As
well as our regular selection of great music, comedy
and performances, Laycock Street Community Theatre
proudly presents ten exciting productions for our
2012 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 30 March 8pm. 31 March 2pm and 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Wildie Creative Enterprises Pty Ltd presents Wish I’d Said That starring
Henri Szeps
Henri Szeps stars in his latest one-man show, which
proves that ‘all the world may be a stage’
but not everyone is a star. Joe Bleakley is a ‘retired’
actor who reached for the stars but never got much
further than mediocrity. Forced into the Foggadieu
Retirement Village by his daughter Valerie, Joe decides
that he will stage a performance for the other residents
and puts together a selection of his favourite speeches
from some of the great roles he never got to play.
We are treated to excerpts from King Lear, Teahouse
of the August Moon, and nuggets of wisdom from Neil
Simon, Eugene O’Neill and Oscar Hammerstein
II. In between we learn of Joe’s troubled relationship
with his daughter, his failed marriages and disappointment
at never having quite ‘made it’. All peppered
with humorous anecdotes, jokes, songs and observations
about life, family and getting older. “Not
only does it star crowd-pleaser Henri Szeps but its
gentlehumour and wry observations guarantee laughs
for audiences of a certain age” - Northside
Courier
Duration: 90 mins. No interval. Contains strobe lighting
The
Peninsula Theatre 26, 27, 28 April 8pm. 28, 29 April 2pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Arts and Entertainment Gosford presents The Next Big Deal
A sharp-witted comedy about Australian culture, RSL
clubs and one crazy idea. Fast-talking real estate salesman
Benny mortgages his mother’s home to raise the
deposit on the bright blue mansion overlooking the beach.
He has one day to find a buyer before interest rates
wipe him out. Enlisting the help of his long suffering,
younger brother, Fernando (Mum’s a Big ABBA Fan),
whose career ambitions peaked at polishing poker machines
at the local RSL, Benny has to hustle a buyer, and quickly.
Someone with money to burn and an ego the size of the
house. Someone with questionable taste. Someone who
knows nothing about the local market! Enter Michael,
acclaimed English art-film director: jet-lagged, cranky
and lured under false pretences – a man who has
bought houses all over the world, but only in the towns
where he has made a film. So Benny sets out to convince
Michael he has to make a movie ... by tomorrow, inside
the club, starring Fernando. That’s all he needs
to make it rich once and for all ... well, that, and
a live crocodile. Prices: Adult $35 Conc. $30 Purchase
Tickets Or
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at 20% off or 7+ shows at 30% off)
Laycock
Street Theatre 8 May 8pm, 9 May 8pm, 10 May 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Christine Harris and HIT Productions in association
with GFour Productions present Motherhood The Musical by Sue
Fabisch
The good, the bad and the laundry...from the Australian
producer of Menopause The Musical® comes an equally
hilarious, musical journey about the lives and friendships
of four very different mums. Barb, an over-worked,
underpaid, stressed-out mother of five; Brooke, the
lawyer, who works too much and barely sees her kids,
Trisha, a single mum struggling to balance work, her
family and her divorce and finally Amy, the naive
young woman about to have her first child.Motherhood
The Musical is a funny, yet loving look at being a
mum at any age. It’s climbing the emotional
mountain only to find that there’s laundry at
the top. It’s discovering how powerful your
love can be and how quickly
they grow up. It’s helping them find their way
and not losing yours. It’s about laughing and
crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears . . .
and all before breakfast. “This is one of the most amusing musicals
I have been to in a long time. It is a wonderful production
with a colourful set, the acting and singing were
flawless. I highly recommend any
woman to go and see it. You will want to ring you
mum to say I love you by the end!” - What’s
on Sydney Don’t Forget: A perfect Mother’s
Day treat and great gift for mum on Sunday 13 May
Laycock
Street Theatre 14 May 6pm, 15 May 10am and 12.15pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Playing with Snails presents James and the Giant Peach by
Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood
When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops a bag of
magic by the old peach tree, something strange begins
to happen...Join James and his motley
assortment of over-sized friends in this innovative
musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s
classic. Revel in the fantasy of this fully-staged production
and let your imagination take a journey around the world
... on a peach as big as a house! Children and adults
will delight in following James on his adventure with
companions Old Green Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird,
Miss Spider and, of course, funny old Earthworm.
“A wonderful production which will captivate young
and old alike. The story would often set up a scene
which seemed impossible to enact, only to be imaginatively
and unexpectedly realised. The all-ages play of the
year! “- Otago Daily Times, NZ Duration: 70 mins. No interval
Age Group: Families and primary school children
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
A production by Christine Harris and HIT productions Let the Sunshine by David Williamson
Toby, a maker of hard hitting documentaries, flees Sydney
in shame when the press finds out he had inadvertently
used a bogus witness in his latest film. He convinces
his reluctant wife Ros to travel north with him to a
haven
in Queensland, fondly remembered from visits in his
youth. Problem is it has now moved from a simple fishing
village to a chic, upmarket, manicured playground of
the wealthy and privileged. Ros meets an old school
friend, Natasha, who is married to Ron, a hugely wealthy
property developer.
