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Creswick Theatre Company

Locality: Creswick, Victoria

Phone: +61 458 516 275

Address: 4A Raglan St 3363 Creswick, VIC, Australia

Website: https://creswicktheatre.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Vale Tzaadi Lane. It is with profound sadness that the Creswick Theatre Company acknowledges the death of Tzaadi Lane. Tzaadi bought to life the character of David in Moving On in 2019. Despite his onstage inexperience; his portrayal was delivered in a professional, gentle and sensitive manner; endearing him to cast, crew and audience alike. We had hoped to see Tzaadi in future productions, but sadly the universe had other plans. To Holly, Tim and Jenni and all your family and friends we want you to know that we are thinking of you, wishing you hope in the mist of sorrow and comfort in the midst of incredible pain. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we all feel about the loss of Tzaadi, we will remember this precious young man always.

24.01.2022 We have received many lovely messages from our patrons including this one. Thank you all so much for your support! https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php

24.01.2022 Thanks to Best of Ballarat for their support of our little theatre. Keep your eyes out for your December copy, jam-packed with Christmas events and there's a bonus voucher for mini-golf for the School holidays too!

23.01.2022 Hello friends of CTC! Hope your all doing well in these times, and keeping up your daily dose of theatre content! If not, we have some new sites wed like to share with you to maximise your intake of the Arts while we have some more time at home. Keep an eye on this space, and watch our Instagram stories, where we will treat you with some tips and tricks to make isolation more fun for you and your family! The picture is from our last show, wayyy back at Christmas. I cant wait to get back in the theatre and start creating something beautiful for you all!

23.01.2022 Did you enjoy the Cats trivia on our Facebook and Instagram stories over the last 24 hours? Now weve had some fun time to settle in and watch the beautiful show with your friends and family. Comment your favourite Cats song below

22.01.2022 At least the Ruby Princess had a Captain...

21.01.2022 Great to see that our audiences are having as much fun watching "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play" as the cast have in presenting this fun play! "Miracle" continues this Thursday 5th December, Friday 6th December and Saturday 7th December at 8pm. Tickets available online https://creswicktheatre.com.au/

21.01.2022 Free weekly stream of musicals/plays from Lincoln Center Theater!

20.01.2022 Seeking a few adventurous folk to do a surprise spot of street theatre acting at Creswick Harvest Festival Market on Sat 23rd March. If interested contact Tim on 0425716544 asap.

19.01.2022 Our Play Selection Committee is putting together a fabulous program that we will be able to share with you soon. We are now ready to appoint Directors to each production. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected] for further information.

17.01.2022 Just about to settle in and watch this weeks musical on The Shows Must Go On. Im ashamed to say Ive never even listened to this show so Ive very excited to see something new! What are you doing on this glum looking afternoon?

17.01.2022 Sundance says there are seats available tonight (online or at the door) to "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play". Doors open 7.30pm for an 8 pm show. Bring your own snacks, bar on site.

16.01.2022 Good evening friends! Hope you are all having a safe and comfortable Easter season. My family are spending time together, playing cards, listening to music, and staying much warmer than past years at camp sites Mum and I are getting up early tomorrow to watch Jesus Christ SuperStar on YouTube. It will only be available for 48 hours so get in while you can!! ... https://youtu.be/GpO4ohqx3os Sending well wishes to you all, may the coming months bring peace, health and happiness to us all.

15.01.2022 Creswick Theatre Company 2020 AGM Membership Survey and Link - https://mailchi.mp//creswick-theatre-company-2020-agm-memb

14.01.2022 2021 will be an exciting year for all theatre lovers, especially those who can get to see this fantastic show!!

13.01.2022 A sneaky snippet from Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play

13.01.2022 Just about to settle in and watch this weeks musical on The Shows Must Go On. I’m ashamed to say I’ve never even listened to this show so I’ve very excited to see something new! What are you doing on this glum looking afternoon?

