“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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“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE” ….These baby-boomers had a vision that projected their lifestyle onto the future of their children….So, how did that work out? HTC, 4 July – 19 July, 2025

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company

by Mike Bartlett
directed by George Werther

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna, Melbourne from 4 July – 19 July 2025

Sandra and Kenneth are born into the optimistic “baby-boomer” generation, ready to “change the world”. We follow their lives from the heady 60’s into the challenging 90’s, with their adolescent children seeking new directions. We then meet them in the new millennium, as they and their now adult children have very different needs and conflicting world views. The baby-boomers discover life is not a bed of roses.

(Text by Chris McLean – Heidelberg Theatre Company)


CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Sandra …………………… Genya Mik
Kenneth …………………. Blake Stringer
Rose ……………………… Julia Ahearne
Henry ……………………. Christien Dariol
Jamie ……………………. Jerome Pollard

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director………………………….George Werther
Production Co-ord………….Maureen McInerney
Stage Manager……………….Tully Brednow
Set Design & Dressing…….Mary Werther
Lighting Designer……………Tamsin Mackie
Sound Designer……………..John Rowe
Costume Coordination ……Maureen McInerney
Set Construction……………..Owen Evans and Doug McNaughton (leads)
Photography……………………David Belton & Aislinn Ryan

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of LOVE, LOVE, LOVE 

(Images by Dave Belton)

Love, Love, Love – Dress Rehearsal→

Love, Love, Love – Early Rehearsal→

Love, Love, Love – Cast→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME” ….So, who did it? And why? What other secrets are there in this affair? What can Mum or Dad tell us. More questions seem to generate fewer answers….What’s really going on? . .HTC, 25 April – 10 May, 2025

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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company

by Simon Stephens
[adapted from the novel by Mark Haddon]
directed by Karen Wakeham

“A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.”
………..Winner of the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna, Melbourne from 25 APR – 10 MAY 2025

Christopher Boone is an extremely clever and intelligent young man, whose mild autism sometimes makes it difficult for him to understand what is unfolding around him. But when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington murdered in mysterious circumstances, Christopher turns detective. His investigation takes him on a very surprising and challenging journey.

(Text by Karen Wakeham – HTC)

CAST:
Freddy Collyer
Amelia Halmarick
Cat Jardine
Soren Jensen
Mandy Murray
Keziah Gillam
John Cheshire
Sam Wyles
Morgan Thomas-Connor
Jackson Langelaan
Eva Parton
Christina Percival

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director………………………….Karen Wakeham
Production Co-ord………….Margaret Hassall
Stage Manager……………….Melanie Belcher
Set & Costume Designer…Lisa McVilly
Lighting Designer……………Deryk Hartwick
Composer………………………David Cheshire
Sound Designer……………..John Rowe
Choreographer……………….Elise Moorhouse
Properties………………………Melanie Belcher & Lisa McVilly
Set Painting……………………Mal Cother & Anne Woodward
Dog Wellington……………….Ed Wakeham
Set Construction……………..Owen Evans and Doug McNaughton (leads)
Photography……………………David Belton & Aislinn Ryan
Prompt……………………………Bobbie Parish

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 

(Images by Dave Belton – except Soren Jensen’s cast shot)

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT – Dress Rehearsal→

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT– Cast→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“JEEVES & WOOSTER in Perfect Nonsense” This fast-paced, farcical comedy celebrates the iconic double act and promises a confidently charming piece of entertainment. 14 Feb – 1 Mar, 2025

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JEEVES & WOOSTER…an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

by David and Robert Goodale
[based on works by P.G. Wodehouse]. and directed by Morgan Thomas-Connor

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from 14 February – 1 March 2025

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker – reconciling the affections of his host’s drippy daughter Madeline Basset with his newt-fancying acquaintance Gussie Fink-Nottle. If Bertie, ably assisted by the ever-dependable Jeeves, can’t pull off the wedding of the season he’ll be forced to abandon his cherished bachelor status and marry the ghastly girl himself!

(Text by Chris McLean – HTC)

CAST:
Character…………………. Actor
Bertie Wooster …………. Daniel Trenkovski
Jeeves …………………….. Sam Howard
Seppings …………………. Gavin Baker

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director & Set Designer…………………… Morgan Thomas-Connor
Production Co-ord…… Joan Moriarty & Tim Scott
Stage Manager………… Melanie Belcher
Assistant Stage Manager & Prompts …….. Bobby Parish
Lighting Design……….. Tamsin Mackie
Sound Design …………. Tamsin Mackie & Jerome Pollard
Costumes……………….. Cathy Christensen & Wendy Drowley
Properties …….. Melanie Belcher, Morgan Thomas Connor, Louise Millar-Hoffmann
Set Construction …….. Owen Evans & Doug McNaughton (leads on Set Building Team)
Set Art…………….. Mal Crother, Anne Woodward, Pam Neivandt, Morgan Thomas-Connor

Follow the link below to view photos of HTC’s production of Jeeves & Wooster. 

(Images by Dave Belton)

JEEVES & WOOSTER – Dress→

JEEVES & WOOSTER – Foyer →

JEEVES & WOOSTER – Cast→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“PETER PAN”

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……..presented by the Heidelberg Theatre Company

written by Robbie Nicholson & Mascen Lawlor from the original works by JM Barrie.

Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna, Melbourne from 6 – 14 December, 2024

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of….PETER PAN. 

(Images by Dave Belton)

PETER PAN – Dress→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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