CURRENT PRODUCTIONS

THE JUNGLE BOOK
 
A BRAVE HEART IS YOUR BEST WEAPON
In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he's as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities, and decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world from which he was born. What will he choose? And will he be trained in the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal of all? Vacation Care/OOSH Performances: Thursday 18 April 10.30am Tuesday 23 April 10.30am Running time 60mins no interval BOOK NOW
Where: Civic Playhouse
Performance Dates: April 17 - April 27

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LOVE AND INFORMATION
young people in various poses
PARTIES ARE A CRUEL KIND OF FUN
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before. In this fast moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know. “Where hearts connect, minds collide, and data reveals the secrets of the soul." Love and Information by Caryl Churchill is a captivating and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of human connection in the digital age, exploring the ways in which love and information intersect and shape our lives.  With sharp wit, humour, and a keen understanding of the human experience, Churchill's play prompts us to question the nature of our connections and the impact of technology on the fabric of our relationships. The script doesn’t dictate who says what, when, or in what order. In this way, no production of this show is ever the same. Performed in the intimate setting of the Playhouse, with a colourful, modular set that reflects the kaleidoscope of emotions that the characters experience, it will speak most to audiences under 30 and should have great appeal to students of Drama and English and anyone who enjoys contemporary theatre. BOOK NOW
Where: Civic Playhouse
Performance Dates: May 22 - 25

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THE PASSPORT PLAY
 
ARE YOU HERE FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE?
Hola! Bonjour! Nǐ hǎo! It’s time to pack your drama blacks and jazz shoes, and embark on a world-wide adventure across the globe! From Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, Hunter Drama’s drama and musical theatre students take to the stage in a celebration of the world’s culture, cuisine and climate. Guided by their tutors, Hunter Drama students will tell the story of a cross - continental journey to track down an important missing item. On their travels they will encounter dangers- man-made and natural and must work as a team to overcome them! 
Where: Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock / Civic Playhouse Newcastle
Performance Dates: June 13 / June 22-29

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SCHOOL OF ROCK
 
STICK IT TO THE MAN!
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time! SCHOOL OF ROCK is a two-act musical , based on the hit movie. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? SCHOOL OF ROCK, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music.  BOOK NOW!
Where: Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: July 18 - 20

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CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
PEOPLE DON'T GET BETTER, THEY JUST GET SMARTER
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it.
Where: Civic Playhouse Newcastle
Performance Dates: August 21 - 24

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GAME NIGHT
 
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET DICEY!
Step into a world where games become gripping epics at Hunter Drama's end-of-year performance, "Game Night"! Prepare for an immersive theatrical experience where classic board games, video games and sports transform into captivating stories on stage.  "Game Night" isn't just a performance; it's an interactive adventure, where every choice and every move leads to thrilling consequences. Watch friendships tested, alliances formed, and rivalries ignited in a high-stakes battle of wits and strategy.  Join us for a night of music, laughter, and excitement as we blur the lines between board games and theater. "Game Night" is not just a show; it's an invitation to be part of the game. Bring your enthusiasm, sharpen your tactics, and get ready for a theatrical experience that will keep you guessing until the final move! Check mate!
Where: Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock / Civic Playhouse Newcastle
Performance Dates: November 28 / December 1 - 8

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