Theatre 180

SOLD OUT! AB Facey's A Fortunate Life Como Theatre season is now completely sold out. Thanks to everyone for supporting this lovely production which is so dear to us.

21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke in October/November is also completely sold out however, we've still got some tickets available for SYDNEY II: Lost and Found 12-15 December.

Book your tickets now to see SYDNEY II: Lost and Found:
theatre180.com.au

Here’s a sneak peek into our full dress rehearsal of AB Facey's A Fortunate Life return season, beginning tomorrow.

There’s only a few tickets left for the season, so grab the family and join us at Como Theatre.

Book: theatre180.com.au

BUMP IN DAY!

We are in our happy place, bumping in A.B. Facey's A Fortunate Life at the beautiful Como Theatre today.

Can't wait to open the season on Friday :)

Sept 27 - Oct 6
https://theatre180.com.au/show/a-fortunate-life/

We are so excited to be heading back to Como Theatre with A Fortunate Life next week!

Come and see this iconic award-winning autobiography by A.B. Facey come to life on stage at one our most beautiful art deco buildings.

With performances selling out, make sure to get in quick.

A.B. Facey's A FORTUNATE LIFE
in collaboration with CinemaStage
Sept 27 - Oct 6th
Como Theatre
https://theatre180.com.au/show/a-fortunate-life/

Hello beautiful Albany Kinjarling. Looking forward to a week of interviews and workshops!

With the season of 21 HEARTS already sold-out and tickets selling fast to A Fortunate Life and SYDNEY II: Lost and Found, make sure to get in quick!

A.B. Facey's A Fortunate Life Sep 27 - Oct 6
SYDNEY II: Lost and Found Dec 12 - 15
Como Theatre
BOOKINGS: https://theatre180.com.au/

We can’t visit Albany without a trip to see John and Kathryn at the amazing Recollections of War Museum!

Always a good day when our friends from Theatre 180 come to visit! Already looking forward to our next catch-up!

Season now sold-out!

21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke

Como Theatre
Oct 30-Nov 10
https://theatre180.com.au

Our office for the week, the beautiful Vancouver Arts Centre Albany ❤️

Our office for the week, the beautiful Vancouver Arts Centre Albany ❤️

There are only 22 tickets remaining to the return season of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke. Have you got yours? ❤️

October 30 - Nov 10
Como Theatre

Bookings: https://theatre180.com.au

There are only 2 tickets remaining to the return season of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke. Have you got yours? ❤️

October 30 - Nov 10
Como Theatre

Bookings: https://theatre180.com.au

Only a handful of tickets remain to our return season of 21 HEARTS: VIVIAN BULLWINKEL AND THE NURSES OF THE VYNER BROOKE!

OCT 30 - NOV 10
COMO THEATRE, 16 Preston Street

Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian Army Nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Bangka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life.

21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them.

A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.

Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors, 21 HEARTS is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war.

BOOK NOW: https://theatre180.com.au/show/21-hearts-vivian-bullwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke/

ALBANY 2026 PROJECT
Oral History Reminiscence Workshop for all ages

“Our Place, Rain or Shine”, is an oral history project about Albany, its history, its place in the world and why it’s such a great place to live. This will eventually lead to a live theatre production as part of the city’s Bicentenary in 2026. The project aims to acknowledge the personal stories which connect us to place; stories which help us gain an understanding and appreciation of a connection to geographical places in the Albany region.

Whether you have a story to share, whether you are a writer or performer who would like to be involved via radio or stage, whether you are a historian with local knowledge, whether you simply have recollections of an earlier Albany, stories from yesterday, or whether you are just up for a group chat and a cuppa, we would love to meet with you!

THEATRE 180 has a 30+ year history of collecting oral histories and turning them into theatre, with projects ranging from small to large-scale. In 2023 we received a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contribution by a Community Based Organisation.
Our recent productions in Albany include The Lighthouse Girl Saga, SYDNEY II: Lost and Found and A.B. Facey's A Fortunate Life.

WHERE: Albany Public Library – Meeting Room
221 York Street Albany
WHEN: Wed 18 September

Session 1: 12pm – 1.30pm
Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session 3: 3pm - 4pm

CONTACT: [email protected] to register your session time.

**Workshop times also available on 17&19 Sept, and in October 2024. Join us in town or we can come to you!

21 Hearts Scholarship, is to be awarded to a registered nurse wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in oncology. Valued at $7,500, sponsored by Claire and Adrian Booth aided by the generosity of David Groves.
APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW - Applications CLOSE on the 31st of August.
https://australiannursesmemorialcentre.org.au/index.php/scholarships/

Ready for the guests to arrive!
Feeling very honoured to have a Melbourne book launch of Courage Be My Friend and a behind the scenes talk of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke, both by Jenny Davis OAM at Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. The ANMC was established by Vivian Bullwinkel, Betty Jeffrey, Wilma Oram and a team of incredible supporters - a very fitting venue to hold the event ❤️

Our return season of 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke at Como Theatre from Oct 30 - Nov 10 is now over 90% sold.

Book now to secure your seats for this very special production which commemorates the story of our brave Australian Army Nurses.

BOOKINGS: https://theatre180.com.au/show/21-hearts-vivian-bullwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke/

Australian Nurses Memorial Centre

Jenny Davis you are a living legend ❤️❤️

We are very honoured to be able to hold this event at an organisation that is so important and central to nursing in Australia ❤️

The ANMC is thrilled to host the Melbourne book launch of 'Courage, Be My Friend' by Jenny Davis. But that's not all, there will be a special behind the scenes insights into '21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke' Jenny's sell-out stage play which inspired the book.
Spaces are limited, so if you have not emailed your RSVP to [email protected] do it today.
When: Monday 19th August 6pm to 8pm
Where: ANMC 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne (enter via Slater St)
RSVP: [email protected]
Theatre 180

Thank you David Templeman MLA and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for your support of Australian stories and enabling the arts to reach WA audiences far and wide.

More Western Australians will get to experience a unique cinestage production thanks to $149,712 in State Government funding.

Theatre 180 will use the grant to take its The Lighthouse Girl Saga show across WA after a string of sold-out performances across Perth, and strong demand from regional venues.

The show combines live theatre and cinema screen vision for an immersive experience loved by thousands of audience members so far.