20 November 2019
Well hello there,
Is it that time of the week already?
We have had a busy few days collating and reviewing all the information we received from our audience engagement questionnaire. Thank you so much for being so generous with your feedback and for your amazing insight into the questions we asked. We will be presenting the top-level findings on AussieTheatre.com very soon.
In direct response to your feedback and the ideas presented of how we can better support our community, we will also be announcing a number of strategic partnerships and events for the benefit of the AussieTheatre.com audience in the coming weeks. Watch this space . . .
In other news, we have a couple of amazing giveaways live on the site at the moment for our Melbourne readers. Follow the links below to win free tickets to Come From Away & War Horse.
Looking ahead to next year, there were a number of exciting announcements this week, with productions of Spirit of the Dance, Fiddler on the Roof – in Yiddish and Dave Malloy’s Preludes all confirmed. Check out those stories and more by following the links below.
As ever, have an amazing week wherever you are in the world and get out and see some amazing entertainment!
Peter J Snee
The Pioneer Theatre
Welcome to The Hills Shire Council’s Pioneer Theatre and Cultural Centre
Stage-it-yourself at The Pioneer Theatre
Are you looking for a new, flexible space to stage your next show?
Do you need a theatre where you can manage your own staging, lighting and ticketing?
In the heart of Castle Hill, next to the restaurant and cafe precinct of Castle Towers and within walking distance of Castle Hill Metro, the new Pioneer Theatre could be the ideal location for you.
Everything you need to DIY
First impressions are important, and the fresh new look of the Pioneer Theatre and adjacent break-out rooms create an impressive entrance and a roomy space from which to operate.
The space is versatile, comfortably seating 350 in theatre mode, and up to 500 people in other configurations, including cabaret, flat floor and banquet mode.
For smaller acts, intimate mode brings an audience of up to 170 closer to the stage. A light-filled verandah is perfect for refreshments or post-show entertaining.
Key features include:
· Removable stage modules
· Curtains and drapes
· New audio and visual installations and rigging
· Change rooms and foyer area
· Purpose built laundry
· Box office, candy bar and customer service area
· A commercial kitchen for self-catering
From musical theatre to author talks – the Pioneer Theatre has hosted plays, cabaret shows, opera performances, symphony orchestras, kids’ acts, acapella, theatre productions, musicals, a pipe band and festivals dedicated to theatre.
Win tickets to War Horse at the Regent Theatre Melbourne
AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway for War Horse on Friday January 10th at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne.
Read More…Beetlejuice The Musical Australian season rumoured
Beetlejuice The Musical has made absolute waves on the Broadway scene.With music and lyrics by Australia’s own Eddie Perfect, the show is a musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult film.
Read More…Global hit show Spirit of the Dance is coming to Australia in 2020
International dance sensation Spirit of the Dance has conquered the world and is coming to Australia in April/May 2020 with their new spine tingling 21st anniversary show.
Read More…Come From Away extends Melbourne Season to Feb 2020
An international success story, Come From Away today announced that it will extend its season at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre to Sunday 16 February 2020, with the musical’s final weeks to go on sale this Friday 22 November at 9am.
Read More…Win a Come From Away Prize Package
AussieTheatre has a double pass, coupled with an exclusive cast meet and greet after the show, to giveaway for Come From Away at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne.
Read More…Tickets on sale this week for Fiddler on the Roof – in Yiddish
Fiddler on the Roof will be brought to life at the Sydney Opera House from 3 September 2020 in a new production performed entirely in Yiddish, the language of Tevye and his family! It premieres in Australia after sold-out seasons in New York and worldwide critical acclaim.
Read More…Dave Malloy’s PRELUDES to receive Australian Premiere
Artistic Director of Sydney’s renowned Seymour Centre, Timothy Jones, announced yesterday that Dave Malloy’s acclaimed musical PRELUDES will receive its Australian premiere at the Centre’s Reginald Theatre as part of its 2020 Season.
Read More…Venue 505 announces the closure of Sydney’s Surry Hills music scene
For the past ten years Venue 505 at 280 Cleveland Street Surry Hills has presented six nights a week of the best local, interstate and international live music acts, it has become a legendary club garnering international acclaim….
Read More…Electric Dreams: The Musical powers up for a premiere
Plug in your modem and get ready to boot up, because Electric Dreams: The Musical is back and better than ever.
Read More…Bridges of Madison County cast announced
Based on the best-selling novel, the musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County will be making its Australian premiere at the Hayes Theatre next March.
Read More…Join Margaret Atwood for an unmissable evening
FANE presents In Conversation with Margaret Atwood live on stage across Australia in collaboration with Andrew Kay, Phil Bathols and BBC Studios Australia. The dates are a celebration of the global publication of The Testaments, Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to her seminal work, The Handmaid’s Tale.
Read More…Opera Queensland premieres experimental augmented reality opera experience in prototype app
The scene is set for Opera Queensland to lift the curtain on Project AR-ia, an experimental Augmented Reality (AR) opera experience, which uses Google’s AR platform ARCore to transform a home into a stage and position audiences at the heart of an opera performance.
Read More…The world’s first Spiegelclub has arrived
The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub opened its pretty pink doors on 22nd August 2019. The swish new venue has certainly filled a gap in the entertainment landscape in Queensland, with both locals and tourists flocking to the cabaret theatre and high-end club. AussieTheatre’s Peter J Snee caught up with the show’s creator Sue Porrett, earlier this week.
Read More…Matt Okine Headlines Comedy Festival in Redfern
Sydney Comedy fans are urged to mark their calendars for 8 Nov 2019, as the multi-talented Matt Okine has been announced as the headline act at this year’s ITS Comedy Festival.
Read More…Remembering the past with Neil Cole’s new plays
For some in 2019, events of the past are still unfathomable. Even things that happened 20 years ago may seem like a lifetime to some. But there are some things that should never be forgotten.
Read More…APAM Gathering at Asia TOPA
Whether you are an Australian artist or company, a venue, festival or an international presenter, producer or artist, the APAM Gathering at Asia TOPA 2020 enables you to build relationships and create new markets and pathways across the globe.
Read More…ATYP are proud to announce their 2020 season
In 2020 ATYP is wrestling with the complexities of growing up and growing older.
Read More…Set sail for intrigue and adventure in 2020 at the Sydney Opera House!
The Sydney Opera House today announced the 2020 suite of shows for its acclaimed Kids and Families program.
Read More…Catch some family theatre fun this December!
CDP Kids, The team that brought you The Gruffalo’s Child, SPOT and The 13-91 Storey Treehouse fun over the last few years are back with two wonderful school holiday offerings for the whole family this December!
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