Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer

Directed by Brooke DuBois

Season - Friday 24 April 2026 - Saturday 2 May 2026

VENUE: Blackwood Memorial Hall (21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood).

Tickets - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1551805

For this episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast we welcome Dr. Christina Hagger, as our Guest Host. The focus of this episode is the upcoming production of Love, presented by the Blackwood Players, featuring interviews with cast member, Carly Whittaker, playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer and Director, Brooke DuBois.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - DR. CHRISTINA HAGGER

Dr Christina Hagger is an experienced radio producer/presenter and podcast creator with Radio Adelaide 101.5FM. Her recent radio programs included the weekly arts show, The Thursday Edition of Festival City, plus Travelling Life (all about the psychology of travel) which was broadcast across the country thanks to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.

Recent podcasts include What to Eat When: Research Advice for You, produced in conjunction with researchers from the former UniSA (now Adelaide University) Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity Group.

She is delighted to bring an insider’s perspective to this episode of For The Love of Theatre podcast. She is a cast member of this production of Love brought to life by the Blackwood Players.

SUMMARY

An enchanting and funny play for children and their families, exploring the people and things we hold dear, and what matters most when a storm is coming. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer. Directed by Brooke DuBois. And there's bears.

Oslo Rogers has a very fun mum called Ruthy, and lives in a very fun town called Mellingong. But now a very unfun problem (called a big approaching storm) is forcing everyone to head for The Clondike, the big town hall on the hill.

And they can only take a few important things each: ‘love luggage’, Ruthy calls it. And she’s a milk-lady, and owns a milk-float, and those can hold lots of love luggage… if you pack them right. So Oslo sets out to help the people of Mellingong, and to discover the things they love the most – the things you would save from a storm.

VENUE

Blackwood Memorial Hall

(21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood).

SHOW DATES

Friday April 24 1pm: Featuring Emma O'Connell as Oslo; Harry Parsons as Pete

Saturday April 25 1pm: Featuring Jacob Reuterink as Oslo; Jack Wohling as Pete

Saturday April 25 4pm: Featuring Emma O'Connell as Oslo; Harry Parsons as Pete

Friday May 1 1pm: Featuring Jacob Reuterink as Oslo; Jack Wohling as Pete; Perrin Abbas as Mishka;

Saturday May 2 1pm: Featuring Emma O'Connell as Oslo; Harry Parsons as Pete;

Saturday May 2 4pm: Featuring Jacob Reuterink as Oslo; Jack Wohling as Pete.

BOOKINGS

Grab your tickets today!

Tickets now on sale via Trybooking here! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1551805

MUSIC

The Title Track, For the Love of Theatre, written and performed by Ben Waller

Love includes original compositions from Gareth Chin, some of which is featured in this episode and Jen Lush, in collaboration with "the kids" of Eden Hills Kindergarten.

#BlackwoodPlayers #Love #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast

The Taming of the Shrew

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Olivia Jane Parker

Season: 8 – 17 May 2026

Venue: Little Theatre

Tickets

www.trybooking.com/DKFLB

Poster Design by Bonnie McAllister

“If I be waspish, best beware my sting.”

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is all about the upcoming production of The Taming of the Shrew presented by The Adelaide University Theatre Guild. it is hosted by Annabel Whitford, featuring interviews with Cast Members Heather Crawford (Katherine) & Tom Tassone (Petruchio), Costumier, Sue Cayzer from The Adelaide Costume Shop, as well as Founder of For the Love of Theatre Podcast and Director of The Taming of the Shrew, Olivia Jane Parker, with music by Cast Member, Macey Lawson and friend of the podcast, local musician, Ben Waller.

MORE ABOUT OUR HOST - ANNABEL WHITFORD

Annabel Whitford is the Administrator of the Adelaide University Theatre Guild, keeping the wheels turning with wit, warmth, and a well-organised spreadsheet. An occasional stage manager with a soft spot for the spotlight, she sometimes steps (or dances) onstage herself - when she’s not behind a microphone hosting the odd podcast.

MORE ABOUT THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

In this sharp reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew, Paradise is a powerhouse record label and the battlefield is the charts. Bianca is the next global pop export, polished and playlist-ready - but her outspoken sister Kate, a rock chick who won’t soften her edges, stands in the way. Enter Petruchio: part entrepreneur, part opportunist, determined to “woo” and rebrand the label’s most “untameable” artist.

Fast, funny, and theatrical, with Shakespeare’s original language colliding against today’s music industry, this Shrew asks: is Kate being tamed, or is she playing the game better than them all? In an industry built on image, who really gets the final cut?

PERFORMANCES: 8th to 17th May

Earlier school performance with Q&A session available Wednesday 13 May at 6:30pm

VENUE: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, Adelaide University

DURATION: Approximately 2 hours (with 1 interval)

CONTENT: More violins than violence

MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

The Title Track, For the Love of Theatre Podcast & Under the Lights, written and performed by BEN WALLER

False Hope & Hindsight written and performed by MACEY LAWSON

Thank you for listening!

#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #TheTamingoftheShrew #Theatre #Stage #BehindtheScenes

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Disability Led

South Australia • World Premiere

Unmothered Synopsis: 

A lyrical, memory-driven song cycle that traces three generations of women through love, silence, and inherited trauma. Told in three acts across the daughter’s life, the “unforgettable modern musical” (The Scoop) moves fluidly through live music to blur reality with recollection.

From the award-winning team behind 'Bimbo' (Holden Street Theatres Award 2023) comes a new work of bold feminist theatre.

Unmothered

Dead Darling Theatre Fringe Fund Recipient

SEASON: Sun, 08 March - Sat, 14 March

DURATION: 60 min show

LOCATION: 2 venues

RATING: M (1 Warning)

https://www.deaddarlingtheatre.com.au/

BOXER Synopsis:

Chloe is a boxer training for the Olympics while grieving the sudden loss of her dad. Fast-paced and physical, this one-woman show is about rage, love, grief, and fighting to take up space in a world that keeps knocking you back. Sweat, storytelling and guts collide in a battle with ambition and expectation.

BOXER

SEASON: Wed, 04 March - Sun, 08 March

DURATION: 60 min show

LOCATION: 2 venues

RATING: M (1 Warning)

Dead Darling Theatre Bio:

Dead Darling Theatre is a newly formed female and queer-led production company based in South Australia. We are driven by a mission to champion bold, intersectional storytelling and build genuinely inclusive spaces for artists, especially women, LGBTQIA+ creators, and artists with disabilities.

Rooted in accessibility and equity, our practice prioritises open casting and participation, deliberately engaging underrepresented voices and challenging traditional power dynamics in theatre-making.

Amelia Rooney is an autistic composer and writer based in Adelaide, South Australia with a deep passion for music, film, theatre, and accessible arts. Her debut play, BIMBO (2021-2023), received the Holden Street Theatres Fringe Award following its sold-out season in 2023. Amelia’s theatre music credits include WHORE Dir. Hannah Smith (2024), Dance Nation Dir. Hannah Smith (2024), and SHOCK OF THE NEW IN ADELAIDE Dir. Chris Drummond (2025), as well as film scoring credits CRUSH Dir. Hannah Smith (2023), and Nightfall Dir. Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, winning Best Feature Film at Bloody Mirror Horror Film Festival (2024-2025). Their professional debut, THE TREES ARE TURNING OFF!, was commissioned by Chamber Music Adelaide in collaboration with UniSA’s MOD. in response to their Installation Forever (2025). Through the Next Level Creative Mentorship Program with Access2Arts, Amelia underwent working on devising a new, breakthrough play with mentorship from State Theatre Company South Australia’s Petra Kalive and Shannon Rush (2025). Amelia is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and a Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) at the Elder Conservatorium University of Adelaide.

Hannah Smith is an emerging director and producer based in Adelaide. Growing up in Murray Bridge, she was driven to create opportunities within the local theatre community, founding her own production company at fourteen and producing multiple independent productions.

Her passion for theatre led her to pursue further studies in Technical Production at the Adelaide College of the Arts, and a Bachelor of Performance (Honours) at Flinders University in Directing. Alongside her studies, Hannah teaches Performance Academy at Adelaide Theatre Academy and is the Youth Theatre Coordinator at Murray Bridge Players and Singers Inc.

Hannah has contributed to major arts festivals, including the Adelaide Fringe and the Festival of Ideas. Her directing credits include Bumming with Jane (2020/2021), The Book of Everything (2023), Jumpers for Goalposts (2023), WHORE (2024), Dance Nation (2024/2025), First Love Is the Revolution (2025), Unmothered (2025), and Medea in Exile (2025) . Additionally, she has directed short films, including King. (2022), CRUSH (2023),SYNERGY (2023), and SUPERORDINARY (2024). She has undertaken secondments with State Theatre Company of South Australia on Eureka Day, Dir. Rosalba Clemente (2021), and Kimberly Akimbo, Dir. Mitchell Butel (2025), has assisted on productions, including Sweet Road, Dir. Christopher Hurrell (2022), Coming of Age in Australia, Dir. Wayne Harrison (2022), and 48 Hour Best Film winner Items, Objects, and Things (2025) Dir. Kristopher Lucia. 

Created by a powerhouse team of South Australian artists, 'unmothered' examines the complexities of maternal love: the longing to be nurtured, the fear of repeating harm, and the struggle to break cycles of silence.

Written by D. P. K. Maegraith

Adapted by A. Broadbent and A. Gum

Music by A. Lymn.

Season: Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

TWO VENUES - Blackwood Memorial Hall & Theatre Two at The Parks Theatres

Maytide Theatre Company proudly presents the world premiere of It Is Well with My Soul, an original musical written by Adelaide locals inspired by a true story of hope, hardship, resilience, and healing. Opening this February as part of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, this moving new work blends stunning original music with heartfelt storytelling to explore how faith and community can carry us through life’s fiercest storms.

The famous hymn "It Is Well with My Soul," written by Horatio Spafford, has inspired our stage musical, and we are bringing honest portrayals of unimaginable loss, and enduring faith to the 2026 Fringe season.

MORE ABOUT OUR HOST - Andrew Broadbent

Andrew has been involved in community theatre for 20 years, majority with the Murray Bridge Players & Singers, stage managing his first musical in 2006 at the age of 13! He has since gone on to play a hand in almost every aspect of a production across a number of other theatre companies including Kapunda Musical Society, GreenWall Studio, South Coast Choral and Arts Society, St. Jude's Players, and currently Maytide Theatre Company!

Outside of theatre, Andrew runs to theatre-based businesses: A Thousand Words: an online platform reviewing SA theatre, and Broadbent Prints: A theatre-based merch printing service!

The spirit of community theatre begins at the top with the values shared and the opinions voiced carrying through their company and felt by their members.

Performance Dates and Times:

Saturday 21st February, 1.00pm – Blackwood Memorial Hall

Saturday 21st February, 7.00pm – Blackwood Memorial Hall (Auslan Interpreted)

Wednesday 4th March, 7.00pm – The Parks Theatre

Thursday 5th March, 7.00pm – The Parks Theatre (Swing performance)

Friday 6th March, 7.00pm – The Parks Theatre (Auslan Interpreted)

Friday 13th March, 7.00pm – The Parks Theatre (Swing performance)

Saturday 14th March, 1.00pm – The Parks Theatre

Saturday 14th March, 7.00pm – The Parks Theatre

Tickets

https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/maytide-s-it-is-well-with-my-soul-the-musical-af2026

Photo Courtesy of Andrew Neele Pexels.

