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2020
PE R F O R
M A N C E S
SEASON
PROGRAM
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G E N E R A L
R M AT I O N
IN F O
TICKETS ACCESSIBILITY
Tickets for all performances can be We strive to support an inclusive arts
purchased online, by phone or in person scene in Glenelg Shire, bringing together
at the PAC box office. people from all abilities and backgrounds.
ONLINE: Many of our performances are ideal
www.portlandartscentre.com.au for people with visual or hearing
(Online booking closes two hours before impairments, non-english speakers,
scheduled performances) people with intellectual or physical
disabilities, and their companions.
PHONE:
• Portland Arts Centre (PAC) ARTSGlenelg welcomes Companion Card
03 5522 2263 holders.
• Heywood Community Hall (HEY)
03 5527 0666 The Portland Arts Centre has
• Casterton Town HAll (CAS) • entrance via ramp or railed stairs
03 5554 2444 • a hearing induction loop
• good sightlines from all seats
IN PERSON: • accessible toilet located at the rear
• Portland Arts Centre Box Office of the building
Cnr Glenelg St and Bentinck St, • capacity for two wheelchairs and a
Portland recharge point
Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
(Also open an hour before scheduled For seating requirements or other
performances) assistance, please contact the relevant
• Casterton Town Hall Box Office.
Customer Service
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm If you would like to receive this
publication in an accessible format,
CATEGORIES please contact Glenelg Shire Council
CONCESSION applies to all holders of Customer Service on (03) 5522 2200
Health Care, Pensioner Concession, using the National Relay Service 13
Seniors and Student Cards, and are 36 77 if required or email enquiry@
accepted on proof of entitlement. portlandartscentre.com.au
FAMILY tickets apply to select shows
only. This can be used for either one CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES
adult and three children, or two adults At times, performance times may change
and two children. or be cancelled. Please check the PAC
facebook page for any notifications of
Some shows, such as Small Night In changes. We recommend setting up a
sessions have flat rate ticketing with no patron profile with us when purchasing
concessions. tickets, so we can easily keep you up-to-
date with any changes.
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COM E
WEL
The ARTSglenelg team are excited to
present the 2020 Season Program.
The Glenelg Shire is a beautiful place to live - and
as a Glenelg Shire service, we want to ensure that
our remote lifestyle never comes at the cost of
world class cultural experiences. ARTSGlenelg will
bring dozens of touring artists to the Portland Arts
Centre and to smaller venues around the shire in
2020.
We are pleased to offer simple ticket categories
and affordable prices to encourage you to share
the thrill of live performances with friends and
loved ones. Amazing experiences make for
amazing gifts!
Our popular PYJAMA SHOWS will continue for
families - a 6.30pm start means - dinner - show -
bed - all before 8pm! A perfect way to ignite those
growing imaginations, and for generations to share
in something magical.
For the first time, we are presenting the program
by genre, so you can quickly browse through the
kinds of events you enjoy the most. You’ll also find
a handy calendar fixture in the centre to see what’s
on when at a glance. So get your 2020 calendars
out and start planning your year in theatre!
We look forward to welcoming you to our venues.
Proudly supported by
2020 Season Program 1
CIRCUS, CABARET & COMEDY
ROUGE Presented by Highwire
Entertainment
ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY AND JOIN
ROUGE FOR THE SEXIEST LIVE
CIRCUS CABARET EXPERIENCE.
Saturday 18 April, 7:30pm
Winner of Best Circus at the 2019 FringeWorld
$40 / $20 Conc.
and 2018 Adelaide Fringe Weeklies, Rouge is a
decadent blend of sensational acrobatics, operatic 60 minutes
cabaret and tongue in cheek burlesque. A non- Adult Audiences only. Contains Partial Nudity, Adult
stop celebration of the astonishing, surprising, Themes, Sexual References, Strobe Effects, Haze
subversive and the supremely sexy from award- Effects, No Flash Photography
winning Australian circus sensation Rouge.
THE SAPPHIRES HIT Productions
Written and Directed
by Tony Briggs
ONE OF THE AUSTRALIA’S BEST-LOVED STORIES.
Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who
like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change
their tune and their lives. Wearing uniforms of sequins, armed
only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread
joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.
Thursday 25 June, 7.30pm
$35 / $20 Conc.
2 hours 20 minutes, including interval
Suitable for ages 7+. Some adult themes, simulated
warfare and a small amount of coarse language.
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CIRCUS, CABARET & COMEDY
“The curtain call reminded
us about diversity and
the strength of culture,
while reiterating that
presumptions about
identity are a mistake.”
– In Review
CHASING SMOKE Presented by Natano
Fa’anana & Cluster Arts
65,000 YEARS OF OLD-TIME
WAYS TOLD THROUGH NOW-TIME
CIRCUS
Sunday 7 June, 4:00pm
Tumbling through life while juggling an existence All tickets $15
where Australia’s First Nations culture, tradition,
and lands are under threat. 70 minutes
Suits ages 8+ Some coarse language. Theatrical haze.
Chasing Smoke stomp, dance, flip and weave
their message showcasing a people not defeated
by adversity, but instead, celebrate survival,
modern-day Aboriginality and pride. The world’s
oldest living civilisation is the life force that
empowers the stories within Chasing Smoke
told through the lens of Australia’s only all First
Nations circus ensemble.
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CIRCUS, CABARET & COMEDY
“You are
guaranteed
a night filled
with nothing
but good
feelings and
laughter”
– Pelican Magazine,
Perth (WA)
MELBOURNE
INTERNATIONAL COMEDY
FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COMEDY to Mackay, Devonport to Darwin and 80
CONVOY IS LOCKED, LOADED AND destinations in between, this really is the rip-
HITTING EVERY CORNER OF THE roaring road trip of a lifetime!
