Season 2018 - Civic Theatre Newcastle 2018 is an invitation to take courage from the familiar and...

Season 2018

Season 2018 is an invitation to take courage from the familiar and use it to embrace some of the fresh, bold and adventurous shows that make this season one of the finest to date.

Newcastle artist, Angela Tarlinton, in Girl at the Bogey Hole (cover image) has captured the exhilarating sensation that is to open your arms, calm the fear and confront the ocean. This is the opportunity we put before you.

We take delight in inviting you to be brave and dive deeply into the current of bold new contemporary works and conversations while also giving you the chance to reconnect in the shallows with old friends, some of Newcastle's favourite companies.

Encourage a friend to wet their toe and join you on the annual journey of being a Civic Season subscriber. There is something for everyone, from adventure to escapism.

Angela Tarlinton, Photograph titled 'Girl at the Bogey Hole' from her series 'The Blue Pool, 2015'.

Nuatali Nelmes Lord Mayor of Newcastle

The Spiegeltent will be back in Civic Park presenting Blanc de Blanc, featuring the finest cabaret and acrobatic talent from around the world. And we showcase local talent and companies with director Cadi McCarthy's That Place in Between, an exciting work of physical dance-theatre from Newcastle's Catapult Dance.

Our commitment to younger audiences continues with Monkey Baa's Josephine Wants to Dance and The 78-Storey Treehouse - Andy and Terry's newest and biggest treehouse ever.

Last year, the Sydney Morning Herald recognised our Civic Theatre as one of the seven most beautiful theatres in Australia. We are indeed fortunate to have such a historic treasure, and I invite you to join us to experience the best in live performance in this iconic venue.

Welcome to Season 2018, a bold and diverse selection of live performance that will take you inside the experiences, cultures and stories of people and places.

Newcastle is a community that embraces the arts in all its forms and theatre is a major thread in our city's cultural fabric. We deserve to have the best in live performance brought to our doorstep and the Civic Theatre's Season 2018 does just this with a fantastic mixture of dance, drama, comedy, physical theatre, and incredible storytelling.

Civic Theatre is pleased to present a wide range of offerings throughout Season 2018 - old favourites, new experiences and contemporary stories that reflect on the issues of our time.

Civic Season 2018 will host major companies including Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Dance Company and Opera Australia.The Season includes distinctly Australian storytelling in productions such as Letters to Lindy, Who Am I…?, and Which Way Home, while The Orchid and the Crow and Prize Fighter share very personal stories of remarkable individuals.

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Flexibility Plans change; we can assist you to swap performance times and shows, pending availability of tickets, at no charge.

Hospitality Receive discounted drinks pre-show at the Civic Bar while also having the opportunity to bring family members to see shows at discounted prices.

Bonus Shows Receive discounted tickets to our Comedy Festivals.

* DOES NOT INCLUDE BONUS SHOWS. COMPARED TO PURCHASING SINGLE ADULT TICKETS IN 4 SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS

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Long awaited, Bangarra returns with OUR land people stories, a triple bill showcasing the timeless stories of Australia’s cultural heritage.

Nyapanyapa, by Bangarra’s Artistic Director Stephen Page, is inspired by the beautifully textured paintings of Yirrkala artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu, known as the buffalo woman. The kinship systems of Wiradjuri country are explored by dancers Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel Riley in Miyagan, and the true history of Sydney is uncovered in Macq by Jasmin Sheppard, a story which examines the two sides to Governor Macquarie.

Bangarra’s dance technique is forged from over 40,000 years of culture, embodied with contemporary movement. The company are internationally acclaimed for their powerful dance language, distinctive theatrical voice and striking soundscapes, music and design.

OUR land peoples stories

“ A celebration of the resilient human spirit and the healing power of art.” The Sunday Telegraph

Civic TheatreFri 9 Feb 8pm Sat 10 Feb 8pm

CHOREOGRAPHY STEPHEN PAGE (Nyapanyapa) BEAU DEAN RILEY SMITH & DANIEL RILEY (Miyagan) JASMIN SHEPPARD (Macq)

DURATION 1hr 55mins ( INC INTERVAL)

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+

PHOTO BY EDWARD MULVIHILL

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You've found your place – where the champagne sparkles, eyes glimmer and the sensual and salacious combine in the magnificent Spiegeltent.

