Our first production for 2027 will be A Child of Science, directed by Candice Mitrousis. A Child of Science marks Candice’s first time directing at Beaumaris Theatre.
Candice has always had a love of stage and theatre from an early stage, appearing on stage at the age of four and seeing her first professional show at the age of eleven.
While involved in her high school productions, Candice’s involvement with community theatre began in 2011 with Camelot (MLOC) and went on to be in a number of community shows, including Aspect’s 2014 production of Blood Brothers where she met her now husband Dean as a fellow cast member.
Despite loving performing, Candice found she had other skills that could be put to use off stage, taking on the roles of Production Manager, Stage Manager, Committee Member and Director.
Candice’s directorial debut was in 2023 with Aspect’s first play ‘Stage Door’, followed by Relative Values (Aspect) and Jane Austen’s Emma (FTG) both in 2025.
Based on the remarkable true story of the creation of IVF, A Child of Science holds a personal connection for Candice.
“My desire to direct this show and tell this story is highly personal. Ever since I read ‘A Child of Science’ I knew I wanted and needed to direct this beautiful and moving story which has been so carefully written to capture the emotions that come with IVF.,” said Candice.
“Not all stories of IVF end with a baby, and this has been mine and my husband’s journey. We are like Margaret and Trevor – living in hope but also wanting to support and encourage those who are also on the journey, which includes telling the story of the remarkable women who went before us.
My desire is to bring the emotions of this story to stage in a way that audiences can connect but also see the wonderful beauty through the heartache,” she said.
Outside of theatre Candice is an Ordained Priest with the Anglican Church where she works as a School Chaplain (and finds herself directing the Junior School’s productions with 480 students). She is married to Dean who supports her in all things life and theatre, they have three Wheaten Terriers (August, Hazel & Darcy) and one cat (Bunty).