21st May to 13th June, 2026
The Lowe Auditorium
Directed by Susan Rundle
Written by Graham Linehan
An Amateur Production by Arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical – On Behalf of the Rights holder
The Ladykillers is a black comedy that follows the hilarious capers of a group of small-time crooks, taking on more than they can handle in the form of sweet elderly landlady, Mrs Wilberforce.
This group of seedy misfits are planning a security van robbery and rent a room from Mrs Wilberforce in her rickety Victorian house next to King’s Cross station from which to base their operation. To conceal their true purpose, they pose as a string quartet, though they cannot play a note and are in fact miming to a recording of Boccherini’s Minuet.
The gang pull off the robbery but none of them could have predicted that their greatest obstacle to escaping with the loot would be their tiny hostess.
- Louise Wilberforce – Genevieve Ryan
- Constable Macdonald – Josh Hayes
- Professor Marcus – Tony Clayton
- Major Courtney – Roger Paul
- Harry Robinson – Christian Brown
- One Round – Mark Cluning
- Louis Harvey – Tim Byron
- Mrs Tromleyton – Susana Grest
- Mrs Femsby – Valerie Mitchelmore
🎭 FINAL PERFORMANCE TONIGHT! 🎭
The curtain falls tonight for the final time on our season of The Lady Killers, and we want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to the cast and crew who brought this iconic British comedy to life with all its charm, razor-sharp wit, and eccentric characters.
To everyone who bought a ticket, shared a laugh, spread the word, or supported the production in any way — thank you. Your enthusiasm and generosity keep community theatre thriving.
Here’s to a brilliant closing night and one last chance to experience this deliciously dark British comedy classic
#theladykillers
Jun 13
🎭We’re down to the final four performances of the classic British comedy The Ladykillers.🎭
Don’t miss your last chance to watch Mrs Wilberforce outwit a gang of “musicians” whose heist plans unravel faster than their alibis. It’s sharp, it’s silly, it’s wonderfully wicked — and it’s nearly gone.
🎟️ Seats are disappearing fast.
🎭 Final performances this week.
💥 Once they’re gone… they’re gone.
Grab your tickets now and enjoy one last round of murderous mischief on stage.
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/the-ladykillers/
#theladykillers
Jun 8
🎭The Lady Killers is about to enter its 3rd week🎭
Don’t miss this classic British dark comedy where nothing seems to go to plan for a gang of hopeless criminals posing as a string quintet.
Their “perfect heist” quickly unravels into symphony of chaos, and the only person standing in their way is the sweet but unshakeable London widow, Mrs Wilberforce – indeed a force to be reckoned with.
The Ladykillers brings you:
🎻 A “string quintet” that can’t play a song
💼 A heist plan that unravels faster than a knitted scarf
👵 One determined little old lady who refuses to be fooled
It’s charming, chaotic, and irresistibly British — the perfect night out.
📍 Now playing at The 1812 Theatre come for the comedy, stay for the music..!!
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/the-ladykillers/
#theladykillers
Jun 2
💥 Hot off the press!
Allison Hilbig from Theatre Matters has shared her review of The Ladykillers at The 1812 Theatre — and it’s a killer read.
https://theatrematters.com.au/Reviews/the-lady-killers-1812/
#theladykillers
May 30
🎩 The criminal chaos rolls on… Week Two has arrived!
The Ladykillers is back on stage for another round of beautifully bungled brilliance.
Our favourite band of “musicians” is still hard at work perfecting their most questionable performance yet — a heist disguised as a string quartet rehearsal. Meanwhile, Mrs Wilberforce continues to offer tea, kindness, and an accidental masterclass in outwitting criminals.
If you’re craving sharp British humour, eccentric characters, and a story that spirals into glorious, theatrical mayhem, this one’s for you.
🎭 The Ladykillers
📍 The 1812 Theatre
📅 Week 2 now playing
Join us for the chaos:
🎟️ https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/the-ladykillers/
#theladykillers
May 26
🎭Opening night🎭 of The Ladykillers saw the curtain open on the heist of the century... well maybe it would have been if it had gone to plan…
Anyway, we managed to capture some photo’s as evidence.
Step into a world of classic British comedy where nothing goes to plan — especially for a gang of hopeless criminals posing as a string quintet. Their “perfect heist” quickly unravels into glorious chaos, and the only person standing in their way is the sweetest, most unshakeable widow in London.
The result? A comedy caper packed with sharp timing, eccentric characters, and escalating mayhem that is packed with laughs. 🎻
🎟️ https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/the-ladykillers/
#theladykillers
May 22
