King Street Theatre |
King Street Theatre gives theatre-goers a feast of enriching productions and aims to nurture all artists, located at 644 King St, Newtown.
King Street Theatre, formerly known as Newtown Theatre, officially opened its new curtain on Friday 27 April 2012 to an open house, inviting performing arts enthusiasts, local residents and partners of the theatre to celebrate.
Under the new management of EMU Productions (theatre & music Pty Ltd), guests explored the totally revamped space situated on the corner of King Street and Bray Street, Newtown, with live entertainment and a surprise performance of BLIND TASTING, that mirrors King Street Theatres unique approach to performing arts.
King Street Theatre envisages being a cultural hub for all things artistic including Drama, Musical, Cabaret, Pocket Opera, Chamber Music, Comedy, Dance, Street Art, Illusion, Grand Guignol, Erotica and the more unique subversions of Burlesque.
The heritage listed site, includes the original 100-seat theatre, with a brand new 60-seat Foyer Space for smaller performances, a green room for performers, state of the art sound and lighting equipment, and a welcoming bar for guests to enjoy before, during and after shows. The space can also cater for functions and rehearsal rooms for secondary or tertiary education programs as well as corporate functions.
The new vision and improvement of the theatre is thanks to Managing Director of EMU Productions (theatre & music Pty Ltd) and creator of King Street Theatre, Markus Weber who brings over 40 years of experience as an actor, director and musical-producer. Markus holds a portfolio of over 150 professional theatre productions including European openings of Sweeney Todd (1984), Chicago (1984-1992) and produced and directed for the Vienna State Opera, Leipzig State Opera and Zürich Opera.
King Street Theatre will be supported by major Australian artists including actor and director, Lex Marinos (The Slap, 2011 and Pizza, 2000), trumpet soloist and Artistic Director of the Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Paul Terracini and multi- award winning scriptwriter Timothy Daly, who will be profound and permanent fixtures of the theatre.
King Street Theatres exciting 2012 program has just launched a new subscription season for all the new plays scheduled for 2012. Great deals to be had especially on a Thursday night.
❊ Address ❊
⊜ 644 King St Newtown 2042 View Map
✆ Telephone: 0423 082 015
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ King Street Theatre
➼ www.kingstreettheatre.com.au
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