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2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
January 2019 February 2019 March 2019
In Your Words: The The Robinson North West Art Circle Annual
Robinson Project Youth Takeover Community Art Exhibition
& Awards
Ron & Brenda Here She Is
Go Country Del Kathryn Barton: The
Nightingale and the Rose
Placing Things
Littoral
Stardust
April 2019 May 2019 June 2019
Youth Week The 10 objects – 10 stories: As Far as the Eye
Tasmania Celebrating Community Can See
Easter Collections Uncanny
Downtown Melbourne
International
Comedy Festival
Roadshow
Cinderella
Welcome to the inaugural year of the Music and dance take centre stage In the Autumn, Tasmania hosts the There really is so much more detailed
The journey begins
paranaple arts centre, a state-of-the-art in 2019 with the impeccable Swan Australian Ceramics Triennial and the in the pages of this brochure - a Solo
facility housing the Devonport Regional Lake with the Imperial Russian Ballet, Gallery’s ceramics collection will be at the Exhibition by Hobart based artist
Gallery and Town Hall Theatre. Cinderella, with Victorian State Ballet forefront in Littoral, opening in March. It Tricky Walsh, comedy performances, July 2019 August 2019 September 2019
We are proud to present for you an and The Nutcracker, from Melbourne will be the first major airing of the ceramics community exhibitions and
Boys in the On Belonging(s) Here at the Earth’s End
outstanding program of visual and City Ballet. collection for several years. Littoral is performances, exhibitions from the
Band Jukebox Roald Dahl’s Tricky Walsh
performing arts, all in the one place. We The Sapphires, it is one of Australia’s supported by Placing Things, a solo ceramics Robinson and Permanent Collections - Revolution Revolting Rhymes Waist Watchers
know the program will surprise and delight best-loved music stories and the exhibition by Tasmanian artist Kelly Austin. we can only encourage you all to take & Dirty Beasts the Musical
you with a mix of spectacular, exciting and award-winning stage show inspired Inviting children in to the centre is vitally the time to read the brochure, dog-ear Rock Bang Swan Lake
– Circus Oz
colourful events. by the film is coming to the Town Hall important. Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes the pages, book your tickets, and add
Theatre in October. The Devonport Choral and Dirty Beasts from the award-winning the events to your calendar. Importantly,
Make sure you come and see the major
Society’s production of Downtown! The company Shake and Stir will be here in share it with friends and family and
events, such as Rock Bang, the circus
Mod Musical, Don College’s production of August, along with an Australian classic, come on the journey with us.
rock opera by Circus Oz in July and the
extraordinary exhibition by Del Kathryn Legally Blonde and the award-winning Possum Magic by Monkey Baa Theatre in
Geoffrey Dobson October 2019 November 2019 December 2019
Barton, The Nightingale and the Rose, in the musical Chicago will be presented by St October. Throughout the year the centre’s
Convention and Arts Centre Director
Main Gallery, March through to May. Brendan Shaw College to round out the Creative Space workroom will be a hive of Possum Magic RACT Insurance Modern Sublime
year of song and dance. activity with learning programs offered to The Sapphires Tasmania
Portraiture The Nutcracker
children of all ages. Prize
Image: Hume Pipe Co. Laying sewerage pipes beside
Town Hall and Courthouse, Devonport 1933
Robert Vaudry (Bert) Robinson & Albert Robinson
ROBINSON & SON STUDIO
The Robinson Collection, DCC Permanent Collection
Scanned from original nitrate negative, R 212.1
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February 2019
eye out for these savings
Friends of the Devonport
Regional Gallery
The Friends of the Gallery work together Information about workshops, classes
to actively support and contribute to the and school holiday programs
vibrancy of the Gallery. Become involved, Exclusive lending rights to the Devonport
and enjoy a variety of social events in the Regional Gallery’s library
community
Discounts on items in paranaple arts
AS A FRIEND OF THE GALLERY YOU centre’s Little Shop
WILL ENJOY:
Reciprocal benefits with museums and
Free or discounted entry to Gallery galleries nationally and internationally
functions through the Australian Federation of
Invitations to exhibition and event Friends of Museums
openings
Regular newsletters outlining activities at
the Gallery
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In Your Words North West
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
The Robinson Project Art Circle
Upper Gallery
Annual
Exhibition Dates:
3 November 2018 – 24 February 2019
Community
Special Community Event:
Saturday 9 February
Art Exhibition
& Awards
Images:
Images by Bert and Albert Robinson, from
the Robinson Collection of photographic Main Gallery
negatives, DCC Permanent Collection
Exhibition Dates:
2 February – 3 March 2019
Opening:
Friday 1 February
Artists in Action:
The Robinson Collection contains over who have explored the archive, selected Sunday 3 March 11am – 1:30pm
100,000 photographic negatives capturing negatives that resonate with them, and shared
the social and commercial life in the North their memories and stories, in their own words.
