DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR’S TRAVELLING SHOW

Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show comes to The Cummins Theatre - Merredin in 2011.

You won’t believe your eyes! For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose! Dorothy wants to find the perfect rose to make the best ever rosy-posy cake.

You’ll see the fairies castle live on stage and of course, you’ll sing and dance along with Fairy Clare, Fairy Larissa, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus with your favourite Wiggly songs and some brand new tunes as well.
Let’s go up, up and away with Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show!

For tickets to the Cummins Theatre Show
Please call Ursula Andinach - Manager
Phone 08 90413295 
Email - cumminstheatre@merredin.wa.gov.au

Event Announcement

Do to scheduling restraints Dinosaur Petting Zoo

will now be performed at 4pm on the 8th of April

not 1.30pm as previously advertised.

Thank you for your understanding

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS...

Dorothy the Dinosaur's Travelling Show is coming to Cummins Theatre!

Sunday the 15th May 2011

 Tickets $20 or $18 for groups of 10 or more

TICKETS ON SALE from the 31st of January

More information to come...

Cummins Theatre—Ticketing

TICKET DISCOUNTS

Motherhood the Musical

&

Menopause the Musical

Buy you ticket before the end of January to either

 Motherhood the Musical

or

Menopause the Musical

And pay only $35

Are you coming to Motherhood the Musical

and Menopause the Musical?

Buy your tickets at the same time and receive both tickets for only $70

Please be aware that this discount only applies to tickets bought as part of the same transaction

Groups of ten or more receive discounts to all Cummins Theatre shows, when tickets are paid for prior to the show.

Please be aware that this discount only applies to tickets for shows supplied by the Cummins Theatre and does not apply to events supplied by other bodies, such as the MRC or Venue Hires. Tickets must be bought as part of the same transaction

For more information on any of the above please contact Ursula Andinach —
Email: cumminstheatre@merredin.wa.gov.au

Phone: 08 9041 3295

Or come into the Theatre during office hours

Please be aware that the Cummins Theatre will not hold tickets,

payment must be made at the time of booking.

The Cummins theatre is happy to take payments in person, over the phone or by mail – using cheque or money order.

Eftpos facilities are available.

If paying by post please ensure that your payment comes with your name, address and contact number as well as the ticketing information for the shows you wish to attend. Ensure that your payment is sent no less than a week before the event.

Remember when paying by phone or mail that tickets can be picked up at the door on the night.

As of 2011 Cummins Theatre is implementing a door charging of $5 per ticket bought on the night of show.

So remember to pre-book and save.

Youth week 2011

Loop the Loop – Music Workshops 1^st April – 3.30pm

The 'Loop the Loop' workshops are a wonderful opportunity for local youth to learn from industry professionals. The versatile artists from this exhilarating production are able to conduct classes in a wide range of fields including Body Percussion, Junk Drumming, Improvising, Spontaneous Composition, and Music From Vegetables!! In these entertaining & hands-on classes, students will be educated on the concepts of music, as well as being shown how to make music using "Found Sound"; an excellent exercise in musical creativity, without the price-tag of expensive instruments.

For more information or to enrol for this workshop contact the theatre manager in person, on 90413295 or cumminstheatre@merredin.com.au
Tickets: $5

Old Times – Acting Workshops 9th April

The Cast from Old Times will be running workshops suitable for ages 5 and up. Age groups for the workshops will depend on numbers but the usual groups are 5-8 yrs, 9-12yrs and 13-16 yrs. Workshops would run for 2-3 hours and usually involve a mix of interactive communication games and them working together in small groups to put on a performance for the other kids.
For more information or to enrol for this workshop contact the theatre manager in person, on 90413295 or cumminstheatre@merredin.com.au

Cummins Theatre 2011 line up -

Gulay and the Ensemble Aras 4^th March – 8pm

Founded 20 years ago in Vienna and appeared in many festivals and passed numerous concert tours. Their repertoire includes songs in about 20 languages and is a colourful mixture with influences from western and eastern cultural heritage (jazz, classical music, oriental music etc.).

Tickets: $30con $35Adult $40Door

Motherhood the Musical 12^th March – 8pm
Motherhood the Musical is a hilarious, musical journey about the lives of four mums. There's Barb, the over-worked, underpaid, stressed-out mother of five.  Brooke is a lawyer, who works too much and barely sees her kids.  Trisha’s a single mum who’s struggling to juggle it all and Amy is the naive 20-something about to have her first child.

As the three friends throw Amy a baby shower, the truth about motherhood (the good, the bad and the ugly) all come out into the open: the nappies, the dirty laundry, the lazy husbands, juggling the demands of children and a career and everything in between. 