COUNTRY!
Join our diverse line-up of the hottest acts
direct from the Melbourne International Comedy
Festival for a very special show that is sure to
tickle everyone’s funny bone. After several years Portland Civic Hall
at Heywood, the Roadshow will be presented for Sunday 24 May, 7:00pm
the first time this year in the Portland Civic Hall. $35 / $20 Conc.
Featuring a cast of Australian stars, talented 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 20 minute interval.
newcomers and special guest international Performances often contain coarse language,
performers, we’re home-delivering Australia’s sexual references and material that can offend. It is
largest comedy festival in one jam packed night recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Smoke
of the biggest and best belly laughs you’ll have machine/Hazer may be used during this performance.
Licensed event
all year.
For over twenty years the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival Roadshow has
presented an all killer, no filler night of stand-
up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to towns
and cities across Australia. From Mandurah
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CIRCUS, CABARET & COMEDY
MENTAL Presented by Under
The Microscope
AS EVERYTHING
BRINGING MENTAL ILLNESS
AND MUSIC TOGETHER WITH
REFRESHING TRANSPARENCY AND
UPLIFTING HUMOUR Saturday 18 July, 7:30pm
$30 / $20 Conc.
Mental As Everything is a raw and honest
cabaret performance that explores the 60 minutes
multifaceted nature of mental illness. Creator Suits ages 15+
and performer, Damon Smith, will take you on
a journey of his deeply personal experience of
living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) “With its wonderful balance of
and bipolar disorder, backed up by his anxious music, truth, and a message to
musical cohort Adam Coad. share, Mental as Everything is
In this two-man show, Damon and Adam, will simply necessary viewing.”
invite you inside their own minds and take – Tulpa Magazine
you on an often-awkward journey of hilarious
onstage buffoonery and original songs
pertaining to mental illness.
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CIRCUS, CABARET & COMEDY
“One of the most insanely
clever, comical and talented
comedians I may have ever
stumbled across”
– Aussie Review (99999)
JUDE PERL: I HAVE A FACE
AN HONEST AND HILARIOUS that we are not alone. She’ll talk about some
DISCUSSION OF MENTAL HEALTH tough stuff, make you laugh and make you feel
WITH A THEATRICAL TWIST truly human.
Ever wondered if you’re doing it right? Well did
you read the label? Life didn’t come with a label,
but you will be told your whole life how you
should behave or who you should be. You will be
told that if you have a problem, there’s a quick Saturday 24 October, 7:30pm
fix you can buy… but somehow the problem $30 / $20 Conc.
doesn’t ever seem to really go away. Jude Perl’s 60 minutes
insight into her personal and relatable mental Suits ages 15 +
health struggles of being an adult, will make you Contains occasional coarse language, mild
want to sing along, cry and laugh all at once. sexual references, very mild drug references,
Sometimes labels are super useful, particularly and themes relating to mental health
when you’re washing your fave jumper. But at
other times, labels can halt your growth and
suppress your very existence. Jude reminds us
when to be aware of these labels, and when the
labels are totally useless – and most importantly,
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THEATRE
‘’A well-crafted play,
hilarious and gutsy,
charming and dangerous,
provocative and
subversive. 9999½”
- ArtsHub
THE MERGER
LET THEM PLAY, LET THEM STAY other ideas; to save the club he embarks on a
programme to recruit refugees and unwittingly
Now an acclaimed feature film adaptation takes the community on a journey of change.
starring Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany and
John Howard, Callinan returns to the stage with Fans of the film will watch beguiled as Callinan
the one man tour de force that inspired the deftly plays every role and proves that he is
OzFlix Best Film, Cinema Australia Audience ‘one of Australia’s finest character comedians’
Awarded and dual AACTA nominated ‘instant (Herald Sun).
classic’ (Film Blerg).
In this Barry Award nominated classic, Damian
brings to life Bodgy Creek: a township that has
seen better days. The mill’s closed; the Tidy Friday 1 May, 7:30pm
Town sign has fallen into the long grass and no- $30 / $20 Conc.
one knows why the Christmas Market happens 75 minutes
in September. The dying town is about to claim Suits ages 14+
its next victim: the footy club. The dysfunctional Mild coarse language, Adult themes, Mild nudity
Bodgy Creek Roosters Footy Club is in trouble
and will either have to fold or merge with
their arch rivals - the Hudson’s Flat Cougars.
But prodigal son coach Troy Carrington has
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THEATRE
“99999 A hilariously
funny, astute,
inspiring show”
– Limelight
Soft Tread’s
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING
TO PAUL Written and performed by Jonathan Biggins.
THE SMASH HIT COMEDY ABOUT Party and gained an education at the knee
A CRITICAL TIME IN AUSTRALIAN of Jack Lang, who treated economics as an
HISTORY AND THE MAN THAT artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs
SHAPED IT. of our colonial past.
One of Australia’s favourite performers,
Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating – visionary,
reformer and rabble-rouser.
Friday 29 May, 7:30pm
Like so many Australians, Jonathan has long
$35 / $20 Conc.
been fascinated by Keating and what Keating
means to Australia. Showcasing his eviscerating 90 minutes
wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest, Suits ages 15 +
Contains Coarse Language
The Gospel According to Paul distils Keating’s
essence into 90 minutes, focusing on key
biographical milestones, landmark political
achievements and personal obsessions. It shows
the man who grew up in the tribe of the Labor
8THEATRE
THE HUNTER. THE HUNTED.
Presented by Company 13
DESIRE CAN BE WONDERFUL, CAN DRIVE
YOU CRAZY AND CAN EVEN GET YOU KILLED.
Exploring loyalty, obsession and how we can
lose ourselves in the pursuit of what we think
will make us happy. The narrative follows a love
triangle set in a gothic melodramatic world of
burgeoning scientific discovery, Gabardine coats,
old mansions and ballroom dances.
