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Malvern Theatre Company’s up-and-coming young team will showcase their talents in this, their self-devised, inaugural production at Chapel Off Chapel. Creatives, crew members and cast are drawn from the alumni of our highly successful 2024 Emerging Leaders program, which provided them with training and mentoring to develop their particular talents and interests in live theatre.

This original production has been workshopped from start to finish by the skilled project participants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see what our next generation of theatre-makers can bring to the stage – you’ll be delighted, impressed and engaged by what these accomplished youth have to offer!

When Penny returns to her hometown of Appleton in NSW to set up as the local GP, she is excited to embrace the town and all its quirky pastimes, including the biggest event of the year, the famous Potato Sack Race. However, when she learns the prize money for the women is 5 times lower than that for the men, well, she just can’t stay silent. But she isn’t prepared for the battles she is about to face …

Inspired by Melanie Tait’s own experiences, ‘Appleton’ tackles gender politics and the fight for equality in an exuberant, warm-hearted comedy. This sparkling play has enjoyed return, sell-out seasons across the country, and has been adapted into a movie. Malvern Theatre Company is delighted to present its first Victorian production.

It is February 1942, and tonight is a very happy and holy occasion. Tomorrow, young Christy will travel to Sydney to begin his studies for the priesthood. The O’Mahon family, proud Irish-Australians, throw a small party of farewell, with lamingtons and sing-alongs. But faith and duty can be heavy burdens, and the news of the war is increasingly grim – the family is forced to confront difficult truths.

Malvern Theatre Company is pleased to revive this classic Australian play. A joyous celebration of Irish-Australian humour and resilience, a study of faith and friendships, a drama of a family at pressure-point, ‘A Happy and Holy Occasion’ is a bitter-sweet portrait of a vanished Australia.

“Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires”. A valiant and trusted soldier, Macbeth, is propelled down a dark and treacherous path when an encounter with supernatural beings brings to the surface secret dreams of power. Spurred on by his ruthless wife, he embarks on a terrifying quest to get the Scottish crown. But once got, it must be kept. Macbeth’s determination leads him into a nightmare world of murder and madness, taking the country to the very brink of catastrophe.

Shakespeare’s most thrilling story, of unchecked ambition, witches and ghosts, castles and swordfights, is a harrowing exploration of crime and guilt, power and corruption. Malvern Theatre Company’s production of ‘Macbeth’ will excite all lovers of this classic play.

‘The Humans’ is a poignant, award-winning drama (Tony Awards, Best Play) that, with humour and compassion explores the tensions and bonds in family life today. In Brigid’s run-down New York apartment, with bad wi-fi and strange noises upstairs, the Blake family comes together to celebrate Thanksgiving, bringing with them their anxieties, fears, and hidden struggles. But as they cook and eat, bicker and joke, darkness begins to fall and long buried tensions and secrets start to emerge. Plus, the strange noises upstairs may not be as innocent as they thought!

‘The Humans’ is warm, funny, uplifting and unsettling. Malvern Theatre Company is proud to present the Victorian premiere of this modern masterpiece, dubbed “Kind, rich and beautiful” (Chicago Tribune).

The big day has finally arrived! In a few short hours, Bill and Rachel will be happily married. But when Bill wakes up in the bridal suite with a hangover, no memory of the night before, and a strange woman in bed beside him, he will have to think fast to save himself from disaster. When the best man arrives early, along with the chambermaid, and the mother-in-law, the only thing that could possibly make it worse would be for Rachel herself to … well, your wedding day is a day you’ll always remember!

With wild misunderstandings, hilarious mishaps, and loads of laughs, this frantic farce has delighted audiences in over 30 countries. You’re invited to this ‘Perfect’ Wedding!

OUR REGULAR PERFORMANCE TIMES

Opening Night – Friday evening 8pm

Next day, Saturday – matinee 2pm & evening 8pm

Following Week – Wednesday to Saturday evenings 8pm & Sunday 2pm

Final Week – Wednesday to Friday evenings 8pm; Saturday matinee 2pm & Final Night evening 8pm