Tea Tree Players Theatre in Surrey Downs | Performance & event venue

Tea Tree Players Theatre

Locality: Surrey Downs

Phone: +61 8 8289 5266

Address: Cnr Yatala Vale & Hancock Roads, Surrey Downs 5126 Surrey Downs, SA, Australia

Website: https://teatreeplayers.com

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25.01.2022 And that's a wrap on Tea Tree Players Picture Palace 'The Inspector General'! Next week we have the orginal 'Frankenstein'. "It's Alive!" and so are bookings! https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=648424

25.01.2022 A delightful review of My Wife's Family, with thanks to Barry Hill on behalf of Stage Whispers : During the lockdown period for Covid-19 we all baked, crafted, gardened and, of course, spent time watching Stan, Netflix and bingeing on Binge. For a long while our theatre exposure was restricted to old YouTube versions of plays, musicals, operas and ballet. Lately, some companies have presented virtual theatre to keep the Arts alive in Adelaide. The Adelaide Repertory Theatre h...Continue reading

25.01.2022 2020 hasn't been the year we had all been hoping for, has it? Disappointment has been something we've all had in common, as well as uniting (at at least 4 square metres apart) to stay safe and look out for one another is the other main thing we've all had in common this year. We've missed all of our loyal patronage and followers very, very much, but we'll be back with gusto when it is deemed safe for all concerned to once again bring live entertainment to the city of Tea Tree... Gully to its residents and beyond. We have now officially made the decision that there will not be any more LIVE productions for the remainder of this year, but our scheduled 2020 season will continue to go ahead, currently with hopes of re launching in early 2021 - although, time will tell us what crystal balls haven't been able to before we can make any firm confirmations. Season ticket holders and casual purchased seats, remain reserved and will be honoured when we officially can set production dates, although at any stage if you wish to seek a refund, you can of course leave a message with the Box Office phone line (ph : 8289 5266) or e-mail : [email protected]. With that being said, our scheduled season has now moved into 2021, but we're giving 2020 a breath of life regardless in the form of bringing you our brand of entertainment in its "next best thing" form. one of the more popular productions of 2019 was by far, our Radio play presentation, Vintage Hitchcock : a LIVE radio play, as directed by Selena Carr. We're back at it again! with a group of 8 of our well known and beloved stage performers to bring the radio play format back to life, with another production staged as a LIVE radio play (albeit a delayed LIVE performance) - if its best not to leave the house unless you have to, we've made plans to come to you! "My Wife's Family" is a farcical comedy in three acts, by Fred Duprez and has been adapted for the stage by our own Selena Carr, who is back in the directorial chair ready to bring the laughs. This production will be recorded LIVE and shared via our website, this facebook page and links will be sent out in the online and postal mailouts, for you to enjoy! Rehearsals have begun and we're currently preparing to publish online at an estimated date of Late September, but we'll be keeping you all up to date until then! We also have another wave of entertainment planned, which we hope to be able to provide and publicise within the guidelines of our Covid-Safe plan, although, we're just keeping an eye on the news, undoubtedly, just like all of you are before we make any announcements, but please keep an eye on our page! So, as far as 2020 goes, the season consists of "Any number can die" and "my wife's family" - hopefully i'm not the only one to find a silent amusement with that combo!

24.01.2022 Whether you saw it live and would enjoy the flashback, or missed out and would enjoy the viewing, with MANY kind thanks to Joshua Dixon of Pumpkin Pantos for letting us share some clips, here is a fun little Dame inspired compilation from last years annual pantomime, ALADDIN! - as directed by Damon Hill

23.01.2022 Only a few hours to go! - a quick preview for you all....

23.01.2022 We're participating in the Teddy Bear hunt! Post a photo and tag Tea Tree Players! We are so excited to see your pictures with the bears!

22.01.2022 Next Friday is our first Picture Palace Film! Book now and don't miss out. Only $5! https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=648216

22.01.2022 We start at 8pm, we still have tickets available at the door! $5!

22.01.2022 Online booking closes at 6pm but tickets are available at the door tonight! We are prepared for a fright with 'Frankenstein'! Have you booked yet?

22.01.2022 That's our second night wrapped! We had a lovely turnout, hope you were all shock by 'Frankenstein'! Next week we have the hilarious 'His Girl Friday'! https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=648431

20.01.2022 We might not be performing but if you are on a self isolation walk you will see the bears in the window as visual entertainment

20.01.2022 My Wife's Family Programme!

20.01.2022 Ticket bookings are Live! Click the 'Book Now' link on the page or visit this link https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/teatreeplayers What are you doing tonight? Trying to find something to do with all your favourite places closed? Well, Friday, 28th August at 8:00pm, Tea Tree Players will be showing our premiere of our Picture Palace - 'The Inspector General' (1949)! See below for the season, ticket bookings are online only and will be available from Wednesday August 12th. ...We will have a 32 person capacity so keep an eye out for the link. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available on the night. If you can't come, please share the events. We'd love to see as many people as COVID will allow.

