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A program of theatre not to be missed in 2023

The 1812 Theatre Program 2023:

Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn.

Directed by Chris Proctor

Season: February – March 4.

The Shoehorn Sonata by John Mistro

Directed by Andrew Ferguson.

Season: March 23 – April 22.

Waiting for God by Michael Atkins.

Directed by Ned Bennett.

Season: May 18 – June 10.

Lord of the Flies by William Golding & Adapted by Nigel Williams.

Directed by Tamara Dahmen

Season: June 27 – July 8.

Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay Adapted by Tom Wright.

Directed by dexter Bourke,

Season: August 3 – 26.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

Directed by Malcolm Sussman

Season: October 5 – 28.

Art by Yasmin Reza translated by Christopher Hampton.

Directed by Justin Stephens.

Season: November 16 – December 10.

Additional Events:

The 1812 Theatre holds a variety of short season events throughout the year, refer to the website for current details and dates.

Some examples are Spoken Word Intimate evenings featuring works by local poets and actors.

Live Music Sessions

The Sounds of Silence – Buster Keaton in The Cameraman

Live band accompanying silent classics to recreate the silent movie experience from the 1920s.

Board Shorts 2023

Silent Play Festival

A program of shot plays featuring works from talented local playwrights.

Short Shorts presented by Centrestage Youth Theatre.

Short plays featuring the talents of young writers, directors and actors.

The Basin Theatre Program for 2023:

Two and Two together by Derek Benfield

Directed by Bob Bramble

Season: February 23 – March 5.

The Basin Talent Showcase. MC Jacinta Parsons ABC Radio Presenter

A wide variety of acts will be on show at this event. It is ot a competition, but a celebration of the best talent in the community.

Season: Sunday March 12.

Same Time Next Year by Bernard Slade

Directed by Lisa Niven.

Season: April 20 – 30.

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