Cathouse Players back in Chewton!

Stellar cast for Blithe Spirit

 

 

Director Bette Sartore (front) with the cast of Blithe Spirit

 

Kyneton-based theatre company, Cathouse Players have been rehearsing Noël  Coward’s wonderful farce Blithe Spirit, which will open for a two-week season next month.

Director Bette Sartore has lined up a stellar cast for this production and she has them at a cracking pace.

“It is an amazing cast,” Bette said. “I truly believe this is going to be a great show.”

Blithe Spirit is set in an English country home in the 1930s.

As the story goes, socialite and novelist Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to his home to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book.

The fun really begins when Madame Arcati makes contact with the ghost of Charles’ annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira, who then hangs around to haunt him.

Award-winning actress, Maggie Browne plays the eccentric clairvoyant, Madame Arcati in this very funny and witty play and Maggie says she is having a ball.

“I am so excited about this play, I can’t wait for opening night on November 8,” Maggie said.

Maggie has been performing for more than 50 years and many local theatre lovers, who have seen her grace the stage, will agree - you can’t take your eyes off her when she is treading the boards.

A consummate professional, she works tirelessly on her parts and always gives 100 per cent commitment to her role whether she is playing the lead or a little walk-on part. 

If you get the chance, don’t miss Maggie in this role – from all reports it is going to be a great performance and a stunning show.

Cathouse Players have been performing to full houses in Chewton this past year but the good news is that director Bette Sartore says the company is extremely keen to perform in Kyneton.

Blithe Spirit will be performed at the Chewton Senior Citizens Centre from November 8-17. Tickets: $20/$15 concession. For bookings and further details visit www.trybooking.com/DMVD or call 5422 1603.

 

 

 

Calling all poets!

2013 Castlemaine Poetry Prize



Calling all poets!

The Castlemaine Mail reminds poets that entries for the 2013 Castlemaine Poetry Prize close on Friday, October 25 at 5pm.

Entries can be submitted in two categories: senior (over 16) and for best poem by a Mount Alexander Shire resident.

The poem must not have been published or have won another prize, a strict maximum of 40 lines applies and all entries should be double spaced. Poets can choose any theme. Contact details, including a phone number, must be enclosed but not on the same page as the poem.

A maximum of three (3) entries is allowed per poet. There is no entry fee.

Award-winning Castlemaine poet Ross Donlon has kindly agreed to judge this year's competition for the final year. It will be the last year of Ross' three-year stint as judge and we thank him sincerely for his outstanding efforts.

Elliott Midland Newspapers is proudly sponsoring the 2013 Castlemaine Poetry Prize, which carries a first prize of $100 (senior section) plus trophy.

The Soldiers and Scholar Bookshop in Castlemaine is sponsoring the best poem by a Mount Alexander Shire resident. The winner of this category will receive a $50 book voucher from the sponsors plus trophy.

Selected entries, including the winning poems, will be published in the Castlemaine Mail.

Entries can be submitted via email to editcm@elliottmidnews.com.au or mailed to 2013 Castlemaine Poetry Prize, 29 Templeton St, Castlemaine, 3450, Victoria, Australia. These two sections close on Friday, October 25, at 5pm and winners will be announced in late November/early December. Details: call Jeff on 5472 1788.