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Bethan Farmer

Almost Panto time! SPAT brings 2023 Christmas show to CWA Hall

By Bethan Farmer of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre With just four weeks to go before our 2023 Christmas Panto debuts at the CWA Hall, the excitement levels are high! We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale, so go to spat. org. au and...

Bethan Farmer

November 2023

What's On

Singers to hold soiree at CWA hall

After the success of the Singers 40th Anniversary dinner show, the Singers are presenting an afternoon soiree on Saturday, 4 November at the CWA Hall – showcasing songs from around the world. One show only, and afternoon tea will be provided. See...

Bethan Farmer

October 2023

Arts & culture

SPAT looks forward to 2023 Christmas panto by Rod Lander

Crazy how quickly time flies because can you believe it? It’s panto audition time already! This year we are delighted to present an original musical play written and directed by our very own Rod Lander, The Critters’ Revenge. Set in an idyllic...

Bethan Farmer

September 2023

Arts & culture

Last chance to see Singers 40th show

Congratulations to our Singers on the opening weekend of their 40th anniversary show, especially to musical director Rod Lander and his team who make the magic happen on the night. There is still a weekend of shows to go, on Friday and Saturday...

Bethan Farmer

August 2023

Arts & culture

Singers celebrate 40th anniversary

It’s an uncharacteristically busy July for us here at SPAT. Our improv comedy workshops Improv Your Mind kick off on Tuesday, 18 July, with facilitator Nurina Simpson excited to get started with the basic principles. The five weekly workshops will...

Bethan Farmer

July 2023

Arts & culture

Book soon to Improv Your Mind

First things first – huge congratulations to the team that brought The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Murder Mystery Play to the stage over two weekends in May. Special thanks to the Stanwell Park CWA for...

Bethan Farmer

June 2023

Arts & culture

SPAT puts on terrible play (but this time it’s intentional)

By Bethan Farmer and Kelly-Maree Michael of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre There’s a very good reason we refer to what we do as Community Theatre. It’s theatre by the community, for the community, where the overall goal is that everyone feels...

Bethan Farmer

May 2023

Arts & culture

Murder mysteries on screen and stage

As the evening air gets cooler and our minds turn more to indoor pursuits, it’s the perfect time for a SPAT movie night! Our first film for the 2023 season is Knives Out (rated M), a 2019 American murder mystery film written, directed, and...

Bethan Farmer

March 2023

Arts & culture

Actors wanted for comedy play in May

SPAT saw 2022 off with a crash and a bang, with our outrageously successful Panto, Montana Smith and the Raiders of the Lost Land. Nine sold-out performances! Many thanks to the cast and crew for their energy and enthusiasm, and congratulations to...

Bethan Farmer

March 2023

Cover Story

Raiders of the Lost Land

Adam: People get to shout “It’s behind you!”, “Oh no, you’re not! / Oh yes, you are” when the opportunity comes up. If you want to try to throw me off by yelling out at me – please don’t. I will not resist improvising and our...

Bethan Farmer

November 2022

Arts & culture

Deck the Hall for SPAT’s midwinter festival

It’s been a particularly long and dreary winter: the cold seems colder, the park is a bog, and when it rains, don’t even… But, this month SPAT has reason to celebrate! Three eventful years after we were awarded the My Community Grant to...

Bethan Farmer

August 2022

Arts & culture

SPAT is back!

After a year’s hiatus on performances, SPAT is back in style, with a packed program of music and theatre that will warm the cockles of your heart this winter. New SPAT president Kelly-Maree Michael says: “We are back with a bang and a big reason...

Bethan Farmer

June 2022

The Illawarra Flame

Community raises funds for Dave Winner’s rehab

Dave Winner is a man who needs no introduction in this part of the world. The Winners have lived in Coalcliff since 1980, when Dave and Judy moved into the village, where they raised their kids Carly and Steven and welcomed their four grandkids...

Bethan Farmer

September 2021