SEASON 2025
THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Harold Pinter
in association with Origin Theatrical
directed by Gary Kliger
In Pinter’s most memorable 'comedy of menace', Meg and Petey Boles run a down at the heel boarding house in their small, sleepy seaside town. They have only one lodger: the reclusive, bitter Stanley, hiding away from the world outside. With the arrival of two mysterious visitors, the charming Goldberg and the menacing McCann, Stanley is immediately on edge, suspicious that the men are there for him, but Meg is too delighted by her new guests to pay him any heed. Goldberg convinces Meg to throw Stanley a birthday party, though he insists it isn’t his birthday. As the festivities barrel forward, out of anyone’s control, the celebration turns dark and a game of blindman’s bluff grows violent as Stanley’s past catches up with him, threatening to shatter him inside and out.
28 FEBRUARY - 15 MARCH
DOUBLE FEATURE
in association with Origin Theatrical
BLACK COMEDY by Peter Shaffer
directed by Dierdre Robinson
Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d'arte "borrowed" from the absent antique collector next door hoping to impress his fiancee's pompous father and a wealthy art dealer, Schuppanzigh. The fussy neighbour returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness and Brindsley is revealed teetering on the verge of very ripe farce.
LOCKDOWN IN LITTLE GRIMLEY by David Tristram
directed by Cristina Hope
In a time of lockdown,the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for their next production when restrictions ease - a touching love story set in a hospital, with all profits destined for the NHS. But based on their previous efforts, will the NHS actually end up worse off?
21 APRIL - 6 MAY
THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Mart Crowley
in association with Origin Theatrical
directed by Chris O'Leary
New York, 1968. In his upper eastside Manhattan apartment, Michael is throwing a small birthday party for his ‘friend’, Harold. Just a few longtime friends laughing, drinking, reminiscing and having fun.
But Harold is very late.
One of the guests has brought a very unique gift.
And Michael’s very straight, very conservative, college room mate arrives unexpectedly.
Michael is going to spiral out of control.
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As the evening wears on, fueled by drugs and alcohol, bitter, unresolved resentments among the guests
come to light when a game of "Truth" goes terribly wrong.
20 JUNE - 5 JULY
RUMORS
by Neil Simon
in association with Origin Theatrical
directed by Julie Jones
At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a fesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce.
Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies
bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive.
As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins into classic farcical hilarity.
8 - 23 SEPTEMBER
RED RIDING HOOD
HOOD vs HOOD
by arrangement with Red Venture Productions
Produced, Written and Directed by Ashley Worsman
Get ready for another thrilling adventure in Storybook Land as Red Riding Hood and her friends return for part three of this exciting saga!
Red is preparing for her big birthday celebration, but trouble is brewing in the clouds. The mysterious giant in the sky has his own plans, but not everything is as it seems. Red’s special day is soon overshadowed by the arrival of the dashing and handsome Robin Hood, who challenges Red for the title of Storybook Land's greatest hero.
All of your favourites are here - the Evil Queen, Banter, The Woodcutter, Granny, Show White, Prince Charming, the Candy Witch, the Big Bad Wolf and Detective Bribe.
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Packed with fun and laughter, audience interactions, catchy musical numbers, and plenty of twists and turns, Red
Riding Hood – Hood vs Hood is a family-friendly modern style pantomime for ages 7 and up. Don’t miss the final
chapter!
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