2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON
Don’t miss the following shows playing at the Glasshouse, Port Macquarie in 2012. Tickets on sale now.
Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 3 – 4 January
Sydney Opera House and the Glasshouse presents the Royal New Zealand Ballet in Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition. Everyone’s favourite dancing mouse takes to the stage in a real live ballet. Join Angelina and her friends as they prepare to audition for the prestigious Camembert Academy of Performing Arts.
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Celebrity Autobiography
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 1 February, 8pm
The international smash-hit comedy where the unintentionally hilarious real-life stories of the A-list are presented verbatim, live on stage by a rotating, ensemble cast of local stars. The cast will feature Georgie Parker, Mikey Robbins and Jeremy Sims.
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Message Sticks
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 3 April, 6.30pm
For over a decade Message Sticks has been showcasing award-winning Indigenous work. This free event will give Glasshouse audiences access to rich stories created by people from Australia and around the world.
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Deborah Voight, An American Songbook
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 2 July, 7.30pm
Leading American dramatic soprano, Deborah Voigt, who is internationally regarded for her performances in the operas of Wagner and Strauss, will perform a selection of American songs by greats such as Sondheim, Hammerstein and Porter.
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More fun than a Wii
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 13 July, 11am and 2pm
Award winning children’s theatre company, List Operators, will bring their latest show to Port Macquarie in July. Their comedy style is silly, playful, naughty, fun and promises to have all ages in stitches.
Satu & Friends, A Musical Soiree
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 28 July, 2pm
In an intimate setting, Satu Vänskä will perform trios with cellist Timo-Veikko Valve and pianist Ben Martin, in three chosen works which encapsulate the glorious range of expression.
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Paul Lewis, A Schubert Odyssey
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 10 September, 7.30pm
English classical pianist, Paul Lewis, will share a selection of pieces by Franz Schubert in this three-year quest to discover the intricacies of this composer’s oeuvre.
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Boxy George
Venue: Main Theatre
Dates: 23 October, 10am and 12.30pm (school students only)
Denmark’s Teatre Refleksion will present their latest show Boxy George, which features the combination of puppets and animation creating a space in which children and adults can immerse themselves.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
THE OPEN HOUSE PROJECT
The Open House Project celebrates a ground breaking three-year cultural partnership (2012 – 2015) between the Glasshouse, Port Macquarie and Sydney Opera House.
The first of its kind in Australia, the project’s purpose is to deepen cultural engagement, broaden educational reach and learning, and forge new experiences and connections between two great creative hubs in NSW.
This joint project will share knowledge between the two institutions in a way that has never been fully realised and will explore new and exciting ways to encourage innovation and the creative flow of knowledge in regional areas.
This unique partnership will enrich and re-energise regional cultural life for all members of the community, and provide regional audiences with a range of previously unattainable cultural and education programs.
CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
The Open House Project will bring acclaimed productions from Sydney Opera House to the Glasshouse, providing cultural experiences previously only available to metropolitan audiences.
The program kicks off with family favourite Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition appearing on stage in the Glasshouse in early January 2012. Up to 20 Sydney Opera House programs and performances will transfer from the stages of Sydney Opera House direct to the Glasshouse. The program will include international headline acts from the Just for Laughs and Vivid LIVE festivals, live digital feeds from the Festival of Dangerous Ideas and Sydney Opera House’s thought provoking talks series Ideas at the House.
BROADENING EDUCATION
Education is a key focus of The Open House Project and will bring new experiences to young people and school students via live performances, workshops and interactive digital experiences. The program will also enable the professional development of teachers and artists in the region with training and placement opportunities at both the Glasshouse and Sydney Opera House.
NEW COMMUNITY PATHWAYS
The Open House Project will build strong business and tourism networks between Sydney Opera House, the Glasshouse and the broader Port Macquarie Mid-North Coast region. The diverse performance program, acclaimed world-class acts and new educational experiences will build Port Macquarie and the region’s profile as a vibrant, lively and culturally rich destination of choice.
AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP
“Sydney Opera House is an asset owned by all the people of NSW so The Open House Project is our way of ensuring everyone can experience the Sydney Opera House at its best. We hope to one day have additional Sydney Opera House cultural hubs set up for communities across regional NSW and Australia.
“This program is multi layered and goes beyond simply taking artists to the Glasshouse. It will deliver strong education outcomes in the region but will also give the Mid-North Coast and the Glasshouse the rich profile it deserves. The Glasshouse is one of the most beautiful venues I’ve seen certainly in Australia, but also around the world.”
Richard Evans
Chief Executive, Sydney Opera House
“The great thing about this partnership is that it is a bipartisan approach to deliver a program which will excite our audiences and benefit our community. By tapping into areas such as education, culture and tourism, The Open House Project can deliver real results to Port Macquarie and the Mid-North Coast region. We are thrilled to work with the Sydney Opera House, to be a second home for its artists, and to deliver this innovative program to our regional community.”
Jo Conneely
Manager, Glasshouse Port Macquarie