Mystery and intrigue next up at the pavilion theatre
Castle Hill Players are continuing to entertain and enthrall audiences in the 2022 Season of Plays , with their next production , Earth & Sky by Douglas Post , directed by Faith Jessel opening on Friday 13 May and running through to Saturday 4 June .
Sara McKeon ’ s serene life of libraries , poetry readings and the thrill of a new lover is shattered when her boyfriend is found dead in an alley .
Struggling to accept that the man she gave her heart to was a killer , and frustrated by the inaction of the investigative police , Sara embarks on her own search for justice , leading her deeper and deeper through the urban labyrinth into Chicago ’ s underworld .
Director , Faith Jessel , has opened up the script with music and movement and a distinct noir style reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood . What makes Earth & Sky a cut above the average thriller , is its shifting timeline and dreamlike atmosphere . Faith
Above : Kate Jirelle ( Sara ) and Lara Angseesing ( Maria ). Photos : Penny Johnson . Below : Kate Jirelle ( Sara ) and Jason Spindlow ( David ). has gathered an impressive cast of experienced young performers , led by Kate Jirelle , Jason Spindlow and Ben Freeman . Audiences have enjoyed their appearances on the Pavilion stage in past productions such as Things I Know to be True , The Cripple of Inishmaan and Leading Ladies .
Commenting on the play , Faith said , “ It is a story that will keep you guessing , speculating and intrigued until the last moments of the closing scene ! We know audiences will love it .”
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT paviliontheatre . org . au or phone 9634 2929 Season : Friday 13 May – Saturday 4 June . Tickets : $ 30 - discounts for Concessions / Groups . Wed , Fri , Sat 8.00pm ; Sun 4.00pm The Pavilion Theatre is located within the Castle Hill Showground , adjacent to the new Metro Hills Showground Station . The entrance is at the lights located between Gilbert and Carrington Roads , Castle Hill and Doran Drive .
Tickets : $ 30 Discounts for Concessions / Groups
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An Amateur Production BY ARRANGEMENT WITH Music Theatre International Australasia Pty . Ltd . On behalf of Dramatists Play Service , Inc .
Wed , Fri , Sat 8.00pm ; Sun 4.00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT paviliontheatre . org . au or phone 9634 2929
The Pavilion Theatre is located within the Castle Hill Showground , adjacent to the new Metro Hills Showground Station . The entrance is at the lights located between Gilbert and Carrington Roads , Castle Hill and Doran Drive .
CWA GALSTON NEWS IT ’ S SHOW TIME !
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Nearly 20 years in the making , the first inklings of the motion to advocate for the placement of prescribed cannabis medication on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme was originally raised back in the early 2000s . In its 100th year the Country Women ’ s Association of NSW will campaign for the reform after success advocating for medicinal cannabis legalisation in 2016 . Former state president Annette
Turner comments ,
“ Lobbying government has always been a major part of the CWA ’ s mission and we continue to adapt to the issues of the day . While some might know the CWA for its crafts and cooking , in fact , its members are at the forefront of creating change in the country .
“ People don ’ t necessarily think of
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the CWA as an advocacy organisation , but we are nonparty political and that ’ s one of the reasons why we ’ re trying to change the ‘ tea and scones ’ image .”
As well as its legendary catering , the CWA has quietly taken on many social causes over the decades . The aims set down by the women who started the organisation in 1922 are as relevant now as they were then , with the group ’ s pragmatic and persistent style of lobbying helping to achieve a lot in surprising areas .
There are presently over 20 current issues encompassing health , environment , transport , communication , and more being advocated or lobbied by the CWA , motions for which were raised by individual members at local branch level and eventually passed by vote at state level .
If you are interested in being a part of the largest women ’ s organisation in Australia , please come along to CWA Galston ’ s next meeting on Wednesday 11 May . For more details about meetings or fundraising please contact Jann on 0439 222 217 or Pam on ( 02 ) 9653 1036 , visit www . facebook . com / CWAGalston or email galston . cwa @ gmail . com .
These days the CWA are talking about joint problems of a different sort – a push for cannabis change in Australia .
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with Ian Knowd , Hawkesbury Harvest
There are plenty of things to do throughout May , starting with Mother ’ s Day weekend - show her you care . Lots of our local venues have Mother ’ s Day breakfasts , lunches and dinners to tempt you , so there really is no excuse for not treating mum to something special .
It ’ s also Hawkesbury Show weekend so why not plan a fun day and treat the whole family . Don ’ t miss our regional showcase , Taste The Hawkesbury , sponsored by Western Sydney Airport . It ’ s located down near the playground area and cattle exhibits .
We ’ re celebrating our food industry heroes and emerging artisan producers , proving there ’ s still life in The Hills and Hawkesbury as Sydney ’ s food bowl . Grab a Taste showbag , try some of the region ’ s best artisan foods and beverages and find out which local butchers have excelled in the sausage competition .
Wander into the agriculture pavilion and take in the plentiful bounty produced in the district , and have a look at the photo-portraiture entries in our Farms ‘ n ’ Faces exhibition . There is also plenty of animal cuteness to see and the amusement rides , as always , provide lots of fun . Of course , there ’ ll be two more chances this month to savour locally produced and artisan fare with Harvest ’ s Castle Hill Farmers ’ and Fine Food Market starting at 8:00am Saturday 14 and 28 May .
Start the weekend with the best bacon and egg roll on the planet and then stock up with gourmet goodies to make a perfect family picnic out on one of our many farms ; you can also pickyour-own apples , or drop into a cidery for a tipple and something home-made to eat .
May really does make it easy to show you care , and show friends and family the beauty and bounty of western Sydney .
For more info go to www . harvesttrailsandmarkets . com . au .
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