| | Show Scott what you've got! 24 Jun 2010
Harvest Rain Theatre Company is bringing Broadway composer and performer Scott Alan to Brisbane as part of the BROADWAY TO BRISVEGAS series, and you have the chance to perform alongside him!
Harvest Rain is holding a competition to find the best Australian talent to sing alongside Scott... 
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| | Win the ultimate SUPERSTAR prize package 7 Jun 2010
Sales for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have gone through the roof since tickets went on sale just one month ago, breaking all previous Harvest Rain box office records for pre-sales. And it seems the record breaking sales are all because of one very popular tenor and his legion of die-hard fans.
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| | Buy a copy of HARVEST RAIN 25: THE STORY SO FAR 30 Mar 2010
Supporters who attended Harvest Rain's 25th Anniversary concert on the weekend were able to purchase a copy of HARVEST RAIN 25: THE STORY SO FAR, a full colour 44-page commemorative book that tracks the history of Harvest Rain in pictures and stories. For those of you who couldn't make it,...
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| | Luke Venables joins the cast of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD 29 Mar 2010
Last night at Harvest Rain's 25th Anniversary concert, Artistic Director Tim O'Connor announced the newest member of the cast of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD - Luke Venables.
After auditioning scores of talented male vocalists, newcomer Luke Venables was chosen to fill the role of Man 2 in this...
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| | An evening with the cast of AVENUE Q 2 Mar 2010
On the 25th February 2010, Harvest Rain's Interns were treated to an exclusive Q & A session with the cast of the Australian production of AVENUE Q.
The interns had the opportunity to watch the cast during a technical rehearsal at the QPAC Playhouse in Brisbane, and then engage with the cast...
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| | Watch the forum on the future of Australian Musical Theatre 5 Feb 2010
On the 20th January 2010, a panel of industry professionals came together for a forum on "The future of Musical Theatre in Australia", as part of the Queensland Musical Theatre Summer School.
Special thanks to our panel for participating in the forum and for allowing us to stream it for...
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| | Grab a day-pass to the Summer School! 5 Jan 2010
Missed out on a place at the Summer School?
Wanted to attend but couldn’t get two weeks off work?
All your problems are solved – introducing the 2010 QUEENSLAND MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL DAY PASS!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to rub shoulders with Australia’s most influential...
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| | What is URINETOWN? 23 Oct 2009
We wanted to find out more about Harvest Rain's upcoming production of URINETOWN which opens on November 11, so we asked the cast about this hilarious musical satire and whether they think it's a privilege to pee...
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| | Download Harvest Rain 2010 season desktop wallpaper
To celebrate the launch of Harvest Rain's 2010 season, you can now download the exclusive desktop wallpaper featuring shots from the season launch.
The shots features stars of the 2010 shows, as well as the show logos themselves. Celebrate with us and transform your desktop today!
To...
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| | Listen to Harvest Rain's 25th Birthday Anthem
In 2010, Harvest Rain celebrates 25 years or producing great theatre in Queensland, Australia.
It's been an exciting journey over the last two and half decades, and last week the company came together to commemorate this birthday year by recording a song especially for the 25th...
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| | Harvest Rain breaks world record!
Today, over 100 go-go dancers donned their dancing shoes and helped Harvest Rain stage a world record breaking go-go dancing spectacle at Southbank.
Hundreds of members of the public stopped to witness the flashmob stunt as our go-go dancers emerged from the crowd to stage the largest go-go...
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| | The Interns' Travel Diary 2009
Harvest Rain's 25 interns have spent the last week travelling to Sydney & Melbourne to see shows and connect up with artists in other cities. Below is their diary that tracks their adventures!
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| | GO-GO-GO and win tickets to see WICKED!
To celebrate the return of JOSEPH at QPAC, Harvest Rain is staging a world-first, world record breaking event that you and your friends can be a part of!
Register now to participate in GO-GO-GO! The world's largest go-go dancing spectacle.
At midday on Saturday 25th July,...
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| | The Winter Carnivale is back in 2009!
Harvest Rain Theatre Company’s annual fundraising extravaganza, the WINTER CARNIVALE, is back, and bigger and better than ever!
This year’s event, which will be held on Saturday 27th June from 4pm to 8pm,will coincide with the unveiling of the renovations that have taken place at Harvest...
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| | What's your Top 10 for 2010?
