We are delighted to announce the following casting updates for our 2010 season.  We are very pleased to have Gary Baxter joining us in the production of Rain Man, replacing Grant Dodwell in role of Dr Bruener. We are also pleased to welcome Noel Hodda into the production of The God Committee.

Play One - Brooklyn Boy
Cast: Brandon Burke, Daniel Mitchell, Matilda Ridgway, Michael Ross, Leigh Scully and Lenore Smith

Play Two - Ninety
Cast: Brian Meegan and Kate Raison

Play Three - Animals Out Of Paper
Cast: Arka Das, Tara Morice and Drayton Morley

Play Four - Rain Man
Cast: Gary Baxter, Alex Dimitriades, Paul Gleeson, Catherine McGraffin, Daniel Mitchell and Matilda Ridgway

Play Five - The God Committee
Cast: Robert Alexander, Rachael Coopes, Deborah Galanos, Noel Hodda, Pamela Jikiemi, Peter Turnbull, Duncan Young

Play Six - Between Us
Cast: Damien de Montemas, Ben Mortley, Caroline Craig and Katharine Cullen

Play Seven - Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica
Cast: Glenn Hazeldine and Georgie Parker

Play Eight - Murderers
Cast: Zoe Carides, Nancye Hayes and Richard Sydenham

Play Nine - Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Cast: Sharon Millerchip and Jamie Oxenbould

Play Ten - Wish I'd Said That
Cast: Henri Szeps

The Ensemble Theatre has taken on board the feedback from our weekday matinee patrons in regard to the need for transport after the show to Milsons Point train station.  As a result mini bus transport from the theatre to Milsons Point Station is now available for each and every weekday matinee.  Our friendly bus driver is Chris McKendry whose long association with the Ensemble continues. There is a suggested donation of $3 fee per person per trip and the bus will run continuously until all patrons are delivered to the station after the show.  Bookings are not required.

The Ensemble Theatre is delighted to announce the purchase of a new bus for our matinee patrons. This purchase was made possible through the receipt of a Community Partnerships Grant and a private donation from long-term subscribers. We still have ongoing costs associated with running the bus including registration, insurance, petrol and wages and so if you are able to continue to support the bus through private donations we would be most grateful. All donations are tax deductible and donations of $50.00 and over will be acknowledged in our production programmes.

 

ENSEMBLE THEATRE
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: A GREAT STAGE OF LIFE

A book to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ensemble Theatre is now available for purchase. This is a fascinating account of the birth of the Ensemble Theatre as told by founding members Lorrain Bayly, Reg Livermore and Don Reid. The growth of the theatre from its humble beginnings in the Cammeray Children's Library to the acquisition of the current site and the company's ongoing success is discussed by Sandra Bates, Mark Kilmurry, Zika Nester, Kate Raison, Henri Szeps and other members of the Ensemble Family.

Featuring a selection of beautiful photographs taken from the theatre's history since 1958, this 100 page coffee table book is a wonderful memento of Australia's longest, continuously running theatre company.

This is a strictly limited publication available for pre-order now at the cost of only $32.50. To secure your copy telephone the Ensemble Theatre on 9929 0644 to place your order.

The publication date is in late August 2008. Books will be available from early September.

The Ensemble Theatre's 2010 Subscription season has been announced. Brochures will be posted to all current subscribers on Friday 11 September. Full season details are available on the website and can be accessed by clicking on the 2010 banner on the home page. Online bookings are available and the subscription office will be operational from Monday 14 September for bookings.