A play based on the experiences of the Chirnside Family at Werribee Mansion will mark its 1000th show later this year.
Written by Wyndham playwright Alaine Beek, What Was That? is an immersive, roaming play filled with drama, comedy, and wonderfully scary elements.
It allows people to experience the magnificence of the mansion as the story unfolds throughout the house.
The play has been running for 20 years and has been performed to 23,000 people.
What Was That? is set in July 1908 when visitors were rare at Werribee Mansion.
The mistress, Mary Chirnside, tragically died three months earlier and since then there have been multiple strange occurrences in the house.
Despite this, the only two remaining servants, Maggie (the head maid) and Mr Duncan (the butler) have tried to stay positive as they await the new masters.
The 1000th show will be held on Saturday, August 12, at 8pm, at Werribee Park Mansion, K Road, Werribee.
Tickets: $45, $38 concession, student/child, Wyndham and Geelong residents
Bookings: www.essencetheatre.productions
