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Thanks for dropping in to see us last week Back to Back Theatre! We absolutely LOVED Ganesh vs the Third Reich!

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ARTISTIC RESIDENCY IN 2020. Arena is supporting professional theatre makers to develop a concept or theatre work, via our week-long residency The Bendigo Studio in March 2020. Full details here: bit.ly/33jT8lE EOIs: bit.ly/2QLPXAI

Christian takes to local bushland to capture inspirational imagery for Arena's next original theatre work, A Kindling Throne. #AKindlingThrone #ArenaTheatreCompany

YES! YES! YES! Wonderful exciting news! ROBOT SONG is coming home to BENDIGO! 6-7 May 2020 at The Capital Theatre. Show times 10am & 1pm daily. Tickets are on sale now: bit.ly/37M6QRV Kids/parents tell your teachers!

Everyone was pumped when Arena's "heart" VR collaboration took another step forward last week. Two remote teams tested the VR equipment across a long distance; Artistic Director, Christian Leavesley in Bendigo and a second team at The University of Melbourne. Watch this space!

Have a safe and happy holiday everybody. See you in 2020.

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Great stuff from our friends at ATYP.

Need some inspiration for things to entertain the kids on this rainy day? Jump into Arena Online for all your creative and theatre needs. Our Performance Poetry Project is available now! vimeo.com/412975627

Fun fact Friday: Arena Theatre Company was originally named Children's Arena Theatre (CAT) due to the fact the first 4 productions were staged in the round. #arenatheatre #arenatheatreco #arena55 #funfactfriday

Fun fact Friday: The equity minimum for actors in 1968 was $44 per week.

The Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust is running a 'virtual bucket rattle' with the help of acclaimed actor John Wood. All funds will help support actors and crew during restrictions. bit.ly/CVvabt #VABT The Age Arts

Nearly a third of Australians have discovered a new artist during restrictions and 67% plan to continue to enjoy the arts online post-coronavirus.

Creative Classrooms 2: Learn how to make an amazing movable puppet with the wonderful Jacob Williams. vimeo.com/417053358

FRIDAY FUN FACT: Over Arena's 55 year history, we have produced 155 shows. #arenatheatreco #arenatheatre #arenabendigo #bendigotheatre #theatreforyoungaudiences #theatrehistory #funfact

This coming Friday is #WearItPurpleDay. Still time to hunt through the back of that wardrobe! to #SupportRainbowYouth. For more info. head to WearItPurple.org 🌈 🙌

This #FathersDay we want to give a shout out to our Dads, Step-Dads, Granddads, Dads-to-be, Mums, Uncles, Brothers... the 'always got our backs' ones - #ThankYou for all you do to support us! 📣 👏 🤗

We are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta elder, Uncle Jack Charles. Vale Uncle Jack. We will miss you.

Opportunity alert! Calling all actors! HURRY... it's this Wednesday! 📣 🌟💜 🌟💜 📣 Sign up online or email Amanda asap. calendly.com/starlightcaree… #CaptainStarlight #BeASuperhero #AuditionAlert #ActorsNeeded #ArenaTheatreCo #StarlightChildrensFoundation

Hooray! The sun is shining today at #ArenaTheatreCo HQ and we're feeling good... #BlastFromThePast ☀️ 😎 🌻 🌖 🌝 #SunnyRayAndTheMagnificentMoon ID: A short looping video of two actors - they are the sun and the moon. They are laughing and spinning back-to-back on a dark stage.