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Stalker Theatre | Creature: An Adaptation of Dot and the Kangaroo | @the_FAC | Saturday 28 April & Sunday 29 April | Photo: Darren Thomas
Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au
January – April 2018
Partners The FAC Contents
Principal Theatre Partner
Frankston Arts Centre (FAC) is a landmark arts facility located Photo: Steve Brown
close to public transport, shops, cafes and restaurants and is
served by an underground car park.
Frankston Arts Centre features:
n an 800 seat theatre
n a flexible function centre
n a 199 seat black box theatre
Principal Media Partner n six exhibition spaces
n and a variety of rooms and spaces available for workshops
and functions.
The FAC’s annual program features performances by national
and international touring companies. The free exhibition
program showcases local and international artists and most
Children’s Theatre Partner artwork is available for sale.
The FAC hosts events by local schools and community groups,
offers a wide range of workshops and promotes accessibility
through its Arts Access program. The FAC’s facilities are hired
by commercial clients and community organisations, making it Frankston Arts Centre is a business
Supporting Theatre Partner one of Melbourne’s busiest venues. unit of Frankston City Council
FAC Partnerships
Preferred Accommodation Partner
Frankston Arts Centre is proud to be associated with our
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Douglas Spencer-Roy Are you passionate about the arts?
Manager, Strategy & Marketing
ConnectEast Group A donation to Frankston Arts Centre is an investment in the
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with your philanthropic support, we can make Frankston a
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vibrant community renowned for its arts and culture.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible. To make a
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
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PLOS Musical Productions
The Little Mermaid SUMMER
Sun 31 Dec 5pm, Tues 2 Jan 7.30pm, Wed 3 Jan 1.30pm, HOLIDAY
Thur 4 – Sat 6 Jan 7.30pm, Sun 7 Jan 1.30pm, Tues 9 Jan FUN
7.30pm, Wed 10 Jan 1.30pm | Theatre
Disney’s favourite princess takes to the stage in an enchanting
mix of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking
Adapted frrom
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dance numbers. A quality musical for the whole family.
Tickets: Member $47, Adult $52, Conc $47, U16 $39,
Group 20+ $47
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first-time
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Monday 15 January, 2pm & Tuesday 16 January, 10am |
Theatre
FR ANKSTON ARTS
FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE
Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog
as they wade through swishy swashy grass, and splishy T uesday 16 January
Tuesday January
splashy rivers on their quest to find a bear. thefac.com.au P: 9784
thefac.com.au 9784 1060
Tickets: A Reserve Member $37.90, All tickets $39.90,
B Reserve Member $30.90, All Tickets $32.90, U18mths Free Production photo 2017 Tour
on adult knee
Elvis Tribute
Classical Movements
Ben Portsmouth SEG Agency
The St Olaf College Concert Band
(in collaboration with the Royal navy Band of Melbourne)
Wednesday 24 January, 7.30pm | Theatre
The 93 member St. Olaf Band of northfield, Minnesota,
Thursday 25 January, 8pm
presents a historic collaboration with the Royal Australian
navy Band. Selections from their program Flourish include a
variety of American and Australian composers.
Tickets: Member $10, Adult $15, Conc $10, U16 Free,
Family (2A + 2C) $20
Internationally renowned as one of the
SEG Agency
best Elvis tribute artists in the world
Ben Portsmouth: Elvis Tribute today, Ben Portsmouth brings his
Thursday 25 January, 8pm | Theatre
award winning Elvis show to the FAC.
Internationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tribute
Tickets: Premium $69, A-Reserve $59
artists in the world today, Ben Portsmouth brings his award
winning Elvis show to the FAC.
Tickets: Premium $69, A-Reserve $59
4 Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 5
Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
Frankston Arts Centre | Daytime Music + Theatre First Rock Associates (Australia)
The Voice of Silvie Paladino Ben Waters
Friday 9 February, 10.30am & I.30pm | Theatre with Special Guest Derek nash
Accompanied by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will Saturday 3 March, 8pm | Cube 37
entertain you with songs from her vast repertoire, including
Meet two of the UK’s foremost young musicians as the flair
classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of
and bravado of Ben Waters’ piano and vocals unite with the
inspiration.
vibrant and passionate saxophone of Derek nash.
Tickets: Member $18, Adult $20, Group 10+ $18ea
Tickets: Member $40, Adult $45, Conc $40, U16 $20,
Includes light refreshment, tea/coffee, pre show.
