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VIRGIN WARRIOR - AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:35:38 +0800

The stage is set.

The scaffolding is up.

The cast are all in fine voice.

The horse is fed and ready to rock and roll.

Conjugal rites become farcical fights in classic British comedy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:36:41 +0800

Imagine suddenly finding out you’re not officially married after 25 years of supposed wedded bliss – what would you do?

That’s the premise of the latest play at Limelight Theatre this February, written by JB Priestley and directed by Gordon Park.

Occupied

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:34:39 +0800

‘Occupied’ is a fresh contemporary dance sequence, directed and choreographed by Ashleigh Berry (World First); it has been in development since 2010. It is showing in The Blue Room Theatre, 53 James Street, Northbridge until Saturday 4^th February. The 40-minute performance starts at 9.00 pm.

The Day the Sky Turned Black

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:04:42 +0800

‘The Day the Sky Turned Black’ is a 55-minute play, written and performed by Australian actor, Ali Kennedy-Scott, returning to her home country after theatre training in the UK, which was followed by an extensive tour of this show.
This Australian First is presented in the PICA Performance Space, James Street, Northbridge. Book through The Blue Room Theatre or PICA to get your tickets for $5 less than the standard Fringe World prices. The shows are nightly at 6.30 pm, the season runs until the 4^th February.

Three years ago, in February 2009, Victoria was ravaged by fire.

Old Mill on song with WA premiere of breathtaking musical

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:28:41 +0800

The Old Mill Theatre is opening its 2012 season this February with the WA premiere of an acclaimed, award-winning musical.

Directed by the experienced and well-known John Milson with musical direction from Alistair Smith, Falsettos has been described as a production that provokes laughter and tears in equally copious amounts.

AIDA (Marloo Theatre) CAST CONFIRMED:

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:07:52 +0800

AUDITION RESULTS - AIDA:

Thanks to everyone who auditioned for AIDA @ Marloo Theatre over the weekend - the overall standard was very high. I am pleased to announce the confirmed cast as follows:

Official Results of the 37th Annual Robert Finley Awards

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:54 +0800

The Robert Finley Award for Best Musical
Winner: “Funny Business”, Blak Yak, directed by Lorna Mackie
Runner-Up: “Boy from Oz”, Playlovers
Third Place: “Side Show”, Playlovers
Remaining Short List:

Actors still needed for "Rookery Nook"

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:01:02 +0800

"Rookery Nook", By Ben Travers, Directed by Lynne Devenish. Darlington Theatre Players, Performance Venue: Marloo Theatre, Greenmount. performance dates April 13th -29th.
The following roles still need to be filled.

Calling Dr Who Collectors!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:39 +0800

Garrick's first season of 2012 is “Who Knows”, a play about a group of Doctor Who fans. This show requires a lot of props relating to “Dr Who” so we are asking if anyone has anything that we can borrow or buy from them, please email Rodney at secretary@garricktheatre.asn.au or call on 0478 410 330.

Finley Awards Night 21/01/12

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:26:39 +0800

Saturday 21st Jan 2012.

Finley Award night.

It's that time of the year again. The Finley Awards Night. This event will be held at the Judith Cottier Theatre at Perth College . It will be a fun filled night to celebrate community theatre in Perth.

Milly Awards: January 13 – FREE! (but please RSVP on 9367 8719)

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:22:13 +0800

Are you ready for the Old Mill Theatre’s night of nights? The second annual Milly Awards take to the stage on Friday, January 13, in a FREE action-packed, fun-filled night of entertainment and the razzle dazzle of awards.

Finley Award Nominations 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:17:45 +0800

The Nominees for the 2011 Finley Awards are as follows:

Director of a Musical
Ryan Taaffe, “Return to the Forbidden Planet”, Stirling Players
Tyler Jones, “Sideshow”, Playlovers
Lorna Mackie, “Funny Business”, Blak Yak

2011 Finley nomination night

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:59:13 +0800

Hello everyone

Don't forget. The Finley nomination night is being held on Friday 30th December at City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth.

time : 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start.

Come and join with the rest of Perth and find out who and what has been nominated in the Finley Awards.

Love's Labour's Lost Cast

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:08:43 +0800

Next year's summer Shakespeare in the New Fortune theatre is cast!

Merry Christmas 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:53:12 +0800

I hope you all have a wonderful festive season. Take care and we will see you again in the new year.

Aussie Christmas Wish by ~Labrug on deviantART

Merry Christmas From OZ by ~Labrug on deviantART