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Manager’s Message:
Dear friends, Over the past 12 months I’ve collected the performances of the 2017 Theatre Season. A little tan journal was my confidant and accomplice as I discovered these shows and brought them together for you. I’m excited to present you with your very own copy, containing fresh and familiar productions gathered from across the country. Speakeasies and sly grog, daring damsels, saucy entendre. This year, we bring cabaret to the fore - a sumptuous, provocative delight that is informal, intimate and made for sharing. Challenge yourself to consider what performance can be as we head to the skate park, celebrating extraordinary talents in a show that will uncover unlikely heroes within our own community. Play, explore and delight with a collection of wonderful, whimsical works for children, families and the young at heart. Surrender yourself to one of the many phenomenal musical performances. The romance of classical guitar, the all-encompassing crescendo of an orchestral score or the feel-good joy of a singalong to classics you know all of the words to – in 2017, we can experience it all. This program spans the spectrum of the theatre experience, from the avant-garde to familiar classics, joined by a common thread of quality, excellence and a sense of adventure. With that, I pass on this journal to you as your own companion in 2017. Use it to capture memories, keepsakes and discoveries of your theatre journey through the year. I encourage you to reap the benefits of becoming a subscriber. Simply book tickets to four shows to access rewards like priority booking, cheaper tickets, VIP functions and deferred payment. Immerse yourself in every act, engage with the artists and enjoy. Theatre opens doors, makes connections and, most importantly, entertains. The 2017 Theatre Season Program offers a unique journey for every member of our community. We invite you to Indulge. Play. Think. Feel. Warrnambool, this is your chance to explore.
Mik Frawley - Theatre Manager
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Russell Morris and Chris Wilson: in Concert Information:
Lighthouse Theatre launches 2017 with a bang, inviting Australian icon Russell Morris to Warrnambool for a night of songs and stories. Inducted into the ARIA hall of fame in 2008, Russell is best known for his top 10 singles including psychedelic opus The Real Thing. Since then Morris has built a respected blues career, and for the first time will bring to Warrnambool hits from many of his recent albums, including Sharkmouth and Red Dirt - Red Heart. Supported by fellow Aus music icon Chris Wilson, this show promises a journey through the heart of the country. Manager’s note:
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Grigoryan Brothers Songs Without Words Information:
Lose yourself in this intimate experience with classical guitar duo, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan. Truly simpatico, the two brothers combine their classical training with a deep appreciation of a broad spectrum of musical styles to share a unique sound that speaks to the soul. The program, which references Bach, Elgar, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Faure, De Falla and Ponce, has been masterfully arranged for the duo by their father, Edward, to highlight their diverse skills. Not entirely classical, not jazz and not world - immerse yourself in a fusion of sound, skill and sentiment. Manager’s note:
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HIT Productions
Always… Patsy Cline
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story Information:
A tribute to an icon, Always... Patsy Cline chronicles the legendary country singer’s life and untimely death through her endearing friendship with a fan. Cline befriended Louise Seger in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, with the pair corresponding until Cline’s demise in a plane crash in 1963. Sharing their story with humour, heartache, honesty and more than a little audience participation, the show incorporates 27 of Patsy’s unforgettable hits, including Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight.
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The Lost WW1 Diary Information:
Originally developed here in the Lighthouse Theatre, The Lost WW1 Diary returns home as Damian Callinan (Backyard Ashes, Spicks & Specks, Skithouse) examines the horrors of war through the lens of the larrikin sense of humour. Obsessed from a young age by the Anzac legend, a Warrnambool op shop foray leads Damian to discover the war diary of Paddy Callinan and his preparations for ‘The Big Show’. Detailed research, black humour, absurdity and deft writing swing the mood from rollicking farce to aching pathos in a heartbeat, breathing new life into old memories. Approximately 75 minutes Manager’s note:
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Snake Sessions Information:
Imagine what performance can be when urban culture, artistic experience and local youth collide in Snake Sessions. Anarchic and street style, this show invites you to step outside your preconceptions and try on a new perspective. Sydney company Branch Nebula’s team of professional skaters, BMX riders, dancers and parkourists will infiltrate Warrnambool’s skate park for one week. Jamming moves and tricks with locals, these talented artists will hook into the power of urban culture to create dramatic art. This interplay celebrates the skill and inventiveness of our community, culminating in a spectacular improvised performance.
