Central Coast Players

Where Imagination Takes Center Stage! Central Coast Players is an esteemed theatre company nestled in the heart of the stunning Australian Central Coast. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to artistic excellence, we bring compelling narratives to life through the magic of live performance. Our vibrant troupe is dedicated to fostering a rich tapestry of theatrical experiences, showcasing diverse talents and captivating audiences of all ages. From classic dramas to contemporary comedies, our repertoire spans a spectrum of genres, ensuring a dynamic and engaging season for theatre enthusiasts.

Where Imagination Takes Center Stage! Central Coast Players is an esteemed theatre company nestled in the heart of the stunning Australian Central Coast. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to artistic excellence, we bring compelling narratives to life through the magic of live performance. Our vibrant troupe is dedicated to fostering a rich tapestry of theatrical experiences, showcasing diverse talents and captivating audiences of all ages. From classic dramas to contemporary comedies, our repertoire spans a spectrum of genres, ensuring a dynamic and engaging season for theatre enthusiasts.

★ A HIT ★
Laycock Street Community Theatre - Echoes of Pink Floyd - Signs of Life
Sat 29 Mar '25
1

Echoes of Pink Floyd - Signs of Life

Laycock Street Community Theatre
2025

In 1988, Australia witnessed a rock concert event unprecedented in its scale, scope, and impact. Now, 35 years later, Australia's own Echoes of Pink Floyd bring you their painstakingly crafted homage to this amazing concert experience, Signs of Life.

November
State Theatre - ISAAC BUTTERFIELD
Sun 24 Nov
8

ISAAC BUTTERFIELD

State Theatre
November

Bearded comedian from Australia.

Haymarket
Dead Puppet Society - Peter and the Starcatcher
Jan to Mar '25
4

Peter and the Starcatcher

Dead Puppet Society & Disney Theatrical Productions Australia
2025

Jump aboard this epic voyage and discover the untold story of Neverland.

by Rick Elice
Based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Music by Wayne Barker

October
Woy Woy Little Theatre - Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Fri 25 Oct to Sun 10 Nov '24
2

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Woy Woy Little Theatre

A delicious romantic comedy with plenty of drama. It draws its inspiration from Jane Austin's beloved 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice.

by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
directed by Sarah Lovesy

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Comedy
Secret Comedy Club - Secret Comedy Club at Gosford
Sat 5 Oct to Sat 7 Dec '24
8

Secret Comedy Club at Gosford

Secret Comedy Club & Bay Road Brewing

We're in our eighth year of producing sold-out comedy shows all over NSW. The Secret Comedy Club is our latest comedy show.

Bay Road Brewing, 89 Donnison St, Gosford

November
Laughing Bird Arts Association - Hetty Kate Quartet
Thu 21 Nov
1

Hetty Kate Quartet

Laughing Bird Arts Association
November

New Wave: Reimagined

October
Pymble Players - The 39 Steps
Wed 30 Oct to Sat 23 Nov '24
2

The 39 Steps

Pymble Players
October

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!

From the novel by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow
Directed by: David Allsopp

Return
Michael Cassel Group - Hamilton
On until Dec '24
2

Hamilton

Michael Cassel Group & Sydney Lyric Theatre

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

Return Season

★ A HIT ★
The Players Theatre - Unnecessary Farce
Fri, 4th to 20th October
2

Unnecessary Farce

The Players Theatre

Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go.

by Paul Slade Smith
Director: Steve Harris

★ A HIT ★
Symphony Central Coast - Masterful
Sun 22 Sep
1

Masterful

Symphony Central Coast

Virtuosic Excellence

Comedy
Sydney Comedy Festival - Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
Today
8

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

Sydney Comedy Festival

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2023 Festival to somewhere near you.

★ A HIT ★
Curtain Bounce - The Broadway Boys
Sat 28 Sep
1

The Broadway Boys

Curtain Bounce

A Night of Broadway Hits

POPULAR!
Gosford Musical Society - Popstars! The 90's musical
Jan '25
2

Popstars! The 90's musical

Gosford Musical Society
2025

It's boyband vs girlband in this hilarious brand new musical

Written by Nicholas Christo & Neil Gooding
Musical Arrangements by Isaac Hayward
Directed by Nicole Seggie

November
Live Nation - Twenty One Pilots
Sun 24 Nov
1

Twenty One Pilots

Live Nation
November

The Clancy World Tour

Festival
Central Coast Council - The Lakes Festival
8th to 17th November '24
14

The Lakes Festival

Central Coast Council
November

The Lakes Festival is back!

