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At any given time there are around fifteen amateur companies, or schools, in Australia in rehearsal or performing these immensely popular comedy plays.
To date there have been over a thousand performances in Australia alone
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The action is continuous. Synopsis:- Crystal, a young widow, owner of a small costume hire business, has asked her sister Abigail, who has some psychic powers, to try to contact her dear departed Alan, a gangster who was shot by the police in a bungled jewellery heist. Crystal wants to know that Alan is okay, and they also want to ask him where he hid the diamonds that were never recovered from the robbery. Marilyn, a gangster’s girlfriend, overhears the plan and alerts the gang boss, Fonso the Fence. Fonso of course doesn’t believe that it can be done, but just to make sure, he threatens the girls with strong arm tactics and advises them to abandon the idea. Stan, landlord of the costume shop doesn’t believe in ghosts, spooks or anything to do with Halloween. Lilly, mother of the two girls, tries to warn him that strange things are about to happen. When the girls accidentally conjure up Al Capone and a real Witch, things get a little complicated. Mario, Alan’s accomplice and Alan arrive on the scene vowing revenge on Fonso for double crossing them. Surprising intervention from Al Capone and the Witch, helps the girls see that rough justice is done, Fonso and Marilyn get their just deserts and everyone has a great time at the night club. Guest appearance of Elvis and Chorus of Halloween Spirits. Other guest artists may be added to the nightclub. |
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Rockin Robin |
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The drama group (or school) is rehearsing for the Rock Eisteddfod and during the rehearsal an electrical fault in the special effects causes two of the cast, Maddie and William, to be accidentally transported backwards through time to medieval Sherwood Forest. This medieval mix-up includes the Sheriff of Nottingham, his over bearing mother Morag, and bumbling deputy Oswald, plus many minor roles such as the Sorcerer’s precocious daughter Elvira, the quintessential Maid Marion, several zany maids in waiting, sorcerers lackeys, a host of villagers, members of Robin’s band, peasants, and various other forest dwellers. Suitable for Youth Theatre or High School Production.
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That's Your Funeral |
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| Middle aged Harvey and Marj have been to see a fortune teller, and Harvey is mistakenly under the impression that he is likely to meet an early demise...
Once the situation has been resolved, and he realizes that he is in no immediate danger, Harvey becomes interested in the actual expenses involved in a real funeral. Cast Required 4 male 4 female
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The Pirate Prince |
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| Hamish, the Scottish
Pirate King, has returned to the Caribbean Island after twenty five years
absence, to dig up his buried treasure and retire
Imagine his horror when he discovers a building has been erected on the exact spot where the treasure is buried. His plan is to either buy or swindle the owners out of the property, recover his treasure and retire in comfort. Of course nothing goes as planned. Cast required. 4 Male 5 Female and optional chorus of villagers and pirates
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Last Resort |
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The play is set in the foyer of a retirement village complex. The residents are all active middle aged people who enjoy a busy social life. They are planning a concert to raise funds for a week away on a bus trip for some sightseeing and a little gambling at the Casino.... of course things never go according to plan... Cast Required 3 Male 7 Female. |
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Opportunity Knocks |
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The play, a comedy in two acts, is set in a charity run opportunity shop. The three lady volunteers who work in the shop should be middle aged or older. The men may be of any age, although Wally would be of pension age, and Marty is younger than the other two. Cast Required 5 Male 8 Female 3 M/F Doubling Possible. |
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Jack and the Baked Bean Stalk |
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PANTOMIME Set
in Australia, in a small country town. Jack and his widowed mother, Dame
Sadie Dreadlocks, are very poor. The entire neighbourhood have been severely
affected by the closing down of the local factory, where Dame Dreadlocks
has lost her job as a cleaner... |
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Uncle Jack |
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Classic Australian humour in this hilarious comedy about a dysfunctional family get-together. Ideal for a touring company, or for performance in clubs and halls, as the set is simple and minimum, with the script set in a community hall Cast Required 4 male 4 female |
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Wink at the Sphinx |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT A very funny riotous romp throughout
the Old Bazaar in Cairo, as the beautiful Princess Charisma, aided by
an alcoholic Genie, try to unravel some of the mysteries of the Arabian
nights. An adult fairy tale with just a touch of spice. |
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Jest At The West |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Comic cowpoke capers in the Silver Slipper
Saloon as the saloon girls and towns folk try to save their town from
destruction. |
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Jungle Juice |
THEATRE RESTAURANT A send up of everything to
do with the jungle. Includes a big game hunter, a witchdoctor, Tarzan
and Jane, two rock stars and a gorilla. A tropical cocktail of melodrama
and music, somewhere between Brigadoon and The Gods Must Be Crazy!
