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ISSN 0314-0598 FEBRUARY 1979 VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1

Two Tickets for the Price of One ... AND NOW We are delighted to be able to offer Members the opportunity to purchase as many tickets as they wish at half price for performances on Monday rch 26th and Tuesday March 27th. Following tile performance on Monday March 26th there will be a supper party in the theatre foyer for Members and their friends. Post theatre supper Following the highly successful tours parties are proving very popular with of and Members. It is a very pleasant way to the Trust is delighted to be able to round off a night at the theatre. announce the forthcoming national Those Members who are unable to tour by Count Basie and his Orchestra. attend on March 26th or 27th will Basie has been described as the most DEATHTRAP receive the normal $1.00 concession explosive force in and certainly on two tickets at all other perform­ his distinctive big band sound has ances. Your Trust Member preferential been instantly recognizable for well Ira Levin who wrote ROSEMARY'S booking coupon is enclosed with a over a quarter of a century. BABY and THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL separ.ate application form for supper The Basie Band began in 1935 when is the author of DEATHTRAP, a comedy tickets. Bill Basie took over the Bennie Moten thriller which is currently one of the Orchestra in Kansas City following biggest hits on Broadway. It has re­ . Bennie's death. At that stage it was a cently opened in London to similar ten-piece band but encouraged by the acclaim. Seeing DEATHTRAP has noted music critic John Hammond the been compared to a ride on a roller­ band moved to New York in 1936 and coaster when screams and laughter expanded. The following year the band mingle to form an enjoyable hysteria. ,. made its first ·recordings and in 1938 DEATHTRAP is to be produced in Aus­ it became internationally famous. The E qualities that established it were c tralia by J. C. Williamson Productions c" co and presented ,at the Theatre Royal Basie's simple, swinging, elliptical Q; pianq. style and the driving impetus of a. from March 24th. It will star Dennis Olsen and be directed by the highly a great r.hythm section. acclaimed Australian director Michael Since then the band's success has CD become legendary with their globe "Ii Blakemore who directed the London o production. trotting tours·, their best selling records ii . and their association with artists like :;;" Dennis Olsen Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Ella ~i ------Fitzgerald who discovered the joys of a Basie accompaniment. ..co NEW BALLET arrives before February 10. Members Count Basie will give two perform­ ='" SUBSCRIPTIONS who joined in the past two months will ances at the Concert Hall, ..o not automatically receive a Ballet bro­ Opera House, on March 5th at 6 p.m . a. Members who wish to take out new chure. They should contact The Aus­ and 8.30 p.m. As general public mail subscriptions to the Australian Ballet tralian Ballet, 153 Dowling Street, Potts bookings open in early February excel­ are reminded that bookings open on Point, tel 3571200. Please make sure lent seats have been set aside for February 10th. Members have prefer­ your application form clearly indicates Members which will be held until Mon­ ence in the allocation of new sub­ that yqu are a Trust Member and quote day February 12th. Your booking cou­ ,;; scriber seats provided their application your membership number. pon is enclosed. :;;.,II

