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Brighton Theatre Company

Locality: Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 493 069 479

Address: cnr Wilson Street and Carpenter Street 3186 Brighton, VIC, Australia

Website: https://brightontheatre.com.au/

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25.01.2022 WHATS ON - Brighton Theatre Company David Collins is directing Flipside - Based on the true survival story and the book Capsized (written by one of the survivors), Flipside chronicles the tale of the four men adrift in the South Pacific for a record 119 days, as they confront the elements, each other, and themselves in the overturned boat. 3rd to 18th April 2020 ... 1300 752 126 or www.brightontheatre.com.au Stay tuned for rehearsal photos! TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

24.01.2022 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT Brighton Theatre Company is delighted to announce the 2020 Season Two cast of Flipside, written by Ken Duncum and directed by David Collins. JIM - John Murphy... JOHN - Anthony Lahey RICK - Tom Browning PHIL - Aaron O'Farrell Congratulations to all!

22.01.2022 The Management Team of Brighton Theatre Company are meeting to consider a variety of measures to address this health emergency. We will advise all details following the meeting in a Special Edition of Backstage Banter. Precautions are being undertaken by all those involved in rehearsals, meetings, and when work is being done at the theatre on any aspect of a production, e.g. set construction, costumes, lighting and sound. We thank you for your understanding.

22.01.2022 What could these three have to do with Mrs Gagarins Murder? INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or... 1300 752 126 See more

21.01.2022 Review of Second Sight by Cheryl Threadgold Brighton Theatre Company's virtual, elegantly presented production of Second Sight ensured home-viewing audiences still enjoyed the company's legendary quality theatre and audience conviviality. Presented online with the permission of Tasmanian playwright Alwyn Lewis, this moving one-act play tells of the unlikely, special friendship between mature-aged Zoe and young burglar Henry. Busy-body, flirtatious Sonia and her sweet, caring... 20 year old daughter, Alice add delightful dimension to the emotive narrative.. Brighton Theatre Company has previously won awards for presenting Second Sight in live performances at One-Act Play Festivals, but this was the first virtual production.. Deborah Fabbro's skilled direction of this on-screen performance created total audience believability. Artistic Director Brad Lowry's technical expertise ensured smooth scene transitions, complemented by Bruce Parr's sound design.. The terrific cast of four actors performed individually from their own homes but, thanks to Fabbro's fine direction, appeared to be together on screen at various times in the one room. The passing of cups of tea between Henry and Zoe was particularly well done. Carol Shelbourn presented an outstanding performance as down-to-earth, visually impaired Zoe, and Stephen Kelly's naturalistic portrayal of Henry sensitively captured his changing life attitude and developing friendship with Zoe. Audrey Farthing (Sonia) added lively contrast and Zoe Hawkins' sincere performance as Alice was engaging, leaving us wanting to see her romantic involvement with Henry. Audience members chatted pre-show from their Zoom screen boxes before host Brad Lowry extended a warm welcome, and Deborah Fabbro and team members later joined the post-show audience 'foyer chat'. Bravo to Brighton Theatre Company for continuing to entertain audiences during this 'extended interval' . When live theatre performances resume.

21.01.2022 Inspector Drakes Last Case - Final week starts tonight! Good seats still available for the last four shows - Dont miss out on this very funny play! INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE... 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126 See more

21.01.2022 BRIGHTON THEATRE COMPANY - WORKSHOP Saturday March 14th The BTC holds workshops for people who are wanting to get involved in community theatre and gain some practical knowledge in a variety of areas. Whether it is in the pre-production and rehearsal period for a particular play or in the general maintenance and acquisition of Brighton Theatre Company production assets, there is always room and a very warm welcome for willing hands and minds interested in learning about and h...elping with almost every aspect of production. At the workshop the following will be covered: - Set building - Decoration and dressing - Costume - Props To register an expression of interest please email Suzie at: [email protected]. Please RSVP before 5pm on Friday 6 March if you are interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

20.01.2022 ** BLAST FROM THE PAST ** Let’s Play Again** Can you guess the name and year of this Brighton Theatre Company production or do you need a hint? Extra points if you can name the actors too! ... The winner is first to guess correctly, as determined by one of the lovely management team at BTC, and will go into the draw to win two tickets to a future Brighton Theatre Company Production of your choice (once we are back up and running again)! NO SPOILERS - Please don’t answer if you were cast or crew for this play. Good luck!

