Home of the Arts: HOTA previews 2020 lineup with Noni Hazelhurst, Monty Python, cabaret

What do Noni Hazelhurst, Monty Python and a cabaret have in common? They’re all part of Home of the Arts’ 2020 lineup. Here’s your first look at what’s to come in the new year.

A PUPPET rock show, circus artistry and a Monty Python classic are just a few of the 23 shows at the Home of the Arts as part of next year’s program.

The 2020 program has officially been released with plenty of family entertainment, theatre, contempory circus acts, drama and comedy.

LASER BEAK MAN, part of the new lineup. Photo: Dylan Evans Photography

Highlights will include: the retelling of the legend of King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot; the return of Viral, a powerful physical theatre show created on the Gold Coast; and the puppet-show rock concert Laser Beak Man.

Audiences will be treated to the artistry of circus and physical theatre in Air Play, Circa’s Peepshow, and Backbone, while spectacular cabaret and dance will be delivered by Yummy Deluxe and Sydney Dance Company’s Bonachela/Lane.

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HOTA CEO Criena Gehrke said the diverse program gave local audiences a chance to experience the arts in different ways.

“I’m talking workshops, live performances in unexpected places, great art and, of course, the best Australian and international artists and companies performing indoors and out,” she said.

Children would be able to watch live adaptions of classics such as T he Gruffalo’s Child, Grug, Fantastic Mr Fox and Magic Beach.

Noni Hazelhurst in "Mother", expected to draw big crowds. Photo: Brett Boardman

Big names will include Australian-British author Kathy Lette with her comedy show Big Night Out, and Emmy-award winner Lance Horne reliving famous songs in Secret Broadway.

Noni Hazlehust will appear in the moving one-woman show Mother and be offering a free masterclass for performing arts teachers, as well as an opportunity to share high tea with her biggest fans.

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Australian actor and writer Jonathan Biggins will perform his one-man show, The Gospel According to Paul.

More shows will be announced next year.

For a full list of shows, visit hota.com.au/2020-sneak-peek.