South Canterbury Drama League

SPILT MILK 15TH, 16TH AND 17TH JULY
2021-07-15 19:30 - 2021-07-17 21:30 UTC | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Spilt Milk Synopsis:

Two sisters return to their run-down family farm when their Dad passes away. Struggling with what to do next and their strained relationship with each other, the girls start to replay their childhood and so begins the unravelling of a local mystery and a disturbing family secret. Spilt Milk is a dark and brooding New-Zealand-gothic styled mystery, with a sense of iconic kiwi nostalgia.

Produced by Catherine Smith and performed by, Alex Gourdie, Hannah Wederell, Catherine Smith, Bernadette Till, Kelly Hanifin, Rosie Pilgrim, Caleb Turland & Chulainn MacQueen.

PRIVATE LIVES 2ND - 8TH JULY
2021-07-02 08:00 - 2021-07-08 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Private Lives
Directed by Don McCully
Elyot and his second wife, Sibyl, are honeymooning on the French Riviera when he discovers that his first wife, Amanda and her second husband, Victor, have the hotel room next to theirs. Uh oh! Cue general chaos and mayhem. How simply ripping!
Private Lives is one of Noël Coward’s most popular plays, known for its wit, flamboyance, and what Time magazine has called its “sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise.”
Sign up for two hours of comic bliss! Only five public performances.

PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITIONS THIS WEEKEND
2021-05-24 - 2021-08-01 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
SCDL Performing Arts Competitions.
Enjoy Singing and Speech and Drama categories involving 70 children aged 5 to 17 from Christchurch to Oamaru.
On Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 2021, from 9am to 7pm at the Playhouse on Church Street.
Gold coin entry.
Everyone welcome.

Heathers the Musical 14th-29th May
2021-05-14 19:00 - 2021-05-29 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Award-winning, cult classic comes to Timaru in May.
(Onstage 14 – 29 May, Book online at iticket.co.nz)
Perfect for the times, the South Canterbury Drama League’s May production of Heathers the Musical, gives audiences the chance to look at the most terrible aspects of human nature, laugh at them and maybe find inspiration to combat these things with love instead of anger.
Directed by Cameron Lines with musical direction from Ella Thomas and choreography by Stevie Gallagher, Heathers the Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High, the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Veronica finally rejects the evil Heathers’ regime for her new boyfriend, JD plans to put the Heathers in their place, six feet under!
A black comedy, Heathers contains impressive vocals, witty and often hilariously ‘inappropriate’ lyrics. Mostly a high energy, fun show, it opens up conversations about dark issues such as the cruelty of bullying, violence in schools, teen suicides and sexual assault.
It’s savagely, blisteringly funny and uncomfortably truthful and asks questions of us – ‘why do we do such awful things to each other?’ ‘How can we do better?’ and ‘How far would you go to be accepted into a friendship group?’
Ultimately Heathers reassures us that our experiences are not unique and that everyone feels like outsiders and weirdos sometimes and that’s ok.
The writers of Heathers the Musical have a clear message …“For those of us who dwell on the fringes, we want to make it very clear, we are all in this together. You may feel adrift and alone but you are not alone.
‘This lifeboat is crowded but we can all help keep it afloat.’

2022 PRODUCTION TEAM
2021-05-03 08:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
We need you!!
Calling directors, musical directors and choreographers! Be part of the fun.
Applications close May 31, 2021.

FOOTLOOSE 14TH - 24TH APRIL 2021
2021-04-14 08:00 - 2021-04-24 17:00
SYNOPSIS
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

Audition Private Lives 10th April
2021-04-10 11:00 - 14:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Auditions this Saturday at the Playhouse. 11am.

Private Lives is a 1930 comedy of manners in three acts by Noel Coward. It concerns a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realise that they still have feelings for each other. Or do they?
Private Lives is full of Noel Coward’s usual sparkling witty dialogue.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
2021-03-05 08:00 - 2021-03-13 17:00
Witness for the Prosecution
by Agatha Christie
A compelling courtroom drama from the Queen of Crime.
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high in the young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. The reputations of adversarial senior barristers hang in the balance, testimony is conflicted and impassioned outbursts interrupt proceedings.
Then Leonard Vole's wife steps into the witness box….
One of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
“Once more the Christie conjuring trick has come off. Once more we have been led down the garden path. Apart from
being a clever puzzle, this is an extremely actable play” (Daily Telegraph)
Directed by Gail Tatham.
Start time 7.00pm

OPEN DAY 2021
2021-02-27 10:00 - 14:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
We invite you to The South Canterbury Drama League Open Day 2021.
With over 90 years of experience in quality amateur community theatre, we invite you to our Open Day on the 27th February from 10-2pm to discover more about The South Canterbury Drama League.
Win a great prize pack for renewing your membership or becoming a member on the day, go on a backstage tour of our facilities, sound and lighting display, visit our costume hire facility, stage make up demos, display archival material will be available to view on the day.
Been in a past show? Take a trip down memory lane by attending our open day.

