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The Australian Shakespeare Company presents exciting, accessible and contemporary productions of Shakespeare and other dramatised classics in innovative and unique theatre performances. The company in its current form began life as Shakespeare Under The Stars in 1987 under the directorship of Glenn Elston, who pioneered popular outdoor theatre in Australia. His award winning annual outdoor productions of Shakespeare and The Wind in the Willows have now played to well over a million people throughout the country. Glenn joined the Australian Shakespeare Company in 1998 as Artistic Director and Producer and has developed the company into Australia’s largest independent theatre company. More...
HENRY IV PART ONE
NOW PERFROMING AT THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE UNTIL 26 MAY
Glenn Elston’s exciting new produsction will captivate, entertain and enthrall audiences.
Set in the historic surrounds of The AthenaeumTheatre, this modern adaptation is set in a
filmic-style and uses live cameras, visuals and AV
Prince Hal is a rebel. He has rejected his position at court for the less than salubrious London underworld. His father, the eponymous Henry IV, is not amused, having come to the throne himself in a coup and needing now to find a way to retain the crown. Henry IV Part 1, Shakespeare’s finest history play, is sharp, suspenseful, and witty. It features the irrepressible Sir John Falstaff whose language is thought by some to transcend even that of Hamlet. A play about fathers and sons, enemies and friends, loyalty and betrayal, with the best elements of the playwright’s tragedies and comedies.
DATES: 16 to 26 May 2012
WHEN: Monday and Tuesday 6.30pm, Wednesday to Saturday 7pm, Wednesday 12.00pm matinee, Sat 26 May 2pm and 8.00pm
WHERE: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne
BOOK TICKETS: book on-line with Ticketek or call 1300 795 012 or 03 9650 1500
SCHOOL BOOKINGS: call 03 8676 7511 or email
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for further information
YOUNG BARDS UPDATE
Applications for Shakespeare Mosh Pit 1.0 for ages 9 -12 and Shakespeare Mosh Pit 2.0 for ages 13 - 16 in the July school holidays at our new Williamstown venue are now open!
Our youth education program Young Bards is going from strength to strength with thousands of school children enjoying our in school workshops and school holiday courses over the past two years. 2012 brings more great opportunities plus a few new ones!
Applications for our new Bravehearts 2.0 production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS will be opening soon . Course details will be confirmed shortly!
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to register your interrest.
We're very excited to announce a new, year long course during term - Introduction to Acting. In a small class of only 16 kids aged 9 to 13 will discover the essentials of movement and voice plus key skills for creating colourful, believable characters. Enrolments are now open! This course is now fully subscribed
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MUSIC
CDs from our productions are available to purchase online
The Wind in the Willows - the songs from Glenn Elston's much loved family show.
Jungle Book The Next Chapter - songs from Glenn Elston and Paul Norton's children's show.
Much Ado The Musical - songs by Paul Norton from the ASC's acclaimed Shakespeare Under The Stars production.
Muyngarnbi - Roy Ashley sings songs performed at the Walking With Spirits festival. Includes bonus "the making of" DVD.
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