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25.01.2022 TWENTIETH CENTURY Season Dates: Preview Night ($10 Tickets) Wednesday 18 March 2020 8pm Thursday 19 March 2020 8pm Friday 20 March 2020 8pm... Saturday 21 March 2pm Matinee and 8pm Wednesday 25 March 8pm Thurday 26 March 8pm Friday 27 March 8pm Saturday 28 March 2pm & 8pm| Secure your tickets by calling Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

24.01.2022 Therry is delighted to have offered its services to the Adelaide theatre communitys bushfire appeal fundraising concert at the Arts Theatre on Saturday, 1 February at 7.30 pm. Details are available here: http://www.theatreguide.com.au/curren//bushfire-appeal.php. Although were not performing on stage, our front-of-house team is doing its FOH business in the foyer. Therry is operating the usual tea and coffee refreshment table and donating all of the consumables so every s...ingle cent spent at the table will be going to the cause. Theres also a wonderful raffle with lots of great prizes AND a silent auction which includes jewellery, a painting, B&B stays, a will service from a firm of solicitors (worth $700), lots of bottles of wine, many different complimentary tickets to shows around town and more. Hats off to the ATG team for their hard work in organising this, to the Adelaide Repertory Theatre Company for donating the theatre and the bar proceeds, Mosaic Audio and the backstage team, the many people/organisations who are performing on the night and to those who have donated prizes. Please share the details of this event, buy your tickets and bring your friends and family along! See more

23.01.2022 She "Stoops to Conquer" by Blue Sky Theatre.

21.01.2022 UPDATE: 17 March- SHOW POSTPONED Twentieth Century! Rehearsals on the stage of The Arts Theatre. Preview night Wednesday 18th March, Opening Night Thursday 19th March, Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th March at 8pm and matinee performances at 2pm each Saturday. Performances still proceeding as the theatre holds less than 500 people. Get your tickets Mon-Fri 8410 4414 or anytime ... https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

21.01.2022 L to R: Carmel Johnston, Jill Bartlett (President 1994-Current), Margaret Clements (President 1976-77), Sister Kathryn Travers, Shane OLoughlin (President 1981-82), Di McLean and Margaret Senuzin enjoyed lunch at Jills on Saturday 15 August.

21.01.2022 UPDATE 17 March: SHOW POSTPONED Regarding possible Coronavirus public gathering cancellations: The capacity of The Arts Theatre is less than 500. Most performances generate audiences of no more than 300.

20.01.2022 In light of the current COVID19 situation, Therrys production of Twentieth Century has been cancelled - or perhaps simply postponed to next year. Watch this space. Apologies for short notice and any inconvenience. Subscribers will receive information by mail as soon as details are finalised. Those who.booked through trybooking will be automatically reimbursed.

20.01.2022 Twentieth Century - The playwright: Ken Ludwig has had six shows on Broadway and seven in London's West End. Many of his works have become a standard part of the English-speaking repertoire. Ludwig shows that Therry has produced include Lend Me a Tenor (winner of two Tony Awards); Crazy For You (running on Broadway for five years and winning Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical); Moon Over Buffalo; and Leading Ladies. At the request of the Agatha Christie Estate, Ludwig ...wrote a stage version of Murder on the Orient Express perhaps something for Therry to consider in the future? His newest play, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, tells the story of his parents courtship during World War II. His book How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare won the 2014 Falstaff Award for Best Shakespeare Book of the Year. His website is worth checking out http://www.kenludwig.com/ Buy your tickets now Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

20.01.2022 Get on board! Buy your tickets now for TWENTIETH CENTURY Ticket sales now open Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

20.01.2022 The train: The 20th Century Limited first ran in 1902, completing its inaugural journey from New York to Chicago in 20 hours four hours less than previous trains arriving three minutes ahead of schedule. Amongst other amenities, it offered on-board barbershop and secretarial services. The schedule cut two more hours off the run within three years and, by the 1930s, travel time had dropped to 16 hours. The basic fare of approximately $US60 in the 1930s entitled a passenger to a bed, closed off from the aisle by curtains. A compartment cost much more. In 1928, the peak year, the train earned revenue of $10 million and was believed to be the most profitable train in the world. Get your train tickets now! Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

