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Lord Mayor hands over the keys
Just over Two years ago in March 2007, the keys to the Bridge Street Theatre were handed to Steen by then Lord Mayor Alex Darling. Now called the Phoenix Theatre, it is beginning to live up to its namesake, due to host its fifth cabaret later next month.
The Phoenix is marketing itself as the first ‘artist run theatre’ in the Illawarra, according to Theatre Manager/Chairperson Steen.
The up and coming shows (excluding the Cabaret) are being keept under careful gaurd with Steen stating, “we’re not telling anyone, we are keeping our seasons completely under wraps until they are announced offically.”
Steen did further comment adding to the intregue, “we have pieces that range from Greek Tradedy to Modern Musical theatre,” which is BASCIALLY EVERYTHING, the new Phoenix isn’t giving away its secrets, “even the actors don’t know what they are in,” says Steen.
The mission of the New Phoenix is very bold – bold enough to match the cabaret acts in their foyer – and a breath of fresh air;
Its aims are to;
• Promote Performing arts in the local area
• Promote arts which are incidental to, or associated with performance art in the local area
From what I have seen in Wollongong it seems the Phoenix, the theatre that borrows its name from Greek Mythology, is the best choice for up and coming director’s, especially if they want to deal with some sensitive issues.
Jessica Garraway, Jan Van Steen, Brett Osseweyer
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Promote Performing arts in the local area |
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Provide performance and rehearsal venues for professional and amateur theatrical groups in the local area |
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Promote arts which are incidental to, or associated with performance art in the local area |
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Promote and provide education and training in performance art and associated professions in the local area |
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