12.01.2022 In the theatre there is a tradition whenever the theatre is empty we always make sure to leave one light on. Typically its on a stand in the centre of the stage, this light is known as the ghost light. There are many stories about its origin, but its meaning is unmistakable. It means though the theatre is empty (dark), we will return to douse it, and start another show, another season, another concert, another performance. So heres to the ARTISTS! ... The technicians, the electricians, the carpenters, the mechanists, the riggers, the loaders/unloaders, the freelancers, the directors, the designers, the stage managers, the actors, the dancers, the teachers, the students, the creators, the stitchers and the makers, the ushers and the patrons, those in rep and those on tour, those in receiving houses and those at sea..... Many of us have and will take big hits during this time of the virus. Financial and emotional weight have come crashing down as our entire industry is reduced to nothing but a load of ghost lights. But those ghost lights are temporary place holders. They are a sign. We might be down now, but our passion, our creativity, and our drive stands alongside those ghost lights that stand centre stage, that we will be switching off and unplugging in no time. But until then, heres a GHOST LIGHT to let the world know WE WILL BE BACK, When this storm has passed. WE WILL RETURN TO DOUSE IT. - share if you care about theatre Creswick Theatre Company will return to douse our light! -thanks to Spencer Ramsey for posting this on The Ballarat Stage

12.01.2022 Online Classes start next week, from Mon May 4th. First class is FREE. Followed by 7 weeks of 1/2 hour online classes for just $55! Were all missing the chance... to play and hang out with friends. We know students have lots of homework to keep them busy so were keeping classes short - to half an hour and focusing on fun. This means you can keep in touch with your dance and drama friends, get moving, have a laugh and just play. Our online classes begin next week on Mon 4 May. First class is FREE and you can invite new friends to join. Following that we are offering 7 weeks of half hour online classes for just $55! How to Sign Up for Online Classes. Send an email to: [email protected] with: Student Name Name of Class/Time/Day (See timetable below) We will send you a link to the Zoom class ID (with instructions how to download Zoom and log on) To invite friends ask them to email us at [email protected] with their name and class details. Timetable Mon 4 4.30pm Creative Dance Prep Gr 2 Lynda Mon 5 5.30pm Creative Dance Gr 3 6 Lynda Mon 6 6.30pm Creative Dane Yr 7 12 Jo Tue 4 - 4.30pm Drama Gr 3 5 Jen Wed 5.30 - 6pm Drama Yr 8 12+ Thur 10 10.20am Creative Dance Pre-school Lynda Thur 4 4.30pm Drama Gr 6 - Yr 7 Contemporary Dance will not be running at the moment however students are welcomed to join another dance or drama class instead. Hope to see you online soon! Stay well Jen, Jo, Lynda and Kirstie Photo by Tibor Hegedis

12.01.2022 Creswick Theatre Company Always on the lookout for more helpers, if you'd like to join us, please phone: 0458 516 275 or email [email protected]

11.01.2022 Did you enjoy the Cats trivia on our Facebook and Instagram stories over the last 24 hours? Now we’ve had some fun time to settle in and watch the beautiful show with your friends and family. Comment your favourite Cats song below

11.01.2022 We are very pleased to be hosting two special performances of Earth Fever by Daylesford Youth Theatre as part of Creswick Harvest Festival. Bring your friends and family. Family tickets only $5.

10.01.2022 Sad that you are at home and not at the Theatre? Heres another fantastic idea to fill your isolated days with some theatrical magic. National Theatre has some wonderful plays to share with you and your family. On their YouTube you can find some amazing live recordings including Shakespeare's whirlwind comedy of mistaken identity and unrequited love, Twelfth Night, featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia. Follow the link below to their page, https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre/videos

10.01.2022 There's a very special Christmas Shopping Evening from 4pm - 8pm tonight at The Farmers Wife - Creswick And still tickets available at the door for "Miracle on 34th Street - A Live Musical Radio Play at the Creswick Theatre Company. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm show Shopping and a Show - how wonderful :)