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Composed by Ben Waller.

#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #TheTheatreAssociationofSouthAustralia #TASA #Stage #BehindtheScenes #ItIsWellWithMySoul #MaytideTheatreCompany #AndrewBroadbent #FortheLoveofTheatre

Written by Diana Son

Directed bv Josh Manoa

Produced by Theatre Guild Student Society

SEASON 3-6 December 2025

The Little Theatre

TICKETS

Trybooking - www.trybooking.com/DFJTH

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by Lily Watkins, featuring interviews with the Director, Jehosheba Manoa, Cast Members, Elizabeth Lijo, Esther Burnett, Liam Warmeant, Ashraf Abdul Halim, Jalen Berry along with Composer, Jarroc Matulick and Crew Members, including the Stage Designer, James Davey, and Production Manager, Octavia Kelly, of Stop Kiss, written by Diana Son and produced by the Theatre Guild Student Society.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - Lily Watkins

Lily (she/they) is the Secretary for TGSS and has been involved with numerous productions at the Little Theatre over the past few years, both onstage and behind the scenes. Her previous stage managing credentials include Kissing the Witch and The Tempest. She also directed the 2024 production of The Haunting of Hill House and was Props Manager for the TASA and Dramati-Cal award-winning Ink. She has played the roles of Karen in Mosquitoes, a Party Member in Nineteen Eighty-Four, and Marina in Uncle Vanya.

SUMMARY

Stop Kiss is the love story between two women whose friendship-turned-romance sparks changes in them both

As Callie and Sara face unexplored territory and new labels in the public eye, the decisions they make will prove to be life-changing.

MUSIC

Music for the production composed by Jarroc Matulick, who will be playing live.

Image by Alexandr Ivanov from Pixabay

SEASON

3-6 December 2025

LOCATION

The Little Theatre

BOOKINGS

Trybooking - www.trybooking.com/DFJTH

#adelaidetheatre #theatreguild #studenttheatre #tgss2025 #adelaideevents #adelaideactors #stopkiss #dianason #universityofadelaide #youxclubs #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast

Written by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Geoff Brittain

SEASON: 7 - 16 November 2025

VENUE: Little Theatre

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by MARK WICKETT, with interviews with members of The Whale Cast and Crew including GILIAN CORDEL and SANDY FAITHFULL (Costume Design), BREE ROBERTS from MEDIA MAKEUP ACADEMY (Prosthetic Design), TIANNA COOPER (Actor, Ellie) & SAM WISEMAN (Actor, Charlie).

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - MARK WICKETT

Mark has worked in Adelaide theatres for over twenty years as a creative, more recently directing the 2024 production of The 39 Steps for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He assisted director Lesley Reed at St. Jude’s Players for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch and will direct again for the Guild in 2026, presenting a reality show take on Shakespeare with The Real Merry Wives of Windsor Gardens.

Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers magazine and through serving on both the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild and the TASA Committee.

SUMMARY

The Whale tells the story of a morbidly obese English teacher who hides from the world.

Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his long-estranged daughter.

Desperate to reconnect, Charlie reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.

The 2022 Academy Award winning movie (starring Brendan Fraser) was adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his 2012 play.

Performance Dates

Friday 7 November at 7:30pm

Saturday 8 November at 3pm

Sunday 9 November at 3pm

Wednesday 12 November at 7:30pm

Thursday 13 November at 7:30pm

Friday 14 November at 7:30pm

Saturday 15 November at 3pm

Sunday 16 November at 3pm

DURATION

Approximately 2 hours (1 interval)

VENUE

Little Theatre

The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide

CONTENT WARNING

Strong language, adult themes, drug references

BOOKINGS

🎟 TICKETS - trybooking.com/CXJIO

MUSIC FOR THE EPISODE

The Tile Track - For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written and Composed by Ben Waller.

All other music for this episode was sourced in the Public Domain.

#TheWhale #TheUniversityofAdelaideTheatreGuild #GeoffBrittain #SouthAustralianArt #CommunityTheatre #AdelaideArt #CommunityTheatre

Written by Neil Anthony Docking

Directed by Olivia Jane Parker

Produced by St. Jude’s Players

Season: 6th-15th of November, 2025

"IT'S NOT JUST LIPSTICK! Alright? It's just not."

- Revlon

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with the Founder of For the Love of Theatre Podcast and Director of The Revlon Girl, Olivia Jane Parker, the Assistant Director, Sophie Waller & Sassy Mauve Cast Member, Olivia Richardson. We welcome our Guest Host, Larry Waller.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - Larry Waller Larry has been in and around the acting and the theatre for over 40 years with this keen interest he has worked as an actor and director making some fabulous theatre with some extraordinary people.

In Larry’s working life he supports young people in Australia with their success in life with Youth Inc, a local Special Assistance School. None of this is possible without the love and support of Larry’s family Sophie, Ben, Jess and Maggie.

SUMMARY Set in Wales, eight months after the Aberfan Disaster of 1966, The Revlon Girl tells the real-life story of a group of bereaved mothers who met every week above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. It's a play full of humour, heart, wonderful characters and the indomitable human will to move on.

"Let's leave it: we've asked this lady here to give a talk and the last thing anyone wants to see is our dirty washing." - Jean

💄THE STORMY ROSE CAST 🌹

LUCY GRACE

BROOKE DUBOIS

MEGAN HARRIS

HEATHER CRAWFORD

OLIVIA BIGHAM

PERFORMANCES - STORMY ROSE CAST

06.11.2025 7.30pm OPENING NIGHT

08.11.2025 2pm [Saturday Matinee]

13.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

*The 13th of November will be a performance with Olivia Richardson (The Sassy Mauve Cast) as RONA.

14.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

15.11.2025 7.30pm FINAL PERFORMANCE

[Saturday Night]

💅 THE SASSY MAUVE CAST💄

JADE COOPER

OLIVIA RICHARDSON

CARMINE CLARKE

GEORJETTE MERCER

RUBY PATRICH

PERFORMANCES - THE SASSY MAUVE CAST

05.11.2025 PREVIEW NIGHT

07.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

08.11.2025 7.30pm [Saturday Night]

*Please note, that the performance on the 13th of November will feature Olivia Richardson as RONA for the Stormy Rose Cast - 13.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE.

15.11.2025 2pm [Saturday Matinee]

BOOKINGS

🎟 https://www.trybooking.com/DFADR

🤳 Call 0436 262 628

📩 Email bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

MUSIC

The Ynysowen Male Voice Choir is a choir from Aberfan, Wales, founded in the aftermath of the 1966 Aberfan disaster. Formed to help heal the community and thank the world for its support, the choir continues to perform locally and nationally.

“We would also like to wish you and the production team all the very best and successful launch of The Revlon Girl in South Australia.”

MUSIC FOR THE EPISODE

I Will Sing With the Spirit performed by the Ynysowen Male Choir, written by John Rutter

Calon Lan performed by the Ynysowen Male Choir, written by John Hughes Arr. By J Jones.

Ynysowen Male Choir - Fifty Years ot Song

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Photo by Lance Reis: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-with-lipstick-wearing-old-fashioned-clothing-and-sunglasses-15674502/

#adelaidetheatre #adelaideevents #theRevlonGirl #StJude'sPlayersInc #TheRevlonGirl #StormyRoseCast #TheSassyMauveCast

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Annabel Whitford, Admin Officer for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild & The Theatre Association of South Australia (T.A.S.A) Committee Member. This episode focuses solely on The Stirling Players' upcoming production of Hansard. Annabel interviews Director, Sally Putnam and some voiceover work has been provided by the Vice President of The Stirling Players, Bronwyn Chapple.

More About Our Guest Host

Annabel Whitford is a dedicated theatre enthusiast who has stage-managed several productions and serves as the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. An avid tap dancer, Annabel is part of the Dragonfly Dance performing company and believes in the importance of supporting the arts in all its forms. In her spare time, she co-hosts and edits the occasional podcast and has been fortunate enough to interview television writers and producers. Whether working behind the scenes, tapping out rhythms, or discussing TV shows, Annabel is committed to contributing to and promoting the arts community.

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY

Simon Woods’ first play Hansard, had an impressive debut and sold out season at The National Theatre UK in 2019.

Stirling Players will be presenting the Australian premiere under the direction of Sally Putnam and two of Adelaide’s most experienced actors, Anita Canala and Andrew Clark.

Hansard is an intimate and intense domestic drama about a marriage. It is also a comedy about politics, identity and the failings of the ruling class told with witty sarcasm and much passive aggression between a long-married couple of differing political views.

A prim Tory MP (Robin Hesketh) and his liberal, bohemian wife (Diana) quarrel and exchange witty barbs in their Cotswold cottage. The year is 1988 and Robin has arrived home from Westminster after voting for an important piece of legislation in Maggie Thatcher’s government. The subject of the new law and his role in helping it pass is the source of conflict and shared anguish and is integral to the deeply emotional and heart-rending reveal at the end.

The title, ‘Hansard’ refers to the transcripts of parliamentary debates in Britain and Commonwealth countries, including Australia. This play presents us with another verbatim record of a more personal and compelling debate.

SEASON

September 12 - 27th

Evening shows: 7.30 pm,

(12th, 19th, 26th and 27th)

Matinees: 3 pm

(13th, 14th,20th and 21st))

Running time: 90 minutes, no interval.

BOOKINGS

Tickets - TRYBOOKING

Visit Stirling Players for more information.

www.stirlingplayers.sct.org.au

VENUE

Stirling Community Theatre,

7 Avenue Rd, Stirling.

Accessibility. Drop off area at front door.

Please call the Box Office, 0488 746 951 for wheelchair seats.

HILLS HOSPITALITY

We welcome everyone to our beautiful theatre with a free glass of sherry on arrival. Bar opens half an hour before performance. Tea, coffee and excellent Adelaide Hills wines from our partners, Howard Vineyard.

MUSIC

Gentle Instrumental by Gensanmaier https://pixabay.com/users/gensanmaier-14000784/

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Written by Lally Katz

Directed by Lesley Reed

Produced by St. Jude’s Players

Season: 7th-16th of August, 2025

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with Director, Lesley Reed, Actors, Nathan Brown, Taya Rose, Christopher Cordeaux, Megan Robson and Dylan McGaw. We welcome back Mark Wickett, as our Host, who is also the Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Watch.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - MARK WICKETT

Mark has been working in Adelaide’s community and professional theatre for more than twenty years, much of it designing technical and creative solutions in video projection. Productions include: Les Misérables, Next to Normal and Oliver! For the last ten years, Mark has been directing corporate video and working with high schools in theatre and video, with productions including Matilda, The Book of Everything, and Where Words Once Were. Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers Magazine and through serving on the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He was Assistant Director for the Guild’s 2023 production of The Tempest, and directed The 39 Steps for them in 2024. Later this year, he will be Assistant Director to Lesley Reed for St. Jude’s Players' production of Neighbourhood Watch.

STAGE WHISPERS ARTICLE

Click the link below to read Mark Wickett's Stage Whispers' Article on the For the Love of Theatre Podcast.

https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/love-theatre-podcast

Actor and Director Olivia Jane Parker talks to Stage Whispers’ Mark Wickett about her role in promoting South Australian community theatre through a podcast.

MORE ABOUT NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Memories are windows into the past, not only for 80-year-old Hungarian refugee Ana, but also for young actor Catherine, the only neighbour Ana truly befriends in the Australian neighbourhood where she now lives.