w If you would like any further information about the facilities available to Trust members please ring the =~:II~I=f..=I~------membership office on 357 1200 . :;;.!! The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust, P.O. Box 137, Kings Cross, N.S.W. 2011 ~ --~~~~------to this forbidding area to search for MEMBERS ACTIVITIES NEW MUSIC HALL his sister. As the story unfolds an PRODUCTION assortment of roguish characters are THEATRE LOVERS' TOUR OF In mid February the doors of the Music introduced including the heroine EUROPE Hall, Neutral Bay, will open to the To start the year in fine style we can theatre's 24th production Lo.ST TO. now give Members further information THE DEVIL, written and directed by about our overseas tour. We have Stanley Walsh. After two distinctly dellayed doing this until details were Australian themes - CRUSHED BY available of the new airfares to Europe. DESIRE and LUST Fo.R Po.WER - We can now offer Members and their written by Michael Boddy, Lo.ST TO. friends a 38 day fully escorted Euro­ THE DEVIL returns to London at the pean tour for $3395. If sufficient Mem­ turn of the century. This is the seventh bers respond then the figure could be melodrama to be written 9Y Stanley reduced. This price includes travel, Walsh for the theatre. Some of his hotel and breakfast plus 3 opera better known productions include THE tickets, 1 ballet and 1 theatre ticket SPECTRE o.F WYCo.MBE MANo.R, Ron Haddrick plus ,a ticket to Royal Ascot. Addi­ THE SPRING HEELED TERRo.R, and tional theatre tickets can be obtained So.LD IN MARRIAGE. Maggie (KAREN Jo.HNSo.N), the long on request for an additional charge. The story takes place in Devil's Acre arm of the law becomes involved and The tour departs Sydney on 16th May where large sums of money are being our hero finds himself in a "house of flyiflg directly to London from where made by I,arge influential Trading ill-repute" face to face with Jardine we set off on our European bus tour. Companies. However not only are Leachman's cunning accomplice. Ex­ This takes us to all the major theatrical these Companies buying and selling citing episodes unfold but rest assured centres including Paris, Milan, Rome commodities such as tea and sugar - VIRTUE IS TRIUMPHANT! ,and Stuttgart as well as many others. slave trading and illicit opium run'i1ing Trust Members receive a $1.00 conces­ Tours of inspection of major theatrical are rife. o.ne such Trader is Jardine sion on each of two tickets on Monday centres will be arranged in addition to Leachman (Ro.N HADDRICK). to Thursday evenings. Members and attending performances. In Vienna the At this time girls have been vanishing their friends can save $4.00 a ticket by Spanish Riding School will be visited at an alarming rate and the play's hero joining the Trust Member group on as well as the o.pera House and the Jeremy Parsons (Alan Wilson) comes April 3 (see Member Activities). Vienna Woods. The tour includes travel by Rhine Steamer from Mainz to Col­ ogne. We return to London for a CHALWIN SERIES BEGINS final week which includes Trooping A further series of Chalwin Castle con­ friends and are given in the private of the Colour and Royal Ascot before certs is planned for 1979. The first will theatre of Chalwin Castle in Cremorne. returning to Sydney on June 23rd. be presented by the Associate Con­ It is ,a perfect setting and the Trust is The tour will be personally escorted fly certmaster of the Elizabethan Sydney always most grateful to Mr. Vivian Mrs. Shirley Hay, Trust Governor and o.rchestra, Mr. Gordon Bennett, on Chalwin for making his theatre avail­ President of the Committee. An Ameri­ Sunday March 11. able. The Elizabethan Sydney Cham­ can Express guide will also accompany Later highlights will include Schubert's ber Group is formed out of the ranks the tour throughout Europe. o.ctet and Janacek's 'Capriccio'. In of the Elizabethan Sydney o.rchestra Members wishing to receive a full the third programme some of the and the Chalwin series presents a rare itinerary and further details should younger developing musicians of the opportunity to hear these fine music­ contact Anne Harburn on 357 1200 as Eliz,abethan Sydney o.rchestra will ians in concert. soon as possible. perform and the final concert will be a Your booking coupon is enclosed with full Chamber Concert with works by details of dates .and prices both for a VICTORIAN SOIREE Haydn and Stravinsky in which the subscription ticket and for tickets for Elizabeth Bay House Orchestra will be conducted by its individual concerts. Please note that Friday March 9 at 6 p.m. & 8.30 p.m. Director of Music Mr. William Reid. all tickets must be purchased in What more delightful way could there The concerts are private functions advance. There will be no tickets avail­ be to spend a late summer evening purely for Trust Members and their able for sale on the night. than to visit historic Elizabeth Bay House for a Victorian soiree and cham­ CELEBRITY LUNCHEON juice. They can be reserved on the en­ pagne supper. Presented by the New Googie Withers & John McCallum closed booking coupon or by ringing England Actors Co. the evening of Sebel Town House, Elizabeth Bay Anne Harburn on 3571200. parlour songs and recitations will be Thursday February 15 at 12.30 p.m. of particular interest to music lovers For our first celebrity luncheon this LOST TO THE DEVIL and to those interested in our heritage. year we are delighted to welcome Music Hall Theatre Restaurant Two performances will be given (at 6 Googie Withers and John McCallum, Tuesday April 3 p.m. & 8.30 p.m.) exclusively for Trust who are in Sydney to play in THE A new melodrama is opening shortly Members and their friends. Proceeds KINGFISHER at the . at the Music Hall (see article this page) from the evening will go into a fund to It is many years since the McCaliums which many Members and their friends take theatre to the north west of the have played in Sydney and it will be a will wish to see. Why not join a Trust State. Tickets are $10 each and great pleasure to have this opportun­ Members' party? Tickets are available as accommodation is limited we do ity to welcome them back. Tickets for at $13.00 - a saving of $3.00 on the suggest you book early on the en­ Members and their friends are $10.00 normal price. Your booking coupon is c l os~d booking coupon. each which includes wine or orange enclosed. - CONCERT HALL, S.O.H. Sunday March 4 at 8 p.m. N.B. Members are limited to two tickets at T.M . price

