Episodes

  • Ep 8. 31.01.24.What to see on the G.C.

    Ep 8. 31.01.24.What to see on the G.C.
    Jan 30 2024
    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area.CENTRAL GOLD COASTGold Coast Little Theatre - The GraduatePreview this Friday night, the 2nd of Feb, with walk in off the street tickets are $15.00 at the door. Otherwise secure your tickets now for Opening Night on Saturday 3rd Feb, at website and keep a watch on their Facebook for updates!Gold Coast Philharmonic OrchestraIf you're a music lover, enjoy playing an instrument, and live in the Ashmore area, you'll be happy to know that the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking new members. Check out their website to learn more view their current vacancies in strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion.Gold Coast City ChoirIf you'd still like to join in on the fun and be part of future performances, you can sign up to join the choir until February 7th. The yearly membership fee is $250, which includes your music. For updates check out their Facebook page or to find out more check out their website.The Drama Merchant - Readers Theatre Class - Toad's TalesIf you're looking for an exciting after school extracurricular activity in the Mermaid Beach area then consider The Drama Merchant's Readers Theatre Class: The Storytellers. Classes will be held at Q.W.C.A Hall in Mermaid Beach, starting from Wednesday the 7th of February, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. For more information, including costs, check out their Facebook post or visit their websiteHINTERLAND & SCENIC RIM REGIONJaveenbah Theatre - 35MM: A Musical ExhibitionThis stunning show runs from February 3 to February 17, and tickets can be purchased here and keep an eye out for updates via their Facebook page. Check out Buttery Smooth Images was as blown away by the show as they photographed it, and you can check out the recommendation by clicking here! Hurry to get your tickets to this limited season, as it ends on February 17th. Visit www.javeenbah.org.au to purchase your tickets.SOUTHERN GOLD COASTTugun Theatre Company - Auditions - The HauntingIf you're interested in auditioning for this two-hander or working behind the scenes as a sound effects artist to add some atmosphere to the set, auditions will take place on Monday, February 5th at 7:00 pm at the Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre located on 1 Garrick St, Coolangatta. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Visit the Tugun Theatre website or Facebook page for more details and audition information.ACROSS THE BORDER IN TWEED HEADS, NSW, AND NORTHERN RIVER REGIONS!Tweed Theatre Company - 12 Dancing PrincessesKeep an eye out for rehearsal footage on their Facebook page! To ensure your spot for the March season, buy your tickets now on their websiteMurwillumbah Theatre Company- The Man from Earth Written by Jerome Bixby, this intriguing play tells the story of John Oldman, a university professor who claims he is over 14,000 years old. Bixby, who also wrote the "Requiem for Methuselah" episode of Star Trek in 1969, incorporates similar concepts in this play. Tickets can be purchased here and keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates!The Murwillumbah Youth Theatre is the youth-oriented branch of Murwillumbah Theatre Company Inc. Enrolments are open for their 2024 classes, which commence on 15 February 2024. Class sizes are limited to 12, and are held weekly during school terms on Thursday afternoons at the Murwillumbah Community Centre. The cost of each class is $10 per week. Contact president@murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com or check out their website for more information. Ballina Players - Are you being servedDirected by Fran Legge, the motley crew of the Grace Brothers department store will come to life on stage in just over seven weeksCatch the performance between March 15th and 24th. Tickets are available for purchase from February 19th online or in-store at Ballina Colour Copy, located at 19 Moon Street. And in special news The Ballina Players have been recognized for their hard work within the community, receiving the Arts & Culture Award at the Ballina Shire Australia Awards. Congratulations to the team on their well-deserved win. For more information, check out their Facebook post.If you enjoyed listening to this episode and want to stay in the loop, check out the GCTAI Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule and visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au to learn more about anything you heard. Check out our calendar page to plan which shows you would like to see. If you want to volunteer for any of our members, you can check out the volunteer and audition page. Just a reminder that our website is still being refurbished right now, and if you are an Alliance Member and would like extra information to appear of on our blog please contact gctaimedia@outlook.comTa ta for now!
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    7 mins
  • Ep 7. What to see on the G.C. 24.01.2024

