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WHAT WORKS IN SYDNEY?

■ I’m using Andrew Demetriou’s comments from the GWS Giants corporate luncheon as this week’s editorial.

I agree entirely with his thoughts.

Rugby League’s annual three game ‘war’ is unique. It is a success. It is the centre piece of their season.

We at VFL, WAFL and SAFL have tried for more than 100 years to build state rivalry in what is now described as ‘State of Origin” matches.

NRL eventually plagiarised our concept. And it’s worked a treat for them.

But it never worked for us. Why? The answer is ‘blowing in the wind’!

Our players wanted it. Some administrators wanted it for the ‘junket’.

But our fans were weaned on suburb versus suburb inherited fanaticism.

We never wanted it!

It is now termed ‘people power’. It works for the NRL. It is bigger than their Grand Final. But it lay dormant as a ‘sleeping giant’ until 30 years ago.

Andrew D is right. He has got the message. There is a cultural difference between the two northern states and the AFL dominated states.

Now Andrew D understands and acknowledges this he may seek out the local expertise to counsel what works in Sydney and western Sydney and why to woo the people.

Our game needs the AFL experience in coaching and player numbers.

But I’m onto reaching the ordinary masses as fans. It’s about PR and communication. And ‘selling’ AFL to the people.

‘Auskick’ is a great starting point and growing.

Maybe a summit of Sydney’s marketing gurus. Gerry Harvey, John ‘Singo’ Singleton, Alan Jones and other PR types can enlighten us what works up here.

What the AFL asked Demons ■ “As part of its initial inquiries in February, the AFL approached the Melbourne Football Club to ascertain the club's involvement with Stephen Dank.

“Melbourne provided the AFL with an explanation, however the matter has remained open as part of the AFL's broader investigation into Mr Dank's activities with AFL clubs.

"The AFL was not previously aware of the claims broadcast tonight by the ABC and these will form part of ongoing investigations by ASADA and the AFL. “The AFL is urgently seeking a further explanation from Melbourne Football Club about the veracity of the claims and how they can be reconciled with previous statements from the club."

What the Demons said to the AFL ■ “In response to the 7.30 Report on ABC television the Melbourne Football Club makes the following statement: ■ Immediately following the announcement of the investigation into Essendon Football Club, the Melbourne Football Club launched an internal review into its own supplements program ■ The review found no evidence that the supplements program at the Club contravened any ASADA or WADA guidelines and no evidence that any

Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel player at the Melbourne Football Club had been administered a banned substance at any time ■ As previously stated, Stephen Dank did apply for a position at the Melbourne Football Club in 2012 but was not successful. He was known to the Club via this process and to the Club Doctor, Dr Dan Bates ■ The 7.30 Report referred to injections. These injections were prescribed

by Dr Bates and comprised vitamin B, C and Glutathione (an anti oxidant) injections to some players. These injections were administered by a registered nurse at a medical clinic recommended by Dank. The Club has received confirmation from the medical clinic that the injections administered were as prescribed ■ The program also made reference to a cream which is not prohibited under ASADA and WADA guidelines ■ The 7.30 Report program made reference to Thymomodulin, Cerebrolysin, Naltrexone, Tribulus and Oxytocin. None of these substances were prescribed by Dr Bates for players at the Melbourne Football Club ■ As soon as the investigation was launched into the Essendon Football Club, the Melbourne Football Club instructed all staff including Dr Bates to sever all ties with Stephen Dank which occurred ■ The Club’s protocol and governance in relation to all treatment of players is that only the Club Doctor can prescribe and approve treatment to players. This system meant that at no time was Dank able to directly treat players ■ Dank and Dr Bates communicated via email, phone and text, regarding supplements (prior to the investigation). Our processes require Dr Bates to consider the appropriateness of any treatment and make a determination as to its suitability at all times, to ensure that the welfare of our players is always maintained ■ Every supplement included in the Club’s supplement regime is approved by the Club Doctor and is in accordance with all ASADA and WADA guidelines ■ The Club will continue to co-operate with the AFL and its ongoing investigation.”

Stop the rot, AFL ■ James Hird has attended ASADA for his meeting and his statement which confirms the only thing we

we know about this Government department he, like all the Australian sports bodies including AFL and NRL, is now sworn to secrecy and confidentiality about what questions were asked and what answers were given in response.

What we are told his routine and job of coaching Essendon will continue to be disrupted and he will be recalled at ASADA’s discretion if and when he is required and this investigation is expected to last until August.

Two significant factors in this detail must be highlighted to the two major players involved who are Essendon’s James Hird and the AFL. They are: first this saga, as it has up to date, will be unmercifully hounded by the media who will continue to query the integrity of Essendon, James Hird and the AFL without impunity.

With secrecy comes fantasy, innuendo, rumours. In the hands of some motivated journalists licence to destroy.

Let’s get this straight. I am an Andrew Demetriou devotee. As the handful of my true football friends, also powerful like Andrew D but believe he is a dictator, play favourites and right or wrong always gets his way well know they don’t convince me. Which brings me to my next point.

Secondly, why has the all powerful AFL, acknowledged as the leader of the nation’s sports bodies, allowed itself to be controlled by what many allege is a political charade under the guise of “secrecy and confidentiality” which would and should have been handled far more competently ‘inhouse’.

Our game is indigenous. It is not at this time an internationally recognised world football code like soccer, rugby and NRL which are subjected to the World Doping Authority (WDA).

Our game’s standing and integrity is being destroyed by people who are subjecting the likes of James Hird into the category of fraudulent trade union officials.

No way am I buying into the suggestion he or anyone else in the AFL family would intentionally place his players’ health in jeopardy.

I admit and have written for the record that selfish club officials have and always will seek extra benefits and sponsors to put them ahead of the opposition such as ‘state of the art’ facilities and equipment in their football departments.

All clubs have been approached by qualified and unqualified ‘sports scientists’, some of whom bring with them the promise of miracle substances to improve stamina, endurance, energy and recovery.

This is the major reason why some rich AFL clubs football departments budgets have ballooned out of reach of others to compete on a level playing field.

Most of these products are derivatives’ of the second oldest and richest profession in the world.

The elusive answer to eternal youth.

There must be and there is control of these products under the ‘pharmaceutical protection authority’ but there are always some ‘quacks’ who will venture outside the guidelines.

This is why I prefer the control to be with and stay with the authority I trust, the AFL. As you read this, do you believe if the authority and control was with the AFL it would drag on from the preseason NAB Cup and the Toyota premiership season with the media fullon to destroy the integrity of the AFL, its administrators, coaches and players?

No way! And I cannot remember any government investigation being concluded on the promised date - so ASADA could string this out until Christmas. After all it is a well paid job for the public servant staff.

Andrew D must urge ASADA and ACC to drop the secrecy and confidentiality and conclude its investigation of the AFL in 30 days.

I do know the word ‘confidentiality’ starts with “con” and I believe the AFL must stop this rot, insist on answers or take legal action.

Black and proud ■ Two decades ago, footballer Nicky Winmar made a powerful statement.

On April 17, 1993 at the conclusion of the Collingwood-St Kilda game at Victoria Park, Winmar turned to Collingwood fans, raised his St Kilda jumper, pointed at his stomach and said “I’m black and I’m proud to be black” in response to racial taunts.

From this month until the end of the year, the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will reflect on the impact of Winmar’s protest with a new showcase, Black And Proud: A Stand Against Racism.

