introducing ARTS NORTH WEST ON TOUR 2026!
ANNOUNCING ASH MORSE IN CONCERT ON TOUR
Ash Morse teams up with Arts North West to bring an unforgettable night of original piano and vocal compositions, guaranteed to take you on a wistful and soulful journey through the complexities of human existence. Ash's original music ranges from introspective and nostalgic, to triumphant, joyful and connected, transporting you effortlessly into the rich world that each song contains. For the finale of the evening, Ash will be unveiling his latest body of work, 'Nowhere Land', performing alongside high-quality, studio-recorded backing to communicate the scope, power and complexity of the story being told. Touted as “more complex than Bohemian Rhapsody … a huge theatre production... an outstanding vocal performance… with fabulous harmonies... musicianship genius" by ASA Judge Brian Henderson Ward, and "a very impressive record reminiscent of the scope of Sgt. Peppers" by Glenn A Baker - this show is one not to be missed.
📌 Saturday 27 June - The Roxy Theatre, Bingara
📌 Sunday 28 June - School of Arts, Tenterfield
🎟️TICKETS: BOOK NOW
ANNOUNCING Little wing Puppet’s production ‘Spike the Echidna’ TOUR
Follow a baby echidna on his journey to find out where he belongs.… Stolen as an egg from his mother’s nest by a sneaky rat, the baby echidna hatches far away from home. A young girl, playing alone in the bush, finds him. She is there on her own because she is being bullied by other children. Because the baby echidna has no spikes yet, she doesn’t know what kind of creature he is. She tries to work out where he comes from, but accidentally puts him in dangerous situations – in the nest of a crocodile, an emu and a turtle. He feels frightened, rejected, alone. As the story unfolds, she helps him to discover where he belongs, and he helps her to find her own “spikes” and stand up to the bullies.
Spike is an interactive experience for a family audience, with lively original music by Mal Webb. It is entertaining and fun, as well as a catalyst for a discussion about difference and belonging. It’s also an exploration into the biology of Australian animals, especially the egg-laying echidna. After the performance there is a demonstration of shadow puppetry techniques, introducing children to a hands-on story-telling medium that is highly accessible to young people.
Spike was written in collaboration with acclaimed author Anne Brooksbank, whose work has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Children’s Books 2012. Spike has been created under the mentorship of Richard Bradshaw, an internationally regarded puppeteer who has received an Order of Australia for Service to the Arts and Fabrizio Montecchi, of Italy’s world renowned shadow theatre company Teatro Gioca Vita.
Written by Jenny Ellis & Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Jacob Williams & Clare Batholomew
Music by Mal Webb
Puppetry mentoring by Richard Bradshaw & Fabrizio Montecchi
Puppets and set by Jenny Ellis, Jeremy Lavender, Lauren Redpath, Freya Pitt & Nick Wollan
This project was proudly commissioned by the Australian Children’s Theatre Foundation and supported by Regional Arts Victoria.
NENW TOUR DATES:
📌 Tuesday 4 August - Boggabri Public School - Closed session
📌Wednesday 5 August - Civic Theatre, Gunnedah
📌Thursday 6 August - The Roxy Theatre, Bingara - The Roxy Theatre - Bingara Visitor Information Centre on 02 6724 0066 or visit the Roxy Website.
📌Friday 7 August - Dension Street Early Learning Centre - Closed session
📌Saturday 8 August - School of Arts, Tenterfield
ANNOUNCING THE RUSTY PICKUPS TOUR OF THE NENW!
Rusty Pickups are Michael, Lee, Ayden, Amily and Waylon. A Country & Americana ensemble from South East Queensland, Rusty Pickups showcase a traditional down home classic country-folk sound with splashes of river boat keys, melodic clawhammer banjo, rolling upright bass, blazing fiddle and charming acoustic guitar that set the scene for classic story-telling vocals, memorable songs and five part harmonies driving it all home.
📌 Thursday 3 September - School of Arts, Tenterfield
📌 Friday 4 September - The Roxy Theatre, Bingara
📌 Saturday 5 September - Gunnedah
ANNOUNCING THE ‘SMILE - tHE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN’ TOUR
Get ready to tip your bowler hat to one of the greatest entertainers in history! Smile is the award-winning, one-man physical theatre celebration of Charlie Chaplin’s extraordinary life — from threadbare beginnings to silent film superstardom, fame, controversy and beyond. Performed with dazzling physicality and charm by Marcel Cole, this critically acclaimed fringe sensation brings The Little Tramp to vivid life with mime, movement, projected titles, and spontaneous audience interaction.
Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Smile captures Chaplin’s genius in a show that’s suitable for all ages and filled with laughter, poignancy and pure theatrical joy. Don’t miss this sold-out favourite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📌Friday 23 October - School of Arts, Tenterfield
📌Saturday 24 October - The Roxy Theatre, Bingara
TOURING ARTISTS and PRODUCTIONS CALL-OUT
Are you an amazing artist or band looking to tour the region in 2026?
Do you have a fabulous theatre or cabaret show that would be perfect for small halls and theatres?
Arts North West On Tour is looking for tour-ready productions for potential touring around the North West region for 2026!
ABOUT ARTS NORTH WEST ON TOUR
Arts North West On Tour (ANWOT) is a program hosted by Arts North West to create an agile, viable and efficient touring route of live theatre, performing arts, and musical performances. We support producers and venues of all shapes and sizes, primarily throughout the New England North West but also throughout the north of New South Wales.
Arts North West, the peak arts body for the New England North West region, provides specialised tour coordination, price negotiation, technical support and advice, through our fee-for-service model.
Venues, individuals, and organisations within the Arts North West service area will also be able to access professional development opportunities, marketing support and combined venue support.
Any space can be a performance space! If you are interested in hosting a show or performance in your area, please complete the ‘ Arts North West ON TOUR – Venues’ form through the link below and we will include you on our mailing list of performing arts offerings.
Touring companies wishing to tour their production in our region please complete the form Arts North West On Tour EOI to tour and supply information as requested. All applications will be reviewed and considered. Please complete the Arts North West ON TOUR - EOI through the link below.
Arts North West ON TOUR Feedback Form
Have you hosted a performance as part of the ANWOT Network? We want to hear from you! The feedback you provide will be used to collect data for reporting and for us to gain insight about the show and the coordination of the performances.
PAST ANWOT PRODUCTIONS
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
In 2026, Arts North West partnered with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow to deliver a regional tour across the New England North West, bringing nationally recognised comedy performances to audiences in Armidale, Gunnedah and Glen Innes.
As Australia’s largest comedy festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow showcased a curated line-up of established comedians and emerging talent from across Australia and beyond. The tour provided regional audiences with access to high-quality contemporary performing arts experiences that are often limited outside metropolitan centres.
The program contributed to the cultural vibrancy of the region by activating local venues, supporting audience development and increasing access to live performance opportunities within regional communities. Delivered across three locations, the tour encouraged community participation, social connection and regional visitation while strengthening partnerships between arts organisations, venues and local communities.
The Roadshow formed part of Arts North West’s ongoing commitment to supporting access to diverse arts and cultural experiences across regional NSW and ensuring communities in the New England North West can engage with nationally significant arts programming.
ON TOUR DATES:
📅7.30pm Thurs 7th May (Armidale)
📌 The Welder's Dog Brewery , 101 Beardy St, Armidale NSW 2350
📅7.30pm Friday 8th May (Gunnedah)
📌 The Civic Theatre, 81 Chandos Street, Gunnedah NSW 2480
📅7.30pm Saturday 9th May (Glen Innes)
📌 Glen Innes Chapel Theatre, 143 Church St, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Monique Clare
Monique Clare, an award-winning Australian indie-folk songwriter and cellist, captivated audiences with her powerful storytelling, dynamic cello playing, and deeply personal songs exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. Her acclaimed debut album Sight earned major awards and cemented her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary folk.
In April 2026, Monique toured the New England North West, delivering intimate and moving performances at:
Deepwater School of Arts Hall, Deepwater – Thursday 9 April 2026
Baan Baa Community Hall, Baan Baa – Friday 10 April 2026
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music, Tamworth – Saturday 11 April 2026
Oaktree Village, Gunnedah – Sunday 12 April 2026
Her performances offered immersive musical experiences that left audiences deeply moved.
ARTS NORTH WEST ON TOUR
Hootenanny High Tea
Mon, 19 Jan, 1:30pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 3:30pm 2026
Chapel Theatre, Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music
Hootenanny High Tea stood as a thoughtful expression of Arts North West’s commitment to nurturing connection through live music. Presented by Arts North West On Tour as part of the 54th Toyota Tamworth Country Music Festival, the series created a welcoming space where artists and audiences could meet on equal ground, sharing stories, songs, and time together.
