Whatson Notices

Geelong Repertory Theatre Co. 16-Apr-2010 to 01-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Cripple of Inishmaan Author: Martin Mcdonagh Director: Jon Pedler Performances: 8.00 PM, matinee Sun 25th 2 PM. Bookings: Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) by credit card on (03) 52 251200 Company Email: info@geelongrep.com.au Company Website: http://www.geelongrep.com.au Synopsis: A dark comedy set on the small Aran Islands community of Inishmaan off the Western Coast of Ireland, circa 1934. The inhabitants are excited to learn of a Hollywood film crew's arrival in neighbouring Inishmore to make a documentary about life on the islands. "Cripple" Billy Claven, eager to escape the gossip, poverty and boredom of Inishmaan, vies for a part in the film. To everyone's surprise, the orphan and outcast gets his chance at stardom.

Eltham Little Theatre Inc. 22-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010

Quartet Agent: Dominie Drama Pty Ltd Author: Ronald Harwood Director: Gareth Wilding-Forbes Theatre: Performing Arts Centre 1602 Main Rd, Research Melways Reference: 22 H1 Performances: Thursdays - Saturdays at 8.00pm Matinee - Sunday 2nd May at 2.00pm Prices: Adults $20 Concession $16 (student/pensioner/healthcare card) Bookings: 9437 1574 Company Email: webmistress@elthamlittletheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au Synopsis: Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred are in a home for retired opera singers when Jean, who was once married to Reggie, arrives. Jean is still very much the diva, but refuses to sing. The annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is approaching, and somehow the show must go on…. Is this a comedy or a drama?

Heidelberg Theatre Co. 22-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

Glengarry Glen Ross Author: David Marnet Director: Paul King Theatre: 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna Melways Reference: 32 A1 Performances: Thursday to Saturday evenings at 8pm Sunday Matinees at 2pm Prices: $20 Adult $17 Concession $16 Groups of 10 or more Bookings: 94574117 Company Email: htc@htc.org.au Company Website: http://www.htc.org.au Synopsis: This Pulitzer prize winning play deals with two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents. In order to sell undesirable real estate to unwilling prospective buyers, they are prepared to engage in any number of unethical and illegal acts, lies, flattery, bribery, threats and intimidation. Glengarry Glen Ross has been described as a "brilliant study of the human piranha pool" where the Darwinian law operates - "swallow or be swallowed". Other Information: This play has an all male cast of seven. It contains adult themes and very strong language

Williamstown Little Theatre Inc. 22-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010

Skylight Author: David Hare Director: Bernadette Wheatley Theatre: 2-4 Albert Street Williamstown Bookings: David Dare, on 9885-9678 Company Website: http://www.wlt.org.au/ Synopsis: Kyra is a young teacher working and living in a less attractive part of London. Tom's wife has recently died of cancer: he is a wealthy entrepreneur and Kyra's former lover. On a cold winter night, Tom's teenage son, Edwards, calls on the young teacher to beg her to be reconciled with his father. David Hare's masterly play is about emotions and ideas - private business and public idealism, personal guilt and atonement, 'possession' of and respect for people. It is a sharp, satisfying, impassioned head-on collision of values and confused desires.

Frankston Theatre Group Inc. 23-Apr-2010 to 02-May-2010

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Agent: Dominie Author: by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey Director: Dave Wearne Theatre: George Jenkins Theatre, Monash University Peninsula Campus McMahons Road, Frankston, Vic. 3199 Melways Reference: Melways: 102 F4 Map 476 Building A Performances: Friday April 23 @ 8pm Saturday April 24 @ 8pm Friday April 30 @ 8pm Saturday May 1 @ 8pm Sunday May 2 - 2pm Matinee Prices: Adults $26.50, PSSU $24.50, Groups 10+ $24.50 Bookings: Bookings: 03 9905 1111 Company Email: secretary@frankstontheatregroup.org.au Company Website: http://www.frankstontheatregroup.org.au Synopsis: The story revolves around an asylum for the insane which accommodates many people, all of them different, living in their complex little worlds. A large Indian chief narrates the story, telling us about the conflicts between the inmates themselves; a stern head nurse named Ratched, and the new arrival McMurphy. The chief feigns deafness to fight against the system and in time opens up to McMurphy, who in turn befriends the suffering Indian. A confronting story with just enough humour to soften the tragic finale.