West region during the 20th century. This Image:
project has opened this extensive collection Winner of the 2018 NWAC Award:
to members of the Devonport community, Cheryl Sims, Memories of River Road, 2018
The Robinson Youth Takeover
Following on from the exhibition In Your Words, Little Gallery The Robinson Project is a series of
The Robinson Project, The Robinson Youth collaborative curatorial projects
Exhibition Dates:
Takeover has engaged young members involving community members and
9 February – 10 March 2019
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Curator Erin Wilson. The NWAC is a group made up of about processes and answer your questions about
of the local community as curators of this
Special Community Event: 60 members from the North West Coast their practice.
collection. This group have gone behind the
Saturday 9 February of Tasmania. They all share a passion for
scenes to select and scan negatives, develop
an exhibition theme, and research and curate making art and their goal to promote and
this exhibition. further develop their arts practice. A series
of workshops are presented alongside the
exhibition as well as the popular event Artists
in Action, where members demonstrate their
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Littoral
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
Upper Gallery
Exhibition Dates:
2 March – 2 June 2019
Opening:
Friday 15 March
Littoral will be the first major airing
for several years of Devonport
Regional Gallery’s collection of
ceramics, and is timed to coincide
with The Australian Ceramics
Triennale Tasmania 2019. The works
selected were made by ceramic
artists living in Tasmania or who have
worked or studied here. The theme of
shores has inspired the selection.
Curated by Marilyn Raw, Ceramics
Teacher, TasTAFE, Devonport
Placing Things With this exhibition, Placing Things, Kelly Austin
continues to question the connections between
Image:
Kelly Austin, stilled composition no.24, 2017,
Kelly Austin perception and expectation. The grouping of stoneware, porcelain, glaze, wood, acrylic
paint.
familiar and ambiguous ceramic objects shifts
Photo by Peter Whyte.
the generalised contemplation invited by still
life works into a more forensic exploration of
Little Gallery
looking. And, as this work also asks, what are
Exhibition Dates: the ways in which broader concerns might be
16 March – 19 May 2019 signalled through the composition of objects,
Opening: space and light?
Friday 15 March
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Image:
Gerald Makin, Ascent, 1983, porcelain, wheel
thrown, hand built additions, glaze.
DCC Permanent Collection.
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We want to hear
Here She Is DEL KATHRYN
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
from YOU! Jessie and
Anne will be leading
workshops throughout
Main Gallery
BARTON: THE
early 2019, gathering
memorabilia, stories Exhibition Dates:
8 March – 11 March 2019
NIGHTINGALE
and experiences from
local women, new
arrivals and families
Opening:
Friday 8 March
AND THE ROSE
who have lived here for Workshops: An ACMI touring exhibition
generations. With invited Saturday 9 March 9am - 2pm
fellow artists, Elizabeth Sunday 10 March 9am - 2pm
Taylor, Esther Campion
Bookings: heresheisnwtas@gmail.com Main Gallery
& Helene Thomas,
they will collage, stitch Entry: FREE Exhibition Dates:
and weave together 16 March – 5 May 2019
a visual map of the Opening:
dynamic and continuing Friday 15 March
matrix of connections
Image:
between women
Del Kathryn Barton, wilder grew her song
across our region and
(detail) 2011-12.
across the world. For
Image courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9
more information on Gallery.
the workshops visit
www.instagram.com/
heresheisnwtas/ Co-presented with Ten Days on
Here She Is will be the Island
unveiled to the public
on International
Women’s Day 2019 for
Ten Days on the Island pays respect to the one weekend only. Workshops, discussions
amazing women of the North West of and story-sharing will continue to build on the
Tasmania! Ten Days have commissioned local artwork through the weekend.
artists Jessie Pangas and Anne Morrison to Showcasing the hauntingly beautiful archives, Del Kathryn Barton: The Nightingale
realise their grand vision of a celebratory collaboration between Del Kathryn Barton and and the Rose reveals the workings behind this
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multidimensional artwork created by, and Brendan Fletcher, this milestone exhibition captivating animated picture.
about, several generations of inspirational traces the interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s
North West women, from our youngest girls 19th century classic through an artistic lens. This project has been assisted by the
to our senior stateswomen – heroines past Featuring a screening of their award-winning Australian Government’s Visions of Australia
and future. film alongside material from the production program.
