Neighbourhood Watch is coming to the Rochdale Theatre in Goonellabah.

As well as being a system of looking out for people in our community that was big in the 1980s (complete with Neighbourhood Watch stickers on a letterbox) , Neighbourhood Watch is also an Australian play by Lally Katz.

Now, the Lismore Theatre Company are bringing the play to the local stage on May 28.

The play centres on two neighbours in a suburban street who connect despite their vastly different life experiences. It's a comedy about life, death and what unlikely friendships can teach us

Director Daniel Sassi, a local thespian and drama teacher, said he selected this play which is on the HSC curriculum, so as to give local students an opportunity to see a script brought to life from the page to the stage.

"Knowing our neighbours is recognised as part of being a strong, safe and resilient community, but often in our suburbs, neighbours remain strangers." Daniel said.

"I think it’s important to bring a sense of multiculturalism to the community.

"This is also a fantastic opportunity to work with local people who are passionate about theatre."

"In past productions of Neighbourhood Watch, there has been a maximum of seven actors, many playing multiple roles but I’ve been more liberal so we have 12 actors.

"The play is about a neighbourhood and I wanted to reflect that on stage."

One of the characters in the play is Ana, an elderly Hungarian-Australian widow, who befriends Catherine, a young would-be actor who lives on the opposite side of Mary Street.

The role of Ana has been played by Melanie Doriean and Adrienne Megan Lester plays Catherine.

The ensemble cast features many regulars from Lismore Theatre Company and several newcomers - and Bella, the dog.

Schools across the region have already booked out the three school matinees and there is one evening show specifically for schools.

There are six shows for the general public from May 28-June 6.

Bookings are available through http://www.Lismoretheatrecompany.org.au an cost $25/$20.