THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Written by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Directed by Clinton Nitschke

The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild Student Society

Featuring interviews with CAST MEMBERS, Jessica Merrick (Amanda Wingfield), Connor Duncan (Tom Wingfield), Mia Livingston-Pearce (Laura Wingfield), Liam Warmeant (Jim O’Connor) and DIRECTOR, Clinton Nitschke, with SPECIAL GUEST HOST Laura McLeod (Stage Manager).

'So what are we going to do now, honey, the rest of our lives? Just sit down in this house and watch the parades go by? Amuse ourselves with the glass menagerie, darling? Eternally play those worn-out records your father left us as a painful reminder of him?'

A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.

Amanda Wingfield is a faded, tragic remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura. Amanda strives to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her children, though her methods are ineffective and irritating. Tom is driven nearly to distraction by his mother's nagging and seeks escape in alcohol and the world of the movies. Laura also lives in her illusions. She is crippled, and this defect, intensified by her mother's anxiety to see her married, has driven her more and more into herself.

When a gentleman caller arrives for dinner, the Wingfield family is flooded with hope. However, it is uncertain if this visitor will change things for the better.

CAST

Jessica Merrick

Connor Duncan,

Mia Livingston-Pearce

Liam Warmeant.

SEASON

Wednesday 4 December, 7:30pm

Thursday 5 December, 7:30pm

Friday 6 December, 7:30pm

Saturday 7 December, 7:30pm

LOCATION

Little Theatre, University of Adelaide

The Cloisters, Gate 10, Victoria Drive, Adelaide

Kaurna Country

Train, tram and bus services are available nearby. Please allow extra time for parking, especially when there is an event on at Adelaide Oval or Botanic Park.

BOOKINGS

Tickets at trybooking.com/CPVKJ

MUSIC BY

Transitional Theme Written & Composed by Clinton Nitschke

Music by Josef Surikov from Pixabay

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

TGSS

'Experimental and progressive student theatre at the University of Adelaide.'

TGSS acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Kaurna people, and pay respect to elders past, present, and emerging.

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild/

Photo by Anderson Santos:

https://www.pexels.com/photo/tender-girl-with-delicate-bouquet-of-blue-flowers-3680438/

MOTHER & SON

Written by Geoffrey Atherden

Directed by Jude Hines

The Adelaide Repertory Theatre Company

This episode features interviews with CAST MEMBERS, Penni Hamilton Smith (Maggie Beare), Patrick Clements (Arthur Beare), Nikki Gaertner, Mollie Mooney, Sandy Whitelaw, Jess Corrie, Alifa Willoughby and Stephen Bills, along with the Director of Mother & Son, Jude Hines.

Ageing isn’t for the old or faint-hearted….This poignant tribute to ageing is about dependence, love, and family and being driven up the wall by someone you love but never outsmart!

The Rep breathes new life into the celebrated Australian TV series in this play, commissioned for stage by the original series writer, Geoffrey Atherden.

Voted the best Australian TV series ever, this stage production is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and poignant moments exploring the themes of family bonds and the challenges of ageing.

This production will entertain audiences young & old.

SYNOPSIS

Maggie Beare is in the early stages of dementia, and her younger son, Arthur, reluctantly lives with her. Despite being increasingly forgetful, Maggie is lucid enough to strategically manipulate Arthur, usually for something outlandish and inconvenient. Their family is dysfunctional, and Arthur’s budding love life is ‘on the rocks’ before he gets to hand-holding. Audiences can expect a hearty, laugh-out-loud-great time.

We introduce the renowned Adelaide performers Penni Hamilton–Smith in the Maggie Beare role, originally played by Ruth Cracknell, and Patrick Clements as Arthur Beare, originally played by Garry McDonald. A talented supporting cast includes Stephen Bills, Nikki Gaertner, Mollie Mooney, Sandy Whitelaw, Jess Corrie, and introducing Alifa Willoughby and Henry Bacon.

