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2019 SEASON
MAYORAL MESSAGE
March 9 The Sapphires by Tony Briggs | HIT Productions Dubbo has cemented its place as a cultural hub
for Western NSW and that is due in no small part
23 TWO by Jim Cartwright | Ensemble Theatre to the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention
25 - 26 The Gruffalo | CDP with Tall Stories’ Centre (DRTCC).
April 4 The Gospel According to Paul | Soft Tread Enterprises Every year Linda Christof and her team pull
8-9 360 ALLSTARS | Onyx Productions together an amazing season of shows and 2019 is
no different with 20 quality productions featuring
13 A Migrant’s Son | Michaela Burger
local, national and international performers.
May 8-9 Billionaire Boy | CDP Kids
There is something for everyone in this year’s line-
10 Don Giovanni | Co-Opera
up. Starting from some incredible family and kids’ entertainment, through
June 15 Giantess | Freshwater Entertainment + Management to comedies, drama, dances and musicals.
21 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow From the opening show of The Sapphires, about the Aboriginal singing
25 Natalie Weir’s The Dinner Party | Expressions Dance Company group, the standard of shows is high. It continues with productions
including Don Giovanni and for those who like their political satire,
July 26 - 27 The Vicar of Dibley | Dubbo Theatre Company
The Gospel According to Paul.
August 17 100 Years of the History of Dance | Joseph Simons and
Nicholas Clark Management Pty Ltd Our very own Dubbo Theatre Company will also perform their next
amazing show when they put their spin on another classic with The Vicar
September 3 Spot | CDP Kids & Salspot Ltd
of Dibley.
October 5 Much Ado About Nothing | Bell Shakespeare
With such a great line-up it is easy to see why more than 230,000 people
11 Arrebato Ensemble | Musica Viva Australia have attended a performance at the Dubbo Regional Theatre since it
12 Kaput by Tom Flanagan | Koral Chandler and Critical Stages opened in July 2010. The Theatre has brought tremendous cultural and
20 Cheek to Cheek | Winding Road Productions economic benefits to Dubbo.
24 Swan Lake | Russian Ballet Ltd In 2018 there were more than 20 sell-out performances and I expect 2019
will be no different.
November 1 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
For those who would like to be regular attendees, there is the great value
24 2020 Season Launch
subscription offer to consider but everyone should book early to see their
favourites. I hope to see you at a show.
OPERA
CLR BEN SHIELDS
Mayor of the Dubbo Region
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PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ
We are super-excited to present to you the 2019
Season program. I will go as far as saying, that I
believe this will be our best Season yet! The artistic
program has integrity and authenticity – quality
over quantity.
Choices have been made based on exploring
themes on prejudice and acceptance, politics
and power, love and desire as well as high jinx and
the glamour of yester-year. We have raised the
bar with programming but have made sure there is something of interest
for everyone.
A sincere thank you to our patrons; those who are our loyal supporters,
those who have newly joined us and those who have flicked through
our Season booklet for the very first time. It is because of your willingness
to trust us to deliver a quality program that we can further explore
new Australian work and non-mainstream themes to present a diverse
program.
A special thank you to the ongoing support of our Season Launch Sponsor,
Kings Hall Jewellers; Top Hat Gold Sponsors, David Payne Constructions,
Laser Electrical Dubbo and Astley Plumbing and Hardware and our
Curtain Raiser Sponsors, Paula O’Leary Physiotherapy and Sports Injury
Centre and Brennan’s Mitre 10 Dubbo. Many of our sponsors have
been with us from the beginning and it has now grown into a cohesive
sponsorship ‘family’ with far reaching benefits. Their support not only
includes financial support to the Theatre’s operation but they continue to
pay it forward to other local community groups involved in the performing
arts. Their support and the community’s appreciation is what makes us
proud to be a facility of Dubbo Regional Council.
Top hat and tails and ball gowns are not necessary to attend a night at
the Theatre but hey, if you want to join us puttin’ on the glitz we’ll make
you feel at home here!
LINDA CHRISTOF
Manager, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
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Message from
our Season Launch
Sponsor
It is with great pleasure that Kings Hall Jewellers is once
again the Season Launch Sponsor for Dubbo Regional
Theatre’s Season program.
The Dubbo region has much to be thankful for with
the provision of this first class facility and thanks to the professionalism and
dedication of the DRTCC staff, we are again being presented with an
abundance of opportunities to enjoy a variety of productions in all genres.
It is our privilege to Launch the Dubbo Regional Theatre’s 2019 Season, and
on behalf of all at Kings Hall Jewellers, we invite you to drape yourself in the
glitz of the wonderful year ahead.
