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Wed 8 September 2010, 8pm
Enjoy a journey down the road of love with two of Australia’s most loved operatic stars as they share their stories of love, memories and beautiful music.
Yvonne Kenny and David Hobson are joined by Guy Noble at the piano to bring you songs of love and much more.
Experience again or for the first time love on stage as your heart strings are pulled by the masters of love themselves, Handel to Lehar, Coward and Bernstein.
Be enthralled by the magical moments of songs from the Broadway hits My Fair lady, The Sound of Music, Kiss Me Kate, Company and more.
Let La traviata and Romeo and Juliette remind you of pivotal moments of love, while songs from Schumann and Schubert will bring tears to your eyes.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this wonderful evening of songs, singing for love from a love of singing!
www.singingforlove.com.au |
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Thu 9 September 2010, 8pm
Fri 10 September 2010, 8pm
Sat 11 September 2010, 8pm
Sun 12 September 2010, 5pm
Back by popular demand!
Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Jeanie Linders created Menopause the Musical as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived ‘The Change’. Since its first performance, the show has evolved as a ‘grassroots’ movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges they conquer mentally, physically and spiritually.
Maybe the attraction is the songs that everyone grew up with –
The Great Pretender, Only You, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Stand by Your Man, I Will Survive and
20 more – all sung with gusto and all with their ‘new’ lyrics.
Or maybe it is the realisation that there is a wonderful life waiting after ‘The Change.’
Come and see for yourself. We guarantee that you
will leave the theatre uplifted and joyful.
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Wed 8 - Sat 11 September 2010
Two outstanding new Australian
contemporary performance works
2-Dimensional Life of Her - 7pm each night
Fraudulent Behaviour - 8pm each night
Purchase the Double-Bill ticket for $30 to see both shows on the same evening or purchase individual sessions for $20 a ticket.
Performances of '2-D Life of Her' are suitable for ages 5 and over.
2 Dimensional Life of Her is a performance work made of drawing, animation, puppetry, projection and paper. The audience enters a space charged with possibility, becoming a part of a multi-dimensional real time artwork that breathes with life.
An artist’s reality is confronted by an imaginary world that manages to escape from the confines of its two-dimensional existence. A richly imagined parallel world is awoken where drawings reproduce themselves, drift between surfaces and move in and out of three dimensions.
View an excerpt of the show here.
Fraudulent Behaviour uses prose, invisible friends, a decoy duck and cardboard cut-outs to create a witty and thoughtful performance in response to Nietzsche’s assertion “We need lies in order to live...”
It is a philosophically playful exploration of everyday lies and self-deception. The narrative unfolds using spoken word, movement and a series of objects that play with notions of what may be perceived as real.
View an excerpt of the show here. |
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Four new plays inspired by Tasmania.
In 2008, four internationally regarded playwrights spent a week in four widely separated Tasmanian towns, drawing on those communities and their people for inspiration for new stories.
The result of these community immersions is Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea – an eclectic offering of keenly observed perspectives on the Tasmanian experience.
Linked by journeys across beautiful landscapes and between emotional states,Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea is warm, funny, poignant and provocative theatre.
These four short plays are unique and at the same time universal stories, reminding us how our own sense of place can connect us to those miles away.
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Wed 15 September 2010, 11am & 2pm
Thu 16 September 2010, 11am & 2pm
A whole heap of horse-play in a play about a horse, and the man that wants to be one. Confused? So is Jeff. Unfortunately Jeff wants to be something he can’t.
Terrrapin’s new show is about chasing your dreams. Puppetry, acrobatics, magic tricks and things you should not do at home with elastic, weave a spell-binding journey for young and old. Digital projections in places you would not normally expect: saddles and oscilloscopes, balloons and hay, these are but bits of the world with which Jeff must do battle.
Sit back and watch as a wise cracking character called Bumface leads you through Jeff’s experiments. Will Jeff break free to run to the hills? Or settle for what might be best for him?
The Gatekeeper is about the most beautiful of all adventures; the adventure of learning to be you.
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Fri 17 September 2010, 8pm
Sat 18 September 2010, 8pm
Listed by London’s National Theatre as one of the most significant plays of the 20th Century, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is quite simply a modern classic.
Written by one of the UK’s great living writers, Peter Nichols, this thought provoking and very funny play has been loved by audiences worldwide.
