THE WHALE

Written by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Geoff Brittain

SEASON: 7 - 16 November 2025

VENUE: Little Theatre

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is hosted by MARK WICKETT, with interviews with members of The Whale Cast and Crew including GILIAN CORDEL and SANDY FAITHFULL (Costume Design), BREE ROBERTS from MEDIA MAKEUP ACADEMY (Prosthetic Design), TIANNA COOPER (Actor, Ellie) & SAM WISEMAN (Actor, Charlie).

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - MARK WICKETT

Mark has worked in Adelaide theatres for over twenty years as a creative, more recently directing the 2024 production of The 39 Steps for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He assisted director Lesley Reed at St. Jude’s Players for this year’s Neighbourhood Watch and will direct again for the Guild in 2026, presenting a reality show take on Shakespeare with The Real Merry Wives of Windsor Gardens.

Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers magazine and through serving on both the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild and the TASA Committee.

SUMMARY

The Whale tells the story of a morbidly obese English teacher who hides from the world.

Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his long-estranged daughter.

Desperate to reconnect, Charlie reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.

The 2022 Academy Award winning movie (starring Brendan Fraser) was adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his 2012 play.

Performance Dates

Friday 7 November at 7:30pm

Saturday 8 November at 3pm

Sunday 9 November at 3pm

Wednesday 12 November at 7:30pm

Thursday 13 November at 7:30pm

Friday 14 November at 7:30pm

Saturday 15 November at 3pm

Sunday 16 November at 3pm

DURATION

Approximately 2 hours (1 interval)

VENUE

Little Theatre

The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide

CONTENT WARNING

Strong language, adult themes, drug references

BOOKINGS

🎟 TICKETS - trybooking.com/CXJIO

MUSIC FOR THE EPISODE

The Tile Track - For the Love of Theatre Podcast,

Written and Composed by Ben Waller.

All other music for this episode was sourced in the Public Domain.

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EPISODE: The RevIon GirI

Written by Neil Anthony Docking

Directed by Olivia Jane Parker

Produced by St. Jude’s Players

Season: 6th-15th of November, 2025

"IT'S NOT JUST LIPSTICK! Alright? It's just not."

- Revlon

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast features interviews with the Founder of For the Love of Theatre Podcast and Director of The Revlon Girl, Olivia Jane Parker, the Assistant Director, Sophie Waller & Sassy Mauve Cast Member, Olivia Richardson. We welcome our Guest Host, Larry Waller.

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST - Larry Waller Larry has been in and around the acting and the theatre for over 40 years with this keen interest he has worked as an actor and director making some fabulous theatre with some extraordinary people.

In Larry’s working life he supports young people in Australia with their success in life with Youth Inc, a local Special Assistance School. None of this is possible without the love and support of Larry’s family Sophie, Ben, Jess and Maggie.

SUMMARY Set in Wales, eight months after the Aberfan Disaster of 1966, The Revlon Girl tells the real-life story of a group of bereaved mothers who met every week above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. It's a play full of humour, heart, wonderful characters and the indomitable human will to move on.

"Let's leave it: we've asked this lady here to give a talk and the last thing anyone wants to see is our dirty washing." - Jean

💄THE STORMY ROSE CAST 🌹

LUCY GRACE

BROOKE DUBOIS

MEGAN HARRIS

HEATHER CRAWFORD

OLIVIA BIGHAM

PERFORMANCES - STORMY ROSE CAST

06.11.2025 7.30pm OPENING NIGHT

08.11.2025 2pm [Saturday Matinee]

13.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

*The 13th of November will be a performance with Olivia Richardson (The Sassy Mauve Cast) as RONA.

14.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

15.11.2025 7.30pm FINAL PERFORMANCE

[Saturday Night]

💅 THE SASSY MAUVE CAST💄

JADE COOPER

OLIVIA RICHARDSON

CARMINE CLARKE

GEORJETTE MERCER

RUBY PATRICH

PERFORMANCES - THE SASSY MAUVE CAST

05.11.2025 PREVIEW NIGHT

07.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE

08.11.2025 7.30pm [Saturday Night]

*Please note, that the performance on the 13th of November will feature Olivia Richardson as RONA for the Stormy Rose Cast - 13.11.2025 7.30pm PERFORMANCE.

