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Heidelberg Theatre Co. 16-Sep-2010 to 02-Oct-2010 Click to Enlarge

Glorious (A Williamstown Little Theatre production) Agent: by special arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd Author: Peter Quilter Director: Doug Bennett Theatre: 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna VIC 3084 Melways Reference: 32A1 Performances: Weeknights and Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm Prices: $20 Adult $17 Concession Card Holder $16 Groups of 10 or more Bookings: 03 9457 4117 Company Email: htc@htc.org.au Company Website: http://www.htc.org.au Synopsis: Glorious! is a truly uproarious comedy based on the true story of wealthy eccentric American widow, Florence Foster-Jenkins (1868 - 1944), famous for her complete lack of rhythm, pitch, tone and overall singing ability. The 'First Lady of the Sliding Scale' gave an annual recital in The Ritz Ballroom, and a sell-out performance at Carnegie Hall shortly before her death. It was the overpowering awfulness of her voice that led to her becoming a star in her own right, with a large cult following despite her bad reviews. Regulars at her recitals included Cole Porter and Enrico Caruso! "I bet Nellie Melba never had to put up with this!" she said, while her critics said, "You will never hear a voice like this at Carnegie Hall again!" A household of people almost as eccentric in their own way ensure an evening of hilarity. We glimpse Florence at home and in concert in her outrageously over-the-top costumes.

CLOC Musical Theatre Inc. 17-Sep-2010 to 02-Oct-2010 Click to Enlarge

Man of La Mancha Agent: Origin Theatrical Author: Music by Mitch leigh Lyrics by Joe Darion Director: Director: Shaun Kingma Musical Director: Tyson legg Choreographed Movement: Tamara Finch Theatre: The National Theatre, Cnr Barcly St & Carlisle St., St Kilda Melways Reference: map 58 B10 Performances: September 17 - Oct 2 8pm evening Fri Sept 17, 8pm Sat Sept 18, 8pm Sun Sept 19 2pm Wed Sept 22, 8pm Thurs Sept 23, 8pm Fri Sept 24, 8pm Sat Sept 25 8pm Sun Sept 26 2pm Wed Sept 29 8pm Thurs Sept, 30 8pm Fri Oct 1, 8pm Sat Oct 2, 8pm Prices: Adults $42 Concession $39 Bookings: 1300 362 547 and online at www.cloc.org.au Company Email: sandra.davies@cloc.org.au Company Website: http://www.cloc.org.au Synopsis: CLOC Musical Theatre proudly presents Man of La Mancha, an inspiring, uplifting and rarely performed classic of modern musical theatre. Winner of both the Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, Man of La Mancha tells the immortal tale of the adventures of Don Quixote and features a memorable award-winning score, including the timeless standard The Impossible Dream. Man of La Mancha runs from September 17 – October 2. Tickets can be purchased by phoning 1300 362 547, or you can book online at www.cloc.org.au

Purely Pensive Productions 29-Sep-2010 to 02-Oct-2010 Click to Enlarge

A Midsummer Nights Dream Author: William Shakespeare Director: Mark Kearney Theatre: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre Corner of Sydney Road and Glenlyon Road Brunswick Melways Reference: Map 29 G8 Performances: Wednesday 29th September 8pm Thursday 30th September 8pm Friday 1st October 8pm Saturday 2nd October 2pm & 8pm Prices: Adult: $20 Concession: $16 Bookings: www.purelypensive.com.au or 9388 1942 From September 1st Company Email: info@purelypensive.com.au Company Website: http://www.purelypensive.com.au/ Synopsis: A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare’s most famous and popular comedic works. It has three separate stories which interweave it each other over a midsummer’s night. The first story tells the plight of four young lovers; Helena, Demetrius, Hermia and Lysander. Hermia has been ordered by her father, Egeus, to wed Demetrius but does not love him even though Demetrius is madly in love with her. Instead she is in love with Lysander who is also madly in love with her. The authority of Theseus refuses Hermia and Lysander to wed. Who then decide to abscond during the night. Hermia tells her best friend Helena, who is madly in love with Demetrius, who in turn tells Demetrius. Demetrius sets off to follow Hermia & Lysander who go deep into the forest. Helena chases Demetrius hoping she can woo him while they are alone in the forest. Meanwhile in the forest we meet Oberon and Titania the King and Queen of the fairies who are having marital problems and making the forest a difficult place to live. Oberon and his trusted right hand man Puck are intent to mend the damage that Oberon had caused his fairy wife, but instead are interrupted by the four lovers. Seeing their predicament, Oberon instructs Puck to put a love potion on their eyes so that they may be content with their true loves, however it doesn’t go right and both men end up falling for Helena who in turn thinks it’s a trick and refuses to love either of them. Also in the same night in the forest, a troupe of actors descends into the woods to rehearse a play for the royal banquet. One of the troupe, Bottom in turned into an ass by Oberon and the others run off in fear. Titania then falls for the ass in a cruel trick to make her realise how much she loves her husband Oberon. In the morning all the spells wear off, Oberon and Titania are happy together, Hermia & Lysander wed and Helena & Demetrius wed and the troupe of actors performs their play to the two happy couples.

