Red Phoenix Theatre Inc.

30/05/2024

ONLY THREE SHOWS REMAINING.
Red Phoenix Theatre's "The Trip to Bountiful" continues to receive outstanding reviews. Don't miss this theatrically rich and beautiful production.

(Stage Whispers)
"Sharon Malujlo is a brilliant Mrs Watts: stubborn, proud – but most of all, determined to get out of the tiny rooms and back to her memories of the lush country of her childhood. Malujlo brings the audience to both cheers and tears in telling the stories of her past. It’s beyond nostalgic: the more we’re told, the more scratches we see on the rose-tinted glasses."

Click here for more info and to book tickets - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

27/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL has been collecting rave reviews from both Critics and Audiences, and there are only 4 more chances to see this outstanding production. Must finish Saturday June 1st.

Click on the video to see and hear comments, from the audience, which were captured on opening night.

For more info and to book tickets click on this link - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

BroadwayWorld
“Libby Drake has assembled a very fine group of players for this production, and has brought out all of the pathos in an emotion-filled production.:”

Glam Adelaide
“The Trip to Bountiful has a short run over the next two weekends at the Holden Street Theatres and is another absolute treat in our local performing art production scene.”

23/05/2024

PLEASE ENJOY OUR VIDEO TRAILER
Red Phoenix Theatre is very, very excited about our production of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL which opens tonight. Last night's final dress rehearsal was absolutely wonderful. This is such a beautifully written play with truly delightful performances from a talented cast. If you can, please do come and see the show.
For more INFO and to BOOK TICKETS CLICK ON THIS LINK - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

17/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Ron Hoenig as THE SHERIFF
“She's the one, all right. I've had a call from the Houston police to hold her until her son can come for her.”

Ron was a “stalwart” of the Troupe ensemble from 1978 to 1984, performing in more than 30 plays. Later he was active in the community and multicultural arts, and was director of the Multicultural Arts Trust of SA until 1995. His most celebrated role was as Vukhov in a 3-hour one man epic, Judgment in 1980. Since then, he has worked with Adelaide Rep on Cemetery Club and The Loves of Cass McGuire and the Metropolitan Theatre in The Investigation. Apart from roles in Margie Fischer’s Getting your Man and numerous Purim Spiels (plays) at Beit Shalom Synagogue, he has been “resting” for about 20 years, when not lecturing in Journalism at UniSA. He was last with Red Phoenix for The Su***de (2023) and seen most recently in Actually Acting’s Our Place (February 2024)

See Ron in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens next week on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

16/05/2024

Only 7 days until THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL opens at Holden Street Theatres and begins its strictly limited 2 week season.
This marvellous play by Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winning playwright and screenwriter, Horton Foote, is an absolute delight. Join the elderly Carrie Watts as she artfully escapes her pension grabbing daughter-in-law and rides a bus to revisit her family home in Bountiful. For more info and to book tickets click on the following link - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

14/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Megan Dansie as TICKET AGENT #2

Megan started in theatre as a child with the legendary Bunyip Children's Theatre. Since then, she has acted and directed with many companies including La Mama, Stirling Players, Adelaide University Theatre Guild, and Therry Society. Over the years, Megan has come to focus primarily on directing, however, she has still finds time to act along the way, most recently in the Adelaide Rep’s 2023 production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. Directing credits include the Adelaide Theatre Guide Curtain Call winning productions of The Crucible and Forget Me Not, and the Australian premieres of By Jeeves and Compleat Female Stage Beauty. Megan has received two Adelaide Critics Circle Individual Awards for her direction of The Pillowman and Richard III. Megan is very happy to be in her first Red Phoenix production.

See Megan in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

13/05/2024

DON’T MISS this wonderful performance by SHARON MALUJLO as she plays the leading role of Carrie Watts in Red Phoenix Theatre’s production of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Holden Street Theatres from May 23 – June 1.

Sharon is an award-winning actor who has performed in Zimbabwe, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Her overseas theatre performances include Anne Frank (Best Newcomer), Crimes of the Heart (Best Supporting Actress), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Best Actress), and an adaptation of Goethe’s Faust (Zimbabwe).

Sharon won BroadwayWorld Adelaide’s award for Best Performer in 2023 for her role as The Judge in Red Phoenix Theatre’s production of TERROR.

Click here for more info about THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL and to book tickets https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

13/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Brian Godfrey as TICKET AGENT #1
“I can sell you a ticket to Harrison or to Cotton. But there's no Bountiful. I'm sorry, lady. You say there is, but the book says there isn't. And the book don't lie.”

