THEATRE NOR TH 2025 SEASON
Theatre North works, creates and assembles on unceded land at Launceston where the rivers Laykila (North Esk), Plipatumila (South Esk) and Kanamaluka / River Tamar join together, country of the Litarimirina and Panina people.
We honour those people and acknowledge today’s Tasmanian Aboriginal community who remain owners of Lutruwita / Tasmania.
In the palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines, with thanks to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre.
Welcome to this year’s program: replete with a definite calibre, a particular urgency, and a certain romance. 2025 is the last year of ‘regular Theatre North programming’ at the Princess and Earl, before 2026 heralds eighteen months of City of Launceston-led TLC.
Looking back, the theatre has seen a number of significant changes over its 113 years: establishment in 1911, the new foyer in 1939, commencement of live performance in 1970 and construction of the Earl Arts Centre in 1993. We are sure, guided by the vision and expertise of architects Lovell Chen, that 2026 will mark the beginning of a new vibrant, inclusive and future-focussed era in the theatre’s history.
So, for 2025, we look to create a program of our classic mix of bold mainstage projects, alongside a raft of intimate and fascinating theatre offerings.
It’s very gratifying to be able to offer up several rich theatre experiences, with works from mainland outfits Bell Shakespeare, Ensemble Theatre, Red Stitch Actors Theatre and A Slightly Isolated Dog, and a very exciting collaboration between local companies Mudlark Theatre and IO Performance
Notably, we welcome back the inestimable Sydney Dance Company with their new work momenta. Absolutely essential viewing, along with our friends at Victorian State Ballet.
Music is also front and centre. The wonderful Guy Noble kicks the year off with his wickedly insightful look at all things classical music, Van Diemen’s Band brings Sirens to the Princess and the Australian Musical Theatre Festival Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra collab is not to be missed. We were so delighted with the response to our daytime programming – the rollicking Music in the Mornings and wonderful Lunchbox Concerts - that we cannot wait for their return in 2025.
Look out for school holiday fun with Terrapin and The Listies too!
We extend our thanks to our key partners – Arts Tasmania and City of Launceston – for their work and support in making these theatres places for everyone. Likewise, Theatre North’s loyal sponsors for their valued contributions to the ongoing life of the theatre.
Live performance connects and inspires us and the act of assembly is one to be cherished. Thank you for your ongoing support: it’s more than just the ticket.
Experience some of the nation’s finest live theatre and performance as a Friend of Theatre North. Excellent value, with a range of brilliant benefits, a Friends membership enriches your theatre experience at the Princess and the Earl.
Secure the best seats in the house with exclusive early access. Friends gain early access to Theatre North Season shows and tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Receive up to 20% discount on tickets to shows in this program.
As a Friends member, you can purchase up to four discounted tickets for each show in the season: one for you, and three for your friends.
We can easily replace lost tickets and offer fee-free ticket exchange for another performance of the same show, subject to availability.
Enjoy reciprocal discounts when attending shows in the programs of our fellow TASMANIAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRES – Theatre Royal, Burnie Arts and paranaple arts centre in Devonport.
Stay connected to Launnie’s vibrant theatre community! Friends of Theatre North are invited to a range of theatre functions and social occasions throughout the year.
A beverage on us!
Friends of Theatre North receive one six-drink bar card per membership , redeemable at the Princess Theatre bars at any performance throughout the year. At the Earl Arts Centre, vouchers are only redeemable for shows featured in the Theatre North Season.
Our caterers of choice, Earthy Eats, offer Friends a generous 10% discount on any food and beverage purchase, upon presentation of your Friends membership card. Visit them in the Kingsway and enjoy!
Friends memberships are available online or Princess Theatre Box Office
OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
2025 Season Membership is only $45.00
Memberships can be purchased at any time, but, to make the most of it, sign up as soon as you can!
