Karyn and the Magic Crystal
Written and Directed by Garry Thomas and Steve Millar
Jan 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th
Our story opens with Harrison Matherson finding a magic crystal in a cave. As he attempts to take it, he triggers a trap that leaves him frozen on the spot, inside the cave. Three years later, Harrison’s daughter Karyn is the owner of a local café, that is struggling to make ends meet. With encouragement from her close friend Maddy, they decide to make one last attempt to find Karyn’s dad. When the two of them find a secret map, they realise not only will they find Karyn’s dad, but also a treasure – a magic crystal.
Making God Laugh
By Sean Grennan, Directed by Pat Hannah
April 9th - 18th
A comedy that follows one typical family over the course of thirty years' worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill's grown children - a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star -- all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives
Home, I'm Darling
By Laura Wade, Directed by Sonya Cameron
July 9th - 18th
Comedy/Drama - Judy and Johnny lead a 50s lifestyle, clothes, décor, appliances. She stays at home while Johnny works as an estate agent. He hopes for a promotion. He realises they have financial problems; the house might be repossessed. Three years earlier Judy had taken voluntary redundancy, but the money has run out. He is underperforming at work and doesn’t earn as much commission. He says he isn’t happy. They need to change. He gets a promotion, but it will involve a long commute. They agree to compromise.
Talk
By Mark Wilson, Directed by Garry Thomas and Genna Kate Ryan
August 26th - 29th
Drama - A moving, brutal look at the introduction of psychotherapy in the early 20th century. It is a tale about the importance of being able to tell your story, and of empathy, kindness and humanity
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling, Directed by Matt Holland
October 1st - 10th
Hilarious and touching, this play for six women is set in a beauty parlour in Louisiana. Through four scenes spanning three years the staff and customers engage in small-town gossip but we see a deep strength and purposefulness emerge when Shelby - a diabetic - dies following a kidney transplant operation.