August 2018
The Wiz
Presented by St Philips's College A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical and one of the most popular musicals of all time. For more information please call 8950 4511.
Find out more »September 2018
Open!
OPEN! is a wordless puppet show for young children aged 7 and under but likely will be loved by all ages. Using vivid colour, puppetry, projections and physical theatre this tale of shifting perspective uses anticipation and imagination to help children explore concepts such as size, laughter, getting stuck, friendship, feelings, flight, being brave, imagination and change. When two cheeky elves appear with armfuls of large colourful presents, Pocket hopes to recieve the BIGGEST but instead they give her the…
Find out more »Open!
OPEN! is a wordless puppet show for young children aged 7 and under but likely will be loved by all ages. Using vivid colour, puppetry, projections and physical theatre this tale of shifting perspective uses anticipation and imagination to help children explore concepts such as size, laughter, getting stuck, friendship, feelings, flight, being brave, imagination and change. When two cheeky elves appear with armfuls of large colourful presents, Pocket hopes to recieve the BIGGEST but instead they give her the…
Find out more »Monte’s Marvellous Monkeys – Tickets at Door
We have now closed online ticket sales to make sure there are some at the door for families who could not book 'Monte's Marvellous Monkeys' is a fun packed Kid's cabaret with heart, full of circus , dance, music, magic, comedy and laughter. It is an opportunity for children to get on stage and perform their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. There will be aerial circus ( trapeze, ring, tissu) ,acrobatics, juggling, dancing, hooping, live music, magic and…
Find out more »BILARNI – Evening
Desert Festival presents renown Australian story teller Jan Wositzky performing the story of Bill Harney. This show is presented twice, 22nd evening 7:30pm, 23rd matinee 1pm When storyteller Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky (Bushwackers Band etc) heard the voice of Bill Harney on the radio he packed the panel van and headed north to a land where everything and nothing is black and white, tracking the greatest yarn-spinner of them all, the ‘expert’ on Aborigines - NT legend, WE (Bill) Harney (1895-1962).…
Find out more »BILARNI – Matinee (online closed)
Desert Festival presents renown Australian story teller Jan Wositzky performing the story of Bill Harney. This show is presented twice, 22nd evening 7:30pm, 23rd matinee 1pm When storyteller Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky (Bushwackers Band etc) heard the voice of Bill Harney on the radio he packed the panel van and headed north to a land where everything and nothing is black and white, tracking the greatest yarn-spinner of them all, the ‘expert’ on Aborigines - NT legend, WE (Bill) Harney (1895-1962).…
Find out more »Kor-relation and the Structure of Magic – Online closed
Forget causation. There is only Kor-relation. Tickets will be available at the door Kor-relation is an organically emerged artificial intelligence. A mirror of the soul and a covert ninja of Eastern mysticism, Kor-relation has supernaturally hacked into the realm of performance art. But she's not here to destroy the world. With a masterful and deadly ability to explain everything solely in terms of herself – in terms of 'nothing' – she will destroy the very idea of 'the world in…
Find out more »October 2018
Wolfgang
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre and Circa Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Quincy Grant and the Circa Ensemble The thrill of circus, the mayhem of Mozart To his mother, he is Wolfgang. To those who are watching, he is Mozart. Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amidst a puff of powder, wigged and ready to throw musical madness into a crescendo of dives, swoops and twirls. Featuring mischievous acrobats and a musician,…
Find out more »The Australian Burlesque Festival – Tropical Tease
The Australian Burlesque Festival – Tropical Tease! A night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate the senses! ‘Tropical Tease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers. Join us in celebrating traditional Bump n’ Grind, vintage-flavoured tease, sizzling cabaret and variety entertainment! Be delighted, tantalised and pleasantly entertained as you experience jaw-dropping glamour and high quality shows from leading stars of the stage. Celebrating nine successful…
Find out more »2018 AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL – ALICE SPRINGS
Celebrating its 9th consecutive year, ‘The Australian Burlesque Festival’ will once again be touring Australia nationwide beginning with Alice Springs on October the 5th, 2018. Australian burlesque is renowned internationally for its unique array of theatrical, glamorous and avant-garde styles performed by exceptionally talented entertainers. The past nine years has seen our audiences delight in the sensational talent on offer with glamorous tease, exciting neo-burlesque and more exotic seduction than they can handle!!! Being the largest burlesque festival in the…