From the acclaimed creative minds behind Madonna's recent Rebel Heart tour BLANC de BLANC is a sell-out sensation, delighting audiences from Sydney Opera House to London’s West End. Now it’s Newcastle’s turn for a seductive, immersive and naughty night out inside the Fortuna Spiegeltent.

BLANC de BLANC serves a blend of vintage glamour, high-end spectacle and titillating acts to infatuate, illuminate and delight. It brings the finest cabaret and acrobatic talent from around the world into a wild, shimmering night – anticipate big moves, great tunes, lots of skin, and more than a few surprises.

BLANC de BLANC offers heady top notes followed by rich textures, a smooth body and an utterly unexpected finish.

The Spiegeltent, Civic ParkTue 27 March to Sun 15 April

A full list of show dates is online. Subscriber discount first week only.

CONCEPT & DIRECTOR SCOTT MAIDMENT

DURATION 2hrs ( INC INTERVAL)

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING.

THIS PERFORMANCE CONTAINS ADULT CONCEPTS, FULL FRONTAL NUDITY AND REFERENCES TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. THIS PERFORMANCE WILL CONTAIN THEATRICAL HAZE, STROBE LIGHTING AND LIMITED ORGANIC HERBAL CIGARETTE SMOKING.

STRICTLY 18+

PHOTO BY DAMIEN BREDBERG

BLANC de BLANC

“ A night of glamour, nudity and wonder… simply unforgettable.” On In London

The Orchid & the Crow

“ All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told.” Act 2 Scene 7

Civic PlayhouseFri 11 May 8pm Sat 12 May 2pm + 8pm

WRITER AND PERFORMER DANIEL TOBIAS

DIRECTOR CHRISTIAN LEAVESLEY

PRODUCED BY SALVADOR DINOSAUR AND CRITICAL STAGES

DURATION 70mins (NO INTERVAL)

SUITABLE FOR AUDIENCES 15 AND OVER. OCCASIONAL COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES.

“ Whip-smart, hilarious and deeply moving.” The Age

A comedy cabaret about losing parts of yourself and finding faith in an unexpected place.

And Lance Armstrong.

Reflecting on Daniel’s real life (and almost death) experiences, The Orchid and the Crow is a solo performance that is part story-telling, part-theatre featuring original songs. The show has received enormous acclaim and awards in Melbourne, Edinburgh and festivals all across Canada.

A unique, brilliantly clever and ultimately moving story that deals with rarely discussed themes while being seriously entertaining.

PHOTO BY ANDREW WUTTKE

Josephine Wants to Dance is a brand new Australian musical based on the hugely popular picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley.

When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully Josephine learns that there is another way to dance – ballet. As the ballet company prepares to perform, Josephine sneaks into town to peer through the window as the dancers rehearse, watching for hours and hours as they perfect their routine. Will Josephine ever get to dance?

Perfect for young audiences from 4 to 9 years and their families, and brought to you by the team that created the award-winning Pete the Sheep, this hilarious new work brings to life a tale about a bush Kangaroo you’ll never forget!

Josephine Wants to Dance Based on the book by

Jackie French & Bruce Whatley

A story about dreams, believing in yourself ... and a dancing kangaroo©BRUCE WHATLEY 2006, FROM JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE BY JACKIE FRENCH AND BRUCE WHATLEY. PUBLISHED BY HARPER COLLINS AUSTRALIA.

Civic TheatreThu 17 May 6.30pm Fri 18 May 10am + 12pm

ADAPTED BY EVA DI CESARE, SANDRA ELDRIDGE & TIM MCGARRY

DIRECTOR JONATHAN BIGGINS

COMPOSER PHILIP SCOTT


SCHOOL AND FAMILY AUDIENCES AGED 4+

Quiet FaithCivic Theatre Tue 22 May 10am + 1pm Wed 23 May 8pm Thu 24 May 11am Fri 25 May 11am + 8pm Sat 26 May 2pm + 8pm

DESIGNER JONATHON OXLADE

SOUND DESIGNER BOB SCOTT

LIGHTING DESIGNER CHRIS PETRIDIS


GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETING. AUDIENCE SEATED WITHIN THE SET ON STAGE.

