theatre
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The truth of small town living
A new production by Castlemaine Theatre Company threatens to reveal the hidden secrets of people living in small towns, including those in our region. Under Milk Wood is set in Wales, and Dylan Thomas finished writing it in 1953, but it explores themes that will still resonate with people in Newstead, Guildford and Chewton alike. …
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Art from isolation
Five creative women from Kyneton have collaborated to produce an audio-led theatre experience for families to enjoy at home. The online program, Mountain Goat Mountain, has been created by theatre makers Sarah Lockwood and Tahli Corin who have been exploring ways to make theatre more accessible to people outside of major cities. When theatres across…
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A joyous experience
The storm-shattered Friday May 11 had me drive a three-and-a-half-hour trip from Apollo Bay to Malmsbury in central Victoria. I drove this potentially hazardous journey clutching a coveted ticket to an amateur theatre show in Kyneton. I usually avoid amateur theatre, but I had a rare opportunity to see Ms Tiffany Speight in the role…
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A family affair!
In a ‘perfect in every way’ coincidence, Sprout Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical boasts a host of performing families. Artistic director Billy-Jo Royle’s vision was to bring high-quality family entertainment for locals, by locals. Billy-Jo’s vision was shared by Green Room and Helpmann Award singer Tiffany Speight who came on…