By Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Penelope Keegan
1-16 March

Two charming old ladies make it their mission to provide tea and accommodation to socially and religiously “acceptable” lodgers. When they pass on, their brother, who thinks they are victims of yellow fever, buries them in the cellar. He thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt so never questions their actions. Then there’s a somewhat unusual nephew, to put it mildly, and another one who is really, actually completely normal – not easy in this household!

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York

By Donald Margulies
Directed by Zane Fleming
26 April-11 May

Sarah and James are a photojournalist and foreign correspondent documenting the horrors of war while trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories and, together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple must confront the prospect of a more conventional life. Set in Brooklyn.

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York

Book by Austin Winsberg
Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
Director Maryanne Rushton, Musical Director Erin Fagan, Choreographer Louise Wilkie
14-29 June

When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial dater Casey, a casual drink turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds, the couple quickly find they’re not alone. In an unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents. Can the couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the bill arrives?

First Date is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals, www.rnh.com

By Ron Hutchinson
Directed by Christina Christopher
2-17 August

Movie mogul David O Selznick has just shut down his mega-budget version of Gone With the Wind. Determined to produce a rewrite in five days, he engages the reluctant services of ace script doctor, Ben Hecht (possibly the only one in America who hasn’t read the novel) and a new director, Victor Fleming, poached from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Selznick locks himself in his office with his two collaborators, and a marathon creative session begins.

A community theatre production by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and NZ Play Bureau Ltd.

By Agatha Christie
Directed by Mike Daley
20 September-5 October

Imprisoned for poisoning her husband fifteen years earlier, Caroline Crale finds herself at death’s door and writes a letter to her daughter Carla expressing her undeniable innocence. Carla, aided by Justin Fogg – a former admirer of Caroline’s – persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When witnesses reassemble, Fogg discovers the identity of the true murderer, and Carla discovers her true feelings for Fogg.

A community theatre production by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and NZ Play Bureau Ltd.

By Tim Firth
Directed by Jon Tamihere-Kemeys
8-30 November

Mizzis Horrocks’s class of seven-year-olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for their proud mums and dads – and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles that he’s not a proper star (like at NASA), Herod won’t stop waving to his parents and the subversive Innkeeper insists on livening up the traditional script. And then the stick insect escapes …

A community theatre production by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and NZ Play Bureau Ltd.