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WEST
GIPPSLAND
ARTS CENTRE
2021
February
to June
Image: Simon Schluter/Fairfax Syndication
3 West Gippsland Arts Centre
Getting Back to Live
If you have followed us on social media throughout 2020, you have West Gippsland Arts Centre is a
had chances to enjoy streamed plays by Shakespeare, ballet and service of Baw Baw Shire Council
opera performances and concerts ranging from classical to rock and is supported by Creative
music from major stages across the world. We also brought you Victoria through their Regional
performances streamed from the WGAC stage. We could all watch Partnerships Funding Program.
from the comfort of our homes - and the tickets were free of charge! A number of shows in this year’s
You might well wonder if you missed anything with WGAC being season are also supported by the
closed… Victorian Government through
Creative Victoria - Department
There was something missing; the same gap that echoed throughout of Premier and Cabinet.
a difficult year - we could see the show, but we could not be there,
together. We could not share the experience in the way we do when
we are in a theatre together. One or two people laughing alone
is quite different to the feeling of the whole audience erupting in
shared joy. If 2020 showed us anything at all, it was the value of The Australian Government is
connection. In its absence, we became acutely aware of something proud to be associated with a
we have taken for granted; the connection between an artist and H O N O U R T H E PA S T number of shows in this year’s
an audience and between the people of the audience; the value of program through the national
coming together as a community to share a live experience and how performing arts touring program,
important that connection is to our health and well-being! SERVE TH E PRESENT Playing Australia, giving Australians
the opportunity to see some of
We are thrilled to say we are looking forward to ‘getting back to live’ INSPIRE THE FUTURE our best performing arts. Projects
in 2021 and to present our program of shows for the first half of the sporting this logo are assisted by
year. It may look familiar since many of the shows are rescheduled the Australian Government through
from our 2020 program. There is quite an investment from artists to the Australia Council, its arts
create a show and that investment is made well before it comes to funding and advisory body:
us. We are pleased to have been able to honour the investment they
made back in 2020 and to bring their work to you.
We have also invested in making the experience as safe and
reliable as it can be while we continue to live in uncertain times. West Gippsland Arts Centre is a
Our COVID Safe plans and contingencies will help us to do all we member of the Victorian
can to re-build confidence. We are working on shorter time frames Association of Performing Arts
and responding to the need to take life one show at a time, rather Centres and part of the Theatre
than in the traditional ‘subscription season’ manner. Therefore, we Gippsland collective.
have converted the member ticket price saving offered last year via
packages into per-ticket savings, with reduced member price per
ticket, giving even greater value to our members.
We are working with producers and artists on plans for the rest of
Baw Baw Shire Council acknowledges
2021 as we roll out these shows and we will release information as
the program unfolds (just another reason to be a member; so you
the Gunaikurnai People as the
get the information first!) traditional custodians of the land
that makes up Baw Baw Shire.
We look forward to seeing you ‘getting back to live’ at West Gippsland We pay our respects to their Elders
Arts Centre. past, present and emerging.
Rob Robson
Manager Arts and Culture
Baw Baw Shire Council
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RABBIT HOLE
RACHAEL THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 8:00PM
Off The Leash, Theatre with Teeth presents
BECK
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 8:00PM
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2:00PM
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 8:00PM
THIS GIRL SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2:00PM
FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 11:00AM Becca and Howie Corbett
DAYLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT have a picture perfect
family life in the suburbs
This Girl is a New York style until a random, tragic
cabaret concert starring accident takes the life of
Australia’s own Rachael Beck. their four-year old son.
Heart warming, funny and full Soon after, Becca’s younger,
of gossip, she cruises from irresponsible sister, Izzy,
Sondheim to Jason Robert announces that she is
Brown. pregnant: there will now be a
new child in the family.
