Peter Pan

Darlington Theatre Players are proud to announce their forthcoming production of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan: a worthy choice for the final season in 2008.

Although not a pantomime or musical, the play, with wonderful sets (designed by Richard Coleman), rascally pirates and Red Indians and, of course, Nana the dog, is sure to delight all age groups.

According to the wishes of Sir James Barrie, royalties from all productions of Peter Pan were for many years required to be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Although this requirement does not apply today, Darlington Theatre Players will be donating part proceeds to Princess Margaret Children's Hospital in Perth.

More details here...

Coming soon...Tutankhamun

Our first production for 2009 will be a 2-Act Musical Play written specifically for Young Adults. The mystery that surrounded the death of the famous Boy King has created enormous interest all over the world with Egyptology becoming a fascinating subject. This play brings to life some of the key historical figures in the Pharaoh's life and also includes some of the Egyptian Gods, including Isis, Osiris, Horus, Seth and Anubis. Along with a full supporting chorus of the "Peoples of Egypt", Tutankhamun is an exciting and innovative musical play from local scriptwriter, LaVerne Kirton.

ITA State Drama One Act Festival

Darlington Theatre Players recently collected a swag of awards at the recent ITA DramaFest and YouthFest events.

YouthFest (September 20)

Mystery at Dunbar Mansion - The Ann Hill Trophy for Best Production - Senior.
Llewyn Taylor and Jesse Wood (Mystery at Dunbar Mansion) - Adjudicators Certificates for Strong Characterisation
Mystery at Dunbar Mansion - Excellence in Set and Staging
(See all the YouthFest awards here)

DramaFest (September 26-29)

Ted Simpson (The Boor Hug) - Best supporting actor (male)
Sallie Ketteringham (The Boor Hug) - The Peter Mann Costume award
(See all the DramaFest awards here)

Congratulations to all on a fantastic effort!

Marloo Events

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Marloo Theatre ticket gift vouchers - now available!

These gift vouchers are now available for purchase from Gwyne or the Booking Office during a running show. A voucher can be bought to the value you require and redeemed at any of the Marloo seasons throughout the year.

Bookings of course are still essential!

Please phone Gwyne for information. Telephone: 9255 1783

It'll Be Right On The Night

Copies of "It'll Be Right On The Night", being a story of the first 50 years of the Darlington Theatre Players, are still available. This eagerly anticipated book is on sale for $20 each, which is a steal for nearly 200 pages of quality information about our theatre and company and 20 pages of colour photos.

The editorial committee of Michael Hart, Rae Willis, George Grayston, Ray Foster and Jan Hole are grateful for publication assistance from Douglas Sutherland-Bruce.

For copies please contact Michael Hart, ph: 9453 9339 or email marloomike@westnet.com.au