GPAC’s 2015 Deakin University Theatre Season
spread your wings Welcome to GPAC’s 2015 Deakin University Theatre Season
Come spread your wings across the nine shows that make up GPAC’s 2O15 Deakin University Theatre Season. We’ve brought together a very special season including Geelong-only performances, international hits, new Australian works and classic stories. Each year we cast our net wide to find out what our theatre companies are producing and what may be travelling to Australia under another banner. Increasingly we are approached directly to ensure an extended life for premiere productions, meaning GPAC is often the only theatre in Victoria to present these works from our major theatre companies. As we manage theatre availability, dates and budgets, we mourn the ones that got away but celebrate the exceptional variety and quality of those that are included. We sometimes find there is crowding in the calendar, and that will be the case in 2015 as you will see… But how could we decline an opportunity to be the only place in Australia to present the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe with Hamlet, alongside the only Victorian performances of Storm Boy and bring The New Zealand Dance Company to Geelong for the first time with Rotunda?
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So, in 2015, we have Shakespeare, brass bands, opera, dance, romance, murder, mayhem, fringe dwellers and pelicans – and we need you, our much respected theatre audience, to embrace them all. Our theatre season is only possible because of the support you show by buying tickets and the generosity of our sponsors and donors. As they criss-cross the country, the artists constantly recognise your support, acknowledging your exceptionally warm responses and extensive knowledge of theatre. Please encourage your friends and family to visit when these remarkable works are in Geelong. Or encourage them to plan their regular coastal visits to coincide with the performances. As you read through the following pages, you’ll recognise that this is a season of icons and legends as well as exciting new stories. It is best enjoyed by exploring all – so why not plan your year’s entertainment by buying a season package. Come with a friend, a partner, a colleague or social group. If you cannot attend them all personally, tickets make great gifts.
We look forward to seeing you in the GPAC theatres in 2015. Spread your wings...
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This year there are even bigger savings to be made by booking early, and of course you gain the best seats as well as other discounts and benefits.
Jill Smith, General Manager
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Season 2015 Calendar Love, Love, Love 15 - 18 July
Wot? No Fish!! 17 - 21 February
Country Song 27 - 29 August
Mother
5 - 8 August
Kelly
15 - 18 April
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What are you waiting for? Become a Season Ticket Holder this year and you’ll save buckets (great for a rainy day). • You want great shows? You’ve got them. Nine, in
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• You want the best seats? They’re yours - but you have to get in early • You want great savings? Book before Christmas for our best ever discounts • Save 30% if you book all nine shows • Save 20% if you book five or more shows
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why become a Season Ticket Holder? Select between five and nine of our main season shows and take advantage of a whole range of benefits...
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS Select the full 2015 season before Christmas and receive a massive 30% off full price single tickets that’s the equivalent of two free shows and then some. Alternatively, select five or more shows and save up to 20%. EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS There’s no need to pay the full amount right away. Instead, you can budget your year’s entertainment by making four easy payments throughout the year. Conditions apply, see page 27. MATES RATES Select all nine shows and you’ll gain access to discounted tickets for your mates when they join you at a theatre season performance. In addition, you will receive more discount offers for other GPAC performances throughout the year. GET THE LATEST NEWS Get the latest news about the arts, special events and show updates. You will also receive free show programs via email prior to each performance. FLEXIBILITY Sometimes your plans need to change. As a Season Ticket Holder, you have the flexibility to switch to another performance of the same show at no additional cost, subject to availability. LOYALTY CARD Receive your very own GPAC Loyalty Card that entitles you to great discounts from our Theatre Season Partners. A SPECIAL NIGHT OUT Experience the classic and contemporary collection of nine theatre shows that are sure to entertain and inspire you. Catch up with friends and family while soaking up the terrific atmosphere of the performing arts. PRIORITY BOOKING Become a 2015 Season Ticket Holder and you gain priority booking access for next year’s 2016 season. BECOMING A LEGEND Loyal long-term patrons who have been with us for eight years or more are rewarded with extra special treatment – including even bigger discounts.