15.11.2025 2pm [Saturday Matinee]

BOOKINGS

🎟 https://www.trybooking.com/DFADR

🤳 Call 0436 262 628

📩 Email bookings@stjudesplayers.asn.au

MUSIC

The Ynysowen Male Voice Choir is a choir from Aberfan, Wales, founded in the aftermath of the 1966 Aberfan disaster. Formed to help heal the community and thank the world for its support, the choir continues to perform locally and nationally.

“We would also like to wish you and the production team all the very best and successful launch of The Revlon Girl in South Australia.”

MUSIC FOR THE EPISODE

I Will Sing With the Spirit performed by the Ynysowen Male Choir, written by John Rutter

Calon Lan performed by the Ynysowen Male Choir, written by John Hughes Arr. By J Jones.

Ynysowen Male Choir - Fifty Years ot Song

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.

Photo by Lance Reis: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-with-lipstick-wearing-old-fashioned-clothing-and-sunglasses-15674502/

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Stirling Players presents the Australian Premiere of Hansard by Simon Woods, Directed by Sally Putnam.

This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Annabel Whitford, Admin Officer for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild & The Theatre Association of South Australia (T.A.S.A) Committee Member. This episode focuses solely on The Stirling Players' upcoming production of Hansard. Annabel interviews Director, Sally Putnam and some voiceover work has been provided by the Vice President of The Stirling Players, Bronwyn Chapple.

More About Our Guest Host

Annabel Whitford is a dedicated theatre enthusiast who has stage-managed several productions and serves as the Administrator of the Theatre Guild. An avid tap dancer, Annabel is part of the Dragonfly Dance performing company and believes in the importance of supporting the arts in all its forms. In her spare time, she co-hosts and edits the occasional podcast and has been fortunate enough to interview television writers and producers. Whether working behind the scenes, tapping out rhythms, or discussing TV shows, Annabel is committed to contributing to and promoting the arts community.

MORE ABOUT THE PLAY

Simon Woods’ first play Hansard, had an impressive debut and sold out season at The National Theatre UK in 2019.

Stirling Players will be presenting the Australian premiere under the direction of Sally Putnam and two of Adelaide’s most experienced actors, Anita Canala and Andrew Clark.

Hansard is an intimate and intense domestic drama about a marriage. It is also a comedy about politics, identity and the failings of the ruling class told with witty sarcasm and much passive aggression between a long-married couple of differing political views.

A prim Tory MP (Robin Hesketh) and his liberal, bohemian wife (Diana) quarrel and exchange witty barbs in their Cotswold cottage. The year is 1988 and Robin has arrived home from Westminster after voting for an important piece of legislation in Maggie Thatcher’s government. The subject of the new law and his role in helping it pass is the source of conflict and shared anguish and is integral to the deeply emotional and heart-rending reveal at the end.

The title, ‘Hansard’ refers to the transcripts of parliamentary debates in Britain and Commonwealth countries, including Australia. This play presents us with another verbatim record of a more personal and compelling debate.

SEASON

September 12 - 27th

Evening shows: 7.30 pm,

(12th, 19th, 26th and 27th)

Matinees: 3 pm

(13th, 14th,20th and 21st))

Running time: 90 minutes, no interval.

BOOKINGS

Tickets - TRYBOOKING

Visit Stirling Players for more information.

www.stirlingplayers.sct.org.au

VENUE

Stirling Community Theatre,

7 Avenue Rd, Stirling.

Accessibility. Drop off area at front door.

Please call the Box Office, 0488 746 951 for wheelchair seats.

HILLS HOSPITALITY

We welcome everyone to our beautiful theatre with a free glass of sherry on arrival. Bar opens half an hour before performance. Tea, coffee and excellent Adelaide Hills wines from our partners, Howard Vineyard.

MUSIC

Gentle Instrumental by Gensanmaier https://pixabay.com/users/gensanmaier-14000784/

Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.