A Day Out At Clarendon Estate

Set across the beautiful grounds of Clarendon Estate, this is a full day of music, storytelling and relaxed festival atmosphere-the perfect way to round out your Australian Musical Theatre Festival experience.

Whether you’re joining us for one performance or settling in for the whole day, here’s what you can expect.

Start Your Day

Coffee will be available from the van from around 9:15am, perfect for grabbing your favourite cup and something delicious to go with it before the first performance. 

The bar opens from 11:00am, offering a range of Tasmanian wine, gin and tonics, beer, sparkling and non-alcoholic options, and food vans will be operating throughout the day. You’re welcome to take your food and drinks into each performance.

Performance Timeline

10:00am – 11:00am
‍Pride & Prejudice – An Adaptation in Words and Music

11:30am – 12:30pm
‍Made In Tasmania - Rob Mallett – Stories & Songs  

1:30pm – 2:30pm
‍Jack ‘n’ Gin (18+)

1:30pm – 2:30pm
‍Pride & Prejudice – An Adaptation in Words and Music

In Between Performances

If you’re staying for the full day (highly recommended), there’s a generous break between sessions and the perfect time to relax and enjoy the setting.

Grab something from one of the food vans, enjoy a drink, and take a moment to unwind in the gardens before the next performance.

Make a Day of It

Clarendon Estate is more than just a venue - it’s part of the experience. With expansive grounds, historic surrounds and plenty of space to explore, it’s well worth giving yourself time to settle in and enjoy it.

Find a spot in the gardens, take a wander between performances, or simply sit back with a drink and soak up the atmosphere.

And as a bonus ... anyone with a ticket to one of the shows can join a discounted tour of the historic house with proceeds going to maintaining the estate.

About Clarendon

Set in seven hectares of riverside parklands, the house retains its service wing, walled garden, impressive rural outbuildings, convict quarters  and rare elm avenue. Furnished to the 1838-1850 period, the house also features changing exhibitions of historic fashion from the 1830’s to 1960.

Clarendon survives in its original rural, parklike setting with elm avenue and walled garden (former kitchen garden) and access to the South Esk River.

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Bus Transfers are now available but there are limited seats.

Clarendon Estate is some distance outside Launceston, so please consider your transport arrangements.

A Few Things to Know

• Each performance is ticketed separately 
• You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all three 
• All performances are undercover, so rain, hail or shine, the show will go on.
• We recommend dressing for Tasmanian weather and wearing comfortable footwear
• Seating is general admission, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early to get settled before each performance
• Parking is available onsite at Clarendon Estate, with volunteer marshals there to help guide you
• Please plan your transport, as the estate is approx. 25 min drive from Launceston 
• Taxi and rideshare services operate in the area, though we recommend pre-booking, especially for your return journey.
• Jack ‘n’ Gin is an 18+ performance (Please don't drink and drive).
• No BYO alcohol

This project received grant funding from the Tasmanian Government's Built Heritage Grants Scheme

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Images by Peripitus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons