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The Drum Theatre

Locality: Dandenong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8571 1666

Address: Corner Lonsdale & Walker streets 3175 Dandenong, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Here is your taster for this Wednesday’s Home Delivery. Get ready for ‘Hanging with Friends’, a short and intimate documentary exploring the street dance scene in the South East and how dancers stayed connected during COVID isolation. Stay tuned here for real people’s stories and their amazing dance videos. To watch pas digital program, visit drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/parti/drum-theatre-digital... #HomeDelivery #Hangingwithfriends #flyingartfilms #dance #story #iso #StreamArts #artsfromhome

25.01.2022 Local actor and creator Oz Malik has teamed up with director Seamus Mintrom for today’s instalment of Home Delivery. Oz and Seamus created this heartfelt piece to share some ancient wisdom with you during these trying time. This short film was inspired by Rumi’s four essential practices. Rumi was a Persian poet, theologian, philosopher, Islamic scholar and Sufi Mystic active during the mid-thirteenth century. The beautiful scenes in this video were filmed earlier this yea...r, before wearing face coverings were required. For more Drum Theatre digital programs, visit drumtheatre.com.au/digital #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #Rumi #Sufism #islam #stayhome #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital #shortfilm #meditation #selfreflection

25.01.2022 As part of the response and study of the impact of COVID-19, the Drum Theatre joined a three-round national research project covering all artforms, organisation types and sizes. Two rounds of the survey have sent to our audience members, and we thank those who participated in the survey. Here are some of the findings to share with you.

24.01.2022 We are lighting up our theatre building in pink and blue on 14 and 15 October to commemorate International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We hope the illumination will help to raise awareness and bring comfort to the families who have suffered such devastating loss. The Drum Theatre is one of over 120 buildings and landmarks across Australia participating in PAIL Lights 2020. If you wish to share your photo of our building illumination, please post on social m...edia with #TheDrumTheatre. @Pregnancy and Infant Loss Australia

24.01.2022 Sangam Festival’s Earth Matters event is on this Saturday 27 February. This is a unique outdoor theatre experience with the best of classical music and dance from South Asia. At Earth Matters, you will enjoy and interact with a series of performances at the Drum Theatre, Harmony Square and the rear of Walker Street Gallery. Sangam is also taking over our Harmony Square Urban Screen, sharing a sensational performance video from now to 13 March at 9am and 5pm. Keep an eye out if you are around central Dandenong. More event information: drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//sangam-dandenong-earth-m

24.01.2022 Volunteering Victoria is offering grants between $1,000 and $5,000 for volunteer organisations and community groups. Read this post from Creative Victoria for more information.

23.01.2022 Love the theatre and don’t want to miss out on our digital programs? Why not sign up for our enewsletter? Get in the loop and keep up with all the news, upcoming programs and offers at the Drum Theatre. Subscribe to the Drum enewsletter here: drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/about-us/stay-touch

23.01.2022 The wait is over! The Drum Theatre 2021 Season 1 (February June) Program is launched today. Get ready for an unforgettable season of performing arts, inspirations and unique stories. From Opera Australia, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Archie Roach, to fun family shows and multicultural performances, there is something for everyone! Big savings for members, families and Under-30s. Find out more at drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au

22.01.2022 Artist Paulina Zamorano will deliver a fun visual art demonstration to your screen this Wednesday. Stay tuned here for our next Home Delivery video. We hope you enjoy meeting our local artists and performers who are bringing you these tasty morsels. More information: drumtheatre.com.au/digital Find the artist via @paulinazamorano_ or paulinazamorano.com #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #visualart #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital

22.01.2022 Your Home Delivery has arrived ACP is here with his new beats. ACP is one of our local artists, a hard-working musician who constantly raising the bar for what we can expect of the local music scene. His unique voice, punchy phrasing and work ethic make him one of the South East’s heavy hitters. ACP has 12 singles out on major streaming platforms and has been a regular guest at the Drum Theatre’s monthly Our Beat event before the lockdown. This video sees ACP taking the... Drum Theatre’s stage to give us an intimate live performance. More Home Delivery information: drumtheatre.com.au/digital Follwo ACP via ACP on Facebook or @acp91 on Instagram. #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #rap #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital

22.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is usually held every year in early July. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAIDOC Week celebrations will now take place 8-15 November. The Drum Theatre will be lit up this week in recognition of NAIDOC Week to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, recognising the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. This year, the theme for NAIDOC Week is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. ... For more information, visit www.naidoc.org.au. #NAIDOC #TheDrumTheatre #NAIDOCweek

22.01.2022 The Drum Theatre is now open and we can’t wait to see you! Join us on this virtual tour and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes videos about the Drum Theatre. Getting inspired and want to book a show with us? Find out more about our programs at https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/... #TheDrumTheatre #theatre #events #virtualtour #theatretour #behindthescence

21.01.2022 Would you like to produce performance content with us? The Drum Theatre is offering the stage and our expertise to artists to create high quality live performance videos. Applications are closing soon on 30 September. This opportunity is open to performers with performance-ready material. Dont miss out and click below to apply today! More information: drumtheatre.com.au/digital... #callout #artsopportunity #opportunity #artsjob #artists

21.01.2022 Isaiah Firebrace will be appearing on Arts Centre Melbournes Big Night In with John Foreman Wednesday night at 7pm. Find out more here:

21.01.2022 Have you seen the spectacular projection on the Drum Theatre’s window? The work was developed by five talented local students Shruti Randive, Pedro Osorio, Kate Vucak, Jennifer Guingab, and Hassan Younus, working with established projection artist, Yandell Walton. We invite you to enjoy this projection artwork on the Walker Street windows of the Drum Theatre, available every night between 8pm and midnight until 4 December. More information: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greate...r-dande//reflect-project Follow the artists via @katevucak @Shruti Randive @jaonn_a @joanhart_ @jm.guingab_art @yandellw on Instagram #ArtsinGreaterDandenong #TheDrumTheatre #publicart #projection #artwork #artsfromhome #StreamArts

21.01.2022 The Drum Theatre was recently lit up in the colours of the Mauritian flag from 14 to 20 September at the request of The Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans and Mauritians in Victoria who shared this drive-through video with us. The building illumination was to mark the ecological disaster from the grounding of MV Wakashio on 25 July on the reef of Pointe D’Esny on the East coast of Mauritius. If you would like to commemorate a special event or matter through Drum Theatre’s building illumination, please submit your request at drumtheatre.com.au/theatreinfo

20.01.2022 Great online auditions with Masquerade Youth Productions Inc. Check out the opportunity if you have a young talent at home.

19.01.2022 Are you looking for family movie ideas for weekends? ACMI’s Education team has put together a mix of films from free and subscription-based providers that will keep the whole family entertained. Click below to see ACMI’s movie recommends.

18.01.2022 Join our friend Critical Stages at their next Facebook premiere event to celebrate the third instalment of stories at the Come To Where I AM Australia Volume 3 Premiere. Going live on Wednesday, 16 September, at 7.30pm. Click below for more information.

18.01.2022 The Drum Theatre will be lit in the colours of the Mauritian flag (red, blue, yellow and green) from 14 to 20 September to mark the ecological disaster from the grounding of MV Wakashio on 25 July on the reef of Pointe DEsny on the East coast of Mauritius. This led to a disastrous oil spill (at least 1,000 tonnes of oil and diesel) into one of the islands most protected areas containing endangered species known only to that area. Images and information of the news event show the extent of the disaster and the local efforts. There are approximately 1,350 residents from Mauritus in the City of Greater Dandenong and number of Mauritian Community groups are based in the City of Greater Dandenong. @Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Victoria Inc. #TheDrumTheatre #buildingillumination

18.01.2022 Miss the Australian Ballet performing live? You can now enjoy their 2020 Digital Season at the comfort of your home as the Australian Ballet release their At Home with Ballet TV. We miss you here and hope you are all safe and well at home.

