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25.01.2022 Meet the Ghosts... Opening NEXT WEEK! A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES HORRIBLY, TERRIBLY WRONG... Live theatre | Bar | Laugh-out-loud play There's no better way to get in the Christmas spirit! 8pm Wed 11 DEC - Sun 15 DEC | Belconnen Theatre Get a group of friends together and book a night to remember! Suitable for adult & teen audiences (strong language) https://www.buddingtheatre.com/a-christmas-carol-goes-horri Join the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/425892814761755/ If you love comedy, British humour and hit shows like 'The Play that Goes Wrong', don't miss the Canberra Christmas theatre event of the year! || VIDEO CREDITS || WRITER & DIRECTER: Kirsty Budding ACTORS: Kristofer Patston-Gill, Mark Molloy, Amelia Forsyth-Smith, Chris McGrane VIDEOGRAPHER: Greg Gould MAKEUP ARTIST: Emmi Robinson Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

24.01.2022 From Budding Theatre: Join us live now! Feat. #Canberra performers (families, kids, teens, individuals, couples, pets!) performing in isolation. It’s like nothing you’ve seen before! Vote for your favourites https://www.buddingtheatre.com/vote

22.01.2022 Get those audition videos in for : ! AUDITION VIDEOS DUE MIDNIGHT SAT 28 MARCH. SHOW: JUNE 23-28, BELCONNEN THEATRE. Blending fiction and American history, the production requires a cast of strong actors to play fictional characters like Gatsby, Daisy, Nick, Tom and Myrtle as well as famous figures from the 1920s like Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin and Al Capone. We are also searching for sensational singers to be our Speakeasy Stars ...and advanced dancers to light up the stage as the Gatsby Girls. See all the acting, singing and dancing roles at https://www.buddingtheatre.com/the-great-gatsby Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

22.01.2022 || AUDITIONS || Don't you love it when there are so many opportunities to get on stage and have a laugh at Christmas?! #Canberra Actors/Singers 18+ submit your... EOI now for "The Holiday Spirits" directed by Glynis Stokes and Tabitha Lee - a hilarious variety show feat. popular Christmas songs and Christmas skits like 'Reindeer in Red', 'Jerry Spinner', 'Santa Baby' and more! All in the chilled out intimate atmosphere of Smith's Alternative. Show: Wed 18 Dec; possible second show Sat 21 Dec. To see roles, rehearsal schedule & more, head to https://www.buddingtheatre.com/the-holiday-spirits

20.01.2022 The #BuddingTheatreChallenge is a fun, creative and free weekly challenge that is open to everyone. This week's challenge: Show us your (funny) superpowers in 1... minute or less! Learn more here: https://www.buddingtheatre.com/challenge Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

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20.01.2022 TUNE IN 6PM SUNDAY FOR OUR FIRST BROADCAST #buddingtheatrechallengeTUNE IN 6PM SUNDAY FOR OUR FIRST BROADCAST #buddingtheatrechallenge

19.01.2022 Don't miss the first broadcast of the Budding Theatre Challenge! 6pm Sunday 5 April right here at the Budding Theatre Facebook page. Tune in to watch performers... from the ACT (and the US and the UK) taking the Budding Theatre Challenge. Vote for your favourites Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

18.01.2022 Isn't it amazing when a community comes together (at a safe distance)?! This was written by Kirsti St. Welling Shaw and features Budding Theatre legends Robert ...Shiells, Bertram O'Brien, Matilda Saddington, Ashleigh Robinson, Lily Welling, Caitlin Addinell, Hannah Genevieve Miller, Daniel Evans, Michael Ubrihien, and Kristopher James. Thank you everyone Covid-19 sucks. Seriously, it's really awful. But if you're privileged enough to be able to stay home with enough food (and toilet paper?) to weather the storm, use the time to get in touch with friends and family, and form new connections. This is the ideal time to create, and explore all those things you thought you'd never have time for (even if it's something simple, like a good book). Want something to do? A creative mission every week? Join us! We already have over 30 registrations for the Budding Theatre Challenge announced this afternoon, with some pretty interesting teams forming (parents, kids, teens, grandparents, individuals, all ages!). Challenge #1 will be sent out Monday 30 March so NOW is the time to join First broadcast will be on Sunday 5 April. https://www.buddingtheatre.com/challenge Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

17.01.2022 EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Vote for your favourites in Budding Theatre Challenge #1 The first challenge was to re-create a film in 1 minute or less. ... Voting closes 1pm Monday 6 April: https://www.buddingtheatre.com/vote The Budding Theatre Challenge is open to everyone. It's fun. It's creative. It's community. It's FREE to participate. Keeping kids, families, and performers of all ages creatively engaged for hours every week! No experienced required. Broadcast every Sunday. JOIN US at https://www.buddingtheatre.com/challenge Budding Theatre, Canberra Perform | Inspire | Grow www.buddingtheatre.com

11.01.2022 Thanks for the shout out @canberracitynews ! We Helen Musa. Nab tickets while you still can to JASPER JONES @canberratheatrecentre || Play by Kate Mulvany... || Based on the novel by Craig Silvey || Directed by Glynis Stokes Wed 2 - Sat 5 October 8pm Learn more and see cast list & link to TICKETS via https://www.buddingtheatre.com/jasper-jones Or call box office (02) 6275 2700 Photo by: HollWill Photography www.hollwillphotography.com

