Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group

Two exciting new events

 

Double Acts ( A flock of Tigers and Red-Handed)

 

John Finnemore is an award-winning British writer and comedian, best known for Cabin Pressure, Souvenir Programme, and Double Acts. He has received multiple honours for his radio and comedy writing, including recognition from the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain.

 

Class Act – Improvisation course

Barry Tudor

Barry Tudor is a highly regarded educator and theatre practitioner whose work has inspired generations of students through drama and performance. With a long-standing commitment to arts education, he is recognised for fostering creativity, confidence, and ensemble practice, and for bringing a deep understanding of performance, storytelling, and theatrical craft to his teaching.

 

Double Acts

Class Act

“Red‑Handed” (by John Finnemore) is a sharp, two‑character comedy that begins when a man unexpectedly returns home and encounters a stranger in his living room. What follows is a fast‑paced and increasingly curious conversation between the two, as each tries to assert control of the situation. The interaction quickly becomes more complicated than it first appears, with unexpected turns, clever wordplay, and shifting assumptions about who holds the upper hand. Compact and dialogue‑driven, the piece blends humour with intrigue, keeping the audience guessing while maintaining a playful, offbeat tone throughout.   “A Flock of Tigers” (by John Finnemore) is a charming two‑character comedy set during a train journey in the 1930s, where a reserved and practical man finds himself sharing a carriage with an unexpectedly lively and imaginative companion.  As their conversation unfolds, what begins as an awkward exchange steadily transforms into something more playful and unpredictable. The encounter gently challenges ideas about imagination, communication, and connection, with the tone shifting between understated humour and moments of surprising warmth. Compact and dialogue‑driven, the piece blends wit with heart, turning an ordinary situation into something quietly magical.

This 8-week workshop is designed for young people from their mid-teens to early twenties and will be held every Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, commencing on 29 July and culminating in an improvisation theatre performance on Friday 18 September. This workshop explores the fundamentals of acting alongside the spontaneity and playfulness of improvisation. Participants will build confidence, develop stage presence, strengthen listening and collaboration skills, and unlock their creative instincts in a supportive and energetic environment. Through a series of practical exercises, games, and scene work, students will learn short-form and long-form improvisation techniques, along with core acting skills that translate across a range of stage and performance styles. Ideal for beginners wanting to try something new, as well as experienced performers looking to refine their craft, Class Act offers a welcoming space to take creative risks, have fun, and grow in confidence as a performer. Class Act is a dynamic and engaging acting and improvisation workshop led by experienced theatre-maker Barry Tudor. Drawing on a rich background that includes Four’s Company, NT TIE DIE, St Leonard’s VCE and IB Theatre Studies, and the direction of senior musicals and theatre productions, Barry brings both professional expertise and a strong passion for nurturing creativity. Class Acts Theatre course - 8 weeks, improvisation Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, Queenscliff Victoria 3225