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10 Objects As far as the
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
– 10 Stories: eye can see
Celebrating Main Gallery
Community Exhibition Dates:
8 June - 28 July 2019
Collections Opening:
Friday 7 June
Little Gallery
Exhibition Dates: A Blue Mountains City Art Gallery
25 May – 21 July 2019 touring exhibition.
Opening: This exhibition is supported by the
Friday 7 June Visions regional touring program,
an Australian Government program
aiming to improve access to cultural
Image: material for all Australians.
Tricycle, c.1900 from the collection of the
West Coast Heritage Centre, Zeehan
Image:
As far as the eye can see celebrates the Featuring Antonia Aitken (TAS), Raymond ROCHELLE SUMMERFIELD Lost 2016,
pigment print on archival paper, 89 x 113 cm.
contemporary topography of both landscape Arnold (TAS), G. W. Bot (ACT), Susanna
Courtesy the artist.
and printmaking. The exhibition challenges Castleden (WA), Jan Davis (NSW), Gary Jolley
these doubly conventional themes through (NSW), Locust Jones (NSW), Martin King (VIC),
the work of twenty-two Australian artists Judith Martinez (NSW), Clyde McGill (WA),
The 10 Objects – 10 Stories: Celebrating that the community museum sector plays as whose work reflects the breadth and depth Helen Mueller (NSW), Alice Nampitjinpa (NT),
Community Collections exhibition has been storytellers and custodians of our state’s unique of print practice in Australia today. The Dorothy Napangardi (NT), Daniel O’Shane
curated by Arts Tasmania’s Roving Curators. cultural heritage. artists express their individual relationships (QLD), Janet Parker-Smith (NSW), Julie
It features 10 selected objects and their to the land through a variety of print Paterson (NSW), Olga Sankey (SA), Gary
accompanying stories from various small media, describing both the vast scale and Shinfield (NSW), Rochelle Summerfield (NSW),
museums and collections around the state the intimate detail of our diverse natural Chris Tobin (NSW), Judy Watson (QLD) and
and aims to celebrate the important role environment and portraying Australia’s Freedom Wilson (NSW).
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unique and varied geography.
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Uncanny
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
Upper Gallery
Exhibition Dates:
8 June – 25 August 2019
Opening:
Friday 7 June
Uncanny brings together works
from the DCC Permanent Collection
that have strange, mysterious and
unsettling qualities. Whether through
humour and hyperbole, or ambiguity
and unease, these uncanny works
raise more questions than they
answer.
Curated by Erin Wilson.
Image:
Tom Samek, Australian Summer Smile 2,
1976, etching.
DCC Permanent Collection.
On On Belonging(s) brings together four Tasmanian
artists who are exploring how we attach value
Belonging(s) to objects, and the role they play in the stories
we tell about ourselves, both individually and
communally. On Belonging(s) is a reflection on
how we construct our identity, connect ourselves
Main Gallery
to place and engage with our possessions, both
Exhibition Dates:
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nostalgically and idealistically, as extensions of
3 August – 22 September 2019 the self.
Opening: Alex Davern, Liam James, Amber Koroluk- Image:
Friday 2 August Stephenson, Jessie Pangas Image: Jessie Pangas, Inhabit, 2018. Soil,
found armchair and curtain. Image by
Curated by Erin Wilson Lauren McKinnon Photography.
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2019 Solo
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
Commission:
Tricky Walsh
Main Gallery
Exhibition Dates:
28 September – 17 November 2019
Opening:
Friday 27 September
Each year the Devonport Regional
Gallery presents an exhibition of
works by a mid-career Tasmanian
artist. The 2019 Solo Commission
has been awarded to Hobart-based
artist Tricky Walsh, and provides
support to research and create a
new body of work.
Image:
Tricky Walsh, hardly when, scarcely when
(playable conjunction), 2018, gouache on
paper.
Here at the Here at the Earth’s End features artists from
the DCC permanent collection who act
Image:
Matthew Newton, Moonbird boy 3, 2009
Image courtesy of the artist.
Earth’s End as both artists and activists through their (from the series Moonbird boy), digital print
practice, whether in relation to environmental, Image courtesy of the artist.
social or political issues of Tasmania’s past,
present and future. These artists present the
Upper Gallery
Tasmanian landscape as the site of human
Exhibition Dates:
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interactions, and as bearing the consequence
7 September – 24 November 2019 of human actions.
Opening: *Title taken from Margaret Scott’s poem
Friday 6 September In Tasmania.
Curated by Erin Wilson.
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RACT Modern
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
Insurance Sublime
Tasmanian Upper Gallery
Portraiture Exhibition Dates:
7 December 2019 – 23 February 2020
Prize Opening:
Friday 6 December 2019
Main Gallery
This exhibition comprises a series
Exhibition Dates:
of photographs from the Robinson
23 November 2019 – 19 January 2020
Collection, which highlight industry
Opening:
in the Devonport region, from factory
Friday 22 November 2020
production lines to elaborate product
displays in stores. Modern Sublime
explores mass production and
consumption, and the shift from
Image: 2018 Winning work: Sam Mountford & Tess Campbell, The Rest, Video, (still)
notions of awe and the sublime
traditionally associated with nature,
increasingly being induced by vast
The prize, which started in 2008, is open to public to appreciate their talents. As well
arrays of products.
artists 30 years old and under, across many as an opportunity to exhibit their works in a
disciplines, with past award recipients working professional exhibition in a state-wide tour, the Curated by Erin Wilson.
in mixed media, print, photography, painting, award offers a monetary incentive to assist the
video and drawing. artist in their endeavours. Image:
The objective of the award is to foster For more details on entering the prize, visiting Bert and Albert Robinson, Gordon Edgell and
Sons Pty Ltd, 1961, The Robinson Collection,
the development of emerging Tasmanian and voting in the People’s Choice awards visit
R13350.
artists and provide an opportunity for the www.taspp.com.au
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arts centre
2019 Theatre Season
Little Gallery The Little Gallery is named in honour of Jean
Thomas, who set up the first public gallery
2019 Exhibition Periods
27 July – 1 September 2019
Emerging Artists on the north-west coast in 1966 and named
it The Little Gallery. Jean Thomas’ vision for
7 September – 20 October 2019
26 October – 1 December 2019
Program the Gallery was as a centre for community
arts and activities that promoted the work 7 December 2019 – 12 January 2020
of emerging and established Tasmanian Applications for The Little Gallery
artists alongside national and international
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2020 Emerging Artist Program
artists. The Little Gallery Emerging Artist will open in mid-2019.
Program supports emerging and early career
Tasmanian artists who demonstrate a strong
vision in their practice. Image: The Little Gallery,
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19CHE Touring paranaple arts centre
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
& Larry & Alfie present Friday 29 March 2019
Friday 1 February 2019 7.30pm - Theatre
8.00pm - Theatre Duration: 2 hours including 20
Duration: 2 x 40-minute sets with minute interval
20-minute interval
Tickets:
Tickets: Full $69.90
Adults $49.00 Subscriber $64.90
Subscriber price $40.00
Group 8+ $45.00 Linda Bull, one half of the luminous
Concession $45.00 Bull Sisters, presents the songs of
the Red Headed Stranger – Stardust:
The Songs of Willie Nelson. Linda
“…I laughed so much is one of Australia’s most soulful
I could barely breathe” vocalists and interpreter of songs in
ROSEMARY her own right as well as being a big
Willie Nelson fan.
Her special guest vocalist, Sime
Nugent, travels with an extensive
repertoire as a soloist, band leader
and band member. Channeling Willie
and capturing the essence of the
songs from the Grammy award-
Hilarious stand-up and sketch comedy Peter Rowsthorn is a comedy legend having winning 1978 classic Stardust, Linda
routines from two of Australia’s great starred in iconic shows Kath and Kim, The and Sime will take audiences on a
comedians. Comedy Company and Hey Hey It’s Saturday as journey through this timeless album
well as many films and stage roles. including Georgia On My Mind and All
Get ready for a night of hilarious fun with Fiona Of Me, together with a selection of
The official ‘Jungle Queen’, Fiona O’Loughlin
and Peter and a special guest appearance of hand-picked Willie signature songs
and her unofficial King, Peter Rowsthorn
‘Ron & Brenda’. including Always On My Mind, Blue
escaped the Network Ten celebrity torture
Eyes Crying in the Rain, Crazy, On the
PERFORMANCE
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fest and have headed to the relative safety
Road Again and many more.
of stand-up comedy to share their stories
on life, the world and the making of I’m a
PATRON ADVICE
“The reason I love Willie Nelson nonsense approach” said Linda Bull.
