Former Mandurah musician Michelle Ezzy will take to the stage in a new production parodying a Shakespeare classic.
Written by best-selling UK author of the 1990s, Terry Pratchett's popular novel Lords and Ladies based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream was adapted for the stage by Irana Brown.
Directed by Bradley Towton, the Roleystone Hall production is a satirical comedy featuring dark fantasy elements and parodies.
Ezzy plays Magrat Garlick, a young-ish witch who has to overcome her own feelings of inadequacy to face an oncoming occult invasion of elves.
The task is made harder because she was raised to believe elves were happy little fellows but as a witch, must do what she can to keep the people she loves safe.
The former Mandurah Performing Arts Centre trumpet player said her character had a big heart.
"Magrat is a clever and gentle witch who is best at the healing arts rather than magic," she said.
"The other witches in her coven, Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax, don't take her seriously and often don't tell her things.
"As a result Magrat is often frustrated and will stand up for herself when needed.
"She has a bold and courageous streak, which is an advantage when disaster strikes."
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After a long career as a trumpet player in pit orchestras, including for the musicals Oliver!, Mary Poppins and The Phantom of the Opera at MPAC, Ezzy went on to try her hand at musical directing, directing, vocal coaching and choreographing.
She first took the stage in 2017 and since then, has appeared in Oklahoma!, Mort and Robin Hood: The Truth Behind the Green Tights, Between Wind and Water and, most recently, Sense and Sensibility.
Ezzy said she was excited to be in Lords and Ladies after working with much of the cast in previous plays.
"I loved being involved in Mort, which was also directed by Bradley Towton, and I jumped at the chance to do another Pratchett play," she said.
"I love the Discworld books, so I'll take any chance to live in that world.
"Magrat is also one of my favourite characters because, although she can come across as a bit of a pushover at times, she is a total badass when she needs to be."
Towton said Lords and Ladies turned many preconceived cliches on their head.
"Damsels save kings, orangutans are the only sensible ones, wizards are useless and elves are bad," he said.
"Having a cast full of people who are passionate about the source material is delightful, as you can tell they just want to give Pratchett's memory their best shot."
Lords and Ladies will play at the Roleystone Theatre at 7.30pm on July 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 with 2pm matinees on July 6 and 13.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Facebook event page.