As
well as our regular selection of great music, comedy
and performances, Laycock Street Community Theatre
proudly presents ten exciting productions for our
2013 Subscription Season. The international shows,
touring productions and stellar performances, have
been hand-picked to showcase the very best in Australian
drama and entertainment.
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Laycock
Street Theatre 26 and 27 February 10am and 6pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
Adapted and Created by shake &stir theatre Co Animal
Farm by George Orwell
Animal Farm, one of the most controversial and studied
political commentaries arrives in a brand new production
combining physical theatre and storytelling. George
Orwell’s simple yet intensely powerful fairy
tale illustrates how greed and absolute power corrupts
and, with devastating consequences, can change the
course of history.Revolution has taken place at Manor
Farm. The pigs have assumed control and under the
principles of ‘Animalism’ a better life
free from human service is promised to all. Guided
by a simple set of rules and an unrelenting respect
for authority, it is not long before the rules that
promised freedom become the chains that bind the animals
once again.
Mild language and adult themes.
Directed
by Michael Futcher and brought to life by shake &
stir theatre co and a cast of Queensland’s most
dynamic actors, Animal Farm promises to be one of
the most shocking, exciting, relevant and wickedly
funny theatre events in 2013. Originally produced
in association with QPAC. Adult $45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
Tickets Or
purchase a subscription discount package (4-6 shows
at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre 12 and 13 April 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013 Melbourne
Ballet Company presents Infinite Space
Infinite Space is a breathtaking example of classical
dance reinterpreted to be relevant and inspiring for
both new and loyal ballet audiences.
Melbourne Ballet Company takes audiences on a choreographic
journey through four original works, acclaimed as thrilling
and compelling. In One Day choreographed by Simon Hoy
and Robert Kelly to the music of Vivaldi’s Four
Seasons, is a 35 minute work that is remembered for
its sheer physicality and athleticism.
Dark Before Daylight for Pointe Shoe and TuTu, is an
impression of the classic story of Swan Lake choreographed
by Simon Hoy, to the music of Elgar. Phrased Without
Word, choreographed by Simon Hoy, is a breathtaking
physical expression of Arvo Paert’s Spiegel in
Spiegel.
Infinite Space is choreographed by Simon Hoy to the
music of Mozart’s 27th piano concerto and the
clarinet concerto in A major and is an uplifting work
and a celebration of hope and beauty. Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
Tickets Or
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at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre 20 May 11am and 1pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
CDP with Tall Stories presents Room on the Broom
CDP with Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation
of Room on the Broom based on the award winning picture
book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published
by Macmillan Children’s books
. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the
wind...
The
witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick
– until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s
hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find
the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on
the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s
not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom
snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will
save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on
the broom for everyone? The team behind The Gruffalo
and The Gruffalo’s Child return with songs,
laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up -
and their grown-ups.... “The audience is...entranced” (The
Independent)
“A truly theatrical feast that leaves both adults
and children fully entertained. Five stars”
(The List)
‘I want to see it again. Now please, mummy’
(Sunday Times reviewer’s child) All
tickets $18
Laycock
Street Theatre
Wednesday 12 June 8pm, Thursday 13 June 8pm and Friday
14 June 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
Christine Harris and HIT Productions Presents David Williamson’s The
Club
David
Williamson’s The Club follows the seismic shift
from Australian sport to Australian business. Old
school coach and club doyen Laurie Holden has an eye
on the future as well as a deep respect for the foundations
and history of the club.
Self-made millionaire and club president Ted Parker
has grand plans to drag them kicking and screaming
into the modern era. High priced recruit Geoff Haywood
has enough attitude to fill the MCG but is he half
as good as he thinks he is? With the finals looming
and reputations on the line, the club has to decide
– are old traditions worth preserving when success
can seemingly be bought with the stroke of a fountain
pen on a very large cheque book?
Can the proudest club in the history of Aussie Rules
football survive the back room dramas and boardroom
brawls that are more ferocious than any on-field
dust-up? Football has never been played like this…Strong
language
and adult themes Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
Tickets
Laycock
Street Theatre
Monday 24 June 8pm and Tuesday 25 June 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
Blue
Cow theatre ART
by Yasmina Rita and translated by Christopher Hampton
Friends. You love ‘em but sometimes you just can’t
understand ‘em. Especially when they do something
completely different and unexpected...something that
makes you wonder how they ever became your friends in
the first place.
Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of
money. His best friend, Marc, hates it. Marc can’t
believe that any friend of his could possibly want such
a thing. Enter Yvan – the mutual friend, the go-between,
the meat in the sandwich.
The question is: Are you who you think you are? Or are
you who your friends think you are?
A hit in the West End, Broadway and all around the world,
ART is ‘a remarkably wise, witty and intelligent
comedy...ART has touched a universal nerve.’ Starring
three of Tasmania’s most gifted performers, John
X, Robert Jarman and Jeff Michel, the show combines
belly-laugh humour with some serious thoughts about
relationships, which has proved to be a hit with audiences.
