The Old Fitzroy Theatre (also called the Old Fitz Theatre) is a pub theatre in

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in central Sydney, Australia. The 58-seat venue was established by

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in 1997 in the cellar of the Old Fitzroy Hotel. It is known for independent productions featuring emerging artists. Many leading Australian theatre makers participated in plays at the theatre early in their careers. The theatre was managed until 2012 by Tamarama Rock Surfers, and since 2014 by Red Line Productions. After having to close for one year, they presented twelve productions in their 2021/2022 season, including Ionescu's ''

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'', Beckett's ''

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'', Sarah Kane's ''

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'', the

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play '' Hand to God'', and ''

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'' and ''

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'' by Brecht and Weill. To raise funds for the continued operation of the venue, Guy Noble (piano) and

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(bass-baritone) gave a series of six concerts in November/December 2022.

References

External links

Red Line Productions – Old Fitz Theatre
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