A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas

SEASON: 13 November – 22 November 2026

Written by: Charles Dickens
Adapted by: Michael Wilson

By arrangement with Michael Wilson Productions, LLC.

Directed by: Joy Sweeney

Michael Wilson’s adaptation delves deep into the spectral themes of this Charles Dickens classic. Centred around the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, whom Michael Wilson says we can all see in ourselves, this is a timeless tale of the transformative power of community, from the warmth of the Cratchit family to the joyful gatherings of Fezziwig’s workplace and the bustling spirit of the streets on Christmas morning. 

Suitable for children over 8 years.

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Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall

SEASON: 31 July to 9 August 2026

Written by: Mark Kilmurry & Jamie Oxenbould

By arrangement with David Spicer Productions

Commissioned and first staged by the Ensemble Theatre

Directed by: Declan Moore

It’s murder, mystery and complete mayhem for the Middling Cove Players, a local community drama group.  Seven members of the cast come down with the dreaded lurgy just before opening night but, in true theatrical form, the show must go on. Yet, with only two actors, the director and a stage manager available to fill in the gaps, whatever can go wrong does. The stage is set for complete comedic chaos.

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The Heartbreak Choir

SEASON: 20 March to 29 March 2026

Written by: Aidan Fennessy

By Arrangement with Nova Weetman c/- Creative Representation

Directed by: Heather Pitt

When Penny returns to the small country town of her childhood just in time for the Appleton Show and its famous potato race, she discovers the winning men’s prize is $1,000 and the winning women’s prize is a measly $200. When Penny decides take steps to restore gender parity and coax Appleton into the 21st century, little could she have anticipated the spiralling, hilarious culture war that would follow.

Inspired by true events, Melanie Tait’s affectionate Australian comedy is an effervescent and big hearted tale about women taking action, and showing the world there’s more than one way to win a race.

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