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Singin' in the Rain
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Based on the classic movie of the same name, Singin' in the Rain will delight audiences of all ages with dazzling choreography, iconic songs and memorable characters.
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Singin’ in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
This tony-nominated musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings
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The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph—the favorite son of Jacob—is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures which challenge him to his core. A truly timeless Old Testament tale, Joseph is set to a multitude of musical genres, spanning from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock and roll.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
A Chorus Line
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
One day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the "chorus line” of a Broadway musical.
The director and choreographer Zac, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories.
A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest.
Beautiful, The Carole King Musical
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a tony and grammy award winning jukebox musical with a book by Douglas McGrath that tells the story of the early life and career of Carole King, using songs that she wrote.
Before she was hit-maker Carole King—she was Carole Klein, a spunky young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you through the highest highs and the lowest lows of her early career of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s and shows you how she became the hit she is today in vibrant, toe-tapping, sing-along musical.
Chicago
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and a film that won six Oscars Chicago takes us back to the 1920s and an era of sass, seduction and sin.
The show follows Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly imprisoned for murder, as they vie for the attention of sleazy lawyer Billy Flynn and their adoring public, each hoping to become Chicago’s hottest celebrity when, not if, they get out of prison.
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Don't miss out on seeing this timeless classic, which also happens to be Broadway's second-longest running musical!
Legally Blonde The Musical
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Based on the cult classic film, this award-winning Broadway hit is coming to the Pioneer Theatre! Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
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Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school.
While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Dates & Times
30 September - 9 October
Duration
2hrs 30mins
Category
Musical Theatre
Reviews
"This show is slick. This show is good.....Oh My God you guys it’s fabulous"
"Legally Blonde is different! It’s fast. It’s loud. It’s cheeky. But it’s also powerful and defiant - just like Elle and her mates!"
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Blackout Theatre Company
What makes a monster and what makes a man? Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
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The sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
Dates & Times
19 - 28 May, 2023
Duration
2hrs 30mins
Category
Musical Theatre
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Review
"There are goosebumps upon goosebumps and it isn’t the cold winter air...It is The Hunchback of Notre Dame...This is 5 star entertainment - I dare you to see just how damn good community theatre can be."
"The creative team and the entire cast and crew have created magic on stage...An absolutely well-deserved 5 out of 5 bells of Notre Dame, and not a show to be missed! ."
Photography by Maria Gorelik - Light Up Photography
Photography by Maria Gorelik - Light Up Photography
Photography by Maria Gorelik - Light Up Photography
Photography by Maria Gorelik - Light Up Photography
Cast
Quasimodo
Matthew Herne
Claude Frollo
Joshua Rogers
Clopin
Jonathon Holmes
Jehan
Oli Burgmann
Florika
Sidonie Spring-Winer
Offical
Tristan Foon
Crew
Directors
Cierwen Newell • Luke Quinn
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Musical Directors
Koren Beale • Alvin Mak
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Choreographer
Irene Toro
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Production Manager
John Hanna
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Head of Costumes
Katie Griffiths
Esmeralda
Dylan Hayley Rosenthal
Phoebus
Sam Thackray
St Aphrodisius
Benjamin Roorda
King Louis
Jordan Anderson
Father Dupin
Michael Robinson
Fredric
William Smith
Ensemble
Alex Cunningham • Claire Hutchison • Fiona Brennan • Kate McDonald • Madeleine Morris • Renee Bechara • Aden Abeleda • Daniella Delfin • Emily Wind • Emily McKenzie • Isha Desai • Jessica Bate • Kiana-Lei Mahe • Liam Vicari • Alex Yak • Bethany Fung • Caitlin McDougall • Charles Boyd • Corina Thompson • Daniel Conway • Jasmin Mancuso • Tracy Payne • Jessica Knight • Karen Woolley • Lachie Donlevy • Laura McRae • Madeleine Gardam • Michael Eadie • Sophie Szecsodi
Heathers: The Musical
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on one of the greatest teen comedies of all time!
Blackout Theatre Company proudly presents Heathers The Musical, a darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers.
But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Content Warning: This production contains loud noises, flashing lights and strobe, as well as strong language and mature themes including murder, suicide, and sexual violence. Audience discretion is advised.