Eltham Little Theatre Inc. 30-Sep-2010 to 02-Oct-2010

10 Minute Play Competition Director: Produced by Paula Armstrong Theatre: Performing Arts Centre 1602 Main Rd, Research Melways Reference: 22 H1 Performances: Thursday - Saturday at 8.00pm Matinee - Saturday 2nd October at 2.00pm Saturday night is the Award Presentation Night Prices: Tickets $20, Saturday Gala $25 Bookings: 9437 1574 Company Email: webmistress@elthamlittletheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au Synopsis: 10 plays will be selected and performed over 4 performances with the audience voting for the People’s Choice Award ($500) and a panel of judges selecting the First Prize winner of $1000.

The 1812 Theatre 30-Sep-2010 to 23-Oct-2010

Blackbird Agent: Dominie Drama Author: David Harrower Director: Chris Procter Theatre: 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully Melways Reference: 74 F6 Performances: Evening performances - curtain up at 8.30pm. Matinees - curtain up at 4pm. Prices: $22 Bookings: 9758 3964 Company Email: admin@1812theatre.com.au Company Website: http://www.1812theatre.com.au Synopsis: A gripping, psychological award winning, thought-provoking piece that has enjoyed highly successful seasons in London and Broadway. Blackbird (British slang for ‘jailbird’) is the story of Ray, a middle aged, middle manager and Una, a troubled, complex, twenty something fifteen years after their last meeting. Ray is pictured in a promotional brochure and Una seeks him out at his place of work, but for what reason? Through their recollections we discover their ‘affair’; when Ray was in his 40s and Una was just a minor. He spent years being reviled in jail then changed his identity and made a new life for himself. She spent those same years visiting the psychiatrist suffering public scorn and humiliation. Their reunion has a devastating effect that will leave you stunned. While the subject matter is both controversial and distasteful, this is a remarkable play that asks serious questions about society and morality. Note: Contains contemporary language and adult themes. It is not recommended for children.

Warrandyte Theatre Company 15-Oct-2010 to 30-Oct-2010

The Pig Iron People Author: John Doyle Director: Caroline Shaw Company Email: aderice@tpg.com.au

Dandenong Theatre Co. Inc. 15-Oct-2010 to 30-Oct-2010 Click to Enlarge

The Laramie Project Author: Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theatre Project Director: Kym Davies Theatre: Hallam Community Theatre Frawley Road, Hallam Performances: 8pm, Matinee 23 October, 2pm Prices: $25 plus $2.50 booking fee Bookings: info@dandenongtheatre.org.au Company Email: info@dandenongtheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.dandenongtheatre.org.au Synopsis: In October 1998 Matthew Sheppard was kidnapped, beaten, tied to a fence and left to die..because he was gay while the whole world watched, hate was redefined by courage and beauty

Encore Theatre Inc. 15-Oct-2010 to 30-Oct-2010

Eat Your Heart Out Agent: Dominie Pty ltd. Author: Nick Hall Director: Ewen Crockett Theatre: Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, Cooke Street,Clayton Melways Reference: 79 C3 Performances: Evenings 8.00 pm Matinees Sunday 17th Oct and 24th Oct at 2.15 pm Prices: $20 Adult $18 Concession Gala Night 16th Oct $24 Adult $22 Concession Bookings: 1300 739 099 Company Website: http://www.encoretheatre.com.au/ Synopsis: Charlie, an out-of-work actor currently employed as a waiter, takes the audience through a sequence of hilarious encounters in a succession of Manhattan restaurants. The other performers play several parts: the girl desperately trying to eat snails and oysters to please her fiance: the middle-aged couple whose marriage is breaking up: the lovers so intent on each other they cannot order dinner: the rich, embittered astrologer: the timid man who never gets a waiter: the agents, directors, actors and waiters.

Sherbrooke Theatre Co. Inc. 22-Oct-2010 to 06-Nov-2010

'It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To)' Agent: Currensy Press Author: Elizabeth Coleman Director: Bob Bramble Theatre: Doncaster Playhouse 679 Doncaster Road Doncaster Melways Reference: 47 E1 Performances: Oct 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, Nov 04, 05, 06 @ 8.15pm Oct 24, 31 @ 5.15pm Prices: $25, $23 Bookings: 1300 650 209 Company Email: sbamoon@tpg.com.au Company Website: http://www.sherbrooketc.org.au/ Synopsis: Ron was told he has three months to live. Tonight his three months is up. He gathers his family to resolve many family issues before he dies - with hilarious consequences.