WINTER/SPRING GUIDE 2017 THE COMEDY EXPERIMENT featuring AKMAL
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FOR THE KIDS
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LIVE MUSIC & THEATRE
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DANCE
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MORNING TEA & MUSIC
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Mayor's Merry Melodies
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Logan Entertainment Centre and Logan Community Venues are owned and operated by Logan City Council, providing quality facilities for our community and visitors. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The presenters accept no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to inaccurate information, including cancellations or venue/time variations. Please confirm booking details with the box office or check online closer to the performance date. Varying handling and credit card fees apply depending on method of booking. For more information refer to www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
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COMEDY
THE COMEDY EXPERIMENT Join us for a weekend of side splitting laughs. 7 TO 9 JULY Live music pre-show from 6pm each night with bar and share food available. To book multiple shows please call 07 3412 5626.
The LEC serves up Australia’s latest comedy with pre-show music, delicious food and a toasty outdoor setting. Warm up with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Friday, #First World White Girls Botox Party Saturday and Akmal on Sunday.
Melbourne Comedy Festival + #FWWG
$50pp
#FWWG + Akmal
$75pp
Melbourne Comedy Festival + Akmal
$75pp
All 3 shows
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Buckle up Australia, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is heading to the City of Logan to home deliver the freshest and funniest from Australia’s largest comedy festival! Including MC Andy Saunders and Damien Power, plus more to be announced! Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. Recommended MA 15+
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COMEDY
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Enjoy the show in style with exclusive seating and a catering package.
Check the LEC website for info.
FRIDAY 7 JULY, 7.30PM VIP table $49pp (6 per table) Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
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#FIRST WORLD WHITE GIRLS BOTOX PARTY
Tiffany and Kendall are throwing the most exclusive party in town and you’re invited. Grab a botox smoothie and join #FWWG for an outrageous hour of confessions, makeovers, celebrity worship, backstabbing and original comic songs exposing the struggles of our age. FOMO. Netflix addiction. Clickbait rage. Accidental sexting. Arrive early to enjoy a bit of girly fun with themed cocktails and party stalls to enjoy. This performance contains coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. Recommended for MA 15+
VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Enjoy the show in style with exclusive seating and a catering package.
Check the LEC website for info.
SATURDAY 8 JULY, 7.30PM VIP table $49pp (6 per table) Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Groups 8+/Members $28pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
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AKMAL TRANSPARENT Akmal returns with his funniest show ever in the history of comedy. Paramedics will be on call to transport audience members to hospital as their sides split from laughter. ‘I laughed so hard my eye balls popped out of my head.’ — Anon Known for his incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way, Akmal promises this year to deliver a show that is punctual and jam-packed with words…some of which he will be using for the first time. Enjoy pre-show music, food and drinks from 6pm. This performance contains coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. Recommended 18+
SUNDAY 9 JULY, 7.30PM Entry $50pp Concession $46pp Group 8+/Members $46pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
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TRASH TEST DUMMIES Amazing circus skills meet side-splitting laughs as three dexterous dummies take out the trash and take to the stage in Trash Test Dummies! These talented trash-talking garbologists break funny bones and new ground in one fell swoop as they try to clean up their act in a ridiculously funny and family-friendly show. Come along and see some truly trashy tomfoolery! Winners of the best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016 and 2015, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. “Delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining” — Herald Sun Tour supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
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TUESDAY 4 JULY, 11AM Entry $15pp Group 8+/Members $12pp
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Garry Ginivan Attractions (Aust) in association with KW & NB Ltd (UK)
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT LIVE ON STAGE! From Australia’s leading producer comes the International Touring Production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Live on Stage! with an all Australian cast. This 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.
FRIDAY 18 AUGUST, 10AM & 1PM Entry $15pp Group 8+/Members $12pp Recommended for ages 2—8.
Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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Millions of young people around the world have adored the multi award-winning picture book, Diary of a Wombat. Now finally this iconic work by Australian Children’s Laureate, Jackie French and Bruce Whatley comes to the stage. 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. Monkey Baa uses the magic of puppetry and live music to bring this delightful story for ages 3+ to the stage.
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
FOR THE KIDS
DIARY OF A WOMBAT THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 4.30PM FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 10.30AM & 1PM Entry $15pp Group 8+/Members $12pp Recommended for ages 3—9.
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FLIPSIDE CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
Roll Up! Roll Up! Come and join Flipside Circus Trainers and learn a range of new circus skills.
TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 9AM AND 1PM (All abilities session)
Whether it’s tackling the trapeze or harnessing the hula-hoop, your kids will have a blast at Flipside Circus workshops.
Flipperoos camp 4—7 years (3 hours)
A truly memorable experience for your circus stars. No matter what their skill level Flipside Circus trainers will help them learn new circus skills and give them a chance to show off.
TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Entry $15pp (3 hour event)
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Entry $30pp (all day event) Limited places available.