The exhibition features never-before-seen images captured of Winmar before and after his momentous gesture, as well as a selection of images and objects that demonstrate how the moment continues to be relevant today.

On display is a collection of posters, artworks and photographs that reflect the gesture, including work from Melbourne-based street artist Regan Tamanui (aka HAHA), paintings by indigenous artists Hudson Dinah and Dan Kelly, and cartoons by Rocco Fazzari and Peter Nicholson.

The Aboriginal All Stars guernsey of Melbourne Football Club

ROUND 5 Thursday, April 25 Essendon vs. Collingwood (MCG) St Kilda vs.

Sydney Swans (WS) (N) Friday, April 26 Fremantle vs. Richmond (PS) (N) Saturday, April 27 GWS GIANTS vs.

Gold Coast SUNS (MO) Carlton vs.

Adelaide Crows (MCG) (T) Western Bulldogs vs.

Geelong Cats (ES) (N) Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles (AS) (N) Sunday, April 28 Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne (G) Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne (MCG) (T) player Neville Jetta has also been included as a symbol of what Winmar’s legacy has meant for others.

“It is fitting that on the 20th anniversary of Winmar’s powerful gesture, the National Sports Museum celebrates the impact that Winmar’s action has had both on sport in Australia and as a symbol of pride for Indigenous Australians,” said Matthew Klugman, guest curator of the exhibition and co-author of a forthcoming book which tells Winmar’s powerful story.

“It’s hard to think of a more important popular Australian image over the last two decades. It’s up there with the 1968 Black Power Salute as a defining image of race and sport, and its enduring significance can be seen in the way it continues to be shown over and over again – in newspapers, posters, galleries and on city walls.”

Despite the TV cameras missing the moment, photographers Wayne Ludbey and John Feder captured the gesture on film and their poignant images, which now feature in the exhibition, were published the following day in Melbourne newspapers.

“It was a very courageous and symbolic thing that Winmar did,” said Wayne Ludbey, who was a photographer for The Sunday Age at the time.

“I was close enough to hear Winmar say “I’m black and I’m proud to be black” and I knew straight away the significance of his brave act.

“It was International Year of Indigenous Peoples in 1993 and the focus should have been on celebrating footballers’ athletic abilities, rather than fighting against racial vilification,” said Ludbey.

“I’m really pleased that 20 years on we’re able to pay tribute to Winmar and the impact his actions have had on changing Australia’s attitude towards racism.”

The 20th anniversary will also be marked by a soon-to-be-completed documentary titled: Silent Shout: The Nicky Winmar Story produced by a long-time friend of Winmar’s, Tim O’Brien.

Curators of the exhibition, Matthew Klugman (Victoria University) and Gary Osmond (University of Queensland) are writing a book on Winmar’s symbolic act.

The National Sports Museum is located at Gate 3, MCG, Yarra Park, Jolimont and is open daily from 10am (check www.nsm.org.au for details).

Access to Black And Proud: AStand Against Racism is included in standard museum entry.

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By CHERYL THREADGOLD

‘No Child’ at Theatre Works

● From Page 8

● Carrie Bickmore ■ I wanted to mention Lady Rizo who is coming for American Songbook. This stunning performance is making her Australian debut in June this year.

Lady Rizo, the glamorous New York cabaret superstar songstress, comedienne and chanteuse revises the genre by combining vintage arrangements and theatre explorations of American pop songs from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Revel in the luscious vocals of this Grammy-winning diva as she combines glamour, wit and insane charm. I highly recommend going to see her. A fascinating mix of bawdy humour and polished Hyper-femininity, the brazen blonde will have you rolling with laugher while she “blows your heart and goes down on your mind”, says Village Voice.

“If you only see one cabaret show this year, see Lady Rizo,” said Time Out London. “Rizo’s performance has all the glamour of a poodle, but with the growl of a pit-bull.” said the Edinburgh Festival Journal.

The Wall Street Journal said of her: “She’s a high-class, high-energy belter, who specialises in making old standards sound soulful and contemporary. She is a must see! That’s me speaking.

Performing in the Salon on Thursday and Friday, June 27-28 at 8pm; Saturday, June 29 at 4pm and 8pm.

Cool jazz at Recital Centre ■ If you love jazz and Wtonight (Wed.) is not a good television night for you, Albare is performing at Melbourne Recital Centre at 8pm.

Grab a glass of chilled white wine in the foyer and take in an hour of cool jazz.

Albare Quintet Rhythm Section is turbo charged. As his international tour approached its end, Albare has transformed his band, iTD from a quartet into a quintet for the final three shows of the tour (Byron Bay, Melbourne and Sydney), adding Yunior Terry, the New York-based Cuban bassist to his ensemble, whilst retaining Australian Phil Rex, also on the bass.

The quintet rhythm section now comprises New Yorkbased Venezuelan drummer, Pablo Bencid, Phil Rex and Yunior Terry on bass, Phil Turcio on piano and Albare on guitars.

Albare, known as a pioneer of Acid Jazz, is also known for his deep grooves and infectious melodies, is particularly excited to present this new line-up, featuring two double bass players; “The extraordinary playing with these groove masters is by far the deepest rhythms I have experienced in my entire career,” says Albare.

The quintet has completed its round of rehearsals in Melbourne and will play a unique performance tonight (Wed.). Tickets available through Ticketmaster or www. melbournerecital.com - Di Rolle

● Shawn and Marlon Wayans ■ The Wayans Brothers, Shawn and Marlon Wayans, appear live in Melbourne for the first time on May 8 at Hamer Hall, then the Athenaeum Theatre on May 9, 10, 11.

Both Shawn and Marlon Wayans made their acting debut in 1989 in brother Kennen Ivory Wayans’ feature film I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, before joining the cast of the Emmy Award winning comedy series, In Living Color.

More recently, they co-wrote and starred in the box office hits, Little Man and White Chicks, then the smash Scary Movie, directed by brother Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Scary Movie 2, co-written, produced and starring Shawn and Marlon.

The Wayans Brothers are also performing in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin.

Bookings: Ticketek.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Brass, choir at Southbank ■ Take a large group of young enthusiastic brass players, mix with a fine group of young adult voices, and you have the makings of an exciting and unusual concert.

Top Victorian A-grade brass band Boroondara Brass will join with noted youth choir Exaudi to present a concert of song and band music on Sunday May 5 at 2 30 pm at St John's Lutheran Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank.

Boroondara Brass, conducted by Daniel van Bergen, has won the ABC 774 Battle of the Bands. Its players are mostly under 30.

Exaudi is a high standard choir of young adults, conducted by one of the masters of the Melbourne choral scene, artistic director of Young Voices of Melbourne, Mark O'Leary.

Exaudi will sing a wide-ranging program of composers ranging from the classical Schumann to contemporary Morten Lauridsen.

Boroondara Brass will strut their stuff with an equally broad program, from Wilbury's Paganini Variations through to the popular Les MiserablesBring Him Home and some upbeat specialties.

Both groups will join forces for the popular hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and the classic brass band piece, Sosban Fach.

Book tickets through trybooking.com, (Boroondara Brass), admin@boroondarabrass.org or by calling 0439 841 249.

- Julie Houghton

● No Child at Theatre Works ■ No Child is being presented from May 7-19 by Theatre Works, St Kilda, following Nilaja Sun’s sell-out tour at last year’s Melbourne Festival.

