Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun
Written by Jenny Davis
The incredible true story of a crime which shocked the nation, and the courtroom trial which tested the law in Western Australia.
WORLD-PREMIERE!
Written by Jenny Davis. Directed by Stuart Halusz. Featuring Andrew Lewis, Alexandria Henderson and Brett Hamilton.
THEATRE 180 is collaborating with the Government House Foundation to mark the 100th Anniversary of the scandalous murder of Cyril Gidley by Audrey Jacob in 1925 in front of hundreds of guests at a charity ball at the Government House Ballroom.
ARTHUR HAYNES AND THE SMOKING GUN by Jenny Davis tells the incredible true story of a crime which shocked the nation, and the courtroom trial which tested the law in Western Australia.
Directed by THEATRE 180’s Artistic Director Stuart Halusz and featuring Andrew Lewis, Alexandria Henderson and Brett Hamilton, together with live musicians led by Foundation Artistic Director Mark Coughlan. Arthur Haynes & The Smoking Gun explores the turbulent times following the ravages of WWI, when society’s values were changing, and young people were living life with passion through the Roaring Twenties. As the story unfolds, the fascinating ambiguities of the tale leave the audience in the position of the jury. The facts become mired in speculation, and what initially appeared as an open and shut case becomes more and more difficult to determine…
Place yourself at the scene of the very crime, immerse yourself in live music from the 1920s, sweeping cinematic visuals and a talented cast playing multiple roles, for a dramatic piece of theatre like no other!
If you would like to get into the spirit of the era, 1920s costumes would be welcomed!
LOCATION:
Government House Ballroom, 13 St Georges Tce, Perth, Western Australia
2025 SEASON DATES:
Thursday 11th September | 11am & 7pm
Friday 12th September | 11am & 7pm
Saturday 13th September | 2pm & 7pm
Important information
- The performance duration is 90min minutes with no interval.
- This event is wheelchair accessible
- The performance is recommended for ages 12 years and older
- Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance
Image: Stewart Thorpe Photography
The Team
Writer
Jenny Davis OAM
Director
Stuart Halusz
Cast
Andrew Lewis
Alexandria Henderson
Brett Hamilton
Sound Design & Programmer
Ben Collins
Visual Designer
Gneiss Design
Music Director
Mark Coughlan
Costume Designer
Ingrid Zurzolo
Theme Song Composer and Musical Director
Craig Skelton
Theme Song Vocalists
Ali Bodycoat
Mark Turner
Theme Song Musicians
Adam Hall - Trumpet
Anthony Dodos - Trombone
Tim Voutas - Piano
Mark Turner - Guitar
Sam Markham - Double Bass
Ryan Daunt - Drums
Stage Manager
Craig Williams
Assistant Stage Manager
Aaron Stirk
Marketing Manager & Publicity
Limelight Consulting
Photographer
Stewart Thorpe
Hair & Makeup Stylist
KT Crocker
Additional Information & Acknowledgements
Thank You To:
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The THEATRE 180 Public Fund (ABN: 33 042 434 145) is a tax deductible fund listed on the Australian Government’s Register of Cultural Organisations maintained under Subdivision 30-F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
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Robin Tunnicliffe FCPA CPM, Jenny Davis OAM, Stuart Halusz
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