Family (2A + 2C) $100
Lunch at noon additional $22
Frankston Arts Centre | Daytime Music + Theatre
Hitzone Entertainment The Pirates of Penzance
The Chain Fleetwood Mac Story in Music Friday 9 March, 10.30am & 1.30pm | Theatre
Saturday 10 February, 7pm | Function Centre The most popular of the Gilbert & Sullivan musicals, this
production of Pirates is back with a talented cast of six to
Showcasing 22 of Fleetwood Macs most iconic songs and
entertain you with their wit, sword fights and amazing
sharing significant and poignant moments of their musical
singing.
journey challenged by love, drugs and rock.
Tickets: Member $18, Adult $20, Group 10+ $18ea
Tickets: Dinner (2 course) and Show $85
Includes light refreshment, tea/coffee, pre show.
Lunch at noon additional $22
Ben Maiorana Entertainment
The Everly Brothers & Frankie Valli Abstract Entertainment International
Saturday 10 February, 8pm | Theatre Elvis: An American Trilogy
The magical sounds of The Everly Brothers and Frankie Valli Friday 9 March, 8pm | Theatre
& The Four Seasons come alive with The Robertson Brothers
The complete story of The King by three of the world’s
and Simon Brook McLachlan together with a rockin’ live band.
leading Elvis tribute artists starring in one of the most
Tickets: Member $64.90, Adult $69.90, Conc $66.90,
spectacular live concert productions.
Group 10+ $59.90
Tickets: Adult $65, Conc $55, U16 $40
Songmakers Australia Y La Academia de Tango Club
A-List Entertainment
Anthology of Tango
Saturday 3 March, 8pm | Theatre
El Hablador: Ross Noble
Tuesday 13 March, 8pm | Theatre
An evening of Tango from its beginnings to present,
directed and performed by Argentinian pianist Andrea Katz Returning to Australia with his new show, join the master of
with special guests from Buenos Aires and the Academia improvisational stand-up comedy as he takes you on a wild
Tango Club. ride through his imagination.
Tickets: Member $34-$44, Adult $38-$50, Conc $36-$45 Tickets: Adult $49.90, Conc $46.90, Group 10+ $46.90
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
Photo: Robert Catto
DRAMA FAMILY & 6+ YEARS
Ticket Prices: A Stone Soup & Critical Stages Production Ticket Prices: A CDP Kids Production
Member $40-$50 Member $23
Adult $45-$57
Thomas Murray and the Tickets $25, Family (4) $95
The 78-Storey Treehouse
Concession $42-$52 Upside Down River by Reg Cribb Schools $18 a play by Richard Tulloch
Under 30 $27-$35 adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm | Theatre Duration: 60 minutes,
Schools $18
no interval Saturday 17 March, 11am, 3pm & 6pm | Theatre
Duration: 140 minutes, “Big sky. Big river. Big betrayal. Big secrets (are) exposed
including interval as the river recedes. Thomas Murray is a lot of play for your Warning: A small amount “Lively, colourful and very funny… A cool, clever show
money.” Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald of theatrical haze. that all youngsters will love.” The Daily Telegraph on
Post Show Q&A
The 52-Storey Treehouse
From the multi-award winning screenwriter of Last Cab to
Warning: Coarse language. Darwin comes a thrilling new Australian drama with Grant Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With
Recommended for ages 15+. Cartwright (TV mini-series Barracuda) in the title role. yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-
security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very
The Murray family have been farming the land along the
angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre.
Darling River for five generations. For Tom Murray, it’s all
he’s ever known. When his childhood friends Lucy and Billy Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous!
reappear, deep friendships are tested, and secrets, long The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood
buried, are finally awakened. blockbuster!
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
Abstract Entertainment
Sun Records
Thursday 15 March, 8pm | Theatre
The Sun Records All-stars is an all-singing, all-playing insight
into the origins of Rock n’ Roll where it all began in the 50s at
the famous Sun Record studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tickets: Member $55, Adult $60, Conc $50, Group 10+ $50
The Bridge (Teatro Latino) Theatre Company
Women on the Verge
Sunday 18 March, 7pm | Cube 37
An adaptation of monologues from Dario Fo (nobel Prize
Winning Playwright) written in the 1970s, this political play
presents four confronting monologues that highlight women’s
rights and equality. Presented to acknowledge International
Women’s Day. #PressforProgress
Tickets: Member $18, Adult $25, Conc $20
DRAMA
Warning: Strong adult themes and coarse language. Recommended 18+
Ticket Prices: HIT Productions
Base Entertainment Member $24, Adult $30
Concession $25
All My Love By Anne Brooksbank
Celtic Illusion Schools $18 Monday 19 March, 12pm | Cube 37
Monday 19 March, 7.30pm | Theatre
Duration: 120 minutes,
“…an outstanding theatrical experience of the type of
Back by popular demand, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion including interval
greatness that sneaks up on you.” Blue Curtains Brisbane
sensation, Celtic Illusion, will return to Frankston Arts Centre
Post Show Q&A
in celebration of St Patrick’s day. Still revered across Australia, Henry Lawson is one of the
Tickets: Member $74.90, Adult $79.90, Conc $74.90, nation’s favourite writers and poets. His contemporary, Mary
U16 $59.90, Group 10+ $74.90 each, Family (2A + 2C) $250 Gilmore, was a literary icon and radical socialist. Both were
heroes of literature that had enormous influence over each
other. Both were secretly betrothed to each other. What
Andrew Kay & Associates
followed was the beginning of a love affair, soon thwarted by
The Choir Of Man a devastating deception.