STUART GOULD
Kings Hall Jewellers
Top Hat Gold sponsors Curtain Raiser sponsors
HOSPITALITY PARTNERS
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MUSICAL/CABARET
SATURDAY 9 MARCH, 8 PM
THE SAPPHIRES
Written and Directed by Tony Briggs
Produced by HIT Productions, Melbourne
The Sapphires is one of Australia’s best-loved stories. This multiple award- winning
musical play, that inspired the film, is coming to Dubbo for the first time.
Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music,
suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing sequins and
armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that
is the Vietnam War.
The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Brigg’s
mother – the incredible journey of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing Motown hits
against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an
energetic, fun and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.
“The Sapphires is heartfelt and joyous” - Sydney Morning Herald
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $55.00
ADULT $65.00
CONCESSION $58.00
PHOTO CREDIT: JODIE HUTHINSON
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $60.00
This project has been assisted by the Australian
Government through the Australia Council for
8 the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. 9
DRAMA
SATURDAY 23 MARCH, 2 PM
TWO
by Jim Cartwright
Produced by Ensemble Theatre, Sydney
Set in a local pub, Jim Cartwright’s timeless comedy TWO introduces fourteen colourful
characters, all skilfully played by Brian Meegan (Sea Patrol and Water Rats) and Kate
Raison (A Country Practice and E-Street).
You’ll meet all the regulars; a misfit crowd of eccentric and hilarious individuals. There’s
Moth, who loves Maud (and every other woman) fervently; Mrs Iger, with her passion
for quiet, strong men; possessive Roy, jealous of anybody who looks at Lesley (even the
darts players); Alice and Fred and their Elvis obsession; and the publicans themselves – a
married couple with an unspoken secret.
By turns funny, heart-warming and poignant, don’t miss this entertaining afternoon at the
Theatre directed by award-winning Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Mark Kilmurry.
Recommended: 15 years+
“Actors Brian Meegan and Kate Raison are both excellent, playing diverse characters
with precise timing and considerable nuance.” – Australian Stage Online
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $45.00
ADULT $55.00
CONCESSION $47.00
PHOTO CREDIT: CLARE HAWLEY
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $50.00
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FAMILY & YOUTH
MONDAY 25 MARCH, 6.30 PM
TUESDAY 26 MARCH, 10.30 AM AND 12.30 PM
the GRUFFALO
Live on Stage
Presented by CDP with Tall Stories’, Sydney
Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood.
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway,
The Gruffalo returns to Australia!
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical,
musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the
party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up
as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a
Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and scary fun for the whole family.
Recommended: 3 years+ and their adults
“Funny, charming and smart...brings the house down” - Sydney Morning Herald
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $21.00
Special concession price for school groups. ADULT $25.00
Please contact the Box Office.
CONCESSION $23.00
YOUTH $20.00
GROUP 8+ $22.00
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999
12 Macmillan Children’s Books 13
COMEDY
THURSDAY 4 APRIL, 7.30 PM
THE GOSPEL
ACCORDING TO PAUL
Produced by Soft Tread Enterprises, Sydney
One of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating – visionary, reformer
and rabble-rouser – in a new comedy, The Gospel According to Paul. Full of intelligence
and wit, this comedy satire is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul
Keating. The man that – as he tells it – single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia.
Jonathan Biggins’ performance as Paul Keating is well known from the long-running Sydney
Theatre Company success story, The Wharf Revue. Beyond the canny impersonation,
Jonathan, like so many Australians, has long been fascinated by Keating and what he
means to Australia. Showcasing his eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest,
The Gospel According to Paul distils Keating’s essence, focussing on key biographical
milestones, landmark political achievements and personal obsessions. It shows the man who
grew up in the tribe of the Labor Party and gained an education at the knee of Jack Lang,
who treated economics as an art form, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our
colonial past.
Biggins asks the question - what can we learn today from this singular politician, and the
momentous time in our country’s history he dominated?
Recommended: 15 years +
Warning: Coarse Language
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $45.00
ADULT $55.00
PHOTO CREDIT: BRETT BOARDMAN
CONCESSION $47.00
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $50.00
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FAMILY & YOUTH
MONDAY 8 APRIL, 6.30 PM
TUESDAY 9 APRIL, 10.30 AM AND 1 PM
360 ALLSTARS
Produced by Onyx Productions, Brisbane
Supercharged Urban Circus
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects
the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus. Boasting a stellar international
cast, including the two-time World Champion BMX Flatlander, two World Champion break-
dancers, an internationally acclaimed basketball freestyler and a World Record holding roue
cyr artist, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from
street culture.
Add to this a stunning live soundtrack performed by award winning master musicians,
coupled with spectacular audio visual projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is
visually astounding.
A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented
public performance. 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with
excitement!
Recommended: 5 years to 105!
