Whatson Notices

The 1812 Theatre 05-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009

Much Ado About Murder Author: Pat Cook Director: Zina Carman Theatre: 1-3 Rose Street. Upper Ferntree Gully 3156 Performances: Evenings.8.30pm. Matinees.4.00pm.( Nov 15th, 22nd, 29th.) Prices: $ 21.00 Bookings: 9758 3964 Company Email: admin@1812theatre.com.au Company Website: http://www.1812theatre.com.au Synopsis: A delightful light hearted, brain teasing murder mystery, with audience participation.

Eltham Little Theatre Inc. 12-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009

Sir Jasper's Revenge Agent: Dominie Drama Pty Ltd Director: Cameron South Theatre: 1602 Main Rd, Research Melways Reference: 22 H1 Performances: Thursdays - Saturdays at 8.00pm Prices: $20.00 (No concessions) Tables of 8 people Bookings: 9437 1574 Company Email: webmistress@elthamlittletheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au Synopsis: Will the handsome hero save the hapless heroine from a fate worse than death, or even death itself? Will the evil villain have his wicked way? Will right triumph over wrong at the end of the melodrama? Come and join in the songs, admire the dancers and enjoy the play in our traditional Music Hall.

The Basin Theatre Group 12-Nov-2009 to 06-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

The Drawer Boy Agent: Gary Goddard Agency Author: Michael Healey Director: Christine Grant Theatre: Doongalla Road, The Basin Melways Reference: 66 A6 Performances: Evenings: 8.15pm Matinees: (22nd November,6th December) 2.15pm Prices: $20 includes supper and refreshments Bookings: 1300 784 668 Company Email: subscriptions@thebasintheatre.org.au Company Website: http://www.thebasintheatre.org.au Synopsis: This beautiful piece of theatre tells the story of Morgan and Angus, childhood friends and war veterans who share a mysterious secret buried under a comfortable but hard working life on the land. Their routine is interrupted by the arrival of Miles, a young ambitious city actor who stays with them to research farming life for a play he is writing. What follows is an achingly funny battle between age and experience, youth and ideals, city and country life. This uplifting comedy will capture your heart.

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Co.Inc. 17-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

Jack O'Hagan's Humdingers Agent: David Spicer Productions Author: Melvyn Morrow and David Mitchell Director: Alan Burrows Theatre: 39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale, 3140. Performances: Weeks 1 & 3: Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30pm Week 2: Wednesday - Saturday: 8:30pm Sunday Matinee: 2:30pm Prices: Adults: $25 each Concession: $20 each Groups (10 or more): $18 each Season (4 plays): $68 each Bookings: 9735 1777 Company Email: a.t.c@bigpond.net.au Company Website: http://lilydaleatc.com/ Synopsis: Jack O'Hagan was Australia's most prolific songwriter from the 1920's until the 1950's. His hits are part of the nation's psyche – “Our Don Bradman”, “Ginger Meggs”, “When the Dog Sits on the Tuckerbox”, “Kingsford Smith” and so forth. Melvyn Morrow and David Mitchell have created a joyous musical tribute to this great Australian songwriter. Other Information: Evening Shows: Sherries served from 8:00pm Matinee: Sherries served from 2:00pm

Williamstown Little Theatre Inc. 19-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009

Ruthless! The Musical Author: music by Marvin Laird book and lyrics by Poel Paley Director: Janet Provan Theatre: 2-4 Albert Street, Williamstown 3016 Melways Reference: 56 B7 Performances: 8:00pm Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm Sunday Prices: Adults $20.00 Concession $17.00 Bookings: 03 9885-9678 Company Website: http://www.wlt.org.au/ Synopsis: Ruthless! takes the "child star" musical in a somewhat new direction. Eight year old Tina wants the lead in her school musical but is cast as the understudy to a far less talented, but better connected child. So she takes matters into her own hands in a way that would make older, more desperate performers proud. She kills her rival so that she can go on in her place. Thus develops a hilarious, very black spoof on the likes of "Annie", "Oliver" and "Gypsy" as we follow the unexpected events resulting from Tina's bid for stardom.

Heidelberg Theatre Co. 19-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

The Philadelphia Story Author: Philip Barry Director: John Keogh Theatre: 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Victoria Melways Reference: (Melway 32 A1) Performances: 19-29 November - Thursday to Saturday at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm 2-5 December - Wednesday to Saturday evenings at 8pm Prices: $20 Adult $17 Concession Card Holder $16 Groups of 10 or more Bookings: 03 9457 4117 Payment by credit card is required when booking. Company Email: htc@htc.org.au Company Website: http://www.htc.org.au Synopsis: This classic comedy, set in the 1930s, tells the tale of Tracy Lord, a socialite bride-to-be who reluctantly embarks on a voyage of self-discovery and in the process learns a few lessons about \'true love\'. It has everything you\'d expect in a \'blue chip\' romantic comedy - a fast-fire witty script and all the trappings of affluent and engaging characters. When later transferred to the screen, it became a highly successful movie starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart and later the movie-musical High Society, starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The Philadelphia Story is a show for everyone and a delightful way to farewell our 2009 season. Other Information: Visit http://www.htc.org.au for more information

Beaumaris Theatre Inc. 20-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009

Fawlty Towers Agent: Dominie Drama Author: John Cleese and Connie Booth Director: Georgy Charles Theatre: 82 Wells Rd Beaumaris, Vic 3193 Melways Reference: 86 G6 Performances: Frid Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Frid Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Thurs Dec 3, Frid Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 @ 8pm, Sun Nov 29 @ 5pm. Prices: Adults $18.00; Members, Concessions, Children 16 and under, and Groups of 10+ all $15.00 each. Bookings: 9583 6896 Company Email: beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au Company Website: http://www.beaumaristheatre.com.au Synopsis: Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil run the hotel Fawlty Towers in the seaside English town of Torquay. Along with Polly the maid and Manuel the waiter we meet a host of colourful characters and situations that not only serve to dement Basil, but will have any audience rolling in the aisles with laughter! Three episodes will be staged - The Wedding Party, The Germans, and Communication Problems. Other Information: This show will be cabaret seating - at tables and BYO drinks and nibbles. Perfect for a Xmas celebration. Please book early as seats are already selling fast.