Friday 23 March, 7.30pm | Theatre Directed by the award-winning Denny Lawrence, this is the
first time Henry and Mary’s forbidden relationship has been
A night of unadulterated entertainment combining high-
brought to the stage.
energy dance, live music and foot stomping choreography,
with nine ordinary guys performing everything from sing-
along classics to classic rock.
Tickets: Member $74, Adult $79, Group 6+ $69
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
The Johnston Brothers
Classical Latin Grooves
Friday 23 March, 8pm | Cube 37
The internationally award-winning duo, Ziggy and Miles
Johnston, present Classical Latin Grooves, a concert filled
with energy and expression that takes you on a journey
through the world of Argentinian tangos, and Cuban and
Brazilian classical music.
Tickets: Member $18, Adult $25, Conc $20
Giant Entertainment
The Ten Sopranos
Saturday 24 March, 8pm | Theatre
The Ten Sopranos is an act which showcases the talents of
ten vocally gifted singers, handpicked to create possibly the
most powerful all female group in Australia.
Tickets: Member $50, Adult $55, Conc $50, U16 $50,
Group 6+ Adult $50, Group 6+ Conc $45
COMEDY / DRAMA
Ticket Prices: HIT Productions
ICn – I Compete natural Member $40-$50
Adult $45-$57
Glorious! By Peter Quilter
ICN Mornington Peninsula Titles Concession $42-$52 Thursday 5 April, 7.30pm | Theatre
Sunday 25 March, 10am | Theatre Under 30 $27-$35
Schools $18 “This delightful and blissfully funny new play generates a
Come and watch the amazing ICn athletes show off months
rare glow of warmth and generous laughter... This is a cult
and years of hard work and dedication as they hit the stage Duration: 90 minutes,
hit in the making if I ever saw one." Daily Telegraph
on Sunday 25 March. plus interval
Tickets: Adults $50, U16 $25 Glorious! tells the hilarious true story of the world’s worst
opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins. This world-wide hit was
nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award – Best New Comedy
(2005) and has been seen by over two million people across
Grand International Concerts
six continents.
The Nutcracker: This heart-warming comedy moves from Florence's charity
Moscow Ballet La Classique recitals and lavish balls, through to her very odd recording
sessions and her ultimate performance triumph at new York’s
Friday 6 April, 7.30pm | Theatre
Carnegie Hall.
Following 2017 sell-out performances, Moscow Ballet La
Classique returns to Australia to present the jewel of classical
ballet, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular masterpiece The Nutcracker.
Tickets: Member $70, Adult $87, Senior $77, U16 $67,
Family (2A + 2C) $280, Group 6+ $77
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
Panorama Theatre Company Inc
Beauty and The Beast
Friday 13 April & Saturday 14 April, 7.30pm, Sunday 15
April, 1.30pm, Friday 20 April, 7.30pm, Saturday 21 April,
5pm, Sunday 22 April, 1.30pm | Theatre
A hideous Beast, really a prince under a spell, must win the
heart of the maiden, Belle – or he and his household are
doomed for eternity!
Tickets: Member $40, Adult $42, Conc $37, U16 $32
Gabrielle Parbo
Tapestry Show
Sunday 22 April, 3pm | Cube 37
The Tapestry Show weaves together the songs and stories of
Carole King, Carly Simon, Rickie Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell;
amazing women whose lives were connected by more than
music.
Tickets: Adult $25
MUSIC
Ticket Prices: Duet Productions Frankston Arts Centre | Daytime Music + Theatre
Member $74, Adult $79
The Celtic Tenors: “The Irish Songbook” Great Songs of the War Years
Duration: 95 minutes, tour of Australia Tuesday 24 April, 10.30am & 1.30pm | Theatre
including interval
Tuesday 24 April, 7.30pm | Theatre To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of World
War 1, this highly acclaimed production features all those hits
“Three distinctive classically-trained tenors, who... combine that will bring the memories flooding back.
the high standards of operatic singing with a delightfully Tickets: Member $18, Adult $20, Group 10+ $18ea
informal sense of fun.” The Irish Examiner Includes light refreshment, tea/coffee, pre show.
