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Belvoir St Theatre

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9699 3444

Address: 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills 2010 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://belvoir.com.au/

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25.01.2022 We second this challenge! #BernadetteChallenge Cursed! Written by Kodie Bedford Playing NOW - 29 Nov

24.01.2022 "Belvoir must remain a company of ambition, no matter what In announcing Belvoir’s 2021 Season Part 1 Artistic Director Eamon Flack tells Limelight about Belvoir’s big plans for next year. Subscribe now for a year of great Australian storytelling.

23.01.2022 A slice of the riotously hilarious production CURSED! written by our 2018 Balnaves Fellow, Kodie Bedford. CURSED! 24 Oct - 29 Nov Photos: Luke Currie-Richardson

22.01.2022 Listen to acclaimed Sydney actor Sacha Horler's interview with Regina Botros on 2SER's Stages. Don't miss Sacha Horler in the riotously hilarious production of Cursed! Cursed!... Written by Kodie Bedford Playing NOW - 29 Nov See more

22.01.2022 Dear artists and arts workers, Its come to my attention that in the course of talking to media about Belvoirs re-opening I have been quoted saying something that is frankly stupid, along the lines that artists arent in it to make a living. Clearly thats not true. Its definitely not what I was attempting to articulate, which is that the ultimate value and purpose of the arts is not about money - specifically that Belvoir would prefer to re-open at a loss than remain artis...tically inactive. I accept it didnt come out that way and I apologize to anyone who has rightly been appalled by the idea that an artist would claim that artists arent interested in making a living. To be clear: All work should be properly paid and making art is work. Artists are workers, and deserve all the dignity accorded to work. That means a just wage. Its a national trait in Australia, and de facto Federal policy, to deride the legitimate work of artists. During COVID this sneering schoolyard view of the arts has become a serious hazard to the wellbeing and livelihood of artists and thats appalling. Which is why Belvoirs entire focus for the last five months of shutdown has been to find ways to provide meaningful paid work for artists. We put raising funds for artists ahead of raising funds for our organisation. We have so far created over 151 gigs for artists during shutdown, from 3-month part-time contracts to readings and residencies. We have directly pushed back at every turn against government policy that leaves artists out in the cold. We have fought the idea which is dominating policy thinking that arts companies are mere Pty Ltds. Arts companies are the sum of the work of artists or they are nothing. Ive said repeatedly, because as an artist and Artistic Director and co-CEO of a theatre company I have thought it constantly these last months, that an arts company not employing artists to make art is an absurdity. So I apologise for saying something so stupid as I have been quoted saying. Im surprised I said it, but I also know that it is easy at the moment to misspeak. All I know for sure about that interview is I spoke to the journalist in my pyjamas while recovering from a stomach bug. I hope I have offered some clarity, and some support. In short, I will fight for artists until the Australia Councils independence has been assured and its funding doubled. Which is the big collective struggle ahead of us all in the years to come. Eamon Flack Artistic Director, Belvoir

22.01.2022 Calling all artists! Do you want to present your artwork-in-progress at Liveworks 2020? Our friends at Performance Space have created LIVE DREAMS: a new series of curated events for the 2020 Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art, in which artists present their works-and-ideas-in-progress... to test them with live audiences, hear feedback and discuss next steps. LIVE DREAMS aims to ignite discussion about the future of practice as the world continues to change. Performance Space will provide: An opportunity for you to present your work-in-progress to a live audience for Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art at Carriageworks A fee for presenting your work as part of Live Dreams Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/LD-EOI Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 1 September 2020 Image: Liquid Architechture at Liveworks 2019, Photograph by Joseph Mayers.

22.01.2022 Out with the old, IN with the new! Thanks to funding provided by Create NSW we've been able to refurbish the seats in our Upstairs Theatre, ready for STOP GIRL! A whole new world of comfort has arrived at Belvoir (but not too comfortable - it's still Belvoir ).

