‘Scenes From The Climate Era’ at the MEC – a spark of hope
Published on 03 June 2025
Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC) and Belvoir Street Theatre present Scenes From The Climate Era.
From the stage of Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre, live at the MEC for one night only, comes the most urgent story of our time, told in a way you've never seen before.
From frogs calling for mates to friends questioning air travel and scientists learning how to speak human, Scenes From The Climate Era brings 65 unforgettable moments to the stage, each offering a new perspective on climate, and how we move forward.
Created by the acclaimed Belvoir Street Theatre Company, this groundbreaking new work is a story for now — filled with heart, humour and a spark of hope.
“It’s bold, funny, raw and deeply human,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services, Alex Mills.
“In the wake of the devastating floods across our region, many of us are still grappling with what’s been lost. While recovery will take time, the arts can offer something powerful in moments like this: space to reflect, connect, and begin imagining the way forward.
“Scenes From The Climate Era is about how we deal with big, breathtaking ideas – and the crazy excitement of living in hope.”
Inspired by this live performance at the MEC is the Manning Regional Art Gallery’s special creative project that also looks to the future, ‘Grow Your Manifesto’.
This project invites you to write your own words of hope and intention for the climate era ahead - a heartfelt statement, a poem, a pledge - then roll it into a scroll, attach it to a koala food tree seedling, and contribute to a living installation of ideas and growth.
“These seedlings, destined to be planted locally for koalas, will carry your words into the landscape - a small but powerful act of creative optimism,” said Mr Mills.
Also currently on exhibition at the Manning Regional Art Gallery is ‘Expanded Landscapes’ by local artists Fiona Lee and Aaron Crowe. Surveying sites of significance in the Manning region using lumens, point cloud mapping and photogrammetry, the artists' constructed images explore how these liminal spaces are shaped by time, perception, and environmental change.
“The Manifesto project and Landscapes exhibition are additional ways to connect with the themes of the MEC show and our environment, and we’d love you to be part of it!” added Mr Mills.
Hear from those who’ve seen the show.
Show: Thursday 12 June 2025 at 7.30pm.
Hurry, seats are limited, book your tickets today.
Manning Entertainment Centre and Manning Regional Art Gallery are cultural services of MidCoast Council.