Love Laycock Entertainment Guide: September - December 2017

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EDITION SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

See with emotion, feel in colour.

Central Coast Council invites you to come along and enjoy performances at your community theatre.

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With more drama, more laughter, more tears and more theatrics, the line up of international and home grown acts ensures Laycock Street Community Theatre continues to provide our valued patrons with a diverse theatrical destination on the Central Coast.

To assist you in your search for fantastic programs we’ve “brought the curtain down” on our Centre Stage Guide and are excited to present the “Premier Performance” of the new tri-annual Love Laycock Entertainment Guide. Be sure to keep an eye out for each edition www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/theatres LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @laycockstreettheatre

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Email: laycockstreettheatre@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or Call: 4323 3233

Up close and personal I’ve had a love affair with Laycock Street Community Theatre for nearly 30 years. I was privileged Love theatre, love Laycock to direct the first professional home grown variety show in the early 90s; Bobby Limbs’ “Red Garter Girls”.

Since that time my fervour, admiration and love of this amazing theatrical lady has never died. The colour, excitement, emotion, that countless local and professional touring productions have inspired is legendary.

As a patron there is truly not a bad seat in the house. As a performer, Laycock’s stage offers close proximity to the audience, providing all performers a special intimacy with their patrons that very few venues can boast.

As the Theatre Manager my staff and I share a real passion for the venue, the performers, entertainers, musicians, volunteers and the community it serves grows grander daily.

Manager Arts and Culture, Central Coast Council

This season, Laycock Street Community Theatre

plays host to a world - class program of music,

comedy, theatre and family fun.

Whether you’re already a member, or a newcomer

and simply want to see what the excitement is all

about, the latest entertainment

line up will have you seeing your community

theatre in a new light.

Performance Friday 1 Sep, 8pm

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly in Concert With half a million record sales, 22 Mo and ACE Awards, along with two ARIA and Golden Guitar nominations, The Robertson Brothers are one of Australia’s leading vocal groups.

Tickets

Adults $6990, Concessions $6690, Members $6490 and Groups 10+ $5990.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Sunday 3 Sep, 2pm

GOLDSTAR ASSOCIATES PRESENTS

Jade Hurley - Australia’s King of Country Rock Presenting his high​-energy rock​‘n’ roll and country music show

Australia-wide, to packed audiences and standing ovations, Jades comic antics will have everyone jiving in their seats.

Tickets

Adults $39, Full Time Students, Concessions and Groups 10+ $34.

Members $30 and Children $20.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Wednesday 6 Sep, 11am

MORNING MELODIES PRESENTS

String Fever

If you like André Rieu, you’ll love String Fever! Jacqui and Brenton Edgecombe have headlined the world’s most luxurious

international cruise ships to now bring you strings like you’ve never heard before!

Tickets

Members $15 and Non Members $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Wednesday 6 Sep, 8pm

ABSTRACT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Michael Jackson - The Legacy Show Direct from the US, The Legacy Show stars William Hall as Michael Jackson, he brings the stage to life in a full-scale production that

includes a live band, dance and the music that spans generations.

Tickets

Adults $60, Children $45, Members, Concessions,

Full Time Students and Groups 10+ $55. Family prices apply.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Thursday 7 Sep, 8pm

LOVE POLICE TOURING PRESENTS

An Evening with Tex, Don & Charlie Playing songs from the trio’s spectacular 1993 debut album Sad But True, itself widely regarded as one of the great Australian albums, and 2005’s All Is Forgiven.

Tickets

All tickets $6390.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Friday 8 Sep, 7:30pm

LIVEWIRE TOURING & MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PRESENTS

The AC/DC Story

A three hour concert and biography of the world’s biggest rock ‘n’ roll band, AC​/DC, the show features video screens, cannons, bells and bagpipes. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and in the words of the great man himself - Let there be Rock!

Tickets

Adults $65, Members, Concessions, Full Time Students and Children $60. Groups 10+ $60.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Tuesday 12 Sep, 8pm

EMPIRE TOURING PRESENTS

Ziggy - The Songs of David Bowie Come on a musical journey and explore the creative genius of Bowie’s songs, as three remarkable performers are joined on

stage by The Ziggy Band. Featuring acclaimed vocalists Jeff Duff, Steve Balbi and Brydon Stace.

Tickets

All tickets $59.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performances Wednesday 13 Sep, 7:30pm and Thursday 14 Sep, 7.30pm

THERE IS MAGIC IN THESE FORESTS

Melbourne City Ballet presents a magical, neoclassical

ballet interpretation of the William Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

With a full cast of talented artists, dazzling costumes and beautiful sets, the audience takes a journey to the borders of

Shakespeare’s Athens/Fairyland to

experience the magic, mischief and love.

Tickets

Members $35, Adults $45, Concessions $42, Groups 6+ $42 and Under 18 $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Friday 15 Sep, 8pm

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Roy Orbison Reborn

Relive the sound, the voice and all the magical hits of music legend Roy Orbison in an international tribute production,

starring the world’s number one Roy Orbison tribute star, Dean Bourne.

