Young performers in Armidale and Tamworth will get the chance to train with current musical theatre professionals these school holidays, as UpStage Australia brings its one-day musical theatre workshops to the region.
Penelope Shaw
Penelope Shaw is a freelance writer for the New England Times. With a background in English Literature, she will always have a special place in her heart for anything to do with books or live performance. In her free time she loves the outdoors, spending time with her family, reading and exercising.
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Tenterfield
Food, wine and a touch of Peter Allen set for big Tenterfield weekend
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Posted inArmidale, Training and courses
Cabbage, culture and craft beer: Armidale gears up for a day of fermentation
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Posted inBusiness, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Tamworth’s CBD to glow for the City of Lights festival
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Posted inBingara, Local festivals and shows
Bingara set for another day of food, music and community on the Gwydir
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Posted inFundraiser, Inverell Shire
Inverell Legacy gears up for badge appeal as Legacy Week returns
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Posted inAnimals, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
New line-up of firsts set to headline 2026 Tamworth Show
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Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth BMX riders shine in Brisbane as club opens doors to new talent
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Posted inHealth, Long Read
Armidale nurse takes rural retention message to national stage
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Posted inTamworth Regional, Tourism, What's on
Tamworth Skywalk nears completion ahead of grand opening
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