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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2021 SEASON
Welcome to 2021
Why become a
Season Subscriber? Welcome to the 2021 Season for Dubbo Regional
Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC). It is
shaping up to be another impressive year for
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our fantastic Theatre as we look to farewell a
challenging 12 months. The DRTCC’s 10th year
Discounted ticket prices on Season shows
of operation in 2020 started with sell-out shows
when you purchase three or more shows.
for The 91-Storey Treehouse and Bennelong by
Bangarra Dance Theatre before COVID-19 took
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the spotlight.
Exclusive Subscriber pre-sale period for Season shows.
But the show must go on and the DRTCC staff saw an opportunity to
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re-open to the public with a new focus, Club Local Series, an initiative
Discounts on dining and accommodation where local and regional talent was showcased in the Convention
with our hospitality partners (conditions apply). Centre, cabaret-style.
This was only possible because of the determination of DRTCC
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Manager Linda Christof and her team to work within the COVIDSafe
Ability to purchase an additional ticket at the Subscriber discount guidelines, which allowed them to be open for show business. This is
rate to other Season shows (for your use as a Subscriber only). no easy task for a multi-purpose facility in such unchartered territory.
I am delighted that some of the shows that weren’t able to go ahead
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in 2020 will indeed take place in the coming 12 months, including the
Only Subscribers are eligible to exchange their Dubbo Theatre Company’s Mamma Mia! and Club Soda. There are also
ticket(s) to a different Season show. some amazing new productions on offer including some shows that
will be presented at Wellington Civic Centre.
6 Complimentary ticket to the 2022 Season Launch. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 brings, there are plenty of great
shows in the 2021 calendar so I encourage you to book early and
consider a subscription of a minimum of three shows to ensure best
value. I look forward to seeing you at the Theatre.
CLR BEN SHIELDS
Mayor of the Dubbo Region
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Colouring your world!
When curating the 2021 Season program, the variety of productions
rotating through the year reminded us of a kaleidoscope. A conduit
providing an alternate lens to view an array of colourful and carefully
selected gems resulting in an ever-changing view being presented.
Looking through a kaleidoscope is mesmerising – not unlike performance.
After a sombre 2020 which had far reaching global affects that no one
would have imagined, we want to put the grey days behind us and
warmly welcome you to colour your world again. Just like a kaleidoscope
that sometimes has repeated patterns so too does the 2021 program.
You will be pleased to see the return of many favourites that couldn’t be
presented in 2020 including the international ballets, comedy festivals,
plays and the much anticipated Club Soda Cabaret together with a host
of exciting new works.
A special thank you to the ongoing support of our Season Launch
Sponsor, Kings Hall Jewellers, Top Hat Gold Sponsors, David Payne
Constructions, O’Brien Electrical Dubbo and Astley’s Plumbing and
Hardware and our Curtain Raiser Sponsor, Dubbo Dental. We would
also like to welcome Petrie’s Mitre 10 Dubbo and Burgun and Williams
Optometrists to the Theatre sponsorship family. This is a testament to
the business resilience, increasing consumer confidence and support for
the arts in our region.
A sincere thank you to our patrons for being gracious about rescheduled
shows and for trusting us to provide a safe and secure space to enjoy a
diverse range of events. We are ready to colour your world!
PHOTO CREDIT: LUKE HIBBARD PHOTOGRAPHY
LINDA CHRISTOF KIM HAGUE
Manager Manager
Dubbo Regional Theatre Regional Events
and Convention Centre
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Message from our
Season Launch Sponsor
It’s with great pleasure that TOP HAT GOLD SPONSORS
Kings Hall Jewellers can
partner once again with Dubbo
Regional Theatre to bring you
the 2021 Theatre Season.
Reflecting on the year that was, we could easily
feel stripped of all those wonderful moments
that 2020 promised to give. With the celebration
of the Theatre’s 10th birthday and coming off CURTAIN RAISER SPONSORS
the back of multiple national awards, Linda and
the marvelous team at DRTCC had one huge
party planned for its patrons.
Jump forward to 2021, and we have some BURGUN & WILLIAMS
OPTOMETRISTS
partying to catch up on, and I assure you that
the season ahead will indeed make up for lost
time. With an array of productions on offer for HOSPITALITY PARTNERS
all, it is sure to be a Season to look forward to.
From all of us at Kings Hall Jewellers, we wish
you the very best for the upcoming year and
look forward to seeing you at the Theatre.
PHOTO CREDIT: LUKE HIBBARD PHOTOGRAPHY
STUART GOULD
Kings Hall Jewellers
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DRAMA
TUESDAY 2 MARCH, 7.30 PM
LAMB
Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre and Critical Stages Touring
by Jane Bodie
Music & Lyrics by Mark Seymour
A play about a family, the land and Kathleen and Patrick, three siblings “ TICKET INFORMATION
being the one who stays. born onto their parents’ property, “… elegantly crafted three-hander delivers”. Subscribers $46
Lamb explores the lies and secrets
Written by multi-award winning kept, loves lost and opportunities The Age Adult $56
Concession $48
playwright Jane Bodie, Lamb is a missed.
Youth $26
touchingly beautiful play with songs,
Group 8+ $51
featuring original music by Mark Told with subtlety and humour, Lamb
Age Guide: 15+
Seymour (Hunters and Collectors). spans 40 years, telling an intimate
story of one family and rural life.
