SHOWBUZZ
An Encore Theatre Company Production
March 2015
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“OUTSTANDING"
Executive producers James Hillard and Belinda King have once again pushed the boundaries of local
theatre with Encore Theatre Company’s production of the rock opera Evita.
Director Liz Bennett has done an astounding job with the performers. Katy Pakinga as the “saintly” Evita just gets
stronger as the story progresses. Dean Cocker’s rich deep voice lends the appropriate authority to the role of Eva’s
husband, dictator Juan Peron. Matthew Garwood as the dashing Che, plays the traditional Greek Chorus role. He
handles the difficult story-telling lyrics with clear diction. There’s something magical about Maus McCord’s voice,
and while only onstage for a brief moment, Abbey Hansson delivers a fabulous rendition of Another Suitcase in
Another Hall. Darryl Rogers’ full-stage set design lit by Jason Bovaird creates the feel of a Cinderella world
overshadowed by darker tones. Musical Director Matt Dudfield and Vocal Director Travis Hennessy have put
together an incredible chorus. Jacquelyne France has full control of the large cast in her carefully staged
choreography. Win Gray and the costume team are to be applauded.
Excerpts from Nick Tantaro’s Review, The Examiner Monday 9 March 2015
EVITA at the PRINCESS THEATRE Tickets 6323 3666 theatrenorth.com.au
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SHOWBUZZ
An Encore Theatre Company Production
March 2015
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BEAUTY and the BEAST
In a tale as old as time, Launceston Church Grammar School will be performing Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast as their musical production for 2015.
Based on the Disney animated film version of the much loved fairytale and featuring the stunning AcademyAward winning musical score that made the animated film such a hit, it is a classic tale of love, sacrifice,
jealousy, revenge and redemption exploring an age-old theme: the true meaning of beauty.
It is being presented from Wednesday 25 March to Friday 27 March, with a preview performance on Tuesday
24 March. Tickets are available online at the Launceston Grammar website. www.lcgs.tas.edu.au
IMAGE L to R: Eamonn Shorter (the Beast), Jayden Johnson (Gaston) and Eliza Hesketh (Belle)
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March 2015
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ONE DAY PROJECT
To coincide with the Tasmanian International Arts Festival, the FESTIVAL CLUB at the EARL includes a
weekend Fringe program. One of the highlights on the program is THE ONE DAY PROJECT presented by
MUDLARK THEATRE COMPANY and coordinated by LIZ BENNETT.
LAUNCH - Saturday 28 March, 6:30pm. MUDLARK THEATRE conducts the kick-off to another adrenalinefuelled challenge where playwrights, directors, actors, producers and technicians feverishly write, rehearse,
produce and perform a series of one act plays in 24 breathtaking hours. The theme will be revealed, teams
drawn and the clock started! FREE EVENT
PERFORMANCES - Sunday 29 March, 7:30pm After 24 brain-bending hours, Mudlark Theatre’s ONE DAY
teams take to the stage to present the premiere performance (lines down) of each one act play.
TICKETS $24/$20/$16/$15 theatrenorth.com.au
Beautiful Sharks by Tash McCulloch | dir by Amanda Phillips | image by Ali Ward feat. Beth Geoghegan & Jake Pike
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SHOWBUZZ
An Encore Theatre Company Production
March 2015
encoretheatre.org.au
WHAT’S ON in TASSIE?
Evita presented by Encore 6-14 March (Princess Theatre)
IMAGE: The Evita Orchestra, under the baton of Musical Director & Conductor Matt Dudfield
ANZAC Centenary Commemorative Concert by Northern Midlands RSL Sub Branch
18 April (Door of Hope) TICKETS $10 at Barratt’s Music
2015 Uni Revue presented by the Old Nick Company
27-30 May (Princess Theatre)
Mary Poppins presented by Encore 29 Oct – 7 Nov
(Princess Theatre)
TICKET BOOKINGS
IN PERSON Princess Theatre Box Office,
57 Brisbane Street Launceston
ONLINE: theatrenorth.com.au
PHONE: 6323 3666
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Belinda King 0411 233 345
Jamie Hillard 0433 999 248
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