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Knox Community Arts Centre July–December
2 Welcome to the Knox Community Arts Centre Knox City Council is Partnerships with local proud to present some of community groups once Australia’s best performing again bring an engaging artists and outstanding mix of home grown theatre, local talent within the Knox musical productions, and Community Arts Centre creative workshops to the July – December 2021 venue, offering something Program. The program for everyone. All programs expands in 2021 to are In compliance with showcase a diverse mix of the current Victorian professional evening shows Government’s COVID-19 featuring: restrictions. We wish you comedy, music, theatre an enjoyable season of and cabaret performances, entertainment at the Knox along with a daytime Community Arts Centre in program and family shows 2021. being offered during school holidays. All shows are delivered in line with the current Victorian CovidSafe regulations. Please visit our website for more details: knox.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
3 Contents 04 __ About the Venue 06 __ Make Your Parents Disappear – School Holiday Feature Show 07 __ Pavarotti – King of the High Cs 08 __ Brass Monkeys – School Holiday Feature Show 09 __ The Songs of Judy Garland Featuring Bernadette Robinson 10 __ Tusk – The Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 11 __ Swinging on a Star Featuring Kane Alexander 12 __ Jugg Life – School Holiday Feature Show 13 __ The Beatles Show – Presented by Rubber Soul 14 __ The Australasian 21st Century Blues Brothers Show 15 __ Celtic Reflections Australia 16 __ The Piano Men Featuring Craig Schneider 17 __ The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour 18 __ A Very Aussie Christmas
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About
Knox Community
Arts Centre
Community Programs Cinema and Visual Presentations
Knox Community Arts Centre is the – Fully equipped data projection system
proud home to a number of community for the complete cinematic experience
organisations who run regular musical
theatre productions, recitals, classes, social – ideal for film screenings, projections and
groups, and other functions. Please visit presentations.
knox.vic.gov.au/kcac to find out more
about all the local groups operating from Meeting Room (‘The Supper Room’)
the venue. – carpeted multi-purpose space
Venue Hire – adjoining commercial kitchen
Knox Community Arts Centre is a versatile – heated/air conditioned
venue that is available to hire. Featuring
quality spaces and equipment, the venue – can seat 50 people (theatre style) or 30
is ideal for theatre, cinema, workshops, people (boardroom style)
classes, conferences, events and meetings, – chairs and up to 10 rectangle tables
offering a variety of hire options. available
Theatre Productions – quality digital data projector & screen.
– Tiered Seating for 170 for unobstructed Entire Venue
audience viewing or 150 individual flat
floor seating For keynote events, theatre, school
productions and conferences, the entire
– excellent intimate theatre setting, with venue is available for hire. This provides
good stage dimensions and wings access to all areas of the theatre, meeting
– AV Control Room, Sound, Lighting and room, dressing rooms, foyer, candy bar and
AV equipment AV Control room with technician.
– rehearsal and Dressing Room Facilities
– timber floor suitable for dance activities
– supply of a trained Audio Visual
technician to operate the AV control
room (bio box)
– access to a customer service counter/
candy bar with fridges and product
display units.
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Venue Hire Enquiries
To learn more about venue hire visit knox.
vic.gov.au/hirekcac
For more information or to book a guided
venue tour, contact us.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online, over the
phone, or in person from our box office.
The box office is located in the main foyer
of the venue. For ticket enquiries and
purchases, contact us.
Contact us
In person
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday,
10:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: (03) 9729 7287
Online: www.knox.vic.gov.au/kcac
Email: arts@knox.vic.gov.au
Follow us at Knox Arts and Events
on Facebook and Instagram
Accessibility Information
The Knox Community Arts Centre is
accessible to people of all abilities. If you
require wheelchair access or have mobility
issues, please contact us or refer to our
Access Key before visiting the venue.
The Access Key is available for download
on knox.vic.gov.au/kcac or you can call us
to request a copy in the mail.
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Make Your Parents
Disappear
School Holiday Feature Show
After blowing away the Alex has also represented “Amazing!”
nation in the grand final of Australia on the Battle for Kelly Osbourne, Judge
Australia’s Got Talent, ‘Make the Best Variety Act on on Australia’s Got Talent
Your Parents Disappear’ German TV and at the World
will be appearing at Knox Famous Hollywood Magic
Castle in California.