Malvern Theatre Company Inc. 23-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

HEROES Agent: Dominie Pty Ltd Author: Gerald Sibleyras Director: Richard Burman Theatre: 29a Burke Road, East Malvern 3145 Performances: Evenings 8.15 pm - Matinees 2.00 pm Saturday Matinee 24th April Sunday Matinee 2nd May Gala Night 1st May Prices: $20.00 (Concession $18.00). Groups (10 or more): $17.00 per person. Gala Night: $25.00 (Concession $23.00). Bookings: 1300 131 552 Company Email: home@malverntheatre.com.au Company Website: http://www.malverntheatre.com.au Synopsis: Henri, Philippe and Gustave pass their monotonous-filled days musing on the conditions in their veteran’s hospital, grumbling about the staff, engaging in verbal battles of long-forgotten military campaigns and reflections on their lives. They all dream of freedom, but their camaraderie becomes strained when Gustave conjures up a plan for them to escape to Indochina – or at least as far as the poplars at the top of the hill. With Henri’s gammy legs, Philippe’s shrapnel in the skull and Gustave’s agoraphobia, these cantankerous comrades may not get very far but their journey is whimsical and touching.

Mordialloc Theatre Co. Inc. 23-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010

CHAIM'S LOVE SONG Author: Marvin Chernoff Director: MARTIN GIBBS Theatre: 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale Melways Reference: 87C9 Performances: 8.15pm nightly 2.30pm Sunday Matinee 2nd. May. Prices: $20.00 $18.00 concessions $16.00 groups of 20 or more. Bookings: 9587.5141 Company Website: http://www.mordialloctheatre.com Synopsis: Chaim's story is a love song for life. It is one of innocence, humanity, tragedy and ultimately triumph. Through his conversations with a young woman he meets in a Brooklyn park, we learn about the people and events that have influenced and shaped Chaim's life. Beautifully written and full of rich ethnic humour, this is a wonderful and heartfelt comedy that is both moving and philosophical.

Croydon Parish Players 30-Apr-2010 to 08-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

Hat Trick 3 One Act Plays, 1.Too Close For comfort, 2.Three Chairs, 3.Daily Perspectives Agent: Publicity manager Brenda McMinn Author: 1. Chris Hodson 2. Roger Gimblett 3. Nick Walter and cast Director: 1.Colin Noble 2.Phil Crompton 3.Nick Walter Theatre: Croydon Uniting Church Tallent Street Uniting Church Hall Tallent Street Croydon 3136 Melways Reference: 50K2 Performances: 8pm. Matinee May 8th 2pm. Prices: $18, concession $16 children $13 Family 2 adults and up to three children $55 Bookings: Sheila 9725 5903 Company Email: info@croydonparishplayers.com Company Website: http://www.croydonparishplayers.com/ Synopsis: Three light comedies with a similar theme of families, friends and relationships. Too close for comfort: Susan who has been trecking in South America brings'the man of her dreams' home to meet her parents hoping that her fathers strange sense of humour won't put him off. Three Chairs: Newly married couple Tom and Patty are admiring the purchase of their new chairs when a series of unexpected visitors arrive;Tom's mother returning from a snorkeling trip, the neighbour Mrs Attenborough searching for her pet mouse and Patty's father who is experiencing a personal crisis. Daily perspectives: is a lighthearted look at a day in the life of a mixture of characters of all ages, particularly examining the differing perspectives they have on given situations.

