NEW WA Playwright’s Residency
Deckchair Theatre & Stages WA announce a new WA Playwright’s Residency Program
Deckchair Theatre and STAGES WA would like to invite expressions of interest for their new Playwright’s Residency Program.
This is an opportunity for a playwright to receive free office space and mentoring during the writing process, within the surrounds of a professional theatre company.
For more information follow this link http://www.deckchairtheatre.com.au/beyond/emerge
- Or you can download all information here
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Sean Dow (Phil) & Jimi Bani (Jim). Courtesy of Jon Green.
Final Week of Krakouer!
The brilliant and successful Krakouer! wraps up next week, closing Saturday 20 June. This is your last chance to see Deckchair’s critically acclaimed show based on Sean Gorman’s Brotherboys.
Book now on 9430 4771 to avoid disappointment.
‘A lively and entertaining account’ The West
‘The play has its tense moments but there are plenty of laughs too, making Krakouer! a brilliant show’ Fremantle Herald
‘Thought-provoking and sentimental performance’ Fremantle Gazette
You can view The West’s review of Krakouer! here http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=182&ContentID=145185
You can view the Perth Now review here http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25585956-5005368,00.html
You can view the Australian Rules review here http://australianrules.com.au/news/347
Krakouer!
Photo by Jon Green
Krakouer! Opens to Standing Ovations
Saturday 30 May marked an amazing night in Deckchair’s history as the company opened Krakouer! to an audience including four generations of the Krakouer family and the plays’ namesakes Phil and Jim Krakouer.
Krakouer! runs Tuesdays to Saturdays until Saturday 20 June. Bookings can be made by calling Deckchair on 9430 4771.
- Download the Fremantle Herald review here
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Two Shows On The Go
Checklist packs a powerful punch
Tackling Checklist, alongside the challenge of creating a brand new work of theatre in The Lonely Hearts Club, has been an ambitious, slightly mad, but incredibly successful undertaking.
So far Checklist has received some remarkable reviews (check out The West and The Herald reviews below) and fantastic audiences. Book now before it is too late!
‘Deckchair is back to its best’ The Herald
‘A promising beginning for the new-look Deckchair Theatre under Bendall’ The West
Bookings can be made by calling Deckchair on 9430 4771.
- The West Review, Mon 23 Mar 09
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The Lonely Hearts Club: Brendon Hanson, Vivienne Garrett & Mark Storen. Photo by Jon Green
The surprising, dramatic and entertaining Club
The new and outstanding creation The Lonely Hearts Club is selling out fast! The show will leave you humming your favorite songs and laughing the night away.
‘I strongly recommend seeing [The Lonely Hearts Club]… Brilliant… Talented… Outstanding’ The Post
Bookings can be made by calling Deckchair on 9430 4771.
- The Post Review, Sat 21 Mar 09
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- The West Review, Tue 31 Mar 09
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The Lonely Hearts Club
an evening of music & song
18 March – 4 April 2009
Checklist for an Armed Robber
an absorbing and captivating theatrical experience
14 March – 4 April
Krakouer!
the story of two brothers who took the football world by storm
30 May – 20 June 2009
For more information download our Season One: 2009 brochure below or checkout each productions’ page.
- Season One: 2009
- 369k Portable document format
- Season One: 2009 - Calendar of Performances
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Support deckchair
Deckchair launches new giving program
On the 28th of August, deckchair launched its new Individual Giving Program.
The program was launched by Dr Carmen Lawrence who spoke of the importance of supporting local theatre.
Beautiful performances by two of Western Australia’s finest musicians, Peter Grayling and Cathie Travers made the evening a night to remember, and Artistic Director Chris Bendall followed with a passionate speech about the future of the company, part of which you can read on the program link to the right.
Every bit of support counts so that we can fulfil our vision for the company and for the theatre community here in Fremantle. Each donation, small or large is of enormous benefit to us, and donations over $2 are tax deductible.
To become a part of our Individual Giving Program please download the brochure below. For more information please contact Lizzie on +61 8 9430 4771 or at lcoles@deckchairtheatre.com.au
- Individual Giving Program Brochure
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