Performing Arts

The Gold Coast has a dynamic performing arts sector with regular amateur and professional theatre, dance, circus and musical productions.

Whether your preference lies in drama, comedy, farce, thrillers or musicals, there is always something to suit on a stage on the Gold Coast!

The Gold Coast Arts Centre is the city's centre of professional theatre and its pre-eminent arts venue with a regular program of theatre, dance and musical productions. For more information, check out the Arts Centre's website.

The Gold Coast Theatre Alliance has a membership of over twenty community performing arts companies, including theatre groups, dance companies and orchestras. The Gold Coast Theatre Alliance website provides information on the companies, performance calendars, auditions notices, theatre reviews and more.

Or run away to the circus and learn to juggle, tumble, clown or trapeze with Schukins Entertainment or Trix Circus.

For information about specific theatre organisations, dance companies and training schools, search the Cultural Directory.

For detailed information about theatrical events, check out the Council's Event Calendar.

For information on funding available for performing artists, dancers and organisations, go to Funding Central.

Council's Creative Juices program provides networking and professional development opportunities for emerging and established performing artists, dancers and organisations.