    Ep 7. What to see on the G.C. 24.01.2024
    Jan 22 2024
    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area.Although this episode was suppose to be released on Wednesday 24th Jan 2024, we decided to release a little earlier due to some good things happening on the scene at the beginning of the year!Tweed Theatre Company - 12 Dancing PrincessesStay updated with behind-the-scenes shots and news by following the Tweed Theatre Company Facebook page. To secure your spot for the March season, purchase your tickets at here .Tugun Theatre Company - Auditions - The HauntingIf you're interested in auditioning for this two-hander or working behind the scenes as a sound effects artist to add some atmosphere to the set, please visit the Tugun Theatre website or Facebook page for more details and audition information.Javeenbah Theatre - 35MM: A Musical ExhibitionThis stunning show runs from February 3 to February 17, and tickets can be purchased here and keep an eye out for updates via their Facebook pageTamborine Mountain Little Theatre - two monologues from Talking Heads by Alan Bennett. Keep an eye on the Zambia Theatre website and Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre’s Facebook pageGold Coast Little Theatre - The GraduateAdapted from the novel and the iconic 1967 film season runs February 2nd and end on February 24th.Visit www.gclt.com.au to secure your tickets or keep an eye out on their Facebook page for updates!.Spotlight Theatre - The Sound of MusicSecure your tickets now on www.spotlighttheatre.com.au before it's too late! Season Runs 9th Feb - 9th MarchGold Coast City Choir Head over to 7 Community Drive, Ashmore, and join the choir today, January 24th, at 6:45 p.m. and become part of the choir. For updates check out their Facebook page or to find out more check out their website.The Drama Merchant - Readers Theatre Class - Toad's TalesAn exciting opportunity for young readers aged between 13 and 16 who want to build confidence in public speaking and teamwork whilst fostering a love for reading. Classes will be held at Q.W.C.A Hall in Mermaid Beach, starting from Wednesday the 7th of February, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. For more information, including costs, check out their Facebook post or visit their websiteVocalescence - Sip and Sing workshopThis free event boasts a morning filled with funtastic songs and vocal exercises to help you acquire or enhance your singing capabilities. Women of all vocal ranges and abilities are welcome to attend. Saturday, February 3rd, from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the Helensvale Library and Cultural Center. Register today for your free ticket via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/COKGL and keep an eye out on their Facebook for updates!If you enjoyed listening to this episode and want to stay in the loop, check out the GCTAI Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule and visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au to learn more about anything you heard. Check out our calendar page to plan which shows you would like to see. If you want to volunteer for any of our members, you can check out the volunteer and audition page. Just a reminder that our website is still being refurbished right now, and if you are an Alliance Member and would like extra information to appear of on our blog please contact gctaimedia@outlook.comTa ta for now!
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    7 mins
  • EP 06 What to see on the G.C. 05.09.23

    EP 06 What to see on the G.C. 05.09.23
    Sep 5 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. This is episode five where we'll find updates about current and upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Javeenbah Theatre, Tweed Theatre Company Inc, Ballina Players, Gold Coast Little Theatre, Vocalescence, and many more! along with a shout out to the recipients of the Central Gold Coast Volunteer awards Bob Watson & Lawrie Esmond from Gold Coast Little Theatre.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast QLD, and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule and shared podcasts with this podcast.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    Hansel and Gretel - Tweed Theatre Company Inc - Season begins 09.09.23
    Still Standing - Gold Coast Little Theatre - Season begins 09.09.23
    Avenue Q - Ballina Players, NSW - Season Ends 10.09.23

    PURCHASE TICKETS FOR UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS HEARD IN THIS PODCAST - CLICK BELOW
    Sherwood: the adventures of Robin Hood - Javeenbah Theatre
    2024 Season Launch - Javeenbah Theatre ***free event***

    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES FOR UPDATES HEARD ON TODAYS SHOW
    or     CHECK OUT THE GCTAI FACEBOOK PAGE!

    Vocalescence - Christmas Markets
    Javeenbah Theatre - Auditions - 35mm, Javeenbah 2024 season reveal & Sherwood: the adventures of Robin Hood
    Tugun Theatre Inc - Spooky Dog and Teen-Age Gang Mystery
    Gold Coast Little Theatre - Still Standing & 45 seconds from Broadway
    Spotlight Theatre - Xanadu

    Featured song in podcast - "Who needs Children" is the step mother’s song in musical Hansel & Gretel, which can be found on the David Spicer website by clicking here
    Please note: the song heard is not performed by a cast member of the Tweed Theatre Company production.

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    7 mins
  • Ep. 5. What to see on the G.C. 23.08.23

    Ep. 5. What to see on the G.C. 23.08.23
    Aug 22 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. This is episode five where we'll find updates about current and upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Ballina Players, Murwillumbah theatre company, Tweed Theatre Company Inc, Tugun Theatre Company Inc, and many more.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast QLD, and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule and shared podcasts with this podcast.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    Avenue Q - Ballina Players, NSW
    Proof - Tugun Theatre Company, QLD
    Monty Pythons Spamalot - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD

    PURCHASE TICKETS FOR SEPTEMBER SHOWS HEARD IN THIS PODCAST - CLICK BELOW
    Hiccup – a windmill production -Murwillumbah theatre company
    Hansel and Gretel - Tweed Theatre Company
    Sherwood: the adventures of Robin Hood - Javeenbah Theatre
    2024 Season Launch - Javeenbah Theatre ***free event***

    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES FOR UPDATES HEARD ON TODAYS SHOW!
    Vocalescence - Christmas Markets
    Javeenbah Theatre - Falsetto casting
    Javeenbah Theatre     - Sherwood: the adventures of Robin Hood
    Tweed Theatre Company -Hansel and Gretel

    Featured song in podcast - "Who needs Children" is the step mother’s song in musical Hansel & Gretel, which can be found on the David Spicer website by clicking here
    Please note: the song heard is not performed by a cast member of the Tweed Theatre Company production.