Celebrity Get me Out of Here which both STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY is simple: when he sings, I “I’m really looking forward to PATRON ADVICE
starred in 2018. believe him. I share his love singing the songs I’ve always STRICTLY NO FILMING OR
Fiona O’Loughlin is one of the world’s most in of a good melody and relate loved with Sime Nugent and a PHOTOGRAPHY
demand comedians with triumphs in the US, to his tales of loneliness and band who have been a part of my
UK Canada and of course around Australia.
heartbreak but also to his musical family for so long and
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optimism, longevity and no many more.”paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
Fri 17 May 2019, 7.30pm Thursday 27 June 2019
Sat 18 May 2019, 7.30pm 7.30pm - Theatre
Fri 24 May 2019, 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Sat 25 May 2019, 1.30pm including 20-minute interval
Sat 25 May 2019, 7.30pm Tickets:
Thu 30 May 2019, 7.30pm Adult $39.50
Fri 31 May 2019, 7.30pm Concession $35.00
Subscribers $35.00
Sat 1 Jun 2019, 1.30pm
paranaple arts centre Concession Subscribers $29.50
Sat 1 Jun 2019, 7.30pm presents
Theatre
“A night out that does
Duration: 2 hours including not disappoint, it’s truly
interval
a ‘something for everyone’
Tickets: kind of event ”
Full $38
PERIL.COM.AU
Concession $35
Groups 10+$35
Subscriber $33 “Some of the country’s
Creative Personnel best comics… had
Looking for a laugh? The Melbourne Grab a mate, grab a date…
Director – Sid Sidebottom International Comedy Festival Roadshow is grab a ticket to the Roadshow!
audiences in tears”
DOWNTOWN! The Mod Musical, is ‘Son of A Preacher Man,’ and ‘Goldfinger.’
Vocal Director – Bronwyn Darvell
DOWNTOWN! features an all-female cast of coming to town. Forget I-Spy, spotto and stale THE QUEENSLAND TIMES
a bright vinyl time capsule that tracks Musical Director – Tim Squire
13 players and an on-stage band. servo snacks, this road trip is jam-packed
five groovy girls as they come of age Choreographer – Elizabeth Viney PATRON ADVICE
with a crew of fantastically funny comedians,
in the 60s. DOWNTOWN! is an irresistible blend of hip-
specially selected to bring the fun of the “A great night’s
Performances often contain coarse
swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and
psychedelic dances from those liberating
Festival to towns and cities around the nation. language, sexual references and material entertainment with
A musical journey, straight from Top of the
days that made England swing! For 20 years the Melbourne International that can offend. It is recommended for something for everyone”
Pops, DOWNTOWN! is packed full of songs, Comedy Festival has been touring far and people aged 15 years or older.
MANNING RIVER TIMES
dance, nostalgia and fun. Featuring the wide, bringing giggles, guffaws and good Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during
biggest hits from the divas of the decade,
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PATRON ADVICE times to Australia and further afield. Whether this performance.
you are invited to dive into the infectious and you’re in Katherine, Quirindi, Kyneton or
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soulful pop anthems and ballads that made Cairns, you can still experience Australia’s
household names of stars like Petula Clark, largest and best-loved comedy festival in your
Dusty Springfield and Lulu. own backyard. We’ve got over 80 destinations
Flip through this musical magazine of true on the laugh-laden schedule, and a line-up
confessions, quizzes and advertisements as of artists to tickle anyone’s funny bone. The
the 60s are framed with such chart-topping Roadshow really has something for everyone!
hits as ‘To Sir with Love,’ ‘Downtown,’ ‘You Grab a mate, grab a date… grab a ticket to the
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Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,’ Roadshow!Victorian State Ballet
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
SMA Productions & paranaple arts centre presents
Friday 28 June 2019 Friday 19 July 2019
7.30pm - Theatre 7.30pm - Theatre
Cinderella
Duration: 2 hours including Duration: 2 hours including a
20-minute interval 20-minute interval
Tickets: Tickets:
Adult - Adult $49.00 Adult $59.00
Child Under 16 $36.00 Concession $55.00
Concession $39.00 Subscribers $50.00
Group 10+ $36.00 (per person)
Full Time Student 37.00 “A wonderful megamix
Subscriber Adult $39.00
of hits from 50s to 90s.
Subscriber Concession $36.00
Gorgeous harmonies,
slick chorey, fun show!”