22.01.2022 This school holidays we're hosting a special workshop on BUILDING A CHARACTER for students. Actor Chelsea Zeller explores the essential principles of characterisation and offers starting points for building a character from text. More info: bit.ly/3c4dV2S

22.01.2022 A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN has been listed in Time Out Sydney's round up of the best live performance this September. We are absolutely delighted to be able to return to our lifeblood, staging shows in our theatre. bit.ly/2QQ6lz1 A ROOM OF ONES OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT

22.01.2022 Belvoir is on the hunt for a new Content Coordinator to join the team. If you've got a flare for content creation and an eye for detail we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2V2XQBD Applications close 9am, 11 September.

22.01.2022 At What Cost? | A robust, clear-eyed and provocative new Palawa Story. Boyd’s got enough on his plate between keeping a young family together and his responsibilities to land and people. If he's going to take everyone forward, they're all going to have to go back into the island's knotty past. Written by our 2019 Balnaves Fellow Nathan Maynard, this show promises to get everyone talking.... Be a part of the conversation and subscribe to our 2021 Season. At What Cost? 7 AUG - 5 SEP : Nathan Maynard by Nick Hanson

22.01.2022 There are some last minute tickets available for tonight's performance of A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN at 6:30 PM - contact the Box Office for more information at 9699 3444. https://belvoir.com.au/productions/a-room-of-ones-own/

21.01.2022 There's just over two weeks until we throw our doors open again for our first production in almost six months, A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN directed by Carissa Licciardello and co-adapted by Carissa Licciardello and Tom Wright - BroadwayWorld - bit.ly/34w9Hzi 10 SEP - 18 OCT MORE INFO: bit.ly/2kxrv8j

20.01.2022 Actor Tom Conroy displaying very unorthodox musicianship and piano technique in the MY BRILLIANT CAREER rehearsal room. This adaptation by Kendall Feaver of Miles Franklin's famous novel, directed by Kate Champion will soon be upon us, and we're falling off our chairs with excitement. Photo by Brett Boardman.

20.01.2022 "... [Anita] Hegh illuminates the poeticism and catches the shifting tempo and vehemence of ideas so well that you hang off each new thought like a jilted lover waiting for the phone to ring. - The Sydney Morning Herald https://bit.ly/35IzAfP A ROOM OF ONES OWN... 10 SEPT - 18 OCT MORE INFO: bit.ly/2kxrv8j Photo by Brett Boardman

19.01.2022 Our friends at Accessible Arts have just announced their next free ATAG Online event. Its called Making Live Music Accessible and its on Thu 24 Sep from 11am 12:30pm. Join experts from the music industry and disability sector as they discuss how music companies, music venues and music festivals can amp up their approach to accessibility for and inclusion of musicians, production crew and audiences with disability. ATAGs are regular meet ups for workers in creative indust...ries who want to make their professional practice more inclusive of people with disability. Places are limited. REGISTER NOW: https://atagonline24sep.eventbrite.com.au #AccessibleArts #ATAG #Music #Arts #Disability Image description: Promotional image for ATAG Online with event text, various logos, and black and white head shots of three women below a photo of the words LIVE MUSIC on a light box billboard.

19.01.2022 Our Shutdown Residencies are now in full swing with a range of works being developed in and around the Belvoir facilities. This one-off, quick response program, was designed specifically to provide opportunity and relief to artists during this crisis and recovery during the COVID19 pandemic to engage in meaningful work. It has been excellent to see these projects develop over the past little while and we will upload more photos from the remaining residencies over the next few weeks.