20.01.2022 The wait is over! Presenting : My Wife's Family, a (farcical) radio play by Selena Carr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkn_4ndb9bo&feature=youtu.be... click on the link below to binge watch it all tonight, or spread it over a few sittings with the aid of the Pause button!

19.01.2022 A video treat for you all! Steve Weyland hasn't been on our stage since 2012, but many of our loyal patronage would quite easily remember him. He will be next seen as part of the 'My Wife's Family - Radio play (Video) which will be published for you all, free of charge from 7pm, Sunday the 11th of October. In the meantime, here is an absolutely hilarious look of Steve's George Clooney impression (or in his case, George Cloney) - The 'Talk show' was shot on the Tea Tree Playe...rs Stage in 2015 for his very successful comedy fringe show 'Isn't that what's his name?" (features some mild coarse language and mild violence)

19.01.2022 Throw Back Thursday (tbt) 1990 Tea Tree Players! 30 years ago, can you believe it?! Did you see 'The Murder Room' live? We'll hopefully be back making magic again.

18.01.2022 Coming up this Friday, the Monster will live again! Come and see Frankenstein at Tea Tree Players. Book online here. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=648424

17.01.2022 Throwing it back to the first 2061: A Space Idiocy! We love this show so much we've done it again and again. When did you perform or watch our Youth and Juniors in this?

16.01.2022 And we're Live! Tea Tree Players Picture Palace tickets are now available. Tickets are online only at $5 General Admission. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the film will start at 8:00pm sharp. We will have 32 tickets available for each film so book quickly to secure your seats. We will have snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase when you arrive and, for the very first time, you can use your card at the bar!

16.01.2022 It's coming... 'My Wife's Family' Sunday the 11th. Online exclusive!

15.01.2022 Look!! Its our very own Sewing Thingy! One of the Monday club ladies, Sonja Lawrance shares a video she has made for Semaphore library about her Sewing journey for Library and Information week 2020.

15.01.2022 'His Girl Friday' on Friday! This comedy is one you can't miss! You can book tickets online here. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=648431

14.01.2022 Drive past and take a photo with our newest cast members! They're performing 'pre-COVID social interaction'. Snap a photo and comment below!

11.01.2022 Our first film is 'The Inspector General'! In this farcical musical, Georgi (Danny Kaye) an illiterate member of a gypsy medicine show, is mistaken for the feared and cruel Inspector General. See the Trailer Below!

11.01.2022 Another great review! This one from David Smith, from the sensational Theatre Association of South Australia. Selena Carr adapted and directed this script and turned it into a smooth-flowing and entertaining romp which took us back to the days when radio plays were the entertainment centre of many households. Consequently, the production was a piece of our social history, along with plenty of amusing, if somewhat quaintly dated dialogue. What was a major change for this comp...any was that this is only available on YouTube. Full credit to the Tea Tree Players for creating this production during the Covid restrictions. Like a couple of other Adelaide companies, they have made the switch in order to keep their group active, and maintain the contact with their established audience. This translation from stage to screen was particularly successful. That was mainly due to the clear direction, the radio-play nature of the piece, and the obvious skills of the technical team. Samuel Creighton’s cinematography was crisp and his editing made the transitions seamless. That was coupled with the effective sound and lighting by Mike Phillips. The sound effects were critical in this presentation of a radio play in which the cast shared the FX jobs. Fortunately they were well shot and clearly heard. The casting was impressive. All had convincing radio voices and several of the cast showed admirable variety as they presented more than one character, principally Adrian Heness as the Narrator and Willie Nagg, and Rhi Shapcott as Sally Gay and Ima Nagg. Shapcott’s characters were especially well defined one being mellow and fluent, and the other high-pitched and grating. As we can deduce from these names, the style of comedy was patently clear. The verbal gags followed suit. Among a generally well balanced cast, others to impress were Kieran Drost as the smooth Jack Nagg, Theresa Dolman as Arabella, Hayley Mitchell as Stella Gay and Steve Weyland as Doc Knott. Damon Hill impressed, too, as the whining and down-trodden Noah Nagg. The plot was typically farcical, and the whole cast managed to keep the pace and structure pretty well. This was a successful and commendable translation of the Tea Tree Players preferred form of presentation, from stage to screen. It is well worth looking at it, in our own time and in the safety of our own homes. Playing on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkn_4ndb9bo

08.01.2022 Its now less than ONE WEEK away until this incredible ensemble, as lead by the multi talented Selena Carr will be available for your online streaming amusement! My Wife's Family is absolutely hilarious and this Radio play format only adds to the joy! Be sure to be here from 7pm, next Sunday night to hit the PLAY button!

