Theatres & Theatre Groups

Darwin Northern Territory Theatres Darwin Community Arts Darwin Theatre Company In addition to its professional program DTC offers a diverse program of performance, play readings, workshops and training courses for the community, giving them the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of theatre work. See also Performing arts interest groups in Darwin More Links for… Read More

Darwin Northern Territory Cinemas Accessibility.com.au survey of accessible seating, toilets, entries and hearing augmentation. CMax – Maluka St, Palmerston. Deckchair Cinema – In the Wharf Precinct. Greater Union Cinemas / Birch, Carroll & Coyle – Trower Rd, Casurina and Cnr Mitchell & Briggs St, Darwin. Katherine Cinema 3 – 20 First St, Katherine. yourmovies.com.au has… Read More

Productions / Festivals / Special Events The Alice Springs Beanie Festival The Darwin Cup Carnival Darwin Entertainment Centre check the site for shows coming soon and ticket sales Darwin Festival a vibrant arts and cultural event, is held over 18 days in the last 2 and half weeks of August every year. One of the fastest… Read More

Perth Theatres & Theatre Companies Independent Theatre Association of WA Inc. (ITA) supports member groups and individuals involved in community theatre throughout Western Australia and promotes the performing arts and building community participation in live theatre Acorn Theatre, the smallest theatre in the world (Guinness book of  Records 2001), produces high quality productions with an… Read More

Live Music Venues Perth & WA Amplifier Bar & Capitol (Myspace) – Murray St, Westend, Perth Belvoir Amphitheatre – 1177 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan Burswood Entertainment Complex – Great Eastern Highway, Burswood The Castle (Myspace) – Cnr Stirling & Newcastle Sts, Perth The Charles Hotel – 509 Charles St, North Perth. Divers Tavern –… Read More

Perth and Western Australian Cinemas Movies by Burswood Outdoor cinema next to the Burswood Entertainment Complex, on the foreshore of the Swan River, with a second venue at Bassendean in the BIC Reserve behind the Town of Bassendean Council offices on Guildford Road corner of Wilson Street. Greater Union Cinemas / Birch, Carroll & Coyle – At Innaloo… Read More

Performing Arts, Music and Drama Perth Acorn Theatre – The smallest theatre in the world (Guinness Book of Records 2001) has closed Akwaaba – African drumming and dance group Black Swan State Theatre Company Bloco Do Norte – A not-for-profit Brazilian street drumming group. The Blue Room – Also known as the Performing Arts Centre… Read More

Dancing Societies and Groups in Perth, WA Anything is Valid Dance Theatre (AIVDT) – Takes contemporary dance theatre to the streets. Blue Suede Rock & Swing – Teach ballroom, Latin, line dancing, partner sequence dancing and more. They regularly host dance nights. Champagne Tango Perth: Champagne Tango Perth is actively involved in building bridges with our fellow… Read More

Melbourne Performing Arts, Music and Drama Acabellas – see their Community Singing Groups Altona City Theatre an amateur theatre company with several shows a year. Anglesea Performing Arts Inc. – Hosts the annual Anglesea One Act Play Festival. Apollo Bay Music Festival Artz Collective: A community based performing arts centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs offering Dance… Read More

Live Music Venues in Melbourne & Victoria The Arthouse – 616 Elizabeth St, Melbourne The Arts Centre – St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne The Barwon Club Hotel – 509 Moorabool St, South Geelong Bennetts Lane Jazz Club – 25 Bennetts Lane, Melbourne. The Butterfly Club – 204 Bank St, South Melbourne Cookie – First Floor, Curtin… Read More

Melbourne Theatres & Theatre Groups Altona City Theatre a Melbourne Amateur Theatre Company with three shows a year: one pantomime and two large scale musicals. ARC (Amateur Repertory Company) is an established youth theatre company operating in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. It aims to involve young people (mainly ages 15-28) in all aspects of… Read More

Productions / Festivals / Special Events Annual St Kilda Festival Apollo Bay Music Festival Beechworth Celtic Festival Brunswick Music Festival Chillout Festival Conquest – Annual games convention. Eltham Jazz & Blues Heritage Festival – Usually the Australia Day weekend. Essendon Choral Society (ECS) The Falls Festival – Annual music festival held in Lorne over the new year… Read More

