Whatson Notices

Peridot Theatre Inc. 03-Feb-2012 to 18-Feb-2012 Click to Enlarge

"Same Time Next Year" Author: Bernard Slade Director: Nick Walter Theatre: Unicorn Theatre Mt Waverley Secondary College Lechte Street Mt Waverley Melways Reference: Map 61 F11 Performances: Evenings - 8.00pm Matinees (5 & 11 Feb) - 2.15pm Twilight (12 Feb) - 4.00pm Prices: $23.00 Adult $20.00 Concession Bookings: John Kelly 1300 138 645 (toll free - landline) 03 9898 9090 (mobile) Office Hours 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday Company Email: peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au Company Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: George and Doris begin an affair in 1951, then agree to meet once a year, despite the fact both are married to others and have six children between them. Over the course of the next 24 years, they develop an emotional intimacy deeper than what one would expect to find between two people meeting for a clandestine relationship just once a year. During the time they spend with each other, they discuss the births, deaths and marital problems each is experiencing at home, while they adapt themselves to the social changes affecting their lives.

Geelong Repertory Theatre Co. 03-Feb-2012 to 18-Feb-2012 Click to Enlarge

The 39 Steps Agent: Samuel French Author: Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan Director: Kelly Clifford Theatre: Woodbin Theatre 15 Coronation Street Geelong West VIC 3218 Melways Reference: 401 C 3 Performances: 8pm on Thursday - Saturday performances on 3,4,10,11,16,17,18 February 2pm on Sundays 5, 12 February Prices: $25 Bookings: 5225 2977 Company Email: info@geelongrep.com.au Company Website: http://www.geelongrep.com.au Synopsis: The farce is set in 1914 when Europe is close to war and spies are everywhere. Bored colonial Richard Hannay is thrust into the thrilling world of international espionage when the beautiful Annabella dies in his arms, a knife in her back. Suspected of her murder he flees from the police to the Scottish moors on the track of a vicious gang of spies and pursued both by the spies and by the police.

Swan Hill Theatre Group Co-op.Ltd 03-Feb-2012 to 19-Feb-2012

The Great Flood Author: Andrew R. Kelly Director: Andrew R. Kelly

Amateur Repertory Company 09-Feb-2012 to 11-Feb-2012 Click to Enlarge

The Breakfast Club Author: John Hughes Director: Anthony Ventura and Dominic Hennequin Theatre: 10 Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg 3084. Melways Reference: (Melways Reference 32 D3) Performances: Thursday 9th February: 8pm Friday 10th February: 8pm Saturday 11th February: 2pm (Matinee) Saturday 11th February: 8pm Prices: Adult: $23 Concession: $20 Groups (10+): $20 per person 2pm Matinee: $20 $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to our partners, The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Bookings: 0435 062 087 Company Email: info@arc-theatre.com Company Website: http://www.arc-theatre.com Synopsis: ARC Theatre – “Melbourne’s Finest Youth Theatre Company” (Kathryn Lynch Web Wombat 2010) - is proud to present its stage adaptation of the John Hughes film classic 'The Breakfast Club' which will be performed on February 9, 10 and 11 at Banyule Theatre, Heidelberg. The story follows five students at the fictional Shermer High School in Chicago, Illinois as they report for Saturday detention in March of 1984. Each a member of a different high school clique, together they come to realise that they are deeper than their respective stereotypes: Bender "The Criminal", Claire "The Princess", Brian "The Brain", Andrew "The Athlete" and Allison "The Basket Case". With its sharp dialogue, dark humor and familiar characters and themes, The Breakfast Club is sure to entertain as well as bring back nostalgic memories of the joys and hardships of being in high school. $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to our partners, The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre For all show enquires and ticket bookings, please call 0435 062 087 or BOOK TICKETS ONLINE at: www.arc-theatre.com Presented in association with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal. Proudly Supported by the East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Bendigo Bank Branch, Banyule City Council, Viewbank College and Ray White Heidelberg.

Malvern Theatre Company Inc. 17-Feb-2012 to 03-Mar-2012 Click to Enlarge

MAN ALIVE Agent: Dominie Pty Ltd Author: John Dighton Director: Deborah Fabbro Theatre: 29 Burke Road, East Malvern Performances: Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8:15 pm Matinees: Saturday 18th February and Sunday 26th February at 2:00 pm. Gala Night: Saturday 25th February at 8:15 pm. Prices: $20.00 (No Concessions). Groups (10 or more): $18.00 per person. Gala Night: $5.00 extra per person. Bookings: 1300 131 552 Company Email: home@malverntheatre.com.au Company Website: http://www.malverntheatre.com.au Synopsis: In preparation for the New Year’s Day Sale, a window-dresser has the bright idea of utilising a very special sun-lamp in the display indow which contains two blasé female mannequins and Waldorf, a male mannequin fresh from the factory. The rays of the lamp have fantastic properties: they turn the waxen dummy into a beguiling young man, and later turn Hathaway, the store’s unpopular owner, into a dummy. While Hathaway is helplessly immobilised, Waldorf revolutionizes the store by throwing a free champagne party. He also thoroughly enjoys himself with the adoring female staff. His human life is, alas, short, but it is exceedingly merry, while Hathaway’s enforced sojourn in the display window teaches him a few valuable lessons.