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“Circus for the fearless, the urban. A beautiful portrait of human defiance, of connection, of adrenalin.” Augusta Supple, Australian Stage Manager’s note:
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Chunky Move
Rule of Thirds Information:
A powerful and intricate piece, Rule of Thirds brings Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk’s unique and highly physical movement style to the stage. Three dancers emerge from the darkness, meet, collide and battle an invisible force field that exists between them. All players are needed but who will lead? Be mesmerised by this daring, virtuosic performance, which celebrates perseverance, audacity and our common desire for reinvention. Approximately 60 minutes, no interval Media Hype:
“Chunky Move’s Rule of Thirds flows with emotions” - The Sydney Morning Herald
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Torte e Mort Information:
Rising superstar of Australian cabaret Anya Anastasia presents Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death, a hilarious and outlandish cabaret that audiences can truly lose their head over. Anya Anastasia’s extraordinary vocals, mesmerising ukulele, circus trickery and diabolical keyboards, accompanied by Bec Matthews (Circus OZ, Yana Alana) on percussion are the backbone of this electrifying live performance. Torte e Mort is a fast-paced, all-original visually decadent cabaret full of recognisable characters: from Marie Antoinette to a feisty she-devil. The show takes thrilling twists and turns and is full of dramatic surprises featuring circus, shadow puppetry, comedy, and a burlesque twist. 60 minutes no interval - Warnings: Strong coarse language, sexual references and mild depictions of violence Media Hype:
“A strange mix, with glitzy costumes, hedonism and satire galore… Everyone sits on the edge of their seats.” Pop Culture-y Manager’s note:
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Ilbijerri Theatre Company and Belvoir
Coranderrk Information:
Honest, raw and poignant, Coranderrk recreates an 1881 Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry where the people of Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board. Their goal was both simple and revolutionary: to be allowed to continue the brilliant experiment in self-determination they had pioneered on the scrap of country left to them. The performance revives the voices, black and white, who fought for a better pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants. This show is great theatre, and great history; paying tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose to the challenge despite the odds, appropriating the power of the written word to make their voices ring loud and clear.
70 minutes no interval - Warnings: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are warned that this production contains images of deceased persons. Media Hype:
“It is honest, open, raw, emotional, poignant; true. There is a strong spirit in Coranderrk. And to sit in a crowded darkened theatre and witness it, is a truly humbling experience.” The Spell of Waking Hours. Manager’s note:
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shake & stir theatre co and QPAC
Dracula
by Bram Stoker created and adapted by shake & stir theatre co Information:
Prepare yourself for a bloody classic that will send a torturous shiver down your spine. Bram Stoker’s twisted tale takes an even darker turn in a gothic horror story that follows Dracula’s quest for temptation and true love. And blood. So much blood. Not for the faint of heart, this sexy, provocative adaptation will leave audiences gripping their seat. 100 minutes no interval - Warnings: Includes simulated violence, sexual and supernatural themes, haze and strobe lighting Media Hype:
“It’s such a wonderful experience to hear people gasping in fright and jumping out their chairs. I do encourage every-one to go out, see this production.” Australian Stage. Manager’s note:
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Melbourne Theatre Company
Melbourne Talam by Rashma N. Kalsie Information:
You have to time it right. If you follow the beat of the city, your life never goes off key. Three people see each other across a crowded city station. They just missed the train. Now they wait. They think about home: Punjab, Delhi, Hyderabad. And how they just can’t seem to get the city’s talam – its rhythm – right. A sudden and calamitous event changes the lives of all three, and their future in Australia. A timely and vibrant new work that’s both poignant and full of humour, Melbourne Talam puts contemporary social issues centre stage.
75 minutes - Suitable for ages 14+ Contains coarse language, mature themes and references to suicide. Manager’s note:
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective
Death and The Maiden Information:
Cleanse your soul with this elegant performance, inspired by Schubert’s Death and The Maiden. Multifaceted Swedish violinist Malin Broman leads the ACO Collective in a delightfully inventive and exquisitely refined evening of music. Marking its 10th anniversary in 2017, the critically acclaimed ACO Collective combines musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra with some of the country’s most talented young musicians at the outset of their careers, creating a fresh, energetic performance style. 100 minutes, including a 20 minute interval Manager’s note:
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Bell Shakespeare
The Merchant Of Venice By William Shakespeare Director Anne-Louise Sarks Information:
Money makes the world turn. Love also plays a part. Portia offers it. Bassanio wants it. And Antonio may lose a pound of flesh for it. Uncompromising and dark, explore the tense relationship between the haves and the have nots through dark humour. Tackling the prejudices and preconceived notions of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ takes audiences on a journey of love, mercy and justice.
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A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
Diary of a Wombat
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley Information:
Meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her. Doormats, bins and washing lines are no match for this mischievous marsupial. Between a packed schedule of scratching, sleeping and eating Mothball discovers that with a bit of persistence, humans are quite easily trained! Adored world-wide, the iconic picture book Diary of a Wombat by Australian Children’s Laureate (2014/15), Jackie French and Bruce Whatley is delightfully brought to the stage through the magic of puppetry and live music for ages 3+.’ Director Eva Di Cesare Special pyjama performance 45 minutes, no interval Manager’s note:
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Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium has been supported by Carriageworks’ IN DEVELOPMENT program, the NSW Government through Arts NSW and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Erth - Visual & Physical Inc. present
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Information:
What does a Plesiosaur’s skin feel like? How big are a Kronosaurus’ teeth? And do Kimberella even wear shoes? Deep below the surface, submerged below time, swam some of the world’s most amazing prehistoric marine reptiles. The team at Erth have spent years scouring the seven seas, collecting playful prehistoric creatures of the deep in their giant aquarium. For the very first time, you are invited to dive in and meet these aquatic critters in person. Expand young minds through a connection to the science of paleontology in this interactive theatre experience. Erth’s aquarium is stocked with playful amazing prehistoric marine reptiles - unmistakably alive and mostly friendly. Come dive the historical depths of the ocean with an educational and unique puppetry performance that is a delight for ages 5+. Each show, a handful of young people will even get to join the puppets on stage as one of the Aquarium’s newest trainee recruits! Access Friendly Performance Saturday 10.30am Created for children and families living with autism and other special needs, an access-friendly performance provides a welcoming and friendly environment that encourages children to feel relaxed and at ease during the performance. Writer – Scott Wright with Drew Fairley and Catherine McNamara Director - Scott Wright Head of Design – Steve Howarth Producer – Gemma Pepper 50 minutes, no interval Manager’s note:
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The Tasmanian Theatre Company and Straightjacket Productions
Bakersfield Mist by Stephen Sachs Information:
Is the true value of art in the eyes of the beholder? Maude (Julie Nihill), an unemployed bartender, bought a painting for a few bucks from an op shop. Despite nearly trashing it, she now thinks it’s a Jackson Pollock worth millions. In fact, she’s certain it is. But when world-class art expert, Lionel Percy (John Wood), flies over from New York to authenticate the painting, he really has no idea what he’s about to discover. Based on a true story, Bakersfield Mist is a comedy set in the present day. 120 minutes, including interval - Warning: Strong language Manager’s note:
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Finucane & Smith
The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez Information:
