Community Theatre

Altona City Theatre (Vic) is presenting Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s dark, operatic Tony and Olivier award winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, from September 21 to October 6 at the Altona Theatre.

Forgive our play on the Sondheim lyric, but when Stage Whispers had the chance to speak to Musical Director Ian Nisbet it seemed such an apt title.

Stage Whispers: Are you a particular Stephen Sondheim fan? What makes his writing special for you?

Darwin Chorale comes together to deliver a night of song showcasing the talent in the NT with their latest production, called Australian Horizons – Songs from the Bush to the Beach, at the Darwin Entertainment Centre Studio Theatre on September 21 and 22.

The show includes iconic ballads and standards from the Australian chorale repertoire.

It will also feature the world premiere of ‘More Than Just a Home’, written by Darwin musician and actor Yoris Wilson.

It’s not your typical content for a musical.

Set in Sydney 1892, The Hatpin tells the story of Amber Murray, a single mother who entrusted her son to the Makin Family in the hope of saving his life and ended up embroiled in one of the most macabre moving and exciting criminal trials in Australian history.

The show deals with the themes of betrayal, loss, grief and despair, but it also explores courage, hope and friendship.

The Regals is bringing this production to Kogarah (NSW) this October.

Blacktown Theatre Co. (NSW) will showcase short plays by one of their favourite international playwrights Mark Harvey Levine (USA) for one weekend from September 14 - 16. Over many years, Levine has submitted plays into the company’s annual 4 Short Plays seasons and his plays have always proved popular, which is why the company has produced this special event showcasing his work.