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ANYTHING GOES
When: 16 May 2013 08:00 PM - 26 May 2013 08:00 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Thursday 16 to Sunday 26 May
Matinee performances: 18, 19, 25 & 26 May - 2.00pm
Evening performances: 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 & 25 May - 8.00pm.
The age-old tale of boy-meets-girl and the complications which ensue has intrigued audiences for centuries, and no musical does it better than Anything Goes.
This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores full of popular songs including It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, All Through The Night, Anything Goes, You’re The Top and Blow, Gabriel, Blow.
It’s a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where anything goes!
All aboard…
Director by Peter Tulloch, Musical Director is Ian Govan, Choreographed by Luke Rice and Choral Director is Gareth Grainger.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally Produced by Lincoln Center Theatre, New York City.
Tickets: Adult: $39.00, Concession: $29.00, Child: $22.00, Family: $110.00, Extra Child: $12.00, Member: $22.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
A Sordid Family Affair
When: 23 May 2013 07:00 PM - 26 May 2013 07:00 PM@ Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May
Evening performance: 23 May - 7.00pm, 24 & 25 May - 9.00pm
Matinee performance: 26 May - 2:00pm
Arts Academy, School of Education and Arts, 2013 2nd Year Music Theatre Company presents A Sordid Family Affair. Directed by Mr. George Torbay, Choreographed by University of Ballarat Music Theatre Graduate Lauren Peters and Musically directed by Daniel Puckey and Daniel Buatti, A Sordid Family Affair will shock and excite the emotions, putting in to question our relationship with those closest to us.
Please be advised that this production contains adult themes, coarse language, sexual references and partial nudity.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession/ Friends Of Arts Academy: $15.00, UB Student: $5.00, Groups of 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5327 8600.
Food, Fetish & Frivolity
When: 23 May 2013 09:00 PM - 26 May 2013 09:00 PM@ Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May
Evening performances: 23 May - 9:00pm, 24 & 25 May - 7.00pm
Matinee performance: 26 May - 4.00pm
Arts Academy, School of Education and Arts, 2013 2nd Year Music Theatre Company presents Food, Fetish & Frivolity.
Love, seduction, debauchery and a good old fashioned apple pie. Be reduced to a melting moment of bliss, as you savour the sweet and sour gothic Gastronomique!
Directed by Sara Grenfell.
Musical Direction by Wendy Rechenberg.
Please be advised that this production contains adult themes, coarse language, sexual references and partial nudity.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession/ Friends Of Arts Academy: $15.00, UB Student: $5.00, Groups of 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 3 5327 8600.
Hansel And Gretel
When: 26 May 2013 10:00 AM - 26 May 2013 03:30 PM@ Ballarat & Clarendon College Senior Campus, 1425 Sturt St, Ballarat
Sunday 26 May
Performances times: 10.00am & 1.00pm
Hansel and Gretel is an exciting tale full of adventure, fun and a few surprises! This live show follows the traditional story of a brother and sister in the woods who stumble across a lolly house. What happens next and who they meet make their adventure one they will never forget!
It will entertain children and adults alike. Original songs, dancing and great characters will have you entranced.
Presented by Onyx Players.
A fundraising event for the Ballarat & Clarendon College 2013 Papua New Guinea Project.
Tickets: $12.00.
For further information contact 0409 954 283.
Last Sunday in May Concert - Arts Academy
When: 26 May 2013 02:30 PM - 26 May 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 26 May
This concert will feature Third Year Music Theatre students from the Arts Academy, University of Ballarat. Accompanist Wendy Rechenberg.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
MOON
When: 27 May 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Monday 27 May
Moon is a stunning a cappella choral-theatre experience by The Australian Voices – recently returning with 5 stars from Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The first half is a classical choral concert with beautiful choral works by Rachmaninoff, Bruckner and Beibl alongside pieces like The Australian Voices YouTube hit The Facebook Song and other contemporary Australian works by Stephen Leek, Gordon Hamilton, Nigel Butterley and more.
Following interval, the show enters choral-theatre mode with the intergalactic love story, Moon. This epic song of love, featuring 10 movements (songs), Moon tells the story of the lonely Diana, her search for love and the twists of a very long-distance relationship.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $45.00, B Reserve: $40.00, C Reserve: $40.00, Concession: A Reserve: $40.00, B Reserve: $35.00, C Reserve: $35.00, Student/Youth: A Reserve: $20.00, B Reserve: $20.00, C Reserve: $20.00, Child Under 16: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Akmal Live
When: 01 June 2013 08:00 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Saturday 1 June
This year's show promises to be Akmal's most punctual, and jam-packed with lots of words, some of which he will be using for the first time. Also, for the first time in the history, Akmal will be appearing in high definition 3D (glasses not provided).
