LAKE MACQUARIE
- WCP Media
- Sep 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 25, 2025
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IN THIS ISSUE
What If She Didn't Die? The West End Hit That's Rewriting History
When & Juliet arrives at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre this June, it brings with it the glittering credentials of a global phenomenon. Since its 2019 premiere, this irreverent reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy has conquered the West End, Broadway, and stages across the globe, winning three Olivier Awards and earning nine Tony nominations along the way.
Magic in the Stars | Disney On Ice Returns to Newcastle
This July, the beloved production returns to Newcastle Entertainment Centre with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars skating into town from 9-12 July.
Hooked on Newcastle: The Tuna Festival Returns
Newcastle is a coastal city built on the ocean, shaping the skyline, the lifestyle and, increasingly, the plate.
Cold Feet, Warm Hearts Snow Time in the Garden Brings the Magic!
There’s no need to head to the mountains to find snow this winter. From 27 June to 26 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, bringing snow play, ice skating, toboggan rides and carnival attractions into the heart of wine country.
Two Nights. Two Centuries. One Devastating Story
UpStage at the Playhouse presents the second production of its 2026 season, The Libertine, a bold and provocative new production from Newcastle’s HER Productions.
Revolting Children Rejoice | Matilda JR. Comes to Newcastle
Hunter Drama is bringing the beloved musical phenomenon Matilda JR. to the stage these July school holidays in a bold, energetic, and heartfelt production celebrating courage, imagination, and the power of young voices.
Beloved children’s classic comes to Civic Theatre
Room on the Broom flies into Civic Theatre Newcastle this July, inviting families, schools and young theatre lovers to experience the magic of one of Australia’s most beloved children’s stories live on stage.
It’s a Question of Faith when a Stranger Calls...
The Whisper is a darkly funny and thought provoking new work from award-winning Newcastle playwright Carl Caulfield, produced by Stray Dogs Theatre and presented by the Civic Theatre’s UpStage at the Playhouse program.
One Night of Passion and Consequence
Breaking into a woman’s bedroom in the dead of night. Killing her furious father. Presented by Opera Australia and Civic Theatre, Mozart’s Don Giovanni arrives in Newcastle this August in a bold production that blends timeless music with striking 1950s-inspired staging.
Steep Yourself in Fun: Dungog's Tea Party Brews Up Spring Excitement
From Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September, the Dungog Tea Party is a fabulous way to celebrate the return of Spring. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to encourage visitation to the town and involves local businesses, the community and the schools.
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