Flipperoos is a play based circus class that allows young children to explore circus skills in a nurturing environment. Classes include a full range of circus skills including trapeze, tightwire, tumbling, trampoline, juggling, hoola hoop, and more.
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 9 AM 15 Tricks in 1 day 8—16 years (1 day) Run away to the circus for a day and learn 15 tricks that you will never forget! From juggling to mini tramp, trapeze to tumbling and many more skills on the ground and in the air. At the end of the day perform a circus show for friends and family.
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THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEVING The 7 Stages of Grieving is an enduring masterwork of Australian Indigenous theatre, penned 20 years ago by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman. It is a one-woman show following the journey of an Aboriginal ‘everywoman’ as she tells poignant and humorous stories of grief and reconciliation.
WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST, 11AM & 6PM Entry $18pp Group 8+/Members $15pp
This version of The 7 Stages of Grieving has skilfully been updated to reflect the contemporary political climate. Warning: Contains adult concepts (death, grief, race & discrimination) and strobe lighting.
A Queensland Theatre and The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe production
GO YOUR OWN WAY: THE STORY OF CHRISTINE MCVIE This is an intriguing tale of international fame, songwriting, privacy… and the decision to Go Your Own Way. Australia’s hottest new stage sensation, Catherine Alcorn, brings you the hidden story from the perspective of McVie herself: one of the greatest ever rock ‘n’ roll composers and performers of the last century. This performance contains coarse language and adult themes. Recommended 16+
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER, 7.30PM VIP table $49pp (6 per table) Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Enjoy the show in style with exclusive seating and a catering package.
Check the LEC website for info.
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WOMEN IN VOICE For twenty-five years now ‘Women in Voice’ has delighted audiences across Queensland with its superb blend of the best female voices you are ever likely to find in the one place — presenting a mix of the familiar and the adventurous. This year’s line-up will include a remarkable mix of regulars and newcomers, put together to deliver a superlative night of unparalleled celebration of the female voice, backed by four-piece ‘Women in Voice’ band led by master musician Steve Russell.
VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Enjoy the show in style with exclusive seating and a catering package.
Check the LEC website for info.
FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM VIP table $49pp (6 per table) Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECTACULAR Winner of the international 2016 Guitar Masters fingerstyle competition, East Frisian guitarist Soenke Meinen embarks on his first Australian tour as part of the 2017 Acoustic Guitar Spectacular. With Bruce Mathiske — arguably the finest all-round guitarist Australia has produced (The Australian) and Michael Fix — one of Australia’s top 25 guitarists of all time, Meinen will join forces to weave memorable musical magic.
WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
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THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS
THE NUTCRACKER After Swan Lake’s success touring Australia last year, The Russian National Ballet Theatre is returning to the City of Logan. Their performances are enjoyed and praised by critics and audiences throughout the world. They will present the world’s greatest classic ballet The Nutcracker. Join the magical adventure of Clara, Fritz and the Nutcracker as they battle the evil Rat King. A ballet for all the family, enjoy the exhilarating and magical journey of the Nutcracker this Christmas. “The Russian National Theatre Ballet is a cut above” — Washington Post.
SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER, 2.30PM Adult $79pp Concession $69pp Full Time Students $59pp Child $59pp (2—12yrs) Group 8+/Members $69pp Pre-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626
DANCE
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MORNING TEA & MUSIC
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MAYOR’S MERRY MELODIES Join us for music, laughs and dance. Make this your regular catch-up with friends while enjoying morning tea and great live performances. You can purchase a balcony seat or experience our cabaret seating which includes morning tea and allows you to get close to the action on stage. LEC also offers easy access and free parking.
Table Entry from $21.50pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members from $20.50pp (morning tea included) Balcony from $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members from $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
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On behalf of Logan City Council, welcome to the Logan Entertainment Centre and the great range of shows on offer for winter and spring.
This season, we take a trip back in time. Merry Melodies features The Music of the Carpenters, Belladiva which presents much loved classics from opera to pop including Eva Cassidy, and Reception the Musical celebrates all things administrative, in a cabaret comedy. Our city is proud to present this outstanding program of great value entertainment. I hope you enjoy these shows and have an experience to remember.
MAYOR LUKE SMITH CITY OF LOGAN
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WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS The Carpenters recorded some of the greatest love songs in pop music history, songs that captivated not one but three generations of fans. Australian music theatre star Angela Lumicisi’s performance is spellbinding — a symbol of hope, happiness and harmony.
TUESDAY 25 JULY, Doors open 10am for an 11am start
Table Entry $21.50pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members $20.50pp (morning tea included) Balcony $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
BELLADIVA The four stunning individual voices of Belladiva come together to perform intricate arrangements of best-loved classics from opera to pop. This unique combination of classical voice and playful musicianship makes the familiar new again with gorgeous modern interpretations of everything from the Flower Duet to Blackbird. Beautiful, soaring and ethereal one minute, intimate, tender and sweet the next.
