The Wizard of Oz
by L.Frank Baum | directed by BaRRY bAKER
March 1st - 16th, 2002
Meet Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, as they travel through the magical Land of Oz in search of the Emerald City, home to the mysterious Wizard of Oz. At Dorothy's side are her new friends, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion - determined to help her find the Wizard and get back home to Kansas.
CAST
Dorothy - Talia Zucker
Tinman - Mark Taylor
Scarecrow - Ashley Nish
Lion 1 - Damien Bodie
Lion 2 - Ben Echlos
Glinda/Melinda - Julia King
Belinda - Debbie Keyt
Wizard - Alistaire Bowler
Verdo - Shaun Scanlon
Jade - Maria Maxarone
Toq - Siobhan Barnes
Boq - Adrian Bowler
Inky & dance captain - Jen Connelly
Slinky - Janika Keyt
Zoq - Sharon Flitman
Winkle - Ally Larielle
Wonkle - Sam Larielle
Blinky - Belinda Jenkins
Amber - Samatha Palinkas
Roq - Louisa Raffaele
Topaz - Sophie Turner
Emma Morris, Lauren Mottola, Cassie Palinkas
band
Flute - Rachel Flitman
Flute - Sarah Watson
Violin - Jared Larielle
Clarinet - Georgie Glanville
Trumpet - Jennifer Mapleston
Saxophone - Eloise Johnstone
Piano - Shae Higgins
Production Team
Stage Manager - Danielle Newton
Assistant State Manager - Ruth Morris & Jared Larielle
Choreographer - Maria Macarone
Set Design - Shaun Scanlon
Lighting & Sound - Daniel Barclay
Crew - Rachel Flitman, Claire Tudor, Ben Echlos
Costume Coordinator - Jennifer Bowler
Make up - Ruth Morris
Secondary Cause of Death
by Peter Gordon | directed by Janine Chugg
July 26th - August 10th, 2002
Having inherited Bagshot House, Colonel Charles Craddock has converted the property into a hotel for the discerning visitor. Soon Inspector Pratt arrives once again at Bagshot House, bearing grim news for the Colonel. But that’s just the beginning - Who is the strange Polish Count? Is Henrietta really an army captain? And where does the flamboyant thespian Cardew Longfellow fit into the picture? When Joan Maple’s sister Cynthia arrives to stage a murder mystery evening, it’s not long before Pratt’s visit turns into a chaotic nightmare as the bodies pile higher than ever!
Shenanigan’s Wake
by daryl peebles | Directed by derek curd
November 29th - 14th December, 2002
Seamus Shenanigan has recently died, the most likely cause being liver failure. It was his wish that 'his mates from the boozer' should send him on his way in a manner that befitted his life. This wake is a most suitable send off. His 'boozer' mates unfortunately are the audience, the paying public! If only they knew!!
CAST
Alistaire Bowler
Colin Buckley
Juliet Charles
Grahame Eddie
Samantha Lehane
Gabby Petoud
PRODUCTION TEAM
Assistant Director & Stage Manager - Siobhan Robb
Lighting & Sound Operation - Max Cushway
Set Design - Derek Curd & Michael Boyd
Sound Production - Alistair Bowler & Graham Eddie
Ladies who Lunch
by Tudor Gates | directed by Graham Eddie
May 31st - June 15th, 2002
Amelia, Rachel and Joane, wives of three of the world's richest men, meet regularly to do charity work. In order to increase the charity's turnover Amelia thinks up a scheme to play the stock market, exploiting the information gained secretly from their spouses' business dealings. When the husbands find out, the resulting showdown is not the walk-over they think it will be.
CAST
Peter Rain - Jim Wells
Sir John Sasson - Gary Prince
Lady Amelia Sasson - Robyn Morris
Mary - Jacqui Reid
Gerry Sasson - Carolyn Butler
Joane Stocks - Margaret Plowman
Rachel Milchan - Philippa Bain
Ken Stocks - Marc Chase
Harry Milchan - Grahame Eddie
Ms D L Wallis - Kellie Shanley
Production Team
Assistant Director - Zoe Reddy
Stage Manager - Janine Chugg
Lighting Operation - Jim Wells
Sound Operations - Zoe Reddy
Brilliant Lies
by david williamson | directed by rose kalber
September 27th - October 12th, 2002
Brilliant Lies deals with sexual harassment in the workplace and men’s perception of women in society in general. When Susy brings her sexual harassment case against her sleazy boss Gary, we aren’t sure if she is a victim or a scheming opportunist, and the truth seems to change with everyone’s perspective.
CAST
Susy - Jane Hamilton-Foster
Gary - Steven Browning
Katy - Rebecca Zigouras
Paul - Justin Bechtold
Marion - Carolyn Masson
Brian - Barrie King
Vince - Shane Ryan
PRODUCTION TEAM
Stage Manager - Melanie Castles-McKeown
Assistance Stage Manager - Steve Shinkfield
Lighting Design - Greg Lewis
Lighting Operation - Stephen King
Sound Design and Operator - Ross Mack