GPAC's 2013 Deakin University Theatre Season

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Welcome to GPAC’s 2013 Deakin University Theatre Season.

The season is planned to take you on a journey to new places, challenge your thinking, entertain and inspire you.

You will meet two of Australia’s most worldly and travelled companies – Geelong’s own Back to Back Theatre returning from their American tour for their season of Ganesh Versus The Third Reich and the astonishing Bangarra Dance Theatre with Kinship – Fire, Brolga and ID. Both these works explore questions of identity, cultural ownership and link traditional and contemporary worlds.

Canada’s Ronnie Burkett returns to Geelong bringing his fascinating world of marionettes in his new work Penny Plain.

New works from other international playwrights are also represented including Nick Dear’s celebrated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for the National Theatre London and the fast and funny Midsummer – a play with songs by Scottish writers David Greig & Gordon McIntyre.

The best new Australian writing is also featured with Daniel Keene’s moving play Boxman, the delicious Food by Steve Rogers and The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell by Reg Cribb.

And finally Melbourne’s Arena Theatre brings us Cautionary Tales for Children, an absurd lyrical satirical cabaret adapted from Hilaire Belloc’s poems for children from 8 to 88.

This exceptional line-up of productions really does bring you the best from around the world – so please explore them all because you can be sure that the one you miss will be the best of all worlds.

I look forward to seeing you at GPAC in 2013.

Jill Smith General Manager

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WHY BOOK NOW? QUALITY & VARIETY WITH NINE GREAT SHOWS The Season offers nine shows representing a powerful collection of great stories, incredible performers and outstanding productions.

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VALUE FOR MONEY & SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS Maximise your enjoyment and your savings by selecting the full 2013 season. It’s flexible and you can always swap dates to suit.

A SPECIAL NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS A night at the theatre is a great way to catch up with friends and family. Add in a dinner or supper and it becomes a very special night.

PAY BY INSTALMENTS There’s no need to pay the full amount now. Budgeting your year’s entertainment is easy with our payment instalment plan. Your credit card will be debited five times throughout the year. Conditions apply, see page 30 for details.

GPAC LOYALTY CARD EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS LT Y LOYA D CA R

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In the New Year you will receive your GPAC Loyalty Card as your passport to discounts and special offers with our partners as well as opportunities to purchase discounted tickets to other GPAC shows and special performances throughout the year.

FLEXIBILITY Sometimes you need to change your plans. As a package buyer you can switch to another performance of the same show (subject to availability) free of charge.

ONLINE BOOKING Purchase your 5 or more plays in advance without leaving your home or office. Just go to www.gpac.org.au and subscribe online.

GPAC ACTING GREEN GPAC invites you to help minimise our environmental impact contributing an additional $5 per package. Look up and see your valuable support in action as we transfer our foyer lighting to energy efficient LED technology.

JUMP THE QUEUE Get the best seats in the house. 2013 package buyers will be given a priority booking period in 2014 which means you can book the best available seats before they go on sale to single ticket buyers.

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“Courageous, confronting, intelligent and magisterially considered theatre.”

- The Australian, 5 Stars

Back to Back Theatre

Ganesh Versus The Third Reich The elephant-headed god Ganesh is traveling through Nazi

Germany to reclaim the Swastika, an ancient Hindu symbol. The play cleverly interweaves the story of a young man inspired to create a play about Ganesh, god of overcoming obstacles. He is an everyman who must find the strength to overcome the difficulties in his own life, and defend his play and his collaborators against an overbearing colleague.

The show is made before our very eyes and takes on its own life. It invites us to examine who has the right to tell a story and who has the right to be heard. It explores our complicity in creating and dismantling the world, human possibility and hope.

Ganesh Versus The Third Reich is poignant, beautiful, disarming, full of vulnerability and sly transparency. As part of a 2013 World Tour, Geelong’s Back to Back Theatre presents this critically acclaimed production, winner of the national Australian 2012 Helpmann Award for Best Play.

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Director: Bruce Gladwin Devisors: Mark Deans, Marcia Ferguson, Bruce Gladwin, Nicki Holland, Simon Laherty, Sarah Mainwaring, Scott Price, Kate Sulan, Brian Tilley & David Woods Lighting Design: Andrew Livingston, Bluebottle Design Construction: Mark Cuthbertson Design & Animation: Rhian Hinkley Composer: Jóhann Jóhannsson Costume Design: Shio Otani Genre: Drama Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes, no interval Warning: Contains coarse language, adult themes and portrayal of Lord Ganesh which some may find troubling.