19.01.2022 Therry's Inaugural Christmas Wrap!

18.01.2022 Twentieth Century: Kerrin White Director Kerrin studied Drama at the University of Adelaide and worked for almost 20 years as a secondary Drama and English teacher. Kerrin acted with Axis, Therry, Adelaide University Theatre Guild and The Adelaide Repertory Theatre Company. In the 1990s he served on the boards of Axis and the Guild, appearing in Guild productions of Eureka Stockade (1993) and Lysistrata (1997). He was on The Reps reading and casting committee for 10 years.... Kerrin has since abandoned acting for the challenges of directing. Credits include The Philadelphia Story (Axis in 1995 and Therry in 2016) and, of more recent times, for The Rep, The Cripple of Inishmaan (2015), Dracula (2014) and Frankenstein (2018). Kerrins most recent shows for Therry have been It Could Be Any One of Us (2017) and The One Day of the Year (2018). Outside theatre, Kerrin now works as a reference librarian at Flinders University. Get your tickets Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

18.01.2022 TWENTIETH CENTURY Final rehersals in the Therry Clubrooms with Lindsay Dunn (Jaffe) and Stephen Bills (OMalley) before bump-in Sunday for the season starting Thursday 19 March. Ticket sales Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

18.01.2022 While One For The Pot has been in the theatre, the Therry Team have been working in the background on 2020 Productions. Meet the Audition Team for TITANIC - THE MUSICAL. L to R: Kerry-Lynne Hauber(choreographer), Mark DeLaine(musical director), Amanda Rowe (director), Jill Bartlett (Therry president), Julia Whittle (Therry drama officer).

16.01.2022 Titanic The Musical Cast List The audition panel and production team are delighted to be reveal the array of talent assembled for the South Australian premiere of Titanic the Musical. They would also like to thank all those who auditioned so many talented people, so many difficult decisions. Livia Abreu - Zahie Khalil (Third-Class Passenger) Mark Anolak - Ptiman... Blake Ascione - Charles Clarke Simon Barnett - Jim Farrell Verity Colyer - Caroline Neville Ray Cullen - Harold Bride Mark DeLaine Wallace Hartley Kendall Geisler - Edith Evans Heath Gladigau - John Jacob Astor Adam Goodburn - Captain Smith Julie Goodburn - Augusta Goodwin Emma Haddy - Kate McGowan Libby Harding - Madeleine Astor Trish Hendrick - Kate Murphey Emily Hodgkison - Stewardess Hutchinson and DaMico Dancer Lance Jones - Isidor Straus Daniel Knowles - John B. Thayer Paul Komninos - Latimer (Steward) Gavin Lloyd-Jones - George Widener Allan Lyra - Boxhall and Betros Khalil (3rd-Class Passenger) Maddock Mackenzie - Bellboy Deon Martino-Williams - Frederick Fleet James McCluskey-Garcia - J. Bruce Ismay Christopher Meegan - Henry Etches Robbie Mitchell - Frederick Barrett Jonathan Ogilvie - Hitchens Lindsay Prodea - Murdoch Wendy Rayner - Ida Straus Max Rayner- Joseph Bell and The Major Sophie Riggs - Mme Aubert Jenny Scarce - Charlotte Cardoza Lauren Scarfe - Stewardess Bennett Rod Schultz - Thomas Andrews Lucy Trewin - Marion Thayer Andy Trimmings - Edgar Beane Billie Turner - Stewardess Robinson Renie Walker - Eleanor Widener Kiara Wiese - Kate Mullins Jamie Wright - Lightoller Danii Zappia - Alice Beane See more

15.01.2022 Twentieth Century: The story: Set in the 1930s, Broadway ballyhoo meets Hollywood hustle. Its about Oscar Jaffe (Lindsay Dunn), an egomaniacal Broadway director, and Lily Garland (Shelley Crooks), the chorus girl he transformed into a leading lady. Following a massive falling-out some years previously, she has gone on to become a major Hollywood star. Oscar almost bankrupt, with his career on a downslide boards the Twentieth Century Limited knowing that Lily will also b...e boarding. Hell do anything to get her back under contract, and in his bed, but his former protge will have nothing to do with him. Trying to make sense of the chaos are Oscars long-time and long-suffering assistants, Webb (Maxine Grubel) and OMalley (Steven Bills), and the harassed train conductor (Frank Cwiertniak). Other characters include George, Lilys (younger) lover and current agent (Tom Filsell); Max Jacobs (a Broadway producer, a rival of Jaffes) (Damien White); and a religious fanatic escaped from an institution (John Leigh Gray). On the legendary Twentieth Century train from Chicago to New York City, Oscar has 16 hours to persuade Lily to return to Broadway in his next show. If he fails, its the end of the line. Secure your tickets to this train ride Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

