CHATS Productions Inc.
Community theatre for everybody!
Coffs Harbour
Amateur Theatrical Society
CHATS Productions Inc Welcomes You!
Coffs Harbour Amateur Theatrical Society (CHATS) is a dynamic community theatrical group fostering the art of stage performance whilst showcasing Australian and international material in the traditional, musical, comedic and experimental forms.
Upcoming Events...
Your 2026 Plays Announced...
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Jane Eyre - March 27-April 5
The Tempest - July 24-Aug 2
It Runs in The Family -October 16-25
Your next CHATS Committee Meeting
Sunday March 29 at 10am
Cex Club, Coffs Harbour
Ground floor, inside dining area near Plank coffee bar
All members welcome to attend
Clue On Stage (March-April 2024)
About Us
CHATS Productions Inc has been staging amateur performances in Coffs Harbour and surrounds since 1982. CHATS produces three shows each year and we try to balance the program by performing a variety of plays featuring dramatic, comedic or small ensemble musical each year.​
CHATS has presented many amateur premieres of Australian works including David Williamson plays and Cloudstreet.
​We encourage community involvement and we have involved many local groups in our productions including Coffs Harbour Writers Group, The Julie Ross Dancers, Anglicare and many others. We strive to support and foster young actors using the decades of experience and talent amongst our members as well as outside courses and training.
We also encourage people to come and learn the technical side of theatre such as lighting and sound in our Jetty Memorial Theatre.
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CHATS Constitution
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Members Code of Conduct
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Member Protection
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Membership
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Our Constitution
Membership Form
Code of Conduct
Member Protection
Commitee Nomination
Form
New members always welcome...
L-R Peggy Dwyer, Ken McClenahan, Anne McClenahan, Courtney Bannon, Chantel Gibb-Thorn, Marcus Nevin, Beckley Vincent,
Emily Branster, Bhodi Gibb-Thorn
CHATS Committee
2026
Courtney Bannon
President
Marcus Nevin
Vice President
Chantel Gibb-Thorn
Secretary
Peggy Dwyer
Assistant Secretary
Bhodi Gibb-Thorn
Treasurer
Emily Branster
Committee Member
Beckley Vincent
Committee Member
Anne McClenahan
Committee Member
Ken McClenahan
Website/Newsletter
Our Committment
Your CHATS Committee is buzzing with enthusiasm as we prepare a lineup of top‑notch productions in 2026 designed to entertain, surprise, and elevate your theatre experience. With passion and pride, we’re working to lift CHATS to new heights with both our members and our audiences so we can shine even brighter across the Coffs Harbour community. We will be working hard on your behalf to grow CHATS reputation and standing in the wider Coffs Harbour community.
CHATS Past Shows
CHATS Productions Inc
(In most recent show order/ Show Director)
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2026
Oct It Runs in the Family Steve North
July The Tempest Emily Branster & Tallon Stamper
Mar Jane Eyre Emma Watson​
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2025
Oct
July
Mar
2024
Oct
July
Mar Clue -On Stage
2023
Oct Arsenic & Old Lace Beckley Vincent
July Educating Rita Dee Tune
Apr Avenue Q David Tune
2022
Oct A Midsummer Night's Dream Lily Tasker & Manny Lagette
Sept The James Hall Memorial Variety Show - CanDo Cancer Fundraiser
July The Importance of Being Earnest (Oct 2021) film tribute night for Mark Fifield
July Puppetry Workshop Drew Wilson
March One Random Act - Trudy Jeffery, Rebecca Riches
CHATS Festival of One Act Plays Becky Cole, Rebecca Pakes, Lily Tasker
2021
Oct The Importance of Being Earnest Rex Madigan
July In Bed with the Bishops David Tune
March Steel Magnolias Donna Fairall
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2020
No shows due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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2019
Oct The Mousetrap Dee Tune
Jul Jaq and the Green Pork Maureen Burgess
Mar Heathers the Musical Rory Banwell
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2018
Oct Lords and Ladies Beckley Vincent
Jul Toad of Toad Hall Rex Madigan
Mar Calendar Girls Pat Slattery
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2017
Oct Frazzled/Love Letters Shirley Barnett/Alison Lowden
Jul Legally Blonde Jr the Musical David Tune, Stephanie Bateman
Mar Wyrd Sisters Beckley Vincent
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2016
Oct Twelfth Night Shirley Barnett
Jul Cosi Judi Williams
Mar Noises Off Rex Madigan, David Tune
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2015
Oct Birthrights David Quinn
Jul Death of a Salesman Rex Madigan
Mar Mums the Word Teenagers Shirley Barnett
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2014
Oct Rumors Emilia Guthrie
Jul Autumn Song Penny Dennis
Mar Quartet Shirley Barnett
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2013
Oct Two Floors Up Kelly McLoughlin-Wilden
Jul Mum’s The Word Shirley Barnett
Mar Brilliant Lies Rex Madigan
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2012
Oct 2 Doors Down Kelly McLoughlin-Wilden
Jul King Lear Shirley Barnett
Mar Summer of the 17th Doll Rex Madigan
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2011
Oct The Invisible Woman Shirley Barnett
Jul Seven Little Australians Anne Joyce
Mar The Outback Debutantes Ball Chris McNichol
Light and Heavy David Quinn
(Perfecting My Nature Strip, Under Control)
2010
Oct Falling from Grace Kelly McLoughlin-Wilden
Jul Trojan Women Shirley Barnett
Mar The Flying Pieman Alex Hood
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2009
Oct Gone to Bali David Quinn
Jul Hamlet Shirley Barnett
Mar Swingtime Canteen Pat Slattery?
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2008
Oct The Skin Of Our Teeth Shirley Barnett
July Arsenic and Old Lace David Quinn
Mar Disneyland or Bust David Quinn
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2007
Oct Reedy River Shirley Barnett
Aug Away David Quinn
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2006
Nov Summer Shorts ?
July The Sentimental Bloke Shirley Barnett
May The Dresser David Quinn
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2005
Nov Stepping Out David Quinn
Nov Bombshells Shirley Barnett
July Cloudstreet Jean Newman
Mar The Glass Menagerie Brian Fitzsimmons
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2004
Nov Travelling North Shirley Barnett
Aug 2 Doors Down Kellie McLoughlin-Wilden
Aug Cityscope Shirley Barnett/David Quinn
Mar Hot Taps David Quinn
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2003
Nov The Importance of Being Earnest Jeffrey Scotford
July Face To Face Shirley Barnett
Apr Triple Heat Jean Newman/Julie Fouad
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2002
Nov It Runs in the Family Jean Newman
Aug MacBeth Shirley Barnett
Apr Triple Treat Jean Newman
2001
Nov Secret Bridesmaids Business Jeffrey Scotford
Nov Ginger Meggs & the Missing Link Shirley Barnett
Aug Mort Beckley Vincent
Apr The Legend of King O’Malley Brian Fitzsimmons
Feb Marat Jean Newman
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2000
June Six Pack Jeffrey Scotford
Feb After The Ball Shirley Barnett
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1999
Nov Out Of Order Jean Newman
Jul Much Ado About Nothing Shirley Barnett
Mar Cosi Jean Newman
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1998
Oct Heretic Shirley Barnett
July Run for your Wife ?
July Fossils (CHATTERS) Shirley Barnett
Feb Equus Jean Newman
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Support Our Work
Through the incredible support of our audiences, fans, and generous sponsors, we’ve been able to develop and grow our Performing Arts Theater into the performing arts theater we always dreamed of. If you’d like to make a contribution to CHATS Productions Inc and promote our artistic endeavors, please consider donating today.
