History through thought provoking and entertaining performances.
Essence Productions was founded by Alaine Beek in 2003. Her shows are written and produced by Alaine and her talented team of professional artists located in the West of Melbourne, Australia. Together they aim to inspire, entertain and enlighten their audiences through live performance.
Now showing in Melbourne:
(Winner of Judges Choice for Best Written Play, People's Choice for Best Written Play and People's Choice for Best Performed Play (at the Victorian Drama League National One Act Playwright 2014 Awards).
WHAt's On
Jack & Millie
DRAMATIC COMEDY
Saltwater Community Centre
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook, Victoria 3030
February WED 17 - SAT 27
The premier launch of a new play based on the author’s true story of dealing with the mental challenges and sometimes funny moments of a cancer diagnosis. We all respond differently to life changing news. Millie, a fifty something professional at the peak of her career, is about to find out just how quickly life can change when she’s diagnosed with breast cancer. Millie deals with her shock diagnosis by creating an imaginary friend called Jack.
Jack helps Millie make sense of a world that has been turned upside down. The play, whilst highly entertaining, also offers genuine insights into dealing with long term health issues, like breast cancer.
Returning soon
WHAT WAS THAT?
WERRIBEE MANSION SHOW
Based on the true stories of the Chirnside family (19th century wealthy squatters), this play combines history, scary elements and comedy.
Two actors as 'Maggie' the head maid and 'Mr Duncan' the head butler will guide you through the mansion. The the story unfolds as you move from room to room and ascend the grand staircase.
This is an exciting event full of surprises and ends with a glass of sparkling wine or soft drink.
COMING SOON
2020 - TBC
Scrunch Test
The play has a cast of four and has gone through a rigorous development process. The new full length play went through a rehearsed reading process, November, 2019.
2020 - TBC
Point of No return
A riveting drama based on the fascinating true story of the British Empire’s first boys prison built in 1832 in Tasmania. Written by Alaine Beek, this multi-award winning play has toured Victoria in July/August 2018 and returned and toured NSW/VIC in 2019.
2020 - TBC
SHEPHERD KINGS
This play follows the rise to power of Thomas, Andrew, Mary Chirnside and the son Andrew Spence, while also covering the challenges and heartaches they faced as a real family struggling to survive and be accepted in a developing Australia.
BUY GIFT VOUCHERS
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Often memories made and experiences are the best gifts that you can give someone. Our Night Theatre experiences, valid for 3 years, are the perfect treat for your friends and loved ones.
HELP SUPPORT
ESSENCE PRODUCTIONS
Essence Productions is a small, fully independent theatre production company that relies on ticket sales to keep going. All our work is original and created in-house. To be able to continue and grow we are always seeking opportunities to develop.
You can give us support by attending our shows and spreading the word. If you feel you are able to give some support by way of a donation, please click on the button below.
If there are any philanthropic persons or organisations who wish to offer financial sponsorship to Essence Productions, we would be endlessly grateful.
Please contact Alaine Beek on 0439 690 091 to discuss possible branding exposure we could organise in return.