IMPROV THEATRE
2021-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Here it is. Improv Theatre comes to the Playhouse. Your amazing instructors are Alice Sollis and Abigail Austin.
Improv is a skill that not only helps you in the theatre world but translates to everyday life situations as well. What a skill set to have up your sleeve. No experience in acting needed just an openness to be an active participant in some fun, interactive games and scenarios and the ability to be willing to give it a go. The best thing yet is that there are no wrong answers!!!
No registration needed just turn up on the night.
$5 for Drama League members, $10 for non…Come along and Join the Fun that is Improv Theatre.

Broadway Melody
2021-02-10 08:00 - 2021-02-13 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
BROADWAYXMAS – $5 DISCOUNT CODE ON TILL 24TH DECEMBER. GET IN QUICK AND ONLY FOR ONLINE PURCHASES
Tickets on sale now!
Broadway Melody is a song and dance compilation show showcasing an amazing array of South Canterbury’s local talent aged 8 to 80. A cast of 40 features a troupe of kids and an adult ensemble who will bring to life some of the very best of Broadway tunes, taking you on a musical journey through classic favourites from shows such as The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Hello Dolly, and My Fair Lady and introducing you to the very latest songs from contemporary smash hit musicals like Hamilton, Six, Beetlejuice and Mean Girls.
This is entertainment at its best, brought to you by the South Canterbury Drama League to kick off an outstanding year of ‘must-see’ theatre.
Broadway Melody runs from February 10 to 13 at the Playhouse.
With just 5 shows, be in quick, this will sell out.
Book online at iticket.co.nz

Carol and the Belles
2020-12-18 19:00 - 2020-12-22 13:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Christmas has arrived early at the Playhouse with our children’s musical ‘Carol and the Belles’ – the perfect show to celebrate the end of school and the cheerful spirit that comes at this time of year.
A delightful Christmas story for children, cool tunes, 50’s fun and joy to the world.
Christmas has arrived early at the Playhouse with our children’s musical ‘Carol and the Belles’ – the perfect show to celebrate the end of school and the cheerful spirit that comes at this time of year.
The show is set in 1954, at Big Bill’s Drive-In restaurant, where the wait staff sing your order and the Christmas decorations stay up all year long.
The colourful costumes with leather jackets and poodle skirts give a big 50’s rock & roll flavour to the usual Christmas pageant.
Stacked full of excited children and joyful songs, Carol and the Belles is sure to get you in the Christmas mood this festive season.
Come along and revel in this newest kids’ musical, right here at The Playhouse,Timaru, South Canterbury’s home of live theatre.
Run-Time: 40 minutes
Age: Suitable for Primary school age and Kindergarten children and anyone wanting to get into the spirit of Christmas.
Themes: Christmas Children’s Musical with 7-12 year old performers
A South Canterbury Drama League Playhouse Production
CAROL AND THE BELLES
Created by Steve Moore, Rob Howard and David Guthrie
All songs Words and Music by Rob Howard
Published by Little Big Stuff Music

MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL
2020-11-26 19:30 - 2020-12-05 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Motherhood the Musical is on at the Playhouse from November 26 to December 5.
Show starts at 7.30pm
Wondering what to do at the end of this crazy year to give your staff a treat?
Look no further! Here’s a terrific option for your end of year work ‘DO’ ‘Motherhood the Musical’ – set around a baby shower with 4 friends – it’s delightfully
entertaining, with big wholesome laughs, awesome toe-tapping songs and pizza and a magnum ice cream to boot.
This examination of how tough it is to be a parent is so engaging, hilarious and touching that it is likely to be even more successful than our last mega end of year hit
‘Menopause the Musical’.
‘Motherhood’ focuses on wide-eyed Amy, who is close to giving birth when her neighbours throw her a shower. The club includes tart-tongued Barb overwhelmed
with four children; stressed-out Brooke, splicing motherhood and a law practice; and Tasha, a minivan-driving divorcee who wonders if the split was worth the damage to her child.
At first, Amy gushes with naive expectations, but her clear-eyed friends quickly educate her on the draining demands and unique delights of motherhood.
And the show is not just for Mum’s and Mum’s to be – Dad’s will be roaring with laughter as they recognise themselves in the hilarious script and Grandparents will
find themselves giggling along in payback!
We’ve kept it simple and fun this year with a low ticket price of just $40 which includes gourmet, wood-fired pizza and a magnum ice cream at halftime so everyone can get out and enjoy themselves to celebrate the end of what has been a rather crappy year.
And look out for our special themed cocktails at the bar!
Get your group together now and book at iTicket or participating outlets.
Book early though – last year, our end of year show season was almost sold out before opening night.

Heathers the Musical AUDITIONS
2020-11-20 17:00 - 2020-11-29 17:00
Heathers the Musical Auditions
Workshops Friday November 20th and Auditions 28th & 29th November.
Production is on May 2021.
Announcing… upcoming workshop and auditions for ‘Heathers the Musical’, our 2021 production with the talents of Cameron Lines, director; Ella Thomas Musical Director and Stevie Gallagher, Choreographer!
All ages needed.
Contact Jill de Joux at jill@specialevents.co.nz or download audition songs HERE and audition pack HERE

Heathers the Musical
Announcing… upcoming workshop and auditions for ‘Heathers the Musical’, our 2021 production with the talents of
Cameron Lines, director;
Ella Thomas Musical Director
Stevie Gallagher, Choreographer!
All ages needed.
Heathers the Musical
Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under!

Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass…but J.D. has another plan for that bullet

VERONICA SAWYER – 17. She burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t know yet how to be both at the same time. Fierce sense of right and wrong, keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she’s an old soul, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love/hormones (or shocked by cruelty). Voice: High belting required, up to Ab. Must have dynamic and stylistic range.

JD – 17. He is darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive, charming on the outside yet very damaged on the inside. Keen smarts and strong inventive comedy. Voice: Strong, confident belt to at least an Ab, A preferable; wide emotional range.

HEATHER CHANDLER – 17. Richest, hottest, most magnetic, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it like a scalpel – no fear, no patience, no mercy. Voice: Strong belt to F or higher preferred. Mezzo for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs Chandler can switch parts with her other Heathers as needed.

HEATHER MCNAMARA – 17. Beautiful, innocent, stupid, can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: Strong belt to Db, D preferred. Soprano for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Mac and Duke can switch vocal parts as needed.

HEATHER DUKE – 17. Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Duke and Mac can switch vocal parts as needed.

MARTHA DUNNSTOCK – 17. Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck”, the opposite of hot, confident, or popular. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of rejection. Voice: Strong belt to E or F, wide vocal expression.

RAM SWEENEY – 17, Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. Voice: Strong Baritone, belt to G, some Falsetto useful.

KURT KELLY – 17. Quarterback and Captain. Big, chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky. Mean, thinks he’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: Tenor, strong belt to Ab or A, some Falsetto. NOTE: in certain songs Ram and Kurt can switch choral assignment if, say, Ram sings higher than Kurt.

RAM’S DAD / BIG BUD DEAN / COACH RIPPER – 40 to 45. Ram’s Dad: Former football player turned suburban Dad, has never outgrown his glory days in high school. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also plays Big Bud Dean: JD’s single Dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber. Also plays Coach Ripper: Stalwart, man’s man; quick to defend his players. Voice: Baritone/Tenor – power Country/Gospel belt to Ab, higher welcome. NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played Principal Gowan instead of Big Bud/Coach.

MS. FLEMING / VERONICA’S MOM – 45 to 50. Ms. Fleming: Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight, resentful of entitled youth. Also plays Veronica’s Mom: easygoing, distant, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: Great belt up to C, higher always welcome.

KURT’S DAD / VERONICA’S DAD / PRINCIPAL GOWAN – 30 to 45. Kurt’s Dad: Straight-laced, very conservative, also former football player. A simple guy, not book smart, you’d be happy to share a beer with him. Also plays Veronica’s Dad: Easygoing and distant. Voice: Strong Baritone/Tenor — power Country/Gospel belt to G, even higher better. Also plays Principal Gowan: Rumpled, burned out, hates conflict. 99
BOY 1 – Bitter Geek 16-18. A put-upon, bitter geek. Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A).
BOY 2 – Blowdried Preppy 16-18. A blowdried 80’s preppy. Voice: Bass (up to E) or Bari (up to G#).