Lamb follows two generations of Mark Seymour’s exquisite original
family, set on an Australian sheep songs feature as part of the story
farm. A bittersweet story of Annie, throughout the production.
STUDIOS AND BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREW WUTTKE
PHOTO CREDIT: WORK ART LIFE
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FAMILY AND YOUTH
FRIDAY 5 MARCH, 10.30 AM, 12.30 PM AND 6.00 PM
The Very Hungry
Caterpillar Show
CDP Kids
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Based on Eric Carle’s Books
“and – pop! – out of the egg came a including the star of the show – The The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses TICKET INFORMATION
tiny and very hungry caterpillar.” Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an will excite, educate and entertain new readers
Subscribers $22
Australian cast who bring these and first-time theatre-goers, while those
Adult $26
One of the most-read and famous beloved books to life on stage. who grew up with these books will delight in
Concession $24
children’s books of all time, The experiencing one of the most popular children’s
Youth $21
Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off Alongside The Very Hungry books ever written. Don’t miss out!
Group 8+ $23
the page in a masterful theatrical Caterpillar, the show features three
Age Guide: 18+ months
experience for children 18 months+ other Eric Carle stories, including
“Bedazzling! Will mesmerise audiences”
and their adults. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do Special concession price
you see? The New York Times for school groups. Please
contact the Box Office.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller,
the production features a menagerie The team behind the Australian
of over 75 magical puppets, tours of The Gruffalo, Spot and
PHOTO CREDIT: RUSS ROWLAND
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FAMILY AND YOUTH
TUESDAY 23 MARCH, 10.30 AM, 12.30 PM AND 6 PM
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH, 10.30 AM
The Midnight Gang
CDP Kids
a play by Maryam Master
based on the bestselling novel by David Walliams
Twelve year old Tom unexpectedly amazing journeys as they turn the “A wonderful story of friendship and not TICKET INFORMATION
finds himself lonely and lost in hospital into the places they’ve judging a book by its cover”. Subscribers $22
the children’s ward of St Crook’s always wanted to go and make
Hospital, away from his family dreams come true. Stage Whispers Adult $26
Concession $24
and at the mercy of evil Matron.
Youth $21
Tom feels like he’ll never leave, The team behind The 13-, 26-, 52-,
Group 8+ $23
but his fellow young patients have 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses,
Age Guide: 6-12 years
other ideas. They might be stuck Mr Stink and Billionaire Boy bring
in hospital, but their imaginations David Walliams’ bestselling book Special concession price
can take them anywhere as The to life on stage in a celebration of for school groups. Please
Midnight Gang. Each night when friendship, love and the power of contact the Box Office.
the clock strikes midnight, The the imagination for children 6+ and
Midnight Gang go on a series of their families.
PHOTO CREDIT: HEIDRUN LOHR
The Midnight Gang by David Walliams, published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Illustrations © Tony Ross 2016 / Lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010 / Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
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DANCE
TUESDAY 30 MARCH, 7.30 PM
Sleeping Beauty
Moscow Ballet La Classique
La Classique was founded in 1990 her safe. Princess Aurora dances Together with Tchaikovsky’s popular score, this TICKET INFORMATION
by its current Director, Elik Melikov. on her 16th birthday and pricks spectacular two-act classical ballet will enthrall
Subscribers $80
With its exceptional ballet mastery, her finger on a needle hidden in a audiences of all ages.
Adult $95
lavish costumes and magnificent bouquet of flowers presented to her Concession $80
stage sets, La Classique will take us by Carabosse in disguise. Aurora Youth $65
on a mystical journey to the fairy
falls into a deep sleep and the whole Group 6+ $85
tale world of Princess Aurora, the
Kingdom is overcome by sadness.
Sleeping Beauty.
Prince Deserea comes across the
Once upon a time, a distant kingdom
beautiful Princess Aurora. He gently
celebrated the birth of a beautiful
princess they named Aurora. The evil kisses her and brings her back to
“The set and backdrop were breathtaking
fairy Carabosse cast a spell on the life. A fairytale party takes place
and the whole Kingdom joins in the and intricate – dazzling costumes only
princess whereby she will die from
a needle prick. The King banishes all celebration of Princess Aurora and added to the magic of the fairytale story”.
needles from the Kingdom to keep Prince Deserea’s wedding. Waikato Times
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FAMILY AND YOUTH
SATURDAY 10 APRIL, 11 AM AND 2 PM
Brass Monkeys
Circus Trick Tease
Wellington Civic Centre, 21-23 Swift St, Wellington
The creators of Children are Stinky Performed by powerhouse duo Kyle
bring you an all new, action-packed, Raftery and April Dawson (Lunar “Brass Monkeys is a highly entertaining, TICKET INFORMATION
super exciting circus spectacular. Circus, Circus Oz) and directed by charming and wacky show for kids, but us Subscribers $22
Brass Monkeys celebrates kids who Malia Walsh (Circus Trick Tease).
march to the beat of their own drum. This trio of artists are famous for adults will appreciate the sheer talent and Adult $26
Concession $24
combining circus skills of epic complexities of the tricks and tongue in cheek
Youth $21
Bursting with high calibre acrobatics, proportion and comedy for all ages. comedy aimed purely at the older crowd”. Group 8+ $23
a ton of comedy, live music and high
Theatre Travels Age Guide: 3-10 years
flying tricks, this show is perfect for Whilst visiting Wellington, make
little kids and grown-ups who like a a day of it and enjoy the many
big brass belly laugh! attractions on offer.