At Harvest Rain, we always aim to please and we like to bring shows to the people that the people want to see.
To help us with our future programming, we want you to help us by telling us your top ten show choices for our 2010 season.
Don't be shy - tell us what you want to see in...
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| | Do schoolies in style with Harvest Rain
Are you a Year 12 student who has a flair for the creative?
Love to spend your free time shopping, drinking coffee, going to the theatre or having a fun time in the city?
Ever dreamed of spending a week in Melbourne…..without your parents?
Then why not spend your Schoolies Week doing...
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| | Harvest Rain nominated for Matilda Awards
This week, the nominations for the 2009 Matilda Awards were announced and Harvest Rain was nominated in a number of categories.
Harvest Rain's productions of DIVAS and THE SOUND OF MUSIC were both nominated for Best Musical Production.
Jason Glenwright was...
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| | Calling for submissions of new work
In June 2009, Harvest Rain will present an exciting season of new works at the Mina Parade Warehouse.
This month long theatrical festival will showcase new songs, new comedy, new dance works and new plays as well as an all new work by Joanna Butler to coincide with the...
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| | Michael Falzon joins the cast of JOSEPH
Hot on the heels of his stellar performance as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Michael Falzon joins the cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT playing the role of Pharaoh.
Michael is one of Australia's hottest singer-songwriters having worked throughout Australasia,...
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| | Find out more about the cast of PETER PAN!
To coincide with tickets going on sale for Harvest Rain's upcoming production of PETER PAN which opens on January 8th 2009 at the Cremorne Theatre QPAC, we asked the cast about the characters they are playing, what audiences can expect from this quirky adaptation of JM Barrie's classic story...
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| | Harvest Rain launches its production of PETER PAN!
Last night, Harvest Rain Theatre Company officially launched PETER PAN, its first production to be staged as part of a new partnership with QPAC. HRTC's Artistic Director Tim O'Connor announced the cast of his quirky adaptation of JM Barrie's classic novel, saying "I am most excited to be...
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| | Grab a bargain at Harvest Rain's GIANT COSTUME SALE
On the 18th of October from 9am, Harvest Rain will be holding a GIANT COSTUME SALE at the Sydney Street Theatre.
The title may sound as if we are infact selling costumes for giants, but don't be confused. This is just a MASSIVE sale of thousands of costumes that Harvest Rain no...
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| | Register for JOSEPH pre-audition workshops
Do you want to audition for Harvest Rain’s production of JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, to be staged at the QPAC Playhouse in March 2009?
Then before you audition, you should register for the JOSEPH PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOPS.
These workshops are devised as a way...
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| | Harvest Rain announces 2009 production of JOSEPH!
Today at a special function for Harvest Rain's Angels and financial supporters, Artistic Director Tim O'Connor announced that the company's second production at QPAC in 2009 will be JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
With a crash of drums and a flash of light, JOSEPH...
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| | Internship FAQ's - everything you need to know!
Applications for Harvest Rain's Theatre Internship Program 2009 are closing very soon, but for those of you who are still considering applying, here's a few answers to the most frequently asked questions about the program.
Are the Internships full time?
No. The Internships run from...
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| | Meet the Von Trapp Family Singers
We wanted to find out more about the Von Trapp Family Singers from Harvest Rain's upcoming production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC which opens on August 29, so we asked them about a few of their favourite things...
Brisbane's favourite Maria Sarah Punch says “Maria is one of those...
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| | Harvest Rain moves to QPAC
Over 500 of Harvest Rain’s most loyal supporters turned up to Mina Parade last night to help raise money to support the company at the WINTER CARNIVALE. There was much fairy floss and fundraising frivolity to be had by all, and a major announcement was made…..
After 23 years of producing great...
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| | Come to the Winter Carnivale
Since our Artistic Director discussed the difficulties of running an unfunded theatre company a few weeks ago, lots of our supporters have been asking how they can help Harvest Rain keep its doors open and continue working in its vital role within the community.
So we have decided to give...
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| | The theatrical notations of Peta Quince
Hello fellow thespians,
Next week we shall present William Shakespeare's classic play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and within it, do enjoy the story of ‘The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisby.’ Our play-within-a-play has been a favourite of mine for...
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| | Harvest Rain favourites to appear in THE MIKADO
Harvest Rain Theatre Company has continued to cement its reputation as the launching pad for professional careers in the arts with the announcement of the cast of Simon Gallaher's upcoming production of THE MIKADO which opens at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC on August 7.