15.01.2022 Vale Claire Leahy OAM Therrys Vice-President Claire Leahy passed away on 3 July 2020, aged 92 years. Her contribution to Therry was enormous. She joined in 1946 and was continuously on our Council for 65 years. Her delightful sense of humour and quick repartee was legendary - perhaps not so apparent in recent years. She found her failing health difficult to cope with, but never lost that sense of humour.... Claires death is the passing of an era. She was a musician, actress, director, and held positions on council include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Publicity Officer. No doubt shell keep on reminding those in heaven about Therry and be giving out brochures. Our thoughts are with her sister, Mary Hogan, and her many nieces and nephews and their families. Rest In Peace Claire.

14.01.2022 Don't forget about our upcoming costume sale!! November 21!!

13.01.2022 Less than 2 weeks until our inaugural costume sale! Put it in the calendar!!

12.01.2022 UPDATE 17 MARCH: SHOWPOSTPONED Bump in day today for Therry and the cast and crew of Twentieth Century! First rehearsal on the stage of The Arts Theatre. Preview night Wednesday 18th March, Opening Night Thursday 19th March, Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th March at 8pm and matinee performances at 2pm each Saturday. Performances still proceeding as the theatre holds less than 500 people. Get your tickets Mon-Fri 8410 4414 or anytime https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

12.01.2022 Jude Hines talks about "One For The Pot" get along www.varadio.org/podcasts download Leisure Link, 65 minutes in

10.01.2022 TASA Review of One For The Pot! Best tickets Thursday and Friday night - get yours now! https://tasaonline.org.au//one-for-the-pot-therry-dramati/

10.01.2022 In light of the current COVID19 situation, Therry's production of Twentieth Century has been cancelled - or perhaps simply postponed to next year. Watch this space. Apologies for short notice and any inconvenience. Subscribers will receive information by mail as soon as details are finalised. Those who.booked through trybooking will be automatically reimbursed.

09.01.2022 Twentieth Century: Frank Cwiertniak Conductor Frank is a versatile and peripatetic performer. In the past five years, he has performed mainly in pantomime, farce and musicals: the Dame in The Parks pantomime, Dragon of Wantley; the King in Puss in Boots, the House Detective in Communicating Doors, the Dame in Pinocchio, Henry in Funny Money (all for Tea Tree Players) and Lurch in Matt Byrne Medias The Addams Family (the Musical). His rsum includes the occasional dramat...ic role (Roo in Summer of the 17th Doll stands out) and roles with The Hills Musical Company (Daddy Warbucks in Annie), Adelaide University Theatre Guild and, back in 2002, the Butler in Therrys Somethings Afoot. Frank has appeared on television in McLeods Daughters and in film (The Snowtown Murders). Get your tickets Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

09.01.2022 Twentieth Century rehearsal tonight. Featuring Maxine Grubel (Ida), Damien White (Porter) and Frank Certniak (Conductor). Get on board! Buy your tickets now for TWENTIETH CENTURY Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU

08.01.2022 Twentieth Century Cast Fresh from their crowd-pleasing roles in One for the Pot, Maxine Grubel and Ben Todd have joined the cast of Twentieth Century along with Lindsay Dunn (critically acclaimed in the recent Adelaide University Theatre Guild success, Seventeen), veteran John Leigh Gray, Therry stalwart Steve Bills, versatile Shelley Crook and, someone new to the Therry stage, Rose Harvey as Anita Highland. Anita Highland Rose Harvey ... Dr Grover Lockwood Ben Todd Matthew Clark John Leigh Gray Ida Webb Maxine Grubel Owen OMalley Steve Bills Oscar Jaffe Lindsay Dunn Lily Garland Shelley Crook See more

08.01.2022 The Inaugural Therry Costume Sale has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID restrictions. We will advise a new date when known. Sorry for any inconvenience.... A huge thank you to our costumiers who have worked tirelessly to get this ready for us. It will definitely be held in the future. See more

08.01.2022 Therrys Inaugural Christmas Wrap!

07.01.2022 Farewell to a South Australian treasure: the indomitable Phyl Skinner. A wonderful character and a much loved supporter of Therry. RIP dear Phyl.