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Season ticket benefits W H AT YO U G E T
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Change Your Dates
Free exchange of dates of your shows if tickets are available.
Mates Rates
Select all nine shows and gain access to discounted tickets for your mates.
Loyalty Card
Discounts from our Theatre Season Partners.
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bread&circuses presents
Wot? No Fish!! A collaboration between Danny Braverman and Nick Philippou Written and performed by Danny Braverman Directed by Nick Philippou 17 - 21 February, Drama Theatre Wot? No Fish!! is a funny and moving true story of love, art, family and fish balls. In 1926, London shoemaker, Ab Solomons, first drew a picture on the wage packet he gave to his new wife Celie. Then throughout their long marriage, Ab continued to draw or paint on his wage packet every week. These illustrations depict, with remarkable honesty, the ups and downs of their life together. Years later Danny Braverman discovered shoeboxes containing the lost art of his great uncle Ab on more than 2000 wage packets and these gems became the inspiration for Wot? No Fish!! These little pictures are the most incredible family heirloom: intricate and exceptionally personal. From falling in love, to quarrels about fish balls; audiences are taken on a journey of one Jewish family set against the backdrop of a dramatically changing city. Director: Nick Philippou Cast: Danny Braverman Genre: Drama Duration: 75 minutes, no interval
Tue 17 February 8pm Wed 18 February 8pm Thu 19 February 8pm (post show forum) Fri 20 February 8pm Sat 21 February 8pm ‘Danny Braverman’s Wot? No Fish!! is quite a treasure...And by the time “Wot? No Fish!!” is over, you realize you’ve just seen something pretty remarkable’ Boston Globe 8 | BOOK ONLINE at GPAC.ORG.AU
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Queensland Theatre Company presents
Kelly
By Matthew Ryan 15 - 18 April, Drama Theatre Fast moving and action packed, Kelly sheds a new light on Australia’s most infamous cult heroes. Brothers of the same blood and name, but with very different perspectives. Ned Kelly is about to hang for his crimes, but his final night in prison is interrupted by the arrival of his brother Dan, disguised as a priest. Supposedly killed at the siege of Glenrowan, Dan is intent on moving north to Queensland and forgetting his past. To do so, he needs Ned’s blessing and forgiveness. But the last time they saw each other, Dan tried to shoot Ned dead. So begins a brutal confrontation by two titans of Australian history. Facing the sins of their past, each blames the other for their downfall. And neither will escape unharmed. Dramatically entwining fact, theory and myth, Kelly is masterfully balanced with light and shade, and the quick-fire banter between the characters resonates with a rough but irresistible brand of Australian humour. Writer: Matthew Ryan Cast: Steven Rooke, Kevin Spink, Anthony Standish Director: Todd MacDonald Set Designer: Simone Romaniuk Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes Composer/Sound Designer: Guy Webster Fight Director: Niki-J Price Genre: Drama Duration: 80 minutes, no interval Warnings: Contains strong coarse language, sexual references and simulated violence. Children under 15 years not recommended. Photo by Rob Maccoll
‘Kelly...is perfectly polished down to every single word. It’s a magnificent piece’ Aussietheatre.com
Wed 15 April 8pm Thu 16 April 8pm (post show forum) Fri 17 April 8pm Sat 18 April 1pm & 8pm
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Rotunda The New Zealand Dance Company presented by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia with support from Creative New Zealand’s Touring Australia Initiative 21 - 23 May, The Playhouse In a first for GPAC, we welcome The New Zealand Dance Company and the Geelong West Brass Band with a new work that brings to life the world of the band rotunda as an iconic symbol of community. Rotunda is inspired by war stories, with the work honouring the themes of loyalty, courage and loss. It is a world where the strength and beauty of powerful live brass collides with that of these extraordinary dancers. And it celebrates the contributions made by brass bands to the soldiers, their families and communities. Rotunda marks the 2014 – 2018 centenary of New Zealand and Australia’s involvement in the First World War. The production, created in collaboration with singer, songwriter and composer Don McGlashan (An Angel at My Table), draws from the indomitable spirit of these ANZAC men, and the women who set about running the country with aching hearts and dread that their men might not return. Artistic Director: Shona McCullagh Created in collaboration with dancers: Tupua Tigafua, Carl Tolentino, Gareth Okan, Katie Rudd, Lucy Lynch, Chrissy Kokiri, Hannah Tasker Poland Apprentice dancer: Chris Ofanoa Lighting Designer: Paul O’Brien Set Designer: Joe Bleakley Costume Designer: Jane Holland Musical Director: Don McGlashan Conductor: Marc Taddei Photo by John McDermott
‘There is something in the voice of brass band, which carries the emotional weight of a community’s joys and sorrows’ Shona McCullagh, Artistic Director of The New Zealand Dance Company 10 | BOOK ONLINE at GPAC.ORG.AU
Genre: Modern Dance & Brass Band Music Duration: 85 minutes, no interval Warnings: Smoke, haze, strong themes and strobe lighting. Parental guidance recommended for young audience members due to war themes.
