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DARE Collective

Don't Ask, Risk Everything.

We champion creatives who think outside the box, who push the envelope and who personally challenge themselves to test the limits of all elements of the performing arts.

22/01/2026

We are humbled and excited to receive a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical for our 2025 production of Gutenberg! The Musical at the 2026 Tasmanian Theatre Awards.

This nomination is shared with our entire team, our two wonderful cast members had as much creative influence as I had, and we wouldn't have been able to create the show we did without the wonderful support of our band and crew.

So glad to see that Bud and Doug's dreams really did get eaten, and Gutenberg is off to Broadway!

Congratulations to all our fellow Nominees and all the other companies in Launceston who received nominations last night.

02/10/2025

1 HOUR TILL SHOWTIME!!

We kick off at 7pm tonight for this one time only performance of GIRL BAND by Katy Warner.

Doors open at 6 30. Tickets at the door and refreshments are available for purchase!

You DON'T want to be the silly fool that missed this show.

01/10/2025

TONIGHT!!!

I saw the final run of the show last night and honestly, EVERYONE is doing incredible work. This is a show that demands to be seen, and we hope we can get as many people to pack into our hall tonight to see The Sensation Girls shout from the rooftop that they demand to be heard.

There is one moment, very close to the end of the show, that made me very emotional last night. A raw, unplugged, piece of theatre magic that tells us all what it is to be human.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll leave with songs stuck in your head. And all for only $15!!

What could be better!?

Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/DFMUH

And also at the door. (Card only preferred)

BYO alcohol (we aren't allowed to sell anything on site, but it can be consumed.)

Runtime: 100 minutes (with 5 minute interval)
Warnings: Coarse Language, Adult themes,
Discussions of Sexual Assault & Discussions of eating disorders.

29/09/2025

THIS WEEK!

This reading is shaping up to be a real cracker! Plenty of tickets available, so come along on Thursday night to see the amazing work everyone has put in to this show!

THURSDAY NIGHT, ONE NIGHT ONLY!

TICKETS $15
https://www.trybooking.com/DFMUH

09/09/2025

Introducing The Sensation Girls!

Our fantastic cast, led by guest director Caitlyn Cutler, have begun a busy and intense rehearsal period for our upcoming Dramatized Playreading of Katy Warner's GIRL BAND, to be performed at the Elderly Citizens Club, 16 Landale Street, Invermay on Thursday the 2nd of October.

“UNIVERSALLY, WOMEN WITH PERSONALITIES ARE HATED” – Billie Eilish

It’s 1994 and powerhouse record label managers, Craig and Darren, have created the girl-band to end all girl-bands. They have been moulded, twisted, and worked to become the girls that everyone wants. The Sensation Girls. Problem is, The Sensation Girls don’t know who they are anymore.

When unofficial leader DeeDee unexpectedly quits, things begin to unravel. The girls are getting older and bolder and they know what they want, what they really, really want.

After having it's world premiere in 2023, Katy Warner's GIRL BAND is back, bringing together an entire team of local female artists to tell what Limelight described as "an important play that highlights how far the entertainment industry has to go"

"Girl Band powerfully challenges the exploitation of women in this industry and amplifies female empowerment". - Grace Mitchell

Tickets are on sale now! ONE NIGHT ONLY, Don't miss out!

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DFMUH

19/06/2025

ONE HOUR TO LAUNCH!

The foxes are ready for tonight's ONE TIME ONLY performance of First Love Is The Revolution by Rita Kalneijas.

$15 Tickets are available at the door. There is a car park available at the back of the building (off Queen Street) and while there is no bar, you can BYO alcohol if you desire. (Just don't get sloppy or the foxes may bite)

16 Landale Street, Invermay. Tonight! 7 30pm.

17/06/2025

Basti (Nelson Clay) and Rdeca's (Charlotte Brooke) love story might be unconventional and forbidden, but so was Romeo & Juliet's. FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION is a beautifully poignant and touching story of the lengths we go to protect that first passionate experience of Love.

Also starring Leigh Oswin, Janice Molineux, Caitlin Stirling and Eli Jones and directed by Allison Keane, First Love is the Revolution is more than just your average playreading.

Expect to laugh cry and be treated to a wild animal dance party!

Get your tickets now as we are only showing for ONE NIGHT, this Thursday the 19th at the Elderly Citizens Club, Invermay. (16 Landale Street)

Tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DCAOZ

Or at the door. Only $15. See you there!

12/06/2025

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION**

Due to circumstances beyond our control regarding our venue, we have had to change our venue for next week's performance of First Love Is The Revolution, Directed by Allison Keane.

We are now going to be performing at the Launceston Elderly Citizens Club at 16 Landale Street, Invermay. All other details remain the same, still a 7:30 pm start, still an incredible cast and still a wild, wacky and wonderful show!

We are only one week away from bringing this to the stage so be sure to jump in and grab those tickets!

https://www.trybooking.com/DCAOZ

ONE NIGHT ONLY, ONE SHOW ONLY. DONT MISS OUT!

22/05/2025

Tickets to FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION are now on sale!

Go to: https://www.trybooking.com/DCAOZ

And secure yours! This is a great opportunity to see a new Australian work performed without the big sets and lights, but with as much quality as you'd see anywhere else!

19/05/2025

Super excited to announce the cast bringing this beautiful & bloody show to life at the Wizard's Bar in a month's time!

First Love Is The Revolution
By Rita Kalnejais
Directed by Allison Keane
Starring

Charlotte Brooke as Rdeca
Nelson Clay as Basti
Leigh Oswin as Simon, Gregor & Quentin
Janice Molineux as Cochineal & Bailey
Caitlyn Stirling as Gemma, Gustina & Smulan
& Eli Jones as Thoreau & Rovis

We had our first read last night and already can't wait to share it with the world!

Tickets on sale this Thursday.

Address

Launceston, TAS

Website

http://www.darecollective.com.au/

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