With a story drawn from playwright Lally Katz's elderly Hungarian-Australian neighbour's real experience, NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH takes audiences from an Australian street into WWII- ravaged Hungary and back again.

With Julie Quick as Ana and Ellie Schaefer as Catherine.

SEASON

Evenings - Thursday August 7 & 14, Friday August 8 and 15, 7.30 pm.

Matinees - Saturdays August 9 and 16, 2pm.

VENUE

St Jude’s Hall,

444 Brighton Rd,

Brighton, South Australia.

BOOKINGS

Tickets https://www.trybooking.com/DCCMU

Or call 0436 262 628

Or email bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

MUSIC

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Original Music Composed and Performed by Sarah Bradley

IMAGE

Courtesy of Christian Hardi

www.pixabay.com

#adelaidetheatre #adelaide #NeighbourhoodWatch #StJudesPlayers #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #FortheLoveofTheatre #SouthAustralianArt #StageCraft #StageWhispers #Theatre

The Watsons

Written by Laura Wade

Directed by Matthew Chapman

The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

SEASON: 1st - 10th August 2025

📍The Little Theatre

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by Annabel Whitford, featuring interviews with Director, Matthew Chapman, and cast members Lindy Lecornu (Lady Osborne), Genevieve Hudson (Miss Osborne) & Imogen Deller-Evans (Emma Watson), all from the upcoming production of The Watsons, written by Laura Wade, produced by The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild.

SUMMARY

The Watsons are in crisis. Cut off financially from her benefactor, the youngest, Emma, returns to her dying father and spinster sisters with the task of finding a husband - and finding one now. Matchmakers, match breakers, cads, stuffy clergymen and an overactive rumour mill all conspire as wedding bells ring in the distance and Emma eyes off a certain man…and that’s where we leave it.

See, Jane Austen never finished the story. 

So it’s up to Emma, with the help of modern-day Laura, a jaded playwright with a rapidly approaching deadline, to find her own happy ending…

And that’s where the fun really begins.

Laura Wade’s witty, bold adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel is a playful, provocative exploration of choice, control, and who really gets to write the ending.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

SEASON: 1st - 10th August 2025

📍The Little Theatre

Tickets from http://trybooking.com/cxjin

MORE ABOUT OUR HOST

Annabel Whitford is the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. She dances through life as a cheeky mix of backstage boss and jazz-handed showoff. A passionate arts advocate, champion for the underfunded, spreadsheet whisperer, and sequinned menace, Annabel is here to make the world more fabulous and slightly more organised.

📸 Headshot taken by Richard Parkhill

MUSIC FOR THE EPISODE

The Tile Track - For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written and Composed by Ben Waller.

All other music for this episode was sourced in the Public Domain.

Freccero - 6th Street (Austin), Pixabay

Scarlatti - Sonata in G major, K.547 - Arranged for Harpsichord by GregorQuendel, Pixabay

#ForTheLoveofTheatrePodcast #TheWatsons #LauraWade #JaneAusten #Matchmakers #SouthAustralianArt #Plays #SouthAustralianTheatre #Stage #Community #CommunityTheatre

Produced by The Stirling Players

Written by John Cariani

Directed by Ben Proeve

SEASON: 11-19 July 2025

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features an interview with Director, Ben Proeve, Assistant Director & Music Composer, Toby Vincent & Cast Member, Harri Wolff. This discussion focuses on their production company and their latest show, Almost, Maine for The Stirling Players.

SUMMARY

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist.

One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken.

But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend. Well, almost. A delightful midwinter night’s story of different scenes that take place in the same 15 minutes.

Cast: Oliver Medwell, Kodi Jackson, Harri Wolff, Sam Ewart, Annabel McGregor, Kaila Barton, Tim Stoeckel.

VENUE

STIRLING COMMUNITY THEATRE

7 Avenue Rd,

Stirling

South Australia 5152

SEASON

Fridays July 11 & 18 at 7.30pm

Saturday July 12 at 3pm

Sunday July 13 at 3pm

Saturday July 19 at 2pm and 7.30pm

BOOKINGS

https://www.stirlingplayers.org.au/buy-tickets

or through Trybooking.com

MUSIC

Original music for 'Almost, Maine' composed by April Strevens and Toby Vincent

This episode features one of the original compositions, a track titled, 'Her Heart Magic Moment'.

'Almost, Maine' has been an exciting opportunity for our Assistant Director and Production Manager to collaborate on original music. The direction was to enhance and complement the plot and emotions on display and create a sound design for each love story. With piano, acoustic guitar and strings, Toby and April have created musical motifs and themes which unite all the scenes but give each vignette its own musical 'stamp'.

April Strevens, Production Manager and composer. April has been involved in music, theatre, film and the fine arts for many years.

April says: "utilising music as a uniting tie between the various storylines of Almost, Maine was an important element to balance in composing the score. Altering melody, rhythm, and composition allowed us to connect the story whilst building different tones appropriate to the varying depictions of love throughout."

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast written and composed by Ben Waller.

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PRODUCED BY: PITCHWHITE PRODUCTIONS

WRITTEN BY: SHARYN HENDERSON

DIRECTED BY: GEOFF BRITTAIN

CAST: Cheryl Douglas, Georgia Stockham, Alicia Zorkovic, Perrin Abbas, & LA Foale.

SEASON: 19TH - 28TH of JUNE

VENUE: STAR THEATRES

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features an interview with Pitchwhite Productions Founder, Lochie Daniel. This discussion focuses on their production company and their latest show, QUERENCIA CALLING.

SUMMARY

“Everyone carries an invisible backpack. Filled with past experiences, emotions, dreams, pain, challenges and successes.

Some days it feels too heavy to bear. On those days, who will you ask to help carry the load?”

Five friends whose connection spans from their university days to their current “mid-life” examines the bonds that can remain strong even afterlife and distance get in the way.

This original production was written by an emerging Melbourne Playwright, Sharyn Henderson.

WHERE?

VENUE: STARS THEATRE 2

Stars Theatres

145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, 

Hilton South 

Australia 5033

WHEN?

Thursday 19 June 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday 20 June 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday 21 June 2025

Matinee 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Evening 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday 26 June 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday 27 June 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday 28 June 2025

Matinee 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Evening 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

BOOKINGS

www.trybooking.com/DAVIB

MUSIC

Title Track - For the Love of Theatre Podcast composed and performed by Ben Waller.

Beautiful, by Giulio Cercato

Moody Acoustic Minor Folk Full catch22music from Pixabay

IMAGE

Photo by Connor Martin: https://www.pexels.com/photo/zigzag-road-between-green-trees-5526447/

#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #Theatre #CreativeConversations #SharynHenderson #SouthAustralianArt #StarTheatres #AustralianPlaywright #QuerenciaCalling

Written by, Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Greg Elliott

Blackwood Players

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by Mark Wickett, and features interviews with the Director of Comic Potential and Blackwood Players President, Greg Elliott, Assistant Director, Brooke DuBois, Tech lead and Blackwood Players Life Member, Tim Gladdis and Amber Faull who stars as Jacee Triplethree, Comic Potential's lead character.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - Mark Wickett

Mark has been working in Adelaide’s community and professional theatre for more than twenty years, much of it designing technical and creative solutions in video projection. Productions include: Les Misérables, Next to Normal and Oliver! For the last ten years, Mark has been directing corporate video and working with high schools in theatre and video, with productions including Matilda, The Book of Everything, and Where Words Once Were. Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers magazine and through serving on the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He was Assistant Director for the Guild’s 2023 production of The Tempest, and directed The 39 Steps for them in 2024. Later this year, he will be Assistant Director to Lesley Reed for St. Jude’s production of Neighbourhood Watch.

SUMMARY

A sensation in London and New York, this is one of the funniest and most inventive plays by Britain's grand master of comedy.

A hilarious satire of television and a touching romantic comedy, it begins in a television studio where a hospital soap opera is being taped. One actor starts speaking gibberish; he is an "actoid" a robot and his programming is off kilter.

Adam, the young nephew of the producer and an aspiring writer who worships the director (once a great movie director and now a broken down has been), is on the set. Adam starts chatting with Jacie Tripplethree, the actoid (serial number JC333) playing the nurse and finds, to his surprise, that not only can she carry a conversation but, due to what she calls a fault in her programming, she has a creative imagination. 

Adam wants to build a new television series around her but the studio will not hear of it. He also finds he is falling in love with the charming robot!

Will Adam get the green light on his series? Will love prevail? 

Jacie is one of Ayckbourn's greatest characters; her portrayer won all of London's major acting awards.

VENUE

BLACKWOOD MEMORIAL HALL

Fridays 16 & 23 May (8pm)

Saturdays 17 & 24 May (2pm & 8pm)

Tickets: $25pp; $20 concession; $15 students

Please note: No cabaret seating

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1363859

More info: 0402 616 924 / blackwood.players@gmail.com

MUSIC

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

'Glow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

IMAGE

https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-generated-nurse-doctor-health-8846722/

#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #GuestHost #NewEpisodes #ComingSoon #AdelaideArts #CommunityTheatre #SouthAustralianArt #StageWhispers #FortheLoveofTheatre

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST -

MARK WICKETT

Mark has been working in Adelaide’s community and professional theatre for more than twenty years, much of it designing technical and creative solutions in video projection. Productions include: Les Misérables, Next to Normal and Oliver! For the last ten years, Mark has been directing corporate video and working with high schools in theatre and video, with productions including Matilda, The Book of Everything, and Where Words Once Were. Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers Magazine and through serving on the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He was Assistant Director for the Guild’s 2023 production of The Tempest, and directed The 39 Steps for them in 2024. Later this year, he will be Assistant Director to Lesley Reed for St. Jude’s production of Neighbourhood Watch.

STAGE WHISPERS ARTICLE

Click the link below to read Mark Wickett's Stage Whispers Article on the For the Love of Theatre Podcast.

https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/love-theatre-podcast

Actor and Director Olivia Jane Parker talks to Stage Whispers’ Mark Wickett about her role in promoting South Australian community theatre through a podcast.

THE PENELOPIAD

BY MARGARET ATWOOD

Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad is an adaptation of Homer's Illiad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus' wife Penelope.

Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from her miraculous birth to her marriage to the wily Odysseus. Her life shaters when cousin Helen runs off with a foreign prince, sparking war. Odysseus departs, leaving Penelope alone to navigate a world of uncertainty. As years pass, suitors descend, eager for her wealth and hand. With few option, Penelope turns to her loyal maids, waiting for a husband who may never return.

These maids are also with Penelope in the afterlife, to participate in her telling of the events of her life .. and to remind her of the role she played in the ending to theirs.

Content Warning: stylised sexual violence and mild coorse language.

SEASON

23RD MAY - 1ST JUNE 2025

including 4 matinees and 1twilight performance with Q&A.

TICKETS

AIl Concession cards accepted including Pensioners and Students

Companion cards acepted, please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au

www.trybooking.com/CXIL

PERFORMANCE DATES

Friday 23 May at 7:30pm

Saturday 24 May at 3pm

Sunday 25 May at 3pm

Wednesday 28 May at 6:30pm

(with post-show Q&A)

Thursday 29 May at 7:30pm

Friday 30 May at 7:30pm

Saturday 31 May at 3pm

Sunday 1 June at 3pm

DURATION

Approximately 2 hours

VENUE

The Little Theatre The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide.

It is encouraged to allow extra time for parking.

MUSIC

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Original musical score for this production of The Penelopiad composed by Kristin Stefanoff.

