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Theatre is a joy

 

What a joy it is for us to have our own theatre on the Peninsula at last.

Opened along with the grand opening of the Community Centre on April 6, and with a new production of "I Ought to be in Pictures" by Nell Simon waiting in the wings, we were all ready for the new series of plays to begin.

The theatre, seating 120, is rather reminiscent of the Belvoir Theatre in Sydney with its half-round conformation presented some challenges and adjustments to the Woy Woy Little Theatre group to deal with after all those years of using the small Woy Woy Primary school hall.

The changes were handled with rapid efficiency in spite of some small technical glitches with lighting and repositioning of the casts, which will smooth out as they progress.

"Secret Bridesmaid's Business" their second production which I saw last Saturday night revealed some fresh new faces.

Always well-cast, well-rehearsed and well-dressed, both of the plays I have seen in their new home have been enjoyable comedies with devoted audiences.

A comfortable auditorium, designed with some care and in soft colours, promises well for the future of the Woy Woy Little Theatre.

Congratulations to all concerned.

I'm looking forward to "The Dresser" in August.

Marjorie Child, Woy Woy