DIARY DATES
Last updated 31/12/2006. Scroll down or click below to go directly to the month
January 12, 13, 14* 19, 20, 21
MUSICAL: Jesus Christ Superstar - Geelong Musical Comedy Company. The rock opera that sparked Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's phenomenal career is 8pm (&*2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $29.90, $24.90, $19.90 from GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday January 13, 2006
CONCERT: Geelong Summer Music Camp's annual concert sees 250 of the region's finest young performers and their tutors on stage at the Costa Hall. Indisputably Geelong's most heart-warming concert. Details on www.gsmc.org.au
Saturday January 14
CONCERT: Louisiana Shakers definitive New Orleans jazz opens the 2006 Minya by Moonlight series. 7.30pm at Minya vineyard and winery, Connewarre tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
Wednesday January 25
FILM: Marlene - 1983 documentary on the life of Marlene Dietrich directed by Maximillian Schell including extracts from eleven films. In German with sub-titles.7.30pm Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St, entry by donation, details 5243 6926
Saturday January 28
CONCERT: Puccini's Women performed by Vanessa West - part of Minya by Moonlight series. 7.30pm at Minya vineyard and winery, Connewarre ticketsat GPAC 5225 1200.
February 1, 2, 3 4.
PLAY: Sweet Phoebe directed by Georgia Friend for KICarts Theatre. Modern Australian comedy featuring Ian Nash-Gilchrist and Tara Lynch kicks of the new KICart company. 7pm in Kardinia International's Performing Arts Centre, Ballarat Rd. All tickets $20, book on 5278 9999.
Saturday February 4
CONCERT: Bruce Mathiske & Roots in Rhythm. Fine guitar, percussion & bass, part of Minya by Moonlight series 7.30pm at Minya vineyard and winery, Connewarre tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
Wednesday February 8
FILM: The Kid / The Old Fashioned Way. Geelong Classic Cinema kicks off its
2006 season with a comedy double featuring Chaplin, then WC Fields. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
February 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19* 23, 24 25
MUSICAL: Emma Celebrazione! Directed by Janine McKenzie for Geelong Rep. Warm Australian migrant story complete with choir and cooking real pasta.8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday February 18
CONCERT: The Ugly Uncles, Derek Guille, the Rigbys and inspired jug musicians bring a dash of fun to Minya by Moonlight series. 7.30pm at Minyavineyard and winery, Connewarre tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
February 21, 22, 23*, 24, 25*
PLAY: Dumb Show directed by Peter Evans for Melbourne Theatre Company kicks off GPAC's 2006 theatre season. Clever Australian comedy based on expose of tabloid journalism - and, surprise, it's not sponsored by the Addy. 8pm (&*2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC , ph 5225 1200.
Saturday March 4
CONCERT: Brian Fraser Trio - finest acoustic blues for the Minya by Moonlight series. 7.30pm at Minya vineyard and winery, Connewarre ticketsat GPAC 5225 1200.
CONCERT: Concert of the Decade V, produced by Drop Of A Hat Productions for CoGG. The region's finest on stage as well as Roy Carson and Colin Mockett. Simply Geelong's best concert, 5.30pm in the Costa Hall. Tickets $12, only from City Hall, Gheringhap St.
Wednesday March 8
FILM: The Man From Snowy River. Kirk Douglas, Sigrid Thornton & Jack Thompson star in the 1982 Australian. Extra - The Wonderful World of Harold Lloyd. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
March 8, 9.
CONCERT: Debra Byrne in concert, pat of GPAC's Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, tickets, details 5225 1200.
March 10,11*, 16, 17, 18*
MUSICAL: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat presented by Footlight Theatre Company 8pm (11am on the 15th, and 2pm on * dates) in the Ford Theatre. Bookings at GPAC 52251200.