The production is a work of fiction and does not purport to be an accurate representation of historical fact or scripture.

The Playhouse Thu 28 Feb 8pm Fri 1 March 8pm (post show forum) Sat 2 March 8pm Sun 3 March 3pm

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“If you’re hungry for an often startling and ultimately scrumptious night in the theatre – this is the dish for you” - Stagenoise

A co-production with Belvoir and Force Majeure

Food

By Steve Rodgers On a stretch

of Australian highway, two sisters – Elma and Nancy – run a takeaway joint – their days heavy with Chiko Rolls and memories. While they quietly wage war with their past and wrangle with each other about how to map out their future, a young traveller arrives bringing with him a charm and sensuality that turns their world around.

They start to believe in their dreams, turning their run-down eatery into a restaurant, showcasing Elma’s gift for comfort cooking. Audience members become restaurant guests as the sisters’ dreams become reality and they serve up Elma’s hearty minestrone soup, bread and wine.

Cast: Fayssal Bazzi, Kate Box, Emma Jackson By: Steve Rodgers Directors: Kate Champion & Steve Rodgers Set & Costume Designer: Anna Tregloan Lighting Designer: Martin Langthorne Composer & Sound Designer: Ekrem Mulayim Assistant to the Directors: Danielle Micich Genre: Drama/Physical Theatre Duration: 90 minutes, no interval Warning: Coarse language and adult themes.

Drama Theatre Wed 13 March 8pm Thu 14 March 8pm (post show forum) Fri 15 March 8pm Sat 16 March 1pm & 8pm

Steve Rodgers’ beautiful writing is perfectly balanced with Kate Champion’s signature movement style in this play about family, intimacy, and food.

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Photo: Heidrun Lohr

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“A very funny and wickedly entertaining performance for children and adults alike.”

- Aussie Theatre

The Arena Theatre Company

Cautionary Tales for Children Based on the verse by Hilaire Belloc Adapted by Claudia O’Doherty, Mark Jones and Chris Kohn Meet our dysfunctional

musical troupe of four, who have travelled to our stage via a time machine. They’re on a mission to teach today’s rascally kids a thing or two about the importance of being well-behaved, and are armed with Hilaire Belloc’s poems about wayward children and the outlandish fates that befall them.

This whimsical, musical and very funny cabaret is proof that learning lessons about good behaviour has never been quite so absurd and hilarious at the same time.

Director: Chris Kohn Adapted by: Claudia O’Doherty Composer: Mark Jones Designer: Jonathon Oxlade Genre: Family, musical cabaret Duration: 1 hour, no interval Warning: Beware of fun!

Drama Theatre Thu 4 April 7pm Fri 5 April 11.30am & 7pm Sat 6 April 2.30pm & 7pm

From the wild imaginings of Arena Theatre Company, one of Australia’s most celebrated creators of theatre for family audiences, springs Cautionary Tales for Children, a play to delight audiences from 8 to 88.

Treat yourself and family members to this lyrical, satirical cabaret at which you may lose your head entirely!

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“Keene’s play… is a tour de force. An extraordinarily moving work” - The Age

If Theatre

Boxman

By Daniel Keene

Meet Ringo

, homeowner and survivor. Displaced from an African homeland and disconnected from his new one. Come spend some time with him at his new address in a local park: in a home he has made himself from the things most of us throw away without a second thought.

“This is my home. I made it myself. It didn’t cost me anything... I can tell you stories.

What are my stories worth?”

Critically acclaimed new Australian play Boxman introduces extraordinary actor Terry Yeboah. In a charismatic, energetic solo performance of words and songs, he will capture your heart and take you on an amazing journey.

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This powerful one-man show was written

by Melbourne-based internationally renowned playwright Daniel Keene and directed by Matt Scholten.

Director & Creative Producer: Matt Scholten Artistic Director: If Theatre Genre: Drama Duration: 75 minutes, no interval Drama Theatre Wed 1 May 8pm Thu 2 May 8pm (post show forum) Fri 3 May 8pm Sat 4 May 1pm & 8pm

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“Brilliant … astonishing … a humane, intelligent retelling of the original story.”