06.01.2022 Lindsay Dunn, plays Oscar in up and coming 20th Century https://mcdn.podbean.com///200314_LEISURE_LINK_90mins_.mp3 Lindsay is 70 minutes in

03.01.2022 Therry needs men of various ages and acting experience for our November production of The Audience, directed by Ben Todd. Auditions are Saturday, 15 February. Drop us an email if youre interested or pass on this information to someone you think may be interested. [email protected]. EQUERRY (stage age 45+) The Equerry is the Queens servant and formerly served in the British Armed Forces. ... JOHN MAJOR (stage age 45+) plus POLICE OFFICER John Major is Queen Elizabeths ninth Prime Minister. Major believes that the monarchy should be more accessible to the public. He is gloomy and depressed as he does not like the pressure and notoriety that comes with being Prime Minister. WINSTON CHURCHILL (stage age 60+) plus ARCHBISHOP/DETECTIVE Winston Churchill is Queen Elizabeths first Prime Minister. He is used to dealing with men in positions of power and influence. HAROLD WILSON (stage age 50+) Harold Wilson is the Queens fifth Prime Minister and is from a working class background, which he is keen to emphasize. Wilson has a photographic memory and amazes the Queen with his ability to memorize whole pages of text. Yorkshire accent required. GORDON BROWN (stage age 45+) plus ANTHONY EDEN/POLICE OFFICER Gordon Brown is Queen Elizabeths eleventh Prime Minister. He is dour and grumpy. Brown was not elected but took over the office when Tony Blair, his predecessor, resigned. Scottish accent required. Anthony Eden is the Queens second Prime Minister. He is overworked and takes medicine to give him energy to keep going. DAVID CAMERON (stage age 35-45) plus TONY BLAIR, PRIVATE SECRETARY/DETECTIVE David Cameron is the Queens tenth Prime Minister, full of energy and charisma. Although her respects her views, Cameron does not understand the Queens devotion to to Commonwealth and tries to make her understand that, while they have such ties, it is difficult to forge future alliances. FOOTMEN (x2) (stage age 18+) plus SECURITY MEN Very minor speaking roles. They appear throughout the play setting and moving/removing furniture, bringing refreshments to the Queen and Prime Minister, aiding the Equerry. These roles also portray security officers in Act 2.

03.01.2022 Twentieth Century - Frank Cwiertniak Conductor Frank is a versatile and peripatetic performer. In the past five years, he has performed mainly in pantomime, farce and musicals: the Dame in The Parks pantomime, Dragon of Wantley; the King in Puss in Boots, the House Detective in Communicating Doors, the Dame in Pinocchio, Henry in Funny Money (all for Tea Tree Players) and Lurch in Matt Byrne Medias The Addams Family (the Musical). His rsum includes the occasional drama...tic role (Roo in Summer of the 17th Doll stands out) and roles with The Hills Musical Company (Daddy Warbucks in Annie), Adelaide University Theatre Guild and, back in 2002, the Butler in Therrys Somethings Afoot. Frank has appeared on television in McLeods Daughters and in film (The Snowtown Murders). Get on board now by buying tickets Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

02.01.2022 Twentieth Century - The playwright: Ken Ludwig has had six shows on Broadway and seven in Londons West End. Many of his works have become a standard part of the English-speaking repertoire. Ludwig shows that Therry has produced include Lend Me a Tenor (winner of two Tony Awards); Crazy For You (running on Broadway for five years and winning Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical); Moon Over Buffalo; and Leading Ladies. At the request of the Agatha Christie Estate, Ludwig ...wrote a stage version of Murder on the Orient Express perhaps something for Therry to consider in the future? His newest play, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, tells the story of his parents courtship during World War II. His book How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare won the 2014 Falstaff Award for Best Shakespeare Book of the Year. His website is worth checking out http://www.kenludwig.com/ Buy your tickets now Monday - Friday (noon - 5pm) 8271 8487 Online anytime: https://www.trybooking.com/BFWRU See more

02.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that - for the first time in 77 years Therry has taken a break from producing, rehearsing and performing which has allowed us to do some long-deferred housekeeping. Our construction team has been cleaning, tidying and culling our set construction area, materials and furniture. Costumiers have been doing a similar chore in our wardrobe department and several intrepid council members have taken on the task of sorting our office area and associated filing and storage. Their efforts are very much appreciated.

01.01.2022 Following is the eulogy, Therry President, Jill Bartlett, gave at the recent funeral of Therry Life Member, Claire Leahy OAM. ABOUT CLAIRE In the 1970s, I was the secretary of a workplace social club. One of our most popular outings was to the movies and I organised dozens of them with the group bookings manager at Greater Union who happened to then be the secretary of Therry. She was always nagging sorry encouraging me to book a group with Therry or join them on their soc...Continue reading