ESSENTIAL THEATRE

They met at drama school many moons ago and are thrilled to see Essential Theatre grow from strength to strength. "I can't believe we are looking to the future and seeing a 20 year celebration on the horizon" says LaBonte. "I never expected to be here after all these years, but the response from the work we present continues to be positive, it's overwhelming" Lampel adds... The company is best known for Shakespeare in the Vines, a national tour of Shakespeare's classics to wineries and gardens across Australia. "I'll never forget our opening night in the Barossa Valley - 400 people in 40 degree heat - it was a resounding success and we revisit the area every year!" says Lampel... This outdoor theatre event continues to grow each year, reaching regions from The Clare Valley to Margaret River and as far north as Palmerston, Northern Territory.