The connection between the two couples seems destined
to be brief and acrimonious except for one thing. Power
lawyer Emma, the daughter of Natasha, and drop out musician
Rick, son of Ros, happen to meet. And then, in typical
Williamson fashion, it’s on for young and old.“Highly
enjoyable and humorous... Williamson’s ‘Let
the Sunshine’ engages the audience and keeps it
laughing ... one of our most iconic playwrights”
- Media Culture
Duration: 145 mins (includes 20 min interval)
Contains Strong language and adult themes Adult $45, Conc. $40
Laycock
Street Theatre Wed 27 Jun 6pm, Thu 28 Jun 10am and 12.15pm.
Fri 29 Jun 10am and 12.15pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Patch Theatre Company presents Me and My Shadow
A gentle story depicting the fanciful escapades of a
girl, who finds a way to be friends with her shadow.
The ordinary world of children is transformed through
play, often so vividly, that the “imagined”
becomes “real” and possibilities become
limitless. This beautiful show tells its story using
paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and
words. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances
and an intriguing score, Me and My Shadow, seeks to
ignite the imaginations of 4-8 year olds and beyond.
Laycock
Street Theatre 16 August 8pm. 17 August 8pm. 18 August 2pm
and 8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
A production by Christine Harris and HIT productions Diving for Pearls
by Katherine Thomson
This cleverly written play is set around the closure
of a steel mill in a coastal, industrial town, not because
the mill is inefficient or the company is running at
a loss, but because the site has become valuable real
estate.
Den, the quiet plodder, is facing an uncertain future
- hedoesn’t want to change - Barbara (his first
love) does. The problem is that her ambitions are unrealistic.
An exploration of hope, loss, ambition, greed and the
triumph of character in adversity, Diving for Pearls
is, at times confronting,
but with a very Australian humour that comes from the
difficult situations the characters find themselves
in, and the way they choose to deal with them. “… a strong sense of purpose and warmth…
enjoyable and life affirming...” - Arts Magazine.
Duration: 145 mins (includes 20 min interval)
Contains strong language and adult themes Adult $35, Conc. $30
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
A Critical Stages and Finucane and Smith Production The Flood by Jackie Smith
The sheep farm is dilapidated. The farm house, dark
and squalid, sits by the river. A life in wreckage,
a mad old lady, and her isolated hard-drinking daughter.
The memories are seeping through the floorboards. As
the sun sets, the flood waters rise. The screen door
bangs open in the wind and rain, and Catherine returns
home from London. Three women are now trapped in the
house - a mother and her two estranged daughters; one
who takes care of her, one who has been away for twenty
years. In one sleepless night a web of family history
unravels through dark humour, suspense and intrigue
in the haunting Australian outback.
“The best new piece of theatre I have seen this
year… See it. See it. See it.” – Aus
Theatre Adult
$45, Conc. $40
Laycock
Street Theatre 3 and 4 September, 10am and 6pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
Queensland Theatre Company presents Treasure Island Pirates, buried treasure, sword fights,
treasure maps, muskets!
Join
twelve year old Jim Hawkins on his hunt for buried
treasure. But watch out . . . . there are double-crossing
pirates all around, led by the notorious Long John
Silver. Will Jim make it from his home in a small
seaside village to the mysterious Treasure Island?
Queensland Theatre Company and Matrix Theatre bring
you this classic children’s story, in a new
adaptation with sixteen characters and two actors.
A
magical coming of age story, and the original classic
pirate tale, Treasure Island explores themes of adventure
and escapism, coming of age, role models and overcoming
fears.
Laycock
Street Theatre 18 September 8pm. 19 September 8pm. 20 September
8pm
SUBSCRIPTION
SEASON 2012
A CDP production Biddies by Don Reid
After CODGERS you told us it was time to hear from the
ladies. So move over Codgers, here come the Biddies!
Five ordinarily marvellous women find themselves back
in their infants school classroom plying their needles
in a good old-fashioned session of “stitch and
bitch”. Their confessions are frank, their rivalries
intense and their jokes outrageous. They discover a
common frustration with the limitations of being female
and mature in a world still largely defined by men.
Accidentally locked in the classroom, with nothing but
ingenuity, Adora Cream Wafers and a bucket to get them
through the crisis, unknown reserves come to the fore.
Released from their own constraints, they rediscover
their capacity to love, forgive - and take control.
If you can’t beat 'em, join 'em! Men see their
wives, adult children see their mothers, grandchildren
see Nana, and the mature Australian woman sees herself,
as some of our most beloved actresses bring this delightful
new comedy to life and laughter on the stage. You’ll
laugh till you cry. Vulnerable, feisty and in full bloom,
these gals are everything... except old! Adult
$45, Conc. $40
