Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) in Wollongong, New South Wales | Performance art theatre

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4224 5999

Address: 32 Burelli St 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ipac.org.au/

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25.01.2022 The Imperial Russian Ballet returns to IPAC with a dazzling double bill of The Nutcracker and Don Quixote! Always popular, book early to avoid disappointment: http://bit.ly/DonQuixoteIPAC

25.01.2022 Have you put the new dates for The Happiest Refugee Live in your calendar yet? Anh Do is bringing his heartwarming show to IPAC this October. If there are changes to the scheduled event, your tickets can be transferred or refunded. More info: http://bit.ly/AnhDoIPAC

25.01.2022 Will the Big Red Button really destroy the world? Find out what happens to Andy, Terry and Jill when the 91-Storey Treehouse comes to IPAC, 18-19 Nov! Book tickets: https://bit.ly/91StoreyTreehouseIPAC Heidrun Lohr

24.01.2022 Due to announcements by the Australian Government related to COVID-19, the Australian tour of Bluey's Big Play is being delayed. We ask you to hold onto your tickets, as all tickets purchased can be honoured for the new dates. We will contact you directly about the rescheduled performances and your tickets as soon as we have more details. If you cannot make the new dates, you can opt for a full refund. Thanks for your patience.

24.01.2022 Guess hoo - hoo - hoo is coming to IPAC these April school holidays. Book tickets for you and your owl pals to join Jimmy, Hoot and Hootabelle on a fantastic adventure! Book now: http://bit.ly/GiggleandHootIPAC Live Nation Australia & New Zealand ABC Kids Community Giggle and Hoot + Hootabelle

23.01.2022 We're reppin' merch for #AusMusicTShirtDay! At a time like this it's more important than ever to support Aussie artists and musos. So tee up with your t-shirts and get involved with us! No shirt? Why not treat yourself to something from your fav act who can't tour at the moment, or you can help the Australian music industry by donating to Support Act's COVID-19 Emergency Appeal here https://bit.ly/SupportAct2020

23.01.2022 Who knew the amount of secretly hidden innuendos buried in this film classic?! Grease - coming to IPAC in May from local company So Popera Productions.

22.01.2022 We may not be able to see The Listies in person this April BUT we can still enjoy their hilarious escapades and support our favourite maestros of kids comedy... it is times like these we can all use a LOL! #ilostmygigau #supportartists

22.01.2022 Can Andy, Terry and Jill survive their biggest challenge yet? The wacky, wild adventure of The 91-Storey Treehouse is on its way to IPAC... Just beware the Fortune Teller... Book now: https://bit.ly/91StoreyTreehouseIPAC Heidrun Lohr

22.01.2022 On a HAIR scale of 1-6, what’s your shut down mood?! #KeepLiveAlive Photo credit: John McCrae

22.01.2022 Wackadoo! Bluey's Big Play is coming to IPAC! Don't slip on your beans when you get your tickets Fri 21 Feb, 10am - http://bit.ly/BlueyIPAC

22.01.2022 Get ready to laugh yourself silly when the cheeky fellas from Puppetry of the Penis bring you a post-lockdown show of unprecedented hilarity. Now scheduled for October but if there are any changes, your tickets can be transferred or refunded. Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/PuppetryIPAC