Please send me /

tickets @ $7.40 = $ (T.M. price)

tickets @ $8.40 = $ (G.P. price)

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------~------_ . )EATHTRAP - THEATRE ROYAL CHALWIN CASTLE CONCERTS 'erformances: March 11, April 22, June 10 Saturday 24th March - Saturday 19th May at 8.15 p.m. July 29, September 9, October 14 Matinees: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Please send me

subscription tickets @ $18.00 = $ )rices: T.M. G.P. Pens/Child single tickets @ $4.00 = $ Evenings $8.90 $9.90 NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No .... . (March 26 & 27 ADDRESS ...... only) $5.20' , POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... Matinees $7.90 $8.90 $4.90 I enclose my cheque/p.o. (made payable to AETT) together with 'Members may purchase as many tickets as they wish s.a.e. for return of tickets. at this special price.

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COUNT BASIE - CONCERT HALL, S.O.H. N.B. Members are limited to two tickets at T.M. price

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tickets @ $12.40 = $ (T.M. price)

tickets @ $14.90 = $ (G.P. price)

For Monday March 5 at 6 p.m. OR 8.30 p.m. (delete as applicable)

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tickets for February 19 @ $5.00 = $

tickets for February 20 @ $5.00 = $

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I enclose my cheque/p.o. (made payable to Sydney Theatre Company) together with s.a.e. for return of tickets. MEMBERS ACTIVITIES NEW MUSIC PRODUCTIO THEATRE LOVERS' TOUR OF In mid February EUROPE Hall, Neutral B To start the year in fine style we can theatre's 24th I now give Members further information THE DEVIL, wri about our overseas tour. We have Stanley Walsh. del,ayed doing this until details were Australian them available of the new airfares to Europe. DESIRE and Ll We can now offer Members and their written by Mich friends a 38 day fully escorted Euro­ THE DEVIL retL pean tour for $3395. If sufficient Mem­ turn of the centu bers respond then the figure could be melodrama to t reduced. This price includes travel, Walsh for the I hotel and breakfast plus 3 opera better known pr( tickets, 1 ballet and 1 theatre ticket SPECTRE OF plus ,a ticket to Royal Ascot. Addi­ THE SPRING H tional theatre tickets can be obtained SOLD IN MARR I on request for an additional charge. The story takes The tour departs Sydney on 16th May where large sun flyiflg directly to London from where made by I,arg' we set off on our European bus tour. Companies. He This takes us to all the major theatrical these CompaniE centres including Paris, Milan, Rome commodities su( ,and Stuttgart as well as many others. slave trading ar Tours of inspection of major theatrical are rife. One s centres will be arranged in addition to Leachman (ROI' attending performances. In Vienna the At this time girl Spanish Riding School will be visited at an alarming r as well as the Opera House and the Jeremy Parsom Vienna Woods. The tour includes travel by Rhine Steamer from Mainz to Col­ ogne. We return to London for a CHALWIN S ~ tinal week which includes Trooping A further series ' of the Colour and Royal Ascot before certs is planned returning to Sydney on June 23rd. be presented b' The tour will be personally escorted fly certmaster of th Mrs. Shirley Hay, Trust Governor and Orchestra, Mr. President of the Committee. An Ameri­ Sunday March 1 can Express guide will also accompany Later highlights \ the tour throughout Europe. Octet and Jan, Members wishing to receive a full the third progl itinerary and further details should younger develor contact Anne Harburn on 357 1200 as Eliz,abethan Sy soon as possible. perform and the full Chamber C VICTORIAN SOIREE Haydn and Str< Elizabeth Bay House Qrchestra will Friday March 9 at 6 p.m. & 8.30 p.m. Director of Musi What more delightful way could there The concerts i be to spend a late summer evening purely for Trus than to visit historic Elizabeth Bay House for a Victorian soiree and cham­ CELEBRITY LU pagne supper. Presented by the New Googie Wither! England Actors Co. the evening of Sebel Town He parlour songs and recitations will be Thursday Febn of particular interest to music lovers For our first CE and to those interested in our heritage. year we are d Two performances will be given (at 6 Googie Withers p.m. & 8.30 p.m.) exclusively for Trust who are in SYI Members and their friends. Proceeds KINGFISHER at from the evening will go into a fund to It is many year~ take theatre to the north west of the have ,played in ~ State. Tickets are $10 each and great pleasure . as accommodation is limited we do ity to welcome . suggest you book early on the en­ Members and tI clossd booking coupon. each which inc RONNIE SCOTT - CONCERT HALL, S.O.H. DEATHTRAP SUPPER Sunday March 4 at 8 p.m. N.B. Members are limited to two tickets at T.M. price Monday March 26th Please send me Please send me ...... supper tickets @ $3.90 = $ tickets @ $7.40 = $ (T.M. price) NAME ...... ,...... A.E.T.T. No ...... tickets @ $8.40 = $ (G.P. price) ADDRESS ...... NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No ...... POSTCODE...... TEL (day) ...... (night) .. .. ADDRESS ...... I enciose my cheque/ p.o. (made payable to A.E.T.T. Ladies Committee) with S.a.e. for return of tickets. POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... I enclose my cheque/p.o. (made payable to Sydney Opera House) together with s.a .e. for return of tickets.

DEATHTRAP - THEATRE ROYAL DEATHTRAP - THEATRE ROYAL N.B. members are restricted to two tickets at concession pri.ce Please send me Delete as applicable Performances: tickets @ $5.20 = $ Saturday 24th March - Saturday 19th May at 8.15 p.m. tickets @ $7.90 = $ ~:~ Matinees: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m...... tickets @ $8.90 = $ Stalls ...... tickets @ $9.90 $ EDress Circle Prices: T.M. G.P. Pens/Child ...... tickets @ $4.90 = $ Evenings $8.90 $9.90 For (day & date) (March 26 & 27 ...... (1 st pref) ...... (2nd pref) only) $5.20' , NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No ...... Matinees ADDRESS ...... $7.90 $8.90 $4.90 POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... "Members may purchase as many tickets as they wish I enclose my cheque/p.o. (made payable to Theatre Royal) at this special price. for $ ...... together with s.a.e. -----_._------.------. ------, FILMS Please send me HOYTS CINEMA CITY vouchers for AN UNMARRIED WOMAN @ $3.20 = $ vouchers for DAWN @ $3.20 = $ vouchers for MIDNIGHT EXPRESS @ $3.20 = $ ...... vouchers for THE WILD GEESE @ $3.20 = $ GREATER UNION THEATRES ...... vouchers (admits two people) @ $6.00 = $ PLAZA CINEMA BONDI ...... tickets @ $3.00= $ NAME...... A.E.T.T. No ...... ADDRESS ...... POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... I enclose my cheque/p.o. (made payable to A.E.T.T.) with s.a.e. ,'Ir ____ ~~~~:~u:~_~:_~o_~~~~~~ ______------t------______MEMBER ACTIVITIES

