Full-of-laughs theatre

Lighten Up Theatre premiered their debut production of Mystery on the Orient Express last week, and are playing across five nights at the Phillip Island Senior Citizen's Club.

Pictured, from left, is Sherlock Holmes aka Terry Fox, with Natasha Crestani (playing Countess Pullitoffski) and Dr Watson played by Melissa Dragonstar.

A full house on Friday night thoroughly enjoyed the night of theatre in the round, and getting involved in the search for Countess Pullitffski's stolen pearls, as the "train" everyone was on raced through the night.

There were some outstanding performances by the leading characters, and their strong support cast, with new group Lighten Up Theatre demonstrating they are a new force to be reckoned with on the island arts scene.