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Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones A wordless shadow puppet comedy for all ages from Montreal.
Jeff Achtem is an eccentric poet who transforms bits of junk into surreal shadow puppets. Flying chickens, brain transplants and sneaky ninjas! In each scene, the audience watches the transformation of household junk into hilarious live cartoons. A feast for the imagination, ‘Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones’ transports children and adults alike into a giddy, funny dream world, a shadowy, bent take on the Warner Brothers’ wackiness. When: Saturday 2 February, 5pm Duration: 45min, no interval Audience: No age limit, from 4yrs to 99yrs old!!! Ticket prices: $29/Matt’s Mates, $34/adult, $32/concession and $24/child (including booking fees) Booking: www.mattdann.com or 9158 9368
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Tarzan Loves Jane Fundraiser Night
Friday 15 February - 6.30pm
Twilight: Breaking Dawn (part 2) Be amongst the first of your friends to see the last episode of Twilight on OPENING NIGHT! Come along and support the Tarzan Loves Jane Relay for Life team. The night will feature live entertainment and a silent auction with awesome prizes which have been generously donated by local businesses including pamper packs, beauty treatments, Lorna Jane gift packs, hairdressing vouchers, champagne high tea sets, picnic sets, dinner vouchers and so much more up for grabs. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council. Make sure you secure your seats now and don’t miss out on the fun! Doors and bar open at 6.30pm with a sausage sizzle, champagne, beers, wines, choccies etc. Duration: 115 mins Genre: Adventure / Drama / Fantasy Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased online at
www.mattdann.com or by calling 9158 9368
Regular screening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn (part 2) on Saturday 16 February - 7.30pm
Every month join us for our
9 featuring 1 February The Hobbit: An 7pm
Unexpected Journey
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,� the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Duration: 169mins Genre: Adventure / Fantasy Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen & Richard Armitage
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SEASON • LAUNCH • SOIREE Come along and see what your local theatre, the Matt Dann Cultural Centre, will be showing throughout 2013 at our official Season Launch Soirée on
Thursday 21 February, 6pm Mingle and enjoy an entertaining preview of the year to come and hear the exciting developments for 2013 including updates on the Matt Dann Cultural Centre technical upgrades and a presentation of our exciting programs. This event is set to be a lively and memorable evening for all the Matt Dann aficionados and lovers of arts. Join us with live music and finger food on the night.
FREE event but RSVP is essential to mdoc@porthedland.wa.gov.au for catering purposes
See you there!
Matt’s Mates is a ‘Friends of the Theatre’ group dedicated to supporting the Matt Dann Cultural Centre and the performing arts in Hedland. The club, which is supervised by Matt Dann Operations Coordinator, aims to increase theatre and show patronage and make the theatre experience more enjoyable for all concerned.
Benefits of Matt’s Mates Your personal Matt’s Mates card (required for booking)
A free movie ticket per member upon receipt of confirmation of your membership (up to 4 for family memberships) Free movie tickets every time you refer a friend
(There is no limit to the amount of people you can refer. Complimentary tickets will be sent once we receive your friends’ membership confirmation)
Regular newsletters detailing up & coming events and Theatre’s activities Advance notice and priority booking for most shows Discounted tickets for most performances Discounted tickets to regular movies (Except fundraising nights)
Special invitation to Matt’s Mates social events throughout the year. Free entry, tea, coffee and cake for every Movie Cafe session held every 3 months. A free bag of popcorn (small) for every 5 movies you attend Discounts at other Circuit West venues (subject to individual venue conditions) (Camel Lane Theatre, Queens Park Theatre, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Goldfields Arts Centre, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Albany Town Hall, Margaret River Arts Centre, Merredin Theatre)
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Volunteer You can also choose to volunteer your time and your energy to perform Front of House and technical duties. Areas available for volunteering are: Ushering Kiosk support (serving refreshments in the bar, completing inventories, etc.)