Songs range from Running up
that Hill, and I Dreamed a Dream As Becca and Howie grow
to The Stars and the Moon. apart, Becca’s mother, Nat,
badgers Becca about her
Rachael Beck is a multi-faceted, grieving process, and Jason,
award-winning powerhouse whose the young driver who killed
talents span both stage and screen their son, continually shows
L O C A L T H E AT R E
L O C A L TA L E N T
as an acclaimed vocal artist and up to ask forgiveness, the
actress. group is on a bumpy road to
healing with no road map in
D AY L I G H T E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Come and enjoy an intimate sight.
performance from one of
Australia’s greatest Triple Rabbit Hole delves into the
Threats! complexity of a family
navigating deep grief, and by David Lindsay-Abaire
Members: $18, Full: $25, learning what it means to live
Concession: $22, a fruitful life when things fall Family. Life. Loss. Love.
Groups 10+: $18 apart. We all go down the... Rabbit Hole
2021
Members: $33
Full: $38 Directed by Annette O’Shea
Concession: $38
Youth U/18: $33
Groups 10+: $33
PHOTOGRAPHY
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SATURDAY 6 MARCH 8:00PM CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of
Members: $62.50
Full: $69
Concession: $65.50
The Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup.
Any band in which Tom Petty and Jeff Adapted from the award-winning picture book
Lynne are the ‘unknowns’ would have to by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
be very special. George Harrison, Bob published by Macmillan Children’s Books
Dylan and Roy Orbison are giants of
popular music who completed this
THURSDAY 11 MARCH 6:00PM
magical lineup. They are adored by all FRIDAY 12 MARCH 10:00AM AND 12:00PM
generations of music lovers. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set
Now their songs have been foot in the deep dark wood…
reimagined for Australian concert
If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel,
audiences. Music director Sam See has
which returns following previous sell-out
assembled a knockout band featuring
Australian tours – now in a new West
James Black, Lindsay Field , Glyn
End production!
Mason, Angus Burchall and Paul
Cartwright. Together they create an
Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous
unforgettable experience featuring
mission in this magical musical adaptation
sensational vocals, knockout
of the much-loved picture book.
harmonies and gargantuan guitar
work as they pay tribute to the
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s
Wilburys and its superstar members.
Child ignores her father’s warnings about
It doesn’t get much better! the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the
deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse
Some of Australia’s favourite musicians have come together to reimagine the doesn’t really exist... does he?
Traveling Wilburys’ great hits and breathe new life into some of the individual
artists’ favourite songs: The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the
E VE RY CH I LD E VE RY YE AR
Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- & 91-Storey
James Black, keyboardist, guitarist and music director of The RocKwiz Orkestra Treehouses return with The Gruffalo’s Child,
has played with rock royalty Mondo Rock and The Black Sorrows. bringing together physical theatre, music
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Lindsay Field sings with John Farnham and has performed with Jimmy Barnes, and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and
Glenn Shorrock, Olivia Newton-John and Renee Geyer. scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and
Sam See, music director, guitarist and a founding member of Sherbet, has their adults...
played with and been music director for John Farnham, Brian Cadd and Steve 55 minutes, no interval
Vizard’s Tonight Live.
Members: $20, Full: $27,
Glyn Mason has sung and played with Brian Cadd, Chain, Ariel and Copperwine.
Concession: $25, Youth U/18: $15,
Angus Burchall drums with John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John.
Groups 10+: $15,
Paul Cartwright on bass has played with Glenn Shorrock, David Bridie and
Family of 4: $65
Wendy Matthews.
Based on the picture book THE GRUFFALO’s CHILD © illustrations 2004 Axel Scheffler and © text 2004 Julia Donaldson
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CDP Kids presents
THE 91-STOREY
O U T S I D E T H E WA L L S
TREEHOUSE
A play by Richard Tulloch
Adapted from the book by
2021
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
* THURSDAY 18 MARCH 6:00PM
FRIDAY 19 MARCH 10:00AM
AND 12:00PM
Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has
*Under the Stars! reached an amazing 91 Stories!
It’s now more fantastically dangerous
than ever, with a deserted desert island,
a whirlpool, and a giant spider!
