result thumbnail

Adelaide Fringe: Completely Improvised Shakespeare

sa 19 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
Think Shakespeare… but funny! Give Soothplayers a title that could have been written by the Bard (but was not) and they will conjure a brand-new Shakespeare play on the damned spot! This award-nominated show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure. The cast includes darlings of
more Book now
result thumbnail

Adelaide Fringe: Between Breath and Bard

sa 21 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
She waits in the shadows for his voice to carry her home. He is silent. A mirror reflects. A box is opened. A promise of freedom is whispered. A box is closed. Corners of the room become memories of the past. Dust settles, wind echoes. He finds his voice. Between
more Book now
result thumbnail

Adelaide Fringe: Delusions and Grandeur

sa 26 Feb 2025
“As irreverent as it is poignant” (Australian Arts Review), this classical cello recital plays out like a piece of performance art run by a masterly jester blurring artistry, humanity, and insanity. Featuring Suite Number One in G Major by JS Bach and personal comedic pieces crafted in Idiot classes, Karen
more Book now
result thumbnail

Walking Tour: East Terrace Promenade

sa 18 May 2025
Wanders past some of the grander stately mansions on East Terrace, where former residents lived opulent lifestyles. This contrasts with the northern end of East Terrace, which housed more of the working classes as well as many industries.   To ensure your spot, be sure to make your booking, as
more Book now
result thumbnail

Walking Tour: Market to Market

sa 10 May 2025
Between the old wholesale East End Markets and the bustling Central Market there are veritable heritage samplers of buildings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.   To ensure your spot, be sure to make your booking, as this experience is not to be missed. Please note these walking tours may
more Book now
result thumbnail

Walking Tour: East End Street Art Trail

sa 27 Apr 2025
Wander around the East End of Adelaide to uncover the amazing artwork by locals and artists including colourful murals and portraits.   To ensure your spot, be sure to make your booking, as this experience is not to be missed. Please note these walking tours may include uneven ground. Sensible
more Book now
result thumbnail

Walking Tour: City of Pubs

sa 22 Mar 2025
Discover the charm of some of Adelaide’s hotel buildings and pub culture, past and present. At the conclusion of the tour, you are welcome to partake in a refreshment (optional and at your own expense) To ensure your spot, be sure to make your booking, as this experience is not
more Book now
result thumbnail

Carrot Caper

sa 16 Mar 2025
Join us for the Carrot Caper and celebrate all things carrot on Sunday, March 16th, from 11am to 4pm! Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, including: How to Grow Carrots Fun Carrot Facts Carrot Games Story Corner Carrot Art Gallery Get creative with: Crafting Carrot Printing Garnish Making Carrot
more
result thumbnail

Alive in ’25

sa 16 Feb 2025
ALIVE IN ’25 Join us as we unveil our refreshed space! Upstairs, you’ll find a revitalised look with fresh paint and brand-new displays. Explore the site and discover all the exciting updates! Be sure to check out the newly redesigned “Nature Play” area — a perfect spot for discovery and
more
result thumbnail

Rhododendron Society October Open Days – Stangate House & Garden

sa 12 Oct 2025
The Rhododendron Society invites you to their October Open Days at Stangate House and Garden.Stroll through our stunning hectare of blooming gardens at Stangate House & Garden. Rhododendrons and other plants available for sale with morning and afternoon tea also available   Open Day (open between 11am to 4pm) :
more
result thumbnail

Cooma Heritage

act 1 Mar 2025
BOOKINGS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT Cooma is an important town in the history of the region and, indeed, Australia. On this day trip by coach, we will discover the history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme and learn about the Snowy 2.0 project. Then we will visit, and have lunch
more Book now
result thumbnail

Outdoor Movie Night

sa 1 Feb 2025
Join us for a magical evening under the stars on the lawns of Beaumont House! Bring your family and friends for a memorable Outdoor Movie Night, where cinematic delight meets a stunning outdoor setting. Bring your own picnic rug or chair and settle in for a screening of a classic,
more Book now
result thumbnail

Margaret Coghlin: The last woman executed in Tasmania

tas
Brian Rieusset, former Manager and Curator of the Hobart Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts Site presented a talk on Margaret Coghlin, the last woman executed in Tasmania to the Tasmanian Historical Research Association in November.
more
result thumbnail

Remembering the ‘Tasmanian Nightingale’, Amy Sherwin

tas
Bel Canto Young Opera directed by Suzanne Ortuso is staging A Concert for Amy in Hobart on 21 December 2024.
more
George Davis 19201994 Figure 5 Grace Euphrosyne Modernist nude mosaic study for the ABC building in Hobart 1961 National Trust of Australia Tasmania Home Hill

Our Collections: “Enid’s Error”, the Home Hill George Davis mosaic panel.

tas
Home Hill possesses an impressive Modernist mosaic panel that was a ‘study’ for George Davis’s mosaic for the 1961 ABC building in Hobart. Davis presented the panel to Dame Enid Lyons after she opened the building in her capacity as a commissioner for the ABC.
more
result thumbnail

Runnymede Contemporary Art Installations

tas
‘Puncturing the Mask of Civility’, curated by Dr Llewellyn Negrin and featuring the work of eleven Tasmanian women artists will open at Runnymede in December.
more
result thumbnail

Advocacy – Treasury Buildings Hobart

tas
The Tasmanian Government has again slated the Treasury Buildings, Hobart for sale. Long-term heritage advocate, Chris Merridew believes that the depressed world economy will lead to a less-than-optimal price being achieved for this important public asset.
more
default image 8

Advocacy – Longford 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot

tas
The Longford community is battling a 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot at the gateway to this significant Northern Midlands town. This facility that could be better located in line with State Planning policy to locate heavy traffic away from residential areas.
more
default image 4

State Office Christmas Closure

sa
Merry Christmas We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this festive season bring you peace, joy, and plenty of memorable moments with loved ones. Office Closure Please be advised that our National Trust of South Australia
more
default image 5

Advocacy – Proposed DAP legislation

tas
The draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 has been voted down by the Tasmanian Parliament’s Upper House.
more
Load More
loader spinner