Tea Tree Players Presents Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

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It became clear walking into the Tea Tree Players Theatre that this is a well-supported community theatre company. This quaint little theatre came to fruition when a dedicated group, led by Diane and the late Robert Lamerton, ventured to establish the first live theatre within the City of Tea Tree Gully.

In 1977, this resulted in the construction of a stage, curtain, and wood-panelled wall, marking the official beginning of Tea Tree Players’ theatrical journey. Over the years, the stage has been enlarged, a new front curtain installed, the audio and lighting box repositioned, new seating fitted, and a foyer area constructed, amongst other continuous improvements, making viewing a production at this sweet little theatre a real treat.

Doctor in the House, written by Richard Gordon and Ted Willis is a classic British zany comedy based on Richard Gordon’s novel that sees the fictitious St Swithin’s medical students Tony, Simon and John balance the demands of medical school with the antics of their manic social life consisting of much frivolity, drinking and partying hard!

Kyle McCarthy plays the lovable John Evans, a somewhat dedicated student who clearly enjoys the lifestyle that college life offers. McCarthy is believable in the role bringing a warmth and likeability to his portrayal of this character. Clinton Nitschke, a seasoned performer, brought a wonderful sense of innocence and naivety to his characterisation of Simon Sparrow, a dedicated student who walked a comically slippery slope between studious dedication and drunken debauchery – a fun, credible and convincing interpretation.

Rebecca Mason’s embodiment of the sassy and seductive Vera complimented the predominantly male cast, while Charlie Klose made the audience belly laugh with her hilarious performance within the performance of a play written by Tony, one of the med students. Mike Phillips as Bromley, Barry Hill OAM as Sir Lancelot Spratt, Emily Sharland as Janet and Kate Readon as the matronly Matron completed a well-rehearsed cast expertly directed by Brian Godfrey. The set and costuming were fabulous, with only subtle changes made throughout the play to depict time jumps, which was all that was needed.

Standout performance credit must go to Ben Proeve, who confidently, convincingly, and professionally portrayed Tony Grimsdyke, a medical student who clearly influences the foolishness and creates hilarious moments, breaking the fourth wall without breaking character. Proeve was perfectly cast as this cheeky character and carried much of this production, acting in part as both the storytelling narrator and fun-loving med student.

Congratulations to the director, cast and crew of Doctor in the House – a good, fun production performed by a polished cast.

To book tickets to Doctor In The House, please visit https://teatreeplayers.com/production/doctor-in-the-house/.

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Popera: Sex, Death & Politics

Popera: Sex, Death & Politics

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Uma Dobia presents this performance as a fun and interactive opportunity to educate the audience on the perils of what it is like to be a female within the world of opera.

Despite her obvious love and clear depth of knowledge of opera, this diva soprano damsel in distress openly blames opera for the docile and tragic stereotypical female roles within this art form. Setting out to set the record straight by influencing the audience about the distaste she has for this long-held ‘norm, ’ Dobia and her accompanying pianist ‘Carol’ start a nonsensical game show that is inclusive of unsuspecting audience members as they become part of the onstage entertainment.

Costumed in a racy red jumpsuit and knee-high sparkling silver stiletto boots (very impressed and left wanting some of my own), Dobia acts as the gameshow’s host for the evening’s frivolity, spinning the wheel for the adults only styled entertainment.

After her assistant and heart throb Trevor left her high and dry, which the audience learns about via a video message left by said assistant, Dobia takes charge of the stage and the show…between the tears and tantrums and unfortunate visuals of Trevor consistently shown by the tech crew who have not been informed of Trevor’s sudden departure, the audience is taken on a ride that interweaves pop and opera music through Dobia’s stunningly performed vocals.

This Adelaide Festival Fringe show performed at The Mill, a venue that provides a wonderful ambiance for a smaller production, did not have a large audience; however, Dobia did an incredible job, working hard to ensure those in attendance were thoroughly entertained.

Although the multiple-choice game show questions were, for the most part, unanswerable by its participants unless they had a reasonably comprehensive knowledge of opera, Dobia’s impressive vocals and call to arms for opera to ‘do better’ does not go unnoticed in the creativity of this informative, entertaining and saucy production.

To book tickets to Popera: Sex, Death & Politics, please visit https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/popera-sex-death-politics-af2025.

Photographer: Zena Photography

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Film Review- Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

Bonhoeffer

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BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN is not just another war movie; it is the dramatization of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s journey as he grapples between upholding his pacifist moral convictions or joining the resistance in a plot to assassinate the Führer and save millions of Jewish lives.

A German Lutheran pastor known for his resistance to the Nazi dictatorship and his intense opposition to Adolf Hitler’s genocidal eradication of Jews, Bonhoeffer’s extraordinary human spirit in the face of adversity rises during the darkest of days despite the odds that are clearly pitted against him.

From Angel Studios, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin is written and directed by Todd Kamarnicki with Dietrich Bonhoeffer effectively represented by Jonas Dassler. This political period drama is beautiful presented with cinematic mastery visible through the creative vision of Kamarnicki. Costuming and location choices are authentic and believable as the audience is seamlessly transported back and forth between time periods.

This film is let down by some historical inaccuracy, perhaps more so by the omissions within Bonhoeffer’s story. While this does take some of the essence away from depicting the depth of his spirit, at over two hours long it does well to create impactfully dramatic moments that direct the audience toward an understanding of his loving relationship with God and family and the heart-wrenching moral and emotional conflict this man faced.

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin will be appreciated by those of Christian faith, but in saying that, those of no religion will not feel uncomfortable. Bonhoeffer’s story deserves to be told – it is respectful and reverent and well worth the investment of two hours of your time.

Tickets to Bonhoeffer will be available for purchase in 135+ cinemas nationwide through Rialto Distribution, starting March 13.

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MARVELous Maniacal Mayhem

MARVELous The Show

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MARVELous at the Adelaide Festival Fringe is an ambitious, high-energy, and BIG production that showcases the incredible talents of a remarkably athletic ten-member cast performing impressive aerial stunts, live vocals, and raunchy dance routines with technical proficiency.

This risqué parody aims to combine superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe with musical theatre and film – a considerable stretch; however, the MARVELous company achieve this feat with ease.

Integrating these seemingly disconnected theatrical phenomena begins with a musical number reminiscent of a Las Vegas cabaret show that quickly turns the cheesy appeal of this style of theatre into a satirical spoof. Deadpool, in his inimatable style, narrates the twists and turns of an adult only bedtime story as only he can!

 

The industrial styled setting is impressive as the performers own the stage, transforming familiar musicals such as Dirty Dancing, Magic Mike, Wicked, Flashdance, The Greatest Showman and Hamilton into spectacular and hilarious routines.

The audience is bombarded with satirical references to the associated Hollywood stars, generating genuine spontaneous laughter as the cast’s delivery packs just the right amount of punch.

Cohesively integrated into this raunchy bedtime tale was the lighting, laser, and smoke effects complimented by an atmospheric rock-infused soundtrack, all topped off by eye-catching costumes that had just the right amount of tear away pants and sassy tongue in cheek nudity choreographed into entertaining dance routines.

MARVELous is a witty, clever and fun night out – with or without an insight into the Marvel Universe this risqué and comedic parody is great entertainment and a really good belly laugh!

To book tickets to MARVELous The Show, please visit https://gluttony.net.au/shows/show/1106/marvelous-the-show

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