Movies, Sketch, Stand-Up, TV appearances, radio DJ and talk show host, improvisation and a published author, Akmal is one of Australia’s most respected, successful and accomplished comics. He displays an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way.
Tickets: Adult: $44.90, Concession/Groups 10+: $39.90.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
SUNDOWNER
When: 08 June 2013 08:00 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Saturday 8 June
The realm of memory remains a great mystery. Through the eyes of three generations, Sundowner tells the story of so many Australian families. If a loved one starts to lose their memories, what role can we play in holding on to them? And how can we care for them in the present while honouring their memory?
Starring Helen Morse, Sundowner combines theatre, dance and physicality in a story of lament and at times, grief and sorrow. Ultimately though, this is a story of love: love of family, love of history and love of life.
Tickets: Adult: $54.00, Concession: $49.00, Student/Youth: $25.00, Child Under 16: $15.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
THIS HOUSE
When: 09 June 2013 01:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Sunday 9 June
Running time: Approximately 3 hours (including interval).
Please note this is a screening of a performance captured overseas and not a live performance.
It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes.
It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and age-old traditions and allegiances are thrown aside in the struggle for power.
James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.
Tickets: Adult: $28.00, Concession:
$24.00, Student: $18.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
When: 12 June 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Wednesday 12 June
The Australian Burlesque Festival 2013 will tour the nation throughout the month of June showcasing classic glamour, exciting neo-burlesque and sizzling strip-tease!
For the first time the festival will be rolling into Ballarat and promises to ruffle some feathers with a night like no other! Some of the world’s brightest stars in burlesque join the crème-de-la-crème of the Australian burlesque scene in a night of unsurpassed glamour and tease!
The burst ing pop ular ity of the bur lesque revival is in full swing around the globe with Burlesque Festivals and competitions in all major cities. Aus tralian burlesque is internationally recognised for its unique and brazen fla vour of the at rical, glamorous and avant-garde bur lesque. The Aus tralian Burlesque Festival brings you the best local artists as well as inter na tional burlesque stars!
Founded and Directed by Dolores Daiquiri and Rosy Rabbit The Australian Burlesque Festival is a unique community based experience uniting burlesque artists all over the country and the globe in a tour of sizzling showcases, workshops and industry awards.
Tickets: $44.50.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
MELBOURNE BALLET
When: 14 June 2013 07:30 PM - 15 June 2013 07:30 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Friday 14 to Saturday 15 June
While we embrace and explore the highest levels of contemporary ballet - This program has been carefully constructed in dedication and in celebration of the human experience...We are constantly being challenged; whether it be the unforgiving elementsof nature or the uncertainty of a new financial world order. This highly acclaimed selection of work allows the audience to escape inot a world of emotion, beauty and passion.
The program includes:
On Air– a pure dance work inspired by our fundamental human interdependence.
Choreographed by: Simon Hoy
Music by: Claude Debussy
Focussed on Aspects of Light – based on a poem by Faye Jones, Separation.
Choreographed by: Simon Hoy
Music by: Dmitri Shostakovich.
Submerged – the theme mirrors the endless possibilities of our lives and scope for development even when much that we need is no longer available, or may no longer exist, it is never too late to try and create a better tomorrow.
Choreographed by: Simon Hoy
Music by: Samuel Barber
Motion Transcend – considers the notion of the purity of classical form. While exploring intricate pointe work and explosive jumps this classical ballet is about picture, line, and silhouette, an emphasis on grace within each gesture and intricacies of each linking moment.
Choreographed by: Simon Hoy
Music by: Frederic Chopin
This touring program also includes the acclaimed Melbourne Ballet Company Masterclass Program.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $54.00, B Reserve: $50.00, C Reserve: $50.00, Concession: A Reserve: $49.00, B Reserve: $45.00, C Reserve: $45.00, Student/Youth: A Reserve: $25.00, B Reserve: $21.00, C Reserve: $21.00, Child Under 16: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Ballarat National Theatre @ Art Gallery of Ballarat - Party Pieces
When: 16 June 2013 02:30 PM - 16 June 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 16 June
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Ballarat National Theatre is presenting a series of events through the year at the Gallery. In this third event, prominent guest performers from the Ballarat community will present their favourite short performances.
