Mornington Peninsula Theatre Co

Pygmalion

When a reckless linguistics professor boasts he can turn a rough-spoken Covent Garden flower girl into a duchess, a daring social experiment begins. But as the woman transforms from a ragged outcast into society’s most captivating lady, she begins to demand something her creator never considered: respect.

Blending razor-sharp comedy with deep social critique, this timeless masterpiece—which inspired the iconic musical My Fair Lady—questions whether we are truly defined by how the world sees us. Experience a story where words possess the power to elevate, isolate, and ultimately set you free.

The Tempest

A violent storm shatters the sea, wrecking a royal ship upon a mysterious, magical island. At the center of this chaos is Prospero, a deposed Duke-turned-sorcerer orchestrating his revenge. Alongside his daughter Miranda, a captive sprite named Ariel, and a bitter servant named Caliban, Prospero manipulates the shipwrecked nobles through illusions.

As betrayal, romance, and comic plots collide, the exiled ruler faces a profound choice: exact his ultimate vengeance or embrace the redemptive power of forgiveness. Step into Shakespeare’s spellbinding tale of magic, control, and reconciliation where dreams and reality blur.

Oedipus the King

When a merciless plague strikes Thebes, its revered king, Oedipus, vows to hunt down the murderer of the former ruler. He defeated the Sphinx with his intellect, but this time, he is the monster he seeks. As the relentless investigation unfolds, a horrifying truth emerges from the shadows. Driven by unyielding pride and a desperate quest for identity, he unknowingly fulfills a dark fate: murdering his father and marrying his mother. When the full extent of this tragic irony is revealed, paradise crumbles, leading to exile and a devastating price for pursuing the truth.

Hedda Gabler

Trapped in a suffocating marriage and bored by polite society, Hedda Gabler is the original puppet master. Armed only with her aristocratic wit and her father’s antique pistols, she orchestrates a deadly game of manipulation. 

Step inside the dark, magnetic world of Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece. Will Hedda succeed in controlling the fates of those around her, or will her own web of deceit ultimately destroy her?

Prepare yourself for a psychological thriller full of jealousy, passion, and devastating consequences. This fierce anti-heroine will captivate your attention from beginning to end.