Across three afternoons — January 19, 21, and 23 — Arts North West transformed the Chapel Theatre into a place of gathering and belonging. The program reflected the organisation’s deep care for regional voices and diverse musical traditions, with folk, bluegrass, and blues unfolding in an atmosphere shaped by listening, generosity, and mutual respect. Each date revealed its own character, from the lyrical grace of Jhana Allen and Jane A Naoi to the easy camaraderie of the Peel River Ramblers; from Carly Robinson’s heartfelt songwriting to Buddy Knox’s seasoned blues and the exploratory sounds of the Articulate Mutes.
The final gathering offered a sense of warmth and closure, with Ash Morse’s radiant melodies, Crow Mountain’s tender harmonies, and the Rusty Pickups’ rollicking spirit. Through thoughtful curation and a strong focus on community, Arts North West created more than a concert series — Hootenanny High Tea became a shared experience that strengthened connections, celebrated regional artistry, and reminded everyone of the power of coming together around live music.
SONGBIRDS: ANNA X AMY — NORTH WEST NSW TOUR | APRIL 2025
Proudly presented by Arts North West On Tour
In April 2025, audiences across the New England North West were enchanted by Songbirds, a captivating tour featuring the exceptional talents of Anna Weatherup and Amy Vee.
Anna Weatherup, best known for turning all four chairs on The Voice Season 2 — with over 1.2 million YouTube views on her audition — brought her distinctive voice and engaging artistry to the stage. With her album Crossing the Sea reaching top 40 iTunes chart positions and over 100,000 Spotify streams, Anna wowed audiences with her rich musical storytelling. She had also recently toured with Hayley Mary and opened for Liam Gallagher in Sydney.
Joining her was the accomplished Amy Vee, an award-winning songwriter and seasoned performer with national and international touring experience. Amy’s impressive career includes collaborations with artists like Jon English and Tim Freedman, as well as support slots for Passenger and Mark Seymour.
The tour travelled through:
🎶 Thursday 10 April – Armidale
🎶 Friday 11 April – Baan Baa
🎶 Saturday 12 April – Tamworth
🎶 Sunday 13 April – Piallaway
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along and supported live music in regional NSW!
🎭 Arts North West Presented: Mr Snotbottom!
Families across the region were treated to a delightfully disgusting comedy extravaganza as Australia’s favourite kids’ comedian, Mr Snotbottom, took to the stage!
Packed with ooey, gooey gags, tasteless tunes, and hilariously icky antics—think snot, boogers, farts and burps—Mr Snotbottom delivered a non-stop laugh-fest that had kids aged 4+ and their equally weird (and wonderful) parents in stitches.
📅 Thursday 8 May
📍 Civic Theatre, Gunnedah
📅 Friday 9 May, 6:00pm
📍 Crossing Theatre Auditorium, Narrabri
The shows were an unforgettable celebration of silliness, with audiences giggling, groaning, and gasping in delight from start to finish.
Arts North West On Tour 2024 Productions
Arts North West On Tour (ANWOT) brought a fantastic lineup of performances to regional communities across New South Wales in 2024. From interactive art experiences to captivating theatre and live music, these productions showcased the very best in creativity and entertainment. Below is a list of all the events, sorted by date, that travelled across the region, offering unique experiences for all audiences.
Life Drawing with a Comedian
28 February to 28 March 2024
Locations include: Pallamallawa, Mungindi, Garah, Moree, Coonamble, Warren, Nyngan, Cobar, Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge, Uralla, Gunnedah, Armidale, Coonabarabran, Tamworth, Wee Waa, Baan Baa, Merriwa, Muswellbrook, Dungog
A one-of-a-kind entertainment experience, Life Drawing with a Comedian combined art and comedy in a fun and interactive way. This ANWOT Pocket Production, created by Laugh Mob, invited audiences to get creative and embrace the humour of life drawing – no artistic skills required! With plenty of laughs, audience participation, and unexpected surprises, this tour was a hit with locals across the region.
