“THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN” …. an intense and intriguing search by a young woman, as she seeks a better life wrapped in love and happiness …. HTC, 24 April – 9 May, 2026

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by arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company
based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and the film by DreamWorks
adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Melbourne from 24 April – 9 May 2026, 2026.

Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

directed by Deborah Fabbro

(Text by Chris McLean – Heidelberg Theatre Company)


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Rachel………………Summer Bowen
Anna ……………….Jordyn Grubisic
Tom ………………..Chris Mentor
Megan …………….Tam Balucan
Scott ……………….Wayne Gleeson
Gaskill …………….Stephanie Powell
Kamal……………..Angelo Snell

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director……………………………Deborah Fabbo
Stage Manager …………………Melanie Belcher
Set Design ……………………….Janine Evans
Lighting Design ……………….Michael Rowe
Sound Design ………………….John Rowe
Intimacy Coordinator ………Elise D’Amico
Costumes ……………………….Wendy Drowley and Cast members
Properties ……………………….Melanie Belcher, Wendy Drowley, Jim Thompson
Lighting/Sound Ops ………..Jeff Edwards, John Rowe
Set Construction………………Owen Evans, Doug McNaughton, Brett Hunt, Tim Scott, Dave Belton, Phil Holmes, Sean Tessari, Norm Munks, Nick Bartholomew, Noel Purdey, Alex Deans and HTC members
Set Painting ……………………Mal Cother, Pam Neivandt, Anne Woodward, Sophie Medvedeva
Rehearsal Prompt ……………Bobby Parish
Photography …………………..Dave Belton, Aislinn Ryan
Poster & Program ……………Chris McLean
Publicity ………………………..Jim Thompson, Aislinn Ryan
Box Office………………………Sally Scott, Carol Farr, Margaret Hassall & HTC members
Front of House…………………Jenny Gilbert and HTC members

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of The Girl on the Train

(Images by Dave Belton)

The Girl on the Train – Final Dress→

The Girl on the Train – Cast & Director→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE” …. a heartfelt celebration of women’s lives told through the clothes that made them who they are …. HTC, 13 Feb – 28 Feb, 2026

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“LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE”

by Nora Ephron & Della Ephron
from the book by Ilene Beckerman
directed by HTC’s Catherine Christensen

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Melbourne from 13 February – 28 February, 2026……….by arrangement with Creative Artists Agency.

As Nora Ephron wrote the introduction to Ilene Beckerman’s novel in 1995, she immediately identified the dramatic possibilities of the book’s stories. It “is not about fashion; it is about what clothes really are to us, those moments when we are constantly trying to find our identity through them”. Not surprisingly, the play has been produced over six continents and delivered numerous awards to the author.

(Text by Chris McLean – Heidelberg Theatre Company)


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Gingy ………………Lindy Yeates (and understudy Paula McDonald)
Ensemble …………Regina Millar
Ensemble …………Elise Moohouse
Ensemble …………Candice Schell
Ensemble …………Sarah Sell

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director………………………….Catherine Christensen
Production Co-ordination…Louise Millar-Hoffmann
Stage Manager………………..Melanie Belcher
Assistant Director……………Louise Millar-Hoffmann
Lighting Design………………Michael Rowe
Sound Design…………………James Christensen
Set Construction…………….Owen Evans and Doug McNaughton, Brett Hunt, Tim Scott, Dave Belton, Dean Christensen, Phil Holmes and HTC members
Design Concept………………Wendy Drowley
Rehearsal Prompt…………….Bobbie Parish
Photographer…………………..Dave Belton, Aislinn Ryan
Poster & Program…………….Chris McLean
Publicity…………………………Jim Thompson, Aislinn Ryan
Box Office……………………..Sally Scott, Carol Farr, Margaret Hassall, Brett Hunt, Jenni Purdey and Louise Millar-Hoffmannlton, Dean Christensen, Phil Holmes and HTC members
Front of House……………….Jenny Gilbert and HTC members

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore

(Images by Dave Belton)

Love, Love, and What I Wore – Final Dress→

Love, Love, and What I Wore – Cast & Director→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“The Tale of PINOCCHIO”

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……..presented by the Heidelberg Theatre Company – YOUTH

Written by Ryan Purdey & Erich Fordham and Directed by Ryan Purdey & Sean Tessari.

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna, Melbourne from 5 – 13 December, 2025


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Pinocchio ………………Matteo Maxwell
Geppetto ……………….Ewan Cocking
Hop ………………………Angus Cook
Blue Fairy ………………Kara Jaeger-Pound
Fox ………………………Nick McInnes
Cat ………………………Samuel Drew
Lampwick …………….Theodore Rickard
Paz ……………………..Elsie Costin
Luca ……………………Blaker Taylor-Barnett
Coachman …………..Jasper Pascoe
Mangiafuoco ………..Joshua Fernandez
Policeman/Headmaster/Carnie …..Finn Stefani

Crew:
Director………………………….Ryan Purdey
Asst Director ………………….Sean Tessari
Producer…………………………Morgan Thomas-Connor
Stage Manager……………….Daniel Trentkovski
Set Design……………………..Morgan Thomas-Connor
Costume Design…………….Morgan Thomas-Connor
Lighting Design………………Jerome Pollard
Backstage Crew………………Jemma O’Donohue, Mia Stefani
Costumes………..Diviya Mahto, Genevieve Watewrs, Wendy Drowley
Props…………………Daniel Trentkovski
Set Construction………………HTC Construction Team
Light & Sound Op……………Sabrina Hutchinson
Poster Design…………………Christian Orkibi
Publicity…………………………Ashley Claussen

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of….THE TALE OF PINOCCHIO. 