Peridot Theatre Inc. 30-Apr-2010 to 15-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Dixie Swim Club Agent: Hal Leonard Australia Author: Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Director: Richard Keown Theatre: Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt. Waverley Melways Reference: Map 61, F11 Performances: April 30- May 15 at 8.15pm May 2 and 8 at 2.15pm Prices: $23/$20 Concession Bookings: 1300 138 645 (toll free), or 9898 9090 (if uising mobiles) Company Email: peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au Company Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: Spread over a period of thirty-three years, in this lovely new comedy we follow the lives and loves, the ups and downs of five women, who met many years ago on their college swim team. Other Information: This production is an Australian Premiere.

The Mount Players 30-Apr-2010 to 29-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

Sweeney Todd Agent: Hal Leonard Aust. P/L exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY) Author: Book by Hugh Wheeler Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim From the adaption by Christopher Bond Director: Director:Leo Vandervalk Musical Director: Peter Weerts Theatre: The Mountview Theatre 56 Smith Street Macedon Performances: Evening Performances 8pm Matinee 2pm Prices: Gala Opening Night $30.00 (no concession) Tickets $25.00 Concession $22.00 Bookings: 1300 463 224 or 5428 1557 Company Email: secmountplayers@hotmail.com Company Website: http://www.themountplayers.com Synopsis: The musical thriller tells the story of Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years transportation on false charges. When he learns from his former landlady, Mrs Lovett, that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who wrongly transported him, he vows revenge. Sweeney Todd is a stunning piece of 'gruisical' musical theatre embracing elements of melodrama, obsession, comedy and love with a collage of characters with whom we can all identify.

Melbourne French Theatre Inc. 04-May-2010 to 08-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Importance of Being Earnest (In English) L importance d etre Constant (In French) Agent: Michael Bula Author: Oscar Wilde Director: Stig Wemyss Theatre: Collingwood College Theatre crnr Cromwell Street & McCutcheon Way, Collingwood 3066 Melways Reference: 2C G10 Performances: Evening: Tues 4 to Sat 8 MAY inclusive at 8.00 pm Matinees: Fri 7 & Sat 8 MAY at 2.30 pm GALA NIGHT: Fri 7 May at 8.00pm Prices: Full Price at $30.00 Concessions at $27.00 MFT Members at $22.00 Student etc at $12.00 Gala Surcharge at $10.00 ALL PRICES INCLUDE A PROGRAM Bookings: 9349 2250 Or on the website: www.mftinc.org Company Email: bookings@mftinc.org Company Website: http://www.mftinc.org/ Synopsis: To make proper mischief, you need to be sexy, wealthy and little bit Wilde. Two young well to do guys use the same pseudonym (Constant in French and Ernest in English) on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities... Other Information: Please Note $3 BOOKING FE MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOTAL without which the booking cannot be confirmed. GROUP CONCESSIONS-1 Teacher free per school group of 10 see pricing Policy - Terms & Condition - www.mftinc.org. FREE RESUMES TO SCHOOLS upon request

Mornington CEF Players Inc. 07-May-2010 to 16-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

"SEASONS OF LOVE" Director: Natalie Pharaoh Theatre: Bellamy Hall Cnr Albert & Octavia Streets, Mornington. Melways Reference: 104 D10/11 Performances: May 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th at 8pm May 9th & 16th at 2pm Prices: Adults: $20 Conc: $ 17 Child: $14 Group bookings available (14 & under) Bookings: 03 5975 6868 Company Email: vhardie@bigpond.net.au Company Website: http://www.cefplayers.com/ Synopsis: Singing & dancing through a calendar of great music from the 20th century.