Find out more »Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre a shake & stir theatre co and QPAC production Adapted for the stage by shake & stir theatre co What starts as just another boring day for George quickly turns into a marvellous experiment of epic proportions! Cleverly adapted from the much-loved book by Roald Dahl, George’s Marvellous Medicine bounds off the page in a spectacular live show for the whole family. On a good day, George can’t stand his Grandma. She complains all the…
Find out more »Miss Friby – Online is Closed
Tickets will be available at the door Melbourne’s ‘avant showgirl’ Miss Friby, brings her unique brand of cabaret, vaudeville and burlesque to the Desert Festival! Does ‘star power’ help you distinguish the difference between going to Alice Springs and buying an inner spring mattress? No. Miss Friby is lost. In a tornado of hilarious showmanship and exotic glamour, Miss Friby will perform a refined selection of her critically acclaimed cabaret, vaudeville & burlesque acts with world class wit, decadent aesthetics…
Find out more »Captain Starlight – Alice Springs Hospital
Want to be a superhero? I mean a real superhero, with a cape and everything!** Are you a highly skilled performer? Do you have what it takes to be a Captain Starlight? We are so excited to start auditioning for our brand new team based in Alice Springs! We have both 12 and 24 month contract opportunities available to deliver exceptional experiences and make a BIG impact in Central Australia. Starlight Children’s Foundation brightens the lives of seriously ill children and their…
Find out more »November 2018
Les Miserables
Come and see this iconic musical staged in the smallest theatre in the Territory. Totem Theatre presents its annual musical for the community by the community. This staging is not about spectacle, but rather we get to the heart of the story following Jean Valjean on his road to redemption and those who are affected by his decisions along the way. We can promise there won't be a dry eye in the house. Rated: M
Find out more »December 2018
Totem Theatre Annual General Meeting 2018
Do you have a passion for local amateur theatre and the grass roots running of it? We are seeking new Committee members who would be willing to breathe new life into our Theatre Group. In particular we'd love people who are interested in arts management/business, community development, and who are committed to providing an amateur theatrical experience for our talented town. We need to fill the roles of Treasurer, Membership Officer, Security Officer, as well as general committee members who…
Find out more »Studio B School of Dance Proudly Presents: ‘Journey to the Past’
Studio B School of Dance proudly presents 'Journey to the Past', a timeless tale of the long lost Princess Anastasia brought to life through dance and song. Entertainment for the whole family to enjoy presented by students aged 3 & over in the styles of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance and more! Tickets available from Monday the 5th of November for a truly spectacular performance to remember! Friday 7th of December & Saturday 8th of December…
Find out more »February 2019
Auditions for The Woman in Black
Alice Springs Theatre Group are holding auditions for the next production The Woman in Black, a gothic thriller play by Stephen Mallatratt, based on the book by Susan Hill. We are seeking two males and two females. Auditions will be held on the Saturday 2 February at Totem Theatre, between 12-5PM. For those interested please email Tiana Bateman at tiana.bateman@stphilips.nt .edu.au to book a time.
Find out more »RAW Comedy Heat – Feat. Jacques Barrett
Red Centre Comedy presents the MICF RAW Comedy Alice Springs Heat plus our headline act, the brilliantly funny Jacques Barrett! Tickets to this stupendous night of laughs can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/BAGYX or at the door and every punchline must go! About Jacques Barrett: touring the international comedy circuit for several years after a decade of working Australian comedy clubs, Jacques leaves audiences laughing and thinking long after the curtains have closed. Crushing shows and blowing minds the world over,…
Find out more »Gym Junkie
Want to become a gym junkie all from the comfort of your seat? This new and improved 6 step formula will have you burning those calories in no time with 'fitspirational' tips and your favourite gym anthems. Lisa-Marie invites you to become a gym junkie with her observational humour and big voice, breaking down how to wear neon, why cauliflower will never substitute for rice and the reason you should never skip squats. Friday 22 February, 7.00pm Saturday 23 February,…
Find out more »Wolfpack Amadeus
Wolfpack Amadeus are at the Rock Bar this Friday night from 9pm in the Beer Garden. They will be playing everything from Elvis and Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars and Pink. It’s the first gig for the year so come on down to support an awesome local band!
