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
Friday, 01 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Preview
Saturday, 02 Dec 2023 2:00 pm
Preview
Saturday, 02 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Preview
Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 5:00 pm
PreviewLimited Seats
Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023 11:00 am
Limited Seats
Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 06 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Friday, 08 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 3:30 pm
Limited Seats
Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 5:00 pm
Limited Seats
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 13 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 11:00 am
Limited Seats
Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Friday, 15 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Q&A
Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 3:30 pm
Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Sunday, 17 Dec 2023 5:00 pm
Limited Seats
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 11:00 am
Q&A
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 11:00 am
Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Friday, 22 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 3:30 pm
Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Wednesday, 27 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Thursday, 28 Dec 2023 11:00 am
Audio Described
Thursday, 28 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
Friday, 29 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 3:30 pm
Audio Described
Saturday, 30 Dec 2023 8:00 pm
Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 11:00 am
Thursday, 04 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Friday, 05 Jan 2024 8:00 pm
Saturday, 06 Jan 2024 3:30 pm
Saturday, 06 Jan 2024 8:00 pm
Sunday, 07 Jan 2024 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Free Teen
Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 11:00 am
Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 7:30 pm
Friday, 12 Jan 2024 8:00 pm
Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 3:30 pm
Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 8:00 pm
Sunday, 14 Jan 2024 5:00 pm
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 TICKETSPREVIEWSIN 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
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Reviews

"Directed with judicious verve by Kilmurry, Oxenbould excels himself." (for DIARY OF AN OLYMPIC CABBIE, 2008) Stage Noise

Cast & Creatives
Mark Kilmurry

Mark Kilmurry

Playwright/Director

Jamie Oxenbould

Jamie Oxenbould

Playwright/Cast

Emma Canalese

Emma Canalese

Assistant Director

Sam O’Sullivan

Sam O’Sullivan

Cast

Ariadne Sgouros

Ariadne Sgouros

Cast

Eloise Snape

Eloise Snape

Cast

Simon Greer

Simon Greer

Set & Costume Designer

Verity Hampson

Verity Hampson

Lighting Designer

Daryl Wallis

Daryl Wallis

Composer & Sound Designer

Erin Shaw

Erin Shaw

Stage Manager

Christopher Starnawski

Christopher Starnawski

Assistant Stage Manager

Toby Blome

Toby Blome

Special Observer

Sara Kolijn

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.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

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
Watch The Trailer