SEASON

21-24 and 28-30 November 2024 at 7.30 pm

24 November 2024 at 3.00 pm and 30 November 2024 at 2.00 pm

TICKET BOOKINGS:

Phone: 8212 5777

* Tickets may be available for purchase at the door *

Website: adelaiderep.com

https://artstheatresa.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/117484

Photograph Courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Mother & Son Theme Song

Chicago citation style: Dillon, William A, American Quartet, and Harry Von Tilzer. I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old Dad. 1911. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-130708/

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

Twisted: The Untold Story of the Royal Vizier

Originally produced by the geniuses at StarKid Productions

Marie Clark Musical Theatre Company

SEASON: 15th - 23rd of November

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with Cast Members, Sash Elliott (The Princess) Ben Todd (Ja'Far), Axel Moen (Aladdin), Darcie Yelland (Ensemble) and Director, Kristian Latella, of Twisted: The Untold Story of the Royal Vizier.

Show Synopsis:

Originally produced by StarKid Productions and written in the style of Wicked, Twisted cleverly re-tells the classic Disney movie, Aladdin, but from the perspective of the villain...

Ja’far is a hardworking, honest politician in a magic kingdom that has fallen on hard times. Corruption is rampant on all levels, crime is up (thanks to the efforts of that thief, Aladdin!) and the kingdom is on the verge of bankruptcy. When the naive princess angers the prince of the Kingdom of Pik-zahr, Ja’far remembers a tale told to him by his deceased wife – that of an all-powerful Djinn, hidden in a common lamp. To save the kingdom from certain destruction and ensure a happy ending for all, Ja’far must do everything he can to get his hands on that lamp, even when the road gets a little... twisted!

Content advice. While Twisted is a cheeky homage to Disney, this production contains strong language, sexual references and adult themes. Recommended only for mature audiences.

Show Dates & Times:

Friday, 15 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 4.00pm

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 7.30pm

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Venue:

Goodwood Theatre & Studios

Ticketing Link:

https://mcmt.net.au/

MUSIC

Music by Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Music by Nicko Gloire from Pixabay

Title Track: For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

A Hard God, Written by Peter Kenna.

Directed by Harry Dewar

Produced by St. Jude's Players

SEASON: November 7th - 16th

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with Cast Members, April Stuart, Lindsay Dunn, Lochie Daniel, & Archie Rowe, alongside Director, Harry Dewar, with Special Guest Host, Adam Schultz.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Adam Schultz has become familiar to Adelaide theatre audiences over the last six years or so, having appeared on stage with many theatre companies. Some recent highlights are as follows, for St. Jude's Players he portrayed Alan in Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot (2023), Therry Theatre, he was Jimmy Floyd in The Pitman Painters (2022), David O. Selznick in Moonlight & Magnolias (2024) The Adelaide Repertory Theatre & the Sorcerer in SA Light Opera's The Sorcerer (2024).

SUMMARY

In 1946 post-war Sydney, A Hard God presented by St. Jude's Players immerses us into the world of the three middle-aged Cassidy brothers and their wives, as they navigate the joys and struggles, comforts and contradictions of their working-class lives and Catholic faith. And while the older Cassidys wrestle with the past, the next generation must confront the future and a new world, in conflict with old legalisms and certainties.

DATES

Thursday November 7 and 14 and Friday

November 8 and 15, 7.30 pm. Twilight show

Saturday November 9, 4.30 pm.

Matinee Saturday November 16, 2pm

LOCATION

St Jude's Players Inc.,

444 Brighton Rd, Brighton SA 5048

BOOKINGS https://www.trybooking.com/CUUAS

Alternatively, call 0436 262 628 or email

bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

MUSIC

Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

Nicholas Panek from Pixabay

Title Track Written & Performed by Ben Waller

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=EWLXM1JzTXuw0s978ixAGw

#Adelaidetheatre #Adelaidearts #Adelaideevents #Adelaide #AHardGod #PeterKenna #FortheLoveofTheatre #FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #StJudesPlayers #CommunityTheatre

