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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.

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.

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co.Inc. 01-Jun-2010 to 19-Jun-2010

Noises Off Agent: Dominie Pty Ltd Author: Michael Frayn Director: Alan Burrows Theatre: 39 - 41 Castella Street, Lilydale, 3140 (PO Box 393, Lilydale, 3140) Melways Reference: 38 F:4 Performances: Evenings at 8:30pm (Sherries from 8:00pm) Sunday Matinee (13th June) at 2:30pm (Sherries from 2:00pm) Prices: Adult - $25.00 each Concesson - $20.00 each Groups of 10 or more - $18.00 each Season (4 shows) - $68.00 each Bookings: 9735 1777 Company Email: a.t.c@bigpond.net.au Company Website: http://lilydaleatc.com/ Synopsis: An hilarious farce about a farce – a play within a play. It is about an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. The cast and crew are putting together a silly sex comedy titled, Nothing On - a single-set farce in which lovers frolic, doors slam, clothes are tossed away, and embarrassing hi-jinks ensue. Michael Frayn's Noises Off might very well be the funniest play ever written.

Peridot Theatre Inc. 17-Jun-2010 to 20-Jun-2010

"The Odd Fib"/"The Importance of Being George" Agent: VDL/Author Author: Felicity Gordon/Cerise De Gelder Director: Deborah Fabbro/Annette de Boer Theatre: Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt. Waverley Melways Reference: Map 61, F11 Performances: June 17-19 at 8.15pm, June 20 at 2.15pm Prices: $10 Bookings: 1300 138 645 (toll free)or 9898 9090 (if using mobiles) Company Email: peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au Company Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: In "The Odd Fib" Mike only landed a new job with a fanatical bridge-playing new boss by boasting he and his wife could also play bridge well. Problems arise when they are invited round to his new boss's home to play cards. In "The Importance of Being George" Rose finally meets George, the man she has been writing to for ten years. So why is her daughter Millicent so insistent it is a bad idea, and why is Toby, George's publisher and friend, warning him he is playing with fire."George" is a play where all is not as it seems. Other Information: Two delightful comedies forming Peridot's mid-year One Act Play Season.

Peridot Theatre Inc. 17-Jun-2010 to 20-Jun-2010

"The Odd Fib"/"The Importance of Being George" Agent: VDL/Author Author: Felicity Gordon/Cerise De Gelder Director: Deborah Fabbro/Annette de Boer Theatre: Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mt. Waverley Melways Reference: Map 61, F11 Performances: June 17-19 at 8.15pm, June 20 at 2.15pm Prices: $10 Bookings: 1300 138 645 (toll free)or 9898 9090 (if using mobiles) Company Email: peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au Company Website: http://www.peridot.com.au Synopsis: In "The Odd Fib" Mike only landed a new job with a fanatical bridge-playing new boss by boasting he and his wife could also play bridge well. Problems arise when they are invited round to his new boss's home to play cards. In "The Importance of Being George" Rose finally meets George, the man she has been writing to for ten years. So why is her daughter Millicent so insistent it is a bad idea, and why is Toby, George's publisher and friend, warning him he is playing with fire."George" is a play where all is not as it seems. Other Information: Two delightful comedies forming Peridot's mid-year One Act Play Season.

Mooroolbark Theatre Group 17-Jun-2010 to 26-Jun-2010

A Foot in the Door Agent: Dominie Author: Richard Harris Director: Fiona Hough Theatre: Mooroolbark Community Centre, Brice Ave., Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Melways Reference: 37 12H Performances: 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. Prices: $15 ($13 Concession) Special Group Prices available. Prices include entry, programme, sherries on arrival, and Tea/Coffee/Cordial & Cake at interval. Bookings: 03 9726 4282 Company Email: mooroolbark_theatre_group@optusnet.com.au Company Website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/mooroolbark_theatre_group Synopsis: May Archer, an elderly widow, is entertaining in her London semi. The first "guest" to arrive is Warren, a fledgling wardrobe salesman, followed by Desmond (home security), his more experienced counterpart. Next on the scene are Stan and Angela, keen to measure up May's bedroom for decoration, and then the pneumatic Jilly arrives with her electric keyboard. Each salesperson adopts a persona they think will persuade their prospective client to put her money their way, but May's inability to wrench her eyes from her TV - and her lack of interest in any of their products - look set to wreck their hopes. This madcap comedy comes to a rousing conclusion when May saves the day with a clever scheme that leaves everyone satisfied.