Thursday 11 June, 7:30pm
$30 / $20 Conc.
60 minutes. Suits ages 15 +
LAMB BY JANE BODIE. A Red Stitch & Critical
Stages Touring Production
A PLAY ABOUT FAMILY, THE LAND AND BEING THE ONE WHO STAYS, WITH
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY MARK SEYMOUR.
LAMB follows two generations of family, set
on an Australian sheep farm. A bittersweet
story of Annie, Kathleen and Patrick, three
siblings born onto their parents’ property, LAMB
explores the lies and secrets kept, loves lost and
opportunities missed.
Saturday 5 September, 7:30pm
$30 / $20 Conc.
2 hours and 10 minutes, including interval
Contains Moderate Coarse Language, Adult Content.
Suits ages 15 +
9THEATRE THEATRE
“Captivating! It was
funny, poignant and
extraordinarily beautiful.
I could watch the whole
thing again.”
– Audience member
WILDE READINGS Curated by Brook Powell
and Michael Veitch
OSCAR WILDE’S DAZZLING GENIUS Abigail Pettigrew will reframe the experience;
IN WORDS, MUSIC AND SONG. the chilling undertones of Dorian Grey; and the
tragic beauty of Wilde’s Nightingale and the
WILDE Reading brings the genius of Oscar Rose soaring with original vocals and exquisite
Wilde to the stage in a compact tour de force of cello accompaniment.
some of his most dazzling moments in theatre,
prose and poetry. Stalwarts of Australian stage Let us read to you, play for you and sing the
and screen, John Wood and Michael Veitch, song of a Nightingale. All in the name of Oscar
are joined by some wonderful new musical and Wilde.
dramatic talent for an evening of wit, charm and
elegance, all in the name of that great, larger-
than-life Irishman, Oscar Wilde.
We’ll bring you a selection of some of his most Friday 16 October, 7:30pm
delicious characters in their most memorable
stage scenes: poor Ernest Worthing attempting
$40 / $20 Conc.
to explain that particular inscription in his 70 minutes
cigarette case; Lord Goring’s awkward re- Suits book lovers of all ages
acquaintance with the alluring Mrs Cheverley,
and of course, she of the famous ‘handbag’
scene, the redoubtable Lady Bracknell.
Let us reacquaint you with favourites such as
the moving genius of the Ballad of Reading Gaol,
usually performed by a male, our version with
10MUSIC
“This was a show packed
full of energy and passion,
the set list was out of this
world, on stage banter was
hilarious. It was brilliant.”
– Beat Magazine.
SUN RISING
THE SONGS THAT MADE MEMPHIS
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas Jnr, Friday 14 February, 7:30pm
Howlin’ Wolf and many more, all had one thing
in common. They all launched their careers at
$30 / $20 Conc.
the famous Sun Record Company in Memphis, 2 hours and 10 minutes including interval
discovered by the great Sam Phillips. Suits all ages with appropriate supervision
Licensed event
For the last six years, ‘Sun Rising- The Songs
That Made Memphis’ has traveled the country,
playing sold out performances and dazzling
crowds with their incredible musicianship,
infectious passion and standout renditions of
this timeless music.
You’re promised an unforgettable night as Sun
Rising perform their critically acclaimed theatre
show at the Portland Arts Centre.
Relive the amazing music and classic tales of
Sun’s early years. This show is not to be missed
so break out the brylcreem, whack on the
dancing shoes and book now to reserve your
seat and avoid disappointment!
11MUSIC
IN AUGUST
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, THE PORTLAND ARTS CENTRE TEAM
IS HITTING THE ROAD WITH SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S FINEST
PERFORMERS TO BRING BREATHTAKING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES TO
HALLS THROUGHOUT THE GLENELG SHIRE. ENJOY YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS ARTS CLOSE TO HOME.
A TASTE OF TAMWORTH
PUT FOUR MULTI AWARD
WINNERS TOGETHER IN ONE BIG
CONCERT, AND YOU’VE GOT A
TASTE OF TAMWORTH AT ITS BEST.
Golden Guitar Winners – Carter & Carter, Jetty
Road and Andrew Swift team up with rising star
Anthony Taylor, to give you an authentic taste
of Tamworth – still Australia’s biggest country
music festival.
Heywood Community Hall
Sunday 2 August, 7:00pm
$35 / $20 Conc.
Approx 3 hours, including interval
Suits all ages with appropriate supervision
Licensed event
12MUSIC
KINGS OF THE HIGH C’S
PAVAROTTI, DOMINGO & CARRERAS
Following the outstanding success and several
standing ovations, of the Caruso to Carreras: The
Great Tenors production that toured Australia in Friday 14 August, 10:30am
2019, Promac Productions are delighted to present Musical Matinee - all tickets $15
this show dedicated to the “Big 3”… PAVAROTTI,
DOMINGO & CARRERAS. It’s their lives and their
hits in one big show all in front of some wonderful
imagery on the big screen. Staring tenor ROY
BEST and soprano ALISON JONES. Friday 14 August, 7:30pm
$30 / $15 Conc.
Suits all ages
BACH BY CANDLELIGHT
CHRIS HOWLETT SOLO CELLIST
Bach by Candlelight is a performance that
verges on the sublime – the minimalism and
simplicity of candlelight and flickering shadows
enhancing the fine music performance as
Howlett performs arguably the most famous solo
cello works ever written. Throughout the journey
Chris shares insight into the history of Bach, the
suites and the challenges of performing them
- making the concert accessible to both novice
and the classical music lover.
Narrawong Mechanics Institute Hall
Saturday 29 August, 7:30pm
Mumbannar Soldiers Memorial Hall
Sunday 30 August, 1:00pm
All tickets $15
Suits ages 12+
13LLOYD SPIEGEL
FRI 15 MAY
BAR OPEN 6:30pm
MUSIC FROM 7pm
ALL TIX $30
14DAVE GRANEY
FRI 9 OCT
We all miss the Big Day Out, but we have the next best thing! The ever
popular SMALL NIGHT IN sessions return to the PAC in 2020 with rock
royalty Lloyd Spiegel and Dave Graney headlining. Your ticket gets you
rocking music in a comfortable and intimate theatre setting, with amazing
theatre sound, and a pop-up bar including nibbles and signature cocktails.
It’s the perfect way to unwind with your mates at the end of the work week,
and enjoy a taste of the best of Australian alternative music.
15MUSIC
MELBOURNE CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA
ITALIAN GUITAR
Slava Grigoryan joins MCO for a concert of
Italian flavours
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is joined by
virtuoso guitarist Slava Grigoryan to perform a
concert of sparkling, vibrant music from Italy.
Music includes Giuliani’s first guitar concerto,
concerti by Vivaldi and music of Handel and
Verdi.
CASTERTON TOWN HALL
Friday 28 February, 7:30pm
$35 / $20 Conc. / $15 Children under 16
MOZART/SALIERI
A musical rivalry and friendship comes alive
Were Mozart and Salieri rivals or friends?
Both wrote gorgeous music— from Mozart, the
superlative Jeunehomme Concerto, with pianist
Hoang Pham, and from Salieri, we perform a
rarely-heard overture and symphony, No 28.
Tuesday 15 September, 7:30pm
$35 / $20 Conc. / $15 Children under 16
Both shows are 2 hours including interval
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra advises parental
discretion when bringing small children
16MUSIC
“As a member of the
Stolen Generations,
Roach had a direct line
to the pain and suffering
indigenous families
endured when children
were taken from them. He
condensed those emotions
into a few minutes of
music that stands as one
of the great Australian
humanitarian artistic
statements”
—The Australian
Play on Presents
ARCHIE ROACH: TELL ME WHY
A NEW WORK SHARING STORIES
AND SONGS FROM ARCHIE’S NEW
MEMOIR AND COMPANION ALBUM.
Saturday 6 June, 7:30pm
Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen $40 / $20 Conc.
child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, 80 minutes
musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate Suits all ages
and First Nations leader, and 2019 Victorian
Australian of The Year – but it took almost a
lifetime to find who he really was.
He is Archie Roach.
Tell Me Why, the title of his new memoir, is an
intimate, moving and often confronting account
of his resilience and strength of spirit, and
also of a great love story. It’s an extraordinary
odyssey of love and heartbreak, family and
community, survival and renewal – and the
healing power of music.
We are beyond honoured to welcome Archie
Roach AM to the stage in Gunditjmara Country
to tell his story, in words and song.
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PER Performance Date(s) Venue Genres Page
Sun Rising: The Songs That Music – Rock & Roll/
Fri 14 Feb, 7:30pm PAC 11
Made Memphis Blues
Italian Guitar: Slava
Grigoryan with the
Fri 28 Feb, 7:30pm CAS Music – Classical 16
Melbourne Chamber
Orchestra
Musical Matinees –
What’s New Pussycat? Thu 19 Mar, 2:00pm PAC 27
Swinging 60s
Kids & Families
Splash Test Dummies Monday 30 March, 11:00am PAC – Circus / Fun & 20
Mayhem
Cabaret / Burlesque
Rouge (MA15+) Fri 18 Apr, 7:30pm PAC 2
/ Circus
Musical Matinees –
Salute to the ANZACs Wed 22 Apr, 3:30pm PAC 28
Jazz / Traditional
Theatre - Drama /
The Merger Fri 1 May, 7:30pm PAC 7
Comedy
Thu 7 May, 6:30pm PAC Kids & Families –
Ann Droid: The Wonderful
Fri 8 May, 10:30am PAC Physical Theatre / 21
Adventures of Robot Girl
Fri 8 May, 1:00pm PAC Digital Art
Small Night In with Lloyd Music – Rock, Blues &
Fri 15 May, 6:30pm PAC 14
Spiegel Roots
Melbourne International
Sun 24 May, 7:00pm PCH Stand Up Comedy 4
Comedy Festival Roadshow
The Gospel According to Paul Fri 29 May, 7:30pm PAC Comedy – Satire 8
Music – Country &
Archie Roach: Tell Me Why Sat 6 Jun, 7:30pm PAC 17
Rock / Storytelling
Chasing Smoke by Casus Circus / Storytelling /
Sun 7 Jun, 4:00pm PAC 3
Circus Physical Theatre
Theatre – Dark-
The Hunter. The Hunted. Thu 11 Jun, 7:30pm PAC 9
Comedy Melodrama
Cabaret – Musical
The Sapphires Thu 25 Jun, 7:30pm PAC 2
Theatre
Cabaret – Music &
Mental As Everything Sat 18 Jul, 7:30pm PAC Storytelling / Stand 5
Up Comedy
18A L E N DA R
C
Performance Date(s) Venue Genres Page
Rolling On The Floor
Tue 21 Jul, 6:30pm PAC Kids & Families –
Laughing So Hard A Little
Wed 22 Jul, 10:30am PAC Comedy / Fun & 22
Bit Of Wee Comes Out, or,
Wed 22 Jul, 1:00pm PAC Mayhem
ROFLSHALBOWCO
Music – Country &
A Taste of Tamworth Sun 2 Aug, 7:00pm HEY 12
Western
Fri 14 Aug, 10:30am PAC
King of the High Cs Music – Opera 13
Fr 14 Aug, 7:30pm CAS
Sat 29 Aug, 7:30pm NAR
Bach by Candlelight Music – Classical 13
Sun 30 Aug, 1:00pm MUM
Theatre – Family
Drama / Song /
Lamb Sat 5 Sep, 7:30pm PAC 9
Regional Australian
Stories
Thu 10 Sep, 6:30pm Kids & Families –
PAC
Edward the Emu Fri 11 Sep, 10:30am Drama / Comedy / 23