Creative Personnel
JO LITSON, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Choreography by Michelle Sierra
Musical score – Traditional - Prokofiev
Images by Ron Fung & Michael Lean
“The audience lapped it
Light design by Martin Sierra
up like root beer at
Following sell out seasons, we are VSB’s version of Cinderella endeavors to
a 1950s soda shop”
delighted to bring this timeless and immerse the audience right in amidst the
fairytale classic in a profound experience
“I adored every second BUSINESS DAY NEWS, JOHANNESBURG
most loved fairy tale classic to
that is exhilarating, impacting and visually and was completely
audiences in 2019.
inspiring. overwhelmed ”
Featuring internationally recognised artists Get ready to join the revolution! Highlight concert performances including
in leading roles. A rich display of outstanding Don’t miss out on exhilarating solos and DANCE INFORMA
Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Marina Bay Sands
pas de deuxs from the stunning couple and Following on from their 2018 sell-out
skill. The story is retold through excellent concerts, internationally acclaimed ‘Boys in Singapore, Mandela Theatre Johannesburg,
staging, simple and direct mime, superb their very moving and ultimate happily ever The Star Gold Coast, Arts Centre Melbourne
classical ballet technique and choreography after final scene! This is classical ballet at “This demonstrated the Band’ is proud to present their brand new
and festivals such as Toowoomba Carnival of
show Jukebox Revolution…every record tells
which honour the spirit of this great its finest! Don’t miss out on experiencing this the absolute power the a story! celebrating the most iconic artists of Flowers, Sydney Taronga Zoo and Melbourne
classical work - promising to be an inspiring, amazing production! Victorian State Ballet has the 20th century. Zoo Twilight Series.
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entertaining and memorable experience for over the creative dance Starring Australia’s finest leading men
the whole family! PATRON ADVICE Industry in Australia” and backed by their sensational band The Elvis • Bee Gees • Johnnie O’Keefe
The Victorian State Ballets Cinderella features Mild smoke effects DANCETRAIN Players, this dazzling performance features Queen • Jackson 5 • Beatles
a cast of the highest standard of outstanding over 50 years of mega hits in an all singing, John Farnham ... and many more!
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classical ballet artists of outstanding skill. all dancing, high octane concert.
Boys in the Band have performed among star-
studded company such as Pharrell Williams, PATRON ADVICE
Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Pseudo Echo,
STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY
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Photo: Michael Lean & Ron Fung entertaining audiences across the globe.paranaple arts centre, in association paranaple arts centre presents
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
with Circus Oz present Tuesday 23 July 2019 a shake & stir theatre co production Thursday 29 August 2019
7.30pm - Theatre 6:30pm - Theatre
Duration: 75 minutes no interval Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Tickets: Tickets:
Adult $59.50 All tickets $27.50
Concession $55.50 Family 2+2 $90
Child U16 $29.50 Subscriber $22.50
Subscriber $49.50
Family 2 + 2 $140
Creative Personnel
Creative Personnel Director - Ross Balbuziente
Designer - Josh McIntosh
Written by Otto & Astrid Rot
Sound Designer - Guy Webster
Directed by Rob Tannion
Lighting Designer - Jason Glenwright
Devised in collaboration with the cast
Dramaturg & Musical Supervisor:
Rock Bang – an exclusive
Casey Bennetto
circus rock opera
Senior Circus Artist/Founding “This Dahl delights and
Member: Tim Coldwell revolts. A treat for mums,
Utterly dysfunctional siblings Otto & Astrid
Costume Design & Maker/Founding Illustration by Quentin Blake dads and the littlies”
Member: Laurel Frank
attempt to tell their fantastical life story as THE COURIER-MAIL
Production & Prop Design:
orphans and growing up in artist filled squats Michael Baxter
Think you know the story of The Three Little Frightening funny and seriously silly, the
to become the darlings of Berlin’s underground Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow world’s number one storyteller – “Revolting Rhymes &
rock scene. White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? live on stage!
Rock Bang is a circus rock opera – it’s an
HHHHH“All you really Think again.
Dirty Beasts will enthral
energetic concoction and spectacle that
shows off some extremely pliable acrobatics
Distracted and inspired by the extraordinary
need to know is this: Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
Don’t miss this multi-Helpmann Award young and old. You’ll
bendy feats of the Circus Oz acrobats, Otto
with one of the most solid and infamous & Astrid quickly descend into squabbling, they’re hilarious” bursts off the page in a spectacular live show,
nominated production penned by the world’s laugh, squirm, delight,
number one storyteller and from the team that
musical duos ever created. throwing rehearsed circus routines and songs CBC CANADA taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales and smile and thoroughly
brought you George’s Marvellous Medicine.
Circus Oz has co-created an original hilarious into spectacular chaos. rearranging them with some surprising and enjoy the smorgasbord of
rock’n’roll extravaganza – Rock Bang – with
HHHH1/2 “…brilliantly
hilarious twists.