Sherbrooke Theatre Co. Inc. 07-May-2010 to 22-May-2010

'Secrets' - a double bill. 'Nightfall' by Joanna Murray-Smith, and 'A Suitcase Unclaimed' by Chris Hodson. Agent: The authors Author: Joanna Murray-Smith and Chris Hodson Director: Horrie Leek Theatre: Doncaster Playhouse 679 Doncaster Road Doncaster Melways Reference: 47 E1 Performances: 8.15pm May 07,08,13,14,15,20,21,22 5.15pm May 09,16 Prices: $25, $23 Bookings: 1300 650 209 Company Email: sbamoon@tpg.com.au Company Website: http://www.sherbrooketc.org.au/ Synopsis: Nightfall A doorbell rings. They open the door. On the porch stands a young woman. Emily and Edward have dreamt of this night for several years, but nothing could have prepared them for the decision they must face which will change their lives forever. One of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights examines family, love and commitment to produce this taut and compelling drama. A Suitcase Unclaimed An old lady seated on a park bench. A woman determined to hold on to her marriage at all costs. How are these two diverse situations connected? Chris Hodson’s success as a writer of comedy is now contrasted with this very different and intriguing play.

Southern Peninsula Players 13-May-2010 to 23-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

A Series of One Act Plays. The Missing Page. Take Five. Streuth. Dinner For One. Agent: The Missing Page is by arrangement with Tessa Le Bars Management. Take Five is by arrangement with ORiGiN TM Theatrical, exclusive representatives of the Dramatic Publishing Company. Streuth is by arrangemant with Dominie P/L. Dinner For One is by arra Author: The Missing Page by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Take Five by Westley M Pederson. Streuth by Michael Green. Dinner For One Author Unknown. Director: The Missing Page directed by Mark Bolton. Take Five directed by Sally Montgomery. Streuth directed by Shirley Riley. Dinner For One directed by the actors. Theatre: Rosebud Memorial Hall 994 Pt Nepean Road Rosebud Victoria Melways Reference: 158 D12 Performances: Thurs. 13th May at 8.00 pm. Fri. 14th May at 8.00 pm. Sat. 15th May at 8.00 pm. Sun. 16th May at 2pm Thurs. 20th May at 8.00 pm. Fri. 21st May at 8.00 pm. Sat. 22nd May at 8.00 pm. Sun. 23rd May at 2pm Prices: Adult $17.00 Concession $13.00 Bookings: Rosebud Carpets 03 5982 2777 Company Email: secretary@spptheatre.org Company Website: http://www.spptheatre.org/ Other Information: Please note the 15th and 22nd are Cabaret seating BYO drinks.

Dandenong Theatre Co. Inc. 14-May-2010 to 29-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

Dimboola Author: Jack Hibberd Director: Kym Davies & Colin Morley Theatre: The Castle @ Hemmings Park, Princes Hwy Dandenong Performances: Doors and Bar open at 7pm, Perfomance starts at 7.30pm Prices: $45 plus booking fee Bookings: 9771 6666 Company Email: info@dandenongtheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.dandenongtheatre.org.au Synopsis: The Wedding Reception from Hell! Ticket price includes a 2 course meal..

Hartwell Players Inc. 20-May-2010 to 29-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Tempest Author: William Shakespeare Director: Phoebe Anne Taylor Theatre: Ashwood Performing Arts Centre Ashwood College Vannam Drive, Ashwood (off High Street Road) Melways Reference: 60 J10 Performances: Evening Performances - 8pm: May 2010: Thu 20th, Fri 21st, Sat 22nd, Thu 27th, Fri 28th, Sat 29th. Matinée Performance - 2pm: May 2010: Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd, Sat 29th. Prices: Adults - $18 Concession - $12 Family - $40 Members - Free. (Memberships available at the door. More info online.) Bookings: bookings@hartwellplayers.org.au or 03 9889 5006 Company Email: info@hartwellplayers.org.au Company Website: http://www.hartwellplayers.org.au/ Synopsis: Banished with his infant daughter and a clutch of precious books, a disgruntled Duke finally sees his opportunity for revenge following many years of enforced isolation. Prospero, using the magical wisdom of his books, conjures up a storm to bring those who betrayed him into his world. But what amount of mischief and torment can make up for those lost years? Other Information: Also performing at the Shakespeare On The River festival in Stratford, Gippsland. Both an evening performance and a modern language adaptation for the Sunday fair. Contact us if you'd like to come along for the weekend.

