AN IDEAL HUSBAND is presented by the Heidelberg Theatre Company
written by Oscar Wilde directed by Tim Scott
Performed at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna, Melbourne from 15 – 30 November, 2024
Sir Robert Chiltern has it all: money, influence and a beautiful wife. What could possibly go wrong? Then the arrival in his London house of a woman who knows secrets from his past threatens to expose him to public shame and bring an end to both his stellar political career and his blissful marriage.
(Text by Chris McLean – HTC)
CAST: Character………………………….. Actor Lord Arthur Goring ………………James Antonas Miss Mabel Chiltern …………….Sharon Casey Mason, Sir Robert’s Butler ……Miles Glaspole Sir Robert Chiltern ………………Wayne Gleeson Phipps, Lord Goring’s Butler ..Laurie Jezard Lady Markby ……………………..Katie Macfie Mrs Cheveley …………………….Elise Moorhouse and Morgan Thomas-Connor The Earl of Caversham ………..Tim Murphy Lady Olivia Basildon ……………Mandy Murray Mrs Margaret Marchmont ……Frankie Photiadis Lady Gertrude Chiltern ……….Llaaneath Poor
PRODUCTION TEAM: Director………………………………………. Tim Scott Production Co-ord ……………………… Gayle Poor Stage Manager …………………………… Melanie Belcher Lighting Design ………………………….. Michael Rowe Sound Design …………………………….. John Rowe Costume Design ………………………… Wendy Drowley & Cathy Christensen Set Design …………………………………. Brenton Staples (original concept by John Shelbourn) Set Construction ………………………… Owen Evans & Doug McNaughton (leads)
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AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG by arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, a Concorde Theatricals Company.
written by C.P. Taylor directed by Llaaneath Poor
Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from 6 – 21 September 2024
This play tells of the loves, fears and joys of a Newcastle family during World War Two.
Helen is stoical, self-effacing and walks with a limp; her grandfather Andie recruits mourners to attend the burial of his dog; her devout Catholic mother frets about the local priest’s health; her father serenades an unwilling audience with popular songs; and younger sister Joyce dithers over a marriage proposal. They all try their best to get on with their lives while the bombs fall around them.
(Text by Chris McLean – HTC)
CAST: Character…………………… Actor Helen Stott ………………. Casey Bohan Joyce Stott ………………. Aislinn Ryan Peggy “Ma” Stott ……… Maree BArnett George “Da” Stott …….. Jim Thompson Andie “Granda” …………. Phil Holmes Eric …………………………. Sam Howard Norman …………………… Wayne Gleeson
PRODUCTION TEAM: Director………………………………………. Llaaneath Poor Production Co-ord ……………………… Louise Millar-Hoffmann Stage Manager …………………………… Melanie Belcher Set Design …………………………………. George Tranter Lighting Design ………………………….. Emma Fox Sound Design …………………………….. Andrea Cole & John Rowe Costume Design ………………………… Cathy Christensen Set Deco …………………………………… Wendy Drowley Set Construction ………………………… Owen Evans & Doug McNaughton (leads) Prompt ……………………………………… Morgan Thomas-Connor
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WAIT UNTIL DARK by arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, a Concorde Theatricals Company.
written by Frederick Knott directed by Dean Banova
Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from 28 June – 13 July 2024
In 1960s London, Susy Henderson innocently comes into possession of a souvenir doll. Little does she know it’s full of heroin and is being feverishly sought by a gang of thugs. Roat, a master of disguise, and his two henchmen try to use Susy’s blindness to trick her into giving up the valuable package. Can they convince her? Or will she turn the tables on them?
This tense psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat right to its gripping finale.
(Text by Chris McLean – HTC)
CAST: Character…………………… Actor Susan Henderson …………. Ada Jean Roat …………………………….. Will Lopez Mike …………………………….. Sean Tessari Croker ………………………….. Philip O’Brien Gloria …………………………… Kara Jaeger-Pound Sam Henderson ……………. William Deck Police Officer………………… Carl Michelangeli Police Officer………………… Tim Deck
PRODUCTION TEAM: Director…………………………………………. Dean Banova Asst. to Director, Set Design ……………. Morgan Thomas-Connor Production Co-ord…………………………. Joan Moriarty Lighting Design……………………………… Stelios Karagiannis Sound Design ………………………………. John Rowe Costumes…………………………………….. Wendy Drowley, Cathy Christensen & Maureen McInerney Stage Manager……………………………… Melanie Belcher Asst. Stage Manager & Prompts …….. Bobby Parish Set Construction …………………………. Owen Evans & Doug McNaughton (leads) Set Painting…………………………………. Mal Crother & Anne Woodward
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written by Joanna Murray-Smith directed by Natasha Boyd
Performed at Heidelberg Theatre from 19 APR – 4 MAY 2024
Boy meets Girl. Girl likes Boy. Flirting ensues. The chemistry’s real. She’s a German bartender, he’s an Aussie backpacker. Back at her Berlin loft, the dance of desire intensifies. But all is not what it seems and sparks soon become barbs. A powerfully intelligent play where enticing romance quickly shifts to suspenseful, ethical dilemma, and picking a side is harder than it looks.
Don’t miss this provocative amorous thriller by celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith.(Program Poster & text by Chris McLean – HTC)
CAST: Character……………..Actor Charlotte…………………….Julia Lambert Tom…………………………….Jeremy Just
PRODUCTION TEAM: Director……………………………. Natasha Boyd Production Co-ord……………. Jim Thompson Stage Manager…………………. Melanie Belcher Lighting Design………………… Michael Rowe & Craig Pearcey Sound Design & Original Music ………………….. Blake Stringer Set Design………………………. Pam Neivandt, Natasha Boyd, Doug McNaughton & Owen Evans Costumes……………………….. Maureen McInerney Properties……………………….. Melanie Belcher & Jim Thompson Prompt……………………………. Bobby Parish Set Painting…………………….. Mal Crother & Anne Woodward
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