If I Were a Princess

Oh Wily Odysseus

Weaving II

Dreamboat

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Written by Garry Marshall & Lowell Ganz

Directed by Rosie Aust

Production by Galleon Theatre Group

ABOUT THE EPSIODE

For the Love of Theatre Podcast introduces cast members, Tony Busch, Dora Stamos, Wade Cook, along with Director, Rosie Aust, who discuss everything behind-the-scenes for this production of Wrong Turn at Lungfish by the Galleon Theatre Group.

ABOUT THE PLAY

"A Play Filled with Wit, Wisdom, and Second Chances"

The title refers to an evolutionary hypothesis that man's path from bug to beast wasn't about developing the most sophisticated survival equipment; his development was simply the product of "a wrong turn at the lungfish". 

Funny, heartfelt, and filled with wisdom, Wrong Turn at Lungfish is a must-see for those who know that sometimes, life's best lessons come from unlikely places.

SEASON

Performance Dates at the Domain Theatre

Friday 2 May 2025 @ 7.30pm

Saturday 3 May 2025 @ 7.30pm

Sunday 4 May 2025 @ 2:00pm

Thursday 8 May 2025 @ 7.30pm

Friday 9 May 2025 @ 7.30pm

Saturday 10 May 2025 @ 2:00pm

BOOKINGS

https://www.galleon.org.au/html/wrongTurnAtLungfish.html

VENUE

Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK SA 5046

MUSIC

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

GregorQuendel - Pixabay

Beethoven Symphony no1 option 2

https://pixabay.com/users/gregorquendel-19912121/

#WrongTurnatLungfish #GarryMarshall #CommunityTheatre #LowellGanz #GalleonTheatreGroup #GregorQuendel #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Annabel Whitford, Admin Officer for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild & The Theatre Association of South Australia (T.A.S.A) Committee Member. This episode focuses solely on The Stirling Players' upcoming production of Life Without Me, written by Daniel Keene, which is the play's South Australian Premiere. It features an Interview with the Director, Megan Dansie, Members of the Cast, Brad Martin (Nigel) & Michelle Hrvatin (Alice), and Vice President of The Stirling Players, Bronwyn Chapple. A quirky, heartwarming Australian comedy. Stirling Players are delighted to present this South Australian premiere with multi-award -winning director, Megan Dansie and an impressive cast.

More About Our Guest Host

Annabel Whitford is a dedicated theatre enthusiast who has stage-managed several productions and serves as the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. An avid tap dancer, Annabel is part of the Dragonfly Dance performing company and believes in the importance of supporting the arts in all its forms. In her spare time, she co-hosts and edits the occasional podcast and has been fortunate enough to interview television writers and producers. Whether working behind the scenes, tapping out rhythms, or discussing TV shows, Annabel is committed to contributing to and promoting the arts community.

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY

Seven eccentric characters are thrown together in a rundown hotel. They are all trying to find meaning in their life and a way out of the hotel towards a re-imagined future.

You will love their absurdist and humorous interactions and find yourself questioning your own purpose in life amidst the laughter.

As one of the characters says,

"My life just seems to go on,

but without me in it".

SEASON

March 28 – April 12

Evenings 7.30 pm and our very popular matinées at 3 pm.

Running time 2hrs,15 mins.

Tickets - TRYBOOKING

Visit Stirling Players for more information.

www.stirlingplayers.sct.org.au

VENUE

Stirling Community Theatre,

7 Avenue Rd, Stirling.

Accessibility. Drop off area at front door.

Please call the Box Office, 0488 746 951 for wheelchair seats.

HILLS HOSPITALITY

We welcome everyone to our beautiful theatre with a free glass of sherry on arrival. Bar opens half an hour before performance. Tea, coffee and excellent Adelaide Hills wines from our partners, Howard Vineyard.

Photo by Anna Chaykovskaya: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-goldfish-inside-a-glass-pitcher-with-water-4684718/

Music by Music by DELO Sound Pixabay

#TheStirlingPlayers #SouthAustralianPremiere #AustralianPlaywright #AustralianPlays #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #LifeWithoutMe #DanielKeene

Written by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Directed by Clinton Nitschke

The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild Student Society

Featuring interviews with CAST MEMBERS, Jessica Merrick (Amanda Wingfield), Connor Duncan (Tom Wingfield), Mia Livingston-Pearce (Laura Wingfield), Liam Warmeant (Jim O’Connor) and DIRECTOR, Clinton Nitschke, with SPECIAL GUEST HOST Laura McLeod (Stage Manager).

An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM  Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

– A Concord Theatricals Company.

'So what are we going to do now, honey, the rest of our lives? Just sit down in this house and watch the parades go by? Amuse ourselves with the glass menagerie, darling? Eternally play those worn-out records your father left us as a painful reminder of him?'

A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.

Amanda Wingfield is a faded, tragic remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura. Amanda strives to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her children, though her methods are ineffective and irritating. Tom is driven nearly to distraction by his mother's nagging and seeks escape in alcohol and the world of the movies. Laura also lives in her illusions. She is crippled, and this defect, intensified by her mother's anxiety to see her married, has driven her more and more into herself. 

When a gentleman caller arrives for dinner, the Wingfield family is flooded with hope. However, it is uncertain if this visitor will change things for the better.

CAST

Jessica Merrick

Connor Duncan,

Mia Livingston-Pearce

Liam Warmeant.

SEASON

Wednesday 4 December, 7:30pm

Thursday 5 December, 7:30pm

Friday 6 December, 7:30pm

Saturday 7 December, 7:30pm

LOCATION

Little Theatre, University of Adelaide

The Cloisters, Gate 10, Victoria Drive, Adelaide

Kaurna Country

Train, tram and bus services are available nearby. Please allow extra time for parking, especially when there is an event on at Adelaide Oval or Botanic Park.

BOOKINGS

Tickets at trybooking.com/CPVKJ

MUSIC BY

Transitional Theme Written & Composed by Clinton Nitschke

Music by Josef Surikov from Pixabay

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

TGSS

'Experimental and progressive student theatre at the University of Adelaide.'

TGSS acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Kaurna people, and pay respect to elders past, present, and emerging.

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild/ 

Photo by Anderson Santos:

https://www.pexels.com/photo/tender-girl-with-delicate-bouquet-of-blue-flowers-3680438/

Written by Geoffrey Atherden

Directed by Jude Hines

The Adelaide Repertory Theatre Company

This episode features interviews with CAST MEMBERS, Penni Hamilton Smith (Maggie Beare), Patrick Clements (Arthur Beare), Nikki Gaertner, Mollie Mooney, Sandy Whitelaw, Jess Corrie, Alifa Willoughby and Stephen Bills, along with the Director of Mother & Son, Jude Hines.

Ageing isn’t for the old or faint-hearted….This poignant tribute to ageing is about dependence, love, and family and being driven up the wall by someone you love but never outsmart!

The Rep breathes new life into the celebrated Australian TV series in this play, commissioned for stage by the original series writer, Geoffrey Atherden.

Voted the best Australian TV series ever, this stage production is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and poignant moments exploring the themes of family bonds and the challenges of ageing.

This production will entertain audiences young & old.

SYNOPSIS

Maggie Beare is in the early stages of dementia, and her younger son, Arthur, reluctantly lives with her. Despite being increasingly forgetful, Maggie is lucid enough to strategically manipulate Arthur, usually for something outlandish and inconvenient. Their family is dysfunctional, and Arthur’s budding love life is ‘on the rocks’ before he gets to hand-holding. Audiences can expect a hearty, laugh-out-loud-great time.

We introduce the renowned Adelaide performers Penni Hamilton–Smith in the Maggie Beare role, originally played by Ruth Cracknell, and Patrick Clements as Arthur Beare, originally played by Garry McDonald. A talented supporting cast includes Stephen Bills, Nikki Gaertner, Mollie Mooney, Sandy Whitelaw, Jess Corrie, and introducing Alifa Willoughby and Henry Bacon.

SEASON

21-24 and 28-30 November 2024 at 7.30 pm

24 November 2024 at 3.00 pm and 30 November 2024 at 2.00 pm

TICKET BOOKINGS:

Phone: 8212 5777

* Tickets may be available for purchase at the door *

Website: adelaiderep.com

https://artstheatresa.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/117484

Photograph Courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.

Music

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Mother & Son Theme Song

Chicago citation style: Dillon, William A, American Quartet, and Harry Von Tilzer. I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old Dad. 1911. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-130708/

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

Originally produced by the geniuses at StarKid Productions

Marie Clark Musical Theatre Company

SEASON: 15th - 23rd of November

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with Cast Members, Sash Elliott (The Princess) Ben Todd (Ja'Far), Axel Moen (Aladdin), Darcie Yelland (Ensemble) and Director, Kristian Latella, of Twisted: The Untold Story of the Royal Vizier.

Show Synopsis:

Originally produced by StarKid Productions and written in the style of Wicked, Twisted cleverly re-tells the classic Disney movie, Aladdin, but from the perspective of the villain...

Ja’far is a hardworking, honest politician in a magic kingdom that has fallen on hard times. Corruption is rampant on all levels, crime is up (thanks to the efforts of that thief, Aladdin!) and the kingdom is on the verge of bankruptcy. When the naive princess angers the prince of the Kingdom of Pik-zahr, Ja’far remembers a tale told to him by his deceased wife – that of an all-powerful Djinn, hidden in a common lamp. To save the kingdom from certain destruction and ensure a happy ending for all, Ja’far must do everything he can to get his hands on that lamp, even when the road gets a little... twisted!

Content advice. While Twisted is a cheeky homage to Disney, this production contains strong language, sexual references and adult themes. Recommended only for mature audiences.

Show Dates & Times:

Friday, 15 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 4.00pm

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Venue:

Goodwood Theatre & Studios

Ticketing Link:

https://mcmt.net.au/

MUSIC

Music by Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Music by Nicko Gloire from Pixabay

Title Track: For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Directed by Harry Dewar

Produced by St. Jude's Players

SEASON: November 7th - 16th

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with Cast Members, April Stuart, Lindsay Dunn, Lochie Daniel, & Archie Rowe, alongside Director, Harry Dewar, with Special Guest Host, Adam Schultz.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Adam Schultz has become familiar to Adelaide theatre audiences over the last six years or so, having appeared on stage with many theatre companies. Some recent highlights are as follows, for St. Jude's Players he portrayed Alan in Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot (2023), Therry Theatre, he was Jimmy Floyd in The Pitman Painters (2022), David O. Selznick in Moonlight & Magnolias (2024) The Adelaide Repertory Theatre & the Sorcerer in SA Light Opera's The Sorcerer (2024).

SUMMARY

In 1946 post-war Sydney, A Hard God presented by St. Jude's Players immerses us into the world of the three middle-aged Cassidy brothers and their wives, as they navigate the joys and struggles, comforts and contradictions of their working-class lives and Catholic faith. And while the older Cassidys wrestle with the past, the next generation must confront the future and a new world, in conflict with old legalisms and certainties.

DATES

Thursday November 7 and 14 and Friday

November 8 and 15, 7.30 pm. Twilight show

Saturday November 9, 4.30 pm.

