Imagination to underpin 90th birthday season

Newcastle’s iconic Civic Theatre will celebrate its 90th birthday year with a season of live performances designed to spark imagination and with even more benefits for subscribers, including free parking at Civic West car park and discounts.
Season 2019 offers a thrilling mixture of dance, drama, comedy, physical theatre, puppetry and storytelling. Old favourites such as Bell Shakespeare and the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals are back, complemented by exciting new works from local and major Australian performing arts companies.
Above, Elixir: Katie Noonan & Leunig in Gratitude and Grief​
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said Newcastle is fortunate to be home to such a magnificent historic theatre offering a diverse and compelling program of high quality productions.
“Civic Theatre welcomes more than 130,000 people every year to shows from all over Australia, and world-wide. Over its lifetime – from its early days as a cinema to the hub of live performance it is today – this beautiful theatre has entertained and inspired generations of Novocastrians and visitors.
“The tradition continues in Season 2019 with some of the great names in Australian culture, including Katie Noonan and Michael Leunig in Gratitude and Grief, and Jonathan Biggins bringing Paul Keating to life in his one-man show The Gospel According to Paul. Add children’s shows, original local productions, dance and Shakespearean drama and you have a season fitting for our 90-year-old dame.”

Season 2019 not only has a diverse range of quality live performances, but also offers some fantastic benefits for subscribers.
“This year we are offering subscribers free parking in the Civic West Parking Station thanks to the generous support of Hunter Parking and Storage,” said the City’s Civic Services Manager Delia O’Hara.
“This means subscribers can easily plan their trip with the parking station only a short walk from the theatre.
“Subscribers also receive discounted tickets when they buy four or more shows, plus discounted drinks, flexible payment options and bonus Subscriber events. With 14 outstanding productions, there are lots of great reasons to subscribe in 2019.”
Interested in enjoying great savings and benefits as a Season 2019 Subscriber? Visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or phone Civic Ticketek on 02 4929 1977.