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Nunsense: The Mega Musical Version | March 2021

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Nunsense: The Mega Musical Version | March 2021

Written by Dan Goggin
Directed by Eloise Knight
Bowral High School Hall, Bowral
5-21 March 2021

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Originally slated for our 2020 program, COVID-19 meant Nunsense had to be pushed into 2021. Featuring one of the longest rehearsal periods ever undertaken in an HTG production, Nunsense was enjoyed by a significant number of patrons and was a fantastic way to launch back into full scale musicals adhering to strict COVID-Safe measures!

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Love Letters | September 2020

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Love Letters | September 2020

Written by A.R. Gurney
Directed by Leilani van Diemen
Gibraltar Hotel, Bowral
4-19 September 2020

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Love Letters was the only production HTG were able to mount during 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Adhering to strict COVID-safe measures, the production was enjoyed by a smaller than usual, but still enthusiastic audience.
As is commonly the case with professional seasons of this production, two separate groups were cast and performed alternate performances.
This production was performed again in 2024

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Anne of Green Gables | November 2019

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Anne of Green Gables | November 2019

Book, Music & Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt Books, Music & Lyrics by Mark Friedman; Based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Directed by Rebecca Howarth
Chevalier College Performing Arts Centre (CPAC), Bowral
21-24 November 2019

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Mittagong Playhouse scheduled dates were to be 25 October to 9 November 2019
Originally set to perform at the Mittagong Playhouse, the evening before opening night saw the closure of the venue due to possible structural issues. HTG gratefully acknowledges Chevalier College, Bowral who provided access to their Performing Arts Centre enabling the show to proceed - albeit later in the year.

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Ladies in Black | June 2019

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Ladies in Black | June 2019

Book by Carolyn Burns, Music and lyrics by Tim Finn
Directed by Ebony Hope-Gellel
Mittagong Playhouse, Mittagong
7-22 June 2019

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Based on the 1993 novel "The Women in Black" by Madeleine St John
The book was also adapted into a dramatic movie released in 2018

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The Sound of Music | November 2018

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The Sound of Music | November 2018

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Directed by Barbara Handley
Mittagong Playhouse, Mittagong
2-18 November 2018

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The Sound of Music program remembered valued and much-respected HTG member, David Furey who passed away after a battle with illness. David played many iconic roles in our productions over the years and will be sadly missed.
The cast were treated to a visit by star of the 1965 film version (and local resident) Nicholas Hammond. Nicholas portrayed "Friedrich" in the film version.
The second time HTG presented "The Sound of Music" with the first production performed in March-April 2001 (different cast)

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Belfast Girls | May 2018

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Belfast Girls | May 2018

Written by Jaki McCarrick
Directed by Steven Clancy
Mittagong Playhouse, Mittagong
18-27 May 2018

Directed by Steven Clancy

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An Australian premiere of this work
The Director was fortunate enough to be able to directly converse with the playwright, Jaki McCarrick, who provided invaluable assistance in producing "Belfast Girls".

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The Odd Couple – Female Version | November 2017

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The Odd Couple - Female Version | November 2017

Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Steven Clancy
Mittagong Playhouse, Mittagong
10-25 November 2017

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Originally written as two male characters, Neil Simon has re-written his classic for an all-female cast
The second time HTG has performed "The Odd Couple", previously performing the original male version in November 1999

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The Vicar of Dibley | May 2017

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The Vicar of Dibley | May 2017

Stage play by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter; Adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer
Directed by Jim Cheesley
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12-21 May 2017