Matinee Saturday November 16, 2pm

LOCATION

St Jude's Players Inc.,

444 Brighton Rd, Brighton SA 5048

BOOKINGS https://www.trybooking.com/CUUAS

Alternatively, call 0436 262 628 or email

bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

MUSIC

Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

Nicholas Panek from Pixabay

Title Track Written & Performed by Ben Waller

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=EWLXM1JzTXuw0s978ixAGw

#Adelaidetheatre #Adelaidearts #Adelaideevents #Adelaide #AHardGod #PeterKenna #FortheLoveofTheatre #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #StJudesPlayers #CommunityTheatre

Written by Peter Quilter

November 6th - 16th 2024

Directed by Geoff Brittain

Therry Theatre therry.org.au

This For the Love of Theatre Podcast episode features interviews with [Cast Members] Norm Caddick & Malcolm Walton, [Stage Manager] Louise Lapans & [Properties Manager & Set Designer] Leah Klemm, with Special Guest Host, Ben Todd.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Ben Todd has been involved in theatre since he stumbled upon auditions for The Crucible. He has appeared in various plays with notable appearances as the Hickory-Wood brothers in 'One For The Pot' with Therry Theatre. He dipped his toes into the swim-spa of musical theatre for Marie Clark Musical Theatre's production of Young Frankenstein'. Other musical appearances include Jamie in The Last Five Years' (Segue Productions), Patsy in the award winning Monty Python's Spamalot' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Carmen Ghia in The Producers' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Met), David in ' Company' (Therry Theatre). He directed the award winning Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in 2017 and Peter Morgan's The Audience' (Therry Theatre) in 2021. Most recently he appeared as Gomez Addams in 'The Addams Family' (The Met) in May and will next appear as Ja'far in Twisted' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in November, which will also be a future episode in which he will be featured.

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW!

SYNOPSIS

THE ACTRESS, set in the 1940's, dramatises the events backstage as a colourful, complicated actress makes her farewell performance, while dealing with unexpected visitors. Drama and comedy collide as people say their goodbyes, declare their love, roar with laughter, exchange insults, grab a final embrace, and renew old battles.

CAST

Lydia - Julie Quick

Charles - Norm Caddick

Katherine - Jean Walker

Margaret - Michelle Hrvatin

Paul - Malcolm Walton

Nicole - Leah Lowe

Harriet- Olivia Jane Parker

SEASON [November 6th - 16th 2024]

with the following show times:

Wednesday, 6th of November,

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Thursday, 7th of November,

OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Friday, 8th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Saturday, 9th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Sunday, 10th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Wednesday, 13th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Thursday, 14th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Friday, 15th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Saturday, 16th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Saturday, 16th of November,

FINAL PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

LOCATION

The Arts Theatre, Adelaide

Address: 53 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000

BOOKINGS

Online - trybooking.com

Phone Bookings - 0411 924 566

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

*From the 4th of November

12 noon until late

MUSIC for the Episode is from - Pixabay

Title & Outro Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast Composed & Performed by Ben Waller

Photo used for this episode by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-photo-of-woman-standing-behind-a-curtain-6899775/

The star studded story of the rise to fame of Australia's own Peter Allen!

The Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company (the Met)

The Arts Theatre, Adelaide

This episode is moderated by Special Guest Host, Ben Todd. Featuring interviews with Selena Britz (Director), Carmel Vistoli (Choreographer), Lindsay Prodea (CAST, Peter Allen), Bronwen James (CAST, Judy Garland), and Danielle Panfilo (CAST, Liza Minnelli).

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Ben has been involved in theatre since he stumbled upon auditions for The Crucible. He has appeared in various plays with notable appearances as the Hickory-Wood brothers in ‘One For The Pot’ with Therry Theatre. He dipped his toes into the swim-spa of musical theatre for Marie Clark Musical Theatre’s production of ‘Young Frankenstein’. Other musical appearances include Jamie in ‘The Last Five Years’ (Segue Productions), Patsy in the award winning Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Carmen Ghia in ‘The Producers’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Met) David in ‘Company’ (Therry Theatre).

He directed the award winning ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in 2017 and Peter Morgan’s ‘The Audience’ (Therry Theatre) in 2021. Most recently he appeared as Gomez Addams in ‘The Addams Family’ (The Met) in May and will next appear as Ja’far in ‘Twisted’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in November.

SYNOPSIS of The Boy from Oz

The Boy From Oz is a class above all other ‘jukebox’ musicals with a plot skillfully weaved around the life and complexities of Peter Allen. The songs and lyrics sit easily with the rhythm of the show as characters enter and re-enter his life, sometimes in spirit, and it is Peter’s experiences and memories that ultimately become the stories he writes and sings from the heart.

SEASON

Evening Performances at 7.30pm

17th - 19th Oct and 22nd - 26th Oct.

Matinee Performances at 2pm

Sat 19th & 26th Oct.

LOCATION

The Arts Theatre 53 Angus Street, Adelaide, 5000

TICKETS

https://themet.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/events

Or Phone 0407 457 821

MUSIC

This episode music was sourced from Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com

Title & Outro Track

For the Love of Theatre Podcast written & performed by Ben Waller

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=F_bZyCnuS-eurBSERS4IYQ

Photo by Dang Khoa Nguyen: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-piano-on-a-beach-20612416/

#fortheloveoftheatrepodcast #theMet #MusicalTheatre #TheArtsTheatreAdelaide #fortheloveoftheatre #SouthAustralianart #themetropolitanmusicaltheatre #communitytheatre #PeterAllen #spotifypodcast #audiblepodcast #RedCircle #PODash #AmazonMusic

Sporadic Productions

By Sir Terry Pratchett.

Adapted by Stephen Briggs. Directed by Danny Sag.

MUSIC. MYSTERY. MAGIC. MURDER.

The Arch, Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh

October 30 – November 2, 1.00pm and November 2, 7.30pm

This episode features interviews with Paul Messenger (Producer / Production Manager), David Dyte (Producer/Assistant Director), Xandra Roberts (Technical Director / Sets / Lighting), Natalie Haigh (CAST, Agnes "Perdita X" Nitt), Chris Coulter (CAST, Seldom Bucket) and Danny Sag (Director).

Sporadic Productions is proud to present a stage adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett’s bestselling. Discworld novel “Maskerade”. This comedic murder mystery parodies The Phantom of the Opera while weaving a fantastical tale about the masks – figurative and literal - that we all wear.

SYNOPSIS

Welcome to the Ankh-Morpork Opera House, home to music, theatrics, and a masked ghost… where dying on stage is a bit more than just a metaphor. Young not-quite-a-witch, Agnes Nitt has left her home in Lancre to seek a career at the Opera House. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, on their way to Ankh-Morpork for... unrelated reasons... would much rather she return home and join their coven.

Opera is nothing if not dramatic, and now all three are caught up in a maelstrom of masked mayhem and maniacal laughter (delivered via handwritten note), but most certainly not featuring a precariously hanging chandelier. As the corpses pile up and the corps de ballet clamour for additional hazard pay, only one thing is certain – the show must go on!

MUSIC

Maskerade Questa Maldetta, Barber of Seville La Ran Le La Ra & Bizet Habanera.

Title track provided by Ben Waller.

BOOKINGS:

https://linktr.ee/sporadicproductions

https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

25 October to 3 November 2024

Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan & the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

Directed by Mark Wickett

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Annabel Whitford (Admin & Stage Manager) for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Featuring interviews with Mark Wickett (Director), Thomas Midena (CAST, Richard Hannay), Imogen Deller-Evans (CAST, Annabella/Margaret/Pamela), Maxwell Whigham (CAST, Clown) and Angela Short (CAST, Radio Announcer & Foley Artist).

More About Our Guest Host

Annabel Whitford is a dedicated theatre enthusiast who has stage-managed several productions and serves as the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. An avid tap dancer, Annabel is part of the Dragonfly Dance performing company and believes in the importance of supporting the arts in all its forms. In her spare time, she co-hosts and edits the occasional podcast and has been fortunate enough to interview television writers and producers. Whether working behind the scenes, tapping out rhythms, or discussing TV shows, Annabel is committed to contributing to and promoting the arts community

MUSIC

All music for this episode is provided by Scott Buckley -

released under CC-BY 4.0 (www.scottbuckley.com); Giulio Fazio and Albert Behar, licensed from uppbeat.io; the Free Music Archive (https://archive.org/details/freemusicarchive).

Apart from the Title/Outro theme tune, which was recorded and composed by Ben Waller - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=ADNGkKWJTYKssfwvXcDIGg

SYNOPSIS

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company

SEASON

25 October to 3 November 2024

VENUE

Little Theatre

BOOKINGS

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CNUIH

#The39Steps #fortheloveoftheatrepodcast #AdelaideUniversity #TheLittleTheatre #fortheloveoftheatre #SouthAustralianart #UniversityofAdelaideTheatreGuild #communitytheatre

Produced by SA Light Opera (SALOS) 🫖✨️

This episode features interviews with the Director of this production, Bronwyn Calvett, along with Cast Members, Adam Schultz (John Wellington Wells), Kaila Barton (Aline), and Andrew McKinnon (Alexis).

SYNOPSIS

As the operetta begins, the villagers of Ploverleigh are celebrating the betrothal of Alexis, son and heir of Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre, to the only maiden of suitable rank in the neighbourhood, Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure. Alexis and Aline sign the marriage contract, but it appears that Alexis, even though he loves Aline, does not share his father’s outmoded notions that only men and women of equivalent rank should marry, without regard to such nonsense as romantic inclination.

Alexis has, in fact, hired a sorcerer, John Wellington Wells, to test his theories. Wells casts a spell and creates a love potion that is administered to all the villagers through tea poured from a large teapot during the banquet following the betrothal. All who drink it immediately fall asleep, just as Wells has predicted. When they awaken, he promises, each will fall madly in love with the first person he or she sees (echoes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream!). Those who are already married are conveniently immune. As we might anticipate, when the villagers awaken at midnight, chaos ensues.

Sir Marmaduke himself, much to his son’s displeasure, falls in love with the lowly and elderly Mrs. Partlett, the pew opener. Lady Sangazure falls in love with the sorcerer himself, who spends most of the second act trying to elude her grasp. Even Alexis’ own betrothed, the lovely Aline, drinks the potion and falls out of love with Alexis and in love with the vicar of the village. Order can be restored only by the sacrifice of either Alexis or Mr. Wells. Wells, chosen to die by popular vote, disappears into the earth. Everything returns to normal. “Jack shall have Jill/Nought shall go ill,” as the Bard says. The general rejoicing that results is increased by the betrothal of Sir Marmaduke and Lady Sangazure, who once loved each other in olden days.

Ticket Information:& Production Dates:

Thursday 26 th September @ 7:30pm

Friday 27 th September @ 7:30pm

Saturday 28 th September @ 2pm

Saturday 28 th September @ 7:30pm

Sunday 29 th September @ 2pm

Location - Domain Theatre

Marion Cultural Centre, 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046

Bookings: Phone Pam on 8294-6582

or through Trybooking.com

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1268274?fbclid=IwY2xjawFSFk5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYjlJ1dpkuN_z0DGZRIfPBcH9kuPpJaQ1P1cnmVVJEfkB4xScRg7f9YNFQ_aem_83qDO4tkApt3dvoJsTkZqA

Music for this episode The Opening Chorus, John Wellington Wells' patter song, and the duet between Aline & Alexis from the Act 1 Finale are all from a recording made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company..

Title track provided by Ben Waller.

Photo for this episode by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-old-book-and-candles-on-wooden-table-with-glass-bottles-7978061/

SEPTEMBER 13th -28th 2024

Sylvia, Written by A. R. Gurney

Directed by Erik Strauts

This episode features interviews with cast members Dora Stamos (Sylvia) & Scott Battersby (Greg), as well as the director Eric Strauts, and Board Members of The Stirling Players, Vice President, John Graham & President, Tim Williams.

