Community theatre, that wonder of nationwide, volunteer-run artistry, remains as popular as it is miraculous. If you’re a working actor, chances are your dream of theatrical stardom was born on a community theatre stage. Unlike the high stakes and cutthroat competition that may dominate professional acting, the local theatre world brings communities together, inspires local audiences, and launches the careers of emerging thespians....
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Dare to be deceived! Join Tasmanian-born illusionist Bodane Hatten in an all-new entertaining night of mystery and intrigue. After the success of Bodane’s previous show, Underground Magic and wowing audiences at Dracula’s on the Gold Coast, Bodane returns home in this all-new show of skills and trickery. PRINCESS THEATRE ONE NIGHT ONLY – Saturday 26 July 8pm This show contains adult themes. Not recommended for people under...
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Starring British BBC TV Actress Sue Hodge (Mimi in ‘Allo ‘Allo), everyone’s favourite vicar is coming to Tassie! All of your favourite characters from the hugely popular TV series – Alice, Hugo, Owen, Jim, David and of course Geraldine, will be onstage to create an evening of laughs. The arrival of a new vicar shakes up the parish counsel of a sleepy English village – the vicar is female, gorgeously so, and with a...
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Sue Hodge, aka Mime La Bonq, is internationally known in her role as the diminutive but sexy waitress in the phenomenally successful (now seen in 72 countries worldwide) Television series, ‘Allo ‘Allo. As well as appearing in the TV series, Sue was a part of the stage version, which boasted the London Palladium’s largest success since the days of legend Danny Kaye. The stage version went on to have significant...
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EVITA at the PRINCESS THEATRE 6-14 March 2015 “DON’T CRY FOR ME, ARGENTINA” Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Perón, EVITA tells the story from her humble beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world – while...
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8-16 November Princess Theatre “Leapin’ lizards!” This November the timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including It’s A Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow, ANNIE is one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time. ANNIE...
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17-28 July 2013 Earl Arts Centre “Si, it is Manuel. Pleased if you buy uno, dos, tres tickets to see Falwty Towers, me need money to go home Barcelona, me no like working here no more.” “Muchas gracias” Yes, they’re back! Sorry about that… Basil, Sybil, Polly, Manuel and a host of long-suffering and much abused guests in one of the best-loved British TV comedies ever written are returning by popular demand! Following last...
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Her voice was his passion. Her love was his obsession. The Phantom of the Opera took up residence at the Princess Theatre in March 2014 In 1881, far beneath the majesty and splendor of the Paris Opera House, lurks the mysterious, disfigured Phantom, shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all. His obsession with his ‘angel of music’, the beautiful young opera singer Christine Daaé, unleashes a diabolical tale of drama,...
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Community theatre has underpinned all theatre in this country and when you work in a local theatre it can only be done in friendship and by putting yourself out. There are many wonderful actors in community shows who could easily make a living for themselves in professional theatre, but they choose not to. Gathering together people with varying talents, Encore build teams that make something that wasn’t there before. Live theatre....
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THE 39 STEPS Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!...
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Sponsored by: Guest starring Jon English as Pilate 16-24 March 2012 Princess Theatre Almost 40 years ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote the greatest rock musical the world has ever known. Jesus Christ Superstar. When the show premiered in Australia at the Capitol Theatre Sydney in May 1972, Harry M Miller and Jim Sharman chose an unknown rock singer for the role of Judas and launched the career of one of Australia’s...
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Based on the classic British TV series 4-19 November 2011 Earl Arts Centre presented by Encore Theatre Company Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once: the original production played to packed houses at the London Palladium so book early as this glorious stage adaptation of the hugely popular British TV series is guaranteed to leave you helpless with laughter. Renee, Edith, Michelle, Herr Flick, Helga, Yvette, LeClerc and...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Swingin’ Sixties Spectacular 22-30 July 2011 Princess Theatre With a crash of drums and a flash of light, Encore Theatre Company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat lit up the Princess Theatre stage in July 2011! This revised version (never seen before in Tasmania!) of the spectacular Swinging Sixties show blasts into the 21st century with a colourful...
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Disney’s High School Musical On Stage Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Get ready for “the start of something new!” 10-19 March 2011 Princess Theatre The stage adaptation of the smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical On Stage played the Princess Theatre for a strictly limited run. Produced by Encore Theatre Company and performed by Launceston’s hottest young performers and an electrifying live...
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BOYS OWN McBETH a really rotten tragedy 16-18 December 2010 Earl Arts Centre. Encore Theatre Company presented the Tasmanian Premiere Season Terry Shakespeare is really the school old boy – he’s 42. He’s been in fifth form for 26 years and his two children Dopey and SS are in the same class – but he’s not silly… he’s turned staying at school forever into a tax dodge. Finally the school becomes desperate to offload Terry and his...
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast “For who could ever learn to love a beast?” 15-23 October 2010 presented by Encore Theatre Company at the Princess Theatre From the magic and wonder of Disney comes an event that brings a tale as old as time to life on the Princess Theatre stage. Based on the Disney animated film version of the much loved fairytale and featuring the stunning Academy-Award winning musical score that made the...
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Are You Being Served? Based on the classic BBC TV Series 2-10 July 2010 presented by Encore Theatre Company at the Earl Arts Centre Remember Mrs Slocombe’s pussy? Going up?? Yes, it’s Are You Being Served? To the delight of its fans everywhere the smash hit television comedy has been adapted for the stage by its original creators. Based on the long-running BBC TV sit-com and set in the ladies and menswear departments of Grace...
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