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- The Famous Spiegeltent is coming to town next week!
- Arts Centre Melbourne is bringing back the much-loved Famous Spiegeltent to the forecourt from 7 February to 22 April 2012 with a myriad of performances crossing the boundaries of cabaret, music, theatre and circus.
The Famous Spiegeltent arrives on the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt on Wednesday 1 February to begin a four-day construction, prior to opening on Tuesday 7 February. The season will feature talented performers from Australia and overseas in over 250 performances from 100 acts.
- New Year, New Home for Melbourne Workers Theatre
- 25th Anniversary Present from Arts Centre Melbourne
MELBOURNE, JANUARY 9, 2012— The New Year is bringing with it a 25th Anniversary present for Melbourne Workers Theatre from Arts Centre Melbourne in the form of a new home for 2012.
As part of a special arrangement, Arts Centre Melbourne will provide accommodation for Melbourne Workers Theatre in its office space at the Australian Ballet Centre, and Melbourne Workers Theatre will work with Arts Centre Melbourne’s creative team to develop new writing work. The arrangement is initially for a ten month period, with the option to extend, and the company will move in on February 1.
- Arts Centre Melbourne Spire Shines On
- Relief from the heat as visitors flock to theatres.
MELBOURNE, 3 JANUARY 2012— Performances at Arts Centre Melbourne have continued throughout the holiday weekend, with many people finding relief from Melbourne’s sweltering temperatures attending performances in the theatres, said Acting Chief Executive Tim Brinkman.
Following the fireworks incident on the spire on New Year’s Eve, which caused a temporary evacuation of the building, it’s otherwise business as usual at Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts centre.
- Early Christmas Present for Arts Centre Melbourne
- MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 21, 2011— Arts Centre Melbourne today received an early Christmas present in the form of $11.3 million to fund capital works and equipment, which was announced from the stage of the State Theatre by Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu.
The Christmas present – to be shared between the State Theatre and Hamer Hall – will enable Australia’s largest
and busiest performing arts centre to continue to attract the best artists from Australia and overseas.
- Arts Centre Melbourne Steps into the Spotlight
- For the first time in many years, Arts Centre Melbourne stepped into the spotlight today to announce the myriad of events it programs for Victorians and visitors to ensure a wide-ranging and steady stream of top quality performing arts experiences.
“2012 at Arts Centre Melbourne is big in every way,” said Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive Judith Isherwood.
“We are presenting a huge amount of activity, both on stage and off.”
“The big news is that Hamer Hall, Melbourne’s premier concert hall, will re-open on 26 July 2012 after two years of redevelopment. Details of the Opening Celebrations around that date will be announced in early 2012. To whet the appetite, today we are announcing five fantastic events from our exciting Hamer Hall Opening Season. As part of the celebrations, we are also producing four public events that Victorians will be invited to take part in from early next year.”
“But that is just part of our story in 2012. Until today, we’ve been good at keeping our own story close to our hearts. Announcing our 2012 program will, I hope, inspire Victorians to take a fresh look at us and the active role we play in the cultural life in Melbourne, Australia and internationally.”