A Big hART production created with the Namatjira Family Elea was born in the desert in Aranda country, Central Australia, in 1902. Two years later, he was baptised Albert. Thirty one years after that, at his first solo exhibition of watercolour landscapes, he signed his work with his father’s surname for the first time: Albert [...]
Celebrating 100 Years! Based on the books by Beatrix Potter Celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s beloved classic with Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit, a mischievous musical about the world’s most loveable bunny. Published in 1902 by Frederick Warne, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has transported countless children to Mr McGregor’s vegie patch for over [...]
Wednesday 19 October, 8.00pm, Araluen Arts Centre A work by Stephen Page A girl’s journey between two cultures… Inspired by a girl’s journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the history of an Aboriginal girl removed from her traditional life, adopted into Western Colonial society to be ultimately returned to the fragments of her original heritage. [...]
A play by Chris and Natasha Raja. The First Garden brings to life the extraordinary woman that was Miss Olive Muriel Pink. This premiere season of theatre, set in the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens will celebrate the story of a Central Australian Icon – an individual, a renegade, a pioneer woman. Bookings through Araluen Box [...]
After 48 years of hoarding, the Alice Springs Theatre Group is finally letting go of some of our precious paraphenalia. Costumes, props and theatrical what-nots will be on sale, so come down early and get your very own piece of local theatre history. Theatre will be open, and everyone is also welcome to have a [...]
By William Shakespeare Directed by Peter Evans To see the future one must only look to the past. Like many who came before him and after him, Julius Caesar had the support of the people but the loathing of the players. Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare’s new Associate Artistic Director, takes this momentous piece of Roman [...]