“That was
Community Arts Centre
with some astonishing unbelievable!”
You may recognise Alex
trickery to fool your Dave Hughes, Comedian
from other 2D appearances
parents! on TV shows such as the
One of Melbourne’s most Today Show, Morning Show,
mind-bending magicians, Stand and Deliver, and
Totally Wild. Tue 29 Ju n __ 11am & 1pm
Alex is a regular guest on
70 min __ No interval
Kids’ WB on Channel GO Catch Alex and Tricky Nick,
For ages 4+
and was among a handful of his latest collaborator, live
Australian magicians to have at Knox Community Arts $15 __ Adult
been invited to perform on Centre to see their magic in $12 __ Child
America’s Got Talent. jaw-dropping 3D. $45 __ Family/4
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Pavarotti –
King of the High Cs
Featuring David Rogers Smith
The Music. The Voice. popular song are stories “A musical force to
The Life. and anecdotes from
Pavarotti’s life and his
be reckoned with”
Back at the Knox career which paint a vivid Melbourne Star
Community Arts Centre by portrait of Pavarotti the
popular demand, ‘Pavarotti artist and Pavarotti the man.
- King of the High C’s’ is a
thrilling musical biography Performed by David Rogers
of one the finest classical Smith (Carmen, Madam
artists of the 20th Century. Butterfly, Pagliacci & The
Phantom of the Opera)
Selections include: Nessun
dorma, La donna mobile, Devised & Musically
Vesti la giubba, Ave Maria, Directed by Mark Jones. Tue 6 July __ 11:00am
O sole mio, My Way & La 75 minutes, no interval
Vie en rose.
$20 __ Adult
Woven into this exquisite $18 __ Conc
program of arias and $16 __ Grp 6+
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Brass Monkeys
School Holiday Feature Show
The creators of “Children This trio of artists are
are Stinky” bring you an all famous for combining
new, action-packed, super circus skills of epic
exciting circus spectacular. proportion and comedy for
all ages.
‘Brass Monkeys’ celebrates
kids who march to the beat Recommended for children
of their own drum. Bursting between 3-10 and grown-
with high calibre acrobatics, ups who like a laugh.
a ton of comedy, live music
and high flying tricks.
Performed by powerhouse Restart Investment to Sustain Fri 9 July __ 11:00am
duo Kyle Raftery and April and Expand (RISE) Fund an 50 minutes, no interval
Dawson (Lunar Circus, Australian Government initiative For Ages: 3+
Circus Oz) and directed by
Malia Walsh (Circus Trick $15 __ Adult
Tease). $12 __ Child
$45 __ Family/4
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The Songs
of Judy Garland
Featuring Bernadette Robinson
London’s broadsheet
papers raved: The
Times called her
“a jaw-dropping talent”
Following performances Alone on stage, Bernadette Songs include Get Happy,
at Arts Centre Melbourne introduced London The Man that Got Away,
and Sydney Opera House, audiences to the 5 You Made Me Love You,
Bernadette Robinson “nobodies” of the title and Stormy Weather, The
will perform an uncanny 5 iconic singers of the 20th Trolley Song, Come Rain or
representation of Judy century that had already Come Shine, When You’re
Garland with her Musical enchanted and thrilled Smiling, Zing Went the
Director on piano. Australian audiences: Judy Strings of My Heart and
Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Over the Rainbow!
Bernadette Robinson’s Piaf, Billie Holiday and
Performances in Songs Maria Callas.
For Nobodies at London’s
Ambassadors Theatre last
year earned the show an Tue 3 Aug __ 11:00am
Oliver Awards nomination 75 min __ No interval
and announced her as a $20 __ Adult
new star on the West End. $18 __ Conc
$16 __ Grp/6+
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Tusk - The Storybook Tribute
to Fleetwood Mac
‘Tusk- A Storybook Tribute only ever captured in early Together this
to Fleetwood Mac’ is not footage.
just a tribute band, but
group breathe
a journey through the Together this group breathe life into the
intimate stories that are life into the music that music that
changed the world, and
behind the songs creations.
will take you on a journey changed the
This intense performance from Rumours all the way world.
gives the audience a peek through to Tango In The
into what makes Fleetwood Night.