Sunday March 19
CONCERT: Wailin' Jennys - acoustic roots trio from Winnipeg bring superb harmonies to Minya by Moonlight Series. 3pm at Minya vineyard and winery, Connewarre tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
Wednesday March 22
CONCERT: Geelong Live Site 'Spirit of the Games' free concert on the Waterfront. Host Denise Drysdale, featuring Geelong West Brass Band, Geoff Sinnbeck Group, Shirley Power & Colin Mockett, Ron Sudden ensemble, Hot Club Swing and many more... Free, just turn up.
March 28, 29, 30*, 31, (April 1*)
PLAY: Page 8, directed by Stephen Page for Company B Belvoir - profile of Bangarra Dance Theatre's David Page combining storytelling, home movies, music and drag. Pat of GPAC's season, 8pm (&*2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC , ph 5225 1200.
April 1*
PLAY: Page 8, directed by Stephen Page for Company B Belvoir - profile of Bangarra Dance Theatre's David Page combining storytelling, home movies, music and drag. Pat of GPAC's theatre season, 8pm (&*2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC , ph 5225 1200.
Tuesday April 4
MUSICAL: The Archibald Legacy: premiere of new musical about J F Archibald opens The Potato Shed's Morning Showtime season. Presented by Shirley Power & Colin Mockett including songs by Lawson. Paterson - and Breaker Morant.
10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $12, book on 5251 1998.
April 6, 7, 8*
PLAY: Creche & Burn, directed by Ian Lawson for La Boite Theatre Co - comedy that's everything but child's play. 8pm (&*2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $43, $38.50, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
Friday April 7
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents its Unfinished Masterpiece concert 8pm in the Costa Hall. Details, tickets 5225 1200.
Wednesday April 10
FILM: Cross Of Iron. 1997, UK, directed by Sam Peckinpah, featuring James mason, James Mason, WWII drama set on the Russian front. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
April 12, 13
CONCERT: Tenor David Hobson in concert, part of GPAC's Musical Mornings season. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, details, bookings 5225 1200.
April 26, 27, 29*
SPECTACLE: Circus Oz - the laughing at gravity tour - world-class family entertainment. Humour, spills, thrills and unbelievable feats (without animals) from the 7.30pm (&*1.30pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
April 28, 29 (May 4, 5, 6, (7*) 11, 12, 13)
PLAY: The Laramie Project, directed by Mike Ellis for Geelong Rep. Modern social drama in the capable hands of Rep's sensitive, experienced director. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday April 30
Tuesday May 2
CONCERT: That's Country Style featuring The Geelong Scratch Band. The happiest of Bell Post Hillbilly music - from Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash to Willy Nelson presented by Geoff Sinnbeck and friends. Those friends include some of Geelong's best musicians. 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
May 4, 5, 6, (7*) 11, 12, 13
PLAY: The Laramie Project, directed by Mike Ellis for Geelong Rep. Modern social drama in the capable hands of Rep's sensitive, experienced director. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
May 4, 5, 6
MUSICAL: Bugsy Malone junior Chicago gangsters replace guns with splat pies. Ford Theatre 7.30pm, tickets $15, details 5226 3123
Sunday May 7
COMEDY: Jimoin Live! Australia's
favourite Irishman live on the Ford theatre stage. Times, ticket details
from GPAC 5225 1200 May 9, 10, 11*, 12, 13** PLAY: Mr Bailey's
Minder
Wednesday May 10
FILM: Interrupted Melody.
