Theatre Royal Castlemaine
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Vika and Linda on tour
Iconic Australian duo Vika and Linda are headed to Kyneton’s Town Hall and Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal to promote the release of their ninth studio album – their most personal and revealing body of work to date. Where Do You Come From? will be released on June 5 via Mushroom Music. To celebrate the new release,…
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LOCALS entries closing soon
Local filmmakers are being encouraged to submit their work for the fifth edition of the Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s LOCALS program, with entries closing on April 30. Dedicated to short documentaries made by or about people in the region, LOCALS has become a cornerstone event of the festival, offering a platform for both emerging and established…
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Fest to showcase exciting local talent
After a near sell-out first event, Forest Creek Fest returns this Sunday with a matinee gathering of some of Victoria’s most exciting established and emerging singer-songwriters, sharing songs and stories at the historic Theatre Royal, Castlemaine. Presented by local indie label and artist collective, Forest Creek Records, this annual series is designed to celebrate and…
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Vince Jones returns to Castlemaine!
After a sold-out performance for Castlemaine Jazz Festival last year, the Theatre Royal is excited to welcome back a true icon of Australian jazz – Vince Jones – this Sunday September 14. Nicknamed Australia’s national treasure, multi ARIA-awarded Vince Jones – vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter – is one of the most beloved iconic voices in…
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Rising Tide: 20 years of action
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the initial activist actions aimed at forcing the closure of Newcastle Harbour, the largest coal export port worldwide. The inaugural demonstration continued for five hours before being dispersed by law enforcement authorities. Rising Tide, the people’s blockade, continues annually. A special screening of Rising Tide: Turning the Ship,…
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LOCALS set to inspire
Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s (July 4-6) beloved annual celebration of homegrown storytelling LOCALS returns to Castlemaine historic Theatre Royal on Saturday July 5. LOCALS brings together a vibrant collection of short-form works by central Victorian filmmakers and is so popular with local audiences that tickets had just about sold out at the time of going to…
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Grammy winner to headline
The Castlemaine Jazz Festival (June 5-8) is set to welcome renowned African singer, dancer, songwriter and percussionist Dobet Gnahoré to Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal for what will be an unforgettable opening night show on Thursday June 5. Dobet is known for her dynamic performances and ability to blend various musical styles from across the African…
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Rebels, radical ideas and rock
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival is throwing one hell of an International Women’s Day party on Friday at the Theatre Royal with two films and a gig, celebrating the creative force of women. Kicking off at 5pm is Looking for Simone, a deep dive into the life and legacy of Simone de Beauvoir. Her seminal work,…
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Help save the Tarkine
Locals such as Emma Dubuc Timson and campaigners from the Bob Brown Foundation passionate about protecting Tasmania’s Takayna rainforest invite community members to a documentary screening fundraiser at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine on February 26. The screening of this new Bob Brown Foundation documentary that will place us in this unique landscape: Takayna – the…
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Toni Childs – a retrospective
Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, the Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith in the first hour of her show then the second hour will be an introduction to Toni’s new…
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A world-class cultural experience
Local flamenco enthusiasts are urged to get down to Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on Sunday February 16 for a very special concert event headlined by acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara. Acknowledged as the most prominent flamenco guitarist living in Australia, Paco Lara and his troupe are a world-class musical and cultural experience not to be…
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Ten years of Tom
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs with 10 Years of Tom is an homage to Tom Waits from 1977-1987. It will be performed in a huge weekend of performances from February 7-9 at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine, MEMO Music Hall in St Kilda and the Brunswick Ballroom. Tom Waits has captivated fans…