“Barefoot in the Park” – Having only just stepped into married life, Corie and Paul soon discover that it’s not all hugs and kisses. Building a relationship, a life and just maybe ….a future…. proves to be a bigger challenge than expected! …….. 4 – 19 NOV, 2022.

Posted on November 3, 2022 by dxavier

It’s a chilly night in New York and Corie (Kadey McIntosh) wraps her man, Paul, (Jonathan Best) in romance.

Barefoot in the Park

Written by Neil Simon
and directed by Llaaneath Poor

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
4th NOV – 19th NOV, 2022

Newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter begin their new life together in an unfinished Manhattan apartment. Paul’s a straight-laced lawyer and Corie a romantic free-spirit. When Corie’s mother visits, they introduce her to eccentric neighbour-in-the-attic Velasco. A wild night ensues, one that highlights just how different Corie and Paul are. The young couple soon realise that marriage is no easy walk in the park.

This Neil Simon classic premiered on Broadway in 1963, starring Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley. It was made into a film in 1967, starring Redford and Jane Fonda, and directed by Gene – The Odd Couple – Saks.

CAST:
Character…………..Actor
Corie Bratter………..Kadey McIntosh
Paul Bratter………….Jonathan Best
Ethel Banks…………Julie Arnold
Victor Valasco……..Laurie Jezard
Telephone Man……Tim Camilleri
Delivery Man……..Mal Cother

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of Barefoot in the Park.

(Images by Dave Belton)

Barefoot in the Park – Dress →

Barefoot in the Park – Cast →

Barefoot in the Park – Early →

Barefoot in the Park – Set →

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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These photographic works and linked galleries by David Belton are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Based on work from www.scriptandstage.com , and links therein.

“The Legendary Robin Hood” … The Sheriff of Nottingham is supposed to be the King’s man. But all is not as it should be! Can Robin Hood retrieve the situation. 19 – 27 August, 2022.

Posted on August 20, 2022 by dxavier

The Legendary Robin Hood

Adapted by Erich Fordham and Ryan Purdey

Directed by Ryan Purdey and Morgan Thomas-Connor

Performed by Heidelberg Theatre Youth, at the Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna
19th – 27th AUGUST, 2022

Be prepared to be immersed in an ancient forest and a castle from the 11th century, as well as a community drenched in conspiracy and exploitation. While the Sheriff seeks to exploit the community, he struggles to blame others for his behaviour. In contrast, Robin Hood, works to support the community in the face of evil government. But can Robin out-shoot his competitors in both the archery and the bureaucracy to save the day?

Morgan and Ryan have done an amazing job in motivating the cast, designing the sets and developing and updating the costumes. All for a must-see production.

CAST:
Actor …………….Character

Joshua Houston ……………..Robin Hood

Caitlyn Bull ……………..Lady Marian

William Deck ……………..The Sheriff of Nottingham

Maddy Hill ……………..Daisy

Joshua Fernandez/ Ryan Purdey…..Little John

Roisin O’Neill ……………..Willow Scarlett

Sean Tessari ……………..Alan O’Dale

Castiel McIntosh ……………..Friar Tuck

Albert O’Loughlin ……………..Guy of Gisborne

Nick McInnes ……………..Grimsley

Samuel Drew ……………..Duncan the Scribe

Harry Gravell ……………..Prince John

Christina Savopoulos ………..Lady Hazel

Ryan Toft …………….King Richard the Lionheart, Mouse the Prison Escape Artist, De Cormiere the French Archer, and the Guard.

Daniel Trentovski …………….Much the Miller’s Son, Malatesta the Italian Archer, and the Guard.

Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia

Follow the link below to view photos of HTC Youth’s production of The Legendary Robin Hood.

(Images by Dave Belton)

The Legendary Robin Hood – Full Dress →

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Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

Heidelberg Theatre : On-line ticket sales →

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These photographic works and linked galleries by David Belton are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Based on work from www.scriptandstage.com , and links therein.

“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” – Is life to be the same old, same old?….Perhaps the future holds something more fulfilling…. 8 JULY – 23 JULY, 2022.

Posted on July 7, 2022 by dxavier

Maureen (Angelique Malcolm) imagines a future of love and contentment.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Written by Martin McDonagh
and directed by Joan Moriarty

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
8th JULY – 23rd JULY, 2022

Set in the deceptively idyllic, west Irish countryside, this is a darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a lonely spinster in her early forties, and Mag, her devious ageing mother. Mag’s interference in her daughter’s first and only chance of love starts a chain of events that lead inexorably to a tragic result.

This powerful work from Martin McDonagh won the 1998 Drama League Award for Best Play and the 1998 Outer Critics Circle Award Best Broadway Play.

CAST:
Character…………..Actor
Maureen Folan…….Angelique Malcolm
Mag Folan…………..Anne Smith
Pato Dooley………..Brian Edmond
Ray Dooley…………Sam Howard

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

(Images by Dave Belton)

The Beauty Queen of Leenane- Dress →

The Beauty Queen of Leenane- Cast →

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Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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These photographic works and linked galleries by David Belton are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Based on work from www.scriptandstage.com , and links therein.

“Present Laughter” – Love or Lust? Laughter or tears? Fidelity or faithless? 25 MARCH – 9 APRIL, 2022.

Posted on April 3, 2022 by dxavier

Present Laughter

Written by Noel Coward
and directed by Karen Wakeham

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
25th MARCH – 9th APRIL, 2022

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Noel Coward’s scintillating witty play is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

CAST:
Character…………..Actor
Gary Essendine…….Ian McGregor
Liz Essendine……….Claire Benne
Monica Reed………..Cat Jardine
Daphne Stillington..Elysia Janssen
Roland Maule……….Wayne Gleeson
Morris Dixon…………Gavin Williams
Henry Lippiatt……….Don Nicholson
Joanna Lippiatt……..Aimee Sanderson
Miss Erikson………….Nathalie Fox
Fred……………………..Laurie Jezard
Lady Saltburn………..Wendy Drowley

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of Present Laughter.

(Images by Dave Belton)

Present Laughter – Full Dress →

Present Laughter – Mid Rehearsal →

Present Laughter – Early Rehearsal →

Present Laughter – Cast →

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Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

Heidelberg Theatre : On-line ticket sales →

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These photographic works and linked galleries by David Belton are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Based on work from www.scriptandstage.com , and links therein.

“Three Little Words” – Love and commitment…. or ….separation and conflict? 25 Nov – 9 Dec, 2021.

Posted on December 18, 2021 by dxavier

Tess (Cat Jardine) and her partner Curtis (Brett Hyland) sharing a magical holiday with Annie (Aimée Sanderson) and her partner Bonnie (Claire Benne) …… but they have no concept of the disruption approaching!

Three Little Words

Written by Joanna Murray-Smith
directed by Tim Scott

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from
NOV 25 – DEC 9 2021

Married straight couple, Tess and Curtis, have decided to separate. Their friends, gay couple Bonnie and Annie, are devastated. What now for their twenty years of shared experiences, at home and on holiday?

Wildly funny, yet firmly thought-provoking, this recent play from Melbourne’s Joanna Murray-Smith is a fascinating study of friendships and alliances, and reveals how easily they can shatter when situations change.

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC Posters & Programme).
Heidelberg Theatre Company, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia.

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of Three Little Words.

(Images by Dave Belton)

Three Little Words – Foyer →

Three Little Words – Preview →

Three Little Words – Early →

Three Little Words – Lighting →

Three Little Words – Cast and Crew →