But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea
they’re about to face their biggest
challenge yet! Mr Big Nose has sent his
grandchildren to the Treehouse, and
they don’t want to just sit quietly. Can
SUNDAY 14 MARCH 7:00PM The Outside the Walls
program is proudly Andy, Terry and Jill master this extreme
‘OUTSIDE THE WALLS’ CIVIC PARK, WARRAGUL sponsored by
Warragul Toyota.
babysitting challenge? What does
mysterious fortune teller Madam
Essential Theatre has never been more proud to present a summer of Know-It-All really want? And will the Big
entertainment with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Red Button really destroy the world?
E VE RY CH I LD E VE RY YE AR
After a year of uncertainty and challenges, let’s now celebrate together The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52- and
with one of the greatest love stories of all times. 78-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage
return with a fantastical trip through this
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a love story for the ages. The Capulet wild, weird and wonderful world for
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T H E V I AT E K 2 0 2 1
and Montague households have been embroiled in a bloody fight for as children 6-12 and their adults.
long as anyone in Verona, Italy can remember. The death toll is mounting, Just beware of the Fortune Teller...
and it seems that the best thing anyone can do is keep the two sides as
far from each other as possible. But when young Romeo Montague crashes 60 minutes, no interval
the Capulet ball, he falls head-over-heels in love with young Juliet Capulet –
and she falls just as in love with him. What ensues is one of the most Members: $20, Full: $27,
romantic and devastating love stories in the theatrical canon. Concession: $25, Youth U/18: $15,
Groups 10+: $15,
You are invited to sit back, breathe in the fresh air and swoon with us as we Family of 4: $65
celebrate life and love post 2020!
Members: $23, Full: $30, Concession: $27, Youth U/18: $23
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L O C A L T H E AT R E
L O C A L TA L E N T
D AY L I G H T E N T E R TA I N M E N T
2021
SALUTE TO THE ANZACs
FRIDAY 26 MARCH 11:00AM - DAYLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
More Great Songs of The War Years... will contain many of the songs
and stories that emerged from WW1, WW2, and The Vietnam War, all
performed to a backdrop of incredible images on the big screen.
With a stunning cast led by narrator Chris McKenna, and featuring star Peter Rabbit doesn’t BLACK BOX / THEATRE TWO
tenor Roy Best, musical theatre star Jaz Flowers, international soprano think life as a rabbit is all it’s TUESDAY 13 APRIL 11:00AM AND 2:00PM
cracked up to be in this spirited WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 11:00AM AND 2:00PM
Alison Jones and Opera Australia’s Caroline Vercore, this production will
children’s musical. His mother is THURSDAY 15 APRIL 2:00PM AND 7:00PM
be one of the Daylight Entertainment highlights of 2021. always making him do chores, and FRIDAY 16 APRIL 11:00AM
Peter’s had just about all he can take
There are many great singers who performed during the wars that of his goody two-shoes twin sisters. Children U/15: $10
are highlighted in this wonderful production: Dame Vera Lynn, Adults: $15
The Andrew Sisters, Bob Dylan, Normie Rowe and many more. Children under 2 years old: free
After being picked on for the last
General Admission
time, Peter decides to run away from
Songs include, White Cliffs of Dover, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, home and find a better place to live
Chattanooga Choo Choo, Blowin In The Wind, and a stirring version - somewhere he can be in charge, Warragul Youth Theatre Presents
of Bring Him Home from Les Miserables. do whatever he wants, and be free of A Peter Rabbit Tale
responsibility. But as Peter struggles Book by Sarah Brandt
Members: $18, Full: $25, to live with other animals, from feisty Music and lyrics by Neal Richardson
squirrels to sewing mice, he begins to From the stories by Beatrix Potter
Concession: $22, Groups 10+: $18 Script and materials supplied by
realise his life at home might not have
been so bad after all. Playscripts.com
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MENTAL AS EVERYTHING
We have all heard their songs
and we have all enjoyed their SOME
ENCHANTED
musicals. They were known as
America’s most successful
Presented by Under The Microscope
EVENING
musical theatre writing team and
Created by Damon Smith and Adam Coad
their partnership has been called
THURSDAY 29 APRIL 8:00PM - BLACK BOX / THEATRE TWO the greatest of the 20th Century.