Lunch at noon additional $22
Put together three brilliant tenor voices with a natural Irish
brogue, singing spine-tingling classical, folk, Irish, Gaelic and
pop favourites in stacked three-part harmonies, then mix
Premier Artists
them up with quick witted banter, and you have The Celtic
Tenors. Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man
Applauded internationally with over a million album sales, Tour – An Evening of Stories & Songs
this trio will perform The Irish Songbook, with such classics as O UT
Thursday 26 April | Theatre SOLD
Song For Ireland and Danny Boy, to ensure you have an
entertaining evening of unforgettable performances. In a sequel to Working Class Boy, Jimmy Barnes tells his
great Australian rock’n’roll life story and performs stripped
back versions of the songs that shaped his journey.
Tickets: A-Reserve $119.90, B-Reserve $99.90
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A weekend of music Upcoming Shows
AS PART OF THE FRANKSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL
Photo: Darren Thomas
Sun Rising
Sun Rising: The Songs that
made Memphis
Friday 27 April, 7.30pm | Cube 37
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas Jr,
Howlin’ Wolf all launched their careers at the
famous Sun Record Company in Memphis.
Discover the incredible story of where
rock’n’roll was born.
Ticket Prices: Member $39, Adult $44,
Concession $40, Under 30 $30
Duration: 120 minutes,
including interval BUY
TICKETS TO
SUN RISING &
JAMES TAYLOR IN
MUSIC ONE TRANSACTION FAMILY & 4+ YEARS
MUSIC John Fleming Creative AND GET 10%
OFF Ticket Prices: Stalker Theatre and Out of the Box Productions
James Taylor: Member $23
Creature: An adaptation of
Tickets $25, Family (4) $95
Bittersweet and Low Schools $18 Dot and the Kangaroo Adapted by John Romeril
Saturday 28 April, 7.30pm | Cube 37
Duration: 45 minutes, Saturday 28 April, 6pm & Sunday 29 April, 11am | Theatre
An icon of music the world over, James no interval
Taylor caught the mood of America in his “This is so stunningly beautiful and touching, ‘children’ of all ages
Post Show Q&A
songs, which blended late 60’s folk into the should come away with a smile.” Susan Hetherington, ABC
after 11am show
new rock.
The classic Australian story Dot and the Kangaroo jumps into
Featuring John Fleming and a line-up of the digital age with this stunning new stage adaptation.
Melbourne's best musicians, the music of
Featuring breathtaking aerial acrobatics, live music and
James Taylor, Carole King, Carly Simon and Conceived by Margie Breen
and David Clarkson spectacular 3D projections, you will discover the Australian
Joni Mitchell is featured alongside stories of
Co-Directors David Clarkson landscape as you’ve never seen it before.
JT’s fast rise to fame, his addictive nature and
and Cristabel Sved
a choice that could change everything… See indigenous flora and fauna, meet creatures in their
natural habitat and explore their quirky characters amidst the
Ticket Prices: Member $39, Adult $44, beauty and fragility of the Australian bush.
Concession $40, Under 30 $30
Duration: 110 minutes, including interval
Warning: Some references to drug use. First commissioned by QPAC for the 2016 Out of the Box Festival. This project has been supported by Bundanon Trust, Arts Centre Melbourne,
University of Technology Sydney and nSW Office of Environment & Heritage.
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Upcoming Shows Upcoming Shows
Sneak Peek: May
Bosom Buddies: nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney
Tuesday 1 May
Melbourne City Ballet Sleeping Beauty
Thursday 3 May
Sixties International Hitmakers: The Crystals & Chris Montez
Friday 4 May
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Sunday 6 May
Roald Dahl’s George's Marvellous Medicine
Friday 11 May
Ballet Revolución | ATA Entertainment
Wednesday 16 May
Australian Ballet School
Friday 18 May
Hotel Sorrento | HIT Productions
Saturday 19 May
LIVE AT FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE
Ventana Street Fiesta
FRIDAY 4 MAY, 7.30pm
SUPERB VALUE WITH THREE FABULOUS ROCK-N-ROLL ARTISTS
ALL ON THE SAME SHOW.
From
From the
the USA,
USA, the
the defining
defining American
American vocal
vocal group,
group, THE CRYSTALS, will
will perform
perform “He’s
“He’s
aa Rebel”,
Rebel”, “Da
“Da do
do ron
ron ron”,
ron”, “Then
“Then He
He Kissed
Kissed Me”
Me” and
and many
many other
other gold
gold hits.
hits.
From
From his
his string
string of
of international
international hits CHRIS MONTEZ, who once had the Beatles as
his support group, will perform “The More I see You”, “Let’s Dance”, “There Will Never
Be Another You”, “Call Me” plus more.
