'Twas The Night Before Christmas at Harbour Theatre

'Twas The Night Before Christmas at Harbour Theatre

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Posted 2020-11-08 by grooverfollow

Fri 27 Nov 2020 - Sun 13 Dec 2020



Christmas is coming early this year with Harbour Theatre's joyful tribute to the holiday season. Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Jane Sherwood, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas follows the story of why Santa forgot to visit Emily and her friend Amos the mouse the previous year.

An elf decides to investigate – and much mirth, merriment and mayhem unfolds as the evil Sir Guy tries to steal Santa's naughty and nice list. Ludwig is a US playwright, most famed for the Tony Award-winning farce Lend Me A Tenor.

"It's a fun, feel-good Christmas show," Jane said. "When approached by Harbour Theatre to direct a production, I decided I wanted to end the year with Christmas cheer. After the way 2020 has turned out, I think that's even more important."

Involved with the Perth theatre scene since 2005, Jane was a founding member of Phoenix Theatre and has been involved with the Old Mill, Stirling, Black Swan, Rag and Bone, Kwinana and Harbour Theatres, A lad in sane productions, ARENAarts and Fringe World. She has won numerous accolades at the annual Finley Awards, Dramafest, South West Drama Festival and Hills Festival of Theatre including best director and best production.



In 2018, Jane took a break from theatre to work on five films but made a return last year, acting in Lady Willpower and directing Ten Quid at Stirling Theatre, and appearing in Kate's Story for Life on Hold Productions. Earlier this year, she performed in The Actress and directed Love Letters, also playing Mavis in the upcoming series Slippery Business.
"The main challenges with 'Twas The Night Before Christmas are making it fun and ensuring it appeals to a wide audience, from young children to their grandparents," Jane said. "We need to keep it really lively and not let any of the energy drop while telling the story."



Caitlyn Bamber plays Emily. "She's is a sweet and kind young girl who is high-spirited with a zest for life," she said. "Emily is friendly, quick-thinking and protective of her friend Amos but not afraid of adventure."Taking on the task of saving Christmas is something she does without a second thought.They end up on a nerve-wracking journey to the North Pole and, along with others they meet on the way, band together to save the day."



The main task, according to Caitlyn, is learning the rap rhymes with two of the other actors. "You also need to get the tempo right and make sure your steps are in time," she said.

Becoming involved in musical theatre at John Curtin College of the Arts, the Year 8 student is also currently playing Wendy in Peter Pan. 'Twas The Night Before Christmas appealed to her because of its festive theme.

"Everything about Christmas is magical and fantastic and this show has it all," Caitlyn said. "There's the excitement of Christmas, the family gathering, anticipation of presents, carol-singing and the pantomime feel with all the elf-like cheer. The characters are all likeable and even the baddies are funny."

'Twas The Night Before Christmas plays at 7.30pm November 27, 28, December 4, 9, 11 and 12; 2pm November 29, December 6 and 13; and 6pm December 5. Tickets are $25.50, $23.50 concession and $20.50 students – book at www.TAZTix.com.au or call TAZTix on 9255 3336. Harbour Theatre is located at 16 Lochee Street, Mosman Park.





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