	{"id":19046,"date":"2026-05-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=19046"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T04:44:41","slug":"students-getting-ready-to-rock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/news\/students-getting-ready-to-rock\/","title":{"rendered":"Students getting ready to rock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GRANT High School is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2026 musical production, Rock of Ages \u2013 High School Edition, set to light up the stage at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre this July.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Abbey Marston-Kleemann and Erica Armitage, this electrifying musical will transport audiences back to the golden age of rock, featuring legendary hits including Don\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019, Livin\u2019 on a Prayer, Here I Go Again, and We Built This City.<\/p>\n<p>With a soundtrack packed full of crowd favourites, audiences can expect a high-energy, feel-good theatre experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>The production showcases the incredible talents of Grant High School students, with a dynamic cast of performers, skilled student musicians, and a dedicated behind-the-scenes crew all working together to bring this vibrant show to life.<\/p>\n<p>Known for their outstanding musical productions, Grant High once again promises a performance of exceptional quality.<\/p>\n<p>Rock of Ages is performing at Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on the 2nd and 3rd of July, with both matinee (10am) and evening performances (7pm).<\/p>\n<p>Tickets will be available from Tuesday, May 13, via the Box Office or online via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryarts.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.countryarts.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Community members, families, and visitors are warmly invited to support these talented young performers and experience an unforgettable night of live theatre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRANT High School is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2026 musical production, Rock of Ages \u2013 High School Edition, set to light up the stage at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre this July. 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