Highlands Theatre Group Inc. in Bowral, New South Wales | Arts and entertainment

Highlands Theatre Group Inc.

Locality: Bowral, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4862 5344

Address: PO Box 220 2576 Bowral, NSW, Australia

Website: http://htg.org.au

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25.01.2022 Play Readings: Join us and take part in the first of a series of play readings, with ’12 Angry Jurors’. Wednesday, October 14, 7.00pm 9.30pm @ The Venue, 40 Station St Bowral $5 for HTG members/$10 for non-members (please furnish exact payment upon arrival). Male and Female roles available.... All parties interested in being involved must RSVP as early as possible to secure a place, as due to COVID-19, numbers are strictly limited. To book and receive further details, including synopsis, character breakdown, etc, please email: [email protected] Thanks to all those who have registered early and secured their place, we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, October 14. #theatreinthehighlands #southernhighlandsarts #livetheatre #southernhighlandstheatre

24.01.2022 Things are really starting to gain steam at Highlands Theatre Group Inc. Our first production post-lockdown Love Letters is fast becoming a beautiful and emotive show and we couldn’t be more proud. With limited socially distanced seating at Gibraltar Park, this intimate performance is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets go on sale Monday 13th July, so watch this space! Thanks, Southern Highland News for the write-up. #backinthegame #wereback #southernhighlandstheatre #su...pportthearts #artsinthehighlands https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au//the-power-of-th/

24.01.2022 ‘LOVE LETTERS’ CHANGE OF VENUE: ‘Love Letters’ will now be staged at the GIBRALTAR HOTEL Bowral in their beautiful Observatory. As Gibraltar Park is a retirement facility, it was considered prudent to move the production to a larger room with an active Covid-SAFE policy in place. HTG hopes to present a show at Gibraltar Park in the near future, and of course remain thankful for their invaluable support and sponsorship. Performance dates and seating for ‘Love Letters’ remain the same - September 4th to 19th, as will the intimate, engaging nature of the production. We are extremely grateful to John Uliana, Simon Lucas and the Gibraltar Hotel for being so welcoming and enabling theatre to make its return to the Highlands next month. Just 91 tickets remain for the 12 show season, so grab yours now from https://htg.org.au/booking/

23.01.2022 Highlands Theatre Group would like to thank some of the people that have helped make ‘ Love Letters’ possible. The amazing sponsors of this show are Gibraltar Park, Gibraltar Hotel Bowral, Atworthy Advisory and The Venue - Bowral. We have such amazing local businesses in the Highlands and are very grateful for their support and encouragement. With only 20 tickets remaining for our season of ‘Love Letters’, you will want to book quickly at www.htg.org.au #supportlocal #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #loveletters

22.01.2022 "Then came that fatal night, when Julia made her Vichyssoise, For fifty two, Bon Appetit, was also Bon Voyage. Do you know what happened to the Sisters of Hoboken and Julia's stew? With one third of tickets sold in the first week, you'd better get your hands on some at www.htg.org.au. #HTG #highlandstheatre #nunsense2021 #htg2021season #whatsoninthehighlands #vichyssoisesoup

22.01.2022 Tickets for HTG’s musical production ‘Nunsense’ will be available next Monday, January 18 from 9:00am. Directed by HTG’s Eloise Knight, this internationally acclaimed musical farce is divinely funny and witty, filled with lively dance numbers and humour. ‘Nunsense’ is sure to lift your spirits and have you laughing from beginning to end. You won’t want to miss out on our first show for 2021. Keep a watchful eye on this page for the ticket link on Monday. #HTG #highlandstheatregroup #HTG2021season #Nunsense #southernhighlandsentertainment #whattodointhesouthernhighlands

22.01.2022 Tickets for HTG’s first production for 2021, NUNSENSE, are available today from www.htg.org.au On from March 5th till 21st at Bowral High School Auditorium, only 100 tickets are available for each show at a Covid safe spaced distance. The story centres around eight nuns, who hold a fundraising event to cover the burial costs for 4 of their fellow sisters. We all need a good laugh after 2020, so for Heaven’s sake, grab your tickets today!... #HTG #Nunsense2021 #highlandstheatregroup #whatsoninthehighlands #HTG2021season

