Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2023 production of Sleeping Beauty an absolute dream!

Dive back into the magic with our wrap-up video on YouTube, filled with enchanting videos and captivating photos. As we approach our 50th anniversary next year, we're thrilled to share more 2024 production details are on the way!

Stay tuned over the coming months for exciting updates and sneak peeks. Your support keeps the magic alive!

Content Creator: Sarah Schonfelder

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Community Partner: Geelong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Production Sponsors: Kings Funerals, Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon, Geelong Galvanizing, Villawood Properties, Peter Callan Plastic Surgeon Skin, Society Co., Child's Play ELC - Torquay, Geelong Connected Communities, and, Messrs Crowley, Goodall-Wilson, Kalogeropoulos.

Sleeping Beauty Opening Night

Medimime cast and crew have taken to the stage for the 49th time, with the curtain raising pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Barwon Health’s Board Chair, The Hon. Lisa Neville and Board Director Libby Mears, along with Barwon Health Foundations Dan Simmonds, Zoe Waters and Danni Flowers, enjoyed the hilarious production which also featured many of Barwon Health’s own talented staff.

By purchasing your ticket, please know that you are helping to raise funds in support of mental health, drug and alcohol services at Barwon Health.

Grab your tickets quick! It’s an absolute show stopper! Tickets via the Geelong Arts Centre: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/.../medimime.../... or by calling 1300 251 200 or visiting the Box Office at 81 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220

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Medimime's SLEEPING BEAUTY is an ENCHANTING fairytale, REMIXED!

OPENING TONIGHT for 8 performances only! All proceeds donated to BARWON HEALTH. Book your tickets now!

ONLINE: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/.../medimime.../

OVER THE PHONE: 1300 251 200

IN PERSON: 81 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Photo Credit: Sarah Schonfelder

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Community Partner: Geelong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Production Sponsors: Kings Funerals, Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon, Geelong Galvanizing, Villawood Properties, Peter Callan Plastic Surgeon Skin, Society Co., Child's Play ELC - Torquay, Geelong Connected Communities, and, Messrs Crowley, Goodall-Wilson, Kalogeropoulos.

Last night our Sleeping Beauty cast gathered together for the first time. After 3 long years away it was like a dream, sitting all together and reading through our script for the first time.

The night was lead by our beautiful Creative Team and was full of laughs as the cast read through this dreamy panto. It was definitely a struggle falling asleep after an amazing gathering.

Tickets go on sale to the public this week, so watch this space.

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Supported by Geelong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Kings Funerals Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon Geelong Galvanizing Villawood Properties Peter Callan Plastic Surgeon Skin Society Co. Child's Play ELC - Torquay Geelong Connected Communities Messrs Crowley, Goodall-Wilson, Kalogeropoulos

We are thrilled to announce the cast of Medimime’s 2023 production, Sleeping Beauty, on stage this November at the Geelong Arts Centre.

Introducing -

Daniel Grocott as Nurse Penny Cillin

Kate Gore as Sniffles

Alannah Farrar as Princess Aurora

Scott Graham as King Basil

Kim Edwards as Queen Rosemary

Jenna Irvin as Poison Ivy

Seamus Kennedy as Duck

Nina Chivers as Dive

Grace Williamson as Fairy Rose

Erica MacKinnon as Fairy Violet

Sophie Cutropia as Fairy Daisy

Alicia Neels as Prince Valiant

Scott Bradley as Mario

Senior Ensemble - Donna Baldock, Cathryn Blennerhassett, Erin Bloye, Sarah Booth, Kayla Booth, Tess Chatham, Bonnie Clissold, Deanne Elliott, Chloe Farrar, Claire Kennedy, Liz Lester, Jenna MacDonald, Isabelle Mckenzie, Ethan O'Brien, Terri Powell, Ged Sweeney, Julie Taylor, Leanne Treloar, Evie Young

Junior Ensemble - Harrison Coppock, Amelia Hay, Noah Hopper, Evie Hopper, Charlton Keogh, Alyssa Lowne, Sophia Martinetti, Samarah Parker, Emi Rattray, Vincent Seraiocco, Ruby Walters

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Supported by Geelong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Kings Funerals Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon Geelong Galvanizing Villawood Properties Peter Callan Plastic Surgeon Skin Society Co. Child's Play ELC - Torquay Geelong Connected Communities Messrs Crowley, Goodall-Wilson, Kalogeropoulos

Medimime is delighted to acknowledge and celebrate Life Member, Dr Liz Lester on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Dr Lester has been recognised for her contribution to Medimime and the wider Geelong community. It was an absolute honour for Medimime to contribute to the nomination of Dr Lester for this pre-eminent award.

Dr Lester’s Medimime journey started in 1994 as she accepted an onstage role in the production of Robinson Crusoe. Dr Lester has continued to grace the Medimime stage throughout the years and delighted audiences, both young and old, as several iconic pantomime characters.

Dr Lester’s significant contribution has extended beyond the stage, shaping the creative process as a director and production team member, serving on the general committee as well as undertaking the roles of President and Vice President.

Over the years, Dr Lester has been key to the enhanced financial success of the company and the entertainment experience our cast and crew deliver to thousands of audience members at our annual pantomime. Dr Lester’s passion and stagecraft helped shape Medimime and encouraged the positive changes to the way we staged our productions. These changes are still in use today, which is a true testament to the positive change and influence Dr Lester has exhibited.

Medimime has donated over $550,000.00 to Barwon Health to help support the vital services they provide our community. Thank you, Dr Lester, for everything that you’ve done to help Medimime achieve so much over the years.

Congratulations Dr Liz Lester! 

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting last night.

Medimime is pleased to be making a donation of $10,050 which will go towards Barwon Health’s Main Theatre and Special Care Nursery teams. This will assist in the purchase of a Neonatal Resuscitation Cot. This Resus Cot will support Barwon Health staff in providing vital care during medical emergencies.

This donation amount is possible due to the ongoing support from our members, their family and friends, and the wider Medimime community. Thank you to those who supported us in the last year by becoming a member, purchasing a Bunnings Snag or three or attending our Trivia Night. We appreciate it so much!

The elected Medimime Committee for 2023/24 is:

President: Scott Graham

Vice President: Daniel Grocott

Secretary: Bart Abbas

Treasurer: Emma Musella

General Members: Amanda Salajan, Alicia Neels, Lisa Hunter and Sandra Higgins.

The snags will be sizzling at our first fundraising event for the 2023/24 year!!! Make sure you get down to Bunnings, Waurn Ponds and help raise some funds for Barwon Health! We accept cash or card!

When: Saturday 6 May 2023 from 8:30am              Where: Bunnings, Waurn Ponds (237 Colac Road, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216)

Thanks to all of our Medimime members, their families and friends, and the wider Medimime community for your support and donations of time, money and contacts. We appreciate it!