PHOTO CREDIT: THERESA HARRISON
PHOTO CREDIT: BRIG LEE
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DRAMA
TUESDAY 11 MAY, 7.30 PM
The Appleton Ladies’
Potato Race
Ensemble Theatre
Written by Melanie Tait
Directed by Priscilla Jackman
Appleton is a small country town Appleton into the 21st century, “ A very Australian, effervescently TICKET INFORMATION
being forced into the present little could she have anticipated entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny new play Subscribers $46
with a recent influx of wealthy the spiralling, hilarious culture war
city slickers, tree-changers and that would follow. with serious things to say and a gentle way Adult $56
Concession $48
refugees. Simmering tensions of saying them”
Youth $26
come to a head when new GP Inspired by real life events and Limelight Magazine Group 8+ $51
Penny Anderson discovers that featuring a cast of five fabulous
Age Guide: 14+ years
the famous Appleton Potato Race women, The Appleton Ladies’
awards $1000 prize money to men, Potato Race is a funny, honest
and a measly $200 to women. and heart-warming story about
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
When Penny decides to take steps upsetting the potato cart and the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
to restore gender parity and coax standing up for your principles. Proudly supported by Guy and Jenny Reynolds.
PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTIAN TRINDER
PHOTO CREDIT: PHIL ERBACHER
18 19DRAMA
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 8 PM
Animal Farm
by George Orwell
Adapted by shake & stir theatre co
Make Animal Farm Great Again, the taking. However, it is not long “It couldn’t have been much better: a TICKET INFORMATION
Again... until the principles that promised contemporary theatre piece based on brilliant Subscribers $46
equality become the shackles that
George Orwell’s powerfully potent bind the animals once again. literature, an inventive interpretation, actors Adult $56
Concession $48
and profoundly popular allegory with verve and flexibility and canny direction…
Youth $26
returns in a multi-award winning All animals are equal. But some And an opening thirty seconds that sat us all Group 8+ $51
theatre production - served fast, animals are more equal than others.
forward on our seats.” Age Guide: 12+ years
furious and full of grunt.
Created by critically-acclaimed shake Tamworth Country Life Special concession price
Revolution has taken place at Manor & stir theatre co, Animal Farm will be for school groups. Please
contact the Box Office.
Farm. The animals have overthrown one of the most blisteringly relevant,
their human masters and assumed fiercely physical and wickedly funny
control of the farm. Led by the theatre events of 2021. shake&s ir
theatrecot
charismatic porker Napoleon and
fueled by enthusiastic camaraderie, a After being put out to pasture for This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the
prosperous future free from the self- much of 2020, live theatre is back Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour
supported by arTour an initiative of the Queensland Government through
serving greed of humans is theirs for – and more essential than ever. Arts Queensland.
PHOTO CREDIT: DYLAN EVANS
PHOTO CREDIT: DYLAN EVANS
20 21COMEDY
FRIDAY 18 JUNE, 8 PM
Melbourne International
Comedy Festival
Roadshow
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Australia’s favourite comedy convoy destinations along the way. More “Side-splitting fun, razor-sharp, TICKET INFORMATION
can’t wait to tour the country once than any year before our comedians high velocity wit”. Subscribers $34
again! are champing at the bit to break
out from the barriers, shake off the
Daily Examiner, Grafton Adult $39
Concession $34
Join the Melbourne International seclusion and roll out the laughs.
Youth $32
Comedy Festival Roadshow in 2021
Group 8+ $36
as it rolls across the country to home With an all killer, no filler line-up
Age Guide: 15+ years
deliver the Comedy Festival vibe to of Australian stars and talented
every crack and crevice of Australia. newcomers, buckle in for a night
From Bega to Broome, Townsville of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness
to Traralgon we’re criss-crossing and song to satisfy all your comedy Performances often contain coarse language,
the country taking in more than 80 cravings. sexual references and material that can offend.
MELBOURNE
INTERNATIONAL
COMEDY
FESTIVAL
ROADSHOW
COMEDYFESTIVAL.COM.AU
22 23OPERA
SATURDAY 19 JUNE, 7.30 PM
Carmen
Opera Australia
Carmen is the femme fatale you Experience the thrilling Spanish TICKET INFORMATION
can’t forget. colour and rhythms of Bizet’s Subscribers $51
NATIONAL TOUR PARTNERS
vibrant score with Opera Australia’s LEADING PRODUCTION SUPPORTING PROUDLY PATRON-IN-CHIEF GOVERNMENT
Adult OPERA
$61
PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER SUPPORTED BY DR HARUHISA HANDA PARTNERS CONFERENCE
In Bizet’s famous opera, she sings singers, live chamber orchestra and Concession $54
her sensual Habanera and lures a children’s chorus drawn from the Youth $26
Don José into her world. He gives local community. Group 8+ $56
up everything to follow her. But NATIONAL TOUR PARTNERS
Sung in French with
Carmen’s wandering eye has already This new production includes
LEADING
PARTNER
PRODUCTION
PARTNER
SUPPORTING
PARTNER
PROUDLY
SUPPORTED BY
PATRON-IN-CHIEF
DR HARUHISA HANDA
GOVERNMENT
PARTNERS
OPERA
CONFERENCE
English surtitles.
found a new lover: the dashing gorgeous sets and vintage-inspired
Performed with a live
bullfighter Escamillo. costumes. chamber orchestra.