20.01.2022 It is with both sadness, and hope for a healthy and vibrant future for all, that we are cancelling or postponing all public events at Illawarra Performing Arts ...Centre, Wollongong Town Hall and The Music Lounge effective immediately until midnight 16 June 2020*. This decision comes as part of NSW Government measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community, and after extensive consultation with management, staff, industry representatives and artists. Our administration, phone and online services remain open, however we will continue to monitor the situation and act promptly on advice from Commonwealth and NSW Health officials. We continue to take important precautions to protect the health of our staff and performers/artists in the venue, including increased cleaning and disinfection, the provision of hand sanitiser and social distancing measures. There will be a separate announcement about the Spiegeltent Wollongong season on 19 March 2020. DO I GET A REFUND? All ticket holders are, of course, entitled to a refund or exchange for events that are cancelled or rescheduled, as per the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. You will be contacted by email or phone within 21 days regarding your preferred refund option. Our box office is currently managing an unprecedented number of enquiries and we greatly appreciate your patience at this time. HOW CAN I HELP? COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact upon the theatre and live performance industry, with enormous cultural and economic impacts that will last indefinitely. You may want to consider converting your ticket refund into a tax deductible donation (which can be done over the phone with box office staff). Or you can donate anytime here: https://merrigong.com.au/about-us/support-us/ Independent artists and arts workers are particularly hard hit in terms of immediate loss of income. The I Lost My Gig Australia website gives a sense of the scale and cost of the total impact to freelance artists and cultural workers. The Social @ IPAC café remains open for now. We have spread out seating to allow for social distancing measures and on top of our already extensive cleaning practices we have increased disinfection of all surfaces. The Social is not-for-profit; every dollar spent helps support a range of programs and activities for artists and our community. WHAT NEXT? We’re down but not out. We will be working tirelessly behind the scenes to support artists and community groups, and hope to welcome many wonderful events, and healthy and enthusiastic audiences, in the second half of the year. For the latest public health updates Visit NSW Health or call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line: 1800 020 080 *Updated from 14 June 2020 to 16 June 2020.

19.01.2022 We can’t be physically together to show respect, but we can show respect to Country where we are. Board and staff of Merrigong Theatre Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this beautiful land. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

19.01.2022 #TBT to IPAC’s grand opening! Jan 30 1988 hundreds waited in the Arts Precinct to hear Prince Charles and Princess Diana declare the venue open! Were you there? What’s your memory of the day?

18.01.2022 It's back on, studs! So Popera Productions' GREASE is rescheduled to 15 - 23 Jan 2021. Tickets purchased to the original dates will be honoured - check your email for more information. For everyone else: remaining tickets will be going on sale Mon 30 Nov. Get ready with your four-speed on the floor!

17.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED: So Popera Productions present Grease! The iconic rock'n'rollercoaster musical will be here in May. Get in now for the best seats - this is the one you want!

16.01.2022 This uplifting event is coming to IPAC - Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee this May. Book tickets: http://bit.ly/AnhDoIPAC Anh Do

16.01.2022 Senior Moments 2: "Remember, Remember" Return Fire Productions presents 13 - 15 March Tickets: http://bit.ly/SeniorMos

15.01.2022 Celebrate all things Man in Black this November with Johnny Cash the Concert coming to IPAC. Onsale Now: http://bit.ly/JohnnyCashtheConcert

15.01.2022 Experience Soda Jerk’s searing political satire TERROR NULLIUS here as part of Wollongong Art Gallery's exhibition ‘Just Not Australian’. Free. Register your attendance online: https://bit.ly/TerrorNullius

15.01.2022 Coming back to live events is exciting - and a little different. To make it easier, we’ve put together this quick guide to the COVID safety measures we're implementing, and what you can do to help everyone stay safe. Let's keep working together to #KeepLiveAlive. For more info and answers to FAQs, please visit http://bit.ly/staysafehavefun

14.01.2022 NEW PERFORMANCE TIME ADDED! Tue 19 Jan. So Popera Productions are in the building and will open the rock & roll musical classic Grease this Friday night! https://bit.ly/GreaseIPAC

13.01.2022 There's only a very limited number of (mostly single) seats left for Grease - except for the newly added performance on Tuesday 19 January. Don't delay - this show is selling faster than your standard hot rod! Book online or call 4224 5999, 10am - 4pm weekdays. https://bit.ly/GreaseIPAC

13.01.2022 Cloth or disposable, plain or print, masks are now mandatory when visiting the theatre! Don't forget yours for your next visit. For full safety information and FAQs https://merrigong.com.au/your-visit/covid-19/

13.01.2022 Important info We taking a number of precautions to protect the health of audiences, performers/artists and staff. We urge everyone to practice good hygiene, to follow the advice of health authorities regarding isolation protocol, and to look out for each other. If you are concerned about an upcoming event, please read more at the link below.

