Event Type: Performances

Disney’s Finding Nemo jr is a 1 hour musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. It features engaging performances, fabulous costuming, fun dancing and memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow.”
Finding Nemo jr brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

“KIDS entertaining KIDS” : Musical Theatre Crew‘s Junior Crew being aged 6-13 years old!

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Season :
Friday 1 – Sunday 10 November 2024

Performances :
Friday 1 November 2024, 7:30pm – 8:35pm
Saturday 2 November 2024, 3:00pm – 4:05pm MATINEE
Saturday 2 November 2024, 7:30pm – 8:35pm
Sunday 3 November 2024, 11:00am – 12:05pm MATINEE
Sunday 3 November 2024, 3:00pm – 4:05pm MATINEE
Saturday 9 November 2024, 3:00pm – 4:05pm MATINEE
Saturday 9 November 2024, 7:30pm – 8:35pm
Sunday 10 November 2024, 3:00pm – 4:05pm MATINEE

Tickets : 
Adults $35.00
Concession (Children / Students / Pensions & Seniors) $29.00
Family (Good for 4) $120.00
**Go with the Flow Special : Adults at Kids until 6 Oct 2024! $29.00**

Tickets / Doors open 60 minutes prior to Performance 
Duration : 65 minutes

NOTE: This show has double and triple casts. Check ticket details to confirm the casts who are performing.

Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life at the Peacock Theatre this October featuring Musical Theatre Crew‘s energetic and talented Intermediate Crew.

Disney’s High School Musical is a fun musical comedy for the whole family, with upbeat songs, high energy dancing and beloved characters.

The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes are back at school after winter break at East High. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the academic Gabriella, who he befriended singing karaoke on a ski holiday, has just moved to East High. While Troy has his basketball commitment and Gabriella has her maths competition, they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. But many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo”, especially siblings Sharpay and Ryan who want to rule the school show. High school becomes a challenge of juggling studies, sport, drama club, peer pressures, family expectations, friendships and even first love.

Season :
Friday 18 – Saturday 26 October 2024

Performances :
Friday 18 October 2024, 7:30pm – 8:40pm
Saturday 19 October 2024, 3:00pm – 4:10pm – MATINEE
Saturday 19 October 2024, 7:30pm – 8:40pm
Sunday 20 October 2024, 3:00pm – 4:10pm – MATINEE
Friday 25 October 2024, 3:00pm – 4:10pm – MATINEE
Friday 25 October 2024, 7:30pm – 8:40pm
Saturday 26 October 2024, 3:00pm – 4:10pm – MATINEE
Saturday 26 October 2024, 7:30pm – 8:40pm

Tickets : 
Adults $36.00
Concession (Children / Students / Pensions & Seniors) $29.00
Family (Good for 4) $118.00

Tickets / Doors open 60 minutes prior to Performance 
Duration : 70 minutes

NOTE: This show has double and triple casts. Check ticket details to confirm the casts who are performing.

Performance | Season Launch :
Tuesday 26 November 2024 @ 5:00PM

Tickets :
General Admission $25
Concession $10
VIP Sponsor 2025 $125
Companion Card Holder $10
Companion $0
Pay What You Can $-
MobTix $0

Every Story Counts : Celebrating 20 years and launching Second Echo Ensemble‘s 2025 Anniversary Season

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Second Echo Ensemble (SEE) celebrates 20 years of ground breaking creativity and launch our artistic program for 2025. SEE will showcase and look back at two decades of inclusive art-making while unveiling the exciting projects lined up next year. Expect a vibrant mix of performances, sneak peeks of upcoming works, and inspiring stories from our ensemble members. We invite past artists, community members, and supporters to gather for this milestone celebration.

Enjoy an evening filled with artistry, connection, and the heart of SEE’s mission – making the arts accessible to all. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of creativity.

Saturday 2 November 2024
Doors @ 7:00pm
Music from 7:30pm – 11:30pm

Tickets :
Regular $35
Concession $25

Hobart’s favourite 80s rockers (mockers) Rockett Nelson are back for one night only, in an outrageous and spooky extravaganza!