Please send me: tickets for VICTORIAN SOIREE (6 p.m.) @ $10 = $

tickets for VICTORIAN SOIREE (8.30 p.m.) @ $10 = $ (Friday March 9)

tickets for CELEBRITY LUNCHEON @ $10 = $ (Thursday February 15)

tickets for MUSIC HALL @ $13.00 = $ (Tuesday April 3)

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POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... I enclose my cheque/ p.o. (made payable to A.E.T.T. Ladies Committee) with S.B .e. for return of vouchers. TRUST MEMBER BOOKING COUPONS SUPPLEMENT TO TRUST NEWS FEBRUARY 1979 VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1

Please tear off coupons and mail with individual cheques and stamped addressed envelopes to Trust Member Bookings, The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust, Box 137, Kings Cross, N.S.W. 2011. Please print all information. For easier reading performance and price information is given alongside booking coupon. PLEASE READ BOTH SIDES BEFORE CUTTING.

Key: T.M. Trust Member PLEASE NOTE: IF STAMPED ADDRESSED G.P. General Public ENVELOPE IS NOT ENCLOSED TICKETS WILL s.a.e. Stamped addressed envelope BE LEFT AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR COLLECTION

PROSPECT THEATRE CO. - SEYMOUR CENTRE PROSPECT THEATRE CO. - SEYMOUR CENTRE N.B. members are restricted to two tickets at concession price Perfo rmances: Please send me Delete as applicable Sat 10 March: 8.00 p.m. " The Grand Tour" Sun 11 March: 2.00 p.m. " The Lunatic, . and The tickets @ $8.90 $ Poet" tickets @ $10.90 $ Evg 8.00 p.m. " The Lunatic, The Lover and The Poet" .•.•... •.•...... tickets @ $9.90 $ [ Mat Mon 12 March: 8.00 p.m. " The Grand Tour" ...... " ...... ti ckets @ $11.90 $ Tue 13 March: 8.00 p.m. " Smith of Smiths" ...... ti ckets @ $7.00 $ Thu 15 March: 8.00 p.m. " Smith of Smiths" 8.00 p.m. " Smith of Smiths" For (day & date) Fri 16 March: Sat 17 March: 2.00 p.m. " The Lunatic, The Lover and The ...... (l st pret) ...... (2nd pret) Poet" NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No .. ... 8.00 p.m. " The Lunatic, The Lover and The Poet" ADDRESS ...... Sun 18 March: 2.00 p.m. " The Grand Tour" POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (night) ...... 8.00 p.m. " The Grand Tour" I en close my cheque / p.o. (made payable to Seymour Centre) Prices: T.M. G.P. Pens/Stud tor $ ...... together with s.a.e. Evenings $10.90 $11 .90 Matinees $8.90 $9.90 $7.00

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Please send me Delete as applicable Performances: tickets @ $3.70 = $ Evg March 7, 9 and 10 at 7.30 p.m. tickets @ $6.40 = $ Mat tickets @ $7.40 = -$ Stalls Matinee: Saturday March 10 at 1.30 p.m. ~ Dress Circle For (day & date) ...... (l st pret) ...... (2nd pret) Prices: T.M. G.P. Pens/Child NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No ...... ADDRESS ...... Evenings $6.40 $7.40 POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (n ight) ...... I enclose my cheque / p.o. (made payable to Sydney Opera House) Matinees $6.40 $7.40 $3.70 tor $ ...... together with s.a.e.