The story of Australia's Marjory Lawrence (world opera star from Deans Marsh) told in a 1955 American film starring Eleanor Parker with the voice of Eileen Farrell. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.May 10, 11
CONCERT: Frankie J Holden and Michelle Pettigrove
in concert, part of GPAC's Musical Mornings season. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, details, bookings 5225 1200.May 12, 13, 19, 20, 21* 25, 26, 27 (*2.00pm matinee)
Play: Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility,
adapted by Dennis & Elaine Mitchell, directed by Elaine Mitchell for Theatre Of the Winged Unicorn. 8pm (*2pm ) at Ceres hall, McCann St, Ceres. Tickets $25, $23, $22, bookings & Enquiries 5249 1350Saturday May 13
CONCERT: Bach's St Matthew Passion p
erformed by Geelong Chorale with combined choirs. Glorious singing in Geelong's premier venue. 7.30pm at the Costa Hall. Tickets $30, $28, $25, $10, book through 5229 0600 or GPAC 5225 1200.May 18, 19, 20
PLAY: The House Of Bernarda Alba
directed by Iris Walsh-Howling for Anglesea Arts. Powerful Spanish drama 8pm in Anglesea Hall details 5266 2062May 19 20, 25, 26, 27
MUSICAL: The Witches Of Eastwick
directed by Bryce Ives for Geelong Lyric Theatre Co. 8pm Ford Theatre, details, tickets from GPAC 5225 1200.May 26 & 27
PLAY: The House Of Bernarda Alba
directed by Iris Walsh-Howling for Anglesea Arts. Powerful Spanish drama 8pm in Anglesea Hall details 5266 2062Sunday May 28
CONCERT: Foster & Allan,
Ireland's easy listening tourers on their 30th anniversary world tour. Ford Theatre, time, ticket details etc at GPAC 5225 1200.Sunday June 4
CONCERT: Music Society of Geelong holds its annual Young Performers Awards finals concert 1.45pm Phone 5222 3031 for venue and details.
Tuesday June 6
COMEDY: Cheer Up Sport - You're In The Barbershop! Humorist Colin Mockett has fun with Australia's obsession with sport - and he's interrupted by some sublime four-part harmonies courtesy of the lads from Bay City Conchords. 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
June 9 - 12
FESTIVAL: The National Celtic Festival brings all things Celtic - the music, crafts, clothes & food - to Portarlington. The region's premier midwinter music fest - find details on www.nationalcelticfestival.com
Wednesday June 14
FILM Im July (In July) 2000, Germany, subtitled to English - who said the Germans lack a sense of humour? 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
Saturday June 17
CONCERT: Normie Rowe in concert presented by Acorn Productions in Deakin's Waterfront Cafe. Tickets $25 details from http://www.acornproductions.com.au/
June 21, 22
CONCERT: The Magical Music Hall concert part of GPACs Musical Mornings season. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, details, bookings 5225 1200
June 21, 22, 23, 24
PLAY:
Run For Your Wife by Ray Cooney from new company etc -Encore Theatre
Company. Social comedy, set on the peninsula, directed by Justyn
Rowe. Presented cabaret-style with audience at tables, 7.30pm at the Potato
Shed, Drysdale. Tickets $15.50 & $12.50 available 5251 1998 or any
City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.
Friday June 23
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents its American Landscape concert 8pm in the Costa Hall. Details, bookings at GPAC 5225 1200.
June 23, 24* 28, 29, 30 (July 1, 2*,5, 6, 7, 8)
MUSICAL: The Little Shop Of Horrors, directed by Ed Dolista & Ian Nash-Gilchrist, Geelong Rep & Lyric Youth co-production. Return of Audrey the man-eating plant in a favourite comedy/horror musical. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday June 30
CONCERT: Savories, Songs & Sweets served by Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn; director Lisa Breen. A pot-pouri of songs and harmonies plus a box & basket supper. Singers include Tim Hetherington , Bruce Woodley, Nadine Joy, Leona Daniel, John Cameron, Dennis Mitchell, Alyssa Calaby and Lisa Breen. 7.30pm at Ceres' Scarecrow Patch. Tickets $22, $21 & $20, book on 5249 1350
July 1, 2*,5, 6, 7, 8
MUSICAL: The Little Shop Of Horrors, directed by Ed Dolista & Ian Nash-Gilchrist, Geelong Rep & Lyric Youth co-production. Return of Audrey the man-eating plant in a favourite comedy/horror musical. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
July 1, 8 (7.30pm) & 9 (2.00pm)
CONCERT: Savories, Songs & Sweets served by Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn; director Lisa Breen. A pot-pouri of songs and harmonies plus a box & basket supper. Singers include Tim Hetherington , Bruce Woodley, Nadine Joy, Leona Daniel, John Cameron, Dennis Mitchell, Alyssa Calaby and Lisa Breen. 7.30pm at Ceres' Scarecrow Patch. Tickets $22, $21 & $20, book on 5249 1350
Tuesday July 4
MUSICAL: A Different Hat: Acclaimed soprano Wendy Grose presents her warm and poignant musical documentary celebrating the life of Marjorie Lawrence, the singer from Deans Marsh whose voice took to her to world stardom - and who then contacted polio...10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
July 5, 6, 7 & 8
PLAY: Rachel, directed by Ken Hemmens & Dennis King for Peninsula Players. Mystery drama with a touch of skewed romance.8pm in the Drysdale Hall, tickets $15 at Drysdale Pharmacy.
