No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
A concert of song inspired by the composer Piazzolla and the influences of the tango and the music of Spain. The concert will be performed by soprano Ayse Göknur Shanal, accompanied by pianist Benjamin Martin. Armidale audiences will remember Göknur as Mimi in Opera New England's production of La Bohème.
TIME: 7.30pm (Friday, Saturday), 2.00pm (Sunday). Directed by Melanie Rumble; produced by Diana Helmrich. In the countdown to Christmas, the disappearance of a two year old boy rocks a small town community, instigating a chain of events that will alter the lives of everyone involved. Featuring: Dominick O’Shea, Rebecca Tafra, Julie Collins, Andrew “Duckie” Silcock, Jackey Turner. Adult themes and coarse language.
Co-hosted by the Armidale Tree Group and Progressive Cinema: Lyrebirds hold the history of the forest in their song…but are they now singing the sad story of human encroachment? Come on a magical journey through Australia’s native forests to understand the sophistication and complex artistry of the lyrebird, leading humanity to a deeper understanding of the natural world.
To this day, the Great Strike of 1917 is still Australia's largest industrial upheaval. The story of the Strike has long been dormant in archives, and is now re-told with original film footage from the era. The story explores three elements to the strike – the reasons behind it, the murder of a striker and an early and compelling case of film censorship. This is a film to remind audiences today that the confluence of new technology, power and politics […]
- 2/4 VENUE: The Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street). TIME: 7.00-10.00pm COST: $25pp - tickets available at www.events.humanitix.com ($2.17 booking fee applies). For more information, visit www.adms.org.au. The Three Seas - A musical marriage that sent the room into ecstasy (5 Stars) - Oz Asia Festival This international, cross-cultural ensemble fuses West Bengal and Himalayan folk song with contemporary sounds from Sydney and Kolkata. West Bengali meets Australian jazz - an exciting and unique cross-cultural musical experience. Drawn […]
Four housemates on the verge of eviction trawl Sydney's dire rental market in search of a new place to call home. How hard could it be? The award winning film is a fresh and topical Aussie comedy that follows four millennial housemates on the verge of eviction. It takes a satirical look at today’s housing and job market and the hilarious trials and tribulations that come along with it. It's a relatable film for so many, but specifically speaks to […]
The drums of war are becoming deafening. Efforts are increasing to convince us that Australia must be America's proxy in a war with China. David Bradbury's latest film, The Road to War, brings a sharp focus to why it is not in Australia's best interest to be dragged into a war with China.
Oscar LaDell is a Naarm-based singer, songwriter and guitarist who brings a timeless vulnerability and passion to his original blend of Blues, Soul and Folk. Following the release of Somber Land, the first single from an upcoming EP, Oscar is bringing his music on the road to the villages, towns and cities of Australia's East Coast. Singing with emotion and depth, Oscar's set features soul and blues classics interspersed with his heartfelt original songs in a show that is not […]
Wild Thyme is an exciting meeting between three of regional Australia’s brilliantly talented, versatile, and captivating female artists. Coming from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, the juxtaposition of Arlene Fletcher (double bass), Katie Crane (guitar), and Laura Targett (fiddle), infuses their varied musical passions into an exciting brew of acoustic music which defies genre and cultivating a whole new style of their own.
After the successes of the last two year's variety concerts, the ADMS once again presents a concert of hits from our previous shows as well as some from shows we are yet to present. Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble numbers presented by the cream of Armidale musical talent. Created by and directed/musically directed by Neil Horton and Bruce Menzies. A show not to be missed. Once weekend only. The Playhouse 309 Beardy Street, (cnr Ohio Street) ARMIDALE, NSW
Terror Nullius (55 mins, 2018) is in conjunction with the exhibition, Not Just Australian showing at New England Regional Art Museum. Part political satire, eco-horror and road movie, Terror Nullius is a political revenge fable that offers an unwriting of Australian national mythologies. Binding together a documentary impulse with the bent plotlines of Australian film texts, Soda Jerk's revisionist history opens a willful narrative space where cinema fictions and historical facts permeate each other in new ways.
TIME: 2.00pm (Sunday), 7.30pm (Friday, Saturday) PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY It is Robert's 35th birthday party, and all his friends keep asking: Why isn’t he married? Why can’t he find the right partner and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Robert searches for answers, he discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-Century New York could drive a person crazy. Someone to crowd you with love, someone to force you […]
TIME: 2.00pm (Sunday), 7.30pm (Friday, Saturday) PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY It is Robert's 35th birthday party, and all his friends keep asking: Why isn’t he married? Why can’t he find the right partner and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Robert searches for answers, he discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-Century New York could drive a person crazy. Someone to crowd you with love, someone to force you […]
This film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go.
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Saturday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language and […]
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Sunday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language […]
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Sunday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language and […]
The O'Donnell Brothers (Pat and Andy) bring their highly acclaimed Simon and Garfunkel Essentials concert to the Playhouse. The concert is special two-hour performance with brothers performing the timeless song book of the 1960's super duo Simon and Garfunkel. Featuring songs from their folk era classics such as; Homeward Bound, I am a Rock, Feelin' Groovy to the classic timeless songs Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer and Sound of Silence. This concert is a magical evening with the O'Donnell Brothers who bring […]
Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.
