What's On at Byron Theatre
As the impact of the recent severe weather event subsides, Byron Theatre are excited to present a special lineup of live events across April and May.
The Magic Toyshop - Victorian State Ballet
After the huge success of the 2019 season, don’t miss the 2022 season of The Magic Toyshop by the Victorian State Ballet. The story is told through excellent staging, simple and direct mime, superb classical ballet technique and choreography, which bring to life an altogether magical theatre experience. Bring family and friends along these school holidays to one of the world's most loved children’s ballets.
4 Performances: Friday 22nd April, 7pm | Saturday 23 April, 2pm & 6pm | Sunday 24th April, 5pm.
The Idea of Australia: Julianne Schultz in conversation with Kerry O’Brien presented - Byron Writers Festival
Rescheduled from March, join Kerry O’Brien and fellow journalist, academic and author of The Idea of Australia, Julianne Schultz, for a timely discussion about What is the ‘idea of Australia’? What defines the soul of our nation? on Tuesday 26th April at 6 pm, presented by Byron Writers Festival.
Liquidelic
On Friday 29th April @ 6:30pm, join a collaborative performance project between three artists from complementary disciplines. Music, Visual Art and Dance. Liquidelic showcases the vibrant spark that occurs when these three complimentary mediums collide. Be sure to wear white and bring your dancing shoes.
Beatles Unplugged
Then on Saturday 30th April, we invite you to Beatles Unplugged, boasting a spectacular selection of chart-topping hits that’ll have audiences singing along, clapping their hands and reliving the glory days of Beatlemania from beginning to end. 60 years on from their debut album, no band has accrued more success, more fame or more respect than The Beatles.
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Three Lords are back with a larger than life film screening of Pink Floyd: The Wall in 2K resolution in honour of its 40th anniversary. A confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone. Showing on Thursday 12th May @ 7:30 pm. A fitting film event as the recent and ongoing consequences of worldwide events have begun to unfold before our eyes. A MUST SEE FILM ON THE BIG SCREEN!
Morning of the Earth - Film Screening
A truly special film is turning 50! Tracks Magazine are presenting a meticulously remastered 4K version of Morning Of The Earth (MOTE) on Saturday 14th May @ 7 pm. In addition to the remastered version of MOTE, the anniversary screenings will also feature the short film 50 Years Around the Sun, which showcases never-been-seen-outtakes from the MOTE “Lost Reels”, as well as a (zoom) Q&A with Albe Falzon.
Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition
Byron Theatre presents their next Art On Screen documentary on Wednesday 18th May @
2pm. Meet the Golden King on the big screen in Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition! To celebrate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. Narrated by Iggy Pop.
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
The always popular BANFF Mountain Film Festival is back for 2 huge nights, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st May, @ 7 pm. Adventure Reels once again brings you a celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world. Sharing the best and most exhilarating short films from explorers, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers from around the globe.
Let’s Talk: Menopause
Then on Wednesday 25th May, from 5pm, we host the next event in the Let's Talk series presented by the Byron Community Hub. Four women panelists bring their expertise from various angles and share their knowledge about how women can prepare themselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually for the Menopause journey.
For more details on any of these wonderful events, or to buy tickets, please go to www.byrontheatre.com