18.01.2022 Poet and youth worker Josh Carell brings you this week’s Home Delivery, ‘I Say Ghost’, a soul touching dialogue and prescription for self-doubts. Josh and his sibling Eden are the co-founders of Littlefoot and Company, a local arts collective that runs spoken word and art therapy events in the South East and online. We hope this piece is a beautiful seed in your garden of ideas. Check out their Facebook for more information and some wicked poetry via Evolve Digital Media... and Littlefoot & Company. #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #stayhome #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital #spokenword #literacy #writing #poem

17.01.2022 Hands up if you would like to produce performance content with us? The Drum Theatre is offering the stage and our expertise to enable artists to create high quality live performance videos. This opportunity is open to performers with performance-ready material. All works must be original. Applications are open online. More information: drumtheatre.com.au/digital

17.01.2022 We may have missed seeing Bell Shakespeare presenting The Comedy of Errors on our stage this year, but we can enjoy their works through podcast. Bell Shakespeare recently launched a podcast called Speak The Speech. In each episode Associate Director James Evans is joined by an actor from the Bell Shakespeare stage to dissect some of the most powerful language Shakespeare ever wrote and investigate how these beautiful words and ideas are brought to life on stage more than 400 years later. Check it out if you are a fan of theatrical works. More information: www.bellshakespeare.com.au/podcast/

17.01.2022 Knock knock here is your Home Delivery from the Drum Theatre. Introducing our new online project that delivers innovative arts experiences to you in the comfort of your home. Featuring a series of hand-picked local artists, Home Delivery will introduce you to new artists, perspectives and experiences. Our very first Home Delivery is presented by Giselle Mery and Shamar Morrison. Enjoy this creative dance piece and follow the artists on Facebook via @Dhq_gizzmery and @Out N Bad Dance Studios, or on Instagram via @dhq_gizzmery @rastahuxx_flame_team @rastahuxx @outnbad_dancestudios #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #livetheatre #drumtheatre

17.01.2022 Dancehouse and Arts House, with support from Creative Victoria, have appointed four independent arts practitioners to imagine a festival for dance in Melbourne. Mariaa Randall, Luke George, Tam Nguyen and local artist, Priya Srinivasan are leading a community consultation, to explore the potential of a dedicated contemporary dance festival in Melbourne. The Victorian dance sector is extensive and diverse. The more people we reach the better we can help represent the diverse voices of our dance communities. You are invited to have your say by answering this online survey here:

17.01.2022 Stay tuned here this Wednesday and get ready for local rap artist ACP to drop some new beats. ACP has 11 singles out on major streaming platforms and is known from performing around Melbourne, including at the Drum. If you love rap or are curious about the local scene, don’t miss out. If you’re a local artist and would like to make a video like this with us, head to drumtheatre.com.au/digital and sign up. @ACP #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #rap #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital

16.01.2022 The Australian Ballet is celebrating their 40th anniversary year and they would have been at the Drum Theatre in July as part of a national tour. Visit Australian Ballets digital season at ear, you can still join their digital season with full-length ballets, currently Rudolf Nureyev and Robert Helpmanns 1973 film of Don Quixote. Available until 5pm on 24 September. Visit Australian Ballets digital season at australianballet.com.au/the-ballets/digital-season

16.01.2022 Your Home Delivery has arrived. Meet spoken word artist Abdulrahman Hammoud who is based in Melbourne by way of Lebanon. He teaches writing classes and workshops for schools and organisations that are looking to explore new avenues of expression. Most of his work revolves around current issues including the constant state of war in the Middle East, racial divides, as well as the portrayal of masculinity. Watch this heartfelt piece and share your thoughts in the comments. Fo...r more information about our digital offerings, visit drumtheatre.com.au/digital Follow Abdulrahman Hammoud via @abstractpoetry on Instagram and @Abdulrahman Hammoud on Facebook. #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #livetheatre #drumtheatre #spokenword #poem #drumtheatredigital

15.01.2022 Council elections are scheduled for Saturday 24 October and Greater Dandenong City Council is in caretaker period from 12pm, Tuesday 22 September until 6pm, Saturday 24 October. The Local Government Act 2020 and Chapter 6 of Councils Governance Rules state that resources cannot be used in a manner that may influence voting in an election or provide any advantage or disadvantage to any candidate. Council will not publish any material deemed to be electoral matter on any of i...ts media platforms and will monitor its media platforms regularly during caretaker period. Any material deemed to be electoral matter will be removed immediately. We also need to restrict the ability to comment on our posts. You can still contact us via messenger, email or phone. https://greaterdandenong.com/contactus You can find out more at https://greaterdandenong.com/councilelections.