- The Guardian UK

An Ensemble Theatre Production

Frankenstein

By Nick Dear Forced to survive in the real

world, a man-made creature soon loses his child-like innocence and transforms into an adult being - an adult with bitterness, lust, vengeance and deadly reasoning.

The Creature is cast out by his creator (the young doctor Frankenstein) and unleashed upon the world. He is shunned for his grotesque appearance and spurned by society wherever he goes. When a blind man takes Frankenstein’s monstrous creation under his wing and educates him, the Creature begins to question his existence and to yearn for a future without loneliness. His search for a lifelong partner brings him back to his maker, with vengeance foremost in his mind.

Mary Shelly’s classic tale is re-imagined in this spine-tingling new version of Frankenstein by British playwright Nick Dear.

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This astonishing adaptation was a huge hit for the National Theatre, London, in 2011 - soon you’ll know why. Not for the faint hearted!

Director: Mark Kilmurry Designer: Simone Romaniuk Lighting designer: Nick Higgins Cello: Heather Stratfold Original Music: Elena Kats-Chernin Cast: Katie Fitchett, Andrew Henry, Lee Jones, Brian Meegan, Michael Rebetzke, Michael Ross, Olivia Stambouliah Genre: Drama/Horror Duration: 100 minutes, no interval Warning: Adult themes.

The Playhouse Thu 16 May 8pm Fri 17 May 8pm (post show forum) Sat 18 May 1pm & 8pm

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Photo David Gardiman

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“Midsummer is enough to make anyone want to hightail it to Edinburgh as soon as the lights come up, because life’s little debacles have never looked so fun as they do when Helena and Bob are trying to survive them.” - Herald Sun.

Red Stitch

Midsummer

(a play with songs)

By David Greig & Gordon McIntyre Bob and Helena

meet at a wine bar. He’s a failing car salesman waiting to pick up the keys to a stolen car. She’s a divorce lawyer with a taste for other people’s husbands. She’s totally out of his league; he’s not her type at all. They absolutely should not sleep together. Ever.

Which is why they inevitably do.

This is the story of two strangers whose one-night stand turns into a fabulous lost weekend of stolen money, car chases, wedding bust-ups, Japanese rope bondage, midnight trysts and hefty hangovers.

Absorbing, lyrical and irresistibly funny, Midsummer is a quirky, charming love story by one of Scotland’s leading playwrights David Greig and top Edinburgh singer/ songwriter Gordon McIntyre.

Cast: Ben Prendergast and Ella Caldwell Director: John Kachoyan Set design: Peter Mumford Lighting: Clare Springett and Natalie Vincent Genre: Comedy/Music Duration: 90 minutes, no interval Warning: Coarse language and adult themes.

Drama Theatre Wed 10 July 8pm Thu 11 July 8pm (post show forum) Fri 12 July 8pm Sat 13 July 1pm & 8pm

First performed at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Friday 24 October 2008

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provocative “Ronnie Burkett is an absolute master of his craft.

Burkett’s productions are sophisticated explorations of the human condition.”

- Australian Stage

Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes in

Penny Plain Created and Performed by Ronnie Burkett Penny Plain is blind, but she hears

plenty about the state of things and the fate of mankind. And so she decides to sit in her overstuffed chair, nevermore to venture outside waiting for the world to end. When her companion dog Geoffrey leaves to live as a man, Penny’s end-ofdays vigil is interrupted by survivalists, a serial killer, a cross-dressing banker, talking dogs and mysterious strangers seeking sanctuary.

Part gothic thriller, part apocalyptic drawing room comedy, Penny Plain shows the funny and chilling consequences as mother earth cleans house and reclaims her ground.

Canada’s foremost artist in puppet theatre, Ronnie Burkett has been credited with creating some of the world’s most elaborate and provocative puppetry.

He last visited GPAC in 2009 with the unforgettable Billy Twinkle - Requiem for

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a Golden Boy and will astound audiences with this new production.

Created and Performed by: Ronnie Burkett Music: John Alcorn Lighting design: Kevin Humphrey Genre: Drama/Comedy Duration: 105 minutes, no interval.

No latecomers admitted.

Warning: Adult themes. Children under the age of 14 will not be admitted.

Drama Theatre Tues 30 July 8pm Wed 31 July 8pm Thu 1 August 8pm (post show forum) Fri 2 August 8pm Sat 3 August 8pm

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“This pure and intrinsic connection with nature, presented with a beautiful aesthetic, is a Bangarra hallmark ... engages our intellect, psyche and emotions and challenges our beliefs, preconceptions and stereotypes.”

