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

 

Double Acts heads 2026 QLTG season

 

2026 Season

John Finnemore's DOUBLE ACTS
Two comic radio plays performed live at 'Radio QLTG' on Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds St. Tickets $25. For more details and bookings: https://www.qltg.org.au/shows

CLASS ACT
Barry Tudor leads an 8-week acting improvisation course for 15-21 years, on Wednesday evenings from 29 July to 16 September, followed by a theatre sports competition on 18 and 19 September. 

Cost: $100. For more details and bookings: https://www.qltg.org.au/shows

GEELONG SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
After our award-winning turn at the inaugural event in 2025, QLTG performs the short play Knock Me Down With a Feather, at Geelong Arts Centre, on 14 and 15 August. Part of a 6-play program. Tickets from GAC.

ON BORROWED TIME
Edge of the Heart Productions presents four connected short plays on Sunday 22 November, 2pm and 5pm.

RUMPELSTILTSKIN
Our popular annual holiday pantomime coming in January 2027. Auditions and rehearsals from early October.

If you'd like to be get involved - on stage or backstage - or want to know more about tickets and the acting course, contact qltg.theatre@gmail.com or 0433691190.

AUDITION CALL - John Finnemore's Double Acts

QLTG is pleased to announce we are holding auditions on Monday 2 March at 7pm for
John Finnemore's Double Acts - two one-act plays
To be performed at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds St, Queenscliff on 15-17 May (four shows).

The plays are:

• 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.

The plays are part of a series of radio plays written by comedy wiz John Finnemore and produced for BBC Radio 4 in 2015. The plays are two-handers and each runs for about 40 minutes. 

If you are interested in auditioning for this production, 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