Once you’ve signed up, log in to your account on the Theatre North website or enter your Friends Membership Number prior to checkout to access Friends ticket prices . Alternatively, drop in or call the Box Office to grab your Friends tickets.
Memberships are not transferable and expire at the end of the calendar year.
David Hobson –Hear Me Now Music in the Mornings
Guy Noble’s Very Serious
Guide to Classical Music
Highlight Entertainment
Macbeth:
David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
Art Screen Events
Mini Van Diemen’s Band
VDB Lunchbox Concerts
Sirens
Van Diemen’s Band
Where Water Meets
VDB Lunchbox Concerts
Ensemble Offspring
VDB Lunchbox Concerts
Stefan Cassomenos
VDB Lunchbox Concerts
Art Screen Events
Croissants & Whiskey
VDB Lunchbox Concerts
Jekyll & Hyde
A Slightly Isolated Dog
Thursday 13 February 11:00 am
Thursday 27 February 6:30 pm
Sunday 02 March 2:00 pm
Wednesday 02 April 1:05 pm
Thursday 03 April 6:00 pm
Wednesday 09 April 1:05 pm
Wednesday 16 April 1:05 pm
Wednesday 23 April 1:05 pm
Sunday 27 April 2:00pm
Wednesday 30 April 1:05 pm
Friday 16 May 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Saturday 17 May 6:00 pm
Some Enchanted Evening
Australian Musical Theatre Festival and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
The Queen’s Nanny
Ensemble Theatre
Rachael Beck – Both Sides
Music in the Mornings
Saturday 24 May 7:30 pm
Wednesday 04 June 7:30 pm
Thursday 05 June 11:00 am
Princess Theatre p26
Earl Arts Centre p09
Earl Arts Centre p29
Princess Theatre p11
Princess Theatre p10
Princess Theatre p11
Princess Theatre p11
Princess Theatre p11
Earl Arts Centre p29
Holy Trinity Anglican Church p11
Earl Arts Centre p12
Princess Theatre p13
Princess Theatre p14
Princess Theatre p26
Victoria State Ballet
110% Ready The Listies
Mary Stuart
Road Works – Play reading
Sydney Dance Company
On This Island, Now Road Works – Play reading
Red Sky Morning Road Works – Play reading
The Great Gershwins Music in the Mornings
Feathers
Terrapin
Monument Red Stitch Actors Theatre
Wittenoom
Mudlark and IO Performance
Friday 20 June 7:30 pm
Tuesday 15 July 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Wednesday 16 July 6:00 pm
Wednesday 23 July 7:30 pm
Wednesday 24 July 6:00 pm
Wednesday 20 August 6:00 pm
Thursday 25 September 11:00 am
Tuesday 07 October 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Saturday 11 October 7:30 pm
Thursday 23 October 7:30 pm
Friday 24 October 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
Saturday 25 October 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday 26 October 2:00 pm
Romeo & Juliet Bell Shakespeare
A Christmas Surprise feat. Ian Stenlake Music in the Mornings
Monday 03 November 7:30 pm
Monday 08 December 11:00 am
Highlight Entertainment presents
Popular TSO conductor and ABC broadcaster Guy Noble returns to Launceston for a brand-new solo show.
From the grand piano Guy will guide you through the many fascinating personalities of classical music. Featuring piano favourites, original songs and stories of the great composers and the modern stars Guy has worked with over a long career - including Bach, Mozart, Wagner, Erik Satie, Gough Whitlam, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bolton. As if this was not enough, the evening also includes a special appearance by the fiery Sicilian mezzosoprano Ophelia Ciabatta.
Guaranteed to be the most entertaining classical concert you’ve ever been to!
Thursday 27 February 6:30 pm
Earl Arts Centre 75 minutes
Recommended for ages 12 years and over. TICKETS $63.00 | Friends of Theatre North $60.00
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Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been omnipresent in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia.
Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song.