Music for this episode was provided by local Composer and Musician, Probir Dutt.

Title Track, For the Love of Theatre Podcast, and Outro provided by Ben Waller [LINK to his music on Spotify below].

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=0xzgzfBmQSmCgYN7f1tJdA

Sylvia is a feel-good comedy about love and relationships.

SEASON:

Friday 13, 20 and 27 September at 7.30pm

Saturday 14 and 21 September at 3.00pm

Saturday 28 September at 7.30pm Sunday 15 and 22 September at 3.00pm

VENUE:

Stirling Community Theatre Avenue Road, Stirling

Public Notice

Government COVID policy at the time of the production will apply. The wearing of masks is currently optional.

TICKETS: (which includes a programme)

Book through 0488 746 951 or stirlingplayers.sct.org.au

SUMMARY OF THE PLAY

Greg and Kate, a long-married upper middle-class couple, are in a period of readjustment. They have just sent the last of the brood off to college and moved to the city to enjoy their new freedom and jumpstart their lives. While Kate's teaching career is taking off, Greg has reached a terrible point when his job doesn't satisfy and his marriage is growing stale, and he doesn't know where to turn. He has lost his inner compass. Battle lines are drawn when Greg begins to view a little dog named Sylvia as a lifeline and Kate as the obstacle in his path to a more meaningful life. Soon Greg must choose between wife and dog.

CAST

Anita Canala, Scott Battersby, Dora Stamos, Ashleigh Merriel, Nathan Brown & Stephanie Russell

It's a dog's life at Stirling Community Theatre by the fire. Come along and join us. Funny, quirky and heartfelt, it's set to be a great show. Owning a dog is a walk in the park. Right! But when man's best friend becomes a third wheel, things can get complicated, as Greg and Kate discover when Greg brings home Sylvia from the park. 

Written by Katherine DiSavino - Directed by Barry Hill OAM 

Featuring interviews with cast members Penni Hamilton-Smith (as Sylvia), Chris Galipo (as Vera), Kayla Cranfield (as Bridget), Clinton Nitschke (as Tom), Frank Cwietniak (as Mr Schmidt), Monique Millar (as Heather Van Pree), and Therese Hornby (as Clair), as well as the director Barry Hill OAM.

A hilarious romp in New York City that will have you in stitches of laughter.

THE SEASON

22-25 and 29-31 August 2024 at 7.30 pm 

25 August 2024 at 3.00 pm and 31 August 2024 at 2.00 pm 

VENUE

The Arts Theatre 

53 Angas Street 

Adelaide SA 5000 

*The Arts Theatre is in need of refurbishment and access for all - People can donate to this cause via The Arts Theatre website, https://www.artstheatresa.com/, where there is a donate button or via the Adelaide Repertory Theatre webpage. Alternatively, you can email enquiries@adelaiderep.com for their bank details for a direct deposit.*

For the Love of Theatre Podcast is happy to be one of the contributors to this cause.

Tickets:

Online through adelaiderep.com

or Box Office, Phone 8212 5777.

The Rep is thrilled to present Nana’s Naughty Knickers, a side-splitting comedy set in a New York City rent-controlled apartment; the play follows the escapades of Sylvia, a kindly grandmother with a top-secret hobby.

Synopsis: Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. What Bridget a future law student thought would be a unique opportunity to spend the summer with her favourite Nana quickly turns into an unforgettable experience. Her sweet Grandma is running an illegal lingerie boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! 

Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? 

Will her Nana get arrested—or worse—evicted? 

Audiences can expect a hearty, laugh-out-loud-great time. 

“I saw a production of this play over 10 years ago and promptly fell in love with it!”, explains director Barry Hill. “It explores the notion that senior citizens can still enjoy behaving as if they are young adults and enjoy life! It is a joyful celebration of family relationships, friendship, and, of course, racy underwear for the discerning older adult with just a touch of kink!” 

Come to Nana’s Naughty Knickers and see if her underwear can “fire men up for a price that won’t burn a hole in your wallet!” 

Cast: Penni Hamilton-Smith (as Sylvia), Chris Galipo (as Vera), Kayla Cranfield (as Bridget), Clinton Nitschke (as Tom), Frank Cwietniak (as Mr Schmidt), Monique Millar (as Heather Van Pree), Therese Hornby (as Clair), Marcus Catt (as the UPS man and voice) 

Don’t miss this uproarious romp that will have you laughing out of your knickers! 

Music for this episode by Kamalesh Siddu from Pixabay

 MaherAlhilo from Pixabay

Title Track - Ben Waller, Spotify Link Below https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=AEYq1Bs1SJy6gD4mVnzQtw

A University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production

Directed by Brant Eustice

16 - 25 August 2024, Little Theatre

INTRODUCING ANOTHER SPECIAL GUEST HOST for this episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast, the irrepressible, Rebecca Kemp. Rebecca who is also Cast in the production, as Regan, will lead us through the dystopian world of Shakespeare’s King Lear, which has been produced by the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. This episode features interviews with Director, Brant Eustice, Cast Member, Michael Eustice (Lear) and Stage Manager, Bonnie McAllister.

More about our SPECIAL GUEST HOST

Rebecca's theatre highlights include Lettice in Strathalbyn Players' Lettice & Lovage, Lizzie in UATC's Seventeen, Mrs Allonby in The Adelaide Rep's A Woman of No Importance, and Miss Blake in Red Phoenix's Blue Stockings. Her Shakespearean ventures include Audrey in As You Like It (UATG) and Lady MacBeth in Macbeth (Independent Theatre). During the last 18 months, she relished playing Queen Elizabeth in The Audience for Therry Theatre, Arkadina in The Seagull for Independent Theatre and Margo Channing in All About Eve for St Jude's Players. Her first directing venture was also with Robert Bell -- Pippin for SCASS and last year she went solo, directing Guys & Dolls for Met Musicals. You may recall the last University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production that Rebecca was an integral part of, collaborating with Robert Bell as Co-Director the TASA's Dramati-Cal Award Winning production of Ink.

More about KING LEAR

Reimagined in a post-apocalyptic setting, this Shakespeare epic unfolds amidst the madness of a world in ruins.

The sting of betrayal, the tragic downfall of a kingdom... as the King descends into insanity and his daughters' ambitions spiral out of control, Adelaide's finest explore the desperation of power, excessive pride, and the collapse of civilisation.

Director Brant Eustice says, “There is enormous joy to be found in Shakespeare’s universal themes and a brilliance in his writing which not only allows, but also encourages theatregoers to continue exploring the depth, complexity and beauty of his stories in new styles. Due to a global calamity, civilisation as we view it has collapsed and has returned to the ways of a distant past. We find ourselves in a world which is slowly trying to rebuild itself.”

Cast

Featuring Michael Eustice as King Lear

with Robert Baulderstone, Imogen Deller-Evans, Sean Flierl, Rebecca Kemp, Mike Leach, Sharon Malujlo, Harry Passehl, Geoff Revell, Tony Sampson, Georgia Stockham, Rhoda Sylvester, Tom Tassone, Tracey Walker, Mick Young and Lizzie Zeuner.

Set Design by Kate Prescott

Lighting Design by Richard Parkhill

Sound Design by Sean Smith

Costume Design by Lisa Lanzi

Hair by Anne-Louise Smith

Graphic Design by Nic Hurcombe

Original Music by Michael Green

(featured throughout this episode)

*This production may contain haze effects.

Tickets at the door subject to availability

Companion Cards accepted - please email your card number to theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au

School group bookings arranged via invoice

$15 High School Students

Teachers/Heads of Drama: please email theatreguild@adelaide.eu.au for further information and invoicing

Performance Dates

Friday 16 August at 7:30pm

Saturday 17 August at 7:30pm

Sunday 18 August at 4pm

Wednesday 21 August at 7:30pm

Thursday 22 August at 7:30pm

Friday 23 August at 7:30pm

Saturday 24 August at 7:30pm

Sunday 25 August at 4pm

Venue

Little Theatre

The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide

Please allow extra time for parking, especially when there is an event at Adelaide Oval.

Duration

2.5 hours plus interval

2024 Membership is available from trybooking.com/CHVWL

Location

Little Theatre

The Cloisters, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005

SEASON: 8th - 17th August 2024

A GREAT NIGHT OUT!

SPECIAL GUEST HOST, Therry Council Member & Current Production Manager, Emma Grieve! This episode will showcase the upcoming production of JERSEY BOYS [The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons] for Therry Theatre.

🎶🎙This episode featuring interviews with the Director, Jude Hines, Stage Manager, Larissa Paynter, and Cast Members, Philippe Quaziz & Lindsay Prodea.🎙🎶

More about our SPECIAL GUEST HOST

Emma is a nurse and scientist by trade, but probably works harder in her community theatre time, having come to this world in her late 30's and not wanting to miss a moment of theatre magic. Emma first joined the Riverland Musical Society in 2019, Pre-COVID, with Legally Blonde, and then joined Therry Post COVID when she was called to work in Adelaide and has been hooked ever since.

Emma is eager to learn all production roles that she can, having already worked as Assistant Stage Manager, props, dresser, set painter, crew member, and production manager, and her next challenge is learning lighting operation for Therry's The Actress later this year.

In her spare time Emma is Mum to her beautiful black labrador Bruno, wife to Dylan (who has been roped into flying on numerous shows), a novice swimmer, an avid traveller, and enthusiastic stage Aunty, encouraging all her nieces and nephews to tread the boards in some way.

More about Jersey Boys

Musical Dir Leanne Savill Choreographer Linda Lawson Everyone's favourite jukebox musical, winning both Tony & Olivier Awards, it's the rags to riches story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, complete with all their hit songs. Winner of 57 major awards - including London's Olivier for Best New Musical, Broadway's Tony & Australia's Helpmann for best musical!

Where: Arts Theatre 53 Angas Street, Adelaide When: 8th - 17th August (Evenings 7:30pm, Matinees 2pm) (Preview 7th at 7.30 pm)

BOOKINGS: trybooking.com or

Phone bookings 0411 924 566

1: Until 2nd August (Mon-Fri) 10am-4pm

2: From 5th August 12 noon until late

Adults: $40 Concession: $30 Student (under 18): $20 Preview: $15 Group bookings available

*Please Note, there are mild adult themes and some course language.

The Therry Dramatic Society Inc www.therry.org.au

THERRY THEATRE

Music by Jerome Chauvel from Pixabay

OctoSound from Pixabay

Won Jong Hwa from Pixabay

SEASON: August 8-17

This is the South Australian Premiere production of Silent Sky.

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by a voice you may recognise, that of Actor, Adam Schultz, who was featured on episode nine for Moonlight & Magnolias. Adam interviews members from the upcoming production of Silent Sky: the Director, Lesley Reed, Set Designer, Don Oakley, Properties Supervisor, Kaila Barton, along with CAST Members Joanne St Clair (Wiliamina Fleming), Josh Van't Padje (Peter Shaw) & Tianna Cooper (Margaret Leavitt).

This is one play you won't want to miss, with its absorbing story filled with historical fact, excellent writing, experienced actors, a set and lighting/projection that will wow and the play's gorgeous original piano score by Jenny Giering.

BOOKINGS OPEN

Production Dates: Thursday August 8 and 15 & Friday August 9 and 16, 7.30 pm. Matinees on Saturday August 10 and 17, 2pm.

Venue: St Jude’s Hall, 444 Brighton Rd, Brighton, South Australia.

