Central Coast Theatre

Connecting with some wonderful young flute player for virtual school band group tutorials. The best bittheir delight at seeing each other online. Find more about joining the Central Coast Conservatorium school band online group tutorials or flute lessons by calling (02) 4324…

Pictured is Year 10 student Cooper experiencing his first virtual Strings Ensemble on Saturday 21 March. A talented developing musician, Cooper studies double bass, saxophone and musicianship. Hes a member of the Conservatorium Jazz Ensemble and the Central Coast Youth Orchestra…

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WELCOMED NEWS. Amidst the turmoil of the past weeks we are delighted to announce that the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction 2019 Top 10 result in the category of Most Outstanding Studio or Music School, Grade 5 to Certificate in…

I hope this message finds you all safe and well during this challenging period. I would like to let our patrons know that if you have purchased tickets to see The Addams Family, I will be commencing the refunding of these over the weekend. I will contact you either by phone or…

Acting Exercises 101 for the socially distant. #hugyourselfie…

Being stuck at home isnt an excuse to stop creating. Weve been cooking up something exciting for everyone in our company, so watch this space…

Its World Theatre Day, but sadly theatres across the world sit empty due to the current crisis but dont you worry the lights will come on one day and when they do theyll shine brighter than ever before. Photo: 13 The Musical (2017) Appleton Cast. Photographer, Andy Kabanoff…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 26 March 2020 The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music remains operational today Friday 27th March with the majority of our services now being delivered via video conferencing. For a full report please click on this link…

Our music educators and staff are working under pressure to transition seamlessly to online delivery of lessons in a very short time-frame. A massive task. An incredible team. Such determination, spirit and passion for delivering excellence in music education to students of all…

Our ghost light is lit As the tradition goes, a single bulb shines on the dark stage when a theatre is closed and unoccupied. Legend says it allows the ghosts to see when all goes dark. And we too will see light in this. Everyone here at The Art House is both professionally and…

This is Drew. He enjoyed our first Junior Strings video conferencing lesson, Karina Hollands, Head of Program Strings. Most one-to-one lessons are now delivered in the virtual studio. On 28 March, all our Saturday Strings ensembles, except Chamber Orchestra will be delivered…

IMPORTANT MESSAGE Coronvirus (COVID-19) Update 25 March 2020 Please click on the link for the latest news on the Central Coast Conservatorium music programs. The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will remain operational on Thursday 26th March with the majority of our services…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 25-Mar-2020 The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music remains operational today Thursday 26th March with the majority of our services now being delivered via video conferencing. Please click on the link to read a full report on the Conservatorium…

We have been touched by the support and positivity of our Art House community thank you. Your understanding has brought smiles, deep breaths (and a few tears.) to our staff. We have a few new updates as of this week:. The Art House building is now closed to the public, this…

The Conservatorium Childrens Music Program (CMP) teacher Mandy Yule with CMP Program co-ordinator/ ZOOM trainer Nicky Castle making sure our families are comfortable engaging in a virtual classroom environment. These are extraordinary times. A huge thanks to our awesome mums…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 24/3 The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music is operating Wednesday 25th March with the majority of our services now being delivered via video conferencing in line with advice from the NSW State Government. Please following the link for the current…

The Art House An Alternative Facts production by David Williams & Paul Dwyer in collaboration with the Sydney Arts & Health Collective Health professionals are with us when were…

Row row row your boat, peek a boo songs, rhythm and beats. Much relieved, our teacher Joanne McMahon successfully delivered her first video conferencing Childrens Music Program baby classes this morning. Fabulous play-in by our mums and babes. Log-in next week Mon 30 Mar for…

As we can no longer take to the stage for the opening night of our Arvo Prt & Shostakovich national tour, please join Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Principal Violin Satu Vnsk for an excerpt of Arvo Prts Tabula Rasa, live from their home, to yours. We would like to…

A single ghost light illuminates the stage as we see the early end of our season of Mamma Mia. Thank you for the music Central Coast…

A ghost light a small, single bulbed light that shines on the stage when the theatre is closed or unoccupied. A beautiful reminder that even in the darkest times, we can still see the light to find our way. Thank you to @Gosford Musical Society volunteers and @GMS Mamma Mia…

An important announcement from the Executive of Jopuka…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 22-Mar-2020 The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will remain open tomorrow, Monday 23 March, in line with NSW Department of Education Operations. We are pleased to be able to offer VCL (Video Conference Learning) lessons to…

What a steep learning curve our teachers experienced this last week. We are pleased to be able to offer VCL (Video Conference Learning) lessons to students who prefer not to attend the Conservatorium in person. To read our COVID-19 Update 22/03/2020 please click here…

