Author Archives: Dianna

Theatre Heritage Australia – August 24th

Sydneysiders, want to learn about the almost forgotten playwright, WW1 soldier settler, Millicent Armstrong? Come along to this Theatre Heritage Australia The Stage On Sunday event on Sunday August 24th to hear from Dianna Nixon, who has been working on this subject for the past nearly 10 years. It’s free, but please book: https://theatreheritage.org.au/membership/2025-events/item/1118-dianna-nixon Theatre […]

The Casting Director and you

Workshop and Q and A with casting director, Lauren Wiley, on the casting process for professional work. This workshop is suitable for emerging artists who are still in training, who are aiming for a professional career, and for adults already working in live and recorded performance. It will also be useful for students who plan […]

Tickets on sale – The Gentleman’s Companion at Yazzbar

Book in for a lovely Sunday arvo escape to Yazzbar on Nov 3rd and 10th. The Gentleman’s Companion returns for 2 performances. Get a group together, or just come along yourself, and we can promise you great food, cocktails, company, and some reminiscences, music and storytelling. Tickets for 3 November 2024 Tickets for 10 November […]

Fire – at Collector Memorial Hall, Sunday 21st July 3pm

Grab your tix for a special fundraising event at Collector Memorial Hall on Sunday 21st July, 3pm. You will hear the 100 year old classic, Fire, written by a former resident of our region, Millicent Armstrong. Drinks & nibbles & chat included in your ticket. Bookings:  https://www.123tix.com.au/events/44531/fire-at-collector-memorial-hall Online auction: https://www.myminiauction.com/create

Exploring “Fire” – for contemporary performance

In April, thanks to donations to our Australian Cultural Fund campaign, a group of diverse artists will sit down with Millicent Armstrong’s forgotten 4 act drama, “Fire”. We will read, respond, discuss and debate the play’s potential for a contemporary production. We are very grateful to all those who donated to the ACF campaign. We […]