ARTS CENTRE

The Wedding Singer

From April 2021, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney will be treated to one of the most feel-good, romantic musicals to hit the boards in decades.
It's 1985 Hair is huge, collars are up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Penned by by the writer of ther original smash-hit movie atarring Adam Sander and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer mudical achieved a Tony Aeard nomination for the Best Musical.
Robert Hart is New Jersey's number one wedding singer and the life of the party. That is until his own fiancée strands him at the altar. Bitter and broken, Robbie begins to make every wedding as disastrous as his oqn until a warm-hearted waitress named Julia intervenes. Only trouble is, Julia's about to be-you guessed it-married. Can Robbie pull off the performance of a the decade and win the girl of his dreams?
Seasn: From Friday April 30. 2021 a strictly limited season.

Fiddler on the Roof

Experience Fiddler on the Roof (A Fidler afn Dakh) in a new way - performed in Yiddish, the language of Tevye and his family.
Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world for over 55 years with its humour, warmth and honesty. It follows the heart-warming journey of a family whose traditions are turned upside down as the modern world starts to effect life in their idyllic village. this classic tale is a celebration of life, love, family and ultimately a story of hope.
Season: November 15 - December 20. 2020

Six - divorced, beheaded. live!

Postponed. Ticket holders for all future performances will be contacted by yor ticketing providers directly with refunds to be organised to the original credit holder. There will be no need to contact your ticket provifer unless you have been rquested to provide further information.

Bran Nue Dae

Set out on the road trip of a lifetime with a spunky runaway teenagerm two hippies, a wily Uncle and a German prist. By the time you shake the red dust from your feet, you'll know what it means to come home.
Bran Nue Dae is an exuberant ride through 1960s Western Australia. Young Willie hitchhikes his way from mieeion school back to Broome, determined to win the heart of the girl he left behind.
Season: June 12 - July 12. 2020

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Shrek the Musical

Doors closed until further notice

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced.
Todd McKenney will take on the malisious role of Lord Farquaad, the short -in- stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc.
From February 16. 2020.

MIDNIGHT - The Cinderella Musical - Now Closed

Stars of stage and screen Shane Jacobsen and Rob Mills will lead the new musical production of MIDNIGHT - The Cinderella Musical with lyrics by John Foreman and Anthony Costanzo, which id premiering in Melbourne on Jne 26 at Her Majesty's Theatre.
The Cinderella story has ben handed down form generation to generation and the new incarnation is not just a tale about true love; it is the story of a girl who is destined for so much more that what the world has given her.
Debuting just in time for the school holidays, MIDNIGHT features a funny, intelligent and strong willed Cinderella who is determined to make her mark. The last thing she wants, or needs is a so-called Prince Charming. Enchanted by this feisty and alluring stanger, the Prncewades into uncharted territory and quickly learns 'Ella' is like no one he has met before.
Can Ella do all she plans before the Fairy Godmother's spell at the srtroke of MIDNIGHT?

The Secret Garden

Anthony Warlow returns to The Secret Garden.

Australia's greatest musical theatre performer Anthony Warlow will revisit one of his most accalaimed roles, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, in the 35th anniversary production which will open at the Sydney ZLyric Theatre in august 2020. Tickets for this sumptious musical are n sale from November 28. 2019.
Based on the popular literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden last played in Australia in 2995 starring Anthony Warlow, Phillip Quast and Marina Prior.
Young orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's farm to find distant grieving elatives - and the mysterious tale of a secret garden. Together with new-found friends, Mary breathes life into the secret garden. She blossoms too, and through her adverntures, tends to all hearts around her.

