Forget a trip to the UK, you can experience London's National Theatre right here in Taree.
MidCoast Council brings a regular schedule of theatre screenings to the Beryl Jane Flett Studio at the Manning Entertainment Centre. The National Theatre Live is recordings of live performances produced by London's National Theatre which are screened in thousands of cinemas around the globe to an audience of over 12 million people.
National Theatre Live is a world-class theatre experience that doesn't require a trip to London. Screenings at the Beryl Jane Flett Studio have enormous watch appeal and always feature acclaimed new plays and fresh modern takes on classics. Past screenings include: The Crucible, Othello, Macbeth, Nye, Vanya, Prima Facie, Hamlet, The Importance Of Being Ernest and A Streetcar Named Desire.
The next screening is Inter Alia, a new play from the team behind the hit play Prima Facie, with a searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Starring Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn), Inter Alia finishes its run on the stage at London's Lyttleton Theatre in September. MidCoast residents and visitors can see the show hot off the stage and onscreen at the Beryl Jane Flett Studio just a few weeks later.
- Screenings: Tuesday 28 October at 10.30am and 6pm.
- Duration: 120 minutes with a 20-minute interval
- Tickets: $25
Alex Mills, MidCoast Council's Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services said that the National Theatre Live screenings are unmissable theatre from Britain's most exciting theatre stages, filmed in front of live theatre audiences.
"Film productions are optimised for the big screen so it's the next best thing to being there," explained Mr Mills.
"The actors on stage deliver their performances as they normally would any other night. But National Theatre Live tailors the position of the cameras to capture each production and works closely with technical teams to make sure every element on stage including lighting, hair and make-up all look fantastic on the big screen.
"National Theatre Live captures the magic of every moment on stage. It lets you get up close, delve deeper and take in the spectacle. It's even better than 'best seats in the house'… it's like being on the stage with the actors as they perform. No wonder is left unseen."
If you love live theatre, be sure to follow the regular schedule of National Theatre Live screenings at the Beryl Jane Flett Studio.
Hurry, seats are limited, book your tickets today.
Manning Entertainment Centre is a cultural service of MidCoast Council.