After eight years of teaching in some of New York’s toughest schools, Nilaja Sun decided to turn her experience to creating No Child, a mesmerising solo show that, with pep and humour, depicts the battleground that US public education has become.

The story of a newly employed drama teacher, struggling to teach students who don’t expect much more than to drop out, get pregnant or go to jail, No Child has blazed its way across stages in the US and Europe, flooring audiences and critics with its honesty and energy, and igniting debate with its searing portrayal of a public school system in crisis.

No Child is an incisive portrait of a broken system and a rallying cry on behalf of an entire generation.

Season: May 7 – 19 Times: Tues-Sat at 8.00pm, Wed and Thurs at 1pm, Sun at 5pm Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda Tickets: $45 full, $35 concession Bookings: theatreworks.org.au or 9534 3388 - Cheryl Threadgold

Media Briefs ■ Climate Change Minister Greg Combet took his ABC newsreader partner Juanita Phillips on a first-class visit to Europe, amid signs of an increase in global travel by Gillard Government frontbenchers, reports Sydney’s Daily Telegraph.

■ Channel 7 has won its NSW Supreme Court case to prevent Mel B from joining Australia’s Got Talent on Channel 9 this year.

■ Tom Oliver, who plays Lou in Neighbours, turns 75 in June. He is working two months on, two months off, to spend more time with his family on their charity work in Cam0bodia, reports David Knox of TV Tonight.

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BROADCASTING ON ANZAC DAY

Country Crossroads

3AW’S JUSTIN SMITH TRAVELS TO AFGHANISTAN

info@country crossroads.com.au Big Breakfast Show. Southern FM 88.3.

Tues. 6am-9am.

Noise annoys ■ Background voices spoiled 96.5 Inner FM programs on Sunday. The noise leaked into programs presented by Rob Williams and Kevin Trask. Perhaps they need to close the studio door ... or helpers need to brush up on broadcasting etiquette?

Rob Foenander

NEW ALBUM FOR WILLIE

■ American country music legend Willie Nelson releases his new album on Tuesday (Apr. 30).

Let's Face The Music And Dance is a collection of classics by some of the world’s greatest composers such as Irving Berlin, Django Reinhardt and others.

Songs include South Of The border, Walking My Baby Back Home, Twilight Time and also features Nelson’s sister Bobbie playing piano.

JOSH KEEPS DANCING

■ Melbourne’s country music young gun Josh Aiello has released his new video of his own song Always Be Dancing.

The video is set for release and screening on Foxtel’s Country Music Channel (CMC).

It features Josh utilising some of Melbourne’s beaches as his backdrop to the video.

KASEY AT HALLAM

■ Multi-award winner Kasey Chambers will perform one concert at the Hallam Hotel on June 27.

Joining Kasey will be her father Bill Chambers who is also a respected musician, producer and songwriter himself.

For tickets contact the Hallam or Ticketmaster.

SLIM MUST BE PROUD

■ Hot on the heels of Troy Cassar-Daley and Adam Harvey recording the late Slim Dusty classic Lights On The Hill comes another version.

This time Lee Kernaghan joins forces with his backing band The Wolfe Brothers for their rendition of the song written by Slim’s wife Joy McKean.

The song won the first ever Golden Guitar in 1973 for song of the year - Rob Foenander

■ Foxtel has begun re-screening Prisoner from episode one. The replays began on 111 Hits at 9.30pm Monday.

■ Fox FM’s Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have started a petition to support same sex marriage.

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Wednesday, April 24 ■ American actress Shirley Maclaine was born in 1934 (79).

Actress, singer, director Barbra Streisand was born in New York in 1942 (71).

UK TV producer Paula Yates was born in Wales in 1960. She died in 2000 (04).

Singer Kelly Clarkson is 31 today.

● Justin Smith ■ Afghanistan is the base for a series of broadcasts by 3AW Senior Producer Justin Smith during ANZAC week.

Smith has been reporting from the war zone at 8pm-9pm nightly, and will be on air at 8.30am tomorrow (Thurs., April 25).

Smith has been joined by producer Tom Andronas and technical engineer Stephen Beers. They are based at the Australian Defence Force headquarters in Tarin Kowt, in Oruzgan province.

“3AW 693 will be the only commercial radio presence in the region for ANZAC Day,” Smith said. “The ADF is embedding us with the 7RAR troops.

“I’ll have access to the men and women who are serving in active combat, bringing some of their stories to Australian radio listeners.

“I’ll be reporting throughout the week leading up to ANZAC Day and preparing special interviews and vignettes of our troops to be heard back home.

“Since the Australian government has announced a timetable to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan, it’s an ideal time to see first-hand how our involvement has shaped the conflict,” Fairfax Radio Content Director Clark Forbes said the broadcasts are being relayed nationally.

The ANZAC Day service from Afghanistan will be broadcast at 10.30am.

● Stephen Beers, Justin Smith and Tom Andronas intelligence base at Pine Gap. Pauline’s Sunday morning broadcast, Alternative News on 3CR was one of the first programs that went to air when it was established.

Alternative News was produced every week since 1976 till the Sunday before her death.

She was a committed member of the Communist Party of Australia, noted The Guardian, “the worker’s weekly”.

Service to be held on Sat.

with Ralph Knight. The program started in 1978.

Michael, who had been working for the ABC in Tasmania, recalled appearing on the show with the late Clark Sinclair.

Ringmaster needed ● Pauline Mitchell ■ A memorial service for 3CR volunteer Pauline Mitchell will be held on Saturday (Apr. 27) at the Unitarian Church, 110 Grey St, East Melbourne, from 2pm-4pm.

Pauline was widely known for her work in the peace movement, media and women’s movement.

She decided to join the peace movement when she realised that her taxes were funding armaments.

In the 1950s Pauline lived in Alice Springs, working for the Centralian Advocate local paper.

She first alerted Australians to the establishment of the United States secret military

● Michael Veitch ■ The competing voices at 3RRR’s Breakfasters often make it impossible for the listener.

It sounds as though the people at the microphone are having funb, but they often talk over each other ... so that listeners just receive a scrambled signal of mixed audio.

Someone needs to be the ringmaster!

Michael visits 3CR ■ Comic Michael Veitch appeared on Sunday night’s episode of Nostalgia Unlimited

Revenue growth spike

■ The commercial radio market has recorded strong growth of 4.65 per cent in March, compared to the March 2012, to a total of $59.99 million, according to figures released by Commercial Radio Australia.

The 2013 Metropolitan Commercial Radio Advertising Revenue figures, sourced by Deloitte, show that all five metropolitan markets recorded growth in March.

Melbourne recorded growth of 7.79 per cent to a total of $18.194 million for the month, Melbourne

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Friday, April 26

Saturday, April 27

Sunday, April 28

Monday, April 29

Tuesday, April 30

■ ANZAC Day. US actor Al Pacino was born in New York, 73 years ago.

Guglielmo Marconi, developer of wireless telegraphy, was born in Italy in 1874. He died aged 53 in 1937.

English singer Tony Christie (Anthony Fitzgerald) was born in Yorkshire in 1944 (65).

■ Entertainer Carol Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1933 (80).

Bobby Rydell (Ridarelli) was born in Philadelhia in 1942 (71).

Australian fashion designer Prue Acton is 70.

Comedian Trevor Marmalade (Jason Van De Velde) was born in 1967 (51).