18.01.2022 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT Brighton Theatre Company is delighted to announce two cast members of our first virtual production! Second Sight ... By Alwyn Lewis and directed by Deborah Fabbro. Carol Shelbourn - Zoe Stephen Kelly - Henry Email [email protected] for your free zoom link Friday 6th November at 8pm Sunday 8th November at 2pm

18.01.2022 ** BLAST FROM THE PAST Let’s Play ** Can you guess the name and year of this Brighton Theatre Company production or do you need a hint? Extra points if you can name the actors too! The winner is first to guess correctly, as determined by one of the lovely management team at BTC, and will go into the draw to win two tickets to a future Brighton Theatre Company Production of your choice (once we are back up and running again)!... NO SPOILERS - Please don’t answer if you were cast or crew for this play. Good luck!

18.01.2022 Thank you so much for the beautiful feedback from last night’s performance of Second Sight on Zoom! We are thrilled so many of you enjoyed the experience! Second performance this Sunday at 2pm. Please don’t miss your chance. Email [email protected] for your free zoom link before 3pm today.

18.01.2022 ***COMPETITION TIME*** Inspector Drakes Last Case opens this Friday, 31st January at 8pm! Want two free tickets to see the show? Simply tag your friend in the comments below and name your favourite Inspector/ Detective. TWO free tickets could be yours.... *competition winner will be notified via private message on Thursday 30th January by 8pm.

18.01.2022 Our last Working Bee is on this Wednesday and we would love to see you there!! Send us a message via Facebook so we can save you some dinner. Thank you so much to all our volunteers so far - we are very impressed and very grateful for all your hard work!

18.01.2022 SECOND SIGHT Virtual Production via Zoom presented by Brighton Theatre Company. Reminder that RSVP for this production is fast approaching! Please email [email protected] for your zoom link and program! ... Friday 6th November at 8pm RSVP BY 3pm Friday Sunday 8th November at 2pm RSVP BY 3pm Saturday Thank you for the rehearsal photos Deborah Fabbro!!

17.01.2022 Could Mrs Gardner the cook and Mr Cook the gardener be on Inspector Drakes suspect list too? INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or... 1300 752 126 See more

15.01.2022 BTC SEASON 3 - Update The Brighton Theatre Company Management Team has been closely following updates and advice surrounding COVID-19 and has come to the sad decision to cancel season 3: Bakersfield Mist (season from 19 June 2020 - 14 July 2020). Tickets will be refunded to purchasers.... At this time no decision has been made surrounding seasons 4-5 at BTC. We will provide an update on these productions in due course. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]. We hope that you remain healthy and safe, Regards, BTC Management Team

15.01.2022 2020 SEASON UPDATE

15.01.2022 ** BLAST FROM THE PAST Lets Play ** Can you guess the name and year of this Brighton Theatre Company production or do you need a hint? Extra points if you can name the actors too! The winner is first to guess correctly, as determined by one of the lovely management team at BTC, and will go into the draw to win two tickets to a future Brighton Theatre Company Production of your choice (once we are back up and running again)!... NO SPOILERS - Please dont answer if you were cast or crew for this play. Good luck!

14.01.2022 Final Night Full House!

14.01.2022 Inspector Drake already has a list of suspects ... INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or... 1300 752 126 See more

14.01.2022 * THANK YOU * Suzie and Deborah have been working hard and have now completed all refunds for our 2020 season. A very special THANK YOU to everyone that sent us messages of warm wishes and encouragement. Even though you may not always see the person behind the Facebook and Instagram posts, emails and newsletters, please know we read them all and they bring a smile to our faces! As well as receiving your kind notes, some in a position to do so, generously donated the p...rice of their tickets, which leaves the company in a much stronger financial position than we otherwise would have been. THANK YOU! The Management team is so very grateful for your kind words and support. We cant wait to see you again at the theatre!!

14.01.2022 REMINDER! Don’t miss out on the Encore Performance of Second Sight via zoom PLUS Q&A with playwright, director and cast! Wednesday 18th November at 7.30pm... Email [email protected] tonight for your free zoom link!

