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2007
(December
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.
Saturday January 6
Concert: Gil Askey
& friends - fine jazz in
Minya Winery's first Moonlight Concert for 2007. 7.30pm at
the Winery, Minya Lane, Connewarre, close to Torquay. Price details
and tickets at GPAC 5225 1200. January 12, 13*, 18, 19, 20 MUSICAL: FAME! The
musical directed by Sadat-Jon Hussain for Geelong Musical Comedy Company. All
the glitz and glamour of the 80s. 7.30pm in the Ford Theatre. Details, tickets
at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday January 13
Concert: The Detonators -
jump blues continues Minya Winery's Moonlight Concert series. 7.30pm
at Minya Winery, Minya Lane Connewarre, close to Torquay. Tickets: GPAC
5225 1200.
Thursday January 18
CONCERT: Geelong Summer Music Camp annual concert at the Costa Hall. 250 of the region's finest young musicians show their best after an intense 5-day tuition. 7pm Costa hall, (foyer entertainment from 6.30pm) tickets available at the door. Details 5229 5430.
January 24, 25 26, 27, 28
FESTIVAL: The Skandia Festival of Sail is in the Bay, and those affluent yachties, along with City Council & State Govt fun funders are paying for free entertainment along the Geelong Waterfront between 11am and 5pm daily. Enjoy - but be careful where you park - the City's wardens are notoriously extra-sharp at this event. Find full details on 5229 9101.
Saturday January 27
Concert: Cabaret Latte - From Brindisi to Broadway the third Minya by Moonlight Concert. 7.30pm at Minya Winery, Minya Lane, Connewarre close to Torquay. Details & tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday February 4
OUTDOOR MUSIC: The Jazz Connection - early evening of Barrie Edwards cool jazz group in the open air at the Geelong Botanical Gardens part of CoGG's Music In The Gardens series. 6 to 8pm close to the Garden's tea rooms (which are open, selling wine and sausages). Cost $10, find details and book at GPAC 52251200.
February 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, (*18) 22, 23 & 24
PLAY: The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams classic directed by Peter Jukes for Geelong Rep. Family tensions unravel in America's steamy deep south. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18,$12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
Saturday February 10
Concert: Combo
Global - more jazz in
Minya by Moonlight's Concert series. 7.30pm at Minya
Winery, Minya Lane Connewarre. Details and tickets at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday February 11 OUTDOOR MUSIC: The
Louisiana Shakers - high-skipping trad jazz in the open air at the Geelong
Botanical Gardens part of CoGG's Music In The Gardens series. 6 to 8pm close to
the Garden's tea rooms (which are open, selling wine and sausages). Cost $10,
find details and book at GPAC 52251200.
February 13, 14, 15, 16 17*
PLAY: Entertaining Mr Sloane by Joe Orton directed by Simon Phillips for Melbourne Theatre Company. The lovely Amanda Muggleton kicks off GPAC's imports season in a modern British classic. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Wed February 14
FILM: The Strawberry Blonde (1941 b&w) Classic from Hollywood director Raoul Walsh. James Cagney is a dentist with a past, Olivie De Haviland, Rita Hayworth his love interests. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
February 14 & 15
CONCERT: Singer/pianist Simon Gallaher in concert opens GPAC's 2007 season of Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $14.60 book at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday February 18
OUTDOOR MUSIC: Donegal Express - high-energy Celtic sounds in the open air at the Geelong Botanical Gardens part of CoGG's Music In The Gardens series.6 to 8pm close to the Garden's tea rooms (which are open, selling wine and sausages). Cost $10, find details and book at GPAC 52251200.
MUSIC: Geelong Folk Music Club holds its open-mic session, blackboard entertainers from 7.30pm at Bareena Bowling Club, 89 Noble Street Newtown. Cost is free, find more on www.geelongfolkmusicclub.com
Saturday February 24
Concert:
Deborah Conway in a moonlight
concert, part of Minya Winery's 2007 Moonlight Concert series. 7.30pm
at Minya Winery, Minya Lane Connewarre, close to Torquay. Details, tickets
at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday February 25
CONCERT: Music
For Organ & Choir In The English Tradition featuring
the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral directed by Dr June Nixon. 7.30pm in St Paul's
Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12
CONCERT:
Russell Morris
live at the Deakin Waterfront Cafe. Great
songs great humour, hits include "Wings Of An Eagle",
"Rachel", "The Girl That I Love", "Hush" and
"The Real Thing". One of the Australia's best brought by Acorn
Productions. Doors Open 2pm - Show starts 2.45pm, Deakin
Waterfront Café - tickets $25 at GPAC 5225 1200 (+ $2 booking fee) or direct
through Acorn Productions 5247 1986. Find more on www.acornproductions.com.au
OUTDOOR MUSIC: Classic
interlude. Geelong Youth Choir (5pm) then Ruggielli String Quartet 6 to 8pm
in the open air at the Geelong Botanical Gardens part of CoGG's Music In The
Gardens series. At the Garden's tea rooms (which are open, selling wine and
sausages). Cost $10, find details and book at GPAC 52251200.
FILM: Interrupted
Melody (1955 USA Colour 106 mins) Director Curtis Bernhardt.The
story of Deans Marsh-born international opera star Marjorie Lawrence presented
by Geelong Classic Cinema. Stars Eleanor Parker (with the singing voice of
Eileen Farrell). This special screening celebrates Geelong's Marjorie Lawrence
Centenary. FREE ENTRY, 2pm at the Morrow Theatrette, Lt Malop St. Details 5255
1263 or 5243 6926
Tuesday February 27
LAUNCH: Free entry to Drysdale's Potato Shed venue as it launches four seasons in one day - the highly successful Morning Showtime season, plus a new All Australian theatre season, and schools and family seasons that includes a Contemporary Dance segment. 10.30am At The Potato Shed, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Free, but registration essential, phone 5227 0787.