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, Doors open 10am for an 11am start
Table Entry $21.50pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members $20.50pp (morning tea included) Balcony $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
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RECEPTION THE MUSICAL A celebration of all things administration, Reception: The Musical tells the story of a receptionist who finds joy in the manic world of customer service, stationery orders and thinking on your swivel chair. Inspired by true stories from behind the front desk, this original cabaret comedy is a must-see for office workers and theatre lovers everywhere. It’s the office memo you don’t want to miss! Written by award-winning writer/performer Bethany Simons and leading Melbourne composer Peter de Jager, this uplifting and hilarious production features a toe-tapping original score.
TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER, Doors open 10am for an 11am start
Table Entry $21.50pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members $20.50pp (morning tea included) Balcony $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY A musical journey through over a hundred years of songs from ‘light classical delights’ to the standards of ‘the American songbook’ through to the musical theatre hits of recent years. Vov Dylan (Australia’s Andre Rieu) and Glenn Amer (the voice of Mario Lanza and the fingers of Liberace) join forces to take audiences on a musical journey filled with great stories and humour and of course great melodies. There are many strings to Vov’s bow, but his love of violin, music and performance shines through in every appearance.
TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER, Doors open 10am for an 11am start
Table Entry $21.50pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members $20.50pp (morning tea included) Balcony $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Celebrate the festive season with The Spirit of Christmas, starring Tenor Roy Best, Soprano Alison Rae Jones, Compere Chris McKenna with Robyn Wommersley at the piano. Join us for a morning packed with loads of laughs, great Christmas songs and comedy. Don’t miss Australia’s leading song company and celebrate the Christmas season.
TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER, Doors open 10am for an 11am start
Table Entry $28pp (special Christmas morning tea and festivities included) Table Group 8+/Members $27pp (special Christmas morning tea and festivities included) Balcony $20.50pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $19pp Post-show dining available. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626.
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ROCKWIZ LIVE! TWENTYSEVENTEEN The RocKwiz Gang are hitting the road in 2017 for their next national tour. Free from the constraints of the small screen and revelling in the freedom, anarchy and sheer joy of performing live with a rotating cast of legends and up and coming young stars... Join Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra as they light up theatres all over Australia with RocKwiz Live! TWENTYSEVENTEEN. Don’t miss a night of hilarious entertainment that is RocKwiz Live!
FRIDAY 14 JULY, 8PM Adult $89pp Concession $79pp LEC Members $79pp
CIRQUE AFRICA UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD PRESENTS
CIRQUE AFRICA Cirque Africa features the world-renowned African troupe, consisting of 25 performing artists from 6 African countries including acrobats, dancers, percussionist, musicians and contortionists, performing a 100 minute awe-inspiring show. Highlighted by high energy knuckle-biting acrobatic acts, traditional comedy, modern original composed music plus vibrant dance routines; this is a superb show for all ages.
MONDAY 31 JULY, 7.30PM Adult $59pp Concession $39pp Child $39pp (2—12yrs) Group 8+ $39pp Family $159pp (2 adults + 2 children) LEC Members $49pp
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BEENLEIGH EVENTS CENTRE AND BEENLEIGH TOWN SQUARE EXPERIENCE BEENLEIGH’S NEWEST EVENTS SPACE Perfect for outdoor events and markets, Beenleigh Town Square’s purpose-built stage and lawns let guests soak up the ambience and atmosphere. Hire this newly developed open-air venue for your next occasion. Right next door is the Beenleigh Events Centre. This premium indoor venue hosts a variety of events each year, ranging from large weddings and conferences to exhibitions, award ceremonies and dinners.
Contact us today to book your next event or see what’s on offer at these superb venues. Phone:
07 3412 4403 Email :
beenleigheventscentre@ logan.qld.gov.au
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PAY IT FORWARD Please consider adding an additional $5+ to your ticket purchase of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to enable a less fortunate child to also attend this performance. Logan City Council works with a number of community groups who would significantly benefit from attending live theatre performances. Attending children’s theatre supports the development of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, self-esteem, creative thinking and empathy in young children.
With your assistance, these young members of our community will have the opportunity to access the joy of theatre. Simply let the box office know that you’d like to participate when you purchase your tickets or use the option that is available when purchasing online.
For more information call LEC on 07 3412 5626
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HOW TO BOOK IN PERSON Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD 4114 Box office hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm (also open one hour prior to show times)
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loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
PLAN YOUR VISIT The LEC is a 35 minute drive from Brisbane City, 40 minutes from the Brisbane Airport off Pacific Motorway Exit 23 and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast off Pacific Motorway Exit 24. M
Accommodation is available within a 15 minute drive from the centre.
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LEC also offers easy access and free parking.