Melbourne Cinemas & Drive-ins The Astor Theatre – Complete programme, reviews and other information for this grand old cinema in Windsor. Cnr Chapel St and Dandenong Rd, St Kilda. Australian Centre for the Moving Image – Australian, classics, and niche film screenings, exhibitions, and events. Federation Square, Melbourne. Chinatown Cinema – Double features of Hong… Read More

Southbank is on the southern side of the Yarra River just across the river from the CBD. Several bridges connect Southbank to the CBD including the Southgate Footbridge and Princes Bridge. The Southbank Promenade is a popular pedestrian route with a diverse range of restaurants and cafes. Major arts and entertainment venues at Southbank include… Read More

Live Music Venues Adelaide & South Australia Adelaide Entertainment Centre – Cnr Port Rd & Adam St, Hindmarsh The Austral Hotel – 205 Rundle St, Adelaide Avoca Hotel – 893 South Rd, Clarence Gardens. Botanic Gardens, Adelaide The Cavern – Lower Mezzanine, Station Arcade Corner North Tce & Bank St Adelaide City. Church the Nightclub… Read More

Adelaide Theatres Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide’s Independent Theatre Inc Adelaide Repertory Theatre is the oldest surviving amateur theatre company in the Southern Hemisphere Blackwood Players Burnside Players Co-Opera Opera On The Move Creative Souls Theatre Galleon Theatre Group Inc Gilbert And Sullivan Society Of South Australia Hills Youth Theatre Holden Street Theatres – three versatile… Read More

Productions / Festivals / Special Events Adelaide Festival of Arts Adelaide Film Festival Adelaide Fringe Festival Adelaide Festival of Ideas Carnevale in Adelaide is an opportunity for South Australia’s Italian community to share its wonderful vibrant culture and traditions with the rest of the community. Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar event Come Out Festival – South… Read More

Adelaide SA Cinemas Adelaide University Union Cinema, see Adelaide University Film Society Cameo Cinemas – Murray Bridge Greater Union Cinemas / Birch, Carroll & Coyle Hoyts Mercury and Iris Cinemas in Adelaide. The Cinemas are run by the Media Resource Centre to enhance screen culture and to give screening opportunities to emerging South Australian film… Read More

Performing Arts, Music, and Drama in Adelaide, SA Adelaide Art Orchestra has a reputation for vibrant and energetic performance of contemporary classical and popular repertoire. Its members are drawn from the ranks of the state’s top professional freelance musicians. Adelaide Boys Choir for young boys from the age 5 and up Adelaide Chamber Singers Adelaide… Read More

Dance Societies and Groups in Adelaide, SA Adelaide Colonial Dancers Inc – Aim to revive and teach colonial dances, including Polka and Waltzes. Regular events include the annual Grand Colonial Ball. Lessons are held in Folk Federation Hall, Thebarton. Adelaide Outlaws – Square dancing club. Adelaide Rock n Roll Club Inc Bund der Bayern: German… Read More

Canberra Theatres Bits Theatre Company Canberra Dramatics Canberra Festival of One Act Plays Canberra Philharmonic Amateur musical theatre production company. Canberra Theatre Centre see shows coming and buy tickets online Canberra Youth Theatre Since 1972 the company has been a feature of Canberra’s Arts industry, contributing to Canberra’s cultural climate and development by meeting the… Read More

Live Music in Canberra and ACT Academy – Bunda St, Canberra City. ANU Bar (Myspace) – part of the Australian National University in Canberra. All concerts 18+. Bar 32 – 32 Northbourne Ave, Canberra. The Basement ACT (their Myspace is sometimes more up to date) – 2 Cohen St, Belconnen. Canberra Southern Cross Club –… Read More

Canberra Cinemas Dendy – Bunda St, Canberra Centre. Greater Union Cinemas / Birch, Carroll & Coyle – Manuka Hoyts – Belconnen, Tuggeranong and Woden. Canberra Theatres See our Canberra theatres page Other Links for Movie Lovers Heroic Cinema: The Guide to Hong Kong Movies in Australia HK and other Asian films on television, video, and… Read More