“The most thrilling stage show ever” - Weekend Notes ★★★★★
“Blindingly talented. The energy is infectious” - Broadway Baby ★★★★★
“Freaking phenomenal performers” - Fritz Magazine ★★★★★
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $21.00
Special concession price for school groups. ADULT $25.00
Please contact the Box Office.
CONCESSION $23.00
PHOTO CREDIT: MATT LONCAR
YOUTH $20.00
GROUP 8+ $22.00
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MUSICAL/CABARET
SATURDAY 13 APRIL, 8 PM
A MIGRANT’S SON
Produced by Michaela Burger, Melbourne
Exploring one of the most colourful times in Australian history - the arrival of the Greeks!
“A far-reaching generational story that crosses divides, ignites memories and pulls at your
heart-string - the true spirit of the migrant experience” - Stage Whispers
Direct from a sell-out season at Adelaide Cabaret Festival, A Migrant’s Son is a true story
exploring migration from Greece to Australia during the 1930s. This extraordinary new work
conveys incredible historical events that are brought to life through original compositions,
creating a unique and touching account that is both hard-hitting and hilarious.
Written and performed by award-winning cabaret star Michaela Burger (Exposing Edith),
this is a tale about a man, the son of a poor migrant, who defied all odds and rose above
adversity. From early morning deliveries for the family bakery at age seven, down opal
mines in Coober Pedy and opening a chain of discount supermarkets, his unrelenting
determination to build a successful life is comical and dramatic; as he pushes through like
an unstoppable force and is willing to sacrifice everything for his family.
Featuring traditional instruments, including bouzouki, the show touches deeply on topics of
racism, intolerance, judgement and the struggles presented by migration. Spanning nearly
90 years, it presents the audience with a deep appreciation of what Australia has offered
migrants of past generations and of today.
“Burger’s emotionally powered narrative was one of the most passionate and heartfelt
I’ve seen in any cabaret show!” - Arts Review
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $46.00
PHOTO CREDIT: CLAUDIO RASCHELLA
ADULT $56.00
CONCESSION $48.00
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $52.00
18 19FAMILY & YOUTH
WEDNESDAY 8 MAY, 11 AM AND 1 PM
THURSDAY 9 MAY, 10 AM
BILLIONAIRE BOY
Live on Stage
Produced by CDP Kids, Sydney
Twelve year old Joe has everything a boy could ever want, from a golden
underwater Ferrari to his very own cinema. Joe and his Dad have more money
than you could imagine, but what Joe really needs is a friend. When Joe arrives
at his new school, life really gets tough. Facing the school bully, his Dad’s new
girlfriend and the world’s worst school canteen, Joe is about to learn that
money might buy you a lot in Raj’s shop, but it can’t buy you everything.
David Walliams’ best selling book comes to life on stage for 6 -12 year olds
- and their adults! Don’t miss this original Australian adaptation as the team
behind Mr Stink and The 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage
return with songs, laughs and yes, that cat sick and sweet potato mash from
the canteen.
COVER ILLUSTRATION © TONY ROSS, 2010 LETTERING ON AUTHORS NAME © QUENTIN BLAKE, 2010
Recommended: 6 -12 years +
“Full of pizzazz and sparkle” - Stage Whispers
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $21.00
Special concession price for school groups. ADULT $25.00
Please contact the Box Office.
CONCESSION $23.00
YOUTH $20.00
GROUP 8+ $22.00
A play by Maryam Master based on the bestselling novel Billionaire
Boy by David Walliams, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
20 21OPERA
FRIDAY 10 MAY, 8 PM
DON GIOVANNI
Produced by Co-Opera, Adelaide
We all get what we want.
Set at a sumptuous Florentine wedding, Mozart’s powerful setting of Don Giovanni is the story
of the crimes and seductions of the wealthy Don and the havoc he wreaks on the people
around him. As his crimes and machinations slowly come to light, the characters begin to
plot and act out their revenge. With some of the greatest operatic tunes and most exciting
ensembles, this opera tells its dark tale with generous lashings of satire and comedy.
The story follows his unrepentant journey from murder to his damnation in hell. Meanwhile,
a web of desire and lust weaves its way around the chaos that the Don leaves in his wake:
Donna Anna wants vengeance, Ottavio wants Anna, Elvira wants the Don and the Don
wants everything.
It’s a tale that warns us about getting just what we want.
Co-Opera has been touring regional and metropolitan Australia since it was established in
1991. Directed by award winning Nicholas Cannon, this is the first production with their new
Artistic Director and is conducted by Josh van Konkelenberg.
Sung in English and Italian and performed with a chamber orchestra.
Warning: Contains adult themes and mild violence.
