The Hills will once again come alive with song, dance and performance when theatre returns to the centre stage this December and January.
This will be the first-time audiences will have the opportunity to see a live performance at one of The Hills Shire Council venues since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Theatre Company, Sport for Jove, returns to Bella Vista Farm for their much anticipated summer season, that will run from December 11 - 30.
The company will be performing their adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, As You Like It, underneath the stars, and amongst the venue's historic buildings and rolling parklands.
Sport for Jove's director Damien Ryan said he is happy to be back at the Farm, especially at a time when The Hills is re-opening to the rest of Sydney and beyond after vaccination rates were achieved.
"It's an incredible place to host a play, so bring your picnics, bring your friends and join us in the Forest of Arden," Ryan said of his production.
The Baulkham Hills local also encouraged residents to support the arts – one of the hardest hit sectors impacted by the pandemic.
"The pandemic has been unbelievably difficult and the arts has really taken a hit. If you can, get out this summer and see your favourite theatre companies. Actors, musicians, playwrights and story tellers cannot wait to see you again and commune with you," he added.
Meanwhile, in January, Blackout Theatre are bringing one of the most successful musicals of all time, The Boy From Oz to the Pioneer Theatre in Castle Hill.
The jukebox musical tells the life story of singer and songwriter Peter Allen through song and dance, especially songs written by the beloved Aussie performer.
President of Blackout Theatre John Hanna said the cast and crew were "ecstatic" to return to the Pioneer Theatre after their production was postponed not once, but twice due to COVID-19.
"With so much uncertainty surrounding ongoing restrictions, we rehearsed for three months via Zoom and were ecstatic to resume in person rehearsals in October 2021," Hanna said of the upbeat musical.
"The cast, production team and crew can't wait to return to the Pioneer Theatre stage in January and kick-off our 2022 season with this classic Australian show that has delighted audiences all around the world for over 20 years," Hanna added.
The Boy From Oz will be at the Pioneer Theatre from January 13 to 16.
Tickets are available at:
As You Like It: www.sportforjove.com.au; and
The Boy From Oz: www.pioneertheatre.com.au/Events-directory/The-Boy-from-Oz.