Last seen as Munkustrap in...
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| | Find out more about the cast of MIDSUMMER!
We wanted to find out more about the cast of Harvest Rain's upcoming production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM which opens on July 4, so we asked them about the characters they are playing, what the rehearsal process has been like so far, and what audiences can expect from this elaborate...
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| | Sarah Punch is Brisbane's favourite Maria!
The week started with five hopeful Marias, but after thousands of votes poured in the choice was clear...
Sarah Punch is Brisbane's favourite Maria!
The announcement was made live on air on 96five's Family show this morning that Sarah would be playing the role of Maria in Harvest...
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| | So Long, Farewell DANIKA!
Danika got down to the last two Marias and was ipped to the post by Sarah, who won the competition this morning!
The Maria dream came to an end for Danika this morning during the 96five Family Show when Liam Renton announced the winner live on air.
The voting went crazy overnight with...
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| | So Long, Farewell MIRANDA!
It's down to the final two Marias now that Miranda has been voted out of the competition this morning!
The Maria dream came to an end for Miranda this morning during the 96five Family Show when Liam Renton called her live on air with the news.
The voting has been very close for the last...
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| | So Long, Farewell KATIE!
The Final Four Marias have just become three with Katie being the second finalist voted out of the competition this morning!
Katie's dream of playing the role of Maria came to an end this morning during the 96five Family Show when Liam Renton called her live on air with the news.
The...
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| | The Final Four have fun in the park!
The final four Marias spun up a storm in New Farm Park in their photo shoot for the Courier Mail!
Danika, Katie, Miranda and Sarah climbed a tree (and scraped their knees) and twirled on hilltops, showing off their superb Maria skills. All four girls are excited about the prospect of being one...
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| | So long, farewell AMY!
The five finalists have just become four with Amy being the first finalist voted out of the competition this morning!
Amy's dream of playing the role of a Maria came to an end this morning during the 96five Family Show when Liam called her live on air with the news.
The voting was so...
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| | Maria finalists perform in the Queen St Mall!
The five finalists have been announced for the SOLVING A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA search for our new leading lady!
Who will win the role of Maria? Amy, Danika, Katie, Miranda and Sarah will be battling it out to land the lead role in this new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Brisbane’s...
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| | Maria finalists to be announced this Friday!
The search has now begun for an actress to play Maria Von Trapp in Harvest Rain Theatre Company’s forthcoming production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Over the next few weeks, Harvest Rain, in partnership with 96five, are setting out on the unenviable task of trying to fill the wimple of Julie...
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| | A Midsummer Night's Dream cast announced
Director Sarah McCoy has announced her cast for the upcoming production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM which opens on July 4th.
Melanie Zanetti, Imogen Hopper, Sam Clark and Nick Skubij will play the young lovers and all are welcome newcomers to the...
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| | Luke Kennedy joins the Ten Tenors
Harvest Rain’s very own superstar Luke Kennedy leaves next month to join The Ten Tenors on their overseas tour of Europe and Asia.
Harvest Rain gave Luke his very first job in Brisbane – he had never worked anywhere else, not even at McDonalds! He started off by playing the role of Jesus...
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| | Our boy Jack wins SYTYCD!
You saw him as a kid in OLIVER!, then he danced up a storm in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
He visited Narnia in THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE then cut up the floor as a crow in THE WIZ before co-choreographing and starring in Harvest Rain's original dance show BIG BLACK BOX.
Now Harvest...
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| | Chris Fennessy to play Captain Von Trapp
Direct from playing Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES on London's West End, Chris Fennessy has signed on to play the role of Captain von Trapp in Harvest Rain's upcoming production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Chris’ career to date has seen him perform on some of the biggest musical theatre stages...
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| | Dance Instructors Needed
Velocity Dance is turning up the volume by searching for Brisbane's best dance instructors to join the team of instructors already dancing up a storm at Velocity Sessionz! If you have what it takes to teach Brisbane's most pumpin' dance classes, then jump on board with Velocity Dance by submitting...
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| | Don't miss the Australia Day sale
This Australia Day, book yourself and your friends some cheap tickets to see one of Australia's most successful homegrown musical - HOT SHOE SHUFFLE!
To celebrate Australia Day this weekend, Harvest Rain is offering discount HOT SHOE SHUFFLE tickets to patrons who book online in the next...