Wednesday February 28
PLAY READING: A
modern version of LYSISTRATA by
Aristophanes hosted by Geelong Rep. Bring a gold coin, supper to share and have
a whale of a time! 7pm at The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Details
from Judy Ellis 5229 5308 or email ellis@sunet.com.au
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March 1, 2, 3
DANCE: Gone Fishing from the unfortunately-titled Collision Contemporary Dance Ensemble. World premier of a new contemporary work presented by Bellarine's talented youthful company part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 8.00pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale, $12 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998
WORKERS CONCERT: Danny Spooner in concert, singing songs of working people, brought by Geelong Folk Music Club, 7.30pm at the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West - Tickets $15 at the door. More information, www.geelongfolkmusicclub.com
Sunday March 4
CONCERT: Sophie's Voice, featuring counter-tenor Hartley Newham & The Passion according to St John. 7.30pm in St Paul's Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12.
CONCERT: Richard Clapton at Deakin Waterfront Cafe. From "Girls On The Avenue" to "Glory Road" and beyond, Richard Clapton has been at the forefront of Australian singer songwriters for more than thirty years. Clapton's songs are still on the radio. His records chart the political landscape of the nation and the turbulent lives of two generations. Doors Open 2pm - Show starts 2.45pm Deakin Waterfront Café - tickets available through GPAC 5225 1200 or direct through Acorn Productions 5247 1986 or visit www.acornproductions.com.au
March 6, 7, 8, 9 &10*
PLAY: The Messiah by Patrick Barlow directed by Jon Halpin for Hot House Theatre. Uplifting, happy story of the ultimate Christmas play presented by amateurs. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Saturday March 10
Concert: The
Margaret Morrison Quartet - Jazz ends
Minya Winery's Minya by Moonlight Concert series. 7.30pm at the Winery, Minya
Lane Connewarre, close to Torquay. Details & tickets at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday March 11
CONCERT: The Geelong Chorale, director Rick Prakhoff with St Mary Of the Angel's Choir director Christopher Kelly, organist Frank De Rosso. 7.30pm in St Paul's Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12.
CONCERT: Brian Cadd live at the Deakin Waterfront Cafe. Australia's most prolific songwriter ambles through “Don’t You Know It’s Magic”, “A Little Ray of Sunshine”, “Ginger Man” and “Let’s Go”. A sensational live performer brought by Acorn Productions. Doors Open 2pm - Show starts 2.45pm Deakin Waterfront Café - tickets $25 at GPAC 5225 1200 (+ $2 booking fee) or direct through Acorn Productions 5247 1986. Find more on www.acornproductions.com.au
Wednesday March 14
FILM: The African Queen (1951 Colour) Director John Huston. Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, the boat, the leeches and Africa. Classic comedy. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
DINNER/SHOW: A Grand Scottish Dinner celebrates 150 years of Geelong Highland Gathering. Hosted by Drop Of A Hat, the meal is Scottish, so is the ceremony and entertainment. It includes Robert Burns - A Life! musical biography. 7pm at the Scottish Chiefs Tavern, Corio St; tickets $40 include tucker, ceremony & entertainment. Numbers limited, book early 5278 3768
Sunday March 18
CONCERT: International organist Anthony Halliday performs Marcel Dupre's Stations Of the Cross interspersed with poems read by Paul Claudel. 7.30pm in St Paul's Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12.
PIPE BANDS: More than 30 pipe bands - the biggest gathering in Australia - celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Geelong Highland Gathering. There are hundreds of Caledonian dancers, too, and stalls, cattle, dogs, food... from 10am in Queens Park, Newtown. Park & pay at the venue.
Friday March 23
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Olari Elts with Respighi's Fountains Of Rome, Edward's Maninyas and Rachmaninov's Symphony No 3. 8pm in the Costa Hall, Gheringhap St. Tickets $72-$37. Book at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday March 25
CONCERT: The Victoria Chorale, director Val Pyers with Polyphonic Music and American Spirituals. 7.30pm in St Paul's Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12.
CONCERT:
Mental As Anything
live at the Deakin Waterfront Cafe. One
of
March 28 & 29
CONCERT: Dusty, Doris and Me, Wendy Stapleton's tribute to Springfield, Day & herself, part of GPAC's 2007 season of Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $14.60 book at GPAC 5225 1200
March 28, 29, 30, 31
PLAY: Time Of Her Life directed by Tony Wright for Peninsula Players. Alan Ayckbourn social comedy with a top cast and the Players' traditional hospitality. 8pm in the Drysdale Hall, tickets $12 at Drysdale Pharmacy of phone 5251 2431, 5251 2671
Friday March 30
Sunday April 1
CONCERT: The St Mary Of the Angel's Choir director Christopher Kelly, organist Frank De Rosso. The Ancient Office of Tenebrae with chant, polyphony, psalms & readings. 7.30pm followed by: 9.30pm Sung Mass of Joseph Haydn. St Paul's Basilica, Yarra St. $15 & $12.
Friday April 6
MUSIC: Mozart's Requiem KV626 performed by St Paul's Occasional Choir & Orchestra conducted by John Brockman. Perfect Good Friday sacred entertainment 3pm and again at 7.30pm in St Paul's Church, La Trobe Tce. Free, but be early for a seat.
April 10, 11, 12
PLAY: Pinocchio - modern version brought by encore 4 kids for school-holiday entertainment. 10.30am & 1.30pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale, tickets $7.50 & $25 family (4) book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998
Wednesday April 11
FILM: DOUBLE FEATURE - AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD (UK Colour 63 mins) Director John Schlesinger, starring Alan Bates. In 1958 Actress Coral Browne, a member of a UK touring company had an encounter with former British spy Guy Burgess in Moscow.
