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Brighton Beach Memoirs

By Neil Simon

Directed by Lyn Lee

May 22 – Jun 13 2026

2 hours 30 minutes including 20 minute interval.

A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy about laughter, tears and love.

The play explores themes of growing up, love, family conflicts and economic difficulties for the two families living together in a crowded house at Brighton Beach in 1937. The first of a trilogy by Neil Simon follows Eugene Jerome as he navigates adolescence, puberty and family life during the pre-World War II era in Brooklyn. The bittersweet memoir evocatively captures the life of a struggling household of immigrants.

By Arrangement with ORiGiN(TM) Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company.

 

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REVIEWS

Theatre Now:Neil Simon’s scripts are always brilliant but a great production brings them to life. And this version soars.

Stage Whispers:With strong performances, a handsome and highly effective design, and a clear understanding of the play’s emotional rhythms, [this production] offers an evening of theatre that is both entertaining and quietly moving.

Sydney Arts Guide:This is good theatre. Recommended…

 

DIRECTOR

Lyn Lee

 

CAST

Samuel Chapman
Eugene
Donna Randall
Blanche
Koren Chambers
Kate
Taneisha Hall
Laurie
Monique Bragg
Nora
Samuel Owen
Stanley
Nick Roberts
Jack

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Set Design  – David Pointon

Costume Design and Coordination  – Leone Sharp

Lighting Design  – Roger Hind and Ruth Lowry

Prop Design and Coordination – Leone Sharp and Peggy Leto

Set Dressing – Leone Sharp

Sound Design – Kim Jones

Music – Dawn Pointon and Lyn Lee

Co Stage Managers – Peggy Leto and Terry Neenan

Sound and Light Operator – Leona Wilson

Rehearsal Prompt – Maz Goldrick

Costume Apprentice – Kyla Parmeter

Costume Makers – Nicola Barry and Sarah McKinley

Set Construction – Guild Members

Thank you to Fiona Garniss, Maureen Morris, Roger Hind and Ruth Lowry.



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10 Aug: Booking office opens for Steel Magnolias

14 Aug: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery opening performance

5 Sep: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery closing performance

6 Nov: Steel Magnolias opening performance

28 Nov: Steel Magnolias closing performance

 

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