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November
The Art House - Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac
Sat 23 Nov
1

Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac

The Art House
November

The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show

November
Wyong Drama Group - Dracula
1st to 9th November '24
2

Dracula

Wyong Drama Group
November

Dracula comes to the Central Coast

by Steven Dietz
Directed by Jane Sackman

November
Capitol Theatre - Jesus Christ Superstar
Wed 6 Nov '24 to Jan '25
1

Jesus Christ Superstar

Capitol Theatre
November

The iconic global phenomenon

October
Theatre Royal Sydney - SIX
Fri 25 Oct to Dec '24
2

SIX

Louise Withers, Michael Coppel & Linda Bewick

THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE RECORD-BREAKING QUEENS!

Pyrmont
Michael Cassel Group - MJ The Musical
From Sat 1 Feb '25
1

MJ The Musical

Michael Cassel Group & Sydney Lyric Theatre
2025

Startin' Somethin' in Sydney

December
Live Nation - Crowded House
4th to 13th December '24
1

Crowded House

Live Nation
December

2024 Gravity Stairs Tour

★ A HIT ★
HER Productions - Romeo & Juliet
This Thursday to 28th September
2

Romeo & Juliet

HER Productions

A Reimagining

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Charlotte De Wit and Pip Thoroughgood

POPULAR!
Live Nation - Herbie Hancock
Fri, 11th & 12th October
1

Herbie Hancock

Live Nation

Jazz, funk and fusion from one of music's living legends

November
Empire Touring - Hoodoo Gurus
15th & 16th November '24
1

Hoodoo Gurus

Empire Touring & Triple M
November

Stoneage 2024 National Tour!

Be Quick
Willoughby Theatre Company - Singin' in the Rain
Sat, 12th to 27th October
2

Singin' in the Rain

Willoughby Theatre Company

Tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation of the celebrated and beloved film.

Casting Now

December
TEG Dainty - True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City
Sat 7 Dec
2

True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City

TEG Dainty
December

Candace Bushnell's acclaimed one-woman show

NEW DATE
Avoca Beach Theatre - Richard Clapton
11th & 12th January '25
1

Richard Clapton

Avoca Beach Theatre & Laughing Bird Arts Association
2025

Richard Clapton as one of Australia's foremost singer/songwriters, paved the way for subsequent generations of songwriters to write about the experience of being Australian.

ReScheduled

Pokolbin
Live Nation - Roxette
8th & 15th March '25
1

Roxette

Live Nation
2025

with Jon Stevens and Boom Crash Opera

October
New World Artists - Grinspoon
29th & 30th October '24
1

Grinspoon

New World Artists
October

Whatever, whenever, wherever

Return
Sydney Theatre Company - Julia
On until Sat 12 Oct
2

Julia

Sydney Theatre Company

An intimate and compelling production that brings the story behind the 'misogyny speech' to life.

Return Season

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TODAY
Wyong Musical Theatre - The Marvelous Wonderettes
Today until 28th September
2

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Wyong Musical Theatre

The jukebox musical comedy of the 50s and 60s

Casting Now

★ A HIT ★
Maitland Repertory Theatre - Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
On until 21st September
2

Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens

Maitland Repertory Theatre

Rocky Horror meets Star Wars

Book and Lyrics by Charlotte Mann and Michael Fidler,
Music by Jonathan Croose and Robin Forrest
Director: Brett Harston

Extended
Capitol Theatre - Sister Act
On until Sun 20 Oct
2

Sister Act

Capitol Theatre

Praise be! The habit is coming to Australia - The London production.

November
MG Live - Take That
Sat 9 Nov
1

Take That

MG Live
November

This Life On Tour

★ A HIT ★
Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours & Greatest Hits
Fri 9 May '25
1

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours & Greatest Hits

Seventh Wonder
2025

Don't miss the opportunity to witness the magic as Seventh Wonder brings Fleetwood Mac's iconic music to life.

Comedy
A Party of Apes - Party Of Apes | Podcast
Comedy
8

Party Of Apes | Podcast

A Party of Apes

Step right up and gather 'round, as we present to you the most thrilling episode yet!

Virtual Experience

November
Sydney Opera House - The The
21st & 22nd November '24
1

The The

Sydney Opera House
November

The triumphant return of post-punk royalty

★ A HIT ★
FunHaus Factory - Gosford Comedy Club
Fri 27 Sep to Dec '24
8

Gosford Comedy Club

FunHaus Factory

Get your laugh on!

