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Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of NSW, is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages with historic elegant buildings and lush rural landscapes, as well as art and cultural events.
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It’s all here on your doorstep
Dungog Shire is only 60 mins from Newcastle and 2 1/2 hours from Sydney.
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You’ll wonder why you’ve never been!
Thu 29 ‒ Sat 31 October 2026
Back for the fifth year running, Shakespearience Australia and Dungog Shakespearience are excited to bring one of the most humerus and outrageous of Shakespeare’s works – Twelfth Night– to the enchanting forest stages of Wangat Lodge!
After the sell out success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2022, As You Like It in 2023, Romeo & Juliet in 2024 and Hamlet in 2025, director Timothy Weston has turned his imagination to Shakespeare’s hilarious gender bending romantic comedy, Twelfth Night.
AS ALWAYS, it will be an unmissable experience!
Sat 7 November 2026 2‒3pm
Masterpiece is one of those gems of a show that grabs your heart and imagination from the very first moment and doesn’t let go. In a world of turmoil, stress and uncertainty spending an hour with these performers is a joyful escape. Keep an eye on these two and take everyone you know to this show.” Kerri Glasscock, Festival Director & CEO, Sydney Fringe.
Drawing on their day job as professional hospital clowns raeandwill artists Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo have created a multi award winning performance where humour and connection collide at the James Theatre Dungog.
Fri 13 – Sat 14 November 2026 9am‒11pm
The Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association is passionate about educating people of all ages about agriculture and they’re revitalising their Show to reflect this.
Learning exhibits tell the story of agriculture to both urban and rural people. They believe it is important that locals and visitors understand the significance of agriculture to the economy and appreciate the innovation, efficiency, and technology that supports it.
The Dungog Show promotes the involvement of youth in shows by holding competitions for young people and by encouraging the participation of young people in show societies and agricultural youth groups.
Youth are encouraged to participate in the livestock judging competitions culminating at the State Finals for winners in Sydney at Easter.
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