Tickets: Free but donations to Adopt an Artwork appreciated.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Foster & Allen
When: 20 June 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Thursday 20 June
Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years. They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 18th trip down under.
These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music and their popularity is proven with their record sales. Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports, in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs. Their 23 albums have included the immensely popular The Rambles of Spring, A Bunch of Thyme, Maggie and After All These Years.
Formed in 1975, this most famous ever singing duo in Irish music history began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England. Soon with their own special brand of music the duo became hugely popular. In the first year, Foster & Allen recorded their first single, The Rambles of Spring which was a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea.
After 30 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows as they tour around the country.
Tickets: Adult: $57.00, Concession: $52.00, Season Concession:
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
When: 21 June 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Friday 21 June
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians.
Our cast of intrepid travelling comedians is hitting the road, entertaining crowds all across Australia. You can be a part of the fun when we roll into Ballarat with a big show featuring some of the best from one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals!
Last year Roadshow hit the dirt track, with over 90 performances in over 65 Australian towns, covering a distance of more than 25,000km, before taking the tour to the world, with seasons in Singapore, Hong Kong and India.
What happens on tour doesn’t always stay on tour, and when a bunch of comedians are unleashed on a road trip, you can only imagine what they get up to!
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – the hijinks are coming your way!
Tickets: Adult: $49.90, Concession: $44.90, Member: $39.90, Group 10+: $44.90.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Grammar In Concert
When: 22 June 2013 07:30 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Saturday 22 June
Ballarat Grammar Music Staff and Students combine to bring you a musical extravaganza!
Featuring the music of soloists, ensembles and choirs.
Tickets: Adult: $19.50, Concession: $16.00, Student: $13.00.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
Piano for Pleasure June Concert
When: 23 June 2013 02:30 PM - 23 June 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 23 June
Featuring students of Bron Sozanski.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
The Wiggles
When: 25 June 2013 10:00 AM - 25 June 2013 03:00 PM@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Tuesday 25 June
Performances times: 10.00am & 12.30pm
Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, who started The Wiggles over 21 years ago selected the new team to join Dorothy and our friends from Wiggles cast he had worked with over many years. There’s red Wiggle Simon Pryce; our first female Wiggle, Emma, the yellow Wiggle; and Lachlan, the purple Wiggle! 2013 is a new chapter in The Wiggles' amazing story.
Tickets: $32.50.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
Last Sunday in June Concert - Strings
When: 30 June 2013 02:30 PM - 30 June 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 30 June
Strings from the studio of Sarah Walters.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
POSSUM MAGIC
When: 01 July 2013 06:30 PM - 02 July 2013 02:00 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Monday 1 to Tuesday 2 July
Performance times: 1 July - 6.30pm & 2 July - 11.30am
Grandma Poss made bush magic.
She made wombats blue and kookaburras pink, dingos smile and emus shrink, but the best magic of all was the magic that made Baby Hush invisible.
First published in 1983 Possum Magic was an instant success with children and parents alike. In 1990 the musical stage adaptation had its world premiere, which was SOLD OUT before it opened. Possum Magic - The Musical is now firmly established as the most successful musical for children and families ever.
There have been three extensive national tours, funded by Playing Australia and countless shorter seasons across the nation.
2013 will mark the 30th Anniversary of publication and over 20 years on stage.
Possum Magic - 2013 - will be the Final Farewell Tour and with the support of the publishers, it is bound to be the highlight of children’s theatre for the year.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $20.00, B Reserve: $18.00, C Reserve: $18.00, Concession: A Reserve: $17.00 B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Student: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reverse: $13.00, C Reserve: $13.00, Child: A Reserve: $12.00, B Reserve $10.00, C Reserve $10.00, Arts Academy: A Reserve: $12.00, B Reserve: $12.00, C Reserve: $12.00, Member: $15.00, Group 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Ballarat National Theatre Presents Theft
When: 05 July 2013 08:00 PM - 13 July 2013 04:30 PM@ Courthouse Theatre, SMB Campus, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Thursday 6 to Saturday 13 July
Saturday 30 November to Friday 6 December
Gala night: 6 July - 8.00pm
Evening performances: 7 & 13 July - 8.00pm
Matinee performances: 10, 11 & 12 July - 2.00pm
Fundraising, corporate, charity performances available: 5, 8 & 9 July
Theft, a modern comedy by Eric Chappell. John and Barbara Miles return from an anniversary celebration with their oldest friends, to find that their house has been burgled. The repercussions are not funny for them, but they are for the audience.
