Packed House Productions

23/10/2024

We have had quite a few gigs this week for Children's Week (this one is sold out now).

I love working with Councils, as they often are able to make our shows and workshops free, which means everyone can join in.

Thank you! Hobsons Bay City Council

23/10/2024

It was really great to work as an Consultant on the Reference Group that developed this Tool Kit with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

Whilst it can be difficult for small businesses to find the time to have strong policies and procedures in place, pay equality is important, in the arts and all industries.

08/08/2023

Following on from the Gippsland shows last weekend, "Crazy Arms" will be visiting venues around Victoria in September and October, including this show at the fabulous Drum Theatre.

Don't miss this chance to see this fun show 😎

A hilarious and toe-tapping history of Boogie-Woogie and Rock and Roll Piano songs!

03/08/2023

PHP is very excited to be sending the fabulous Damon Smith to Warragul tomorrow morning, to perform this amazing show for our friends at West Gippsland Arts Centre. What a great way to see in the weekend for the good people of Warragul. ☺️

Get ready for Crazy Arms - The History of the Piano! 🎵🎹 Only one more week until you're tapping your feet, singing along, and laughing out loud. With virtuosic piano tinkering, absurd humour, and incredible stories about the piano and its players, this comedy-cabaret documentary celebrates the origins of popular piano playing from the late 1800s all the way through to the birth of Rock & Roll in the '50s.

Damon Smith and his band will perform music from legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, and Fats Domino. So, come on down and get ready to hear finger-busting boogie-woogie, original vocals, and rock and roll hits like Great Balls of Fire and Good Golly Miss Molly! Crazy Arms is a pure musical magic journey through time that will have you jumping out of your seat!

⏰ Friday 4 August 11:00am
🎟 https://bit.ly/crazyarms_wgac

Damon Smith

01/08/2023

After several years of working together on this show, Damon Smith is finally getting to tour "Crazy Arms" to an exciting array of venues over the next few months.

The audience loved him at the recent show in Werribee, and this weekend includes a performance at the wonderful The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub in Bairnsdale.

If you are in the area, go and check it out - ticket link is below.

18/05/2023

We have had a great couple of weeks, remounting our Co-Production with the amazing Trash Puppets - the hilarious eco-arts production called "Trash with a Porpoise".

I loved this contribution from a young "reviewer" who attended the third performance of "Trash with a Porpoise" at the wonderful Geelong Arts Centre today. 😊

We have had such a fun couple of weeks, and are looking forward to taking the show to Forge Theatre for more school shows next week. ☺️

15/05/2023

Such a great week, working with the amazing Trash Puppets and these insanely talented artists again.

Can't wait to hear how these regional school excursion shows go over the next couple of weeks.

The kids are going to love it! 😊

20/03/2023

Such a great weekend - it is always an honour to work with the amazing Trash Pupoets. 😊

07/12/2022

We are so excited about the regional tour planned for "Crazy Arms" in 2023, including this performance at the fantastic CPAC.

17/11/2022

VERY happy with my latest art purchase from the brilliant Nordacious

If you are looking for some fun Christmas gifts this year, I highly recommend checking out his website full of fantastic pop culture and political designs on a very wide variety of products.

https://nordacious.com

24/10/2022

Very proud to work with Fusion Theatre to provide inclusive theatre making experiences to some pretty amazing artists with a disability. ☺️

With our show up this Wednesday, it's all systems go right now!

Please come along if you can!

Have you booked your tickets for "Submerged" yet?

With 2 shows only, and tickets selling fast, we encourage you to book now or risk being disappointed.

Performances are this coming Wednesday (October 26) at 11am & 7pm at the Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre in Dandenong.

Book through our website:

http://www.fusiontheatre.com.au/

15/09/2022

Announcing the dates and venues for our school holiday puppet making workshops - touring alongside theatre show "Escape from Trash Mountain".

These are so much fun and many are free - a great creative activity for families. 😊

Looking for some family fun during the upcoming School Holidays?

We are touring our Puppet Making Workshops to venues and events all over Melbourne - so check out which one is close to you, book in and come along. ☺

- Saturday September 17 from 10am - Zero Waste Victoria Festival, free, but bookings essential.