POPULAR!
Laughing Bird Arts Association - Aussie Anthems
Sun 26 Jan '25
1

Aussie Anthems

Laughing Bird Arts Association
2025

Oz Rock Tribute Show

★ A HIT ★
Opera Australia - Sunset Boulevard
On until Fri 1 Nov '24
2

Sunset Boulevard

Opera Australia & GWB Entertainment

Sarah Brightman stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

November
Live Nation - Pearl Jam
21st & 23rd November '24
1

Pearl Jam

Live Nation
November

Dark Matter World Tour 2024

★ A HIT ★
Theatre Royal Sydney - Frankenstein
Sat 28 Sep to Sun 13 Oct
2

Frankenstein

Theatre Royal Sydney

An extraordinary tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event

★ A HIT ★
The Very Popular Theatre Company - Mary Poppins
Sat, 5th to 17th October
2

Mary Poppins

The Very Popular Theatre Company

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

POPULAR!
City of Sydney - 2024 Sydney Marathon
This Sunday
13

2024 Sydney Marathon

ASICS

Register Now for the Sydney Marathon

November
Hindley Street Country Club - Hindley Street Country Club
Fri 29 Nov
1

Hindley Street Country Club

Hindley Street Country Club
November

Internet-busting Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are a musical force to be reckoned with.

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Outdoor
The Entertainment Grounds - Taste the Coast
This Sunday
9

Taste the Coast

The Entertainment Grounds

The Central Coast is a true ‘foodie' destination with so many hidden gems that are worth showing off

ReScheduled

October
Live Nation - Travis Scott
Thu 17 Oct
1

Travis Scott

Live Nation

Circus Maximus Tour

World
Cameron Mackintosh - Les Misérables Arena Spectacular World Tour
2

Les Misérables Arena Spectacular World Tour

Cameron Mackintosh in association with Nick Grace Management

From the inaugural concert performance of ‘Les Misérables' in Sydney in January 1989, this incredible musical has demonstrated unparalleled potency and success in each of its reincarnations.

Be Quick
Laycock Street Community Theatre - Morning Melodies
Wed 11 Dec
1

Morning Melodies

Laycock Street Community Theatre
December

All Aboard!

Produced by Company B

On Tour
Civic Theatre - Belinda Carlisle
Tue 24 Sep
1

Belinda Carlisle

Abstract Touring

Belinda Carlisle returns to Australia with her ‘Decades' tour, which celebrates 35 years of her solo career.

ReScheduled

Sydney
Theatre Royal Sydney - Hadestown
Feb & Mar '25
1

Hadestown

Theatre Royal Sydney
2025

The acclaimed musical phenomenon HADESTOWN by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin will premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February.

POPULAR!
Spy V Spy - Spy vs Spy
Thu 13 Feb '25
1

Spy vs Spy

Spy V Spy
2025

LIVE at Avoca Beach Theatre

★ A HIT ★
FunHaus Factory - The Welcome Choir
Tickets from $10
1

The Welcome Choir

FunHaus Factory

Think Karaoke in a bar singing shoulder to shoulder with friends new and old

December
Avoca Beach Theatre - Van The Man
Fri 6 Dec
1

Van The Man

Avoca Beach Theatre & Laughing Bird Arts Association
December

A Tribute To Van Morrison

Be Quick
Red Tree Theatre - JD's World of Magic
Thu 10 Oct
2

JD's World of Magic

Red Tree Theatre

International Award- Winning Magician Joel Howlett returns to Red Tree Theatre

Return Season

October
Gosford Musical Society - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Fri 25 Oct to Sat 9 Nov '24
2

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Gosford Musical Society

From the Academy Award-winning team comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo's epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero.

by Victor Hugo
Directed by Jamie Mckenzie
Musical Director Kimberly Gilbert

POPULAR!
Maitland Repertory Theatre - Game of Tiaras
Wed, 9th to 27th October
2

Game of Tiaras

Maitland Repertory Theatre

Nobody wins The Game of Tiaras. . .

by Don Zolidis

October
Sydney Opera House - Passenger
Sun, 20th & 21st October
1

Passenger

Sydney Opera House

All The Little Lights Anniversary Tour - A folk rock fave returns

World
TEG Dainty - An Audience with David Walliams
Wed 25 Sep
8

An Audience with David Walliams

TEG Dainty & The Entertainment Lab

Brace yourself for an outrageously cheeky evening with one of Britain's best-loved comedians in this delightful new live show experience from David Walliams.

★ A HIT ★
Live Nation - Tim Minchin
Sun 6 Oct
8

Tim Minchin

Live Nation

Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates his first non-fiction book, You Don't Have to Have a Dream.