Tickets: $40con $45Adult $50Door
Buy your ticket before the end of January for only $35
Are you coming to Motherhood the Musical and Menopause the Musical?

Buy your tickets at the same time and receive both tickets for only $70

Music of the Night 20^th March – 6pm
A musical feast showcasing a rich menu of the most beautiful and engaging classical, music theatre and pop pieces ever written.  Performed by four captivating and powerful singers, Music of the Night journeys the full musical spectrum. Each piece in this musical smorgasbord is handpicked for its beauty, emotion and ability to transport audiences to a heavenly realm.

Tickets: $30con $35Adult $40Door

Loop the Loop 1^st April – 8pm
Tickets: $30con $35Adult $40Door

Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo 8^th April – 1.30pm
Tickets: $20con/Adult $25Door

Old Times 9th April
Tickets: $30con $35Adult $40Door

Menopause the Musical 17^th May – 8pm
Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Jeanie Linders created Menopause The Musical® as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle, or have survived ‘The Change'.

Set in a department store, four women (Soap Star, Dubbo Housewife, Power Woman and Earth Mother) with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale. They quickly bond and make fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realise that menopause is no longer the silent passage!

Tickets: $40con $45Adult $50Door
Buy your ticket before the end of January for only $35
Are you coming to Motherhood the Musical and Menopause the Musical?
Buy your tickets at the same time and receive both tickets for only $70

Honey Spot 25^rd May– 7.30pm
Tickets: $20con/Adult $25Door

Roman Rudytsky -  Concert Pianist 23^th June – 7pm
Tickets: $30con $35Adult $40Door

MORNING MELODIES

  FREE entry – Gold coin donation for Coffee or Tea

See Merredin showcase its talent in the Tivoli Room on the second Wednesday of every Month.

Doors open at 10am. Performance from 10.30 to 11.30am

Next session

9^th February Brian Goddard - Plays Bach and more...

 

Are you a local musician, old or new, interested in donating an hour of your time?

Looking for a casual way to play for an audience or try out some new music? Why not join the line up for the Cummins Theatre Morning Melodies?

For more information contact the Theatre in person, on 90413295 or email cumminstheatre@merredin.wa.gov.au

Contact the Cummins Theatre Management

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the Theatre, and we will be happy to assist you. If you would like to be notified of coming events and Theatre news, please complete the form below (including your email contact) to receive Cummins Theatre updates. We are also keen to hear any stories or memories you may have of the Theatre, so if you've enjoyed a show here in the past, please feel free to drop us a line:
Email: cumminstheatre@merredin.com.au
Phone: (08) 9041 3295
Fax: (08) 9041 3294
Address: 31 Bates St, Merredin, 6415, Western Australia

Book an event at the theatre or come to see one of our events!

Cummins Theatre has been entertaining wheatbelt audiences for many decades and endeavours to provide a range of quality events for all ages and interests groups.
To see a list of coming events or to browse through some of the acts that have been preformed recently, check out our events page.
Cummins Theatre is also available for hire and is a popular venue for hire, and is a popular venue for hushing meetings, seminars, weddings, balls and other functions. We have a number of rooms available at competitive rates.
Please visit our Bookings page for more information, or to register your interest in holding your function at Cummins Theatre.

History of Cummins Theatre

Cummins Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre located in the wheatbelt town of Merredin, approximately 257kms east of Perth. The Theatre has been a proud fixture in Merredin’s cultural programming since it was relocated to the town from Coolgardie in 1927. Originally a picture Theatre, Cummins Theatre was one of the first venues to show “talking” pictures in the Commonwealth, and for many years was considered state of the art in its field.

Cummins Theatre ceased operation as a movie theatre in 1966, and in 1974 became a dedicated home to the Merredin Repertory Club. The amateur Theatre Company continues to stage increasingly popular productions at the Theatre to this day, and Cummins Theatre has also welcomed the recently established Merredin Music Club to its list of patrons.

Many accomplished Australian and International acts and artists have walked the boards at Cummins Theatre over the years, including Slim Dusty, AC/DC, WASO and Lano and Woodley to name a few. Collections from our guestbooks are available for viewing at the Theatre upon request, in addition to our extensive collection of Tour posters. Informal tours may also be booked by prior arrangement with the Theatre Manager.

Today Cummins Theatre hosts a number of performing arts events, from music to dance and live theatre. The theatre is also available for private and non-commercial hire, and is a popular venue for weddings, balls, meetings, seminars and a host of other functions. If you would like any more information on any aspect of Cummins Theatre, please follow the links within this website, or feel free to contact the Theatre Manager