Wollongong Workshop Theatre

Endgame is Samuel Beckett’s second published play. The plot is continuous, unbroken by separate scenes or acts. Roger Blin first produced this play in France at the Royal Court, in 1957, and later Blin and Georges Devine produced it again in an English production. Only after the 1964 famous Paris production, starring Patrick Magee and Jack Macgowran was Endgame recognized as a masterpiece. Our Masterpiece Opens Friday 19th – Sunday 5th July
Booking 4225 9407 – note 2 Extra shows Sat 27/06 @2pm and Sun5/07 @ 2pm. “Break a leg guys!”

It’s all over! How quickly another session goes past, huge round of applause to the cast & crew (& Linda) for staging this excellent show. Good audiences across the season, some sell out performances (again) and we even added an extra matinee – which has proven to be very popular and will not doubt feature in the next show. Great to see some new actors onstage too – hope the experience hasn’t scared you off!

THE Illawarra theatre community is mourning the loss of its "Grande dame", Grace Oliver, after she lost her battle against cancer. Grace died on May 18 2009, after first being, diagnosed with throat cancer eight years ago. Her funeral was held at Dapto Uniting Church on Monday 25th May, and friend and fellow thespian Deborah Mulhall said the farewell drew a large crowd. "It was standing room only so we felt like her last performance was a sellout," she said. Among the theatre fraternity she was always considered to be the Grande dame. She won hearts as Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, but her tour de force was probably The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, in which she played Jean Brodie.“ Grace performed with the Port Kembla Little Theatre (later the Illawarra Little Theatre), Lake Theatre and Wollongong Workshop Theatre. She had been a regular on the stage since the 1970s. Deb said Grace was "unscrupulously fair and uncompromising in her standards" and would be missed for her "warm and gracious personality“

The WWT committee will be developing season 2010 soon. if you are thinking of directing a play we’ll need your submission to the theatre by Tuesday 11th August. Here’s a guide as to what you will need to consider in your submission…

1. The Play, and a short plot outline
2. Characters needed (gender/ages)
3. Set & costume vision/needs
4. crew needed
5. Suggested/ideal timing in the year
6. Budget – limit is $2500 incl rights

If you’re unsure call Pete on 0419 710 777 for a chat.

Luke has excelled this time! The multi theatre Co Theatre Sport Challenge is on at the City Diggers 1St August. There’s a 2 course dinner and show ticket, or show only option. All being staged in the auditorium. Ticket pricing: $15 adult, $10 concession $40 dinner/show (gold class seating)

NIDA tours throughout New South Wales this Winter visiting Armidale, Gosford and Wollongong This is your chance to learn from industry professional tutors in your home town. 2 courses offered • Acting Techniques 12-15yrs, • Acting Techniques 16yrs+ Online bookings are now available $425.00 (GST incl.) 21 to 24 July 10:00am to 05:00pm Tuesday to Friday Venue: Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Interested? here’s the link www.nida.edu.au/ABOUTTOURINGCOURSES/default.aspx

This year the WWT’s legendary Workshorts is back with the Masters Season. (25/09-10/10) Some of our past playwrights are reviving their favourite one act plays to be performed once again. Some of these haven’t seen the stage in years. The WWT need the help of Stage Managers & crew to assist. If you're interested in being apart of this historic year give Lajos Hamers a call on 4283 8165 ASAP.