The Kitchen Witches
Saturday 23 March 2024 – Gunnedah Civic Theatre
This hilarious comedy, presented by Arts North West On Tour and Tamworth Dramatic Society, was a culinary showdown of legendary proportions. Featuring two 'mature' TV cooking show hostesses, Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle, who have despised each other for 30 years, the show spiralled into chaos and laughter. Directed by Jenny Sullivan, The Kitchen Witches became a smash hit with its witty insults, food-flinging antics, and the outrageous behind-the-scenes drama of live TV.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Wednesday 26 June - Glen Innes Chapel Theatre
Tuesday 2 July - Inverell RSM Club
Wednesday 3 July - Moree Town Hall
Thursday 4 July - Gunnedah Civic Theatre
Friday 5 July - Tamworth Capitol Theatre
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival returned to regional NSW, bringing a night of laughs to venues including Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Gunnedah, and Tamworth. Featuring a selection of top-tier comedians, this tour offered audiences the best of Australia’s comedy scene, packed with jokes and surprises for all.
Strings & Steel: Multi-Instrumentalists Andrew Clermont & Garry Steel
Friday 30 August, 6:30pm - Artshack Wilgabah, Wallabadah
Saturday 31 August, 7:00pm - McCrossin’s Mill, Uralla
Sunday 1 September, 2:00pm - Curlewis Hall, Curlewis
Strings & Steel featured the musical brilliance of Andrew Clermont and Garry Steel, showcasing their talents as multi-instrumentalists. With over 50 years of experience, the duo took audiences on a sonic journey, performing a mix of world music styles. Their concert was a celebration of live music, delivering jaw-dropping entertainment and a blend of surprises that captivated listeners of all ages.
The Flower & The Fiddle: Goldheist & Andrew Clermont
Friday 16 August, 6:00pm - The Australian Poetry Hall of Fame, Guyra
Sunday 18 August, 1:00pm - Deepwater School of Arts Hall, Deepwater
Sunday 25 August, 3:00pm - NERAM, Armidale
The Flower & The Fiddle featured the musical talents of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Clermont and singer-songwriter GOLDHEIST. The duo presented an enchanting performance filled with folk, classical, and Celtic influences, bringing to life a tapestry of evocative stories and characters. The show was an eclectic and exhilarating experience, captivating audiences of all ages with its exquisite musicianship.
The Fish That Wanted to Fly
Friday 2 August - Newling Public School, Tamworth
Monday 5 August - Coonabarabran Town Hall
Tuesday 6 August - Boggabri Public School
Wednesday 7 August - Gunnedah Civic Theatre
Thursday 8 August - Bingara Roxy Theatre
Friday 9 August - Wallabadah Memorial Hall
Did you ever dream of doing something impossible? The Fish That Wanted to Fly, presented by Little Wing Puppets, took audiences on a magical journey of courage, resilience, and friendship. This charming puppet show told the story of a little fish whose lagoon was drying up, leaving her isolated from the other fish. Determined to reconnect with them, she dreams of flying. Along her journey, she meets a range of characters, including a hermit crab, a kingfisher, and a cormorant, who help her realise her dream.
Set in a mangrove swamp, this delightful performance was a tale about never giving up, no matter how impossible the goal may seem. It also highlighted themes of sustainability and the importance of community and support. With its heartwarming story, The Fish That Wanted to Fly was a perfect show for families, young audiences, and anyone who believes in the power of resilience and friendship.
Tinderella & the Eight Unique Uses of Tinder
Thursday 1 August, 7:30pm - The Press Basement Bar, Tamworth
Friday 2 August, 7:30pm - The Armidale Playhouse Theatre, Armidale
TINDERELLA & the Eight Unique Uses of Tinder, a one-woman comedy cabaret created and performed by Alyce Fisher, took audiences on a hilarious and revealing journey through the world of modern app dating. With real-life tales of her own Tinder escapades, Alyce explored the highs, lows, and humorous realities of contemporary dating culture.
The show was a playful, Disney-influenced spectacle, complete with a bespoke mockumentary film, an informative (and cheeky) TIT Talk, and plenty of audience interaction. With life-size condom costumes, a magic wand, and a Fairy Godmother guiding the way, TINDERELLA was a raucous, fun-filled evening that had the audience in stitches.
Tailored for an 18+ audience, TINDERELLA was designed to make people laugh, overshare, and leave with a wholesome message about taking control of their own dating experiences. Grounded in regional Australian storytelling, this production was the perfect night out for anyone looking for a light-hearted, joy-filled show that would have them sore from laughter.
