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New Theatre

Locality: Newtown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9519 3403

Address: 542 King Street 2042 Newtown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://NEWTHEATRE.ORG.AU

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25.01.2022 TWELFTH NIGHT (heads or tails) "Director Victor Kalka’s interpretation is an audience’s heaven. Typically, a production laden with hilarious and confusing plots, he manages to also induce feelings of tragedy around human folly ... Cameron Hutt and Sarah Greenwood shine in this production. Between them, they executed Shakespeare’s well-timed comedic quips, scenes of unrequited love and desperation for affection to perfection. " - Theatre Travels

25.01.2022 Production meeting under COVID-Safe conditions. #picnicathangingrock director Sahn Millington and Assistant Director Caitlin Andrews prepare for the first round of auditions this Sunday.

23.01.2022 AUDITIONS Female-identifying and non-binary actors of all ages and backgrounds. Full details in the shared post below. ... An exciting development project from Dream Plane Productions and KXT, directed by Margaret Thanos (assistant director on our Animal Farm last year).

22.01.2022 We're in great company here in Sydney, welcoming punters last night as Griffin Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company similarly prepare for the return of audiences to enjoy the shared experience of live theatre. And in Adelaide, State Theatre Company South Australia hit the boards last night. #wereback #theatrereturns #theatreinthetimeofcovid #theatrelives

21.01.2022 Picnic at Hanging Rock is Wednesday's pick in SMH's Best of the Week: November 22-28. "A visceral and chilling retelling of Joan Lindsay’s classic 1967 historical novel. Very limited availability this week. A handful of tickets left for Wed, Fri and Sun. Thu and Sat both SOLD OUT. ... Book online https://newtheatre.org.au/tickets/ See more

20.01.2022 ABC AM visited NewTheatre yesterday and chatted to our Theatre Manager Gemma Greer abou our COVID-Safe plan, and members of our #NeighbourhoodWatch audience about what it's like to once again be attending live theatre. Have a listen (it's the final story). #wereback #livetheatrereturns

19.01.2022 TWELFTH NIGHT (heads or tails) "It is a joy to see the actors bring this festive, mischievous, and witty production to life with such verve and enthusiasm." - Broadway World https://www.broadwayworld.com//BWW-REVIEW-Guest-Reviewer-K

19.01.2022 Obituary for Marie Armstrong (1928 - 2020), written by Lyn Collingwood, was published in the Sydney Morning Herald this week. A celebration of her life is planned for early 2021. A Sydney University scholarship for Indigenous students will commemorate her name. https://www.smh.com.au//life-member-at-left-wing-new-theat

19.01.2022 TWELFTH NIGHT (heads or tails) 1/2 Arts Hub "A contemporary production of a much loved rom com, it foregrounds gender fluidity and diverse casting while playfully integrating modern technology" ... https://bit.ly/39uCFAm

18.01.2022 ANNOUNCING THE SILVER GULL PLAY AWARD 2020 SHORTLIST. Selected from over 40 submissions by a judging panel of experienced theatre professionals, here are the five plays selected as finalists for this year's award: Victim by Jeanette Cronin... Gods Gruesome Shadow on the Wall by Kian Farzam The Scream by Justin Fleming Gods and Little Fishes by Jamie Oxenbould and Richard Sydenham The Park by Simon Thomson Congratulations to the shortlisted playwrights, and we look forward to hearing excerpts at the awards night in mid-October (date TBA), when the winner will be announced. https://newtheatre.org.au/the-silver-gull-play-award-2020-2/ Photo: Ruth Horsfall

18.01.2022 THE REMOVALISTS by David Williamson Good availability this weekend, so grab a ticket, grab your mask, and we'll see you at New Theatre. More info: ... https://newtheatre.org.au/the-removalists/ Bookings: https://aunewtheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com//saleseve/6364 See more

18.01.2022 CALLING ALL PRODUCERS. New Theatre is now accepting Expressions of Interest for a three-week season in January 2021. If you have a project that you're itching to do, and you feel that our venue is the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you. Full details on the website: https://newtheatre.org.au/producing-at-new-theatre/

