Chapel Theatre - Glen Innes News

Mar

05

2025

Glen Innes Arts Council Ushers In A New Era At Chapel Theatre AGM

In a spirited Annual General Meeting held at The Chapel Theatre, the Glen Innes Arts Council (GIAC), Australia’s oldest continuing Arts Council unveiled its newly elected committee, marking a fresh start as the organisation heads into its 81st year of community performances and cinema. Originally built as a Methodist church in 1885, the building was purchased in 1983 by the Glen Innes Arts Council Inc and remains a cornerstone of local cultural life. At the AGM, longstanding President Nigel Brown, who has guided the Council through many milestones, announced his decision to step down to see new people have an…

Dec

16

2024

Local Talents Unite for Glen Innes Christmas Showcase

The community is gearing up for a festive weekend with a special event aimed at supporting the beloved Chapel Theatre. Local talent will take centre stage for A Christmas Showcase, a fundraising concert featuring a vibrant mix of musical genres and performances. The event will highlight some of Glen Innes' finest musicians, including a house band comprising Mikey Williams, Mark Howell, Scott Macansh, and Michael de Wyntre, under the direction of Kath Duddy. Joining them will be vocalists such as Naomi Bain, Catie Turner, Tahlia Gerlofsma, Katie Wren Haselwood, and James Flinn. Adding to the lineup are the high school…

Nov

21

2024

Golden Age Of Broadway Set To Be Unforgettable Choir Performance!

Prepare to be transported back in time to the glitz and glamour of Broadway’s most iconic era! The Glen Innes Arts Council Choir is thrilled to present The Golden Age of Broadway, a musical journey through some of the most beloved and timeless songs ever performed on the Great White Way. The performance promises to be a spectacular evening of music, nostalgia, and pure joy that will leave audiences singing along and tapping their feet. Having had the privilege of attending a recent rehearsal, I can say with confidence that this show is one you won’t want to miss. The…

Nov

16

2024

Review: A Contemporary Encounter with “Fairytales”

On the late afternoon of November 9, 2024, the Chapel Theatre in Glen Innes was graced with a unique and immersive experience, courtesy of internationally celebrated piano soloist, Alex Raineri. The Glen Innes concert concluded Alex’s tour of Northeastern New South Wales with a performance that was anything but conventional. Organised by Music in the Regions in conjunction with the Glen Innes Arts Council, this was the town’s first concert under this initiative, and it set a striking precedent for future events. Raineri’s program, aptly titled Fairytales, was a curated journey through contemporary classical piano works by five eminent Australian…