Theatre Royal - a great night out!

Heart Warming performances at the Theatre Royal

Enjoy all that Hobart has to offer in the cooler months – the colors of Autumn leaves at Salamanca Place, the view of snow capped Mt Wellington on a crisp blue sky day and a wonderful night’s entertainment in the splendid surroundings of the Theatre Royal. We’ve got plenty of shows that will chase away the winter blues before they get here.

A very special production is coming to the Theatre Royal – the world premiere stage adaptation of a classic, award-winning Australian novel: Sonya Hartnett’s Thursday’s Child. Commissioned by Sydney Theatre Company Education and adapted for the stage by Monkey Baa Theatre, Thursday’s Child explores the spirit of childhood juxtaposed with the struggle of adulthood.

Director Sandra Eldridge says, “Thursday's Child is a tale of fate, of surrendering to destiny, of family and hope, but most of all it’s a tale of memory. The epic tale of lends itself beautifully to the theatrical form.” Monkey Baa co-founder, Eva Di Cesare, says, “The Flute family, like so many in rural Australia, are victims of the harsh elements yet their desire to lay a stake in the ground and call their place their own is something that is ingrained in us all.

And don’t forget that laughter can help to keep you warm, so don’t miss Carl Barron, the comedian that brings out the hilarious side of everyday life and the madcap duo of Hale and Pace.

Allow time before the show for a glass of wine at one of our foyer bars, or make a meal of it - by enjoying dinner at the nearby Old Woolstore Hotel. Their pre-show dinner packages are great value and include two courses and a glass of wine before the show. You’ll need to book in advance on 6235 5355.

So make the most of the cooler months, rug up in your best winter finery, and head for a great night out at the Theatre Royal.

Thursday’s Child

28, 29 & 30 July at 7.30pm

Based on the award-winning Australian novel, by Sonya Hartnett , Thursday’s Child is Tin, born on a Thursday and, like the old nursery rhyme, ‘has far to go’. A strange and lonely child who digs, his wanderings take him underneath the earth into the subterranean tunnels that he’s pre-destined to roam. Told by Tin’s sister, Harper Flute, it is a story of a family’s struggle on their desolate farm during the great depression. The play explores the spirit of struggle with change and misfortune, and is a poignant and intriguing story, ending in great hope.

David Helfgott

31 July at 8pm

Australia’s most remarkable pianist performs at the Theatre Royal. David Helfgott became a household name with the release of the movie Shine, which celebrates his inspiring early life, and which propelled Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush to stardom. David has enjoyed a triumphant return to the concert platforms of the world and his solo piano recital is guaranteed to be a moving and unforgettable experience.

Circus Oz

26, 27, 28 & 29 August at 7.30pm

This year Circus Oz is adding new twists to the old arts and is ready to set the stage alight and then blow you away with its brand new high-energy performance.

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