Dramatic performance based in the Alps

Kemp's Curtain Call. Picture: ON FILE

The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre

Switzerland – Joanna Murray-Smith

The sharper the wits, the higher the stakes.

Somewhere in the Swiss Alps, a grande dame of best-selling crime literature lives with an impressive collection of books, and a somewhat sinister collection of guns and knives. She finds solace in her seclusion her cats and cigarettes.

But when a mysterious international visitor barges in to her home unannounced, will her love of fictional murders become a dangerous reality?

Season: June 29 0 July 15.,

Burrinja Theatre – Upwey

Live in the Lyre – Emma Pask

Award winning Australian vocalist Emma Pask has firmly established herself as one of this country’s favourite voices in jazz.

Her effortless, honest stage presence combined with her powerful vocal ability leaves audiences spellbound. Emma is sure to delight as she interweaves storytelling through timeless swinging jazz standards, upbeat Latin rhythms, tender ballads and, of course, some raucous blues.

Season: Friday May 12. Venue: Lyric Room

CPP Community Theatre

Oliver

Brining Charles Dickens beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver will take you on a wild adventure through Victorian England capturing your hear t as well as your handkerchief.

After meeting the Artful Dodger and being welcomed into his world of pickpockets, led by the conniving yet charismatic Fagin, he finds a friend in Nancy, but his troubles are far from over. Join young orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates all the trials and tribulations London has to offer searching for love, a family, and – most importantly – for a home.

Interesting in auditioning? It is highly recommended that you come along to the information nights to hear the director’s vision, character breakdowns, learn the songs, and dance number for your audition. You can also book your audition in the night.

INFORMATION NIGHTS;

Tuesday May 23 and/or Thursday May 25 at 7.30pm.

Venue: The Factory – Unit 20, 68 – 71 Bayfield Rd, Bayswater North.