22nd May – 14th June, 2025
The Lowe Auditorium
Directed by Keith Hutton
Written by James Prideaux
An Amateur production by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc
Floundering a bit after the death of his aged mother, Manley Carstairs, a selfstyled literary artist, engages a housekeeper, Annie Dankworth, to look after his large Victorian house (and himself).
When Annie first arrives, wearing sneakers and carrying her belongings in a grocery cart, Manley is taken aback, but she seems so eager to please that he relents—after which their relationship progresses rapidly from initial reserve to active hatred.
Annie is one of the world’s great oddballs. She insults her employer, denigrates his writing, admits she forged her references, accuses Manley of lusting after her and, in general, makes his life a hell.
The play covers all these unlikely events with lively wit and biting humor, becoming funnier and funnier as it builds toward its unexpected and thoroughly delightful conclusion.
Angela Glennie as Annie Dankworth
Paul Wanis as Manley Carstairs
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The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2025-season/the-housekeeper/
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
Jun 2
An energetic chookas to all involved for a fabulous, fun and funny season! 👏 😁
Floundering a bit after the death of his aged mother, Manley Carstairs, a selfstyled literary artist, engages a housekeeper, Annie Dankworth, to look after his large Victorian house (and himself).
When Annie first arrives, wearing sneakers and carrying her belongings in a grocery cart, Manley is taken aback, but she seems so eager to please that he relents—after which their relationship progresses rapidly from initial reserve to active hatred.
Annie is one of the world’s great oddballs. She insults her employer, denigrates his writing, admits she forged her references, accuses Manley of lusting after her and, in general, makes his life a hell.
The play covers all these unlikely events with lively wit and biting humor, becoming funnier and funnier as it builds toward its unexpected and thoroughly delightful conclusion.
The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2025-season/the-housekeeper/
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
May 22
Many rich layers contribute to the realisation of a story. The integration of design and operation is key to a strong, smooth production. Please join us in thanking all the talented individuals for sharing their expertise!
The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2025-season/the-housekeeper/
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
May 14
🎭 The 1812 Theatre are thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Keith Hutton as Director!
The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2025-season/the-housekeeper/
📷 Goldi Kaye & Adam Timms
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
May 12
What`s all this then?!
Lively wit and biting humor 😃🤣😆😂
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The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2025-season/the-housekeeper/
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
May 12
🔔 Ding-dong! Please welcome Angela Glennie as Annie Dankworth
The Housekeeper - Season 3
The Lowe Auditorium
22nd May – 14th June, 2025
📷 Goldi Kaye & Adam Timms
#TheHousekeeper1812theatre #The1812Theatre #comedy #MelbourneTheatre
May 8