Tickets https://www.trybooking.com/CSKLU

Or call 0436 262 628

Or email bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay

Music by Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

#adelaidesecondaryschools #adelaideastronomy #adelaidetheatre #adelaidearts #adelaideevents #adelaide

Shakespeare After Dark - Winter is here. Join Butterfly Theatre for the Darker Side of Shakespeare with some of his finest scenes, speeches and songs. Think Macbeth, Hamlet and more. Exploring ambition, greed, lust and loss and featuring music composed by Jodie O’Regan and a talented line-up of musicians and actors.

Enjoy local beers, warming mead, and spirits from Milledges own still. Cabaret Style Seating. Dress up in your finest Medieval/Gameof Thrones/Elizabethan kit to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Directed by Tony Knight & Matthew Chapman.

Musicians and Players: David Daradan, Genevieve Hudson, Matthew Lykos, Jodie O’Regan, Bronwyn Ruciak, Peta Shannon & Jamie Webster.

Saturday July 20 at 7.30pm. Performance concludes at 9.00pm with 2 x short intervals. Bar is open before and after the show.

Songs, Sonnets & Scenes: Have Your First Shakespeareance

WHEN: Wednesday 31 July

WHERE: Cove Civic Centre

TIME: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

TOPIC: Workshops, programs and events - Libraries

AUDIENCE: Adult

COST: $10 BOOKINGS: Required

Presented by Butterfly Theatre

https://www.marion.sa.gov.au/things-to-do/events-calendar/songs-sonnets-scenes-have-your-first-shakespeareance

Website - http://www.butterflytheatre.net/

Butterfly Theatre was created in 2013 to allow opportunities for artists to perform in suitably sourced non-traditional and site-specific spaces.

Recognising the commercial benefits that theatrical performances and audiences can bring to local venues, Butterfly Theatre’s brief is to: 

• Co-create theatre in a collaborative model, linking venues and artists

• Provide a business model that recognises and rewards the input of the performers

• Align business practice and theatre production within a dynamic systems approach that recognises the Butterfly Effect – initial small changes in practice can have widening impacts on outcomes for all.

• Focus on one-off projects – modelling on life cycle of a butterfly – cocoon – butterfly – flight

Original Compositions by Jodie O’Regan, accompanied by Matthew Lykos

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay

Harp & Flute sound effect form Pixabay

And Then There Were None, a play written by Agatha Christie. Discretion Is advised. Directed By Justine C. Lewis

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with the Director, Justine Lewis, the Costumer, Lukas Barker, Stage Manager, Mickayla Bates, and the Chairman of Phoenix Variety & Music Group, Daniel Tandler. We were also able to grab a quick word with CAST Members Meg Ross (Vera Claythorne), Will Parange (Phillip Lombard) and John Martin (Sir Lawrence Wargrave).

And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie's own dramatic adaptation of her best-selling novel. Ten strangers are summoned by mysterious host U.N Owen to a mansion on Soldier Island, just offthe coast of Devon, England All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for MURDER! Baffled, these strangers realise that they have no idea who their host is; and as the weather turns, the group is cut off from the mainland, they understand that they have been brought to the island by a maniac who intends to dispense their own perverted form of justice And then as the first guest is dispatched the bloodbath truly begins and it is clear that the remaining guests can trust no one. As one by one they are brutally murdered, falling away to the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme!

But who is the Killer? Is it Mr Phillip Lombard? The mysterious regiment captain who abandoned his men? Could it be Dr. Armstrong? A Doctor who has an intense interest in nervous disorders? What about Sir Lawrence Wargrave? A Court Justice with an eerily calm demeanor? Or perhaps Miss Vera Claythorne, a young secretary with a heartbreaking secret? Will anybody survive this gathering to make it off the island?

(Phoenix Variety and Music Group is proud to announce that this production restores the original 1939 ending, drawn from the novel and using entirely Dame Agatha Christie's own words.)

CAN YOU GUESS WHODUNIT?

Show Dates & Times:

Saturday, August 31st - 7:30pm

Sunday, September 1st - 7:30pm

Saturday, September 7th - 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, September 8th - 6:00pm *Twilight Performance*

Venue: The McLaren Vale Institute Hall - 155 Main Rd, McLaren Vale.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE contains subject matter indicative of the following; Violence, Coerced Murder and Suicidal Themes.

BOOKINGS:

Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1117442

Phoenix Variety and Music Group are a theatre group located in Adelaide's southern suburbs. We pride ourselves on being very community focussed and a very open and accepting place. At PVMG we try to keep the drama on the stage only. We are made of a group of thespians that love all aspects of theatre ranging from off the stage, to behind it, to of course on it. PVMG has been going for 5 years officially and focuses on doing at least one large scale production a year. Our previous catalogue includes: Robin The Hood, The Menagerie of Madness, Starkid's Firebringer, & CLUE: On Stage. 

If you're at all interested in getting involved with this group please email phoenixvariety.musicgroup@gmail.com

Music by Oleksii Kalyna from Pixabay

SOUND cues provided by Jordan Tandler, the Audio Designer & Operator for And Then There Were None.

Sound Effect Ocean Waves by solarmusic from Pixabay

Manic Whistle from Pixabay

Title track: For the Love of Theatre Podcast, by Ben Waller

The Music Man Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey, with Additional Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman.

This production is Directed by Adam Goodburn, with the assistance of the production team; Musical Director, Ben Francis, Choreographer, Linda Williams, and Assistant Choreographer, Iréna Setchell.

The Music Man opens at The Arts Theatre this July, with performances from July 19th-27th (8 shows, only).Performance Venue: The Arts Theatre (53 Angas Street, Adelaide).

Marie Clark Musical Theatre (MCMT) is a not-for-profit community theatre group dedicated to producing high-quality musicals for the Adelaide community to be involved and to enjoy. We were founded in 1973 by Marie Clark, a school teacher well-known in the Tea Tree Gully council area for her passion for music and community work. The company began as 'Marie Clark Singers of Tea Tree Gully', and staged its first musical production (Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Trial By Jury') in 1974. With over 80 productions now in our repertoire, we are very proud to be celebrating in 2024 the 50th Anniversary of its very first musical, knowing that we are continuing Marie Clark's legacy so many years later.

This episode features interviews with Production Manager and President of Marie Clark Musical Theatre (MCMT), Rochelle Colon and Cast Members David MacGillivray (Harold Hill), Susie O’Connell (Mrs Squires), Merici Thompson (Ensemble & MCMT Committee Member), Emma O’Connell (Youth Ensemble) & Rodney Hrvatin (Mayor Shinn).

Plot summary of The Music Man

Set in 1912, THE MUSIC MAN follows the charismatic, fast-talking travelling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the townsfolk of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a kids' band that he vows to 'organise'. Harold's plans to skip town with the cash go awry when he finds himself unexpectedly falling for the no-nonsense town librarian, Marian Paroo, who is one of the few in town who suspects Harold is not all who he claims to be...

Full Season Dates & Times:

Performance Venue: The Arts Theatre (53 Angas Street, Adelaide)

Friday, 19th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Saturday, 20th July 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Sunday, 21st July 2024 - 2.00pm

Thursday, 25th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Friday, 26th July 2024 - 7.30pm

Saturday, 27th July 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Ticketing Information:

Tickets available online at https://events.humanitix.com/the-music-man or by calling MCMT's Tickets Secretary on 08 8251 3926 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Please note: a $1 Ticket Levy applies to all tickets to assist with the refurbishment of The Arts Theatre. Your contribution will help with covering the costs involved in planning for venue modifications to this iconic theatre, to help improve accessibility so that the theatre can be enjoyed equitably by all patrons.

Music for this episode by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay

#TheMusicMan #MusicalTheatre #spotifypodcast

#audiblepodcast #RedCircle #castinterviews #MarieClarkeMusicalTheatre

#TheArtsTheatreAdelaide #communitytheatre

 #Fortheloveoftheatrepodcast #fortheloveoftheatre

OPENS July 3-6 at 7.30pm each night!

It's a TGSS takeover of For the Love of Theatre Podcast! The Theatre Guild Student Society talks exclusively about their second play of the year, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, adapted for the stage by F. ANDREW LESLIE from the novel by SHIRLEY JACKSON, and directed by their very own, LILY WATKINS.

Featuring an interview moderated by the President of TGSS, Clinton Nitschke, with CAST MEMBERS Sophie Livingston-Pearce (Eleanore Vance), Nina Wilcock (Theodora), Leo Chang (Dr. John Montague), Jace Grummet (Luke Sanderson), Madelaine Jones (Mrs. Montague), William Langrehr (Arthur Parker), Lilian Johns (Mrs. Dudley) and Director, Lily Watkins. This episode was facilitated and hosted by Annabel Whitford. Original Music Composed by Tommy Raets.

Lonely and maladjusted following her mother’s death, Eleanor Vance accepts a mysterious invitation to stay as a guest at Hill House. The isolated mansion has remained uninhabited for years, and has developed a reputation for being haunted. Not long after their arrival, Eleanor and the other guests of Hill House bear witness to strange and frightening disturbances, and come to realise that one member of their party in particular is in grave danger.

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

ALL performances in the Little Theatre

Wednesday 3 July 7:30pm

Thursday 4 July 7:30pm

Friday 5 July 7:30pm

Saturday 6 July 7-30pm

Book your tickets now @ https://www.trybooking.com/CQQXW

Instagram - tgss_uoa

Facebook - Theatre Guild Student Society 

#adelaidetheatre #theatreguild #studenttheatre #adelaideactors #theatre #adelaideevents #UniversityofAdelaide #UoA #adelaideuni #youxclubs #tgss2024 #thehauntingofhillhouse #hauntingofhillhouse #AdelaideUniversity #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast

Sound Effects by Jurij & solarmusic from Pixabay

Introducing our first GUEST HOST to celebrate hitting double digits. Brittany Daw, got behind the microphone to speak to members of all three companies Galleon Theatre Group, Deadset Theatre Company and St Jude’s Players Inc. Featuring Interviews with Andrew Clark, Director of The Last Act is a Solo, Maisie Hart, CAST of Romeo & Juliet, Kim Clark, Rhonda Grill and Sam Wiseman CAST of Red Peppers.

Food and beverages will be available one hour prior to each performance. All 3 plays will feature at each performance, and there will be 3 performances:

Saturday 15th June - 2pm and 7:30pm

Sunday 16th June - 2pm

St Jude's Players is hosting it and each session will include the full program of three One Act Plays:

St Jude's Players' production in the One Act Play Festival is Red Peppers, by Noel Coward, directed by Geoff Brittain.

Described as 'An Interlude with Music', Red Peppers tells the story of a faded song and dance husband and wife double-act going through their nightly routine of make-up and bickering, largely about their act, their place on the bill and the management of the theatre. This cauldron of 'artistic bliss' is sandwiched between two music-hall numbers played front-of-curtain.

Cast: Kim Clark as George Pepper, Rhonda Grill as Lily Pepper, with Norm Caddick (Bert Bentley), Sam Wiseman (Mr Edwards), Olivia Jane Parker (Mabel Grace) and Liam James (Alf).

St Jude's Players Inc celebrates 75 years of producing quality productions for Adelaide audiences.

Galleon Theatre Group is presenting The Last Act is a Solo by Robert Anderson, directed by Andrew Clark.

Laura Cunningham, once a star, lives amid costumes, props and memories of her career. Too frail to act, she remains fiercely independent and resists her nephew's attempts to move her to the country where she can be cared for. In fact, she has an interview that very afternoon with a theatre director. How will this affect her life?

