Discover more about the life of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), a composer known for his operas and oratorios, presented by musicologist Dennis Dorwick. Many know the music of Handel, a German-born English composer, but few know the details of his life. This talk will focus on the stories of three people who influenced his life […]
Being 17 is awkward. Having to take care of your sick dad when you’re 17 is another story. Especially when he keeps trying to shave his eyebrows off. Blueberry Play is the Griffin Award-shortlisted play from playwright Ang Collins, presented in a brand new smash-hit production from regional new work powerhouse Lingua Franca. A monologue […]
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2026 Festival! 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 and […]
CELEBRATING THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND ROY ORBISON’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY! In 1956, two of the most influential acts of the 1950s and 60s — The Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison — stepped into the recording studio for the very first time. The music they created went on to inspire generations and shape the soundtrack of an […]
Open on the fourth Sunday of each month this fine example of early domestic Australian architecture, Old Government Cottage has operated as a museum since 1965. It is believed the cottage was built in the 1850s by Miss Ann Falloon, as a residence and school to young ladies. Old Government Cottage houses an exhibition on […]
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero […]
“No words. One task. Two clowns. Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo star as two art installers with a simple mission: hang up a piece of art. But what they didn’t plan on, is an audience watching and a live musician scoring their every move. How hard can it be? Silly, poetic and deeply funny, Masterpiece […]
“No words. One task. Two clowns. Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo star as two art installers with a simple mission: hang up a piece of art. But what they didn’t plan on, is an audience watching and a live musician scoring their every move. How hard can it be? Silly, poetic and deeply funny, Masterpiece […]
Get Ready to Sing! Mitchell Conservatorium Pub Choir is Back!You asked, and we listened! We've been flooded with emails, comments, and letters about the return of our Pub Choir, and we're thrilled to announce that the Mitchell Conservatorium Public Choir is officially making its long-awaited comeback! A massive shout-out goes to our fantastic partners in […]
Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies. Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book […]
Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time. The Beatles need no introduction… THE most influential, highest selling, most important band in music history. In this live two hour show, we will take you down the Long and Winding Road – from […]
Winners of the best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015 and 2016, and runners up for Children’s Choice Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. This “delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining” (Herald Sun) family adventure takes the humble household wheelie […]