The Hartwell one-acts are back! Sadly, we had to cancel the 2008 season, but we're looking forward to this year's line up, including a few by local authors.
Evening Performances – 8pm:
September 2009: Thu 10th, Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Thu 17th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th
Matinée Performance – 2pm:
September 2009: Sat 12th
Ashwood Performing Arts Centre
Ashwood College
Vannam Drive, Ashwood (off High Street Road)
Melway ref: 60 J10
bookings@hartwellplayers.org.au or 03 9889 5006
Adults $18, Concession $12, Family $40
Written by Pamela McManus
Directed by Kate Deavin
Synopsis:
An ordinary Married Couple bored with life decide to spice things up with a dirty weekend. Unknown to each other they book into the Grand Comfort Hotel with their younger partners, both under the name 'Smith'! With the Hotel owned by Coralie & Mildred, a weekend of confusion and intrigue is assured, with many twists and turns, fun and frivolity. Agatha Christie meets Fawlty Towers.
Written by Felicité Keeble
Directed by Helen Rogers
Synopsis:
Keen Aussie royalists, Mary & Pat, receive an invitation to attend the 80th Birthday celebrations of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Unfortunetly funds are tight. Mary comes up with a perfect plan to raise the money, but Mary's son & daughter-in-law aren't too keen on it... What are two old ladies to do?
Written by Narelle Lee
Directed by Nathan Jones
Synopsis:
Think you know the true story of sweet, angelic Little Red Riding Hood? Her cousin Louise (Little Blue Riding Hood) would like to set you straight on a few details. Come tip-toe through the tulips to Grandma's and find out what really happened.
Written by Libby Brockman and Georgina Campbell
Directed by Sasha Kerdel
Synopsis:
Jennifer has a happy, typical life, except that in her mind she is drawn into another reality, with a cruel doctor and parents who don't know how to handle her. Or could it be that that is her reality? And if not, how can she escape the torment?