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Thursday 10 April - 7pm
Enough Said A divorced and single parent, Eva spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert - a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne, her new massage client. Marianne is a beautiful poet who seems “almost perfect” except for one prominent quality: she rags on her ex-husband way too much. Suddenly, Eva finds herself doubting her own relationship with Albert as she learns the truth about Marianne’s Ex. Duration: 90 mins Genre: Drama/Comedy/Romance Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ben Falcone, Catherine Keener
Friday 11 April – 7.30pm
300: Rise of an Empire
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea— as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
Duration: 102 mins Genre: Action / Drama Cast: Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey Please note carefully the start time of the movies as latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made.
Saturday 12 April - 7.30pm
Need for Speed Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, muscle car mechanic and street racer Tobey (Aaron Paul) gets out of prison determined to settle the score with the man responsible for his false conviction. Tobey tears up the road in a gritty cross-country journey— one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” is directed by Scott Waugh (“Act of Valor”), and also stars Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Imogen Poots, Dakota Johnson and Scott Mescudi. Duration: 131 mins Genre: Action Cast: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Scott Mescudi
Monday 14 April – 1pm
The Jungle Book
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES
Animated version of Rudyard Kipling’s novel in which a bunch of happy animals try to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. Walt Disney’s animated, musical adventure inspired by the writings of Rudyard Kipling (but without the source material’s darker themes). Mowgli is a young orphan, found in a basket in the Indian jungle and raised by wolves Duration: 78 mins Genre: Animation/Family/Children Please note carefully the start time of the movies as latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made.
Tuesday 15 April - 1pm
Frozen Sing-A-long Due to high demand, Disney’s multi-award winning film Frozen returns to the Matt Dann just several months after it’s sell out season. This brand new version of Frozen features the chance for children to sing-a-long throughout the movie. With subtitles throughout the songs, your child will a be part of the Matt Dann audience choir!
Duration: 108 mins Genre: Family/Animation
Wednesday 16 April – 1pm
The Little Mermaid
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES
Loosely based upon the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans above the surface, and is often caught in arguments with her father over those “barbaric fish-eaters”. She goes to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch, to strike a deal, but Ursula has bigger plans for this mermaid and her father. Duration: 85 mins Genre: Family/Children Please note carefully the start time of the movies as latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made.
Thursday 17 April - 7pm
Non-Stop Global action star Liam Neeson stars in NON-STOP, a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. Duration: 106 mins Genre: Action/Thriller Cast: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Scoot McNairy
Cheap Tuesday 29 April – 7pm
Dallas ALL Buyers TICKETS $12 Club
Based on the real-life story of Texas electrician Ron Woodroof and his battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies after being diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986; who began smuggling alternative drugs into the U.S. to help himself and other AIDS patients. His actions put him on a collision course with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which was bent on keeping the drugs out of the country. Duration: 117 mins Genre: Biography/Drama/History Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto Please note carefully the start time of the movies as latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made.
Friday 2 May - 7.30pm
Last Vegas In Last Vegas, a group of sixtysomething friends (Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline) take a break from their day-to-day lives to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their last remaining single pal. However upon arriving, the four realise that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque de Soleil may now rule the Strip, but it’s these four who are taking over Vegas. Duration: 105 mins Genre: Comedy Cast: Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman
Saturday 3 May – 1pm
Muppets Most Wanted This film takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine-the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit-and his dastardly sidekick Dominic. Duration: 113 mins Genre: Animation/Family Cast: Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell Please note carefully the start time of the movies as latecomers will not be admitted into the cinema after the start of the films and no refunds will be made.
Saturday 3 May - 7.30pm
Captain America The Winter Soldier
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. Duration: 136mins Genre: Action Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Cobie Smulders
Sunday 4 May – 3pm
The Lego Movie
An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Duration: 100 mins Genre: Animation/Family
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LIVE SHOWS THEATRE
Mr McGee and the Biting Flea FRI 4 April-5pm
Six whimsical Pamela Allen stories are weaved together in the much loved Mr McGee and the Biting Flea by Patch Theatre Company. This multiaward winning production has been enchanting children around Australia since 2007. It has won the National Helpmann Award for ‘Best Children’s Presentation’ in 2008, the Adelaide Critics Circle Award for Innovation in 2007 and the Australian Performing Arts Centre’s National Drovers Award for ‘Touring Excellence’ in 2007.
Duration: 45 mins no interval Recommended for children aged 4 to 8 years and families. Ticket prices: $54/Adults; $48/Concession $44/Matt's Mates; $24/Children
Peace Train
Sat 5 April-8pm
The Cat Stevens Story is a night of music and story-telling which will strike a chord deep inside the heart of anyone who longs for something more; A journey back in time, recreating the sights and sounds, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs. Hear twenty-three hits sung with remarkable authenticity by one of Australia’s most exciting young artists, backed by a high-energy band. From The First Cut is the Deepest, to Remember the Days of the Old School Yard, Lady D’Arbanville, Sad Lisa and Peace Train, Darren Coggan traces the path of a man who never stopped wondering about how to make the world a better place. PEACE TRAIN: the Cat Stevens Story has had audiences on their feet, cheering for more at every stop.
Duration: 2 hours plus interval Suitable for all ages Ticket prices:$55/Adults; $50/Concession
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THE MOUNTAIN TASHI AND OF WHITE TIGERS Presented by Imaginary Theatre
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15 APRIL
Thursday 15 May - 5 pm Duration 50 minutes (no interval) Recommended for children aged 4-10 and families
Imaginary Theatre brings to life Anna and Barbara Fienberg’s well loved adventure books. Tashi and the Mountain of White Tigers. The Wicked Baron is up to his old tricks again.
CONTROLLED FALLING PROJECT
Presented by ThisSideUp Acrobatics
OFFER ENDS
16 APRIL
Saturday 17 May - 8pm Duration 1 hour (no interval) Audience All ages and family event
Controlled Falling Project is a boisterous and beautiful exploration of the extraordinary heights the human body can reach. Following sell out seasons and standing ovations across Australia, Europe and the UK, ThisSideUp acrobatics bring their audacious heart stopping circus spectacular to Hedland.
And enjoy a better theatre experience
in 2014 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)
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: $11.00 Single: $21.00 Couple: $42.00 Family: $52.40
Ticketing TICKET REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY Tickets cannot be refunded after purchase except if an event is cancelled, rescheduled or significantly relocated as outlined in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice (see liveperformance.com.au for conditions). Please review your event and date selection carefully prior to purchasing your tickets. Tickets exchange free-of-charge is only available for Season Tickets subscribers for live shows only up to 48hours prior to the performance. Ticket exchanges for non-subscribers may or may not be permitted depending on the promoters exchange policy.
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 The Matt Dann Cultural Centre makes every effort to begin live performances at the published start time. Please note carefully the start time of the shows as allocated seats will not be guaranteed after the start of the performance. Latecomers will be asked to wait in the foyer and will only be accepted into the theatre at a suitable break in the program. The late seating break is determined by the artists and is designed to cause as little disruption as possible to other patrons and the artists on the stage. 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.
Bookings Please note that all advertised prices throughout the brochure includes $4.00 booking fees. By booking your tickets online you can save $1.50 per ticket. Booking fees do not apply for movies.
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.
BY PHONE
(08) 9158 9368 Monday-Friday, from 8am to 5pm Payment method: credit card payment only (Mastercard orVisa accepted) 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 pre-arrangement by phone on 9158 9368 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Payment method: eftpos, cash, cheque and credit card accepted.
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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