MEDIA RELEASE • EMBARGOED UNTIL 7:00PM 1 DECEMBER 2022
Experience entertainment excellence as Geelong Arts Centre prepares to dazzle in 2023 with extraordinary arts experiences to suit everyone.
Proudly supported by Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University, and Innovation Partner, Costa Asset Management, Geelong Arts Centre brings the best of the best to Geelong across four outstanding programs with Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023.
Featuring 19 terrifically diverse shows, Geelong Arts Centre presents a magnificent suite of performances in 2023 that break boundaries, start conversations, and celebrate innovation.
Fit for Victoria’s fastest growing city, ‘Our Season 2023’ features high-calibre works from a multitude of the nation’s most highly regarded companies, including Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Griffin Theatre Company and many more.
Geelong Arts Centre’s Family Magic 2023 will continue to provide families with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of the performing arts, while Delightful Days & Matinees (formerly Musical Mornings) returns with two unmissable performances, bringing some of Australia’s best-loved performers to Geelong for memorable, and utterly delightful daytime experiences.
Plus, Geelong Arts Centre is thrilled to introduce audiences of the region to REWIRE; a brand new program delivering an assortment of acts that celebrate new art, contemporary Australian voices and immersive experiences with a modern edge.
Highlighting the country’s most celebrated artists as well as acclaimed homegrown talent and the brightest rising stars of the stage, Geelong Arts Centre is extremely proud to play a part in navigating the way forward for bold entertainment experiences and unique opportunities across the region.
Subscribe and save up to 20% with one of Geelong Arts Centre’s five flexible subscription packages.
For the first time, Geelong Arts Centre is opening subscription packages across their entire programming suite, allowing flexibility to select performances from various programs, from the classic ‘Our Season 2023’ subscription, to new options with REWIRE, Family Magic and Delightful Days & Matinees.
This means all arts-lovers can save big and reserve the best seats in the house to their favourite shows, no matter their taste.
Whether you’re after performances to cover date night, mate night or a fabulous family day, with an extensive line up of incredible arts experiences on offer next year, there truly is something for everyone, and any occasion. Simply select your favourites and, for the first time, have the chance to mix and match shows from multiple program streams!
Individual tickets and subscription packages will be available to the general public from 7:00pm, Thursday 1 December, 2022 at geelongartscentre.org.au/geelong-arts-centre-presents
Audience capacities are strictly limited – get in quick.
Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University, and Innovation Partner, Costa Asset Management.
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BOOKINGS AND VENUES
Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 will be held across multiple venues as Geelong Arts Centre draws closer to the completion of the Little Malop Street Redevelopment in 2023.
Bookings can be made via the website, or by phoning the Box Office on 1300 251 200 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
To keep up to date with what’s on at Geelong Arts Centre in 2023, visit geelongartscentre.org.au and sign up to the e-newsletter
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE
“As a leader, connector, and creator of extraordinary cultural experiences, Geelong Arts Centre is driven by a spirit for experimentation to bring new content and cultural experiences to Geelong.
We are proud to present an amazing array of performances through our 2023 Geelong Arts Centre programs that break boundaries, start conversations, and celebrate innovation.”
Geelong Arts Centre CEO & Creative Director
Joel McGuinness
“We are so pleased to showcase a truly diverse body of work across Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 and we are confident that our 2023 programming genuinely has something for everyone.”
Geelong Arts Centre Head of Programming
Penny McCabe
“Deakin University is proud to support creativity and innovation in our region as Major Artistic Partner of Geelong Arts Centre.
Through shared values that foster creativity and inclusivity through education, research and innovation, our partnership delivers dynamic arts and cultural experiences for all community members, and we are thrilled to support vital storytelling across Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023.”
Deakin University Vice-Chancellor
Professor Iain Martin
MEDIA KIT
For a comprehensive program breakdown, including show-by-show information, subscription package details, venue descriptions, media assets, and prospective interview opportunities, see the password-protected Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 media kit here.
URL: geelongartscentre.org.au/about-us/media-centre/media-resources/2023-gp-media-resources/
Password: GeelongArtsCentreMedia123