Bringing a new approach to these ancient stories, Van Diemen’s Fiddles lend their unique soundworld to an evocatively mesmerising program of new works and re-worked historical compositions based on tales from Japan, Germany, ancient Greece and current-day lutruwita / Tasmania.
Van Diemen’s Fiddles unites the exceptional talents of baroque violinist Julia Fredersdorff, klezmer / folk fiddler Rachel Meyers, experimental / folk fiddler Emily Sheppard and contemporary / Baroque violist Katie Yap.
TICKETS $30.00 - $49.00 | School tickets available
Thursday 03 April 6:00 pm
Princess Theatre 65 minutes
Includes references to gender identity and concepts like death.
Van Diemen’s Band in association with Theatre North presents
Van Diemen’s Band’s immensely popular Lunchbox Concerts are back for another season!
Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, the Lunchbox Concerts go ‘beyond-the-Band’ to showcase a rich variety of artists, genres and stylesall for the price of a sandwich.
We invite you to enjoy a tempting menu of diverse short-form concerts during your lunch break, featuring some of Tassie’s finest musical talent alongside interstate guests.
Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of beautiful music ranging from thundering piano and brilliant baroque to transcendent chamber-folk and virtuosic percussion, in a casual and welcoming setting.
Keep your eye out for additional Lunchbox Concerts in late 2025!
Bite-sized concerts for the price of a sandwich.
Mini Van Diemen’s Band
Wednesday 02 April 1:05 pm
Where Water Meets
Wednesday 09 April 1:05 pm
Ensemble Offspring
Wednesday 16 April 1:05 pm
Stefan Cassomenos
Wednesday 23 April 1:05 pm
Princess Theatre 45 minutes
Croissants & Whiskey
Wednesday 30 April 1:05 pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
45 minutes
“Hilarious theatre-comedy adventure for the 21st Century” DOMINION POST
Theatre North presents
Meet the most delightfully evil man alive, Mr Hyde. A man so evil he punches the cleaning lady, drop-kicks a precious puffin and yells ‘shark’ at the beach.
This mad-cap rendition of Jekyll and Hyde celebrates the darkness within us all. A completely reworked version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Edinburgh inspired novella.
Jekyll is a man who washes and separates his recycling AND puts it in the correct bin. Hyde is the man who uses the last toilet roll and never replaces it, drains the shared flat account to buy cigarettes and never calls you by your given name. Who does that?
Who is this mad man?!
Stuart intervenes:
Make sure you jump on tickets to this brilliant night out. From the same wicked crew who brought us 2024’s unforgettable The Trojan War…
TICKETS $30.00 - $45.00 | Group and school tickets available
Friday 16 May 1:00 pm & 6:00pm
Saturday 17 May 6:00 pm
Earl Arts Centre
80 minutes
Recommended for ages 15 years and over.
Strong language, Adult themes. Audience interaction occurs in this performance.
Presented by the Australian Musical Theatre Festival and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Experience the magic of musical theatre in a breathtaking concert with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival!
Some Enchanted Evening brings together the greatest hits from Broadway and the West End, featuring the timeless melodies of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and more.
Under the baton of legendary conductor Guy Noble, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will bring these beloved classics to life with exceptional vocalists and lush orchestral arrangements that promise to transport you to the heart of your favourite musicals.
More than just a concert—this is a celebration of the enduring power of music and theatre to move, inspire, and entertain. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to the genre, this evening promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Join us for a night of pure enchantment with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra!
TICKETS $20.00 - $90.00 | Group and school tickets available
Saturday 24 May 7:30 pm
Princess Theatre 120 minutes (including interval)
Theatre North presents an Ensemble Theatre production
Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy-drama.
By Melanie Tait
Directed by Priscilla Jackman
Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir.
From the creative team behind the sell-out success of The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.
The Queen’s Nanny was commissioned by Ensemble Theatre through its Commissioners’ Circle.
Wednesday 04 June 7:30 pm
Princess Theatre 90 minutes
Recommended for ages 12 years and over
CREATIVE CREDITS
Playwright Melanie Tait
Director Priscilla Jackman
Assistant Director Miranda Middleton
Set Designer Michael Hankin
Costume Designer Genevieve Graham
Lighting Designer Morgan Moroney
Composer and
Sound Designer James Peter Brown
TICKETS $42.00 - $62.00 | Group and school tickets available
“The narrative as it unfolds is easy to follow, and the performances by Victorian State Ballet’s dancers were fresh and engaging. Michelle Cassar de Sierra’s choreography is full of movement and vigour, richly colourful and vivid”
DANCE AUSTRALIA
An enchanting rendition of one of the world’s most beloved ballets.
Based on the original tale by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and the Disney screenplay by Linda Woolverton, the Victorian State Ballet brings a captivating display of the characters and story to life on stage!
With spectacular and magical choreography from Michelle Cassar De Sierra, this retelling will enthral and entertain audiences while maintaining the essence of the original fairy tale.
Featuring internationally recognised principal artists Elise Jacques as Belle, Cieren Edinger as Gaston, Tristan Gross as the Prince / Beast and Alexia Simpson as the Rose.
Be transformed and delighted by this stunning classical ballet treat!
Friday 20 June 7:30 pm
Princess Theatre 120 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
“If your kids have never been to the theatre before, do them a favour and make this their first experience. It’s something they will never forget.”
Theatre North presents
Written and performed by The Listies
Well, that’s what Rich thinks anyway. Matt on the other hand has a different plan. He may or may not have accidentally flushed the car keys down the toilet.
Featuring a poop-load of puns, silly slapstick sight gags, and a splash of improvisational idiocy, 110% Ready sees Melbourne’s masters of mirth do what they do best for 55 solid minutes of full family LOLS.
This brand-new show is all about the joys of the average morning routine: sleeping through the alarm, not having any milk, fishing dirty clothes out of the hamper, burning the toast, and then finding the front door is glued shut, the shower won’t switch off, and the house is filling with water.
Dedicated to anyone who has ever been in charge of someone who is impossible to get out the front door in the AM.
Tuesday 15 July 1:00 pm & 6:00pm
Earl Arts Centre 55 minutes
Recommended for ages 4 –400 million (dinosaurs allowed).
Some sudden loud noises, lasers, smoke effects.
CREATIVE CREDITS
Writers/Performers Matt Kelly & Rich Higgins
Director Mish Gregor
Lighting Design El Eidie
Sound Design Iva Lottagas
“... their (the Dancers’) control, elegance, energy and athleticism are there for all to marvel at. And marvel we did.”
SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE
Theatre North presents Sydney Dance Company’s
The connection is instinctive. The moment is transformational.
Choreographed by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela
Sydney Dance Company explodes onto the stage in Rafael Bonachela’s momenta. From the most tender exchanges to an intense physical storm, witness an extraordinary force of movement, striking individuality and powerful unity, escalating to a joyous release.
momenta takes audiences on a journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds. This mesmerising work presents a kaleidoscope of energy, capturing moments where individual trajectories collide and intertwine.
The dancers transcend physical limitations, exploring the full range of their bodies with grace, power and vulnerability. Each moment resonates through space, drawing the audience into a world of raw emotion.
Through the captivating interplay of Bonachela’s signature choreographic style, Nick Wales’ evocative soundscapes, Elizabeth Gadsby’s arresting set design and Damien Cooper’s striking lighting, momenta gathers the hurtling vectors of our lives into confluence and connection. For audiences and dancers alike, it is an invitation to rejoice in the beauty and fragility of our shared humanity.
Wednesday 23 July 7:30 pm
Princess Theatre 75 minutes
TICKETS $49.00 - $79.00 | Group and school tickets available
Mudlark Theatre presents
Curated by Jane Johnson, Jane Longhurst and Gabrielle Adkins
Join our island’s artists for a series of bespoke play readings featuring extraordinary theatre works by acclaimed Australian playwrights.
