AUDITION CALL - John Finnemore's Double Acts

QLTG is pleased to announce auditions for
John Finnemore's Double Acts - two one-act plays
Monday 16 February at 7pm
Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds St, Queenscliff

• A Flock of Tigers Directed by Petrina Dakin

Required: 1 M, 1 F – 30s/40s or similar

On a train in England in 1934, Edmund – on his way to visit his young son at boarding school - is unable to use his imagination. American passenger Dolorosa is ready to help.

• Red-Handed Directed by Carol Fogg

Required: 1 M – 60s/70s, 1 M or F – 20s/30s or similar

Joel comes home unexpectedly early from work to find an unusual visitor. An older gentleman dressed in a suit, Henry is charming, suave, intelligent, well-spoken... and he just happens to be burgling Joel's house.

John Finnemore's Double Acts will be performed from 10-12 April 2026 at Queenscliff Community Hall - four performances.

The plays are part of a series of radio comedies produced for BBC Radio 4 in 2015. The plays are two-handers and each run for about 40 minutes. 

To book an audition, or for more information, email qltg.theatre@gmail.com.

Or contact the Directors: Petrina Dakin 0433 691 190 or Carol Fogg 0414 534 171.

Pinocchio delights young and old

Community Hall transformed to magical world

The QLTG production of Pinocchio in January has been a huge success, with all 10 shows sold out. Thank you for coming to our show! We were delighted to share Pinocchio's story and songs with you and we loved hearing the excited buzz from young and old as they came out of the theatre.

 

Here's a few online comments from people who saw the show:

• We took the grandsons, 4 and 7, this morning. They loved it! A great show.
• We absolutely loved the performance! Congratulations to cast and crew!!!! 
• My grandchildren were enchanted with the show and loved the cast meet and greet plus programs full of autographs. 
• The tickets are cheap but the smiles are priceless!
• Congratulations! A wonderful show. 
• Magic indeed.

This is our first production in our new home at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds St. We are now busy planning productions for the rest of the year. Get the latest news on our events - email us at qltg.theatre@gmail.com and we'll send you our monthly newsletter.

Pinocchio – January holiday fun

 

QLTG proudly presents Pinocchio in our new home at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, from Tuesday 6 January to Saturday 10 January 2026. Director Debbie Fraser is leading the magical production, and Jess Dolley is Musical Director and songwriter. Two shows daily: 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are $15 and $20. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGURD

Synopsis

The adventures of the little wooden puppet are brought to life by the wishful thinking of dear old Geppetto, woodcarver extraordinaire.

With the kind blue fairy looking after him, Pinocchio sets out to be a good and honest puppet in the hope that one day he will turn into a real live boy.

Heading off to school to learn to read and write as well as a trade, he is lured into the theatre and Pinocchio ends up on the stage. With gold in his pockets, he is tricked into following the clever cat and the sly old fox, only to discover they were after his money not his friendship.

Alone and heartbroken Pinocchio sets out to find Geppetto and make amends. The journey takes him many miles, and many lessons are learnt along the way.

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If you're interested in helping behind the scenes, please get in touch - qltg.theatre@gmail.com

Coming: short plays and Pinocchio!

QLTG will perform two of the six plays in the inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival at Geelong Arts Centre on Friday 7 November and Saturday 8 November. Come along and support this new event and community theatre. 

Look out for Hydrangeas and Lilies starring Jennie Tonzing, Arwen Perrie and Debbie Frase), and Dippy Egg, featuring Allison Whytcross and Petrina Dakin.

Prepare to be transported by spellbinding performances, lively dialogue and intriguing dilemmas. Witness tales of murder, nostalgia and fading memories, snappy exchanges and familial heists, forgiveness and renewal, a share-house crisis, and old loves rediscovering common ground. 

Tickets are $25/$20. To book, go to The Geelong Short Play Festival - Geelong Arts Centre

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Pinocchio – January holiday fun

We’ve kicked off rehearsals for our holiday show, Pinocchio, which will be staged at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, from Tuesday 6 January to Saturday 10 January.

Director Debbie Fraser is leading the magical production, and Jess Dolley is Musical Director and songwriter. The supporting crew includes Penny Potts (costumes), Terry Fogg, Carol Fogg, Allison Whytcross and Petrina Dakin.

Congratulations to our cast members:

Geppetto - Rick Peacock
Blue Fairy - Jess Dolley
Pinocchio - Jack Harris
Lorenzo, Mr Fox, Coachman - Klaus Karnis
Miss Cat, Ringmaster - Kim Edwards
Lampwick - Jimmy Seidel
Columbine - Scarlett Anderson

There will be two shows daily: 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets will be available soon!

If you're interested in helping behind the scenes, please get in touch - qltg.theatre@gmail.com

Two new shows coming!

Show Time - Victorian Seniors Festival 

Thursday 23 October 2025, 1pm to 3pm

Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, Queenscliff

We will show off our years of performing experience with a show featuring
classic Broadway tunes. Arrive at 12.30pm for 1pm start. The show will be followed by a free afternoon tea provided by the Borough of Queenscliffe.

Enquiries: Shelley Sutton, phone 5258 1377 or email events@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

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Geelong Short Play Festival 

7 and 8 November 2025

QLTG will perform two of the six plays in the inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival at Geelong Arts Centre on Friday 7 November and Saturday 8 November. Come along and support this new event and community theatre. Prepare to be transported by spellbinding performances, lively dialogue and intriguing dilemmas. Witness tales of murder, nostalgia and fading memories, snappy exchanges and familial heists, forgiveness and renewal, a share-house crisis, and old loves rediscovering common ground. 

Tickets are $25/$20. To book, go to The Geelong Short Play Festival - Geelong Arts Centre

Singalong to your favourite show tunes

The Sound of Musicals

Saturday 2 August 7pm and Sunday 3 August 2pm

Join us for The Sound of Musicals, with the leading ladies of the Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group and special guests singing songs from well-known Broadway musicals.

The event celebrates 60 years since the release of the film The Sound of Music.

Enjoy your favourite tunes at two performances in the chapel at Queenscliff Uniting Church, corner of Stokes and Hesse Streets, on Saturday 2 August at 7pm and Sunday 3 August at 2pm.

Tickets are $30 and include a supper / afternoon tea. Bookings: go to www.trybooking.com/DCGKH. Wine can be purchased in the foyer, and tea and coffee are available. 

For any queries, use the 'contact event organiser' button on the Trybooking site.

Other events:

• Page to Stage - our monthly play readings are taking a break.
• Seniors Week Showcase - 23 October at community centre
• Inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival - 7 and 8 November, at Geelong Arts Centre.
• Pinocchio - school holiday pantomime, January 2026.

VALE LIZZIE COYNE

One of QLTG's founding members and longtime piano accompanist, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Coyne, has passed away.

American-born Lizzie was one of eight women who founded QLTG in 2001. Lizzie was at the heart of musical performances, as the group's rehearsal and show pianist until her retirement following Return to Casting Capers in 2015. 

She especially excelled in our bigger shows like Sound of Music, as the pianist in a large orchestra.

Lizzie had the ability to make everyone sound good. She was a true accompanist who followed the soloist and helped them. She rarely missed a rehearsal and many, many times she held private rehearsals in her home.

Lizzie was Musical Director for a number of QLTG shows and also provided the recorded underscore for Calendar Girls in 2016.