CLOC Musical Theatre
&Juliet
The story of what happened if Juliet decided not to suicide after Romeo’s so called death.
The production opened with William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway who wanted the story of Romeo & Juliet’s ending changed and what happened to Juliet.
A great interpretation of the original Shakespeare story with a normal for CLOC Theatre adding to their much-loved high standard of production.
The sets were absolutely amazing, solidly built and two-storied so one had two main sets and two staircases which were moved about the stage in different positions so they tied with each other to form different aspects of the story.
Costuming ranged from modern day to the period of time when Shakespeare set the play. The lighting was absolutely magnificent with laser type lights above the audience. I see by the program there were 200 people involved in this production. CLOC Theatre is to be congratulated for such a production.
Of course the cast do come into the show too.
Juliet was played by Guada Baňez. An absolutely magnificent performance of the role plus a premium singing voice which added to her performance.
William Shakespeare was played by Sam Anderson. An impressive performance and a good rapport with Sharon Wills who had two roles, Anne Hathaway and April. Another impressive performance particularly in both roles added to by a good singing voice.
Romeo was portrayed by Tim Maguire who insisted he was still married to Juliet no matter what she thought. A good performance added again by a good voice.
Shaun Kingma was Lance. Another great addition to the CLOC production. May was played by Mak Russell Gill, a wonderful performance and the two, Francois, played by Will Woods, were wonderful together. Francois was threatened with being sent to the army unless he was to be married. But he was in love with May not Juliet who he was supposed to marry.
A large ensemble adding to the high standard of the production and a very successful evening by CLOC Musical Theatre.
Lilydale Athenaeum theatre
Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree
In Nunsense I, wacky nun Sister Mary Amnesia, regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother had a recording contract for her.
In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realised as she headlines a brand-new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.
Season: 20 November – 6 December
The 1812 Theatre
Rhinestone Rex & Miss Monica
A Modern Romantic Comedy
It’s an age-old question: do opposites attract? More specifically, could you date someone who has completely different music tastes to you?
Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica explore this contested idea with oodles of wit and charm through the story of a very unlike pair.
It’s the beginning of a new friendship between Miss Monica and her contractor Gary. Miss Monica has taken leave from the Sydney Symphony due to tendonitis in her shoulder and decides to employ Gary to install her EA-designed decor.
Unbeknownst to the trained musician, Gary has an alter ego of Rhinestone Rex, a washed-up country music star who intends to convince Monica that country music is just as valid as her classical taste.
both single and alone, a little spark forms between the two, but are they too dissimilar to match or do opposites attract?
Season: 14 November – 6 December.