MILLION DOLLAR LEGS (1932 b&w 61 mins) W. C. Fields comedy where all men are named George and all women Angela. Plenty of slapstick, political satire and actual footage of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
April 11 & 12
CONCERT: Oklahoma in concert, part of GPAC's 2007 season of Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $14.60 book at GPAC 5225 1200
April 13, 14, 20, 21
PLAY: Summer Of The Aliens directed by Stacey Baldwin for Blunt Productions. A modern Australian classic written by Louis Nowra presented by Bellarine's talented youthful company part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 7.30pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale, $15 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998
April 19, 20 & 21*
PLAY: Macbeth directed by John Bell for the Bell Shakespeare Company. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
April 26, 27, 28* 30 & May 1
PLAY: The Shoe Horn Sonata by John Misto directed by Jennifer Hagan for Christine Dunstan Productions. Powerful & compelling drama at a 1995 reunion of Singapore nurses. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Blakiston Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
April 27 & 28 (May 3, 4, 5, (*6) 10, 11& 12)
PLAYS: Shepard & Stoppard, Two One-Act plays. Fool For Love by Sam Shepard directed by Judy Ellis, The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard directed by Andrew McNess for Geelong Rep. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
CONCERT: Jazz & More presented
by Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn. Dennis Mitchell, with Nadine Joy, Gail
Lambert, Michael Wilding & Angus McLean bring relaxed cabaret-style jazz
flavoured cabaret to Ceres. 8pm in the Scarecrow Patch, tickets $15 include tea
& coffee, BYO nibbles. Tickets 5249 1350
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May 3, 4, 5, (*6) 10, 11 & 12
PLAYS: Shepard & Stoppard, Two One-Act plays. Fool For Love by Sam Shepard directed by Judy Ellis, The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard directed by Andrew McNess for Geelong Rep. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
Wednesday May 9
FILM: LA CIRCOSTANZA The Circumstances (subtitled. Italy 1974) Director Ermanno Olmi. Romance about the members of a dysfunctional upper-class Milanese family over the course of a hot summer. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
May 9 & 10
CONCERT: The Great Australian Songbook, Melba to Olivia Newton John, part of GPAC's 2007 season of Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $14.60 book at GPAC 5225 1200
May 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
PLAY: The Good Doctor directed by Elaine Mitchell for Theatre of the Winged Unicorn. A triple classic - Neil Simon's adaptation of Chekhov's plays presented by the caring and careful Unicorn company. 8pm in the Ceres Hall, tickets $25, $23, $21 include country supper. Book on 5249 1350
Sunday May 13
CONCERT: Jazz & More presented by Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn for Mother's Day. Dennis Mitchell, with Nadine Joy, Gail Lambert, Michael Wilding & Angus McLean bring relaxed cabaret-style jazz flavoured cabaret to Ceres for Mum's Day. 2pm in the Scarecrow Patch, tickets $15 include tea & coffee, BYO nibbles. Tickets 5249 1350.
CONCERT:
The Way We Were.. from Drop Of A Hat. Remember when Bunnings was
McEwans and the Ferris Wheel was
May 16, 17, 18 & 19*
PLAY: Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri directed by Sandra Bates for Ensemble Theatre. Engaging vehicle for Todd McKenney and Nancye Hayes. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Friday May 18, 25 (& June 1)
PLAY:
Naked In The Fernery, written & directed by Adrian Sherlock. Comedy of
modern morals with the script inspired by Fawlty Towers... The cast features
writer Adrian plus actors Robert Trott, Ray Jones &
Jemillia Balog. An
independent production at the Woodbin Theatre, find details on the play's own
website http://straker11.tripod.com/nakedinthefernery/
Sat May 19
CONCERT: Claymore! Celtic Rock group in the Ukranian Hall, Pakington St. Bar opens 7.30pm, tickets $15, book on 5255 4799
CONCERT: Danny Spooner sings sea shanties and more from 7pm in the Queenscliff Boat Shed. Tickets $15, book on 5258 3440
Saturday May 19
PLAYS: A double bill
from La Mama, Trio by Dina Ross & Once Upon A Barstool by Felix Nobis,
both successful at the Melbourne venue and now touring together, brought as
part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 8pm at The Potato Shed, Drysdale,
$19.50. $15.50 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
Friday May 25 (& June 1)
PLAY: Naked In The Fernery, written & directed by Adrian Sherlock. Comedy of modern morals with the script inspired by Fawlty Towers... The cast features writer Adrian plus actors Robert Trott, Ray Jones & Jemillia Balog. An independent production at the Woodbin Theatre, find details on the play's own website http://straker11.tripod.com/nakedinthefernery/
CONCERT: Geelong Chamber Music Ensemble Arts
Illumni plays works by Malcolm John, Carl Stamitz and Luigi Boccerini.
Featured in the ensemble are Bobby Macindoe, violin, Briar Goessi, violin, Jenny
Ingram, viola, Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, cello, Sonaka Miyake, piano, Allister Cox,
clarinet and Brad Walter, baritone. 1.10pm in The Courthouse, Lt Malop St, entry
by gold coin donation. Enquiries 5221 7251.