Geelong Repertory Theatre Co. 20-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009

Seasons Greetings Author: Alan Ayckbourne Director: Scott Beaton Theatre: Woodbin Theatre Lilian Stott Centre 15 Coronation Street Geelong West 3218 Melways Reference: 401 C3 Performances: November 20,21,26,27,28 December 3,4,5 @ 8pm and November 29 @ 2pm Prices: Adults: $22.00 | Concession: $20.00 | Students: $15.00 Bookings: (03) 52 251200 Company Email: info@geelongrep.com.au Company Website: http://www.geelongrep.com.au Synopsis: Season’s Greetings is a black, bitter-sweet, though often farcical comedy about a dysfunctional family Christmas in a middle class English suburban house in the early 1980s. Christmas is at Belinda and Neville’s house and they have invited their family for a traditional yuletide celebration. Guests for the party are; Neville’s exhausted sister Phyllis; her faded husband Bernard - a doctor whose annual puppet shows are the stuff of legend and terror to both young and old alike; Neville’s slightly ditzy friends Eddie and his pregnant wife Pattie; uncle Harvey, a slightly senile retired security guard and a television-addict; Belinda’s lonely sister, Rachel and finally Clive, a young amorous writer and friend of Rachel. The full house creates a claustrophobic recipe for fun, frivolity and festive sexual tension all with classic acerbic Ayckbourn dialogue. Themes running through the play include the loss of passion in marriage and the tragedy inherent in the achievement of only mediocrity in life. Merry Christmas!

Frankston Theatre Group Inc. 20-Nov-2009 to 06-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

NOT NOW DARLING Agent: by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty. Ltd. Author: Ray Cooney & John Chapman Director: Rob Davies Theatre: Mt. Eliza Community Centre Canadian Bay Road Mt. Eliza Melways Reference: 105 F1 Performances: Friday 20 Nov @8pm, Saturday 21 Nov @ 8pm Friday 27 Nov @ 8pm, Saturday 28 Nov @ 8pm Friday 4 Dec @ 8pm, Saturday 5 Dec at 8pm Sunday 6 Dec @ 2pm Prices: Adults 26.50, PSSU $24.50 Groups 10+ $24.50 Bookings: 1300 665 377 Company Email: secretary@frankstontheatregroup.org.au Company Website: http://www.frankstontheatregroup.org.au Synopsis: The scene is the exclusive London fur salon of Bodley & Crouch, where Crouch (the well-meaning innocent) struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner. Suspicious wives, mistaken identities, scantily clad girls clapped hurriedly into closets and a continuous barrage of rapid fire jokes all become part of the hilarious doings. Other Information: Cabaret Seating - BYO drinks and nibbles

The Mount Players 20-Nov-2009 to 12-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

Caught In The Net Agent: Dominie Pty Ltd Author: Ray Cooney Director: Frank Harvey Theatre: 56 Smith Street, Macedon Performances: Fri & Sat Evenings 8pm Sun Matinees 29th Nov & 6th Dec 2pm Prices: Gala Opening $30.00 Performances $25.00 Conc. $22.00 Bookings: 0403 834 759 Company Email: secmountplayers@hotmail.com Company Website: http://www.themountplayers.com Synopsis: John Smith is a London taxi driver. He lives in Wimbledon with his wife Mary and 16 year old daughter Vicki, and at the same time also lives in Streatham with his other wife and 17 year old son, Gavin. Seventeen years ago, John managed successfully to conceal his double life and has lived as a very happy "threesome" until today. Recently Gavin and Vicki have met in an internet chatroom and cannot believe their fathers' similarities! Is it curtains for John this time or can he again manage to conceal his double life?

Essendon Theatre Co. 27-Nov-2009 to 05-Dec-2009 Click to Enlarge

Wind In The Willows Author: Kenneth Grahame,adapted by Alan Bennett Director: Rachael Holt Theatre: Bradshaw Street Hall (off buckley Street) Bradshaw Street Essendon Melways Reference: 28B3 Performances: Friday 27th November @7:30pm Saturday 28th November @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday 29th November @2:00pm Friday 4th December @7:30pm Saturday 5th December @2:00pm and 7:30pm Prices: $10.00 Full Admission $7.00 Concession & Children 5-16 Years Of Age Bookings: Eileen - 9330 4808 Company Website: http://www.essendontheatrecompany.com/ Synopsis: Is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie. The Wind in the Willows was saved from obscurity by the then-famous playwright, A. A. Milne, who loved it and adapted a part of it for stage as Toad of Toad Hall in 1929. In 1908 Grahame retired from his position as secretary of the Bank of England. He moved to the country, where he spent his time by the River Thames doing much as the animal characters in his book do; namely, as one of the most famous phrases from the book says, "simply messing about in boats".