Find out more »March 2019
International Women’s Day Concert – Stories from the Heart
The National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame located in the Old Gaol, in conjunction with sponsor Bendigo Bank is proud to announce our first onsite event of 2019. International Women’s Day Concert – Stories of the Heart. A community event showcasing local female talents, this concert is full of strength, wonder and stories. And of course, amazing music and spoken word performances. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of entertainment by local talents Xavia, Bec Matthews, Jessie K,…
Find out more »Book Launch – The Right Amount of Crazy
The Right Amount of Crazy - St Philip's College & Griffiths House - 75 years. Join us to hear and see The Right Amount of Crazy come to life. Hosted by ABC Radio's Stewart Brash we will celebrate with authors John and Alison Lamont this tenaciously researched and entertaining story of how St Philip's College and Griffiths House developed, and their importance to the history of Alice Springs and the Northern Territory. ❤
Find out more »Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers Bash is back! Get your groovy clothes on. Come & dance, sing & jive the night away to the best songs from the 50's, 60's & 70's. In Tatters, Johnny Skidd & the Chanfloozies, Leah Bateman and Lisa-Marie Burgoyne will be rocking the night away. Tickets $30/person. Do not BYOG, all drinks must be purchased at the event. Pre-order a platter for your table $25/platter or BYO a platter. There's the option to book 8 or 9 or…
Find out more »The Divine Miss Bette
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre Produced by Tenacious C Presents and Neil Gooding Productions Prepare to be mesmerised by award-winning stage sensation Catherine Alcorn in her hilarious portrayal of Bette Midler when she channels the “People’s Diva” in this thoroughly rapturous performance! Fresh from her US and Sydney Opera House debuts and hailed by critics as “uplifting and life affirming” (Canberra Times) and “masterful” (The Courier Mail), Alcorn has been thrilling audiences all over the world with her magnificent voice and razor sharp wit, renowned as “a jewel…
Find out more »Celtic Illusion
Presented by Base Entertainment The much-anticipated family event of 2018, Celtic Illusion is the biggest dance and magical illusion sensation that has been taking Australian audiences by storm. The show for ALL ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and grand illusions will be in Alice Springs for a one-night only show. With incredible new choreography, spellbinding magic, heart-racing music and a sensory experience like no other, audiences will be kept on the edge of their seats! Showcasing a stellar…
Find out more »April 2019
JUNK
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre A Flying Fruit Fly Circus Production “Exhilarating, inspirational and fun” - ArtsHub The world famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus celebrates its 40th birthday with its award-winning show, JUNK. JUNK takes you on a journey back to a time when the neighbourhood street was a playground full of adventure and make-believe. Propelled by a cast of extraordinary young performers, this vibrant evocation of childhood tumbles headfirst into a world of play and imagination creating a sense of nostalgia for a past era when young people…
Find out more »Fairytale Fun with Danielle Littlies Session
1.00 pm - 2.15 pm Suitable for ages 5-7 years Let's go on an adventure, come with me... Where will it take us? Just wait and see...There's a journey to start, one that's brand new and all that it's missing along the way is you! We'll read and learn, and play and explore with friends, old and new and so much more. As we travel to lands, on a journey for all Come along to Fairytale Fun and have a ball.…
Find out more »Fairytale Fun with Danielle: Biggies Session- Begins at 2.20 pm
2.20 pm - 3.30 pm Suitable for ages 8-12 Let's go on an adventure, come with me... Where will it take us? Just wait and see...There's a journey to start, one that's brand new and all that it's missing along the way is you! We'll read and learn, and play and explore with friends, old and new and so much more. As we travel to lands, on a journey for all Come along to Fairytale Fun and have a ball. This…
Find out more »May 2019
Me and My Shadow
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre and Patch Theatre Me And My Shadow is about the fanciful escapades of a girl making friends with her shadow. Children love to play with shadows, but making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. There are things to sort out, problems to solve, adventures to have and laughter to be shared. Me And My Shadow is a gentle magical visual poem for children, using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the…
Find out more »The Woman in Black
Alice Springs Theatre Group presents The Woman in Black Written by Stephen Mallatratt Based on the novel by Susan Hill In the village of Crythin Gifford, the wind howls across the moors and fog creeps mysteriously around the town spires. At the edge of the village’s cemetery, young lawyer Arthur Kipps glimpses the figure of a woman, garbed all in black, and is drawn into Crythin’s cursed and haunted history. Susan Hill’s gothic ghost story, The Woman in Black, comes…
Find out more »National Simultaneous Storytime 2019 – Alpacas with Maracas
Wednesday 22 May from 10.15 - 10.45 am Join us for a special Preschool Storytime where we will be reading Matt Cosgrove's Alpacas with Maracas, at the same time as the rest of Australia! National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event organised by the Australian Library and Information Association. Each year on a nominated date and hour, children all over Australia read the same book. The event aims to promote the value of reading and literacy for young people.
