Theatre for all!
Founded in 1953, Beaumaris Theatre is a community theatre company based in Melbourne’s Bayside area. We aim to enrich the local community, provide entertainment and creative opportunities for all ages.
We aim to bring quality and innovative live theatre to our community while encouraging the development of skills and knowledge and an appreciation of the art of theatre. We are committed to using our place in the community to provide a source of intellectual and cultural vitality.
We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to join our theatre family. Whether you have many years of experience in the theatre or looking to get involved in your first production we would love to hear from you! If you are interested in getting involved please contact us at info@beaumaristheatre.com.au.
Committee
President - Debbie Keyt
Vice-President - Dan Bellis
Treasurer - Jenni Osburn
Secretary & Public Officer - Lynda French
Marketing Manager & Membership Secretary - Kristina Doucouliagos
Adam Solomon
Camilla Klesman
Deb Carpenter
Fiona Williams
Georgy Charles
Harrison Ewart-Dart
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
For more than 70 years an illustrious troupe of thespians from all walks of life and various backgrounds has been treading the prestigious boards laid by Bill and Angela way back when.
Bill and Angela Martin moved from England to Beaumaris with their young family in the 1950s when it was a very new suburb favoured by artists. Bill and Angela were thespians who missed performing so they built a theatrette in the attic of their home, the iconic Talbot House, in 1953. Angela and her friends performed English comedies for their friends and the proceeds went to charity.
The events were extremely popular and the demand for tickets far exceeded the space available so the Martins along with other members of the Beaumaris Players worked very hard to have the theatre space we now know in Wells Road.
Beaumaris Theatre Inc. is a proud member of the Victorian Drama League and the
Music Theatre Guild Victoria.
Thank you to our sponsors Duncan Thompson Extensions and Bendigo Bank for continuing to support Beaumaris Theatre.