■ The late US actor Jack Klug-man was born in Philadelphia in 1922.

US radio announcer Casey Kasem (Kemal Amin Kasem) was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1932 (81).

Scottish singer Sheena Easton was born in 1959 (54).

Comedienne Judy Carne is 74. She starred in the TV series, Laugh In.

■ Swedish-born US actress Ann-Margret was born in 1941 (72).

US comedian and TV show host Jay Leno was born in 1950 (63).

Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes was born in Scotland in 1956 (57).

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz was born in Madrid in 1974 (39).

■ American jazz musician Duke Ellington (Edward Ellington) was born in Washington DC in 1899.

He died aged 75 in 1974.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is 59 today.

American actress Michelle Pfeiffer was born in 1958 (55).

Tennis star André Agassi is 43 (1970).

■ Al Lewis (Grandpa in The Munsters) was born in 1910. He died aged 94 in 2006.

Singer Willie Nelson was born in Texas in 1933 (80).

Singer Max Merritt was born in New Zealand in 1941 (72).

Australian actress Judith McGrath was born on this day in Brisbane.

Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of the Birthday Bulletin for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates.

Find out more at www.birthdaybulletin.com.au

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For Those Who Have Lost The Plot

Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, April 29. Kyle and Georgia's romance comes to a halt; Callum and Rani's first date is derailed; Paul's plan to win a vote from council by using Rhiannon as bait fails.

■ Tuesday, April 30. Toadie plans a secret event for Sonya; Steph tries to drive a wedge between Lucas and Vanessa; and Kyle refuses to let Georgia's sacking affect their relationship.

■ Wednesday, May 1. Mason tries to become friends with Chris, but Chris remains cautious; Steph continues to get in between Lucas and Vanessa. Toadie's surprise for Sonya has a startling result.

■ Thursday, May 2. Mason's arrest has damaging family repercussions; Vanessa questions how she feels about Steph and Lucas. Driven by guilt, Sonya asks Toadie to help Steph.

■ Friday, May 3. Rhiannon lands Paul in big trouble, and Mason is scared of losing Kate. The Turner boys nervously face the consequences of their crimes.

Home and Away ■ Monday, April 29. Maddy and Spencer break up, Sid is disappointed in Dex for his behaviour with Steph at work and Dex suffers another seizure. Bianca and Heath decide to get married in Sydney.

■ Tuesday, April 30. Dex decides to quit nursing, Sasha and Rosie meet another victim of Mullens. and Bianca and Heath decide not to elope. Bianca takes on the role of Principal.

■ Wednesday, May 1. John is at a loss without Gina, and doesn't know how he's going to raise Jett alone.

Tamara is worried that Casey is putting others needs ahead of his study. Sasha is concerned about a friend of Mullens, and his interest in Rosie.

■ Thursday, May 2. Double Episode. Chris makes it clear he's interested in Indi. John decides to stop trying to be like Gina, and Jett is relieved. John receives a letter about Jett's adoption which will change their lives.

Ricky secretly transfers a large sum of money into Connie's account.

Star Bursts

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Entertainer Rolf Harris, 83, has vehemently denied allegations of impropriety put to him, whilst under arrest. London’s Channel 5 have pulled his Animal Hospital while investigations are continuing.

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Observer columnist Kevin Trask paid tribute in his That’s Entertainment radio show (96.5 Inner FM) to Melbourne theatre identities Bob Crawford and Maureen Bailey.

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Opening night invitations are being early sought for Legally Blonde, The Musical at the Princess Theatre on Saturday, May 11.

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The company that produced the comedy At Home With Julia has been commissioned to make late night comedy show Wednesday Night Fever for ABC-1.

■ Child sex abuse by clergy is widely reported. This complex play - The TrickyPart - reveals a victim’s true story.

The playwright was the victim.

Aged 12, Marty began a sexual relationship with a mature man. That sentence suggests it was consensual.

It wasn’t. Bob, the adult, clearly took advantage of the child.

Yet while the ‘relationship’ was both illegal and immoral, it was also enmeshed with areas of grey.

The ‘relationship’ continued for some three years and at times involved the wife of the abuser.

Interestingly the word abuser is not prominent in the script. It’s a rambling story. There is no fourth wall.

Colin Morley, as Marty, sits and chats. He remembers his carefree adventures in elementary Catholic schools in Colorado.

The play isn’t chronological and the meandering monologue creates a relaxed atmosphere. When the sexual

abuse details are revealed, they are recounted sensitively.

Marty has tracked down Bob decades after the abuse. Many questions are raised.

Director Graeme McCoubrie has enabled Morley to almost do away with acting.

The lack of histrionics has the character becoming a confidant of the audience, totally believable.

The deft yet powerful writing needs this soft approach. Morley’s rock-solid performance enhances the text revealing its many layers.

American English can confuse. Is route, root or rout? Did Shakespeare say ‘all that glistens or glitters is not gold’? Minor quibbles in a powerful production of an equally powerful play.

Season: Until April 27 Venue: Gasworks Studio, Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park Bookings: www.gasworks.org.au.

- Review by Cenarth Fox

TRIBUTES FOR BRUCE

■ The life of Melbourne radio pioneer Bruce Skeggs was saluted in State Parliament last week.

Bruce was MLA for Ivanhoe (1973-1982) and MLC for Templestowe (1988-1996).

“He was a journalist at the Argus newspaper and the founding editor of TV Week,” said Anthony Carbines, MLA for Ivanhoe.

“His was a life well lived, with never a day wasted in the service of family, the local community and the state of Victoria.”

Murray Thompson, MLA for Sandringham, said: “In the words of his son Phil Skeggs, Bruce was a larger-than-life character in every way.

“He was a high-profile, hardworking local MP. He was the voice of harness racing, and as a councillor and mayor of Heidelberg he was well respected and well regarded.”

He paid tribute to Bruce Skeggs’ work with community radio station Inner FM, on which he presented the show Personalities On Parade.

Inga Peulich, MLC, said: “Following significant challenges and setbacks in his early years, he made a rich contribution to the Liberal Party, his community and the Parliament.”

Health Minister David Davis said: “He was a person who was prepared to say it as he saw it and he had some very strong commitments throughout his life.”

Mr Davis spoke of Bruce’s work as political commentator on 3XY between 1963 and 1974.

Home & Away: Gina dies

● Funeral scene being filmed for H&A ■ The death of the character Gina Palmer (Sonia Todd) is certain to be a ratings boost for Home & Away (7pm, weeknights, Channel 7) as it competes with The Block (Channel 9).

Episodes show a body being put into an ambulance, followed by her foster son Jett fainting.

Gossip also points to April (Rhiannon Fish) leaving the Seven series.

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● Bruce Skeggs Shaun Leane, MLC, said: “I was also interested to read that Mr Skeggs did a bit of work as a cartoonist with a number of newspapers.

“It would have been interesting to be in here and listen to someone witty enough to draw a cartoon, caption it and make it cutting and topical.”

Higher Education Minister Peter Hall said: “Bruce Skeggs was a giant of a man - a man of great integrity and warmth.

He was respectful of all others.”

Greens MLC Greg Barber: “It is clear that he made a great contribution both to this place and to the electorates he served.”

Bernie Finn, MLC, said Bruce Skeggs was a man of substance.

“He expressed his views - how would you describe it - very forcefully on any subject that he took a feeling toward.

“He was a fighter for what he believed to be

right. He did not back off, and that is what I particularly liked about him.