08.01.2022 Tonight would have been the night that 'Happy Birthday' made our opening night one full of riotous laughter and masses of good fun had by all! Obviously, things have changed and that won't be happening. But, the show will go on! - We're an exceptionally fortunate Theatrical company that has the ability to postpone as opposed to cancel due to our Theatre being ours for exclusive usage. Our hearts definitely go out to other local companies that unfortunately had to say goodbye ...to many months of hard work because not going ahead with the show during this time, unfortunately lost them their venues. The Happy Birthday set is ready and the cast are well prepared to go on, but obviously, we're all uncertain as to when we will be able to do that, as we join together, to stand apart as we collectively ride out this wave in our efforts to flatten the curve of Covid-19, to keep us all as safe and as healthy as we can be. Last Fridays AGM was a small affair, with a business manager present via phone and other members opting not to come due to a variety of personal and work related reasons, all of which were very understandable, that contributed their thoughts and opinions and had their voices heard in advance. We have a new Committee! (pictured below) and although upcoming productions aren't presently on the agenda, the future of Tea Tree Players means there's always things to talk about and make a plan for. In the meantime, please stay safe and know that despite distance and being socially isolated by necessity, you're a part of our community and we'll all be here for you as soon as the lights go green again!

08.01.2022 Only 2 days until The Inspector General shows at our very first film night at Tea Tree Players Picture Palace!! Have you booked yet? https://www.trybooking.com/BKWXK

07.01.2022 This month 31 years ago our Youth & Juniors were going over the rainbow! This show has been done a few times at Tea Tree Players. Comment if you were in the show or if you went and saw it!

07.01.2022 Again, with thanks to Joshua Dixon and Pumpkin Pantos, we're sharing another small snippet from our 2019 Pantomime, Aladdin, Directed by Damon Hill. Enjoy!

07.01.2022 from 'My Wife's Family' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkn_4ndb9bo

06.01.2022 Virtual performance has been taking over during quarantine... We've been discussing something exciting.

06.01.2022 Only 4 Days To Go!!! Get your viewing party ready! Link will be free online.

05.01.2022 We've got some very special guests for you tomorrow... The Monday Club are clearing their schedules, have you?

05.01.2022 Back again for Throwback Thursday! Do you remember seeing Caught On The Hop? Y2K is 20 years ago! Comment if you saw this on live.

05.01.2022 And now for one last Aladdin clip for the cheap seats in the back! Yet again, with thanks to Joshua Dixon and Pumpkin Pantos, we bring you "The Parcel" - complete, although not necessarily in one piece!

04.01.2022 Information for all ticket holders : The season will resume, starting with Happy Birthday, once it is safe to do so. If you have already booked for some of our future shows, you have two options: 1) Leave your booking as it is. We will contact you when the new dates are announced for each show and give you the opportunity to accept or change the dates, or to get a refund for shows you have paid for but cannot attend.... 2) Cancel your bookings and be reimbursed now. You do not need to do anything if you want to leave your booking as it is. If you would like to cancel your booking and be reimbursed now, please let me know by mail, by email ([email protected]), or by phoning the booking office (8289 5266) any Tuesday or Thursday between 10 am and 1pm. You will not be charged for any future bookings until you have been notified of the new season dates.We wish all of our patrons, artists, technicians, volunteers and everyone associated with our theatre the best of health. Please look after yourselves, and we will see you when we resume our season. Theresa Dolman President and Box Office Manager

03.01.2022 Presenting a Farcical Comedy in Three Acts. Adapted and Directed by our own Selena Carr From the play by Fred Duprez, original story by Hal Stephens and Harry B. Linton. We have missed our patrons very much throughout 2020. - Our ... February production, being the last we were able to safely stage a live performance, was the very successful, yet, given what was to unexpectedly follow, the unfortunately named Any Number Can Die. We've been unable to bring you another production since. Yet, we've now come together to bring you our brand of live entertainment, in its 'next best alternative format. We can't stage it for you live, but, nothing has stopped us recording it for your home viewing enjoyment! Production Synopsis When your Doctor is a veterinarian turned piano tuner, it is perhaps best not to do as the Doctor ordered. A cyclone of merriment ensues when the family of Jacks wife Stella arrive at their house in the country. When an interfering mother-in-law discovers what she believes is a plan to deceive her daughter, missing notes and misunderstandings result in a grandbaby being mistaken for a baby grand, an ageing star for a mistress and a horse Doctor for a family physician. The result is an attempted hit, varnished legs and an exploding summerhouse - and that doesnt even include the last act! Going LIVE online from 7pm, Sunday, October the 11th, 2020 www.teatreeplayers.com and www.facebook.com/teatreeplayers

02.01.2022 https://mcusercontent.com//91a85dfb-afb2-49e2-abfa-52036f8 Click the above link to download and get yourself up to date with everything!

01.01.2022 The Programme for My Wife's Family.