(Images by Dave Belton)

THE TALE OF PINOCCHIO – Dress→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” ….This group of colourful adolescents are competing to become the Spelling Champion….and we get to know a whole lot about the competitors. HTC, 14 Nov – 29 Nov, 2025

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“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”

music & lyrics by William Finn
book by Rathel Sheinkin conceived by Rebecca Feldman
directed by HTC’s Tim Scott

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Melbourne from 14 November – 29 November 2025

From the team that brought you our 2023 sell-out Ladies in Black, comes a quirky musical about an eclectic group of adolescents (played by grown-up actors) who compete to become Spelling Champion, meanwhile telling stories of their family and background through song.

Nominated for six Tony Awards and winner of two, this funny and touching show charms audiences with its wit and humour, its fast pace and vibrant score. There’s even a dose of audience participation!

(Text by Chris McLean – Heidelberg Theatre Company)


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Chip Tolentino ………………Jackson Howe
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere …………………..Llaaneath Poor
Leaf Coneybear ………………..Tyson Legg
William Barfee ………………Wayne Gleeson
Marcy Park …………………….Hillary Aramze
Olive Ostrovsky ………………Rachel Rai
Rona Lisa Perretti …………………..Rafaela Cleeve Gerkens
Vice Principle Douglas Panch ………………..Damian Calvert
Mitch Mahoney ………………Tim Murphy
Olive’s Dad & Dan Dad ………………Chris Isaac
Carl Dad, Jesus, Leaf’s Dad…………………….Matt Todd

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director………………………….Tim Scott
Production Co-ordination…Gayle Poor
Musical Director……………….John Clancy
Choreographer……………….Jenny Vincent-Green
Stage Manager……………….Melanie Belcher
Assist Stage Manager & Prompts……Bobbie Parish
Set Design……………………..Brenton Staples
Lighting Design………………Deryk Hartwick
Sound Design…………………John Rowe

HTC’s SUPPORT TEAMS:
Costumes………………………Wendy Drowley, Catherine Christensen, Jenny Gilbert
Properties………………………Jim Thompson, Wendy Drowley, Catherine Christensen
Set Painting……………………Mal Cother, Anne Woodward, Pam Neivandt
Set Construction…………..Owen Evans and Doug McNaughton, Phil Holmes, Dave Belton, Brett Hunt, Tim Scott, Noel Purdey, Ashley Deans, Alex Deans, Nick Bartholomew, Blake Egan, Sean Tessari, Ron Thomas, Norm Munks, Chris McLean & HTC members
Photography…………………David Belton & Aislinn Ryan
Program & Poster………….Chris McLean
Publicity………………………Jim Thompson, Morgan Thomas-Connor
Box Office……………………Sally Scott, Carol Farr, Louise Millar-Hoffman, Brett Hunt, Fiona Campbell, Margaret Hassall
Front of House……………..Jenny Gilbert and HTC members

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

(Images by Dave Belton)

25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Final Dress→

25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Rehearsal→

25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Cast & Director→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“OTHER DESERT CITIES” ….This family is about to experience the explosive release of a long-standing secret….And at what cost to all? HTC, 5 Sep – 20 Sep, 2025

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“OTHER DESERT CITIES”

by Jon Robin Baitz
directed by Gaetano Santo

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Melbourne from 5 September – 20 September 2025

Other Desert Cities is a 2011 play by American playwright Jon Robin Baitz. Set in Palm Springs, California, the play follows well-to-do, aging Republicans Lyman and Polly Wyeth as their daughter, Brooke, a liberal-leaning writer, threatens to expose a disturbing family secret through a tell all memoir. This family’s crisis mirrors the American nation’s politics.

The play has been awarded for showcasing its creator’s talents: five Tony Award nominations, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway.

(Text by Chris McLean – Heidelberg Theatre Company)


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Brooke Wyeth ………………Jen Bush
Polly Wyeth…………………..Lindy Yeates
Lyman Wyeth………………..Phil Lambert
Silda Wrauman………………Paula McDonald
Trip Wyeth…………………….Liam Gillespie

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director………………………….Gaetano Santo
Assistant Director……………James Antonas
Production Co-ordination…Jim Thompson
Stage Manager……………….Melanie Belcher
Assist Stage Manager & Prompts……Bobbie Parish
Set Design……………………..Gaetano Santo
Lighting Design………………Craig Pearcey
Sound Design…………………John Rowe & Gaetano Santo
Costumes………………………Wendy Drowley, Catherine Christensen, Jenny Gilbert
Properties………………………Jim Thompson, Wendy Drowley, Catherine Christensen
Set Decor……………………….Pam Neivandt
Mural Design………………….Morgan Thomas-Connor
Set Painting……………………Mal Cother, Anne Woodward, Pam Neivandt
Lighting & Sound Ops……John Rowe, Jeff Edwards, Bruce Moorhouse
Special Props………………..Warren Lane & Chris McLean
Set Construction…………..Owen Evans and Doug McNaughton, Phil Holmes, Dave Belton, Brett Hunt, Tim Scott, Noel Purdey, Ashley Deans, Alex Deans, Nick Bartholomew, Blake Egan, Sean Tessari, Ron Thomas, Norm Munks, Chris McLean & HTC members
Photography…………………David Belton & Aislinn Ryan
Program & Poster………….Chris McLean
Publicity………………………Jim Thompson, Morgan Thomas-Connor
Box Office……………………Sally Scott, Carol Farr, Louise Millar-Hoffman, Brett Hunt, Fiona Campbell, Margaret Hassall
Front of House……………..Jenny Gilbert and HTC members

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of OTHER DESERT CITIES

(Images by Dave Belton)

Other Desert Cities – Final Dress→

Other Desert Cities – Early Rehearsal→

Other Desert Cities – Cast & Director→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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