Musicals

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | October 2024

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | October 2024

Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Eloise Knight
Bowral Memorial Hall
12th to 27th October 2024

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Second time HTG has presented Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The first occurred in April-May 1999 (different cast) [click to navigate to that archive entry]
Original Joseph from 1999 was the current HTG President and Production Manager for this production

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The Pirates of Penzance | July 2023

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The Pirates of Penzance | July 2023

Written by W.S. Gilbert, Composed by Arthur Sullivan
Directed by Steve Cheers
Bowral Memorial Hall, Bowral
15-30 July 2023

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HTG's first performance at the newly refurbished Bowral Memorial Hall.
Second time HTG has performed The Pirates of Penzance, the first being in March-April 2000 (different cast)
Production largely used the original score and libretto with updated jokes by the creative team

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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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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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Okalahoma! | July 2015

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Okalahoma! | July 2015

Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Barbara Handley
Clubbe Hall, Frensham, Mittagong
3-18 July 2015

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Oklahoma was dedicated to long time HTG friend and Musical Directorm Mike Butcher OAM. Oklahoma was a personal favourite of Mike's and it was with great sorrow, HTG learned of his passing on April 25, 2015. Mike was made a Life Member (posthumous) of the Highlands Theatre Group at the 2020 AGM.

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Chicago | March – April 2014

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Chicago | March - April 2014

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Barbara Handley
Clubbe Hall, Frensham, Mittagong
28-30 March and 4-12 April 2014

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The Music Man | March 2012

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The Music Man | March 2012

Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson; Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey
Directed by Steve Cheers
Clubbe Hall, Frensham, Mittagong
17-31 March 2012