Time After Time at Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre

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Fri 05 Apr 2024 - Sun 14 Apr 2024

Are you ready for a journey through time from the eve of World War I to the free-loving ‘70s and the crazy world of today? Time After Time is the latest play from author Fiona Blakeley, who is co-directing the show with Fiona Wildsmith for FiFi Productions at the Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre.

The 60-minute production follows the story of Olive and Jonathon, two souls who meet again and again and see all the other can be – but their great love always seems to be followed by loss. She is faced with a choice: will she embrace life as it is and love with an open heart? Or will she choose a different path?


“Time After Time looks at what happens if we get a second chance or even a third or fourth one,” Fiona said. “What if history does repeat itself and, if it does, will we face it head-on or run from it? I’m fascinated by the mysteries of life and exploring the concepts of reincarnation, the multiverse theory and many Buddhist philosophies.”

With reincarnation, the soul undergoes a series of rebirths, each influenced by past actions (karma). This process offers the possibility of reliving experiences and confronting unresolved challenges across lifetimes. In Hinduism, the doctrine of samsara suggests individuals traverse through various life forms until attaining liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death. Similarly, in Buddhism, the cycle of birth, death and rebirth (samsara) is viewed as an opportunity for spiritual growth and enlightenment. The choices made in each lifetime shape the trajectory of future existences, presenting a continuous cycle of learning and evolution.


The multiverse theory believes in the existence of parallel universes beyond our observable reality. Every possible outcome of quantum events manifests in a separate universe, resulting in an infinite array of alternate realities. Within this framework, the idea of history repeating itself gains new dimensions. It suggests that while events may unfold differently in each universe, certain patterns and themes may recur across multiple realities.

“Almost everyone is familiar with déjà vu or people saying ‘you’re an old soul’ or ‘you’ve been here before’,” Fiona said. "There are often people, places and things we are inexplicably drawn to and I wanted to explore the idea of us living through history and facing the same problems and choices again and again. How would we react? What would we choose?”


A seasoned performer with more than 25 years in the industry, Fiona has appeared in numerous television commercials, short films and feature films and has performed at KADS, Melville, Harbour and Roleystone Theatres, Graduate Dramatic Society and the Short + Sweet 10-minute play festival. She has also written shows for Short + Sweet and Fringe World and is currently editing her historical fiction novel on Isobel Gowdie, renowned queen of Scottish witches.

Last year, Fiona wrote and performed in The Oak Tree for the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, reprising it in January for the National Trust at Peninsula Farm. With Time After Time, she is again telling the story through a mix of live performance and film.


“Our audience will get to experience a dynamic, mixed media theatre experience,” Fiona said. “The good thing about doing it all yourself is that you learn so much, although I tend to get less sleep. But it’s a labour of love that brings a lot of joy and a tremendous amount of fun.

The combination of film and performance is time-consuming and multi-faceted behind the scenes but very rewarding to be involved in.”%%

Time After Time plays at 7.30pm, April 5, 6, 12 and 13 with 2pm matinees April 7 and 14. Tickets are $29.50, $25 concession – book at trybooking.com/CPGYG . The Byford Secondary College Performing Arts Centre is at 57 Abernethy Road, Byford.



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