Tickets for tonight’s performance by Australian musical sensation Mama Kin Spender have already been exhausted. A similar rush for tickets is expected for next week’s performance by Andrea Kirwin and Band, when they present their critically acclaimed Tracy Chapman Tribute Show on Thursday 20 February.

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“We are so excited that the Bowraville Theatre has been included on our east coast tour as we have not performed there before and so many of our colleagues in the music industry rave about the place,” Andrea Kirwin told News Of The Area.

The internationally-renowned Ben Lee will appear at the theatre on Friday 21 February.

“This will be a unique occasion for fans to get up close to such a celebrated Australian music icon in the intimate setting of the Bowraville Theatre and I encourage people not to delay in purchasing their tickets and risk missing out,” Bowraville Arts Council’s Dale Hawkins told NOTA.

In addition to live music, the theatre is also celebrating the Freedom Ride 60th Anniversary on Monday 24 February with a special event commemorating this significant moment in history.

In 1965 a group of courageous students from the University of Sydney, led by Charles Perkins, embarked on a journey through regional NSW to confront racial discrimination and advocate for Aboriginal rights.

Details about the event are still being finalised, but expect an inspiring program that reflects the spirit of the anniversary.

The Bowraville Theatre is also bringing back Sunday Afternoon Movies beginning on 2 March with the political thriller ‘Conclave’ and continuing on 30 March with the Bob Dylan biopic ‘No Direction Home.’

The volunteer-managed and operated Bowraville Theatre will also have some significant upgrades through the year to enhance the theatre experience for visitors.

The first phase of improvements will include the addition of disabled access and a much-needed electrical upgrade.

These changes are just the beginning, as the theatre plans to significantly improve their sound and lighting systems, ensuring top-notch production quality for all performances and screenings in the future.

By Mick BIRTLES