Director Div Collins
The show is set in the English country estate of Lord Edgar Hillcrest. He's a widower, having lost his beloved wife, Irma Vep. He's recently remarried Lady Enid, a stage actress still uneasy with her new position as Lady of the manor. Indeed, her maid, Jane, doesn't think she'll ever measure up to Lady Irma. Meanwhile, Lord Edgar is disturbed by strange happenings out on the heath, including the monthly disappearance of his groundskeeper, Nicodemus. Fearing the estate is haunted, Lord Edgar goes on an expedition to Egypt to discover the secrets of what truly lies behind the mystery of Irma Vep.
The play is a wonderful theatrical smorgasbord, combining Hammer horrors, Shakespeare, Wuthering Heights, and the Victorian Penny Dreadful. With impossibly quick costume changes, it soon soars to dizzying heights of ridiculousness - a hilarious spectacle of ludicrous proportions.
“GREAT SHOW! Timing was perfect. Very funny. Congratulations to all involved.”
“This was such an unforgettable show to see!”
Div Collins
Director
Jonathan Best
Actor
Patt Ryan
Actor
Crew
Stage Manager Kristina Doucouliagos
Stage Crew Stuart Anderson, Chris Hunter and Justin Keyt
Set Designer Chris Churchward
Costume Coordinators Deborah Carpenter and Cher de Vries
Lighting Design Cameron Trijbetz
Sound Design Div Collins
Lighting and Sound Operation Dillon Gellatly
“Loved this show and the silent contribution of the crew was impressive.”
Jonathan Best was awarded Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for the Mystery of Irma Vep at the 2018 Victorian Drama League Awards.
Nominations include: Chris Churchward for Best Set Design, Deb Carpenter for Best Costume Design, Kristina Doucouliagos & Neil Barnett for Best Properties Design, Patty Ryan for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy and Div Collins for Best Director of a Comedy. The Mystery of Irma Vep was also nominated for Best Comedy.