MZAZA: The Birth & Death of Stars
Friday 20 September, 7:30pm - Capitol Theatre, Tamworth
MZAZA, Australia's celebrated world music group, presented The Birth & Death of Stars, a theatrical musical experience like no other. Inspired by history’s greatest philosophers and astronomers, this production combined stunning vocals in three languages, live music, and collage animation, taking the audience on a surreal and inspirational journey into the ether. It was an unforgettable exploration of the cosmos through the lens of world music.
In the Zone
Tuesday 24 September - Gunnedah Civic Theatre
In the Zone, a groundbreaking work by Shaun Parker & Company, brought together hip-hop dance and gaming technology. Featuring Western Sydney hip-hop artist Libby Montilla and award-winning choreographer Shaun Parker, the performance incorporated innovative AirSticks technology, creating live sound through movement. Aimed at promoting emotional resilience in young people, this immersive show engaged young audiences, particularly gamers, and encouraged them to recognise their control over emotional responses.
Arts North West On Tour 2023 Productions
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Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!
Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.
So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you!
Casts for each venue include:
Tamworth - Brett Blake (MC), Chris Ryan, Blake Freeman, Matt Ford and Prue Blake
Gunnedah - Daniel Connell (MC), Blake Freeman, David Quirk and Jennifer Wong
Inverell - Daniel Connell (MC), Blake Freeman, David Quirk and Jennifer Wong
Glen Innes – Daniel Connell (MC), Blake Freeman, David Quirk and Jennifer Wong
Tenterfield - Daniel Connell (MC), Blake Freeman, David Quirk and He Huang
DATES:
🎟️ Wednesday 21 June 2023 7:30pm Tamworth Capitol Theatre
🎟️ Wednesday 5 July 2023 7:30 PM Gunnedah Town Hall
🎟️ Thursday 6 Jul 7:30pm Inverell RSM Club
🎟️ Friday 7 July 6:30pm Chapel Theatre Glen Innes
🎟️ Saturday 8 July 7:30pm Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts Tenterfield
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With another virtuosic solo performance, writer/performer Emily Goddard and director Susie Dee (Animal and Anthem) bring us their highly acclaimed ‘anti-bonnet drama’ inspired by the rebellion and resistance of the female convicts of Van Diemen’s Land.
Be transported back to 1839, to Tasmania’s infamous Cascades Female Factory, where in a solitary cell on the edge of survival, Mary Ford waits alone in the darkness. Left for dead, ten thousand miles from home, she plots her escape and reveals, with biting mockery, the untold tales of her captors.
With a tour-de-force performance by Emily Goddard, This is Eden is an extraordinary tale that has largely escaped our nation’s history books. Winner of the 2018 Drama Victoria Award and nominated for Best Performer at the Green Room Awards, this powerful, ground-breaking one-woman show is equally dark, funny, insightful and provocative.
Show Dates:
27 JULY Bingara Roxy Theatre, booking details TBC
29 JULY Tenterfield School of the Arts, booking details TBC
30 JULY Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre, booking details TBC
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It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a koala has come down with a stubborn and ear-shatteringly loud case of the hiccups.
The three embark on an epic journey through the night that sees them frantically eat, sing and invent their way towards a cure before the sun comes up.
Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.
On Sale Monday 12 June at 9:00am
DATES:
🎟️ Wednesday 13 September 2023 10:30 and 12:30 - Tamworth Capitol Theatre
🎟️ Friday 15 September 2023 10:30am and 1pm - Gunnedah CIVIC Theatre
🎟️ Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 11am - Narrabri Crossing Theatre
🎟️ Friday 22 September 2023 at 10am - Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre
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Arts North West ON TOUR, Siren Theatre Co and Critical Stages are excited to be bringing Noëlle Janaczewska's END OF WINTER to the New England North West.
A beautiful and poignant story that asks the question 'What is happening to winter?' In hot, bushfire-prone Australia our winters are becoming warmer and shorter. Will climate change eventually erase the season, leaving it to exist only in paintings, fairytales and historical accounts? The End of Winter is about loss and resilience. It’s about the places the writer goes in search of the cold weather she loves—places she can reach via public transport and the imagination.
Mark these dates in your calendar and watch this space for ticketing links still to come.
