Community Theatre

Rockin’ Shockin’ Musical Spoof

A MUSICAL spoof of popular horror shows, The Rocky Monster Show, is a witch’s brew of Young Frankenstein, Phantom of the Opera, Rebecca, The Addams Family, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors.

Pristine Entertainment (WA) will present the all-singing, all-dancing mix of bizarre comedy in June 2015 at the Carine Senior High School Performing Arts Centre.

Frankie and Johnny at Castle Hill

Castle Hill Players (NSW) present Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune by Terence McNally during June 2015.

There is only ‘this’ Frankie and ‘this’ Johnny in the world and their tentative discovery of what they wish for and fear creates a beautifully poignant story of two people trying to connect.  As the evening slowly ebbs towards the dawn so does their relationship carefully unfold in this tender and romantic comedy.

The Book of Everything at Rockdale

The Guild Theatre at Rockdale in Sydney's south is presenting The Book of Everthing from May 15 to June 13, 2015.

Thomas, aged nine nearly TEN is being brave when he carries the neighbour's shopping into her house because all the kids think she is a witch. Benjamin Goodyear as Thomas and Sue Stapleton as the neighbour admitting she is a witch. 

Terry Pratchett’s Maskerade On WA Stage

ARENAarts (WA) is paying tribute to the late Terry Pratchett by staging an adaptation of Maskerade, one of his popular Discworld novels, during July 2015.

Dying of Alzheimer’s earlier this year, Pratchett was the UK’s best-selling author of the 1990s, selling more than 85 million books worldwide in 37 languages.

Terry Pratchett’sMaskerade is described as a “comedy theatre production of operatic proportions” with a story that has similarities to The Phantom of the Opera.

New Brisbane Company Has Murder in Mind.

Sharmony Productions has been created by two long standing Brisbane actresses, Sharon White and Sandra Harman, in order to produce quality theatre productions focusing small cast plays which showcase the talents of more seasoned performers, as well as up and coming actors.

Cox and Box & Trial by Jury at Rockdale

Jon Smith wears the dual hats of Director and Musical Director for Rockdale Opera Company’s double bill of Cox and Box and Trial by Jury at Rockdale Town Hall from May 30 to June 7, 2015.

CUTTING WIT, GREAT MUSIC & CUTE BOYZ

Director Osman Kabbara, musical director Josh Ransom and choreographer Criag Nhobbs are the team behind Miranda Musical Society’s production of the cult boy band musical ALTAR BOYZ at the Memorial School of Arts, Sutherland from June 12 to 21, 2015. Osman and Craig spoke to Stage Whispers about the show.

When did you first see Altar Boyz and what was your initial reaction to the show?

Monty Python’s Spamalot at MLOC

If rehearsals are any indication, MLOC Productions’ cast and production team promises to ensure audiences enjoy a riotous show when Monty Python’s Spamalot is presented from June 12 – 20 at the Phoenix Theatre, Elwood (Vic).

Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table in their search for the Holy Grail.

The show’s writer, Monty Python’s Eric Idle, describes the show as ‘lovingly ripped from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.’

The Who’s Tommy at Penrith Panthers

The Who’s Tommy is rapidly heading into production week, playing at Penrith Panthers from May 27, 2015, and no one is more excited than the three diversely talented leads.

Snoopy Sings and Dances at Limelight

ONE of the world’s most famous dogs is about to embark on a major stage musical at Limelight Theatre (WA) in June 2015.

Based on the Charles M. Schulz Peanuts cartoons, Snoopy! The Musical features the famed beagle and the rest of the gang including Woodstock, Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy, Linus and Peppermint Patty.

The overall theme is Snoopy’s growing independence, which makes Charlie Brown feel increasingly insecure.

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