bakery@1812

CentreStage Youth Theatre presents:

COSI

19th July - 28th July

By Louis Nowra

Directed by Becky Lee

Against the backdrop of anti-Vietnam war protests; in a partially burnt theatre, a cast of patients with very diverse needs, attempt a performance of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, guided by a novice director...

The Lowe Auditorium

2012 Season III

24th May - 16th June

I HATE HAMLET

By Paul Rudnick

Directed by John Mills

Andrew Rally seems to have it all: National fame from a television series, a New York apartment and a glamorous girlfriend. However there are a couple of glitches. Andrew's television series has been cancelled and he is struggling with the prospect of playing the role of Hamlet in a production in Central Park. His girlfriend is clinging to her chastity with unyielding conviction and when Andrew shouts out "I hate Hamlet" the ghost of John Barrymore in full Shakespearian garb returns to coach Andrew in acting and in the ways of love. The laughs become nonstop as Barrymore, fortified by champagne and ego, and Andrews girlfriend motivated by her love of Shakespeare, press him to accept the role and fulfil his Actor’s destiny. When a Hollywood friend offers Andrew a new television role with potential fame and fortune, the situation becomes hilarious; Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, sword fighting and his girlfriend. What will Andrew choose; television, and the love of millions, or Shakespeare, and the love of his girlfriend?

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Pty.Ltd/p>