The Crystals and Chris Montez will be joined by the ALLSTARS, who have shared the Ventana Street Fiesta
stage with artists such as Tom Jones, Rick Nelson, Del Shannon and Bobby Rydell.
Saturday 10 March, 12pm-8pm | Wells Street, Frankston
A MUST-SEE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE! Join the Murga Carnival Parade and immerse yourself in
Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures throughout
TICKETS:
TICKETS: FAC
FAC Member
Member $54,
$54, Adult
Adult $59,
$59, Conc
Conc $54,
$54, Group
Group 10+
10+ $54
$54 FRANKSTON the day with delicious BBQs, street food, authentic music
Book
Book at
at theFAC.com.au
theFAC.com.au and dance performances and workshops for the entire
For
For more
more information,
information, please
please visit:
visit: www.thecrystals.com.au
www.thecrystals.com.au family to enjoy while roaming the unique craft stalls.
18 Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 19Ventana Fiesta: Arte Ventana Fiesta: Workshops
Ventana Opening Ventana Education Workshops
23 February, 7pm | Frankston Arts Centre Foyer + Cube 37 Negotiable, through March | Cube 37
The evening is dedicated to Women in the Arts. You are Be a part of the Fiesta and inspire your students with Latin
invited to explore a variety of amazing work from the Latin, American culture. Take part in Guided Tours and Music
Spanish and Portuguese world and meet international artists. Workshops tailored to your group.
FRANKSTON The evening will culminate with a newly awarded cinema Free, bookings essential | Suitable ages: 5+ years
short and music. Enquiries and further details: 03 9784 1896.
Ventana Arte Exhibitions Pure Power Creative Workshop
Friday 23 February – Tuesday 8 May | A range of exhibitions Saturday 24 February, 11am-1pm
throughout Cube 37 and the FAC foyer Join new York based artists Adrienne Wheeler and Negin
Sharifzadeh to create mobile sculptures depicting the rite of
Utopy = no place, Otras maneras de habitar: passage from girlhood to womanhood using paper and
Cristina Caronni collage techniques.
Prominent artists from new York, who work in hybrid art Free, bookings required | Materials provided
Ixchel: Torovenado, Claudia Gordillo forms, narrate personal histories using ceremonial themes
that reference women in power.
Inspector Sorrow, negin Sharifzadeh
Murga Workshops
Ixchel: Claudia Gordillo, Ena Gordillo Castellón, Berenice
Wednesdays in March, 6.30pm-8.30pm | Cube 37
Della Porta Gordillo, Arianna Della Porta
Become part of the carnival parade for Ventana Street Fiesta
Two generations of female activist artists from the same
2018! In this series of multi-art workshops you’ll learn the
family. Two countries: nicaragua and Italy. The art varies from
dances, songs, acting and craft that form the parade plus get
sculpture, pyrography, painting to photography journalism.
involved in making your own costumes and props!
Free, bookings required
My Skin: Jenny Alejandra Diaz
Ixchel: Ena Gordillo
A series of photography by an emerging Colombian artist
that explores the intangibility of the relationship between the Women on the Verge Workshop
self and mother earth
Sunday 18 March, 5pm | Cube 37 | For ages 18+
Facilitated by Tania Ferrier and Jaime Wilson.
Shell: Mariana Pulgini
The workshop entails a facilitated discussion about WOTV
Melbourne-based Argentine who artist works with digital
characters. Participants are invited to respond to the
organic shapes and colours. The images create emotions and
discussion by adding notes to a life size sculpture that will be
bring new sensations and life to existing buildings.
on display during Ventana. Free with a WOTV performance
ticket, bookings required. See page 10.
Catrinas: Lizette Guadalupe Vieyra Soto
All handicrafts of this Mexican work are unique and created
My Skin, Jenny Alejandra Diaz
with passion from materials gathered from the streets, Ventana Incursions
including Catrina sculptures wearing typical Mexican
Negotiable, March – December
costumes.
Artists will deliver workshops on costumes, props, craft,
movement, music and other aspects of Latin American,
Emotions: Constanza Medina
Spanish and Portuguese cultures in your classroom. Each
This Chilean work is a manifestation of Constanza’s emotional
workshop is tailored to your needs. Incursions are available in
and mental states as a reflection of life journeys and personal
Spanish, Portuguese and English.
experiences. She calls them her illustrated feelings.
Free, bookings essential | Suitable ages: 5+ years
Enquiries and further details: 03 9784 1896.
3 Paper Mache Catrinas, Lizette Vieyra
20 Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 21Exhibitions Exhibitions
Tania Ferrier Displacement: Elizabeth Blanchet
Thursday 26 October to Saturday 27 January Thursday 6 April to Saturday 21 April
FAC Atrium Gallery Cube Gallery
Tania Ferrier celebrates cultural diversity and explores Paintings and drawings that address the issue of displacement
themes of identity and belonging, often collaborating with – being moved from one’s home, identity and belonging, and
other artists and Indigenous and multicultural communities power struggles within people and society.