Thu 21 May 8pm Fri 22 May 8pm Sat 23 May 1pm
Show Partner
A Sydney Theatre Company and Barking Gecko Theatre Company production
Storm Boy
By Colin Thiele Adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway 27 - 30 May, The Playhouse The much-loved Australian story Storm Boy endures across generations and can be retold again and again. A long stretch of beach. A wife and mother recently passed away. Hideaway Tom and his son Storm Boy are living in a humpy, keeping out of sight from the townsfolk. The boy explores the island, goes treasure hunting after every storm and breaks the silence of their lives when he meets Fingerbone Bill – also an outcast. Storm Boy stumbles across three orphaned baby pelicans, tucks them into his woollen jumper and sets about raising them. This elegant rendering of an Australian classic will touch the hearts of those who have loved, lost and felt their nest a little empty or their nets too full of holes. Come and fall in love with Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival all over again. Director: John Sheedy Cast Includes: Peter O’Brien and Jimi Bani Set, Costume & Puppet Designer: Michael Scott-Mitchell Puppetry Director: Peter Wilson Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper Sound Designer: Kingsley Reeve Commissioning Patron: Gretel Packer Genre: Family Theatre, Age 6+ Duration: 70 minutes, no interval
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Wed 27 May 7:30pm Thu 28 May 7pm (post show forum) Fri 29 May 7pm Sat 30 May 1pm & 7pm
‘Storm Boy causes that same simple, unexpected fullness of heart as when a small child comes up to you, tugs on your sleeve, and tells you they love you’ Aussietheatre.com
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Shakespeare’s Globe presents
Globe to Globe - Hamlet By William Shakespeare 28 - 29 May, Deakin’s Costa Hall Geelong makes history when Shakespeare’s Globe arrives as part of their mammoth two-year global tour of Hamlet. Marking the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, the London-based company has embarked on an unprecedented theatrical adventure, taking Hamlet to every country in the world, from village squares to national theatres, beaches to palaces. The cast of 12 will travel by boat, sleeper train, jeep, tall ship, bus and airplane across the seven continents – entering Australia from East Timor. Hamlet was selected because it is considered the most all-encompassing of Shakespeare’s plays, exploring universal themes of love, grief, madness, revenge, friendship and death. Shakespeare’s Globe is one of the greatest interpreters of Shakespeare. The production moves like the wind with a focus on language and storytelling. Globe to Globe - Hamlet is told the way Shakespeare intended. Directors: Dominic Dromgoole/Bill Buckhurst Designer: Jonathan Fensom Composer/Music Director: Bill Barclay Choreographer: Siân Williams Additional Original Music: Laura Forrest-Hay Fight Director: Kevin McCurdy Genre: Drama Duration: 180 minutes including interval
Thu 28 May 8pm Fri 29 May 1pm (post show forum) & 8pm
‘A compelling Hamlet by Shakespeare’s Globe theatre allows the text to dazzle and shine’ NRC Handelsblad 12 | BOOK ONLINE at GPAC.ORG.AU
Theatre Season Patrons
Show Partners (see page 18)
Red Stitch Actors Theatre presents
Love, Love, Love By Mark Bartlett 15 - 18 July, Drama Theatre
Baby boomers beware: this sharp-witted play is all about you and your children…and it’s not all good. Kenneth and Sandra meet in 1967 on the night of the first global TV show on which the Beatles sang ‘All You Need Is Love’ he’s a drunken sponger, she’s a stoned free spirit, and they hit it off immediately. Fast-forward to 1990 and they are comfortably off, middle-class but curiously negligent towards their two children; and facing the wreckage of their marriage. Spanning 40 years Love, Love, Love questions whether the baby boomer generation is to blame for the debt-ridden and adrift generation of their children, now adults but far from stable and settled. It lets loose on the baby boomer generation, but relishes their bygone glory. A tale that embraces romance, treachery, fidelity and infidelity. And, of course, it’s funny. Director: Denny Lawrence Set Designer: Benjamin Shaw Lighting Design: Clare Springett Cast Includes: Paul Ashcroft and Ella Caldwell Genre: Drama Duration: 80 minutes, no interval Warning: Contains coarse language
Wed 15 July 8pm Thu 16 July 8pm (post show forum) Fri 17 July 8pm Sat 18 July 1pm & 8pm