“van Konkelenberg’s conducting exhibits fine insight and elicits a lovely flow from both
the orchestral players and the singers. The company continues to deliver top-notch
quality that in many ways rivals the bigger companies.” - The Australian
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $46.00
ADULT $56.00
CONCESSION $48.00
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $52.00
22 23COMEDY/THEATRE
SATURDAY 15 JUNE, 8 PM
GIANTESS
Produced by Freshwater Entertainment + Management, Sydney
Written and performed by Cassie Workman
Sam is a happy six-year-old girl who loves giants and her chain-smoking single Dad. On a
routine outing for school supplies, Sam is kidnapped whilst her Dad’s back is turned. Taken to
a strange house, Sam’s captor tells her she is sick and can never ever leave. Now only the
power of a giant can save her.
Created by the multi-award winning transgender comedian Cassie Workman, Giantess is
a devastating and funny fable for big kids. Interweaving music, comedy, storytelling and
illustration; Cassie’s one-person-show explores the anguish of coming to terms with a gender
identity that doesn’t match your body.
Cassie’s awards include:
Winner - Director’s Choice - Sydney Comedy Festival 2013
Nomination for Best Show (The Barry Award) Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2013
Winner - Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015
Recommended: 15 years +
Warning: Strong language and adult themes
“Cassie Workman’s new one-woman show is remarkably and charmingly…
deeply-felt comedy…dotted with tiny jewels of jokes…but in concept
much bigger – and better – than the sum of its jokes” - Time Out
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $33.00
ADULT $38.00
PHOTO CREDIT: ZAKARIJ KACZMAREK
CONCESSION $35.00
YOUTH $35.00
GROUP 8+ $35.00
24 25COMEDY
FRIDAY 21 JUNE, 8 PM
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL
COMEDY FESTIVAL
ROADSHOW
Presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Grab a mate, grab a date… grab a ticket to the Roadshow!
Looking for a laugh? The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to town.
Forget I-Spy, Spotto and stale servo snacks, this road trip is jam-packed with a crew of
fantastically funny comedians, specially selected to bring the fun of the Festival to towns and
cities around the nation.
For 20 years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been touring far and wide,
bringing giggles, guffaws and good times to Australia and further afield. Whether you’re in
Katherine, Quirindi, Kyneton or Cairns, you can still experience Australia’s largest and best-loved
comedy festival in your own backyard. We’ve got over 80 destinations on the laugh-laden
schedule, and a line-up of artists to tickle anyone’s funny bone. The Roadshow really has
something for everyone!
Recommended: 15 years+
Warning: May contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend.
“A night out that does not disappoint, it’s truly a ‘something for everyone’ kind of
event.” - peril.com.au
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $33.00
ADULT $38.00
CONCESSION $35.00
YOUTH $35.00
GROUP 8+ $35.00
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27DANCE
TUESDAY 25 JUNE, 7.30 PM
THE DINNER PARTY
By NATALIE WEIR
Produced by Expressions Dance Company, Brisbane
An elegant dinner party hosted by an influential young man for his manipulative guests is
thrown into turmoil when power meets greed, ambition and jealousy. As the evening wears
on The Dinner Party exposes society’s insatiable desire for control and status and the power
play between the guests intensifies as the accusations start to fly.
Who really holds the power at this sophisticated table? And who will be in control by the time
coffee is served?
Premiering to extraordinary reviews in Brisbane, The Dinner Party (former title The Host), is
gripping contemporary dance theatre from Queensland’s award-winning Expressions Dance
Company.
You will be struck by the sublime costumes by acclaimed Australian fashion designer Gail
Sorronda, original music recordings from Queensland’s highly acclaimed Southern Cross
Soloists and inspiring movement by internationally renowned choreographer, Natalie Weir, in
this thrilling ride that exposes the not-so-beautiful in beautiful people.
“It is impossible to take one’s eyes off the guests at this dinner party – a charming,
relatable, hour-long production.” - QT Entertainment
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $40.00
ADULT $50.00
CONCESSION $43.00
PHOTO CREDIT: MEGAN CULLEN
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $45.00
Expressions Dance Company is supported by the
Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
and the Australian Government through the
28 Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body 29COMEDY
FRIDAY 26 JULY, 8 PM
SATURDAY 27 JULY, 2 PM AND 8 PM
THE VICAR
OF DIBLEY
With kind permission from Tiger Aspect Productions
Produced by Dubbo Theatre Company Inc, Dubbo
This side-splitting adaptation, brought to life by Dubbo Theatre Company, brings to the stage
the exacting humour and characters that viewers have ‘roared’ at through their television
sets for the past 24 years.
First screened on television in 1994, and based on the experiences of Reverend Joy Carroll
- one of the first female priests after the Anglican Church’s reformation decision to ordain
women priests; the Vicar of Dibley quickly became one of the most successful British sitcoms
of all time receiving multiple British Comedy Awards, two International Emmys and a
nomination for an Academy Award.