14.01.2022 Friday Flashback to 1957! Dandenong Town Hall (former Drum Theatre building) has been one of the popular venues for dances and balls held in Dandenong for a long history. The Town Hall was an important fundraiser for the community. The Belle of Belle Balls were particularly popular with up to 400 people attending the ball to see winning Belle selected from all the finalists. Do you have any old photos of the Drum Theatre? Share with us via Facebook messages or emailing [email protected]. We would love to share your stories.

14.01.2022 Through spoken word and its poetic dialogues, this Wednesday’s Home Delivery ‘I Say Ghost’ will be a warm cuppa for your heart. Poet Josh Carell will share his experience of how to empower yourself and defeat doubts. Stay tuned here or watch on our website via drumtheatre.com.au/digital @Evolve Digital Media @Littlefoot & Company #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #stayhome #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital #spokenword #literacy #writing #poem

13.01.2022 Wild by Nature Short Film Festival celebrates everything we love about Victorias incredible natural environment, from your local park or creek, to your favourite wild place to escape the busy city. Film submissions are now open until Sunday 13 September 2020. Find out more at wildbynaturefilms.org.

13.01.2022 Led by Palestinian artist Aseel Tayah, Bukjeh is a series of intimate, honest, powerful and truly inclusive performances we are presenting in March. The show is created with people who have been forced to leave their homes in response to children’s questions about refugees, set in a disaster relief tent. Seats are limited for this free event and bookings essential. Book your spot now at: drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/bukjeh

13.01.2022 What could you do in this space? Imagine how creators could use an industrial building in Dandenong to make new work and tell their stories. Digital art? Music? Game design? Theatre? Dance? Studio Art? Take a 3D walk-through and create your possibilities - Tell us more. Click here to have your say: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/creative-industry-space

12.01.2022 The City of Greater Dandenong is calling for nominations to the Arts Advisory Board. The Arts Advisory Board will support the vision for arts and culture across the municipality and provide strategic input and independent advice to Council. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this paid position. Nominations close on Sunday 29 November. To apply online or read more , visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au//call-nominations-positions-ar

12.01.2022 Your Home Delivery is here. Meet Megan Beckwith, a transmedia artist who combines dance and digital-media. Her practice explores the idea of physicality and technology through the figure of the cyborg and the post-human with technologies such as stereoscopic 3D illusions, motion capture and virtual and augmented reality. The Drum Theatre will be hosting Beckwith’s groundbreaking show PARALLAX as part of our 2021 theatre season. Be sure to get yourself a ticket and for now en...joy her work home delivered. For more digital programs, visit drumtheatre.com.au/digital @Megan Beckwith #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #stayhome #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital #dance #3D #VR

12.01.2022 Greater Dandenongs Childrens Festival is starting this Saturday 19 September. The festival has two weeks of fun planned for your family. Enjoy exciting online programs, workshops, live events and pre-recorded videos on the festivals Kids TV. View all programs at greaterdandenong.com/childrensfestival

11.01.2022 Check out this special offer from Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Shri #AnupamKher is one of the most celebrated actors in the world. To know more about his journey from Saaransh to New Amsterdam on Saturday 29th August.

11.01.2022 Knock knock your Drum Theatre Home Delivery is here! Meet Paulina Zamorano today who will show us some handy craft tricks. Paulina is a local freelance visual artist and graphic designer. She is the content creator and manager for Dandenongs Connections Arts Space a local arts organisation and gallery. Paulinas work deals with political and social issues through design and wearable art. This video focuses on the importance of understanding the current climate that is... COVID-19 and social media, shown through the process of creating a digital-hybrid collage. Paulina offers this to viewers, to you: Give yourself the love, time and energy you invest in other people/social media outlets, for this online space is all based on perspective. Get out of your head and allow yourself to love your being again. Follow the artist via @paulinazamorano_ or paulinazamorano.com #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #visualart #drumtheatre #drumtheatredigital

