Past Shows

A Taste of Theatre

A Taste of Theatre

March 2024

15 & 16 March, 7:30pm

Get ready to be dazzled by a night of one-act wonders, poetic magic, and toe-tapping melodies! Calling all theatre buffs and newbies - it's your ticket to a talent extravaganza!

Christmas Show: The Hardcase Hotel

Christmas Show: The Hardcase Hotel

December 2023

1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 December
Matinee 10 December

Youth Theatre Showcase

Youth Theatre Showcase

November 2023

4 & 5 November
3pm

"Peter Pan in Thirty Minutes" by Jennifer Reif
"Aladdin" by Kathryn Schultz Miller

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild's Dramatic Society's production of Macbeth

September 2023

8, 9, 15, 16 September
10 September matinee

Variety Night

Variety Night

July 2023

Saturday, 29 July
7pm

9 to 5: The Musical

9 to 5: The Musical

June 2023

7.30pm - 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 June ($35 / $30 / $20)
2.30pm - 18 June ($10)

Music by Dolly Parton
Book & lyrics by Patricia Resnick
Directed by Norma Latchford & Lewis Johnson

Due to a number of factors, the first two performances have been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Christmas Show: Nuncrackers

Christmas Show: Nuncrackers

November 2022

25, 26 November
2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17 December

The Nunsense Christmas Musical, Nuncrackers, takes place in real time in the basement of Mount Saint Helen’s Convent. It is the first TV Special being taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother with money the sisters won on the lottery!

Enjoy a grazing supper (individual boxes), drinks and tabled seating.

Youth Theatre Showcase

Youth Theatre Showcase

October 2022

29, 30 October
2pm

The students of the Goldfields Repertory Club Youth Theatre present their 2022 productions!

"Sleeping Beauty" & "Toy Store"

Ladies in Black

Ladies in Black

August 2022

26, 27 August
2, 3 September
9, 10 September

Book by Carolyn Burns
Music and Lyrics by Tim Finn
Adapted from the book The Women in Black by Madeleine St John
By arrangement with David Spicer Productions

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

June 2022

June 17, 18, 24, 25
July 1, 2
July 22, 23

Directed by Lauren Chapman-Holle

Book by Christopher D’Arienzo
Music & Lyrics by A Bunch of Really Sweet ’80s Bands

Variety Night

Variety Night

April 2022

29 & 30 April
Doors open 6:30 pm
Show begins 7:00 pm

Female Transport

Female Transport

March 2022

by Steve Gooch
directed by Lewis Johnson

March 11, 12, 18, 19

Please note: This show contains strong language, explicit violence, and adult themes

The Pirate Prince

The Pirate Prince

November 2021

26 November - 11 December

2021 Christmas Show

written by Judith Prior
directed by Marie Molloy & Ainsley Nysschen

All Together Now!

All Together Now!

November 2021

12-14 November

Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, the Goldfields Repertory Club presents

All Together Now!

A global event celebrating local theatre

Skool & Crossbones

Skool & Crossbones

September 2021

18 & 19 September

A production by the Rep Club Youth Theatre.

90th Anniversary Events

90th Anniversary Events

September 2021

Friday, 24 September: Kalghoulie Ghost Walk

Saturday, 25 September: Champagne, Canapes and Storytelling

Sunday, 26 September: Sharing Stories

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Double Feature

Double Feature

August 2021

20 & 21 August

Two short plays: "The 39 Steps" and "Voices in the Rubble".

The suspense of vintage Hitchcock with the laughter and tears of absurdist comedy.

Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly

June 2021

11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 June at 7.30pm
Matinee 20 June at 2.30pm

Leave

Leave 'Em Laughing

April 2021

An evening of short plays.

Friday, 9 April & Saturday, 10 April

Fringe Shows

Fringe Shows

March 2021

Friday, 5 March & Saturday, 6 March

6 pm: Hit It!

7.30 pm: Freakshow: An Interactive Murder Mystery

9 pm: 250 First Dates

2021 Launch Party

2021 Launch Party

February 2021

Sunday, 7 February from 4pm

Bar open & BBQ provided

The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

November 2020

27 November - 12 December

written by Ben Crocker
directed by Lauren Chapman-Holle and Ainsley Nysschen

The 2020 Christmas Show

Tickets for this season are LIMITED due to current COVID restrictions, so get in quick to ensure you don't miss out!