07.01.2022 An open letter to the members, past members, friends and supporters of our dear little theatre. Dear friends, Creswick Courthouse Theatre is a wonderful asset to our community. It has provided a venue for years of very entertaining shows, some great musicals, hysterically funny pantos and even the odd serious drama. It presents opportunities for young and old to learn new skills, revitalise forgotten talents and be part of a big happy creative family.... 2020 was looking good for us. We had secured the rights to Hannie Rayson’s very topical script Extinction, a story of power, love, betrayal and environmental destruction. As this is also on the secondary curriculum, we anticipated attendance from local colleges to boost our numbers. Pre-production planning was underway for our July all ages show Wanda’s Monster, a rollicking tale of an imaginary friend and a motorcycling grannie. Our Christmas show was under discussion and had almost been locked in. There was to be some street theatre and a show at the theatre during the Creswick Harvest Festival. I had already secured my bee suit when that was cancelled. You all know the rest Covid-19 and everything shut down. With the partial re-opening of venues and services, we are still unable to provide live theatre due to the size of our building and the limitations that puts on audience numbers. Anyone who has attended a show knows how cosy a full house is! Meanwhile, the building continues to cost money. We have rates, power, water and insurance. We have been improving the building with the installation of better facilities for cast and crew and are currently waiting to hear of a grant to insulate. We have no income from our productions this year and expect none. Our only source at this time is memberships. We are requesting that all of our friends and followers, recipients of our newsletter, followers of our Facebook page, ex-members and your family and friends renew your membership this year. Membership is $15 and the period is July 1 to June 30, 2021. Your renewal will help us keep the wheels turning as we wait for easier times when the performing arts are again viable. I also encourage you to offer a small donation when you are renewing. Jenni Sewell

06.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to be part of the local version of Australia's Couch Choir! . Virtual Soul Choir is asking people to record a video of them singing "Ra...y of Sunshine", an original track composed and arranged by Ballarat musicians Geoffrey and George Williams. . The home performances will then be pieced together to create a music video as part of the City of Ballarat's Be Kind Be Creative program. . To get involved (just like Janelle Ryan and her very cute family has), upload your video to www.virtualsoulchoir.com by Thursday 30 April. #BeKind #BeCreative See more

06.01.2022 Some great news for theatre lovers! The National Theatre is going to stream a free play every Thursday night commencing on April 2 with the hilarious One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean featuring James Corden. Review from the link below in comments...

05.01.2022 Sad your at home and not at the theater? CTC tip #3 Theres a fantastic insta set up just for you!! Showcasing a great group of actors, singing us through the ABCs of musical theatre for the next few weeks. Share your favourites in the comments below. ... https://instagram.com/musicalalphabet?igshid=1348kh6jiywm3

05.01.2022 Australian Theatre Live is rolling out an innovative pilot program to reconnect you with the best of Australian theatre with a free Streaming of David Williamson's Emerald City on Thursday 2 April or Friday 3 April at 8pm.

03.01.2022 Sad your at home and not at the theatre? CTC has some ideas for you! Tip #1 The Shows Must Go On, is a fantastic new YouTube site, taking you backstage, and to rehearsals of some of the worlds most loved theatre shows. A new Movie Musical will be posted each Saturday, next week is Jesus Christ SuperStar (just in time for Easter) staring Tim Minchin, Mel C and Chris Moyles. Each Movie musical will be online for only 48 hours, so get in while you can! ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

03.01.2022 Sad your at home and not the theater? CTC tip #2 A fantastic streaming service is here just for you! BroadwayHD is an awesome website similar to Netflix, with a free ten day trail! This has plenty of wonderful shows such as Jeckyll and Hyde, Pippin, and Falsettos (which I have personally watched three times this week) ... It also has plenty of Ballets, BBC series and an entire category for Shakespeare plays! https://www.broadwayhd.com

03.01.2022 The Creswick Theatre Company wishes all our friends a very Happy Christmas xxx

02.01.2022 Tzaadi as 'David in Moving On' 2019

02.01.2022 Performers wanted...

02.01.2022 Kylie has a very special message for us all.... yes, we need a quokka!