Articles tagged: Performing Arts
Acclaimed show explores consent
A landmark performance about navigating healthy relationships, consent and desire is coming to Colac – and community leaders are already encouraging the community to see it.
World premiere hits Geelong
Geelong Arts Centre will host the world premiere of Hells Gates, a new Australian story from the Green Room award-winning team of storymakers at The Space Company.
Television debut for local dancers
Budding Colac dancers are putting the finishing touches on their performances ahead of a television appearance later this year.
Opportunity to join cast of comedy stage show
The Colac Players theatre group are champing at the bit to celebrate their 80th anniversary this year, galloping towards a new stage production.
Violin virtuoso visits for vibrant Colac show
A visit to the Great Ocean Road more than a decade ago convinced internationally renowned violinist and band leader Roy Theaker to move to Australia.
Grants reward budding artists
Young people are pursuing careers in the arts thanks to grants from a Cororooke second-hand shop.
A musical welcome for new residents
Timorese workers and Colac war veterans have joined in with an exhibition launch and concert in Colac.
Timor tragedy inspires legendary band
The Dili Allstars formed out of the tragedy of Indonesia’s 1975 invasion of East Timor and the Timorese people’s decades-long fight for independence.
Colac entertainer tackles comedy
“I really wanted to connect my two passions, which are an admiration for comedy, and theatre performance.”
Remarkable journey in new stage show
Brand-new, original Australian play Yong will captivate audiences at Colac’s arts centre early next month.
Theatre springs into action
Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre has unveiled its spring season of shows.
Stage shows on silver screen
Colac theatre lovers can enjoy a front-row seat to four of the best shows of the Sydney Festival, all without leaving Colac.
Cinderella taking to the stage
Almost 120 dancers and acrobats will take to the stage in Colac’s Shae’K’It Studios’ production of Cinderella this month, and they’re getting excited.
AFL comedy poses big question
What would it take for a gay AFL player to come out of the closet?
Colac dancers impress on national stage
A Colac dance school has taken centre stage at a national level for a prestigious Melbourne showcase.
Country music gathering
Musical couple The Hoffmans will entertain country music lovers at a Colac concert this weekend.
Springfield’s story on stage
The life and music of legendary performer Rick Springfield will captivate at COPACC on May 6.
Musical tribute to veterans
A special Anzac-themed performance will captivate audiences at COPACC this week.
Rock musical is set to shine
Eighties rock will be centre stage when Red Door Dance and Theatre performs Rock of Ages in Colac next month.
School dazzles audience
Students at Beeac Primary School have dazzled their audience in a visual storytelling performance.
Singer is eager for Colac show
Star of stage and screen Ian Stenlake is excited to return to the Colac stage with his stunning tribute to legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber this week.
Play opening pushed back
The Colac Players have had to defer opening night of their new comedy Sylvia until April 1.
Sylvia finally hitting the stage
After the longest-running rehearsal period in history, The Colac Players are excited to be back on stage with their production of Sylvia opening next week.
Giant puppets impress at Apollo Bay session
Stilt walking and giant puppets have captured the inspiration of people at an Apollo Bay workshop.
