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Welcome to the Independent Theatre. Proudly owned and operated by Wenona School.
Upcoming Events 2024
IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert
18th August 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Discover the future of opera in this exciting afternoon concert as ten brilliant young singers compete for prestige, career opportunities, cash prizes and the chance to be named as a Finalist in the 2024 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition (ASC). Now in its 4th decade, the ASC continues to honour, support, and present the most promising young opera and classical singers in Australia.
Exquisite Music for Violin & Piano for a Winter's Night
Calvin Abdiel piano Cedar Newman Violin
Saturday 27th July at 6 pm for 6:30 pm | Light Refreshments on Arrival
Discover and soak up the brilliance of internationally acclaimed Indonesian/Australian pianist Calvin Abdiel when he joins outstanding young Australian violinist, Cedar Newman. Abdiel and Newman are both known for their captivating performers, they come together to present the majestic and colourful Strauss Violin Sonata and Schubert's 'Grand Duo'. Don't miss the opportunity to hear them each perform solo. This will be an exquisite evening of music with light refreshments and a glass of champagne.
Asteria School of Music Gala Concert 2024
28th of July
Join us for a spectacular evening at the Asteria School of Music Gala Concert 2024! Featuring performances of compositions by Chopin, Liszt, and Vivaldi (among others), this event offers a unique opportunity for our talented young musicians to showcase their artistic skills in a professional setting. Performances include piano solos and string ensemble. Don’t miss this chance to support and enjoy the musical achievements of our students as they share their passion with the community.
Book your tickets now for an exceptional night of music and celebration at the Independent Theatre!
The Lies We Tell
A season of comedies to nourish and amuse
Three one act plays (your time is precious)
Directed by John Grinston
Friday 30th August 7pm to 8.45pm
Saturday 31st August 2pm to 3.45pm
Saturday 31st August 7pm to 8.45pm
Bittersweet Productions presents a season of one act comedies.
Join in the fun, the delicious wordplay, and the high jinks that Shaw so effortlessly delivers. Molnar’s comedy is full of elegant and witty writing that displays a lover’s verbal ingenuity. Gerstenberg is celebrated in America but is hardly known in Australia. Come and discover a beautifully written, good humoured and deeply nuanced work about love, generosity, and intergenerational tensions! All were writing in the early 20th century but tell stories with remarkable relevance for today’s audiences.
Three performances only!
Nature’s Gifts : Australian Piano Duets in Concert 20th July
Have you ever pondered how the nature has inspired musical compositions by Australian composers? Join us for a very special afternoon at The Independent Theatre (North Sydney) on Saturday 20th July 4pm, as Sydney-based pianists Jihyeon Lim and Melody Tsz Ching Chung will team up to present a captivating 4-hand piano duet concert, featuring a programme that echos the amazing gifts of nature composed by renowned Australian composers.
This concert programme celebrates not only the wonders of nature, most importantly the compositions of some of the esteemed contemporary Australian composers, including Sydney-born Ross Edwards, currently Sydney-based James Madsen, Melbourne-based Stuart Greenbaem, Brisbane-based Robert Davidson and some of the iconic figures of Australian music, for instance, Miriam Hyde and Percy Grainger.
Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award & Sydney Int. Song Prize Final
Preliminary Bel Canto Award Final: 7 September 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Grand Final: 8 September 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Opera and Art Song side by side in one thrilling Grand Final afternoon of glorious music presented by the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation.
Six bel canto singers and three recital duos will compete for $100,000 in cash scholarships including a $40,000 first prize. Tickets also available for the Preliminary Final of the Bel Canto Award. If you love voices, piano and classical music, you’ll be enthralled, and get your chance to vote for your favourite artist. www.jsrbfoundation.com