My Lord and I attended Short & Sweet by the Sea at Nobbys Lighthouse on the Saturday evening of 25 February 2012. An evening of free theatre brought to the masses by the City of Newcastle in partnership with Newcastle Livesites. Short & Sweet incorporated five 10-minute plays featuring local actors, writers, producers and directors who all participated in Newcastle's and Sydney's Short & Sweet Festival.
Living up to its moniker, the entertainment while short was most definitely sweet. In very trying circumstances i.e. gale force winds, a hoard of rather restless ankle-biters (any teacher worth their salt will testify to how windy weather makes small children rather restless), and the malfunction of a stage prop or two, the talent persevered and proved beyond doubt their professionalism and their talent. The only disappointment my Lord and I had with our evening of culture was the fact that it was all over red rover way too soon and we were left wanting more! It certainly has whet our appetite for more live theatre in the future.
Despite the wild winds, wild children and wonky stage props, the setting at Nobby's Lighthouse was a wonderfully dramatic backdrop for live theatre. Many thanks to the City of Newcastle and Newcastle Livesites for putting on this wonderful event.
On the program guide:
The Gift
Written by Karen Crofts and directed by Melinda Latsos
Beverly, played by Heather Gibson, tries to come to terms with her last house move. Her sons, played by Peter Oliver and Peter King, prompt memories that are both loved and unspoken.
From a Great Height
Written by Mark Konik and directed by Keane Williams
Features Glen Waterhouse as the hapless Dan deciding on whether to go on a date with the 'girl' from the office, played by Jo-Anne Ford. Glen won the Best Actor award in 2011.
That’s Confidence
Written by Tristram Baumber and directed by Natasha Watson
A quiet man, played by Peter Sykes, learns confidence the hard way from "Jeff", played by Matt Graham. Set in the office lunch hour, the staff, featuring Ana Ringma and Alex Jacobs, are served by a waitress with attitude, Corrine Lavis.
Just the Ticket
Written by Sally Davies and directed by John Wood
A young man, Ben Tranter, attempts to avoid a parking ticket from an officious parking inspector, Linden Mullard.
Dispatch (seen in Sydney)
Written by Kylie Farrugia and Tracey Dwyer and directed by John Wood
A group of mythical characters (Tooth Fairy, Cupid and Death amongst others) discuss their day-to-day highs and lows of working in their fantastical jobs.
The Gift
Written by Karen Crofts and directed by Melinda Latsos
Beverly, played by Heather Gibson, tries to come to terms with her last house move. Her sons, played by Peter Oliver and Peter King, prompt memories that are both loved and unspoken.
From a Great Height
Written by Mark Konik and directed by Keane Williams
Features Glen Waterhouse as the hapless Dan deciding on whether to go on a date with the 'girl' from the office, played by Jo-Anne Ford. Glen won the Best Actor award in 2011.
That’s Confidence
Written by Tristram Baumber and directed by Natasha Watson
A quiet man, played by Peter Sykes, learns confidence the hard way from "Jeff", played by Matt Graham. Set in the office lunch hour, the staff, featuring Ana Ringma and Alex Jacobs, are served by a waitress with attitude, Corrine Lavis.
Just the Ticket
Written by Sally Davies and directed by John Wood
A young man, Ben Tranter, attempts to avoid a parking ticket from an officious parking inspector, Linden Mullard.
Dispatch (seen in Sydney)
Written by Kylie Farrugia and Tracey Dwyer and directed by John Wood
A group of mythical characters (Tooth Fairy, Cupid and Death amongst others) discuss their day-to-day highs and lows of working in their fantastical jobs.
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