Mac one of the greatest
bands of all time.
Penni’s portrayal of Stevie Sat 14 Aug __ 7:30pm
Nicks is not only hauntingly 120 min __ Incl. interval
authentic vocally, but
$30 __ Adult
shows the young innocence
$28 __ Conc
of our leading lady that was
$26 __ Grp/8+11
Swinging on a Star.
The songs of Frank Sinatra and
the ‘Golden Rat Pack’ Era.
Featuring Kane Alexander
“A natural on
stage. Handsomely
chiselled features,
a fine voice, good
Kane Alexander has loved songs. Classics like taste in songs
performed all over the “My Funny Valentine”, “I’ve and an open-
world, collected numerous Got You Under My Skin” hearted delight in
awards, and recorded with and “The Best Is Yet to performing...The
Sony BMG Music. Come” pay tribute to an era
that was sexy, suave and most spirit-lifting
His show “Swinging on a very cool. act of the year.”
Star” showcases the best
songs from the Frank Winner of the Best New York Post
Sinatra and golden Rat Newcomer Award at
Pack era. Featuring hits the New York Cabaret
made famous by Frank Festival, Kane Alexander
Sinatra, Dean Martin, has performed his show
Bobby Darin & Sammy internationally to great Tue 7 Sept __ 11:00am
Davis Jr, Kane breathes a acclaim, be sure you don’t 75 min __ No interval
vitality into this music, with miss it! $20 __ Adult
exciting new interpretations $18 __ Conc
of these classic and well- $16 __ Grp/6+12
Jugg Life
School Holiday Feature Show
An explosive fusion of presence, the performers “A show full of
juggling and dynamic live display precisely what we laughter that
percussion with relentless love about juggling in every
energy. way possible, incorporating will have you in
competition, danger, music awe of their
Beginning with the simple
beat of a drum and ending
and teamwork. spectacular skills.”
with the total mayhem of Colourful, visual, turbulent Aspire Magazine,
both performers keeping and fun, Jugg Life is a show Naomi Giatas
ludicrous numbers of for the entire family.
props in the air, Jugg Life
is an intense, non-stop
escalation of skill and Thu 23 Sep __ 11:00am
entertainment. 50 min __ No interval
For ages 5+
As sound melds seamlessly
with world-class technical $15 __ Adult
ability and energetic stage $12 __ Child
$45 __ Family/413
The Beatles Show
Presented by Rubber Soul
Rubber Soul recreate the
atmosphere and energy of a
real ‘LIVE’ Beatles concert.
The band has toured Rubber Soul also feature
Internationally and costumes to recreate
Nationally, playing the the look of the Beatles
hits everybody has come from their early suits to
to know and love. Rubber the outfits seen on the
Soul perform songs like She most significant album in
Loves You, Please Please Pop Music history... Sgt
Me, Day Tripper and other Pepper’s Lonely Hearts
classics like Strawberry Club Band
Fields, I am The Walrus, Get
Back and Hey Jude. So get your Ticket to Ride
and let Rubber Soul take
Every audience has been you on a Magical Mystery
amazed at the faithful Tour through the hits and Tue 5 Oct __ 11:00am
recreation of the Beatles nostalgia of the Beatles. 75 min __ No interval
sound by Rubber Soul $20 __ Adult
which use authentic Beatles $18 __ Conc
instruments. $16 __ Grp/6+14
The Australasian 21st Century
Blues Brothers
Tribute Show
The Australasian 21st The show brings a high They’ve got half
Century Blues Brothers standard of musicianship
Tribute Show adds a new and theatrical antics, where
a tank of gas,
perspective and gives a anything can, and usually sunglasses on,
new twist on the movies does happen due to the and they’re on a
and the live shows. characters freedom to mission from God!
improvise and engage with
The show is a tribute to the audience.