Join us for a very special event THE SONGS OF ROGERS
Mental As Everything is an original new stage concept by Melbourne
based writer, musician and performer, Damon Smith. His personal, paying tribute to the timeless AND HAMMERSTEIN
day to day experiences with a diagnosis of both OCD and bipolar music from the legendary FRIDAY 30 APRIL 11:00AM
disorder have helped Damon develop a transparency regarding his Richard Rodgers and Oscar
dealings with these two, widely misguided disorders and as a Hammerstein II. DAYLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
writer/entertainer, creating a show that blends comedy and music Featuring your favourite tunes
alongside an honest and thought-provoking, researched narrative. from Carousel, The King and
As a creator, Damon invites you to pull up a seat I, South Pacific, The Sound of
next to him at the bar. There’s a sense of intimacy, Music and many more, Some
a hint of sass, and with this show, there’s more than Enchanted Evening is truly an
a hint of the real man behind his work. Damon’s enchanted concert of exquisite
performances are peppered with moments of songs from the golden age of
improvisation and with a wry and thought-provoking musicals.
stage manner, he can turn the tone to comedic In an intimate setting amongst
absurdity in the blink of an eye. Just like the mania the stars, come on a whimsical
and depression that he experiences in his personal journey through song and dance,
life with bipolar disorder, the mood of the show and be captivated by the
changes rapidly, which help to make Mental As beautiful music of You’ll
Everything a truly unique experience, allowing it to work Never Walk Alone, Younger Than
on many, audience engaging levels. Springtime, I Have Dreamed,
Climb Every Mountain, and
In this two-man show, Damon and his musical cohort,
Oh What a Beautiful Morning.
Adam Coad, will take the audience on a brilliantly unique
and often awkward journey inside their own heads with With beautiful costumes,
hilarious onstage buffoonery and songs pertaining extraordinary dancing and a
to Mental Illness. Mental As Everything, features song list that also includes music
D AY L I G H T E N T E R TA I N M E N T
both original music and a few existing from their partnerships with
songs, written by well-known artists Jerome Kern and Lorenz Hart,
that have experienced mental illness. Some Enchanted Evening is a
60 minutes, no interval magical, uplifting experience
Warnings: Potentially triggering content or themes, including mental health. that is not to be missed.
Ages 15+
B L ACK BOX
Members: $23, Full: $30, Concession: $27, Youth U/18: $23 Members: $18, Full: $25,
Concession: $22, Groups 10+: $18
SEASON
2021
2021
Written, Directed and Produced by Margaret Fisk
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THE MERGER
Presented by Hey Boss. Created by Damian Callinan
THURSDAY 13 MAY 8:00PM - BLACK BOX / THEATRE TWO
Award-winning comedian Damian
Callinan’s hit one-man show The
Merger comes full circle and returns
to the stage following the hugely
successful 2018 feature film adaptation
- starring Callinan himself.
The Merger tells the tale of the Bodgy
Creek Football Club and coach Troy
Carrington, whose battling team
seems destined to either fold or
merge with their arch rivals. Callinan
THURSDAY 13 MAY 10:00AM AND 12:30PM effortlessly fluctuates between
characters crossing age, gender
One of the most iconic children’s stories of all time, Eric Carle’s The Very and ethnicity as Coach Carrington’s
Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 45 million copies and now emerges from mission unfolds: to recruit asylum
the page in a joyous and masterful theatrical experience, created by seekers and save his team, unwittingly
Jonathan Rockefeller. taking the community on a journey of
change.