In leaps and bounds. In the bottom right hand photo, staff Joanne McMahon embraces the new online learning technology with excitement. Our Childrens Music Program teacher Mandy Yule, playing out Rocket Song in a whole new setting. This exciting new virtual delivery of programs…

IMPORTANT MESSAGE. The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 21 March 2020. Please scroll down to the link for an important update about the current status of our programs in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Central Coast…

NEWCASTLE THEATRE COMPANY SUSPENDING SHOWS FOR PRESENT:. Following further government restrictions on the operation of non-essential indoor venues, NTC has suspended its public operations. The shows will go on when circumstances permit. In the meantime, the NTC committee will…

Introducing the cast of the because there was fire audio drama by Jamie Hornsby. Thrilled to be welcoming back our 2018/2019 touring cast back to the work, along with a whole host of new voices. Stay tuned to find out when and how you can listen. #jopukadigital…

The Beery, Ground Floor, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Pine Tree Lane, Experience Client Liaison when they take over The Beery on Saturday 21st March. Given their shared appreciation for storytelling and dignified belief in the Australian identity,…

Dear Childrens music program families, Please be advised that from Monday 23rd March, 2020 all Childrens Music Program classes will be delivered via video conferencing platforms such as skype or zoom for the next two weeks of classes this term. We will be delivering live,…

To all our wonderful Art House supporters,. As you may be aware the Government has restricted indoor public gatherings to less than 100 people. Ensuring the safety of our audiences, hirers, artists, and employees is our greatest priority, so we have had no choice but to cancel…

LATEST ON CENTRAL COAST/NEWCASTLE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS POSTPONED OR CANCELLED: March 20, 2020…

WYONGS ART HOUSE KEEPS CUSTOMERS UP TO DATE:. As you may be aware the Government has restricted indoor public gatherings to less than 100 people. Ensuring the safety of our audiences, hirers, artists, and employees is our greatest priority, so we have had no choice but to…

AND THEN THERE WAS ONE. Wyong Musical Theatre Company is also pulling its entire 2020 season. The Addams Family, The Lion King Jr and The Little Shop of Horrors have been postponed until further notice. This follows the postponment of Gosford Musical Societys 2020 season…

9 TO 5 AUSTRALIAN SEASON POSTPONED. Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce that the Australian seasons of Dolly Partons hit musical 9 TO 5 will be postponed. The priority for the producers is the well-being of the…

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE SHUTS DOWN UNTIL JUNE 17. In line with the governments decision to cease non-essential gatherings announced on 18 March, no public performances will be held at the Opera House in the period to 17 June 2020. We will re-evaluate this position based on health…

Today is World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People. While the future may seem as dark as our venues are right now know together well get through this and be shining bright again soon. Photo: The cast of Transendence 2019…

GOSFORD MUSICAL SOCIETY UPDATE. Sadly, Gosford Musical Society has to announce that all activities conducted by its members are being postponed until further notice. This includes productions, (Mamma Mia, Back To The 80s, 42nd Street and Beautiful), properties, construction,…

UPDATE After careful consideration, Uniting Productions has made the decision to postpone our performances of Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown to later dates. This decision is the result of a thorough risk assessment and monitoring of updates from the Australian Government…

GOSFORD MUSICAL SOCIETY POSTPONES 2020 SEASON. Gosford Musical Society has announced all activities conducted by its members are being postponed until further notice. This includes productions, (Mamma Mia, Back To The 80s, 42nd Street and Beautiful), properties, construction,…

These guys are not only brilliant storytellers but lovely people. Our Artistic Director got to know them while he was working at Adelaide Fringe this year. Their current tour has been cancelled but when they come back in the future we encourage everyone to get along to see…

Gosford Musical Society is committed to the community to persevere in the face of challenging circumstances. We are currently facing unprecedented times with the progress of the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and the challenges being forced upon us. We have taken our time to…

Laycock Street Theatre have today announced the postponement or cancellation of all events scheduled at the theatre until 30 April 2020. This decision is to respond to the Federal Governments new regulations on the ban of indoor groups of 100 people or more to help slow the…

For those who missed last nights announcement. Please see our latest statement about COVID19…

In accordance with the national statement from Scott Morrison we are now no longer able to gather in groups of 100. We have therefore postponed The Full Monty and our One Act Theatre Festival I will contact all actors from TFM in the next week We shall discuss forward planning at…

WWLT Postponement Notice. Woy Woy Little Theatre is very disappointed to announce that we are postponing our next two Woy Woy Little Theatre productions, Ladies in Lavender in May and Appointment with Death in August as well as the 2020 Flash Festival in July. We made this…