Tickets

Adults $6990, Concessions $6690, Members $6490 and Groups 10+ $5990.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Saturday 16 Sep, 8pm

PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Queen – The Magic Tour Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth

century, and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most

charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock.

Tickets

Adults $55, Members, Concessions, Full Time Students and Groups 10+ $50. Children $45.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Sunday 17 Sep, 8pm

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Elvis One Night In Vegas

Relive the King’s triumphant return to the concert stage as

Mark Anthony recreates this historic period with Elvis - One Night In Vegas.

Tickets

Adults $6990, Members and Concessions $6490.

Groups 10+ $5990.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Saturday 23 Sep, 8pm

PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Grease Vs Hairspray

A spectacular production that brings together two of the

biggest and most popular musicals of all time. With exciting

choreography, and a witty and funny script designed to entertain.

Tickets

Adults $55, Members, Concessions, Full Time Students and Groups 10+ $50. Children $45.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Thursday 28 Sep, 8pm

FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS

Frenchy

He may look like Big Bird after a fresh buzz-cut, but Frenchy is

no muppet! He’s sold out major comedy festivals and theatres around Australia, NZ and the UK- find out what his two million social media followers love about Frenchy - and prepare to be offended!

Tickets

Adults $3450, Members, Concessions and Full Time Students $2850.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Friday 29 Sep, 8pm

Featuring Sydney’s famous Purple Doves Band and the stunning Purple Dancers

LOMBARDO ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

When Doves Cry - The Prince Experience The stage comes to life with the colourful world of Prince. Hear

the music up close and personal, performed by The Purple Doves Ensemble, who are currently on their nation wide-tour and very first show in Gosford.

Tickets

Adults $45, Members, Concessions, Full Time Students, Children and Groups 10+ $40.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Saturday 30 Sep, 8pm

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

60th Anniversary Lonnie Lee in Concert With a career spanning 60 years Lonnie Lee is Rockabilly’s finest.

Offering an awesome, amazingly energetic show unlike any other, his voice is likened to his peers Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.

Tickets

Adults $65, Members $60, Concessions $63 and Groups 10+ $55.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

The magic of Laycock Street Community Theatre

bursts onto the stage this October.

You’ll be enthralled by a dramatic Shakespearean performance.

Dazzled by the rhythms of dance, as talented all star entertainers set the stage alight.

Meanwhile, your heart will be racing with the sharp edged musical - Chicago.

Performances Tuesday 3 Oct, 8pm and Wednesday 4 Oct, 8pm

This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense relationship and prejudices between those who have, and those who don’t.

MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND. Portia has it. Bassanio wants it.

Shylock lends it.

Antonio owes the value of it.

LOVE ALSO PLAYS A PART.

Portia offers it. Bassanio wants it.

AND Antonio may lose a pound of flesh for it.

Tickets

Adults $45, Members $35,

Concessions $42, Groups 6+ $42 and Under 18 $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

MERCHANT

BELL SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS

OF VENICE

Performance Friday 6 Oct, 2pm and 8pm

CENTRAL DANCE COMPANY (AUS) PRESENTS

Nutcracker Act II and Other Offerings With the most brilliant and delightfully elegant musical score, it’s a magical mix, threading the diversity of dance styles, rhythms

and characters, together in a visual fantasy for both the dancers and audience alike.

Tickets

Adults $40, Concessions $35, Full Time Students $20 and Children $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Saturday 7 Oct, 8pm

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

The Beatles – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years Beatlemania Direct from a record-breaking national tour with the Australian Symphony Orchestra, relive the magic of “Beatlemania” as it returns to present The Beatles Rock ’n’ Roll Tour.

Tickets

Adults $65, Concessions $63, Members $60 and Groups 10+ $55.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Monday 9 Oct, 8pm

RAGLAN RD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

The Rhythms of Ireland

Following their critically acclaimed, sell-out Australian and ​ world tours, Ireland’s most celebrated dancers bring their awe-inspiring production to Australia.

Tickets

Adults $7490, Concessions, Members and Groups 10+ $6990.

Children $6490. Family of four $250.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Wednesday 11 Oct, 11am

Be treated to a

complimentary

morning tea, served at

10am before the show!

MORNING MELODIES PRESENTS

Strictly Song and Dance - Stephen Fisher-King An energetic performance of the greatest musical theatre

masterpieces, the show stars multi ‘Mo’ and ‘ACE’ award winner Stephen Fisher-King and features musical theatre entertainer Leigh Archer.

Tickets

Members $15 and Non Members $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Friday 13 Oct, 8pm

THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS

Jason Owen Sings John Denver After launching into the Australian music scene as runner up of

The X Factor 2012, Jason is set to release his fourth album along with his boutique theatre tour.

Tickets

Adults $5995, Concessions, Full Time Students, Members and Groups 6+ $5495. Children $2495.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

A gift to make you laugh, weep, think and applaud.

It will seduce and make you giddy with wonder.

