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Here's what Javeenbah is planning to present in 2010. If the title of the play is underlined click on it to obtain more information.

Has Alice Frikkin A Ghost Of A Chance?

Premiere of an original Australian comedy written by Javeenbah member David Scott

Director Joan Stalker-Brown

Performance dates: 17 September to 2 October 2010

Alice Frikkin haunts a deserted house that the Crapp family purchase. Alice, who does not remember her death, interacts with the Crapp family with hilarious results. Steve Crapp falls in love with Alice and it is through his determined efforts, along with articles found at the bottom of a well, that Alice remembers her traumatic past. With a range of quirky characters, this play is about how disparity transcends all barriers and how all kinds of people can find happiness with each other.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

Musical by playwright/lyricist Joe DiPietro, composer Jimmy Roberts

Director Iain Hogg

Performance dates: 26 November to 11 December 2010

Presented as a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships, this musical play's tagline is "Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit". A first date, marriage and child rearing are all fair game in this hilarious battle of the heterosexuals which pays tribute to those who have loved and those who have dared to ask, "What are you doing on Saturday night?"

Ruby Moon — closed 13 February

Australian gothic drama by Matt Cameron - music composed by Andrew McNaughton - lyrics by Matt Cameron

Director Jocelyn Moore-Carter

Performance dates: 29 January to 13 February 2010

Ruby Moon is conspicuous in her absence. The only physical hints of her existence are dolls. These include the toy that disappeared with her, and the life-size mannequin that her parents display in the hope that someone will remember seeing her. Red-robed Ruby has disappeared, waylaid by some unknown villain on the way to Grandma's. Ray and Sylvie Moon repeatedly embark on a grand inquisition of their neighbours as they try to piece together what happened.

Who Goes Bare? — closed 27 March

Fabulous farce by Richard Harris and Leslie Darbon

Director Dorothy Henderson

Performance dates: 12 to 27 March 2010

Running a health and strength home in a large and decaying country mansion can be a hazardous undertaking, as Eddie Manchip knows. When one is further beset by a sinister crook to whom one has signed away the deeds of the house in payment of a gambling debt; a complete desertion of the staff except for one half-witted and generally hysterically excited maid; an erring, pompous brother; his suspicious wife; a tennis-player in the nude; a quick change artist who appears as someone different every 10 minutes or so; the tennis player's kilted Scottish husband and a hearty countrywoman grabbing second-hand clothing, the result can be, in a word: chaos.

Zigzag Street — closed 15 May

Australian comedy by Philip Dean from the book by Nick Earls

Director Amy-Louise Anderson

Performance dates: 30 April to 15 May 2010

Zigzag Street is a funny and engaging adventure through six months in the life of the hapless Richard Derrington, a corporate lawyer whose girlfriend recently dumped him. In a pitiful attempt to rebuild his life he seems to make one rotten choice after another. Despite frequent attempts to get it together, his life remains "crap". All of the characters in his life, his best mate, his boss, his doctor are determined to help him find his way clear of the chaos and only seem to make things worse for Richard. The arrival of the equally quirky Rachel brings something Richard never dreamed he'd have again: Hope!

Sweet Charity — closed 31 July

From the book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields

Director/choreographer Kim Reynolds

Performance dates: 9 to 31 July 2010

Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much that she has lost sight of who she is. Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. From her cynical, hard-core girlfriends at the dance hall, to the phoney evangelist "Daddy", the Coney Island "fun people" and the Central Park "strollers" every character is interesting. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life.


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Click on the words in italics below to visit other parts of our website	Playbill Here's what Javeenbah is planning to present in 2010. If the title of the play is underlined click on it to obtain more information. Has Alice Frikkin A Ghost Of A Chance? Premiere of an original Australian comedy written by Javeenbah member David Scott Director Joan Stalker-Brown Performance dates: 17 September to 2 October 2010 Alice Frikkin haunts a deserted house that the Crapp family purchase. Alice, who does not remember her death, interacts with the Crapp family with hilarious results. Steve Crapp falls in love with Alice and it is through his determined efforts, along with articles found at the bottom of a well, that Alice remembers her traumatic past. With a range of quirky characters, this play is about how disparity transcends all barriers and how all kinds of people can find happiness with each other. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Musical by playwright/lyricist Joe DiPietro, composer Jimmy Roberts Director Iain Hogg Performance dates: 26 November to 11 December 2010 Presented as a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships, this musical play's tagline is "Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit". A first date, marriage and child rearing are all fair game in this hilarious battle of the heterosexuals which pays tribute to those who have loved and those who have dared to ask, "What are you doing on Saturday night?" Ruby Moon — closed 13 February Australian gothic drama by Matt Cameron - music composed by Andrew McNaughton - lyrics by Matt Cameron Director Jocelyn Moore-Carter Performance dates: 29 January to 13 February 2010 Ruby Moon is conspicuous in her absence. The only physical hints of her existence are dolls. These include the toy that disappeared with her, and the life-size mannequin that her parents display in the hope that someone will remember seeing her. Red-robed Ruby has disappeared, waylaid by some unknown villain on the way to Grandma's. Ray and Sylvie Moon repeatedly embark on a grand inquisition of their neighbours as they try to piece together what happened. Who Goes Bare? — closed 27 March Fabulous farce by Richard Harris and Leslie Darbon Director Dorothy Henderson Performance dates: 12 to 27 March 2010 Running a health and strength home in a large and decaying country mansion can be a hazardous undertaking, as Eddie Manchip knows. When one is further beset by a sinister crook to whom one has signed away the deeds of the house in payment of a gambling debt; a complete desertion of the staff except for one half-witted and generally hysterically excited maid; an erring, pompous brother; his suspicious wife; a tennis-player in the nude; a quick change artist who appears as someone different every 10 minutes or so; the tennis player's kilted Scottish husband and a hearty countrywoman grabbing second-hand clothing, the result can be, in a word: chaos. Zigzag Street — closed 15 May Australian comedy by Philip Dean from the book by Nick Earls Director Amy-Louise Anderson Performance dates: 30 April to 15 May 2010 Zigzag Street is a funny and engaging adventure through six months in the life of the hapless Richard Derrington, a corporate lawyer whose girlfriend recently dumped him. In a pitiful attempt to rebuild his life he seems to make one rotten choice after another. Despite frequent attempts to get it together, his life remains "crap". All of the characters in his life, his best mate, his boss, his doctor are determined to help him find his way clear of the chaos and only seem to make things worse for Richard. The arrival of the equally quirky Rachel brings something Richard never dreamed he'd have again: Hope! Sweet Charity — closed 31 July From the book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields Director/choreographer Kim Reynolds Performance dates: 9 to 31 July 2010 Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much that she has lost sight of who she is. Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. From her cynical, hard-core girlfriends at the dance hall, to the phoney evangelist "Daddy", the Coney Island "fun people" and the Central Park "strollers" every character is interesting. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life.
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