Let's Shine

Let's Shine When the final curtain fell, it was realised that the production had resulted in a huge personal reward for all involved.

'Let’s Shine' is for All-ability performers, a series of productions, activities, projects, and dance workshops that bring together people living with a disability, ALOTCo members, and collaborating performing groups. History
The idea of ‘Let's Shine' series was conceived over 20 years ago by the current director/coordinator Janet McArtney and then Director Margaret Evans as both had a connection

with people living with disabilities is via either: work, volunteering and has a family member... understood how therapeutic music is so to people living with barriers in their life. Janet teamed up with the experience of long-time director Margaret Evans (4 productions) and with the full support of the committee, co-directed the first production in ‘Let’s Shine’ in October 1998. Being a part of these wonderful productions, we have all developed a greater appreciation and understanding of living life with a disability and we have been so impressed by the hidden talents that have been discovered and by the guest stars’ enthusiasm. Since then, ALOTCo have had:

2009 - ‘Let’s Shine Again'
2014 - ‘Let’s Shine Forever’, which won the ‘City of Albany Australia Day Event of the Year.’
2017 - ‘Let’s Shine Together’
2019 - ‘Let’s Shine Brightly’ with a new co-director Jill Larsen (as Margaret has moved to Perth)
'Lets Shine' continued to be involved in other projects outside the theatre with Carers WA (2019/20 video and book).
2021 - Breaksea Festival 'View from the Magpies Nest' a collaboration with Breaksea.org whereby 'Lets Shine' members wrote, choreographed, danced and acted this production on the main stage at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
2022 - Breaksea Festival 'Seachange’ another collaboration with Breaksea.org whereby 'Lets Shine' members choreographed and danced (4 workshops) for an Open Day at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
2022 - Performed at the ‘Great Southern Ability Festival’ and ‘Albany Ability Festival’
2023 - Breaksea & Maritime Festival a dance collaboration 'The Magical Weedy Seadragon' with 3 performances at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
2023 - Performed at the ‘Great Southern Ability Festival’ & ‘Binalup Australia Day Festival’
2024 - Breaksea - ‘Side by Side’, a dance collaboration 'Constellations' a 4 min dance as part of’ Thunderstorm (Malkar) ‘with performances on the main stage at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
2025 - Breaksea - New Years Eve film collaboration with line dancing to a song written by past member Evan Ayres. Let’s Shine Director Janet McArtney (involved since 1998)
Assistants Jodie James & Linda Leighton

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SCHOOL OF ROCKCompanion Card honoured – need to take into Paperbark York St.Presented by Albany Light Opera and Theatre ...
25/04/2026

SCHOOL OF ROCK
Companion Card honoured – need to take into Paperbark York St.

Presented by Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company
Albany Port Theatre
“Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme, you better get me to school on time!'

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Featuring a cast of over 30 talented local performers and musicians, Albany Light Opera Theatre Company (ALOTCo) presents School of Rock - a high-energy, feel-good production for audiences of all ages. (Contains mild adult themes.)

May 2026
Friday 1st 7:00pm, Saturday 2nd 7:00pm, Sunday 3rd 2:00pm
Friday 8th 7:00pm, Saturday 9th 7:00pm, Sunday 10th 2:00pm
Friday 15th 7:00pm, Saturday 16th 7:00pm, Sunday 17th 2:00pm
Friday 22nd 7:00pm, Saturday 23rd 7:00pm, Sunday 24th 2:00pm

Doors & Kiosk open 30 minutes before start of performance

Albany Port Theatre, 256 Princess Royal Drive (opposite the Boatshed)
Some parking for elderly and disabled near entrance. Parking is encouraged at the Boatshed Market car park across the road.

Wheelchairs/Carers

Suitable seating is available in Row N (Seats 1–8) in front of the rear raised section, and Seats A1 & A2.

The theatre has a large toilet room (not yet to full accessible standards), ramp access, and three disabled parking bays. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking. If you ring Janet on 0401203557 at least a day before she can let you in before the rush of the audience.

Kiosk Open
Hot and cold drinks, light packaged snacks, chocolates, and ice creams will be available before the performance and during interval. Cash and EFTPOS are accepted.

