Genesian Theatre

Address
420 Kent St
Sydney 2000

Venue
Genesian Theatre, 420 Kent St, Sydney

Company information
The Genesian Theatre Company is a non-professional group operating from an historic church in Kent Street, in the heart of the Sydney CBD. We boast among our alumni numerous household names in Australian theatre and film such as Bryan Brown, Baz Luhrmann, Judi Farr, and John Bell. We are, however, just as proud of the hundreds of talented amateur actors, directors, designers, lighting and sound specialists who have contributed to Sydney's unique little theatre over the years. Over the years the company has developed into a group providing a training ground for young actors and a place where those who love the theatre can meet, share and extend their knowledge of the performing arts. The Genesian Theatre is one of Sydney's most active theatre companies. In addition to seven main stage productions each year we run classes, workshops and many other activities. Membership of the company is open to all people over the age of eighteen. The building which houses The Genesian Theatre Company was originally St John's Church, and dates from 1868. It has served as both a church and a poor school until 1932 when it became the Kursaal Theatre, housing the Sydney Repertory Company. In 1938 it became the first Matthew Talbot Hostel. Since 1954 it has been the home of The Genesian Theatre Company which was formed in 1944.

Further information
Tom Massey
(02) 9267 6646

Past productions

2012
Great Expectations26/05/2012 - 30/06/2012
Terra Nova14/01/2012 - 04/02/2012

2011
An Ideal Husband29/10/2011 - 10/12/2011
'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie01/09/2011 - 15/10/2011
Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey"08/07/2011 - 20/08/2011
The 39 Steps13/05/2011 - 25/06/2011
Private Lives by Noel Coward04/03/2011 - 16/04/2011
The Fantasticks14/01/2011 - 18/02/2011
The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington08/01/2011 - 30/01/2011

2010
Black Comedy26/11/2010 - 12/12/2010
The Glass Menagerie15/10/2010 - 13/11/2010
'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie20/08/2010 - 02/10/2010
David Williamson's "Dead White Males"02/07/2010 - 07/08/2010
Pygmalion08/05/2010 - 19/06/2010
Journey's End13/03/2010 - 24/04/2010
Oscar Wilde's Lord Arthur Savile's Crime16/01/2010 - 27/02/2010

2009
DIckens Down Under21/11/2009 - 12/12/2009


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Genesian Theatre
Author: French Bob (not verified)
Date: 29/03/2011 - 21:36

The Genesian Theatre is a nice little theatre in the Sydney CBD. It is home to a community theatre group, although I get the feeling it wants to be professional. It doesn't have the core membership feel that many community groups have. Every play I have seen there seems to be cast from professionally trained actors who seem to come and go. There doesn't seem to be a true community, family atmosphere that many groups have.

Considering the fact that the casts draw heavily from the various Sydney theatre schools it is a surprise that the productions aren't better. Most shows seem polished, tightly rehearsed and pacey, but there is always something missing. It is like every actor has learned precisely how to say their lines, but there isn't really a connection amongst the cast. This seems to destroy the drama or comedy and with some exceptions I have usually left disappointed.


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