“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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“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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“AN IDEAL HUSBAND” – One owns the private choices and decisions of the past, but when it becomes clear that those choices that were once a secret of the past are threatened with exposure, one’s present and future are on the brink of destruction. 6 Sept – 21 Sept, 2024

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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)

Follow the links below to view photos of HTC’s production of….AN IDEAL HUSBAND. 

(Images by Dave Belton)

AN IDEAL HUSBAND – Dress→

AN IDEAL HUSBAND – Rehearsal →

AN IDEAL HUSBAND – Cast→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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“AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG” – Amidst the unimaginable conflict that swamped the entire globe, this family seeks to do the right thing, for themselves and their community. 6 Sept – 21 Sept, 2024

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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

Follow the link below to view photos of HTC’s production of….AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG. 

(Images by Dave Belton)

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG – Dress→

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG – Rehearsal →

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG – Cast→

AND A NIGHTINGALE SANG – Family Album→

Heidelberg Theatre Web Site →

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