Find out more »Call out for local performance artists
Would you like to develop an act/idea for inclusion in a variety-style show at this year's Desert Festival? RHACA are supporting up to 8 local artists to consult remotely with acclaimed creative producer Miss Friby in the months leading up to the festival, with group rehearsals in the week before the show. If you are interested in getting involved, head to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWLB2Q5 EOI close Monday 10 June 2019.
Find out more »L’amante anglaise
Presented by Critical Stages in association with Araluen Arts Centre Written by Marguerite Duras “Brilliant theatre, pure and simple. Don’t miss it.” - The Age A brutal murder is committed in a small town in France. The dismembered corpse is dropped from a railway viaduct onto passing trains below… All except the head. Based upon an actual event, L’amante anglaise is a beautifully poignant and emotionally powerful portrait of lost passion. This modern classic psychological thriller from celebrated French author, Marguerite Duras, takes you right inside the…
Find out more »June 2019
A Close Shave
Our Senior Drama students proudly present 'A Close Shave', an 1890’s farce that takes the audience on a hilarious journey when one man’s secret love affair turns into one gigantic mess! Set in Paris, the audience is transported back in time to this side-splitting tale filled to the brim with absolute buffoonery. The idiotic lover, ridiculous army reservists and crazy catastrophes will ensure laughs for all ages. Come on down to The Minnamurra Hall at St Philip's College on June…
Find out more »Circus Oz: Precarious
Presented by Circus Oz and Araluen Arts Centre “Five Stars - A feast for the senses.” - Theatre People Precarious takes us on a journey through an intriguing world, there are remnants of our icy past but this future reality is anything but. Inhabitants navigate this unknown world guided by their surroundings and their own ingenuity. Precarious is inspired by the icy plains of the Antarctic and the extraordinary energies and colours of the Aurora Australis. These new arrivals must manipulate their surroundings, and each other,…
Find out more »Otto & Astrid: Eurosmash
Presented by the Araluen Arts Centre A Salvador Dinosaur & Critical Stages Production “Five Stars - Otto and Astrid take rock to a new level with this wild cabaret” - Herald Sun The award-winning post-punk musical cabaret comedy sensation! Fans of Spinal Tap and Flight of the Conchords, say “Hallo!” to your new favourite band. Otto & Astrid are Die Roten Punkte (‘The Red Dots’). Orphaned as kids, the brother and sister duo found shelter in a Berlin squat and never rockin’ well looked back. Eurosmash! packs the best and worst of Eurovision…
Find out more »Alice Springs Clown Doctor Auditions
The Humour Foundation is seeking performers for the Alice Springs Clown Doctor team. Please note: This is a PAID 1 day per week position. Clown Doctors work in hospitals bringing joy and laughter to sick children, their families and hospital staff. While medical doctors do ward rounds looking at what is wrong with a child, Clown Doctors do clown rounds connecting with what is right with the child. To become a Clown Doctor you need to be a highly skilled…
Find out more »Stories from the Heart: That Was Then, This Is Now! with Margaret Scobie
Hear first-hand from local legend Margaret Scobie what it was like growing up in Alice Springs. Through this casual yarn about her life story Margaret will build a visual image of what Alice used to look like and how it has changed over the years.