Brought to life with a menagerie of 75 loveable puppets, this critically-
acclaimed production faithfully adapts four of Carle’s stories, including “Turning The Merger into a film has
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and of course, the star of the been the highlight of my career, but I
show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. still love performing the solo version,”
A delight for those just discovering Carle’s stories, and for the generations says Callinan. “Since the adaptation
who grew up with his iconic books, this enchanting Australian-made show I’ve had people shaking their heads
transports audiences into a pop-up-like version of Carle’s world that will in wonderment about how that story
excite, educate and entertain the whole family. could possibly be told by one man on
a near empty stage. I look forward to
Eric Carle said of the show, “I hope the performances will be enjoyed by them nodding and saying, ‘oh, that’s
many and that the colourful characters bring comfort and joy to all who how - with sock puppets!’ ”
see the stories… it is uplifting to see such beautiful and cheerful works
75 minutes, no interval
inspired by my characters! I hope my books - and this show - will inspire Warnings: Mild course language,
you and your imagination.” Adult themes, Mild nudity
Ages 14+
B L ACK BOX
55 minutes, no interval. Ages 2 – 8 years and their grown-ups
SEASON
Members: $20, Full: $27, Concession: $25, Youth U/18: $15, Groups 10+: $15, Family of 4: $65 Members: $23, Full: $30, Concession: $27, Youth U/18: $23
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KEITH
POTGER AO
A WANDERING MINSTREL
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 11:00AM
DAYLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
As a founding member of the
internationally famous The Seekers,
Keith Potger is known to countless
fans and this is obvious in the
welcome given to him by
audiences around the world.
Keith’s program contains some
old favourites from The Seekers, a
touch of Nashville, some beautiful
original ballads from his three solo
CDs and a few covers of hits from
the 1960s to the 1980s that appeal
FRIDAY 21 MAY, 7:30PM to the generation who grew up
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 1:30PM AND 7:30PM with their folks playing The Seekers
SUNDAY 23 MAY, 1:30PM albums. Throughout his show, Keith
THURSDAY 27 MAY, 7:30PM shares some amusing anecdotes
FRIDAY 28 MAY, 7:30PM from over 50 years on the
international music scene.
SATURDAY 29 MAY, 1:30PM AND 7:30PM
D AY L I G H T E N T E R TA I N M E N T
In all, this is an up-beat,
heart-warming event that
WTC / WGAC Members: $43 will leave you reliving
Full: $48 memories of the past
L O C A L T H E AT R E
Concession: $43
L O C A L TA L E N T
while sharing the joy of
Youth U/18: $33 new beginnings that are
Groups 10+: $43 the hallmarks of Keith
Potger’s solo concerts.
2021
Members: $18, Full: $25,
Concession: $22,
Groups 10+: $18
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LIOR
BETWEEN YOU AND ME
WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE 7:30PM - BLACK BOX / THEATRE TWO THURSDAY 10 JUNE 7:30PM - MAIN THEATRE
This is a chance to hear the acclaimed singer Carmen is the femme fatale
songwriter Lior in a manner harking back to you can’t forget.
archetypal ‘salon’ concerts; where both
audience and performer share an evening In Bizet’s famous opera, she sings her
enjoying the connection that only proximity sensual Habanera and lures Don José
can offer. into her world. He gives up everything to
follow her. But Carmen’s wandering eye
Lior burst on to the Australian music scene has already found a new lover: the
in 2005 with his stunning debut album - dashing bullfighter Escamillo.
Autumn Flow. Recorded and released entirely
independently, and spearheaded by This Old Don José’s jealousy is fierce. Escamillo’s
Love and subsequent singles Daniel and passion is strong. In a gripping finale,
Autumn Flow, the album became one of the Carmen must face her fate.
most successful independent debuts in
Australian history. Experience the thrilling Spanish colour
A swag of accolades followed, amongst them and rhythms of Bizet’s vibrant score
three Aria nominations (including Best Male with Opera Australia’s singers, live
Artist), as well as Triple J’s prestigious ‘J Award’ chamber orchestra and a children’s
nomination for Album of the Year. Subsequent chorus drawn from the local community.
releases Corner of an Endless Road, (2008)
and Tumbling into the Dawn (2010) were This new production includes gorgeous
also a huge success, debuting at #2 on the sets and vintage-inspired costumes.
Australian Albums chart and topping the You can hear classics such as the
Independent charts for several weeks, as well Habanera and the Toreador Song
just as Bizet meant them — loud,
M A I N T H E AT R E S E A S O N
as earning the gifted songwriter a further
three Aria nominations. live and completely unamplified.