18.01.2022 Welcome to our 2022 season! With so many great stories to discover, which shows are you looking forward to? bit.ly/Belvoir-2022 There’s stories from Canada, Africa, South Asia, the Italian-Australian diaspora and from here-and-now Australia, or the hidden tales of our big, beautiful city. There’s something you’re guaranteed to find fascinating, or hilarious, or moving, and perhaps all three. But there might also be something you don’t expect. It’s a good year to give someth...ing new a try. Grab the best seats in the house (plus discounts, ticket flexibility and first dibs!) with a season subscription, on sale now: bit.ly/Belvoir-2022

17.01.2022 Our friends at Riverside Theatres are presenting their newest digital concert; seeing award-winning actress Genevieve Lemon (Billy Elliott, The Dressmaker, STCs Miracle City, and Belvoir's A Taste of Honey) and legendary composer and musical director Max Lambert (Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, The Boy From Oz, Miracle City, Darlinghurst Nights) come together for a night of laughter and song to remember as they bring us "Welcome to the Masque". Whats the difference betwee...n a Masque and a Mask? Genevieve and Max are ready to show you for one night only. Streaming live on Youtube from the Riverside stage on Sunday 23 August at 5pm AEST. Book your "Choose What You Pay Tickets"; at https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/welcometothemasque/ #RiversideDigital #WelcometotheMasque #Masque #GenevieveLemon #MaxLambert #AtParramatta #DigitalConcert #Entertainment

17.01.2022 "Artists & audiences together will discover a new & temporary normal for the experience of theatregoing. Nothing can stop the human need to gather for stories. Its that simple. - Artistic Director Eamon Flack speaking to Broadsheet Sydney about out imminent reopening for A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN: bit.ly/31d8AlZ A ROOM OF ONES OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT MORE INFO: bit.ly/2kxrv8j

17.01.2022 Perfect theatre weather this weekend! STOP GIRL preview performances start tomorrow: bit.ly/3qbBdJE

16.01.2022 Belvoir is based on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation | Always was always will be. We are privileged to support contemporary theatre made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This NAIDOC Week we're celebrating these artists, grateful to them for sharing their stories with our audiences. NAIDOC Week 8-15 NOV... : Cast and creatives from the 2019 productions of Barbara & The Camp Dogs and Winyanboga Yurringa. Photo by Brett Boardman

16.01.2022 Big and secret things happening in the Belvoir Workshop in Marrickville today. Keep your eyes peeled!

16.01.2022 Preview performances of STOP GIRL, a brand new Australian play by award-winning journalist Sally Sara begin tonight! Chookas to the cast and crew! STOP GIRL 20 Mar - 25 Apr Tickets: bit.ly/3qbBdJE

16.01.2022 After six months of darkness in our theatre we're delighted to be reopening with Virginia Woolf's seminal feminist masterpiece A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN, directed by Carissa Licciardello and co-adapted by Carissa Licciardello and Tom Wright; starring Anita Hegh and Ella Prince. A ROOM OF ONES OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT MORE INFO: bit.ly/2kxrv8j... Photos by Brett Boardman

15.01.2022 Bringing Kendall Feaver's glorious adaptation of Miles Franklin's MY BRILLIANT CAREER to life was an absolute tonic in these difficult and uncertain days. Under the direction of Kate Champion the team has managed to pull together a mammoth and joyous production and we can't wait to show you later this year. Photos by Brett Boardman

