Darwin Entertainment Centre in Darwin, Northern Territory | Performance & event venue

Darwin Entertainment Centre

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8980 3333

Address: 93 Mitchell Street 0800 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.yourcentre.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Introducing the first of our ESCALATE Musical Performance Development Workshop participantssinger/songwriter Crystal Robins! We were thrilled to be able to pair Crystal up with an extra special mentor, Grammy nominated and Emmy Award winning singer-songwriter Toni Childs, who guided Crystal through her performance of her song 'Wildfire', which was filmed and recorded by Dreamedia Creative. Crystal has been writing music for more than 15 years and was recently shortlisted for the 2020 Listen Up Music's Songwriting Prize for her song ‘Wildfire’. Watch this space over the weeks to come as we share the final production of Crystal's performance.

24.01.2022 Rove with us as we take you on a tour over 4 different stages to 4 spectacular performances. In Motion | NT Dance Company, Prayer Corby, Impro Territory, Chung Wah Society Lion & Drum Troupes returns for a brand new line up of homegrown talent on Friday 2 Oct. Book now >> http://bit.ly/InMotionOct

22.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, we recognise and celebrate the many outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers across this nation. We’re proud to support the release of The Buddy Knox Project, made possible through the Australia Council for the Arts’ Resilience Fund. Enjoy this free, deadly performance from exceptional First Nations and blues artist Buddy Knox Blues. Follow our stories this week as we highlight some of the many First Nations artists and performances that have appeared at Darwin Entertainment Centre over the years. #NAIDOC2020

22.01.2022 Introducing Artistic Director Gary Lang from our Artist-in-Residence company NT Dance Company! Gary is coming out of retirement to bring together excerpts of old and new work in 'In Two’s' as part of our ‘In Motion’ roving series this Friday. Join us as we take you on a tour of four 15-min performances across four unique locations in the Centre. Limited tickets remain, book now via: https://bit.ly/InMotionOct Photo credit:Sergey Pevnev

22.01.2022 Screening for the first time in the NT, The Last Black Man in San Fransisco showcases stunning, award-winning cinematography of San Francisco’s sweeping streetscapes as we follow Jimmie Fails on an odyssey to reclaim the home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation. Snap up your tickets for this award-winning drama at at https://bit.ly/The-Last-Black-Man-in-San-Fran

22.01.2022 #LightItInRed Now, more than ever, the live events industry needs to stand together! The industry has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and urgently needs more support to survive the crisis. Tonight, in Australia and right across the world, the industry will Stand As One in a global day of action. Venues will light up in red to raise awareness and drive change. Tonight, our Playhouse theatre is red in a show of solidarity. ... #wemakeevents @wemakeeventsaus #lightitinred #wemakeeventsaus

22.01.2022 As they say, the show must go on! The annual The Beat Festival is back this year, although a little bit differently. Join us (and 1,000 students on-screen) for the reimagined, beloved Festival as it goes digital, following a year unlike any other. Featuring students from Casuarina Senior College, Centralian Senior Secondary College, Darwin High School, Gillen Primary School, Haileybury Rendall School, Katherine High School, Numbulwar School, O'Loughlin Catholic College and St Philip's College, Alice Springs, the Beat is a terrific glimpse of the wealth of talent in Territory schools and trust us when we say they shine as brightly on-screen as they do on-stage. Get your tickets here http://bit.ly/The-Beat-2020

21.01.2022 Four unique performances, four different stages, 'In Motion' returns next month with a stellar line up of new homegrown entertainment by local creatives including the soulful singer/songwriter Prayer Corby. Rove around the Centre on Fri 2 Oct and see her live on The Balcony. Tickets are limited so get in quick >> https://bit.ly/InMotionOct

19.01.2022 The festive season might be over for another year, but there's plenty to keep you cheerful this month when Connie B returns to the Centre accompanied by two world-renowned, award-winning singer-songwriters, Shellie Morris Music and Toni Childs. Inspired by the On the Couch with Connie B series which kicked off in September last year, you’ll have the chance to dig deep into the music and lives of Connie B’s guestslive and in person >> https://bit.ly/Double-Gin-Tonic

16.01.2022 Our friends at The Bookshop Darwin are offering a family pass giveaway to The 91-Storey Treehouse. Hop over to their page for your chance win tickets to see Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton's much loved children's book come to life next Tues 20 Oct, 5pm.

14.01.2022 Missed out on tickets to Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show? We have a second show just announced and we can't wait! Book now for Thurs 24 Sept, 7:30pm http://bit.ly/LeavingJacksonDEC

13.01.2022 From 31 October-1 November, we had our sold out immerse Two-Day Botanical Illustration Workshop with Anastasia_Maximova_Art. It was so well received with participants saying it was a fantastic experience and the workshop brought skills to life they didn’t even know they possessed. With such great feedback, we’re looking into bringing you more amazing workshops, so watch this space!

