Central Coast Theatre

The former semi-finalists in the Rob Guest Endowment Award have categorically refuted claims that the competition was cancelled in order to protect them from bullying or intimidation. Read their statement…

The Hound of the Baskervilles. Teens at Garrick Garrick Theatre, Guildford WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/hound-baskervilles-0…

The 15th in our Trip Down Memory Lane Series is the 2017 production of The Vicar of Dibley. This show was directed by two very talented young women, Madeline Parker and Alex Travers. Thanks to Photographer James Beggs for the brilliant photos. Enjoy :)…

Just 5 days left to apply for our exciting new theatre work Very Happy Children With Bright And Wonderful Futures. Audition applications for our new production Very Happy Children With Bright And Wonderful Futures are now open. This production is co-commissioned with South…

Thanks Sarah from NBN Television coming to speak to our Artistic Director on Friday about our first project since the pandemic began. Check it out here. https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2020/09/18/jopuka-brings-theatre-back-on-the-central-coast/ The stage at a young peoples theatre…

Kate Mulvany wins top prize for women playwrights. Early Career Writer Award to Anchuli Felicia King. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/kate-mulvany-wins-top-prize-women-playwrights…

ROB GUEST ENDOWMENT UNDER FIRE FOR LACK OF DIVERSITY After coming under fire for the lack of diversity in its 2020 cohort of semi-finalists, the RGE has announced changes to the way it will operate, and has cancelled the 2020 competition. The scholarship came under fire both…

Madellen tuning this exquisite Shigeru KAWAI piano ready for tomorrows Charmian & Friends concert Springing back to Life. Piano proudly sponsored by KAWAI Australia…

How to Spell Love. Brisbane Festival 2020 and Metro Arts, Brisbane. Review by Beth Keehn. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/how-spell-love…

Rob Guest Endowment announces cancellation of 2020 scholarship. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/rob-guest-endowment-announces-cancellation-2020-scholarship…

WEST END SET TO RE-OPEN 6 THEATRES: The hit musical Six is slated to become the first West End musical to reopen since theaters shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Six has company: Nimax Theatres plans to reopen all six of its West End venues, including the Apollo,…

THE PROM SET FOR NETFLIX STREAMING IN DECEMBER: Netflix will release Ryan Murphys star-studded film adaptation of The Prom on December 11. The new movie, based on the Tony-nominated musical, features a screenplay by original book writers Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, and a…

And like that, after 6 long months, live theatre returns to the Central Coast Welcome home, everyone…

Van Gough Live Experience opens in Sydney…

Samuel Prout (17 September 1783 10 February 1852) was one of the masters of British watercolour architectural painting. Prout secured the position of Painter in Water-Colours in Ordinary to King George IV in 1829 and afterwards to Queen Victoria…

NSSWE CONNECT FESTIVAL 1 DAY TO GO. The #NSSWEConnect Festival is on this weekend. FREE 28 interactive workshops over 2 days hosted by incredible musicians from premiere music organisations, including The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (USYD), Orchestra Victoria, Sydney…

Don Quixote. 1972 Rudolph Nureyev film. At Home with Ballet TV Australian Ballet streaming until 24 September 2020. Review by Peter Pinne. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/don-quixote-5…

Why are we hooked on musicals from our very first childhood experiences. Coral Drouyn asks the question, as she shares her introduction to the genre, and chats to Michael Dalton and Tony Sheldon. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/history/love-first-seat…

Only two days to go. The #NSSWEConnect Festival is on this weekend. Every workshop will be interactive and hosted by incredible musicians from premiere organisations including.The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (USYD), Orchestra Victoria, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne…

Hurry. Tickets are selling fast. Live in Concert Charmian & Friends Info & Pre-bookings http://bit.ly/2GMJUV or P 4324 7477 SUN 20 SEPT at 2PM, Greenway Chapel, Green Point Springing back to Life, Chamber music concert SCHUBERT GREIG BRAHMS TCHAIKOSKY…

A big thanks to Julie Young (President Wyong Musical Theatre Company Inc) and Jillian Logan (Logan Performing Arts) for joining us on our panel as independent reps this weekend. Also a huge shout out to Elderslee Foundation.What an amazing space for our auditionees to be able…

