The TMLT’s next presentation will be two one act plays.  ‘Living in the Sixties'   is Jim McDonald’s first one act play to be performed on the Mountain by the Little Theatre players.

The play is well acted by the cast of six, Kye Murtagh, who played Cinderella in our last panto;  Bronson Ramminger, well known recently for his performance in ‘Crash’; Gordon Issom a well known theatre identity; Pam Hawthorne, first seen in Dimboola and as the newsreader in ‘Grave Consequences’; Barbara  Lassiter, famous for her portrayal of Mrs Fluck in Writer’s Block; and a welcome newcomer, Karen Butcher.  Many of us lived through the 60s and some of us can remember them well but the play is good for every body.

'The Perfect Marriage’ by Ian Austin  has a cast of two.  John St Clair and Cath Buckley have developed this wonderful script into much more than what is on the page.

This is a play you can enjoy on any number of levels.  If you wish it will make you laugh, perhaps make you grimace as it reminds you of someone, maybe make you think and even perhaps feel a touch sad for a moment.  You will probably do all these things and more.  After all when Mr Marsh turns up to celebrate a success at work and Mae is so appropriately dressed for a glass or two of champagne it certainly appears to be ‘The Perfect Marriage’. Of course, it is not all as it originally seems. Cath Buckley gets even better with each show and John St Clair (so recently exposed during a recent TV ad) has also become one of our premier actors. 

The location is the Youth Hall, Keswick Road, Nth Tamborine. Keswick Rd runs off Beacon Rd. and the hall is the first building on the RHS. We hope that many of you will come and see these plays and enjoy them.  

The performances are  7.30 pm on 1st, 7th and 8th of Nov and a 3.00 pm matinee on the 8th.  Both plays contain some coarse language and adult themes Tickets are $15 adults and $12 concessions on sale now from Leon’s Fruit and Veg, Main St. North Tamborine; also THERE MAY BE SOME AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THESE PLAYS WILL GO TOWARDS THE RESTORATION OF THE ZAMIA THEATRE.  We hope to have the Zamia re-opened in the early months of next year.  Frank 5545 3116

The tenders for the restoration of the Zamia Theatre are going out this week. It will still be many months before the theatre will re-open however we are keeping our hand in until it does and the TMLT is presenting two one act plays at the one performance.

Ian Young and Warrick Bailey are directing the plays at the Youth Hall, on Saturday  1^st November, and Friday and Saturday 7^th & 8th  November at 7.30 pm, with a matinee on Saturday 8^th November at 3.00 pm. Tickets, $15 and $12 concessions.

The Youth Hall is in Keswick Road, (the last road on the right off Beacon Road.) The Hall is the first building on the right hand side of the road and there is plenty of parking available.  

Ian Young is directing “The Perfect Marriage”; this brilliant comedy is part of Ian Austin’s Sex and Other Frustrations. Ian’s play stars Cath Buckley and John St. Clair (star of the famous television advertisement).

Warrick directs a play with six actors by new Sunshine Coast playwright Jim McDonald titled “Living in the Sixties”. Both plays deal with adult subjects and contain some strong language.  All proceeds will go towards the restoration of the Zamia Theatre. This is great entertainment not to be missed.  There is a lot of TMLT information on our web page, have a look at it.  www.tmlt.com.au  

Unfortunately, due to the pressure of activities around Christmas, the proposed talent contest and variety show has had to be postponed until next year. However the TMLT, spurred on by news that their beloved theatrical venue, the Zamia is to be restored for community use, have decided to attempt to stage a theatrical production towards the end of October or early November before the rush of parties and dance and school concerts take precedence.

Auditions are being held for two one act plays to be performed on the mountain (venue to be advised) on the 25th October or early November.

Auditions will be held on Monday 18th August at 7.30 pm, at the home of the President of Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre, Warrick Bailey, at 260 Beacon Road, North Tamborine, last house on the left. Telephone 55450819.

Ian Young will direct "The Perfect Marriage" by Ian Austin who lives on the Sunshine coast. Interestingly the script says the female is in her late thirties and the male is in his early thirties.

The scenario is - he comes home from work to a welcoming wife showing they have the perfect marriage - or is it??

Warrick Bailey will direct a new play, also by a Sunshine coast dramatist, Jim McDonald. Living in the Sixties. How well do we know those closest to us? When Harry dies suddenly, his friends grieve and recall his student exploits. They remember him as a good friend and marvel at how he transformed himself into a devoted family man. However, at the wake following the funeral, another side of Harry is revealed that shocks everyone, leading to
confrontation. They try to come to terms with this new information.  The play ends on an unexpected note.

Characters are two males, fifties, early sixties, three women - two mid fifties to sixties and one youngish mid fifties: one male 30s to 40's, one female early to mid 30s. Enquiries Warrick 5545 0819

The news that the Zamia restoration money has been allocated by the council and that the theatre will be open again has been a great boost to the TMLT members.  We have worked hard to keep the group afloat since the theatre was closed, costs still continue with minimal income being generated but as they say there is ’light at the end of the tunnel’ now.

Plans are forming for a ‘Tamborine Talent’ combined review and talent quest to be held around November at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre.  The aim is to include interested locals, individuals or groups to participate as part of the review or by entering the talent quest and hopefully we will be able to offer some good prizes.  Singers, dancers, musicians and comedians all welcome, we want this night to be a good representation of the talent on the mountain.  If you are interested in participating or seeking more information please contact Barbara at 5545 3631. 

To get the Zamia Theatre open again the TMLT is committed to contributing $10,000 and then there will still be the projectors, sound, lighting and kitchen fit-out and white goods to provide.  Some of this will come from existing equipment but much will need up-dating.  The returns from the productions you have supported since the Zamia closed will go a considerable way towards these items but more will be required.

If you would like a link to our website or wish to offer any articles or news for consideration please contact Barbara at 5545 3631. 

Please note that the next production is the rehearsed play-reading of “Grave Consequences” which will be held at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre on Saturday 28 June at 7.30 pm; $2 gold coin entry.                   Frank 5545 3116