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THE TCHAIKOVSKY BALLET CO. - THE rCHAIKOVSKY BALLET CO. - REGENT THEATRE N.B. members are restricted to two tickets at concession price Please send me Delete as .applicable Performances: tickets @ $13.50 = $ ...... tickets @ $15.50 = $ ~:~ Monday April 2 - Saturday April 7 at 8 p.m. Stalls Matinee: Saturday at 2 p.m. EDress Circle For (day & date) ...... (lst pret) ...... (2nd pret) Prices: T.M . G.P. NAME ...... A.E.T.T. No ...... ,...... ADDRESS ...... Evenings & POSTCODE ...... TEL (day) ...... (n ight) ...... ,...... I enclose my chequ e/p.o. (made payable to Regent Theatre) Matinees $13.50 $15.50 tor $ ...... together with s.a.e. PROS'PECT THEATRE Theatre Company toured Australia CQMPANY RETURNS with and LOVE'S LAB­ A highly distinguished cast from the OUR'S LOST. It is Britain's major tour­ will visit ing drama company presenting high Sydney following a season at the quality classic drama throughout the Festival. They will play at the Seymour U.K. ,and overseas. In 1977 Prospect Centre from March 10. found a much needed home base at The cast combines the superb acting and in 1978 launched two talents of , , companies to maintain their extensive and . Derek regional commitments while providing Jacobi has become internationally a continuous programme at The Old Derek known for his award winning portrayal Vic. THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER AND THE of Claudius in the television drama I Prospect will present a series of three POET is an evening with Lord Byron­ CLAUDIUS. As Edward VII in the ser­ delightful 'entertainments' each fea­ his life, his loves and his words por­ ies of the same name, Timothy West turing the wit and wisdom of great trayed by Derek J,acobi. received world wide acclaim. Many of eccentrics from Britain's colourful In SMITH OF SMITHS we spend an you will remember Isla Blair's por­ past. The 'entertainments' are directed evening in the company of that most trayal of Lady Caroline in the very suc­ by and compiled by irreverent of genuinely Reverend Cle~­ cessful television serial WHEN THE Jane McCulloch. ics, Sydney Smith played by Timothy BOAT COMES IN. Julian Glover is less THE GRAND TOUR is a joyous en­ West. familiar to Sydney audiences but is semble of music, songs and words Arrangements have been made with well regarded overseas for his per­ about the reflections and experiences Clifford Hocking for Trust Members to formances with many leading English of such famous travellers to the Con­ receive a $1.00 concession to all per­ Theatre companies. tinent as Shelley, James Boswell and formances. Check the booking coupon It is now seven years since Prospect Samuel Johnson. for further details of prices and dates.

THE SYDNEY THEATRE GILBERT AND SULLIVAN COMPANY ARRIVES AT THE OPERA HOUSE FolI,?wing the closure of the Old Tote Sydney's Gilbert and Sullivan Society Theatre Company a World Play Sea­ are this year presenting TRIAL BY son will be presented at the Opera JURY and THE PIRATES OF PENZ­ House throughout 1979 with presenta­ ANCE in the Opera Theatre, Sydney tions by five Sydney theatre compan­ Opera House. Accompanied by a pro­ ies. The season has opened with Pat­ fessional orchestra the Society will rick White's new play A CHEERY present four performances from March SOUL and will be followed by THE 7 including a matinee. Trust Members LADY OF THE CAMELIAS by Dumas Kate Fitzpatrick receive a $1.00 con~ession on A Res­ Fils. Both of these productions are by erve tickets and may reserve their the Paris Company. Later in the year .and 20) at $5.00 - a saving of $3.50 tickets on the enclosed booking cou­ the Q Theatre will present George on .the normal price. It is offered to pon. Bernard Shaw's THE DEVIL'S DIS­ Members and their friends before CIPLE and the NIDAl Jane Street Com­ tickets become available to the gen­ RUSSIAN BALLET STARS pany will present THE CAUCASIAN eral public. Members wishing to take PRESENT GISELLE CHALK CIRCLE by Brecht. The season advantage of this offer should return Artists from the Bolshoi and Kirov concludes with the Ensemble's pro­ the enclosed booking coupon by Fri­ ballets will tour · Australia shortly in duction of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY day February 9. As usual with special The Tchaikowsky Ballet Company. INTO NIGHT by Eugene O'Neill and offers, tickets will be issued in order of They will present the full length GIS­ Nimrod Theatre's production of Gold­ receipt of application form. ELLE and GAL.A DIVERTISSMENTS in oni's THE VENETIAN TWINS to be THE LADY OF THE CAMELIAS was a popular programme designed both to .directed by John Bell. Trust Members written by Alexander Dumas' son in interest newcomers to the world of receive a $1.00 concession on the pur­ 1848 and is a novel based on his love ballet and balletomanes who welcome chase of two tickets for performances af.air with a courtesan who died of the opportunity to see their favourite Monday-Thursday evenings and Satur­ tuberculosis at the age of twenty­ ballets once again. day matinees. Tickets can be reserved three. The novel gave a scandalously The programme will be presented by on .personal application to the Opera frank and realistic picture of the world Michael Edgley at the Regent Theatre House and Mitchell Bass agencies two of kept women and w.as an instant and from April 2-7 and in Newc,astie at the weeks in advance or by telephoning complete success. The role of the Civic Theatre from April 19-21. Trj.Jst 20588 (credit card holders only). courtesan has been played by many Members receive a $2.00 concession great stars including Bernhardt, Callas, and may reserve their seats for the Special Discounts for Lady of the Fonteyn and Garbo. In this new ver­ Sydney season on the enclosed book­ Camelias sion which has been adapted for the ing coupon. Please send your booking The Sydney Theatre Company is offer­ stage by Louis Nowra and Rex Cramp­ in early to ensure your seats are re­ ing tickets to two preview perform­ horn the role will be played by Kate served before general public bookings ances of this production (February 19 Fitzpatrick. open. I"""

