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Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall
During the production, an additional performer is required and, hoping to divert disaster, an unsuspecting audience member is plucked from their seat to join the on-stage frivolity. This surprise addition brings some of the night's biggest laughs and funniest moments. Without spoiling the insanity of this unexpected appearance, Harry Moorby expertly delivers and goes far beyond the stage lights with his efforts.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall
Centenary Theatre Group’s Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall knows exactly how to make a disaster look delightful. It is a quick-witted, physically demanding, and genuinely funny farce that gives audiences the delicious impression that everything might go awry at any moment, while making it clear that a great deal of craft is keeping the mayhem on track.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall
Murder mysteries are a dime a dozen, but Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall, penned by the imaginative duo, skilfully carves out its niche in the genre with a sharp mix of suspense, humour and theatrical flair. In what could only be described as a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of theatre life, The Richmond Players tackle the farce and score a home run.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall
Despite the rather stodgy British title, Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall is a new Australian play, originally commissioned for Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre. It’s the opening night of a new murder mystery, presented by amateur theatre company Middling Cove Players, and many of the cast have 'tested positive’. As, for reasons familiar to many companies, the show must go on, the three remaining actors and anyone else that they can co-opt, pitch in to do the show.
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Breaking Down Justin's Top 10 Productions of 2023: A Year in Review
Greetings, Theatre Thoughts readers! Justin here, content creator and founder of Theatre Thoughts. If you've been immersed in our world, you likely have caught wind of my latest exposé, delving into the beating heart of theatre after reaching the milestone of my 100th theatrical production for 2023. If you missed it, fear not – the full article can be found here.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall - Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
Written by Mark Kilmurry and Jamie Oxenbould. Directed by Mark Kilmurry. Reviewed by Justin Clarke Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli Until 14th January, 2024 Tickets: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/hamlington-hall/ 4.5 STARS - Ensemble's final show of 2023 is an achingly funny night out at the theatre. Be sure to bring tissues - If there is one style of theatre my heart beats the same rhythm to, it is that of the farce.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall | Ensemble Theatre
As Noel Coward wrote: Why must the show go on? It can't be all that indispensable, To me it really isn't sensible Because you have read Some idiot has said, 'The Curtain must go up'! Why must the show go on? The rule is surely not immutable, It might be wiser and more suitable Just to close. But wisdom does not prevail on the opening night of director-writer Shane Tweed’s new murder mystery, Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall presented by am-dram theatre group, Middling Cove Players.
Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall
Here’s a tight, bright theatrical farce that should brighten anyone’s Christmas viewing. What the actual story is about, or who the main characters are, or what or where is Hamlington Hall... I’d guess there’s not a single member of the packed audience at the opening night who could tell you. To them it didn’t matter: they’d had a jolly good laugh.
Benefactors - Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
By Michael Frayne. Directed by Mark Kilmurry Reviewed by Juliana Payne Ensemble Theatre, Sydney 16 Jun 2023 - 22 Jul 2023 Tickets: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/benefactors/ 5 STARS - Some of the best acting you'll see on a Sydney stage this year, not to mention the funniest! - Benefactors by Michael Frayn is a theatrical gem. Ensemble Theatre lifts it to ‘diamond’ status through the company and crew of their current production.
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