A big thank you to The City of Albany for their generous support through the Community Development Grant. This funding w...
21/04/2026

A big thank you to The City of Albany for their generous support through the Community Development Grant. This funding will help bring Let's Shine All-Abilities dance workshop and performance to later this year. Proudly supported by Albany Light Opera & Theatre Company.
• Meet – Albany Port Theatre - Fridays, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Afternoon Tea Meet & Greet - July 24
• Rehearsals - August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11
• Performance & Afternoon Tea - September 18 at Albany Port Theatre, with a live audience.

We’re excited to create a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone can express themselves through dance. Stay tuned for more details!

Come see 'Lets Shine' line dance to Evan Ayres Music Blue Water which was filmed and screened at the Kaya New Years Eve ...
29/03/2026

Come see 'Lets Shine' line dance to Evan Ayres Music Blue Water which was filmed and screened at the Kaya New Years Eve celebrations earlier this year.

1pm Middleton Beach Saturday 18th April

Move, play and discover what’s possible at Play in the Bay!
A FREE Come & Try day where there is something for everyone.
From interactive games and an inflatable soccer pitch to adaptive sports, chair yoga, and live music.
You can get involved at your own pace or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Join us on Saturday 18th April from 10am to 2pm at Middleton Beach. Grab a coffee, enjoy a sausage sizzle, connect with your community, and experience what inclusive sport and recreation is all about. Whether you’re coming to try something new, meet people, or just soak up a great day by the beach, Play in the Bay has you covered.
Bring your friends, bring your family and don’t miss it.

Just for fun!
02/03/2026

Just for fun!

Fingers crossed, we'll find out in April. Grant for dance workshops August/September.Feeling positive!
30/01/2026

Fingers crossed, we'll find out in April.
Grant for dance workshops August/September.
Feeling positive!

Yes, planning another Lets Shine dance in August/September, just chasing the funding now. Stay tuned!!
22/01/2026

Yes, planning another Lets Shine dance in August/September, just chasing the funding now. Stay tuned!!

Thankyou breaksea.org for including our Lets Shine line dancers in the video that was screened at KAYA 2026 NYE Celebrat...
09/01/2026

Thankyou breaksea.org for including our Lets Shine line dancers in the video that was screened at KAYA 2026 NYE Celebration.
It was wonderful to have past ALOTCo performer Evan Ayres Music song Blue Water to dance to.
https://www.breaksea.org/_files/ugd/eb3242_640d239c781d4b878a4b48dfd0741f4d.pdf

01/01/2026

Thankyou breaksea.org for inviting the Let’s Shine dancers to be a part of this screening performing Evan Ayres Music (Past ALOTCo performer) song Blue Water. We loved that the filming was done at the Albany Port Theatre home of Albany Light Opera & Theatre Company (ALOTCo)

Hi Lets Shine dancers, I have contacted the events team to see when the screening of the line dance that includes us wil...
25/12/2025

Hi Lets Shine dancers, I have contacted the events team to see when the screening of the line dance that includes us will be on and will let you know. I will be there from 7 till after the 9pm fireworks, hopefully we can meet up.

Here's some info below that might help.

Ring in 2024 with us at the Albany New Year's Eve Picnic & Fireworks on Sunday, 31 December 2023. Join the countdown and enjoy a spectacular night!

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Let’s Shine

The idea of ‘Let's Shine' series was conceived over 20 years ago by the current director Janet McArtney as her connection with people living with disabilities is via: work, volunteering and has a family member... understood how therapeutic music is so to people living with barriers in their life. She teamed up with the experience of long-time director Margaret Evans (4 productions) and with the full support of the committee, co-directed the first production in ‘Let’s Shine’ in October 1998. When the final curtain fell, it was realised that the production had resulted in a huge personal reward for all involved.

Being a part of these wonderful productions, we have all developed a greater appreciation and understanding of living life with a disability and we have been so impressed by the hidden talents that have been discovered and by the guest stars’ enthusiasm.

Since then ALOTCo have had:

‘Let’s Shine Again - 2009