It is the opening night of director-writer Shane Tweed’s new murder mystery. Jamie Oxenbould and Mark Kilmurry’s new comedy looks behind the scenes at the world of amateur theatre, where luck, determination and unbridled confidence rule the day. A very funny take on bad timing, incompetence and sweet optimism to end the 2023 season.
Overview
WORLD PREMIERE
It is the opening night of director-writer Shane Tweed’s new murder mystery, MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL.
Seven of the amateur theatre company’s cast are down with the dreaded lurgy. So the Middling Cove Players’ director and two of the remaining actors, and whoever else Shane can co-opt, pitch in to continue the long tradition of ‘the show must go on.’ Juggling nerves, props, and absurd miscasting, will they manage to pull it off? Or will everything go horribly, terribly and awfully wrong?
Mark Kilmurry and Jamie Oxenbould’s new comedy looks behind the scenes at the world of amateur theatre, where luck, determination and unbridled confidence rule the day. A very funny take on bad timing, incompetence and sweet optimism to end the 2023 season.
Calendar
Ticket Prices
For group bookings of 10+, please call Box office on (02 8918 3400) or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
SINGLE TICKETS | PREVIEWS | IN SEASON |
---|---|---|
FULL PRICE | $75 | $80 |
SENIORS CARD | $72 | $77 |
PENSIONER | $68 | $73 |
30 OR UNDER | $38 | $43 |
FULL-TIME STUDENT | $38 | $43 |
MEAA/AWG | $38 | $43 |
SCHOOL GROUPS | $25 | $25 |
GROUP 10-19 | $72 | $77 |
GROUP 20+ | $68 | $73 |
Reviews
"Directed with judicious verve by Kilmurry, Oxenbould excels himself." (for DIARY OF AN OLYMPIC CABBIE, 2008) Stage Noise
Cast & Creatives

Mark Kilmurry
Playwright/Director

Jamie Oxenbould
Playwright/Cast

Emma Canalese
Assistant Director

Sam O’Sullivan
Cast

Ariadne Sgouros
Cast

Eloise Snape
Cast

Simon Greer
Set & Costume Designer

Verity Hampson
Lighting Designer

Daryl Wallis
Composer & Sound Designer

Erin Shaw
Stage Manager

Christopher Starnawski
Assistant Stage Manager

Toby Blome
Special Observer

Sara Kolijn
Costume Supervisor
Download the program
Discover more about MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL with our digital program. It’s packed full of info about the show including writer’s and director’s notes, cast and creative bios, plus photos and more.
Special performances
Audio Described
- Thu 28 Dec 11am
- Sat 30 Dec 3.30pm
Tactile Tours are available 1 hour prior to Audio Described performances, please contact the Box Office to book.
Q&A Session
- Fri 15 Dec 8pm
- Tue 19 Dec 11am
Free Teen
- Wed 10 Jan 2014 7.30pm