Don José’s jealousy is fierce. You can hear classics such as the
NATIONAL TOUR PARTNERS
LEADING PRODUCTION SUPPORTING PROUDLY PATRON-IN-CHIEF GOVERNMENT OPERA
Escamillo’s passion is strong. In a PARTNER
Habanera
PARTNER
and the
PARTNER
Toreador
SUPPORTED BY
Song
DR HARUHISA HANDA PARTNERS CONFERENCE
gripping finale, Carmen must face just as Bizet meant them – loud, live
her fate. and completely unamplified.
PHOTO CREDIT: REGIONAL CHILDREN’S CHORUS, COURTESY OF OPERA
PHOTO CREDIT: GEORGES ANTONI, COURTESY OPERA AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
24 25FAMILY AND YOUTH
FRIDAY 25 JUNE, 10 AM AND 1 PM
ZOOOM
Patch Theatre
A lost star finds its way home. ZOOOM channels the same “Entrancing and always enchanting, TICKET INFORMATION
philosophy: a child who makes sense appealing not only to kids but to grown-ups Subscribers $22
Combining old school whimsy with of their world through art. The show
state-of-the-art technology, ZOOOM is driven by the power of ‘child logic’ as well”. Adult $26
Concession $24
is an enchanting story of a child combined with the magic of science. The Advertiser
Youth $21
alone in her bedroom, unable to
Group 8+ $23
sleep and curious to understand. She Using original music, lasers and
Age Guide: 3-10 years
begins a transformational journey projections, the performance takes
with light and discovers that the the audience on an immersive Special concession price
dark is a magical place. journey. We unpack the science for school groups. Please
of animation from pixel to line to contact the Box Office.
Inspired by iconic children’s book animation, as miniature worlds are This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
Harold and The Purple Crayon, blown up to be larger than life. the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDY RASHEED
PHOTO CREDIT: MATT BYRNE
26 27FAMILY AND YOUTH
FRIDAY 2 JULY, 6.30 PM
The Tragedy of Hamlet:
Prince of Skidmark
The Listies and Critical Stages Touring
A Badaptation of the Bard
Created by Richard Higgins, Matt Kelly & Declan Greene
Originally commissioned and first produced at Wharf 1 Theatre by Sydney Theatre Company
thing we can be sure of is that everyone dies at the TICKET INFORMATION
A very cheeky, very clever, utterly spooky stuff. Add to the mix some end – including the audience! Great school holiday
Subscribers $22
irreverent riff on Hamlet – made supersonic gags and expertly timed entertainment for all the family!
Adult $26
especially for children. The Listies, stage magic and you have a brilliantly
Concession $24
maestros of children’s entertainment, disguised Shakespearean tragedy for “ If you want your kids to have fun
Youth $21
have pulled apart Shakespeare’s everyone aged five and over.
at the Theatre and fall for all its magic, get Group 8+ $23
classic and glued it back together
with hilarious costumes, loads of That’s not all… expect bonus pillow them to a Listies show as soon as possible… Age Guide: 5+ years
silliness and plenty of interactivity. fights, pirates, ninjas, ninja pirates, nobody else makes Shakespeare this fun”.
aliens, ninja pirate aliens, zombies and Daily Review
Hamlet is already full of things kids a bunch of other hilarious stuff as The
love in a good story: ghosts, castles, Listies take kids and their adults on
sword fights, bodily fluids and a fun-filled hour of theatre. The only
PHOTO CREDIT: PRUDENCE UPTON
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREW WUTTKE
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TUESDAY 6 JULY, 11 AM AND 2 PM
The Owl and the Pussycat
Little Match Productions
By Lisa Cheney and Kathryn Marquet
Adventure calls and love conquers all experience for families. Be swept away “…humour and quirkiness to perfection”. TICKET INFORMATION
in this nostalgic musical journey. In a in this all-new opera with stunning Cut Common Subscribers $22
pea green boat, an owl and a pussycat vocals, interactive theatre and a troupe
Adult $26
sail across the sea for a year and a of musical Puffins.
Concession $24
day to fair Bong-tree Bay. Adventure
Youth $21
calls, new encounters await and love Aboard a magical pea green boat,
Group 8+ $23
conquers all in a nostalgic musical this charming work explores the
Age Guide: 4+ years
journey with an irresistible blend of universal themes of love, harmony and
romance and nonsense. acceptance.
The Owl and the Pussycat is an Great school holiday entertainment for This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
BURGUN & WILLIAMS
enchanting and intimate theatrical all the family! the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. OPTOMETRISTS
PHOTO CREDIT: PENNY CHALLEN
PHOTO CREDIT: NICK MORRISSEY
30 31DRAMA
SATURDAY 10 JULY, 7.30 PM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
Director Peter Evans
confusion that throws the future of all the lovers TICKET INFORMATION
Shakespeare’s classic comedy, when he said the course of true love into jeopardy.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is never ran smooth). Subscribers $46
reawakened in this breathless Adult $56
This production is quick as a shadow. Fast, funny and
production brimming with magic, Determined to be together, Hermia Concession $48
family-friendly, this is A Midsummer Night’s Dream
mirth and mayhem. and Lysander meet in a moonlit forest, Youth $26
reimagined.
with plans to elope. Following hot on Group 8+ $51
Love is in the air in Athens – and it’s their heels is Demetrius, who in turn is Age Guide: 12+ years
contagious. Besides the royal wedding, pursued by a lovelorn Helena. But the “1/2 You’d be mad not to see it”.