Illustrated Historical Talk on Performing Arts in the Goldfields 1850-1914

Illustrated Historical Talk on Performing Arts in the Goldfields 1850-1914

October 2020

Friday, 30th October, 7pm

The Rep Club’s own Dr Norma Latchford presents an illustrated talk derived from her thesis, A Study of the Relationship Between Mining and the Performing Arts in Australia 1850-1914.

ISO Need a Night Out Variety Show

ISO Need a Night Out Variety Show

July 2020

ISO Need a Night Out will be a free light-hearted evening of entertainment including funny skits, comedic songs and hilarious burlesque performances, and has been designed to give audiences something to smile about.

An online reservation is required to ensure we do not exceed our capacity.

Virtually Famous: Songs for Your Supper, Iso Edition

Virtually Famous: Songs for Your Supper, Iso Edition

May 2020

Saturday, 30 May, 7pm - Virtual Facebook event

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COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response

March 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated risk from large gatherings of people, the Rep Club has postponed our upcoming shows and Youth Theatre program.

The committee will also use this quieter period to focus on a number of projects, including the ongoing progress of the Rep Club Building Project. We hope to share some exciting news regarding this with you soon!

Short Play Season

Short Play Season

March 2020

Friday 13th March, Saturday 14th March - 7:30 pm
Saturday 14th March - 2:00 pm

  • A Lady of Letters
  • A One-Eyed Point of View
  • PaperCuts

 

The Thing About Weddings

The Thing About Weddings

November 2019

2019 Christmas Show

Ticket includes a three-course meal

Performances: 28, 29, 30 November; 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 December

Cabaret Sauvignon

Cabaret Sauvignon

October 2019

A gala fundraising evening
Saturday 19 October

featuring Perth cabaret act Gavin Nicklette
"The Lady Gaga of the Jazz World"

Away

Away

September 2019

by Michael Gow
directed by Owen Hinton

13, 14, 20, 21 September

Away is a funny and moving drama set in late ‘60s Australia that follows three families who seek relief in holiday. The play presents themes of loss, grief and hardship through relatable characters whose flaws we can laugh at because they are our own.

Songs For Your Supper

Songs For Your Supper

July 2019

Saturday, 27th July
Doors open 6:30 pm
Show starts at 7:00 pm

A fantastic night of songs and musical numbers, with delicious supper served at intermission.

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

June 2019

Words by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe

Performances: 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 June at 7pm
Matinee: 23 June at 2.30pm

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Down the Line

Down the Line

March 2019

Short plays from along the pipeline.

Saturday 23 March
Doors open 7pm, curtains up 7:30pm

FREE ENTRY

Featuring performances by the Merredin Repertory Club, Stage Left Theatre Troupe, and Goldfields Repertory Club.

Light & Dark

Light & Dark

March 2019

An evening of short plays.

8, 9 March. Doors open 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start.

  • "Sure FM" by Michael Jeffrey,
    directed by Jennifer Nichols
  • "Private Ear" by Peter Shaffer,
    directed by Nicki Sharpe

 

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Shakespeare Social Night

Shakespeare Social Night

February 2019

Friday 22nd February, 7pm

Bring along your favourite Shakespearean monologue or read one of the ones provided. Props and costumes provided.

Non-performing audience also welcome.

Free entry. Drinks available at the bar.

Fundraising Quiz

Fundraising Quiz

February 2019

A quiz of general knowledge, movies and music with a theatrical twist. All proceeds to the Rep Club Building Redevelopment Fund.

Saturday 16th February, 7pm.
Tables of 6, $120 per table.

Murder at The Cooked Duck

Murder at The Cooked Duck

November 2018

An immersive theatre experience.
One night only - 2 November 2018. Maximum 40 tickets available.

$25. Light refreshments provided.
1920s-1930s dress recommended, but not essential.

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The Real Goddesses of Mount Olympus

The Real Goddesses of Mount Olympus

November 2018

2018 Christmas Show

$65. Ticket price includes a delicious three course meal.

Performances:
22, 23, 24, 29, 30 November;
1, 6, 7, 8 December

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Songs For Your Supper

Songs For Your Supper

August 2018

A musical theatre revue
One night only - Saturday 11th August, 7pm
$15 includes supper and night of entertainment

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

August 2018

by Ben Muir

directed by Ainsley Nysschen

Performances 30th, 31st August, 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th September

Yer a Wizard!

Yer a Wizard!

July 2018

A magical themed night of costumes, challenges and wizarding fun!