Sunshine Community Theatre Inc. 20-May-2010 to 29-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

A Bad Year for Tomatoes Agent: Hal Leonard Management Ltd Author: John Patrick Director: Stephen Andrews Theatre: Dempster Park Hall 82 Phoenix St Sunshine North Performances: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th and 29th MAY Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm Prices: All tickets $15 THURSDAYS $10 SPECIAL Bookings: 0447 261 315 or email sunshinecommunitytheatre@hotmail.com Company Email: sunshinecommunitytheatre@hotmail.com Synopsis: Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. She is successful in turning aside the offers pressed on her by her long-time agent, but dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a different matter. In an attempt to shoo them away, and gain some privacy, Myra invents a mad, homicidal sister?who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. The ruse works well, at first, but complications result when the local handyman develops an affection for "Sister Sadie" (really Myra in a fright wig) and some of the more officious ladies decide it is their Christian duty to save the poor demented Sadie's soul. In desperation Myra announces that her imaginary sibling has suddenly gone off to Boston?which brings on the sheriff and the suspicion of murder! Needless to say, all is straightened out in the end, but the uproarious doings will keep audiences laughing right up to the final curtain, and then some. Other Information: BYO Drinks and Nibbles for Fridays and Saturdays

Anglesea Performing Arts Inc 20-May-2010 to 05-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Medea Project Author: Adapted by Genevieve Roberts and Iris Walshe-Howling Director: Iris Walshe-Howling Theatre: May 20-29, Anglesea Community Hall Mc Millan Street, Anglesea 3230 June 3-5, Potato Shed 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Performances: Evening shows 8pm Saturdays 3pm matinee and 8pm Prices: $25 Full $20 Concession Bookings: Anglesea bookings - 5261 9669 or 0438 293 326 Potato Shed bookings- 5251 1998 Company Email: info@angleseaperformers.org.au Company Website: http://www.angleseaperformers.org.au/ Synopsis: Ten talented local actors join forces to bring together a theatre experience you will never forget. The Greek tragedy of Medea is about a women who is betrayed by her husband, the play explores the notion of trust, revenge, love and desire. What brings us to make the choices we do in life? What does it mean to be maginalised from society? Why are there different rules for men and women? This gutsy performance incorporates the use of music, dance, voice and visual projection, taking the audience through the amazing journey of "The Medea Project". Grab your friends and book your tickets now for an unforgetable night of theatre.

The Basin Theatre Group 20-May-2010 to 13-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

Mary Stuart Agent: Dominie Drama Author: Peter Oswald Director: Barry O'Neill Theatre: Cnr Simpson & Doongalla Roads, The Basin 3154 Melways Reference: P66 A6 Performances: Evenings: May 20,21,22,23,27,28,29 June 3,4,5,6,10,11,12 at 8.15 pm Matinees: May 30 and June 13 at 2.15 pm Prices: All Tickets are $20. This price includes, programme and complimentary refreshments before, at interval and at the end of the play. Bookings: Internet Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au Phone Bookings: 1300 784 668 Company Email: subscriptions@thebasintheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.thebasintheatre.org.au Synopsis: In 1587 Elizabeth I had been Queen for 29 years. Although plagued by religious turmoil and the threat of invasion, the monarch’s greatest fear was that her cousin Mary Stuart (who Elizabeth had imprisoned for 19 years) would seize the English Crown. In this exciting and compelling drama, the bitter rivalry between these iconic women, and their fight for the English throne, will keep you fascinated and enthralled. Religious persecution, politics, greed, envy, fear, jealousy and love, are the essential ingredients of this outstanding drama that has been acclaimed on Broadway and in London