B L ACK BOX SE A SON
Lior is known for his dynamic and moving Sung in French with English surtitles
performances, and has earned a reputation as Performed with a live chamber orchestra
one of Australia’s finest live performers. He is 2 hours and 35 minutes including interval
part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved
a great degree of success and critical acclaim, Members: $42, Full: $50,
2021
2021
whilst maintaining an independence and Concession: $46, Youth U/18: $42
individuality in their craft.
NATIONAL TOUR PARTNERS
Don’t miss your chance to see Lior in this one-off intimate solo show. LEADING
PARTNER
PRODUCTION
PARTNER
SUPPORTING
PARTNER
PROUDLY
SUPPORTED BY
PATRON-IN-CHIEF
DR HARUHISA HANDA
GOVERNMENT
PARTNERS
OPERA
CONFERENCE
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AN EVENING WITH THE MSO
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production
SATURDAY 12 JUNE 7:00PM - MAIN THEATRE
Pianist Konstantin Shamray, trumpeter Owen Morris
and conductor Fabian Russell bring Russian mastery
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge & Tim McGarry
to Warragul with the towering talents of Stravinsky, Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Australian composer
Elena Kats-Chernin. TUESDAY 22 JUNE 10:00AM AND 12:30PM
Premiering in 1933 with the composer himself Adapted by Monkey Baa in 2014 from
the picture book by Jackie French and
at the piano, Shostakovich’s first piano concerto
Bruce Whatley, with foot-tapping music
is intentionally technically astounding – so he and lyrics by Phil Scott and comedic
could showcase his own significant talents in direction by Jonathan Biggins, Pete
performance! Included in this program is the Sheep is a lively and mischievous
Prokofiev’s compact masterpiece, his Classical award-winning musical for young
Symphony, reminiscent of Haydn. audiences and their adults.
The concert also features Stravinsky’s Concerto Shaun isn’t like the other Shearers in
Shaggy Gully… he’d rather be styling
in E-flat, penned for the 30th wedding anniversary
than shearing and instead of
of a prominent American couple whose house was ‘sheep-dog’, he has a ‘sheep-sheep’
named Dumbarton Oaks, and Elena Kats-Chernin’s named Pete. After being rejected by
brisk and playful Dance of the Paper Umbrellas. the shearers and their dogs, Shaun
and Pete set up their own Shearing
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Salon in town and before long word is
out and they are inundated with woolly
Fabian Russell conductor
clients and maybe a Ringer or two!
Konstantin Shamray piano
Owen Morris trumpet
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This hilarious show, imaginatively told by
four performers playing shearers, dogs
M A I N T H E AT R E S E A S O N
Program: and sheep explores the challenges and
Stravinsky Concerto in E-flat Dumbarton Oaks rewards of being an individual and will
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Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 Members: $20 be a lasting tribute to honoring your own
Elena Kats-Chernin Dance of the Paper Umbrellas Full: $27 spirit and strength, whilst working with
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 Classical Concession: $25 the flock.
YouthU/18: $15 50 minutes, no interval
1 hour, no interval Groups 10+: $15
2021
Ages 4-9 years
Family of 4: $65 Illustration by Bruce Whatley
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WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE 2021 SEASON - FEBRUARY TO JUNE THEATRE ONE MAP
RACHAEL BECK - THIS GIRL FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 11:00AM BALCONY SEATING
RABBIT HOLE - OFF THE LEASH THEATRE THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY - SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY
THE WILBURYS SESSIONS SATURDAY 6 MARCH 8:00PM
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD THURSDAY 11 MARCH - FRIDAY 12 MARCH
ROMEO AND JULIET SUNDAY 14 MARCH 7:00PM
THE 91-STOREY TREEHOUSE THURSDAY 18 MARCH - FRIDAY 19 MARCH
SALUTE TO THE ANZACS FRIDAY 26 MARCH 11:00AM
PETER RABBIT - WARRAGUL YOUTH THEATRE TUESDAY 13 APRIL - FRIDAY 16 APRIL
MENTAL AS EVERYTHING THURSDAY 29 APRIL 8:00PM
