Performance

Duprada Dance Company 40th Anniversary Gala

Contributor, ARR.News - 16 April 2024

The 40th Anniversary performance of Duprada Dance Company at the Araluen Arts Centre will be a spectacular event showcasing the best of the best inspired from the past 40 years. Music that Moves is a story of movement, migration and music.

NORPA to take audiences on a wild ride to Lismore Showgrounds with Wildskin: 12-28 September 2024

Dunoon and District Gazette - 16 April 2024

NORPA is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, announcing it will stage its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds. A sensory, destination-theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that’s part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of NORPA’s signature theatrical style.

Gym sharks after dark

Contributor, ARR.News - 27 February 2024

Daisy Baker. As locations across Tasmania are being transformed into immersive art spaces for Mona Foma, an independent gym in Launceston is preparing to host world-class circus professionals for two adults-only evenings this week. Tasmanian circus company ROOKE will present DEKOOR in Method Plus Action gym, playfully exploring gym culture, training and voyeurism.

Take flight on a musical journey

Denmark Bulletin - 22 February 2024

Serena Kirby. The coming performances of ‘When Birds Take Flight’ will take audiences on a poetic and musical journey that symbolises the migratory path of birds between Denmark and Siberia. The musical collaboration for voice and instruments has been created by composer/lyricist Louise McKenna and poet and spoken word performer, Jen Fraser, and takes the form of a story-song cycle.

NORPA brings ‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ to Byron Theatre – One show only, Wednesday 13th March

Contributor, ARR.News - 9 February 2024

A lone performer. An unseen script. A show without borders. Join Australian comedian, and Helpmann award-winning actor, Darren Gilshenan as he boldly steps onto the stage, opens an envelope, and reads a script for the very first time, in front of a full house. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is a groundbreaking play from Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour.

Lower budget no barrier to a whizzbang success

Denmark Bulletin - 8 February 2024

Patricia Gill. The Big 30 Whizzbangaversary Exhibitionist Brave New Works operated on half the budget of BNW29 but exceeded all expectations with 45 works in the festival. Most of these were from Denmark artists but there was the occasional international artist and others from elsewhere in WA adding their talent to the three days of fun...

Fairy Queen conquers Covid for fitting finale

Denmark Bulletin - 8 February 2024

Vicky Wilson. The final stage of Denmark Baroque’s Fairy Queen project was completed in January, culminating three years’ work to complete an ambitious program. Started in 2021 and stalled by Covid restrictions in 2022, the project focused on community capacity building of the performing arts in the Great Southern.

Horse, goats, children, baby ‘Jesus’

Barry Robinson, Tarrangower Times - 22 December 2023

Stage right – a horse pops its head in. Stage left - baby goats await for their cue. On stage, a real baby sleeps in ‘Mary’s’ arms. ‘Joseph’ looks slightly perplexed. Bales of hay are propped.

Christmas spirit packs Berridge Park

Denmark Bulletin - 21 December 2023

Crowds packed Berridge Park for Denmark’s Christmas festival, parade and Carols by Candlelight on Saturday evening. Organiser Simone Klose said the event was a resounding success with a bigger than expected turnout of locals and holidaymakers.

Another successful event for Nhill Town Committee

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 20 December 2023

A crowd of more than 300 people enjoyed Nhill’s Community Carols last Saturday evening. Perfect weather and an idyllic setting amongst the gum trees at Jaypex Park set the scene for some wonderful music and performances...

Shine on Sunday: The Lighthouse in the limelight

Contributor, Naracoorte Community News - 15 December 2023

Alison Stillwell. It dominates the Kingston township skyline and is a recognised visitor experience, but the Shine On Sunday event took the Lighthouse onto the stage. Local playwright and drama teacher Amanda Stewart’s play, “Crest of the Wave”, brought the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse story alive with a very effective use of vignettes...

Narrandera’s festive season begins with Lions big weekend

Narrandera Argus - 14 December 2023

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with the Narrandera Lions Club gearing up for their usual festivities to help residents and visitors celebrate the festive season. Lions will be hosting the annual Narrandera Carols in the Park...