DATES:
🎟️ Tuesday, 19 September, 2023 - Tamworth Capitol Theatre at 7.30pm
🎟️ Thursday, 21 September, 2023 at The Roxy Theatre & Greek Museum, Bingara
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Women Like Us
Stand-up comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs join forces in Women Like Us to deliver two hours of rapid-fire, sharp, honest, sometimes self-deprecating, somewhat irreverent stand-up comedy for audiences who love their humour straight from the lip.There are few sacred cows that Briggs and Nolan shy away from milking, pushing the bucket of popular opinion under the teats and then the jokes start flowing!
With seven children between them, parenting and their own reoccurring instances that they call ‘failure to parent’ are certainly the focus of some of their material, but then so is the beauty industry, getting older, getting fatter, strange surgeries, weird TV shows, obsessions, frustrations, and at the end of the day, who unpacks the flipping dishwasher.
The two friends have teamed up to bring two hours of stand-up to communities they believe would love a dose of Women Like Us.
‘We’re not rarefied trophy wives’ says Nolan. ‘We are the kind of women who know how to put up our own.
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2023
Narrabri Crossing Theatre
SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2023
The Civic, Gunnedah
PREVIOUS SHOWS
THURSDAY, 17 NOVEMBER
Tenterfield School of Arts
FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER
Warialda
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Jump aboard The Soul Express with Laura Zarb as she regales you with highly relatable tales and catchy, original tunes. Following a sell-out 2019 Sydney Fringe debut, Laura is thrilled to be bringing her unique blend of wit, charm and neuroses to Bathurst audiences, as she shares her penchant for procrastination, her silent battles with old mate anxiety, and her love of sequins, shimmies and sing-a-longs.
Show times and locations:
24 MAY Wallabadah Art Shack
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/88856025 MAY Civic Gallery, Gunnedah, https://bit.ly/3lw3B9r
26 MAY Barraba Playhouse, https://bit.ly/3kWOBB5
27 MAY Boggabri Golf Club 7PM, https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/890649
28 MAY Roxy Theatre, Bingara, https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=902348&
29 MAY Guyra Poetry Hall of Fame, https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/888560
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The Box Show
Junkyard Beats & Critical Stages Touring
Created by Junkyard BeatsYou’ll never look at a cardboard box the same way!
Get ready for the most sustainable fun you’ve ever had. In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways.
The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument, and the human body becomes a unique sound machine.
Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to any age and nationality.
26 OCTOBER
The Roxy Theatre, Bingara. Bookings can be made via the Bingara Visitor Information 6724 0066 or https://www.roxybingara.com.au/category/whats-on/27 OCTOBER
Armidale TAS Hoskins - school workshop, booking details TBC28 OCTOBER
Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre Armidale, book here https://www.trybooking.com/CDDUV29 OCTOBER
Quirindi Royal Theatre, booking details TBC30 OCTOBER
presented by Gunnedah Conservatorium at the Gunnedah Civic, booking details https://www.trybooking.com/CBOHTThis project has been assisted with funding from the NSW Government through Create NSW, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Family secrets are revealed in double bill Stardust + The Mission – two original Australian stories about love, music, war and all the things that people leave behind... Stardust tells the story of Col Brain: a professional trumpet/cornet player and bandmaster. Before Col died, he stored all of his life’s possessions into a wooden dresser and locked it up, never to be opened again. Told through the eyes of his grandson, award winning ABC presenter and performer Joel Carnegie – herein lies the discovery of a time capsule of a musical life, in a heartwarming quest to uncover what Col wanted us to know about the world, by the things he left behind.
The Mission tells the story of Allan McDonald: a “Fighting Gunditjmara” man from South-West Victoria, who was one of Australia’s first Indigenous soldiers to enlist for war. Allan fought at some of WWI’s most famous campaigns, including Gallipoli and Beersheba – only to be denied a soldier’s settlement on his ultimate return to Australia, and forced from his land at the Lake Condah Mission. Allan’s great-great nephew, award winning Gunditjmara man Tom Molyneux shares this story of war, love and loss. These two stories are connected through a shared investigation - to trace the stories from our family ancestors to uncover who we are today.
BOOKING
19 APRIL Quirindi Royal Theatre CANCELLED
20 APRIL Narrabri Crossing Theatre 7.30pm https://www.crossingtheatre.com.au/events-page-2/
21 APRIL Inverell RSM Club 7.30PM Phone to book 02.6722.3066 or at the RSM reception
22 APRIL Gunnedah Civic Theatre 7pm https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=885505&
23 APRIL Tamworth Capitol Theatre 8pm https://www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au/stardust-the-mission
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A young owl named Poot Poot has been sent to Owl School to learn to become wise. He’s not like the other owls: he doesn’t know how to fly, he misses his family, he just wants to go home. He knows the only way he can go home is by gaining “wisdom,” but he doesn’t even know what that is.
