Musicals Catalogue Index

Abelard and Heloise: 

(Ross Fiddes, Paul Kavanagh)

An epic new musical drama based on a true mediaeval love story to equal Romeo & Juliet.
A famous teacher-philosopher and his much younger pupil fall in love contrary to the mores of the Church and their station, creating a cauldron of passion, eroticism, jealousy, hate, separation and tragedy. MORE>

After the Beep: 

(Mark Jones, Craig Christie)

The story of Jason and Samantha, a couple who's five year relationship has reached a stormy ending.  As they attempt to resolve their break  up via phone messages and SMS, we look backwards through their time together.  An 'out of love' story for the new millennium. MORE>

All Het Up: 

(John Thorn, Fiona Thorn, Guy Rundle)

Jack and Tash meet in a bar, Will and Kate meet on an arranged date.  Jack thinks Tash is flash, Will thinks Kate's great.  But will Tash crash and will Will grate on Kate?  All Het Up is a romantic musical comedy set in the midst of the contemporary dating scene. MORE>

Bit O' Petticoat, A: 

(Peter Pinne, Ray Kolle)

Based on Oriel Gray's award-winning play "The Torrents" this light-hearted musical deals with feminism and the saving of the environment.  In the late 1800's a fiesty young woman is hired to work on the local newspaper and despite prejudices about women in the workplace, proves with humour and guile she can more than hold her own with the men. MORE>

Bunch of Ratbags, A:

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

Based on the controversial book of the same name, this is a funny, abrasive, and confronting look at teenage delinquency during the rock 'n' roll 50's in Melbourne.  A young man rises to fame and glory as the leader of a teenage gang, then deals with the downfall, and eventual escape from his environment. MORE>

Caroline: 

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

A musical play based on the life and times of Caroline Chisolm, the charismatic 19th Century social reformer.  In the face of strong opposition she finds work and homes for Sydney's immigrant girls and charms Colonial authorities to reunite families across the globe. MORE>

Class of 77: 

(David Hines)

After talking with his old school friend, a journalist (Bruce Michael) begins to reminisce about his high school years. As he sings about his memories, we are transported back to the year he graduated.  It is the 1970’s, the decade before computers, mobile phones, AIDS and political correctness. MORE>

Crusade: 

(Craig Christie, Wayne Hosking)

Based on a true story, and set in France in 1212, "Crusade" is the story of a young shepherd boy who claims a visitation of God and leads a group of thousand of children on a Crusade to win back Jerusalem. MORE>

Cryogenic Princess: 

(Gavin Hayter)

It's the year 2222 and the very 'Evil' 'Mr Mascara' has taken over Planet Earth by cryogenically freezing the Princess Nafan. A feast of eccentric, characters and a hypnotic music soundtrack make this a very memorable show. MORE>

CUBA: 

(Rhonda Micola, Ken Cotterill)

The 'Tropicana Nightclub' is swaying to the beat of the Samba, the Rumba and voice of Mercedes, against the backdrop of the Cuban revolution....MORE>

Do Or Die: 

(Craig Christie, Andrew Patterson)

A perfect musical for high-schools, "Do or Die" follows the conflict and drama as the struggling football team and the champion girl's Hockey team from an inner city high school battle it out over the school oval for training...MORE>

Dutch Courage: 

(Sean Peter, Barry Lowe)

Dutch Courage is a powerful and timely musical providing strong roles for 7 male actors. Set in Amsterdam during the occupation of Nazi Germany, Dutch Courage brings a unique perspective to the historic occurrences of World War II, affecting its audiences with messages of acceptance, persecution and survival. MORE> 

Jack and the Beanstalk:

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

Based on the popular children's fairy-tale, this musical adaptation opened to rave reviews in its original season, and with minimal music and cast required is the perfect choice for children's entertainment.. MORE>

Joe Starts Again:

(Dean Lotherington, Martin Croft,  Mark Fletcher)

Meet Joe Thompson.  Joe is about to embark on a search for love and companionship, a search he's finding daunting. "Joe Starts" Again is an award-winning one-man tour de force. MORE>

Rebecca - the Musical:

(M: Kevin Purcell, L/B: Victor Kazan)

Based on one of the worlds best selling novels, Rebecca - the Musical is a haunting and suspenseful Gothic thriller set against the backdrop of the English Cornish coastline.  With a sweeping score and eloquently evocative libretto, this musical adaptation of the timeless story will captivate an audience and critics alike. MORE>

Red, White & Boogie:

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

Red, White & Boogie is a musical 'whodunit' based on dramatic films of the 1940's.  A re-write of "It Happened in Tanjablanca", "Red, White & Boogie" has an additional character yet a reduced cast. MORE>

Rumpelstiltskin:

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

Based on the popular fairy-tale by The Brothers Grimm, this delightful musical for young people, written by the successful writing team of Peter Pinne and Don Battye will entertain adults and children alike. MORE>

Shoemaker and the Elves, The:

(Peter Pinne, Don Battye)

Billed as "delightful children's entertainment" by The Sun, this musical  by the successful writing team of Peter Pinne and Don Battye is perfect entertainment for young people.. MORE>

Water into Wine:

(Craig Christie)

Based on true stories of the lives of women on the land in the Sunraysia district (North Western Victoria) over the past 100 years, this is a stunning one-act musical for four strong performers. MORE>

White Rose, The:

(Andrew Patterson, Craig Christie, Harry Allen)

Based on the true story of a youth resistance movement against the third Reich in Germany, 1943, "The White Rose" has an eclectic score and scope for a large cast.  MORE>