13.01.2022 Meet songstress Natalie Pellegrino Her exquisite voice is set to turn up the heat in the upcoming cabaret and burlesque show Secrets of the Boudoir - Karibu Collective! Two shows only - Thurs 22 & Fri 23 Oct, 8pm. Book your tickets via: https://bit.ly/SecretsoftheBudoir... Karibu Collective

13.01.2022 Exciting news Darwin! Tom Gleeson is bringing his critically acclaimed show Lighten Up to The Playhouse stage for one night only Friday 30 October! Winner of the Best Comedy Show at Adelaide Fringe 2020, don't miss this killer stand-up comedian at the top of his game. Member's pre-sale is on now, with General Admission tickets available from 9am Thursday 15 October. Tickets at http://bit.ly/DEC_TomGleeson

13.01.2022 At just 15 years of age, the second participant in our ESCALATE Musical Performance Development Workshop this week is guitarist, singer and songwriter Emma Lester! Emma learnt how to play the guitar at an early age as she saw it as a natural extension of her vocals. She’s been writing music for three years, inspired by her participation in the Rock School program. With Toni Childs’ vast experience in the music and performing industry, she was an invaluable mentor to Emma in these early days of her budding music career. Emma’s song ‘Yesterday’ was filmed and recorded by Dreamedia Creative and we can’t wait to share it with you soon!

12.01.2022 The treehouse that keeps growing and growing! Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91-storeys and is now more dangerous than ever. Set on a deserted desert island with a whirlpool and giant spider, join us for a special relaxed performance of The 91-Storey Treehouse on Tues 20 Oct, 5pm. Wondering what a 'relaxed' performance is though? Relaxed performances are specially designed shows allowing everyone to enjoy them in their own particular way. We welcome audiences with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, as well as their friends and families to the theatre and encourage you to move as needed during the show. You’re welcome to bring sunglasses, hearing protection, a hoody or anything that makes you a little more comfortable. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/91-storey-treehouse

10.01.2022 The treehouse that keeps growing and growing! And now it’s more fantastically dangerous than ever! The The 91-Storey Treehouse is coming to life, see it live on Tue 20 Oct, 5pm. Book now >> https://bit.ly/91-storey-treehouse

09.01.2022 Imagine a perfect beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Imagine a beach where adventure begins... Alison Lester AM’s classic book 'Magic Beach' comes to life on Tues 24 Oct, 4:30pm in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for children aged 3-8 and their adults. Book now via: https://bit.ly/Magic-Beach

09.01.2022 Meet Bethan... A vision on stage with a playful attitude to match, she will set your hearts racing! See Bethan in her stunning performances in the unmissable cabaret and burlesque show: Secrets of the Boudoir - Karibu Collective. 2 performances only on Thur 22 Oct - Fri 23 Oct, 8pm. Book your tickets via: https://bit.ly/SecretsoftheBudoir Karibu Collective NT Dance Company

06.01.2022 Check out this great video by The Seen NT who caught up with Caiti Baker ahead of her show this Friday. Tickets are still available at https://bit.ly/Caiti-Baker

05.01.2022 New show added! Thursday 24 September 7.30pm. Tickets at http://bit.ly/LeavingJacksonDEC

04.01.2022 Amy Hetherington caught up with Off The Leash for a chinwag ahead of her show: Amy Hetherington, Don't Feed The Ducks, on this Friday 9 Oct, 7:30pm. Tickets to her show at The Studio sold out in 24 hrs so we upgraded her to The Playhouse and now she's living out her dream! Read the interview via the link below.

04.01.2022 Our roving series ‘In Motion’ returns next Friday 2 Oct with a brand new line up! The Chung Wah Society's Drum Routine Troupe are set to bring an exciting new sound to a surprising location when they stray away from typical lion dance music and allow the sounds of the drum to shine on its own. Then, showcasing their athletic skills, the Lion Dance Troupe will hold a bold display in the Loading Dock. Limited tickets remain, book now via: https://bit.ly/InMotionOct Chung Wah Society - Darwin -

04.01.2022 Australia's adopted son of comedy Arj Barker is bringing his trademark riotous comedy to Darwin Entertainment Centre in February with his hour long show Arj Barker Comes Clean. Be prepared for some home truths, some vague truths and some information none of us are ready to hear, but won't be able to forget any time soon, because Arj brings the hilarity and lots of it! Secure your tickets at https://bit.ly/Arj-Barker-Comes-Clean

03.01.2022 Set in the 1890s gold rush of Western Australia, The Furnace is an unlikely hero's tale, navigating greed and the search for identity in a new land. Screening during Flix in the Wet, the film illuminates the forgotten history of Australia's 'Ghan' cameleers predominantly Muslim and Sikh men from India, Afghanistan, and Persia who traversed the nation's vast desert interior, forming unique bonds with local Aboriginal people. Starring Ahmed Malek, Jay Ryan and David Wenham, tickets are available at https://bit.ly/The-Furnace

03.01.2022 2020...what a year it has been! Despite a forced three-month closure and reduced capacities in our theatres, we’ve delivered 104 performances with nearly 28,000 attendances. This year ended up being all about local talent, with 79% of performances in the Centre delivered by local artists. We’ve introduced new events including our In Motion series, a visual arts exhibition and workshop program, our professional development program ESCALATE, and Live @ The Studio. Thanks to everyone who has supported us throughout this challenging, but rewarding year, it wouldn't have been possible without you! Bring on 2021! Amy Hetherington Don't Feed The Ducks - Jiwa IGusti

02.01.2022 Incredible! Local comedian Amy Hetherington - Comedy has sold out tonight! If you were waiting till the last minute, it’s too ducking late!

01.01.2022 Fresh from sold out shows at this year's Darwin Festival & Darwin Fringe Festival, catch the hilarious comedy duo Sarah and Kyle for an hour long lol-fest looking at the effects of isolation in the time of the global 'pando'. Book your tickets to 'Lower The Bar' on Sat 24 Oct, 7:30pm >> http://bit.ly/LowerTheBar by Flowpyre