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YOUR PASSPORT TO ENTERTAINMENT
Glen Street Theatre in Belrose plays host to some of the best live entertainment on The Beaches. The 2024 lineup is full of exciting new acts and beloved classics. With live music, comedy, drama, film screenings, family shows, dance and storytelling, there’s something for everyone. Grab a ticket or two – your diary will thank you!
FUN FOR EVERYONE
The longest-running play of all time, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, is coming to Glen Street in August! For over 70, years this epic West End and Broadway classic has captivated audiences worldwide and promises to be the event of the year. Join us and solve the oldest mystery on stage.
Dance enthusiasts will be blown away by The Tap Pack. With sold-out Opera House shows and widespread acclaim, this performance is a must-see.
And back by popular demand, A Taste of Ireland promises a memorable fusion of Irish dance and music. This show will sell out, so make sure you book early!
FOR DRAMA QUEENS (AND KINGS)
Glen Street Theatre is home to some of the best nationally touring plays, including the stunning Pulitzer Prizewinning Wit by Margaret Edson and the enchanting Australian drama
The Highway of Lost Hearts by Mary Anne Butler. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster – these shows evoke laughter, tears, and perhaps a new outlook on life!
NEED A LAUGH?
Revel in the return of Glen Street Theatre favourites, The Wharf Revue, as they present their searingly hilarious political satire, Pride in Prejudice. Alternatively, laugh your socks off at stand-up nights featuring the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, showcasing Australia’s top comics, or Are You Pulling My Leg? – a raucous inclusive comedy event with an award-winning lineup of performers with disabilities.
FILM BUFFS UNITE
Embark on a cinematic journey with the best adventure films from around the globe, including gravity-defying climbing films at Reel Rock 18 and a look through the archives of celebrated snow sports chronicler Warren Miller’s ALLTIME. Be a part of film history at Manhattan Short,
the only worldwide film festival that asks the audience to decide the winner.
FOR LITTLE ONES
A trip to the theatre is a wonderful way to spark creativity, empathy and joy. Plus, make memorable school holidays with timeless tales like The Gruffalo or chase some baddies at Dog Man the Musical! Marvel at the beautiful adaptation of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer in the stunning production of The Peasant Prince. More shows announced throughout the year, so stay tuned!
LOVERS OF MUSIC
From Fleetwood Mac to Freddy Mercury, you’ll find a music tribute to all your favourite musicians at Glen Street, as well as homages to ABBA, Elvis, Electric Light Orchestra, Neil Diamond and more! Delight in the soulful sounds of Northern Beaches’ own Prinnie Stevens in Lady Sings the Blues Vol 2 and acclaimed artists Damien Leith and Darren Coggan, performing history hits in In Good Company
What’s on – February to October 2024
Seize your calendar and don’t miss these program highlights
WITH LOVE, AMADEUS
4 FEBRUARY 2024
Australian theatre legend John Bell traces the life and career of Mozart. Concert pianist Simon Tedeschi sets the soundtrack with a range of piano pieces, including Mozart’s beloved classics.
WIT
29 FEBRUARY-2 MARCH 2024
Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Wit isn’t a play about death, it’s a play about the essence of life and everything that makes us who we are.
ANH DO’S THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!
5-6 MARCH 2024
From his best-selling book, Anh’s live performance combines stand-up comedy with real-life stories, photos and filmed pieces to offer an unforgettable recount of his extraordinary story.
DOGMAN THE MUSICAL
9-12 MARCH 2024
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and the world’s most evil cat, Petey? Find out in this epic musical.
THE WHARF REVUE: PRIDE IN PREJUDICE
14-28 MARCH 2024
The Wharf Revue returns with sensational value, boasting a 7% increase in satirical content and 8.3% laughter quotient all while keeping ticket prices the same as last year! Take that, Philip Lowe!
LADY SINGS THE BLUES: VOL 2
5 APRIL 2024
Beaches local Prinnie Stevens takes the spotlight again in Lady Sings
The Blues: Volume 2, which delves into the stories of women who have shaped the history of music.
THE PEASANT PRINCE
16-18 MAY 2024
The children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince is an extraordinary production of a remarkable story – of a peasant boy turned dance giant.
THE HIGHWAY OF LOST HEARTS
31 MAY-1 JUNE 2024
Half gritty road journey, half magic realism, and all heart. It leaves you pondering the question: when your heart goes missing, what lengths will you go to in order to find it again?
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
4-5 JUNE 2024
Showcasing the finest talents from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, delivering a dose of laughter right to your doorstep!
ARE YOU PULLING MY LEG?
8 JUNE 2024
A raucous, accessible event that features award-winning performers sharing entertaining and uncensored insights into their disabilities and beyond.
THE TAP PACK
9 JUNE 2024
After sold-out shows and acclaim on London’s West End, Sydney Opera House and worldwide, The Tap Pack, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, is now heading to Glen Street Theatre!
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP
15-25 AUGUST 2024
Experience the ultimate murder mystery on the West End. Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, a genre-defining production by the best-selling novelist, has captivated global audiences for 70 years – case closed!
THE GRUFFALO
16-19 OCTOBER 2024
After sell-out seasons in London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia! Join Mouse on a magical, musical adventure through the deep, dark wood in this enchanting adaptation of the classic picture book.
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General ticket sales start on 18 December, but members can secure their seats earlier. Visit glenstreet.com.au or call the friendly Box Office team on (02) 9470 5913. This is just a taste of what’s to come – explore the website or drop by for the ACT ONE brochure at the Box Office.
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