Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria: Only Make Believe February 11, 12 at 2pm at The Knowe, Sassafras. Devised and presented by Geoffrey Urquhart and Robert Ray. Bookings: gsov.org.au

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: All My Sons (by Arthur Miller) February 8 – 24 at 24 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Loretta Bishop. Bookings: www.wlt.or.au

■ Peridot Theatre: Night Must Fall (by Emlyn Williams) February 9 – 19 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Alison Knight. Bookings: www.peridot.com.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: Confusions (by Alan Ayckbourn) (a series of five one-act plays, featuring the same cast) February 9 – March 4 in The Lowe Auditorium, The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Chris Procter and five other directors. Bookings: https://www.1812theatre.com.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Ladykillers (by Graham Linehan) February 17 – March 4 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Chris McLean. Bookings: 9457 4117 or email boxoffice@htc.org.au.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Revlon Girl (by Neil Anthony Docking) February 17 – March 4 at the Brighton Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Natasha Boyd. Bookings: www.brighton theatre.com.au

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Effect (by Lucy Prebble) February 17 – March 4 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Claire Abagia. Bookings: 9587 5141 or www.mordialloc theatre.com

■ LilydaleAthenaeum Theatre Company: Family Values (by David Williamson) February 9 – 25 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Ian Frost. Bookings: www.lilydaleatc.com

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Theatre Sports Improv Competition, February 11 at 8pm at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Eltham. Director: Travis Eccles. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: The Beast (by Eddie Perfect) Until February 18 at The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St., Geelong West. Directors: Derek Ingles and Kat Eadie. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251200 or www.geelongartscentre. org.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Ladies’ Day (by Amanda Whittington) February 17 –March 4 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: www.malvern theatre.com.au

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Two and Two Together (by Derek Benfield) February 23 –March 5 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Fortune’s Fools (by Fredrick Stroppel) February 23 – March 4 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Audrey Farthing. www.stagtheatre.org

■ The Mount Players: The 39 Steps (by John Buchan) (adapted by Patrick Barlow, Nobbie Dimon and Simon Corble) A play for radio adapted and directed by John Rowland. February 24 – March 12 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: John Rowland. Bookings: www.themount players.com

■ Eltham Little Theatre: A Play in a Day (or Two) February 24 and 25 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Bella Preston. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Gemco Players (A Gemco in the Park Production): Much Ado About Nothing (by William Shakespeare) March 3 at 6.30pm; March 19 at 6.30pm at the Gus Ryberg Amphitheatre, Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Rd., Emerald. Director: Sharon Maine. If weather is unsuitable for outdoor performance, the show will be presented at The Gem, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Bookings: www.gemcoplayers.org

- Cheryl Threadgold