Blithe Spirit

by Noel Coward

Directed by Cate Cunningham

An Amateur Production BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD

Charles Condomine a popular novelist, lives a simple country life with his second wife, Ruth. Searching for inspiration for his newest novel, they invite Madame Arcti and their closest friends, round for a séance. Instead of conjuring up a random ghoul for the night however, Madame Arcati manages to accidentally bring back Charles’ first wife Elvira, who died seven years previously of a heart attack while laughing at a BBC Light Program on the radio. Elvira attempts to disrupt his marriage to Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. Exploring themes of deception, love, loyalty, and the complex legacy of past relationships, Blithe Spirit is one of Coward’s most acclaimed plays.

Cast:

Charles Condamine: Chris Clark

Ruth Condamine: Penny Day

Madam Arcati: Christine Rule

Elvira: Maddie Dart

Dr Bradman: Bob Blunt

Mrs Bradman: Kate Mannix

Edith: Fabiola Pellegrino

Performances:

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Nov   03 (8PM) 04 (5PM) 05 (5PM)
Nov 08 (8PM) 10 (8PM) 11 (8PM) 12 (5PM)
Nov 15 (8PM) 17 (8PM) 18 (5PM) 19 (5PM)
Nov 22 (8PM) 24 (8PM) 25 (8PM)  

GLORIOUS!

Artwork of soprano onstage singing with wings and cherubs

By Peter Quilter
Directed by Joy Sweeney
By Special Arrangement with Origin Theatrical

Based upon a true story, this comedy is set in 1940’s New York, about the worst singer in the world Florence Foster Jenkins known as ‘the first lady of the sliding scale’. Florence, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect, warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman followed her dreams and paid little attention to her critics, instead she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was. “Glorious!” premiered in London’s West End in November 2005, receiving a Laurence Olivier Award nomination as Best New Comedy.

Performances:

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Nov   4 (8PM) 5 (5PM) 6 (5PM)
Nov 9 (8PM) 11 (8PM) 12 (8PM) 13 (5PM)
Nov 16 (8PM) 18 (8PM) 19 (5PM) 20 (5PM)
Nov 23 (8PM) 25 (8PM) 26 (8PM)  

Proof

By David Auburn

Directed by Amy Lawler
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company

Proof is an intriguing story about family, truth, gender, and mental health, set in the context of academic mathematics. The story involves an enigmatic young woman Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor. They are all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof. The play premiered on Broadway in October 2000 where it earned the Drama Desk Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Tony Award for Best Play. David Auburn’s Proof is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.

Cast

  • Freya Moore as Catherine
  • Jonathan Lim as Hal
  • Tahlia Crinis as Claire
  • Chris Clarke as Robert

Performances:

  Wed Fri Sat Sun
Nov   03 (8PM) 04 (5PM) 05 (5PM)
Nov 08 (8PM) 10 (8PM) 11 (8PM) 12 (5PM)
Nov 15 (8PM) 17 (8PM) 18 (5PM) 19 (5PM)
Nov 22 (8PM) 24 (8PM) 25 (8PM)