His teacher, Mr Tawny, sends him to get a book from a library in a far off city. On his way he meets other animals who share with him their own special breed of wisdom. He meets a wombat who tells him to keep trying and not give up. He meets a Lyrebird who teaches him to listen very carefully to what he hears. He meets a Kookaburra who makes him laugh even when he’s sad. He meets an echidna who shows him how to protect himself and a platypus who shows him it’s okay to be different.
On his journey, he finds that wisdom isn’t just one thing, it’s many things. It’s a collection of all the little things you learn every day. But when a bushfire threatens the Owl School, will Poot Poot be able to use his newly gained wisdom to save the forest?
Show locations;
1 AUGUST Quirindi Royal Theatre, booking details - TBC
2 AUGUST Gunnedah Civic Theatre, booking details -https://augsc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/54386
3 AUGUST Bingara Roxy Theatre, booking details - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=931960&
5 AUGUST Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre, booking details - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=918828&
6 AUGUST Glen Innes Chapel Theatre, booking details - https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/962?siteToken=7pemk9nhz4xw7m4fs2ab477fnc
7 AUGUST Tenterfield School of Arts, booking details - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/919162
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Bursting at the seams with fascinating facts, naughty stories and dance moves to die for, 100 Years Of The History Of Dance As Told By One Man In 60 Minutes With An Energetic Group Finale follows Jacob, a schoolboy presenting a report on the topic of his own choice. Not to be extra or anything, but Jacob has decided to cover 100 Years of the History of Dance!
Exploring the lives of influential choreographers including Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Bob Fosse, Rudolf Nureyev, Pina Bausch, Gene Kelly and Paula Abdul, Jacob not only talks about them, but demonstrates their signature style at the same time.
As he prepares, Jacob ponders the difference between ‘influence’ and ‘plagiarism’ and begins to question his own legacy...
SHOW DATES:
1 JUNE Tamworth, Capitol Theatre 7.30PM https://www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au/100-years-of-the-history-of-dance
3 JUNE Inverell, Inverell Town Hall (Inverell Cultural Group)
7:30PM
https://www.trybooking.com/BZNRL4 JUNE Armidale, TAS Hoskins Centre
7:30PM
https://www.trybooking.com/BZEIS5 JUNE Gunnedah, Civic Theatre 7.30PM https://augsc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/53060
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A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little. In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep.
What is this annoying interruption to Mort’s breakfast Molly Melon, who is this noisy robot girl, and how will she find her home? With Windmill’s trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the story of what happens when someone new comes to town.
For ages 2-7
BOOKINGS
13 MAY Quirindi Royal Theatre https://www.royaltheatrequirindi.com/beep/
16 MAY Gunnedah Civic Theatre, 1.30PM https://augsc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/13115
18 MAY Warialda Town Hall 11AM: https://www.trybooking.com/events/792031/sessions/2623287/sections
23 MAY Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre 11AM https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/889966
25 MAY Glen Innes Chapel Theatre https://bit.ly/3vIIBlo
26 MAY Inverell - Uniting Church Hall,
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Strap yourself in Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation.
For 24 years the Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers to comedy fans far and wide. Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song in this rip-roaring road trip designed to satisfy all your comedy cravings!
BOOKING:
25 MAY Armidale TAS Hoskins Centre, 7.30pm https://www.trybooking.com/events/876758/sessions/3057927/sections
26 MAY Glen Innes Chapel Theatre, 8PM https://giac.com.au/movie/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow
27 MAY Tenterfield Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts 7PM https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=863728&
28 MAY Inverell RSM Club 7.30PM https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/87313022 JUNE Capitol Theatre, Tamworth 7.30PM https://evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/17957
23 JUNE Gunnedah Town Hall 8PM https://augsc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/51826
Arts north west on tour:
Pocket Productions
Besides working with our network partners on touring shows to large venues, each year, Arts North West coordinates one special production and tour, focusing on dates with small halls and unique venues across our region.
These might be community halls in regional and remote locations, schools, and niche venues in your communities.
If you are interested in bringing our annual Pocket Production to your venue, contact us at office@artsnw.com.au, or indicate your interest by filling out the EOI above.