BOY 3 – Hipster Dork 16-18. Thinks he’s Ducky from ‘Pretty In Pink.’ Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A).

GIRL 1 – Goth Girl 16-18. A sullen goth girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).

GIRL 2 – Stoner Chick 16-18. A fuzzyheaded stoner chick. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).

GIRL 3 – Young Republicanette 16-18. A tennis-playing, uptight Student Council type. Voice: Belt to at least C# (Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus)

BROADWAY MELODY AUDITION
2020-11-14 08:00 - 2020-11-15 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Broadway Melody is a song and dance compilation show of old and new favourites.
Featuring a troupe of kids and adults in group and solo numbers.
Kids and adults wanted!
Put the audition dates in your diary now and email broadwaymelody_scdl@yahoo.com for an audition pack with all the info you’ll need.
Songs from old favourites and new musicals.
Auditions 14th & 15th November.
On stage Feb 10 to 13, 2021.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION AUDITIONS
2020-11-07 14:00 - 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
A combined production from Little Theatre and Repertory

Leonard Vole convinces even the perceptive Sir Wilfred that he is innocent of murder, although the circumstantial evidence is damning. In the mounting tension of the trial there are three amazing developments. Vole’s wife takes the stand and coldly swears away her husband’s alibi. A brassy young woman then sells Sir Wilfred’s letter proving how this acquittal has been engineered by Mrs Vole. But there is still the dramatic finale…

Witness for the Prosecution: Cast

Female (4):

Greta (Sir Wilfred’s typist, an adenoidal girl with a good opinion of herself)

Romaine (late 30s-early 40s, a German woman of great personality, but very quiet. Her voice has a strangely ironic inflection)

Janet Mackenzie (housekeeper, a tall, dour-looking Scotswoman)

Young woman (strawberry blonde, with a crude, obvious appeal)

Male (7):

Carter (Sir Wilfred’s chief clerk)/Mr Justice Wainwright (the judge)

Mr Mayhew (a typical middle-aged solicitor, shrewd, dry, and rather precise)

Leonard Vole (a likeable, friendly young man, about 27)

Sir Wilfred Robarts Q C (for the defence, distinguished older man recovering from a heart operation)

Inspector Hearne (a tall, good-looking officer)/Policeman

Plain-clothes Detective/Warder

Mr Myers Q C (for the prosecution)

Male/female (3):

Clerk of the Court/Court Usher

Mr/Miss Clegg (forensic laboratory assistant)

Dr Wyatt (police surgeon)

Other walk-on, non-speaking parts are available but not necessary

FOOTLOOSE AUDITIONS
2020-10-22 08:00 - 2020-12-13 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Everything you need to know about getting ready for

Juniors – High School’s 2021 show

FOOTLOOSE –
upcoming Workshops & Auditions

Auditions coming up in Dec 2020 for high school students Year 9-13 to be a part of our exciting show next year.
South Canterbury Drama League, Juniors – High School are thrilled to announce our show for 2021, FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL
– 2 hours of high paced action and drama, packed with amazing acting, song and dance opportunities. 24 roles for senior and intermediate teenagers.
Click on the link for our comprehensive Workshop & Audition information pack, lyrics, monologues and mp3 music tracks to get ready for an amazing week of performing arts
with Director – Alice Sollis, MD – Megan Holden, Choreographer – Abigail Austin all starting on Tues 8th Dec 2020
LINK HERE

Carol and the Belles Auditions
2020-10-22 08:00 - 2020-10-31 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE for 7-12 YEAR OLDS. If you loved Giants in the Sky and wish for a taste of being on stage before the end of 2020, this show is perfect for you with only 2 short week day rehearsals. Come along to our workshops and find out more. Click on the link for an info pack. https://drive.google.com/…/1heMQFVhkyIMSDjfliqF…/view…

It’s 1954, and at Big Bill’s Drive-In restaurant, where the waitstaff sings your order and the Christmas decorations stay up all year long, excitement has never been higher. They’ve just won the network’s Christmas at the Drive-In contest and will host the live telecast of the Rock & Roll Christmas TV Special! While the staff gets the drive-in spruced up for the show, the customers don their best leather jackets and poodle skirts, and the TV audience is adjusting the rabbit ears and popping the Jiffy Pop, everyone is about to get a big surprise.
How is it that a simple pageant proclaiming the birth of Jesus replaces the Rock & Roll Special, and who are those singing waitresses who steal the show in place of Rock & Roll’s biggest stars? It all comes to pass with ’50s fun, Christmas charm, cool tunes, and joy to the world in Carol and the Belles, the newest kids’ musical from Little Big Stuff.