PAC
Fri 11 Sep, 1:00pm Storytelling
Melbourne Chamber
Tue 15 Sep, 7:30pm PAC Music – Classical 16
Orchestra: Mozart & Salieri
Kids & Families –
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco
Sat 19 Sep, 11:00am PCH Dance Party / Fun & 24
Dancehall
Mayhem
Small Night In with Dave Music – Rock /
Fri 9 Oct, 6:30pm PAC 15
Graney Alternative
Theatre – Comedy /
Wilde Readings Fri 16 Oct, 7:30pm PAC Storytelling / Poetry 10
/ Song
Musical Matinees –
Gene and Judy Mon 19 Oct, 10:30am PAC 29
Jazz / Hollywood
Cabaret – Song &
Jude Pearl: I Have A Face Sat 24 Oct, 7:30pm PAC Storytelling / Stand 6
Up Comedy
Kids & Families –
Wed 11 Nov, 6:30pm PAC
The Alphabet of Awesome Education / Science
Thu 12 Nov, 10:30am PAC 25
Science / Comedy / Fun &
Thu 12 Nov, 1:00pm PAC
Mayhem
PAC= Portland Arts Centre HEY= Heywood Community Hall
PCH= Portland Civic Hall NAR= Narrawong Mechanics Hall
CAS= Casterton Town Hall MUM= Mumbannar Memorial Hall
19KIDS & FAMILIES
“The show
is Baywatch
meets the
Three Stooges”
- Adelaide advertiser
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SPLASH TEST DUMMIES
THE DUMMIES ARE HERE WITH The blend of physical comedy, circus and
SOME SPLISH-SPLASHING CIRCUS imaginative play give the show a unique wonder
SET TO DROWN YOU IN TEARS OF and charm. Like a Pixar film or an episode from
LAUGHTER Sesame Street, the show appeals on several
levels with cultural references that resonate
From the makers of hit show Trash Test Dummies across generations. At the forefront of the show
comes a new production of oceanic proportions! is the timeless and universal sense of fun and
Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out imaginative play.
their beach towels and spring into a brand new
hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family.
See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt
work, acrobatics, juggling and the side-splitting,
slapstick comedy for which the dummies are Monday 30 March, 11:00am
famous. Join the Dummies and come diving All tickets $15
from bathtubs to beaches in this new aquatic 60 minutes
adventure! Suits ages 5-12 and their families
The Dummies have been delighting audiences
young and old with a nuanced blend of circus,
comedy and imaginative play, creating shared
and treasured experiences for families across
Australia and around the world. Now, they’re
ready to take you on a new adventure.
20KIDS & FAMILIES
“Physical
mastery and
timing executed
to perfection”
- Weekend Notes
ANN DROID
SPELL-BINDING AND AWARD-
WINNING DANCE WITH LIVE
ANIMATION FROM HUNGARIAN
GROUP BANDART Thursday 7 May, 6:30pm
Friday 8 May, 10:30am SOLD OUT
Ann-droid is a family show that combines Friday 8 May, 1:00pm SOLD OUT
theatre with the newest digital technology: All tickets $15
projection, a smart LED costume, a robot ball
60 minutes
and a drone. Suits ages 4 and up
The show implements the story of Pinocchio in
the 21st century, where Pinocchio is a little robot
girl called Ann. Alfred her playful inventor would
substitute his shallow human relations with his The Wonderful Adventures of a Robot Girl
creature but due to unexpected circumstances,
both of them have to evolve.
Alfred gives Ann only one task: to collect the
lost creatures. During her magical journey on
the ground, in the air and underwater, she learns
what it means to be a human. Follow her path to
find out what she really discovers in this magical
world!
21KIDS & FAMILIES
“No-one else does
comedy for kids this
brilliantly, and what’s
more the adults have
just as much fun!”
– Sydney Morning Herald
++++1/2 stars
Presented by The Listies
& Critical Stages
ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING
SO HARD A LITTLE BIT OF WEE
COMES OUT, OR, ROFLSHALBOWCO
HILARIOUS, RIDICULOUS FUN FOR double act sketch comedy in kid’s entertainment.
YOUR KIDS THAT WILL HAVE THE It’s all of the most popular bits of The Listies’
WHOLE FAMILY IN STITCHES. sell-out shows jam-packed with a brand new set
of hilarious comedy routines that will have the
Does it have a burpershop quartet?” Yes, yes it whole family ROFLSHALBOWCOing.
does. “Does the show feature the world’s most
annoying song?” Totes! “Is there a mini panto
fairy tale called ‘Jack and the Beans-Talk’ about
a boy who eats magic beans and farts himself
into space?” YES I MEAN WHAT SHOW DOESN’T Tuesday 21 July, 6:30pm
HAVE THAT? “Will I roll on the floor laughing so
hard a little bit of wee comes out?” Yes, yes you
Wednesday, 22 July, 10:30am
will… you should probably bring a towel. Wednesday, 22 July, 1:00pm
All tickets $15
Gratuitous, ridiculous, hilarious, joyous and
60 minutes. Suits ages 4 and up
possibly hazardous, Rich and Matt are The
Listies, Australia’s maestros of kidult comedy, a
multi-award winning duo who win over everyone
who comes to see them with their insane,
interactive, illogical and irreverent escapades.
ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING SO HARD A
LITTLE BIT OF WEE COMES OUT is the freshest
22KIDS & FAMILIES
A Monkey Baa Theatre
Company production
“Fun-filled and entertaining
and, as with all of monkey baa’s
productions, a great way to
introduce children to the theatre.”
– (The Bugalugs Bum Thief) Stage Whispers
EDWARD THE EMU
Based on the book by Sheena Knowles and Rod discovers she’s not the right fit for any of the
Clement / Written for the stage by Eva Di Cesare / human jobs! The emus’ journey of hilarity and
Directed by Eva Di Cesare tenderness leads them to discover that the best
A BRAND-NEW STAGE thing you can be is …. You!
ADAPTATION OF AN AUSTRALIAN Monkey Baa Theatre Company has been creating
CLASSIC classic, much-loved productions for young
people for over 20 years. Edward the Emu
Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu carries on the vision to make theatre an intrinsic
at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under part of young people’s lives with the quality,
the impression that the grass is greener in humour and heart that has made Monkey Baa a
everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, favourite of families across Australia.
or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in
life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the other
creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks
and goes to find the fun.
With the keepers in hot pursuit, Edward stays Thursday 10 September, 6:30pm
one step ahead until he’s ready to head home; Friday 11 September, 10:30am SOLD OUT
concluding that being an emu might be just right Friday 11 September, 1:00pm SOLD OUT
after all. All tickets $15
Back at HIS pen, a very shocking but welcome 50 minutes
Suits ages 4 to 9 year olds and their families
surprise awaits... he’s been replaced by the
rather wonderful Edwina the Emu! Lonely no
more, the pair are soon the expectant parents of
10 eggs. Whilst Edward assumes nesting duties,
Edwina throws her hat in the job-market ring
and heads out into the world. Trying all sorts
of roles on for size, from dancer to waiter, she
23KIDS & FAMILIES
“The best dance
party with your
under five-year-old
that you’ve ever
had... absolutely
joyous” +++++
– (FamiliesOnline.com,
Edinburgh).
MONSKI MOUSE’S BABY
DISCO DANCE HALL
GET GLAM AND PUT YOUR DISCO- movement. Not all children dance straight away
DANCING-BOOTIES ON! at the show, some are taking it all in and will
dance at home, or another time. We recommend
A retro-fabulous music and dance event for the more their adults dance, play and participate
parents/carers and children under 5, hosted the more your children will get out of the show.
by DJ Monski Mouse and her fabulous Monski The cast are there to bring the party, but as the
Mouse Dancers, including a soft furnishing ‘baby audience YOU ARE the party!
area’ for the non-walkers to roll around!
At Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall expect
Performing at arts festivals internationally since to do some high-energy smiling to retro hits, pop
its sold-out debut season at the Adelaide Fringe favorites and funky nursery rhymes as heads
in 2012, Monski’s Disco has graced spiegeltent and shoulders, knees and toes bop till they drop.
and theatre dance-floors around Australia and
the UK. For the last seven years, Monski Mouse’s
Baby Disco Dance Hall has played an extended
five month summer season in the West End in
the London Wonderground at Southbank Centre.
Monski Mouse developed the Baby Disco Dance PORTLAND CIVIC HALL
Hall with input from early childhood theatre Saturday 19 September, 11:00am
director and choreographer, Ninian Donald and All tickets $15, Family of four $55.
early childhood education specialist, Emma
Babies under 6 months free.
Anderson. The party is specifically designed to
spark your babies interest in dance, music and 50 minutes. Suits babies, toddlers, and their carers. All
children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian.
24KIDS & FAMILIES
“Got a kid in your
family who’s a little
inquisitive? Then for
the love of all that is
scientific, take them
to see this show! You’ll
love it just as much as
they do.”
– Tom Bowden | The Advertiser
THE ALPHABET OF
AWESOME SCIENCE
FROM A TO Z WITH QUIRKY
SCIENCE (AND EXPLOSIONS!) And if things weren’t exciting enough, every
Debuting to rave reviews as part of the 2019 show is different, with audiences determining
Adelaide Fringe, The Alphabet of Awesome the order in which the letters are revealed
Science uses BIG words to inspire BIG science – and explored. Plus, did we mention, this is a
with a performance that’s equal parts explosive, race? The dynamic duo have just 52 minutes
messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and to complete their alphabetical, scientifical
gross. countdown. That’s just 2 minutes per
experiment!
Kids love great big sesquipedalian words –
almost as much as they love mind-blowing Will they make it in time…?
scientific surprises. This fast-paced cracker of a
show is artfully filled with both. It’s an hour of
carefully crafted chaos that’s “so jam-packed
with information that you’re sure to leave
smarter than when you arrived”. Wednesday 11 November, 6:30pm
Professor Lexi Con has curated a collection of Thursday 12 November, 10:30am SOLD OUT
her absolutely favourite words – one for every Thursday 12 November, 1:00pm SOLD OUT
letter of the alphabet. Each word provides All tickets $15
Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational 60 minutes
jumping off point for 26 quirky, (sometimes Suits ages 5+ and their families
explody!) scientific demonstrations.
25I SEE YOU
LIKE THIS
A UNIQUE PARENT & CHILD
CREATIVE PHOTO STUDIO
EXPERIENCE
With our growing appetite to document our lives
through photos and selfies, children are so often
the reluctant subjects of parent’s cameras; asked
to smile, look natural, look that way, and come in
closer.
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS is your chance to be a part
of a unique art project, turning the camera back
and allowing children to see their parents as sub-
jects through the lens of their own imaginations.
The experience begins with questions to the child
about what kind of person their parent is. They
then choose a key object, before directing a creative
portrait directly onto their 'subject's' face. The pair
then enter the studio to direct the photoshoot.
After an exhibition at the Portland Arts Centre (with
participants agreement) each pair receives a copy of
their portrait to take home and treasure.