First performed in 1995 at the Theatre Royal Windsor, this smart, modern Comedy is a tongue-in-cheek delight; packed with stinging one-liners, daring reversals and many sharp observations on marriage, money and crime.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession: $17.00, Student: $14.00, Group 10+: $14.00.
For further information contact 03 5339 6009.
ART BY YASMINA REZA
When: 05 July 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Friday 5 July
Friends. You love them but sometimes you just can’t understand them. Especially when they do something completely unexpected ... something that makes you wonder how they ever became your friends in the first place.
Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of money. His best friend, Marc, hates it. Marc can’t believe that any friend of his could possibly want such a thing. Enter Yvan – the mutual friend, the go-between, the meat in the sandwich.
The question is: Are you who you think you are? Or are you who your friends think you are?
A hit in the West End, Broadway and all around the world.
Featuring Robert Jarman as Marc, John Xintavelonis as Yvan, and Jeff Michel as Serge. This trio are sure to serve up an unforgettable evening at the theatre.
Produced by Blue Cow Theatre and toured by Tasmania Performs with the assistance of Playing Australia and Arts Tasmania.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $54.00, B Reserve: $50.00, C Reserve: $50.00,
Concession: A Reserve: $49.00, B Reserve: $45.00, C Reserve: $45.00, Student: A Reserve: $25.00, B Reserve: $21.00, C Reserve: $21.00, Child: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Arts Academy: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Member: $44.00, Group 10+: $49.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
The Beach Boys & Summer Hits Tribute Show With Special Guests Cash, Monroe and Presley
When: 06 July 2013 06:45 PM -@ Ballarat & District Trotting Club, Cnr Bell & Sutton Sts, Ballarat
Saturday 6 July
Come and enjoy past hits with a tribute show featuring The Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.
Tickets: $50.00 per person which includes a two course dinner. Show only: $25.00.
Drinks at bar prices.
For further information and bookings contact 03 53359041.
Buddy and Roy
When: 06 July 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Saturday 6 July
From the producers of Buddy: The Concert, Johnny Cash: The Concert and The Class of 59, come and take a stroll down memory lane into the heady days of the fabulous 50s and the swinging 60s when Happy Days Records presents Buddy ‘n’ Roy: Together ‘n’ Alone featuring the music of never-to-be-forgotten rock ‘n’ roll idols Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.
In it’s first set, this faithful tribute opens with a blistering set of the hits of Roy Orbison including heartbroken ballads and bluesy rockers like “Only the Lonely” (US#2 & AUS#5 in 1960), “Running Scared” (US#1 & AUS#5 in 1961), “Crying” (US#2 & AUS#1 in 1961), “Mean Woman Blues” (US#5 & AUS#1 in 1963) and “Oh! Pretty Woman” (#1 in 1964) among many others by Australian performer Jon O Nicholson.
The concert's second set pays homage to musical icon Buddy Holly, who was considered one of the foremost pioneers of rock and roll, with hit songs like "That'll Be the Day" (#1 in 1957), "Peggy Sue" (#3 in 1957), Oh Boy! (#10 in 1957), "Maybe Baby" (#17 in 1958) and “Rave On!” (#37 in 1958), among others that had spanned a career of only a few short years. Staring 26-year-old Scott Cameron as Buddy Holly, the similarities between Cameron and Buddy Holly are remarkable, delivering a stunningly accurate performance of the tragic icon in previous productions including the International smash hit musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (from 2005 – 2009), Elvis Meets Buddy (2011) and more recently The Class of 59 (2011 and 2012).
Quite simply, the story of Roy Orbison could not be told without Buddy Holly. Both native Texans, Orbison grew up in the towns of Vernon, Fort Worth and Wink whilst Holly was born and bred in the nearby town of Lubbock. Having performed at the same local venues and shopped at the same guitar shops, the pair also wrote and recorded at the same New Mexico studios – Norman Petty Studios – which would go on to impact the future of music. The majority of Buddy’s noteworthy recordings were crafted within those studio walls, and after his tragic 1959 death, Norman Petty was tasked with adding instrumentation and production to many unfinished Holly tracks. Roy Orbison would also craft his legend there as ‘Oh Pretty Woman’ bounced off those walls which became the soundtrack to the 1990 romantic comedy ‘Pretty Woman” starting Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
Both Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees – Buddy first in 1986 and Roy in 1987 – the pair’s first collaboration was in the form of Holly’s 1957 debut album with The Crickets titled “The Chirping Crickets” which featured two Orbison covers “You’ve Got Love” and “An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)”. In fact Holly went on to record many of Orbison’s songs in his lifetime.