‘Wow, this one packs a punch...this is a play that has you laughing uproariously at one moment and wincing painfully at the next’ The Telegraph
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If Theatre presents
Mother
By Daniel Keene Directed by Matt Scholten 5 - 8 August, Drama Theatre One of Australia’s best loved actors, Noni Hazlehurst, stars in this complex and gritty, provocative and beautiful new work written especially for her. Christy has found herself at the fringe of the world. Homeless, ageing, living on the outskirts of suburbia, she attracts the curiosity of the locals. Christy is not shy of an audience, and amuses herself with telling anyone who’ll listen the story of her life. But beneath her wild exaggerations and fantastic tales of loves lost and struggles overcome, there are the haunting truths that she would rather forget. Mother, a one-woman play, is the newest work from Daniel Keene, directed by his long-time collaborator Matt Scholten. Drawing on the poetry of Dorothy Hewitt, Keene explores Christy’s story. It is part truth, part fiction, and even she is no longer sure which is which. Writer: Daniel Keene Director: Matt Scholten Cast: Noni Hazlehurst Genre: Drama Duration: 70 minutes, no interval Warnings: Contains strong coarse language and adult themes. Children under 15 years not recommended.
Wed 5 August 8pm Thu 6 August 8pm (post show forum) Fri 7 August 8pm Sat 8 August 1pm & 8pm ‘Fashioning language is Daniel Keene’s trade, and the playwright approaches it with visceral intensity. You can almost imagine him pulling a red-hot word from a furnace, hammering it into shape and laying it down on the page to cool’ The Sydney Morning Herald
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Queensland Theatre Company presents
Country Song
By Reg Cribb Original concept by Michael Tuahine 27 - 29 August, Playhouse A warm and witty story about Australia’s indigenous singing superstar Jimmy Little AO. This exciting new work comes to Geelong after its world premiere in Brisbane. As the Sydney Opera House throws open its doors in 1973 with an extravagant gala concert, another Australian icon is having a backstage crisis: Jimmy Little is to croon for Queen Elizabeth II, but the words won’t come. Once a smiling, cheeky child of vaudevillians, now a poster boy for Indigenous performers, Jimmy wrestles with whether to take to the Opera House stage or quietly fade away. In Country Song, Jimmy is whisked on a road trip to his past as his story weaves into those of his contemporaries, inspired by true life experiences of singers like Wilma Reading, Auriel Andrew, Bobby McLeod, Vic Simms, Roger Knox and Lionel Rose. Filled with Jimmy’s best-known tunes, Country Song will take audiences on a beautiful, musical journey that celebrates the healing power of music. Writer: Reg Cribb - original concept Michael Tuahine Director: Wesley Enoch Cast includes: Michael Tuahine Set Designer: Josh McIntosh Genre: Drama with Music Duration: 160 minutes including interval Photo by Aaron Tait
Thu 27 August 8pm Fri 28 August 8pm (post show forum) Sat 29 August 1pm & 8pm
‘A celebrated and beloved Australian Aboriginal musician, actor and advocate whose career spanned six decades’ The Jimmy Little Foundation
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Left Bauer Productions presents
Master Class By Terrence McNally
16 - 19 September, Drama Theatre Music and theatre lovers will delight in this unforgettable production. Maria Mercedes revels in portraying opera’s most beloved and controversial diva, Maria Callas. Inspired by Callas’ famous 1973 visit to New York’s Julliard School of Music, Master Class is an insightful look into the life and art of opera. Callas prods and provokes her students in a searing, funny, and touching depiction of a woman who knows what it takes to walk the high wire and the sacrifices required to attain the dream. At the time, Callas’ own career singing on the world’s great stages had drawn to a close, her voice a shadow of its former glory. Callas’ story as a woman forced to choose between professional power and a personal life remains as relevant as ever. Four years later, Callas’ death at the age of 51 sealed her legend as a tragic heroine. Director: Daniel Lammin Associate Director: Cameron Lukey Cast Includes: Maria Mercedes Genre: Drama with Music Duration: 120 minutes, including interval
Wed 16 September 8pm Thu 17 September 8pm (post show forum) Fri 18 September 8pm Sat 19 September 1pm & 8pm