Front of House (door attending, venue setting, etc.)
Marketing (assisting with mails out and feedback forms)
Technical support (stage setting, production assistance, etc.)
This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with people with similar interests and to contribute in an informal way to the operation of the Theatre. In a unique and friendly atmosphere, you will help to make our venue special by delivering a first class product to the community and becoming an advocate of the Theatre. Once you are registered as an active member, you can apply to volunteer at any time and there is no minimum commitment. So, if you are interested in being part of a vibrant team, learning some new skills and helping the Theatre, we would love to see you there! Extra Benefits If you choose to volunteer, you will enjoy extra advantages such as: Free tickets to events you volunteer for Casual interactions with cast and crews of touring shows.
Membership fees Matt’s Mates membership is affordable and is done on a calendar year. Full Year Membership: Student: $10.00 Single: $20.00 Couple: $40.00 Family: $50.00
Ticketing Ticket refund and exchange policy
Refunds are not permitted once tickets have been paid for except as in the Code of Practice for Event Ticketing in Australia produced by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association. Please review your event and date selection carefully prior to purchasing your tickets. Ticket exchanges may or may not be permitted depending on the Promoters exchange policy. Please note that a $2.50 per ticket exchange fee will apply should a ticket exchange be allowed.
Lost or stolen tickets
We are able to replace lost or stolen tickets to assigned seat events provided you gave us your name and address at the time of purchase. Lost or stolen tickets to assigned seat events are reissued by the Box Office on the day of the event and you must present photo identification to collect the reprinted ticket. Unfortunately, we are unable to replace tickets to general admission events and advise that you keep them in a safe place until they are required to avoid disappointment.
Latecomers Doors and kiosk open one hour prior to the events Please note carefully the start time of the live shows as allocated seats will not be guaranteed after the start of the performance. Latecomers will only be accepted into the theatre at a suitable break in the program, according to the instructions of the cast and crew. For the movies, latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made. We recommend that patrons arrive at the Centre at least 20 minutes prior to the performance start time to avoid delaying the performance and inconveniencing other patrons. Photographs, audio and video recordings are prohibited.
Accessible seating We welcome guest with disability into our venue. To ensure the best service and to facilitate your access to the theatre, please let us know when making your reservation.
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Bookings online
Visit www.mattdann.com Please note that online bookings stop one hour prior to the event. Payment method: credit card payment only (Mastercard or Visa accepted) - secure payment. Booking fees: $2.50/ticket (no booking fees for movies)
by phone
(08) 9158 9368 Monday-Friday, from 8am to 5pm Payment method: credit card payment only (Mastercard orVisa accepted) Booking fees: $4/ticket (no booking fees for except movies) Tickets will not be sent by mail. They can be collected from the box office or sent by email.
IN PERSON
You can collect your tickets in person by making prearrangement by phone on 9158 9368 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Payment method: eftpos, cash, cheque and credit card accepted. Booking fees: $4/ticket (no booking fees for except movies)
Cancellations In the event that a movie screening or a live show is cancelled, the Matt Dann Cultural Centre will aim to reschedule the event to the first appropriate available time. If a patron has already purchased tickets to the cancelled event, then their tickets will be valid for the rescheduled event. If a patron cannot attend the rescheduled event, or if the Matt Dann Cultural Centre cannot offer a rescheduled event, then patrons will be reimbursed for their purchase or provided with complimentary tickets to cover the costs of the tickets.
Join our mailing list If you would like to be kept in the loop about events at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre please email us at mdinfo@porthedland. wa.gov.au and join our growing family. Patrons feedback is vital to our venue. We appreciate all of your comments and take them all on board. We would love it if you could share your experience at the Matt Dann Cultural Centre with us at mdinfo@porthedland.wa.gov.au - thank you for your time!
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Children (3-12yrs)...................................................................... $12.00 Matt’s Mates and Concession........................................... $14.00 Adults................................................................................................... $17.00
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