Brian (Bri) and Sheila are a young married couple. They care for their daughter, nicknamed ‘Joe Egg’, and are the model of bravery and courage in the face of adversity. Living by the rule that if you don’t laugh you’ll cry, it’s fortunate that Bri is a natural born entertainer. But what lies beneath Bri’s funny lounge room antics? We find out when two unwanted guests start to poke their noses where they don’t belong.
Compelling and heartfelt, the play bubbles along with exuberance, comedy and witty performances.
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La Petite Mort: The Orgasm is an exploration through cabaret into sexuality, love, science, hormones, intimacy and hysteria. Kinky, comic & sometimes shocking tales that will have you squirming, blushing, laughing & crying, perhaps even at the same time.
A one-woman cabaret show with piano accompaniment, La Petite Mort is both a collection of great songs and an edifying and amusing lesson in how the female orgasm has been misunderstood over the years. In the name of research, new Tasmanian Isabel Hertaeg has delved back into the history of all things sexual and turned her findings into an entertaining romp. Raunchy but never sleazy. Songs range from Tom Waits to classical to country and western and a few other styles thrown in for good measure.
This show is not recommended for children. |
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LAUGH A LOT!
“Monty Python’s Spamalot is simply the funniest musical ever written. The original 2005 Broadway production was seen by two million people and won the TONY Award for Best Musical. To present the Tasmanian premiere just 5 years after its Broadway debut is a genuine entertainment coup – by comparison, it took us 20 years to bring Miss Saigon to the Hobart stage!” – Craig Wellington, Producer
Across the globe, Monty Python’s Spamalot has left critics and audiences in awe. The songs are joyous and the laughs are relentless. It is a genuine Broadway book musical with tap dancing, showgirls, uproarious comedy turns, cracking dialogue, sublime lyrics and wonderful tunes.
It is a very clever creation, elating and inspiring audiences who have never seen Monty Python and thrilling Python aficionados as well. Here is a musical for musical-lovers and a Monty Python show for Python-lovers, both of which are the same show! Please join us for a magical musical theatre experience.
Presented by CRAIG WELLINGTON PRODUCTIONS and THE TASMANIAN THEATRE UNIT TRUST by arrangement with ORiGiN THEATRICAL on behalf of THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK
Book and lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle
From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin |
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Sat 30 October 2010, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Join your very own Tasmanian Ballet Company as they present this full length Ballet in two acts
One of the world’s most famous ballets. This Christmas fairytale of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, featuring the delightful music from Tchaikovsky along with exciting costumes and settings, will delight and enthrall audiences of all ages.
Starring a fully professional cast of nationally and internationally renowned dancers. |
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Wed 3 November at 8pm
Thu 4 November at 8pm
Fri 5 November at 8pm
For details of a special schools’ performance click here or telephone (03) 6233 2299 or 1800 650 277 (outside Hobart)
Bangarra is one of Australia’s most unique and innovative dance companies. Their electrifying and distinctive style tells the stories
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a modern day Dreaming which fuses the sacred myths and traditions of the past with the present.
Described by entertainment guide, Time Off as ‘dance and theatre at its most historical and beautiful’, Mathinna traces the history of a young Aboriginal girl removed from her traditional life, adopted into Western Colonial society and ultimately returned to the fragments of her original heritage. Mathinna became the archetype of the ‘stolen child’ and in this award-winning work, Bangarra Dance Theatre recreates her powerful story of vulnerability and searching in an era of confusion and intolerance.
Without a doubt this poetic, heart-rending work will have a special resonance with Tasmanian audiences.
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Sat 6 November, 8pm
"Packed theatre? Relax. I’ll handle this. You just sit back and do what you do best - listen, laugh and look good. Luckily for us, I’ve been in this situation before, and although it’s never easy, it’s nothing a nearly entirely new hour of classics won’t handle! And remember friend, if things get too dicey out there, I can always whip out my guitar."
Arj Barker is back!
"If comedians are the new rock stars, then Arj Barker is stand-up's Dave Grohl" The Age, Melbourne 2009
“If you prefer comedy with its collar up, then Arj Barker may have you head-butting your boyfriend with violent laughter. He has a lovely turn of phrase, a wacky imagination and a unique style.” The Age, Melbourne 2008
Visit Arj Barker.com
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Tue 9 November 2010, 8pm
Wed 10 November 2010, 8pm
Thu 11 November 2010, 8pm
Fri 12 November 2010, 8pm
Sat 13 November 2010, 8pm
Written by celebrated Tasmanian playwright and performed in the Theatre Royal Backspace, Tom Holloway’s award-winning Red Sky Morning is a very funny, very warm and ultimately heartbreaking play that explores identity, dislocation and the need to connect. Three separate monologues by a father, a mother and their teenage daughter are interwoven throughout the course of one life-changing day.
