Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal had been hosting a series of monthly popup screenings in the lead up to the 2020 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival.
Organisers had planned to show another wonderful film, the aptly titled – The Show Must Go On, later this week. And the show must go on! But it will be a virtual Theatre Royal in your own home. You will be able to see the The Show Must Go On online this Thursday April 30 at 1pm and enjoy an online discussion afterwards with the filmmakers – all free of charge!
You can find the event listing at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-show-must-go-on-wellness-roadshow-ballarat-castlemaine-online-tickets-101777533342
C-Doc director Claire Jager said The Show Must Go On was about wellbeing and mental health across the creative industries and it was such a timely and relevant story for our community.
“It is also very well suited to being online!” she said.
The Show Must Go On is the first film to tell the story of the mental health of the 42,000 people working in the Australian arts and entertainment industry.
While ‘show business’ is often seen as glamorous, fun, exciting and well paid, recent and alarming world-first research from Entertainment Assist and Victoria University paints a darker picture for entertainment workers.
The film follows former Home and Away actor and debut documentary filmmaker Ben Steel on a soul-searching investigation into why are there so many arts and entertainment workers developing and struggling with mental wellbeing issues. So spread the word to those most in need and most likely to benefit, be sure to have your popcorn ready and tune in this Thursday!