Rockett Nelson are back! Join us for this once only special event at Salamanca Arts Centre in the heart of Hobart.

The costume theme is… eighties… duh, so dust off your bolero jacket and acid wash jeans and join the Rockett crew for their most outrageous and entertaining show EVER.  

Also beware, Halloween is just days before so things might get a bit spooky…

Friday 24 January 2025
Doors Open 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 120 minutes (includes interval) 

Tickets : 
General Admission $22.49 (incl BF)
Concession $11.90 (incl. BF)
Early Bird $11.90 (incl. BF)

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Come join us for a night of filled original jazz at The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre ! The Gus Leighton Quartet is hitting the stage to record their latest album live, and you won’t want to miss it.
Gus has been hard at work writing a series of new compositions, some of which are going to be performed live for the first time on this night!
So Grab a seat, sip on a drink, and let the music sweep you away. It’s going to be a night to remember!

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Gus Leighton

Gus Leighton is an Australian contemporary tenor saxophonist based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is known for his improvisational skills and compositional style, drawing influence from notable saxophonists such as Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and Wayne Shorter. These saxophonists were the focus of Gus’s PhD research at the University of Tasmania.

Aside from his research, Gus is actively involved in the music scene. He is a respected saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of various groups including Uncle Gus and The Rimshots, The Gus Leighton Quartet, and The Greenrises Jazz Orchestra. Gus has also performed at festivals and events as both a leader and accompanist, having shared the stage with artists like Dami Im, Andrew O’Keefe and The Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Other acts Gus has supported include; Crooked Colours, The Wolfe Brothers, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe), John O’Hara, Henry Waggons, Mighty Duke, and The Lords.

Gus has released five albums in the past five years, showcasing his own projects. He frequently collaborates with DJs and performs at festivals, weddings, and corporate events around the country.

Gus’s talent and dedication have been acknowledged internationally, leading him to be a featured artist for two reputable companies: Syos Mouthpieces (France) and Bari Woodwind Inc. (USA). Gus has also been a featured artist in the Australian Jazz Real Book, a recipient of the Jack Duffy Memorial Award from the Hobart Jazz Club and the Musician’s Union of Tasmania, and a two-time nominee for a Tasmanian Young Achiever’s award.

Overall, Gus Leighton is significantly impacting the Australian music scene with his unbridled energy, creativity, and passion for music.

Wednesday 6 November 2024
Doors @ 7:00pm | Music from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Tickets :
General Admission [1 Ticket] $37.00 (+ BF)
General Admission [2 Tickets] $70.00 (+ BF)
General Admission [4 Tickets] $128.00 (+ BF)

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

For her Australian tour, jazz vocalist Hetty Kate (Paris-based) shares a masterful evening of classics and curios from the American Songbook and beyond.

Returning to beautiful Hobart for her 2024 Australian tour, Hetty’s delighted to be performing in trio. She’ll be sharing the stage with wonderful musicians and friends, Matt Boden (piano) and Hamish Houston (double bass).

“(Hetty Kate) has a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice”
– James Morrison AU

“Beautiful, enchanting. A big future ahead..”
– Christian Bragg, Jazz FM UK

“Her vocal line is poised and her phrasing is precise, on point”
– Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz Magazine FR

Based in Paris since 2017, British/Australian vocalist Hetty Kate came up in the vibrant Melbourne jazz scene, mentored by some of Australia’s most treasured jazz musicians. Alongside with her ‘natural musicality’, clear tone and impeccable timing you’ll find it’s her warmth and razor-sharp wit that truly sets her apart, artfully blending poise and humour with a great love for the music. A raconteur, and often described as ‘The Real Deal’. 

Hetty has been touring internationally for almost two decades, gracing stages large and small from New Zealand to New York and Paris to Prague. She has toured and recorded with Australian jazz luminary James Morrison, performed with Rick Margitza and Peter Bernstein, as well as classical pianists Simon Tedeschi (AU) and Charl de Plessis (SA). She performed as Ava Gardner for an original musical written by Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), was the featured vocalist in James Morrison’s award winning symphonic concert ‘The A to Z of Jazz’, and played herself in Herve Hadmar’s tele-series ‘Romance’ on France2.

