What’s On @
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FREE FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every Friday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm The Lunchtime Concert Program is presented by the Conservatorium Mid North Coast Inc with the support of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council through its Place Making Team and the Glasshouse. Every Friday you can enjoy an hour of music, and all for free with musicians ranging from 9 to 90, every week is different! Experience vocalists, pianists, instrumentalists, choirs and bands performing everything from classical to rock. All live and all local. Support our local artists and enjoy yourself.
Thank you to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, our sponsors, suppliers, Glasshouse Members, Seat Endowment patrons, our invaluable team of volunteers and last – but not least – every single person who has come through the doors and enjoyed a Glasshouse experience. GOVERNMENT SPONSORS
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The Glasshouse is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW
A facility of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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Interval and pre-order drinks service available Tea & coffee available up to 15 minutes before performances
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THE BEATLES NO.1’S Starring the ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys
The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys are as close as it gets to the original four lads from Liverpool as they play all the chart-topping classics from 1963 to 1970. They were the No.1 rock & roll band of all time. They had the most No.1 hit records of all time. Now, you can experience all the Beatles No.1 hits in A sensational two-hour concert presented by the ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys.
Saturday 2 July, 8pm Tickets $65 adult $60 Member $60 concession $60 group10+ *Transaction fees may apply
Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and many more; brought to Australian audiences with love from the Fabulous Beatle Boys to you!
“Absolutely fabulous re-enactment of the Beatles” 4 4
LAH-LAH: SING IT LOUD! The Stars of ABC KIDS will be playing up a storm in 2016 as they travel all over Australia with their biggest musical show ever! Meet Mister Saxophone, Squeezy Sneezy the piano accordion, Tom Tom on drums, Buzz the Bandleader, Lola the Dancing Double Bass and the ever loveable Lah-Lah as they share their love of making music and their wonderful musical instruments.
Thursday 14 July, 10am Tickets $25.50 all *Transaction fees may apply
Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band delight audiences and get the whole family up singing and dancing in a spectacular fun musical live show that will have the whole family up singing and dancing to the fun-filled sounds of Lah-Lah and the Big Live Band.
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A CDP Production
SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE in association with Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from a series of books by May Gibbs
This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man? These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny & charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs. 6 6
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Saturday 16 July, 12pm & 2pm Tickets $35 general $30 Member $20 child <21 $90 family (2 adult, 2 child) *Transaction fees may apply
“... an engaging romp, bringing the magical bush tale to life for another generation... skillfully done... imaginative” Sydney Morning Herald
LUMINOSITY YOUTH SUMMIT 2016 Dangerous ideas to INSPIRE CHALLENGE EXCEL
If you are 15 - 25 years old Luminosity wants you to think big, dare to dream, live life to the fullest and take calculated risks to achieve success. Join with 300 Young Guns to learn from speakers and facilitators at the top of their fields to include entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, elite athletes, bloggers, street artists, chefs, philanthropists, musicians, designers, media personalities, environmentalists and medical experts. You will be challenged, engaged and inspired to discover your own Dangerous Idea for Success through dynamic keynote and masterclass sessions in this high energy and interactive format. Develop key skills and tools to unlock your potential and excel in your chosen journey by making positive change for your future in career, health, happiness and life.
A three day event
Wednesday 20 July Friday 22 July, 8.30am - 5pm daily Tickets $295pp for the three day event to include summit catering, keynote, masterclass and social sessions Be there we dare you!
Purchase tickets at luminosityyouthsummit.com.au Fundraise for your ticket at myluminosity.org.au
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2 ACE Awards – Best Male Vocal & Best Performer of the Year
MARK VINCENT
Love Will Lead The Way – Tour 2016 Mark Vincent has won the hearts of Australians. One of the best Tenor voices, not only in Australia, but the world! Experience the magnificence and beauty of Mark’s truly spectacular voice. Don’t miss your opportunity to see him in person. Mark will be performing songs of the great tenor repertoire including Granada, The Impossible Dream, Somewhere, With A Song In My Heart, Nessun Dorma, The Prayer and many more.
