Fishtrap Theatre a platform for creativity
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre has launched The Fishtrap Theatre's bold new look, with the venue rebranded and reimagined as an intimate performance hub for locals and visitors alike.
The venue has unveiled a new wall mural created by internationally renowned artist HandBrake, aka Hans Bruechle, along with an upgraded bar and pre/post show entertainment, including local performers and DJs.
The revamp is accompanied by Fishtrap Theatre's latest studio season of four performances, which kicked off on May 16 with blues 'n' roots musician Ben Catley.
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It continues on May 26 with Melbourne Theatre Company's powerful production Slap. Bang. Kiss. following three young people whose stories start a series of events when they go viral. Slap.Bang.Kiss. Credit: Supplied
Written by award-winning playwright Dan Giovannoni, the performance is directed by Katy Maudlin as part of Melbourne Theatre Company's education and families program, featuring Tyallah Bullock, Conor Leach and Tsungirai Wachenuka.
Following its world premiere at Subiaco Arts Centre, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company's production Thirst tours south on June 10, as playwright Barbara Hostalek's romantic comedy full of heart and karaoke explores themes of country, community and survival. Thirst. Credit: Supplied
Family adventure Whalebone rounds out the program on June 21 with a visually theatrical experience of gadgets and imagination performed by clown, inventor and comedian Jens Altheimer.
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre creative development and programming manager Alison Pinder said the team was incredibly proud of the diversity and richness of this season. Whalebone. Credit: Supplied
'The Fishtrap Studio is all about bringing bold, exciting and sometimes surprising stories to life, and this season does exactly that,' Pinder adds. 'The Fishtrap is more than a theatre, it's a platform for creativity.'
Program information and tickets at manpac.com.au.
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Mandurah Performing Arts Centre has launched The Fishtrap Theatre's bold new look, with the venue rebranded and reimagined as an intimate performance hub for locals and visitors alike. The venue has unveiled a new wall mural created by internationally renowned artist HandBrake, aka Hans Bruechle, along with an upgraded bar and pre/post show entertainment, including local performers and DJs. The revamp is accompanied by Fishtrap Theatre's latest studio season of four performances, which kicked off on May 16 with blues 'n' roots musician Ben Catley. Your local paper, whenever you want it. It continues on May 26 with Melbourne Theatre Company's powerful production Slap. Bang. Kiss. following three young people whose stories start a series of events when they go viral. Credit: Supplied Written by award-winning playwright Dan Giovannoni, the performance is directed by Katy Maudlin as part of Melbourne Theatre Company's education and families program, featuring Tyallah Bullock, Conor Leach and Tsungirai Wachenuka. Following its world premiere at Subiaco Arts Centre, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company's production Thirst tours south on June 10, as playwright Barbara Hostalek's romantic comedy full of heart and karaoke explores themes of country, community and survival. Thirst. Credit: Supplied Family adventure Whalebone rounds out the program on June 21 with a visually theatrical experience of gadgets and imagination performed by clown, inventor and comedian Jens Altheimer. Mandurah Performing Arts Centre creative development and programming manager Alison Pinder said the team was incredibly proud of the diversity and richness of this season. Whalebone. Credit: Supplied 'The Fishtrap Studio is all about bringing bold, exciting and sometimes surprising stories to life, and this season does exactly that,' Pinder adds. 'The Fishtrap is more than a theatre, it's a platform for creativity.' Program information and tickets at
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