Wednesday July 12
FILM: Monsieur Verdoux: 1947 comedy of murders. Chaplin's a 'Bluebeard' charming and murdering rich widows, but meets his match in Martha Raye. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
Friday July 14
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents its Unleashing The Demons concert - which has nothing to do with the Melb. Footy Club. 8pm in the Costa Hall. Details, bookings at GPAC 5225 1200
Saturday July 15
CONCERT: An Evening with Doug Parkinson presented by Acorn Productions in Deakin's Waterfront Cafe. Tickets $25 details from http://www.acornproductions.com.au/
July 25, 26, 27*, 28, 29**
PLAY: James & Johnno, directed by David Fenton for La Boite Theatre Co. Aussie blokes Michael Forde and Ian Gardiner in a voyage of sibling discovery, part of GPAC's season. 8pm (&*1pm **2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $43, $38.50, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
July 30, 31
PLAYS: The Write Stuff, winners of Geelong Rep's one-act play contest staged by Rep's cast and crew. 7.30pm in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $5 at the door.
Sunday July 30
CONCERT: James Blundell in concert presented by Acorn Productions in Deakin's Waterfront Cafe. Tickets $25 details from http://www.acornproductions.com.au/
August 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17,18 & 19
MUSICAL: Rent, directed by Andrew Cook for Geelong Musical Comedy Company.
Some of Geelong's brightest young performers bring the La Boheme story set in New York. 7.30pm in the Blakiston Theatre, tickets, details 5225 1200.
Sunday August 6
CONCERT: Music Society of Geelong holds its annual Students Recital, 2pm at the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West. Phone 5222 3031 for details.
Tuesday August 8
MUSICAL: Winged Unicorn Takes Flight. The Ceres-based Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn presents wonderful musical shows. For the first time, the company brings its charm, allure and music to Drysdale, part of the Morning Showtime series. 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
Wednesday August 9
FILM: LA Confidential 1997 classic USA police drama directed by Curtis Hanson. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
Friday August 11
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Oleg Caetani conductor presents its Fantastic Firsts concert 8pm in the Costa Hall. Tickets $70 - $20 student. Details, bookings at GPAC 5225 1200
August 16, 17, 18, 19*
PLAY: Romeo and Juliet, directed by John Bell for Bell Shakespeare Theatre Co. The latest Bard classic to get the Bell twist. Bound to be popular - book early. 8.00pm (&*2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
Saturday August 19
CONCERT: Geelong Chorale hosts Salzanami Choir from Japan in a joint programme 8pm at Christ Church, Moorabool St. Details, tickets 5229 0600
August 26 & 27
FESTIVAL: Anglesea Performing Arts hosts its 17th One Act Play Festival in the township's McMillan Hall. (Melway 196 E7) Details, times & tickets phone 5266 2062.
Sunday August 27
CONCERT: Music Society of Geelong holds its annual Dorothy Glover Memorial Piano Scholarship concert 2.00pm Phone 5222 3031 for venue and details.