15.01.2022 Get to know the unstoppable cast of STOP GIRL | 20 Mar-25 Apr | Tickets: bit.ly/3qbBdJE Deborah Galanos is A NIDA, Trinity College London, and Sydney University graduate, last appearing at Belvoir in Company B’s Greek Tragedy. Her other theatre credits include Wicked Sisters (Griffin), Lady Tabouli (National Theatre Of Parramatta/Sydney Festival), Gods Of Strangers (State Theatre Company South Australia), The God Committee, Heartbreak Kid (Ensemble/tours), The Shearston Shif...t (Sydney Theatre Company/Australian People’s Theatre/tours), I’m With Her, The Mystery of Love & Sex (Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Metamorphoses (Apocalypse/Old Fitz), Unfinished Works, Homesick (Bontom), Seagull (Secret House), Mum’s The Word (Burberry Productions/Australian tours/SOH Playhouse/Glen Street), Dropped (The Goods Theatre Company/Old Fitz), House of Ramon Iglesia (MopHead/Old Fitz), A Kind of Alaska, Suddenly Last Summer, Hotel Hibiscus (NIDA company), Antigone (Sport For Jove), Boswell for the Defence (Sydney Festival), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (theatrongroup). Deborah's television credits include Children’s Hospital, My Place, Police Rescue, G.P., Pulse, Rake, Redfern Now (ABC), Camp (NBC/Matchbox), Murder Call (Nine Network), A Country Practice, All Saints, Home and Away (Seven Network). Her film credits include Chasing Comets, Balls, Boys From The Bush, Cavity, Inside Out, No Worries, The Premonition, and Razzle Dazzle. Deborah’s been nominated for several Sydney Theatre Awards, and is a proud MEAA Member since 1990. Don't miss Deborah in STOP GIRL.

14.01.2022 This has been the longest six months in Belvoirs history, but we are back doing what we live for and it feels utterly lovely, - Artistic Director Eamon Flack for @LimelightEd - bit.ly/3j0Nw8m Belvoir will soon reopen its doors for a socially distanced A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT MORE INFO: bit.ly/2kxrv8j

14.01.2022 We're delighted (and relieved) to announce that we will be reopening our theatre from 10 Sep for a five week season of A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN. You can read more about the production as well as our COVID-safe plans in the write up in The Sydney Morning Herald today: bit.ly/3kXwvh0

13.01.2022 Get to know the unstoppable cast of STOP GIRL | 20 Mar-25Apr | Tickets: bit.ly/3qbBdJE Amber McMahon trained at Flinders University Drama Centre, the Stella Adler Company and SITI Company in New York. Best known for her work in theatre, Amber’s boasts an extensive list of credits. Selected credits include; Dance Nation, Bliss, Atlantis, Twelfth Night, Angels in America (Belvoir); Rules for Living, Banging Denmark, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, The Popular Mechanicals (Syd...ney Theatre Company); Girl Asleep, School Dance (Windmill); Small Mouth Sounds (Darlinghurst Theatre Company); North by Northwest (Kay & McLean Productions) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (Malthouse), which included two seasons at Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Barbican London. Amber’s screen credits include the feature film Girl Asleep, and the SBS mini-series The Hunting. She received two Helpmann Awards for Best Female in a Supporting Role one for Girl Asleep (Belvoir/Windmill) and one for School Dance (Windmill). Don't miss Amber in STOP GIRL.

13.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship close this Friday 28 August! If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander playwright, director or writer/director with an idea for a new play, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on the fellowship as well as details on how to apply visit: http://bit.ly/30OlXZy Applications must close 28 August 2020.

12.01.2022 A Room of One's Own | Back by popular demand! We're thrilled to be bringing back Clarissa Licciardello & Tom Wright's wise, witty, passionate and incisive stage adaptation for our 2021 Season! A Room of One's Own is the story of women writers and the rooms in which they write, from the mind of one of the most important modernist 20th Century authors, Virginia Woolf.... If you missed the opportunity to see this production (or you're dying to see it again!) subscribe to our 2021 Season today! A Room of One's Own 6 - 23 MAY Photo: Anita Hegh by Daniel Boud

12.01.2022 Sometimes it can be easy to fall into the trap of viewing the arts and sciences as existing in opposition to each other but nothing could be further from the truth. Sydney Science Trail has launched across the country for National Science Week 2020, and the countrys biggest names in science are joining to talk about the hottest topics in Australia right now. From 21 August, hear from a panel of scientists and artists who join forces to discuss the interconnectedness of art and science, and how creativity and precision overlap in the creation of innovative work in both fields in Why Science and Art Cant Live Without Each Other. Register for Sydney Science Trail and join the mission to help planet Earth today. Visit www.sydneysciencetrail.net.au