The 1812 Theatre 20-May-2010 to 19-Jun-2010

Three Days of Rain Agent: Creative Artists Agency. Author: Richard Greenberg. Director: Chris Procter. Theatre: 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, 3156. Melways Reference: 74 F6 Performances: Evening Performances (Tuesdays to Saturdays) - 8.30pm. Matinees (Sundays) - 4.00pm. Prices: $22. Bookings: 9758 3964. Company Email: admin@1812theatre.com.au Company Website: http://www.1812theatre.com.au Synopsis: A 1998 Pulitzer Prize finalist. This poignant story begins in an empty, neglected Manhattan apartment where the two offspring of a famous, recently deceased architect and their best friend gather to hear the contents of the will. The surprise discovery of their father’s journal raises more questions than it answers and the three spend 24 hours contemplating, not only the mysterious journal, but also, their own alienated lives before arriving at their conclusions. The three actors play the young adults in the present day and their parents at the very same age decades earlier, so that in Act II we travel back to 1970 when the journal began and meet the parents before a fateful three days of rain that changed everyone's lives forever. A story of desperation, loss, conflict and humour.

Knox Theatre Company 21-May-2010 to 29-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! Author: Michael Pertwee Director: Jill Hiam Theatre: Knox Community Arts Centre Cnr Mountain Hwy and Scoresby Road, Bayswater Melways Reference: 64 G3 Performances: Friday 21st May 8.15pm Saturday 22nd May 8.15pm Sunday 23rd May 2.30pm Thursday 27th May 8.15pm Friday 28th May 8.15pm Saturday 29th May 8.15pm Prices: $20. $18 Senior/concession card holders or Members of Knox Theatre Company. Group discounts available. Bookings: 9762 1901 Company Email: jhiam@netspace.net.au Company Website: http://www.knoxtheatrecompany.com/ Synopsis: A classic English comedy about an upstanding and knighted Member of Parliament who is campaigning against permissiveness. But, is he as upstanding as he appears? After inviting a “friend” to his flat for a cosy evening while his wife is away, he has many unexpected and unwelcome visitors who turn his night into a panic stricken series of calamities, as all concerned attempt to cover up the truth. Other Information: Come help KTC celebrate 30 years entertaining the community.

Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Co. 21-May-2010 to 30-May-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Pajama Game Agent: Hal Leonard Author: George Abbott and Richard Bissell Director: Andrea Ford Theatre: BARC Theatre McKean Street Bairnsdale Performances: May,21,22,28,29 at 8pm Matinees May 23, 30 2pm Prices: Adults $25 Concession $20 Child $15 Bookings: 0419-626-892 or 0409771526 Company Website: http://www.bairnsdaleproductionline.com Synopsis: The Pajama Game set in the Sleep Tite Factory owned by tight fisted Hasler. The workers form a strong union to obtain better pay conditions they want a Seven and Half Cents rise. Hasler hires a new Superintendent Sid Sorokin (David Varney) to keep the workers under control, instead Sid finds himself falling for the gorgeous red haired Babe (Amy Farrell)head of the Grievance Committee. Its fun,fast,frisky, with a very talented cast including Keith Ford as Hines the Time Study Man. Other Information: Music includes Hey There, Seven and Half Cents, Pajama Game, Once A Year Day

CLOC Musical Theatre Inc. 21-May-2010 to 05-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

DUSTY-the original pop diva Agent: ORIGIN Theatrical Author: Book by John Michael Howson OAM, David Mitchell & Melvyn Morrow Director: Co-Directors: Chris & Lynette White Choreographer: Lynette White Musical Director: Bev Woodford Theatre: The National Theatre Cnr Barkly & Carlisle St St Kilda Melways Reference: Map 58 B10 Performances: Evening performances 8pm Matinees Sun May 23, Sun May 30 at 2pm Prices: Adult $42 Group/Conc $39 Child $28 Bookings: 1300 362 547 Online www.cloc.org.au Company Email: sandra.davies@cloc.org.au Company Website: http://www.cloc.org.au Synopsis: Dusty follows the spectacular and sometimes tragic life of the first white soul diva Dusty Springfield, spanning five decades and three continents, with all the highs, lows, comebacks and tragedies of her event filled life. Featuring nearly 30 instantly recognisable pop songs of the last 50 years, including many of Dusty’s classic number one hits, CLOC promises a memorable evening of singing and swinging rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia that is sure to have you leaving the theatre with a smile on your face.