Legislative Council President Bruce Atkinson said: “He was a very clever, erudite and broad-thinking man who brought a considerable amount of wisdom to the work he did.

“As a journalist he was revered. As a member of Parliament he obviously took the brickbats that we all do, as well as the pats on the back.

“Victoria needs more contributors of the ilk of Mr Skeggs. We mourn the loss of an important Victorian, and we share with his friends and family their grief at this time.”

Planning Minister Matthew Guy said: “he was a politician, a Freemason, a Rotarian, a radio personality, a community leader, a church historian, a voice of Victorian harness racing and Victorian Prior of the Sovereign Order of St John of Jerusalem.

“He was a mentor, friend, grandfather, father and husband.

“You would have to say the term 'larger than life' was definitely one that described him.

“The big man with the bigger heart will be greatly missed.”

The condolence motion was passed witj MPs showing unanimous agreement by standing in their places.

● Summer Bay students pay tribute

Philip’s quick Perth trip ■ 3AW Nightline and Remember When co-host Philip Brady had a quick trip to Perth at the weekend, courtesy of Tiger Airways.

It has been a busy fortnight for the ‘Flipper’. He returns to hospital on Friday, for his second eye cataract operation.

● Philip Brady with Bruce Mansfield

Louise Evans at ABC ■ The ABC has appointed the former Managing Editor of The Australian, Louise Evans ,as its manager of Radio National.

Evans is an experienced journalist and editor who has worked at Fairfax and as a correspondent for AAP. While at News Limited her roles included sports editor of The Aus● Louise Evans tralian, deputy chief of staff, features editor, then was Managing Editor for a number of years before becoming Commercial Editor until last year.

60 Mins. account hacked ■ The 60 Minutes account on Twitter was hacked at the weekend, with US President Obama named as a "beast", and an allegation that the US government was hiding “the real Boston bomber”. Twitter were quick to suspend the account operated by the US program producers.

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Observer Showbiz What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs

● French superstar Jean Reno and Natalie Portman in the explosive Luc Besson blockbuster classic Leon: The Professional, the best action-thriller of the 1990's and one of the best of all time, and included in The Ultimate Luc Besson Collection now available on DVD and Blu-ray.

FILM: THE ULTIMATE LUC BESSON COLLECTION: Genre: Action/Thriller/Science Fiction/Drama.

Cast: Jean Reno, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Anne Parillard, Natalie Portman.

Year: Assorted Years.

Rating: MA15+.

Running Time: Assorted Running Times.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ****½ Verdict: Outstanding selection of films from action auteur Luc Besson including the now classic Leon: The Professional starring Jean Reno and introduced us to a young Natalie Portman in her first and controversial role, also included is the science fiction epic The Fifth Element with Bruce Willis, the underwater spectacles Atlantis and The Big Blue, the action classics La Femme Nikita and Subway, and finally the post apocalyptic sci-fi-thriller The Last Battle.

This collection is a must!

FILM: COLD COMFORT FARM: Genre: Drama/Comedy.

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Eileen Atkins, Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley.

Year: 1995.

Rating: G. Running Time: 98 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: ***½ Verdict: Oscar winning director John Schlesinger's (Midnight Cowboy) wonderfully quirky comedy-drama set in England in the early 1930's of a young 20 year old society girl who was recently orphaned and left with only 100 pounds a year, and goes to stay with humorously odd collection of eccentric relatives on the decrepit Cold Comfort Farm. Stellar cast are all in absolute top form and completely around the bend, as she tries to sort everything and everyone out.

This is a British gem that will tickle the funny bone more than once, and inspire multiple viewings.

FILM: COMPANY OF HEROES: Genre: War/Action.

Cast: Tom Sizemore, Vinnie Jones, Chad Michael Collins.

Year: 2012.

Rating: MA15+.

Running Time: 100 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ** Verdict: Old fashioned gung-ho World War Two action film of a group of American soldiers who are lost behind enemy lines and make the discovery that Hitler has an Atomic bomb and it's near ready for use. So, against all odds, up against the entire German army to stop it's use and find the scientist in charge.

It's action over logic all the way with this low budget pot-boiler filled with unending pyrotechnics, corny dialogue, mostly from Vinnie Jones, impossible situations and Tom Sizemore doing a William Bendix impersonation. A bit of fun but fairly forgettable experience at the expense of an otherwise compelling true story.

FILM: SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISHER: Genre: Comedy/Drama.

Cast: Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Joan Allen, William H. Macy.

Year: 1993.

Rating: G. Running Time: 109 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: **** Verdict: Compelling, thought provoking and immensely entertaining drama of a seven year old chess prodigy who is pushed by his father to become a champion like his hero, the legendary Bobby Fischer. Beautifully made with fine performances throughout ensure poignant and heartfelt results that captivate from beginning to end. Based on an extraordinary true story from the book by Fred Waitzkin. Screenwriter-Director Steven Zaillian would go on to win the Academy award a year later for his powerful screenplay for Schindler's List. A must-see!

- James Sherlock

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Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke

THE TOWER

■ (M). 121 minutes. Now showing at Hoyts Melbourne Central (Last Days).

What is basically a remake of the 1974 Hollywood mega-hit The Towering Inferno, this big, exceptionally well-crafted action/drama delivers plenty of fiery thrills, while also giving us enough characters to care for.

The movie begins on the morning of Christmas Eve, where we are introduced to numerous characters who are involved in the opening of a brand new structure called Tower Sky; glittering, twin-towers-style buildings joined about 60 floors up by an elaborate glass skybridge, allowing people to move from one tower to the other.

Security/maintenance officer Daeho Lee (Kim Sang-kyung) is kept very busy, as he discovers problems with the building's emergency sprinkler system, but his superior is more interested in the grand party being organised, as it will be attended by the rich and influential.

Lee brings his adorable young daughter Ha-na (Mina Cho) to work, as he knows she will enjoy the colourfully-staged gala.

As the day goes on, Ha-na sees that her father has a crush on a fellow supervisor, Yoon-hee (Son Ye-jin).

As the big night arrives, the party gets off to a spectacular start, but an unforeseen event leads to serious damage on the top floors, and the fire that ensues quickly engulfs this section of one of the towers.

Firefighters are soon on the scene, headed by seasoned veteran Captain Kang (Sol Kyung-gu), and as the night goes on, everyone will be put in considerable danger.

Like all disaster films, The Tower works to a set formula, and there are few surprises, both in plot and charac-

ter. Despite the predictability of who will live and who will die, the filmmakers are smart enough to give us a handful of characters to become reasonably involved with, effectively carrying us through the set-up and subsequent carnage.

In this respect, it is closer to The Poseidon Adventure (1972) than The Towering Inferno, whose characters were too cardboard, and clearly created just to be killed.

Sang-kyung (Memories Of Murder) is extremely likeable as Lee, and is well-matched by Ye-jin (A Moment To Remember / The Classic) as Yoonhee, but Mina Cho almost steals the show as Ha-na. Sol Kyung-gu (Peppermint Candy / Oasis / Public Enemy / Silmido) is a tower of strength again as the strong-willed Kang, and an impressive supporting cast all play their roles well.

Director Kim Ji-hoon, whose previous film was the disappointing monster-on-an-oil-rig horror/thriller Sector 7, lifts his game here, and he balances the character set-up with the destructive mayhem in a suitably absorbing manner, meaning that the film never bogs down at the wrong moments.