Proving that the demand for rock and roll is very much alive, be prepared to Rave On in over two hours of non stop hits spanning three incredible decades of music for Buddy ‘n’ Roy: Together ‘n’ Alone!
Tickets: Adult: $65.00, Concession: $59.00, Children under 16: $59.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
When: 14 July 2013 08:00 PM -@ Her Majesty Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Sunday 14 July
Direct from the UK, formed from the West end cast of the Broadway musical Beatlemania; The Bootleg Beatlesare the world's premier Beatles show.
In an illustrious career, they have played the main stage at Glastonbury, supported Oasis, performed on the Graham Norton Show and performed for the Queen in Buckingham Palace.
Now by popular demand they are bringing their amazing multimedia production to Australia. The Bootleg Beatles will meticulously recreate the vast soundscapes of the Beatles' legendary recordings.
Tickets: Adult: $66.00, Concession: $56.00, Child: 30.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
DEBRA BYRNE RIPE
When: 16 July 2013 02:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Tuesday 16 July
Since the early days of Young Talent Time, iconic Australian artist Debra Byrne – one our favourite voices – has been wowing audiences everywhere!
Debra is a pure example of survival! Debra’s reputation as an outstanding vocalist has long been admired through her roles in many hit musicals including Mary Poppins, Cats, Les Miserables, Jerry’s Girls and Sunset Boulevard.
Her live performances are legendary – theatre, stage, casino and clubs alike, and they leave audiences in awe of her outstanding talents.
Ripe is Debra’s showcase of a diverse and extensive career. Join her in this superb show celebrating the career of one of Australia’s most cherished artists.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $20.00, B Reserve: $17.00, C Reserve: $17.00, Concession: A Reserve: $17.00 B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Student: A Reserve: $15.00, Child: A Reserve: $12.00, Arts Academy: A Reserve: $12.00, B Reserve: $12.00, C Reserve: $12.00, Member: $15.00, Group 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Guys And Dolls
When: 18 July 2013 07:00 PM - 20 July 2013 07:00 PM@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Thursday 18 to Saturday 20 July
Evening performances: 18, 19 & 20 July - 7.00pm
Matinee performance: 20 July - 1.00pm
Will Nathan Detroit finally marry his fiancé Adelaide? Anything is possible with a roll of the dice and a quick prayer to the Almighty. Let Luck be your Lady and join the Ballarat Grammar Senior School cast of 70 and live 20 piece band in a night of song and dance and comedy.
Tickets: Adult: $22.50, Concession/Student: $14.00.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
Last Sunday in July Concert - Trumpet and Piano
When: 28 July 2013 02:30 PM - 28 July 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 28 July
Hao Zhang on piano and Joshua Knight on trumpet.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Ballarat National Theatre @ Art Gallery of Ballarat - One Act Plays
When: 04 August 2013 02:30 PM - 04 August 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 4 August
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Ballarat National Theatre is presenting a series of events through the year at the Gallery. In this fourth event, the company will present one act plays which they will be presenting in One Act Play festivals this year.
Tickets: Free but donations to Adopt an Artwork appreciated.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
42ND STREET
When: 08 August 2013 08:00 PM - 11 August 2013 08:00 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 August
Evening performances: 8, 9 & 10 August - 8.00pm
Matinee performance: 11 August - 2.00pm
Presented by University of Ballarat Arts Academy Music Theatre Graduating Company.
Come and meet those dancing feet!
42nd Street is an unforgettable tap dancing extravaganza, which celebrates Broadway and the stuff that dreams are made of. It is the tale of Peggy Sawyer, a young girl who dreams of making the big time against adversity. Based on the 1933 movie this multi- award winning musical will be presented by the 3rd year graduating company of the Arts Academy led by international award winning choreographer and director David Wynen (Tap Rhythm) with additional dance sequences by Tom Hodgson (Billy Elliot) and Musical Direction by Robyn Wommersley.
Don’t miss this limited season.
Think of Broadway – Dammit!
42nd Street is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library Inc.
Tickets: Adult: $35.00, Concession: $27.00, Member: $25.00, Group 10+: $25.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
TUNE IN TOMORROW
When: 13 August 2013 02:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Tuesday 13 August
Before television the mass medium of entertainment was the radio. Tune in Tomorrow recalls the highlights of entertainment in the era before the Melbourne Olympics and Rock’n Roll.