THE ACTRESS

Written by Peter Quilter

November 6th - 16th 2024

Directed by Geoff Brittain

Therry Theatre therry.org.au

This For the Love of Theatre Podcast episode features interviews with [Cast Members] Norm Caddick & Malcolm Walton, [Stage Manager] Louise Lapans & [Properties Manager & Set Designer] Leah Klemm, with Special Guest Host, Ben Todd.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Ben Todd has been involved in theatre since he stumbled upon auditions for The Crucible. He has appeared in various plays with notable appearances as the Hickory-Wood brothers in 'One For The Pot' with Therry Theatre. He dipped his toes into the swim-spa of musical theatre for Marie Clark Musical Theatre's production of Young Frankenstein'. Other musical appearances include Jamie in The Last Five Years' (Segue Productions), Patsy in the award winning Monty Python's Spamalot' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Carmen Ghia in The Producers' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Met), David in ' Company' (Therry Theatre). He directed the award winning Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in 2017 and Peter Morgan's The Audience' (Therry Theatre) in 2021. Most recently he appeared as Gomez Addams in 'The Addams Family' (The Met) in May and will next appear as Ja'far in Twisted' (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in November, which will also be a future episode in which he will be featured.

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW!

SYNOPSIS

THE ACTRESS, set in the 1940's, dramatises the events backstage as a colourful, complicated actress makes her farewell performance, while dealing with unexpected visitors. Drama and comedy collide as people say their goodbyes, declare their love, roar with laughter, exchange insults, grab a final embrace, and renew old battles.

CAST

Lydia - Julie Quick

Charles - Norm Caddick

Katherine - Jean Walker

Margaret - Michelle Hrvatin

Paul - Malcolm Walton

Nicole - Leah Lowe

Harriet- Olivia Jane Parker

SEASON [November 6th - 16th 2024]

with the following show times:

Wednesday, 6th of November,

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Thursday, 7th of November,

OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Friday, 8th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Saturday, 9th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Sunday, 10th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Wednesday, 13th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Thursday, 14th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Friday, 15th of November,

EVENING PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

Saturday, 16th of November,

MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 2pm

Saturday, 16th of November,

FINAL PERFORMANCE at 7.30pm

LOCATION

The Arts Theatre, Adelaide

Address: 53 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000

BOOKINGS

Online - trybooking.com

Phone Bookings - 0411 924 566

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

*From the 4th of November

12 noon until late

MUSIC for the Episode is from - Pixabay

Title & Outro Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast Composed & Performed by Ben Waller

Photo used for this episode by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-photo-of-woman-standing-behind-a-curtain-6899775/

EPISODE: The Boy from Oz

The star studded story of the rise to fame of Australia's own Peter Allen!

The Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company (the Met)

The Arts Theatre, Adelaide

This episode is moderated by Special Guest Host, Ben Todd. Featuring interviews with Selena Britz (Director), Carmel Vistoli (Choreographer), Lindsay Prodea (CAST, Peter Allen), Bronwen James (CAST, Judy Garland), and Danielle Panfilo (CAST, Liza Minnelli).

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Ben has been involved in theatre since he stumbled upon auditions for The Crucible. He has appeared in various plays with notable appearances as the Hickory-Wood brothers in ‘One For The Pot’ with Therry Theatre. He dipped his toes into the swim-spa of musical theatre for Marie Clark Musical Theatre’s production of ‘Young Frankenstein’. Other musical appearances include Jamie in ‘The Last Five Years’ (Segue Productions), Patsy in the award winning Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Carmen Ghia in ‘The Producers’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Met) David in ‘Company’ (Therry Theatre).

He directed the award winning ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in 2017 and Peter Morgan’s ‘The Audience’ (Therry Theatre) in 2021. Most recently he appeared as Gomez Addams in ‘The Addams Family’ (The Met) in May and will next appear as Ja’far in ‘Twisted’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in November.

SYNOPSIS of The Boy from Oz

The Boy From Oz is a class above all other ‘jukebox’ musicals with a plot skillfully weaved around the life and complexities of Peter Allen. The songs and lyrics sit easily with the rhythm of the show as characters enter and re-enter his life, sometimes in spirit, and it is Peter’s experiences and memories that ultimately become the stories he writes and sings from the heart.

SEASON

Evening Performances at 7.30pm

17th - 19th Oct and 22nd - 26th Oct.

Matinee Performances at 2pm

Sat 19th & 26th Oct.

