Camberwell Grammarians' Theatre presents 'The First Curtain Festival'. A 2 hour celebration of seven original short plays, written by local playwrights and staged by Melbourne-born talent.

Each play is directed by a seasoned or rising director from the community and audiences are in for a wonderful night of variety. Let us take you on a journey that extends from the quiet halls of the Louvre, to a human crisps factory and even stops by a manor brimming with questionable detectives and a murder most foul...

All plays will be shown at each performance.

Bystander by Jennifer Pacey, directed by Ben Klein

The unthinkable has happened. A man has thrown himself in front of an arriving train. Three women tell the story of what they saw, trying to make sense of it all, and of themselves.

Please be advised this play contains suicide. If you or a loved one need to reach out the Lifeline number is 13 11 14

Chips by James Gordon, directed by James Gordon

It is Ghafour’s first day of work at Apopotatosis: a company that takes randomly selected people from the Australian population and turns them into chips to then sell off for profit. What could possibly go wrong?

Please be advised this play contains coarse language.

Drop Dead by Benjamin Chesler, directed by Lakshmi Ganapathy

In the dead of night, in the middle of winter, a slapdash team chop firewood – but nature has other plans for them…

Drop Dead is an Australian Gothic play that’ll make you think twice about venturing out into the bush at night.

Please be advised this play contains loud noises and strobe lighting.

Emily Takes a Lover by Julie Murphy, directed by Julie Murphy

Emily's husband is having an affair. Will she get her revenge?

Please be advised this play contains themes of adultery, abortion and toxic family dynamics.

Salmon by Peter Farrar, directed by Angus Fitzpatrick

During rush hour a frustrated chef and an apathetic waiter have a heart-to-heart in the alleyway outside of the fine dining kitchen.

That Story about the Louvre by DS Magid, directed by Jai Barlow

Ever hear the one about the impressionist who broke into the Louvre to finish a painting?

The Last of the Gentlemen Sleuths by Noah Sargent, directed by William Rotor

Trapped by a blizzard, five of the world's greatest gentlemen sleuths must solve the murder of Mr. Corpse before they all turn on each other instead. Who did it?!

Please be advised this play contains violent content.

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