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Eltham Little Theatre

The Peppercorn Tree

Is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and staged in 2010.

Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life.

He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer.

As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful effect on is family.

Season closes 14 September

Burrinja Theatre

Helios – Wright and Grainger

Internationally award winning modern re-telling of an ancient myth.

A lad lives halfway an historic hill. A teenager on a road trip to the city in a stolen car.

A boy is driving a chariot pulling the sun across the sky.

A story about the son of the god of the sun. Helios transplants the Ancient Greek tale to a modern-day myth wound round the winding roads of rural England and into the everyday living of a towering city, about life and the invisible monuments we guild into it.

Season: Friday 30 August.

At 7.30pm.

Venue: Lye Room.

Gemco Theatre

Open Stage Night

Welcome one and all to Gemco’s ongoing Open Stage Night.

Hosted by Carol and Dalys, the popular open stage has been running for many decades.

Held in the cosy hall, you are welcome to perform anything you like or just come for the lovely entertainment.

Enjoy music, poetry, singing, monologues or anything you wish to show.

Running the first Saturday of every month from 8pm.

If you would like to perform. Just turn up and register your interest when you arrive with Carol McCoy.

Limited Bar available.

No BYO.

Bring a plate to share.

Time ad Location: 7 September at 8pm.

The Gem Community Arts Centre, 15 Kilvington Dr. Emerald

And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie’s breathtaking Masterpiece

Ten people are lured to a solitary mansion on an island off the English coast, when a storm cuts them off from the mainland.

The true reason for their presence on the island soon becomes horribly clear.

First stage in 1943, this new production directed by Australian theatrical icon Robyn Nevin is a gorgeously grim thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Venue: Comedy theatre Melbourne, Season opens February 2025 bookings now open at andthentherewerenone.com.au

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