t is a space that can be adjusted to suit the
needs of any form of artistic endeavour. Serviced with mobile
seating modules, coupled with professional standard lighting and sound
equipment, bakery@1812 offers a highly versatile artistic forum that is capable
of accommodating diverse artistic 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 are kept to a minimum, with the theatre always willing to negotiate. 1812
members have not been the only beneficiaries of this outstanding facility.
Local artists have been able to display their work in bakery@1812
exhibitions, held in conjunction with each of the four seasons in the main
theatre. What was formerly the Maroondah One-Act Play
Festival has found a new home and become the Rose Street One-Act Play Festival.
John and Loretta Bishop’s highly regarded Swamp Fox Productions have
chosen to make this their home base and have presented a range of challenging
and alternative plays each year. The space has also been used
by different youth theatre groups for rehearsal and performance, as well as
musical activities and lectures. The 1812 sponsors a range of
activities such as workshop sessions and play readings in this space.
The program for 2009
The 1812 Theatre presents:
“The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler - directed by Zina Carman
February 11 – 20 – all profits going to a women’s refuge in the Hills
Swamp Fox Productions presents:
“Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell” by Keith Waterhouse – directed by John Bishop
May 7, 8, 9 & May 13, 14, 15 & 16
Tickets: $23-00
Bookings now open: 9735 – 2802
(This production features 3 well known faces who have often trod the boards
in the main 1812 Theatre.)
Ellis Productions presents:
The Rose Street
One-Act Play Festival
July 11 &12
The 1812 Theatre presents:
A short season of one-act plays – featuring works by local playwright and
1812 member, Carmen Saarelaht and a directorial debut for our very own Vicky
Carberry
July 31 & August 1
Our next art exhibition, to run concurrently with season II in the main
theatre, features art works by members of the Ferntree Gully Arts Society.
Thinking of becoming a subscriber?
If you wish to become a subscriber and to receive more detailed information
on scheduled activities in bakery@1812, you should contact the office staff on
9758 – 3964 and they will add you to our e-mailing list.
Thinking of hiring or using the space?
Initial enquiries about hiring bakery@1812 or mounting any artistic endeavour
in the space should be directed to Zina Carman on 9755 – 2870 or by email:
zinacarman@hotmail.com
Zina will be happy to acquaint you with general housekeeping rules for bakery
users and organise an inspection of the facility, should one be required.
We always welcome new blood into our vibrant theatrical community and
bakery@1812 provides a wonderful opportunity for you to become involved in an
exciting and friendly organisation that wishes to bring the widest possible
range of artistic experiences to the community at large.