Saturday 23 July, 2pm Tickets $69 general $59 Member $64 concession $60 group 10+ $59 under 18 *Transaction fees may apply
Supported by the Serenade Orchestra and vocalist Jennifer Grey.
"From the moment I first met this young man it was clear he had a unique gift. It's been a privilege to see the journey so far.” Alan Jones 2GB Radio 8 8
CHI UDAKA Taikoz and Lingalayam
Chi Udaka seamlessly blends a heartthumping barrage of virtuosic drumming with the sinuous beauty of Indian dance. This dynamic, cross-cultural theatrical partnership is a meeting of the thunderous drumming of Taikoz and the intricate classical Indian dance movements of Lingalayam. The vocabulary of both companies is steeped in history and tradition and they now come together with their respective Japanese and Indian practices to break new ground.
Friday 29 July, 12.30pm & 8pm Tickets $59.90 general $54.90 concession $49.90 Member $41.90 youth <25 *Transaction fees may apply
A collaborative work by Taikoz and the Lingalayam Dance Company.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the major highlights of the 2014 Sydney Festival, Chi Udaka is an explosively energetic blending of colour, rhythm, dance and music.â&#x20AC;? Sydney Arts Guide
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Ben Maiorana Entertainment & California Records proudly present
ELVIS: IF I CAN DREAM
Come and relive and experience what it would have been like to see Elvis Presley live in concert. Come and relive and celebrate the great hits of The King Of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley in a brand new two-hour concert experience starring internationally renowned Mark Anthony who recreates the essence and all the magical hits that inspired and shook the world. Come and hear No.1 hits such as Heartbreak Hotel, Don’t Be Cruel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Stuck On You, It’s Now Or Never, Wooden Heart, Surrender, Return To Sender and many many more in a breathtaking international concert experience that all Elvis and rock’n’roll fans should not miss.
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Saturday 30 July, 8pm Tickets $69.90 general $64.90 Member $66.90 concession $59.90 group 10+ *Transaction fees may apply
Fully Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises
RUGBY LEAGUE THE MUSICAL Denis Carnahan
After cracking runs at the 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival and Sydney Fringe Comedy, this is the show that keeps on giving!
Rugby League The Musical is filled with larger than life characters, melodrama, villains, farce, betrayals, controversies and pantomime. In Rugby League - The Musical, singer/satirist Denis Carnahan celebrates them all through a dynamic live interactive musical video cabaret burlesque with a bombastic blend of original songs and classic rock/pop parodies.
Wednesday 3 August, 8pm Tickets $55 general $48 concession *Transaction fees may apply
Last run sold like hotcakes, don’t miss out!
“Original, clever, witty… do not miss it… hilarious! .” Steve Edge- Dragons, Eels 1111
SIMON & GARFUNKEL: THE CONCERT Performed by Mark Shelley & John Robertson.
Simon & Garfunkel are one of the greatest vocal duos of all time. Their many hits defined the Folk Rock sound & established them as counterculture icons of the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social revolution.
Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert is inspired by their remarkable reunion concert in Central Park, New York. Shelley & Robertson and their live band recreate the magic, the sound and the stories of those memorable times. Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, Sounds of Silence, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin Groovy, El Condor Pasa...
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Saturday 6 August, 8pm Tickets $55 general $50 Member $50 concession $50 group 8+ $200 family (2 adults & 2 children under 18) *Transaction fees may apply
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Opera Australia
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Figaro is the Downton Abbey of opera, but a whole lot more fun! This brand new production features stunning period costumes and a clever set. A talented chamber orchestra and chorus of local children will accompany some of Opera Australia’s finest singers performing Mozart’s beautiful music. Find out when Mozart’s comic masterpiece comes to the Glasshouse. It’s a delightful night out, suitable for the whole family.
Saturday 13 August, 7.30pm Tickets $69.90 general $59.90 Member $64.90 concession $39.90 youth <25 *Transaction fees may apply
Sung in English, performed with a chamber orchestra.
“The wonderful music in this fine production will pull at your heart strings” Lyndon Terracini AM, Artistic Director, Opera Australia
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SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR soaring harmonies & a unique South African sound
Witnessing a performance by Soweto Gospel Choir is unforgettable and a truly extraordinarily moving musical experience. In over 1000 performances, Soweto Gospel Choir has brought joy into the lives of audiences all around the world. With soaring harmonies and that unique South African sound, witnessing a performance by Soweto Gospel Choir is unforgettable and a truly extraordinarily moving musical experience. Soweto Gospel Choir has performed for and celebrated with the leaders of the world including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Presidents Obama and Clinton as well as the British Royal Family. It has recorded and performed with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest artists including Bono, Robert Plant, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Diana Ross. 1414
Wednesday 24 August, 7.30pm Tickets $89 general $84 concession $84 under 18 $65 Member $65 group 8+ $280 family (2 adults & 2 children under 18) *Transaction fees may apply
The Italian Tenors
VIVA LA VITA Direct from Italy, the Italian Tenors are three of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful operatic tenors that formed in 2012, signed to Universal Records and releasing their successful album in 2014. Viva la Vita are now considered a worldwide pop-opera phenomenon. Three good-looking Italian opera singers Mirko Provini, Sabino Gaita and Evans Tonon do an unbelievable balancing act between classical arias and popular pop hits.
Wednesday 31 August, 8pm Tickets $65 general $55 Member $55 concession $35 under 16 $55 group 10+ *Transaction fees may apply
The Australian tour promises all the Italian charm and vocal power of their recently sold-out European tour, together with their live band that includes live strings the evening promises to be an incredible musical montage of vocal passion and entertainment excellence.
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ROMEO & JULIET Melbourne City Ballet
Catch the romance of Michael Pappalardo’s re-imagining of the classical Shakespearean tale Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare’s most well known tragedy tours the country with a full cast to tell the story of two lovers who must endure the strongest hate just to stay together. Featuring Principal Artists Yuiko Masukawa and Brendan Bradshaw, Romeo & Juliet is Melbourne City Ballet’s most raw production and an event not to be missed.
Sunday 4 September, 1.30pm Tickets $39 adult $35 Member $35 concession $35 under 18 $34 group 8+ $140 family (2 adults & 2 children under 18) *Transaction fees may apply
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Circa
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS The Circa Carnival comes to town with whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea, who tumble, fly and leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom. Carnival of the Animals will whisk you away on a thrilling circus escapade inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ delightful salute to feathers, fur and fins, Circa’s acrobats bring this classical music suite to life for a whole new generation of circus, music and animal lovers. Circa’s work has been rapturously received around the world, critics have raved about Circa, calling the work “stunning... exquisite... heart stopping” and “electrically charged.”
Wednesday 7 September, 8pm Tickets $55 general $50 concession $45 Member $40 youth <21 *Transaction fees may apply
A production by Circa and QPAC's Out of the Box Festival
“I have seen many performances over the years from Cats to Cirque du Soleil and yet this would have to be my favourite of all time. It was so unique, so fluid and so enchanting.” Sarah, audience member, Australia 1717
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE After a stellar 2015 show, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be returning to Port Macquarie to present the crème de la crème of the 2016 Sydney Comedy Festival right on your doorstep! Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs! So get ready ‘Straya… The Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!