- Brisbane Courier Mail

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Kinship

By Stephen Page Rekindling the Indigenous culture of Australia,

Choreographer: Stephen Page Composer: David Page Set designer: Jacob Nash Cultural consultant: Brolga, Djakapurra Munyarryun; ID, Kathy Balngayngu Marika Costumer designers: Brolga, Jennifer Irwin; ID, Emma Howell Lighting designer: Matt Cox

Kinship opens with traditional Aboriginal dance Fire - the meaning of Bangarra is ‘to make fire’ in Wiradjuri language. This sets the scene for Brolga and ID, a fusion of traditional and contemporary music and dance.

Genre: Dance Theatre

internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre has created an original and breathtaking theatrical experience - Kinship by award-winning choregrapher Stephen Page.

Bangarra creates a truly Australian theatrical experience that connects the spirit of traditional culture with our contemporary lives, creating inspiring dance theatre productions of integrity and excellence that resonate with people throughout Australia and the world.

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Duration: 75 minutes plus interval Warning: Fog/smoke effect, strobe lighting.

The Playhouse Thu 15 August 8pm Fri 16 August 8pm (post show forum) Sat 17 August 1pm & 8pm

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Photo Jeff Busby

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“Reg Cribb’s new play connects on so many levels. It is a poetic salute to the bush and our history.”

- The Post Newspaper

Straightjacket Productions in association with Ellis Productions

The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell

By Reg Cribb

Under an ochre sky something

happened at Mt Ragged. The incident inspired celebrated bush poet Daniel Gartrell’s most analysed poem. It is missing its final verse, and the events that occurred at Mt Ragged, not to mention the poet himself, are a mystery.

Now an enigma, Gartrell lives as a recluse, his only contact is with his daughter. That is until an actor, Craig Castevich, cast to play him in a biopic, visits to gain some insight into his life and poetry.

Gartrell leads him on a merry chase, evading inquiries and playing unhinged mind games. Is Gartrell an ornery hermit or a madman gripped by delusions and ghosts that have chased him since his youth in the outback?

Cast includes: Max Gillies & Samuel Johnson Director: Lucy Freeman Set Designer: Andrew Bellchambers Lighting Designer: Scott Allan Sound Designer & Composer: David Ellis Special Effects Designer: Lachlan TetlowStuart Genre: Drama Duration: 85 minutes, no interval Warning: Some coarse language.

The Playhouse Thu 5 September 8pm Fri 6 September 8pm (post show forum) Sat 7 September 1pm & 8pm

A suburban hermit’s life unravels when confronted by his own dark secrets in this suspenseful drama by award-winning playwright Reg Cribb (Last Cab to Darwin, Krakouer).

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GPAC’S 2013 DEAKIN UNIVERSITY THEATRE SEASON GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

GPAC gratefully acknowledges the State Government of Victoria for its generous support. We thank the Minister for the Arts and our local parlimentarians for their ongoing interest, encouragement and advocacy.

THEATRE SEASON SPONSORS

GREEN ROOM CLUB

Ray Frost Investments

ACTS OF SUPPORT Faculty of Arts and Education

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OUR THEATRES THE PLAYHOUSE The recently refurbished 779-seat proscenium arch theatre is suitable for live theatre, concerts and corporate events. This outstanding venue has won design and project management awards, setting a benchmark for live theatre venues in Australia.

DRAMA THEATRE A studio-style theatre with a capacity of 325, this venue is as pleasurable for performers as it is for the audience. The Drama Theatre is an ideal space for intimate live theatre, acoustic concerts, comedy performances, public lectures and seminars.

DEAKIN’S COSTA HALL, GEELONG WATERFRONT Deakin University’s historic woolstores building includes a grand concert hall providing seating for 1500. This world-class venue is ideal for large-scale concerts, conferences and lectures.

PHOTOS BY FERNE MILLEN

CONFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS All of our venue spaces including theatres, foyers, studios and meeting rooms are available for conferences, seminars, parties and private functions. Phone Venue Hire on (03) 5225 1210 for details.

