Well-known faces

Lauriston actor, Dave Maxwell, who is well known for his performances at Sunbury's Boilershouse Theatre, is set to captivate Chewton audiences.

Excitement is building for Cathouse Players' first production - Trap for a Lonely Man - at Chewton Senior Citizens Centre this month.

The murder/mystery opens next Friday, June 14, at 8pm and runs for two weekends only. 

Directed by Bette Sartore, Trap for a Lonely Man by Robert Thomas is set in a chalet in the French Alps in the 1950s. It tells the story of Daniel Corban, who has reported his wife missing to the police. 

A priest arrives and tells him that he has found Madame Corban alive and well. He brings the woman in but Daniel insists it is not his wife. Several people arrive and say that she really is Madame Corban and Daniel starts to feel as if he is losing his grip on reality.

All will be revealed in the last few moments of the play in what is a cracker ending!

The play features a terrific ensemble cast including: Frank Sartore, Jan Maxwell and Maggie Browne.

Lauriston actor, Dave Maxwell, who is well known for his performances at Sunbury's Boilerhouse Theatre, has been preparing for his colourful role as an artist in Trap for a Lonely Man.

"It's a terrific play and so well written - I think people are going to love it," he said. "The ending is amazing - the great reveal is held up until the very last minute." 

Trap for a Lonely Man will be performed on June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8pm. There will also be a special matinee performance on Sunday, June 16 at 2pm.

Tickets are $20/$15 concession for all shows except for Gala Night (June 22) when all tickets will be $25 and include a supper, wine and a chance to chat to the cast after the show. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CSRW and some tickets (cash sales only) will be available at the door.