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Welcome to the Independent Theatre. Proudly owned and operated by Wenona School.
Please note we have recently undergone a refurbishment of the venue, and images may differ from the updated spaces
Past Events
Northern Youth Symphonic Wind End of Year Concert
Sunday 2 November 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Don’t miss this celebration of musical excellence!
Join us for the Annual Combined Performance by the Northern Youth Symphonic Wind and Artarmon Public School Senior Band!
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Enjoy an afternoon of exceptional, high-quality entertainment as two outstanding bands come together to showcase their talent and passion for music.
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Australian Ukulele Orchestra and Friends in Concert
Saturday 25 October 2025 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with the Australian Ukulele Orchestra, Australia’s premier ukulele ensemble, as they bring their signature charm, complex arrangements and infectious rhythms to the stage!
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A Discussion on Climate Risk and Resilience
Wednesday 24 September 2025 from 6:30pm - 8pm.
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This is an excellent opportunity for the Warringah community to come together and discuss the critical issue of climate change and how we can take action to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. A panel speaker discussion including Zali Steggall MP, Federal Member for Warringah, Greg Mullins AO AFSM, Julia Davis and Emma Aisbett PhD.
The FilmHarmonia Orchestra Presents: What once Was Lost…
Saturday 16 August 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Journey through lost worlds, bygone eras, and visions of tomorrow with powerful scores from film, television, and video games. Our program features music from Jurassic Park, Out of Africa, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cinema Paradiso, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Planet of Lana, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Treasure Planet, Undertale, and Downton Abbey.
IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert
Sunday 17 August 2025 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm
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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 2025 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.
Alexander Yau in Recital
​Music in a fantastical and divine world'
Saturday 24 May 2025 at 7pm
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Multifaceted Sydney-born pianist Alexander Yau makes his debut recital at the Independent Theatre with works by Beethoven, Ravel and Liszt. Described as ‘A Master at the piano’ by pianist Balazs Sokolay, who praises his 'artistic taste is good enough not to make any any kind of “show” even in the most brilliant parts of great masterworks'. In this concert, Alexander will take us into the poetic world of piano music, which contains direct references and allusions to poetry, summoning the marriage of poetic ideas and musical thought.
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MAYHEM & Madness​
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Friday 16 May from 7pm to 8.45pm
Saturday 17 May from 2pm to 3.45pm
Saturday 17 May from 7pm to 8.45pm
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We are living in a time when the world seems constantly out of kilter. Bittersweet Productions has curated a TRIPLE BILL that explodes in pleasurable mayhem and biting poignancy at affordable prices ($49 & $45 conc.)
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