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Princess Theatre Launceston

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6331 0052

Address: 57 Brisbane Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Launnie may have missed the incredible The Gospel According to Paul this year, but we can still check out some terrific cabaret from Jonathan Biggins and Phil Scott. This Sunday, streaming live from Riverside Theatres straight to your lounge room. A massive must-see.

23.01.2022 We are delighted to invite you to join the Friends of Theatre North for the first Conversation with Friends in what-feels-like-forever. This always-fascinating series returns with the highly acclaimed Dr Stella Kent, who will talk through her storied career to explore just what it is that makes the theatrical experience so enduringly bewitching. Earl Arts Centre ... Wed 19 Aug, 11am $15, free to 2020 Friends www.theatrenorth.com.au/conversationsstella Looking forward to welcoming you back!

23.01.2022 Very pleased to be partnering with Tasmanian Poetry Festival to bring tomorrow's compelling Grand Evenings Poetry to life. Limited tickets still available! Hit up the Theatre North website. #lovelaunnietheatre #WeMakeEvents #poetry #Women

23.01.2022 The Princess Theatre Tours are not just for theatre lovers, history buffs, tech heads and the performance-curious... wed love to welcome Little Door aficionados as well! Tuesdays & Fridays, July through September, departing the foyer at 12:30pm. www.theatrenorth.com.au Wallaby Walkabout Tours

21.01.2022 While were all becoming a bit more mobile, there are still some banging theatre experiences available online, on demand and live streaming. Critical Stages have been one of our go-tos for the best of Australian independent performance, with some hot tips there for international watching as well. Have a super weekend.

21.01.2022 The ghost light's still on, but the Princess Theatre Tours are going off. Places still available for this Tuesday and Friday, 12:30pm. www.theatrenorth.com.au

19.01.2022 Duddle-a-dah, dar-dar-dar-dar-dar. Duddle-a-dah, dar-dar-DAH! *NEW DATE ANNOUNCED*

18.01.2022 Danny Gibson simply loves the world of theatre. He loves the role that arts and culture play in our Launceston community and their inspirational power to change lives. Since making his Princess Theatre directing debut at age 17, Danny has been at the centre of Launcestons theatrical life. Please join us for an evening of insight and camaraderie, with the Friends of Theatre North in conversation with Danny Gibson.... Earl Arts Centre Wed 16 Sep, 5pm $15, free to 2020 Friends Bar service available https://theatrenorth.com.au/conversationsdanny

17.01.2022 Break out the fabric scissors! A fantastic opportunity here from Encore Theatre Company.

17.01.2022 Hankering for a comedy fix? A-List Entertainment have got the online goods.

16.01.2022 Commencing Friday 10 July! Every Tue & Fri, July through September at 12:30pm. Bookings essential.

16.01.2022 Absolutely cannot wait for this incredible creation! Tickets through the Princess Theatre Box Office or online.

15.01.2022 The ghost lights still on, but the Princess Theatre Tours are going off. Places still available for this Tuesday and Friday, 12:30pm. www.theatrenorth.com.au

15.01.2022 Don't have a salad roll at your desk today. A Princess Theatre tour departs the foyer at 12:30pm.

15.01.2022 On Fri 28 August, the Princess Theatre hosts its first live performance since March! And were back with a beautiful show as part of our illuminating Grand Evenings Poetry series. Launceston stalwarts Michael Edgar and Cameron Hindrum are joined by Debbie Parish and Alex Wenn to present Ted & Sylvia - a compelling examination of one of the most intense relationships in modern literature; a show which revels in the vast majesty of their poetry. Join us, as we turn the ghost... light off! Princess Theatre Fri 28 Aug, 4:30pm & 7:30pm $20, free to 2020 Friends www.theatrenorth.com.au/001-2-1

14.01.2022 A massive thank you to all who attended the lively and insightful Conversation with Stella Kent. Thanks too to Stella for sharing her bewitching story. Magic (and really heartwarming) to see the Earl Arts back in action! #blackbox

14.01.2022 Many thanks to The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston for coming along to the theatre yesterday. Were very much looking forward to safely welcoming audiences back!

14.01.2022 While we're all becoming a bit more mobile, there are still some banging theatre experiences available online, on demand and live streaming. Critical Stages have been one of our go-tos for the best of Australian independent performance, with some hot tips there for international watching as well. Have a super weekend.

14.01.2022 Thrilled to be helping out these legends. Live from the Earl, this Saturday evening. Great to have some performance back in the venue!

13.01.2022 Tech run action! https://theatrenorth.com.au/001-2-1

13.01.2022 Feast on a banquet of poetry written by women in contemporary times, as Grand Evenings Poetry returns to Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston next week! Featuring a powerhouse list of guest readers including Rosemary Armitage, Marilyn Arnold, Liz Bennett, Andrea Dawkins, Joy Elizabeth, Jane Forrest, Yvonne Gluyas, Megan Jolly, Anne Layton-Bennett, Joscelyn Littlejohn, Mary Machen, Gina McKenzie, Gina Mercer, Michelle O'Byrne, Esther Ottaway, Georgie Todman, Jane Woollard and E...vie Wood. As part of the unmissable Tasmanian Poetry Festival! Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston Fri 23 Oct, 5:30pm $20, free to 2020 Friends Bar service available + meals too! https://theatrenorth.com.au/womenpoets Bookings essential.