May 26*, 30, 31 (June 1, 2*, 6, 7, 8, 9* )
MUSICAL: Disney's
Beauty & The Beast directed by Bryce Ives, MD Amy Wert for Lyric Theatre
Company. Top Geelong cast & crew for the big Disney spectacle. 7.30pm (&
*1.30pm) in the Ford Theatre, tickets, book at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday May 27
CONCERT: Grand Moments from Opera presented by Geelong Community Orchestra, conductor Alister Cox. Guests are Edwina Harrison (soprano), Helen Hill (mezo soprano) Daryl Barclay (tenor) and Manfred Pohlenz (baritone). Great operatic moments with music by Dvorak, Saint-Saens, Puccini, Verdi, Delibes and Rossini. 3pm at Kildare Theatre, Clonard College. Tickets at the door, for more details click on allister_cox@dodo.com.au
CONCERT: Absolute 80s featuring Brian Mannix, Scott Carne and Paul Norton brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from www.acornproductions.com.au
June
1
PLAY: Naked In The Fernery, written & directed by Adrian Sherlock. Comedy of modern morals with the script inspired by Fawlty Towers... The cast features writer Adrian plus actors Robert Trott, Ray Jones & Jemillia Balog. An independent production at the Woodbin Theatre, find details on the play's own website http://straker11.tripod.com/nakedinthefernery/
June 1, 2*, 6, 7, 8, 9*
MUSICAL: Disney's Beauty & The Beast directed by Bryce Ives, MD Amy Wert for Lyric Theatre Company. Top Geelong cast & crew for the big Disney spectacle. 7.30pm (& *1.30pm) in the Ford Theatre, tickets, book at GPAC 5225 1200.
Sunday June 3
CONTEST: Finals of the Musical Society of Geelong's 2007 Young Performers Awards. Sections: piano, strings, brass, woodwind and voice. 2pm at Keith Humble Centre, Geelong College. Tickets at the door, details 5222 3031.
June 6 & 7
CONCERT: The Dean and Jerry Show, part of GPAC's 2007 season of Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $14.60 book at GPAC 5225 1200
June
8, 9, 10, 11
FESTIVAL: National Celtic Festival takes over Portarlington with music, dance, theatre and humour. Headlined by Eric Bogle, Drop Of A Hat will be there with humour (a new show called The World's Finest Comedians Are Celts) plus Shirley in concert. Tickets, details from www.nationalcelticfestival.com
Saturday June 9
CONCERT: An Intimate Experience With James Reyne
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's
Waterfront Café.
Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Sunday June 10
CONCERT: A Musical Journey with Ross Wilson
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's
Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more
details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Wednesday June 13
FILM: BEDAZZLED (UK 1967) Director Stanley Donen. Comic parody of the Faust legend written by and starring Peter Cook as the human face of Satan, while Dudley Moore is his victim. Raquel Welch is a deadly sin. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
June 14, 15, 16 & *17 (5pm)
MUSICAL: The Last Five Years directed by
Darylin Ramondo for her Doorstep Ensemble company. Tony-award winning two-hander
features a romance, with Kate Hanley & Jolyon James, viewed from different
perspectives and at different times. 8pm, (*5pm Sun) in the Blakiston Theatre,
book at GPAC
5225 1200
Friday June 15
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Spanish guest Josep Pons with Gerhard's Dances from Don Quixote, Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain & The Three-Cornered Hat suites 1 & 2, and Turina's la Oracion del Torero. 8pm in the Costa Hall, Gheringhap St. Tickets $72-$37. Book at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday June 17
CONCERT: Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club & Swingin'
Fiddles in concert together brought by Geelong Folk Music Club. 3.00pm in
GPAC's Alcoa Studio One, tickets at the door $10, more on 5255 4799
JUNE 18, 19, (25 & 26)
CONCERT: What more can I say, a tribute to
Broadway's favourite love songs presented by Tim McCallum, Jocelyn Mackay &
Jamie McGuane. 7.30pm at the Black Sheep Cafe, Brougham St. Tickets $55 inc 2
course dinner. Book on 52 232536
Tuesday June 19
MUSICAL: Sebastian's Greatest Adventure. Four episodes of Tim Burstall's 1960s TV Adventures of Sebastian The Fox accompanied by a seven-piece musical ensemble. Brought by the Potato Shed's Morning Showtime series. 10.30am at the Potato Shed, tickets $12.50 include morning tea. Book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
Saturday June 23
CONCERT: The Armed Man - A
Mass For Peace. An uplifting work from the Geelong Chorale with orchestra.
Only the second performance of this Welsh work - from composer Karl Jenkins - in
Australia. 8pm in the Wesley Church, 100 Yarra St. details from 5223 3554 or malison6@bigpond.net.au
CONCERT: We Are The Champions Of The World tribute
to Queen brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at
Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986
more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
CONCERT: Dave Steel launches his latest CD
Blues & Ballads at a concert in Geelong West's Woodbin Theatre, hosted by
Geelong Folk Music Club. 7.30pm, tickets at the door $15, enquiries 0417 548 027
Sunday June 24
CONCERT: Jon English, the man and his hits
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's
Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more
details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
CONCERT: Winter Romance produced by Theatre Of Winged Unicorn featuring Jocelyn Mackay, Brad Walter and Sonoka Miyake with beautiful music and famous classics. 2pm in Ceres Hall, tickets $15 include light refreshments, phone 5249 1350.
June 28, 29, 30
MUSICAL: Beat on Broadway devised and
directed by Ron and Maureen Sudden for BEAT, features dancing, comedy and
favourite Broadway hits. 7.30pm in the Blakiston Theatre, tickets $28 & $25,
book at GPAC 5225 1200
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Sunday July 1
CONCERT: Winter Romance produced by Theatre Of Winged Unicorn featuring Jocelyn Mackay, Brad Walter and Sonoka Miyake with beautiful music and famous classics. 2pm in Ceres Hall, tickets $15 include light refreshments, phone 5249 1350.