20.01.2022 Just 56 tickets remain for the entire season of ‘Love Letters’ to be held at Gibraltar Hotel from Friday September 4th. Further information and bookings available from www.htg.org.au/bookings/ MEET THE CAST: Sharing the role of Andy are Mark Wallace and Stephen Wheatley Mark has been treading the boards with HTG ever since catching the acting bug with Melting Pot Theatre’s Crash Test Drama in 2018. He is a local photographer who is fully controlled by his Jack Russell, and an... avid coach of junior rugby which mostly accounts for his bald head! Stephen has been involved in music and theatre since the Regals Musical Society’s Desert Song in 1969, appearing in more than 130 musicals and 24 plays. He has had an extensive Club and concert career and holds a Diploma of Opera and a Music Theatre degree from the NSW Conservatorium of Music.

20.01.2022 Highlands Theatre Group would like to wish all of our supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope your festive season is enjoyable and safe, and we can’t wait to see you in 2021 at one of our productions! #HTG #Highlandstheatre #highlandstheatregroup #southernhighlands

20.01.2022 It’s wonderful to see another great article about theatre in the highlands, highlighting how hard we’re all working to produce quality theatre in these strange covid times. Thanks Southern Highland News and Lauren Strode for the great interview. We’re so proud of this little show and tickets are pretty limited due to our conscientious social distancing measures. In fact, there’s only just over 100 tickets left. ‘Love Letters’ is intimate and moving so book your tickets today. Book at https://htg.org.au/booking/ Thanks again SHN. #supportlocal #southernhighlandnews #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #amdram #loveletters

20.01.2022 PLAY READING NIGHT Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BOATJ Final preparations are underway for the first production in our 2021 season, ‘Nunsense’. In the meantime, following on from our successful inaugural event, we wish to announce our next Play Reading Night.... Wednesday February 17 from 7.00pm 9.30pm @ The Venue, 40 Station Street Bowral. Join us and take part in different play readings from various plays, where you ‘the actors’ switch around roles. $5 for HTG members / $10 non-members Due to COVID-19 interested parties bookings are essential and numbers limited, so book as early as possible to secure a place. Enqueries: [email protected]

19.01.2022 The Wingecarribee Arts and Culture Stakeholder Group in association with The SHAC has commissioned research into the value of arts, culture and heritage across the Wingecarribee community. This initiative is supported with funding from Wingecarribee Shire Council, Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Southern Highlands Foundation.... https://www.yoursaywingecarribee.com.au/arts-culture This survey has been developed to gather data and insights from practitioners, producers/presenters, makers and those who participate and engage in the cultural life of Wingecarribee and beyond. Given bushfires and Covid 19 will have impacted significantly on your engagement in an arts and culture life please respond with reference to experiences from 2019. Your response is extremely valuable to create a knowledge base from the Wingecarribee community and will contribute to developing a more vibrant local arts and cultural sector. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and will be open until Sunday 8 November. The survey will be analysed by the researcher and also be available to the Wingecarribee Arts and Culture Stakeholder Group for future planning and advocacy. https://www.yoursaywingecarribee.com.au/arts-culture

19.01.2022 Thanks, once again, to the Southern Highland News, for their lovely reminder about our beautiful show - ‘Love Letters’. We can’t quite believe that opening night is nearly upon us. We have nearly sold out (only 4 tickets left this whole weekend) - so book your tickets today (link to booking in the comments) and let’s celebrate the return of theatre #supportlocal #supportthearts #htg #southernhighlandsarts #loveletters #openingnight

18.01.2022 Take a sneak peak behind the curtain...thanks to the gorgeous photography of Nica Photography, we can share some behind-the scenes pics from our recent successful run of ‘Love Letters’. We’d love to hear your feedback/comments/memories - post below or email us today. #communitytheatre #supportlocal #localbusinesses #thankyou #htg #highlandstheatregroup #nicaphotography