A NEW SEASON AT in the style of THE TURNING POINT drama about a bizarre plot by present MARIAN STREET it describes the reactions of the woman day Nazis to resurrect Hitler. And The New Year is welcomed at Marian as she rebuilds her life and the impact Peter Sellers returns to the screen in Street with Jack Sharkey's THE on her teenage daughter. THE REVENGE OF THE PINK PAN­ MURDER ROOM, which is a spoof on DAWN, the long awaited film about the THER. all those old style thrillers. The story private life of ·swimming star DAWN Concessions ,are available for the centres around a wife who murders FRASER, is re,ady for release at the above Hoyts films and all Greater her husband for his money - simple end of the month. Made by the South Union and Plaza Cinema films. You enough except that the dead don't Australian Film Corporation and direc­ need to purchase vouchers from the usually make 'phone calls! English ted by Kevin Hannan it stars Bronwyn Trust on the enclosed coupon. Vouch­ actor Philip Hinton makes his fourth Mack-Payne as Dawn with familiar ers are exchanged for tickets at the appearance ,at Marian Street as the stage and film names Ron' Haddrick, cinema. lead with Joan Bruce and Elaine Lee. Pat Kennedy, Ivar Kants and Judi Farr. THE MURDER ROOM opens on Febru­ MIDNIGHT EXPRESS is the gripping ary 9th and runs until March 24th. acount of a young American's experi~ JAZZ FROM THE PERTH Those familiar with Alan Ayckbourn's ence is prison in Turkey following his FESTIVAL plays such as THE NORMAN CON­ arrest on a heroin charge. It is a story QUESTS and BEDROOM FARCE will to horrify those used to our system of British tenor saxophonist Ronnie Scott ba delighted to know that Marian justice. has been a leading influence on the Street's second play is TEN TIMES THE WILD GEESE starring Richard British jazz scene for more than fifteen TABLE, Ayckbourn's latest play, in Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris years both as a musician and as the which he exposes the difficulties, ,and Hardy Kruger is proving very owner of the internationally renowned created by class and economic circum­ popular. It is the exciting story of mer­ London jazz club Ronnie Scott's. He is stances, which beset a committee bent cenaries in South Africa who try to visiting Australia ,at the invitation of the on organising a folk pageant. rescue a deposed President. Perth Festival with his quintet - guit­ Season One concludes with that arist Louis Stewart, Mike Pyne on delightful musical FANNY. Set on the At Greater Union ... piano, ' on bass and French waterfront its romantic and John Buchan's classic adventure Martin Drew on drums. They will play nostalgic music is familiar to us all. thriller THE 39 STEPS has been re­ at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera Members receive a SOc concession on made with the English actor Robert House on March 4th. the purchase of non subscription Powell as Richard Hannay and John On the same bill will be Australi,a's tickets. Those Members who wish to MiJis as Colonel Scudder. Sir John and best ' known jazz duo Don Burrows see' all three productions may like to Lady Mills will be arriving in Australia (flute, clarinet and saxophone) and subscribe and can do so by contacting shortly for its opening·. George Golla (g'uitar). In 1972 their the theatre on 4983166. After a few months delay THE DRIVER quartet received international recogni­ with Ryan O'Neal, which was an­ tion during appearances at both the MOVIE NEWS nounced in October Trust News, is now Montreux and Newport Jazz Festivals. At Hoyts . .. to be released. Although general public bookings have Jill Clayburgh ,and Alan Bates star in already opened excellent seats have , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN - the mov­ At the Plaza Cinema, Bondi .. been set aside for Members. They can ing story of a woman deserted by her Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck be obtained at a $1.00 concession husband for another woman. Following star in THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL, a price on ·the enclosed booking coupon. \ 8HoweUIDE