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On Tour
The Art House - An Afternoon at The Proms
Sat 28 Sep
1

An Afternoon at The Proms

The Art House

Friends for Life

★ A HIT ★
Laycock Street Community Theatre - ABBASBACK
Fri 27 Sep
1

ABBASBACK

Laycock Street Community Theatre

Australia's favourite all ABBA tribute band

TODAY
TEG Dainty - Iron Maiden
Today
1

Iron Maiden

TEG Dainty

The Future Past Tour

November
Maitland Repertory Theatre - First Things First
Wed 20 Nov to Sun 8 Dec '24
2

First Things First

Maitland Repertory Theatre
November

Where love and marriage become hilariously complicated

by Derek Benfield

November
A-List Entertainment - Arj Barker
Fri 29 Nov
8

Arj Barker

A-List Entertainment
November

The Mine Field

October
Central Coast Music Factory - Cinderella
Fri, 18th to 27th October

Cinderella

Central Coast Music Factory

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
Directed by Evelyn Luck and Harriet Woodrow

On Tour
Eleven - Cold Chisel
Fri 11 Oct & Wed 6 Nov '24
1

Cold Chisel

Eleven

The 50th Anniversary Tour

Be Quick
Civic Theatre - Music of the Night
Sat 12 Oct
1

Music of the Night

RF Entertainment

An International Tribute to the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Also including great musical hits from London's West End and Broadway Music of the Night ' A Celebration of Myusicals'.

Return Season

★ A HIT ★
The Attic Productions - Little Shop of Horrors
Thu, 3rd to 6th October
2

Little Shop of Horrors

The Attic Productions

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant.

Music by Allan Menken
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Director: Brett Perkins
Musical Director: Chris Hochkins
Choreographer: Emmakate De Henau

Podcast
Curtain Bounce - My Favourite Musical Podcast
Podcast

My Favourite Musical Podcast

Curtain Bounce

Ruth Tiffin and Josephine Emmett take a look at everything from audition songs, shows, duets, jukebox musicals, dislikes, Broadway, comedy and more.

POPULAR!
Laughing Bird Arts Association - Rai Thistlethwayte & Ben Vanderwal
Thu 16 Jan '25
1

Rai Thistlethwayte & Ben Vanderwal

Laughing Bird Arts Association
2025

Following a successful tour in Japan, a festival appearance in Bangkok, and sold out shows at Sydney Fringe Festival and the Perth Int'l Jazz Festival (before covid), Rai and drum-gun Ben Vanderwal are coming to Avoca Beach Theatre!

November
Hornsby Musical Society - Urinetown
1st to 10th November '24
2

Urinetown

Hornsby Musical Society
November

A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Director - Emma Young
Musical Director - David Lang
Choreographer - Lauren Oxenham

October
Sydney Theatre Company - Sunday
Mon 28 Oct to Sat 7 Dec '24
2

Sunday

Sydney Theatre Company

A gorgeous collision of love, politics, history and art, featuring a stellar cast.

By Anthony Weigh
Directed by Sarah Goodes

October
Temora Aviation Museum - Warbirds Downunder Airshow
Sat, 19th & 20th October

Warbirds Downunder Airshow

Temora Aviation Museum

The largest Warbirds airshow in the Southern Hemisphere will once again take flight over Temora, NSW

POPULAR!
Central Coast Council - Battle of the Bands
On until Fri 11 Oct
1

Battle of the Bands

Central Coast Council

Ready to rock the stage?

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★ A HIT ★
Uniting Productions - The Writer's Room
Sat 21 Sep & Sat 19 Oct
12

The Writer's Room

Uniting Productions

Come, gather round scribes

★ A HIT ★
Chookas Entertainment - Annie
On until Sunday
2

Annie

Chookas Entertainment

Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.

Directed by Danny Folpp
Musica Direction by Mathew Gallimore
Choreography by Maddie Watts

★ A HIT ★
Woy Woy Little Theatre - FLASH Festival
On until September
14

FLASH Festival

Woy Woy Little Theatre

The Woy Woy Little Theatre FLASH Festival is back in 2024

December
Symphony Central Coast - Wallace, Gromit and Shaun
Sun 1 Dec
1

Wallace, Gromit and Shaun

Symphony Central Coast
December

Happy Holidays!

TODAY
Polestar - Night at the Barracks
Today until Sun 6 Oct
1

Night at the Barracks

Polestar

NIGHT AT THE BARRACKS RETURNS FOR ANOTHER MASSIVE SEASON IN 2024!

Return Season

November
Bohm - Eric Idle
Mon 11 Nov
8

Eric Idle

Bohm
November

Don't miss this unforgettable evening with comedy legend Eric Idle!

★ A HIT ★
The Art House - Judy | The Judy Garland Story
Tomorrow & 15th September
1

Judy | The Judy Garland Story

Robin Productions

The Judy Garland story takes you 'Through The Rainbow' for a unique insight into the extraordinary life of Judy Garland.

Musical Director: Tom Rainey