College and Theatre combine for production

Woy Woy Little Theatre and Brisbane Water Secondary College will combine in the month of August for a presentation of Blood Brothers at the Peninsula Theatre.

Director Ms Brenda Logan, production adviser Ms Rosemary Parsons and supervising teacher Mr John Maxwell first discussed the idea of a combined production between Woy Woy Little Theatre and Brisbane Waters Secondary College last year.

"With the Little Theatre seeking young talent and the college needing work experience opportunities for Year 12 HSC students, it seemed like an ideal solution," Ms Logan said.

The students who are undertaking Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events became the whole production team, from stage manager through to ushers working front of house.

Under the supervision of Ms Logan and Ms Parsons, they designed the set, a poster and flyer.

The students also undertook set construction and the technical design, under the supervision of Mr Maxwell during school time.

"Combined with a cast whose average age is 22, this is definitely a young people's show but will appeal to audiences of all ages," Ms Logan said.

"The high level of professionalism will make this an unforgettable, enjoyable theatrical experience."

Blood Brothers is a play by Willy Russell, author of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine.

It tells the tale of twin brothers who are born into a large working-class family and what happens when their mother decides to have one of them adopted.

Blood Brothers looks at the differences and conflicts of their upbringings, their relationships with each other and with their real and adopted mothers.

The cast includes David Carnovale as the narrator, Amalie Anderson as the mother, Rosemary Parsons as Mrs Lyons, Damian Fitzpatrick as Mickey, Brayden Menzies as Eddie and Dimity Sharpe as Linda.

The play will be presented at the Peninsula Theatre from August 12 to 20.

Session will begin at 8pm on Fridays, 2pm and 8pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.

Tickets cost $19 for adults, $15 concession and children aged 5 to 15 cost $6.

For more information, or to book a seat, contact 4344 4737, between 10am and 2pm weekdays.

Press release, July 19 Brenda Logan, Woy Woy Little Theatre