Tasmanian International Arts Festival
 
The Festival kicks off!

Tasmanian International Arts Festival has gathered some of the world’s finest artists and performers, for a creative whirlwind across the island from 5 to 29 March 2015. We’re bringing Launceston an extravaganza of theatre, music and visual arts. Come and celebrate local, interstate and international artists and  enjoy  the longest running and only state-wide festival in Tasmania. Download a copy of the Tasmanian International Arts Festival program here or purchase tickets at tendays.org.au or by phone on (03) 6210 5777.

Program
 
STAN’S CAFE THEATRE COMPANY BRINGS THE CARDINALS TO THE MAGNIFICENT ST John's Anglican Church

In this thoughtful, funny and hugely entertaining work, three cardinals perform an elaborate puppet show depicting the most recognisable tales from the Bible. The Cardinals considers the various meanings of belief in a wry and insightful theatrical work that gracefully provokes without offending. Fans of inventive theatre will love this visual feast by Stan’s Cafe who are known internationally as artistic trailblazers.

 

 
 
I HEART DANCE

Headlining our stellar dance program is Rising, a compelling and beautiful performance by award-winning dancer Aakash Odedra, one of the most exciting young dancers and choreographers working in the UK. Homegrown dance troupe Stompin explore the impact and importance of the choices we make in 6000 to 1 and Tasdance present The Body as a Riddle, a free event that will captivate audiences at Launceston’s Harvest Market.

 

 
 
SPIEGEL UP CLOSE AT THE FESTIVAL CLUB AT THE EARL

Step inside the Festival Club at the Earl for your chance to see some of the finest shows from the Spiegeltent up close and intimate. Featuring a smorgasbord of world-class acts presented over three days including Claire Dawson, Colin Lane, Le Gateau Chocolat, Maria Lurighi, Matt Bowden, Peter Tanfield, Tom Flanagan and Yana Alana.

 

 
 
STAGE MEETS SCREEN IN THE TERRIFYINGLY FUNNY DEMENTIA 13

Live actors, musicians and a sound effects artist bring cult cinema to life in a fusion of performance and film that will have audiences screaming in fear and shrieking with laughter! Before The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, there was Dementia 13, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1963 gothic horror debut. New Zealand’s Live Live Cinema bring every creeping footstep and murderous axe blow to life as the film screens above them. This is better than the movies, this is cinema in 4-D!

 

 
 
EL SON ENTERO BRINGS CUBA TO TOWN IN PASAJE

Pasaje captures a moment of living musical history as Cuban band, El Son Entero share their fascinating culture through film, music and story. Enjoy the energy and pulsating rhythms of Cuba’s musical styles in El Son Entero’s unique performance.

 

 
 
A Journey Through Australia’s Heartland

Black Arm Band astounded Tasmania with its sold-out performances of Hidden Republic at Ten Days in 2011. Now, this powerhouse company of Indigenous music and theatre returns to Launceston and Hobart with dirtsong. Showcasing and celebrating the very best of Australian Aboriginal music, experience and identity, Black Arm Band is a collective of renowned Indigenous singers, musicians, performers and actors.

 

 
 
$2 Bus Fares this March

The cheap seats are on us! Show the driver your ticket to any Tasmanian International Arts Festival performance and cut the cost of your bus fare to just $2. Offer valid from 5-29 March on all Launceston Metro routes. This is a great excuse to leave your car at home and take a bus to and from the venue. Visit our friends at Metro to organise your trip. Also, keep an eye out for our traffic-stopping bus backs that will be making your commute more fun!

 

 
Claire Dawson
 
CLAIRE DAWSON - A Woman on the Edge

Tasmania’s Queen of Cabaret is back as her most popular character, the chronically conflicted SiSi.


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Colin Lane
 
COLIN LANE Presents

The ‘Lano’ half of comedy duo Lano & Woodley is here to do some high brand showing off.


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Boden Lurighi Tanfield
 
BODEN LURIGHI TANFIELD

Come on a jazz journey of rarely-performed songs that are close to your heart.


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Kaput
 
KAPUT - Tom Flanagan and Strut & Fret

A hilariously funny mix of chaos, comedy and acrobatics for all ages!


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Le Gateau Chocolat
 
LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT - I ♥ Chocolat

A one-man musical phenomenon, complete with larger-than-life vocal talent all wrapped up in dazzling sequinned lycra.


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Yana Alana
 
YANA ALANA - Between the Cracks

Cabaret at its very best – incisive, hilarious, confronting and, most of all, musically divine.


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