12.01.2022 Our friends at Lingalayam Dance Company, with whom we would have produced THE JUNGLE AND THE SEA in July, and whose Artistic Director, Anandavalli, was an instrumental part of 2019's COUNTING AND CRACKING, are now presenting their scintillating dance piece PANCHA NADAI on Sunday 20 Sep as part of Riverside Theatres' digital screening program. Don't miss out! Book Now: bit.ly/3hRVWP0

11.01.2022 Chookas to the cast and crew of A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN which opens in the Upstairs Theatre tonight. This is our first production in six long months and we can't think of a better or more pertinent show with which to welcome audiences back! A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT... Photo by Brett Boardman

08.01.2022 "Really this show has been for people that don't normally go to the theatre. And that's what I've been most proud of" The phenomenal Kodie Bedford recently spoke to NITV about her mainstage writing debut, Cursed!, life-changing theatre, and amplifying Indigenous voices. Cursed! must close this Sunday, 29 November.... BOOK NOW: http://bit.ly/2lR21mW See more

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Rising Star, Ayesha Madon (FANGIRLS)! The Casting Guild of Australia - CGA has voted Ayesha into their 2020 Rising Stars list, and we couldn't agree more. We can't wait to have you back next year for FANGIRLS at the Seymour Centre!... Photo: Brett Boardman

08.01.2022 There is less than one week left to apply for the 2020 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship. If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander playwright, director or writer/director with an idea for a new play, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on the fellowship as well as details on how to apply visit: http://bit.ly/30OlXZy Applications must close 28 August 2020.

08.01.2022 Attention all dancers in our midst. Dancers across the world are invited to a two-day virtual event to learn Sydney Dance Companys repertoire from Rehearsal Associate Charmene Yap and Company dancers on 26-27 September. Book your spot now! https://tinyurl.com/y3fevvdt #SDCKeepDancing

07.01.2022 Last night our theatre has reopened to A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN after a six month shut down due to COVID-19. We are delighted to welcome audiences back but theatre is necessarily and predictably a little different in this new age. For that reason we've put together a video to show you our procedures to keep you and our staff safe. For more info visit: bit.ly/35oM0JB

07.01.2022 The Upstairs Rehearsal Room is currently buzzing as the cast & crew bring to life Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Miles Franklin's classic Australian novel MY BRILLIANT CAREER, under the skillful direction of Kate Champion. With Jason Chong, Tom Conroy,... Emma Harvie, Nikki Shiels, Guy Simon, Helen Thomson MY BRILLIANT CAREER NOV - DEC Photos by Brett Boardman

05.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Yve Blake, the brilliant mind behind 2019's FANGIRLS, who was last night awarded the QPRC Performing Arts Award at the 2020 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards! bit.ly/33teAqx

05.01.2022 Today is the final day to apply for the 2020 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship! If you're an Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander playwright, director or writer/director who wants to lead in the creation of a new play at Belvoir, and participate in the creative decision making process we want to hear from you. For more information on the fellowship, what it offers, as well as details on how to apply visit: http://bit.ly/30OlXZy

05.01.2022 "Australians seem overwhelmingly convinced of the value of the arts and culture, with 84% of those surveying agreeing on the positive impacts of culture up from 75% in 2016." - Guardian Australia - bit.ly/3gH9gVj

04.01.2022 Stop Girl | A new play about the front lines of normal life. Walkley Award-winning ABC foreign correspondent, Sally Sara's remarkable debut play is the second production in our 2021 Season. Subscribe today to secure tickets!... Stop Girl 20 MAR - 25 APR Photo: Daniel Boud