Strathmore Theatre Arts Group 27-May-2010 to 05-Jun-2010

The History Boys Agent: Dominie pty ltd Author: Alan Bennett Director: Brian Moynihan Theatre: Corner of Loeman and Napier Sts, Strathmore Melways Reference: Mel 16H10 Performances: 8pm evening performances 2pm sunday matinee Prices: $20/$15 concession Bookings: 9379 5348 Company Email: stag_publicity@optusnet.com.au Company Website: http://www.stagtheatre.org/ Synopsis: An unruly bunch of bright, funny senior boys in a British boarding school are – as such boys will be – in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university….generally in that order. In all their efforts, they are helped and hindered, enlightened and bemused, by a maverick English teacher who seeks to broaden their horizons in sometimes undefined ways, and by a young history teacher who questions the methods, as well at the aim, of their schooling. In The History Boys Alan Bennett evokes the special period and place that the sixth form represents in an English boy’s life. In doing so, he raises – with gentle wit and pitch-perfect command of character - not only universal questions about the nature of history and how it is taught, but also questions about the purpose of education today.

Moreland Theatre Co. Inc. 27-May-2010 to 05-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

Rust Author: Karim Skaker and Michelle Dorian Director: Michelle Dorian Theatre: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts centre Cnr Sydney Road & Glenlyon Road, Brunswick Melways Reference: 29 G8 Performances: 27, 28, 29 May & 3, 4, 5 June at 8.00 pm Matinee May 30 at 2.00 pm Prices: $20, $15 concession Bookings: 9388-1942 Company Email: secretary@moreland.org.au Company Website: http://www.moreland.org.au Synopsis: Amber's relationship with her dad, Ray, hasn't been the same since her mum died. But when Ray invites a strange old woman to come and stay with them, it's the last straw. Rust is a play about facing the future and accepting the past, no matter how much you might want to gloss over it. Other Information: For more information visit www.moreland.org.au

Brighton Theatre Co. 27-May-2010 to 12-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Popular Mechanicals Agent: Sue Barnett & Associates Pty Ltd Author: Tony Taylor & Keith Robinson Director: Ewen Crockett Theatre: Brighton Arts & Cultural Centre Wilson Street Brighton Melways Reference: 67 F11 Performances: Evening 8.00pm sharp Sunday Matine 2.15pm sharp Prices: Adult $18.00 Concession $16.00 Bookings: 9589 0005 Company Email: enquire@brightontheatreco.com Company Website: http://www.brightontheatreco.com/ Synopsis: The fortunes and misfortunes of the troupe of eccentric rude jesters from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' who get their shot at the big time performing at the Royal Wedding in 1595. The Popular Mechanicals bumble their way through rehearsals, mishaps and jigh jinks in an hysterically funny mix of verse, song, and dance. Other Information: Patrons arriving late will be asked to wait for a suitable break in the performance before being admitted to the theatre.

Phoenix Theatre Co. Inc. 28-May-2010 to 05-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

Godspell - The 2001 Rock Revival Agent: Dominie Drama Author: John-Michael Tebalak Director: Richard Perdriau Theatre: Doncaster Playhouse, Doncaster Road, Doncaster Performances: 28/5 - 8pm 29/5 - 2pm and 8pm 3/6 - 8pm 4/6 - 8 pm 5/6 - 2pm and 6pm Prices: 25 Bookings: 90125897 Company Email: phoenix@phoenixtheatrecompany.org Company Website: http://www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org Synopsis: Conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, "Godspell" is one of the biggest Broadway successes of all time. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, It boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." As the cast performs the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life. "Godspell" is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love.