Enjoy a masterful evening of classics and curiosities from Dameron to Brubeck and Porter to Kern; the American Songbook and beyond.

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This EVENT has SOLD OUT!
*Standing Event * This is not a seated concert*

Friday 13 December 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 11:00pm

The Kucera Brothers : 8:00pm
Claire Anne Taylor Band : 9:00pm

Tickets :
All Tickets $39.50 (inclusive of Booking Fee)

This is an 18+ Event

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Claire Anne Taylor and her band return to Hobart for a special evening of Live Music.

Claire Anne Taylor and her band will be showcasing songs from her back catalogue as well as some new bangers! Taylor’s sensitive and soulful band includes Beau Thomas on drums, Louis Gill on bass, Jethro Pickett on guitar and Randal Muir on keys.

With special guests : The Kucera Brothers

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Claire Anne Taylor

Claire Anne Taylor has garnered a reputation for her powerful live shows – tough and tender performances that command audiences to silence. Having recently released her third studio album ‘Giving It Away’ to widespread critical acclaim and sold out shows around Australia, Taylor is proving herself as ‘a shining light of heartfelt honesty and talent amid the pretenders’ – Post To Wire.

The Kucera Brothers

The Kucera Brothers are an Americana/folk/rock band whose members have toured extensively through the USA and Australia. Sam and Colin have written and recorded music together for most of their lives, and alongside Alex McArthur for over a decade. In 2023 they released their incredible album ‘Every Other Sunday’ and they have a new album set for release later this year.

Presented by Footloose Dance Party

Friday 4 October 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets :
Final Release $20 (+BF)
Tickets may be available on the door if not sold out

*All Ages Event * People under 18 are allowed to attend this event but need to be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed to consume alcohol

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the event, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose AGAIN! 👟🎉Come and shake your groove thing with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 hour DJ Set, jam-packed with Disco Classics 🕺🏻

We will be spinning artists such as :
Chic
Sister Sledge
ABBA 
Diana Ross 
Earth, Wind and Fire
Bee Gees
Kool & the Gang
KC &. The Sunshine Band
Patrice Rushen
Madonna
Pointer Sisters 
Hall & Oates

Located in the Founders Room on a Friday Night – starting right after Rektango! 🎶

Music kicks off at 8:00pm with support from local legend JUNIPER 🎧

See you on the Dance-floor!  💃🏼

Presented by O’Grady Drama Hobart’s On Cue Ensemble

“…what if everyone could hear the voices in your head?” 

 A play in three acts by Michael Butler, following a group of children and their teacher from their first day of Grade 1, through to their adult lives. The characters’ inner thoughts are narrated aloud by actors playing “psyches”, offering the audience a fascinating and rich insight into the question of what makes us who we are, and what influences who we become?

A drama with touches of comedy, this play is suitable for ages 8 and up.

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SEASON : 
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 September 2024

Performances :
Thursday 19 September 2024 @ 7:00pm
Friday 20 September 2024 @ 8:00pm
Saturday 21 September 2024 @ 6:00pm

Tickets / Doors open 30 minutes prior to Performance 
Duration : 120 minutes (includes 15 minute Interval)

Tickets :
Adults $25 (+BF)
Concession / Seniors $20 (+BF)
Students $15 (+BF)

This weekend is designed to offer during the first day a FREE Workshop with the Director of Drama of The National Drama School. This Workshop will explore some of the activities included in training at the National Drama School.

The second day is for Auditions for the 2024 Advanced Diploma of Acting.

Both the Workshop and Auditions are FREE, but Registrations are ESSENTIAL

Participants must be aged 17+

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DAY ONE : Workshop :
Saturday 14 September 2024, 10:30am – 3:30pm

DAY TWO : Audition :
Sunday 15 September 2024, 10:30am – 3:30pm