She horsewhipped the editor of the Ballarat Times for giving her a bad review. Swung down mineshafts on a single rope with champagne in hand. Escaped arrest dressed only in jewels. Her performances ‘the most indelicate that could be given on public stage’. Shrouded in gold nuggets. Sharp with insults. Swathed in scandal. In 1855 the wildest showgirl of the nineteenth century, Lola Montez, toured the Australian goldfields. Steeped in history, this rollicking performance travels the extraordinary life and legend of this remarkably adventurous woman. 60 minutes, no interval Manager’s note:
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Lovely Lady Lump Information:
“Let me start by telling you I’m ok. I’m just in a small situation involving a pesky cancer tumour in my left nork, but I’m not dying and I’m the luckiest person in the entire world.” Jokes, truths, and frank insight flow from Melbourne comic and breast cancer survivor, Lana Schwarcz. “Everyone hates cancer. Good. Let’s hate it together with gags, animated projections, and some of the characters you might meet along the way.” For anyone who has ever found themselves lying awake at night worrying about life, this hilarious, poignant performance highlights our ability to take the power back from our fears if we just laugh at them. Or, at least, with them. 65 minutes, no interval - Warnings: Nudity within context, occasional strong coarse language Manager’s note:
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra return to Warrnambool for just one evening. Be prepared to lose yourself in the power and versatility of this remarkable ensemble. PROGRAM 1. Serenade in D minor, Op.44 2. Ornamental Air INTERVAL 3. Concert Piece No.1 in F minor, Op.113 4. Symphony No.8 in F, Op.93
DVOŘÁK KATS-CHERNIN
MENDELSSOHN BEETHOVEN
Featuring some of the country’s most accomplished and vibrant talents including British clarinet virtuoso Michael Collins, 2015 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year, Brisbane-born Lloyd Van’t Hoff and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2017 Composer in Residence, Elena Kats-Chernin. This performance promises to bespell you with its carefully crafted and finely tuned classics. 1hr 40 minutes Manager’s note:
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Wager Productions
Exposing Edith Michaela Burger and Greg Wain Information:
French chanson meets contemporary as this performance charts the tragic life, loves and losses of arguably France’s greatest singer of all time, Edith Piaf. Winner of the Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016, Exposing Edith explores the ill-fated singer’s life through the songs that shot her to stardom. Enchanting ballads La Vie en Rose, Milord and Non, je ne regrette rien are punctuated by a collection of stories of Piaf’s extraordinary life. 70 minutes no interval Media Hype:
“Burger, in all essence, could be Piaf. The music is spectacular and she sings it with all the passion of the great lady herself” Australian Stage Manager’s note:
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Buckle up Australia, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is delivering the freshest and funniest from Australia’s largest comedy festival. An all-thriller, no-filler line up of homegrown stars, talented newcomers and international performers will have you in stitches. From stand-up to sketch, slapstick to song, this selection of performers represents the best of the Festival in one uproarious show. Grab your mates and get giggling as the ultimate comedy road trip rolls into town! Approximately 150 minutes, including interval - Warning: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Manager’s note:
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2017 Family and Entertainment Shows June
9.45am, 11.30am and 1.30pm - Lighthouse Theatre
Garry Ginivan Attractions ( Aust ) in association with KW & NB Ltd (UK)
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is the wonderful story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear. They have to march through long swishy grass, wade through thick gloopy mud and even battle a snow storm before entering a big dark cave where maybe they will finally spot the glinty wet eyes of a slobbering, gigantic bear winking at them through the blackness. 9.45am, 11.30am and 1.30pm - Lighthouse Studio
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More stories based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior. Grug began his life as the grassy top of a Burrawang tree. Fascinated by the world around him and never short of an adventure, now he’s back by popular demand. Embarking on his own epic journey to find a rainbow, it always seems just beyond his grasp. But Grug is full of determination and his adventures are always full of surprises. Featuring exquisite puppetry and more of the gentle storytelling that has delighted audiences around the world, this brand new show has been especially created for the next generation of our littlest theatregoers (and those who just love Grug).
