Origins | Previous Venues | Past Productions

Welcome to the Galleon History page, detailing our past, including venues and productions.

As is often the case, our records from the early days weren't always clear or complete. It's been a mammoth task trying to compile a list of our earlier productions and I'm sure there are still some details missing.

Thankfully, in today's world history is taken a little more seriously and consequently records are kept in better order for future generations to examine and enjoy. Nonetheless, if you or anyone you know happens to come across something from our past like a poster, programme, etc., please let us know. You may be able to fill in the blanks for us.

In general, Galleon produces four seasons per year as well as an entry into the annual Hills Drama Festival, the latter taking place over the October long weekend. Our Hills Drama Festival entry is occasionally showcased as part of our third season each year to provide the Director and actors a chance to not only perform their show more than once but to receive audience feedback so the show can be fine-tuned if necessary before the competition.

We appreciate your interest in Galleon. If you would like more information on the Group or about how to get involved, please e-mail us.

And now, on with the shows!

Our Origins

The Galleon Theatre Group had its origins in Norwood where, under the name of the Mirthmakers Theatre Group it presented a number of musical revues. In 1967 the Group turned to the production of plays and became the Galleon Theatre Group Inc., relocating to the Marino Community Hall.

In 1978, after 11 years and 37 shows, Galleon moved to the Pioneer Memorial Hall in Seacombe Gardens. In the past 30 years, the Group has grown from being virtually unknown to seeing the "Full House" sign displayed regularly.

In 2001, Galleon moved to the new and exciting Marion Cultural Centre where we continue to offer productions in a cabaret style seating. This move has brought new and exciting adventures to Galleon and we all look forward to the new facilities and all it has to offer.

Complimentary sherry is served to arriving audience members and they are personally shown to their table by our front of house volunteers - a system that a number of other groups have now taken up.

We are proud of our reputation for presenting one of the biggest variety of shows in Adelaide from comedy to horror; pantomime to adult-only drama. The teamwork and esprit de corp that has developed between our members speaks for itself, as does the constant feedback we receive from our regular audiences.

Our members vary in age from 10 to 60+ and new members are always welcomed. 

Members not only receive training in all areas of theatre that hold interest for them but are encouraged to expand their skills through occasional free workshops and hands-on experience.

Venues

1967 - 1978

Marino Community Hall, Newland Avenue, Marino

1978 - 2001

Pioneer Memorial Hall, cnr Sturt & Morphett Roads, Seacombe Gardens**

2001 - 2004

Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre

Past Productions

An ** symbolises a new locally written show, predominantly written by one of our members. 

As you will see, we relish the opportunity to support our members and original works by any local playwrights. Without exception, we are pleased to say that ALL of our home-grown shows have been immensely popular, some of them even winning awards.

2003

Daylight Saving
Fool's Paradise

2002

Biting the Bullet
Cody Vs Cody
Bums on Seats

2001

Wild Goose Chase
We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the SS Farndale Avenue.

2000

Run for your Wife
My Fat Friend
Table Manners

1999

I'll Get My Man
Let Them Eat Cake/Be of Good Hope/The Earnestness of Being Important
Casablanket (reprise)** 

1998

Move Over Mrs Markham
Loot
Absent Friends
Mass Appeal

1997

Michael Flatulence, Lord of the (bush)Dance**
Big Bad Mouse
Mr Foot / Mary MacKillop: Saint or Sinner?** 

1996

Ira Levin's Deathtrap
Dark Day At Deadhorse Saloon (updated reprise)**
It Takes Two To Tango (radio play)**
Skeleton In The Closet / The Other** (Hills Drama)
It's My Party**

1995

The Odd Couple
Murder, Mayhem & Mirth**
Once There Was A War**
To Burn A Witch (Hills Drama) / Brothers** (SAWT) / Bang! You're Dead
Galleon hosts Claire Leahy's Music Hall Show** 

1994

Strictly Ballsroom (sic)**
The Exorcism
The Furtive Fortunes Of Fickle Fate / Sorry, Wrong Number (Hills Drama)
When The Lion Roared - A Tribute To MGM Musicals**

1993

The Dresser
The Ghost Train
And Jack Fell Down (Hills Drama) / Let Me In
Happy Birthday

1992

Dark Day At Deadhorse Saloon**
The Dumb Waiter / The Chastening (Hills Drama) / From Five To
Five-Thirty (reprise)
Dusa, Fish, Stas And Vi
Murder In The Cabaret** (co-production with the Adelaide Sunshine Chorus)
Casablanket**

1991

Katie's Kitten Klub**
The Winslow Boy
From Five To Five-Thirty (Hills Drama) The Happy-Go-Lucky Revue**

1990

I Am A Camera
Busybody (reprise)
Song & Tap Roadshow**
Rock Bottom (Hills Drama)
Greasepaint Galore**
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production Of "Macbeth"

1989

Cemetaries Are A Grave Matter / The Followers (reprise) / The Wildflowering Of Chastity
Murder Mistaken
Dimboola
The Coroner's Report (Hills Drama)
Song & Tap**

1988

The Shifting Heart
Olde Time Music Hall Show**
Wild Goose Chase
The Followers (Hills Drama)
The Magic Duck

1987

Devil May Care
Johnny Belinda
Olde Time Music Hall Show**
Droopy To The Rescue (or "Stout-Hearted Dog")

1986

Goodnight, Mrs Puffin
Bellamy
A Light Vision
Hans, The Witch And The Goblin (reprise)

1985

Dead On Nine
Mother Goose (co-production with the Venture Theatre Company)

1984

Happy Days
Tableaux
Off A Duck's Back

1983

Women Can Do Anything / Fame / As One Woman To Another / Mrs Dooley's
Table
Temptation Sordid (or "Virtue Unrewarded")

1982

Trap For A Lonely Man
Right Bed, Wrong Husband

1981

Thriller Of The Year
A Murder Has Been Arranged
Beside The Seaside
On Monday Next

1980

No Time For Fig-Leaves
Something To Hide

1979

Death Takes A Holiday
Breath Of Spring
Hans, The Witch And The Goblin

1978

The Cocktail Party
The Touch Of Fear (reprise)

1977

The Last Word
Devil May Care

1976

They Came To A City
Dangerous Corner
I'll Get My Man
There Was A Crooked Man

1975

Prophesy To The Wind
Wolf's Clothing
House On The Cliff
The Spaceship Bwainwave (sic)

1974

Busybody
The Sacred Flame
The Late Edwina Black
Little Red Riding Hood

Other Productions - Year Unknown

Records indicate that the following shows were also produced by Galleon Theatre Group in the early years, however there is no indication of what year these productions took place.

A Murder Has Been Arranged
Trial And Error
Gas Light
Prophesd To The Mind (sic)
Tabitha
The Touch Of Fear
The Linden Tree
The Whistling Wizard
The First Fish
Tom In Little Tooting