David Grybowski eloquently writes, Quiet Faith is hallowed ground, a little bit like going to church, and a powerful voice for the faithful who actually practice what they preach. Whether you are a full-blown atheist, one of the flock, or a complete hypocrite, you will not leave the same as you entered.

From award-winning documentary theatre maker David Williams (Grace Under Pressure, The Table of Knowledge) comes a journey into the world of the quietly, progressively faithful.

Quiet Faith is a uniquely presented immersive theatre work for intimate audiences. The audience are seated inside the set, an extraordinarily beautiful installation designed by Jonathan Oxlade, and enveloped by a sound installation. The performers work in close proximity in and around the audience, making Quiet Faith a powerful experience that will linger in the mind, long after the performance is complete.

By David Williams

“ Of perhaps a hundred shows across the country watched by this critic this year, a standout would have to be David Williams’s Quiet Faith.” The Guardian

PHOTO BY HEIDRUN LOHR. ORIGINAL PERFORMER: ASHTON MALCOLM

One man, one screen, one suit, one remote. One moment in time to define a lifetime - or face national humiliation.

Who am I…? written & performed by Newcastle's Russell Cheek (Castanet Club, The Einstein Factor) is the hilarious and true story of his dedication, perseverance and grit of climbing out of unemployed-actor poverty in the early 1990's via the all-Australian quiz show, Sale of the Century…!

Like a good car-wax, director Stephen Abbott, (aka The Sandman), nourishes and protects Russell Cheek, as he shares each harrowing moment of his attempt to become carry-over champion and take home the jackpot.

If you do want to find out who you are… being under this level of pressure, with so much at stake, is not a bad place to start looking…!

Who Am I...?Written and performed by Russell Cheek

PHOTO BY GEOFF MAGEE

“ An absolute treat – a carefree and comic delight. Fascinating and funny. Winning, warm and rewarding.” Australian Stage

Civic Playhouse Tue 26 June 8pm Wed 27 June 8pm Thu 28 June 11am + 8pm Fri 29 June 8pm Sat 30 Jun 2pm + 8pm

WRITER & PERFORMER RUSSELL CHEEK

DIRECTOR STEPHEN ABBOTT


“ Laugh your heart out… the actors brought out the hilariousness of this imaginative world of craziness.” Stagenoise on The 26-Storey Treehouse

Andy and Terry's treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre.

Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous! The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood blockbuster! But when his first step is to fire Andy and replace him with a monkey – well, a gibbon named Mel Gibbon – the battle is on. Will the Treehouse Blockbuster ever get made? Who will win the battle of Andy and Terry? And why are those mysterious spy cows turning up everywhere?

The team behind The 13-, 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage return with the newest, biggest, brightest blockbuster in the series… but watch out for those cows!

Civic TheatreWed 27 June 1pm + 6.30pm Thu 28 June 10am + 12pm


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A mother’s loss. A nation’s obsession.

Filled with warmth, humour and heartbreak, award-winning playwright Alana Valentine explores our fascination with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, one of 20th Century Australia’s most iconic figures.

A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that her baby was taken by a dingo denied and discredited; the media circus; the rumours and the mob mentality; and a nation’s prejudices laid bare.

Over three decades, from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, the public wrote more than 20,000 letters to Lindy Chamberlain. From sympathy to abuse, from children as well as from those who have lost a child, these letters traverse the gamut of human response to Lindy’s story.

Letters to Lindy draws on this correspondence, as well as extensive interviews with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton to create an enthralling, moving, and long overdue dialogue between Lindy and the nation.