WHERE TO FIND US VENUE Geelong Performing Arts Centre 50 Little Malop St Geelong 3220

PHONE 5225 1200 ONLINE www.gpac.org.au Deakin’s Costa Hall Geelong Waterfront 1 Gheringhap Street Geelong 3220

Mon-Thu 7.30am - 6pm Fri-Sat 7.30am - 12mid (free parking after 6pm)

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“The chance to actually be on stage and perform in an environment such as GPAC was the most exciting period of my childhood. GPAC will always hold a special place in my ‘theatrical’ heart.” – Guy Pearce, actor

ARTS FOR LIFE -

THE GPAC ENDOWMENT FUND WHAT WILL ARTS FOR LIFE ACHIEVE? Arts for Life will ensure GPAC remains a centre where our children first experience the performing arts; a centre which nurtures local emerging artists; and a centre where both Australian and the world’s finest artists continue to perform on our stages.

Additional income through Arts for Life will give the centre the opportunity to confidently plan and build the artistic programs.

These include: • Support for the development of emerging artists, education programs and new cultural activities across the Arts Precinct • Increased access for schools, community groups, organisations, and independent producers wishing to present performances at GPAC • A greater number of performances by leading Australian and international artists across the performing arts HOW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Arts for Life aims to raise $10 million to be built up over 10 years. There are three principle ways to make a donation to the fund: 1. A Bequest If, once you have remembered your family, you also have the capacity to invest in your community then a bequest - a provision in your will - is the perfect legacy to acknowledge the pleasure you have received from your involvement with GPAC over the years. Such a bequest would normally take the form of a nominated dollar amount or as a percentage of your estate. This is a very personal decision and should only be made after discussion with those assisting you with the drafting of your will.

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2. A once-off significant donation Once-off significant donations could be in cash, a gift of shares, proceeds from a life insurance policy or a realisable asset. These significant donations could also be made as a bequest.

3. Annual giving Every donation received assists GPAC in the delivery of its annual artistic program. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There are a number of ways in which donations can be acknowledged depending on the level of support and the degree to which donors wish to be publicly recognised.

In acknowledging donations we also celebrate the region’s history, imagination, and courage with donations categorized as follows: William Buckley: (Convict and unofficial first white settler): $50,000-$99,999.

Anne Drysdale: (Pioneering squatter at Coryule): $20,000-$49,999.

Gilbert Toyne: (Design and patent of first all metal rotary clothes hoist): $5,000-$19,999 Lewis Bandt: (Design of first coupe utility -”ute”): $1,000-$4,999 Fanny Brownbill: (First woman from the region elected to Parliament): $1-$999 FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact: General Manager 5225 1213 Community Relations and Marketing Manager 5225 1214

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...

GPAC ALSO PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: TUCKERS MUSICAL MORNINGS

shaken + stirred @ GPAC

An essential part of GPAC’s daytime entertainment calendar, Musical Mornings brings an endless parade of Australia’s best-loved performers to Geelong. Musical Mornings is proudly supported by Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Services.

Wherever you see the shaken + stirred @ GPAC logo, expect the unexpected.

Performances under this banner are edgier and challenge the audience on many levels.

They provide experiences that are different to our traditional theatre shows, offering the best from independent artists and emerging companies. shaken + stirred performances for 2013 will be announced soon.

BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANKS EDUCATION PROGRAM The Bendigo Community Banks’ GPAC Education Program provides a diverse range of educational experiences for students at schools across the region. Programs include the Poppykettle Children’s Festival, Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival and the Take Over Festival. Students also attend theatre shows, workshops and participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as VCE workshops.

centralgeelong.com.au FAMILY MAGIC Families have access to some of the best theatre for the young through our annual Family Magic program. This series combines classic favourites and exciting new stories.

These performances give children a quality introduction to live theatre along with the opportunity to join us afterwards for some fun activities inspired by the show.

FILMS AT GPAC GPAC is the region’s premier venue for independent and arthouse films, hosting a number of film events throughout the year including the Bethany arthouse film festival.

THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION (formerly the Geelong Advertiser Music Competition) GPAC co-ordinates the annual Australian Youth Classical Music Competition, a national and regional competition which celebrates the enormous talent of young classical musicians across all instruments.

The competition culminates in a glittering finals concert at Deakin’s Costa Hall, where finalists compete for a range of prizes up to $10,000.

