SPAT’s next show is a dazzling production of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic tale combining a live chamber orchestra with theatre, puppetry and storytelling, and for the two evening performances, this will be followed by a 1940s radio play entitled Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Haunted Chateaux.
This is SPAT’s first collaboration with an orchestra, and we are thrilled to break new ground.
Mikaela Johnson, the conductor, has worked with several orchestral groups including the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music (the Con). She has recruited 12 diverse, highly skilled musicians for this piece, including talented SPAT members. Director Matt Dickson has engaged the versatile Sally Willson, also part of the Con troupe, to be the puppeteer. The only live actors are Peter, his grandfather and the key role of narrator.
The radio play, directed by Eric Alexander, also promises to be very entertaining.
There will be performances on Saturday, August 30 and Saturday, September 6, with matinees at 3:30pm and evening shows at 7pm. The radio play will comprise the second half of the entertainment ONLY in the evening performances.
Tickets for the matinees are $10 for children and $20 for adults. Evening shows are $15 for children and $25 for adults. Book online at www.spat.org.au.
Playmates (Improvisational theatre)
This annual event on October 25 and SPAT’s team will compete with those from several other theatres for the coveted prize of number 1. Auditions dates will be listed in the September issue of the Flame.
Christmas Panto
The performance dates for this year’s Christmas Panto, 12 Hours to Christmas, are December 5, 6 and 7 and December 12, 13 and 14. Audition dates are Sunday afternoon, September 7 and Tuesday evening, September 9. Children must be in year 2 or above (younger siblings at the director’s discretion). Check the SPAT website for times.
This original panto, written by our very own Christine Higgins and Rachel Kiddier, promises to be loads of fun, with parts for young and old. Catherine Rostrum is the musical director and piano accompanist, and Tom and Katie Peach, the dynamic (father and daughter) duo, will co-direct.
SPAT Singers
The Singers meet every Friday evening at 7:30pm. Turn up and you will be greeted with open arms.