Multicultural Groups in Canberra & ACT ACT Government Multicultural and Community Engagement Group – follow the Directory link for contact details of Canberra and ACT cultural organisations. AfricanOz – An online resource for people of African heritage or those who have an interest in Africa. Australian Arabic Council – Is committed to human rights and… Read More

Canberra Performing Arts Groups A Chorus of Women – “Our presentations incorporate story, drama, dance and the visual arts to complement the songs. The material is original and responds to the issues that concern us – most recently climate change.” Andante Andante Choir – Australia’s only group to sing only ABBA songs! Australian Rugby Choir –… Read More

Dance Societies and Groups in Canberra, ACT ACT Square Dancing Society Bush Dancers Display Group Canberra Contra Club – A traditional form of American social dancing. Canberra Old Time Dance Club Earthly Delights Historic Dance Society – A non-profit group that hosts regular social dances. For details of the next dance see the website. The… Read More

Tasmanian Theatres Tasmanian Theatre Company is Tasmania’s hottest theatre company, creating beautiful, entertaining and powerful stories that resonate with local and national audiences. Is Theatre. Is Good. Playhouse Theatre Salamanca Arts Centre Theatre North Including the Princess Theatre in Launceston Theatre Royal, Hobart Terrapin Puppet Theatre Company The Old Nick Company Inc has been presenting… Read More

Tasmanian Live Music Venues Country Club Tasmania – Prospect Vale, Launceston. Launceston Saloon – 191 Charles Street, Launceston. Republic Bar & Cafe – 299 Elizabeth St, Hobart. Syrup Nightclub – 39 Salamanca Pl, Hobart. Tattersalls Hotel – 112 Murray St, Hobart. UniBar @ University of Tasmania Wrest Point Entertainment Centre – 410 Sandy Bay Rd… Read More

If you know something we don’t, please use the links at the bottom. You can post your live music events on the BCL forums. Agreeable Kids Social Club @ Brisbane Square Library (Myspace) – All ages events/venue. Alhambra Lounge – 12 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley The Alibi Room – 720 Brunswick St, New Farm. Under… Read More

Brisbane Theatres Arts Theatre – Petrie Tce, Brisbane CBD. Backbone Youth Arts Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Brisbane Powerhouse – A contemporary performing and visual arts space. Comedy, dance, cabaret, music, farmer’s markets, dining and more. Located in New Farm Park. Centenary Theatre Group Inc – Chelmer Communitiy Centre. Expressions Dance Companies – Contemporary dance. The… Read More

Concerts / Music Festivals / Special Events Abbey Medieval Festival – Caboolture Bluewater Festival runs during Easter week with main events Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday. It includes the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race, an art exhibition and much more. Boonah Arts Festival – Presented by the Boonah Arts Collective… Read More

Cinemas in Brisbane Brisbane Open Air Moonlight Cinema – Brisbane Powerhouse at New Farm Park Blue Room Cinebar – Licensed cinema and bar at Rosalie. Bribie Twin Theatre Cinémathèque – Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank. Retrospective and thematic film programs and exhibitions. Cineplex – Balmoral, Hawthorne, Southbank, Victoria Point, Nerang, Redbank. Dendy Cinema –… Read More

Performing Arts, Music and Drama Armidale Symphony Orchestra Arts Theatre Cronulla Aurora Australis – Hunters Hill. “The chorus sings a cappella, predominantly barbershop arrangements, but we are interested in all kinds of music. Our repertoire contains songs from many eras – pop songs, ballads, barbershop, jazz, Christmas carols, Aussie songs and gospel.” Australian Brandenburg Orchestra… Read More

Sydney Shows – Live Music, Cabaret, Comedy, Opera  – Book Online We all love a show! Book all sorts of shows from cabaret to comedy to opera online for maximum convenience. These are all paid listings for professional shows with secure online booking facilities, you’ll also find some community theatre on our general what’s on… Read More