Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre
The Importances of Being Earnest
This version of The Importance of Being Ernest, as envisioned by the production team, has an unique new and fresh look.
The gorgeous costumes, the striking set and of course the biting Wild e wit and observations of the Victorian mores and social conventions.
The Importance of Being Ernest was the last play penned by Oscar Wilde; completed before being jailed for ‘gross indecency’ in 1895.
He was imprisoned in a number of jails but spent most of his two year sentence with hard labour at Reading Gaol-walking on a treadmill for six hours a day, or speaking to another soul then confined to his cell in solitary confinement.
He was deprived of books, conversations and writing materials.
A torture for a creative brain such as his.
The Importance of Being Ernest is a classic piece in every way from the clever wordplay and Victorian demeanour through to the lavish costumes.
Season: 11 – 27 September.
Karralyka
Ringwood Ballet
This is an annual event that showcases all the students in selections of their class work and acknowledges their achievements in examination and assessments.
The School will also be announcing the scholarship and Awards during the evening.
Season: Saturday 6 September at 5pm.
Donvale Christian College – Alice in Wonderland Jnr.
Fall down a rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on her journey of selfdiscovery.
Along her adventure, Alice encounters the ever-tardy Whie Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, a temperamental Queen, and many more beloved Wonderland characters in this charming, updated retelling of the classic Lewis Carroll stories.
Adapted especially for young performers, the musical includes famous songs from the Disney cartoon such as I’m Late.
The Unbirthday Song and Painting the Roses Rd, in addition to music from the 2010 Tim Burtin live-action film.
Season: 9-10 September at 7pm. 11 September at 12 pm, 12 September at 7pm.
Fairfax Theatre – Melbourne’s Art Centre
The Lark
Your correspondent was invited to the opening night of the World Premiere of The Lark starring Noni Hazelhurst as a one woman show.
The Lark is a pub that Rose Grey was born in and now she is trying to leave her past behind.
The place has become what defines but also limits her.
Rose wants to be released. Perhaps if she tells the story of her life in The Lark, if she tells it well enough, it might be for the last time.
She will be free of her past, and she will e free of herself.
The set was simple but very effective. It consisted of an old bar, four stools in front of same with one the floor with a broken leg.
A large mirror to the rear with glass shelves some broken thus giving the feeling of an old run down pub.
Rose, played by Noni Hazelhurst, was excellent.
She described her Dad making references all evening, talking about her past life with her mother leaving the family and Rose hardly knowing her.
She further talks about her life in different jobs, her first sexual experiences and coming back to the pub which her Dad left her.
Noni as Rose gave the feeling that she was talking to you directly.
Her voice gave the right nuances in the different times she was talking about and the result of her performance was a standing ovation.
A wonderful night of theatre.
The Round
Keli Indian Classical Dance Company
Keli, a presentation envisioned by the renowned Mohiniyattam exponent Dr Methil Devika, is an artistic journey that reflects the cultural soul of Kerala.
Ruled in the gentile, contemplative movements of Mohiniyattam, the work draws from the state’s rich reservoir of local legions, folk theatre traditions and trance practices – offering audiences an evocative immersion into Kerala’s living heritage.
Season: Saturday 27 September at 5.30pm.
