The new theatre foyer on Level 1 is taking shape above the shops as more building progress is revealed on Market Street. Listen to Twyford Ambassador Frankie J Holden speaking…
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This is the view from the Control Room of the new Theatre Twyford. The timber work is all in place ready for the seating to be installed.
Glass bricks have been laid in the stairwell leading from the main entrance to the theatre foyer. Work has been progressing on the rigging in the theatre.
The structure for the seating has been installed in the new Theatre Twyford.
Events
Live Performance
While COVID-19 and building work prevents us enjoying live events at The Twyford for a while, here are some performances you can enjoy online from Australia and around the world…
- Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/season.html - Bangarra Dance Company
www.bangarra.com.au/performances/digital-streaming/ - The Australian Ballet
australianballet.com.au/the-ballets/digital-season - Sydney Theatre Co
www.sydneytheatre.com.au/stc-virtual - National Theatre UK
ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ - Globe Theatre
www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch - Street Theatre
www.thestreet.org.au/
About The Twyford
TWYFORD HALL closed until June 2021
THE TWYFORD includes Twyford Hall, Twyford Supper Room and commercial Kitchen and – from mid 2021 – Theatre Tywford.
The venues are managed by Twyford Hall Inc on behalf of the community and Bega Valley Shire Council.
Venue Hire
We host professional performances, art exhibitions, conferences, craft markets, theatre, dance, music, church services and other community events. Hire a Venue or take a look at some of our Upcoming Events or Past Events.
A new 199 seat theatre – Theatre Twyford – will be completed in mid 2021, adjacent to Twyford Hall.
Check our FAQ for access restrictions to venues during the construction period.
7 May, 2021
Film submissions closing soon for this film festival screening in Merimbula 20-22 August...Seeking short films (under 40 mins) from adults and youth for the Far South Film Festival. Entries close 17 May, 2021. Only TEN days to get your films ready. Cash prize $1000 for Best Film and $500 for Best Youth Film. Regional Filmmakers we want to see and hear your stories. Enter via www.farsouthfilmfestival.com
Theatre Twyford
Theatre Twyford will be a purpose-built raked theatre adjacent to the existing Twyford Hall with a seating capacity of 199.
Building commenced in March 2020 with an estimated completion in mid 2021.
Check our FAQ for access restrictions to venues during the construction period.
Support Us
Twyford Hall Inc is a registered charity with the ACNC. We are currently raising funds to complete the fitout for the new Theatre Twyford Project – please support us with your tax deductible donation through GiveNow.
Our goal is $200,000 …
$31,703 raised so far
THANK YOU to our anonymous benefactors and to the following people who have generously donated to Theatre Twyford:
- Vicki Bond & Ric Vanderbom
- Wendy Marshall
- Dr William Basil
- Gail Gould
- Kristie Tsakiris – Goodyear Merimbula
- Anne Marshall & Gordon Beattie – Arrow Solutions
- Robert Stewart
- Frankie J Holden
- Craig O’Neill – Marshman O’Neill Engineers
- Richard Stuart
- Carmen Thomson – Sautelle White Lawyers
- Michelle Pettigrove
- Margo Leffers in the name of Betty Frauenfelder
- Jill & Carmen Lockerbie
- Neil Burnham
- Tanya Dwyer – Dodd & Dwyer Pharmacy
- Robyn Godley, Wendy McKay and Julienne McKay in the name of Douglas Henry McKay (1923 – 2012), grandson of Joseph Twyford
- Christine Kaine
- Di Tarrant
- Vicki Bond in the name of Shaun Bond & Anthony Bond
- Michael Salkeld & Carolyn Scheetz
- Geoff Holden
Sponsors
Would your business or organisation like to sponsor the fitout, equipment, an event, a season or other offer at The Twyford?
Contact us to discuss how you can be part of this exciting project.
SponsorshipsA community space for theatre, art, and markets since 1931.
Twyford Hall has been the heart of Merimbula for over 80 years, long serving as a space for community events, celebrations, markets, the arts and so much more.
In the beginning, a trust was established for the hall when a title of land was generously donated by Merimbula resident J.W.Twyford in 1931, who had been raised in the seaside village from his childhood years.
With only a population of around 150 people, the Merimbula community built the hall in 10 months after the tireless efforts of the committee to raise enough money for its construction. It was built during the depression, through Merimbula residents’ tenacity to achieve their vision.
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