16.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE is given of the Highlands Theatre Group Inc 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, to take place at The Venue, Bowral on Tuesday, December 1st @ 7:00pm. Whilst only current HTG Full Members may stand for Committee, all friends and supporters are welcome to attend. To comply with Covid19 regulations all attendees are required to register their attendance prior at www.trybooking.com/BMQWU Should attendee numbers exceed those permitted at ‘The Venue’ an alternative location ...will be announced. The business of the AGM will include Confirmation of the 2019 AGM minutes, presentation of annual reports, awarding of Life Memberships, and election of the 2021 Committee (Full Membership required). Afterwards there will be the opportunity to nominate for sub-committees, renew 2021 memberships and socialise in a Covid Safe manner.

15.01.2022 Calling all Thespians! Are you tired of little to do? Are you longing to get your teeth into some gritty drama?... Fresh from performing the beautiful 'Love Letters' as the Southern Highlands returns to live theatrical productions in this pandemic era, HTG now announces the following: Play Readings Join us and take part in the first of a series of play readings, with '12 Angry Jurors'. Wednesday, October 14. 7.00pm - 9.30pm The Venue, Station Street Bowral $5 for HTG members/$10 for non-members (please furnish exact payment upon arrival) Male and Female roles available Please RSVP as early as possible to secure your place, as due to COVID-19, numbers are strictly limited. To book and receive further details, including synopsis, character breakdown, etc, please email: [email protected] #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #highlandstheatregroup #12angryjurors

15.01.2022 We at HTG are very excited for our first opening night this year! Our ‘Love Letters’ opens tonight at the Gibraltar Hotel Bowral. We’ve very nearly SOLD OUT, with just 8 tickets left for the whole season (1 ticket available this Saturday 2pm, 4 available this Sunday 2pm and 3 available for Saturday the 12th). Grab your ticket and celebrate the first show in the Highlands this year! Go to www.htg.org.au to book the last tickets. #supportlocal #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #loveletters

15.01.2022 We are grateful for all the support some incredible local businesses have shown HTG for ‘Love Letters’. Over the show's run we’ve had a raffle that each patron is entered into if they buy a program. The lovely businesses that have donated the prizes are Cherry Tree Hill Wines The Bookshop Bowral Glass Cafe Mittagong Please check out their websites and support these local Highlands businesses (Their websites are in comments). They have great products and some interesting even...ts you may want to join their mailing lists for. #supportlocal #localbusinesses #thankyou #htg #highlandstheatregroup #theglasscafe #cherrytreehill #thebookshopbowral See more

14.01.2022 The winner of our 'Love Letters Lucky Programme' prize is Gerry Power. He takes away gifts from our generous supporters Cherry Tree Hill, The Bookshop Bowral and the Glass Cafe. Gerry is a long time supporter of HTG both as a audience member AND a performer - he has played in the Orchestra for no less than 14 shows over the years. Good on you Gerry - enjoy those prizes, and we hope to see you at or involved with many more HTG shows :-)

14.01.2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - With the NSW Government announcement of relaxed Covid19 procedures from December 1st, we are now able to seat more members and supporters for our 2020 AGM, to take place at The Venue, Bowral on Tuesday, December 1st @ 7:00pm. To comply with Covid19 regulations all attendees are required to register prior at www.trybooking.com/BMQWU. We can currently accommodate 16 more attendees. As part of this years AGM we are excited to be awarding our very first g...roup of Life Memberships, as well as presentation of annual reports and election of the 2021 Committee. Whilst only current HTG Full Members may stand for Committee, all members and supporters are welcome to attend to hear about 2020 and our plans for 2021. Afterwards there will be the opportunity to socialise in a Covid Safe manner, nominate for sub-committees and renew your 2021 membership.