Ji-hoon is helped immeasurably by a lavish production, with first-rate cinematography, editing, production design, special effects, and stunt work.

While never breaking free from its familiar boundaries, The Tower is a good example of the disaster genre, providing likeable lead characters, drama, thrills, action, and of course eye-popping set-pieces of major destruction, and is a film that needs to be seen on the big screen (although Madman Entertainment will be releasing this on DVD and Blu-Ray over the coming months).

RATING - ***½

● Sol Kyung-gu leads the charge in the spectacular disaster film The Tower.

ANTIVIRAL

■ (MA). 108 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on April 25.

If the term 'like father like son' ever applied to someone, it certainly does to director Brandon Cronenberg, whose debut feature Antiviral is unnervingly reminiscent of the work of his father, famed film-maker David Cronenberg (Videodrome / The Brood / The Fly / Dead Ringers).

The good news is that Cronenberg Jnr will be a talent to look out for in the future.

The story centres on Syd March (Caleb Landry Jones), a technician/ salesperson for The Lucas Clinic, a bio-firm that specialises in selling viruses from celebrities to avid fans, who are then enthusiastically infected with that virus, making them feel closer to whomever their favourite star is.

Syd is also stealing viruses and selling them on the black market (where these DNA cell samples are cultivated into celebrity food, which obsessed fans eagerly consume), but things turn sour when he injects himself with the latest

virus from the Clinic's star client Hannah Geist (Sarah Gadon), a strain which ends up killing her.

Syd must find out what it was that killed Hannah before he suffers a similar fate.

Cronenberg raises a number of fascinating ideas and themes, bringing a disturbing, vampiric nature to the topic of fan/media obsession, and there are many moments that get under your skin.

Performances are cleverly detached, the atmosphere intelligently low-key and clinical (and is well-photographed by Karim Hussain), and an ending that is eerily satisfying.

Antiviral is an appropriately uncomfortable experience, unsettling in its view of society's obsession with fame, and the way invasive 'entertainment' media allows us to feed on those we covet from an ever-decreasing distance.

It also signals the arrival of a talented new film-maker.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. OBLIVION. 2. THE CROODS. 3. IDENTITY THIEF. 4. SCARY MOVIE 5.

5. WARM BODIES. 6. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. 7. A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD. 8. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH. 9. ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA. 10. OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: APRIL 18: BULLET TO THE HEAD, CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEDDING, NO, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, THE OTHER SON. APRIL 25: IRON MAN 3, ANTIVIRAL, FOR GREATER GLORY: THE TRUE STORY OF CRISTIADA, HAUTE CUISINE, SONG FOR MARION. THE DVD TOP RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. SKYFALL [Action/Adventure/ Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench].

2. THE SESSIONS [Drama/Helen Hunt, John Hawkes, William H. Macy].

3. ALEX CROSS [Action/Thriller/Edward Burns, Jean Reno].

4. TWILIGHT SAGA: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 [Drama/Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson].

5. ARGO [Thriller/Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman].

6. RISE OF THE GUARDIANS [Animated/Adventure].

7. TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE [Drama/Clint Eastwood, John Goodman, Amy Adams].

8. THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS [Action/Drama/Russell Crowe, Jamie Chung].

9. PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER [Drama/Emma Watson, Logan Lerman].

10. RED DAWN [Action/Drama/Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Josh Hutcherson].

Also: DREDD, SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS, THE MASTER, THE INTOUCHABLES, TAKEN 2, PITCH PERFECT, SAVAGES, FRANKENWEENIE, ON THE ROAD, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: Dog Days.

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: LES MISERABLES [Musical/Drama/ Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway].

WRECK-IT RALPH [Animated/Family/John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer].

BEING FLYNN [Drama/Robert De Niro, Julianne Moore, Paul Dano].

PARENTIAL GUIDANCE [Comedy/ Family/Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei].

PEOPLE LIKE US [Drama/Michelle Pfeiffer, Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks].

SHADOW DANCER [Thriller/Clive Owen, Gillian Anderson, Andrea Riseborough].

NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: RITA HAYWORTH COLLECTION: The Lady from Shanghai, Miss Sadie Thompson, Gilda.

KATHARINE HEPBURN COLLECTION: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Rooster Cogburn, Suddenly Last Summer.

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Observer Showbiz SCARBOROUGH

Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

FEMALE OF THE SPECIES SHOWS

● Joanne Redfearn in Scarborough, Photo: Daniel Bornstein ■ The Honeytrap presents Scarborough, by Fiona Evans, from May 2-18, at the Brunswick Arts Space, 2a Little Breese St, Brunswick.

Directed by Loren de Jong and Celeste Markwell, the story tells of a couple having an illicit weekend away in a faded hotel room in Scarborough.

The trouble is, the affair is between a 16-year-old and a Phys Ed teacher and there are disturbing implications for this dangerously charged romance.

Designed by Casey-Scott Corless, Scarborough features Libby Brockman, Matthew Connell, Doug Lyons and Joanne Redfearn Season: May 2-18, Thurs - Sat Times: 8pm Thurs, 7pm and 9pm Fri and Sat Venue: Brunswick Arts Space, 2a Little Breese St, Brunswick Tickets: $27 Full, $19 Concession Bookings: www.thehoneytrap.net.au, www.thehoneytrap. net.au or at the door (subject to availability) Enquiries: 0402 514 375

REVIEW: TALL MAN ■ Opening night of a play is always an exciting but tense event.

Will all the hard work pay off? Will the audience like it? Will the special effects work? Will the technical equipment work on cue?

The opening night of Tall Man, by Angela Betzien, at La Mama, ticked all those boxes - and more.

Director Leticia Caceres presented a wonderful night of theatre to an appreciative audience. Having a wonderful script and two accomplished actors certainly helps.

Hayden Spencer and Louise Brehmer gave riveting, sympathetic performances as father and daughter, both very damaged characters, reunited after many years in the family home in a dead mining town.

The dysfunctional history of the family reflects the destruction of the country by greed and disregard for caring for the future. As the play progresses awful secrets are revealed, but the journey of discovery leads to an unexpected conclusion.

The high standard of the performances is supported by the set (which has its own “five minutes of fame”) designed by Alison Ross.

Lighting by Glenn Hughes transforms the minimal props into the hovel that the house has become, emphasising the shadows of their lives.

(Full marks to Louise Brehmer for staying in the light throughout the play, no matter where the action takes place.)

The music and sound design by The Sweats is perfect, adding to the tension and progressing the story.

This is a very polished production that explores vital issues relevant to us all. It is highly recommended.

Performance Season: Until May 5 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton Time: Wed, Fri, Sun 6.30pm; Thu, Sat 8.30pm Price: $25 Full $15 Concession Bookings: Tickets available online www.lamama.com.au or 9347 6142 - Review by Janine Chugg

LOVE IS MY SIN ■ Kate Herbert is a Melbourne arts identity with many hats - director, Herald Sun theatre reviewer, playwright, performer and lecturer in performing arts and writing.

Her current hat is that of director of a new play opening soon at La Mama Theatre. It bears the evocative title Love Is My Sin and stars well-known Melbourne actors Jenny Lovell and Geoff Wallis.

An interesting additional element is excerpts from Bach's cello suites, woven amongst the narrative and played by Melbourne cellist Helen Barclay.