The Basin Theatre Group 17-Feb-2012 to 10-Mar-2012 Click to Enlarge

Tuesdays with Morrie Agent: Hal Leonard Author: Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher Director: Christine Grant Theatre: Cnr Doongalla & Simpson Roads, The Basin Vic 3154 (Just outside Boronia) Melways Reference: 66 A6 Performances: Thursdays to Saturdays 8 pm Sundays 2 pm Prices: All tickets $22 Special price for groups of 10 or more. Bookings: Online Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au Phone Bookings: 1300 784 668 Company Email: subscriptions@thebasintheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.thebasintheatre.org.au Synopsis: Based on true events and the best selling book of the same namr, this unique story celebrates the power of friendship and honours those who have made a significant difference in our lives. Mitch Albom, a successful journalist, happens to hear that his old college professor and friend Morrie Schwartz is now suffering from a terminal illness. His visit to the elderly man turns into a weekly advanced course about life and the joy of living, taught by Morrie with great optimism and wonderful humour. Other Information: The play is directed by award winning director Christine Grant. Her cast are Steve Carroll as ‘Mitch’ and and Nick Martin as ‘Morrie’, both of whom many will remember from “Over the River and Through the Woods”, which was also directed by Christine.

Heidelberg Theatre Co. 23-Feb-2012 to 10-Mar-2012 Click to Enlarge

The Lion In Winter Agent: Dominie Pty Ltd Author: James Goldman Director: Karen Wakeman Theatre: 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna VIC Melways Reference: 32 A1 Performances: Week 1: Thu, Fri, Sat at 8pm + Sun at 2pm Week 2: Thu, Fri, Sat at 8pm + Sun at 2pm Week 3: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 8pm Prices: Tickets $25 ($22 Concession, $20 Groups 10+) Bookings: (03) 9457 4117 Company Email: htc@htc.org.au Company Website: http://www.htc.org.au Synopsis: Plantagenet King Henry II is spending a wintry 12th century Christmas at Chinon castle in the Loire. But, adding fire to proceedings are the guests: his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, his three sons, his young mistress, and Philip ‐ King of France. The battle lines are drawn; which son shall inherit the throne? Goldman’s witty play is the story of this thoroughly dysfunctional and fascinating royal family. And, as you’ll see, its themes are no less relevant in the 21st century.

Brighton Theatre Co. 23-Feb-2012 to 10-Mar-2012 Click to Enlarge

Albert Nobbs Agent: Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd London Author: Gordon Steel Director: Eric Heyes Theatre: Corner Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton Melways Reference: page 67 F10 Performances: Tues-Sat 8.00pm Sunday 2.15pm Prices: Adult $20.00 Concession $18.00 Bookings: 1300 752 126 Company Email: enquire@brightontheatreco.com Company Website: http://www.brightontheatreco.com/ Synopsis: After a lifetime of hard work, Albert Nobbs is struggling to adjust to retirement. His world is turned upside down on the sudden death of his wife, Connie. The ghost of Connie returns to sort out Albert's life and help him do the things he would never do when he was married. Described as 'Blithe Spirit' meets 'One Foot in the Grave', 'Albert Nobbs' offers a portrait of a modern working man that is both touching and delightfully funny. Audiences are advised that Albert swears a bit and takes off most of his clothes. Others just threaten to do so.

Sherbrooke Theatre Co. Inc. 24-Feb-2012 to 25-Feb-2012

Play in a Day Author: Various Director: Various Theatre: There are two venues involved in the production of Play In A Day - Introduction Meeting and Performance Theatre. Introduction Meeting All successful applicants for Play In A Day must meet at 8:00pm Friday 24 February, 2012 at: "The Shed" Melways Reference: Friday 24th February - 50K6 Saturday - 33 G12 Performances: 7.30 - 11.00pm Saturday 25th February Prices: $15 Bookings: 1300 650 209 Company Email: sbamoon@tpg.com.au Company Website: http://www.sherbrooketc.org.au/ Synopsis: Play In A Day About 'Play In A Day' 2012 marks the sixth annual production of the innovative theatre event that is Play In A Day. Play In A Day (PIAD) is raw, exciting, challenging, nerve-racking and above all - tons of fun, for everyone involved. Also known as "Challenge 24," PIAD was first hosted by the Mitcham Theatre Group in 2007. The Sherbrooke Theatre Company has hosted this annual event since 2008. Here's How It Works... The event begins at 8pm on a Friday night, at Sherbrooke Theatre Co's rehearsal space. It attracts approximately 40 people from all walks of life, all of whom successfully applied to be a part of PIAD. Most have never met before, and the range of skills and experience varies from the polished performer to the total novice. A random ballot is held, and teams of 6 people are formed, consisting of a writer, a director and four actors - their collective goal to write, direct and perform six short 10-15 minute plays, all connected by a theme. In years past, the themes have included the Ten Commandments, the four Seasons, Seven Deadly Sins, Obsessions, and Deadlines just to name a few. After a short time getting to know each other, the teams toss around all manner of ideas to stir the creative juices of the writer. By 10pm, the teams disperse to allow the writer to start writing their innovative masterpiece. Most write throughout the night. The next morning (Saturday) at 7am, the directors meet with their respective writers to discuss their scripts, and then at 8am, the actors gather and rehearsals commence. Twelve hours later, the curtain opens! It's a thrilling ride, because none of the shows will have ever been seen before, nor may they ever be seen again! Other Information: see website www.playinaday.org.au

Sherbrooke Theatre Co. Inc. 25-Feb-2012 to 25-Feb-2012

Play in a Day Agent: NA Author: NA Director: NA Theatre: Doncaster Secondary College 123 Church Road, Doncaster Melways Reference: 33 G 12 Performances: 8.00pm Prices: $15.00 Bookings: 1300 650 209 or available at the door Company Email: sbamoon@tpg.com.au Company Website: http://www.sherbrooketc.org.au/ Synopsis: A random collection of writers, directors and actors meet on Friday evening. They are put into groups and given a theme. They then have only 24 hours to write, rehearse and perform the play. Such is the roller coaster ride of Play in a Day. One night only!