Tuesday September 5
CONCERT: 3 Geelong Divas In Concert. Shirley, Shandelle and Jocelyn - glamour, gloss and three thrilling voices as Geelong's gorgeous trio present their own musical selection. From Piaf to Sondheim - folk to blues to opera - this is pure bliss for music lovers. 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
Saturday September 9
CONCERT: Geelong Concert Band hosts its major annual concert for 2006 including the premiere of a new work written specifically for Geelong by Graham Lloyd. 7.30pm in the Costa Hall, enquiries to John on 5229 5430.
CONCERT: Maria Forde and Dennis O'Keeffe, two of Australia's finest folk musicians in concert in the intimate Woodbin Theatre. Brought by Geelong Folk Club, tickets $18 book on 5255 4799 or 0412 355 206
Wednesday September 13
FILM: Mort D'un Guide (Death of a Guide) 1975 French film contains stunning rock-climbing sequences. This is REAL suspense. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
September 15, 16*
DANCE: Virtually Richard 3, choreographed by Maggi Sietsma for Expressions Dance Company. High-octane dance version of Shakespeare's Richard III, part of GPAC's season. 8.00pm (&*2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $43, $38.50, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
September 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 (Oct 1* 5, 6, 7)
PLAY: Gary's House, directed by Sarah Heywood for Geelong Rep. Promoted as 'a simple, honest and powerful contemporary Australian play featuring a set of achingly real characters. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
September 28, 29, 30*
PLAY: Soulmates directed by Alan Becher for Perth Theatre Co - wickedly funny David Williamson play finishes GPAC's season with style. 8.00pm (&*2pm) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $46, $40, $26, $16 from GPAC, ph 5225 1200.
Oct 1* 5, 6, 7
PLAY: Gary's
House, directed by Sarah Heywood for Geelong Rep. Promoted as 'a simple,
honest and powerful contemporary Australian play featuring a set of achingly
real characters. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18,
$16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday October 1
CONCERT: Kiwanis Seniors Concert is a long-running Geelong Seniors Festival tradition. Performers give their time free - entry is free, too. 1pm - 4pm at Geelong West Town Hall - no need to book.
Monday October 2
CONCERT: International Harvester Choir sing at Belmont Senior Citizens Centre, Thomson St, from 2pm. Free - part of Geelong Seniors Festival - no booking required.
Friday October 6
MUSIC: The Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir sing in St Mary's Basilica as part of Geelong Seniors Festival. Performances at 2pm, then 5pm. Entry by donation, bookings required. Phone 5229 8004.
October 7 (5.30pm) & October 8 (2pm)
CONCERT: Concert of the Decade V, produced by Drop Of A Hat Productions for CoGG. The region's finest on stage as well as Roy Carson and Colin Mockett. Simply Geelong's best concert opens Geelong's 2006 Seniors Festival. 5.30pm in the Costa Hall. Tickets $12, only from City Hall, Gheringhap St.
Wednesday October 11
FILM: The Wrong Man: directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Henry Fonda, Vera Miles and Anthony Quayle. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
MUSIC: Tam Lin at the Wintergarden. An afternoon of fine Celtic music at the swank cafe venue in McKillop St. 1pm- 3pm, entry cost $5, book for a meal on 5221 3744.
October 13, 14*
COMEDY: Grumpy Old Men Live On Stage from Drop Of A Hat Productions for Geelong Seniors Festival. Dennis Mitchell, Barry Hart & Colin Mockett politely rage on subjects that range from ageing to the media, TV, Geelong City Council's road narrowing policy - anything that annoys them, and with added musical grumps. 7.30pm Friday, 2pm Saturday in the Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights. Tickets $10 from 5278 3768.