It promises to be an elegant and atmospheric night in the theatre, and opens at La Mama, 205 Faraday St, Carlton, on May 9 and runs until May 19. Bookings at www.lamama.com.au or to 9347 6142.

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■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: The Female of the Species (by Joanna Murray-Smith) Until April 27 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Director: Bruce Cochrane. Tickets: $25/$23. Bookings: 1300 650 209. www.sherbrooketc.org.au ■ Philip Island Offshore Theatre: Round and Round the Garden Until April 28 at the Cowes Cultural Centre, Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Director: Stephanie Daniel. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 59568607.

■ Australian National Aviation Museum: Legends of the Skies Until April 27 at the Australian National Aviation Museum, Second Avenue, Moorabbin Airport. Co-writers/Directors: Maggie Morrison, Cheryl Threadgold and Jim Williams. Tickets $20 incl. performance and light refreshments. Bookings: http:// www.trybooking.com/42941 Enquiries: 9589 4912.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: 33 Variations (by Moises Kaufman) Until May 4 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Chris Baldock. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9885 9678 www.wlt.org.au ■ 1812 Theatre: Past Perfect (by Trudy Hellier) Until May 11 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Bishop. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Lost in Yonkers (by Neil Simon) Untl May 4 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Director: Michaela Smith. Tickets: $24/$22. Bookings: 9587 5141. www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Diary of Anne Frank (by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hockett) Until May 4 at 29 Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Geoff Hickey. Tickets: $20/$18. Bookings: 1300 131552 or www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ Wyndham Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) Until April 27 at 7.30pm at the Crossroads Theatre, Duncans Road, Weribee. Director: Alaine Beck. Tickets: $20. Bookings: 0401 800 196 or www.werribeetheatrecompany.org.au ■ Kew Court House Arts Association: The Tricky Part April 27 at Gasworks Studios, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park. Director: Graeme McCoubrie. Tickets: $25/$20. Bookings: 9699 3253 or www.gasworks.org.au ■ Kyneton Theatre Company Inc.: The Gondoliers (by Gilbert and Sullivan) Until April 27 at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute. Director: Frances Kelly; Musical Director: Timothy Francis.

Bookings: 5427 4210 or www.trybooking.com/41673.

■ Frankston Theatre Group: Dad's Army (by Jimmy Perry and David Croft) Until April 27 at the George Jenkins Theatre, McMahons Road, Frankston. Director: Ray Reid. Bookings: 1300 665 377 or www.frankstontheatregroup.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: August: Osage County (by Tracey Letts) May 2 - 18 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: 9457 4117 or htc@htc.org.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Sweet Charity May 3 - 18 at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, Corner Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown. Directors/Choreographers: Narelle Bonnici and Samantha Heskett; Musical Director: Daniel Heskett. Tickets: $32/$28 www.wmtc/.org.au Bookings: 1300 881 545.

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Calendar Girls (by Tim Firth) May 10 - 24 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, Main Road, Research. Director: Gayle Poor. Tickets: $22.50/$17.50. Bookings: 9437 1574.

AUDITIONS ■ Beaumaris Theatre Inc: Happy Days (the Musical) May 3, 5 at 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Audition bookings by appointment: 0401 450 979 or debbiek_27@hotmail.com ■ 1812 Theatre: Sleuth May 5 at 7.30pm at 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Audition bookings: admin@ 1812theatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Blithe Spirit (by Noel Coward) May 5 at 6.30pm and May 6 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Wendy Drowley. For further details visit www.htc.org.au ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Agatha Crispie (Written and Directed by Cen Fox) May 5 and 6. A comedy about Dame Agatha Christie and her characters. Please contact 9429 3004 or sales@foxplays.com. For further details, visit www. sherbrooketc.org.au ■ Mount Players, Macedon: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harling), Information Evening/ Read Through: Tuesday, May 7 at 7.30pm at 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Auditions: May 19 from 9.00am - 12.00noon and May 21 at 7.00pm. Director: Natasha Boyd.

Audition bookings: 0413 188 513 or gisborne@bookbonding.com.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Laying the Ghost (by Simon Williams) May 19 at 5.30pm; May 20 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Hall, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts, Strathmore. For further details visit www.stagtheatre.org ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Morning Departure June 3, 4 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Gaentano Santo. Audition bookings: 0419 529 208.

Phantom Of The Opera

● Julian Dunham (Ubaldi Piangi) with Samantha du Rennes (Carlotta Guidicelli). Photo: Richard Crompton ■ Award winning CLOC Musical Theatre prepares for a huge coup – the world amateur premiere production of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece, The Phantom Of The Opera.

Many of the talented cast members have interesting day jobs, including doctors, lawyers, teachers, psychologists, human resources specialists, librarians and builders – and a Christian minister.

The Rev Julian Dunham is Program Director at Arrow Leadership and will use his beautiful tenor voice to portray Italian opera singer Ubaldi Piangi in CLOC’s show.

Phantom Of The Opera promises to be one of CLOC’s biggest and most complex productions ever in every facet and department.

Season: May 10-25 for 12 performances, including a special Mother’s day matinee on May 12.

Venue: National Theatre, St Kilda Bookings: 1300 362 547 or visit www.cloc.org.au

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■ The Melbourne Observer newspaper gives free publicity every week to local Victorian theatre companies to promote their shows, auditions and people. There is no charge whatsoever for these listings.

Cheryl Threadgold assembles news from theatre companies in an honorary capacity. Stories and photographs of the achievements of local theatre people are welcome.

Sharp, in-focus high-resolution photos, with captions (first names and surnames of people, from left to right) may be emailed to: editor@melbourneobserver.com.au

THE DEATH OF PETER PAN

■ Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre presents The Death Of Peter Pan from May 22 to June 2 at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.

Written by Australian playwright Barry Lowe and directed

by Robert Chuter, The Death Of Peter Pan is an absorbing tale of suppressed desires, passions and profound love in a repressed Edwardian age.

Inspired by a true story, Michael Llewelyn Davies, adopted son of famed Peter Pan author J. M. Barrie, and inspiration for that character, finds himself swept up by the charms of the freespirited and handsome Rupert Buxton.

Impulsive and uninhibited, Buxton embodies everything Michael has been looking for to challenge the foundations of his conventional life.

But as their bond deepens and becomes more powerful than they ever thought possible, the two young men make a decision that will fuse their destinies forever, shattering the lives of those around them.

A heart-wrenching tale of love, longing and lust in a stifled 1920s Eton, Britain and Paris.

The cast includes Kieran McShane, Jordan Armstrong, Matt Werkmeister, Gabby Llewelyn Salter, Frederique Fouche, Sean Paisley Collins, Benjamin Byrne, Alexander Moller, and Ian Rooney as J. M. Barrie.

Please note: this show contains full frontal nudity, adult themes and haze effects.

Season: May 22 – June 2 Times: Wed – Sat 8.00pm, Sun 6.30pm (not Monday) Venue: Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran.

Tickets: $30 Full, $28 Concession Bookings: chapeloffchapel.com.au or 8290 7000.

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■ The retirement of the greatest sprinting racehorse that we have seen here in Australia brought many a tear to the eye of the avid race lover.

The big mare, Black Caviar, named after the delicacy from Scandinavia, brought many a tear to the eye of her followers and all racegoers not only in Australia, but all around the world.

Who will forget about the two people from the United States who flew out here to see her compete in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington, just to see and say they had seen our champion in full flight?

