Opening the Curtains on a New Year
The Byron Theatre is a social enterprise where all proceeds from events help fund community causes and initiatives. Every ticket sold helps to support the Byron Community Centre and homeless hub Fletcher Street Cottage. So when you choose entertainment with the Byron Theatre, you are also giving back to our community.
Byron Theatre is situated in the heart of Byron Bay, where it beats with entertainment, quality theatre, music, dance and film. This award-winning 250-seat theatre offers perfect sightlines and acoustics, and features the largest cinema screen in Byron.
From humble beginnings launching in 2003 with a vision to connect and uplift locals and visitors alike through culture and the arts. Byron Theatre has since hosted over 5,000 shows. Supporting local launches and showcasing grand productions, including Rebel, The Year of Magical Thinking, The Tap Pack, Menopause: The Musical and Dancing in the Shadows of Motown, amongst over 150 shows in 2022.
[Note to editor: 2022 highlights include - Rebel, The Year of Magical Thinking, Dancing in the Shadows of Motown, Bandaluzia Flamenco, Great Southern Nights, The Magic Toyshop by Victorian State Ballet, Byron Shire Housing Forum, Meet the Candidates, Byron Bay Tango Festival, Byron Surf Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Jimeoin, Fantastic Mr Fox]
Performance in the Heart of Byron
“My family and I have been to see countless shows and performances at the Byron Theatre and it never disappoints,” says Michelle Ruthven, founder of Byron4Kids. “From the warm welcome you receive when you enter the building, to the intimate theatre where you can either feel part of the show or just lose yourself in the close-up performance.
From The Beatles to Banff, Playschool to Picasso and comedy to climate crisis, Byron Theatre offers a diverse, eclectic but always interesting entertainment program that acknowledges a broad range of ages and tastes - it's one of our favourite venues and we feel so lucky it is right on our doorstep.”
Welcoming Our New Theatre Manager
In October 2022 the Byron Community Centre welcomed new Theatre Manager, Jon Howell with a vision for establishing the arts culture regional scene becoming recognised on the world stage.
“I’m thrilled and excited to take on this position as manager of the Byron Theatre and help contribute to the future of the arts and the cultural fabric of this unique and beautiful area,” says Jon. “The Byron Shire has for decades been at the cutting edge of counter culture, arts, music, festivals and fashion for regional Australia.”
To kick off 2023, Byron Theatre welcomes the likes of Blues legend Eric Bibb, Candlelight, Vagina Conversations, Mary Coughlan, Sydney Comedy Festival and Byron Latin Fiesta. When the sun sets over the bay, step inside our local community theatre and discover the wonder of live performance.
Byron Theatre presents world class entertainment, filled with a local atmosphere.
Are you interested in holding your next event at Byron Theatre?
Contact Jon Howell at theatre@byroncentre.com.au.
The Beating Heart of Byron
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