
About the author : BATS
Our upcoming winter production is a captivating collection of one-act plays — featuring two comedies and one gripping drama, all exploring the chaotic, hilarious, and dark sides of greed, power, and confusion.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, 27 June 2025
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Friday, 4 July 2025
Saturday, 5 July 2025
HOUSE HUNTER
A drama written & directed by Jacqui Mata Luque
Synopsis
Peggy’s husband Albert passed away five weeks ago. A woman attending his funeral offered to help Peggy sort out the paperwork involved with his passing and visits everyday to make sure Peggy is alright, claiming she has known Albert for many years at the local lawn bowls club. Confused in her grief and loss she agreed.
Cast
Peggy: Susie Pritchard
Joyce: Leigh Findlay
Mariska: Christina Tungate
Danny: Alex Tillack
THE GREATEST SPEECH IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANKIND
A comedy written & directed by Bruce Olive
Synopsis
In the year 2050 the President of the world must make the greatest speech in the history of humankind in order to save the human race. Unfortunately, there is no autocue, the speech can’t be found, and he doesn’t know what to say…
Cast
Jenkins: Nicholas Donnadieu – Madden
Gladys: Alice Rea
The President: Alex Tillack
The Security Officer: Dane Kersnoveske
ELIZABETH THE THIRD
A comedy written by Ian Austin & directed by Sommer Darsana
Synopsis
A ‘long-lost’, but rich Aunt Elizabeth is calling for the first time; good impressions must be made to secure a mention in her will. However, hilarious confusion reigns supreme as three Elizabeth’s turn up for a triple dose of mistaken identity.
Cast
Mildred Smith-Smithers: Suzanne Glover
Harriet: Marilyn Davies
Nubilia: Christina Tungate
Eloise: Maddy Steffensen – Grant
Liza: Alice Rea
Elizabeth: Mel Stewart
Liz: Belinda Iannelli