28th July

Can-Can

Can-Can

June 2018

Music and lyrics by Cole Porter

Artistic Director Norma Latchford
Choral Director Kathy Ryland
Musical Director Sherril Ball
Choreographer Melinda Manners

Performances 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd June 2018

Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

May 2018

A charming and eclectic night of storytelling in many varied forms.
Poetry, play excerpts, skits, comedy, readings, and songs.

One night only - 25 May

Doors open 7pm

Tickets available at the door
$15 (or $10 for members) includes finger food and a complimentary glass of champagne

Boston Marriage

Boston Marriage

March 2018

Boston Marriage
by David Mamet

directed by Paul Andinach

Performances 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th March

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2018 Programme Launch

2018 Programme Launch

February 2018

Learn about the Club's plans for 2018. Meet the Directors and enjoy a glass of bubbly and nibbles. All members and friends welcome.

Due to inclement weather, this event has been moved to indoors at the Theatre.

2nd February, from 7pm

Whodunnit

Whodunnit

November 2017

WHODUNNIT:
or, The Mysterious Affair of the Murders Most Macabre

The 2017 Christmas Show
Ticket price includes a delicious three course meal

Performances: 30 November, 1 & 2 December;
7, 8 & 9 December; 14, 15 & 16 December 2017

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Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

October 2017

One night only - 13 October
Doors open 7pm

Tickets available at the door
$10 includes finger food and a complimentary glass of champagne

Switzerland (Simulcast)

Switzerland (Simulcast)

September 2017

Live simulcast of Black Swan State Theatre Company's production of
Switzerland
by Joanna Murray-Smith
directed by Lawrie Cullen-Tait

A tense theatrical thriller, a battle of wills and words.

Friday 1st September, 7.30pm
Doors open 7.00pm
$10

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In the Deep End - Improv Comedy Show

In the Deep End - Improv Comedy Show

September 2017

Join us for a night of improvised drama, comedy, and bad acting...

Friday 15th & Saturday 16th September, 7.30pm

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Bedroom Farce

Bedroom Farce

August 2017

by Alan Ayckbourn
directed by Lewis Johnson

4 couples. 3 bedrooms. One hilarious night.

Performances 11, 12, 18, 19 August

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Songs For Your Supper

Songs For Your Supper

July 2017

A musical theatre revue
One night only - Friday 7th July
$20 includes supper and night of entertainment
featuring songs from The Mikado, Spelling Bee & more

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Operatic Society's Production of The Mikado

June 2017

by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr
music arranged by Sue Van Colle

based on The Mikado by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

directed by Norma Latchford

June 16, 17, 18 (matinee), 22, 23, 24

A Season of Short Plays

A Season of Short Plays

May 2017

Short plays with a musical interlude.

  • "Harry's Bounty" by Polly Low,
    directed by Jennifer Nichols
  • "Kayak" by Katherine Thomson,
    directed by Owen Hinton

11, 12, 13 May

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

February 2017

A musical by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin.
Directed by Molly Johnson.

24, 25 February, 3, 4, 9, 10 March

A Knight to Remember

A Knight to Remember

November 2016

The 2016 Christmas Show. A mirthful evening of misplaced magic, comedy, music, and dinner theatre!

Written by Jane Rothnie.
Directed by Emma Hart and Ainsley Nysschen.

24, 25, 26 November, 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 December

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

September 2016

A science fiction thriller by Noah Smith
Based on the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson

Directed by Jennifer Nicholls

Revised dates: 23, 24, 30 September, 1 October

Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

Champagne, Canapés and Storytelling

August 2016

One night only - 19 August from 7pm

Tickets available at the door
$10 includes finger food and a complimentary glass of champagne

2 Shorts and a C Sharp

2 Shorts and a C Sharp

July 2016

Two short plays and a musical section.

  • Artistic Truth by Michael Jeffrey.
    Directed by Celeste Chinnery.
  • Good Grief by Frank Wilkie.
    Directed by Chloe Astill.

Performances 28/29/30 July, 7.30pm.

Oliver!

Oliver!

June 2016

The classic musical by Lionel Bart.

