Glen Street Theatre Season 2015

Glen Street Theatre in Belrose, on Sydney’s north side, has announced its line up of entertainment for 2015. The newly renovated theatre promises a diverse programme of drama, music, satire and comedy.

 

Company Director Margot Woodward has announced an eclectic mix of programming. “The Glen Street team has assembled an exciting line up of productions for 2015 and we look forward sharing these with everyone in our new theatre with its stunning new contemporary foyer and forecourt.”

 

2015 THEATRE PROGRAM

 

ABSENT FRIENDS

Absent Friends transforms the humble tea party into a romping comedy through Alan Ayckbourn’s notoriously dark-humoured lens. Diana and Paul invite a few friends over to comfort Colin, an old friend who is recently bereaved. During the impossibly funny madness and havoc that ensues, Ayckbourn places a magnifying glass over the trials and tribulations of married life.

Written by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Mark Kilmurry and starring Darren Gilshenan, Jessica Sullivan, Richard Sydenham and Queenie van de Zandt

28 January - 1 February

 

THE FABULOUS SINGLETTES

The Fabulous Singlettes are a playful, post-modern musical trio celebrating some of the greatest hits of the 60's and 70's. In this cabaret show, they recreate that glorious era when most of America’s female performers were staggering under the weight of extraordinary hair-dos and lashings of mascara.

StarringNaomi Eyers, Melissa Langton & Diane Dixon

3 - 8 March

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING MIRIAM

In this World Premiere Australian tour, Miriam Margolyes brings some of literature’s best known characters to the stage. Lady Bracknell, Mrs Malaprop, Jane Austen’s Lady Catherine de Burgh, and Mrs Corney and Mr Bumble from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist are amongst the unforgettable figures brought vividly to life.

Devised by Peter J Adams

14 - 19 April

 

SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL

A story of love, heartache, hope and loss, “The Doll” remains one of the theatrical canon’s most moving explorations of the fading of youth and dreams. This iconic Australian drama evokes the sense of possibility and simple optimism in post-World War II Australia.

Written by Ray Lawler, directed by Geordie Brookman and starring Chris Pitman

19- 24 May

 

FOUR SEASONS IN ONE NIGHT

Jersey Boys star Bobby Fox returns to the stage to share a unique, first hand insight into the world of Frankie Valli, with Four Seasons favourites including Oh What a Night, Sherry, Walk like a Man, Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes off You and many more.

2 – 7 June

                 

TAIKOZ IN CONCERT

Taiko ensemble TaikOz return with their trademark high intensity taiko drumming, mellifluous shakuhachi flute melodies and super dynamic, dramatic dance and movement.

12-16 August

 

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

Miami's four favourite Golden Girls - Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche - reunite in puppet-form for this live tribute show.

Conceived and written by Thomas Duncan-Watt and Jonathan Worsley

1 – 6 September

 

THE WHARF REVUE 2015

In 2015, The Wharf Revue turns 15. Everyone is getting too old to care about birthdays, but they do care about satire. So, once more unto the political breach step Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott with their signature style of satirical silliness and musical mayhem.
7 – 17 October

 

2015 MUSIC AT THE GLEN PROGRAM

 

SIMPLE DREAMS: THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT

Angela Ayers’ tribute to Linda Ronstadt. She weaves her way through Linda’s famous songs linking humorous stories with hits such as Silver Threads and Golden Needles, A Different Drum and Blue Bayou.

Tuesday 10 February @ 11am

 

EVERYBODY LOVES LUCY

Lucille Ball won hearts as TV’s biggest star in I Love Lucy - the most popular sitcom in American history. Wacky, fearless, and totally endearing, she broke the mould for how women could behave on TV. Lucy was joined every step of the way by her real-life and on-screen husband Desi Arnaz. While her own marriage fell by the wayside, she was credited with saving the marriages of millions of Americans. Elise McCann (Mamma Mia, South Pacific) presents a tribute to a true trail-blazer with Nigel Ubrihien.

