The Australian Musical Theatre Festival is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to get together, share and celebrate this wonderful genre.
Musical theatre makers have waited a long time for our own Festival. And now it is finally here.
The inaugural Festival includes a diverse Program with ample opportunities to teach, collaborate, engage and – of course – enjoy.
With something for all creators of musical theatre, this is your Festival.
Thursday 23 May
Directing for
Musical Theatre
10:00am | Launceston College
2:00pm | Launceston College
Privileged access to Australia’s leading theatrical licensing agencies.
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Friday 24 May
Marketing
for Musical Theatre
10:00am | Launceston College
A must-do masterclass with publicity guru Ian Phipps.
The Power of
the School Production
4:30pm | Launceston College
Teacher session: Explore the transformative power of collaborative learning.
Independent
Musical Theatre
2:00pm | Launceston College
Panel discussion: Being successful in independent musical theatre.
7:30pm | Princess Theatre
A raucous night of comedy and song exploring the question "Is Musical Theatre Art?"
3:30pm | Launceston College
Teacher session: An essential talk for all educators involved in high school musicals.
Saturday 25 May
Costume
Design & construction
2:00pm | Launceston College
With costume design legend, William Dowd
7:30pm | Princess Theatre
Starring Rob Mills & Jemma Rix, hear all your favourite musical theatre numbers.
The best backstage bar in Australia for musical theatre professionals.
Sunday 26 May
11:00am | Princess Theatre
A remarkable, candid encounter with the guest stars of the Festival.
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Any Moment
Public Showing
Developing a brand new Australian musical
A thrilling glimpse into the heydey of Launceston’s theatre life.