‘Maria Mercedes...is sensational as Maria Callas’ Australian Book Review
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But Wait There’s More, GPAC also presents the following... TUCKERS MUSICAL MORNINGS
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.
VICWEST YOUTH FOUNDATION GPAC:ED GPAC’s 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 Youth Festival. Students also attend theatre shows, workshops and participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as VCE workshops.
Love Central Geelong – FAMILY MAGIC Families have access to some of the best theatre 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 foyer activities inspired by the show.
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 2015 will be announced soon.
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 Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Showcase and the Bethany Arthouse Film Festival.
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 concert, where finalists compete for a range of prizes up to $10,000.
shaken + stirred @ GPAC Wherever you see the shaken + stirred @ GPAC logo, expect the unexpected. Performances under this
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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.
Principal Partner
Theatre Season Partners Theatre Season Patrons
Green Room Club Ray Frost Investments
Acts of Support
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GPAC would like to thank the following Theatre Season Patrons for bringing Globe to Globe Hamlet to Geelong
Barbara & Barry Abley Richard Angliss David Ashbridge Robert and Gail Bett Business Technology Specialists Colin & Angie Carter Brian Cook Frank & Shirley Costa Costa Asset Management Wendy Dimmick Jim & Libby Cousins Jane & Jeroen den Hollander Tim Orton & Barb Dennis Richard & Fiona East Keith & Heather Fagg Carrillo & Ziyin Gantner Geelong Connected Communities Rex Gorell Simon & Genevieve Guthrie Kings Funerals Dan & Catriona Simmonds
GPAC Access
The GPAC Box Office is happy to assist with any special access requirements including: COMPANION AND CARER’S CARDS 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.
The Playhouse
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wheelchair access is available in all of our theatres. Disabled access to GPAC is via the Little Malop Street entrance. Please make our Box Office aware of any special access requirements when booking your tickets.
Drama Theatre
Enjoy the Full Theatrical Experience GREEN ROOM CLUB This exclusive corporate club 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 (03) 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 23 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 the 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.
Deakin’s Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront
Our Theatres
THE PLAYHOUSE - The 750-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 above by Ferne Millen.
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The GPAC endowment fund “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 WHAT WILL ARTS FOR LIFE ACHIEVE? Arts for Life will ensure GPAC remains a centre where our children can first Garamond 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 GPAC 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 principal ways to make a donation to the fund:
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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. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact: General Manager (03) 5225 1213 Community Relations and Marketing Manager (03) 5225 1214
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.
café Enjoy quality food at the GPAC café. Open prior to all shows.
bar Enjoy a drink before, during or after the show at our fully stocked bar. Open 60 minutes prior to show.
interval drinks Did you know that you can pre-order your interval drinks? Just ask our friendly bar staff for an order slip when you arrive.
the lounge A great space at GPAC for your function or dinner with friends before the show. Bookings essential Phone (03) 5225 1263
conferences, seminars, parties + private function All our venues, including studios, meeting spaces and public foyers, are available for hire. We can tailor a package that suits your needs. Phone (03) 5225 1210
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2015 Season Partners
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Dates & Times Wot? No Fish!!
