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Lily, the Felon’s Daughter

Old fashioned melodrama to end the year

Lily, the Felon’s Daughter by Tom Taggart

Directors: Robert Comber and Col Kirkman

November 29 to December 15

Melodramas are an audience favourite and with Lily, the Felon's Daughter Maitland Repertory Theatre returns to end of year melodrama fun.

Lily, the Felon’s Daughter tells the story of our heroine Lily Fairweather, who is "pure as the driven snow" and of Compton, her weak but handsome sweetheart, and how the dastardly villain Craven Sinclair tries to thwart their plans for everlasting bliss.

Melodrama Fun!

Audience interaction is encouraged, so feel free to boo, hiss, cheer and swoon for the villain, hero and heroine. Seating is at tables of eight and you're welcome to bring your own nibblies and drinks to enjoy. Your ticket price includes a glass of bubbles or sherry on arrival and small Christmas treats with your complimentary tea and coffee at interval.

Running time

Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including a 30 minute interval.

Ticket Prices:

Tickets are $30
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@maitlandreptheatre.org for more details
This event is completed.

Included in Ticket Price
On arrival: A welcoming glass of bubbles or sherry
At Interval: Small Christmas treats with your complimentary tea and coffee and after dinner mint.

Seating: Tables of 8 (you don’t need to book a full table) and you're welcome to bring your own nibblies and drinks.

The Directors:

Robert Comber and Col Kirkman

The Cast:

Lily Fairweather - Sydney Davies
Compton Fairweather - Campbell Knox
Craven Sinclair - Joseph Manning
Robin Steel - Darren Kirkman
Jonas Fairweather - Patrick Delaney
Betsy Fairweather - Anna Balfour
Lord Monty - Declan Power
Miss Ophelia - Annalie Hamilton
Mrs Bloodgood - Josie Smith
Mrs Kingsley - Caitlin Batty
Marie - Rachael Palazzi and Lilly Shaw

Performance Dates/Times:

Evenings at 8:00pm:
November: Friday 29, Saturday 30; December Friday 6, Saturday 7, Friday 13, Saturday 14
Doors open at 7:30pm, 30 minutes before performances

Matinees at 2:00pm:
December Sunday 1, Sunday 8, Sunday 15
Doors open at 1:30pm, 30 minutes before performances

An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiNTM Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.