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UPCOMING EVENTS
Presenting shows from local and touring artists
Mental As Everything - Online Film Screening & Q&A
Thursday, 14 October 2021
We invite you to join us for a free online screening of the film Mental as Everything followed by a Q&A with Damon Smith and Adam Coad.
Magic Beach - Live On Stage
Saturday, 28 January - 1:30pm & 3:30pm
At our beach, at our magic beach...
Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn't just any beach - it's Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?
Alison Lester AM's classic book comes to life on stage in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for children aged 3-12 and their adults.
At our beach, at our magic beach...
Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn't just any beach - it's Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?
Alison Lester AM's classic book comes to life on stage in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for children aged 3-12 and their adults.
Mother & Son
Friday, 18 March - 7:30pm
SHE'S BACK!!
Everyone’s favourite forgetful mum and she’s headed to a theatre near you!
From the creator of the hit TV series comes a delightful stage comedy featuring Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz.
‘Mother & Son’ by Geoffrey Atherden
Director – Aarne Neeme
Starring Julie McGregor as “Maggie” and Christopher Truswell as “Arthur”.
SHE'S BACK!!
Everyone’s favourite forgetful mum and she’s headed to a theatre near you!
From the creator of the hit TV series comes a delightful stage comedy featuring Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz.
‘Mother & Son’ by Geoffrey Atherden
Director – Aarne Neeme
Starring Julie McGregor as “Maggie” and Christopher Truswell as “Arthur”.
Lior - Solo
Saturday, 26 March - 8:00pm
This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings.
Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow’. Known for his dynamic and moving performances he is one of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft.
This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings.
Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow’. Known for his dynamic and moving performances he is one of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft.
A Taste of Ireland
Sunday, 10 April - 4:00pm & 7:30
‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns with a performance that is
‘Celtic―for this decade’. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained
thousands.
Hot off its premiere New York City run in 2020 and with over 120 shows in 2019 across
Australia and New Zealand, ‘ A Taste of Ireland’ finally returns down under. Featuring acclaimed Irish dancers, dazzling folk musicians
and contemporary vocalists, experience the raw, rhythmic passion that is the original story of
the Celtic motherland.
‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns with a performance that is
‘Celtic―for this decade’. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained
thousands.
Hot off its premiere New York City run in 2020 and with over 120 shows in 2019 across
Australia and New Zealand, ‘ A Taste of Ireland’ finally returns down under. Featuring acclaimed Irish dancers, dazzling folk musicians
and contemporary vocalists, experience the raw, rhythmic passion that is the original story of
the Celtic motherland.
The Songs of Lennon & McCartney
Thursday, 7 July - 8:00pm
Two of Australia’s most applauded performers, Damien Leith & Darren Coggan, come together to celebrate the songbook of the most inspiring songwriters of all time, John Lennon & Paul McCartney.
Performing immortal songs from The Beatles treasure trove of pop history, along with the richness and diversity of Lennon & McCartney’s solo careers, Damien and Darren transport the audience back in time, back to the well of inspiration, to hear the timeless songs of Lennon & McCartney as they would have sounded when they were freshly penned, just a guitar, a piano and two voices.
Two of Australia’s most applauded performers, Damien Leith & Darren Coggan, come together to celebrate the songbook of the most inspiring songwriters of all time, John Lennon & Paul McCartney.
Performing immortal songs from The Beatles treasure trove of pop history, along with the richness and diversity of Lennon & McCartney’s solo careers, Damien and Darren transport the audience back in time, back to the well of inspiration, to hear the timeless songs of Lennon & McCartney as they would have sounded when they were freshly penned, just a guitar, a piano and two voices.
The World of Musicals
Thursday, 21 July - 7:30pm
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life.
This incredible production with the wonderful revue of all your favourite musical theatre hits which includes such classics as The Lion King, Fiddler on the roof , Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Picture show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Oklahoma, South Pacific , Miss Saigon, The Boy from OZ, Hairspray, Les Misérables and The Blues Brothers.
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life.
This incredible production with the wonderful revue of all your favourite musical theatre hits which includes such classics as The Lion King, Fiddler on the roof , Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Picture show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Oklahoma, South Pacific , Miss Saigon, The Boy from OZ, Hairspray, Les Misérables and The Blues Brothers.
Margaret Fulton - The Musical
Thursday, 11 August - 7:30
A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.
Margaret Fulton reigned supreme on our country’s cooking scene, awarded an OAM in 1983 and later identified as a National Living Treasure. The Margaret Fulton Cookbook encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat and three veg.
This delightful musical romp follows her journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom.
A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.
Margaret Fulton reigned supreme on our country’s cooking scene, awarded an OAM in 1983 and later identified as a National Living Treasure. The Margaret Fulton Cookbook encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat and three veg.