July 4, 5
CONCERT: A Tribute to Fred & Ginger. Philip
Gould and Sophie Bowen recreate the screen legends for GPAC's Musical Mornings
series. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, tickets $14.60 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday July 7
CONCERT: Glenn Shorrock in concert
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm
show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through
GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Wednesday July 11
FILM: ZUGVOGEL EINMAN NACH INARI Trains 'N Rose (Germany 1997) Written & directed by Peter Lichefeld. Thriller about a railway enthusiast who travels by train to Finland. Back in Germany his boss is found dead and the safe plundered. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
July 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, (*22) 26, 27 & 28
PLAY: The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde directed by Steven Georgiadis for Geelong Rep. Classic Wilde farce follows cutthroat competition from Rep's senior players to cast Lady Bracknell. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
July
14, 15
CONTEST:
Tuesday July 17
MUSICAL: Rendezvous - the four-piece easy-listening band bringing hits from the 60s and 70s part of the Potato Shed's Morning Showtime series. 10.30am at the Potato Shed, tickets $12.50 include morning tea. Book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
July 19, 20, 21*
PLAY: Weary: The Story Of Sir Edward Dunlop by Alan Hopgood directed by Roger Hodgman for McPherson Touring Company. Celebrates the life of Australia's iconic soldier. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
July 20, 21, 27, 28
PLAY: Brilliant Lies. Classic David Williamson social drama from ETC, Encore Theatre Company part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 8pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale, $15.50, $12.50 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
June22 (7.30), 23 (2pm) 29 (7.30), 30 (2pm & 7.30)
MUSICAL: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
directed by Debbie Fraser for GSODA Juniors. The region's premier youth group
with a teen favourite. Ford Theatre, GPAC, (times above). Book on 5225 1200
Friday July 27
CONCERT: Geelong Chamber Music Ensemble Arts
Illumni plays works by Beethoven and John Ingram. Featured in the ensemble
are Bobby Macindoe, violin, Briar Goessi, violin, Jenny Ingram, viola,
Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, cello, Sonaka Miyake, piano, Allister Cox, clarinet
and Brad Walter, baritone. 1.10pm in The Courthouse, Lt Malop St, entry by gold
coin donation. Enquiries 5221 7251.
July 28, 29
CONTEST:
Sunday July 29
CONCERT: Classical Duos & Trios featuring
Alison Rayner violin, (MSO) Katie Chilmaid viola (MSO) Miranda Brockman cello (MSO)
Kenji Fujimura piano (Monash Uni) Andrew Macleod flute (MSO) playing music from
Dohany, Beethoven, Mozart & Weber to benefit the church restoration fund. 3.00pm
in St Paul's Church, La Trobe Tce. Tickets $25, $22 ($60 family) at the door,
phone 52291721.
July 30
CONTEST:
August
2, 3
CONTEST:
Friday August 3
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Oleg Caetani. Discovering Shostakovich - explores his life & strife under Soviet rule. Includes Symphony No 2 (Aus premiere), No 9, Cello concerto No 2, Two Scarletti pieces & The Nose Suite (another Aus premiere). 8pm in the Costa Hall, Gheringhap St. Tickets $72-$37. Book at GPAC 5225 1200
August
4, 5
CONTEST:
Sunday August 5
CONCERT: Musical Society of Geelong's 2007 Young Students Recital. Rare performance opportunity for some of the region's finest young talent. 2pm at The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West. Tickets at the door, details 5222 3031.
Wednesday August 8
FILM: LACOMBE,
LUCIEN (France 1974 sub-titled)
Louis
Malle's story of a country boy in German occupied France in WW2 is a story of
collaboration, about choices, guilt and innocence. Pierre Blaise plays Lacombe.
7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for
3 months $15, details 5243 6926
August 10, 11, 16,
17, 18, 23, 24 25
MUSICAL:
Cabaret, directed by Davina Smith Crowley for Geelong Musical Comedy
Company. Davina has assembled a top cast including the excellent Kethly
Hemsworth as Sally Bowles in the dark musical set in 1930s Germany. 8pm
in the Blakiston Theatre, find details and book at GPAC 5225 1200.
August
15, 16
CONTEST:
Friday August 17
CONTEST:
Tuesday August 21
MUSICAL: Perfect Timing - soprano Wendy Grose and her pianist Len Vorster bring their tribute to comedienne Anna Russell as part of the Potato Shed's Morning Showtime series. 10.30am at the Potato Shed, tickets $12.50 include morning tea. Book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
Saturday August 25
MUSICAL: A Tribute to Danny Kaye - one-man loving tribute performed by top comic Russell Fletcher. Winner of the Melbourne Comedy Fest's best show and brought as part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. Shows at 2pm & 8pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. Tickets $19.50 & $15.50, book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
August 29 & 30
CONCERT: A Morning with Keith Potger & Friends.
The ex-Seeker reminisces for GPAC's Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in the Ford
Theatre, tickets $14.60 at GPAC 5225 1200.
August 31
CONCERT: Geelong Chamber Music Ensemble Arts Illumni plays Franz Schubert's Quintet 'The Trout'. Featured in the ensemble are Bobby Macindoe, violin, Briar Goessi, violin, Jenny Ingram, viola, Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, cello, Sonaka Miyake, piano, Allister Cox, clarinet and Brad Walter, baritone. 1.10pm in The Courthouse, Lt Malop St, entry by gold coin donation. Enquiries 5221 7251.
September
1
CONTEST:
Sunday September 2
CONCERT: Musical Society of Geelong's 2007 Dorothy Glover Memorial Piano Scholarship contest and Awards. 2pm at Keith Humble Centre, Geelong College. Tickets at the door, details 5222 3031.
Friday September 7
CONCERT: Danny Spooner - favourite folk
music traditionalist in concert at Queenscliffe Uniting Church. Tickets $12.50.
