
Come From Away
The Heartbreak Choir

Written by Aidan Fennessy
Licensed by Nova Weetman
Celebrating the healing power or music, The Heartbreak Choir is set in the old CFA hall on the outskirts of a Victorian rural town. Five women having broken from their original choir, on a matter or principle, gather to sing, connect, share food and daily life updates. Joined by new recruit Peter they find a new name and purpose.
Funny, uplifting, a moving celebration of community, culture, beauty and love, it’s a play with songs in it, a warm hearted hug of a show, a tribute to the power of friendship & the tonic of music. If your heart is breaking, the best thing you can do, is sing…together.
The Heartbreak Choir will be performed in October 2025 - six performances over two weeks from 17 to 26 October
Content warning: this play does have some coarse language, mature themes, reference to sexual assault and reference to suicide.
Cast & Creatives
Barbara: Michelle McLean
Mack: Susan Hawton
Savannah: Aleka Hutton
Totty: Jayne Baylis
Aseni: Simran Kaur
Beau: C.J Stephens
Peter: Andy Parry
Creatives
Directors: Susan Gibson
Assistant Directors: Etienne Goessens, Will Hardy
Vocal Coaches: Will Hardy, Etienne Goessens
Production Manager: Elaine Cope
Email: heartbreakchoirbpltc@gmail.com for all enquiries

L-R The cast of The Heartbreak Choir - Jayne Baylis, C.J Stephens, Michelle McLean, Andy Parry, Susan Hawton, Aleka Hutton, Susan Gibson (Director), Simran Kaur.
Performances
Show Dates
Friday 17th October 7:30 pm
Saturday 18th October 7:30 pm
Sunday 19th October 2:00 pm
Friday 24th October 7:30 pm
Saturday 25th October 7:30 pm
Sunday 26th October 2:00 pm
Opening Night Fundraiser BPLTC will donate $5 for every ticket sold on our opening night to the Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House

Ticket Prices **
Adults $45
Concession $40
Student $25
Children (14 years and under) $25
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $130
Early bird discount of $5 will be applied at checkout - valid till midnight Friday 19th September.
A service/booking fee of 2.5% + $0.50 inc. GST will be added at checkout.
Accessible seating is available when booking