Essendon Theatre Co. 17-Jun-2010 to 26-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

A Fly on the Wall (4 one act plays) Author: Joanna Norland,Natasha Boyd,Alex Broun and John Morgan Director: Natasha Boyd and Tess Maurici Ryan Theatre: Bradshaw Street Community Hall Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon Melways Reference: Melways 28B3 Performances: June 17th,18th,19th @8:00pm June 20th Sunday Matinee @2:00pm June 24th,25th,26th @8:00pm Theater Restaurant Style, BYO Food, Drinks 7:30pm sit down for an 8:00pm start Prices: All Evening Performances $15 per ticket All Matinee Performances $12.00 per ticket *nb. Please note table position bookings will be surrendered if you are later than 15 minutes to curtain up time Bookings: Eileen - 9330 4808 Company Website: http://www.essendontheatrecompany.com/ Synopsis: RACQUET - A celebrity couple has their disintegrating relationship turned into a public circus. As the fate of their relationship hangs in the balance, interested parties decide to have their say. The manager wants them to stay together, the mistress wants them to split, while the media is happy for the uncertainty to continue. 2m, 2F (age 20+) SELLING JOHNNY DEPP- When Celia finds some merchandise left behind by a world famous actor in the hotel where she cleans, her boyfriend Aaron brings in a dealer called Memos who specialises in celebrity mementos. Once Memos has the authentication he needs, he's ready for some haggling - and a little bit of show-and-tell. 2M 1F (age 18+) MOTHER HAVE NINE LIVES Written by UK playwright Joanna Norland (45 minutes). Australian premiere. 6F required (age 20s-40s) Plot - Kim needs a double stroller for her twin daughter. Now. Marge jet-sets from the boardroom to the nursery, and back. Double time. And Kim will convince the powers-that-be that her daughter deserves a place in the gifted students class. Fasten your seatbelts for a 45-minute whistle stop tour of the highs and lows of modern motherhood. Nine mothers, nine monologues, and nine stories, interlinked by the games of three girls who know one thing for sure: Being the mommy is the best part. ** Tess and Natasha will use this script to highlight the universality of motherhood by reworking the monologues into a mixtures of solo pieces, dialogue and ensemble work (similar to last year’s “What’s the matter with MaryJane?”). 6F required minimum; 3 parts are daughters aged 7yo played by adults, and we also require at least 3 women aged between 20s-40s as the ‘mother’ roles. KIDS- Exploits of 5 children (adult actors) in a playground who make wry observations on the follies of adulthood and the need to bring about change. Through a hierarchy of blackmail they achieve impossible tasks and their dreamy aspirations are genuine. 5 actors playing young children aged 6months to 9yo - gender variable Other Information: ABOUT THE DIRECTORS Natasha - 0413 188 513 or Tess - 044 99 32 921 Tess Maurici-Ryan - With over 10 years of theatre experience, Tess has been involved in all aspects of production from acting to publicity, lighting, sound, stage management and directing four shows to date at Sunshine Theatre Company. More recently, Tess has been seen performing on stage at Essendon Theatre with This Way Up, VDL nominated Enchanted April, Dinkum Assorted and as part of the multi nominated 2009 one act play season of Things are not what they seem. Natasha Boyd has been acting, dancing, writing, and directing since her school and uni years. She has performed with Melbourne University Theatre, Mount Players Macedon, STAG, ETC and Heidelberg Theatre. In terms of direction, Natasha directed three shows at Melb. Uni., including the 1994 entry in the Melbourne Comedy Festival. She moved onto co-writing and co-directing a number of high school musicals, as well as co-directing Michael Frayn's hilarious play Noises Off. After 18 months on community radio she returned to theatre co-directing the multi nominated one act play season at ETC in 2009, winning Best Director and Production at Macedon and Best Director and Best Ensemble at Maroondah Rose Street one act play festivals for What’s the matter with Mary Jane? Both Tess and Natasha are really excited to be working on this project together in 2010. They are looking for an eclectic, hardworking group of actors who can play multi roles across the four one act plays. Talent, time commitment, creative input as well as a great team spirit are definite requisites. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons.

