By Renee Dallow

Bourgeoise Reviews And Banter

NOW TWICE BLESSED

The Genesians, blessed with over 70 years of superb productions at the old church/theatre in Kent Street Sydney, have now moved to Rozelle. Yet again they have been blessed with an old church which has opened the doors of it’s main hall to the company and which is now the new home of the new Genesian Theatre. So, the Genesian company is, in effect, twice blessed. Over the years it has been my privilege to be associated with the Genesians. First as a performer many years ago and now as a reviewer. I have loved this theatre and it’s productions for as long as I can remember. Here are just a few that I have reviewed including, Hay Fever, Jane Eyre, Home Chat, Bronte Sisters, Strangers On A Train and Steel Magnolias. That’s just this year. The Genesians specialise in English classics, featuring great writers from Noel Coward to Agatha Christie, Jane Austin and Emily Bronte. They also produce, from time to time, great American writers from F. Scott. Fitzgerald to Neil Simon. In fact one of my favourites this year was a production of Plaza Suite. Each play is directed and produced with a unique touch of Genesian magic, whether it be comedy, drama or tragedy. There are not many theatres left where one can find such diversity and such attention to the fine details of period, manner and taste. If the quality of these productions is anything to go by then the new home of the Genesians at St Josephs Rozelle, in the vicinity of White Bay, will be a runaway success.Their first production in the new theatre will be, ‘An Inspector Calls.’ How very fitting as I am sure we will all be inspecting the new premises with a great deal of curiosity and good will.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS is playing January 11 –February 22, 2025 (preview Friday, January 10: Venue: Genesian Theatre, St Joseph’s Church Hall, 2B Gordon Street, Rozelle. Website: http://www.genesiantheatre.com.au. For media enquiries, please contact publicity@genesiantheatre.com.au