SEASON 2023
David Williamson's Family Values
David Williamson’s
FAMILY VALUES
Directed by Ian Frost
By special arrangement with Cameron’s Management
Season 1, 2023: 9 – 25 February
Matinees: Sundays 12 & 19 & Sat 25 Feb.
A celebrated federal judge. His son, a born-again Christian. His daughter, a Border Force officer. Her partner, the captain of a Border Force ship. His other daughter, a left-wing activist. His wife, who has worked all her life to keep the family together. Saba, an asylum seeker on the run from Nauru.
On the eve of his birthday, is it too much to expect his wife and three children to celebrate with him?
NO LONGER PLAYING
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
A romantic comedy by Neil Simon
Directed by Pip Le Blond
An Amateur Production by arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. – a Concord Theatricals Company
Season 2, 2023: 20 April – 6 May
Matinees: Sundays 23 & 30 & Sat 6 May
Paul Bratter, a conservative lawyer, marries the vivacious Corie, but their highly passionate relationship descends into comical discord in a five-flight New York walk up apartment contending with a lack of heating, a leaking roof, several long flights of stairs, the oddball neighbour, the telephone repairman and Corie’s well-meaning mother.
Switzerland
Switzerland
A thriller by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Helen Ellis
By special arrangement with Joanna Murray-Smith
Season 3, 2023: 29 June – 15 July
Matinees: Sundays 2 & 9 June & Sat 15 July
Somewhere in the Swiss Alps, grande dame of crime literature Patricia Highsmith lives with an impressive collection of books, and a somewhat sinister collection of guns and knives. She finds solace in her solitude, her cats, and cigarettes. But when
a mysterious international visitor arrives at her perfectly secluded home, her love of fictional murders becomes a dangerous reality.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again)
A comedy by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by K.J. Amey
By arrangement with Music Theatre International Australasia Pty Ltd on behalf of Dramatists Play Service Inc.
Season 4, 2023: 7 - 23 September
Matinees: Sundays 10 & 17 & Sat 23 Sept.
The show features three overachievers attempting to perform all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s plays in ninety-seven minutes. Fast-paced, witty, and physical, it’s an evening (or afternoon) of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.
FRACKED! Or Please don't use the F-word
FRACKED! Or Please don’t use the F-word
A black comedy by Alistair Beaton
Directed by Alan Burrows
By arrangement with Alan Brodie Representation Ltd
Season 5, 2023: 16 Nov – 2 December
Matinees: Sundays 19 & 26 Nov. & Sat 2 Dec.
How would you feel about sitting in front of that nice old village pub on a sunny afternoon while convoys of 40-ton tankers roll past six feet away? Deerland Energy's plans to drill for shale gas in the pretty village of Fenstock are going well. The company is looking at big profits with scientists and Councillors open to lucrative offers. The only slight snag is a ragged band of protesters, headed by just another ‘mad old biddy’, Elizabeth Blackwood.
Performance Dates
Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.
Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.
Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.
Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.
Blue=Evening performance, 7.30 pm doors open, 8.00 start.
Green=Matinee performance, 1.30 pm doors open, 2.00 start
Red=Both Matinee and Evening performance this day, at times shown above.