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| | Calling all musicians!
Are you a musician?
Want to be part of a band or orchestra in a Harvest Rain show?
Then register your interest today! We'd love to have you as part of our team of musicians!
Harvest Rain produces a range of hiqh quality musicals each year and is always on the look out for musicians who...
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| | Divas release backstage documentary
As the DIVAS prepare to embark on their 2008 world tour, they have just released a "fly-on-the-wall" documentary about the making of their sell-out Brisbane concert that started it all.
"We really wanted our fans to have the chance to see where it all began, and to see us without our make-up...
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| | Harvest Rain performers shine at Carols
Last night, thousands of families turned out to the Brisbane Riverstage to celebrate Christmas at CAROLS IN THE CITY 2007.
It was a great night, featuring performances from Marina Prior, Guy Sebastian and Silvie Palladino and these legendary Australian entertainers were joined on...
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| | Looking for a creative way to promote your business?
Become a business sponsor of Harvest Rain Theatre Company and not only will you gain national exposure for your company, but you’ll also play an vital part in helping us to continue creating our special brand of theatre magic! We have a wide range of opportunities for sponsorship, including our...
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| | Harvest Rain launches 2008 season
Yesterday, Harvest Rain launched it's 2008 season at a gala function held in the theatre and attended by Brisbane's Lady Mayoress, Lisa Neman.
At the launch, Harvest Rain's Artistic Director Tim O'Connor announced the company's season for 2008. "In 2008, Harvest Rain has delved...
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| | Velocity Auditions
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN VELOCITY DANCE?
VELOCITY DANCE are riding in the wake of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE auditions by searching for Brisbane's hottest dance talent! If you are between the ages 15 and 26 and have extensive training in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, funk...
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| | Calling all male tap dancers
Harvest Rain is currently looking for male tap dancers who are interested in auditioning for lead roles in a large scale musical production at the Sydney Street Theatre in early 2008.
If you are interested in auditioning you must have extensive previous tap experience and also be able to...
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| | The West End comes to Sydney Street
The cast and crew of Harvest Rain's production of CATS were honoured with a surprise visit by world renowned choreographer Geoffrey Garratt.
Geoffrey is well known for his work as choreographer on productions of MARY POPPINS in both London & New York and MISS SAIGON both in London and...
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| | Harvest Rain at the Ekka in 2007
Heading to the EKKA this year? Then make sure you come and check out Harvest Rain's FRACTURED FAIRYTALES playing at the Sunday Mail Enchanted Forest each day!
The Sunday Mail Enchanted Forest is the perfect spot for families to escape the Ekka crowds while enjoying free activity...
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| | Harvest Rain's $10 drive a great success
Through the month of July, Harvest Rain has been running the $10 drive to help raise much needed funds to keep the theatre company running. Harvest Rain’s ticket sales cover only 70% of the theatre's operating expenses, which means we must raise nearly $200,000 each year to ensure that the...
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| | Brisbane's Mark Conaghan to appear in SPAMALOT
Brisbane actor, Mark Conaghan, who appeared in Harvest Rain's 2005 production of INTO THE WOODS and directed THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, has just landed himself the role of Prince Herbert in the Australian premiere production of SPAMALOT in Melbourne.
The musical, based on the film MONTY...
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| | CATS tickets - adults at children's prices!
One of the longest running and most successful musicals in the history of Broadway and West End is making its way to Brisbane in August......and you can grab yourself some discount tickets if you hurry!
To celebrate the official opening of ticket sales for CATS this week, Harvest Rain is...
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| | Calling all designers, stage managers & creatives...
Harvest Rain Theatre Company is committed to developing and nurturing young artists and providing opportunity for emerging artists not just on stage but off stage and behind the scenes as well.
The company is currently accepting submissions of interest from set or costume designers, stage...
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| | CATS cast announced!
After a long period of auditions where our panel saw over 200 dancers and singers, the casting for Harvest Rain's production of CATS is at last complete.
Harvest Rain has gathered an impressive cast of Brisbane's finest musical theatre performers to bring Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical to...
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| | VELOCITY DANCE Holds Auditions!
In conjunction with Harvest Rain Theatre Company, Brisbane’s newest dance troupe, VELOCITY DANCE is searching for the best of what Brisbane has to offer with their troupe auditions on Saturday the 16th of June from 10am - 12pm. Velocity Dance is upsizing the troupe size...