Mansfield Music & Drama Society 18-Jun-2010 to 26-Jun-2010 Click to Enlarge

Into the Woods Author: Stephen Sondheim music and lyrics. Book by James Lapine Director: Daryl Hunt Theatre: Mansfield Performing Arts Centre (in the grounds of the Secondary College) View St Mansfield Vic 3722 Performances: Openning Friday night (includes supper)7.30pm Saturday 19/ Tuesday 22 / Thursday 24 / Friday 25 / Saturday 26 June 7.30pm Matinee Sunday 20 June 2010 Prices: Adults $20 Chn $15 no concessions, group bookings (10 or more) $15 each. Tuesday 22 June all tickets $15 Bookings: Daryl Hunt 0407 656 683 Company Email: admin@mmuds.org.au Company Website: http://www.mmuds.org.au Synopsis: Into the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. This musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. (This production is more suitable for adults than for children)

Malvern Theatre Company Inc. 25-Jun-2010 to 10-Jul-2010 Click to Enlarge

THE ARCADIANS Author: Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot Director: Robert Ray Theatre: 29a Burke Road, East Malvern 3145 Performances: 25th June to 10th July, 2010 Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8:15 pm Matinees: Saturday 26th June at 2:00 pm and Sunday 4th July at 2:00 pm. Gala Night: Saturday 3rd July at 8:15 pm. 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: The Arcadians was the My Fair Lady of 1909. Indeed, the Ascot Scene very much mirrors the Askwood Races scene in this gorgeous score of Edwardian Musical Comedy hits. In Arcady, the carefree inhabitants are shocked when James Smith, a vulgar, lying, middle-aged caterer, crash-lands his aeroplane there. After being purified and rejuvenated, Smith is transformed into Simplicitas, a shepherd, and sent back to England with Sombra and Chrysea, two delectable Arcadians, to go and convert the wicked Londoners. Things do not always go as planned. From the glorious ‘Pipes Of Pan’ to the lilting ‘The Girl With A Brogue’ and the comedy numbers ‘Back Your Fancy’ and ‘All Down Piccadilly’ this score is more than ripe for re-discovery. Other Information: In association with Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria

Mordialloc Theatre Co. Inc. 25-Jun-2010 to 10-Jul-2010

THE UNDERPANTS Author: Carl Sterheim and adapted for the stage by Steve Martin Director: Vicki Smith Theatre: Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Melways Reference: 87C9 Performances: 8.15pm nightly and 2.30pm Sunday matinee. Prices: Adults $20.00 Concessions $18.00 Groups (20 or more) $16.00 Bookings: 9587.5141 Company Website: http://www.mordialloctheatre.com Synopsis: THE UNDERPANTS is a hilarious look at the chaos and commotion caused by a simple act of fate, and a flash of a lady's undergarments. Adapted for modern audiences by Steve Martin, it is an outrageous, over-the-top, and utterly believable look at feminism, politics, sexism, and sex in general. A rollicking good night at the theatre. Other Information: Sunday matinee 2.30pm 4th. July.

Geelong Repertory Theatre Co. 25-Jun-2010 to 10-Jul-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Woman in Black Agent: Samuel French Ltd Author: adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill Director: Kelly Clifford Theatre: Theatre: Woodbin Theatre 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West, 3218 Melways Reference: Melways Reference: 401 C 3 Performances: June 25, 26, July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 8pm Sunday matinee: July 4 at 2pm Prices: Prices: Adult $22, Concession $20, Student $15 Bookings: Bookings: GPAC - 03 5225 1200 Company Email: info@geelongrep.com.au Company Website: http://www.geelongrep.com.au Synopsis: ARTHUR KIPPS, AN ATTORNEY, HAS HIRED AN ACTOR TO HELP HIM TELL THE STORY ABOUT AN EXPERIENCE FROM HIS YOUTH. IT IS KIPPS' HOPE THAT THE TELLING OF THIS STORY WILL "EXORCISE" THE EXPERIENCE FROM HIS MIND AND RID HIM OF HIS PERSISTENT NIGHTMARES. THE ACTOR REHEARSES WITH KIPPS IN AN OLD VICTORIAN THEATRE. SOON, THE TWO BECOME IMMERSED IN THE STRANGE TALE OF MRS. DRABLOW AND EEL MARSH HOUSE. HIS EFFORTS REVEAL SECRETS AND UNEXPLAINABLE EVENTS. WHO IS THE WOMAN IN BLACK? WHY ARE TOWNSPEOPLE SO HESITANT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS? AS KIPPS AND THE ACTOR STRUGGLE TO TELL THE STORY AND EXORCISE BOTH THEIR DEMONS, WE LEARN THE CHILLING ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS - AND MORE. Other Information: Company Website: http://www.geelongrep.com.au