9 to 5 The Musical

Producers Jiohn Frost, Suzane Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce the Australian season of Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 will be postponed.
The priority for the producers is the well-being of the audience, cast, crew and theatre staff, in consultation with both Sydney Lyric and Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne, they have reviewed the most recent advice issued by the Federal Government tpo prevent the spread of COVID-19, and have poetponed both the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of 9 to 5 The Musical to a later date.
The Producers are currently reviewing options to reschedule in both cities and sincerely thank theatregoers for their patioence and support of the industry while the producers work through these voplex issues. Once the Producers receive government advice regarding the re-opening schedule for venues and new dates can be secured existing ticket holders will be provided with an exclusive first option to secure the best seats.
|In the meantime, patrons who purchased ticlets to 8 to 5 will receive an email from the official ticketing provider shortly [roviding details on the refund process for performances that have been postponed.
|Theatre and the arts are an integral part of the social wellbeing of the community and we are looking forward to bringing 9 to 5 to Australia as siin as the Producersa are able and look foreward to the joy of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with you soon!

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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The Arts Centre has closed due to the corona virus.

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Pricilla Queen of the Desert

Is now postponed until Ocotbere 8 - 24. 2020.

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Oklahoma

The MDMS committee is saddened to announce the postpoment of the June production of Oklahoma! due to the unfolding COVID-29 crisis.
The committee are not prepared to risk the health of the hardworking cast and crew or the vaqluied audoence mmembers by contimuing with rehearsals as well as the show itself>
If you have already purchased youir tickets through the Karalyka website, you will be contacted directly regarding yoyr refund.
MDMS is negotiating with Karalyka and Origin Theatrical regarding a rescheduling of this production so fingers crossed the company will be back "on the boards" before too long and COVID-19 will be just a bad memory.

Please help us SAVE MDMS

It is with great regret that we write to all our faithful supporters to let you know that MDMS (Mountain District Musical Society) is struggling for survival. With continued rising costs and a decline in ticket sales, we are now facing the devastating prospect of closure. MDMS has faced a similar struggle before and we lived to tread the boards again, but we desperately need your help.

Consequently we have launched a gofundme campaign to raise funds to cover costs of our most recent productions and also to continue bringing you quality performances into the future. Please visit our gofundme page, like, share and any donation amount will be very much appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/savemdms  

Kind Regards,

MDMS Committee

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Postponed due to caronavirus

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9 to 5 The Musical

Producers Jiohn Frost, Suzane Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce the Australian season of Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 will be postponed.
The priority for the producers is the well-being of the audience, cast, crew and theatre staff, in consultation with both Sydney Lyric and Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne, they have reviewed the most recent advice issued by the Federal Government tpo prevent the spread of COVID-19, and have poetponed both the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of 9 to 5 The Musical to a later date.
The Producers are currently reviewing options to reschedule in both cities and sincerely thank theatregoers for their patioence and support of the industry while the producers work through these voplex issues. Once the Producers receive government advice regarding the re-opening schedule for venues and new dates can be secured existing ticket holders will be provided with an exclusive first option to secure the best seats.
|In the meantime, patrons who purchased ticlets to 8 to 5 will receive an email from the official ticketing provider shortly [roviding details on the refund process for performances that have been postponed.
|Theatre and the arts are an integral part of the social wellbeing of the community and we are looking forward to bringing 9 to 5 to Australia as siin as the Producersa are able and look foreward to the joy of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with you soon!

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Based on the film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny. gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small ritish mining town. Set in the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet clas where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and chages his life forever.
Season opens July 2020

Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek
.Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced.

Season opens 2020 Dates to be advised.

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Playhouse Theatre QPAC
Bookings: qpac.com. 136 246

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The Wedding Singer

From April 2021, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney will be treated to one of the most feel-good, romantic musicals to hit the boards in decades.
It's 1985 Hair is huge, collars are up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Penned by by the writer of ther original smash-hit movie atarring Adam Sander and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer mudical achieved a Tony Aeard nomination for the Best Musical.
Robert Hart is New Jersey's number one wedding singer and the life of the party. That is until his own fiancée strands him at the altar. Bitter and broken, Robbie begins to make every wedding as disastrous as his oqn until a warm-hearted waitress named Julia intervenes. Only trouble is, Julia's about to be-you guessed it-married. Can Robbie pull off the performance of a the decade and win the girl of his dreams?
Season: Wednesday June 16. 2021 Saturday June 26,. 2021.

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Based on the film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny. gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small ritish mining town. Set in the backdrop of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet clas where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and chages his life forever.
Season opens June 2020.

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