Directed by Norma Latchford
with musical direction by Molly Johnson & Sherril Ball
and choreography by Melinda Manners

Songs For Your Supper

Songs For Your Supper

May 2016

A musical theatre revue
One night only - Friday 20th May
$25 includes supper and night of entertainment
featuring songs from Nunsense, Oliver! & more

Nunsense

Nunsense

March 2016

Nunsense The Musical Comedy by Dan Goggin
Director/Musical Director: Molly Johnson
Assistant Director: Lewis Johnson

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Humpty Dumpty: The Egg

Humpty Dumpty: The Egg's Files

December 2015

2015 Christmas Show

Words by Tony Nicholls
Directed by Paul Andinach

Cosi

Cosi

September 2015

Written by Louis Nowra, Directed by Aaron Pendlebury

The Long and the Short of It

The Long and the Short of It

June 2015

Short play season.

  • Deep Space 9mm by Jasper Marlow,
    directed by Ainsley Nysschen
  • Gallipoli: A Manual of Trench Warfare by Clem Gorman,
    directed by Teresa Bennett

The One Day of the Year

The One Day of the Year

May 2015

By Alan Seymour

Directed by David Holle

Present Tense

Present Tense

March 2015

An evening of short plays.

  • "The Same Paige" by Anna Bennetts, directed by Celeste Chinnery and Chloe Astill
  • "Ali" by Daniel Keene, directed by Paul Andinach
  • "Blind Faith" by Trudy Hellier, directed by Emma Hart

Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever

November 2014

by Peter Allen and Wendy Farenden
directed by Lauren Chapman-Holle

Christmas show.

The Duchess of Coolgardie

The Duchess of Coolgardie

October 2014

by Euston Leigh and Cyril Clare.

A melodrama written in the days of the WA gold rush, never before performed in the Goldfields.

Directed by Norma Latchford.

Sharp Shorts

Sharp Shorts

July 2014

Short plays.

  • "The Duchess on Thursday" by Ian Austin, directed by Teresa Bennett
  • "Mag and Bag" by Barry Dickens, directed by Dylan James
  • "I Dream Before I Take the Stand" by Arlene Hutton, directed by Aaron Pendlebury

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

May 2014

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde.

Directed by Lewis Johnson.

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Another Highland Fling

Another Highland Fling

November 2013

Christmas show.

Don

Don's Party

August 2013

by David Williamson

The Man from Mukinupin

The Man from Mukinupin

June 2013

by Dorothy Hewett
directed by Norma Latchford

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A Pair of Aussie Shorts and A Couple of <s>Thongs</s> Songs

A Pair of Aussie Shorts and A Couple of Thongs Songs

March 2013

Short plays with a musical interlude.

  • "Love Is a Noun" by Daniel Kershaw, directed by Molly and Lewis Johnson
  • "A Medley of Mirthful Music"
  • "Underground Ark" by Bruce Hoogendoorn, directed by Aaron Pendlebury

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Show White

Show White's Pizza Palace

November 2012

by Rod Clarke
directed by David Holle and Lauren Chapman-Holle

Christmas show.
 

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Words, Music & Laughter

Words, Music & Laughter

September 2012

Short play season with musical interlude.

  • "Words, Words, Words" by David Ives, directed by Paul Andinach
  • "Modern Gods" by Sarah-Jayne Eeles, directed by Sarah-Jayne Eeles
  • Musical interlude: "An American Songbook"
  • "The Case of the Tale Told by an Idiot" by Bruce Kane, directed by Clare Fleming and Stuart Fleming

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Chicago

Chicago

June 2012

by John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse
directed by Norma Latchford

The musical, set in Prohibition-era Chicago, is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about criminals and actual crimes she reported on in the Chicago Tribune.

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The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon

The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon

March 2012

by Don Zolidis
directed by Jenny Roodt

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The One With The Gangsters... And Stuff

The One With The Gangsters... And Stuff

November 2011

by Matthew Bolland and Stuart Fleming

Christmas show.

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The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

October 2011

by John Millington Synge
directed by Raymond Omodei
 

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The Convict

The Convict's Opera

August 2011

by Stephen Jeffreys
adapted from The Beggar's Opera by John Gay

directed by Norma Latchford
 

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Three Paths Crossed

Three Paths Crossed

April 2011

Short plays.

  • "Legacy" by Sarah-Jayne Eeles, directed by Sarah-Jayne Eeles
  • "Hindsight" by Dennis Foon, directed by Rebecca Williams
  • "Travellers Through the Night" by Nancy Cato, directed by Teresa Bennett

The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor

The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor

November 2010

by Tony Nichols
directed by Lauren Chapman-Holle

Christmas show.

Cabaret

Cabaret

August 2010

by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff
directed by Norma Latchford
 

...and many, many more!

...and many, many more!

October 1931

The Goldfields Repertory Club has been in operation since 1931.

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