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Inspirations for Civic theatre precinct.

Hunter theatre goers will be spoilt for choice next year with Newcastle's civic precinct hosting 30 productions for hardened audiences, music and dance lovers and families.

Newcastle council last week launched the season, which is the most ambitious in the six-years history of the subscription series.

Civic precinct manager, Daniel Ballantyne said the Inspirations subscription season was recognised as one of the country's most exciting and diverse line-ups of international, Australian and locally produced live performance.

Wallsend Markets & Music

Wallsend will be full of spirit this saturday, December 6th, as celebrations count down to Christmas.
The Wallsend Town Markets and Music, with the Combined Churches of Wallsend, will prvide Christmas and family entertainment at the town's rotunda.
The live entertainmenmt from 5pm will feature Endless Praise, Evensounds, the Samoan Community Choir, the Aspire Performance Academy, the Combined Church Choir and the Waratah Brass Band. The night includes a visit from Santa Claus and the revealing of the Christmas light display.

The entertainment will complement a full day of Christmas festivities in wallsend, including street performances, markets and kids' activities from 9am.
 

Bombshell Burlesque

 

Newcastle's classiest event, the Bombshell Burlesque is prepping for another grand night of music, theatre, performance, comedy and dance at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Beaumont ST Hamilton.

Bat Boy the musical

Hunter TAFE presents: BAT BOY the musical

performed by: Certificate III Theatre & Screen Performance
Certificate IV Music
Theatre Students

 

A musical Comedy about a half bat/ half boy & his journey from the cave to the living room.

 

The Playhouse
Hunter ST Newcastle
Dec 18, 19, 20 @ 7.30pm
Dec 20 @ 2pm and Dec 21 @ 5pm

Tickets:$22 or $18 concession
from Ticketek 49291977

The Loft Youth Venue School Holiday Program

The Loft Youth Venue has announced their School Holiday Program. Offering such events and workshops as: Aerosol Art Classes, Design for Ceramics, Radio Production & Podcastingf, Circus Skills, Breakdancintg 101, Self Defence and even a popcorn and pizza night, the Loft is sure to cater for any young people busting for something to do over the summer.

All activities are free for Youth Venue members. All registrations for workshops must be in at least 2 days prior to the workshop date so remember to book and secure your position.

For more information or to register for a course visit: www.myspace.com/loftyouthvenue, phone: 49742092 or email theloft@ncc.nsw.gov.au

 

Tantrum Theatre Masterclasses

TANTRUM Masterclasses offer you an inspiring chance to collaborate with leading theatre practitioners.

They are an intensive class aimed at challenging you and giving you the kinds of skills that you can only get by pushing your boundaries.

 

Upcoming 2008: Nail that audition!, Term 4, October 2008

After Dark - Circus Avalon

Circus Avalon @ The Circus Space

PCYC, Melbourne Street, Broadmeadow

7pm, 5th December.

Tickets: $10

Bookings: 0409495747

Where: 
PCYC, Melbourne Street, Broadmeadow
When: 
5 December 2008
Cost: 
$10

FREE ACTING WORKSHOPS

The Actors College of Theatre & Television would like to invite you to come along to one of our FREE workshops in either Gosford or Newcastle.

Call 02 9213 4500 or email info@actt.edu.au to book your place today!

 

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Where: 
The Playhouse, Newcastle
When: 
30 November 2008
Cost: 
free

AAA Access All Areas Travelling Film Festival

AAA

Access All Areas - Fully Accessible Travelling Film Festival

Glendale 23-24 November 2008

Sun 23 Nov 12pm - The Castle
Mon 24 Nov 12.30pm - Cactus
Mon 24 Nov 10am - All my Friends are Leaving Brisbane
 

Greater Union, Stockland Supercentre
387 Lake Rd, Glendale

Cost $5
Free for people with disabilities and their carers

 

For more info:
Call 02921845608 or email: marianne@thefestivalists.com

NORTHCOTT DANCE - AN EVENING OF DANCE

NORTHCOTT DANCE - AN EVENING OF DANCE   
Where: 
Newcastle City Hall
When: 
19 December 2008

Batboy - The Musical

BATBOY - THE MUSICAL   
Where: 
Playhouse Theatre, Newcastle
When: 
18 December 2008 - 21 December 2008

A Night to Remember

MWM - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER   
Where: 
Civic Theatre Newcastle
When: 
13 December 2008

Scarlett Affection “Real, Raw & Regional” Tour

758km. 28 days. 22 songs. 12 towns. 11 arguments. 9 pairs of stockings. 2 sisters. 1 hell of an adventure.