Village People, Tania Ferrier in Australia and the USA. Opening Event: Thursday 5 April, 6pm to 8pm
RSVP: 03 9784 1060
FAC Gift Store Hierarchy, Elizabeth Blanchet It’s Our Rubbish:
Thursday 26 October to Saturday 3 February
Wearable Art Exhibition
FAC Art + Gift Boxes Thursday 26 April to Saturday 19 May
Shop at our designer jewellery store for locally inspired cards Cube Gallery
and gifts for the festive and summer seasons. Rubbish is redirected from landfill into amazing wearable
FAC Gift Store art that will inspire us all to Re-Use, Re-Cycle, Re-Invent and
Re-Purpose. Opening Event: Thursday 26 April, 6pm to 8pm
RSVP: 03 9784 1060
Philip Head It’s Our Rubbish
Thursday 21 December to Saturday 10 February
FAC Mezzanine
Photo: Alison Hoelzer
A celebration of famous and other less known activists
through portraits that honour those who inspired others with
their courageous acts and changed the world.
Nelson, Philip Head
Chasing Rainbows – Catching the Light
Su Fishpool and Leoni Jenkin
Monday 8 January to Saturday 17 February
Cube Gallery
Vibrant colour and texture evoke mood and emotion
emanating from deep internal sources. Light drawn images
resonate with feelings of connection to the natural world.
Leoni Jenkin
Cabinet of Cardboard Curiosities:
Eliza-Jane Gilchrist Book Your Exhibition Space
Thursday 18 January to Sunday 18 February The Frankston Arts Centre has six gallery spaces where you can exhibit your
Glass Cube Gallery | Art After Dark work. From Art & Gift Boxes perfect for jewellery displays to the Glass Cube
Eliza-Jane Gilchrist explores pattern and shape in large scale which is ideal for installations and digital projections at night, our spaces are
cardboard installations that are inspired by historical ‘cabinets versatile and can accommodate a variety of artworks. To discuss your
of curiosities’ or ‘wonder rooms’ displaying fascinating objects requirements, contact Visual Arts Officer, Milla Dakovic, on 9784 1361.
that highlight the wonders and oddities of the natural world.
Magnolia, Eliza-Jane Gilchrist
22 Information: 03 9784 1896 or SeeArtFAC.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 23Workshops & Activities The Waterfront Festival
Photo: Dave Banen
Photo: Steve Brown
Hot Arts for Cool Kids
Monday 8, Tuesday 9, Thursday 11 & Friday 12 January
10am-12.30pm | Cube 37
Join our talented team and make artworks and inventions
from recycled materials using your imagination. Visit all our
art stations, such as paper, woodwork, sewing, construction
materials, painting and surprise us with your original
creations.
Photo: Dave Banen
All tickets: $15 | Suitable ages: 4-12 years
Must be accompanied by an adult
Arts Access Programs
Frankston Arts Centre aims to ensure that everyone in its
community has the opportunity to enjoy and participate in
the arts. There are a number of regular programs that run Saturday 10 February, Bring your family and friends together for two exciting days
including community art groups, Cirque sur Roues, Art in 11am-10pm & of live music, great food, kid’s activities, performers, beach
Dialysis art activities, performing and visual arts programs, Sunday 11 February, and water sports, market stalls plus local craft beer, wine
and accessible dance and movement classes. 11am-8pm and cider.
For further details about any of these programs contact the Pier Promenade Live music will keep you dancing until the sun goes down,
Programming and Engagement team on 03 9784 1896. with everything from blues, indie, pop, rock and funk –
featuring high class acts The Bamboos, Pierce Brothers,
Jakubi and so many more great acts over the two days.
Circus Workshops Festival goers can sit back and relax in the Garden Bar while
Wednesday 24 January | Cube 37 soaking up the live entertainment and can enjoy a range of
Introductory circus workshop, includes acrobalance, hooping, locally brewed beer, wine or cider from local breweries and
manipulation and tumbling. wineries.
11am-12.30pm | Suitable ages: 5-7 years | Tickets: $20 To top off an already incredible weekend, be part of history
1.30pm-3.30pm | Suitable ages: 8+ years | Tickets: $25 as the Queens Baton Relay is welcomed through Frankston’s
city centre on Sunday 11 February, carried by legends such
as Anthony Callea and Debbie Flintoff-King on its way to
Hip Cat Circus: After School Classes the Waterfront Festival at 5.30pm.
Runs in conjuction with school terms | Cube 37
Led by professional trainers, Hip Cat Circus teaches circus
skills. It’s fun, exciting, friendly and non-competitive. Come
along and learn tumbling, acrobalance, aerials, manipulation,
juggling, hooping and so much more.
