Bendigo Theatre Company have announced their new drama production for 2009. They will be performing Inheritance by Hannie Rayson, which is on the 2009 VCE syllabus list.

Set in the Mallee district in Victoria, the Myrtle twins, Dibs Hamilton
and Girlie Delany, are turning 80. As the family gathers to celebrate,
speculation grows as to who will be the one to inherit the family property,
Allandale when the aging Farley Hamilton is gone.

BTC have just announced audition dates for the play, and everyone is welcome. The information session will be held at 12.00pm 31st of May, at the BTC Arts Shed, Allingham Street Golden Square.  Auditions will follow from 1pm, with call backs on Monday 1st of June at 7.00pm if required. 

For More information, please visit the Bendigo Theatre Company Website, where they have charecter descriptions and more information on the play. 

Bendigo Theatre Company's new production is about to hit the stage at the Capital Theatre in Bendigo! Featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, amazing music and dance, and some of Bendigo's best performers, "All Shook Up" tells the story Natalie, a young woman in a small town in the American Midwest with dreams of hitting the road.

Chad, a black-jacketed, rock-and-roll-loving motorcyclist stops at the town's garage because his bike needs repair. Chad is a charismatic rebel, and Natalie, the mechanic, immediately falls for him. To tell you more of the plot would ruin the show, so you'll just have to go see it!

Reminiscent of Shakespeare's Twelth Night, "All Shook Up" incorporates many of Presley's biggest hits, ranging from sweet romantic ballads such as "Love Me Tender" to the rollicking "Devil in Disguise" and the hip-swiveling title song.

Tickets will no doubt sell fast, so get yours quick at The Capital Theatre box office, either online at their website or by phoning the box office during business hours on 03 5434 6100.

For more information on BTC, click here or visit their website.

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