
Australia Day 2021
Benalla Theatre Company was thrilled to be announced as the Community Group of the Year 2021 at today’s Australia Day Awards at Benalla.


Benalla Theatre Company also performed at the Community Concert for Australia Day at the Botanical Gardens.

Ma Baker’s Tonic
Set in the roaring twenties, Ma Baker’s Tonic tells the story of Ritzy’s, an upmarket night club where Ma Baker’s moonshine is supplied during the prohibition era. A group of unwelcome visitors threaten to shut down the club. Will the night club survive?
Auditions have taken place and here is the cast list.
Character | Character | |||
Nora | Dianne Feldtmann | O’Riley | Jim Tullberg | |
Nick | Tom Harrison | Lily | Monique Hillenaar | |
Irma | Angeline Daniels | Ace | Jamie Boatwood | |
Motile | Liz Hillenaar | Poile | Molly Craig | |
Fingers | Luke Dunne | Crusher | Ben van den Akker | |
Ma Baker | Debbie Patterson | Petal | Jessica Grant | |
Blossom | Lyndsey Hill | Miss Fit | Linda Simpson | |
Tiddly | Emily Watt | Maude | Jannice Smith | |
Rita | Jan Kennedy | Aggie | Sheryle Stubbs | |
Enid | Jenna Towner | Daddy | Del Dube | |
Young Woman | Kate McGrath | Fred |
We are still looking for someone to be cast as Fred (a wimp in wolf’s clothing. Outwardly suave but afraid of women) so if you or someone you know would to audition for the part please contact Emily Watt on 0400 639 536.
Dates of performances:
Friday 21 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 22 May at 2:00pm
Saturday 22 May at 7:30pm
Sunday 23 May at 2:00pm
Friday28 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 29 May at 2:00pm
Saturday 29 May at 7:30pm
OTHER WAYS TO BE INVOLVED If being onstage is not your thing, but if you would like to be a part of the show, or if you plan to be in the show and have some extra time to give, there are so many ways that you can help. We cannot put on a show with people to do the behind-the-scenes work. Please contact Emily for more information.
Benalla Theatre Company Patrons
We would like to acknowledge the following who have become Patrons of Benalla Theatre Company. We thank them for their generosity and support of our company.
Jim Tullberg | Molly Craig | Dawne Tonks |
More information about becoming a Patron, go to our Patronage page or contact Emily Watt on Ph: 0400 639 536 or email to benallatheatrecompany@gmail.com.