FEATURE
E H T D BEHIN
s e n e sc ANE E MCCARTY-O’K
WORDS ROXANN
FOR ALMOST A century, there have been passionate and dedicated men and women of the stage bringing to life glorious tales of comedy, joy and woe on the Sunshine Coast. They have had audiences of all ages in stitches of laughter, leaving their seats with hearts filled with happiness, and occasionally wiping away a stray tear or two as the rawness of seeing live performers give it their all on stage evokes deep emotions. This is a legacy that continues to this day. With the BATS Theatre Co clocking up more than 90 years, Nambour’s Lind Lane Theatre more than 70 years and the Noosa Arts Theatre almost five decades, there is no doubt the performing arts have been one of the consistent threads in our society. In fact, there are now more than 25 theatre companies and myriad music, dance and circus performing groups on the Sunshine Coast, each offering something unique to their audiences.
Top: Members of the Sunshine Troupe perform in Luminosity Left: Xanthe and Sam Coward from XS Entertainment. (Image: Travis Macfarlane) 18
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