Bell, Book and Candle
First premiered in 1950, Bell, Book and Candle is a witty romantic comedy that captures the glamorous New York City of the early 1950s. Written by British playwright John Van Druten, the play explores themes of magic, love, and self-discovery through the story of Gillian Holroyd, a free-spirited witch who subtly manipulates her romantic pursuits with her supernatural powers. Its humorous take on magical realism became an instant hit, later inspiring a popular 1958 film starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. This charming comedy remains a playful exploration of the collision between the mystical and the mundane.
SHOW DATES
Evening Shows:
February 6th - February 28st
Fridays, and Saturdays - 7:30PM
Thursday 26th - 7:30PM
Matinee Shows:
February 7th, 14th & 21st
Saturday - 2:00PM
LOCATION
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road,
Tugun 4224
Around the World in 80 Days
Originally published in 1873, Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days is a timeless adventure novel that captured the imagination of readers worldwide. This story of daring and ingenuity follows Phileas Fogg, a meticulous and wealthy Victorian gentleman, as he embarks on a frantic journey to circumnavigate the globe within 80 days to win a wager. Adapted many times for stage and screen, Laura Eason’s lively version revives the thrill of Verne’s classic while emphasizing the spirit of adventure, cultural discovery, and the relentless pursuit of a goal. It’s a fast-paced homage to exploration and perseverance.
SHOW DATES
Evening Shows:
May 8th - May 30th
Fridays, and Saturdays - 7:30PM
Thursday 28th - 7:30PM
Matinee Shows:
May 9th, 16th & 23rd
Saturday - 2:00PM
LOCATION
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road,
Tugun 4224
Harvey
Harvey, written by Mary Chase and premiered in 1944, is a charming comedy inspired by a short story by author Mary Chase herself. The play became an immediate success, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. Its story centres on Elwood P. Dowd, a affable man whose best friend is an invisible, gentle giant rabbit named Harvey. The play’s exploration of imagination, kindness, and acceptance struck a chord during World War II and has remained a beloved classic of American theatre. Its playful tone and heartfelt message continue to resonate, illustrating how a little kindness and imagination can transform lives.
SHOW DATES
Evening Shows:
August 7th - August 29th
Fridays, and Saturdays - 7:30PM
Thursday 28th - 7:30PM
Matinee Shows:
August 8th, 15th & 22nd
Saturday - 2:00PM
LOCATION
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road,
Tugun 4224
Arsenic & Old Lace
Premiering in 1941, Arsenic and Old Lace is one of the most popular dark comedies of the American stage. Written by Joseph Kesselring during the early years of World War II, the play satirizes the contradictions of American morality through the story of two sweet-old-ladies, Martha and Abby Brewster, who secretly poison lonely old men with tainted elderberry wine. When their drama-obsessed nephew, Mortimer Brewster, discovers their gruesome secret just as a string of new chaos unfolds, hilarious mayhem ensues. Its sharp humour and twisted characters turned it into a long-running hit, and it remains a staple of dark comedy theatre today.
SHOW DATES
Evening Shows:
November 6th - November 28th
Fridays, and Saturdays - 7:30PM
Thursday 26th - 7:30PM
Matinee Shows:
November 6th, 14th & 28nd
Saturday - 2:00PM
LOCATION
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road,
Tugun 4224