Covoid Bounceback!

 After more than 12 months in the wastelands, accompanied by undelivered shows and concerts,  we're treading the boards once more in Newcastle.

With a small troupe - just 4 of us - we'll be delivering the UH! OH! REVIEW:  When the things you planned don't go to plan   ..... on  Saturday 20th February, 7.30pm  at the Royal Exchange Salon Theatre, Bolton Street Newcastle.   A ONE NIGHT ONLY  comedy review of songs, sketches, and confessional tales.

As Covoid restrictions are still with us, tickets are limited and the show is likely to be booked out.  We recommend that you get in early to secure a seat.    Online bookings can be made via

www.trybooking.com/BOIVR   or phone the theatre direct - 4929 4969   [more information on the booking link too]

 

 

Just a few weeks away from opening night for the new production Table Manners and we're excited!  
After a couple of BIG productions - in pure farce - it feels good to be getting back to an intimate and meatier project.  
A great Cast is doing a grand job, an album of new songs has been recorded and the discs are on their way, and our first Tech/Dress session is coming up this week.
Here's a potted summary of the show:
It's all happening at the Jazz Piano Bar and Restaurant where Jane is haranguing Cyril, Sydney is waiting yet again for another no-show, Flick is skulking with greedy intentions, Arthur can't figure out what day it is, and Jasmine is daydreaming over a charming Dane as she keeps the orders coming.  There's travel plans, and wedding plans, and secret development plans ....and many a slip twixt the cup 'n the lip!  There's daydreams, 'n sweet dreams, 'n fond recollections, and a nightmare or two for some! 

.....There's plenty of laughs to go around, some great songs to enjoy, and lots of food for thought.
Opening September 16 for a 2 weekend season - just 5 performances.  The Dungeon, Adamstown.
Tickets are available online at a generous discount:  www.ticketebo.com.au/tables 

 Cast:  Karen Hall; Marise Wilson; Harold Von Finster; Grant Bailey; 
Cherie McKinnon

Game ON!

Opening November 14 for a 3 week season  UPSTAIRZ DOWNSTAIRZ Season 2 ....  Whatever you do don't miss it!  And if you were in the audience of Season 1, trust me, you won't be sorry to come back for a second bite!
This one's a big cast with a whole lot of new characters, some new scenes and a third act.  You'll meet  *The Gatekeeper   and the Man with the Horns;  Residents;  *Tilly Devine  *Slim Dusty  *Dame Nellie Melba {me me me miiii  dearie} *Lady Di  and *The Wright Brothers .....and extra's such as Squizzy Taylor along with the familiar UCEO, Madame Lash, and Sister Josephine.   Additionally,  some of the songs and many of the lines have changed.  There's a whole lot of laughs to be had and some enticing costumes and sets to please the eye [not to mention some of the characters IN those costumes!]
I'll introduce you to the Cast and some of the front and backstage folks in coming weeks - the people who work like beavers to give you a polished and entertaining experience.    Profits from this show are going to the little New Lambton South Public School - and that's where the Season will have its run.  No parking worries, no meters!
Tickets are available now - contact bookings@maureen.com.au with inquiries

BOOK EARLY for Opening night - ticket price includes a  Sinful Supper but ONLY for pre-booked/paid ticket holders

BOOK TICKETS HERE NOW:  www.ticketebo.com.au/upstairzdownstairz

Climbing the Stairz ....AGAIN!

Well after a highly successful first season, I'm thrilled to announce that UPSTAIRZ DOWNSTAIRZ is now in production for a second season ...bigger and better than ever!

This production has a fun-loving cast of almost 20 and during the mid-season, I have been busily re-writing to suit a larger cast so there are quite a few new characters - and boy, are they characters!  An extra 2 scene's have been written in, a couple of songs ditched and a few new ones bought in.

part of the new season Cast 2014

So if you missed Season 1, you'd be crazy not to catch its second and last season!  If you DID manage to get to the first season, then remember how much you enjoyed the show?  Well be warned,  there's a whole lot of new laughs in store for you this time around.  

More snippets will be shared in coming months - and a few piccies - here's a snap of SOME of the cast at first rehearsal.
The show opens for a 3 week season on 14th November with 7 shows including a Saturday matinee on 22nd.   AND we have a very special treat on opening night for Early Bird, pre-paid tickets.
Stay tuned and BOOK EARLY.
Dates:  14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 November
Venue:  New Lambton South Public School {net show proceeds donated to school}
Tix:  all tickets $25  {group discount for 20+}