Special concession price
which is just days away, there are young young lovers are not alone in the forest. The Age for school groups. Please
lovers dreaming of enchanted futures Nick Bottom and his hapless bunch of contact the Box Office.
together. Hermia and Lysander are tradies have gathered to rehearse a play
besotted with one another, while Helena to be performed at the royal wedding.
adores Demetrius. The only snag is that And, hidden from human eyes, a
Demetrius loves Hermia - and he’s got mischievous sprinkling of fairies are
Hermia’s father on his side. So nobody also in the forest that night. The three This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
is happy. (Shakespeare wasn’t kidding worlds collide in an explosion of comic the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
32 33CABARET
SATURDAY 17 JULY, 6.30 PM
Club Soda
Raconteur Productions
The 20’s are back again! A refreshing Club Soda is the newest concept tables of eight and dance floor if feasible for swing TICKET INFORMATION
and effervescent theatrical from the creative team behind The dancing. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic
Subscribers $47
entertainment infused with cabaret, Paris Underground Cabaret; the platter or order one of ours (and dress decadently
Adult $57
burlesque, Big Band, dance and most successful touring cabaret if you dare!). The Oxley Room Bar will be open
Concession $49
vaudeville, and served with a slice of production in Australia and a throughout the night.
Youth $30
magic, a twist of circus and a heady favourite for Dubbo and regional
Group 8+ $53
mix of comedy! audiences.
Age Guide: 15+
In Club Soda, Mr Sandman will lead Club Soda promises a bubbly, May contain sexual
you down the rabbit hole into a refreshing climax of entertainment, “If you want to be lured into the world of the references and some flesh!
surreal and magical speak-easy, featuring Wellington’s Tin Roof Big risqué and explore the secret passions of
serving up a cocktail of secret Band, with more than a few twists your inner devilish dark side then see this rare
ingredients, shaken over ice, poured and surprises throughout the night!
and sensational show...”.
into the Collins glass of your mind,
garnished with a lime wheel and Venue: Convention Centre, Stage Whispers (previous Raconteur
topped with soda for the soul! speakeasy-style cabaret seating with Productions)
34 35MUSICAL
FRIDAY 23 JULY, 8 PM, SATURDAY 24 JULY, 2 PM AND 8 PM
FRIDAY 30 JULY, 8 PM, SATURDAY 31 JULY, 2 PM AND 8 PM
Mamma Mia!
Dubbo Theatre Company
Prepare to have the time of your This irresistible show, full of so The Dubbo Theatre Company invites you to fall TICKET INFORMATION
life at Mamma Mia! many hits you know and love like in love with ABBA music all over again!
Subscribers $35
Voulez Vous, SOS, Take a Chance
Adult $40
Set on a Greek island paradise On Me and Dancing Queen make
Concession $35
and inspired by the story-telling this worldwide phenomenon a
Youth $30
magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, fabulous night out for audiences of
Group 8+ $32
all ages.
writer Catherine Johnson’s heart-
“Dubbo Theatre Company Shows are always
warming tale centers around
Abandon your cares at the door a bundle of fun”.
Sophie, a young bride-to-be.
and you’ll jump into a rollercoaster
On the eve of her wedding, Jacinta Jenkins
of sequins and spontaneous
Sophie’s quest to discover the bursting into song. This is a perfect
identity of her father brings three night out for young and old. ABBA
men from her mother’s past back fan or not – you won’t be able
to the island they last visited to resist the infectious fun and
20 years ago. frivolity of Mamma Mia!
PHOTO CREDIT: LUKE HIBBARD
36 37FAMILY/YOUTH
FRIDAY 13 AUGUST, 11 AM AND 6.30 PM
Robot Song
Arena Theatre Company
If you sing, you will find your song. the first time, to be defined on her “At times laugh-out-loud hilarious, Robot TICKET INFORMATION
own terms. Song is also a poignant, compelling story,
When eleven-year-old Juniper May Subscribers $22
receives a petition signed by her Robot Song is a deeply personal that covers topics young people would do Adult $26
entire class stating that she is ‘the story. It shares an honest, intensely Concession $24
well to be exposed to, without straying into
most hated person in the school’ funny and often unconventional Youth $21
her life is thrown into a complete window into writer, director Jolyon being patronising or syrupy” Group 8+ $23
meltdown. Finally, after exhausting all James’ experience parenting a child Fiona Parker, ABC Age Guide: 8-12 years
other avenues her parents resort to on the Autism Spectrum. The show
Special concession price
the only thing they have left, a giant poses and attempts to answer the Winner Best Presentation
for school groups. Please
singing robot. question, how do we support, foster for Children
contact the Box Office.
and celebrate difference in our
Based on a true story, Robot
children in the face of an increasingly
Song illustrates the profound,
rigid and homogenised world?
transformative nature of creativity
that when combined with Robot Song is a genuine family show.