14.01.2022 HTG would like to thank Nick Rheinberger, from ABC Illawara, for the interview he conducted with our 'Nunsense' Director, Eloise Knight. We are very excited for the opening of our first 2021 production and with nearly 300 tickets sold in the first week, we believe you are too. To listen to the interview between Eloise and Nick use this link: https://www.abc.net.au//progra/mornings/mornings/13059454 The interview begins 1 hour and 2 minutes into the recording. ... #abcillawarra #nunsense2021 #HTG #highlandstheatregroup #2021season #interview See more

13.01.2022 Have you ever known someone who touched every part of your life? Have you loved someone across time and distance? If you can relate, then ‘Love Letters’ is the show for you. There are only 100 tickets left, so don’t delay in securing yours, and celebrate with us the return of the performing arts. Get yours tickets at https://htg.org.au/booking/ #supportlocal #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #loveletters

13.01.2022 Attention Theatre Lovers! We are unbelievably excited to confirm our first show of 2021 - NUNSENSE! It opens on Friday 5 March 2021 at Bowral High School, for three weeks and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This hilariously outrageous all female musical is helmed by one of our most talented players, Eloise Knight. It has a cast of extraordinary women, some seasoned players and some new to the group. Stay tuned for more details about the show! #backonstage #musicaltheatre #theatreinthehighlands #artsinthehighlands #theatrein2021 #nunsense #womenintheatre #womeninthearts

08.01.2022 HTG LIVE - Tune in this Sunday 26 July at 3pm for Part 4 of ‘Our History’ Please join Steve and Mark for episode 4 of our ‘Journey through HTG History’ as we pick up where we left off, with 2007’s ‘Anything Goes’ and chronicle our way on through the noughties. More special guests are scheduled to make an appearance and discuss their memories of our productions We look forward to having you be involved. Don’t forget to share your memories and images of past shows by emailing... [email protected] or joining the conversation live on Sunday! We look forward to seeing you all then #lookingback #anythinggoes #theatreathome #memories #amdram #southernhighlandstheatre #htg #htghistory

08.01.2022 Meet the Director: Lani van Diemen Love Letters is a truly intimate and emotional show that you don’t want to miss. Love Letters will be the directorial debut of one of our most talented young players Leilani van Diemen. We thought we’d share a little Q & A we had with Leilani earlier this week. Don’t forget, our team has been working tirelessly to ensure we can deliver a great show that is both COVID safe and a fantastic experience. There are only 51 tickets left - so b...ook your tickets today! https://htg.org.au/ #theatreinthehighlands #highlandsarts #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #supportthearts What has been the most satisfying part of directing a show for the first time? Seeing the reactions of people like my crew and helpers when they listen to the cast and are so immersed in the story because it does hit so close to home. What’s it like putting on a show in the middle of a pandemic? The unknown is always there. But we are all very optimistic because this performance is one of the most COVID safe plays you could ever attend, with only two cast and four crew a night who are distanced around the room . What do you want the audience to know about the show? Have an open mind, you will be entertained, you will go through many emotions and you will enjoy the show. Is there anyone you want to thank? I would love to thank my beautiful mom and dad who have always supported me and encouraged me on my weird path in life. It’s never you can’t do that, it’s I’m proud of you for getting this far. Also my partner who has to put up with me through this path. Eloise, who has been my role model for the last few years. Last, but not least, my friends Mellie, Jack, Jaii, Ebony and James, who support me through and through. Thanks also, to the Gibraltar Hotel Bowral, for so generously offering us a COVID safe alternative venue to put on our show.

08.01.2022 The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been back rehearsing their performances for over a week now, preparing for the big day on March 5th. Have you got your tickets yet? Whilst the Sisters may look innocent in this photo, do not be fooled! You are in for an absolute treat of song, comedy and dancing. Tickets available at www.htg.org.au. Don't miss out! #Nunsense2021 #highlandstheatre #HTG #whatsonsouthernhighlands #sistersofhoboken #htg2021season #htg2021

07.01.2022 JOIN US - IT PAYS TO BELONG TO HTG ! Being an HTG member not only helps us, it helps you. Sign up to be a 2021 associate member of HTG and enjoy the benefits it brings. With FOUR shows scheduled in 2021 (three of our own AND a nationally touring professional show), you'll save your membership fee several times over in no time. Click below to join us or renew your existing membership. https://htg.org.au/partofthefun/membership/ #belong #highlandstheatregroup #southernhighlandsarts #theatreinthehighlands #htg

