Valley Artists

K2 - A play by Patrick Meyers
Date: 6 to 14 April 2012
Have you ever thought of building a mountain in Laguna Hall? Probably not.

That's what Valley Artists are attempting for their first production for the year.

'K2' will be directed by Wojt Kowaluk.

8PM Sharp - April 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14 April 2012 at Laguna Hall

Adults $25 - Consessions $20

Valley Artists AGM 2012
Date: Saturday 25-Feb-12 14:00
Notice is hereby given that the Valley Artists Inc. Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 25 February 2012, 2pm at the Wollombi Cultural Centre

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Date: 11 to 19 November 2011
Valley Artists presents 'A Streetcar Named Desire' to be directed by Janine Oliver at Laguna Hall in November 2011.

Widely considered a landmark play, A Streetcar Named Desire deals with a culture clash between two iconic characters, Blanche DuBois, a fading relic of the Old South, and Stanley Kowalski, a rising member of the industrial, urban working class...

Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival
Date: 1 October 2011
Since 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience.

Workshop in Lighting Design - Tutor: David Glover
Date: 13 and 14 August 2011
David Glover has many years of experience in theatre (NIDA)and amongst other things is Event Director for TEDxSydney.

The Workshop will be held over the weekend of 13th & 14th August, 2011, at Laguna Hall, from 10am.

Auditions for the role of Blanche in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
Date: 31 July 2011
Sunday 31st July, 2011, from 11am at WCC.
For the role of Blanche in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Anyone wanting to be involved in other aspects please ring Janine 4998 8282

2011 Valley Artists Sponsors Dinner
Date: Saturday 07-May-11 19:00
Most Beloved Benefactors, It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join us ON EARTH!

As you know, your generous patronage has enabled us to employ the finest scientific brains to conduct probably the most important investigation to date of the Earth's lifeless surface.

And we have uncovered the most incredible site! A building, intact, with considerable evidence of the civilisation of circa 2011.

Please RSVP by April 18th on 4998 8282

Diving for Pearls by Katherine Thomson
Date: 21 to 30 April 2011
Directed by Micaela Elphick

This social drama is very convincing and stars Ken Barnett (Den), Robyn Blackwell (Barbara), Peter Firminger (Ron), Sally Jackson (Verge) and Cassandra Holdom (Marj).

This cleverly written play about restructuring and redundancy in working class Australian towns will keep you glued to your seat as the characters unfold their stories with great Aussie colloquialisms - and the odd bit of swearing! It is a reality play that you can relate to on a personal level.

Valley Artists AGM and Christmas Party
Date: Sunday 19-Dec-10 15:32
Valley Artists are having an AGM to elect a new committee (don't freak out, it happens every year) and a XMAS party at The Grange, (Bert & Fi's) Sunday 19th December, 2010.

The Twits
Date: 19 to 28 November 2010
Roald Dahl created some revolting characters in his time, and Fiona Burless will be bringing them to life in our end-of-year production.

The cast calls for six adults and three or more children, and it would be good if the children had some acrobatic skills (or pretensions). Never mind if you think you don't have the necessary skills - as usual, we'll show you how as we workshop and rehearse the show.

Naturally, we need even more hands on deck to work as crew - a wonderful opportunity to join in the fun and learn a lot into the bargain.

Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival
Date: Saturday 02-Oct-10 19:00
Since 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience.

Short Takes - A short film workshop
Date: POSTPONED
The proposed film making workshop on 16, 17, 18th July, 2010 has been postponed

David Williamson's Money and Friends
Date: 2-4, 7-10 July 2010
Valley Artists presents David Williamson's Smash hit MONEY AND FRIENDS

A revealing clash between materialism and ideals, it is David Williamson at his best demonstrating as always his acute observation of the Australian character.

Peter (Craig Howe), a mathematician who is niceness itself, is in financial trouble because of his brother's bankruptcy. His neighbour Margaret (Micaela Elphick), decides that he needs help from his friends, who are all wealthy. What happens is funny and confronting.

First performed in 1991 this play is found to be every bit as relevant to us in 2010.

Great characters and superb comedy - Don't miss it!

Valley Artists Sponsors Dinner 2010
Date: Saturday 08-May-10 18:00
Valley Artists invites you to sponsor the company and attend our annual SPONSORS DINNER 6-10pm, Saturday May 8th 2010 at Laguna Hall. This year's theme: THE FABULOUS TIVOLI

Mad Cow's production of Romeo & Juliet
Date: January 2010
Valley Artists has commissioned Mad Cow's production of 'Romeo & Juliet' to be performed in Laguna Hall for four performances only on 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th January, 2010.

Valley Artists Sponsors Dinner
Date: Saturday 14-Nov-09 18:00
This year promises to be bigger than Quo Vadis, and your opportunity to revel in a night of Bacchanalia... if you're a sponsor, of course.

The Ugly Duckling
Date: 30 October to 7 November 2009
A A Milne's play The Ugly Duckling will open October 30 at Laguna Hall, with performances on October 31, and November 1, 5, 6, 7.

Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival
Date: Saturday 03-Oct-09 19:00
Since 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience. Screening on October 3, the Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival. Three prominent judges this year - Michael Noyce, Wendy Squires and David Brown.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Date: 17 to 25 April 2009
Valley Artists brings you the magical, emotional musical roller-coaster, of 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice'. The stage play was written by Jim Cartwright, specifically for English impersonator Jane Horrocks (Absolutely Fabulous), and was premiered in Cottlesloe in 1992. In 1998 it was released as the movie 'Little Voice'.

ECLECTICA
Date: 21 to 29 November 2008
This show will provide three great opportunities: First, for local playwrights to see their work staged. Second, for new local directors to put theory into practice (these new directors will have attended Bob Philippe's 'Introduction to Directing' course, July 26-27). Third, for theatre-goers to enjoy an evening of original thespian art.