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"Expect to be greatly entertained!" – David Kary, Sydney Arts Guide
http://www.sydneyartsguide.com/View-Review.asp?ReviewID=1106

Tickets are selling fast, particularly towards the end of the season. Good seats are still available for this weekend 8/9/10 June. Get in quick!

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

Adapted & Directed by Roger Gimblett

Season: 26th May – 30th June 2012
Preview night 25th May
Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm
Sunday matinée at 4.30pm

Join the event on Facebook for video interviews, photos, and behind the scenes info about this production.

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the great man’s birth the Genesians are proud to premiere this new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ great novel.

Young orphan Pip lives with his sister and her husband blacksmith Joe Gargery in a humble village when his life is turned upside down by a meeting with an escaped convict and subsequently his introduction to eccentric recluse Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella. As Pip is suddenly removed from his humble origins and transformed into a young gentleman of great expectations he gains much but ultimately realises he has lost himself on the journey.

Dickens’ wonderful characters are brought to life by a talented cast of old and new Genesian faces, with detailed period costuming from Peter Henson, in this stunning new adaptation by Roger Gimblett ‘Mr Theatre’.

On Saturday 2nd June 2012 the Genesian Theatre donated 50% of all Box Office takings to Carers NSW, the peak organisation for carers in NSW.

NUCMS announces auditions for our October 2012 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourne’s chamber musical based on the "Jeeves" stories of P.G Wodehouse.

There will be an Information Night on Thursday 21st June at 8pm & Auditionson Thursday 28th June from 8pm, both at Normanhurst Uniting Church, Buckingham Avenue, Normanhurst.

For further information about the production, including an Audition Pack, see the website jeeves

The Theatre on Chester is opening up it’s Play Selection for 2013 and is calling for Directors.

If you have a play you are interested in Directing in 2013 you will need to book in for the Director’s Pitch Day on Saturday 16th June.

All Director’s will be pitching to a panel and will need to be prepared to discuss the following information:

• The context – story, characters (number), themes, sound, language
• The form you envision – style, set, costumes, music, lighting, mood
• The demographic of the Theatre on Chester

Please bring along a copy of the script and any supporting material.

If you are interested in being a part of the above process, please contact Megan Hipwell on secretaryor 0415 449 579.

Dear Geoff , David Helfgott returns to the stage with The Metropolitan Orchestra and conductor Sarah-Grace Williams to perform the music that propelled him into worldwide fame – the legendary Shine Concerto Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 David is Australia’s most famous pianist who touches the hearts of all who hear him and brings joy to concert-goers of all ages. MENDELSSON Andante and Rondo Capriccioso Op 14 KATCHATURIAN Toccata in E flat minor BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 57 The Appasionata RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3 When: Friday 10 August, 7.30pm Where: City Recital Hall, Angel Place Tickets: http://tickets.cityrecitalhall.com See The Metropolitan Orchestra This Weekend When the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra officially rebrand as THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA (TMO) Two great weekend of concerts, a wonderful repertoire, a fantastic occasion. Don’t miss out and book your tickets online now. SIBELIUS Valse Triste MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto, E minor Violin: Katherine Lukey BEETHOVEN Symphony no 6 ‘Pastoral’ When: This Saturday, May 26 at 8pm Where: The Independent Theatre 269 Miller Street North Sydney When: This Sunday, May 27 at 3pm Where: Balmain Town Hall 370 Darling Street Balmain Click Here To Purchase Tickets Online Phone Bookings Call 1300 150 465 Join The Brand New Facebook Page For The Metropolitan Orchestra NOW Please note this is different to the old MCO Facebook page which be shut down shortly. If you are already a member of our MCO site please click above and LIKE the new page to make the switch today!

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Auditions for The Regals Musical Society’s The Hatpin will be held on Monday May 28 andWednesday May 30.

For further information please visit the website (meg).

STAGE ARTZ IS EXTREMELY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS NEXT CHARITY FAMILY MUSICAL.

THE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE OF ‘THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES’ !!!

Each year, Stage Artz Theatre Company and Stage Artz Performing Arts School
combine to produce a family musical to raise money for The Children’s
Hospital at Westmead. Currently, Stage Artz has raised over $93,000 for the
kids at Westmead. With this year’s production, the Australian Premiere of
The Emperor’s New Clothes, Stage Artz is hoping to raise enough money to
bring the total donation to over $100,000.00.

Alan Schmuckler (a Chicago-based composer/lyricist being hailed as the
future Stephen Sondheim) and David Holstein (script writer currently writing
for the hit television series Weeds; his plays have been produced in New
York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Edinburgh & Sydney) have joined
forces to create a tuneful contemporary spin on the classic tale. The
Emperor’s New Clothes enjoyed a critically acclaimed premiere production at
the Tony-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in 2010.

We are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to stage this production.
The script and score are both brilliant – extremely clever and funny. We are
so honoured and grateful to Dave Holstein and Alan Schmuckler for giving us
the opportunity to stage the Australian Premiere of The Emperor’s New
Clothes. and the WORLD PREMIERE of the new large-cast version of the show.
It will be an amazing experience for everyone involved. ~ Sam Neaves

Adult Auditions:
Sunday 27th May & Thursday 31st May from 7pm
@ Mackellar Performance Space, Manly Vale

For more information or to book an audition time, please contact Sam:
sam
(Performances at Glen Street Theatre 28th September to 6th October, 2012)

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There have just been some great new seats in the front few rows released on our Opening Night VIP show, Friday 18 May at 8pm. Grab them while they are still there!

Best ticket availability is still for this Friday and Saturday night.

We expect the other weekends to sell out this week once people see the show, so don’t delay!

Book your tickets now on 02 8061 7195 or online with credit card at www.eucms.org.au

Regards,

Adam Wilson

EUCMS Publicity

www.eucms.org.au

The 2012 Theatresports National Finals
Sat 19 May, 8pm at The Enmore Theatre

The ‘State of Origin’ of improvised comedy has the best Theatresports’ players in the country doing battle for the honour of being crowned National Champions.

It’s "Thank God You’re Here" and "Who’s Line is it Anyway?" combined, the 2012 Theatresports National Championship brings together the greatest improvising teams from around Australia. Ad-hoc songs, impromptu sketches, improvised brilliance!

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