07.01.2022 Behind every great cast is a great crew. Here's the 'Love Letters' team, anti-clockwise from bottom left: Jack Clarson (Lights, Sound, Crew), Barbara Collins (Production Manager & Design, Props, Programme), Leilani van Diemen (Director, Props), Haydn Burgoyne (Lighting Design), Mark Wallace (Programme Design and Photography), Ron Russell (Costumes), Suzanne Jahnsen (Costumes), Steve Cheers (Front of House, Ticketing). Absent: Aidan Connolly (Lights, Sound, Crew), Peach Robb (Publicity). Photo credit: Nica Kesby Photography.

06.01.2022 Our friends at SHYAC are running formal Drama Workshops on Monday afternoons this year for Primary and Secondary age groups. If you have a budding young thespian we highly recommend enrolling. See SHAYCs post below for details. And if you want to be eligible for our NUNSENSE members pre-sale, which is imminent, renew your membership or join us here... https://htg.org.au/partofthefun/membership/ #itpaystobelong #HTG #SHYAC #highlandstheatre

05.01.2022 Hello Theatre Lovers - ever wondered where those bizarre theatre traditions and superstitions come from? Live theatre has developed a rich history of dos and don’ts and we all love to embrace them. We thought it would be fun to explore some of those traditions. Let’s start with the obvious.. we all know you mustn’t say good luck, instead break a leg and the uniquely Australian chookas have taken its place.. Where do you think these have come from? Tell us your ideas below! The funnier the better - we’ll reveal what we know on wednesday. #theatregames #theatre #livetheatre #highlandstheatre #highlandstheatregroup #htg #theatresuperstition #theatretradition #chookas #breakaleg

05.01.2022 'Love Letters' is ON SALE now! We are so excited that the time has finally arrived that we can share live theatre with you all once again - in a completely socially distanced and Covid -responsible way. With the help of our incredible sponsor and venue host Gibraltar Park, 'Love Letters' will be a wonderfully intimate and exclusive experience. There are only 20 tickets per show available so get in early or miss out! Book your tickets now and we cannot wait to see you there. G...ibraltar Park Bowral Clubhouse 133 Old Bowral Road, Bowral 4th September 2020 - 19th September 2020 Photo credit: Southern Highlands News and Lauren Strode. #stayingsafe #livetheatre #socialdistancing #theatreinthehighlands #loveletters https://htg.org.au/booking/ See more

02.01.2022 63 tickets left from https://htg.org.au/booking/ Now that we have secured our new space for ‘Love Letters’ (thanks again to Gibraltar Hotel), we would like to introduce the cast that has come on this magnificent ride with us. Sharing the role of Melissa we have Rebecca Howarth and Jacinta Perry. ... Rebecca joined HTG about ten minutes after moving to the Highlands, in the cast of the 2000 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Since then she has been an ongoing presence in the HTG family. Jacinta loves being in a theatre, whether she is in the audience, treading the boards, backstage in her blacks or even helping to sew the costumes!

02.01.2022 We had an incredible opening weekend for 'Love Letters'! The audience reception was fantastic, and there were definitely more than a few tears (intentional) in the house. We are so excited to announce that we have SOLD OUT the season for ‘Love Letters’! We are so grateful for your ongoing support of HTG and look forward to sharing more live theatre with you all. Photographs courtesy of Nica Photography. #supportlocal #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #loveletters #htg #highlandstheatregroup

02.01.2022 After an incredible run for our season of 'Love Letters', we are looking to the future and finding ways to share performing arts with this great community in a COVID conscious and safe way . While the rest of 2020’s live season has been postponed, we are so excited to plan for 2021. Stay tuned for dates and announcements. #supportlocal #southernhighlandsarts #southernhighlandstheatre #theatreinthehighlands #htg #highlandstheatregroup