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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Love is in the Air at Petersham

Peter Novakovich reports

"Over the past couple of months I've been plonking away as a rehearsal pianist for the Inner West Theatre Company's upcoming production of Strictly Ballroom. This is the stage version of the Baz Luhrmann film, and carries over the popular songs from the film plus a bunch of clever songs by Australian composer Eddie Perfect.

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Willoughby Theatre Co Brings Jersey Boys to Chatswood

Willoughby Theatre Company (WTC) is bringing the musical, Jersey Boys, to the stage at The Concourse Theatre in Chatswood from May 17 to June 2, 2024.

Based on the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys chronicles the rise of these legendary performers from the streets of New Jersey to international stardom. This acclaimed musical is renowned for its unforgettable music, compelling storytelling, and timeless appeal.

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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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Urinetown The Musical in Adelaide Hills

To open their 2024 season, Hills Musical Company will present the musical satire Urinetown The Musical, which pokes fun at the legal system, capitalism, so

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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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Jane Austen Meets Emma in WA This May

Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen became a character in one of her most iconic novels? Witness Jane meeting Emma in a reimagined stage revival during May 2024.

In its first show since 2022, ARENA Theatre Productions is bringing one of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Emma, to life in this new production, opening at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre on May 3.

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CLOC Musical Theatre presents Billy Elliot, The Musical

Get ready to be Electrified!

CLOC is bringing the Victorian Non-Professional Premiere of Billy Elliot, The Musical to the National Theatre St Kilda stage from 10 to 25 May, 2024.

Billy Elliot is one of the most heart-warming, coming-of-age stories of a working-class boy’s discovery of his love for dance and his battle to pursue his passion against the pressure to conform to his circumstances.

It underscores a powerful message: “accept yourself and never give up your dreams”.

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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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