unconditional love, becomes an It is joyful and full of hope. It is for
unstoppable force. For Juniper, any child who has ever felt isolated
creativity opens doors into places she or pushed to the margins and any This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through
never knew existed allowing her, for parent desperate for tools to help. the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
PHOTO CREDIT: JOLYON JAMES
PHOTO CREDIT: BILL CONROY
38 39DRAMA
SATURDAY 21 AUGUST, 7.30 PM
Follow Me Home
Written by Lewis Treston
Created by Australian Theatre for Young People
(ATYP) in association with the Advocate for Children
and Young People (ACYP)
Stories with heart, honesty and can you strive for independence when in perspective, a little more compassion and a deeper TICKET INFORMATION
humanity. Follow Me Home is an the system is working against you? understanding of the world around them.
Subscribers $33
insightful new theatre production What if just being honest means you’re
Adult $38
by award-winning playwright Lewis out on the street? “Follow Me Home succeeds in its intention
Concession $33
Treston. Presented as a series of to demystify the complexities of youth
Youth $31
vignettes, the play reveals the real Inspired by the real life stories shared homelessness and urges the audience to Group 8+ $35
stories of a group of extraordinarily by homeless people across NSW, question their own role in a culture that often Age Guide: 14+ years
strong, resilient and courageous young this thought-provoking work from
looks beyond those who need someone to listen”.
people from across Australia. Australian Theatre for Young People Warning: Strong language
(ATYP) is a must-see for audiences Nicole Pingon, Playwave and themes.
Telling the truth, being honest and aged 14 and over.
sharing your story takes guts. Real guts.
How do you tell your friend she can’t Four talented young actors take on
sleep over anymore? Can you help a multiple roles in a fast paced show
parent when she’s lost all hope? How that will leave audiences with a shift
PHOTO CREDIT: LUKE STAMBOULIAH
PHOTO CREDIT: TRACEY SCHRAMM
40 41DANCE
SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER, 2 PM AND 7.30 PM
The Nutcracker
and Don Quixote
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company
Following their sell-out 2019 ACT 2: Don Quixote, a retired “In a night that overflows with all things TICKET INFORMATION
performances of Swan Lake, the gentleman and his faithful squire ballet, you can’t help be swept up by the Subscribers $80
Imperial Russian Ballet Company Sancho Panza travel the roads of
sheer panache of the Imperial Russian Adult $95
return to Australia to perform a Spain searching for glory and grand Concession $85
double bill, The Nutcracker and Don adventure. Don Quixote gives up
Ballet Company dancers”.
Youth $60
Quixote. food, shelter and comfort for the The West Australian Group 8+ $85
love of a peasant woman Dulcinea
ACT 1: The Nutcracker, famous del Toboso.
for Tchaikovsky’s musical
genius, features one of the most The Imperial Russian Ballet Company
recognisable and enduring music was formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi
scores ever written. Set at Christmas Theatre soloist, Gediminas Taranda.
time, a young girl dreams of The Imperial Russian Ballet Company
her Nutcracker prince and their comprises 40 dancers from the
adventures together. major ballet institutions of Russia.
42 43FAMILY AND YOUTH
THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER, 1 PM
FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER, 10 AM AND 12.30 PM
Pete the Sheep
Based on the book by Jackie French & Bruce
Whatley
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie dog’, he has a ‘sheep-sheep’ named an individual and will be a lasting tribute to honoring TICKET INFORMATION
Eldridge and Tim McGarry in 2014, Pete. After being rejected by the your own spirit and strength, whilst working with
Subscribers $22
with foot-tapping music and lyrics shearers and their dogs, Shaun and the flock.
Adult $26
by Phil Scott and comedic direction Pete set up their own Shearing Salon
Concession $24
by Jonathan Biggins, Pete the Sheep in town and before long word is out “A truly Aussie tale – delightful, funny, iconic, Youth $21
is a lively and mischievous award- and they are inundated with woolly warm and hilariously Ocker, from the lingo to Group 8+ $23
winning musical for young audiences clients and maybe a Ringer or two!
the names to the shearers’ blue singlets.” Age Guide: 4-9 years
and their adults.
This hilarious show, imaginatively Kids Book Review Special concession price
for school groups. Please
Shaun isn’t like the other Shearers in told by four performers playing contact the Box Office.
Shaggy Gully… he’d rather be styling shearers, dogs and sheep explores
than shearing and instead of ‘sheep- the challenges and rewards of being
PHOTO CREDIT: BRUCE WHATLEY
PHOTO CREDIT: HEIDRUN LOHR
44 45COMEDY
SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER 8 PM
Sydney Comedy Festival
Showcase
Sydney Comedy Festival
The Festival’s Funniest in One emerging talents, this jam-packed “The comedians all knew what they had TICKET INFORMATION
Hilarious Night! The Sydney Comedy night of pure entertainment will to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd Subscribers $34
Festival Showcase will be tearing up leave you sore from belly laughs!
the freeways of Australia to bring the in constant stitches... the talent on show Adult $39
Concession $34
best of the 2021 Festival to Dubbo! So call your pals and grab your definitely left the crowd wanting more...”.