LOCATION

The Arts Theatre 53 Angus Street, Adelaide, 5000

TICKETS

https://themet.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/events

Or Phone 0407 457 821

MUSIC

This episode music was sourced from Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com

Title & Outro Track

For the Love of Theatre Podcast written & performed by Ben Waller

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=F_bZyCnuS-eurBSERS4IYQ

Photo by Dang Khoa Nguyen: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-piano-on-a-beach-20612416/

#fortheloveoftheatrepodcast #theMet #MusicalTheatre #TheArtsTheatreAdelaide #fortheloveoftheatre #SouthAustralianart #themetropolitanmusicaltheatre #communitytheatre #PeterAllen #spotifypodcast #audiblepodcast #RedCircle #PODash #AmazonMusic

MASKERADE

Sporadic Productions

By Sir Terry Pratchett.

Adapted by Stephen Briggs. Directed by Danny Sag.

MUSIC. MYSTERY. MAGIC. MURDER.

The Arch, Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh

October 30 – November 2, 1.00pm and November 2, 7.30pm

This episode features interviews with Paul Messenger (Producer / Production Manager), David Dyte (Producer/Assistant Director), Xandra Roberts (Technical Director / Sets / Lighting), Natalie Haigh (CAST, Agnes "Perdita X" Nitt), Chris Coulter (CAST, Seldom Bucket) and Danny Sag (Director).

Sporadic Productions is proud to present a stage adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett’s bestselling. Discworld novel “Maskerade”. This comedic murder mystery parodies The Phantom of the Opera while weaving a fantastical tale about the masks – figurative and literal - that we all wear.

SYNOPSIS

Welcome to the Ankh-Morpork Opera House, home to music, theatrics, and a masked ghost… where dying on stage is a bit more than just a metaphor. Young not-quite-a-witch, Agnes Nitt has left her home in Lancre to seek a career at the Opera House. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, on their way to Ankh-Morpork for... unrelated reasons... would much rather she return home and join their coven.

Opera is nothing if not dramatic, and now all three are caught up in a maelstrom of masked mayhem and maniacal laughter (delivered via handwritten note), but most certainly not featuring a precariously hanging chandelier. As the corpses pile up and the corps de ballet clamour for additional hazard pay, only one thing is certain – the show must go on!

MUSIC

Maskerade Questa Maldetta, Barber of Seville La Ran Le La Ra & Bizet Habanera.

Title track provided by Ben Waller.

BOOKINGS:

https://linktr.ee/sporadicproductions

https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com

THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild

25 October to 3 November 2024

Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan & the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

Directed by Mark Wickett

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Annabel Whitford (Admin & Stage Manager) for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Featuring interviews with Mark Wickett (Director), Thomas Midena (CAST, Richard Hannay), Imogen Deller-Evans (CAST, Annabella/Margaret/Pamela), Maxwell Whigham (CAST, Clown) and Angela Short (CAST, Radio Announcer & Foley Artist).

More About Our Guest Host

Annabel Whitford is a dedicated theatre enthusiast who has stage-managed several productions and serves as the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. An avid tap dancer, Annabel is part of the Dragonfly Dance performing company and believes in the importance of supporting the arts in all its forms. In her spare time, she co-hosts and edits the occasional podcast and has been fortunate enough to interview television writers and producers. Whether working behind the scenes, tapping out rhythms, or discussing TV shows, Annabel is committed to contributing to and promoting the arts community

MUSIC

All music for this episode is provided by Scott Buckley -

released under CC-BY 4.0 (www.scottbuckley.com); Giulio Fazio and Albert Behar, licensed from uppbeat.io; the Free Music Archive (https://archive.org/details/freemusicarchive).

Apart from the Title/Outro theme tune, which was recorded and composed by Ben Waller - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=ADNGkKWJTYKssfwvXcDIGg

SYNOPSIS

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company

SEASON

25 October to 3 November 2024

VENUE

Little Theatre

BOOKINGS

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CNUIH

#The39Steps #fortheloveoftheatrepodcast #AdelaideUniversity #TheLittleTheatre #fortheloveoftheatre #SouthAustralianart #UniversityofAdelaideTheatreGuild #communitytheatre