Community Theatre

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.

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”.

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.

St Jude’s Players Celebrate 75th Anniversary

In 2024 South Australian award-winning community theatre company St Jude’s Players celebrates 75 years of producing quality productions for Adelaide audiences.

First up, in May, the company presents Living Together by Alan Ayckbourn, a hilarious look at a weekend gone very wrong, directed by Les Zetlein.

The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Lane Cove

Lane Cove Theatre Company is presenting The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh at The Performance Space @ St Aidan’s in Longueville from 10-26 May, 2024, directed by Kathryn Thomas and Mitch Garling.

Aussie Comedy Caravan at Castle Hill

Castle Hill Players are presenting Donald McDonald’s quintessential Australian comedy Caravan at the Pavilion Theatre from April 5 – 27, directed by Bernard Teuben.

Hell is other people. Stuck in a caravan.

From actor and playwright Donald Macdonald comes a quintessential Australian comedy that takes a light-hearted look at relationships, aging ... and the holidays that should never be taken.

Evita for Perth’s Stirling Theatre

THE Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita is headed to Perth’s Stirling Theatre in April / May 2024.

A Shortcut to Happiness for Therry Theatre

Love story A Shortcut to Happiness is a new comedy from New Zealand's best loved playwright Roger Hall.

A Russian immigrant Natasha can’t work as a teacher because her English is limited, so she tries to improve her income, and language skills, by running dance classes.

Ned's life is just tickety-boo. Sure, he's adjusting to retirement and life on his own, but he's very comfortable with his lot, thank you very much. All that changes with his offer to sort out the financial woes of Natasha.

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.

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.

Subscribe to our E-Newsletter, buy our latest print edition or find a Performing Arts book at Book Nook.