18.01.2022 TWELFTH NIGHT (heads or tails) Audrey Journal "An appealing and nimble production" ... https://www.audreyjournal.com.au//twelfth-night-new-theat/

17.01.2022 COMING IN JULY. THE SPOOK by Melissa Reeves. It's 1965, and 19yo Martin has been recruited by ASIO to spy on his comrades in that hot-bed of revolution: the South Bendigo branch of the Communist Party of Australia.... In light of New Theatre’s own fraught history with the ‘spooks’, it’s rather fitting that this whimsical contemporary Australian political satire is being given its Sydney revival on our stage. Season: 6 - 31 July Full details: https://newtheatre.org.au/the-spook/ Book tickets: https://aunewtheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com//salesev/10859

17.01.2022 Quick Q&A with Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz director Louise Fischer https://www.facebook.com/sotareview/videos/2821406638118176/

17.01.2022 CHOOKAS to the Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz team for their first public performance tonight! So excited to finally be opening the doors again. #wereback

17.01.2022 Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz director (and New Theatre Artistic Director) Louise Fischer chats with Manan from State of the Art.

16.01.2022 If you're planning to come to New Theatre for our production of Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz, and you're concerned about health and safety, we are now officially a COVID-Safe Venue. Our amazing Theatre Manager, Gemma, has worked hard over the past few weeks to put together our COVID-Safe Plan, which has been officially signed off by the NSW Government. You can access the plan on our website.... https://newtheatre.org.au/your-covid-safe-visit/ See more

15.01.2022 Review of Neighbourhood Watch. "The ensemble take on many roles and one of the most well used by the director is the watching. The cast will often sit upstage and the conceptualisation of intent and the execution of those moments have real power." - Judith Greenaway http://bit.ly/Neighbourhood-Watch-Review

15.01.2022 Interview with Hayden Tonazzi, who's directing the Australian premiere of SIGNIFICANT OTHER, coming to our stage in June. "It's hilarious; it's funny; it's got so many really great rom-com tropes. But I really fell in love with it once we got to the other side - once you looked past the comic and looked at what it actually means to be alone." #romcom #findinglove #queerlove Reviews by Judith - and Friends... https://reviewsbyjudith.com/rev/significant-other-interview

14.01.2022 Colleen Cook, who plays the central character of 'Ana', the forthright octogenarian Hungarian in Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz, chats with City Hub. Season runs until 3 October. Still some seats available. Audience limited to 44 patrons under COVID-Safe restrictions. Book online: https://newtheatre.org.au/tickets/ https://cityhubsydney.com.au/2020/09/neighbourhood-watch-6/

13.01.2022 The shortlisted finalists for #thesilvergullplayaward2020 Jeanette Cronin, Kian Farzam, Justin Fleming, Jamie Oxenbould, Richard Sydenham, Simon Thomson. https://newtheatre.org.au/the-silver-gull-play-award-2020-2/... Generously sponsored by thebuzzfromsydney.com

12.01.2022 THE SILVER GULL PLAY AWARD 2020 "I really strongly feel that, because of COVID, the public are going to have a real thirst for local grown stuff, local-grown material. I think people might be more open to local plays, our stories, rather than the latest hot thing in London in New York." An interview with our Artistic Associate, Helen Tonkin:... http://bit.ly/The-Silver-Gull-Play-Award

10.01.2022 Another excellent review for Neighbourhood Watch: "This story of the importance of human connection is presented at a time when communities have not been able to come together and many are feeling the struggle of social isolation." - Broadway World

09.01.2022 An exciting and important initiative from Australian Plays. Some of these plays have never been published, or only existed as battered and stained prompt copies. A wonderful slice of our theatre history.

