“Curtain-up” on bakery@1812

It’s “Curtain-Up” for bakery@1812. 

We are excited to announce the curtain has risen with flying colours on our new 50-seater theatre, bakery@1812.  Fully sponsored by a grant from DOTARS (The Department of Transport and Regional Services), our innovative space, built adjacent to the main 1812 theatre, is now up-and-running.  Proud of our volunteers, who have contributed many unpaid hours, the 1812 Theatre can now unveil an artistic “Hills” milestone:  a Melbourne outer-eastern theatrical space that can professionally match any competition inner-city arenas have to offer. 

Carpentry/lighting/painting expertise, aligned with voluntary enthusiasm has paid off, and we are now ready to welcome artistic interest within our locale. 

bakery@1812 (formerly a bakery) is housed at Number 1, Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, next door to our successful parent company, the 1812 Theatre.   

Why is bakery @1812 “innovative?”   It is a space that can be adjusted to suit all forms of artistic channels.  Serviced with mobile seating arrangements, coupled with professional lighting and sound equipment, we are now offering an adaptable artistic forum that can house diverse creative ventures.

Additionally, pre-show drinks can be served in the main 1812 Theatre foyer, with fully functional kitchen facilities available for in-house catering.  Hiring costs will be minimal, with the theatre always willing to negotiate. 

Ideas have already been brainstormed for this arena:  youth theatre, one-act plays, play-readings, poetry/acting workshops, and recitals.  In fact, the list is limitless, with bakery@1812 keen to stage and display cultural activities including music, dance and display (art, sculpture and photography).  

1812 Theatre members are not the only ones to benefit from bakery@1812.  Artistic community organisations are encouraged to contact us regarding use of this space.  Furthermore, we would encourage all reading this website to consider participation. We have many activities to keep you busy – all conducted within a fun filled environment.  

Be involved in this new theatrical arena, and spread the word to others for their involvement in this exciting space. We need your volunteering participation to bolster bakery@1812’s profile, and artistically unite our community.

General housekeeping rules of this intimate theatre can be discussed in person, by telephoning the 1812 Theatre main office on:  (03) 9758 3964. The theatre is also contactable via its email address:  admin@1812theatre.com.au.