Welcome to STAG

No drama group existed in the local Strathmore area.  That is until 1954 when Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Inc affectionately known as STAG was formed.

The inaugural first meeting of twelve members was held in the home of Mary and Ron Little of Bruce St.   The site of its initial productions (And This Was Odd, Poison Pen and Here We Come Gathering) was at the St. John’s Presbyterian Church Hall in Essendon, until the permanent purpose-built facility was organised through the Strathmore Community Association.

STAG’s aim – then as it is now – is to bring together people of similar interests and to provide a true community theatre where members can share their talents and abilities in diverse fields of performance.

Over the years we have continued to present quality productions for the enjoyment of all and will continue to do so for many years to come.

First Play of 2025

 

STAG is excited to announce the cast of our first production of 2025, the modern farce:

“SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY”

by Michael Parker & Susan Parker

 Directed by Luisa Romeo

Margaret Rawlinson as Mrs Stancliffe
Gary Mills as Bud Davis
Brian Edmond as Henry Mitchell
Lonni Allan as Victoria Ambrose
Jennifer Mettner as Hilary Hudson
Kerry Hollier as Charmaine Beauregard

Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her guests (nearly all women) return year after year.

Her next-door neighbour, the elderly, silver-tongued Bud “Bud the Stud” Davis, believes they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. The prim and proper Mrs. Stancliffe steadfastly denies this but really doesn’t do anything to prevent it. She reluctantly accepts the fact that “Bud the Stud” is, in fact, good for business.

Her other neighbour and would-be suitor, Henry Mitchell, is a retired chemist who has developed a blue pill called “Venusia,” after Venus the goddess of love, to increase the libido of menopausal women. The pill has not been tested.

Add to the guest list three older women: Victoria Ambrose, a romance novelist whose personal life seems to be lacking in romance; Hillary Hudson, a friend of Henry’s who has agreed to test the Venusia; and Charmaine Beauregard, a “Southern Belle” whose libido does not need to be increased!

One can only imagine what mayhem may manifest!!

Thursday 13 March March 2025 – Saturday 22 March 2025

PLEASE NOTE: STAG will be contacting current Subscribers and providing information for next Year’s Subscriptions shortly.

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Ticket prices per play

Adult $25
Concession/Child $20

Book Tickets for SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY

Subscribers

Subscribers pre-book tickets for two, three or four plays at the beginning of the season and receive a 25% discount. Subscriber rates:

2 plays $37.50 ($30.00 concession)
3 plays $56.25 ($45.00 concession)
4 plays $75.00 ($60.00 concession)

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Annual membership to STAG provides subscription to the STAG Rag, voting rights at the AGM, covers insurance when working on productions, and gives  exclusive access to other member events. This also entitles members to stand for committee positions after holding membership for one year.

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