The show includes extracts from the beloved serials Dad and Dave, When a girl Marries, the perennial Superman, Blue Hills, the unique Piddingtons mind reading act and Australia’s Amateur Hour.
They are brought together with the songs and commercials of the period.
Leading a multi talented cast is the wonderfully entertaining Anne Phelan currently featured in Winners and Losers on the Seven Network, versatile Francis Greenslade of Mad as Hell on ABC-TV also Winners and Losers and brilliant young music theatre performer, Ballarat’s own, Joel Parnis.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $20.00, B Reserve: $17.00, C Reserve: $17.00, Concession: A Reserve: $17.00 B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Student: A Reserve: $15.00, Child: A Reserve: $12.00, Arts Academy: A Reserve: $12.00, B Reserve: $12.00, C Reserve: $12.00, Member: $15.00, Group 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
THE HAUNTING OF DANIEL GARTRELL
When: 20 August 2013 02:00 PM - 20 August 2013 10:00 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Tuesday 20 August
Performances times: 2.00pm & 8.00pm
In the outer suburbs of an Australian city, our greatest bush poet Daniel Gartrell sits and rots.
In a house covered with cockatoos and dark secrets, the only person to enter his self-imposed exile is his damaged daughter Sarah. Until the arrival, late one night of Craig Castevich, an aspiring young actor.
Craig has been cast to play Daniel in a biographical film. Daniel dances him through a psychological minefield as the actor obsessively pursues his desire to unearth the key to the poet’s haunted past, hidden within his most famous but unfinished poem, Mt Ragged.
Darkly humourous and intensely gripping, The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell follows a man’s descent into the dark corners of this country’s soul.
Starring: Max Gillies as Daniel Gartrell and Samuel Johnson as Craig Castevich.
Tickets: Adult: A Reserve: $54.00, B Reserve: $50.00, C Reserve: $50.00, Concession: A Reserve: $49.00, B Reserve: $45.00, C Reserve: $45.00, Student: A Reserve: $25.00, B Reserve: $21.00, C Reserve: $21.00, Child: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00, Arts Academy: A Reserve: $15.00, B Reserve: $15.00, C Reserve: $15.00. Member: $44.00, Group 10+: $49.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Last Sunday in August Concert - Ballarat High School
When: 25 August 2013 02:30 PM - 25 August 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 25 August
Featuring the musicians of Ballarat High School.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
L’isle joyeuse - Music by Claude Debussy
When: 27 August 2013 07:30 PM - 27 August 2013 09:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 27 August
Songmakers Australia celebrate Claude Debussy's extraordinary musical creation with a selection of songs, the beautifully evocative Cello Sonata and L'isle Joyeuse, The Happy Island, composed whilst in Jersey and inspired by Watteau's painting L'embarquement pour Cythère. Songmakers Australia - Merlyn Quaife, soprano, Nicholas Dinopoulos, bass-baritone and Andrea Katz, piano are joined by Blair Harris, guest cello.
Tickets: Adult: $35.00, Concession: $25.00, Student: $15.00.
Please book at the below link.
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Adam Simmons Portraits 2: Clocked Out Duo
When: 31 August 2013 07:30 PM -@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Saturday 31 August
Adam Simmons’ second concert will feature guest artists , the Clocked Out Duo, Erik Griswold and Vanessa Tomlinson who create new music with a sense of play and adventure using prepared piano, percussion, found objects and toys to craft their trademark "warped grooves" and evocative soundscapes.
Tickets: Adult: $25.00, Concession: $20.00, Student: $10.00. Tickets for three concert package: Adult: $66.00, Concession and Gallery Member $54.00, Student: $30.00.
Please book at the below link.
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Seraphim Trio: The Virtuoso
When: 10 September 2013 07:30 PM -@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 10 September
Seraphim Trio is joined by brilliant trumpeter David Elton for this virtuosic program. Hummel's brilliant Trumpet Concerto is presented in its original 1802 version, for trumpet and piano trio. Beethoven's Trio in No. 3 also unfolds with virtuosity, in his signature key of C minor. After interval, the group premieres colourful new arrangements of Kurt Weill and de Falla, for this unusual but breathtakingly exciting combination of instruments.
Tickets: Adult: $40.00 Concession and Gallery Member: $30.00, Student: $15.00, Three Concert Package: Adult: $96.00, Concession and Gallery Member $72.00, Student: $45.00.