Youth $32
tickets to the funniest night of AU REVIEW Group 8+ $36
Expertly curated and lovingly entertainment you will see all year
Age Guide: 15+ years
presented, the Showcase will feature – don’t miss out on a huge night
some of the Festival’s hottest acts of laughs! Performances often
live on stage for an incredible two contain coarse language,
hours of hard-hitting laughter. sexual references and
Sydney Comedy Festival celebrates
material that can offend.
its 15 Year Anniversary.
Boasting a line-up of veteran
favourites and some of the freshest
46 47Subscription Information
Subscription period is from Sunday 29 Booking Your Subscription Package: Single Ticket Sales Individual tickets go on sale are released for general sale one week prior to
November 2020 to Friday 29 January 2021 Online at drtcc.com.au at the Box Office from Monday 1 February 2021. the show or earlier for sold-out performances.
at 4.30pm. You can become a Subscriber by Don’t forget buy together to sit together.
In person at 155 Darling Street, Dubbo. Hearing impaired Approximately 80% of
booking and paying for a minimum of three (3)
Subscription Period is from Sunday 29 the Theatre auditorium and Theatre Foyer
shows from the Season booklet. In 2022 the The Theatre Box Office open Monday – Friday
November 2020 to Friday 29 January 2021 is equipped with an induction hearing loop
minimum buy will return to five (5). 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (except public holidays) and
at 4.30 pm. You can become a Subscriber by compatible with T-Switch hearing aids suitable
one hour prior to the performance. Please note
As a Subscriber you can purchase an additional booking and paying for a minimum of three (3) for musicals and concerts which have the sound
the Box Office telephone is unmanned during
ticket at the Subscriber discount to ANY show shows from the 2021 Season booklet. In 2022 desk in the auditorium.
the hour prior to the show.
that lists a Subscriber price (for your use as a the minimum buy will return to five (5).
Please note it is not available in rows A, B or
Subscriber only). Simply enter the Subscriber By phone on (02) 6801 4378. A $2.95 postage
If you are a 2020 Subscriber and want C due to the close proximity to the stage and
code on your Subscriber card to access and handling fee applies if you would like your
to convert tickets you still hold to a 2021 speakers.
discounts online or alternatively present your tickets sent to you in the mail.
Subscription please contact the Box Office
card at the Box Office. Other accessibility features include:
directly to finalise your Subscription.
• Accessible entrance
If you are a 2020 Subscriber and want
to convert tickets you still hold to a 2021
Ticket information Booking your tickets • Nearby parking with 5 accessible car spaces
Concession and Student Details In addition to the 2021 Season program, a
Subscription please contact the Box Office • Passenger lift to the Mezzanine level
The Concession rate applies to Pension or variety of other touring shows will be listed
directly to finalise your Subscription.
Health Care card holders but not to Senior Card for sale throughout the year. You can stay • Tactile floor indicators
Completing The Subscription Form holders. up-to-date with the latest performance listings • Accessible toilet facilities
Partners are permitted to use the same by visiting our website, signing up to our free
Subscription form provided their contact and Students aged 16 and older, including full time e-Newsletter, following us on Facebook or • Hand rails on all stairs
payment details are the same. tertiary students need to provide proof of picking up a flyer. • Sensory friendly: low light and sound on
eligibility when purchasing tickets in the Youth selected shows
Seating price category. Youth aged 16 and under must Online at drtcc.com.au. Please become familiar
If you would like to be seated with friends be accompanied by an adult when attending with the Ticketing Policy on our website. You • Assistance, hearing and guide dog friendly
when booking, please ensure all subscription the Theatre. can now opt to receive an e-ticket which will be • Breastfeeding friendly
forms are returned to the Box Office together. sent to your nominated email address.
Every effort is made to seat friends together Companion Card Patrons who hold a
Government issued Companion Card are In person Our Box Office is located in the
subject to seat availability. Every seat in the
COVID Safe
eligible for one complimentary ticket for Theatre Foyer at 155 Darling Street, Dubbo. The
Theatre Auditorium offers great sight lines.
their companion when purchasing tickets for Box Office is open Monday – Friday 9.30 am –
Box Office staff allocate seating from the
themselves. This is only available by booking 4.30 pm (except public holidays) and one hour
middle and centre section first unless otherwise Dubbo Regional Theatre
with the Box Office directly via phone or in prior to the show.
stipulated in the Preferred Seating column on and Convention Centre
the Subscription form. As a tip, row M and row E person. The Companion Card holder is required By phone Call the Box Office on (02) 6801 (DRTCC) will continue to
have slightly more leg room! to be present at the time of collection. The 4378 Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm abide by the guidelines
Companion Card must be shown to the Box (except public holidays). Please note the Box in place by the Australian
Exchanges Office staff before the carer ticket can be Office telephone is unmanned during the hour Government and NSW
Subscribers may exchange their ticket(s) to issued. prior to the show. A $2.95 postage and handling Health related to our
a different Season show in the 2021 Season
No Refunds or Exchanges on ticket purchases fee applies if you would like your tickets sent industry.
booklet, providing THREE business days notice
except as required by law. Subscribers may to you in the mail. Upon receipt of your tickets,
is given. We will continue to seat people using the
exchange their ticket(s) to a different Season please check to ensure the dates and times are
socially distanced framework until it is no
Hospitality Partners show in the 2021 Season booklet providing correct and refer to the Terms and Conditions
longer necessary, so we urge patrons who
Receive a 10% discount on your meal and drinks three business days’ notice is given. on the back of each ticket.
want to sit together to please book together.
combo at The Pastoral Hotel Restaurant and
Gift Certificates can be purchased for any This will allow us to continue to bring you
The Commercial Hotel on presentation of your
2021 Subscriber card. Receive a 10% discount amount and are valid for three years from the Accessibility great events and shows in a safe manner.
on your room rate at the Bluegum Dubbo Motel date of purchase. Details are correct at the time of production.