10.01.2022 Jasper has stumbled upon a terrible crime in the scrub nearby, and he knows he’s the first suspect that goes with the colour of his skin. He needs every ounce... of Charlie’s bookish brain to help solve this awful mystery before the town turns on Jasper... Written by one of Australia's most exceptional playwrights, Kate Mulvany, based on the best-selling novel by Craig Silvey... don't miss Jasper Jones @canberratheatrecentre JASPER JONES by Kate Mulvany Based on the novel by Craig Silvey Directed by Glynis Stokes Wed 2 - Sat 5 October 8pm See cast list & more at https://www.buddingtheatre.com/jasper-jones TICKETS via https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/jasper-jones/ Or call (02) 6275 2700 Photo by: HollWill Photography www.hollwillphotography.com See more

09.01.2022 If you love comedy, British humour and hit shows like 'The Play that Goes Wrong', don't miss the Canberra Christmas theatre event of the year! ... , ! Live theatre | Bar | Laugh-out-loud play There's no better way to get in the Christmas spirit! Wed 11 DEC - Sun 15 DEC | Belconnen Theatre EARLYBIRD tickets $35/$25 until Nov 30! Get a group of friends together and book a night to remember! Suitable for adults & teens+ (strong language) https://www.buddingtheatre.com/a-christmas-carol-goes-horri MOST POPULAR: Sunday 15th Dec 8pm closing show https://www.facebook.com/events/425892814761755/ Photos: Greg Gould

08.01.2022 The one and only Budding Theatre are staging another laugh-out-loud Christmas show in Canberra and Earlybird tickets are available until Nov 30 (get in quick)! The Canberra Christmas event of the year! Learn more https://www.buddingtheatre.com/a-christmas-carol-goes-horri

07.01.2022 RE-POST from Budding Theatre! JOIN US! 7pm Friday 20th December 2019, Lotus Room, Casino Canberra... GUESTS! Please ensure that you have completed the booking process and paid for your seat! Check your confirmation email! ... See you on Friday for a very fun Christmas event which includes... * Canapés by award-winning restaurant Natural Nine (recently voted No.1 Chinese restaurant in Australia!) * Music, Song, Dance, Comedy & Live Entertainment * FUN Trivia and lucky dip (lots of prizes to be won!) * Charity Auction (signed items, hampers, novelty show props and more!) * Charity Donation included in cover charge! Come alone, with a partner or friend, or as a group of four for Trivia! LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS... https://www.buddingtheatre.com//budding-theatre-christmas-

05.01.2022 Budding Theatre Teen Drama Students present... || & || Coming Thursday 2nd April, a FREE soccer-themed public production of the Shakespearean classic, Romeo & Juliet!... The Thursday night performance is a special FREE viewing night for local high school students and is also open to the general public for bookings. FEATURING talented teen actors from local schools including St Clare’s College, Radford College, St Francis Xavier College, Canberra High, Marist College, Melrose High, Merici College, Telopea Park School, Campbell High, Lyneham High, Harrison School, Daramalan College & Belconnen High! Shakespeare's language | 1 hour abridged version Fast paced and fun | Perfect for students REVIEWS FROM LAST YEAR’S PRODUCTION: Beautiful I cried. (Someone’s Mum) I hate Shakespeare and English but that was amazing. Matt, 15 There were so many hilarious moments I loved it. I liked the use of mobile phones, technology and popular music it helped you see the characters were just like you. Lucy, 13 Special FREE viewing night for local students and the general public... WHEN: 6pm Thursday 2nd April WHERE: Belconnen Theatre, Swanson Court, Belconnen HOW TO BOOK: Head to https://www.buddingtheatre.com/student-shows

05.01.2022 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! Congratulations to the following talented young Canberra performers who will be joining the lineup of 'The 100', a red carpet book launch eve...nt December 14th showcasing monologues to entertain and inspire. The new collection for children and young adults is written by Kirsty Budding, winner of the 2018 ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Fiction, to meet high demand for fresh dramatic monologues for children and teens. The book heads to drama schools in the US and UK in 2020. Young Canberra actors ages 6-20 have been busy submitting audition videos over the past weeks and the videos have been a testament to the outstanding standard of young acting talent in Canberra. View the cast... https://www.buddingtheatre.com/the100

01.01.2022 EARLYBIRD ticket offer ends midnight TONIGHT! You will laugh, you will cry (from laughing) and have a merry Christmassy time watching things go horribly, terribly wrong for this hilarious cast of Canberra performers... A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES HORRIBLY, TERRIBLY WRONG... Wed 11 Dec 8pm Friday 13 Dec 8pm Sat 14 Dec 11am Sun 15 Dec 8pm Venue: Belconnen Theatre $ / $ ( $/$) Suitable for adult & teen audiences (strong language) https://www.buddingtheatre.com/a-christmas-carol-goes-horri Join the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/425892814761755/ ABOUT.... An amateur theatre company are staging A Christmas Carol, but things go horribly, terribly wrong. Get ready for the director's notes, the stage mum's demand for more lines for her child, the theatre reviewer's critique, and everyone's missed cues in this laugh-out-loud farce that will put you in the mood for a VERY merry Christmas... Photographer: Greg Gould