13.01.2022 The best-selling book comes to life on stage! The 91-Storey Treehouse 18 - 19 Nov at IPAC... https://merrigong.com.au/shows/the-91-storey-treehouse/ A CDP Kids production Play by Richard Tulloch | Adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

12.01.2022 Photo by Tim Shaw for Merrigong Theatre Company

12.01.2022 Taylor Henderson is bringing his A Team Tour to IPAC. With favourite songs form his albums and Ed Sheeran's big hits Book now: http://bit.ly/TaylorHendersonIPAC Taylor Henderson

12.01.2022 Hey Wollongong, Marty Rhone has a special message for you! Sir Cliff & I rocks IPAC, Fri 17 July: http://bit.ly/MartyRhone

12.01.2022 It’s going to be a little bit different and a little bit beautiful and a whole lot of BLUEY! Tickets are on sale now: http://bit.ly/BlueyIPAC Bluey

11.01.2022 Solastalgia (n.): A form of emotional or existential distress caused by climate change. Choreographer Martin Chaix brings his unique style to the Bruce Gordon stage this June in 'Time Will Tell'. Book now: http://bit.ly/TimeWillTellADT... Austinmer Dance Theatre

11.01.2022 We love seeing how artists are using digital tools to keep creating and working in this time! Take a look at how @Austinmer Dance Theatre choreographer Rhiannon Davies took on the challenge to start their season's new work! Time Will Tell is scheduled to return to IPAC later in the year http://bit.ly/TimeWillTellADT

11.01.2022 Don't fall victim to a scam! Only purchase tickets from an authorised retailer this is the safest option. Do not buy tickets through social media from people you don't know.

10.01.2022 #TBT to IPAC’s grand opening! Jan 30 1988 hundreds waited in the Arts Precinct to hear Prince Charles and Princess Diana declare the venue open! Were you there? What’s your memory of the day?

10.01.2022 New jokes, new songs and your fave silly seniors in a comedy revue you'll (try) to remember! Senior Moments 2 - book now before you forget! http://bit.ly/SeniorMos

09.01.2022 On a HAIR scale of 1-6, what’s your shut down mood?! #KeepLiveAlive Photo credit: John McCrae

09.01.2022 The latest instalment of the Treehouse series is a delightful, wacky adventure for the whole family! 18-19 Nov | Tickets are limited. Book now: https://bit.ly/91StoreyTreehouseIPAC Heidrun Lohr

08.01.2022 RED ALERTWe’re lit in red to stand with our friends and colleagues in the live events industry, and the huge supply chain from production, logistics, tech and many other highly skilled industry professionals and businesses that make live events possible. Check out www.wemakeeventsaus.com to see how you can help support the Aussie live events industry to make sure we can come back to all the live experiences that we know and love #wemakeevents We Make Events Australia #li...ghtitinred #wemakeeventsaus Lighting and pic by Taryn Brown & Elly Turner

08.01.2022 Spreading love from The Drama Studio who are finding ways to keep learning during this time. Keep up the good work.

06.01.2022 Merrigong Theatre Company presents and Ensemble Theatre production. KENNY 3 - 6 MAR TICKETS: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/kenny/

05.01.2022 "Wonder what... She's doing now..." Practising social distancing, of course! The show may be postponed, but we're glad we can bask in some Summer Lovin' fun from So Popera Productions in the meantime.

03.01.2022 A Soft Tread Enterprises production The Gospel According to Paul By Jonathan Biggins 4 - 7 Mar BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/TGATP20

03.01.2022 This August, the comedy comes to you as our friends at A-List Entertainment launch Comedy SOS. A weekly digital release of comedy specials from Kitty Flanagan, Ross Noble and Arj Barker (just to name a few of our faves!)... Check out the full line up and more info here: https://bit.ly/ComedySOS

02.01.2022 Do I need to wear a mask? Do I have to check-in? What happens if I'm not feeling well? The answers to these questions and more are all available on our website! ... If you've booked tickets, be sure to check your inbox for the important safety information email sent to you a day or two before your show. Stay safe, have fun.