11.01.2022 Have you seen the fascinating projection works on our window? Five talented high school and tertiary students have developed a large-scale projection artwork under the mentorship of established projection artist, Yandell Walton. The work is on display after sunset on the Drum Theatre’s windows on the Walker Street side. The projection will be available for you to enjoy throughout November. ... Congratulations to the artists: Shruti Randive, Pedro Osorio, Kate Vucak, Jennifer Guingab, and Hassan Younus. More information: greaterdandenong.com/reflectproject Follow the artists via @katevucak @Shruti Randive @jaonn_a @joanhart_ @jm.guingab_art @yandellw on Instagram

11.01.2022 Attention all artists and creatives. Australia Council last week announced a series of grants for individuals, groups and organisations. This is a great opportunity to develop and deliver projects, with the chance to reach a national or even international audience. Applications close 1 September 2020. For more information see the post below.

11.01.2022 We hope you enjoyed last weeks Home Delivery. This Wednesday, Home Delivery will bring you a spoken word performance presented by Abdulrahman Hammoud. Stay tuned here. Abdulrahman Hammoud @abdulrahmanhammoud #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #livetheatre #drumtheatre #spokenword #drumtheatredigital

10.01.2022 Actor and creator Oz Malik and director Seamus Mintrom will deliver a heartfelt short film to the comfort of your home this Wednesday. As the beautiful scenes glide pass your screen, we hope you will be inspired by some ancient life wisdom. To watch past Home Delivery programs, visit drumtheatre.com.au/digital ... #homedelivery #TheDrumTheatre #artsfromhome #StreamArts #Rumi #Sufism #stayhome #drumtheatre See more

09.01.2022 A new Parliamentary Inquiry into the benefits and impacts of the arts during COVID-19 is accepting submissions via an online survey. Click here to participate the survey and have your say: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Stateoftheartssurvey

08.01.2022 Easy Stagecraft has worked with our theatres technical team and filmed this video for theatre production students. Do you miss our theatre and the experiences youve had here? What was your best memory at the Drum Theatre?

08.01.2022 The Drum Theatre has joined the Blue Ribbon Day campaign to Turn Victoria Blue with this beautiful light display.

07.01.2022 Our friend Bell Shakespeare Theatre have announced a special streamed performance from John Bell which will premiere as part of Sydney Opera Houses digital season, from Our House to Yours. The performance will be streamed from Friday 28 August 2020 at 8pm. Click here to enjoy the fascinating look into the enduring power of language and theatre: www.bellshakespeare.com.au//one-man-in-his-time-john-bell/

07.01.2022 Last chance to enter the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Don't miss out!

07.01.2022 Last night the Drum Theatre was lit up in the colours of the Lebanese flag. This was a gesture of solidarity with the people of Lebanon and their loved ones her...e in Greater Dandenong and all over the world following last weeks deadly blast in Beirut. More than 200 people lost their lives and thousands were injured. More than 300,000 were left homeless. The Drum will continue to be lit up for the next week. While everyone is at home at the moment due to the Stage 4 curfew, Council wanted to make this small gesture to show love and support for our Lebanese community in their grief.

06.01.2022 Critical Stages, who tour great shows to the Drum Theatre, are presenting new plays about Australian stories online following a national writing and performance initiative. Sixteen new plays about towns from around Australia will be presented online from 19 August . Come to Where I Am Australia has been supported by a COVID-19 support grant from the Australia Council to enable Critical Stages to support seventeen writers from around the country, including Samah Sabawi and Ross Mueller from Victoria. Produced as video postcards, the first stories will be released on the Critical Stages website on Wednesday 19 August. Click below to know more.

06.01.2022 Critical Stages is bringing their next Facebook premiere event to celebrate the fourth and final instalment of new plays for Come To Where I Am Australia. This powerful evening of storytelling is going live on Wednesday 30 September at 7.30pm. Click below for more event information.