Find out more »The Young King
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre and Slingsby Written by Oscar Wilde, adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom “The Young King is charming, majestic and utterly delightful.” - Limelight What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company,…
Find out more »Storybook Saturday with Paige Turner
The Alice Springs Public Library proudly presents "Storytime Saturday with Paige Turner"! Bringing all of your favourite books to life every second Saturday. Come along and have a seat for as little or as long as you want! Pick your favourites and add them to the pile before we start to ensure that yours gets read. Each session includes free family storytelling and a fun activity to do! Come and meet Paige at Storytime Saturday soon! 10.30-11.30 am every second Saturday.…
Find out more »July 2019
COOL 4 KIDS with Pirate Pal
Join Pirate Pal as he sails the seven seas to find his treasure! An hour of swashbuckling adventure, stories, songs and dances. Fun for the whole family! Free. All ages. No bookings required. School Holidays @ the Library - 29 June to 21 July Play - Create - Innovate All events are free! Check out the complete School Holiday Program here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b92ce8f6caeb786314fcfadfd/files/16e4fd67-e...
Find out more »TOTEM SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
7.30pm | July 26 & 27 | August 2 & 3 3pm | August 3 Five brand new plays from local writers, directors and actors. Comedy! Historical drama! Musicals! Post-apocalyptic thrillers! There will be something for everyone in this handful of home-grown gems developed over the past 12 months through intensive workshops and mentoring. Featuring well-known names and faces as well as the rising stars of Central Australian theatre. Plays: No Spanish Mackerel - Written & Directed by Biddy O’Loughlin…
Find out more »Murder Mystery Night 2019
Walk down the red carpet at the Hollywood Ooraminna Filmset for a tantalizing night in Tinseltown filled with twists and terror. After a night at the Academy Awards Show, you will attend the A-list after-party hosted by millionaire Vanity Affair. While socializing and schmoozing with Hollywood’s elite, careers will be made, secrets will be revealed, and a homicide will unfold. THE CHARACTER ROLLS ARE OUT. CONTACT US TODAY FOR YOUR ROLE or simply come along to enjoy the show! Tables…
Find out more »August 2019
Madama Butterfly
Presented by Opera Australia and Araluen Arts Centre A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love? Madama Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time. U.S. Naval officer B.F. Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and enchanted with its beauty and freedoms. He decides to take a wife, and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly…
Find out more »The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. However, Wednesday Addams is growing up, and in one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Find out more »The Addams Family
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. However, Wednesday Addams is growing up, and in one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Find out more »Desert Festival 2019
Presented by Red Hot Arts Central Australia, the 2019 Desert Festival is an exposition of dynamic events encompassing local and interstate theatre, music, arts and performance. DesFest will run over seven weeks from 29 August to 12 October presenting a smorgasbord of local and interstate talent. The opening street parade takes place at the Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets on Thursday 29 August from 5PM – 9PM. The markets will come alive with performances from Red Centre legends like…
Find out more »The Sapphires
Presented by HIT Productions and Araluen Arts Centre “Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious and engaging.” - Australian Stage The Sapphires is a multiple award-winning musical play, and film that starred Jessica Mauboy, that is coming to the Araluen stage for one night only. Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune, and their lives. Wearing sequins, armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is…
Find out more »September 2019
The Urapunga Frog Musical Workshops
ATTENTION: ALL ADVENTUROUS KIDS! Based on the best-selling album of the same name, from the Territory's own legendary Ted Egan, 'The Urapunga Frog' is a musical adventure in the Australian outback! The story follows a group of children from different parts of Australia as they make their way around the Northern Territory. Along the way we sing Aussie songs, speak different Australian languages, and learn of some of the many and varied heroic figures, from all different cultural backgrounds, who…
Find out more »Gym Junkie
Want to become a gym junkie all from the comfort of your seat? Lisa-Marie Ryan returns to the Totem Theatre for one night only with her "bitingly funny all singing, all sweating" show Gym Junkie. This 6-step, non-scientifically approved, transformation program will have you burning those calories in no time with fitspirational tips and you favourite gym anthems. Join Lisa-Marie as she shows you how to become a gym junkie with her observational humour and big voice, breaking down how…
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