This is Brian’s third show with Red Phoenix Theatre, including Don Parties On, and A Promenade of Shorts. Brian was due to appear in A Promenade of Shorts Season 2, but medical mishaps intervened. Although preferring to act, he has spent recent years directing award nominated musicals; Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein the Musical and, Monty Python's Spamalot (Marie Clarke Musical Theatre), Shane Warne the Musical (Segue Productions), and Dogfight (St Jude’s Players). Brian returned to the stage in late 2023 as Blind Pew in Treasure Island (Adelaide Rep) and appeared in the newly written South Australian production of Yogambling, during the 2024 Adelaide Fringe. Brian has also participated in Master Classes with well-known Australian actors such as Marcus Graham, Samuel Johnson and Doris Younane.

See Brian in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

10/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Leighton Vogt as LUDIE WATTS
“All I know is that a man works eight years with a company. He saves a little money. He gets sick and has to spend two years in bed watching his savings go.”

Leighton is very excited to be involved with his first Red Phoenix show and says that he feels privileged to be given the opportunity to work on an excellent script with such a talented cast and crew. Leighton caught the theatre bug during his schooling days and has been participating in the Adelaide theatre scene for around 8 years now. Some of his more favoured roles include Keith in the Adelaide Repertory Theatre’s production of Our Boys and the role of Mark/Mia in St Jude’s production of Things I Know To Be True.
Leighton’s most recent role was that of Yannis in Blue Sky Theatre’s 2024 summer show The Government Inspector.

See Leighton in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

09/05/2024

Geraldine Page won an Academy Award for Best Actress in the 1985 film version of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL and Horton Foote’s screenplay adaptation of his own stage play was nominated for the Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

Don’t miss the chance to see the South Australian premiere of this wonderful play, performed by multiple award-winning company, Red Phoenix Theatre at Holden Street Theatres from MAY 23 – JUNE 1 only.

For more info and to book tickets, click on the link - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

08/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Stuart Pearce as ROY
“A friend of mine has a girl that drinks. I think that’s the saddest thing in the world.”

Stuart has made regular appearances on the Adelaide stage in recent years, performing with
Independent Theatre, the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild, Adelaide Rep, St Jude's, Blue
Sky, and Therry Theatre. This is his third show with Red Phoenix, having also appeared in Festen and A Promenade of Shorts.

Stuart’s favourite roles include Lennie in Of Mice and Men, Harry Brock in Born Yesterday,
Biff in Death of a Salesman, Gary in Brilliant Lies, and Billy Flynn in Chicago.

See Stuart in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

06/05/2024

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
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Meet the cast.

Laura Antoniazzi as THELMA
“If I could only learn not to worry.”

Laura has worked with multiple theatre companies in Adelaide, both professional and un-funded. She more recently appeared with Blue Sky Theatre in 'The Government Inspector', the Adelaide Repertory Theatre in 'Who's in Bed with the Butler?' and with The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild in 'Hand to God'. Other stage credits include 'Blue Stockings' with Red Phoenix, 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' with the Guild, 'Leading Ladies' with Therry Dramatic Society, 'The Great Gatsby' with Independent Theatre, 'The Memory of Water' with St Jude's Players, 'Autobahn' with Butterfly Theatre and 'Jake's Women' with Galleon Theatre Group. This is Laura's sixth show with Red Phoenix and she is excited to be treading the boards in this heartfelt and powerful production.

See Laura in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL when it opens on May 23rd at Holden Street Theatres.

Tickets are available from https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

30/04/2024

Experience the magic of Horton Foote's touching masterpiece, "The Trip to Bountiful," a captivating tale of memory, longing, and the relentless pursuit of home. Witness the heartwarming journey of Carrie Watts, as she seeks her cherished hometown. 🎭✨ An unforgettable odyssey that promises to stir your soul and warm your heart!
Click on the link for more info and to book tickets - https://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/the-trip-to-bountiful

17/04/2024

Red Phoenix Theatre finished their 2023 season by winning two Adelaide Critics Circle Awards for our tremendous production of CYPRUS AVENUE. We are excited to launch our 2024 season with Horton Foote's beautiful play, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL.
Please join us on this next journey.
Tickets can be booked by clicking on this link to the Holden Street Theatres website - https://tinyurl.com/2wnuyeab

21/03/2024

31/12/2023

VOTING ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT 😃🥰☺️

Dear Theatre Friends,

Red Phoenix Theatre and Holden Street Theatres have been nominated as finalists in the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards.

We'd be very grateful if you could please click on the link provided and vote for us in the categories listed below. Voting closes on New Years’s Eve so there’s not much time left!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/adelaide/voteregion.cfm

Best Play - Terror

Best Ensemble - Terror

Best Performer in a Play - Sharon Malujlo (Terror)

Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical - Richard Parkhill (Terror)

Favourite Local Theatre - Holden Street Theatres

Thanks for your ongoing and much appreciated support.

Cheers,

Tigger

Voting is Now Open!

28/12/2023

Dear Friends of Red Phoenix Theatre,

Red Phoenix Theatre and Holden Street Theatres have been nominated as finalists in the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards.