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2017 Morning Music
Lighthouse Theatre is excited to present another year of Morning Music - our daytime season of songs, music and nostalgia that provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends for some fun and a trip down memory lane. Tuesday, 7th March, 11am
JTM productions
A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire Wednesday, 3rd May, 11am
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What The World Needs Now Tuesday, 26th September, 11am
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Gaslight Company
Spirit of Christmas
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Subscribe in 2017 Become a Theatre Season subscriber! Just pick four or more Theatre Season shows to enjoy the benefits: Priority Booking Theatre Season subscribers enjoy an exclusive priority booking period until Thursday 15th December 2016. Subscribe early for the best seats in the house! Subscribe and Save Subscribe to the 2017 Theatre Season and save up to 20% off the full ticket price. Don’t pay now! Only subscribers can take advantage of our deferred payment option. Secure your seats now and we will charge your credit card in the week of the performance. Can’t make the show? Can’t make the show? Only subscribers can exchange Theatre Season tickets for another performance later in the season. Please Note: Tickets cannot be changed or cancelled within 72 hours of a performance. Meet the Performers At selected shows, subscribers enjoy being able to meet and chat with some of the performers and production team at our pre and post show functions. Discover insights about the shows and catch up with fellow subscribers. Never lose your tickets again Pick up your tickets at the door on the performance night. Never worry about forgetting your tickets again! Be entertained all year As a subscriber you can put all the dates in your diary now and not worry about missing out. Guarantee yourself up to 20 great performances in 2017! Single tickets for all Theatre Season shows go on sale Friday 16th December. So make sure your subscription is in before this date to secure your seats!
Ticketing & General information Concessions Holders of a Pensioner Healthcare or Carers card are eligible for reduced ticket prices for 2017 Theatre Season shows. Special Requirements Lighthouse Theatre offers lift access and additional wheelchair seating to make your theatre experience even more enjoyable. Whether you need wheelchair access, an aisle seat or are visually impaired, our staff will do their best to ensure your needs are accommodated and you have the most appropriate seats available. Please let us know of your needs when purchasing tickets.
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Hearing Loop To assist patrons with impaired hearing, up to 80% of seats in both theatres can access hearing loop. Please advise staff when booking. Mobile Phones/Pagers Please consider your fellow patrons and the performers on stage by ensuring your mobile phone/pager is switched off prior to the performance. Recording Devices Due to copyright restrictions, the use of still and video cameras, mobile phones and other recording devices is not permitted during performances. Box Office Opening Times Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday, Thursday: 12.30pm - 4.30pm And one hour prior to performances Bookings In Person: 185 Timor St, Warrnambool 3280 Phone: 03 555 94 999 Online: www.lighthousetheatre.com.au Notes:
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The Lighthouse Theatre Warrnambool is proudly owned and operated by Warrnambool City Council Lighthouse Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of the following organisations which make the 2017 Theatre Season possible.
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2017 Theatre Season - Check List Russell Morris & Chris Wilson
Thur, 9 February, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Grigoryan Brothers
Fri, 17 February, 8pm
Lighthouse Studio
Always Patsy Cline
Wed, 1 March, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Snake Sessions Skatepark performance
Sat, 1 April, 5pm
Warrnambool Skate Park
Rule of Thirds
Wed, 6 April, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Wed, 12 April, 8pm
Lighthouse Studio
Thur, 27 April, 7.30pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Dracula
Mon, 15 May, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Melbourne Talam
Thur, 25 May, 7.30pm
Lighthouse Theatre
ACO Collective
Fri, 23 June, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Merchant of Venice
Tue, 11 July, 7.30pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Diary of a Wombat
Wed, 26 July, 6.30pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Prehistoric Aquarium
Fri, 11 August, 6.30pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Prehistoric Aquarium Access friendly performance
Sat, 12 August,10.30am
Lighthouse Theatre
Prehistoric Aquarium
Sat, 12 August, 2pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Bakersfield Mist
Fri, 25 August, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez
Tue, 5 September, 8pm
Lighthouse Studio
Lovely Lady Lump
Fri, 6 October, 8pm
Lighthouse Studio
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Thur, 19 October, 8pm
Lighthouse Theatre
Exposing Edith
Tue, 24 October, 8pm
Lighthouse Studio
Torte e Mort
Corranderrk
Bonus Show Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow Sat, 20 May, 8pm
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