Blast Furnace Theatre

Blast Furnace Theatre Blast Furnace Theatre is a brand new non-profit Theatre Company based in Lithgow, NSW. Producing an annual Picnic Shakespeare and a Children's Pantomime.

The 'blast furnace' is a mighty structure. It's purpose to combine elements into a pure form. Lithgow and it's outlying communities were built on the backs of Mines, miners and the fire and grit of Australian workers in a dynamic, dangerous and yet, essential industry. Blast Furnace Theatre was founded to bring that firey, energetic and indomitable spirit back to the community through professional

quality, affordable and accessible entertainment. Lithgow, Bathurst and Oberon are growing steadily, and with their growth has come a stream of Artists, professionals with huge capability but few opportunities for paid employment. Blast Furnace Theatre believes passionately that all professionally trained practitioners in every sector deserve to be utilised, appreciated and remunerated. We also know from countless sociological studies that a strong Creative Arts presence in communities contributes enormously to literacy, growth, well-being and community satisfaction.

'Theatre' in our cities is fast becoming inaccessible to all but the 'elite'. Most tertiary-trained Actors can't afford tickets to the plays they perform in. This was never the intention of the Playwrights. Shakespeare, Wilde, Marlowe, Miller, Chekov and their peers wrote for the everyday person. The plays reflect the passions, heartbreaks and frustrations of 'Everyman' and so deserve to be seen and experienced by 'Everyman'. With strong community ties and support, Blast Furnace Theatre and it's relaxed outdoor 'picnic' productions will provide financially accessible and inspiring theatre to the Central West for many years to come, utilising landmarks and familiar community 'centres' for performance. No stuffy 'theatres', no over-priced tickets, no diamond-encrusted costumes, just you, your family, a picnic, a warm summer night and members of your community performing for your pleasure. We hope you enjoy our inaugural production, Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' and are inspired to become involved as we move onwards and upwards! Catherine Lockley & Brett Jeffers
Artistic Directors

Our intrepid President has been busy doing what thespians do best -collaborating with our community to produce wonders :...
23/09/2018

Our intrepid President has been busy doing what thespians do best -collaborating with our community to produce wonders :-)

21/09/2018

Lithgow City Band
GETTING CLOSER NOW! "High Street Music" are selling our tickets for "1918 - Back from the Brink".The tickets are on sale now. The show starts on Friday 5th at 8pm and two shows on Saturday 6th October at 2pm and 8pm. The show will be held at the Union Theatre Lithgow.Ticket pricing is: Adult: $15
Concession/ Child: $10
Family: $40
(2 Adults & 2 children)
There may be some tickets at the door but no guarantees. Buy your tickets at High Street Music Shop 165a Main St. Lithgow.
Ph: 63524290

What kind of kids show has Deep Purple, Bowie, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Poison... ours!! Blast Furnace Theatre 3 Little Pigs ...
13/01/2018

What kind of kids show has Deep Purple, Bowie, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Poison... ours!! Blast Furnace Theatre 3 Little Pigs ROCKED audiences today! 🤘🏻🎸🐺🐷🐷🐷 .

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Did you miss it today? That’s ok we are back there tomorrow. Show starts at 1pm, but get there early bring a picnic and enjoy the serenity before we ROCK it all down!!!

Photo by Wendy Anne Hawkes

It’s show time!!!!!
13/01/2018

It’s show time!!!!!

Today’s the day! The 3 Pigs opens today, come down and check us out!
13/01/2018

Today’s the day! The 3 Pigs opens today, come down and check us out!

Here's a brief but amusing article about the perils and joys of Children's Theatre from founding member and Secretary Ca...
09/01/2018

Here's a brief but amusing article about the perils and joys of Children's Theatre from founding member and Secretary Catherine Lockley

In an article about Theatre, one might be forgiven for citing Shakespeare in one’s opening thoughts. He’s quite famous, and the citation would lend

Introducing Rich Evans as the Wolf! He looks hairy and scary, but inside he's a sweetie! All he really wants to do is pl...
08/01/2018

Introducing Rich Evans as the Wolf! He looks hairy and scary, but inside he's a sweetie! All he really wants to do is play Rock Music! Come along to the 3 Little Pigs to find out why this adorable puppy is chasing a leg of ham!

Introducing Abby Cases as our second Little Pig, Eggs! Eggs is brash but courageous and nothing ever gets her down! Come...
04/01/2018

Introducing Abby Cases as our second Little Pig, Eggs! Eggs is brash but courageous and nothing ever gets her down! Come and see her at Eskbank house on the 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st of January!

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Rose Cottage
Hartley, NSW
2790

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