Theatre News

It is understandable in these times of uncertainty, people may be feeling afraid, worried, anxious and overwhelmed by the constantly changing alerts and media coverage regarding the spread of the Coronavirus.

Here are some tips to look after ourselves and each other during these difficult times:

➡️ Get some fresh air at least once each day
➡️ If the news makes you anxious, take a break from it
➡️ Meditate - set aside ten minutes daily
➡️ Continue to take usual medications
➡️ Move your body - Youtube has thousands of at-home workouts, or go for a brisk walk around the block
➡️ Connect with loved ones - Facetime, Skype, or just a regular telephone call - it’s important to stay connected
➡️ Accept bad feelings - it’s okay to struggle - this time will pass ... See more

Streaming details will be provided shortly.

Controversial from day one for its depiction of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” remains one of the most contentious and yet also among the most frequently performed of his plays. As part of our ongoing series “Reading the Complete Works”, of which this reading will be the fourteenth entry, Circle in the Sand and the International Actors Ensemble, in conjunction with the Alex Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne, present a full-text, unrehearsed reading of “The Merchant of Venice”.

Normally these readings are convened in the glorious Foyer Lounge of the Alex Theatre, and those IAE members scattered around the globe who had been prepared to brave a 2:00AM start in their timezone, joining us via Skype, had joined us one, or two, and occasionally five at a time, in what was otherwise an in-person public reading. But the global lockdown has forced some recalibrations, and this time every one of us is chiming in via webcam, with the reading being streamed globally.

The cast of this reading of “The Merchant of Venice” join us live from Australia, UK, USA, Mexico, and Brazil. The free streamed reading commences at 7:00PM tonight, Monday March 30. Check back here for updates on where are how you can access it.

Readers: Emma Drysdale, Karlis Zaid, Karol Garrett, Renata Wimer, Aaron T Moore, Amy Bradney-George, Valentina Vinci, Angelique Malcolm, Bradley Storer, David Meadows, Seton Pollock, Greg Pascoe, Natalie Beran, and Tim Ferris. ... See more

Streaming details will be updated soon.

Controversial from day one for its depiction of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” remains one of the most contentious and yet also among the most frequently performed of his plays. As part of our ongoing series “Reading the Complete Works”, of which this reading will be the fourteenth entry, Circle in the Sand and the International Actors Ensemble, in conjunction with the Alex Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne, present a full-text, unrehearsed reading of “The Merchant of Venice”.

Normally these readings are convened in the glorious Foyer Lounge of the Alex Theatre, and those IAE members scattered around the globe who had been prepared to brave a 2:00AM start in their timezone, joining us via Skype, had joined us one, or two, and occasionally five at a time, in what was otherwise an in-person public reading. But the global lockdown has forced some recalibrations, and this time every one of us is chiming in via webcam, with the reading being streamed globally.

The cast of this reading of “The Merchant of Venice” join us live from Australia, UK, USA, Mexico, and Brazil. The free streamed reading commences at 7:00PM tonight, Monday March 30. Check back here for updates on where are how you can access it.

Readers: Emma Drysdale, Karlis Zaid, Karol Garrett, Renata Wimer, Aaron T Moore, Amy Bradney-George, Valentina Vinci, Angelique Malcolm, Bradley Storer, David Meadows, Seton Pollock, Greg Pascoe, Natalie Beran, and Tim Ferris. ... See more

Now we know you love a good Sonnet as we do at the Alex.

Tune in to Patrick Stewart as he works through Shakespeare's sonnets. Loving this!

Sonnet 4. #ASonnetADay

The Alex Theatre is located in the City of Port Phillip.

Here is the latest update from our Mayor on behalf of our Community.

Watch the Mayor’s latest update to learn more about the $2.5 million Emergency Relief Package announced at last night’s Special Meeting of Council. During these difficult times, we’re supporting our community as much as we can alongside continuing to deliver essential services. Find out more: http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/mar-2020-media_8930.htm ... See more

We think Rob is right - please stay safe and isolate.

#robisright #staysafe

Ms Vanity #reimagined #IsolationCreation #ForFunSake