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2013 SEASON PARTNERS Ganesh Versus The Third Reich

Midsummer (a play with songs)

Annamila Fund, a sub fund of

Penny Plain

Food

Cautionary Tales for Children

Kinship Small ® Business card size

Letterhead & comp slip size

A4 Brochures

Boxman Larger ®

Frankenstein

The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell Larger ®

Ganesh Versus The Third Reich. Back to Back Theatre is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, by the Victorian Government through Arts Victoria and by the City of Greater Geelong. The provision of employment assistant services to people with a disability is funded by the Australian Government under the Disability Employment Assistance Program. The premiere season of GANESH VERSUS THE THIRD REICH was also supported by Keir Foundation, Melbourne Festival, Malthouse Theatre, National Theatre Studio (London) and ANZ Trustees.

Cautionary Tales for Children. Arena Theatre Company Ltd is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. This work has been developed with the assistance of Arts Centre Melbourne Carnegie 18 New Music Theatre Series, the Australia Council for the Arts and the John F. Kennedy Centre’s New Visions/New Voices program.

Frankenstein & Kinship. Playing Australia: The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts.

ArtsNSW: This project has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Arts NSW.

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ENJOY THE FULL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE GREEN ROOM CLUB This exclusive corporate club sponsored by Barwon Water provides a unique opportunity to network, entertain clients or reward staff. Membership gives you four premium seats to opening nights, including supper with cast and crew. Phone 5225 1214 for more information.

POST-SHOW FORUMS Join the cast and creative team for a 20-minute post-show discussion. These forums provide an exclusive insight into the creative processes and life behind the scenes. Go to page 29 for details.

WINE AND DINE Relax before the show with a beverage or a quick bite. GPAC’s cafe and bar are open before and after every show. You can also pre-order your interval drinks to save time. Just ask our friendly bar staff to place an order when you arrive.

GPAC ACCESS Box Office is happy to assist with any special access requirements including:

COMPANION AND CARER’S CARD GPAC aims to cater for all, and supports the Companion Card program. Special discounts are also available for holders of the Carer’s Card.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT Both The Playhouse and Drama Theatre are fitted with a hearing loop, accessed via headsets.

Radios and headphones are available for loan. Please book these through the box office.

AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS GPAC in conjunction with Vision Australia offers a live audio description service for people who are vision impaired. This free service is available at selected matinee performances.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wheelchair access is available in all of our theatres. Disabled access to GPAC is via the Little Malop St entrance.

Please make our Box Office aware of any special access requirements when booking your tickets.

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Ganesh Versus The Third Reich (The Playhouse) Thu 28 February 8pm Fri 1 March 8pm ≈ Sat 2 March 8pm Sun 3 March 3pm Food (Drama Theatre) Wed 13 March 8pm Thu 14 March 8pm ≈ Fri 15 March 8pm Sat 16 March 1pm & 8pm Cautionary Tales for Children (Drama Theatre) Thu 4 April 7pm Fri 5 April 11.30am & 7pm Sat 6 April 2.30pm & 7pm

Boxman (Drama Theatre) Wed 1 May 8pm Thu 2 May 8pm ≈ Fri 3 May 8pm Sat 4 May 1pm & 8pm Frankenstein (The Playhouse) Thu 16 May 8pm Fri 17 May 8pm ≈ Sat 18 May 1pm & 8pm Midsummer (a play with songs) (Drama Theatre) Wed 10 July 8pm Thu 11 July 8pm ≈ Fri 12 July 8pm Sat 13 July 1pm & 8pm

Penny Plain (Drama Theatre) Tues 30 July 8pm Wed 31 July 8pm Thu 1 August 8pm ≈ Fri 2 August 8pm Sat 3 August 8pm Kinship (The Playhouse) Thu 15 August 8pm Fri 16 August 8pm ≈ Sat 17 August 1pm & 8pm The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell (The Playhouse) Thu 5 September 8pm Fri 6 September 8pm ≈ Sat 7 September 1pm & 8pm

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PACKAGES AVAILABLE Full 9 show package – greatest savings.

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Book 5 or more play package online – www.gpac.org.au

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terms and conditions Instalment payments The instalment payments option is only available for package bookings until Friday March 1st. After this time all Package bookings must be paid in full at time of booking.

If you have nominated to pay by instalments, your credit card will be debited in 5 equal payments on March 5, April 16, May 28, July 9 & August 20. A $10 administration fee applies per credit card used.

You are committed to paying the full amount and at no stage can your booking be cancelled. Once committed to paying instalments the full amount must be paid this way.

