High School Education Bookings
If you have any questions regarding Education bookings please contact Civic Theatre Ticket Office on 4929 1977.
The Prophetic Tragedy of Macbeth and Those Who Knew Him
Presented by UpStage at the Playhouse
Performance date and time:
Wednesday 26 March, 1pm
Written by William Shakespeare, adapted by Pippa Thoroughgood
Produced by All's One Theatre
Macbeth is surrounded by loved ones yet consumed by unnatural ambition. In his attempts to satiate the darkness lurking within him, he is seduced by prophecy and driven to murder.
This adaptation serves as a battleground for the divine and the wicked, tracing Macbeth's descent into madness and illustrating the horrific betrayals, wicked ambition and gruesome violence that plague our world to this very day.
This production is aimed at an adolescent and young adult audience. It presents Shakespeare's still timeless exploration of moral decay, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
Running time 90 minutes, no interval.
Tickets $30 each.
Recommended for ages 15+. Contains references to violence, mental health, sexual references and explicit language.
SIX the Musical
Performance date and time:
Wednesday 30 April, 1pm
About the show
Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the sassy, empowering and energetic pop musical sensation SIX the Musical makes it’s anticipated arrival to Civic Theatre Newcastle next April 2025.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse – remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!
Globally celebrated, SIX the Musical has won 35 major international awards, including two prestigious Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination.
Don’t miss this high-octane 80-minute musical experience that promises to have you losing your head!
Running time 80 minutes, no interval.
Tickets $55 each.
Recommended for ages 10+
1984 by George Orwell
Presented by Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance date and time:
Friday 30 May 2025, 11am
About the show
Big Brother is back.
Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula).
It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen...
Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.
Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?
And what exactly awaits within Room 101?
Running time 100 minutes, no interval.
Tickets $32 each.
Recommended for audiences aged 14+. This production contains mature themes, simulated violence, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/ music.
Footloose the Musical
Performance date and time:
Wednesday 2 July 2025, 10:30am
Friday 4 July 2025, 10:30am
About the show
Everybody Cut Footloose!
Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren McCormack is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to change things. With the help of his new friend, Willard and soul-searching teen, Ariel, he might loosen up this conservative town. But Ariel's influential father, Reverend Shaw Moore stands in the way.
This much-loved musical features the huge '80's hits Holding Out For a Hero, Let's Hear it for the Boy and Footloose. Featuring BIG production design, some of the best musicians in Newcastle, and a story that will keep your toes tapping, this Senior school full-length musical will inspire you cut loose with Footloose!
Running time 2 hours and 20 minutes, including interval.
Tickets $19 each.
One free educator ticket for every 20 paid tickets.