14.01.2022 Inspector Drakes suspect list keeps growing.... INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or... 1300 752 126 See more

14.01.2022 Inspector Drakes Last Case opens this Friday and all three directors are smiling! As part of our Youth Project El Wood has been mentored by experienced directors Gaetano Santo and Jeff Saliba. Standby for the ultimate Agatha Christie spoof, as Inspector Drake, ably hampered by Sergeant Plod, interviews a colourful confusion of characters! ... INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126

12.01.2022 8 SHOWS LEFT! Inspector drake is wondering whether you have your tickets yet? INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE... 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126 See more

11.01.2022 FLIPSIDE FUNDRAISER FOR SANDRINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Brighton Theatre Company, in support of Sandringham Primary School, one of Baysides historical schools which was destroyed by fire in early February, is having a fundraiser on Preview Night of Flipside. 100% of all proceeds from this performance of Flipside will be donated to Sandringham Primary School. ... Date: Thursday 2 April, 8:00pm at Brighton Theatre Company. Book online: www.brightontheatre.com.au, email: [email protected], or phone: 1300 752 126

10.01.2022 ENCORE - SECOND SIGHT Brighton Theatre Company is holding an encore viewing of its first Zoom performance and we hope you can join us from the comfort of your home. "Can an elderly lady and a young man who meet in strained circumstances move beyond their initial encounter? Does friendship include only those in a peer group, can it cross age boundaries and attitudes? This play explores those possibilities...with a surprising result." ... Encore Viewing via Zoom: Wednesday 18th November at 7:30pm - followed by post screening Q&A with playwright, director and cast. Email the box office to book for this free event. So if you didn't get a chance last weekend to see it or missed our notice, book now. Bookings: [email protected]

10.01.2022 Did you hear? Matinee SOLD OUT today! Dont panic - great seats still available for Thursday 13th February. INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE... 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126 See more

10.01.2022 THANK YOU so much to everyone who zoomed in for our first virtual production tonight and for staying for a chat afterwards! Congratulations Deborah Fabbro, Brad Lowry and the talented cast of Second Sight! Still some spots available for Sunday if you missed out or want to watch again! ... Email [email protected] before 3pm on Saturday for your link!

09.01.2022 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT Brighton Theatre Company is delighted to announce two more cast members! Second Sight ... By Alwyn Lewis Directed by Deborah Fabbro Sonia - Audrey Farthing Alice - Zoe Hawkins Friday 6th November at 8pm Sunday 8th November at 2pm Via Zoom Email the box office to book for this free event Bookings: [email protected]

09.01.2022 INSPECTOR DRAKE played by Brad Lowry Stand back Sherlock, Drake is on the case. But can he solve the mystery of Mrs Gagarins untimely demise before the killer strikes again?! Brad has performed across Melbourne with companies such as the Williamstown Little Theatre, Malvern Theatre Company, 1812 Theatre and Encore Theatre Company. A few of his production credits include The 39 Steps, The Farnsworth Invention, Journeys End, Shadowbox and Katherine Howard. This is Brads four...th appearance on the Brighton stage, and he is very excited to be back for this fun and energetic production of Inspector Drakes Last Case. INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126

07.01.2022 The stage may be quiet at Brighton Theatre Company at the moment but the management team are keeping busy and closely following the advice from various medical authorities and The Government. We had our first zoom meeting (+ Lesley on the phone) with great success! Deborah and Suzie have been busy answering enquires and processing refunds for seasons two and three. Thank you so much to all those who donated their ticket money to the theatre - your generosity is greatly a...ppreciated!! Our Technical Director Alan is continuing to organise and upgrade our equipment and lights. Brad, our Artistic Director, is keeping in touch with our future directors to make sure we are ready to go when it is safe to do so. The health and safety of our artists, our audience and our team will always be our first priority! We will keep you updated via our newsletter, website, Facebook and Instagram as decisions are made. If you have any questions please send a message or email us at [email protected] Stay well xo Brighton Theatre Company Management Team

06.01.2022 SERGEANT PLOD played by Jodi Sanders Every detective needs an intelligent side kick, someone to help them crack the clues and find the truth. Unfortunately, all Inspector Drake has on offer is Sergeant Plod. Will Plod help or hinder it is yet to be seen. Jodi returned to the stage after a 28-year absence, making her Australia acting debut in Love, Loss and What I Wore in 2017. She has since appeared as Helen in Genesis, Mrs. Gottlieb in Dead Man Cell Phone, Boggis in... Fantastic Mr. Fox, and the Grandmother in The Witches. This is the first time Jodi has worked with the BTC and she has thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsal process! INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126

05.01.2022 Chookas to the cast and crew of Inspector Drakes Last Case for opening night! Good news - tickets still available for this weekend and the air conditioning is on!!