Dahl’s terrific and twisted
PATRON ADVICE
Otto & Astrid from the (self-proclaimed) best PATRON ADVICE Frighteningly funny and seriously silly, Roald tales that have been
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
band in the world: Die Roten Punkte. choreographed mayhem Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the Age Suitability - Ages 5 – 105
Warnings: Contains nudity, smoke & haze
performed with perfect family entertainment - for children Haze, smoke and strobe effects, loud music.
lovingly adapted for the
Part rock concert, part side-splitting comedy and adult content. Suitable for Ages 13+
astonishing synchronicity 5 to 105. It delights and disgusts in equal STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY
stage ”
and smashed together with acrobatic STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY
punk anarchy, Rock Bang is a sensory and physical precision” measures. AUSTRALIAN STAGE ONLINE
feast of heart stopping stunts, physical
HERALD SUN, MELBOURNE
ridiculousness, soaring guitars, thumping
drums and contagious tunes.
“Rock Bang is a riotous, hard-rocking Circus
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Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Oz explosion detonated by Otto & Astrid” Tour supported by arTour an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
paranaple arts centre presents paranaple arts centre presents
A production by Dana Matthow in association with HIT Productions
Saturday 21 September 2019 Thursday 26 September 2019
7.30pm - Theatre 7.30pm - Theatre
Duration: 90 minutes no interval Duration: 2.5 hours inc interval
Tickets: Tickets:
Full price $65.00 Adult $97.00
Subscriber price $60.00 Subscribers $90.00
Children $67.00
Creative Personnel
Producer – Dana Matthow
Author – Alan Jacobson “The Russians Know Best ”
Composer – Vince Di Mura JENNY STEVENSON, DOMINION POST
Director & Choreographer –
Krissy Johnson
Tour Coordinator – Christine Harris “In a night that overflows
& HIT Productions with all things ballet, you
can’t help be swept up by
“Be prepared to laugh off the sheer panache of the
a few pounds” Imperial Russian Ballet
BROADWAY WORLD Company dancers ”
SWAN LAKE
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
Grab your girlfriends and join the cast of Which one of the ladies are you?
WaistWatchers The Musical! Carla ... Hitting the gym just so she can eat
“It’s a clever, funny,
This hilarious & inspirational musical comedy more chocolate and ice cream? laugh out loud kind of
will leave you laughing so hard, you’ll burn Cheryl ... Hitting the gym to relieve stress from show. A great show for a
more calories than you have all week! Come work and stay looking good? woman’s night out. The
and dance in your seat or jump right in! Connie ... Hitting the gym for the first time men inthe audience were
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was
WaistWatchers The Musical! is fast-paced, ever in order to feel sexy again? loving it too. I’m going to Australia & New Zealand with Swan Lake... formed in 1994, headed by the Bolshoi Theatre
with lots of energy and a ton of heart. It Cindy ... Hitting the gym because she’s back with my husband ” the most loved classical ballet of them all. soloist Gediminas Taranda. The Imperial
pokes fun at a number of familiar obsessions recently divorced and looking to tone up now
yet is very uplifting and empowering. As we
ANNE H.
This masterpiece ballet is presented in two Russian Ballet Company comprises 40 dancers
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PERFORMANCE
that she’s single and ready to mingle?
watch the ladies share their lives with us, acts and follows the original storyline. Subtle from the major ballet schools of Russia.
they blossom into stronger women who take The show premiered in Florida in 2013 PATRON ADVICE revisions and variations have been introduced “Bold, Brave Russians”
ownership of their eating, their bodies, their where it ran for a total of 28 weeks. Suitable for ages 18+ by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the
relationships, and their self-esteem. Since 2014 the show has toured to STRICTLY NO FILMING OR Imperial Russian Ballet Company. PATRON ADVICE
Set in Cook’s Women’s Gym, WaistWatchers a further 16 venues for a total of 90 PHOTOGRAPHY Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and Mild smoke effects
The Musical! takes a hilarious and light- weeks with further bookings later in mystical creatures with that of the real
STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY
hearted look at four women dishing on food, 2018 and 2019. world. It is a story where the virtues of love
diets, exercise, friendship, love, and sex. 2019 will mark the Australian premiere. and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and
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WaistWatchers The Musical! betrayal. Photo: Jared Taylor Photographerparanaple arts centre paranaple arts centre in association with Hit Productions
paranaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
and Monkey Baa Theatre Tuesday 15 October 2019
Company present 8pm - Theatre
Possum
Duration: 2 hours 20 mins
including interval
Tickets:
Adult $59.50
Magic
Concession $54.50
Group 10+ $49.50 PP
Adult Subscriber $49.50
Student $35.00
Student Group prices available
Creative Personnel
Producer – Christine Harris and
HIT Productions
Playwright & Director – Tony Briggs
Musical Director – Nathaniel Andrew
Set & LX Designer – Mark Howett
“A gem of a play.Briggs
mixes fact and fiction
Text copyright © Mem Fox 1983.
