Community Theatre

Barry Hill OAM

Stage Whispers readers outside South Australia will mainly know Barry Hill as a reviewer, occasionally also reviewed for his direction, or for his stage performances. A stalwart of Adelaide theatre, we congratulate Barry, who was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day, thanking him for his lengthy, passionate ‘service to the Performing Arts’. We asked Barry to share some of his theatrical highlights.

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Celebrating Sixty Years of Theatre at Cronulla

As Arts Theatre Cronulla turns 60 in 2023, Publicity Officer Michele Potter shares the theatre company’s history.

Arts Theatre Cronulla is thrilled to be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023. Through a formula of good plays, high production values and talented performers, ATC enjoys continuing success as a community theatre group after six decades, with a wealth of productions and experiences enjoyed by cast, crew and audiences alike.

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Community Theatre Seasons 2023

Image: Chicago - CLOC Musical Theatre 2022. Photographer: Ben Fon.

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Kiss Me, Kate at GSOV

Tony Award-winning 1940s musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, from music genius Cole Porter (Anything Goes, Fifty Million Frenchmen) with a score of witty, hummable hits paired with a script from from Broadway legends Sam and Bella Spewack (Leave It To Me!, My Three Angels) is being presented by Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria from 2-5 May 2024 at the Alexander Theatre, Clayton.

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The Intrigue of Mary Stuart at Henry Lawson Theatre

Two incredibly powerful women, one sits on the throne, and the other is locked in a cell.

Following an uprising, Mary (Rebecca Fletcher) fled Scotland only to be imprisoned in England. Elizabeth (Nicole Smith) feels threatened – Mary is younger, more beloved, and has a claim to the throne.

At a different time, the cousins could have been allies. Friends. But history took them down another path, and it is a world where deceitful men rule, plot and fight to maintain their power.

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Catch the show (if you can!) at Miranda

All the thrills, twists and triumphs in the life of Frank Abagnale Jr will on stage in live and living colour at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre.

Community theatre production company Miranda Musical Theatre Company (formerly Miranda Musical Society) proudly brings the musical Catch Me If You Can to the Sutherland Shire this April 10-14, 2024.

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Bite-Sized Theatrical Treats Open 2024 Season In Western Sydney

The Henry Lawson Theatre ushers in its 2024 season with an array of bite-sized plays in the heart of Western Sydney, from heart-warming tales to mind-bending plots.

The Henry Lawson Theatre has kept the All Sorts special price of just $20 per seat, so theatre enthusiasts can savour some bite-sized treats and kick-start the year with a fun affordable theatre experience.

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Mother and Son On Stage At Cronulla

Photographer: Jeffrey Gall

Many people in a certain demographic will be familiar with the TV comedy series Mother and Son, which presented a funny, heartfelt look at life and ageing. In Geoffrey Atherden’s latest stage adaption of his classic TV show, we return to the home of Maggie Beare, who is struggling with the challenges of technology and growing old, along with her dutiful, overworked and under-appreciated son Arthur.

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An Inspector Calls at Limelight Theatre

WILL you hear the call? Limelight Theatre in WA is presenting An Inspector Calls as its first season of 2024.

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2023 Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards

CLOC Musical Theatre was the big winner at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards, taking out 11 awards including production of the year for their season of Chess the Musical.

In the School/Junior division Emmaus College was the big winner taking out 5 awards for their production of Little Women.

The 36th annual Bruce Awards took place at the Costa Hall in Geelong, and included, as always, a smorgasbord of entertainment from companies which staged musicals across Victoria in 2023.

Here is the full list of winners.

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