04.01.2022 COVID-19 Update The Brighton Theatre Company Management Team has been closely following updates and advice surrounding COVID-19. Following advice provided by the Australian Government and medical professionals, BTC has made the sad decision to cancel Season 2: Flipside, which was due to open on 3rd April 2020. Tickets will be refunded to purchases.... At this time no decision has been made surrounding seasons 3-5 at BTC. We will provide an update on these productions in due course. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected].

03.01.2022 ***COMPETITION TIME*** Whats a detective without a sidekick? Obviously our favourite sidekick is Sergeant Plod in Inspector Drakes Last Case!! ... Want two free tickets to see the show on Thursday 6th February? Simply tag your friend in the comments below and name your favourite Sidekick- TWO free tickets could be yours. *competition winner will be notified via private message on Wednesday 5th February by 8pm. INSPECTOR DRAKES LAST CASE 31 January to 15 February 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126

03.01.2022 WEEK TWO starts tonight! Thank you for the great review Cheryl Threadgold *** Inspector Drake's Last Case - Review by Cheryl Threadgold... Brighton Theatre Company opens 2020 with the absurd, entertaining comedy Inspector Drake's Last Case, playing to giggles and groans until February 15 at the Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre. Needing to replace their original production, the company has ingeniously reworked the 2019 Youth Production as the first main season show. An expanded focus on mentoring has resulted in three directors - Gaetano Santo, Jeff Saliba and BTC Youth member El Wood. English comic playwright David Tristram's script is scattered with corny and clever puns, emphasizing absurdity in this send-up of a 20th century English Country Manor drawing-room murder. Multi-accented Sergeant (no stripes) Plod invites the audience to become amateur sleuths, warning us not to believe everything we see. Mrs Gagarin (Kate Deavin) is shot in the dark, the world's greatest detective, Inspector Drake, arrives to solve the crime in his trademark incompetent style, and colourful suspects are interviewed. We meet glamorous Miss Duck, deceptively charming Victor Gagarin, Guest the Butler with ear-horn, Butler the Guest, canoodling Cook the Gardener and Gardner the Cook, Mary Ship (Vicar's Daughter) and Mr and Mrs Kemist/ Stretcher Carriers (Elise Hamilton and Alida Worthy).The cast works well creating confusion and the ridiculous. Brad Lowry is terrific as Inspector Drake, bumbling yet persistent, including funny moments with hard-working foil Sergeant Plod (Jodi Sanders). Cook Lyn Laister's impressive facial expression, accent and comedic timing, juxtaposes nicely with Mike Skillington's naturalistic Gardener. Smooth, smiling Andrew Walker (Butler) adds to the chaos, David Efron draws sympathy as blackmail victim The Guest, and Cheryllyn de Vries (Mary Ship) lights up the stage. Bravo to Bella Barker (Miss Duck) for a pacey, articulate event summary, and to Stephen Kelly (Victor) for a skilled personality change. Gaetano Santo's workable set, Jeff Saliba's sound, Michael Birkett and Haydn Collier's lighting and Annie Blood's costumes are also major contributors to this show's success. If enjoying spirit-lifting, ridiculous fun then don't miss Inspector Drake's Last Case. Congratulations to all involved. Performance Details: Until February 15 Venue, Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre, Brighton. Bookings: www.brightontheatre.com.au

02.01.2022 ** Annual General Meeting ** With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis we advise that our AGM will be conducted via zoom on Friday 18 September 2020 at 7pm. Members should have received formal notice and instructions. If not, please do not hesitate to contact Suzie on: ... [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you then!

01.01.2022 Flipside is based on the true story of four men adrift for 119 days on their upturned vessel. Brighton Theatre Company From 3rd April 2020 TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or... 1300 752 126 See more

01.01.2022 Great rehearsal photos shared by Flipside Director David Collins! Thank you for the sneak peak! FLIPSIDE Brighton Theatre Company 3 18 April 2020... TICKETS: www.brightontheatre.com.au or 1300 752 126