Produced by Blue Cow Theatre and toured by Tasmania
Performs with assistance from Playing Australia and
Arts Tasmania.
Adult concepts Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
Tickets Or
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at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre
Tuesday 16 July 8pm, Wednesday 17 July 8pm, Thursday
18 July 2pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
A
CDP Production Noël and Gertie
An entertainment devised by Sheridan
Morley with the words and music of Noël Coward
Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence
formed a legendary on and off stage partnership. They
were impeccable. Noël Coward had a polished witticism
for every occasion. The playwright of such classics
as Private Lives, Present Laughter and Blithe Spirit,
he was also an actor, director, producer, screenwriter,
novelist, poet, cabaret artist, a skilful celebrity
and a warm and enduring friend. Gertrude Lawrence was
a celebrated actress who triumphed on stage in the world
premiere productions of Lady in the Dark and The King
and I. Together, they formed a remarkable team and their
friendship became show business legend.
Noël and Gertie is an entertainment crafted from
diaries and letters between Coward and Lawrence and
features songs, sketches and scenes from his best loved
works. James Millar (Oklahoma, Jerry Springer: The Opera)
returns from London to play Noël Coward and is
joined by Lucy Maunder (Dr Zhivago, Jekyll & Hyde)
as Gertrude Lawrence. Directed by showbiz legend Nancye
Hayes and accompanied by Vincent Colagiuri on the piano.
A glittering evening of delight, wit, song and dance.
Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
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at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre
Wednesday 28 August 8pm,
Thursday 29 August 8pm,
Friday 30 August 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
Chrsitine
Harris and HIT Productions Presents David Williamson’s
When Dad Married Fury
Incongruous brothers Ian and Ben are on their way to
Sydney to visit their recently widowed father. Three
big surprises are in store when they arrive at his 75th
birthday celebrations. The ‘Old Man’ is
worth $100 million. He’s gone and married Fury,
an American beauty queen half his age. There is no pre-nup…
With his trademark wit and skillful blending of contemporary
culture within the ageless framework of family greed,
jealousy, love and expectation, Australia’s leading
playwright David Williamson has delivered another gripping
play and his most memorable characters to date.
Is there more to the beautiful Fury than meets the eye?
Is Alan the father he thinks he is? Do Ben’s loyalties
lie with his wife, his dad or himself? Can Ian contain
his greed long enough to get a signature on the right
will? And who is to blame for the death of Ben’s
father-in-law? One thing is for certain: everything
changed when Dad married Fury. Starring John Wood. Contains
strong language and adult themes Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
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at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre
Tuesday 3 September 8pm, Wednesday 4 September 8pm,
Thursday 5 September 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
Chrisitne
Harris and HIT Productions Presents The Book Club
Adapted by Rodney Fisher from the play
by Roger Hall
Genteel housewife and mother Deborah has an addiction.
‘I’m a bookaholic,’ she confesses.
‘I just can’t help myself.’ Deborah’s
youngest daughter has finally flown the nest and her
husband Wally is absent, burning off the fuel of a mid-life
crisis with endless rounds of golf and tennis. Deborah
is also occupied, enjoying romantic lunches with Martin
Amis and passionate hotel trysts with John Updike. But
that’s just in her dreams.
The spice of Deborah’s real life is her book club.
For the women who take part, it’s a meeting of
minds – and their very different lifestyles. For
Deborah, the club is a chance to gather the juicy gossip
of her friends’ lives and relationships. But when
a famous author joins the group for a study session,
Deborah’s own life suddenly switches from an old
wives’ tale to the stuff of erotic fiction. The
ensuing affair takes her love of linguistics to a whole
new level. Australia’s leading stage actress,
Amanda Muggleton, returns to this brilliantly scripted
star role to give us a hysterical peek behind the closed
doors of suburbia. Contains language and adult themes
Not suitable for children Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
Tickets
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2013
StraightJacket Productions in association with Ellis
Productions presents The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell
by Reg Cribb. Featuring Max Gillies
and Samuel Johnson
A suburban hermit’s life unravels when confronted
by his own dark secrets in this suspenseful drama.
Under an ochre sky something happened at Mt Ragged.
The incident inspired celebrated bush poet Daniel
Gartrell’s most analysed poem. It is missing
its final verse, and the events that occurred at Mt
Ragged, not to mention the poet himself, are a mystery.
Now an enigma, Gartrell (Max Gillies) lives as a recluse
in the suburbs, his only contact is with his daughter.
Gartrell is at home, thinking very oblique thoughts
when an emerging actor (Samuel Johnson) knocks on
his door. Ambitious and optimistic, he has been cast
to play Gartrell in a biographical movie, and in his
research for the role, is ready for anything. But
if he wants to know where Gartrell’s poetry
comes from and understand his state of mind when he
writes, he must in a sense become him. Gartrell leads
him on a merry chase, evading inquiries and playing
unhinged mind games. Is Gartrell an ornery hermit
or a madman gripped by delusions and ghosts that have
chased him since his youth in the outback? Adult
$45, Conc. $40, Under 18 years $20. Purchase
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