04.01.2022 OPEN AUDITION | Stop Girl by Sally Sara Belvoir is hosting open auditions in Western Sydney for Sally Sara's debut play Stop Girl - a play about a foreign correspondent working in Afghanistan who returns home to the new front lines of everyday life in Sydney. We would like to welcome Afghan actors, male, in their late 20s to audition for the role of Atal - a producer who works with the play's central character in Afghanistan who then applies for asylum in Australia.... Stop Girl will run at Belvoir Street Theatre, 20 March 2021 - 25 April 2021 and you will need to be available for full-time rehearsals throughout February, March and April and all season dates. Auditions will take place at The Granville Centre, Saturday 5 December from 4pm. If you're interested in auditioning or have any further questions, please send your photo and CV to Jules Orcullo at [email protected] before Friday 27 November 2020. About the play: The play follows foreign correspondent Suzie as she returns home from reporting in Afghanistan. Her friend and producer, Atal also arrives in Australia, after receiving threats in Kabul for working with foreign media. Suzie struggles to settle back into Australia, a country which now seems foreign, while Atal deals with the challenges of starting a new life in Sydney, far from home and family. It’s a story of finding peace after pain. The play will be directed by Anne-Louise Sarks.

03.01.2022 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES | A contemporary drama of truth and deceit, in an acclaimed production. bit.ly/SMOTMC Jon’s an award-winning writer, but it doesn’t seem to have made him happy. His third marriage is going about as well as his first two, and his university job is mainly teaching ‘creative writing’ to the self-absorbed. But this year there’s one student who seems to be worth his attention. Annie’s smart, spontaneous, and knows Jon’s work backwards. In he...r bright red coat she certainly stands out it feels like their affair was written in the stars. One day the fires will die down. But who gets to write their history? What was going on, exactly? This gripping, 80-minute piece of sharp new writing by Canadian Hannah Moscovitch takes a scenario you think you know and turns it upside down. Secure the best seats in the house with a 2022 season subscription: bit.ly/Belvoir-2022 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES By Hannah Moscovitch Directed by Petra Kalive Produced by Melbourne Theatre Company 2 JUN - 10 JUL 2022 : Izabella Yena and Dan Spielman by Jo Duck

03.01.2022 Our popular online workshops are back! Over two hours, learn powerful tools and techniques used by actors to boost your confidence in presenting and communicating in a screen-based workplace. Held over Zoom and limited to a small group, these transformative classes are led by some of the industry's finest. Be quick to book as they tend to be popular! More info: bit.ly/33gMw9U

03.01.2022 There are still a handful of places available for our OCT 2nd Effective Online Communication workshop on zoom. Over 2 hours, learn powerful tools used by actors to boost your confidence in presenting & communicating in a screen-based workplace. Get in quick while you still can! More info: bit.ly/33gMw9U

02.01.2022 Are you Belvoir's new Content Coordinator? We're looking for someone to join our team. If you've got a flare for content creation and an eye for detail we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2V2XQBD Applications close 9am, 11 September.

02.01.2022 Tonight is the first preview of A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN! After six long months of shutdown we are relieved and elated to throw open our doors again to welcome audiences for this gorgeous adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, directed by Carissa Licciardello and co-adapted by Carissa and Tom Wright. A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT... Photo by Brett Boardman

01.01.2022 Onwards. We’re doing things a bit differently this year - we’re splitting the season into two parts. Part One will run from February to September, and we will announce Part Two next April. Why split the year? Because the times are unpredictable. Splitting the season is the surest way to keep the show going, and it will mean less disruption for you if we need to pause performing again. ... Subscribe to our 2021 Season - PART ONE now: https://bit.ly/2RZl9d1

01.01.2022 "Belvoirs adaptation of Virigina Woolfs powerful polemic arrives at a time when the idea of personal space and equal pay is uppermost in many peoples minds." - @australian - bit.ly/31WOa0X A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN 10 SEP - 18 OCT

01.01.2022 "I hope the play can give a voice to the unspoken side of journalism, the cost of what we do." - Sally Sara's STOP GIRL is on now! | Tickets: bit.ly/3qbBdJE