The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s second production of the year is Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz.
“Many people will want to kill you. Better you is ready.”
Neighbourhood Watch is a glorious comedy about hope, death and pets.
Ana is a battle-hardened Hungarian-Australian veteran of the twentieth century. Catherine is her neighbour: a 20-something aspiring actress waiting for a better world.
As their unlikely odd-couple friendship develops, Catherine’s life is transformed by Ana’s stories of war’s traumas, the desolation of the refugee experience, and the struggle of settling into a foreign land.
In turn, Ana is granted one last great friendship at a time when the journey to her life’s end was looking to be a lonely one.
This glorious comedy about hope, death and pets, takes on a sense of enormity in the midst of the ordinary, questioning whether we really know what’s out there in the ‘burbs’.
“Entertaining and substantial, very funny and tremendously enjoyable” – Australian Stage
“This story of the importance of human connection is presented at a time when communities have not been able to come together and many are feeling the struggle of social isolation.” – Broadway World
Directed by Kathryn Thomas, the production runs from 20–31 May 2026 at The Pottery Lane Performance Space in Lane Cove (booking details below).
HSC Matinee Performances
Neighbourhood Watch is a staple on the NSW HSC Drama Play List.
Two Wednesday matinee performances have been scheduled for school groups. Schools are welcome to book for any of the remaining performances, also.
Wednesday matinee performances will include Q&A sessions with cast and crew at the conclusion of the performance.
How to Book
Where
The Pottery Lane Performance Space
Lower Ground Floor/ 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove Parking available in the Little Street underground carpark (next to the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre).
Tickets
BOOK TICKETS HERE
Neighbourhood Watch
By Lally Katz
Directed by Kathryn Thomas
20 – 31 May 2026
https://www.trybooking.com/DHVSU
Showtimes
Wednesday 20 May 2026 11.00 am
Friday 22 May 7.30 pm
Saturday 23 May 7.30 pm
Sunday 24 May 3.00 pm
Wednesday 27 May 2026 11.00 am
Friday 29 May 7.30 pm
Saturday 30 May 7.30 pm
Sunday 31 May 3.00 pm
Win a double pass to Neighbourhood Watch
Lane Cove Theatre Company has kindly given In the Cove a double pass to give away to their upcoming production of Neighbourhood Watch by acclaimed playwright Lally Katz.
To enter:
- Like our competition post on Facebook or Instagram
- Comment and tell us who you would bring along
Competition closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026. Winner announced on 16 May 2026.
Full terms and conditions can be found here
Lane Cove Theatre Company’s 2026 Season
AFTER DINNER. By Andrew Bovell. Directed by Andrew Castle. 21-30 August 2026
ALL THINGS MUST PASS. By David Potter. Directed by Luke Derrick. September 2026
XANADU JR. Book by Douglas Carter Beane. Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Directed by Trent Gardiner. 13-29 November 2026
Website: www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com
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