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| | Stagediary applauds Harvest Rain!
Hot on the heels of the recent very successful production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at the Judith Wright Centre, Alison Cotes of Stagediary.com has commended Harvest Rain for supporting local emerging talent.
In a recent review posted on www.stagediary.com, she says "We are...
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| | Harvest Rain on THE SHAK this Monday!
Tune in to THE SHAK on Channel Nine this Monday afternoon (23rd April) at 4pm for a special story on Harvest Rain.
Our artistic director, Tim O'Connor, speaks with Picasso about CHILDREN OF EDEN and takes the crew on a tour of the theatre.
Don't miss it!
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| | MAD announces 2008 production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
In January of 2008, Harvest Rain's MAD Youth Theatre will be presenting a new style of holiday workshop. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Not for the faint hearted!
If you are between the ages of 13 and 21, are mad about MAD or just mad about theatre, then you will be glad to know that MAD will be...
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| | Joanna Butler nominated for Matilda Award
Logies, Oscars, BAFTAs - they're all awards that recognise the achievements of people in film and theatre.
Here in Brisbane we have our own awards for theatrical accomplishments. Also designed to raise the profile of live theatre in the state, they're the Matildas - and this year's awards will...
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| | ARTISTSPEAK - An Arts & Media forum
Are you an actor, singer, dancer, writer, producer, director, journalist or wildly dramatic person?
If so, don't miss ARTISTSPEAK - a unique networking event for members of the media & entertainment industry (or those interested in the arts). ARTISTSPEAK is a forum for thought and...
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| | The casting for TWELFTH NIGHT
After a great morning of auditions, we have finalised the casting for the MAD Youth Theatre production of TWELFTH NIGHT.
The casting is as follows:
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| | Brisbane Musical Theatre United 2007
Over 20 of Brisbane's very best musical theatre performers will be showcasing their individual talents to help raise funds for Opportunity International. More than a concert event, our performers will be utilising acting, costumes, staging and dance to present some of the most dramatic,...
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| | What's the BIG Mad secret?
Are you in high school?
Are you interested in pursuing a career on the stage?
Are you dreaming of one day winning an Oscar, or a Tony or a Logie for being the next big thing in the acting world?
Well if so, you need to register for MAD Youth Theatre this April school holidays! It's...
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| | Announcing the new Rivers Cafe!
Now you can grab a bite to eat in our foyer before and after the show at the new RIVERS CAFE!
Enjoy a delicious range of cafe meals, deli style sandwiches, paninis, focaccias or a great cup of coffee.
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| | Help us move office!
Exciting things have been happening already in 2007!
As you may know, we recently moved into our new office located at the front of our complex on Sydney Street in New Farm! It’s great to have a street-front office at long last after many years tucked away in the “dungeon” backstage! Our new...
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| | New CHILDREN OF EDEN rehearsal video diaries
This year, we are uploading video diaries of what's in rehearsal at Harvest Rain.
We have just uploaded two brand new CHILDREN OF EDEN rehearsal diaries and there are more on the way over the coming weeks!
You can now watch the first rehearsal, meet the cast and watch as the show comes...
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| | Check out our new ARTISTS REGISTER
Harvest Rain has offered work and opportunity to hundreds of talented artists over the years. Now, through the ARTIST REGISTER, you can find out who these artists are!
Perhaps you're casting a short film or commercial, or looking for an MC for a special event or just need an actor for whatever...
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| | Become a FRONT OF HOUSE volunteer
Harvest Rain is currently recruiting new volunteers to join our front of house team. Are you interested in ushering, manning the box office or helping with the canteen at our shows? As well as getting to join our friendly team of box office volunteers, you also get to see our shows for free and get...
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| | Purchase a Harvest Rain GIFT CERTIFICATE for 2007!
A Harvest Rain gift certificate makes a great gift idea! Each certificate is valid for the bearer to use to purchase tickets to the value of the certificate for any show at Harvest Rain in 2007! You can buy $25, $50, $75 or $100 gift certificates and it can be used until the dollar value on...
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| | Marina Prior supports the Angels Program
Australia's leading lady of musical theatre, Marina Prior, has shown her support for Harvest Rain by getting behind Harvest Rain's Angels Program. Marina is a keen supporter of the company "because of the opportunity it affords local performers to express and pursue their talents and dreams for...
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