The story is set in Dibley, a sleepy English village in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside
with a community of colourful characters of the maddest variety. The tale begins when the
former vicar of Dibley dies unexpectedly, and the parishioners are surprised to find that the
Bishop hasn’t appointed a bloke in his place, but a “babe with a bob-cut and a magnificent
bosom”!
From the somewhat inappropriate Owen Newitt to the dithering Jim ‘no-no-no-no’ Trott, and
the officious Frank Pickle, all the iconic villagers are portrayed, headed up by the pompous
David Horton and his much put-upon son Hugo and then of course there’s Alice Tinker...
Simply unmissable!
Recommended: 15 years+
“Thank the Lord for The Vicar of Dibley…. Could there be a better place to spend
Christmas?” (after the hit TV sitcom topped the Christmas ratings) - The Telegraph
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $30.00
ADULT $35.00
CONCESSION $30.00
YOUTH $28.00
GROUP 8+ $30.00
30 31DANCE/THEATRE
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST, 7.30 PM
100 Years of the
History of Dance
AS TOLD BY ONE MAN IN 60 MINUTES WITH AN ENERGETIC GROUP FINALE
Produced by Joseph Simons and Nicholas Clark Management Pty Ltd, Melbourne
Following on from his hit solo show First Things First which was performed at Dubbo
Regional Theatre in 2015 and toured around Australia, dance and comic maverick
Joseph Simons returns with his next solo adventure exploring the last century of
developments in dance.
This one-man play follows Jacob: a schoolboy challenged with presenting a school
report on the history of dance. Exploring the lives of influential choreographers including
Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Bob Fosse, Rudolf Nureyev, Pina Bausch,
Lloyd Newson, Gene Kelly and Paula Abdul, Jacob not only talks about them, but
demonstrates their signature styles at the same time! Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and
Contemporary dance are all addressed, as Jacob questions the difference between
‘influence’ and ‘plagiarism’, and begins to question his own legacy. Original music for
the show is composed by Italian film score composer, Enrico Melozzi.
Recommended: 13 years +
“Joseph Simons instinctively understands timing, the real surprise, and the right humour -
he is a kind of magician!” - Anna Volksland
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $40.00
ADULT $50.00
CONCESSION $43.00
PHOTO CREDIT: JOEL DEVEREUX
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $45.00
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and
32 advisory body. 33FAMILY & YOUTH
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 12 NOON AND 6 PM
spot
Presented by arrangement with Salspot Limited, a Penguin Books Limited company
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world and he’s coming to Australia!
Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm
and meet the farm animals, but when they arrive, all the animals are lost!
Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their
new friends in the audience.
Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage with puppetry, songs and
puzzles for children aged 2+ and their adults.
Presented by arrangement with Penguin Books Limited.
Recommended: 2 years+
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $21.00
Special concession price for school groups. ADULT $25.00
Please contact the Box Office.
CONCESSION $23.00
YOUTH $20.00
GROUP 8+ $22.00
Copyright © The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 2018.
FUN WITH SPOT is a trademark of Salspot Ltd.
Used under license from Salspot Ltd. All rights reserved.
34 35DRAMA
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER, 7.30 PM
MUCH ADO
ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare
Director James Evans, produced by Bell Shakespeare, Sydney
Claudio and Hero are deeply in love. Beatrice and Benedick would rather swap sassy insults than
sweet nothings.
Much Ado About Nothing is a saucy and razor-sharp battle of wits between the bickering
Beatrice and Benedick, who wield words as weapons, their banter betraying their love and
loathing of each other.
However, Claudio is quickly seduced by envy and this idyllic world threatens to come tumbling
down as he humiliates Hero. Beatrice and Benedick must join forces to defend true love – even if
they can’t recognise it in themselves.
But will truth and honesty win the day, and does love really conquer all?
Directed by Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans (Julius Caesar) and starring Zindzi
Okenyo (Antony and Cleopatra, Melbourne Theatre Company’s An Ideal Husband) as Beatrice,
this Much Ado About Nothing will be a powerful exploration of the struggle for identity and
self-knowledge in a male-dominated world. The pursuit of love is framed in a social context that
enhances the darker themes in this timeless comic gem.
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s contemporary comedies where romance is
thwarted by dastardly plots, misinformation, false accusations, broken promises and bumbling
cops. Or is it?
Recommended: 13 years +
“Bell Shakespeare – arguably the best Shakespearean theatre company” - Herald Sun
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $46.00
Special concession price for school groups. ADULT $56.00
Please contact the Box Office.