•• indicates concession which may be NEW THEATRE (5193403) Everest Theatre THEATRE ROYAL (231 6111) applied to two tickels any 'performance (Fri. Sat & Sun) Prospect Theatre Company The Bed Before Yesterday (Travers) (unless otherwise stated). Please present Reedy River (Diamond) March 10-\R 9.0~tiglfing your membership card when purchasing Until early March "S1.00 tickets. Booking queries may be made • ·Sl .oo Downstairs Theatre on the telephone number given. Statements (FLIgard) CANBERRA NIMROD UPSTAIRS (6995003) Until February 17 CANBERRA REPERTORY SOCIETY THE ACTORS COMPANY (6920689) (Tues-Sun) ., S1.00 (474222) (Tues-Sat) Makassar Reef (Buzo) (Wed·Sat) . (Shakepeare) Until March 11 A Midsummer Night's Dream Commences February 14 Romeo & Juliet (Shakespeare) SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (20588) (Shakespeare) "90c Commences March 19 Concert Hall Until February 24 .. Sl.00 (Sun, Tues-Fri) "S1.00 (555641) Ronnie Scott & Don Burrows (Frr.. Sat & Sun) NIMROD DOWNSTAIRS (6995003) March 4 FtLMS The Happiest·Dayli. of Y9ur life (Dighton) Hancock's Last Half Hour (Williams) "S1.00 (Concessions available only through Until February 24 Count Basie Commences February 10 March 5 application to the Trust on the enclosed As Modee (or The Intruder) ,. 50c (Sun, Tues-Fri) booking coupon. Concessions applicab'e Commences mid March "S2.40 Opera Theatre on an unlimited number of tickets) , 'S1.00 HOYTS (Cinema City) Q THEATRE (0472; 5735) . Gilbert & Sullivan Society How the O)her Half Loves (Ayckbourn) An Unmarried Woman ' (4983166) Trial By Juryl Pirates of Penza nee Dawn The Murder Room (Sharkey) Commences March 7. (Pemith) March 7-10 "50c "S1.00 Midnight Express Commences February 9 The Wild Geese "50c "Sl.00 SEYMOUR CENTRE .(692 0555) MUSIC HALL THEATRE RESTAURANT York Theatre SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY (20588} GREATER UNION The Kingfisher (Douglas-Home) A Cheery Soul (WhUe) All theatres and 8)1 presenlations L:~. ~~f~e Devil (Walsh) Commences February 7 Until February 13 , '$1.00 Commences Friday February 16 "Sl.oo The Lady of the Came lias (Dumas Fils) PLAZA CINEMA Bondi (3895877) .. S1.00 (Man-Thurs) S5.70 (Feb 8 only) February 21-March 14 All presentations S4.00 (March 27 only) S3.35 (Feb 9, 12, 13) "Sl.00 (Mon-Thurs & Sat mat) ··Sl.00