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ACROBATIC ALLSTARS - Thursday 18th March, 8pm |
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 Acrobatic Allstars is set to captivate and inspire Australian kids across the country.
Acrobatic Allstars is a high energy, power-packed 90 minute performance that showcases China’s most talented and inspiring child acrobats in a dynamic program that mixes traditional acrobatics with contemporary movement.
Acrobatic Allstars takes audiences through a breathtaking medley of balance, contortion, juggling, spinning - even roller skating! Each act showcases the agility, flexibility and stamina of these remarkable child protégées.
Set to an intoxicating soundtrack, Acrobatic Allstars energetically mixes traditional Chinese song motifs with the hard edged beat of modern rhythm and drums.
Acrobatic Allstars is inspired by producer Hao Zhou and his experience as a child acrobatic in China. Hao’s first hand insight into the commitment, talent and mastery these child acrobatics present inspired him to develop a performance especially for Australian audiences.
“I wanted Australian kids to see the awe-inspiring talent and skill of their Chinese peers. The different acts being performed will inspire Australian kids to what is possible and begin a long term relationship between the two cultures”.
Chinese acrobatics have a worldwide reputation for being the leaders in this art form. Acrobatic Allstars proves no exception and offers Australian audiences the opportunity to be inspired by China’s most engaging and ‘pocket sized’ acrobatic sensations. |
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PIRATES TO PINAFORE - Tuesday 23rd March, 8pm |
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 "PIRATES TO PINAFORE"....
The Complete Works Of Gilbert & Sullivan In 89 mins !!!......
With out a doubt this Gilbert & Sullivan Cast have provided us with some of the more memorable theatre Performances, thru there their productions of Pirates Of Penzance HMS Pinafore and Mikado with incredibly small casts.
This highly talented team led by Comic Genius Brian Hannan, Playing the role of WS Gilbert, and The stunning Voices of Philip Gould as Aurthur Sullivan and Soprano Alison Rae Jones as Leanora Braham( The 1st Soprano Gilbert & Sullivan ever hired ) along with Chris McKenna as Doyle Carte their Manager, will perform the entire Gilbert & Sullivan Collection of Musicals in only 89 mins !!!
Very Fast Paced, Hysterical and full of the usual surprises will be the order of the day, in this book show told thru the eyes of the composers themselves.....
All the hit songs inc "Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes", "Cat Like Tread", "For He Is An Englishman" " Ring The Merry Bells" and many more as well as much of the witty dialogue of these wonderful iconic hit shows.
Dont miss what will surely be a hit show to start the New Year.
"In Brian Hannan The Company Has a Comic Genius..." The AGE Melbourne
" The Capacity Audience loved It.." Herald/Sun Melbourne |
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ABBAMANIA - Tuesday 4th May, 7:30pm |
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ABBA MANIA HITS RETURNS
THE BEST ABBA CONCERT SINCE ABBA
THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL TOURING ABBA SHOW
 After a sell out tour of the USA and highly successful run on London’s West End including record-breaking seasons throughout Europe and South America, ABBA MANIA returns to tour Australia in 2010.
ABBA MANIA is a spectacular musical event recreating on stage the last ever live concert by the Swedish disco sensation ABBA in 1979, including over two hours of uplifting, dance inducing hit songs, such as “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, Voulez Vous”, “Waterloo”, “Fernando, “Take A Chance On Me”, “Super Trouper” and “The Winner Takes It All”
ABBA MANIA brings to life the 70’s era with vibrant costumes, extravagant lighting and all the endearing memories of the band that took over the disco world in one unforgettable night.
Who would have ever guessed that the little known group ABBA, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, would make such an indelible mark on the pop scene with their smash hit single “Waterloo”. ABBA dominated the charts for nearly ten years and became Sweden’s highest export earners, amazingly outselling Volvo cars.
ABBA MANIA was formed in 1999 and has been touring the world non-stop ever since. Featuring the ABBA Orchestra, ABBA MANIA is the perfect excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been.
"Abba-solutely brilliant. This IS the best time you can have with your clothes on!" - whatsonstage.com
www.abbamanialive.com.au
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MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL SIMULCAST |
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Saturday 29th May, 8PM & Sunday 30th May, 7PM
Bolstered by r oars of laughter and the unbridled adoration of audiences during their Melbourne seasons, a bunch of Australian and international comedians will cram healthy egos into tiny suitcases and hit the highways of this mighty continent. For the first time, Queens Park Theatre brings Geraldton the Melbourne Comedy Festival through simulcast. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. The MICF plays host to hundreds of local and international artists; in 2008 its programme listed 1,765 performers in 298 separate shows. Although it is mainly a vehicle for stand-up and cabaret acts, the festival has also included, sketch shows, plays, improvisational theatre, debates, musical shows and art exhibitions. It is generally regarded as the least commercial and most relaxed of the three major comedy festivals. Now in it's 11th year, the Roadshow shares the Comedy Festival vibe with punters outside the Melbourne area code. From Ararat, to Wagga Wagga, Alice Springs to Whyalla, a cast of big local names, newcomers, and overseas guests prove there's no where a comedian fears to tread."The Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow has such chalk and cheese personalities delivering such a wide assortment of gags, it has everyone's humour covered" The Sunday Times, WA.
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DON QUIXOTE - 12th - 14th AUGUST 2010 |
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 The Australian Ballet presents
The Dancers Company
Don Quixote
In 2010 The Dancers Company, the regional touring arm of The Australian Ballet, will present the lively ballet classic Don Quixote. Based on the legendary tale by Spanish author Cervantes, this classic ballet tells the story of the knight Quixote on a quest to find his lost love. On his journey he crosses paths with the swooning young lovers Basilio and Kitri in a tale of fun, mischief and mistaken identity. Set in a Spanish seaside village, this light-hearted and colourful ballet features a rich diversity of characters. Its dramatic liveliness and virtuosic dancing makes it the perfect showcase for The Dancers Company’s many talented dancers.
The Dancers Company comprises guest artists of The Australian Ballet and graduating students from The Australian Ballet School. Generations of dancers have performed Don Quixote, including Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn and Mikhail Baryshnikov. In presenting Don Quixote we continue the tradition of The Dancers Company, passing the baton between the legends of the past to the stars of today and the future stars of tomorrow.
Credits
Choreography Ai-Gul Gasina after Marius Petipa
Set design Frank Croese & Scott Mathewson
Costume design Barry Kay
Lighting design Francis Croese
Genre classical story ballet
World premiere 14 July 2010, Kyabram, Australia by The Dancers Company
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