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING FRIDAY 30 APRIL 11:00AM
THE 91-STOREY TREEHOUSE TUESDAY 5 MAY 12:30PM AND 6:00PM
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR THURSDAY 13 MAY 10:00AM AND 12:30PM
THE MERGER THURSDAY 13 MAY 8:00PM
WICKED - WARRAGUL THEATRE COMPANY FRIDAY 21 MAY - SATURDAY 29 MAY STALLS SEATING
KEITH POTGER FRIDAY 4 JUNE 11:00AM
LIOR - BETWEEN YOU AND ME WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE 7:30PM
OPERA AUSTRALIA - CARMEN THURSDAY 10 JUNE 7:30PM
MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SATURDAY 12 JUNE 7:00PM
PETE THE SHEEP TUESDAY 22 JUNE 10:00AM AND 12:30PM
WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE 2021 ADDITIONAL SHOWS
CADD AND MORRIS THURSDAY 4 MARCH 7:30PM
ELVIS- IF I CAN DREAM SATURDAY 20 MARCH 8:00PM
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SUNDAY 21 MARCH 2:30PM
JIMEOIN SATURDAY 24 APRIL 8:00PM
LEAVING JACKSON SATURDAY 3 JULY 7:30PM
WORLD OF MUSICALS WEDNESDAY 7 JULY 7:30PM
WANNABE: THE SPICE GIRLS SHOW TUESDAY 17 AUGUST 7:30PM
THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW SUNDAY 29 AUGUST 8:00PM
We are adding more shows all the time - visit our website or contact our Booking Office to find out more!
Show dates are correct at time of printing and may be subject to change or cancellation.
See back page for more information.
BECOME A WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS STAGE
CENTRE SHOW SPONSOR:
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You will notice that several shows in
our 2021 season are sponsored by our
wonderful local businesses. Without
their support, this season would not
be possible. Please support those
local businesses that support West
Gippsland Arts Centre.
If your business would like to become
a show sponsor, please contact us
to find out how you can support the
ongoing success of this valuable and
much-loved community resource.
We’d love to have you onboard! STAGEMEMBERSHIP Booking and contact
Information
Become a West Gippsland Arts Centre
Member now to enjoy the many benefits Book via: wgac.com.au
of membership: Credit card only
• Invitation to future Season Launch Events By phone: 5624 2456
• Exclusive booking periods Credit card only
• Season Package Specials
Booking Office and Theatres:
• Best ever member discounts on full ticket
Corner of Smith and
price
Albert Streets, Warragul
• Regular member newsletters: find out about
9:00am - 5:00pm weekdays
upcoming events and special offers first
Cash, credit card, cheque,
• Invitation to joing the Members’ Welcome
EFTPOS
table for pre-show dinner at selected events
• Regular members only events
• Monthly draw for existing members to win
SMITH STREET
tickets
CIVIC PLACE
• New Members go into an additional draw to
win tickets to a show
ENTRANCE
MEMBERSHIP PRICING: ALBERT STRE
ET
One Year (Standard Membership) WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE
Single: $21 PO Box 304 Warragul, VIC 3820
Single Concession: $15
Double: $38 Buy with confidence:
Double Concession: $26 If a show is cancelledor rescheduled,
or you are unable to attend due to
Three Years (Gold Membership) illness, we will refund your purchase,
Single: $60 ensuring your transaction is as
Single Concession: $42 smooth and seamless as possible.
Double: $105
Double Concession: $70 Covid-19 Safety:
Events will be conducted with
Join now at www.wgac.com.au, at the WGAC current Covid-19 safe principles
Booking Office, or call 5624 2456. and procedures in place.
All attendees contact details will
WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE GIFT VOUCHERS
be recorded.
A West Gippsland Arts Centre Gift Voucher is the perfect
present for your loved ones and will suit every special Please enact social distancing and
occasion. follow current Covid-19 requirements.
The value can be used towards theatre experiences at
West Gippsland Arts Centre and you can choose from a
range of price points.
Buy gift vouchers for family, friends and loved ones to
spend online or in person at our Booking Office.
An unforgettable experience is a gift that will last forever. For bookings at Albert and Smith
Restaurant, please call 5624 2559
Certificates do not expire. Not valid at bar or restaurant.You can also read