CONCESSION $48.00
YOUTH $25.00
GROUP 8+ $52.00
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
36 the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. 37CONCERT
FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER, 6 PM
ARREBATO ENSEMBLE
Presented by Musica Viva Australia
Music and dance combine to explore the passion of flamenco - Arrebato Ensemble is
contemporary flamenco with edge. Led by best friends and long-time musical collaborators,
the acclaimed flamenco guitarist Greg Alfonzetti and Damian de Boos-Smith (cello, fretless
bass and guitar) are celebrating 15 years as a performing and recording entity.
Greg and Damian have released their third album Sofia’s Dream, touring the east coast and
regional Australia with a new line-up that includes Byron Mark (cajon and percussion) and
dancer Chachy Peñalver, founder and director of Sydney Flamenco School.
This new line-up creates passionately moving performances combining incisive ensemble
playing, masterful solos and the beauty and power of flamenco dance.
Venue: Convention Centre. Cabaret seating with tables of 8 and the ticket price includes
dinner and show. Enjoy a two-course Spanish fare provided by Two Doors Restaurant.
Dietary requirements are catered for by stating this at the time of booking your ticket.
Recommended: 16 years +
“Arrebato pursues a traditional line of flamenco-fusion, with jazz the main explorative
medium, but within a very solid flamenco structure.” - Limelight
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $55.00
ADULT $65.00
PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERTO DURAN
CONCESSION $58.00
YOUTH $48.00
GROUP 8+ $60.00
38 39FAMILY & YOUTH
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER, 6 PM
KAPUT
by Tom Flanagan
Presented by Koral Chandler and Critical Stages, Sydney
Good old-fashioned, side-splitting fun for the whole family.
Kaput, the multi-award winning family show has melted hearts of all ages around the world
with its glorious brand of slapstick, acrobatics and total silliness. Be swept up in the mayhem
that is the larger-than-life ‘elegant buffoon’ Tom Flanagan, as one man’s life is flipped
upside-down by the lonely, dust-covered world that surrounds him.
This clumsy ‘Mr. Fixit’ takes one step forward and two-steps back in a highly skilled, hilariously
funny and beautifully poignant bit of madness. Tom’s first solo show – Kaput – opened early
2012 to a premier sold-out season at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in the Garden of Unearthly
Delights, where it was nominated for Best Circus and Physical Theatre. It then went on to
receive critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where the show won Mervyn Stutter’s
Spirit of the Fringe Award and was listed by the Scotsman as one of the top five comedy
shows at the Fringe. Since then, Tom Flanagan’s silent slapstick acrobatic comedy show has
toured four continents, won countless awards and collected fans from 5 to 95 years old.
Great school holiday entertainment!
Recommended: 5 years +
“Flanagan channelled every slapstick genius from Buster Keaton to Los Trios Ringbarkus.”
- The West Australian
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $21.00
ADULT $25.00
PHOTO CREDIT: SEAN YOUNG
CONCESSION $23.00
YOUTH $20.00
GROUP 8+ $22.00
40 41CABARET
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER, 2 PM
cheek to cheek
Presented by Winding Road Productions, Melbourne
Cheek to Cheek is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the romance, glamour and
elegance of Hollywood's most iconic song and dance partnerships - the immortal Astaire
and Rogers.
It features some of the most electric dance sequences ever conceived for film and is a rare
chance to see the flair and skill of the two Silver screen legends recreated live on stage
by two of Australia’s brightest young music theatre performers, Ross Hannaford and Amy
Berrisford.
Featuring classic songs including the Academy Award-winning Night and Day, Let's Call the
Whole Thing Off, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails, They Can't Take that Away from Me and The
Way You Look Tonight.
Please join us for complimentary coffee/tea and slice in the Theatre Foyer after the
performance.
“Ross Hannaford was a delightful, genuine triple threat” - The Age
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $33.00
ADULT $38.00
CONCESSION $35.00
YOUTH $35.00
GROUP 8+ $35.00
42 43DANCE
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER, 7.30 PM
Swan Lake
Presented by Russian Ballet Ltd, Moscow
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with Swan Lake - the most loved
classical ballet of them all. This masterpiece ballet is presented in two acts and follows
the original storyline. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas
Taranda, Artistic Director of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company.
Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world.
It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal.
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was formed in 1994, headed by the Bolshoi Theatre
soloist Gediminas Taranda. The Imperial Russian Ballet Company comprises 35 elite dancers
from major ballet studios in Russia.
Recommended: All ages.
“In a night that overflows with all things ballet, you can’t help be swept up by the sheer
panache of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company dancers.” - The West Australian
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $77.00
ADULT $90.00
CONCESSION $88.00
PHOTO CREDIT: JARED TAYLOR
YOUTH $60.00
GROUP 8+ $80.00
44 45COMEDY
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER, 8 PM
SYDNEY COMEDY
FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
Presented by Sydney Comedy Festival, Sydney
The festival’s funniest in one hilarious night!