If your credit card number should change for any reason between the date of booking and August 20, GPAC must receive immediate notification of the new number, expiry date and CVC. Fees apply for any

transactions declined due to insufficient funds, incorrect credit card numbers or expired cards. Offer applies to VISA and Mastercard payments only.

Concessions Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, unemployed, full time students, people under 26 yrs and 18 yrs all qualify for reduced ticket prices.

A photocopy of current concession card or proof of age must be enclosed with your booking form.

GST All prices include GST where applicable.

TICKET EXCHANGES Subscribers may exchange their tickets to another performance of the same production at no cost by returning their tickets at least 24 hours prior to the

performances, subject to availability. Exchanges from matinee to evenings will incur additional charges.

PRIVACY GPAC is subject to and complies with the Privacy Act 1998. Your personal information is collected in case of an event cancellation or change, and to inform you of coming events. Unless advised, GPAC may contact you regarding other shows or performances that may be of interest. If you do not wish to receive marketing material, or if you wish to seek access to your personal information which GPAC holds, please contact us by writing to Privacy Officer, GPAC PO Box 991, Geelong 3220 or email tina@gpac.org. au. GPAC’s Privacy Policy is available from the Box Office.

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GPAC invites you to help minimise our environmental impact contributing an additional $5 per package. Look up and see your valuable support in action as we transfer our foyer lighting to energy efficient LED technology.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the details in this brochure. However Geelong Performing Arts Centre reserves the right to withdraw, substitute or vary the details of performances and to rectify any errors at a later date.

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STEP 1

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Production

Ganesh Versus The Third Reich 28 Feb - 3 March

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Food 13-16 March

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Cautionary Tales for Children 4-6 April

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Boxman 1-4 May

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Frankenstein 16-18 May

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Midsummer 10-13 July

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Penny Plain 30 July - 3 August

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(Please circle ticket type)

Person 3

(Please circle ticket type)

ADULT

CONC

ADULT

CONC

ADULT

CONC

SENIOR

U/26

SENIOR

U/26

SENIOR

U/26

U/18

Nominate 1st and 2nd preferences for the performance day and time of your choice

Person 2

U/18

U/18

FULL SEASON PACKAGE - Proceed to STEP 3 Choose your own package and additional single ticket purchases - calculate the cost of each show in the squares provided below. (Ticket prices can be found on page 28.) $

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Bangarra - Kinship 15-17 August 2.

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The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell 5-7 September

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TOTAL

Seating Location p Stalls p Balcony Prefer p Close to stage p Middle of theatre p Towards the back

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Do you have any special access needs? p Wheelchair p Hearing difficulties p Low vision p Other

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STEP 4

ENTER YOUR CONTACT DETAILS p Mr

First Name

NO INITIALS

p Mrs

p Ms

p Dr

Last Name

Address Suburb Home Phone

Postcode

Email Note: If you are booking a Senior, Concession or Student ticket, please attach proof to this booking form.

See Terms and Conditions.

Mobile

Yes, I am happy to receive marketing material from GPAC

STEP 5 CALCULATE THE COST OF YOUR TICKETS

Please use the totals of the columns overleaf to complete this section.

Person 1 $ Person 2 $ Person 3 $

Family ticket for $ Cautionary Tales for Children

Green Levy $

*Please note Green Levy, donations, family ticket for Cautionary Tales for Children and fees are charged in full now.

Tax Deductable Donation $ Postage and handling fee $ 5.00 TOTAL OWING $

STEP 6

PAYMENT p Cash

p Cheque p Credit Card in full now

p Credit Card in instalment*

*Instalments only available to package buyers. Customers choosing to pay by instalments must submit a signed form. Note: 5 instalment payments will be debited to the supplied credit card on March 5, April

16, May 28, July 9 & August 20. Additional tickets will be charged at time of booking.

Credit Card Number

*VISA and Mastercard ONLY

Expiry Date

CVC Number

*Last 3 digits on the signature panel of your credit card

Signature SUBMIT THIS FORM

POST Reply Paid 991 GPAC Theatre Season PO BOX 991, Geelong VIC 3220 No stamp required

SCAN (both sides) and EMAIL TO boxoffice@gpac.org.au FAX TO 5225 1234

PHONE 5225 1200

Subscribing with friends?

If you are subscribing with friends, please complete separate booking forms.

All forms should be attached and returned together to ensure seats are allocated next to each other.

Spare booking forms are available from our Box Office on 5225 1200.

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