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CURTAIN CALL: Theatre shows around the Ranges

Eltham, Lilydale, Ferntree Gully and Mt Evelyn all have upcoming shows.

Eltham Little Theatre

Get Smart

When Mr. Big and the rest of KAOS arrive in town to steal Professor Dante’s invention.

Smart, 99, Chief and the other agents of CONTROL must protect it at all costs.

Featuring all of the characters and calamity we know and love, Get Smart is the perfect end of the year outing.

With ELT’S traditional final season table seating grab some friends, bring along some food and join in the fun.

Season: November 11 – 26.

Gemco Players

First Saturday of the Month

If you are a budding actor, fire-breather, belly-dancer, singer, comedian, poet, or if you just want to test your latest guitar piece in front of an audience – then this is the event for you. If you’re not a performer yourself, why not come along and be part of the audience? Bring some friends and make an evening of it.

Set up: 7.30pm, all help welcome.

Time: 8 – 11pm, 5 November

Venue: The Gem Hall, 19 Kilvington Dr. Emerald.

Ark Theatre

Mt Evelyn

About us:

Ark theatre is a Not-For-Profit Community Theatre, currently based in Mt Evelyn. The Company began in June 2013 with a group of thespians looking for the right balance of both theatre and social activity. Ark Theatre is dedicated to providing a friendly, high-quality experience for both the members and audiences.

The membership starts at 14 years of age to include a forum for students and young adults up to the age of 24 and an open age group above 18 years of age. It is expected that all members are committed to the traditional community theatre spirit.

Contact: Mail PO Box 277 Mooroolbark 3138

email: ark@arktheatremelb.com

A REMINDER:

The Athenaeum Theatre Lilydale

Moving On

10 – 26 November.

The 1812 Theatre

The Woman in Black

17 November – 19 December.

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