Dates & Times
20 - 29 October 2023
Category
Musical Theatre
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Reviews
"Heathers has all the unhappy childhood trauma packaged in a glossy musical production jam packed with jaw dropping moments from start to finish."
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"The cast's collective talent in seamlessly blending acting, singing, and dancing creates an explosive performance from start to finish".
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Cast
Crew
Veronica
Jenna Woolley
Heather Chandler
Katie Staddon
Heather McNamara
Haley McCudden
Kurt Kelly
Will Smith
Ms Fleming
Fiona Brennan
Kurt's Dad
Tim Walsh
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Hipster Dork
Dylan Boniface
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Republicanette
Emelie Woods
Director
Jordan Anderson
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Musical Directors
Koren Beale • Matt Herne
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Choreographers
Daniella Giles • Lauren Mackinnon
JD (Jason Dean)
Aleks Justin
Heather Duke
Claire Hutchison
Martha Dunnstock
Caitlyn Bateman
Ram Sweeney
Tim Drummond
Rams Dad/Big Bud
Simon Buchner
Stoner Chick
Bronte Grouse
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Beleaguered Geek
Adam Kelly
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New Wave Girl
Jasmin Mancuso
Preppy Stud
Oli Burgmann
Ensemble
Lauren Carter • Georgia Dickinson • Lucy Giles • Will Kilgour • Caitlin McDougall • Keely O'Sullivan • Brenna Smith • Sophie Szecsodi • Bianca Thomas • Jodie Thornton • Rey Vargas
Ghost, The Musical
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death.
The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger.
Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.
GHOST THE MUSICAL is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion that audiences will never forget.
Dates & Times
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Tickets
Adult | $59
Concession | $49
Group of 10 | $550
Fri, 17 May | 8pm
Sat, 18 May | 2pm & 8pm
Sun, 19 May | 2pm
Fri, 24 May | 8pm
Sat, 25 May | 2pm & 8pm
Sun, 26 May | 2pm
Cast
Molly Jensen
Sarah Vandenburg
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Molly Jensen (understudy)
Melanie Sestic
Carl Bruner
Rob Hale
Subway Ghost
Liam Vicari
Clara Brown
Lucy Giles
Crew
Sam Wheat
Luke William Harris
Oda Mae Brown
Jacqui Perez
Willie Lopez
Simon Buchner
Louise Brown
Kate Simmons
Hospital Ghost
Tristan Foon
Director
Cierwen Newell
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Choreographer
Daniel Lavercombe
Musical Director
Koren Beale
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Ensemble
Tamsyn Avra • Brianna Ayres • Dylan Boniface • Laura Cox • Ava Crewes • Angelique Elchaar • Luke Brown • Caitlin McDougall
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Featured Dancers
Amelia Caruana • Alexander Irby • Daniel Lavercombe • Jade Lee • Emily McKenzie • Jordan Miller • Brooke Rose
Avenue Q
Performed by Blackout Theatre Company
A puppet-filled comedy follows a group of twenty-somethings seeking their purpose in big-city life.
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Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned.
Dates & Times
Fri 4 October | 8pm
Sat 5 October | 2pm & 8pm
Sun 6 October | 2pm
Wed 9 October | 8pm
Fri 11 October | 8pm
Sat 12 October | 2pm & 8pm
Sun 13 October | 2pm
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Tickets
Adult | $45
Concession | $45
Group of 10+ | $450
Cast
Princeton
Jack Maidment
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Brian
Andrew Jackson
Gary Coleman
Koren Beale
Rod
Robert Hall
Lucy the Slut
Marika Zorlu
Mrs Thistletwat
Brooke Elizabeth​
Crew
Director
Jordan Anderson
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Choreographer
Jess Edward
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Sound Engineer
Kieran Vella
Kate Monster
Fiona Brennan
Christmas Eve
Lisa-Marie Long
Nicky
Jason Oxenham
Trekkie Monster
Alexander Irby
Bad Idea Bear
Dylan Boniface
Bad Idea Bear
Jess Pearce
Musical Director
Alvin Mak
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Production Manager
Helen Bell
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Costumes
Kate Simmons
E​nsemble
Tristan Foon • Will Kilgour • Liam Vicari • Emelie Woods • Eddie Langford • Nicole Harwood • Brianna Ayres