Love, Love, Love
Tue 17 February 8pm Wed 18 February 8pm Thur 19 February 8pm ≈ Fri 20 February 8pm Sat 21 February 8pm
Wed 15 July 8pm Thur 16 July 8pm ≈ Fri 17 July 8pm Sat 18 July 1pm & 8pm
(Drama Theatre)
Kelly
(Drama Theatre)
Wed 15 April 8pm Thur 16 April 8pm ≈ Fri 17 April 8pm Sat 18 April 1pm & 8pm
Rotunda
(The Playhouse)
Thur 21 May 8pm Fri 22 May 8pm Sat 23 May 1pm
Storm Boy
(The Playhouse)
Wed 27 May 7.30pm Thur 28 May 7pm ≈ Fri 29 May 7pm Sat 30 May 1pm Sat 30 May 7pm
(Drama Theatre)
Mother
(Drama Theatre)
Wed 5 August 8pm Thur 6 August 8pm ≈ Fri 7 August 8pm Sat 8 August 1pm & 8pm
Country Song (The Playhouse)
Thu 27 August 8pm Fri 28 August 8pm ≈ Sat 29 August 1pm & 8pm
Master Class (Drama Theatre)
Wed 16 September 8pm Thur 17 September 8pm ≈ Fri 18 September 8pm Sat 19 September 1pm & 8pm
Globe to Globe Hamlet
(Deakin’s Costa Hall)
Thur 28 May 8pm Fri 29 May 1pm ≈ & 8pm ≈ Post Show Forum. Join the cast or creative team for a 20-minute post-show discussion. These forums provide an exclusive insight into the creative process and life behind the scenes.
Season Booking Options Save on Single Ticket Prices by selecting – • Full Season – all nine shows • Choose your own season – for five or more shows.
How to book STEP 1
Nominate the day and time of the shows you wish to see.
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Full Season – all nine shows – using the price grid, write the total amount for the package in the total box at the bottom of the column. OR - Choose your own season of five or more shows – using the price grid, calculate the amount per person for each show you wish to see in the box provided. Then total each column at the bottom. OR - Single tickets – using the price grid, calculate the amount per person for each show you wish to see in the box provided. Then total each column at the bottom. At the bottom of the page, indicate your seating preference and any special access requirements you may have.
STEP 3
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STEP 4
Calculate the full amount owing.
STEP 5
Indicate your preferred payment method. If paying by credit card at the time of booking or by instalments please enter all credit card details including expiry date and CVC number.
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Season Prices - Book before Christmas for full discount Choose Your Own Season – 5 OR MORE SHOWS
Full Season – ALL 9 SHOWS Seeing all 9 shows SAVE 30%
Full Season $374
Wot? No Fish!!, Kelly, Rotunda, Love, Love, Love, Mother, Country Song, Master Class
$45
Storm Boy
$35
Globe to Globe - Hamlet
$70
(Prices valid for tickets booked prior to Christmas)
(Prices valid for tickets booked prior to Christmas)
Single Tickets ADULT
SENIORS
CONC
U/27
U/18
MATINEE
Wot? No Fish!!, Kelly, Rotunda, Love, Love, Love, Mother, Country Song, Master Class
$57 $52 $48 $37 $22 $45
Storm Boy
$45 $42 $39 $35 $25 $39
Globe to Globe - Hamlet
$89 $84 $79 $47 $35 $73
Please note: season prices increase after Christmas
Early Bird Savings
3 reasons to book in advance
Select the full 2015 season and receive a massive 30% off full price single tickets which works out to be the equivalent of two free shows and then some. Alternatively, select five or more shows and save up to 20%.
