Noosa Arts Theatre Inc.
Entertianing Noosa since 1970!
Noosa Arts Theatre is an intimate live theatre venue, featuring comfortable, raked seating and an air-conditioned auditorium. Located in Noosaville, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, it is just a few minutes from Hastings Street and Gympie Terrace.
Our Next Production....
Travelling North
A play by David Williamson. Director: Steven Tandy
- Gala re-opening and Stage 2 Fundraiser: APRIL 4, all tickets $50 (no concessions, includes drink on arrival and light supper with David Williamson at interval)
- Evenings: APRIL 5, 6 (Good Friday), 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm
- Matinees: APRIL 8 (Easter Sunday) and 15 at 2pm
- Ticket prices: Adult $26; Concession $22; Group (10+) $20; Child $15
- Please note the licenced bar is not allowed to open on Good Friday
35th One-Act Play Festival
Showcasing the 3 finalist in the Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition
- Evenings: JUNE 7, 8, 9, 14, 15** at 7.30pm
- Charity night: JUNE 13, all tickets $26
- Matinees: JUNE 10 and 16* at 2pm
- Ticket prices: Adult $26; Concession $22; Group (10+) $20; Child $15
- * performances within Noosa Longweekend
The Fantasticks
A musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. Director: Ian Mackellar. MD: Julie Simpson
- Preview: SEPTEMBER 20, all tickets $20
- Evenings: SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 28, 29, OCTOBER 4, 5, 6 at 7.30pm
- Charity night: SEPTEMBER 27, all tickets $30
- Matinees: SEPTEMBER 23 and 30 at 2pm
- Ticket prices: Adult $30; Concession $26; Group (10+) $24; Child $20
The Mikado
A comic opera by W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sulivan. A Promac Productions Pty Ltd production as part of a natinal tour
- Evenings: OCTOBER 19 and 20 at 7.30pm
- Matinees: OCTOBER 20 and 21 at 2pm
- Ticket prices: Adult $39, Concession, Group, and Child $35
Caravan
A comedy by Donald MacDonald. Dierctor: Jane Rivers
- Evenings: NOVEMBER 21, 22, 24, 29, 30 and DECEMBER 1
- Charity night: NOVEMBER 28, all tickets $26
- Matinees: NOVEMBER 25 at 2pm
- Ticket prices: Adult $26; Concession $22; Group (10+) $20; Child $15
Subscribe to a minimum of 3 productions in 2012! Priced from just $60.
National One-Act Playwriting Competition
Entries are now being called for the 2013 Competition
Offering a total prize pool of $6,000, the winner of Best Play will take home a prize of $3,000, 2nd place $2,000, and 3rd place $1,000.
Winner of the Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award wins a publishing contract with Maverick Musicals & Plays and a cash prize donated by the family of the late Nancy Cato.
The Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition attracts entries from playwrights throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
This playwriting competition offers a unique opportunity for the winning playwrights to see their new work performed on stage at Noosa Arts One-Act Play Festival, for a 7 performance season over 2 weeks each June, as part of the Noosa Longweekend 10 day cultural festival - fast becoming one of the nations top cultural festivals.
During the Festival, the audience are asked at each performance to vote for the ‘Audience Choice Award', with prize money plus a publishing contract for the winning script.
Presentations of Awards take place after the final performance.
Titles such as Michael Olsen's Two Women and a Chair (Winner in 2001) are top sellers both here and in NZ and Jane Tara's Bombshells (Winner in 2000) went on to acclaimed production in New York. Cerise de Gelder, winner in 2006 with her comedy Man of Snow, has gone on to become one of Melbourne's hottest playwrights.
Entries close, Monday 12th November 2012
This competition is open to playwrights from all nations, not just Australian residents.
For more information, please contact the Convenor, Synda Turnbull, at oapcomp@noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 61 (0)7 5449 9972 during office hours
- Vocal training
- Dance and movement
- Musical theatre
- Drama and presentation
Tutors:
- Naomi Craddock
- Jo Hendrie
- Dale Pengelly
- Simon Russell-Baker
This year, the Craddock Academy of Dramatic and Musical Arts (CADMA ), will be holding musical theatre/performing arts courses at Nambour Lind Lane Theatre on Tuesdays, Lake Kawana Centre on Fridays and Noosa Arts Theatre on Saturdays.
These classes cover vocal training for the spoken and singing voice; movement and dance; acting skills including mime and scripted drama; and training in performance skills, such as presentation for musicians, story telling, and many more. Students do regular performances and enter Trinity College examinations as a group and individually.
Tutors include: Naomi Craddock; Jo Hendrie; and Dale Pengelly
Pengelly has starred in some of the country’s biggest musical productions, including Boyfrom Oz, where he was understudy to Todd McKenney in the role of Peter Allen a role he reprised here on the coast in 2009. He also starred as Johnny O’Keefe in SHOUT! at the Events Centre in Caloundra in 2008 and is the consumate professional.
To book or for more information phone Naomi on 5442 2668 or 0448 13 12 48,
or email naomi.craddock@westnet.com.au.
Contact Us
Noosa Arts Theatre 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville
PO Box 3, Noosa Heads, 4567, Queensland
Phone: 61 (0)7 5449 9343
Email: info@noosaartstheatre.org.au
Website: www.noosaartstheatre.org.au
Committee Members
President: Paul Ritchie - 5442 7303
Senior Vice President: John Woodlock (and Publicity)
Second Vice President: Susan Dearnley (and Newsletter)
Treasurer: Julie Simpson
Secretary: Hazel Mepham - 5442 4959
Membership Secretary: Yvie Somerville - 5471 0217
Office Manager: Stephen Moore - 5449 9343
Ticket Bookings:
1) Online- www.noosaartstheatre.org.au 2) Counter and phone sales (5449 9343) - 9am to 12 midday Monday to Friday; and Saturday 9am to 12 midday 4 weeks prior to opening night
