ABOUT US
Wyndham Theatre Company has been entertaining audiences in Melbourne's West for 54 years!
Our History
54 Years of Quality Community Theatre
The Wyndham Theatre Company has a rich history in Wyndham spanning 54 years starting 1968.
Originally the idea of a Community theatre group in Werribee was an idea proposed by members of a local book club. Their first production was a one-act play performed for the Werribee Lions Club at the Centenary Hall (now redeveloped as the Wyndham Cultural Centre) the play ì Festival Nightmare was directed by Mr. Jan Tulen, in 1968.
We have produced 130 productions included 2500 cast and crew, entertained 25,000 local residents
We have invested around $500,000 locally in the productions.
From 1974 our home was the theatre at Werribee Park. We shared the dressing room with possums but the theatre was comfortable and had a great atmosphere. The patrons were often treated to a sherry on arrival, and encouraged to buy the usual raffle ticket.
The loss of Werribee Park as a venue was a blow to the Company, but the newly built Tattersall's Theatre in the Wyndham Cultural Centre (WCC) was an exciting addition to Werribee and opened up new opportunities for the company. The Theatre Company contributed to the establishment of the Green Room with a donation of $10000. We had the privilege of holding the first full production in the Theatre. Jesus Christ Superstar.
We performed all of our productions in the Tattersall's theatre until 2007.
We currently have 4 Life members Peter Ross, Elizabeth Ross, Pam Tullen, and Alan Thompson.
Our mission is to develop a thriving community theatre in Wyndham through exciting and challenging experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Values statement
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Community: Grow and share with our community. Value and nurture partnerships.
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Creativity: Value the creative process, not just the end result. Allow innovation and out-side-the-box thinking.
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Learning: Inspire growth, skills and understanding.
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Inclusive: Value diversity, acceptance and inclusion.
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Sustainability: Grow our audience and members. Financial stability, Good Governance.
Company Bio
Wyndham Theatre Company is a Community Theatre company that is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. we are based in Wyndham and have access to a number of venues. Our main performance space at the moment is Crossroads Hall (corner of Synnot Street and Duncans Road). We have a strong connection with the Wyndham Cultural Centre and at times use that as a
performance space.
We are a non-denominational group who have been running for 54 years as at 2023. Our main goal is to find a permanent home for the company.
Our Mission Statement
Current
Committee
President: Alan Thompson
Vice President:
Secretary: TBC
Treasurer: Alan Thompson
Committee Members:
Ben Cazaly
Elizabeth Ross
Fiona Scarlett
Jessica Giaccotto
Katrina Gauci
Lara Helene
Lisa Belzar Whitney
Peter Ross
Sam Punshon
Vicki Russell
Creative
Support group
Social Media, Website, Lighting:
Kaylee Thompson
Essence Productions: Alaine Beek
Audio: Beth Croft
Bob Carey-Grieve
Josh Ferguson
Our Theatres
Crossroads Theatre
The Crossroads Theatre seats 100 and is an ideal venue for smaller plays and comedies, it's what amateur theatre is about. The theatre is part of the historic Crossroads Uniting Church complex located at the corner of Synott St and Duncans Rd. Refer to the current productions tab for ticketing details for individual productions.
Wyndham Cultural Centre
Located on Watton St.
The Wyndham Cultural Centre is a literal arts hub, Providing a platform for Australia’s finest production companies and independent artists.