Road Works is the perfect winter theatre program, connecting audiences and artists across our island through relaxed and engaging evenings at the theatre, showcasing readings of powerhouse plays, and sparking rich conversations around creativity and the theatre-going experience.
Featuring an ensemble of Tasmania’s finest emerging and established artists, Road Works parks three exciting plays in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport and is supported by the Tasmanian Performing Arts Centres Strategic Touring Fund.
Mary Stuart
Adapted by Kate Mulvany, after Friedrich Schiller
Wednesday 16 July 6:00 pm
On This Island, Now by Melanie Tait
Thursday 24 July 6:00 pm
Red Sky Morning by Tom Holloway
Wednesday 20 August 6:00 pm
Princess Theatre
‘I loved watching [Terrapin] perform, the show made me feel happy.’
CORA, TASMANIAN SCHOOL STUDENT
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Terrapin in association with Theatre North presents Holiday PlayDate!
is a lonesome ferret looking for his flock.
By Dan Giovannoni
Feathery-tailed and frustrated, Feathers embarks on a quest for belonging that will take him to every corner of the country. Will the laid-back pink cockatoos welcome him? Or perhaps the charismatic lyrebird is his true kin?
Feathers is trailed by Duck, a scrawny, flightless youngster who he would rather be rid of. But when finding his destiny threatens Duck, Feathers must decide who his true flock is.
CREATIVE CREDITS
Writer Dan Giovannoni
Director Sam Routledge
Puppet designer & lead maker
Bryony Anderson
Set and costume designer Charlotte Lane
Composers
Puppet makers
Matthew Fargher, Denni Proctor
Mads Hillam, Greta Jean, Danny Miller
Scenic arts & costume construction Roz Wren
Set construction
Soda Projects
Education & accessibility resources Julie Waddington
Tuesday 07 October 2:00pm & 6:00 pm
Earl Arts Centre 45 minutes
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Theatre North presents A Red Stitch production developed through the INK Program
By Emily Sheehan. Directed by Ella Cladwell.
Edith Aldridge is the youngest woman to be elected leader of her country. In a lush presidential suite in a heritage listed hotel, she has just ninety minutes to get ready for the biggest day of her life. Enter Rosie, a twenty-two year old makeup artist from the David Jones counter, sent to help Edith get camera ready. In Rosie’s capable hands, this morning will be a breeze. So long as they both stick to the brief.
Sheehan’s astute and entertaining script challenges the trivialisation of beauty therapy, exploring the role that makeup and fashion play in how we perceive and receive women in power.
Saturday 11 October 7:30 pm
Earl Arts Centre 100 minutes
Mudlark Theatre and IO Performance in association with Theatre North present
A deeply regional Australian story with an operatic heartbeat; a vivid and poetic theatre work brimming with hope, humour, and humanity.
by Mary Anne Butler
Dot is dying of mesothelioma; an incurable cancer caused by blue asbestos. Pearl sits by Dot’s deathbed as the Dogs of the Apocalypse hover, waiting for Dot to finally let go.
Return to The Past: Dot and Pearl live in Wittenoom, the blue asbestos mining town in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Drawn by the promise of a new future, so begin glorious days when the Pilbara’s stunning landscapes and close-knit community shaped an idyllic lifestyle. Until it all begins to erode with the inescapable truth that their town was built on a lie.
Wittenoom is a profoundly affecting theatre work, an intimate story of life, love, and loss. Uncovering a terrifying part of our Nation’s history and the devastating human cost of corporate greed, Wittenoom is a story that demands to be told.
Thursday 23 October 7:30 pm
Friday 24 October 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
Saturday 25 October 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday 26 October 2:00 pm
Earl Arts Centre
70 minutes
Recommended for ages 13 and over. This performance contains coarse language. See website closer to show date for further content advice.
By William Shakespeare Director Peter Evans
After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. And despite the unending, violent feud between their families, they will risk everything to be together.
This raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet will envelop you in the passion, the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s most evocative tragedy.
Peter Evans’ critically acclaimed production of the greatest love story ever told returns to stages in 2025. Introducing the magnetic Madeline Li as Juliet, this exquisite production is not to be missed.
“One of the most convincing manifestations of the ‘star-cross’d lovers’ you are likely to see.”
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW
Monday 03 November 7:30 pm
Princess Theatre 150 minutes (including interval)
Recommend for ages 13 and over.
Please be advised that Shakespeare’s original play contains depictions of violence, murder, sexual references, and suicide. We recommend that adults bringing young people to the production take the time to discuss the plot and themes of Romeo & Juliet with them prior to attending.
Resources about the play, including a detailed synopsis, are available on the Theatre North website.
CREATIVE CREDITS by William Shapespeare
Director Peter Evans
Set & Costume Design Anna Tregloan
Lighting Design Benjamin Cisterne
Composer and Sound Design Max Lyandvert
Intimacy, Movement and Fight Director Nigel Poulton
With Madeline Li and Ryan Hodson
The break-out hit of 2024 returns!
from ProMac Productions
Theatre North’s Music in the Mornings is a feel-good series of music, stories and songs from some of the nation’s most sizzling entertainers.
Join us for four special events throughout the year, guaranteed to delight and entertain in equal measure.
David Hobson – Hear Me Now
Thursday 13 February 11:00 am
David Hobson graces the Princess Theatre stage with songs to sing, stories to tell and a touch of comedy. Be entertained as David performs a selection of beloved operas from Puccini and Verdi, the musical theatre classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner, and the ever-popular Celtic songbook gems. Accompanied by David Cameron, this is a morning of classics and surprises you will not want to miss!
Rachael Beck – Both Sides
Thursday 05 June 11:00 am
From her early days on our TV screens to playing Belle in the Australian production of Beauty and the Beast, Rachael Beck is a leading light of Australian showbusiness and performance.
Drawing from an eclectic collection of songs (Both Sides Now, Stars and the Moon, Grace Kelly) and artists that inspire her, Rachael celebrates the way someone’s life can change… and sometimes overnight.
The Great Gershwins
Thursday 25 September 11:00 am
A S’Wonderful treat for all!
Compared by Music in the Mornings stalwart Chris McKenna and featuring piano virtuoso William Schmidt with international soprano Alison Jones, the trio will perform classics from the prolific and prodigious George and Ira Gershwin.
Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me, Rhapsody in Blue and I Got Rhythm, to name just a few!
Theatre
A Christmas Surprise featuring Ian Stenlake
Monday 08 December 11:00 am
Begin the Christmas season with Music in the Mornings’ favourite Ian Stenlake and friends. Featuring the perfect mix of carols and Christmas favourites with a surprise or two, join us for a joyous start to your holiday festivities
Cinq à Sept (n) (France & French Canada): literally “Five to Seven”. A time to meet over drinks, often for a particular purpose.
The venerable Cinq à Septs return in 2025 with their own particular purpose.
Fascinating speakers, ‘theatre drinks’ and intriguing events are in the offing and we’ll let you know throughout the year what surprises each one will bring.
Keep an eye on our website or socials for dates!
Art Screen Events presents
Direct from London’s West End.
Be a part of a unique cinematic theatre experience and enjoy the best theatre performances filmed live from the beating heart of theatre and from Britain’s most exciting stages.
With state-of-the-art filming techniques, we bring you each performance as it happens, in all its glory. From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion to sweeping wide shots of the stage.
Whether you show up for serious drama, romcoms or sold-out award-winning hits, you’ll always have the best seat in the house.
Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
Sunday 02 March 2:00pm
The Importance of Being Earnest
Sunday 27 April 2:00pm
Additional show screenings to be announced in early 2025
Earl Arts Centre
Theatre North is committed to nurturing young people’s love of the arts. We welcome school groups and offer significantly reduced school prices to several shows in our 2025 Season.
