Mother and Son - Auditions
Coming to the Belconnen Theatre in May/June 2024, Mother and Son is a new stage version written by Geoffrey Atherden and based on his popular television series of the 1980s and 90s.
The ABC series starred Ruth Cracknell and Garry MacDonald in the titular roles and ran for 42 episodes over 10 years and was shown in over 30 countries. It also had a brilliant support cast of Henri Szeps as Robbie and Judy Morris as Liz,
It centres around the relationship between Maggie - who is becoming a little more "forgetful" - and her youngest son Arthur, who moves in when his father dies. He never leaves.
The TV series was loved by audiences as it reflected real life situations - yet it maintained the dignity of Maggie, whose cunning saw her win in most instances.
Auditions will be held on February 24. See the auditions page for full detals.
Merry Christmas Mr. Shakespeare
Tempo Theatre Inc, in conjunction with radio 1RPH, is proud to announce is Ninth Annual Christmas Radio Play.
For 2023 it will be Merry Christmas Mr Shakespeare, written by Michael Weston and Jo Jones and directed by Michael Weston, and featuring a load of Tempo radio experts.
It's a well known story narrated by the bard himself and featuring loads of his famous characters. Think Shakespeare writes a Christmas Carol and you'll get the idea.
Merry Christmas Mr Shakespeare was broadcast on radio 1RPH. If you missed the original broadcast, or want to listen again, Merry Christmas Mr Shakespeare is now available for listening here.
Characters, in order of appearance | played by |
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Kate | Jo Jones |
Charlie | Mike Weston |
William | Peter Foch |
Robbie McScratchie | Garry Robinson |
Lord MacScrooge | Paul Ballinger |
Angus | Tony Galliford |
Carol Singer 1 | Melita Caufield |
Carol Singer 2 | Tony Galliford |
Carol Singer 3 | Neville Pye |
King Hamlet | Bill Kolentsis |
Lady MacBeth | Nikki-Lynne Hunter |
Shylock | Neville Pye |
Ophelia | Melita Caufield |
Jean McScratchie | Sally Willings |
Wee Willy McScratchie | Nikki-Lynne Hunter |
Portia | Cheryl Browne |
Grave Diggers | Same as Carol Singers |
Other Voices | Michael Weston |