PORTLAND CIVIC HALL
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July
45 minute sittings - strictly limited sessions per
parent / child pair each day.
$20 per sitting including a professional portrait
printed on high quality paper.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
26 www.portlandartscentre.com.auMUSICAL MATINEES
“Sensational! Cabaret
at its very best.”
– The Age
WHAT’S NEW
PUSSYCAT?
A JOYOUS, FOOT STAMPING, HAND
CLAPPING CELEBRATION OF THE
SWINGING SIXTIES
Thursday 19 March, 2:00pm
Vocal pyrotechnics! Breathtaking harmonies! Off All tickets $15
the wall humour!
70 minutes
The hits of Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach, The Suits all ages
Mamas and The Papas, Petula Clark, Aretha
Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Carole King and The
Fab Four performed by Australia’s favourite
cabaret duo.
It was the era of protest, civil unrest and under
garments being thrown inappropriately onto
stage. Melissa Langton & Mark Jones by no
means discourage these acts during their show!
27MUSICAL MATINEES More Great Songs of The War Years SALUTE TO THE ANZACS THIS PRODUCTION IS DEDICATED Songs include, White Cliffs Of Dover, Boogie TO THOSE BRAVE MEN AND Woogie Bugle Boy, Chattanooga Choo Choo, WOMEN WHO GAVE OF THEIR Blowin’ In The Wind, and a stirring version of LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF OUR Bring Him Home from Les Miserables. COUNTRY. Hit songs, stories, and indeed laughter, that came from WW1, WW2, and the Vietnam war, all in front of a backdrop of incredible images on Wednesday 22 April, 3:30pm the big screen. All tickets $15 The stunning cast is led by narrator Chris 60 minutes McKenna, star tenor Roy Best, musical theatre Suits all ages star Jaz Flowers, international soprano Alison Jones, and Opera Australia’s Caroline Vercore. There are many great singers who performed during the wars that are highlighted in this wonderful production. Dame Vera Lynn, The Andrews Sisters, Bob Dylan, Normie Rowe and many more. 28
MUSICAL MATINEES
“Pure entertainment bliss”
GENE AND JUDY
THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD movies together as well as songs from their
GLAMOUR COMES TO LIFE ON STAGE own films and TV Shows, GENE & JUDY is pure
entertainment bliss.
They were both contracted to Metro Goldwyn
Mayer (MGM) and met as one was on the way up Brought to you by the team behind such great
and the other was already a huge star. Now in productions like Practically Perfect – The Music
one brilliant song and dance spectacular, Gene & of Julie Andrews and A Fine Romance – The
Judy brings together the extraordinary talents Magic of Fred Astaire.
of the legendary Gene Kelly and Judy Garland Presented in partnership with Glenelg Shire
in a spellbinding concert dedicated to these Council Aged & Disability, Arts and Culture and
magnificent stars of Hollywood and Broadway’s the State Government of Victoria as part of the
golden age of musicals. Seniors Festival. Lunch provided at the historic
Step back in time as we take you on a musical Portland Civic Hall following show.
journey through the life, music and dance of
Gene Kelly and Judy Garland with songs like Me
and My Gal, Be a Clown, Get Happy, Somewhere
Over the Rainbow, Singin in the Rain, I Love a
Piano, Almost Like Being in Love, You Made Me Monday 19 October, 10:30am
Love You, Ol’ Man River, I’ve Got Rhythm, The All tickets $15
Trolley Song - well the list simply goes on. 80 minutes. Suits all ages Includes lunch (bookings
essential)
With powerhouse vocals, stunning tap dancing
and fabulous costumes, and featuring some
of the most beloved songs from their three
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2020 EX H I B I T IO N S
37 2020 Season Program
This year the foyer galleries of the ARTEFACTS Art + History
Portland Arts Centre will host seven
exhibitions - four featuring work from Glenelg Shire Council is custodian of
artists residing in the Glenelg Shire, a Cultural Collection containing over
one photography exhibition featuring 10,000 items valued at over $6 million
local people as its subjects, and two and manages the presentation and
exhibitions of unique artefacts from preservation of this treasured collection
Council’s Cultural Collection. on behalf of the community.
When visiting the PAC for a show, come We encourage you to visit the wondrous
early and make time to discover the curated features of the Cultural Collection
thought provoking and uplifting artefacts on regular display at many places and
and artwork from established and spaces within the Shire.
emerging local artists.
Proudly supported by
EXHIBITIONS
PORTLAND IN THE TWENTIES
TAKING THE VIEWER BACK 100
YEARS, THIS EXHIBITION GIVES A
SNAPSHOT OF LIFE IN PORTLAND IN
THE 1920S.
The exhibition documents some of activities that
engaged the locals in the 1920s such as the first
plane to land in Portland, the Hanlon Park working
bees, the Digger’s Parade, the Back to Portland
celebrations and the great storm of 1923.
10 February – 3 AprilEXHIBITIONS
TRACY GARDINER - OUR TOWN
THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS EXHIBITION IS DRAWN FROM
PORTLAND’S HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE FOCUSING ON PUBLIC AND
RESIDENTIAL, PAST AND PRESENT.
‘Our Town’ prompts an appreciation not only for
the architecture but also for those who work to
preserve and maintain it. As well as appreciation
this body of work takes time to reflect on
structures long gone and contemplate the
impact of their loss.
These whimsical and sometimes naïve images
pay homage to our architectural past and to
those who are invested in its preservation.
07 April – 22 May
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1EXHIBITIONS
I SEE YOU LIKE THIS
THIS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
SHOWCASES THE CREATIVE OUTCOMES
OF A LOCAL WORKSHOP WHERE
PARTICIPANTS DECORATED THEIR
PARENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE
THE ADULT AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF
THE CHILD.
See page 28 for details on participating in the
project development.
