Season of one-act plays

Woy Woy Little Theatre will present a Season of One Act Plays at the Peninsula Theatre from May 22 to 31.

Publicity officer Ms Patrice Horne said the community theatre group was trialing a different concept in the form of a "shoestring production".

"This simply means that the plays are presented with maximum skill and minimal set/props," Ms Horne said.

"This enables a quick change over for each play.

"It is an opportunity to present plays which are shorter than full scale productions but often have worthwhile and thought provoking ideas, as well as unusual concepts.

"This is also an opportunity to utilise more of our actors and directors.

Ms Horne said if the concept proved successful, the theatre group would make it a regular part of its subscription series.

"There will be three plays performed each night including Mother Figure, The Cluttered Nest and The Real Inspector Hound," Ms Horne said.

"Each play will have its own cast and director while the first two plays will be entered into Wyong's Drama Festival later this year, where we have enjoyed success in the past. "Quality will not be compromised - Our productions will retain the high standard patrons have come to know at Woy Woy Little Theatre."

Mother Figure, written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Fran Kendall tells the story of Lucy who spends so much time at home with the kids, that she's started to treat everyone - even the next door neighbours - like children.

The Cluttered Nest features Tom and Jean who are enjoying life as 'empty nesters' after the last of their adult children leave home.

Their new peaceful lifestyle is under threat following a late night phone call.

The play is written by local children's author Joan Dalgleish and directed by Barbara Hickey.

Tom Stoppard, writer of The Real Inspector Hound, tells the story of two theatre critics who are watching a ludicrous setup of a country house murder mystery, in the style of a 'whodunit'.

By chance, they become involved in the action, causing a series of events that parallels the play they are watching.

The Real Inspector Hound is directed by Penny Dilworth.

Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm and Sundays from 2pm between May 22 and 31.

Tickets are available at $15 for adults, $12 concessions and $6 for children under 16 years.

For bookings, phone 4344 4737 between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, from May 11.

Press release, 22 Apr 2009 Patrice Horne, Woy Woy Little Theatre