GIANTS IN THE SKY DIGITAL STREAMING
2020-10-04 09:00 - 2020-11-01 00:00
This Digital Stream will not be available after 1 November 2020.
✩WINNER! 2017 Children’s Musical Theatre Festival, NYC✩
This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful.

They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

While Giants in the sky is set in an imaginary world, the central relationships of the show are real. Something that children can connect with. This refreshing story focuses on the friendship between Heeshee and Bert, and how great friends are something you shouldn’t take for granted. The song “While You Can” is a wonderful reminder for everyone to show appreciation to the special people in our lives.
The show is suitable for families and children of all ages up to intermediate, including pre-schoolers.

Giants in the Sky
A New Children’s Musical
Music and Lyrics by
Denver Casado
Book and Lyrics by
Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm
Giants in the Sky is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com)
Presented by SCDL Juniors – Primary, South Canterbury Drama League Junior Section by arrangement with Beat by Beat Press

SCDL Talent Show
2020-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Have you got a talent you want the world to see? How about just having locals see it, well until we can travel again anyway?
Here’s your chance – The South Canterbury Drama League Talent Show. Not to be confused with a Talent Quest, this is a chance for you to get to “show” off your world class talent on our Playhouse stage, to a live audience.
Dancers, singers, jugglers you name it, if you have the talent we want to see it.
Send in a video of no more than 2min of you doing your thing, and we’ll pick some of the best acts to showcase on our stage on October 18th. Whether you’ve been on stage before or this is your first time, we want you to have “Your Time To Shine.”
Email your entry to secretary@dramaleague.org.nz before the 1st October.

GIANTS IN THE SKY - STREAM AVAILABLE FROM THE 4TH OCTOBER
2020-09-30 19:00 - 2020-10-03 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Did you miss out on a ticket? Keep an eye on our facebook page for any tickets that become available through the run of the show AND also – a first for the Drama League….
Streaming will be available from 4th October.
Either go straight to iTicket and follow the link or follow our link HERE from the 4th October to purchase a stream ticket.
Individual stream is $20 and groups like schools and rest homes is $40
✩WINNER! 2017 Children’s Musical Theatre Festival, NYC✩
This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!
While Giants in the sky is set in an imaginary world, the central relationships of the show are real. Something that children can connect with. This refreshing story focuses on the friendship between Heeshee and Bert, and how great friends are something you shouldn’t take for granted. The song “While You Can” is a wonderful reminder for everyone to show appreciation to the special people in our lives.
The show is suitable for families and children of all ages up to intermediate, including pre-schoolers.
Giants in the Sky
A New Children’s Musical
Music and Lyrics by
Denver Casado
Book and Lyrics by
Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm
Giants in the Sky is presented through special
arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com)
Presented by SCDL Juniors – Primary, South Canterbury Drama League Junior Section by arrangement with Beat by Beat Press

Performing Arts Competition
2020-09-05 10:00 - 2020-09-06 17:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
The South Canterbury Drama League warmly welcomes all competitors and spectators to the SCDL Performing Arts Competitions on Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th at the Playhouse, Church Street, Timaru.

There will be competitors in Singing sections covering everything from Folk, Duets, Musical theatre to Classical and Speech and Drama covering everything from Prepared Speeches to Improvisation and Poetry and lots more.

Come along and enjoy a great weekend of competitions.
Entry is by Gold Coin donation.

Download the full programme >>>>> https://tinyurl.com/scdlperartscomps

Easy Money - UPDATE COVID -19 Announcement
2020-08-21 19:30 - 2020-08-29 19:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
EASY MONEY – Public Announcement
We have decided to continue with our season of Easy Money in Level 2.
We take your health seriously and will be adhering to strict Covid 19 Level 2: Capacity at our theatre will be 50.