Tiny Cats (Ages: 5-7 years)
Junior Cats (Ages: 8-12 years)
Senior Cats (Ages: 13+ years)
Enquiries: 03 9784 1896
24 Information: 03 9784 1896 or DoArtFAC.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 25Events & Functions Events & Functions
FAC – the venue of choice catering scene for close to 40 years. Their focus is on the
entire experience, not just delivering exceptional food. With
From conferences to book launches, from business meetings an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, the modern
to Christmas parties, Frankston Arts Centre is the venue of Australian menu will delight your guests.
choice for local entrepreneurs to large multi-national
companies.
Bespoke spaces – be creative!
The FAC can provide everything from sensational cuisine to
seamless planning for events from 10 to 1000 guests. Frankston Arts Centre has a variety of bespoke spaces that
exude creativity. With art galleries, a glass cube, terraces,
courtyards and lightfilled rooms – and a new lounge opening
A versatile Function Centre in 2018 – we will ensure your event stands out from the crowd.
Our Function Centre features: Our access to local musicians and entertainers gives you the
• a versatile, large open plan space with floor to ceiling glass chance to impress your guests with the perfect atmosphere.
leading out to a private balcony with seaside city views
• a private foyer and entrance – ideal for registration and CATERING
trade displays For events outside the function centre, Frankston Arts Centre
• ability to divide the space – making it perfect for offers a range of catering options from inhouse to a selection
concurrent sessions, catering or trade display of hand-picked caterers for you to choose from. With creativity
• a fully stocked private bar with optional dance floor room. being at the heart of all we do, we can help make sure your
event is a unique and memorable experience.
CATERING
Black Tie Events & Catering, the exclusive caterers for our For more information and to discuss your event:
Function Centre, have been at the forefront of Melbourne’s 03 9784 1965 or function@frankston.vic.gov.au
26 Information: 03 9784 1896 or DoArtFAC.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 27Theatre
FAC Information Theatre Seating Plan
STAGE
(ORCHESTRA PIT BELOW)
A 0
1 02 7 A
03 04 26 2
05 06 0 24 25
B 0 7 08 09 10 22 23 B
1 02 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 28
03 04
05 06 25 26
C 0
1 02 07 08 09 21 22 23 24 3 0 C
03 04 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 29
05 06 6 27 2
D 0
1 02 07 08 09
10 1 22 23 24 25 2 31 D
03 04 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 0
8 29
E 0 05 06 6 27 2
1 02 07 08 0
9 10 11 12 1 21 22 23 24 25 2 3 2 3 3 E
03 04 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 0
05 06 30 31
F 01 07 08 0 28 29 F
02 03 9 10 11 12 5 26 27 34
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 2 33
G 0
04 05
06 07 9 30 31 3
1 02 08 09 10 2 6 27 28 2 4 35 G
03 04 11 12 13 14 15 25 3
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 33
H 0 05 06 0 31 3
1 02
03 04
07 08 0
9 10 11 1 2 6 27 28 29 3 36 37 H
05 06 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 34 35
J 01 07 08 0 32 33 37 J
ENTRY DOORS 02 0 9 10 11 1 9 30 31 5 36
ENTRY DOORS
3 04 2 13 14 15 16 17 1 6 27 28 2 3 3
05 0 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 32 3
7 08 09 3 0 3 1
1 0 11 1 2 29
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
K 0 K
1 02 0
03 04 39 4
05 0 6 37 38
L 01 07 08 3 3 4 3 5 36 L
0 9 10 1 1 3 40
0 2 03 12 13 14 15 30 31 32 38 39
04 0 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6 37
M 01 06 07
0 8 0 3 3 3 4 35 3 M
0 2 03 9 10 11 12 3 2 40
29 3 0 31
Photo: Steve Brown
1 3 14 1 5 1 6 1 7 8 39
04 0 5 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 37 3
N 01 06 0 7
0 8 0 3 3 3 4 35 3 N
02 0 3 9 1 0 1 1 12 3 2 40
13 14 15 16 17 29 30 31 38 39
04 0 5
06 07 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 23 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 3 6 37
O 01 0 8 09 1 2 3 3 3 4 35 O
02 03 0 11 1 2 1 29 3 0 3 1
3 40
04 0 5 3 14 15 16 17 18 1
9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 38 39
0 6 07 0 3 6 37
P 01 8 0 9 10 3 2 3 3 3 4 35 P
02 03 1 1 12 1 3 14 3 1 40
04 0 5 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 38 39
06 0 7 0 3 6 37
8 0 9 10 SOUND
3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 35
11 12 13 14 2 9 30
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DESK 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Frankston Arts Centre Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to 2 Course Dining:
27-37 Davey Street Friday, 9am-2pm Saturday and Dinner package available
1 hour before performances. includes a set main and dessert.