Friday 16 September, 8pm Tickets $35 general $32 Member $32 group 8+ *Transaction fees may apply Warning: coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for ages 15+
“the comedians in the showcase all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches...” AU Review, May 2015 1818
Image: Ray Chong Nee & Yalin Ozucelik. Photo: PierreToussaint
OTHELLO
Bell Shakespeare’s by William Shakespeare. Director Peter Evans A violent exploration of the thin line that separates love and jealousy, Othello is a relentless journey of vicious passion. A warrior on the fields of war, felled by the sharpness of whispered words, Othello is a man swept up in desire, quickly turned to murderous rage when he is betrayed by his military brother-in-arms, the cynically destructive Iago. One of William Shakespeare’s most famous and passionate tragedies, in a gripping production that will touch audiences to their core, as envy is a weapon wielded with brazen savagery, and the complex contradictory nature of humanity is tested.
Wednesday 28 September, 2pm & 8pm Tickets $59.90 general $54.90 concession $54.90 group 8+ $49.90 Member $39.90 youth <25 *Transaction fees may apply
“Bell Shakespeare’s latest offering is sure to be the crowd pleaser that audiences have come to expect from the trail blazing theatre company.” Arts Hub
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Bell Shakespeare is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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Sydney Opera House presents
FESTIVAL OF DANGEROUS IDEAS SATELLITE
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Saturday 3 September No need to travel to Sydney, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas is coming to you! Sydney Opera House is once again live streaming two 2016 festival highlights, bringing some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading thinkers to where you are to discuss and debate the important ideas of our time. Previous speakers at the Festival have included Tariq Ali, Maria (Masha) Alekhina from Pussy Riot, Julian Assange, Christopher Hitchens, Germaine Greer, Susan Greenfield, Naomi Klein, Salman Rushdie, and John Pilger. Join the discussion at Glasshouse Port Macquarie. Keep an eye out for the full program to be announced 5 July 2016.
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Proudly supported by the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce
Share the Magic... Create a memorable night out at the theatre with a group of friends or colleagues with a pre-show event. On the night you can enjoy:
• Your choice of private function space, including the Regional Gallery
• Reduced theatre ticket price for groups of 8+*
• Your choice of food and beverages with customised menus available and featuring local produce
• Book your group tickets early and enjoy being seated together in the Theatre
• Additional services available including décor, lighting, theming and audio visual**
*Available for all 2016 Glasshouse Season Shows. Subject to availability for commercial shows. **Charges may apply
To book your function contact Glasshouse Event Services on info@glasshouse.org.au or call 6581 8888.
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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On @
GLASSHOUSE GALLERY Exhibitions | Artist Talks | Workshops
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Be inspired
FREE
(drinks available at the bar)
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
NAIDOC CELEBRATION Thursday 7 July, 6pm
STEPHEN MUSHIN, TODD FULLER, NIGEL GILLESPIE
Friday 15 July, 6pm
TAMWORTH TEXTILE TRIENNIAL Friday 2 September, 6pm
ARTEXPRESS
Friday 9 September, 6pm Image top: Stephen Mushin, Cowship illustration, digital media, 2013 (detail). Courtesy of the artist. Image below: Todd Fuller, Adrift, 2012, hand drawn film, 5:45mins, edition of 8 (detail). Courtesy of the Artist and Brenda May Gallery, Sydney.