October 13, 14*, 19, 20, 21(5pm)
MUSICAL: Anything Goes, directed by David Mackay for Geelong Lyric Society. Wonderful Cole Porter tunes in the happiest musical. 7.30pm (&*2pm matinee) in the Ford Theatre. Tickets $35, $30 con & $20 child at GPAC 5225 1200
Tuesday October 17
CONCERT: Ron Sudden's Morning Melodies - Ron and his experienced company present the smoothest, most pleasing - and the easiest of easy-listening singalongs as pat of the Potato Shed's Morning Showtime series. 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.
Tuesday October 17
MUSIC: Hot Club Swing at the Wintergarden. An afternoon of French Gypsy jazz at the swank cafe venue in McKillop St. 1pm- 3pm, entry cost $5, book for a meal on 5221 3744.
October 20, 21*
MUSICAL: The Mamas, Papas and Friends from Drop Of A Hat Productions. Geoff Sinnbeck and John Dean with musicians expert at reproducing the beautiful, gentle music of the 1960s and 70s - the music of Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Mamas and Papas and all... 7.30pm Friday, 2pm Saturday in the Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights. Tickets $10 from 5278 3768.
October 26, 27 28*
MUSICAL: Hitz Of The Blitz directed by Ron & Maureen Sudden. The music and laughter of WWII recreated in costume for Geelong Seniors Festival.7.30pm (1.30 matinee*) in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets $26, $22, $13, book at GPAC 5225 1200.
October 27, 28*
MUSICAL: I Believe In Yesterday - the all-Beatles Singalong from Drop Of A Hat Productions. This show, aimed at Babyboomers, will have Geelong's top musicians leading its audience in singing everything from 'She Loves You' to Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds to Michelle to 'Back In The USSR'... all those wonderful hits..7.30pm Friday, 2pm Saturday in the Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights. Tickets $10 from 5278 3768.
Monday October 30
CONCERT: An Evening With Irving Berlin - well, not really, he's dead. But this is a tribute to his music put together by The Troubadors in the Ocean Grove Seniors Centre, part of the Geelong Seniors Festival. 7pm-9pm, entry by donation, no booking required.
November 1
PLAY READING: Loot
by Joe Orton. Bring a plate and join in the fun with Geelong Rep's monthly playreading. 7 to 10pm, Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Phone Judy Ellis on 52 29 5308. Gold coin donationNovember 3 - 6
FESTIVAL: The Maldon Folk Festival, widely regarded as Victoria's premier music fest - 'The Musician's Festival'. Music takes over the whole township plus there's much more in reserve.. Find details on http://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/
Friday November 3
CONCERT: Wondrous Merry & Suade. Geelong acapella harmony group Wondrous Merry celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert showing its best - and has guests stunning all-male close-harmony Suade. 8pm in Alcoa Studio, Ryrie St. Tickets $18 from 5221 1813 or $20 at the door.
Wednesday November 8
FILM: The Sting:
Redford and Newman con Robert Shaw to the classic Scott Joplin soundtrack. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.November 8 & 9
VARIETY: Bellarine Jongleurs, Juniors and Body Junction with a fundraising Variety Night from 7.30pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. All tickets $10, book on 5251 1998 or at CoGG customer Service Centres.
Thursday November 7
CONCERT: Music Society of Geelong
hosts its annual Ceremony of Carols Oaks Day Musical Morning concert 10.30am. Phone 5222 3031 for venue and details.Friday November 10
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jaap van Zweden conductor presents its Greig's Magical Concerto concert 8pm in the Costa Hall. Tickets $70 - $20 student. Details, bookings at GPAC 5225 1200CONCERT: The MFO, Mace Francis Orchestra in concert at the Potato Shed. Mace's Big Band in the Licensed venue from 8pm. Tickets $15 & $12, book on 5251 1998 or at CoGG Customer Service Centres.