From Ballarat to the West End. Josh Pitermans journey from Federation Universitys Arts Academy in Ballarat to The Phantom of the Opera in the West End. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/articles/198/ballarat-west-end…

The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) scholarship competition has been launched. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/artists-colour-initiative…

Show Music Recordings. Weve just updated Peter Pinnes online column with his most recent reviews. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/articles/199/stage-disc-2020…

Our first relaunch production Bubble by Declan Green is 100% sold out. Its overwhelming to be able to returning to the stage this weekend for the first time in over 7 months and a sold out season makes it a perfect way return. For waitlist please email [email protected]…

Mary Elizabeth Tripe (nee Richardson, 14 September 1870 21 September 1939), generally known as Mollie Tripe, was a New Zealand artist and art teacher…

SUN 20 SEPT 2pm LIVE IN CONCERT Charmian Gadd & Friends present Springing back to Life. Fundraiser concert, Greenway Chapel, Green Point Limited seating Info & Pre-bookings http://bit.ly/2GMJUV.or phone (02) 4324 7477…

Tilt 2020 (Program 2). Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) final year Performance Making Students. The Blue Room Theatre, Perth Cultural Centre, WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/tilt-2020-program-2…

Fiddler on the Roof Jr. Primadonna Productions at Pinjarra Civic Centre, WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/fiddler-roof-jr-0…

Our President Julie Young is helping out our friends at The Attic Theatricals Wedding Singer auditions today as the independent adjudicator. Have a fun day with all your talented auditionees…

George Washington Thomas Lambert ARA (13 September 1873 29 May 1930) was an Australian artist, known principally for portrait painting and as a war artist during the First World War…

Neighbourhood Watch. New Theatre, NSW. Review by Martin Portus. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/neighbourhood-watch-4…

The Psychic. Spotlight Theatrical Company, Benowa, Gold Coast. Review by Roger McKenzie. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/psychic-0…

What the Butler Saw. Canberra Repertory Society. Review by John P. Harvey. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/what-butler-saw-0…

Fauci discussed his prediction with actor Jennifer Garner…

Dorothy Kate Richmond (12 September 1861 16 April 1935), known as Dolla Richmond, was a New Zealand painter noted for her oil and watercolour paintings…

Metamorphosis. Hayman Theatre Company at Curtin University, WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/metamorphosis-1…

Not About Nightingales by Tennessee Williams. Life on Hold Productions, WA. Review by Kimberley Shaw. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/not-about-nightingales…

Check out the latest episode in the Ensemble Theatre Conversations series, as Queensland Theatre Artistic Director Lee Lewis joins Ensemble Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/ensemble-theatre-conversation-lee-lewis…

Actor who played Emma Peel in hit spy series and James Bonds only wife was diagnosed with cancer in March…

The 14th in our Trip Down Memory Lane Series is the 2013 Production of The Memory of Water performed in the Wyong Memorial Hall. Enjoy :)…

The trailer for Netflixs new film adaptation of Mart Crowleys groundbreaking comic drama The Boys in the Band has arrived. Fans can spots the complete cast of the Tony-winning Broadway production repeating their work on-screen, including Emmy nominee Matt Bomer, Emmy nominee…

ORIGINAL PRINCESS BRIDE STARS TO REUNITE FOR BENEFIT READING OF SCREENPLAY:. The original cast of The Princess Bride will reunite for a one-night-only reading of William Goldmans script on September 13 at 6pm CT (7pm ET). (Monday @ 8am AEST). The reading will serve as a benefit…

BELVOIR WELCOMES BACK POPULAR ONLINE WORKSHOP:. Wonderful workshop. So engaging and informative. I learned a lot of very practical techniques and tricks. I cant wait to practise what I learned former participant. Over two hours, learn powerful tools and techniques used by…

Gabrielle de Veaux Clements (September 11, 1858 March 26, 1948) was an American painter, print maker, and muralist…

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shouts out to a community theatre company forced to postpone their show four times. Thanks Jacinda Ardern for the shout out to MTNZ members Tauranga Musical Theatre for their upcoming season of Blues Brothers following numerous postponements. We…

Gaslight. State Theatre Company South Australia at Her Majestys Theatre, Adelaide. Review by Mark Wickett. https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/gaslight-2…