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for
the seventh year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2019 Festival to Dubbo!
Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s
hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a line-
up of veteran favourites, international stars and some of the freshest emerging talents - this
jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!
So call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all
year – don’t miss out on a huge night of laughs!
Recommended: 15 years +, parental discretion is advised.
Warning: May contain coarse language and adult themes.
“The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in
constant stitches... the talent on show definitely left the crowd wanting more...”
- AU REVIEW
TYPE PRICE
TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIBERS $33.00
ADULT $38.00
CONCESSION $35.00
YOUTH $35.00
GROUP 8+ $35.00
46 47Companion Card Patrons who hold a In person Our Box Office is located in the
Subscription Information Government issued Companion Card are Theatre Foyer at 155 Darling Street, Dubbo.
Subscription period is from Sunday 25 Court Motel. Don’t forget to mention your eligible for one complimentary ticket for The Box Office is open Monday – Friday 9.30
November 2018 to Friday 25 January 2019 at Subscriber status at the time of booking to their companion when purchasing tickets am – 4.30 pm (except public holidays) and
4.30pm. You can become a Subscriber by qualify. (Subject to availability). for themselves. This is only available by one hour prior to the show.
booking and paying for a minimum of five booking with the Box Office directly via
Booking Your Subscription Package: By phone Call the Box Office on 02 6801
(5) shows from the Season booklet. On-line at drtcc.com.au phone or in person. The Companion Card
4378 Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
holder is required to be present at the time
As a Subscriber you can purchase an In person at 155 Darling Street, Dubbo. (except public holidays). Please note the
of collection. The Companion Card must
additional ticket at the Subscriber discount Box Office is unmanned during the hour prior
The Theatre Box Office is open Monday – be shown to the Box Office staff before the
to ANY show that lists a Subscriber price (for to the show. A $2.95 telephone booking fee
Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (except public carer ticket can be issued.
your use as a Subscriber only). Simply enter applies per transaction. A $2.95 postage
the Subscriber code on your Subscriber card holidays) and one hour prior to the No Refunds or Exchanges on ticket and handling fee applies if you would like
to access discounts on-line or alternatively performance. Please note the Box Office purchases except as required by law. your tickets sent to you in the mail. Upon
telephone is unmanned during the hour Subscribers may exchange their ticket(s) to receipt of your tickets, please check to
present your card at the Box Office.
prior to the show. a different Season show in the 2019 Season ensure the dates and times are correct and
Completing The Subscription Form
By phone on (02) 6801 4378. A $2.95 booklet. refer to the Terms and Conditions on the
Partners are permitted to use the same
telephone booking fee applies per back of each ticket.
Subscription form provided their contact Gift Certificates can be purchased for any
transaction. A $2.95 postage and handling amount and are valid for three years from Accessibility
and payment details are the same.
fee applies if you would like your tickets sent the date of purchase. Wheelchair Access Patrons requiring
Seating to you in the mail. wheelchair access or with mobility concerns
If you would like to be seated with friends Group Bookings Unless otherwise stated,
By Post along with a cheque or credit card are encouraged to advise the Box Office as
when booking, please ensure all subscription group bookings consist of eight (8) or more
details and mail to: soon as possible and certainly at the time of
forms are returned to the Box Office adult tickets booked at the same time in
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention booking their seats.
together. Every effort is made to seat friends one (1) transaction. If you would like to sit
Centre with your friends, we advise that all tickets Accessible seats cannot be booked on-
together subject to seat availability. Every
PO Box 81, DUBBO NSW 2830 be purchased at the same time. line and are released for general sale one
seat in the Theatre Auditorium offers great
NB: Please make cheques payable to week prior to the show or earlier for sold-out
sight lines. Box Office staff allocate seating Single Ticket Sales Individual tickets go
Dubbo Regional Council. performances.
from the middle and centre section unless on sale at the Box Office from Tuesday 29
otherwise stipulated in the Preferred Seating January 2019. If you wish to sit with your Hearing impaired Approximately 80% of
column on the Subscription form. As a tip, Ticket information friends, we advise that all tickets need to be the Theatre auditorium and Theatre Foyer
row M and row E have slightly more leg Concession and Student Details purchased at the same time. is equipped with an induction hearing
room! The Concession rate applies to Pension or loop compatible with T-Switch hearing aids
Subscription Period is from Sunday 25
Health Care card holders. Concession rate suitable for musicals and concerts which
Refunds November 2018 to Friday 25 January 2019 at
does not apply to Senior Card holders. have the sound desk in the auditorium.
