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.

Edwardian elegance

Local business owners, Emma Sonno from Weddings & Events by Ladyz that Lunch and Christine Lauder from The Dressing Table, with local actors, Suzanne Sandow, Don White and Katherine Nowland share some afternoon tea Downton Abbey Style at the Kyneton Bluestone Theatre.

A Downton Abbey garden party will raise funds for the Kyneton Bluestone Theatre restoration.
Local businesses are hosting the event in support of local performing arts.
"Downton Abbey has captured everyone's imagination and this fundraising event gives people the opportunity to dress up and immerse themselves in the charm of an Edwardian garden party for a really worthy cause," Christine Lauder from participating business, The Dressing Table, said.
The party is on Sunday, March 17, in the grounds of historic Skelsmergh Hall, Carlsruhe.
It will recreate the elegance of an Edwardian Garden Party.
Tickets include musical entertainment by The Really Cool Big Band, sumptuous high tea showcasing local food producers, a cash bar with regional wines, Edwardian fair games, raffle and prizes for most elegantly dressed.
Tickets for this event can be purchased from the Macedon Ranges Council box office on 1300 888 802 or at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au
To find out more or offer your support go to www.gardenparty.net.au or like Downton Abbey Garden Party on Facebook.