This delightful musical romp follows her journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom.
The Australian Bee Gees Show
Wednesday, 17 August - 8:00pm
After 25 years on the world stage and over 8,000 performances in over 60 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb.
For one night only be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show.
After 25 years on the world stage and over 8,000 performances in over 60 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb.
For one night only be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show.
2023
The 2 of Us
Saturday, 18 February - 1:00pm & 7:30pm
After 3 back to back years of selling out 100 + shows around the country and over 70,000 tickets sold, Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends of Musical Theatre and Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson embark on a 2021 ENCORE TOUR of their hit production, ‘The 2 Of Us’ in up close and personal mode.
Brand new songs, back-stage and life stories, but including the classics from their vast repertoire spanning 35 years, will be included in this final run.
Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance, Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera,
Cats, Evita, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, to name but a few, as well as favourites from their award-winning albums.
‘It’s been beyond our wildest dreams to travel this beautiful country of ours being supported by Australians in our own backyard” says Marina & David. “We’ve met so many wonderful people and made new friends along the way and we privileged to be able to do this and do not, for once take it for granted’, says Marina & David.
“It’s great that we have the opportunity to take the show to the people, in areas around the country, that we may not have otherwise been able to get to with some of the bigger productions we perform in’says Marina. ‘With the Up Close & Personal show, it’s like you’re in our living room and we’re in yours, singing both your and our favourite songs with a few funny career stories thrown in’, says David.
David Hobson is one of Australia’s best-known operatic tenors, musical theatre performers and recording artists. He has sung and performed many roles for Opera Australia, performed lead roles in musical theatre, sung for the Queen, featured at the AFL Grand Final, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two and has been a presenter on Foxtel’s Arts Channel, Studio.
Marina Prioris regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, to name just two. She has also performed with international stars including Richard Harris and Jose Carreras. Well known for her Carols by Candlelight performance each year, she was recently seen on the ABC TV series The Divorce. In 2006, Marina was honoured with an induction into Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century.
Hear the classics, their recorded favourites with a hint of humour thrown in! Definitely a show not to be missed!
After 3 back to back years of selling out 100 + shows around the country and over 70,000 tickets sold, Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends of Musical Theatre and Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson embark on a 2021 ENCORE TOUR of their hit production, ‘The 2 Of Us’ in up close and personal mode.
Brand new songs, back-stage and life stories, but including the classics from their vast repertoire spanning 35 years, will be included in this final run.
Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance, Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera,
Cats, Evita, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, to name but a few, as well as favourites from their award-winning albums.
‘It’s been beyond our wildest dreams to travel this beautiful country of ours being supported by Australians in our own backyard” says Marina & David. “We’ve met so many wonderful people and made new friends along the way and we privileged to be able to do this and do not, for once take it for granted’, says Marina & David.
“It’s great that we have the opportunity to take the show to the people, in areas around the country, that we may not have otherwise been able to get to with some of the bigger productions we perform in’says Marina. ‘With the Up Close & Personal show, it’s like you’re in our living room and we’re in yours, singing both your and our favourite songs with a few funny career stories thrown in’, says David.
David Hobson is one of Australia’s best-known operatic tenors, musical theatre performers and recording artists. He has sung and performed many roles for Opera Australia, performed lead roles in musical theatre, sung for the Queen, featured at the AFL Grand Final, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two and has been a presenter on Foxtel’s Arts Channel, Studio.
Marina Prioris regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, to name just two. She has also performed with international stars including Richard Harris and Jose Carreras. Well known for her Carols by Candlelight performance each year, she was recently seen on the ABC TV series The Divorce. In 2006, Marina was honoured with an induction into Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century.
Hear the classics, their recorded favourites with a hint of humour thrown in! Definitely a show not to be missed!
Wallflowering by Peta Murray
Saturday, 25 March - 7:30pm
HIT is delighted to be revisiting Wallflowering by award winning Australian playwright Peta Murray for an extensive national tour in 2020. The play revolves around the lives of Peg and Cliff Small, an ordinary, suburban, middle aged couple who were once prize-winning ballroom dancers. This delightfully amusing and poignant play about marriage, happiness and the pursuit of the perfect foxtrot, features action interspersed with world class ballroom dancing by a younger couple, who represent not only Peg and Cliff in their glory days, but also the older couple’s idealised view of themselves.
HIT is delighted to be revisiting Wallflowering by award winning Australian playwright Peta Murray for an extensive national tour in 2020. The play revolves around the lives of Peg and Cliff Small, an ordinary, suburban, middle aged couple who were once prize-winning ballroom dancers. This delightfully amusing and poignant play about marriage, happiness and the pursuit of the perfect foxtrot, features action interspersed with world class ballroom dancing by a younger couple, who represent not only Peg and Cliff in their glory days, but also the older couple’s idealised view of themselves.
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