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In The Mood: A 1940's Musical Revue
When: 14 September 2013 08:00 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Saturday 14 September
To the delight of Hepcats, Lindy Hoppers and lovers of Swing Jazz, the brassy, all singing-all dancing-all-American 1940’s musical revue, returns to Australia in celebration of its 20th season. In The Mood is much more than a concert and recreates defining moments with the hypnotic String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, In The Mood Singers and Swing Dancers from New York, sizzling choreography (from Alex Sanchez - a veteran of 10 Broadway musicals), sassy costumes And an authentic score of over fifty unforgettable hits –Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B), In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Sing, Sing, Sing, Well Get It, Lili Marlene, Bugle Call Rag, On The Sunny Side of the Street, What Do You Do In The Infantry, Over There, He’s 1-A in the Army, A-1 In My Heart and much more
Tickets: TBA.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
Ballarat National Theatre @ Art Gallery of Ballarat - Arts Academy
When: 15 September 2013 02:30 PM - 15 September 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 15 September
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Ballarat National Theatre is presenting a series of events through the year at the Gallery. For this fifth event, BNT welcomes third year drama students from the University of Ballarat Arts Academy.
Tickets: Free but donations to Adopt an Artwork appreciated.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Ballarat National Theatre Presents Twelve Angry Men
When: 27 September 2013 08:00 PM - 05 October 2013 04:30 PM@ Courthouse Theatre, SMB Campus, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Friday 27 September to Saturday 5 October
Gala night: 28 September - 8.00pm
Evening performances: 2, 3 & 4 October - 8.00pm
Matinee performances: 29 September & 5 October - 2.00pm
Fundraising, corporate, charity performances available: 27 & 30 September and 1 October
Twelve Angry Men adapted by Sherman Sergel from the Emmy award winning movie by Reginald Rose.
A 19 year old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father.
It looks like an open and shut case.
Eleven of the jurors immediately vote guilty; but Juror No. 8 wants a fair discussion, after all, they must believe beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.
As the deliberations unfold, the jurors' complex personalities, preconceptions, backgrounds and interactions are revealed.
Tempers get short, arguments grow heated and the jurors become…TWELVE ANGRY MEN!
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession: $17.00, Student: $14.00, Group 10+: $14.00.
For further information contact 03 5339 6009.
Adam Simmons Portraits No 3: Tania Bosak
When: 17 October 2013 07:30 PM -@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 17 October
The final Adam Simmons concert features Tania Bosak, one of Australia's foremost interdisciplinary musicians and performers on voice and percussion.
Tickets: Adult: $25.00, Concession: $20.00, Student: $10.00. Tickets for three concert package: Adult: $66.00, Concession and Gallery Member $54.00, Student: $30.00.
Please book at the below link.
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The Con to Kabul October Concert
When: 20 October 2013 02:30 PM - 20 October 2013 04:00 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 20 October
An afternoon of solo works that aims to showcase the talent of Victoria's up and coming musicians from the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Victorian College of the Arts, raising money for the Afghan Youth Orchestra, the first orchestra founded in Afghanistan for over 30 years, which it is hoped will be a training ground for an Afghan National Orchestra. Due to the tight budget and limited resources provided to the however, these students need help.
Tickets: Voluntary donation to the Afghan Youth Orchestra.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Last Sunday in October Concert - Ballarat and Ashbourne Quartet
When: 27 October 2013 02:30 PM - 27 October 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 27 October
Featuring locally-based chamber group, the Ballarat and Ashbourne Quartet.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Marina Prior
When: 02 November 2013 08:00 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Saturday 2 November
Marina Prior is regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre, having performed over twenty leading roles in her career so far. She rose to stardom when she played Christine in The Phantom of the Opera. The award winning performer is honoured with being named one of Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century.
See Marina as you have never seen her before – in an intimate performance, singing her favourite songs and sharing stories from her career.
Marina’s vast repertoire includes musical theatre, jazz, contemporary, and light opera. She will captivate you with a stunning selection of her favourite songs from such shows as The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Les Miserables. She will also perform songs from her new albums, Both Sides Now which features songs from her busking days - a collection of music from the female performers of the 70s and 80s and Encore - a collection of her favourite music theatre songs.
She will be accompanied by the multitalented David Cameron on piano.
Tickets: Adult: $70.00, Concession: $60.00, Group (8+) $60.00.
For further information contact 03 5338 0980.
Ballarat National Theatre @ Art Gallery of Ballarat - Theatresports
When: 03 November 2013 02:30 PM - 03 November 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 3 November
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Ballarat National Theatre is presenting a series of events through the year at the Gallery. Ths final performance will see a demonstration of Theatresports, a series of fun improvised theatre games, presented by students from Damascus College with drama teacher Andrew Seary.
