The Beagle Editor, Being a part time resident, spending half the year at Malua Bay and the rest of the year in Goulburn I take an interest in both camps. There is much excitement building around the opening of the new aquatic centre in the Bay but what of the theater? There is nothing in the press. I draw your attention to the new Goulburn Performing Arts Centre and their announcement this week. First tickets on sale for Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
The curtains are soon to rise and first release of tickets for performances at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre will go on sale on TUESDAY 23rd November from 3pm.
After almost five years of planning and construction, compounded by the effects of COVID-19, Goulburn Performing Arts Centre is preparing for its official opening and season launch in March 2022.
“We are right at the finishing line for this historic project, which will have an enormous impact on Goulburn and the surrounding region. The message we have for our community is that this theatre is stunning, and you will have a huge choice of shows and programs to enjoy in our City, from March next year” said General Manager Warwick Bennett.
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre Manager Raina Savage has assembled a packed program of commercial hire shows, community performances and GPAC’s own subscription season, to ensure the first year of performances in the state of the art 400 seat venue has something for everyone.
Ms Savage said, “From when the doors open we will have something happening just about every weekend, and often during the week with school shows and seniors concerts. We are launching our own curated Season Program as part of the official opening, but to whet your appetite we are kicking things off with sales to a select and very diverse array of shows put on by commercial hirers.”
When ticket sales go live at 3pm on TUESDAY 23rd November, audience members can choose from country music, classic Aussie pop, Irish dance, outrageous drag, and some of Australia’s best tribute shows.
Locals can also sign up for an exclusive Premium Membership Package – which includes tickets to the VIP Preshow Season Launch event, commemorative merchandise, exclusive members’ events throughout the year and generous membership offers.
Ms Savage said, “We are so exciting to be finally inviting our audience to buy tickets and preparing to welcome them as guests into this brilliant new community facility. Construction has really ramped up and the fit out of the building is really starting to take shape.
After the challenges of the last few years we look forward to Celebrating, Creating and Collaborating with our GPAC family in 2022.”
The new $18.95 million Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is nearing completion, with its grand opening expected in early 2022. Built on the site of the old Goulburn Town Hall, the centre will be a state-of-the-art theatre able to seat 400 patrons. Definite plans for the 2022 season are yet to be released, but they will include the following:
One major performing arts performance.
Four specialist children’s and family performances.
Two circus shows.
Two First Nations works.
Two comedy shows.
A film festival.
Two musical theatre productions.
Live music concerts.
Four drama works.
Two culturally diverse works.
A festival of regional theatre
The Goulburn Performing Arts Centre is hopeful of luring a number of major performing arts organisations which tour regional NSW, including The Australian Ballet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Bell Shakespeare. My question to Council candidates is "What is happening with our Batemans Bay theatre and why can't I find a single mention of any news about the theatre on the internet?" E Symes Malua Bay