Leitchville Live

Kirstin Nicholson, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper - 7 December 2023

For a small town, they sure can put on a big show. A new initiative has seen an award winning indie folk duo take to the stage in Leitchville for their first and only performance in northern Victoria – and there’s more to come. Saije, an indie folk duo from Bellingen in New South Wales, came to Leitchville off the back of an extensive European tour.

Local performers flowing with excitement

Emma Pritchard, Clarence Valley Independent - 8 November 2023

As he prepares to share Flow, a contemporary and ancient First Nations story about rediscovering culture and identity while utilising the beauty of the Clarence River with his friends and family in the audience for the first time on Yaegl Country, writer and performer Mitch King, a proud Yaegl and Bundjalung man, said he feels incredibly privileged.

Celtic Piping Club concert

Barry Robinson, Tarrangower Times - 27 October 2023

If you’re interested in Celtic music, here’s an event not to be missed: the Celtic Piping Club is hosting an event at the Ray Bradfield Room in Castlemaine on Saturday 4 November, starting at 8pm. Internationally acclaimed duo Colm Broderick on uilleannn pipes and Francis Cunningham on concertina will be performing.

Tulips After Dark

Contributor, ARR.News - 18 September 2023

Enjoy live music, food and drink and brightly lit displays of the tulips which offer a wonderfully different perspective to the day time tulip time garden display ... It’s a lovely community vibe which will also have a number of visitors to the Southern Highlands region due to the Festival being held over the long weekend.

Opera comes to the outback

Tash Adams, Tennant & District Times - 18 August 2023

Opera Australia brought The Barber of Seville to the outback on Tuesday night, transforming the Civic Hall for a truly unforgettable experience ... The audience was captivated as Figaro, the matchmaker/ barber, tried every trick in the book to help Count Almaviva and Rosina in their romantic pursuits.

Reborn: Mesmerizing magic and illusions live at Riverlinks Westside!

Contributor, ARR.News - 15 August 2023

Combining the art of magic, mind-bending illusions, and an electrifying soundtrack and lighting Luke Blaze is bringing the extraordinary spectacle, REBORN to Regional Victoria commencing September 2 at Riverlinks Westside in Mooroopna. REBORN will captivate and mesmerize audiences as Luke Blaze, Australia’s youngest current underwater escape artist, embarks on a show which pushes boundaries...

Spaghetti Circus Monumental show on a roll!

Contributor, ARR.News - 11 August 2023

With three shows already sold out, tickets to Spaghetti Circus' major new show 'Monumental' are literally flying out the door. Opening on Wednesday 16th August for an exclusive 2-week run at Brunswick Picture House, 'Monumental' showcases the skills of Spaghetti’s talented Performance Troupe in a huge new production that has something for everyone!

WA’s own Jebediah to take the stage for Passion of the Pilbara 2023

Contributor, ARR.News - 21 July 2023

The Australian rock legends will take the stage for Passion of the Pilbara alongside a great line-up of events including the Culinary Showcase hosted by MasterChef’s Andrea Puglisi. Passion of the Pilbara (POP) is returning to Onslow on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August with Jebediah, events and activities, live entertainment, food trucks and more for all ages to enjoy.

CIAF weaves two cultures into one extraordinary performance

Contributor, ARR.News - 17 July 2023

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) celebrated its 14th edition over the weekend with many highlights, most notably, two sell-out fashion performances of Woven ... The purpose of CIAF’s annual and iconic fashion performance is to promote Queensland’s contemporary Indigenous design, diversity, and inclusion while also empowering Indigenous youth through the representation of who they are and where they come from.

Australian Idol winner to perform at NAIDOC Week grand finale today

Tash Adams, Tennant & District Times - 7 July 2023

The grand finale of NAIDOC Week in Tennant Creek today promises to be a memorable event, with the winner of the 2023 Australian Idol competition taking the stage. Royston Noell, a 24-year-old Thanakwith and Wagadagam man from Mapoon in far north Queensland, was crowned as the first winner of the series since 2009 back in March.

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