the late, great Jake Blues,
with brother Zee taking
lead and Elwood along for
the ride! Joining them is
the feisty Ellie (soon to be
Elliewood) as Jake’s long- Sat 9 Oct __ 7:30pm
lost daughter and Twiggy 120 min __ Incl. interval
as the backing singer with $30 __ Adult
an excessive attitude. $28 __ Conc
$26 __ Grp/8+15
Celtic Reflections Australia
Celtic Reflections Australia performers’ perspectives. Lament, love
is a celebration of song,
story and dance brought Irish born, gifted story- and laugh. Come
to life by the irrepressible teller and singer-songwriter along with us on
Celtic spirit still strong and Cyril Moran (guitar, vocals) a heart-warming
is joined by favourites of
vibrant here in Australia.
the Anglo-Celtic music enchanted
The Irish, Scottish and
Welsh have kept their rich scene, Greg Hunt (violin/ journey.
cultural heritage alive in mandolin) and Jules
many pockets of the world Vines (piano, vocals and
we are excited to share accordion). Together with
with you stories. the award-winning Scottish
Highland Reel Tartan
Capturing the musical Dancers and the Victorian Tue 19 Oct __ 11:00am
traditions unfolding ‘Down Irish Dance Academy, 100 min __ + interval
Under’, Celtic Reflections this show will have you $20 __ Adult
Australia is told from both mesmerized from start to $18 __ Conc
local and ex-pat finish. $16 __ Grp/6+16
The Piano Men
Featuring Craig Schneider
Join award-winning composers to popular “A great show…
pianist and vocalist, Craig and rock artists and the
Schneider, as he explores technical wizardry of the a musical tour
the full spectrum of piano jazz greats, Craig takes the de force…”
music from classical audience on a journey of Richard Windeyer,
through ragtime, jazz and discovery of the wonderful Muse Magazine
blues to rock and roll. music made by the men
who, like him, love the
Featuring music and songs piano.
from Frederic Chopin, Billy
Joel, Elton John, George
Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Nat
“King” Cole, Dave Brubeck,
Barry Manilow, Peter Allen, Tue 9 Nov __ 11:00am
Jerry Lee Lewis and Oscar 75 min __ No interval
Peterson, the show is a tour $20 __ Adult
de force of piano music. $18 __ Conc
From the great classical $16 __ Grp/6+17
The Amazing Traveling
Comedy Tour
The Amazing Travelling This event will feature five Award winning
Comedy Tour (TATCT) outstanding comedians,
is a partnership formed including some of
stand ups are
to bring Australia’s best Australia’s best established coming to Knox!
new comedic artists to and up and coming
audiences outside major comedians.
cities.
Watch this space –
They are Australia’s only comedians will be
dedicated stand-up comedy announced soon!
touring company focused
on regional audiences, and Show Warnings: Performances
often contain coarse language,
the only multi-performer sexual references and material
tour to visit regional towns that can offend.
Sat 20 Nov__ 8:00pm
other than the Melbourne It is recommended for people
100 min __ + interval
International Comedy aged 15 years or older.
$30 __ Adult
Festival Roadshow. $28 __ Conc
$26 __ Grp/8+18
A Very Aussie Christmas
Santa’s slapping on the some Yuletide singalongs A heart-warming
sunblock and squeezing around the old ‘goanna’.
into a pair of board
celebration of
Fancy a nice pair of socks? all the great
shorts! Is that a six pack of A novelty fly swatter? Yet
wallabies pulling the sleigh? another copy of Michael Aussie Christmas
Pass the aeroguard and Buble’s Christmas CD? traditions new and
help yourself to another
plate of Nana’s famous
There’ll be Aussie Christmas old!
gifts up for grabs for those
trifle - it’s going to be A who come prepared to
Very Aussie Christmas! share a classic Christmas
Two of Australian Musical Cracker joke!
theatre favourite funny Of course we’ll still be
ladies Sally Bourne and Tue 7 Dec__ 11:00am
decorating the tree and
Susan Ann Walker join singing Silent Night and 75 min __ No interval
forces to fire up the BBQ, Away in a Manger - but $20 __ Adult
pour the custard on the songs about snow are $18 __ Conc
plum pudding and lead definitely a no go! $16 __ Grp/6+Location
Knox Community Arts Centre
Cnr Mountain Highway
and Scoresby Road
Bayswater, VIC 3153
knox.vic.gov.au/kcac
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