- Monday 19 - Friday September 23 - Trash Puppets Roadshow with the The Clocktower Centre with daily workshops in Avondale Heights, Niddrie, Keilor East, Flemington and Moonee Ponds. Book online.

- Wednesday September 21 at 11am & 2pm - The Drum Theatre, free, but bookings essential.

- Tuesday September 27 at 1pm - Knox Arts and Events, Book Online.

- Wednesday September 28 at 12.30pm - Burrinja Book Online.

- Thursday September 29 from 9.30am - Box Hill Community Arts Centre for their EcoCrafts All Day Art Day, Book Online.

For more details, including booking links, go to the Event pages on our website

https://www.trashpuppets.com/trash-events

Tour Managed by Packed House Productions

14/09/2022

Very proud to be touring Trash Puppets first theatre show into some Victorian venues this coming school holidays.

Please share with any parents that might be looking for affordable, quality school holiday activities. 😊

We are excited to announce that we are bringing our original show "Escape from Trash Mountain" and some of our popular puppet making workshops to venues around Melbourne for the upcoming school holidays.

Come and enjoy a performance of this wonderful show at The Clocktower Centre on Friday September 23, at The Drum Theatre on Monday September 26, at Knox Arts and Events on Tuesday September 27 or at Burrinja on Wednesday September 28.

Tickets are on sale now - you can view the show details through the Events Page on our website, or go directly to the venue's websites.

See you there!

Tour managed by Packed House Productions

https://www.trashpuppets.com/trash-events

13/09/2022

RIP Uncle Jack ❤️💛🖤

I was lucky enough to program Jack's amazing one-man show called "Jack Charles v The Crown", when I was at Drum Theatre. It was a spellbinding show and he was kind and fun in person. He will be remembered.

As Australians mourn the loss of an acting legend, those close to the 79-year-old Aboriginal actor say his legacy of love, warmth and truth-telling will endure.

28/07/2022

I have been a fan of Gina Hogan for 20 years, so it is such a pleasure to tour her shows through my company now. She is the ultimate performer - stunningly talented, whilst also the nicest person you could ever meet - the audiences love her. 😊

Gina actually has 3 performances of this show in that week in August - this one at Drum, then one at Kingston Town Hall, and one for the Whitehorse Centre. If you or someone in your life enjoys a "Morning Music" experience, please check out this amazing lady in action. ❤️

Australian songbird Gina Hogan delivers a showcase of timeless jazz classics

16/07/2022

People in South Australia - this is a show you have to go and see! 🤗🤗

We have had to reschedule so many of Amity's gigs over the past few years, but this one is going ahead, so please share with your friends or networks in the city of churches, so Amity has a nice big audience to perform to. 😊

I literally can not think of a more fun night out than this show ❤

13/07/2022

Such a busy time with so many grants due this month, including 2023 Touring grants closing this week for some of my artists.

It is nice to be busy again though, after those 2 years of lockdown for my industry, so no complaints here 😊

23/05/2022

What a win for Ballarat 😁

Eureka! The Andrews Labor Government has announced $6 million for Sovereign Hill to create new cultural and event spaces, generating jobs and attracting more visitors. This is great news for locals and visitors to Ballarat.

This project will deliver the Waterside and Wadawurrung Cultural Precinct – a state-of-the-art space to encourage people to learn about the Wadawurrung people – the Traditional Owners in the Ballarat region.

A new pavilion will cater for corporate functions or events for up to 500 people and also be used for education purposes and community groups.

Sovereign Hill’s famous gold panning precinct is set to be rejuvenated, with upgrades focused on enhancing events and experiences at night time, encouraging visitors to stay longer in town. Accessibility to the area will be improved so more people can visit the much-loved attraction.

Funding will also contribute to a new ‘Valley of Light’, set to attract events of up to 5000 people.

The two-year project will generate up to 69 construction jobs and 11 ongoing employment positions. It is expected to be complete by mid-2024.

The redevelopment will provide significant benefits to the Ballarat economy by attracting up to 83,400 new visitors per year to the region by 2040.