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The Lieder Theatre Company acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
NOW Showing!
A chilling folk horror, live on stage!
THE RIVER is a must-see for fans of horror, thrills and the supernatural.
July 27 - 7:30 | July 28 - 2:30 & 7:30 | Lieder Theatre, Goulburn
BOOKINGS & more info: theliedertheatre.com/theriver
The River by David Cole is one of two world premieres featured in our 2025 Local Writers Showcase
Australia’s longest continuously-running theatre company
Est. 1891
Based in the historic Lieder Theatre, built by the Goulburn Liedertafel Society in 1929, the Lieder Theatre Company offers exciting and innovative live entertainment both internationally and locally, providing training opportunities, and a professional resource to its active members and the NSW region.
The Lieder Theatre Company is a not-for-profit organisation, with an exhaustive list of works in this, its 133rd year.
Australian and International Works, Community Outreach Programs, Theatre For Social Change, International Festivals, Indigenous Works, Film Projects, and A Thriving Youth Theatre with weekly Drama Classes are among the current Lieder Projects.
Company leaders
Blake Selmes | 2023 - present
Chrisjohn Hancock | 1992 - 2022
John & Mary Spicer | 1971 - 1991
Bernard Galland | 1947 - 1971
William Bladwell | 1935 - 1947
Lee De Ve Hunt | 1891 - 1935
Australia 2019/24
2023 BEST JUNIOR PRODUCTION (One Act Wonders) - The Magic Lunchbox
2020 EVENT OF THE YEAR - Mighty Playwrights
2020 CREATIVE MERIT AWARD - Mighty Playwrights
2019 EVENT OF THE YEAR - Periphery
Festival of Theatre for Social Change
Festival In Paradise - Florida USA 2018
OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY - Monochrome
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN - Monochrome
OUTSTANDING ATHLETICISM AS A THEATRICAL AESTHETIC - Monochrome
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A CENTRAL ROLE - Blake Selmes, Monochrome
ADJUDICATOR’S AWARD - 'FANNING THE FLAMES’ - Lieder Youth Theatre Acrobatic Fireshow
Festival In Paradise - Florida USA 2014
OUTSTANDING COSTUMES - Pauline J Mullen- Servant of Two Masters
OUTSTANDING ACTOR - Joshua Waters, Servant of Two Masters
Festival In Paradise - Florida USA 2010
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL VISION - The Colour Play
OUTSTANDING PROP DESIGN - The Colour Play
OUTSTANDING PHYSICAL THEATRICALITY - The Colour Play
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - Shane Daly & Joshua Waters
ADJUDICATOR’S AWARD ‘PECKER TO PECKER’ - The Colour Play
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Bravo & thank you Chrisjohn
After 30 years of changing lives and making magic, our legendary Artistic Director, Chrisjohn Hancock retires.
It is with both heavy and hopeful hearts that we announce the retirement of our 1992 - 2022 Artistic Director, Chrisjohn Hancock.