Letters to LindyBy Alana Valentine

Civic Theatre Sat 7 July 8pm

“ Detail upon detail is woven into a finely stitched masterpiece.” Australian Stage

DIRECTOR DARREN YAP

CAST JEANETTE CRONIN

DURATION 2hrs 10mins ( INC INTERVAL)

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 15+

PHOTO BY AP VIA AAP

Which Way Home

“ All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told.” Act 2 Scene 7

Civic PlayhouseSat 21 July 2pm + 8pm

WRITER KATIE BECKETT

DIRECTOR RACHAEL MAZA

PERFORMERS KATIE BECKETT & KAMAHI DJORDON KING


OCCASIONAL COARSE LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL REFERENCES

A road trip comedy 80,000 years in the making.

Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip. Home to country, where the sky is higher and the world goes on forever.

It’s a long way from the wide streets and big old houses of Tash’s childhood. Two black faces in a very white suburb. Dad still thinks he’s the king of cool, but he’s an old fella now. It’s time for Tash to take him home.

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company tells stories about what it means to be Indigenous in Australia today. Infused with humour and heart Which Way Home draws on writer Katie Beckett’s own memories of growing up with her single Aboriginal father.

“ Which Way Home feels as safe and generous as a tight hug from a loved one.” Time Out Sydney

By Katie Beckett

ab [intra]

Civic TheatreFri 10 Aug 8pmSat 11 Aug 8pm

CHOREOGRAPHER RAFAEL BONACHELA

COMPOSER NICK WALES

LIGHTING DAMIAN COOPER

Explore the depth of human impulse with the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s ab [intra], meaning 'from within' in Latin.

This work is an electrifying journey into the extremes of human nature. Discover what drives our relationships and ignites our ambitions in this visceral new piece showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers.

ab [intra] is Bonachela’s latest collaboration with composer Nick Wales and his first full-length work since the epic masterpieces 2 One Another and the critically acclaimed Project Rameau with ACO in 2012.

A dynamic work of exquisite athleticism, ab [intra] exposes the shared instincts that drive us apart and bring us back together.

“Every time you might think the Sydney Dance Company

performers have reached their peak, they push their abilities

up another notch.” Sydney Morning Herald

PHOTOS BY PEDRO GREIG

Madame Butterfly

Civic Theatre Tue 14 Aug 7.30pm

CONDUCTOR WARWICK STENGARDS

DIRECTOR JOHN BELL

Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time.

U.S. Naval officer B.F. Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and enchanted with its beauty and freedoms. He decides to take a wife, and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed by her charms. She falls hopelessly in love, and a passionate marriage begins.

Years later, Pinkerton has returned home. Abandoned by her family, Butterfly waits faithfully for her husband to return. Dawn breaks on a ship in the harbour. What will become of her great hope?

Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria 'One Fine Day' and the Humming Chorus, along with Japanese and American musical themes.

One of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, Newcastle's John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets.

Hear Opera Australia's wonderful singers perform with a chamber orchestra, along with a local children's chorus.

Puccini


PERFORMED IN ENGLISH

PHOTOS BY GEORGES ANTONI

Ten acrobats take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human, and of how our bodies, our connections, and our aspirations all form part of who we are.

Exploring the physical limits of their bodies as they are pushed to the extreme they question, as humans how much we can take.

How much weight can we carry? Who can we trust to support our load? They lead us to reflect on our lives, our loved ones, the burdens we carry and the physical and emotional strength it takes to overcome them.

Circa's reputation for fearless, boundary-pushing new circus is borne out in every one of their shows, which combine physical virtuosity with an expressive humanism.

Civic TheatreFri 14 Sept 8pm Sat 15 Sept 8pm

CREATORS YARON LIFSCHITZ & THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE


SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Humans

“Stunning athleticism and heart-stopping acrobatics in

this innovative circus work of the highest calibre.”

ArtsHubPHOTOS BY SARAH WALKER


TUFF' N UP Boxing Gym, Newcastle West Wed 19 Sep 8pm Thu 20 Sep 8pm Fri 21 Sep 6pm + 8.30pm Sat 22 Sep 6pm + 8.30pm

“ The most perfectly structured, brilliantly produced and best acted new play.” The Australian

Get ringside at TUFF' N UP Gym in Newcastle West for a rare theatrical combo: engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing.

