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