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PAC reports that time running out for the government to save the arts sector
PAC Australia says government funding must come now to save the arts sector. The call comes further to the Meeting of Cultural Ministers last week which failed to make an assistance package available.
NEW! Virtual Fitness by Performance Medicine and Telehealth sessions
Performance Medicine remains open during COVID-19 but for those who are unable to get into see the team in person, you can now access your favourite Physiotherapists, Myotherapists and Massage Therapists from your own lounge room or home office. There’s something for everyone! Andrew Pilcher, Senior Physiotherapist from the Performance Medicine team shares that "sessions are effective, a ray of hope for someone in isolation right now and a chance for people to get better from the comfort of their own home".
COVID19 threatens ongoing viability of performing arts centres
Performing Arts Connections Australia have said that performing arts centres across the country are dealing with the prospect of ongoing, long-term shutdowns, with the extension of the ban on events and gatherings across the country due to COVID19 affecting ongoing viability of performing arts centres.
Olivier Awards 2020 – cancellation
It is with deep regret that The Society Of London Theatre have announced the cancellation of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall on 5 April. Following the government’s advice on social distancing and the subsequent closing of many theatres and public venues, they no longer feel that it is feasible to host the ceremony that they had planned to deliver.
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
Director and Producer, BONNIE LYTHGOE is delighted to announce she has cast ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Judge TRISTAN MACMANUS to play the role of ‘The Prince’ and one Australia’s favourite performers RHONDA BURCHMORE returns for her second Panto to play ‘The Queen’. Young, up and coming performer ANASTASIA FENERI also returns for her second panto to play ‘Snow White’. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS will this year play exclusively at the all-new Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 July.
Get ready Queensland – The Tap Pack are heading your way!
Following sold-out houses on London’s West End, the Sydney Opera House, and most recently on tour in the USA, Australia's hottest tap dance sensation, THE TAP PACK are bringing their high energy, tap comedy show to 16 venues across Queensland this June and July!
London Theatre Closures
Following official government advice issued on Monday 16 March, which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings including theatres, SOLT (Society Of London Theatre) and UK Theatre have advised all member venues to close, to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The theatres will remain closed until further notice and will re-open as soon as possible, following government recommendations.
Everybody’s Talking About Jaime to tour Australia
The Australian premiere of the critically-acclaimed West End hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, starring Simon Burke AO, Helen Dallimore and introducing James Majoos, will be presented at the Sydney Opera House for a strictly limited season from 18 July – 30 August 2020, as the first season of the national tour.
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