Fleeing the Congo as a child, playwright Future D. Fidel lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp for eight years before being granted refugee status in Australia. Prize Fighter is inspired by his own story and those of the people he has known.

Isa is a young Congolese boxer blazing an impressive career between the ropes. Gearing up for the national title fight, he soon discovers it’s not just his opponents he has to outdo, but the demons from his tortuous past as a boy soldier.

Set in a real boxing gym Prize Fighter is adrenaline-pumping, full-contact theatre at its best. Limited seating - get in quick.

Prize Fighter

WRITER FUTURE D. FIDEL

DIRECTOR TODD MACDONALD

DURATION 70mins (NO INTERVAL, GENERAL ADMISSION)

16YRS+ (PARENTAL GUIDANCE RECOMMENDED) VIOLENCE, SEXUAL REFERENCES AND ADULT THEMES

PHOTO BY DYLAN EVANS

By Future D. Fidel A La Boite Theatre & Brisbane Festival Production

“ McCarthy’s art is to hold the moment in poetic dance, to capture the form and breathe life and meaning into gesture, every movement and every line and flow of the dancer’s movements.” Canberra Times

That Place In Between

Civic TheatreFri 12 Oct 8pm Sat 13 Oct 8pm

The music stops………..The horror when the lights come on. What do you do next?The wheels still spinning………….The incessant dialogue racing…….There is an all- consuming myriad of possibilities just beyond reach…..Is this a turning point? The story is yours…. Start writing.

Award winning local Choreographer Cadi McCarthy brings this exciting new dance-theatre work to life, unravelling the emotional turbulence that rises from periods of transition. Where situations have arisen out of our control.

Based on a series of characters, That Place In Between looks at the games we play to cover insecurities, the facades we develop to conceal our real identity, and the masks and devices we use to deal with the tenuous world around us. Featuring an outstanding dance ensemble, Catapult will launch this explosive new work in Newcastle before it goes on tour.

DIRECTOR CADI MCCARTHY

COLLABORATORS/PERFORMERS OMER BACKLEY-ASTRACHAN, CRAIG BARY, ANGELYN DIAZ, JOSHUA THOMSON, SKIP WILLCOX

DURATION 75mins

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY DE PRAZER

Civic Theatre Fri 9 November 8pm Sat 10 November 8pm

“ It’s like catching up with an old friend for a well-earned laugh.” Aussie Theatre

The punchlines keep rolling in.

Those indefatigable kings of comedy, sorcerers of satire and masters of mockery, Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe are back in the saddle and gearing up for another glorious year of political satire – the Sydney Theatre Company production will be bigger and so will the laughs. We like to think of it as continuity with change.

So, politicians take cover and pundits stand back, because there will be songs, there will be dance, and there will be some very funny impressions.

Join us as we sort the wets from the dries, the leaks from the fakes, and the factions from the fictions in this bigger, better and wharfier Revue than the Wharf could ever handle.

The Wharf Revue 2018

DESIGNER CHARLES DAVIS

MUSICAL DIRECTOR ANDREW WORBOYS

WITH JONATHAN BIGGINS DREW FORSYTHE

DURATION 1hr 30mins (NO INTERVAL)

HERO PHOTO BY RENE VAILE, INSET IMAGE BY BRETT BOARDMAN FROM THE WHARF REVUE 2016

Written and created by Jonathan Biggins & Drew Forsythe


Work in Development

We invite you to a reading of Gurri Thurr-aye a new work in development by Dr Ray Kelly.

"Grandfather remembers he wasn’t ready to listen way back then, too caught up in jigging school and mucking around in the bush, but the bush and the bird hold secrets he never forgets.”

This is a new play in the process of being developed and you are invited to offer feedback to the creative team at the conclusion of the reading.

The script includes traditional songs and language and draws on local research.

