Fine Thyme Theatre Company is going all-out in this year’s production of Shortland Street - The Musical. 

In addition to a cast contingent of 20 actors, singers, and dancers from all over Central Otago, they have enlisted the help of an experienced and enthusiastic creative team to bring this Kiwi-classic to life.

The director for this production, Lisa Clough, was born with drama in her blood. As a precocious and dramatic child, Lisa was encouraged into speech and drama as an outlet for her intensity. 

She holds a diploma in teaching Speech and Drama from the Trinity College of London, has taught music and drama in schools, and co-managed "Drama Queenstown" with the late and wonderful Kate Moeataua from 2010-2018. 

Lisa is now following her passion for directing while managing a little munchkin of her own.

Gilly Pugh, a veteran performing arts practitioner from Wanaka, has taken the role of musical director for this production. 

After teaching herself piano at age 10, and later abandoning a nearly completed music degree in pursuit of performing, she has spent her adult life performing, directing, writing, touring and teaching. 

Gilly is most comfortable in the realm of comedy and music.  

Tiffany Bindon takes on the role of choreographer and has experience in tap, ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, stilt walking, fire dancing, being a fairy, and of course, musical theatre.

Tiffany is usually on stage, but is excited to join Lisa and Gilly in creating the masterpiece that is Shortland Street.

“We are so privileged to be working with such a talented creative team,” says Katie Lindsay, President of Fine Thyme Theatre Company. “Cromwell is in for a treat with this absolute Kiwi-classic!”

For those still on the fence, there will be a free sneak-peek performance at Forage Café on 20 June from 11 to whet your appetite. Come along for a few songs and some “medical” treats.

Shortland Street – The Musical will run from 16 till 24 July in the Cromwell College Auditorium with tickets going on sale now. For more information, go to the Fine Thyme Theatre Company’s Facebook page, or visit fttc.co.nz