Sunday September 9
CONCERT: English Heritage presented by Geelong Community Orchestra, conductor Alister Cox. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Elgar's birth and the 50th Anniversary of Coates' death, along with their musical influence from Arthur Sullivan & Henry Purcell. 3pm at Kildare Theatre, Clonard College. Tickets at the door, for more details click on allister_cox@dodo.com.au
CONCERT: Themes From Yesteryear presented by Geelong West Concert Band. A fine selection of Brass Band music from the Victorian and Australian championships. 1.30pm in Geelong West Town Hall. Tickets $15 (adult) $5 children, $35 family phone 5243 6637.
Wednesday September 12
FILM: COMEDIAN HARMONISTS (Germany 1997 subtitled) The story of the Legendary German singing group, their rise to fame, international success and their demise in 1934 when the Nazis prohibited their music. Three of the six musicians were Jewish. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
September 13, 14, 15, 16
FESTIVAL:
The Turning Wave Celtic Festival at Gundagai NSW. Among the
entertainers are Geelong's Shirley Power & Colin Mockett - find details (and
tickets) on
http://www.turningwave.org.au
September 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 (*23) 27, 28 & 29
PLAY: Wicked Sisters by Alma De Groen directed by Sheila Dawson for Geelong Rep. Modern Australian social drama of ethics 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
Saturday
September 15
CONCERT:
Tuesday September 18
CONCERT: The Drifters US pop standards in
concert at GPAC's Blakiston Theatre. Tickets, details from 5225 1200
September 20, 21, 22*
PLAY: Ying Tong by Roy Smiles directed by Richard Cottrell for Sydney Theatre Company hilarious and moving tribute to Milligan and the Goons. 8pm (& *2pm) in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Friday September 21
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marco Letonja in light and happy mode with Gershwin's Cuban Overture, Ravel's piano concerto in G & Pavane pour une Infante defunte and Lutoslawski's Concerto for orchestra. 8pm in the Costa Hall, Gheringhap St. Tickets $72-$37. Book at GPAC 5225 1200
Saturday September 22
COMEDY: Arj Barker stand-up live in the
Blakiston Theatre. Tickets, times at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday September 23
CONCERT: The Geelong Chorale launches its newest CD in a fundraiser for the new roof at All Saints Church, Noble St. 2.30pm at the Church, details from 5223 3554 or malison6@bigpond.net.au
Tuesday
September 25
CONCERT:
Secret Women’s Business with
September 26, 27
CONCERT: Donald Cant in concert. GPAC favourite
ex-Phantom back for GPAC's Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre,
tickets $14.60 at GPAC
5225 1200.
2007
Friday October 5
CONCERT: Geelong Chamber Music Ensemble Arts
Illumni plays works by Anton Dvorak and Keith Humble. Featured in the
ensemble are Bobby Macindoe, violin, Briar Goessi, violin, Jenny Ingram, viola,
Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, cello, Sonaka Miyake, piano, Allister Cox, clarinet and
Brad Walter, baritone. 1.10pm in The Courthouse, Lt Malop St, entry by gold coin
donation. Enquiries 5221 7251.
CONCERT: The
Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir sing in St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St, Part
of Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong. Two performances, 2.00pm and 5.00pm, gold
coin donation, find details on 5222 1977.
Sunday October 7
CONCERT: Kiwanis Seniors Concert: Geelong's
longest-running seniors concert is organized by Kiwanis Club. It has artists
from Melb and Geelong including country and a children's choir. 1pm at
Geelong West Town Hall. Free but book ahead on 5251 3696.
Monday October 8
FILM: The Lighthorsemen - in
Cinemascope. Classic Australian WWI film screened by Geelong Classic Cinema
as part of Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong. 2.00pm at Morrow Theatrette,
above the library in Lt Malop St. Gold coin donation, more on 5243 6926.
CONCERT: International Harvester Choir:
Geelong's veteran male voice choir, now a traditional part of Victorian
Seniors Festival Geelong. 1.30pm at Belmont Senior Citizens Centre, 52
Thompson St Belmont. Free, but be early to ensure a seat.
Wednesday October 10
FILM: THE LIGHTHORSEMEN (Australia 1987) Classic saga of the Light Horse and their desert campaign of WW1 and their taking of Beersheba. 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
CONCERT: Mels By
Request: Tracy & Noel Craven present a singalong, complete with songbooks as
part of Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong. 2.00pm at Filipino Australia
Clubrooms, DW Hope Centre, Norlane. Tickets $6, book on 5257 1921.
Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 21*, 26 & 27
MUSICAL: Iolanthe, favourite G & S operetta
directed by Dennis Mitchell for Theatre Of Winged Unicorn with design by Elaine
Mitchell, MD Geoff Tomkins, choreo by Anne Peterson-Commons. 8pm (*2pm) in Ceres
Hall, tickets $25, $23, $21 include supper. Book on 5249 1350.
Sunday October 14
CONCERT: Pipe Organ and vocal recital from
Dion Henman and Judith Dodsworth part of Victorian Seniors Festival
Geelong. 2.30pm at Aberdeen St Baptist Church Newtown. Tickets $7 at the door,
more from 5221 1129.
CONCERT: Frankie J Holden & Wilbur Wilde
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's
Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more
details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Monday October 15
CONCERT: Marcia Rae Entertains: songs of
Connie Francis & Patsy Cline - part of Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong.
12.30pm at Drysdale Senior Citizens Club, Town Square, Drysdale.$2 at the door,
more on 5251 2983.
CONCERT: Morning Melodies with Ben Costanzo:
Top-class singalong, plus a swank two-course meal tea and coffee part of
Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong. 11.00am at Kirrewur Court, 77 Prospect Rd,
Newtown. Tickets $16.50, book on 5221 7982.
October 17
CONCERT: Police
Pipe Band: Victoria's champion copper pipes arrive for Victorian Seniors
Festival Geelong. 2.00pm at Domain South Valley, 209 South Valley Rd Highton.
