So, you want to see a show? Here are five suggestions for the winter season
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With winter well on its way, heading into a warm theatre for a few hours of escapism has never sounded so good.
Home to an abundance of some of the best-performing arts venues in the country, there’s always something to see in Canberra – and with everything from family-friendly shows to reimagined classics taking to the stage this winter, there are plenty of reasons to snag yourself some tickets.
Perfect for all tastes, here are five suggestions that should be at the top of any theatre-goers list.
The Art of Disruption (Rebus Theatre)
Creating social change through powerful and inclusive theatre, in Rebus Theatre’s newest production, disabled actors and actors living with mental health challenges take the stage to pull back the curtain on the tumultuous world of activist theatre.
Aptly called The Art of Disruption, head along to see the actors grapple with unexpected obstacles and the spectre of corporate interference as they ask, ‘Will the forces of creativity and resilience triumph over adversity, or will the weight of reality prove too great to bear?’
Thursday 30 May until Saturday 1 June | ACT Hub, 14 Spinifex Street, Kingston | Tickets here.
The Highway of Lost Hearts (The Q)
Who doesn’t love a gritty road trip through the Australian outback? Playing at The Q in Queanbeyan for two days only, The Highway of Lost Hearts is a not-to-be-missed drama that fuses magic and realism.
Following a woman who is looking for her missing heart, her canine co-pilot and their journey in a campervan across 4,500kms of open road, from navigating fire and flood to murky waters filled with lost souls, it will leave you asking yourself how far you’d go to find your heart.
Thursday 6 to Friday 7 June | 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan | Tickets here.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Canberra Theatre Centre)
This is one the whole family can enjoy. But just a warning: it’s not a fluffy fairytale. Instead, this story is brimming with mirth and mayhem, whimsy and wickedness – and it’s probably what Shakespeare would have wanted.
Coming to the Canberra Theatre Centre this June, Bell Shakespeare’s fantastical adaption of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is bringing the beloved romantic comedy by William Shakespeare to the Playhouse stage, reimagined and refreshed.
Friday 7 until Saturday 15 June | Canberra Theatre Centre | Tickets here.
James and The Giant Peach (Canberra Theatre Centre)
From the company behind the smash-hit, adored seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox, The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine, get ready for a bold new theatrical adaption of one of the most loved children’s classic books.
Bringing Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach to life, the whole family is invited to join James and his collection of curious critters on an enchanting, great escape from his backyard, across the world, to New York and back again. Bursting with magic, mischief and mayhem, if you’ve read the book and seen the movie, don’t miss this.
Wednesday 26 until Friday 29 June | Canberra Theatre Centre | Tickets here.
The Lord of the Flies (Canberra REP Theatre)
Based on William Golding’s classic novel of the same name, this isn’t just a show for literature lovers – it’s a fable for our times.
Capturing the spirit of The Lord of the Flies through theatricality, don’t miss the opportunity to watch the plot come to life on stage as a group of schoolboys try to survive on a desert island and create their own society. After all, what could go wrong? See it for yourself.
Thursday 25 July until Saturday 10 August | 3 Repertory Lane, Acton | Tickets here.
Feature image: Brett Boardman for Bell Shakespeare.