Tuesday 10 March @ 11am

 

VOV DYLAN “Q” PLUS STRING QUINTET

Known as Australia’s André Rieu, renowned violinist Vov Dylan brings together some of the finest string musicians he has collaborated with to perform a collection of beloved, popular classical music from Europe.

Tuesday 7 April @ 11am

 

SING!

The Beggars present a cabaret tribute to the great vocal groups and enjoy hits from Peter Paul and Mary, The Mamas and the Papas, The Seekers, The Weavers, The Bee Gees, The Chordettes, The Mariners and more.

Tuesday 12 May @ 11am

 

THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC: THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER

Janet Seidel celebrates Johnny Mercer, the famous songwriter and founder of Capitol Records. His songs include Moon River, Dream, Tangerine, The Summer Wind, Skylark, Lazybones, Blues in the Night and more. Along with the jazz guitar of Chuck Morgan and double bass of David Seidel, Janet's vocal and piano is centre stage.

Tuesday 14 July @ 11am

 

ROCKET MAN: SONGS AND STORIES OF ELTON JOHN

Rocket Man is a tribute to Sir Elton John. The concert spans Elton’s first hit song to his music for The Lion King and features the intriguing and often hilarious stories behind his songs.

By Brenton Edgecombe & Jacqui Edgecombe

Tuesday 18 August @11am

 

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Danielle Everett returns. Her theatrical credits include playing the lead role in Phantom of the Opera, the role of Zelda Zanders in Singing in the Rain and performing the lead in Hair the Musical.

Tuesday 8 September @ 11am

 

SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS

 

THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE SERIES: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE                

A Valentine’s Day weekend concert featuring international violinist Vov Dylan and his Quartet performing a collection of romantic movie melodies followed by a screening of Sleepless in Seattle starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

Sunday 15 February @ 3pm

 

THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE SERIES: MARY POPPINS

A supercalifragilisticexpialidocious afternoon as Vov Dylan and his Quartet play the magic music of years gone by, followed by a special screening of Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

Sunday 28 June @ 3pm

 

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF SCOTT JOPLIN

Hear Scott Joplin’s, story as narrated by the character of John Stark, the music publisher who published Joplin’s first song Maple Leaf Rag in 1899 and strongly supported him during his all too short career.

Starring Craig Mitten and his Ragtime Ensemble with Stephen Grant

Friday 24 July @ 8pm and Saturday 25 July @ 2pm

 

BROADWAY BARD

If Shakespeare were alive today, commercial genius that he was, he’d be writing blockbuster musicals – which is what Broadway Bard has him do. Each famous soliloquy is topped by the Broadway showstopper he would love to have written.

By Melvyn Morrow and starring Julian Kuo

Friday 28 August @ 8pm and Saturday 29 August @ 2pm

 

THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE SERIES: HIGH SOCIETY

Music by Vov Dylan and his Quartet with special guest Derek Metzger followed by a special screening of a jewel in classic Hollywood films, High Society starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly.

Sunday 18 October @ 3pm

 

‘TIL THE BLACK LADY SINGS

Soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham AO shares her unique story of the journey to discover her belonging. Building on her acclaimed works, White Baptist Abba Fan and Pecan Summer, ‘Til the Black Lady Sings is storytelling at its most intimate and personal. With music by Catalani, Cilea, Dvořák, Puccini, Richard Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Cheetham and accompanied by pianist Toni Lalich.

Saturday 31 October @ 7.30pm

 

THE DIVINE MISS BETTE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Catherine Alcorn returns to Glen Street as The Divine Miss Bette. Catherine and her band The Merry-Ments promise to jingle your bells and tickle your turkey as they perform all of the divas greatest hits and your favourite carols.

Created by Peter Cox.

Tuesday 8 December @ 6.30pm

Wednesday 9 December @ 11am

                       

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SEASON DETAILS

Venue: Glen Street Theatre, corner Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose

2015 Theatre Prices: single tickets $31 - $71, on sale 1 December 2014. The Importance of Being Miriam $95 - $49, single tickets on sale now
2015 Music at the Glen Prices: single tickets $25 - $23. Special Music Events $49 - $20. 
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