A Special Night Out
Experience the classic and contemporary collection of nine theatre shows that are sure to entertain and inspire you. Catch up with friends and family while soaking up the terrific atmosphere of the performing arts.
Priority Booking
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STEP 1
PERSON 1
ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS
PERSON 2
FULL SEASON - Proceed to STEP 2
Production
Nominate your preference for the performance day and time of Choose your own season and single ticket purchases - calculate the cost of each show in the squares provided below. (Ticket prices can be found on the your choice. previous page).
Wot? No Fish!! 17-21 February
$
$
$
Kelly 15-18 April
$
$
$
Rotunda 21-23 May
$
$
$
Storm Boy 27-30 May
$
$
$
Globe to Globe Hamlet* 28-29 May
$
$
$
Love, Love, Love 15-18 July
$
$
$
Mother 5-8 August
$
$
$
Country Song 27-29 August
$
$
$
Master Class 16-19 September
$
$
STEP 2 Preferred Seating Location: Please note: Playhouse balcony seating only guaranteed for opening night performances
TOTAL
$
TOTAL
$
$
TOTAL
$
Do you have any special access needs? p Wheelchair p Hearing difficulties p Low vision p Other (please specify)
*Deakin’s Costa Hall - stalls seating only
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STEP 3
ENTER YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
First Name
p
Mr p Mrs p Ms
NO INITIALS
p Dr
Last Name
Address Suburb
Postcode
Home Phone
Mobile
Yes, I am happy to receive marketing material from GPAC including the fortnightly ‘What’s On’ email newsletter.
Note: If you are booking a Senior, Concession or Student ticket, please attach proof to this booking form. See Terms and Conditions.
STEP 4
CALCULATE THE COST OF YOUR TICKETS
Please use the totals of the price grid on page 25 to complete this section. Person 1 $ Person 2 $
*Please note Green Levy, donations and single tickets are charged in full (not available by instalment).
Additional Single Tickets $ Green Levy $ Tax Deductible Donation $
Postage & handling fee of $5 will be added to the order.
TOTAL OWING $
STEP 5 PAYMENT p Cash p Cheque p Credit Card in full now p Credit Card in instalments – NOTE: Failure to tick one of the credit card options will result in your credit card being charged in full now.
*The instalment payments option is only available for packages booked before Monday February 16. Credit Card Number
*VISA and Mastercard ONLY
Expiry Date
CVC Number
*Last 3 digits on the signature panel of your credit card
Signature Note: If you have nominated to pay by instalments, your credit card will be debited in 4 equal payments on February 17, March 31, May 12 and June 23.
SUBMIT THIS FORM
POST Reply Paid 991 GPAC Theatre Season PO BOX 991, Geelong VIC 3220 (No stamp required)
Booking with friends?
SCAN (both sides) and EMAIL TO boxoffice@gpac.org.au FAX TO (03) 5225 1234
If you are booking with friends, please copy and 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 (03) 5225 1200. 26 | BOOK ONLINE at GPAC.ORG.AU
Office Use Only Date processed Initials Amount Charged
PHONE (03) 5225 1200 * Customers choosing to pay by instalments must submit a signed form.
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Terms and Conditions
Where to find us
INSTALMENT PAYMENTS
The instalment payments option is only available for package bookings until Monday February 16, 2015. 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 4 equal payments on February 17, March 31, May 12, June 23. 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 June 23, 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 27yrs and under 18yrs all qualify for reduced single 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
Package ticket holders 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.
GPAC GREEN
GPAC invites you to help minimise our environmental impact by 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.
VENUE Geelong Performing Arts Centre 50 Little Malop St, Geelong 3220 PHONE (03) 5225 1200 ONLINE www.gpac.org.au Deakin’s Costa Hall Geelong Waterfront, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220 Civic Centre Car Park (opposite City Hall in Gheringhap Street) Mon-Thu 7.30am - 6pm Fri-Sat 7.30am - 12midnight (free parking after 6:00pm on Friday, free parking all day Saturday)
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