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Barney's Fair |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Set in an Irish fairground, Barney and his family with the aid of the amazing Madame Valda, Nellie the Belly Dancer, and Wan Hung Lo Chinese herbalist, try everything to prevent the closure of the fairground. Melodrama, music and mayhem. Cast- Fourteen, chorus optional. | |
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Sailing South |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT A tall tale of a tall ship, somewhere between farce and pantomime. The female crew of the good ship Venus make life interesting for the captain and bosun on the way to settle in Australia. Cast- Eleven, chorus optional. | |
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Jest Call Me Cowboy |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Cowboy comedy as the Silver Slipper becomes the set for a wild west movie. Everyone wants to get into the act, with some hilarious consequences. Cast- Thirteen, chorus optional.
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| Phantom Of The Music Hall | |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Traditional Music Hall, with a difference. New owner of the music hall is determined to stage the pantomime Cinderella. The resident phantom tries to thwart these plans with some help from Queen Victoria, and other unlikely sources. Cast- Eleven, & Music Hall performers ***NEWS FLASH*** Yarrawonga's Allegro Theatre Company won two major awards for 1998 at The Zonta Gateway in Wangaratta, for their performance of "Phantom of the Music Hall". They received 'Best Musical Production' in North East Victoria and 'Best Support Actor' for John Duncan's performance as Arthur. | |
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Strudelfest |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Bikies invade a local summer festival, and the antics of the lederhosen clad local inhabitants trying to save their town create some great comic situations. Audience participation a must. Cast- Eleven, plus chorus. | |
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Aladdin |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Set in the roaring twenties. Aladdin is abducted from his take-away shop by "The Mob". His mother and the ladies of the Twelfth Street Mission enlist the help of a genie and the pirate king to help rescue him. Cast- Fourteen, plus chorus of ladies. |
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Lady Godiva |
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THEATRE RESTAURANT Medieval maids and men in tights. Godiva bares her . . . soul to save the peasants. Serving wenches, audience participation, songs, new and old, something to please everyone here. Cast- Nine principals. No chorus. | |
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Puss in Thongs |
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PANTOMIME An Australian take on the Charles Perrault classic.
Puss, adorned in thongs from the local thrift shop, is accompanied by
Harry Miller on a journey across the Great Sandy Desert, in their quest
to make their fortune and marry the beautiful Princess. Zany characters
and singalongs. |
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Outback Debutante Ball |
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| Judith's hilarious
script in honour of the Year of the Outback 2002. The
committee plan to impress a visiting member of parliament, by demonstrating
that the local shire hall is mainly used for arts and cultural events, in
order to apply for more arts funding, to help repair the old building.
Jackeroo's have to be convinced to partner the Debutantes. A director form
the city arrives to teach the debutantes the minuet...
Of course, things never go as planned. Murphy’s Law of the Outback applies, and everything goes wrong.. with hilarious consequences....... Cast Required.. Nine females, Three males, Three M/F |
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Alice in Downunder Land |
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CHILDREN'S MUSICAL PLAY A unique Australian story combining the timeless tales of Alice in Wonderland, Mary Had A Little Lamb and Waltzing Matilda. Created for pre-school and primary school audiences Cast- Twelve, plus chorus. |
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True Blue Aussie Review |
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A sparkling new comedy review, containing a medley of music, monologues, skits and short scenes, all finding their humour in the 'true-blue Aussie' spirit. Cast- 3 Male, 3 Female. |
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Dinner Theatre..
a comedy, in two acts, with interpolated Halloween Music. Act One is set in
a costume hire shop, at Halloween. Act Two is set in a Nightclub.