– The wonderful team at iTicket will be in touch with any individuals booked on nights over the capacity of 50 to discuss seating arrangements
-Bookings can continue to be made for performances where bookings are at present fewer than 50. This will be on a “general admission” basis as actual seat numbers will be allocated on arrival for each performance to accommodate physical distancing.
-If there is a return to Level 1 on the 27th our normal seating capacity will be restored.
– Extra performances have been added to accommodate some of our current bookings (iTicket will provide information on this to those concerned)
– We have the Ministry of Health COVID -19 code on display at our theatre for your personal tracing
– Hand sanitiser is available throughout the complex
– Regular sanitation of our facilities is implemented
– No Bar or snack sales
– Physical distancing in the auditorium. (you can sit in your bubble)
– Physical distancing in the lounge. (you can congregate within your bubble)
– The cast and crew won’t be greeting the audience at half time or during the show
– Mask wearing is up to the individual (encouraged but not mandatory)
Thank you for supporting us through these unprecedented times. The show must go on.

“Easy Money”
By Roger Hall
Directed by Alice Sollis
On Stage Playhouse from 21st to 29th August 2020
“Easy Money” is a clever satire about greed, adapted from Ben Jonson’s 17th century play “The Alchemist”. The story follows two con artists, Trudi and Stephen, as they connive to fool their prestigious Auckland neighbours into buying shares in the Auckland Harbour Bridge. If there’s money to be made in a scam, they know how to do it.
With double-crosses, dirty tricks, and twists and turns this is Roger Hall at his best.
Roger Hall said that he saw “The Alchemist” in London and it was “…gut achingly funny. A merchant flees the town to avoid the Plague, leaving his house in charge of his servant who uses it as a base to defraud as many people as possible.
Bring it up to date. An upfront Auckland Harbour luxury apartment let out via Airbnb to a couple from Australia for a four-week stay… It doesn’t take them long to find others in the apartment block ripe for plucking. And away we go.”

Harry Potter Trivia Night POSTPONED
2020-08-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE

AUDITIONS GIANTS IN THE SKY JUNIORS - PRIMARY
2020-07-19 11:00 - 2020-07-22 21:00
WORKSHOPS & AUDITIONS COMING UP FAST
For Juniors – Primary, at the end of the school holidays. Come along and experience the buzz of live theater.
For further enquiries, email scdljuniors@gmail.com

Curtains - The Musical 8th - 11th July 2020
2020-07-08 19:00 - 2020-07-11 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Well that is definitely a moment in time we are never going to forget. As you are all aware, we went into lockdown the week Curtains was due to open but what I can now tell you is that the cast have started rehearsals and we have set dates for this show of
8th – 11th July 2020
Bare with us while we activate the ticketing with these new dates. We can’t wait to have you back at the Playhouse. If you had tickets previously, we would love your purchase again when they come back on sale. Your League and these young ones who have been waiting many weeks to bring you this top class show – need your support now more than ever.
CURTAINS – The Musical Comedy Whodunit from the creators of Chicago and Cabaret.
It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is hosting the opening night performance of a new musical.
When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!
Packed with glorious tunes, challenging harmonies, big dance routines, fabulous costumes and a witty, charming script filled with numerous delightful characters, CURTAINS is a hilarious, must see, full length, action packed 2 hour non – stop journey for both performers and the audience.
All SCDL shows are now being performed at The Playhouse, Church Street, Timaru – The Home of Theatre.
We have limited seating and with just 4 performances, you need to get in quick!!
Curtains is the most ambitious Full Length Musical Comedy our Junior Section has ever undertaken!
Director Cameron Lines, Musical Director Ella Thomas, Choreographer Stevie Gallagher
Book by Rupert Holmes
Music by John Kander & Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Original Book and Concept by Peter Stone
Additional Lyrics by John Kander & Rupert Holmes
Originally Produced on Broadway by Roger Berlind, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth, Jane Bergère, Ted Hartley and Center Theatre Group. American Premiere Produced at The Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group, LA’s Theatre Company.
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK

Motherhood the Musical Auditions 16th & 18th March
2020-03-16 19:30 - 2020-03-18 19:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Motherhood the Musical – Auditions 16th & 18th March by appointment
The Good – The Bad and The Laundry
A musical comedy written by Sue Fabisch by arrangement with David Spicer Productions
On stage 24th June – 4th July – 4 female leads required – strong actors and singers.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
BARB
Female – 30-45
Stay-at-home mother of five. She has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. She doesn’t own anything that isn’t machine-washable and would use her sleeve to wipe her child’s nose without hesitation. Her husband’s name is Chris and her kids are Daniel, Steven, Jessica, and “the twins.”
BROOKE
Female – 40+
Attorney, sophisticated. She loves a great handbag, her phone and shopping at Costco. She is married to Jeffrey, a stockbroker and has 2 kids, Kaitlyn and Tyler. She strives for success at work and at home, but sometimes worries if she really has it all in balance.
TASHA
Female – 30-40
Soccer Mom and mother of three. She is recently divorced and adjusting to her new identity as a “single mom.” Her family and her friends mean everything to her.
AMY
Female – 25-35
Pregnant with her first child, Amy wants to do everything perfectly. She is meticulous in her research and in her preparation for motherhood. Like any new mom-to-be, she is blissfully unaware of how much her life will change after the baby arrives.

Auditions Mon 16th & Wed 18th March 2020
Director Alice Sollis
Musical Director Heather Harding
Choreographer Abi Austin
For more information please contact Jill email jill@specialevents.co.nz
For audition material, information and to book a time.

Easy Money Auditions
2020-02-08
Adapted from the 17th Century play “The Alchemist”, “Easy Money” is a clever satire about greed. The story follows two con artists, Trudi and Stephen, as they connive to fool their prestigious Auckland neighbours into buying shares in the Auckland Harbour Bridge. If there’s money to be made in a
scam, they know how to do it.
With double-crosses, dirty tricks, and twists and turns this is Roger Hall at his best.
CAST REQUIRED
Trevor: Building Manager of the Cutlass Apartments
Nigel De Lacey: Real estate agent
Sir Robert Kingswood: Former company firector, maryoral candidate – Very Rich
Catherine: Recently widowed resident. Very Rich
Bishop: Fundamentalist church Leader
Sylvia: Ageing widow
Peter: 55+ Very rich with young Asian wife
Lee: Attractive Asian woman, 30s. At least 20 yrs younger than Peter. One assumes she married him for his money and security
For further information please email kevin.foley@xtra.co.nz or phone 0276862209

The Jailhouse Frocks 28th Nov - 6th Dec
2019-11-28 19:30 - 2019-12-06 22:00 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Jailhouse Frocks by Devon Williamson – in association with Play Bureau NZ, 28th Nov – 6th Dec
Shattering dimwitted Officer Dwayne’s tranquil evening at the Birchwood County police station are the arrests of three unlikely women; the mayor’s wife in a state of complete alcoholic breakdown, the local mad cat-lady looking for somewhere to stay out of the rain, and a dangerous looking New Yorker who has managed to crash her car into the police station while speeding through town.
The already chaotic situation descends into mayhem with the arrival of a New York gangster, disguised as an FBI agent, hell-bent on exacting revenge on his wife who is locked in the cell. By the end of the night, the ladies have formed a gang, sang some songs, escaped from jail and locked the gangster up in their place, leaving Officer Dwayne wondering how on earth he’s managed to make the arrest of a lifetime.
Described critically as “a bright, unabashed stage romp that’s a lot of fun right from the start and guaranteed to lift spirits” The Jailhouse Frocks is a sure fire comedy cracker.
The play features the songs “Respect”, “Monster Mash”, “I Yi Yi Yi Yi” (I Like You Very Much) “Mummy Works Nights”, “I Will Survive”, “You Don’t Own Me”, “I Fought The Law” and “These Boots Were Made for Walking”
Duration: 120 minutes. 2 Acts. 3F 2M.

Hamlet Dies at the End - Tickets on sale NOW!!!
2019-11-01 19:30 - 2019-11-08 21:30 | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Hamlet Dies at the End
A comedy by Gavin McGibbon: Playhouse
1st to 8th November 2019
Hamlet Dies at the End
From award-winning New Zealand playwright, Gavin McGibbon, (‘Holding On’ and ‘Under The Hood’) comes a heart-warming comedy of classic Kiwi characters in a play about a play.
Of course Hamlet dies at the end, I hear you say, but wait – before he does there’s a whole lot of shenanigans with a ragtag bunch of misfits trying to come to terms with life, each other… oh and Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Hamlet.
Perhaps Hamlet Dies at the End would be tragic if it weren’t so comical. It deals with death but nobody dies (completely), it gets to grips with some “full-on sh*t” and it ends by affirming life in all its puzzling glory. From 91-year-old Charlie, whose wife has just left him, to young Jimmy, who set fire to his cat, the characters bring Hamlet to life in ways you never thought possible.