Civic PlayhouseSat 28 July 2pm

WRITER DR RAY KELLY

DIRECTOR/DRAMATURG BRIAN JOYCE


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Planning your visitWelcome to a new look Hunter St. We anticipate the arrival of light rail and a permanent stop dedicated to the cultural heart of the city.

In the meantime we acknowledge the new look Hunter St will no longer allow parking or drop offs.

To assist you we have prepared a detailed map below that shows all venues within Season 2018.

This plan marks the location of accessible parking, bus and train stops, taxi and public parking including parking stations.

Accessibility Accessible seating, bathrooms, wheelchair access and hearing loop is available on the ground floor (stalls) of the Civic Theatre. Please discuss your requirements with the Box Office staff when booking.

Onsite Food & DrinksThe Civic Bar is located in the ground floor foyer and offers a selection of premium beverages and theatre snacks.

Civic Digest is a contemporary café and bar located in the theatre. Enjoy a glass of wine, delicious coffee or tasty light meal pre-show.

Ticketek Box OfficeOpen Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 9am-midday Plus one hour prior to all performances.

For tickets call 4929 1977

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Bonus show for subscribers

Civic Theatre Fri 8 June 8pm Sat 9 June 8pm Sun 10 June 8pm

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around the country, home delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far.

This roving tour-de-comedy features funnymakers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand-up and sketch to satire and song in one side-splitting show!

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How to SubscribeSydney Comedy Festival Showcase

Bonus show for subscribers

Civic Theatre Fri 19 Oct 8pm

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the sixth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2018 Festival to Newcastle!

Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a line-up of veteran favourites, international stars, and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!

So call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year – don’t miss out on a huge night of laughs!

“ The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches... the talent on show definitely left the crowd wanting more...” AU Review

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• Choose a minimum of four shows from Season 2018 (not including Bonus Shows)

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Click on Season 2018 and complete the online booking form. The Box Office will call you for confirmation and payment over the phone within one business day. Done!

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SUBSCRIPTION SEASON 2018 $ no.tix total