Tickets: Free but donations to Adopt an Artwork appreciated.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
THE MAGIC PUDDING
When: 07 November 2013 07:00 PM -@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Thursday 7 November
Meet Albert. He’s a walking, talking, never-ending dessert, and a typical Australian larrikin. His companions are a penguin (Sam Sawnoff), a sailor (Bill Barnacle) and a koala (Bunyip Bluegum) and his enemies are the puddin’ thieves – Wombat and Possum. Described as being somewhere between Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll, The Magic Pudding has captured the imagination of readers for almost a hundred years.
In 2013, Victorian Opera gives Norman Lindsay’s much loved Australian classic The Magic Pudding a unique voice in an opera for children. This brand new commission, by composer Calvin Bowman and librettist Anna Goldsworthy, will bring together the witty and absurd world of The Magic Pudding with the soaring voices of local young singers and our emerging talent. With Victorian Youth Opera’s history of sell-out seasons, audiences looking for a taste of this delightful production are advised to get in quick!
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession: $17.00, Student: $15.00, Child: $15.00, Arts Academy: $12.00, Member: $15.00, Group 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Piano for Pleasure November Concert
When: 14 November 2013 02:30 PM - 14 November 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 10 November
Featuring students of Bron Sozanski.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
La Compañia: The Baroque Americas
When: 14 November 2013 07:30 PM -@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 14 November
La Compañia explores the splendid music of the Latin American baroque, where new and exciting musical styles emerged with the fusion of Spanish baroque instruments and techniques with the exotic rhythms, harmonies and playing traditions of both the indigenous and African population. This music of the New World is beautiful, exhilarating and truly captivating.
Tickets: Adult: $35.00, Concession/Gallery Member and Student: $25.00.
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Last Sunday in November Concert - St Cecilia Singers
When: 24 November 2013 02:30 PM - 24 November 2013 03:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Sunday 24 November
Featuring local chamber choir the St Cecilia Singers perform a popular program including some Christmas favourites.
Tickets: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Ballarat National Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol
When: 29 November 2013 08:00 PM - 07 December 2013 04:30 PM@ Courthouse Theatre, SMB Campus, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Saturday 30 November to Friday 6 December
Gala night: 30 November - 8.00pm
Evening performances: 4, 5 & 6 December - 8.00pm
Matinee performances: 1 & 7 December - 2.00pm
Fundraising, corporate, charity performances available: 29 November, 2 & 3 December.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is adapted for the stage in a new version for Ballarat National Theatre.
Dickens, master story-teller, conjured up a lexicon of Victorian characters and situations, many which are now embedded in both our memories and our language.
'Scrooge' is not only our central character but also part of our vocabulary.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession: $17.00, Student: $14.00, Group 10+: $14.00.
For further information contact 03 5339 6009.
A BALLARAT CHRISTMAS
When: 18 December 2013 02:00 PM - 18 December 2013 10:30 PM@ Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat
Wednesday 18 December
Performances times: 2.00pm & 7.30pm
Christmas is a time we all love.
We spend time with friends and family, enjoying the company of those we care about, sharing the good things in our lives.
This year we invite you to slow down and rejoice in the festive season at Her Majesty’s with A Ballarat Christmas.
In the beautiful surrounds of Her Majesty’s Theatre be entertained by Ballarat’s best talent, the renowned Compton Theatre Organ, then dust off your vocal chords and sing along with all the Christmas carols and songs we have grown to love.
Hosted by Bruce Roberts, A Ballarat Christmas promises to be a heart-warming and uplifting musical celebration.
Tickets: Adult: $20.00, Concession: $17.00, Student: $15.00, Child: $12.00, Arts Academy: $12.00, Member: $15.00, Group 10+: $17.00.
For further information contact 03 5333 5888.
Celtic Thunder
When: 04 June 2014 07:30 PM -@ Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
Wednesday 4 June
International music phenomeon Celtic Thunder will be appearing in Ballarat.
Since they formed in 2008, Celtic Thunder has celebrated worldwide sales approaching 2 million units with a string of platinum and double platinum discs. Globally they’ve sold over half a million concert tickets and their official YouTube channel ‘Thunder Tube’ has received over 28 million views since its inception in 2008.
Tickets: Platinum: $149.00; Gold: $119.00; Silver: $99.00.
For further information contact on 03 5338 0980.