Red Sky Morning’s form is as intriguing as its content.
The play continues Holloway’s trademark combination of linguistic experimentation with a robust Australian vernacular, pushing the boundaries of theatrical communication.
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Wed 10 November 2010, 7.30pm (preview)
Thu 11 November 2010, 7.30pm
Fri 12 November 2010, 7.30pm
Sat 13 November 2010, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Pauline Melikoff was a Hobart girl in the 1920s with a lot of money but no suitable prospects for marriage. On her grand tour of Europe she met her prince who was handsome, sophisticated… and exiled from his native Russia following World War I. Her extraordinary tale is the inspiration for this new work from Tasmania’s Mature Artists Dance Experience (MADE).
MADE is fast establishing a national reputation for presenting exquisite performances in unique locations, offering audiences an alternative view of contemporary dance theatre and of the mature person as performer.
Princess places the audience up on the stage with the performers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the glory of the Theatre Royal from behind the proscenium arch.
This show is general admission with both performers and audience seated on the stage.
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Wed 17 November 2010, 8pm
Thu 18 November 2010, 8pm
This is the TaikOz credo: “to beat with every muscle, bone and sinew in our bodies, with an open and joyous spirit.”
Blessings Of The Earth features the full range of TaikOz’s dynamic taiko drums – including the 250kg ôdaiko Grand Drum – as well as a solo dance, Solo from Kaidan: A Ghost Story, choreographed by the internationally acclaimed Meryl Tankard.
The performance also features beautiful melodies for the bamboo flutes, as well as traditional and contemporary songs. As with all TaikOz performances, Blessings Of The Earth can be enjoyed by
all ages.
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The Hobart Chamber Orchestra presents a truly inspiring evening.
Gary Wain conducts the HCO and guitarist Aleksandr Tsiboulsk performing Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjeuz.
Tsiboulsk migrated to Australia from the Ukraine with his family when he was twelve years old and began studying the guitar shortly afterwards. His studies have led to music degrees from ANU, from the University of Texas and involved studies at the Indiana University School of Music. He is currently completing a doctorate at the University of Adelaide.
The concert also features Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony, the Hugo Wolf Serenade and a new work by Gary Wain in a world premiere performance!
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Wed 15 December 2010, 8pm
Thu 16 December 2010, 8pm
Fri 17 December 2010, 8pm
Sat 18 December 2010,8pm
Now in its 9th year the Bawdy Panto returns to the Theatre Royal with another hilarious, side-splitting original twisted tale of a well known fairy story, aptly named ALICE IN UNDERPANTS.
Featuring all the popular characters you know and a few you never realized were part of it in the first place. Starring panto regulars, John X, Richard Moore, Peter Gee, Andrea Moody, Daryl Peebles, Tori Hodgman and of course the gorgeous and talented Bawdy Panto dancers.
On any night, any number of local politicians and media personalities could appear in any guise, as everyone who’s anyone are “fizzing at the bunghole” to be in this popular annual comedy show.
Running for 4 shows only, race to book your ticket now and return to the show you know and love OR if it’s your first one, prepare to get hooked. |
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Sunday 9 January 2011, 5pm
The timeless classic, Wind in the Willows, comes to life at the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens in this special charity performance. |
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Available now!
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is a partner of the Theatre Royal and understands the needs of theatre-goers. It offers pre-show dinner packages, with two courses and a glass of wine for $45.
You can book direct with The Old Woolstore on (03) 6235 5355. |
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A donation to the Theatre Royal, no matter what size, has direct benefit in ensuring that the Theatre Royal continues to inspire Tasmanians and visitors to engage in world class contemporary arts for another 175 years.
Your donation to the Theatre Royal will make a very real difference and your generosity is greatly appreciated. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.
Click here to donate now.
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Available now!
Everyone loves a great night out and what could be a more unique gift than a fabulous evening of entertainment at the Theatre Royal?
Gift vouchers can be purchased online for preset amounts or to any value direct through our Box Office.
Valid for twelve months, a world of entertainment experiences await the lucky recipient. |
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