13.01.2022 Our first Princess Theatre Tour this Friday is pretty much sold out, with very, very strong bookings going forward! If you are keen to explore from the followspots to the foundations - dont hesitate! www.theatrenorth.com.au

12.01.2022 Some great news from us here on Brisbane St... the Box Office will re-open for in-person transactions from Mon 29 June. Also, read on below for info on some wonderful theatre tours commencing next month, as well as great ways to support the theatres ongoing good work.

12.01.2022 NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! Important information for ticket holders to APIA Good Time Tour, Bohemian Rhapsody, The World of Musicals, Leaving Jackson, the Imperial Russian Ballet, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Archie Roach, Rockin Through the Ages and The Australian Tenors. We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Princess soon, and wish our colleague producers and promoters the very best.

12.01.2022 The following is an update from Encore Theatre Company on their 2020 Season. It is a difficult time for the performing arts across the nation, and indeed, around the globe. Theatre Norths best wishes go out to all at Encore and we look forward to welcoming them, and you, back to the Princess in 2021.

12.01.2022 What a fantastic opportunity!

11.01.2022 Dont have a salad roll at your desk today. A Princess Theatre tour departs the foyer at 12:30pm.

11.01.2022 The Princess Theatre has been the backdrop to a number of very special performances over the years, but very very few quite like this. Give it up for our mate here, entertaining those in 14-day isolation in the hotel across Earl St. Absolutely wonderful!! We know it would make us smile!! #dancethebluesaway

11.01.2022 A wonderful initiative from the Theatre Council of Tasmania! Tune in this Thursday at 7:30pm

11.01.2022 There is no better way to know us Than as two wolves, come separately to a wood. Ted Hughes Ted & Sylvia. This Friday. The Princess Theatre.... With a delicious post-show or pre-show meal sitting from our friends at Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston. See more

08.01.2022 Crikey this is selling fast! If you love live performance, dont hesitate to snap up a ticket or two and support your local theatre. #lovelaunnie #lovelaunnietheatre #ourtheatreisyourtheatre #physicallydistancedbutsociallyclose

08.01.2022 The Earl Arts re-awakens! Tonight at 7:30.

07.01.2022 This sounds fantastic!

07.01.2022 A fantastic opportunity from Tasmania Performs. These residencies have helped develop Tasmanian artists and their work in truly remarkable ways. Get on it.

04.01.2022 On Fri 28 August, the Princess Theatre hosts its first live performance since March! And we're back with a beautiful show as part of our illuminating Grand Evenings Poetry series. Launceston stalwarts Michael Edgar and Cameron Hindrum are joined by Debbie Parish and Alex Wenn to present 'Ted & Sylvia' - a compelling examination of one of the most intense relationships in modern literature; a show which revels in the vast majesty of their poetry. Join us, as we turn the ghost... light off! Princess Theatre Fri 28 Aug, 4:30pm & 7:30pm $20, free to 2020 Friends www.theatrenorth.com.au/001-2-1

04.01.2022 We absolutely cannot wait to have Mature Artists Dance Experience (MADE) in the house, with this extraordinary work. For tickets (which are limited): https://theatrenorth.com.au/made7deadlysins

04.01.2022 Our good friends at Tasdance are firing up!

03.01.2022 Do you remember the glorious "Our Path", which was performed at the Gorge in 2001? Or the oh-so-witty "Poxed" from Tasmanian Theatre Company? Or when the mighty "Tamar Tidings" was performed on a barge on kanamaluka/Tamar River? Meet Stella Kent - the AWGIE-award winning playwright - as part of Conversations with Friends. Earl Arts Centre... Wed 19 Aug, 11am $15, free to 2020 Friends www.theatrenorth.com.au/conversationsstella See more

02.01.2022 This grand old building has been the second home of hundreds, if not thousands, of Northern Tasmanian performers, creators, audiences and community. Now, our wonderful performance community is leading the charge on a fundraiser to support the theatres good work! Featuring some of our favourite singers, dancers, musicians and ensembles, COMING HOME is just the ticket to get us safely enjoying the pleasure of live theatre again, and celebrating everything that makes Launnies... scene so special. COMING HOME Princess Theatre Sat 26 Sep, 7:30pm $50 all tickets. On sale Thu 10 Sep, 12 noon Complimentary drink on arrival. https://theatrenorth.com.au/cominghome Its going to be an amazing night! Thank you, Launceston, for your support. Its great to know you have our back.

01.01.2022 Three days of quality from Junction Arts Festival. Tickets are flying - so get in pronto. #wemakeevents #lovelaunnie

01.01.2022 The Princess Theatre Tours have sold out for the remainder of this week, but still some spots left next week. Dont just go behind the scenery, go above it too! www.theatrenorth.com.au

01.01.2022 It is just so terrific to have the leadership of Tasdance in our creative community. Jump on it!