![]() ![]() ![]() It follows Tasmania’s recent successes with other high-quality screen productions filmed within the State, such as The Kettering Incident, Rosehaven (all five series), The Gloaming and The Tailings. The series will be written by Andrew Knight, Max Dann and Sarah Bassiuoni. The series is supported by Screen Tasmania alongside financing partners ABC, Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Fremantle Australia, and is expected to be a flagship drama for the ABC that will showcase our State and the stunning West Coast to the world.Ĭreated by Tasmanian-based Marta Dusseldorp ( Janet King, Jack Irish, A Place to Call Home) and Max Dann ( Siam Sunset, Dance Academy, Spotswood), alongside iconic screenwriter Andrew Knight ( Seachange, Jack Irish, Rake, Hacksaw Ridge), Bay of Fires is the first major screen production offering from Marta’s company Archipelago Productions, and will be co-produced and distributed internationally by global entertainment powerhouse, Fremantle Australia. Importantly, we anticipate the series will provide a significant boost to our regional economy and numerous job opportunities for Tasmanians, including a likely record number of senior roles, with around 80 cast and crew positions up for grabs and up to $8 million expected to be spent on Tasmanian goods and services throughout the course of production. The eight-part series will be filmed primarily on Tasmania’s West Coast and is expected to be the largest production ever filmed in regional Tasmania. The Season 2023 program is available to download HERE.In a major coup for Tasmania and the regional economy on the West Coast, Archipelago Productions’ first major screen production, Bay of Fires, has been commissioned to be filmed in Tasmania in mid-2022. “We are also proud to continue developing strong relationships with Tasmanian artists and companies, supporting them to develop new work and attract new audiences.” “The Theatre Royal is delighted to deliver such a diverse and dynamic program in 2023 with amazing local and international performances and a range of new initiatives that will make our program more accessible and affordable for audiences in Hobart.” Simon Wellington, Chief Executive of the Theatre Royal said he’s excited to bring the Theatre Royal and The Hedberg to life as a vibrant performing arts centre, with programming across multiple venues next year and the creation of a cultural hub for major festivals and events. Of the 25 productions next year, half are Tasmanian, while flagship national companies are welcomed back to the island, including Sydney Dance Company and Bell Shakespeare. Stage adaptations of much-loved Australian authors Mem Fox and Andy Griffiths sit alongside a new Staycation school holiday program, which sees three Tasmanian companies presenting performances and delivering participatory workshop programs in each school break. ![]() The Theatre is also making a big commitment to experiences for children, young people and families next year. ![]() At the end of the year, Australian legend Robyn Archer performs her Australian Songbook.Ī special centrepiece to the year will be pakana playwright Nathan Maynard’s timely and thought-provoking production about identity and history, At What Cost? It’s an extraordinary production from Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre and the perfect counterpoint to Wesley Enoch’s classic First Nations musical The Sunshine Club. The line-up includes Suzie Miller’s award-winning Prima Facie, a recent smash-hit on London’s West End, and Dennis Kelly’s Girls & Boys, with a stellar performance from Justine Clarke. Ten Days on the Island’s major theatre event Women of Troy starring Marta Dusseldorp kicks off an incredible series of works highlighting powerful female voices. The Theatre Royal is excited to launch its Season 2023 program today, with tickets now on sale.įor its 2023 program, the Theatre Royal has engaged some of the country’s most exciting productions and artists, telling stories and exploring issues that reflect our contemporary life and culture. ![]()
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