We'd be very grateful if you could please click on the link provided and vote for us in the categories listed below. Voting closes on New Years’s Eve so there’s not much time left!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/adelaide/voteregion.cfm

Best Play - Terror

Best Ensemble - Terror

Best Performer in a Play - Sharon Malujlo (Terror)

Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical - Richard Parkhill

Favourite Local Theatre - Holden Street Theatres

Thanks for your ongoing and much appreciated support.

Red Phoenix Theatre Committee

Voting is Now Open!

12/11/2023

Red Phoenix Theatre is thrilled to be shortlisted for the 2023 Adelaide Critics Circle Awards.
Our production of Cyprus Avenue is a finalist for the Group Award - Amateur or Community Theatre.
Brant Eustice is a finalist for the Individual Award - Amateur or Community Theatre for his performance in Cyprus Avenue.
Geoff Revell is a finalist for the Individual Award - Amateur or Community Theatre for his performance in The Last We Time Saw Her which was part of A Promenade of Shorts: Season 2.

A great big congratulations to Brant, Geoff, Nick Fagan and the entire cast, crew and production team for Cyprus Avenue.

Red Phoenix Theatre is very proud to have been recognised by the Adelaide Critics Circle in six of the seven years since our company was founded and launched with the Adelaide premiere of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus in 2016.

24/10/2023

ONLY 4 SHOWS LEFT

Critics and audiences are raving about CYPRUS AVENUE at Holden Street Theatres.

Peter Goers describes it as, “A perfect production.”

The Adelaide Show says, “Brant Eustice’s performance is a masterwork.”

Glam Adelaide says, “You can always rely on a Red Phoenix play to entertain. This one doesn’t just entertain, it shocks, it challenges, it draws peals of laughter from an unsuspecting audience that ends up silenced in horror by the outcomes….It is truly a black comedy not to be missed.”

Click on the link for more info and to book tickets - https://tinyurl.com/TSKYR

20/10/2023

7 Shows Remaining
Audiences are loving Red Phoenix Theatre’s production of CYPRUS AVENUE at Holden Street Theatres.
Words like ‘gritty’, ‘exciting’, ‘powerful’, ‘shocking’, ‘’hysterical’, and ‘funny’ were flowing freely after the show.
For more info and to get tickets for the show clink on this link - https://holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

19/10/2023

CYPRUS AVENUE opens tonight at Holden Street Theatre for 8 shows only (OCT 19 – 29)

Eric notices something very unusual and disturbing about Mary-May, his five-week-old grand-daughter. Although his wife and daughter think Mary-May is the ‘best baby in Belfast’, Eric can see that she is really the famous Sinn Fein president and politician Gerry Adams – but without a beard.

“Sometimes it is horrific. Sometimes it is hysterical. Sometimes it is both at once.”
(THE STAGE)

For more info and the buy tickets click on this link - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

19/10/2023

CYPRUS AVENUE opens tonight at Holden Street Theatre for 8 shows only (OCT 19 – 29)

Eric notices something very unusual and disturbing about Mary-May, his five-week-old grand-daughter. Although his wife and daughter think Mary-May is the ‘best baby in Belfast’, Eric can see that she is really the famous Sinn Fein president and politician Gerry Adams – but without a beard.

“Sometimes it is horrific. Sometimes it is hysterical. Sometimes it is both at once.”
(THE STAGE)

For more info and the buy tickets click on this link - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

16/10/2023

How can a baby have a beard?

Come along for the ride with multiple award-winning Red Phoenix Theatre Company and find out. The extraordinary dark comedy CYPRUS AVENUE turns nasty at Holden Street Theatres from October 19 – 29.

Click on the link for more information and to book tickets - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

11/10/2023

19 – 29 October CYPRUS AVENUE at Holden Street Theatres
“David Ireland’s new play combines horror and humour and thought in bone-shaking proportions …….. I can’t remember when I saw a play that was so utterly clear yet had such a startling destination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one so forcefully propelled by a comic idea. (THE OBSERVER)

For more info about this extraordinary play and to book tickets click on this link - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

03/10/2023

“Sometimes it is horrific. Sometimes it is hysterical. Sometimes it is both at once.”
(THE STAGE)

Holden Street Theatres’ award-winning resident company, Red Phoenix Theatre is proud to showcase David Ireland's CYPRUS AVENUE. A black comedy which cleverly combines uproarious humour, sharp wit, and horror.

Click on the link for more information and to book tickets - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

26/09/2023

Eric notices something very unusual and disturbing about Mary-May, his five-week-old grand-daughter. Although his wife and daughter think Mary-May is the ‘best baby in Belfast’, Eric can see that she is really the famous Sinn Fein president and politician Gerry Adams – but without a beard.
This is another Red Phoenix play that will have you talking about it long after it is over.
Click on the link for more info and to book tickets - http://www.holdenstreettheatres.com/index.php/What-s-On/Cyprus-Avenue

24/09/2023

Stage Manager’s rehearsal desk. I suggest everyone behaves themselves :)