Our land people stories

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Civic Theatre

Fri 9 Feb 8pm Adult $58

Sat 10 Feb 8pm Subscriber $48

Pconc, Aged,Stud,Unemp,Extra, Group 6+ $50

Youth (15-21) $35

Family (2A + 2C) $160

Blanc de Blanc Strut and Fret

Other performance dates/times available on the website or call 4929 1977

GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY

The Spiegeltent Civic Park

Tue 27 Mar 8.30pm Tue/Wed/Thur/Sun

Wed 28 Mar 8.30pm Premium $82

Thu 29 Mar 8.30pm Adult $69

Fri 30 Mar 8.30pm Subscriber $59

Sat 31 Mar 5.30pm Fri/Sat

Sat 31 Mar 8.30pm Premium $89

Sun 1 Apr 4pm Adult $75

Tue 3 Apr 8.30pm Subscriber $65

The Orchid & the Crow

Critical Stages and Salvador Dinosaur

Civic Playhouse

Fri 11 May 8pm Adult $38

Sat 12 May 2pm Subscriber $28

Sat 12 May 8pm Pconc, Aged,Stud,Unemp,Extra, Group 6+ $30

Youth (15-21) $25

Josephine Wants to Dance

Monkey Baa

Civic Theatre

Thu 17 May 6.30pm Adult $30

Fri 18 May 10am Subscriber $24

Fri 18 May 12pm Child (2-12) $16

Family (2A + 2C) $80

Quiet Faith

Alternative Facts


Civic Theatre

Tue 22 May 10am Adult $38

Tue 22 May 1pm Subscriber $28

Wed 23 May 8pm Pconc, Aged,Stud,Unemp,Extra, Group 6+ $30

Thu 24 May 11am Youth (15-21) $25

Fri 25 May 11am

Fri 25 May 8pm

Sat 26 May 2pm

Sat 26 May 8pm

Booking FormSUBSCRIPTION SEASON 2018 $ no.tix total

Who Am I

Russell Cheek

Civic Playhouse

Tue 26 Jun 8pm Adult $38

Wed 27 Jun 8pm Subscriber $28

Thu 28 Jun 11am Pconc, Aged,Stud,Unemp,Extra, Group 6+ $30

Thu 28 Jun 8pm Youth (15-21) $25

Fri 29 Jun 8pm

Sat 30 Jun 2pm

Sat 30 Jun 8pm

The 78 Storey Treehouse

CDP Kids

Civic Theatre

Wed 27 Jun 1pm Adult $30

Wed 27 Jun 6.30pm Subscriber $24

Thu 28 Jun 10am Child (2-12) $16

Thu 28 Jun 12pm Family (2A + 2C) $80

Letters to Lindy

A Merrigong Theatre Production in association with Canberra Theatre Centre

Civic Theatre

Fri 7 Jul 8pm Adult $48

Subscriber $38


Youth (15-21) $30

Which Way Home

Ilbijerri Theatre Co

Civic Playhouse

Sat 21 Jul 2pm Adult $38

Sat 21 Jul 8pm Subscriber $28


Youth (15-21) $25

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Sydney Dance Company

Civic Theatre

Fri 10 Aug 8pm Adult $58

Sat 11 Aug 8pm Subscriber $48


Youth (15-21) $35

Family (2A + 2C) $160

Madame Butterfly

Opera Australia

Civic Theatre

Tue 14 Aug 8pm Adult $58

Subscriber $48


Youth (15-21) $35

Family (2A + 2C) $160

HumansCIRCA

Civic Theatre

Fri 14 Sep 8pm Adult $48

Sat 15 Sep 8pm Subscriber $38


Youth (15-21) $30

Family (2A + 2C) $140

Gift Vouchers

Ticketek Box Office

Call 4929 1977 or click civictheatrenewcastle.com.au Civic Theatre Newcastle

Touring Partners

Season 2018 Sponsors

Our Land People Stories

Blanc de Blanc

The Orchid and the Crow

Josephine Wants to Dance

Quiet Faith

The 78 Storey Treehouse

Which Way Home

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Madame Butterfly

Humans

Prize Fighter

That Place in Between

The Wharf RevueLetters to Lindy

Civic Theatre would like to thank our long term sponsors whose ongoing support and faith in live performance ensure we can continue to deliver outstanding productions to our city every year.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Originally developed with the support of the City of Darebin, The Besen Family Foundation, the Australian Government Indigenous Languages & Arts Program & Playwriting Australia.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This project has been assisted by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour supported by arTour an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.




Quiet Faith was co-commissioned by Vitalstatistix and HotHouse Theatre and has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.


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SUBSCRIPTION SEASON 2018 $ no.tix total

Prize Fighter

La Boite

TUFF' N UP Boxing Gym, 33 Beresford Ln Newcastle West


Wed 19 Sep 8pm Adult $48

Thu 20 Sep 8pm Subscriber $38

Fri 21 Sep 6pm Pconc, Aged,Stud,Unemp,Extra, Group 6+ $42

Fri 21 Sep 8.30pm Youth (15-21) $30

Sat 22 Sep 6pm Standing Room $15

Sat 22 Sep 8.30pm

That Place in Between

Catapult Flipside

Civic Theatre

Fri 12 Oct 8pm Adult $38

Sat 13 Oct 8pm Subscriber $28


Youth (15-21) $25

The Wharf Revue

Sydney Theatre Company

Civic Theatre

Fri 9 Nov 8pm Adult $58

Sat 10 Nov 8pm Subscriber $48


Youth (15-21) $35

Family $160

Play Reading Gurri Thurr-aye

Civic Playhouse

Sat 28 July 2pm All $8

Choose 4 shows from the season above to receive a subscriber discount to these bonus shows!

BONUS SHOWS - CIVIC THEATRE $ no.tix total

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Fri 8 Jun 8pm Adult $55

Sat 9 Jun 8pm Subscriber $45

Sun 10 Jun 8pm

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

Fri 19 Oct 8pm Adult $55

Subscriber $45

*OTHER PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE CIVICTHEATRENEWCASTLE.COM.AU OR CALL 4929 1977

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