Performing Arts
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Exciting News for Gisborne Secondary College’s Instrumental Music Program! 🎶✨
For the first time since COVID, our Instrumental Music program has surpassed 70 student enrolments, marking a fantastic milestone for music education at Gisborne Secondary College!
We are thrilled to welcome Ava Marshall as a voice and guitar teacher. As a proud GSC alumni, Ava brings experience from local musical theatre and regional gigs, inspiring the next generation of musicians with her expertise and passion.
Interested in joining?
- Drum lessons currently have vacancies—so if you’re keen to play, now’s your chance!
- Lessons for voice, guitar, bass, piano, woodwind, and strings are accepting applications for the waiting list.
🎤 Save the Date!
Our major concert of 2025 is set for Tuesday, 16th September - a spectacular showcase of our talented students.
VET MUSIC
Our VET Music students are showcasing their skills on Wednesday June 25th - 6:30pm-8pm. All are welcome! See Poster.
PRODUCTION
Tickets for our 2025 production of Into The Woods are now on sale!
“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighbourhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. Also in the woods, we meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves. By the end of Act I, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after. But in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.
SHOW dates and times
Friday 8th August - 7pm
Saturday 9th August - 2pm (Relaxed Performance*) & 7pm
Sunday 10th August - 2pm
Friday 15th August - 6:30pm (VIP Gala*)
Saturday 16th August - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday 17th August - 2pm
LINK for ticket bookings
https://www.trybooking.com/DAUCG
PRICE
Adult $25
Concession/Student $20
Child (Under 12) $15
Family (2 adults +2 Students/Children) $60
*Our relaxed performance focuses on adapting the theatre environment for our audience. Lighting and sound will be adjusted and the doors will remain open to allow patrons to take a break in the foyer.
*Our VIP Gala is a celebration event. Ticket price includes programme, treats during the show and post-concert supper. All are welcome - tickets $40.
DRAMA EXCURSION
On May the 21st, the year 12 drama class travelled to Melbourne to watch Beetlejuice the musical, currently being staged at the Regent Theatre. The purpose of this excursion was to view the performance and complete a SAC outcome about the musical, which will contribute to the students' overall grades. The musical was incredible, featuring remarkable actors who absolutely captivated the audience, the effort and commitment from everyone involved in the production was evident. It was such a wonderful and memorable show. It was an incredible day and everybody that attended left feeling inspired and excited to see more amazing theatre!
Written by Keyanah B, Year 12 Drama captain.