21 July – 31 July
JANINA JACKSON & BRONWYN
MIBUS - TWO PETALS
BRINGING TOGETHER TWO
ACCOMPLISHED LOCAL ARTISTS ‘TWO
PETALS’ EXPLORES THE BEAUTY AND
WONDER OF NATURE’S DISPLAY OF
FLOWERS THROUGH THE SEASONS.
Bronwyn Mibus and Janina Jackson provide an
exhibition centred on all things floral. Showcased
are a range of skills and media unified
thematically and offering a brilliantly beautiful
and profound exploration of flora.
4 August – 9 October
Janina Jackson
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EXHIBITIONS
2020 Season Program
VCE EMERGING ARTISTS
THE ANNUAL VCE EXHIBITION SHOWCASES THE WORK OF YEAR 12 STUDENTS
FROM SECONDARY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE GLENELG SHIRE.
It is an exciting opportunity for students to
present their work in a community space for the by Selena Beal
public and their peers to view. The exhibition is
known for the high standard of work it delivers
and the diversity of subject matter and media.
12 October - 13 November
MENAGERIE
THE EXHIBITION BRINGS TOGETHER A VARIED SELECTION OF HISTORIC ITEMS,
ARTWORKS AND ASSOCIATED OBJECTS FROM THE CULTURAL COLLECTION
THAT DEPICT, OR ARE ASSOCIATED WITH, LIVING CREATURES FROM THE
LAND AND THE SEA.
Demonstrating the breadth of objects in
the collection, included in the exhibition are
paintings, works on paper, textiles, children’s
toys, household items and civic gifts. The
exhibition includes several recent acquisitions
by local artists commissioned by the Cultural
Collection Reference Group.
16 November - 29 January 2021
3EXHIBITIONS
ONE COLLECTION, COUNTLESS STORIES
WITH OVER 10,000 OBJECTS, THE GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL CULTURAL
COLLECTION IS THE SOURCE OF COUNTLESS STORIES TOLD THROUGH THE
VARIED ARRAY OF ITEMS WITHIN THE COLLECTION.
In this display of selected images, objects and
ephemera, the Shire’s social, civic and maritime
history comes together with stories from the past.
Until 29 January 2021
Casterton Customer Service Centre
67 Henty Street, Casterton
Open weekdays 9.00am – 5.00pm
& Saturdays 10.00am -1.00pm (Closed Public holidays)
ADMISSION FREE
CAPTAIN FAWTHROP AND THE
WRECK OF THE ADMELLA
160 YEARS ON FROM THE WRECKING OF THE SS ADMELLA, THIS DISPLAY
LOOKS AT PORTLAND’S LONG-SERVING HARBOURMASTER AND CAPTAIN OF
THE LIFEBOAT CREW, CAPTAIN JAMES FAWTHROP.
In August 1859 the Admella struck a reef off Carpenter Rocks
in SA, slowly breaking up over the period of a week with the
loss of 89 lives. Two men made it ashore to raise the alarm,
and the remaining 22 survivors were rescued by the Portland
Lifeboat Crew.
Until 31 July 2020
History House, Cliff Street, Portland
Open daily 10.00am – 12.00noon
& 1.00pm – 4.00pm
(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Adults $3.00 | Concession $2.00
School groups 50c per student
4EXHIBITIONS
HERALDING THE NAVY
NAVAL HERALDRY IS A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION USED BY NAVAL VESSELS
FROM THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND TAKES THE FORM OF A BADGE,
CREST, OR COAT OF ARMS.
In Commonwealth navies it takes the form of a large
plaque, mounted on the superstructure of the ship.
The ship’s crest plaques in this display were presented
to Council by visiting vessels to Portland in the second
half of the 20th century.
28 January 2020 – 7 May 2021
Portland Customer Service Centre
Cliff Street, Portland
Open weekdays 8.30am – 5.00pm
(Closed Public holidays)
ADMISSION FREE
RECENT ACQUISITIONS
GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL CULTURAL COLLECTION IS FORTUNATE TO RECEIVE
MANY ITEMS BY DONATION THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF PEOPLE FROM
WITHIN THE SHIRE AND FURTHER AFIELD.
This display includes selected items that have been
donated to the collection between 2016 and 2019.
23 March 2020 – 26 February 2021
History House, Cliff Street, Portland
Open daily 10.00am – 12.00noon
& 1.00pm – 4.00pm
(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Adults $3.00 | Concession $2.00
School groups 50c per student
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EXHIBITIONS
2020 Season Program
A QUEEN & A PRINCESS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAS SCHEDULED TO VISIT PORTLAND IN 1952, BUT THE
DEATH OF HER FATHER KING GEORGE VI FORCED A CANCELLATION OF THE TOUR.
On 7 April, 1970 the Queen finally visited Portland. She
was in town for just 80 minutes. This display looks at the
Queen’s visit to Portland and the visit by Prince Charles and
the Princess of Wales 16 years later when they were special
guests for the proclamation of the City of Portland.
11 February 2020 – 23 April 2021
History House, Cliff Street, Portland
Open daily 10.00am – 12.00noon
& 1.00pm – 4.00pm
(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Adults $3.00 | Concession $2.00
School groups 50c per student
THE PORT AT 60
2020 MARKS THE 60TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING
OF THE MODERN HARBOUR IN
PORTLAND.
When the Port was privatised in the mid-
1990s, a vast collection from the Port’s
archive including records, documents
and other ephemeral items was donated
to Glenelg Shire Council. This material,
generally not publicly shown, forms the
basis the display.
3 August 2020 – 25 June 2021
History House, Cliff Street, Portland
Open daily 10.00am – 12.00noon & 1.00pm – 4.00pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Adults $3.00 | Concession $2.00 | School groups 50c per student
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