Free, but be early for a seat. More on 5244 4106.
October 17, 18
CONCERT: Toni Lamond - Still Full Of Life. -
and still touring. Toni arrives as part of GPAC's Musical Mornings series.
10.30am in the Ford Theatre, tickets $14.60 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday October 19
CONCERT: Geelong - The Way We Were Drop Of A
Hat's acclaimed nostalgia show is brought back for Geelong's Seniors Festival.
Presenters Shirley Power & Colin Mockett lead a lighthearted stroll along
Geelong's memory lane with images and music to kindle memories of the 1930s to
80s, . 7.30pm at the Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights, all tickets $12, book on
5278 3768
CONCERT: Hot Club Swing at the Wintergarden Café: French Gypsy Jazz
in a perfect setting, part of Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong. 12 noon at
Geelong Wintergarden, McKillop St. Tickets $5, book on 5221 3744.
CONCERT: Geelong - The Way We Were Drop Of A
Hat's acclaimed nostalgia show is brought back for Geelong's Seniors Festival.
Presenters Shirley Power & Colin Mockett lead a lighthearted stroll along
Geelong's memory lane with images and music to kindle memories of the 1930s to
80s, . 7.30pm at the Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights, all tickets $12, book on
5278 3768
CONCERT: Dragon brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from www.acornproductions.com.au
Sunday October 21
CONCERT: Cotton Keays & Morris brought by Acorn
Productions, doors open 2pm. Show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café.
Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
CONCERT:
Willy & Johnny, Tammy & Dolly – that’s the music of Willy
Nelson, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton – brought together by Drop
Of A Hat 's Geelong Scratch Band. The Band is really a supergroup
including some cream
Saturday October 27
CELEBRATION: Portarlington Mill celebrates its
150th anniversary with a whole range of activities including entertainment from
the Air Force Band. Noon to 5.00pm, included in Victorian Seniors Festival
Geelong. Tickets $3, the Mill's address is 6, Turner Court, Portarlington. More
on 5259 3202.
Sunday October 28
CONCERT: Geelong's premier Gypsy Jazz group
Hot Club Swing celebrates its 10th anniversary with a super show packed with
surprises and guests at Torquay's The Rose restaurant. Expect everything from
French accordion to swing and belly dancing. Tickets $25/$20 (show only) or $55
with meal. Be there 12.30pm at The Rose, 220 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay, book on
5261 2038 or
http://www.therosetorquay.com.au/
Tuesday October 30
OPERA: Cosi Fan Tuti. A new version of Mozart's classic directed by Richard Gill & Nicholas Carter for the Victorian Opera. 8pm in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $57 ($52 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Wednesday October 31
CONCERT: The Festival's Last Laugh (with
Geelong's Grumpy Old Men) has Geelong Grumpies Robert Trott, Bryan Eaton and
Colin Mockett bringing the City's Seniors Festival to a shuddering halt amid
gales of laughter, sketches, awards - and the odd song. 7.30pm in the
Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights, all tickets $12, book on 5278 3768.
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Thursday November 1
OPERA: Cosi Fan Tuti. A new version of Mozart's classic directed by Richard Gill & Nicholas Carter for the Victorian Opera. 8pm in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $57 ($52 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
November 2, 3, 4, 5
FESTIVAL: Maldon Folk Festival, long renowned
as Victoria's friendliest and best, when music takes over the historic town.
This is the musician's favourite festival - and among the hundreds of
entertainers are Geelong's Shirley & Colin. Find details on
www.maldonfolkfestival.com
Sunday November 4
CONCERT: The
Black Sorrows brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45
at Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247
1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Thursday November 8
CONCERT: Musical Society of Geelong's 2007 Oaks Day Musical Morning. After superior 10.30am tea, there's a young musicians concert.Venue, The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West. Tickets at the door, details 5222 3031.
Fri November 9
CONCERT: Sydney-based Guitarists, brothers Ian & Nigel Date bring their own brand of brilliant Gypsy jazz to the Wintergarden for a special musical event. Tickets for the Date Brothers’ 7pm show are $20/$15 - book on 5221 3744.
November 11 - 16
DANCE: Let's Get Physical Geelong's Impetus
Dance Co stages its end-of-year contemporary dance event in the Ford
Theatre. Details, times, prices from GPAC 5225 1200
November 12, 13 & 14
PLAY: The Club by David Williamson directed by Bruce Myles. John Wood in Williamson's eighties footy expose. 8pm in the Ford Theatre, Lt Malop St, tickets $46 ($40 conc) book at GPAC 5225 1200
Wednesday November 14
FILM: RHAPSODY IN BLUE - Story of George Gershwin (USA 1945) Daily Mail revue. "With no story at all this two hour concert off Gershwin music would be well worth the price of admission." Robert Alda plays Gershwin, Herbert Rudley is brother Ira. Oscar Levant plays himself & the music 7.30pm at the Morrow Theatrette, 51 Lt Malop St. Entry free to members, join for 3 months $15, details 5243 6926
November 14, 15, 16, 17
PLAY: Key for Two by John Chapman and Dave
Freeman directed by Dennis King for Peninsula Players. The players end their
2007 season with a good laugh with this modern romantic farce. 8pm in Drysdale
Community Hall, tickets $12 at Drysdale Pharmacy of phone 5251 2431.
