Everyone loves a good live comedy. And gauging by the laughter coming from the cast during rehearsals at the Civic Centre, Coolum Theatre Players next production at the end of March should definitely entertain. “Flying Feathers” is a risqué farce set in England at the country house of Bernard who has gone to live in a religious community in Scotland. In his absence a new housekeeper has…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 22nd February 2012 by Julia Loaney
The exotic tale of Sinbad the Sailor is immortalised in Coolum Theatre Players upcoming musical production. Written by Peter Denyer and directed by committee members Dennis Coleman and Chris McMahon, this pantomime is one of the classic Tales of The Arabian Nights. Sinbad sets off to make his fortune unaware that the evil Cassim the Corsair is trying to kill him in order to claim the hand…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 19th October 2011 by Julia Loaney
Ok, this one’s for all the rock n roll rebels out there! Yes, you, the baby boomers who just loved Cliff Richard and The Shadows during the 60s. Coolum Theatre Players are reliving the era, the music, the décor, the finger food and fashions for the Australian Premiere of “The Young Ones” - here in Coolum in May.
Based on the 1961 motion picture starring Cliff…
Posted in Community Matters, Arts & Entertainment, Arts, Live Music, Theatre, Things to do, on the 17th March 2011 by Julia Loaney
So they say - laughter is the best medicine. And in this economic climate of political uncertainties, it’s good to take time out to have a laugh, via live theatre. Coolum Theatre Players are serving up “Comedies on a Platter” – a triple treat of One Act Plays in August. Now you might not have heard of the plays - “Ladders”, “Morning Tea with the Minister” and…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Arts, Theatre, Things to do, on the 28th June 2010 by Julia Loaney