CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week: the National Gallery of Australia hosts a renowned contemporary artist and a concert by candlelight.
Classics by Candlelight
The Candlelight Concert Series has added a third night of performances to its roster after selling out its Canberra debut tickets. Indulge in the candlelight show with the extra date of Wednesday 19 October at the National Gallery of Australia.
The series has toured over 90 cities around the world, delighting audiences. Canberra performances feature local string quartet, Phoenix Collective, as they recreate some of Hans Zimmer’s most beloved film scores. With two performances each night, attendees can relax in the glow of candlelight and hear songs featured in film favourites such as The Lion King, Interstellar, and Pearl Harbor.
Showcasing the works of Vivaldi, Chopin, and Beethoven, the Candlelight Series brings classical music to a whole new demographic, breaking down the stereotype that the classics are elitist and inaccessible.
Book tickets via feverup.com
Look into the not-so-distant future
The Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) celebrates 50 years of history with a glimpse of what life could look like 50 years into the future. Written by Kate Walder, Soul Traders debuts at Canberra Theatre Centre on 5-8 October.
Set in the year 2079, with artificial technology fully integrated into society, bots are children’s best friends. Humans are created with gene selection technology; Jerry is not like other boys. Soon reality hits them, bots want souls; can Jerry and his classmates put a stop to them before it’s too late?
The play explores both human connection and our ever-evolving relationship with technology wrapped up in a fun sci-fi adventure. Suitable for ages 8 and up, CYT will hit the stage with both day- and night-time performances for the school holidays.
Soul Trading at Canberra Theatre Centre, 5-8 October; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Beauty in the everyday at NGA
The National Gallery of Australia continues its 40th anniversary celebrations with a summer exhibition of renowned Australian contemporary artist, Cressida Campbell.
Showcasing 140 woodcut prints and woodblock paintings spread across her impressive four-decade career, the works created by Campbell have a distinct way of turning everyday objects and moments into beautiful works of art.
The gallery provides a rare opportunity to see so much of Campbell’s work in one place as many of her pieces are held in private collections. The event also celebrates the gallery’s permanent acquisition of Bedroom nocturne, Campbell’s iconic work that offers an intimate insight into her bedroom.
The Cressida Campbell exhibition is on at the National Gallery of Australia until 19 February 2023; nga.gov.au
Bring the drama with Project Alchemy
Calling anyone over the age of 14 who thinks they have what it takes to tread the boards with a theatre group. Rebus Theatre is inviting locals to come along and try their hand at acting through the Project Alchemy Workshop on 8 October.
For a small donation, the award-winning Canberra-based mixed ability theatre group is sharing their favourite acting games, techniques, and exercises. Come along to Gorman Arts Centre and gain insight into what it is like to be a professional actor.
People with and without disabilities are encouraged to be part of the workshop. The theatre group is hitting the road to host a series of mixed ability workshops in the ACT, Bega Valley and Eurobodalla regions.
Bookings essential via drct-rebustheatre.prod.supporterhub.net
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