Offshore behind the scenes
“Australians All” a politically incorrect satire about a local council Australia Day committee opens on March 23 at Newhaven College.
Written by Jonathon Biggins, “Australians All” a politically incorrect satire about a local council Australia Day committee opens on March 23 at Newhaven College’s new Black Box Theatre, presented by the Phillip Island Offshore Theatre group.
Set in 2012, in the seaside town of Coriole Shire, the local Australia Day committee meet to organise but all does not go to plan.
Offshore Theatre group is a small band of dedicated and highly talented thespians who come together three times a week for rehearsals and spend hours line learning.
The Director is Amanda Price, who by day is a Japanese teacher at Newhaven College and is a foundation member of the group which started in 1995 with its first show – Cindarella – at the St Philip’s Church in Cowes.
Assistant Director/Producer is Gay Findlay, retired from a 50 year career in education and whose activities include everything from script reading, front of house rosters, publicity, costumes and filling in many other activities required.
Kate Cleeland is new to the group after returning to Phillip Island after 30 years in London in the thick of a life of theatre and dance. Kate is a whiz on the sewing machine and is assisting wardrobe manager Gerry source costumes, often borrowed from Wonthaggi Theatre group, as well as scouring local Op shops, friends and family wardrobes.
Together, this group have produced a high quality production where you’re not sure whether you’ll cringe or laugh but will keep you on the edge of your seat for what happens next.
Tickets are on sale now – book via trybooking.com. Generous discounts for groups of 10 are available; single tickets $30. Seasons runs from March 23 to April 1.