November 17, 18, 19*
MUSICAL: Rock You! This teen musical celebrates the 40th anniversary of GSODA Juniors. High energy, rock music and 60 performers on stage. 7.30pm (and *2pm matinee) in the Blakiston Theatre. Tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
November 24, 25, 30 (Dec 1, 2, 3*, 7, 8, 9)
PLAY: Harvey,
directed by Christine Davey for Geelong Rep. Yes, it's the stage version of the film that made James Stewart - and big white rabbits - famous. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.Nov 24 (7.45) 25 (1pm, 5.30pm) 30 (7.45) Dec 1 (7.45) Dec2 (1pm & 5.30pm)
PANTO: Cinderella presented by Medimime. The classic pantomime gets a distinctive Geelong twist thanks to the region's medicos. Directed by Ken Hemmens with music under the control of Katie Notani. Gorgeous nurse Penny Wall is Cinders, but watch for the ugly stepsisters Peter Callen & Liz Lester. Blakiston Theatre at various times seats $22, $16 & $12 benefit the Geelong Hospital's orthapaedic ward. Book at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday November 26
SEASON LAUNCH: Geelong Rep launches its 2007 season with snippets of each play and the chance to meet the directors. 2pm - 5pm - free, but ticket needed for catering. Phone 5241 1490 - or e-mail hamlet1@bigpond.net.au
Tuesday November 28
MELODRAMA: The Authentic Victorian Boo Hiss Melodrama.
Oh Dear Mary Ellen is again in peril on the Barwon Heads Bridge. Will the villain succeed? Will the hero get there in time? Your company recreates the pleasures of Victorian drama - and your booing and cheering might just affect the outcome! Period Christmas fun 10.30am at The Potato Shed, Drysdale's Multi-Arts Centre. Tickets $12.50, book on 5251 1998.November 30 (Dec 1 & 2)
CABARET: The Super 70s Cabaret presented by Etcetera Theatre Company in a table-seating format. Trivia, music prizes, bar Etc... Tickets $15.50, book on 5251 1998 or at CoGG Customer Service Centres.
Dec 1, 2, 3*, 7, 8, 9
PLAY: Harvey, directed by Christine Davey for Geelong Rep. Yes, it's the stage version of the film that made James Stewart - and big white rabbits - famous. 8pm (*2pm) in the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $18, $16, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Dec 1 (7.45) Dec2 (1pm & 5.30pm)
PANTO: Cinderella presented by Medimime. The classic pantomime gets a distinctive Geelong twist thanks to the region's medicos. Directed by Ken Hemmens with music under the control of Katie Notani. Gorgeous nurse Penny Wall is Cinders, but watch for the ugly stepsisters Mark Arnold & Liz Lester. Blakiston Theatre at various times seats $22, $16 & $12 benefit the Geelong Hospital's orthapaedic ward. Book at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday December 9
CONCERT: Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra in concert with classical guitarist Slava Grigoryan - and his equally talented brother Leonard. Featuring the Australian premiere of Eduardo Angulo's Il Sogno del Pesciolino. 8pm in Assembly Hall, 156 Collins St, Melb. Tickets $35 & $30, book on 1300 884 654.
Sunday December 10
CONCERT: Geelong Chorale hosts its annual Ceremony of Carols 2.30pm at Queenscliff Uniting Church. Details, tickets from 5229 0600.
Tuesday December 12
CONCERT: Geelong Chorale hosts its annual Ceremony of Carols 7.30pm at St Luke's Church, Highton. Details, tickets from 5229 0600.
Wednesday December 13
FILM: Kind Hearts and Coronets. Wickedly elegant 1949 Ealing comedy has Dennis Price eliminating an entire family - all played by Alec Guinness. 7.30pm in Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Entry is free to members, 3 months membership costs $15. Details from Vern 5243 6926.
December
29 & 31 (8pm), January 1 (2pm)
MUSICAL: Musical Memoirs of a Lancashire Lad Dennis Mitchell's recollections 8pm in the Scarecrow Patch, Ceres. All tickets $15, BYO supper (and drinks if required). Free tea and coffee provided.