Illustrations copyright © Julie Vivas 1983 to lay bare and flesh
out his celebratory tale
A brand-new stage adaptation of food. People food. Not possum food.” So, begins which, though political in
a magical Australian classic! an adventure around Australia to find the food Saturday 12 October 2019 Written and Directed by Tony Briggs The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming patches, is focused on the
For over 30 years Mem Fox’s Possum Magic that will make Hush’s dream come true. 4pm - Theatre The Sapphires is one of Australia’s best-loved tale inspired by the true story of four Yorta personal. The Sapphires
has captivated and enchanted young people. Duration: 50 minutes no interval stories. This multiple award- winning musical Yorta Women, who sing Classic Soul hits is heartfelt and joyous.
against the backdrop of personal change and
Joined by an extraordinary creative team Based on the book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas play, that inspired the film, is coming to the
massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun
Superb.”
Monkey Baa is thrilled to be presenting a Tickets: paranaple art centre’s stage for the first time.
Adapted for the stage by: Eva Di Cesare and engaging play that affirms life and the BRYCE HALLETT, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Adults $24.00
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brand-new stage adaptation of this magical & Sandra Eldridge Four young Aboriginal women from regional
Australian classic. Grandma Poss loves Subscribers/Children / realisation of dreams.
making magic. One day she uses her most
Directed by: Sandra Eldridge
Students $20
Australia, who like singing country music, “Energetic, passionate,
suddenly get the chance to change their tune
magical spell to make Hush invisible so that PATRON ADVICE
PATRON ADVICE heart wrenching,
and their lives. Wearing sequins and armed
Hush won’t be in danger. Hush has lots of
STRICTLY NO FILMING OR only with microphones they find themselves
Suitable for ages 7+. Some adult themes, uplifting, hilarious and
Recommended for ages 3 - 8.
adventures being invisible but then there Pyrotechnics used in this production. PHOTOGRAPHY trying to spread joy in the hell that is the
simulated warfare and a small amount of
coarse language.
engaging”
comes a time when she wants to be visible Vietnam War. ANNA LOCKE, AUSTRALIAN STAGE
again, only Grandma Poss can’t find the spell
to bring Hush back. Then Grandma Poss
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remembers that “it’s something to do withparanaple arts centre 2019 Visual & Performing Arts Season
paranaple arts centre presents
It was the night before Christmas...
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Clara
Expect a joyous explosion of colour as
Melbourne City Ballet bring to life this audience Thursday 19 December 2019 Creative Programs for adults and practicing artists are
offered throughout the year, including creative
Education Program
The Devonport Regional Gallery
Learning at
favourite just in time for Christmas. learning programs related to the paranaple
falls asleep after a party at her home and 7.30pm - Theatre Education Program provides students
arts centre’s performing arts program.
dreams herself into a fantastic world where Duration: Approximately 1 hour of all ages with thought-provoking
toys become larger than life. Her beloved
Nutcracker comes to life and defends her
Creative Personnel
Director - Michael Pappalardo
30 minutes the paranaple There is always an activity or program for
you in the Creative Space, feel free to come in
and inspirational experiences that
address key components of the Arts
from the Mouse King, who magically is turned
into a Prince after Clara saves his life. PATRON ADVICE
Tickets:
Full $42.00
arts centre and enjoy.
Curriculum. It is also designed to
meet the aims of the Australian
PERFORMANCE
Clara and her Nutcracker’s adventure is Concession $38.00 Curriculum for the learning area of
Mild smoke effects The Creative Space is a child-centred gallery
the world’s most famous ballet by Marius Child U16 $25.00 the arts, allowing an exploration of
STRICTLY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY and hands-on studio space, presenting
Petipa with this special adaption created Subscriber Full $38.00 making and responding.
educational experiences that link with
by Melbourne City Ballet’s Artistic Director Subscriber Concession $35.00
exhibitions in the Devonport Regional Gallery. The Gallery has an experienced
Michael Pappalardo to Tchaikovsky’s famous The Creative Space has a focus on learning Creative Learning and Public
score. about art, exploring materials and the Programs officer on-site to assist
processes of creating. with educational visits.
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