Published on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 12:17:00 PM
Thanks to support from a Shire grant, Darlington Theatre Players delighted local audiences with ‘Clue: On Stage’, their second theatrical production of 2026. Staged across 10 performances in May, the comedy murder mystery, based on the classic board game, proved a huge hit with audiences.
The production brought together cast, crew and community members, creating lasting connections through months of rehearsals and performances. A highlight was welcoming the NDIS group Building Friendships to one of the shows, where participants enthusiastically joined in the fun.
Grant funding helped cover the cost of set construction, costumes and royalties, enabling the theatre group to create an ambitious production featuring a complex, multi-room set inspired by the game's iconic locations.
Darlington Theatre Players Treasurer Amanda Jones said the grant played an important role in bringing the production to life.
"Putting on a show of this calibre is always an expensive undertaking, and having the support of the Shire enabled us to build an outstanding and complex set with many moving rooms to represent the gameplay," she said.
She also encouraged other community groups to explore the Shire's grant opportunities.
"The process is very smooth, and the Shire team is so supportive. We highly recommend applying."
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