Renowned for their dynamic, stylish stage show, catchy folk pop songs, sibling harmonies and humour, sisters Melia and Nerida is touring with the assistance of an Australian Government Contemporary Music Touring Program grant.

Senior Citizens Centre, Gloucester. 7:30pm. Tickets $12 adults, $10 concession.

Where: 
Senior Citizens Centre, Gloucester
When: 
27 November 2008
Cost: 
$12 adults, $10 concession

BOMBSHELL BURLESQUE

 

As a parting gift to our home crowd, Bombshell Burlesque is throwing a finale to be remembered at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Saturday 13th December, 8.30 pm.

Where: 
GALLIPOLI LEGION CLUB, BEAUMONT STREET HAMILTON
When: 
13 December 2008
Cost: 
TOCKETS $30 OR $20 CONCESSION

Queensland Conservatoire of Ballet

The “Inspired Syncopations” tour will include lots of colour and inspired dancing.

Saturday - 7:30pm $35 includes canapés and wine

Sunday - 1:30pm $20

Gloucester Recreation Centre, Boundary Road, Gloucester. Tickets available Gloucester Health Foods, and if purchased prior November 1st, $5 discount.

Where: 
Gloucester Recreation Centre
When: 
22 November 2008 - 23 November 2008

Lost Property

Shakespeare et al presents “Lost Property”, written and directed by Anne Frost. The drama is set on a dairy farm on the outskirts of Stroud, once a thriving milk producing area. It is about the division of a family farm and the changing landscape of rural NSW.

All shows start at 8pm. Tickets are $23 full, $18 concession, bookings taken but pay at the door.

16/11 - Singleton Youth Venue, 7 Pitt St, Singleton. For bookings call 6571 4687 Mon to Friday 9am to 5pm.

20/11 - Senior Citizens Hall, Gloucester. For bookings call 6558 2622.

When: 
16 November 2008 - 23 November 2008
Cost: 
Tickets are $23 full, $18 concession.

ONE-ON-ONE AUDITION WORKSHOPS

 

ONE-ON-ONE AUDITION WORKSHOPS

 

Where: 
The Lock-Up (90 Hunter Street, Newcastle)
When: 
26 October 2008
Cost: 
$90 per session or $65 for members of Tantrum Theatre

“Not Quite Hollywood” screening at Singleton

Not Quite Hollywood is the wild, wonderful, untold story of ‘Ozploitation’ fi lms. In the 70s and 80s a uniquely antipodean wave of exploitation cinema swept the world. Shlocky, sexy and very funny, Ozploitation became one of the most prolific and successful periods in Australian fi lmmaking. Rated MA15+ Restricted.

Majestic Cinemas, 21 Ryan Ave, Singleton. 6.15pm for 7pm. Tickets $10 single/$7 each for a group of five or more, available from 10th.

Where: 
Majestic Cinemas, 21 Ryan Ave, Singleton
When: 
17 September 2008
Cost: 
$10 single/$7 each for a group of five or more

Gloucester Short Film Festival

Courageous and outrageous, this selection of 8 short films leaps out of the box with entertaining, emotional and amusing tales. They are the winning entries from the recent Foster Film Festival.

Barrington Hall, 7pm, $10 ticket adults, children free. For details call 6555 8922.

Where: 
Barrington Hall, Gloucester
When: 
13 September 2008

Halloween House Of Horror

A scary tour through the building telling a chilling, thrilling story and involving many of Newcastle's best actors and musicians. Kids from 6 are allowed in with their parents, but it's not for the squeamish. Great fun for families and horror fans. This year, we'll meet a troup of Dark Clowns. 

Where: 
The Royal Exchange, 34 Bolton St. Newcastle East
When: 
18 October 2008 - 2 November 2008
Cost: 
$15 or $13 if your dressed up for Halloween
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