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Latest news: Theatre

Young Canberra playwright debuts with ‘Happy Meals, Happy Kids’

Set in a dark world and exploring the tough decisions teenagers are going to face, Happy Meals, Happy Kids hits the stage at Daramalan College for one night only, Friday 26 May.

From page to stage: Tempo’s ‘Book of the Month’

Book of the Month, Tempo Theatre’s first play of the year, is a “gentle English comedy” – just the ticket for this time of doom and gloom.

See the story of the wizards who were also there at The Q

Puffs lets you peek into the lives of the lesser-known characters of a certain wizarding school at The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

Canberra Rep commits Crimes of the Heart on stage

A declining parental figure, the aftermath of a shooting, and the power of the sibling bond intertwine in Canberra Repertory’s newest production, Crimes of the Heart.

‘Prima Facie’ looks inside the Australian justice system

A harrowing look into how Australia’s legal system treats women during a sexual assault and harassment trials, Prima Facie has been adapted for both West End and Broadway.

That’s art and entertainment: theatre shows and a dance workshop

CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include a dance workshop and the return of REP.

Theatre is for the kids at Canberra Theatre Centre this month

Through puppets and animation, children are invited to tackle some of life’s biggest issues, including loss and climate change, when Tim Watt’s theatre shows come to Canberra.

Surveillance, foes, and the digital world at Gorman Arts Centre

Step into the deep dark depths of the digital world of surveillance and data with I Have No Enemies at Gorman Arts Centre.

Bask in the moonlight with Canberra Philo’s Cats

. Uncover the secret lives of felines in Canberra Philharmonic Society’s production of Cats the Musical at Erindale Theatre, 2-18 March.

Canberra artist crosses the ‘Threshold’ of ageing

For many women over a certain age, old is a dirty word, however, renowned Canberra multidisciplinary artist Judith Clingan believes it shouldn’t be. Combining her lived experience and that of other women, she created Threshold

Film, game and culture collide in Mirage at The Street Theatre

The diverse sounds of cinema, video games and far-reaching cultures come together in one powerhouse performer, Hayat Selim. The Egyptian-born composer, vocalist, and songwriter travels to Australia for the first time with Mirage, coming to The Street Theatre on Thursday 16 February.

Feed your voyeuristic curiosity in ‘At Dinner’ at ACT Hub

When dining at a restaurant, do you find yourself overhearing snippets of conversation and wondering what’s going on in someone’s life? At Dinner gives you permission to eavesdrop on personal conversations without breaking any social rules.

That’s art and entertainment: Theatre cancellation and awards

CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include Canberra REP cancelling their first show of the year and a new award ceremony.

Torrential applause for Canberra’s newest theatre

Lexi Sekuless's Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick, opened this week with a forgotten Australian classic, Oriel Gray’s The Torrents.

If these racks could talk. 35 years of costumes with Canberra REP

The upstairs loft of the Canberra Repertory Theatre (REP) houses thousands of memories stored in coats, dresses, buttons, and scarves. Jeanette Brown has been their caretaker for the past 35 years, cleaning them, restoring them if like look a bit rusty or shabby, and helping them find their homes after a play has ended.

90 years more, Canberra REP celebrates milestone

Who would have thought an argument over the cost of garters would see the birth of the capital’s oldest theatre company? The Canberra Repertory Theatre (REP) has played an important role in the history of the local arts scene, and this year celebrates 90 years of continuous performances.

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