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FLASHBACK: Stephanie Wimpenny, from South Burnett Performing Arts Academy (SBPAC), with adjudicator Aaron Evans … Stephanie accepted an award for her direction of two plays; this year the SBPAC will be bringing their production “The Claw” to PLAYfest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s no need to travel to Brisbane to Toowoomba to see quality live theatre when Heritage NananGO PLAYfest is in town!<\/p>\n

Every year, the Nanango Theatre Company invites productions from theatres across the South East Drama Circuit to come to Nanango to entertain local audiences and compete for prizes.<\/p>\n

This year’s NananGO PLAYfest kicks off on Friday night (September 4) and will continue on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

The program includes performances by 11 theatre companies (see the program, below) with comedies and dramas in the mix.<\/p>\n

The award winners will be announced early on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

A highlight on Saturday morning should be the performance of a musical, The Claw, by the children from the South Burnett Performing Arts Academy.<\/p>\n

The children, who have been practising hard for months, wowed the audience with their show in Yarraman last Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Heritage NananGO PLAYfest can be booked online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost is $15 per person per session or a three-day pass for $50.<\/p>\n

A bar and catering will be open all weekend, and a three-course dinner will be available on Saturday night for $35.<\/p>\n

Tickets can also be bought at the door or by phoning Jon Fearnley on 0407-631-611.<\/p>\n

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