Event Type: Comedy

Thursday 23 January 2025
Doors Open 5:30pm | Performance from 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Duration : 5 Hours (15 minute sets for each performer) 

All Ages Event

This is a FREE EVENT, but booking is essential

The SESSIONS Project: LIVE! is the beating heart of the program and the foundation of the 2025 relaunch at the iconic Peacock Theatre. This free core event not only celebrates Tasmanian talent through our signature 15-minute open rotating concept but also plays a central role in supporting the vibrant performances, workshops, and events surrounding it.

Showcasing music, performance, and creativity, this all-ages event embodies the spirit of connection and community that The SESSIONS Project is all about. With a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere, it sets the tone for an unforgettable celebration of local artistry.

Performers will be announced in the lead-up, promising a diverse lineup of musicians, artists, and creatives. Tickets are free but essential and can be booked now through our new website. Don’t miss this celebration of talent, creativity, and the Tasmanian arts community.

Performances :
Saturday 12 April 2025 @ 2:00pm  : Matinee
Saturday 12 April 2025 @ 6:00pm
Sunday 13 April 2025 @ 2:00pm : Matinee

Doors Open 20 minutes prior to performance

Duration : 60 minutes | NO Interval

Tickets :
Babies (under 2) $0
Kids (under 16) $10
Concession $15
Adult $20

Tickets available at the door, cash and card options (pending availability).

An acrobatic treat for all ages!

Tasmania’s own ROOKE brings us all a little closer once more, right to the edge of our seats.

Their new work, Nimble, plays the line between tension and joy, risk and release. Blocks, boxes and acrobats will be stacked and balanced and belly laughs will be had. This intimate work explores connection, humanity and trust.

A treat for the whole family. Not to be missed.

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Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 2025
Full Performance & Workshop Schedule available via The SESSIONS Project website

The SESSIONS Project is more than an arts event – it’s a celebration of local Tasmanian talent, creativity, and community. After a 12-month hiatus, The SESSIONS Project is relaunching at the Peacock Theatre in January 2025 with a 2-day series of specialised events. Discover unforgettable performances that inspire connection and celebrate Tasmania’s thriving arts scene.

This milestone event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The SESSIONS Project. From unforgettable live performances to inspiring collaborations, we thrive on creating spaces where our creativity can shine and audiences feel connected to the heartbeat of Tasmania.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to The SESSIONS Project, this is your chance to experience the magic of Tasmanian talent like never before. Explore the full lineup on the website and join us in celebrating the incredible depth of artistry our island has to offer.

The Fan is an avant-garde, dark comedy that explores friendship, obsession, and the quest for identity against a surreal, absurdist backdrop. The story follows the tumultuous relationship between Bobby and Gillian, two eccentric performers grappling with their own existential crises and twisted family histories as they navigate life on the fringes of society.

Season :
Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 December 2024

Performances :
Wednesday 11 December 2024, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Thursday 12 December 2024, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Friday 13 December 2024, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday 14 December 2024, 1:00pm – 2:30pm : MATINEE
Saturday 14 December 2024, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Tickets : 
Adults $25.00
Concession (Children / Students / Pensions & Seniors) $20.00

Duration : 80 minutes (approx.)

THE FAN contains mature themes, strong language, and references to addiction, mental health struggles, and family conflict.

Performance :
Saturday 15 February 2025
Door Open @ 7:30pm | Performance 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 120 minutes (includes interval)

Tickets : $30

Content Warning : There will be a few rude words.

Comic and Scottish History YouTuber Bruce Fummey returns to Hobart with laughs galore and quirky observations to explain how Scotland Made the World.

More jokes than the YouTube videos, and some might make you blush, but you’ll leave having laughed and learned about Scotland’s role in the world.

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns to Tasmania with a new show. Laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World.

Every Saturday morning, UK time, Bruce tells a story from Scotland’s history. This show will deliver more jokes than you’d get from the YouTube videos, and some might even make you blush. However you’ll still laugh as you learn about Scotland’s role in the world, and what created that kilted diaspora.

Nominated for comedy awards at Fringeworld, WA and at home in Scotland for Scottish Comedy Awards and even named Scottish Comedian of the Year, Bruce has appeared on ABC series Stuff the British Stole and numerous UK TV and Radio shows and brought acting skills to bear in the Steve Coogan film The Lost King. 

Performance :
Friday 6 December 2024
Doors Open @ 7:00pm | Performance 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Duration : 60 minutes | No Interval

Tickets :
Full Price $20 (+BF)
Concession $15 (+BF)

Tickets available online or at the door (pending availability)

Parental guidance recommended. An improvised show, it may contain some course language and adult themes.

Only one lighthouse. Two lighthouse keepers.

Usually the lighthouse is manned by one keeper at a time. This year however, the changeover hasn’t gone to plan. And two lighthouse keepers are stuck with each other for the season.

Join prize winning improvisers Harris and Tweed (Rowan Harris and Matt Wilson) for a tale of two men who can’t escape.

PROTEA Impro‘s 2024 season is supported by Salamanca Arts Centre

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.

PERFORMANCES : 
Friday 4 October 2024 @ 8:00pm
Saturday 5 October 2024 @ 7:30pm

Doors Open 30 minutes prior to performance

TICKETS :
Full Price $35 (+ BF)
Concession $29 (+ BF)

We are two senior men with immature hearts looking back over why we turned out the way we did.
Two men with a fate that only their mothers could love.

Steve “The Sandman” Abbott and Paul “Flacco” Livingston exhume the scattered remains of
their own characters in Forevelyn : a touching tribute to the men behind the myth, and the
two women behind the men. It will only take 75 minutes to compare, contrast and leave
none the wiser.

Combining stand-up comedy and sit-down musings, these two legends of Australian comedy
share stories, readings and revelations regarding their fictional creations and the never
before revealed telling contribution of their deceased mothers, both named Evelyn: their
encouragements, their discouragements and the disparities between their boys.

Their beloved alter egos, The Sandman and Flacco, have their own views on these matters of
the heart and are on hand to offer their advice to their aging creators. Both of their egos,
altered or otherwise, are survived by the skin of their teeth, elevated toilet seats and the
age pension.

Apart from exhuming their alter egos of the 80’s and 90’s, Paul and Steve will startle with
their sublimely adequate musical talents with original songs trumpeting their slow demise
into irrelevance and beyond, all in the space of seventy-five odd minutes.

“These two are comedy legends for a reason. Their art stands the test of time and remains
just as brilliantly dry and absurd as it always was.”

“Surprisingly musical and every bit better for it.”

“The show contains a sweetly heartfelt core.”

“Lots of laughs, nostalgia, and a couple of sad parts.”
FRINGEWORLD REVIEW Perth