Theatre With Guts

399 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
(02) 4929 7279
info@tantrumtheatre.org.au
Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 4pm
A Comedy of Errors

A Comedy of Errors

Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and directed by Carl Young A collaboration with Newcastle L!vesites After the success of As You Like It (CONDA winner best non-professional production) Tantrum Theatre once again celebrates Newcastle’s parks with boisterous family-friendly Shakespearean farce. Leap into the chaos as Shakespeare in the Park makes a bold...
Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Part performance, part adventure! Find a fresh way to discover your city by following the clues in this joyful, family-friendly exploration of Newcastle. WHEN: 15 April 2012 WHERE:  In and around King Edward Park, Newcastle NSW TIME: from 9:15am Registration (at the Rotunda), 10:00am Start COST: $5 per participant (minimum of...
Grounded

Grounded

Written by Alana Valentine In association with Australian Theatre for Young People Presented as part of The Civic Theatre’s Inspirations Season Against the backdrop of one of the most intriguing events in Newcastle’s recent history, the grounding of the Pasha Bulker, we meet Farrah, a young Novocastrian with a fascination...
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

When June 2012 Tantrum’s budding young comedians strut their stuff in a side-splitting evening of new work presented by our 5-17 years performers. A showcase for family and friends.
Outlast

Outlast

When August 2012 A new work that smashes reality into pop culture fiction resulting in a heart pumping, adrenaline filled love story. Devised and performed in response to a secret Newcastle location. Directed by Rachel Jackett
Take The Plunge

Take The Plunge

When November 2012 Dive into an evening of gutsy new work presented by Tantrum’s 5-17 year old performers. A showcase for family and friends.
What's Happening
'A Comedy of Errors' - Tickets Sold On Site CASH ONLY

‘A Comedy of Errors’ – Tickets Sold On Site CASH ONLY

  A Comedy of Errors opens tonight! 6.30pm, Mount Carrington, Carrington. If you haven’t booked tickets yet they will be available on site, on sale for CASH ONLY. We hope the rain holds off, but if we do have to cancel a show an announcement will be made on the website at 4pm.
Expressions of Interest: Professional Actor for 'Grounded'

Expressions of Interest: Professional Actor for ‘Grounded’

  Tantrum Theatre is currently seeking expressions of interest from a professional male actor, aged 40-70, to play the role of the Harbour Master in our new production Grounded, to be presented as part of the Civic Theatre’s 2012 Inspirations Season. Tantrum Theatre is a not-for-profit youth arts organisation that provides opportunities for young people...
A Comedy of Errors - Tickets On Sale Now

A Comedy of Errors – Tickets On Sale Now

  After the overwhelming success of last year’s production of As You Like It (CONDA winner best non-professional production) Tantrum Theatre and L!vesites once again bring family-friendly Shakespeare to the park with A Comedy of Errors. From 8-18 March 2012, leap into the chaos with our contemporary re-imagining of the riotous comedy about mistaken identity....
Tantrum at the Hamilton Food, Wine & Music Festival - Sun 19 March

Tantrum at the Hamilton Food, Wine & Music Festival – Sun 19 March

  This Sunday 19 March characters by Tantrum will be heading to Beaumont Street for the Hamilton Food, Wine & Music Festival. Join the festivities and keep an eye out for our performers and a hilarious wedding gone wrong. Find out more about the festival here: www.hamiltonfestival.com.au  
Expressions of Interest: Sound Designer/Musician for 'Grounded'

Expressions of Interest: Sound Designer/Musician for ‘Grounded’

Tantrum Theatre is currently seeking expressions of interest from sound designers/musicians to undertake the role of Sound Designer for a new production presented in partnership with Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp). Tantrum Theatre is a not-for-profit youth arts organisation that provides opportunities for young people aged 5-30 years in Newcastle and the Hunter region...
Tantrum Love - A Letter From Super-Intern Aliki Boyd-Doyle

Tantrum Love – A Letter From Super-Intern Aliki Boyd-Doyle

In 2011 Tantrum was lucky enough to have Aliki Boyd-Doyle, a year 12 student from Francis Greenway High, intern with us for the year. Aliki was enthusiastic, capable, dedicated and such a joy to have in the office. This year she is leaving us for a new adventure at university in Wollongong and we are going to...
Tantrum Love - Keltan O'Shea's 2012 Launch Speech

Tantrum Love – Keltan O’Shea’s 2012 Launch Speech

11-year-old Keltan O’Shea was the absolute star of our 2012 Season Launch at the Playhouse last year. Keltan has been a member of Tantrum’s workshop program for six years now and was asked to officially launch the year of productions and programs (find out more here).  His speech was so warm, heartfelt and hilarious we just...
Tantrum Brings Modern Masterpieces To Life At Newcastle Art Gallery

Tantrum Brings Modern Masterpieces To Life At Newcastle Art Gallery

  Throughout weekends in January, Tantrum performers are transforming famous artworks into live, interactive pieces of art at the Newcastle Art Gallery as part of the Australian Modern Masterpieces exhibition. Our actors will be performing from 10.30am-12.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays until the end of January, so pop in to the gallery some...
Enrol Now in our 2012 Drama Workshops

Enrol Now in our 2012 Drama Workshops

  We are now taking enrolments for our 2012 drama workshops. Spaces are filling quickly so get in fast! See our workshops pages – 5-17 years and 18-30 years – for workshop times and days. To enrol email Rachel at info@tantrumtheatre.org.au or call us on 4929 7279. Office hours are 10am – 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday...
'Keewee Froot' Class Performance Dates and Times

‘Keewee Froot’ Class Performance Dates and Times

Keewee Froot is an evening of fun and fruity new work created by our 5-17 year old performers. All students are to arrive and be signed in at the Playhouse stage door between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. The performance commences at 6.30pm and runs until about 7.30pm. Tickets are available through Ticketek and are $10 each....
Expressions of Interest: Workshop Facilitators and Assistants

Expressions of Interest: Workshop Facilitators and Assistants

If you are interested in working with Tantrum Theatre as a workshop facilitator or assistant workshop facilitator in 2012 please send an email introducing yourself to info@tantrumtheatre.org.au along with your CV and cover letter. Expressions of interest close 14 December 2011.
New Specialised Workshop Class

New Specialised Workshop Class

In February 2012 Tantrum will be launching an additional weekly specialised class for young artists aged 15-17 years to extend their theatre and performance skills. The class will be held on Monday nights from 4.00pm-5.30pm in the Civic Arcade, 403 Hunter Street. Classes begin 6 February 2012. Each term will focus on different drama and...