November 15, 16, 17, 18
MUSICAL: High School Musical presented by the
region's premier youth group, GSODA Juniors. High energy and raw talent in the
Blakiston Theatre. Details, times, prices from GPAC 5225 1200
November 17
CONCERT: Geelong's
own world star singer Xavier Rudd returns to present a concert in the
region's premier venue, the Costa Hall. Details, prices, times at GPAC 5225 1200
Thursday November 22
PLAY: Construction of the Human Heart written by Ross Mueller directed by Brett Adam for Keep Breathing Productions. Now Geelong's foremost playwright, Ross Mueller sees his powerful drama on tour - and playing his home turf as part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 8pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale, tickets $19.50 & $15.50 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
November 22, 23, 24, (25*) 29, 30 (Dec 1)
PLAY: Arsenic And Old Lace directed by Maryanne
Doolan for Torquay Theatre Troupe. Classic black farce that will change your
views about maiden aunts forever. 8pm (&* 2pm matinee Nov 25) at Torquay Senior
Citizens Hall, Price St Torquay. Tickets $17, $13, $10 at Surf Sight Optical or
phone 5261 3552.
November 23, 24, 25
FESTIVAL: Queenscliff Music Festival brings contemporary Australian music to the picturesque town.
Headliners are Paul Kelly & Renee Geyer.
November 23, 24, 29 & 30 (Dec 1 (*2) 6, 7 & 8)
PLAY: Educating Rita. Willy Russell's award-winning social comedy/drama. A feisty woman's determined bid to gain an education changes a university professor's complacent life. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
November 23, 24* (1pm & 5pm) 29, 30 (Dec 1,
1pm & 5pm)
PANTOMIME: Robinson Crusoe directed by Liz
Lester for Medimime. Geelong's medics ham it up among the panto glamour for a
big charity bash. the Geelong Hospital benefits from a Geelong institution. This
year Robinson Crusoe gets the madcap medico treatment. 7.45pm in the Blakiston
Theatre, details, book at GPAC 5225 1200
Sunday November 25
CONCERT: Baroque & Beyond presented by Geelong Community Orchestra, conductor Alister Cox. A programme of music from the baroque and classical periods. Music by Vivaldi, Handel and Haydn, guests Christian O'Brien ~ Guitar, Lillian Liu (aged 10) ~ Piano. 3pm at Kildare Theatre, Clonard College. Tickets at the door, for more details click on allister_cox@dodo.com.au
CONCERT:
Sex & Mayhem from
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Saturday December 1 (*2) 6, 7 & 8
PLAY: Educating Rita. Willy Russell's award-winning social comedy/drama. A feisty woman's determined bid to gain an education changes a university professor's complacent life. 8pm (*2pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Tickets $20, $18, $12 at GPAC 5225 1200 or online www.gpac.org.au
December 1
PLAY: Arsenic And Old Lace directed by Maryanne
Doolan for Torquay Theatre Troupe. Classic black farce that will change your
views about maiden aunts forever. 8pm (&* 2pm matinee Nov 25) at Torquay Senior
Citizens Hall, Price St Torquay. Tickets $17, $13, $10 at Surf Sight Optical or
phone 5261 3552.
PANTOMIME: Robinson Crusoe directed by Liz
Lester for Medimime. Geelong's medics ham it up among the panto glamour for a
big charity bash. the Geelong Hospital benefits from a Geelong institution. This
year Robinson Crusoe gets the madcap medico treatment. 1pm & 5pm in the
Blakiston Theatre, details, book at GPAC 5225 1200
December 1, 6, 7, 8
PLAY: Dimboola another Aus classic from ETC, Encore Theatre Company. The cringe-making ocker wedding takes place as part of the Potato Shed's Australian season. 8pm in The Potato Shed, Drysdale. Cabaret-style, licensed bar & BYO basket supper. Tickets $15.50, $12.50 book at CoGG outlets or 5251 1998.
Saturday Dec 1
CONCERT: Absolutely 80s brought by Acorn
Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café.
Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Sunday December 2
CONCERT: Max Merritt & The Meteors brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from www.acornproductions.com.au
Monday December 3
ORGAN RECITAL: David Agg, organist at Our
Ladies, Camberwell, features in St Mary's free lunchtime organ recital. 12.30 -
1.15pm at St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St.
December 5, 6
CONCERT: A Gaslight Christmas. Carols and
traditional songs plus modern songs and comedy from the Gaslight company for
GPAC's Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, tickets $14.60
at GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday December 7
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Oeg Caetani with Echoes of Intimate Emotions - Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 1 Winter Dreams & Symphony No 6 Pathetique. 8pm in the Costa Hall, Gheringhap St. Tickets $72-$37. Book at GPAC 5225 1200
Saturday December 8
CONCERT: Australian Robbie Williams Show
brought by Acorn Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's
Waterfront Café. Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more
details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Sunday December 9
CHRISTMAS MUSIC: The now-traditional Christmas concert from the Geelong Chorale on the Surf Coast. details from 5223 3554 or malison6@bigpond.net.au
CONCERT:
CONCERT: Daryl Braithwaite brought by Acorn
Productions, doors open 2pm show starts 2.45 at Deakin's Waterfront Café.
Tickets $25 at the door, through GPAC or ph 5247 1986 more details from
www.acornproductions.com.au
Monday December 10
ORGAN RECITAL: Dion Henman, asst organist at St
Patrick's Melbourne, features in St Mary's free lunchtime organ recital. 12.30 -
1.15pm at St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St.
Tuesday December 11
CHRISTMAS MUSIC: The excellent traditional Christmas concert from the Geelong Chorale 7.30pm at St Luke's Church, Barrabool Rd Highton. Details from 5223 3554 or malison6@bigpond.net.au
Monday December 17
ORGAN RECITAL: Seigfried Franke, asst organist
at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, features in St Mary's free lunchtime organ
recital. 12.30 - 1.15pm at St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St.
Monday December 24
ORGAN RECITAL: Frank De Rosso, organist at St
Mary of the Angels, Geelong, features in St Mary's free lunchtime organ recital.
12.30 - 1.15pm at St Mary's Basilica, Yarra St.