After years of planning the stunning Ulumbarra Theatre is opening with a rich program of entertainment, including the world premiere of NED - a new Australian Musical.
NED has been written and composed by Adam Lyon, one of Bendigo’s own sons of theatre.
Adam is fresh from playing the lead role in hit production King Kong. He cut his teeth as a teenager with the Bendigo Theatre Company, and is back home to pay homage to his grounding.
The theatre itself is housed in the historic Old Bendigo Gaol. Adam said the site is breath taking.
“They’ve done a masterful job of combining the old architecture and the new,” he said.
“It’s the finest quality regional theatre I’ve seen, they’ve gone to great lengths to make sure it’s a viable, professional venue for large shows to tour.”
The world-renowned Bendigo Art Gallery also welcomes the controversial outlaw Ned Kelly in April, with the exhibition Imagining Ned.
Culture-vultures will also love the Festival of Light at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion. Fast becoming a beacon for the world’s peace makers, this moving, must-see festival is one-of-a-kind in Australia.
This Autumn Bendigo unites to honour one of the city’s most influential historic figures. Goldfields-era architect William Vahland is lauded for his public and private works; including the Town Hall, The Capital, the Alexandra Fountain and grand Fortuna Villa, as well as simple miners’ cottages.
Celebrate Vahland includes a host of events planned to commemorate 100 years since Vahland’s death, in association with the National Trust’s Heritage Month of May.
Celebrate Vahland includes a host of events planned to commemorate 100 years since Vahland’s death, in association with the National Trust’s Heritage Month of May.
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