08.01.2022 The Neighbourhood Watch team. Legends all. Back: Mehran Mortezaei (lighting designer), Stephen Lloyd-Coombs, Joshua Horwitz, Louise Fischer (director), Tom Bannerman (set designer), Ricci Costa (operator), Rosane McNamara (SM), Ole Borch (operator), Cathy Bates, Harry Taylor Front: Sophia Bryant, Victoria Lewis (assistant director), John van Putten, Madeleine Picard (PM), Patrick Eades (sound designer), Kelly Robinson, Colleen Cook, Caitlin Williams, Susan Jordan, Tricia Youl...den Photo (c) Chris Lundie https://newtheatre.org.au/neighbourhood-watch/

08.01.2022 Fabulous production shots from Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz. Photo (c) Chris Lundie. Season runs until 3 October. Still some seats available. Limit of 44 patrons per performance, under strict COVID-Safe guidelines. Bookings: https://newtheatre.org.au/tickets/

08.01.2022 Review: "The brilliant production, creative team, and cast make Neighbourhood Watch a very watchable show...Like any show from New Theatre, it has been produced at a phenomenally high level." - State of the Art

08.01.2022 Review: "Recommended. It was so good to be back at the theatre again...at New Theatre, one of Sydneys oldest and most treasured venues." - Sydney Arts Guide

08.01.2022 Our eNews has gone out today, with updates on all things New Theatre, plus a ticket giveaway, and some ideas for online opera, dance and theatre treats. Sign up on our website to have it delivered direct to your inbox https://mailchi.mp//enews-silver-gull-play-award-shortlist

07.01.2022 Picnic at Hanging Rock .5 "Utterly spellbinding. In a word, sublime" State of the Art Sydney Morning Herald "A very engaging production" Audrey Journal... "Recommended" Sydney Arts Guide "Well worth seeing" Broadway World This week is pretty much SOLD OUT, but there's still good availability for most performances across the rest of the season. Book your tickets online https://newtheatre.org.au/tickets/

07.01.2022 ARTISTS: A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FROM Griffin Theatre Company Griffin has just opened EOIs for its 2021 Studio program. They are looking for four artists to join the team for a year. Artists will receive a $10,000 stipend, a year-long creative attachment from the Griffin artistic team, tickets to shows and a seat at the programming table. In return, artists will contribute their creative brains, their time reading and discussing plays, one workshop and insight into their wor...k in progress. https://griffintheatre.com.au/griffin-studio-2021-eoi/

06.01.2022 Good news. Yes, our current production Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz is SOLD OUT - BUT, we're running a wait-list for returns. Simply turn up at the Box Office 30 minutes before the advertised starting time of the performance, and then take a 'socially-distanced' seat in the foyer until your name is called. Strictly first-come, first-served, and subject to availability.

06.01.2022 Mouse update: sleeping, two positions. #emeritustheatrecat #mouse #retirementlife

05.01.2022 First review for Neighbourhoid Watch: "An effective antidote to the COVID blues" SMH

04.01.2022 Set construction whiz Robyn Arthur building the barn doors for Animal Farm. Plays 13 Oct - 7 Nov, Wed - Sun. Yes, Wednesdays as well, additional performances due to high demand. Due to COVID-19 safety requirements, audiences are limited to 44 patrons per performance - so best book your tickets now!... Photo Tom Bannerman.

03.01.2022 Another review for Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz: 'On the surface, a suburban drama with the typical nosy gossip and petty disputes but underneath lurks something mystical and mysterious and very possibly dangerous. Louise Fischers direction steps from reality into memories, dream worlds, and the afterlife without missing a beat." - Night Writes https://nightwrites.com///neighbourhood-watch-new-theatre/

02.01.2022 TWELFTH NIGHT (heads or tails) "Stand out performances came from Zac Bush as Viola who played between charm and confusion very well and Eleni Cassimatis as Sir Toby, a swaggering, drunken meddler who seemed comfortable in all unflattering circumstances. In terms of the comic relief, the lanky weed of Sir Andrew (Patrick Sunderland) slipped particularly well off the flat affect of Lucy Ross’s Malvolio, a crowd favourite character." - Night Writes https://nightwrites.com//twelfth-night-heads-or-tails-new/

01.01.2022 Our Covid-Safe preparations are well underway prior to opening Neighbourhood Watch by Lally Katz in two weeks! Here's our Production Coordinator, David, putting the finishing touches to the bar and box office areas, which are now fitted with protective shields for the safety of our patrons and staff. #covidsafebusiness