Purchase a gift certificate

and you’ll be giving someone far more than meets the eye.

Call the Box Office 4323 3233.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @laycockstreettheatre

Performances Friday 20 and 27 Oct, 8pm. Saturday 21 and 28 Oct, 2pm

Tickets

$ Members$ $35, Adults $45, Members 40, Adults 44, Concessions and $ Concessions Under 18 $42$42, and Groups Groups 6+ 10+$42 40.and

Under 18 $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

and 8:00pm. Sunday 29 Oct, 2pm

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

If you love the intimate setting that Laycock Street

Community Theatre provides, then keep an eye out for

the regular “Morning Melodies� sessions. All sessions offer brilliant value for patrons and guests.

Get together, and be treated to a complimentary

morning tea, served at 10am before the show.

Why not treat mum or dad?

Performance ​Saturday 4 Nov, 11am

MIKE MCCLELLAN P/L PRESENTS

Mike McClellan in Concert With songs like Song and Danceman, The One I Love, Saturday Dance and I Wonder Who You’re Waiting For, Mike McClellan

has earned an honoured place within the history of Australian music.

Tickets

Adults $5490 and Concessions $5190.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Wednesday 8 Nov, 11am

MORNING MELODIES PRESENTS

Rachael Beck: This Girl As one of Australia’s best-loved performers, Rachael Beck is a

multi-faceted, award-winning powerhouse. Performing songs from

her stunning new album, This Girl, join Rachael on an intimate journey of song, story and laughs as she dissects her career and life thus far.

Tickets

Adults $15 and Non Members $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performance Wednesday 11 Oct, 11am

ABSTRACT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Menopause the Musical

Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Jeanie Linders

created Menopause the Musical as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived ‘The Change’.

Tickets

Adults $65, Concessions $60, Members and Groups 10+ $57.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Performances Friday 27 Oct, 8pm

Sunday 5 Nov, 2pm

Saturday 28 Oct, 8pm Friday 10 Nov, 8pm Performances Between 27 Oct - 12 Nov Sunday 29 Oct, 2pm Saturday 11 Nov, 2pm & 8pm Friday 3 Nov, 8pm

Sunday 12 Nov, 2pm

Saturday 4 Nov, 8pm

To book go to: woywoylt.com.au

WOY WOY LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS

The Anniversary

A gnashing of teeth, a litany of abuse, a hymn of hate against, of all things, motherhood. The black comedy The Anniversary is one of

the best plays featuring a dysfunctional family. A creation of darkly glittering and consistently funny play.

Tickets

Adults $30, Concessions $25 and Children up to 16 $8.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea?

Keep an eye out for the next edition of Love Laycock and you

could gift your family, friends or staff to a celebration of a different kind.

Start your yule tide festivities by joining us for a concert sure to get your feet tapping!

Performance Wednesday 13 Dec, 11am

THE NEW EMPIRE BALLROOM RAGTIME DANCE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

New Empire Christmas Special

Take a trip down memory lane with the New Empire Orchestra along with special guests when they return to Laycock for a morning of fabulous music from the Roaring 20’s.

Tickets

Members $15 and Non Members $18.

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233

View Seating plan on pages 42 - 43

Purchase Online BOOK TICKETS

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The theatre offers an intimate seating space that allows patrons to choose their seating when booking tickets. We make every effort to ensure our site and events are accessible to our entire audience.

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Office directly on 4323 3233. Laycock Street Community Theatre supports the attendance of assistance animals. Patrons requiring assistance animals are asked to retain the animal’s ‘passport’ or certification card when in attendance. A Hearing Aid Loop is installed in the auditorium for your convenience.

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Tickets

ONLINE + BOX OFFICE

Book your tickets online gosford.nsw.gov.au/theatres The quickest and easiest way to book your tickets is online.

Simply choose the event you’d like to attend and click the BOOK TICKETS button throughout the guide. Tickets can be printed at home, or held at the Box Office for collection.

In person The Box Office is open weekdays 10am - 5pm.

Located at Laycock Street Community Theatre.

5 Laycock Street,

North Gosford NSW 2250

Call the Box Office 02 4323 3233 Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm.

View Seating plan on pages 42-43

Your Arrival

A R R I VA L + PA R K I N G

Arrival Theatre doors open one hour prior to the performance start time, with auditorium doors opening approximately 30 minutes prior.

Food and drink can be purchased from our bar and kiosk.

Alcohol purchased from the theatre is permitted in the auditorium (in plastic glasses).

Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Please note that some shows may contain special effects including smoke effects and strobe lighting.

Check with the Box Office when purchasing tickets with regards to such effects.

Parking Parking is available in our public car parks. Please respect the

parking allocated for local businesses and residents in the theatre’s vicinity. Rangers patrol the area for cars parked on footpaths or kerbs.

See with emotion, feel in colour.

When you become a member of the theatre, you’ll be celebrating opportunities of the region’s premier community venue Laycock Street Community Theatre.

To find out the exciting benefits go to: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/theatres