06.01.2022 While our doors are temporarily closed, our team has been working with local artists including those from the Our Beat family. This teaser video features your host Mr Congo with talented guests ACP and James Andrew. Watch the full video on the artists channels. Follow Mr Congo on Instagram @mrcongo800, or on Facebook at facebook.com/cory.porter.355. Follow ACP on Instagram @acp91. Follow James Andrew on Instagram @jamesaandrew, or on Facebook at facebook.com/james.murfett.3

04.01.2022 Critical Stages Tourings goal is to make outstanding live theatre accessible to audiences throughout Australia. Join Critical Stages to celebrate the second series of stories for Come To Where I Am - Australia. Click below for more information.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Archie Roach! We are super excited to welcome Archie Roach to our stage in February 2021 with his Tell Me Why concert. Tickets are available at drumtheatre.com.au/tellmewhy

04.01.2022 The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is excited to announce that Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir are coming to Melbourne to film four short films on the theme of Diversity. If you are based in Melbourne and want to get involved, please reach out to the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne at - [email protected] - with your expression of interest and any example of your work.

04.01.2022 Would you like to produce performance content with us? The Drum Theatre is offering the stage and our expertise for artists to create high quality live performance videos. This opportunity is open to performers with performance-ready material. All works must be original. Applications are open online until 21 September. ... Click here to apply: drumtheatre.com.au/digital #callout #liveperformance #opportunity #drumtheatre

03.01.2022 Local R&B artist Trilagy delivered some soulful tunes direct from the Drum Theatre. Watch the full video on Trilagys channels. Would you like to make your own feature video? You can check out the My-Vid callout and enter your EOI today: greaterdandenong.com/artsopportunities Follow Trilagy on Instagram @itztrilagy, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Terence.kritical ... #artsfromhome #StreamArts #liveperformance

03.01.2022 Emotionally powered narrative...one the most passionate and heartfelt I’ve seen in any cabaret show - Arts Review A Migrant’s Son is a critically-acclaimed work and a must-see show we don’t want you to miss. Streaming for one night only on this Saturday 14 November. Performed by Michaela Burger and sold out at Adelaide Cabaret Festival season, this theatre production conveys an incredible true story about a Greek migrant family and hard-working, fun, loving larrikin father... Luke who defied all odds. Tickets $10 and FREE for Drum Members. Book now by calling 03 8571 1666 or emailing [email protected] More information: drumtheatre.com.au/amigrantsson #artsfromhome #StreamArts #TheDrumTheatre #AMigrantsSon #musical #theatre #virtualevent

02.01.2022 CDP Productions Magic Beach has been rescheduled to Wednesday 29 September in 2021. While we are waiting for this classic book of Alison Lester to come to life on stage, lets enjoy colouring in your own magic beach! We will extend the deadline of the colouring lucky draw. Get your drawing pens ready and please share you work with us via [email protected] to win a family pass. Download colouring sheets here: drumtheatre.com.au/magicbeach

02.01.2022 One of our regular Drum Theatre hirers, A-List Entertainment, is running Comedy S.O.S from this Saturday 8 August. Seven of Australia's top comedians, including our beloved Ross Noble and Arj Barker, have announced the world premieres of their unreleased live specials, to be streamed over the next 7 weeks. Check out if you are looking for some LOL.

02.01.2022 We are so proud of our talented community. Check out this amazing video by local artist Jay Dabgar and his friends. What creative things are you doing at home? Tag us and we would love to share your talents here.

01.01.2022 We are excited to share the news that The 91-Storey Treehouse has been rescheduled for the April 2021 school holidays. Two sessions are available on Thursday 15 April at 6pm and Friday 16 April at 11am. It’s never too early to plan a fun playdate and see your favourite picture book come alive on the stage. For more show information or book tickets, visit drumtheatre.com.au/the91storeytreehouse

01.01.2022 On the menu for this week’s Home Delivery is Megan Beckwith, a transmedia artist who combines dance and digital-media. Arriving to your screen this Wednesday, Iso presented by Megan will explores the idea of Physicality and technology. Stay tuned here. To watch past Home Delivery programs, visit drumtheatre.com.au/digital

01.01.2022 Have your say about the benefits and impacts of the arts during COVID-19. The Federal Government has asked the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts to report on Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions, but most specifically, to hear evidence on the benefits the arts bring to Australia, and the significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on this industry. No matter your age, cultural background or whether you work in the arts or experience it as a participant or audience, your opinion is important. The submissions don’t have a set format and there is also a quick online survey if you prefer. Submissions open until 22 October. Click below ArtsHub article for more information.