Wheelchair Access Patrons requiring
and Endeavour Court. Don’t forget to mention Group Bookings Unless otherwise stated, wheelchair access or with mobility concerns are Management reserves the right to add,
your Subscriber status at the time of booking to group bookings consist of eight (8) or more encouraged to advise the Box Office as soon substitute, vary the program and reschedule
qualify. (Subject to availability). adult tickets booked at the same time in one as possible and certainly at the time of booking should the need arise.
(1) transaction. If you would like to sit with your their seats.
friends, buy together to sit together.
Accessible seats cannot be booked on- line and
48 49General information DRTCC staff 2019
Drover Award
Performing
Manager Linda Christof Arts Centre
Parking Car parks are available, adjacent to of the Year
the south and north of the facility with a total Technical Co-ordinator David Brown
of 100 car spaces including five accessible car
Functions Co-ordinator Scott McTiernan
spaces. Both car parks are well lit at night. On-
street parking is also available in Darling, Church Event Booking Co-ordinator Tiffany Rowland
and Talbragar St and Carrington Ave. Time
Ticketing Officer Cheryl Burke
restrictions may apply, please refer to parking
signs. Please ensure your vehicle is locked and Functions Officers Dimity Middleton
do not leave valuables in your vehicle. and Colin Rouse
Weekday Matinées Weekday matinees may Venue Technician Nathan Exelby
be attended by school groups. Special school
Functions Assistant Faye Warwick
group discounts are available where noted.
Parking may also be at a premium. Please call Casual Ticket Sellers Kathy Hawkins,
the Box Office for further information. Amy Schink
Latecomers will not be admitted into the Plus numerous invaluable casual technicians
Theatre Auditorium until there is a suitable and bar staff form part of our team.
break in the performance. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful
Seating Feel free to stand to allow patrons to work of our volunteers who give freely of
access their seats, however, please do not sit their time because of their passion for live
on the upturned seats – this is neither good for performance. Many of them have been with
your back nor our seats. As a tip, row M and row us since we first opened the doors eleven
E have slightly more leg room! years ago!
Friends and Buddies Club Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
Learn more about our award- and Wellington Civic Centre are facilities of
winning FAB Club which stands Dubbo Regional Council.
for Friends and Buddies for those
who go solo to the Theatre but would like to
meet new people at a socially safe distance.
Just ask our friendly Box Office staff or check
out our website about the exclusive FAB seating
allocation. The Club is FREE!
Bags and Prams For the safety and comfort
of patrons, large bags and prams are not
permitted in the Theatre Auditorium during a
YOUR EVENT – OUR SPACE
performance. These can be stored by a staff
WEDDINGS / SHOWS / EVENTS / CONFERENCES / EXHIBITIONS
member.
Mobile Phones All mobile phones and electronic
The region’s award winning Conference and Performing Arts Centre is
devices are to be turned off prior to the
exquisitely appointed and conveniently located in the heart of Dubbo.
performance commencing. Cameras and any
form of electronic recording equipment are not Key features include:
permitted in the Theatre Auditorium. Generally
• 500-seat tiered Theatre • Accessibility Dubbo Regional Theatre
photos of performances are not permitted. On
the occasion that photos are permitted by the • 750-seat Convention Centre • Ample parking and Convention Centre
producer, an announcement will be made prior • The Oxley Function Room • Box Office drtcc.com.au
to the show and signage displayed at each door
• Commercial kitchen • Professional on-site team 02 6801 4378
– feel free to share your images on social media!
• Modern bar facilities 155 Darling Street, Dubbo
Refreshments Food and drink are not
permitted in the Theatre Auditorium at any
time. Our ushers are well-versed with the
various antics patrons may use to smuggle
these items in. To save the embarrassment to
you and your friends, just don’t. Bottled water,
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50 however, is permitted.Social Calendar
March 2 Lamb | Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre and Critical Stages Touring
5 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | CDP Kids
23, 24 The Midnight Gang | CDP Kids
30 Sleeping Beauty | Moscow Ballet La Classique
April 10 Brass Monkeys | Circus Trick Tease
May 11 The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race | Ensemble Theatre
22 Animal Farm | shake & stir
June 18 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
19 Carmen | Opera Australia
25 ZOOOM | Patch Theatre
July 2 The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark | The Listies
6 The Owl And The Pussycat | Little Match Productions
10 A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Bell Shakespeare
17 Club Soda | Raconteur Productions
23, 24, 30, 31 Mamma Mia! | Dubbo Theatre Company
August 13 Robot Song | Arena Theatre Company
21 Follow Me Home | Australian Theatre for Young People
October 2 The Nutcracker and Don Quixote | The Imperial Russian Ballet Co
28, 29 Pete The Sheep | Monkey Baa Theatre
30 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
November 28 2022 Season Launch
DRTCC 155 Darling St, Dubbo
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