{"id":62419,"date":"2022-12-02T04:16:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=62419"},"modified":"2022-12-01T19:21:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T08:21:34","slug":"geelong-arts-centre-launches-2023-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/geelong-arts-centre-launches-2023-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong Arts Centre launches 2023 program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some of Australia&#8217;s best artistic companies will be stepping on stage in front of local audiences in Geelong Arts Centre&#8217;s 2023 season.<\/p>\n<p>Announced earlier this week, the centre said the 19 shows in Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 are &#8220;a magnificent suite of performances&#8230; that break boundaries, start conversations, and celebrate innovation&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Companies bringing their works to Geelong next year include Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company and Griffin Theatre Company.<\/p>\n<p>The Family Magic program will continue to provide families with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of the performing arts, while Delightful Days &amp; Matinees (formerly Musical Mornings) returns with two unmissable performances, bringing some of Australia&#8217;s best-loved performers to Geelong for memorable daytime experiences.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_86252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86252\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86252\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/1_41059.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-86252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Australian Ballet is going on tour with a spectacular &#8220;greatest hits&#8221; gala program. Photo: SUPPLIED. INSET: Griffin Theatre Company&#8217;s original production of Prima Facie is returning after a sold-out run on the West End. Photo: BRETT BOARDMAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Next year, Geelong Arts Centre will also introduce audiences of the region to REWIRE, a new program delivering an assortment of acts that celebrate new art, contemporary Australian voices and immersive experiences with a modern edge.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong Arts Centre Presents 2023 will be held across multiple venues as the centre nears completion of its Little Malop Street redevelopment next year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a leader, connector, and creator of extraordinary cultural experiences, Geelong Arts Centre is driven by a spirit for experimentation to bring new content and cultural experiences to Geelong,&#8221; Geelong Arts Centre chief executive officer and creative director Joel McGuinness said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_86251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86251\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86251\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/1_26933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-86251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Griffin Theatre Company\u2019s original production of Prima Facie is returning after a sold-out run on the West End. 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