Holden Street Theatres facts for kids
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All Saints' Anglican Church
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The Studio as seen from the road at Holden Street Theatres.
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| Address | 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh Australia |
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| Type | Theatre |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1849 |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architect | Henry Stuckey |
Holden Street Theatres (often called HST) is a cool place in Hindmarsh, a suburb of Adelaide, where you can watch live shows. It's a theatre complex, which means it has several different spaces for performances. This special place is inside an old building that used to be a church.
HST is known for hosting many exciting events. These include performances during the Adelaide Fringe, the Feast Festival, and the Guitars in Bars festival. They also have shows all year round from artists both from Australia and other countries. Two theatre groups, Holden Street Theatre Company and Red Phoenix Theatre, call HST their home.
The main office for Holden Street Theatres is at Thebarton Theatre. HST works closely with Thebarton Theatre.
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Welcome to Holden Street Theatres!
Holden Street Theatres is a lively spot for performing arts in South Australia. It's a place where stories come to life on stage. You can see plays, music, and many other types of performances here. It's a great way to experience different kinds of art.
A Building with History
The building where Holden Street Theatres is located has a long and interesting past. It was once known as the All Saints' Anglican Church. This old church building is considered very important because of its history and design. It was built way back in 1850, which makes it over 170 years old! Imagine all the things that have happened in that building over the years.
The Spaces Inside
Holden Street Theatres has three main areas where shows take place. These are called The Studio, The Arch, and The Bar. Each space is different and can be used for various types of performances. This allows for a wide range of shows, from small, intimate plays to bigger productions.
Shows and Festivals
If you love live shows, Holden Street Theatres has a lot to offer. They are a big part of the Adelaide Fringe, which is one of the largest arts festivals in the world. They also host events for the Feast Festival and the Guitars in Bars festival. Besides these big festivals, you can find local and international artists performing throughout the year. There's always something new to see!
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Holden Street Theatres outside seating set up for Fringe season.