(PO Box 490)
Frankston Victoria 3199 Tickets: Booked tickets may be Hearing Assistance:
Australia collected at the Box Office or can Receivers are available
thefac@frankston.vic.gov.au be mailed for a nominal fee. for loan.
Concession: Unless otherwise Interpreter Service:
03 9784 1060
Tickets: stated, concession includes 131 450 ENTRY DOORS
VIRTUAL TOUR
ENTRY DOORS
Government Pension Card/Senior
theFAC.com.au Card, full time student or person in Live Theatre Captioning AA
01 0
AA
38
receipt of unemployment benefits. BB 2 03
04 0 53 6 37 BB
01 0 5 06
07 08 33 34 3 40
Some performances may have
2 03 09 10 31 32 8 39
Special Needs: CC 04 0 11 12 13 29 30 37 3 CC
01 0 5 06
07 08 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 35 36 0
limited concessions detailed. 2 03 09 10 31 3 2
3 3 3 3 4
9
We provide access for all DD 04 0 11 12 1 8 29 30 7 38
5 06 3 14 15 16 1
7 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 36 3 DD
01 0 07 08 3 3 4 35 4 0
Auslan Interpreted abilities. Please advise the Box 2 03
04 0
0 9 10
11 12 13 31 32
3
37 3
83 9
EE 5 06 14 1 5 16 17 18 28 29 30 5 36 EE
Office in advance. 01 0 07 08 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 3 34 3 40
Performance STAIR ACCESS 2 03 09 10 1 3 2 3 3 9 STAIR ACCESS
04 05 1 12 13 1 0 31 37 3
8
ONLY FF 06 07 4 1 5 16 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 7 28 29 3 3 5 36 FF ONLY
01 0 33 34
2 03 08 09 9 40
04 05 10 11 1 3 0 31 32 38 3
Car Parking: GG 06 07
2 13 14 15
16 17 1 8 1 9 2 0 21 2 2 23 24 25 26 2 7 2 8 2 9
35 3 6 3 7
GG
01 0
2 03 08 09
1 3 2 33 34 3 9 40
For undercover parking, 04 0 5 0 1 1 12 13 1
4 15 16 17 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3
0 3 1
37 3 8
DISCLAIMER: Every effort has 06 07
08 09 1 3 3 4 35 36
enter from Young Street. Fees 0 11 12 1
3 14 15 16 17 1 8 29 30 3
1 32 3
been made to ensure the 8 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2
Frankston Arts Centre is a business apply. ‘Reserved’ applies all hours.
unit of Frankston City Council accuracy of the details in this
Children and Babies: brochure, however the FAC
Unless otherwise stated, reserves the right to withdraw, McCLELLAND GALLERY FOYER
everyone attending a performance, substitute or vary the details of
including children and babies, performances and to rectify any
must hold a valid ticket. errors at a later date.
28 Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au 28 Stay
29 connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 29Eat & Drink @ the FAC FAC Membership
Photo: Daryl Gordon
Photo: Steve Brown
Black Tie Catering and Event Management Become an FAC member and enjoy star
FAC MEMBERSHIP:
offer two dining choices for your enjoyment treatment!
– two course and casual. Annual Membership now
n Member discounts to FAC Program shows and other
available. Valid until end
Savour our two course Pre-Show Dining experience with a of December 2018. nominated shows
choice of two main courses and two desserts for $48 per Individual $40, Joint $80. n Priority bar service – walk the red carpet and
person at shows with this icon: Dinner commences in our
Individual members are skip the queues
dining room two hours prior to each show to allow sufficient
time to relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. eligible to purchase one n Advance copy of FAC Program booklet
With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, our menus discounted ticket each
n Invitation to the FAC Program launch party to preview
change for each dining experience and are proudly catered performance and joint
members are eligible to upcoming shows
by Black Tie. Bookings: 03 9784 1060
purchase two discounted n Deferred payment to FAC Program shows –
For those looking for a quick bite or a drink before a show, tickets each performance. choose the best seats now and pay later
you can choose from our Over the Bar Menu items, ranging
from mixed Sandwich Plates, Seasonal Antipasto to share, n Pre-sale booking opportunities
Australian Cheese Platter and various Faster Food options
n Exclusive offers and special member only events.
for those that may be pressed for time.
The bar is centrally located in the main theatre building and More information: MemberFAC.com.au
is open one hour prior to performances. To avoid the rush,
don’t forget to pre-order your interval drinks and snacks at
the bar prior to the show's commencement.
30 Tickets: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Stay connected @the_FAC | #theFAC 31You can also read
