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'''Darlinghurst Theatre''' is an independent company situated in [[Potts Point]], [[Sydney]]<ref name="Ausstage db">{{cite web|title=Darlinghurst Theatre|url=http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/venue/1707|accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref> . Current CEO and artistic director '''Glenn Terry''' established the company in 1993 initially as an inner-city drama school. Darlinghurst Theatre productions were originally based at the Wayside Theatre in Kings Cross. A devastating hail storm destroyed its roof and the company was sent in search of new home. South Sydney Council assisted by providing a venue with affordable rent.
'''Darlinghurst Theatre''' is an independent company situated in [[Potts Point]], [[Sydney]].<ref name="Ausstage db">{{cite web|title=Darlinghurst Theatre|url=http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/venue/1707|accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref> Current CEO and artistic director '''Glenn Terry''' established the company in 1993 initially as an inner-city drama school. Darlinghurst Theatre productions were originally based at the Wayside Theatre in Kings Cross. A devastating hail storm destroyed its roof and the company was sent in search of new home. South Sydney Council assisted by providing a venue with affordable rent.


With financial support from the [[New South Wales]] Ministry of the Arts, The Grosvenor Club and numerous individuals, A$500,000 worth of internal renovations was completed and a new Sydney theatre was born in Potts Point. At the time of the renovations, Sydney's Her Majesty's Theatre was closed and some of that theatre's equipment found a new home at Darlinghurst Theatre, including seats, dressing room mirrors, lighting and bar equipment.
With financial support from the [[New South Wales]] Ministry of the Arts, The Grosvenor Club and numerous individuals, A$500,000 worth of internal renovations was completed and a new Sydney theatre was born in Potts Point. At the time of the renovations, Sydney's Her Majesty's Theatre was closed and some of that theatre's equipment found a new home at Darlinghurst Theatre, including seats, dressing room mirrors, lighting and bar equipment.
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* 1996: '''''Underwear, Perfume and Crash Helmet''''' by Michael Gurr<ref name="Ausstage db" />
* 1996: '''''Underwear, Perfume and Crash Helmet''''' by Michael Gurr<ref name="Ausstage db" />
* 1996: '''''When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?''''' by [[Mark Medoff]] (directed by Chrissy Ynfante)<ref name="Ausstage db" />
* 1996: '''''When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?''''' by [[Mark Medoff]] (directed by Chrissy Ynfante)<ref name="Ausstage db" />
* 1996: '''''Landscape of the Body''''' by [[John Guare]] (directed by Glenn Terry)<ref name="Ausstage db" />
* 1996: '''''Landscape of the Body''''' by [[John Guare]] (directed by Glenn Terry)<ref name="Ausstage db" />


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Theatres in Sydney]]
[[Category:Theatres in Sydney]]



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Revision as of 11:51, 6 February 2013

Darlinghurst Theatre is an independent company situated in Potts Point, Sydney.[1] Current CEO and artistic director Glenn Terry established the company in 1993 initially as an inner-city drama school. Darlinghurst Theatre productions were originally based at the Wayside Theatre in Kings Cross. A devastating hail storm destroyed its roof and the company was sent in search of new home. South Sydney Council assisted by providing a venue with affordable rent.

With financial support from the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts, The Grosvenor Club and numerous individuals, A$500,000 worth of internal renovations was completed and a new Sydney theatre was born in Potts Point. At the time of the renovations, Sydney's Her Majesty's Theatre was closed and some of that theatre's equipment found a new home at Darlinghurst Theatre, including seats, dressing room mirrors, lighting and bar equipment.

Productions

  • 2012: Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon (directed by Grace Barnes)in conjunction with Squabbalogic [2]
  • 2011: 10,000 beers by Alex Broun (directed by Lee Lewis)[3]
  • 2009: The Kursk by Sasha Janowicz(directed by Michael Futcher)[4]
  • 2007: The Bee by Hideki Noda and Colin Teevan (directed by Sarah Enright)[5]
  • 2006: Blue Eyes and Heels by Toby Whithouse[6]
  • 2005: Terminus by Daniel Keane[7]
  • 2005: The Young Tycoons by Christopher Johnson[8]
  • 2005: Onna No Honour[9]
  • 2001: The Woolgatherer by William Mastosimone[1]
  • 1999: The Next Big Thing (directed by Matthew John Stewart)[1]
  • 1998: Frozen (directed by Chrissy Ynfante)[1]
  • 1997: The Ugly Man by Brad Fraser (directed by Michael Darragh)[1]
  • 1996: Underwear, Perfume and Crash Helmet by Michael Gurr[1]
  • 1996: When You Comin' Back Red Ryder? by Mark Medoff (directed by Chrissy Ynfante)[1]
  • 1996: Landscape of the Body by John Guare (directed by Glenn Terry)[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Darlinghurst Theatre". Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. ^ http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/ordinary-days-an-extraordinary-show/
  3. ^ Troy Dodds (30 September 2011). "10, 000 Beers — Darlinghurst Theatre Company". AussieTheatre.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  4. ^ Sasha Janowicz. "The Kursk". Critical Stages. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  5. ^ Anna Klauzner. "Sydney: The Bee". VibeWire. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  6. ^ Diana Simmonds. "Blue Eyes". Stage Noise. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Terminus". Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  8. ^ "The Young Tycoons". Theatre Australia. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  9. ^ Ethan Switch. "Onna No Honour - Thought Uncontrol - Darlinghurst Theatre Company - 10/08/05". The Wax Conspiracy. Retrieved 21 January 2013.