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    9 mins
  • Ep. 4 What to see on the G.C. 15.08.23

    Ep. 4 What to see on the G.C. 15.08.23
    Aug 15 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. This is episode two where we'll dive into the upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Murwillumbah theatre company, Ballina Players, Tugun Theatre Company Inc, Tweed Theatre Company Inc, and many more.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast QLD, and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule and shared podcasts with this podcast.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    Hiccup – a windmill production -Murwillumbah theatre company
    Avenue Q - Ballina Players, NSW
    Proof - Tugun Theatre Company, QLD
    Monty Pythons Spamalot - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD

    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES ABOUT UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS
    Gold Coast City Choir
    Gold Coast Little Theatre - Still Standing
    Javeenbah Theatre - Sherwood the adventures of Robin Hood
    Tweed Theatre Company -Hansel and Gretel

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    7 mins
  • Ep.3. What to see on the G.C. 09.08.23

    Ep.3. What to see on the G.C. 09.08.23
    Aug 8 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. This is episode two where we'll dive into the upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Tugun Theatre Company Inc, Ballina Players, Tweed Theatre Company Inc, Murwillumbah theatre company, and many more.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    Proof - Tugun Theatre Company, QLD
    Hansel and Gretel - Tweed Theatre Company -
    Hiccup – a windmill production -Murwillumbah theatre company
    Avenue Q - Ballina Players, NSW
    Auditions: Beautiful: Lion King Jnr - Ballina Players, NSW
    Monty Pythons Spamalot - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD
    Auditions - Xanadu - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD

    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES ABOUT UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS
    Gold Coast Little Theatre - Still Standing
    Javeenbah Theatre - Sherwood the adventures of Robin Hood

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    7 mins
  • Ep 2. What to see on the G.C. 02.08.23

    Ep 2. What to see on the G.C. 02.08.23
    Aug 1 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. This is episode two where we'll dive into the upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Vocalescene, Gold Coast City Choir, Javeenbah Theatre, Spotlight Theatre, and many more.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    The Journey continues - Vocalescene, QLD
    A bit of this, a bit of that - Gold Coast City Choir, QLD
    Monty Pythons Spamalot - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD
    Auditions - Xanadu - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD
    One Act Wonders - Javeenbah theatre Company, QLD
    To request an audition for Falsettos, you can contact the production team at falsettos@javeenbah.org.au
    Auditions - 45 seconds from Broadway - Gold Coast Little Theatre, QLD
    Proof - Tugun Theatre Company, QLD
    Avenue Q - Ballina Players, NSW
    Auditions: Beautiful: Lion King Jnr - Ballina Players, NSW


    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES ABOUT UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS
    Gold Coast Little Theatre - Still Standing
    Murwillumbah theatre company - Hiccup – a windmill production
    Tweed Theatre Company - Hansel and Gretel
    Javeenbah Theatre - Sherwood the adventures of Robin Hood

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    7 mins
  • Ep.1. What to see on the G.C. 26.07.2023

    Ep.1. What to see on the G.C. 26.07.2023
    Jul 25 2023

    Discover the Latest Creative Happenings on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales If you live on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in the northern parts of New South Wales, or you're planning on taking a holiday there soon, don't miss out on the latest creative events happening in the area. Tune in to the first episode where we'll dive into the upcoming productions by members of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance, including the Javeenbah Theatre, Spotlight Theatre, Gold Coast Little Theatre, and many more.

    To find out more about what's going on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region then visit www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au or check out our Facebook page for the weekly theatre schedule.

    IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE OR PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WHATS ON THIS WEEK? CLICK BELOW
    One Act Wonders - Javeenbah theatre Company, QLD
    Interested in Directing? - Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre, QLD
    Monty Pythons Spamalot - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD
    Auditions - Xanadu - Spotlight Theatre Company, QLD
    Let Yourself Go - Gold Coast Little Theatre, QLD
    Auditions - 45 seconds from Broadway - Gold Coast Little Theatre, QLD
    Auditions: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Ballina Players, NSW


    EXCITING AUGUST SHOW TICKETING LINKS
    Proof     at Tugun Theatre Company
    Avenue Q at Ballina Players

    KEEP AN EYE OUT BELOW ON THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK PAGES ABOUT UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS
    Gold Coast Little Theatre - Still Standing
    Murwillumbah theatre company - Hiccup – a windmill production
    Tweed Theatre Company - Hansel and Gretel
    Javeenbah Theatre - Sherwood the adventures of Robin Hood

    This was a Drama Merchant and Gold Coast Theatre Alliance production.
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    4 mins