To make a booking for your school, please contact schools@theatrenorth.com.au
Unless otherwise stated, our 2025 school group prices are:
$16 per student (1 - 49 students)
$12 per student (50+ students)
Theatre workshops and extensive teaching resources are often also available as part of our school group packages. 2025 shows with dedicated school performances include:
Jekyll & Hide (senior)
Friday 16 May 1:00 pm
Wittenoom (secondary)
Friday 24 October 11:00 am
School group pricing is available for the general public performances of:
The Queen’s Nanny (secondary)
Wednesday 04 June 7:30 pm
momenta (secondary)
Wednesday 23 July 7:30 pm
Monument (secondary)
Saturday 11 October 7:30 pm
Romeo & Juliet (secondary)
Monday 03 November 7:30 pm
Line up an adventure-filled Play Date at the theatre, during the school holidays. Perfect for young audiences, families and, well, pretty much everyone, really!
110% Ready
Tuesday 15 July 1:00 pm
Tuesday 15 July 6:00 pm
Feathers
Tuesday 07 October 2:00pm & 6:00 pm
Group bookings are available for Outside School Hours Care providers, too! A great activity to add to your School Holiday offerings.
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The Princess Theatre Box Office is located in the theatre foyer. The Box Office is open Monday to Friday and at least one hour prior to scheduled Princess Theatre performances. Bookings can also be made online: theatrenorth.com.au , or by phone 03 6331 0052.
Theatre North offers Friends fee-free ticket exchange to another performance of the same show in the 2025 Season, subject to availability. Theatre North adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
Group Tickets for parties of 6 or more, and Family Tickets for 4, are available on selected shows. These are available online or in-person. Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Box Office.
In the event of any change to our performance schedule, we notify the patron who made the purchase. We do this via email in the first instance, and then by phone. We ask that all patrons ensure that their contact details are accurate at the time of booking.
Content warnings, including age recommendations, strong language, special effects etc., are subject to change. Check the website for any updates closer to the show. At the time of performance, we also display this information in the foyers. While we provide age recommendations for certain shows, parental discretion is advised.
Concessions to shows in the Theatre North program are offered to full-time students and holders of a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Seniors Card or MEAA Membership. Proof of concession may be requested at the Box Office or prior to admission
Unless otherwise advised, phones should be turned off prior to the commencement of each performance. Generally, recording devices are not permitted in the theatre. For the safety and comfort of patrons, we do not permit prams and large items in the auditorium. Patrons are advised that lock-outs due to lateness may be in effect at certain performances.
We believe that everyone should be able to experience shows and events in a safe, accessible and enjoyable environment. If you have any questions or need assistance before your event, please call 6331 0052 , email boxoffice@theatrenorth.com.au , or visit the Box Office at 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston .
The main auditorium has dedicated spaces for wheelchair users and their guests (18 wheelchairs). We also have several aisle seats with flexible armrests for easier access. Access to the main auditorium doors is via a platform lift located near the Box Office. Access to the circle is by stairs only.
The Earl Arts Centre auditorium is at ground level, and wheelchair users can access groundlevel seating through the main door.
Both the Princess and the Earl are fitted with a hearing induction loop. The loop works when a performance (or performer) is amplified or uses microphones. Not all performances are amplified. The Box Office can advise which shows are amplified and how to use this facility.
Patrons accompanied by guide, hearing or assistance dogs are welcome inside all areas of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre. Please phone the Princess Theatre Box Office on 03 6331 0052 to discuss appropriate seating requirements.
Theatre North is affiliated with the State Government’s Companion Card program. These can only be booked via phone or in person at the Box Office. Please present your Companion Card when securing these tickets.
Theatre North’s Season 2025 is assisted by the Minister of the Arts through Arts Tasmania.
Theatre North proudly manages the City of Launceston’s Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre.
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