Olympia Dukakis, Edward Herrmann and Gavin MacLeod starred in a broadcast on Arts & Entertainment Network. This haunting, beautiful play by one of America's foremost playwrights will amuse and move any audience.

Cast: - Julie Quick as Laura Cunningham, Steve Marvanek as Ben Cunningham & Kym Clayton as Michael Jones.

Deadset Theatre Company will stage an adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, directed by Chloe Zodrow.

Cast: Lila Modra as Juliet, Callum Logan as Romeo, Finty Mcbain as Lady Capulet, Archie Rowe as Tybalt, Harri Wolff as Mercutio & Maisie Hart as Nurse Capulet.

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or call 0436 262 628 Mon-Fri 9am -5.30pm.

Featuring interviews with the Director, Harry Dewar, ALL Cast Members, Adam Schultz, Scott Battersby, Terry Crowe and Rebecca Gardiner, along with Costume Designer, Makala Modra and Properties Manager, Janet Jauncey.

Moonlight and Magnolias

Written by Ron Hutchinson

Directed by Harry Dewar

6-8 and 13-15 June 2024 at 7.30 pm

9 June 2004 at 3.00 pm and 15 June 2024 at 2.00 pm

Cast: Adam Schultz as "David O Selznick", Scott Battersby as “Victor Fleming", Terry Crowe as “Ben Hecht" and Rebecca Gardiner as “Miss Poppenguhl".

In June at the Arts Theatre find out how the film “Gone with the Wind” was saved from being gone with the wind!

Hollywood, February 1939: Acclaimed movie producer David O. Selznick has a problem: his massively hyped production of “Gone With The Wind” is bleeding big money, the script is unfilmable, he has fired the director and the production has been shut down. Disaster looms! He needs a new script and a new director now!

With renowned screenwriter Ben Hecht (who hasn’t read the book) and celebrated director Victor Fleming (already up to his eyeballs in directing “The Wizard of Oz”), and a diet of bananas and peanuts, he locks the group in his office for five days to create a screenplay that will save the film. Filming the burning of Atlanta is easier than this!

“It’s a blend of lively nonsense and a tribute to the golden years of Hollywood moving making, with over-sized egos and larger than life personalities,” explains director Harry Dewar. “Based loosely on the real difficulties that the film faced in 1939, it’s an insight into what might have happened to get one of the greatest movies ever made up onto the screen.”

Frankly my dears, you must see this play!!

The Arts Theatre

53 Angas Street

Adelaide SA 5000

BOOKINGS

Phone: 8212 5777

or Online: adelaiderep.com

May 14 - June 1, The Arch at Holden Street Theatres

Featuring an interview with the Director, Peter Goers, Assistant Director, Ariel Dzino and Cast Members, Martha Lott, Rebecca Kemp and Christopher Cordeaux, of 'Cowardy, Cowardy Custard', ('Red Peppers' and 'Hands Across The Sea') written by Noel Coward.

SYNOPSIS

Cowardy, Cowardy Custard

Two very funny one-act plays by the great NOËL COWARD - Red Peppers and Hands Across The Sea

Featuring MARTHA LOTT and GEOFF REVELL and a full cast Directed by PETER GOERS

RED PEPPERS features two third-class music hall performers trying to do their best and HANDS ACROSS THE SEA is a comedy of extremely bad manners. These two hilarious short plays are originally from Coward’s celebrated cycle TONIGHT AT 8.30.

Our show starts at 8:00pm though,… Oh and 2:30pm and 4:00pm …So, don’t get mixed up!

An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORIGINtm Theatrical, on behalf of the RIGHTS HOLDER.

Caricature provided by the artist Clive Francis www.clivefranciscaricaturist.com

The Arch at Holden Street Theatres

Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country

Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.

Evenings:

Tue, 14 May - Fri, 17 May @ 8:00pm

Sat, 18 May 2:30pm & 8:00pm

Tue, 21 May - Sat, 25 May @ 8:00pm

Sun, 26 May @ 4:00pm

Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May @ 8:00pm

Sat, 1 Jun @ 2:30pm & 8:00pm

Venue & Bar Open 1 hour before the show starts and stays open one hour after the show ends.

Age Suitability: PG

ACCESSIBILITY - High Audio Content

Duration: 110 minutes

BOOKINGS

https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/cowardy-cowardy-custard

Featuring Interviews with the Director, Production Manager/Assistant Director/Set Designer, Costume Designer, Vocal Coach & various Cast Members.

SUMMARY

The Murray Bridge Players and Singers Inc. are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the Tailem Bend Town Hall in May. This timeless classic promises to captivate audiences with its charm, humour, and heart-warming message.

Based on the beloved comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" follows the adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life. From Charlie Brown's quest for acceptance to Snoopy's imaginative escapades, this production brings Schulz's iconic characters to life in a way that will delight audiences of all ages.

DATES

Friday 10 May 2024 - Saturday 18 May 2024

LOCATION

Tailem Bend Town Hall

51 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend SA

BOOKINGS

https://mbplayersandsingers.com.au/

Get In Touch

The Murray Bridge Players and Singers Inc always welcome new members from as young as 8 to join in the fun and experience what it’s like to be on stage and off stage as we continually produce high quality theatre productions. Want to be involved – Get in Touch!

Email: bridgeplayersandsingers@live.com.au

Written by Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Les Zetlein

Living Together is the second play in Alan Ackybourn's comedy trilogy The Norman Conquests, each about the same traumatic family weekend in a country vicarage. Set in Southern England in the mid-1970s, Living Together covers the action in the living room.

Unmarried Annie lives in a Victorian house with her (unseen) bed-ridden widowed mother. So that Annie can go away for the weekend for some respite from her caring tasks, her brother and his wife have come to hold the fort. They believe Annie should pair off with the rather dim local veterinarian, but Annie has other ideas. She has made an assignation…but not with the vet.

When truth of Annie's assignation is discovered, other family members get involved and the result is mayhem.

DATES AND BOOKINGS:

SEASON May 2-11 2024

Telephone: 0436 262 628

Email: bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

Performances are held at ST JUDE'S HALL

444 Brighton Road, Brighton.

Evening Performances 7.30pm

Saturday Matinees 2pm

Written by Melissa Ross

Directed by Kym Clayton

Produced by Galleon Theatre Group

Synopsis

The three Stockton sisters (Jess, Amy and Celia) are witty, brilliant, beautiful, and dysfunctional. When their father, legendary novelist Mick Stockton died, he left his three daughters a house in Cape Cod, control over his books, and a whole lot of issues. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who had many affairs, and their mother died young, and it's left them all pretty messed up. It's Jess's 41st birthday and she and her husband Fred have invited her younger sisters to their house on Cape Cod to celebrate. It's an important milestone for Jess: she's surpassing the age of her mother, who died from cancer years ago. Amy is joined by her fiancé, Josh. Celia, the youngest, brings Hunter, her boyfriend. Their reunion ignites passions, humour, and wildly unanticipated upheavals. The men struggle to be a part of this elusive family's legacy. Of Good Stock is a raw, poignant, and hilarious look at the fun and dysfunction of that thing we call family.

Performance Dates - at Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK SA 5046

Fri 3 May 2024 @ 7.30pm

Sat 4 May 2024 @ 7.30pm

Sun 5 May 2024 @ 2:00pm

Thurs 9 May 2024 @ 7.30pm

Fri 10 May 2024 @ 7.30pm

Sat 11 May 2024 @ 2:00pm

Sat 11 May 2024 @ 7:30pm

BOOKINGS

Call 0476160682 (Tues-Fri 9.30am-5pm)

Online anytime at www.galleon.org.au

*Payment by card or online only.

A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Part One: Millennium Approaches & Part Two: Perestroika

Written by Tony Kushner & Directed by Hayley Horton

SEASON: LITTLE THEATRE, near Gate 10 Victoria Drive, The Cloisters at the University of Adeladie from the 2nd-25th May 2024.

This episode features Music Composed by Phil Short (exclusively for this production), Interviews with the Director, Hayley Horton, Cast Members, (Casmira Lorie, Matthew Houston, Lee Cook, Kate Anolak & Rachel Dalton) and Theatre Administrator of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild, Annabel Whitford.

OVERVIEW

Angels in America, an exciting, epic production in two parts, delves into the complexities of sexuality in America during the 1980s. This masterpiece by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning playwright Tony Kushner is celebrated for its metaphorical and symbolic depth.

Following its acclaimed West End revival, which won the Olivier Award for Best Revival in 2018 and a successful transfer to Broadway with eleven Tony Award nominations, this production is a spectacle of both grandeur and intimacy

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SYNOPSIS

Part 1, Millennium Approaches, follows Prior Walter, an HIV-positive man abandoned by his Jewish boyfriend for a straight Mormon. An angel visits him in the hospital, declaring him the savior of humanity.

In Part 2, Perestroika, a convergence of characters in New York, including Prior's ex-boyfriend, his Mormon lover, and a host of others, set the stage for a dramatic unfolding where Prior holds the future of the world in his hands.

CAST FEATURES

Kate Anolak, Lee Cook, Rachel Dalton, Brant Eustice, Matt Houston,

Casmira Lorien, Eric McDowell, Lindsay Prodea.

NOTABLE

Angels in America is presented over two separate performances,each with a duration of approximately 3 hours.

CONTENT WARNING

Frequent strong language, adult themes,

sexual references, and nudity.

BOOKINGS ONLINE

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild/whats-on

You won't want to miss this one!

Another Therry and S.A. premiere. From the pen of Roger Hall who brought you our very successful production of Four Flat Whites in Italy, comes another of his trademark comedies.

A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS.

For Hall, the play was inspired by author Vicki Baum’s quote, “There are a few shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them”, and an international folk dancing class that Hall joined. He soon realised the beginnings of a play might be in the works!

SUMMARY

Russian migrant Natasha starts a folk-dance class to supplement her earnings as a cleaner while she perfects her English and studies to become a music teacher. Unlike the locals, Natasha is blunt, tactless and doesn’t see her new country through rose-tinted glasses. The dance class attracts a group of senior misfits, two widows desperate to find an eligible man, a couple who fill their days with classes, and a recent widower!

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SEASON

The Arts Theatre | April 10-20.

Therry website bookings:

www.therry.org.au

The episode features an Interview with the Director, Emily Currie, the FULL Ensemble Cast, Music Composed by Phil Short (for this production) & along with insights from one of Stirling Players' Volunteers, Costume Designer, Gilian Cordell.

Summary of the play, written by Nell Benjamin:

The prestigious Explorers Club in London 1879 is in crisis. The Acting President wants to admit a woman and the bartender is terrible. True, this female candidate is brilliant, beautiful and has discovered a legendary Lost City, but the decision to let in a woman could shake the very foundations of the British Empire, and how do you make such a decision without a decent drink?

A fast-paced farce about science, ego, passion and romance, the Explorers Club is quick witted, vibrant and energetic. The writing channels elements of ‘Blackadder’, twisting historic realism with absolute fantasy. This play has a beating, silly heart that audiences are sure to love. 

This episode is hosted by the Assistant Director, Olivia Jane Parker. It showcases the upcoming production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a play written by Ken Ludwig, and produced by The Adelaide Repertory Theatre.

Featuring interviews with Director Geoff Brittain, Composer Michael Diakomichalis, the FULL Ensemble Cast in various sketches, and words from the Production Co-ordinator and Volunteer, Ray Trowbridge.