Local theatres are preparing to sing, dance and act up a storm in the year ahead.
Following two stop-start years of uncertainty, Community Theatre companies are busily preparing their 2022 seasons, announcing either complete seasons, opening productions or new dates for shows held over from last year.
Despite everything that has been thrown at them over the past year, Castle Hill Players are excited to be announcing a return to the Pavilion Theatre, located within Castle Hill Showground where they have been performing and entertaining Hills District residents since 1966.
AN AUSTRALIAN stage classic written by playwright Ray Lawler – who turned 100 this year – is coming to Stirling Theatre, in Western Australia, in November and December 2021.
Insights into Pablo Picasso’s wives and lovers will emerging from the canvas at Harbour Theatre in November / December 2021, as three women share stories about their lives with
Deloraine Dramatic Society. The Little Theatre, Meander Valley Performing Arts Festival. Cameron Hindrum (Adjudicator). Greg Burgess (Sound). Kim Clark (Lighting). Rebecca Rowe (Stage Manager). Patricia Woods (Festival Manager). 15-16 October 2021
The Association of Community Theatre, in partnership with Marsh’s Entertainment & Leisure Insurance broking team, have developed a tailored and affordable insurance program for the industry.
The core insurance policies are:
· Public Liability Insurance ($750 stand alone, or $540 if purchased with Voluntary Workers Insurance for a combined cost of $990)
SHAKESPEARE’S long-lost first play, written when he was 17, is coming to Perth’s Melville Theatre, after being found in a treasure-filled English parking lot (or so we’re led to believe).
Two community theatres have cancelled their seasons to the musical Little Shop of Horrors after a backlash against their casting choices.
The Beaumaris Theatre Company in Victoria and the Launceston Musical Society in Tasmania both called off their seasons for similar reasons.
Both companies came under fire on social media for their decision not to cast people of colour in the roles of Ronnette, Crystal and Chiffon - the trio of 60's female singers in the musical.