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Saturday 9 July, 11am Wednesday 13 July, 11am Saturday 13 August, 11am Saturday 10 September, 11am Wednesday 28 September, 11am
Be inspired
FREE
MEET THE ARTISTS
Meet the artists in these relaxed and informal gallery chats. FREE
STEPHEN MUSHIN
Saturday 16 July, 11am
NIGEL GILLESPIE
Saturday 6 August, 11am
CECLIA HEFFER
Senior Lecturer in Textiles, University of Technology Sydney. Guest curator for the 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial
Saturday 3 September, 11am Image top: Nigel Gillespie, Birdrock (Oxley Beach), 2015, acylic on canvas (detail). Courtesy of the artist. Image below: Gwen Egg, The Gathering, 2014 (detail), Saggs (Lomandra Longifolia), cotton canvas, Photo: David Walker
Get Creative CRAFT SPOT: WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Saturday 9 July, 1.30-3.30pm
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Saturday 13 August, 1.30-3.30pm
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Saturday 10 September, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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BLAK DOUGLAS & MILTON BUDGE Old Stories, New Light
8 July - 4 September In May, artist Blak Douglas with special guest Milton Budge were Glasshouse ‘artists in residence’. During this time they worked together to share knowledge and skills which will be showcased in this exciting joint exhibition. A Glasshouse Regional Gallery developed program connecting artists to the local community. Blak Douglas, DO or DIE, 2014, 200 x 200cm, synthetic polymer on canvas (detail). Courtesy of the artist. Finalist Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize. *A comment on the overall gamble one plays in art today. Milton Budge, Teaching Frog Burley-Barramundi, 2016, acrylic on canvas. #2 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
STEPHEN MUSHIN Now If What Then
15 July - 28 August Mushin’s works explore ecologically sustainable futures, focusing on the interaction between human technologies and the natural world. With a background in industrial design, his exhibitions present detailed models and bizzerk plans for zero emissions machines alongside interactive spaces for large-scale city re-imagining. 25
A Glasshouse Regional Gallery project.
Stephen Mushin, Cowship illustration, digital media, 2013 (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
TODD FULLER Inside the Line
15 July - 28 August Todd Fullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice integrates sculpture, animation, drawing, and painting to construct layered, multidisciplinary narratives exploring themes of life, love, and loss. His films are hand-drawn and the thousands of stills each animation requires are painstakingly created one frame at a time. Todd Fuller, Adrift, 2012, hand drawn film, 5:45mins, edition of 8 (detail). Courtesy of the Artist and Brenda May Gallery, Sydney.
A Glasshouse Regional Gallery project.
Gallery entry is FREE
NIGEL GILLESPIE Back Yard
15 July - 4 September Back Yard is a selection of paintings that have largely been inspired by Port Macquarie and Gillespieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own backyard. Nigel uses the immediacy of drawing in response to nature; line, shape, expressionistic gestures, and relationships of all these elements to each other in his painting. Nigel Gillespie, Birdrock (Oxley Beach), 2015, oil and bees wax on canvas (detail). Courtesy of the artist.
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Group Exchange
2ND TAMWORTH TEXTILE TRIENNIAL 2 September - 23 October This exhibition follows a rich cultural heritage in the promotion of textile practice and excellence in Australia. It celebrates a rich historical lineage that dates back to 1975. The Tamworth Regional Gallery and Tamworth Regional Council have developed this key textile exhibition which continues to gain regional and national significance and is attracting international interest. Twenty-two artists from around Australia have explored themes around collaboration, interdisciplinary relationships and the cross pollination of ideas. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts; its arts funding and advisory body. This exhibition has been assisted by the Tamworth Regional Council, the NSW Government through Arts NSW and developed by Tamworth Regional Gallery.
EXHIBITION OPENING
CURATORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALK
Friday 2 September, 6pm
Saturday 3 September, 11am
Free (drinks can be purchased at the bar)
with Cecila Heffer, Senior Lecturer in Textiles, University of Technology Sydney. Free.
Bookings essential (02) 6581 8888
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Riley Holland, Wash Up, MacKillop College Port Macquarie, painting (detail).
9 September - 30 October ARTEXPRESS is an annual exhibition featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the artmaking component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in NSW. It includes a broad range of approaches and expressive forms, including ceramics, collection of works, documented forms, drawing, graphic design, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and fibre, and time-based forms. Come and be inspired by the next generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill, talent and imagination.
EXHIBITION OPENING Friday 9 September, 6pm Free (drinks can be purchased at the bar) Bookings essential (02) 6581 8888 glasshouse.org.au Sophie Davis, Flightfishing with Pilvi, Coffs Harbour Senior College, painting (detail).
TEACHERS WORKSHOP Wednesday 14 September STUDENTS WORKSHOP Thursday 15 September Bookings via artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au
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