Presented by Ten Days in association with Strut & Fret
Tasmanians have given their first Spiegeltent experience an overwhelming tick of approval, with the
internationally-renowned tent of mirrors selling almost 15,000 tickets and reaching half a million dollars
in tickets sales at the box office.
The internationally-renowned Spiegeltent, proudly brought to Tasmania by Ten Days in association with
Strut & Fret, was erected on the forecourt of PW1 and played host to 33 local, national and international
acts with over 140 artists gracing the stage.
Ten Days Executive Director and Producer Marcus Barker said the Spiegeltent made Hobart’s waterfront
its home over 18 jam-packed days filled with world-renowned cabaret and burlesque, circus acrobatics,
side-splitting comedy, family fun and the very best of Australian and international musical talent.
“Tasmanian audiences streamed through the doors of the Spiegeltent with a large number of shows
completely selling out, including The Audreys, Frank Woodley, Breabach, Christopher Coleman Collective
and selected shows from Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo and headline act Cantina,” Mr Barker said.
“Internationally-acclaimed headline act La Soirée proved to be the most popular show in the program,
selling out five shows prior to opening night plus an additional 250 new seats, sparking the announcement
of an extra show to meet demand, which also completely sold out within 48 hours.
“Outside the Spiegeltent, The Outdoor Lounge provided a sumptuous gastronomic experience for
Tasmanians, serving up the finest Tasmanian produce and thousands of glasses of Tasmanian sparkling.
“Ten Days also partnered with community organisations TasPride and the Estia Greek Festival to present a
range of diverse performances and extend the reach and engagement with the Tasmanian community.”
Mr Barker said the March 2014 Spiegeltent extravaganza was one of the first steps in an exciting new
strategic direction for Ten Days, evolving from a biennial festival to offering audiences access and
enjoyment to a range of multifaceted cultural experiences all year round.
“The creative and financial success of Tasmania’s first Spiegeltent season is very encouraging and we are
pleased to announce that the Spiegeltent will return to Tasmania for the 2015 festival,” he said.
“Excitingly, we also hope to take programing from the Spiegeltent north to both Launceston and Burnie in
2015.”
Mr Barker said since the first festival in 2001, Ten Days had lead the state’s creative industry, adapting
and evolving in order to continue inspiring and entertaining Tasmanian audiences and the 2015 festival
would be no exception.
“Ten Days is evolving with the times to ensure the international multi-arts festival is a leader in any
decade and continues to provide economic value as well as cultural and artistic inspiration and
entertainment to the Tasmanian community,” he said.
“Plans are now well underway for a reinvigorated 2015 festival, which will again not only inspire
audiences throughout Tasmania, but also continue to foster and encourage great cultural and artistic
endeavours.
“The statewide festival will take place from 20-29 March 2015, so watch this space!”
Ten Days Executive Director and Producer Marcus Barker
