NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2024
9 to 5 – Directed by Linda Gefken
Synopsis
Directed by Linda Gefken
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and the book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship
and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with Mr Hart, the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events,
Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!
While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? An hilarious story of revenge and friendship, in part outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
This show was a joy to behold with sell out shows attesting to the love our audiences have for these big musicals. Bit shout out not only to the 3 brave co-workers, Lisa Waters, Femke van der Kallen and Stephanie Russell, but also the entire ensemble for their wonderful work!!!
Show dates
Friday 29th, Saturday 30th of November & Friday 6th, Saturday 7th December 2024 at 7.30pm
Sunday 1st & Sunday 7th December 2024 at 2.oopm
April 2024
One Man, Two Guvnors – Directed by Nick Smith
Synopsis
Directed by Nick Smith
In 1963 Brighton, out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men – Roscoe Crabbe, a gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper class twit. Francis tries to keep the two from meeting, in order to avoid each of them learning that Francis is also working for someone else. Complicating events, Roscoe is really Rachel Crabbe in disguise, his twin sister. Roscoe had been killed by Rachel’s boyfriend, who is none other than Stanley.
Complicating it further still is local mobster Charlie the Duck, who has arranged his daughter Pauline’s engagement to Roscoe despite her preference for over-the-top amateur actor Alan Dangle. Even further complications are prompted by several letters, a very heavy trunk, several unlucky audience volunteers, an extremely elderly waiter and Francis’ pursuit of his two passions: Dolly (Charlie’s feminist bookkeeper) and fish & chips.
This riff on Restoration, Shakespeare, Roman and Greek comedies, with a big slug of Commedia dell’arte thrown in, was laden with awards, taking London and New York by storm – with good reason. A marathon of farce done at the speed of a sprint, it was choc-full of funny moments, with night after night giving us all tinnitus with the sound of laughter and applause. A huge hit with live music from the Coolum Craze house band playing hit after 1960’s hit. A feast of comedy and music!
Show dates
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th April 2024 at 7.30pm
Sunday 7th & Sunday 14th April 2024 at 2.oopm