There are NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES on 4.30 pm. You can become a Subscriber by
Please note it is not available in rows A, B or
ticket purchases except as required by law. Individual financial members of Dubbo booking and paying for a minimum of five
C due to the close proximity to the stage
Subscribers may exchange their ticket(s) to Artz Inc. may also claim a Concession (5) shows from the 2019 Season booklet.
and speakers.
a different Season show in the 2019 Season rate for shows listed in the Season booklet Booking your tickets
booklet. provided the Dubbo Artz membership card Other accessibility features include:
On-line at drtcc.com.au. Please become
is presented when purchasing or collecting • Ramped entrance
Hospitality Partners familiar with the Ticketing Policy. There is a
tickets. •N earby parking with 5 accessible car
Receive a 10% discount on your meal and link on our website. In addition to the 2019
spaces
drinks combo at The Old Bank Restaurant, Students aged 16 and older, including full Season program, a variety of other touring
• Passenger lift to the Mezzanine level
The Pastoral Hotel Restaurant and The time tertiary students must provide proof shows will be listed for sale throughout the
• Tactile floor indicators
Commercial Hotel on presentation of of eligibility when purchasing tickets in the year. You can stay up-to-date with the latest
• Accessible toilet facilities
your 2019 Subscriber card. Receive a 10% Youth price category. Youth aged 16 and performance listings by visiting our website,
• Hand rails on all stairs
discount on your room rate at the Best under must be accompanied by an adult. signing up to our free eNewsletter, following
•R elaxed performances for those with
Western Bluegum Motor Inn and Endeavour us on Facebook or picking up a flyer.
special needs on selected shows
48 49General information
Parking Car parks are available, adjacent to any form of electronic recording equipment
Why become
the south and north of the facility with a total
of 100 car spaces including five accessible
car spaces. Both car parks are well lit at night.
are not permitted in the Theatre Auditorium.
Refreshments Food and drink are not
permitted in the Theatre Auditorium at any
a Season Subscriber?
On-street parking is also available in Darling,
time. Our ushers are well-versed with the
Church and Talbragar Streets and Carrington
various antics patrons may use to smuggle
Avenue. Time restrictions may apply, please
these items in. To save the embarrassment to
refer to parking signs. Please ensure your
you and your friends, just don’t. Bottled water, Discounted ticket prices on Season shows when
vehicle is locked and do not leave valuables you purchase five or more shows.
however, is permitted.
in your vehicle.
Weekday Matinées Weekday matinees may
be attended by school groups. Special school
group discounts are available where noted.
DRTCC staff
Parking may also be at a premium. Please call Manager Linda Christof
the Box Office for further information. Acting Centre Co-ordinator Cheryl Burke
Centre Co-ordinator Emily Carroll
Latecomers will not be admitted into the Technical and Production Co-ordinator
Exclusive Subscriber pre-sale period for
Theatre Auditorium until there is a suitable David Brown Season shows.
break in the performance. Front-of-House/Functions Co-ordinator
Seating Feel free to stand to allow patrons to Scott McTiernan
access their seats, however, please do not sit Ticketing Officer Amy Schink
on the upturned seats – this is neither good for Event Booking Officer Jennifer Ford
your back nor our seats. As a tip, row M and Venue Technician Nathan Exelby and
row E have slightly more leg room! Clinton McMahon Discounts on dining and accommodation
Functions Officer Dimity Middleton and with our hospitality partners (conditions apply).
Friends and Buddies Club We have introduced
Colin Rouse
the FAB Club which stands for Friends and
Functions Assistant Faye Warwick
Buddies for those who go solo to the Theatre
Casual Ticket Sellers Kathy Hawkins,
or those who don’t want to be a soloist but
Val Buchanan, Vicki Eggert
would like to meet new people. Just ask our
Brochure Distributer Hazel Taylor
friendly Box Office staff or check out our
website about the exclusive FAB seating Plus numerous invaluable casual technicians
allocation. The Club is FREE! and bar staff form part of our team.
Ability to purchase an additional ticket at the
Bags and Prams For the safety and comfort A heartfelt thank you to our remarkable Subscriber discount rate to other Season shows
of patrons, large bags and prams are not ushers and photographers who give freely (for your use as a Subscriber only).
permitted in the Theatre Auditorium during a of their time because of their passion for live
performance. These can be stored by a staff performance and because they love seeing
member during the performance. everyone puttin’ on the glitz!
Mobile Phones All mobile phones and Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention
electronic devices are to be turned off prior to Centre and Wellington Civic Centre are
the performance commencing. Cameras or facilities of Dubbo Regional Council.
Only Subscribers are eligible to exchange their
ticket(s) to a different Season show.
Media partners
Complimentary ticket to the 2020
Season Launch.
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