When her connections received advice from her trainer, Peter Moody, that he felt that she had had enough, they agreed without question.

What more do you want 25 starts, 25 wins? It doesn't happen better than that.

Her average winning margin was around three lengths, but it was the way she put her opposition away that amazed us all.

I can recall reading among many of her attributes from some of our great racing writers that she had a stride of something like 21 feet, in the old; that is something like six metres in full flight.

On top of this she could run 10 seconds to the 200 metres and sustain that for some 600 metres at a time.

What chance did another top sprinter have of keeping up when you can run like the wind.

In my opinion Black Caviar, broke the top sprinter Hay List's spirit when she beat him fairly and square every time they met.

What was Black Caviar’s temperament wise?

Well-known racing man, Graham Salisbury, who was been Clerk of the Course for many years told me after her win in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley, that she liked other horses around her.

After bringing her back to scale after yet another brilliant win, she wanted to nuzzle up to his horse, for company.

Her constant strapper, Donna Fisher,

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said she bit her once, but it could have been an off day for the champ.

Of her wins, her effort in the Queen's Jubilee, was outstanding after enduring a flight of 30 hours to England for the big race.

Then on top of this she went from the warmth of Australian weather, to the bitterness of an English winter.

Yet as Peter Moody put it, they were on the verge of scratching her from the big event, saying she wasn't right.

However it is now

● Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 the T.J. Smith Clas- a life of luxury in a sic in Sydney, she good paddock. pulled up distressed, Why not? Not every that told him she had galloper wins nearly $8 done enough gallantly million in just 25 starts. winning everything he It's incredible to put in front of her. think, Black Caviar, A huge compliment only had the 25 starts must be paid to Peter over nearly five years.

Moody for the way he That equates to less history that gallant has handled the horse than six runs a year, a mare beat the best the right throughout her run about nine weeks apart.

English could throw career.

A number of people If that is not well at her. that Peter was con- placed, I will give up.

Her demeanor after felt on Black Good Bye Nelly, the race went intro- centrating Caviar and the We loved you on and duced to the Queen; rest of his big not team at off the track, enjoy she was a real lady ac- Caulfield. your retirement. knowledging Her He put it bluntly, Congratulations to Majesty, with what and with respect, we appeared to be a slight have had more than 208 Peter and his team at Caulfield, it should be bow. winners this season In my book, the through the stable, that recognised in some race that sticks in my shows the team and I, way for your achievemind was her carrying look after our horses ments in the way you ‘Nelly’ 58.5 kilos to victory in and place them to the guided throughout her career. the Newmarket best of their ability.

Hail Black CavHandicap up the Peter and the ownin my humble straight 1200 metres at ers are to be congratu- iar, opinion the greatest Flemington. lated on their decision sprinter we have ever Peter Moody said to retire the mare, to in Australia. after her final race in what I am sure will be seen I can recall after another great mare, ● Peter Moody Makybe Diva, won Sydney Cup to be run her third Melbourne at Randwick on SatCup in 2005, her urday. trainer, Hall of The five-year-old Fame, mentor, Lee son of Refuse To Freedman, words at Bend, heads the charts the presentation.

Lee said: " Remem- at each way odds, narber this day Ladies and rowly in front of the Gentlemen, what you Hawkes trained, have witnessed today, Maluckyday, who is something, a major- hasn't won a race for ity of won't see again sometime.

His best run this in our lifetime, a horse winning three time in was his third in Melbourne Cups in the Ranvet, and I feel the only thing in his fasuccession".

"The only ones that vor is the distance of may remember, if it 3200 metres will be happens again, will be more to his liking.

Back in 2010, Maaround three years of luckyday ran a very age today".

The same thing in good second behind my opinion, applies to Americain in the us alive to today, hav- Melbourne Cup that ing the privilege of see- year. ing such a champion as On the next line is Black Caviar strut- the New Zealander, ting her stuff.

Blood Brotha, not without a chance, then Tremic, a last start winner and the early favourite Julieanas, from the Waterhouse stable, who disappointed last start.

■ The Chris WallerA few of these will trained gelding, be looking for a place Kelinni, has firmed to lie down at the end ● Chris Waller Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 into favorite for the of "two miles".

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Import heads entries ■ Flemington trainer Mark Kavanagh could unveil another exciting European import this Saturday after former French galloper Aribaa was nominated to run at Caulfield.

The four-year-old son of Halling is one of 35 entries for the $80,000 Benchmark 89 Handicap over 1400m and could make his Australian debut less than five weeks after another Kavanagh import, Sharalam, won his first Australian start in impressive fashion.

Aribaa, who raced seven times in France and boasts a win over 1800m at Chantilly, could come up against Tony Vasil’s resuming Brisbane Cup placegetter De Fine Lago, lightlyraced Mick Kent charge Good Value and recent Peter Moody acquisition Strawberry Boy. Moody is set to feature prominently in the day’s feature race, the $120,000 Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1200m), after nominating unbeaten juveniles Handsome Tycoon and Kiss A Rose.

Annual dream alive ■ Patrick Payne believes defending Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) champion Awakening Dream remains on track for Thursday week’s Warrnambool May Racing Carnival feature, despite finishing second last at Hamilton 10 days ago.

Following a similar preparation to when he won the $250,000 marathon last year, Payne said his main concern has been South Western Victoria’s unseasonably dry weather.

“He’s had a similar preparation to last year but because it has been so dry, instead of actual hurdle trialling and schooling he’s just been practice jumping on the day at a lesser speed,” Payne said. “He does a lot of work at home and he’s a natural athlete.

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Run of the race ■ Coimadai pair Adam Kelly and Gavin Lang snared the Drink Drive Bloody Idiot Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2150 metres with Kiwi bred 4-Y-0 Western Terror/Tuapeka Pocket mare Now Shezaterror in a mile rate of 2-01.4.

Enjoying the run of the race from the pole trailing the pacemaker Atomic Horizon (gate six), Now Shezaterrot ran home best along the sprint lane to defeat the leader by 4.2 metres, with Illawong Kath third after following the pair.

Prevailed by head ■ Allan McDonough's honest Western Terror/Classy Dream 4-Y-0 gelding Classy Western was a tough victor of the United Petroleum Eastern Zone Series (2nd Heat) for C1 class over 2150 metres at Yarra Valley.

Taking a concession for Bolinda based Josh Duggan, Classy Western from gate two on the second line eyeballed the leader General Justice (gate four) throughout the race before forging clear on straightening.

Defying all challengers over the concluding stages, Classy Western prevailed by a head over the fast finishing Mediation (three wide last lap from mid-field) in a rate of 1-59.7, with Alina (three back the markers) third.

Two meetings same day

■ There were two meetings held in Victoria on Wednesday April 17 with Shepparton racing during the afternoon and Bendigo at night, the highlight being heats of the 2013 Goulburn Valley & Central Victoria Young Drivers Challenge featuring Rebecca Bartley, Monique Burnett, Josh Duggan, Haydon Gray, Ellen Tormey and Zac Phillips representing Victoria, Aiden De Campo (W-A), Amanda Turnbull (NSW), Todd Rattray (Tas), Matthew Smith and Jayson Finnis (SA).

The opening heat for C0 class over 1690 metres was taken out by "Bec" Bartley aboard the Junee visitor Great Investment trained by Trevor White.

Settling well back in the field from gate two on the second line, Great Investment a 4-Y-0 gelded son of Grinfromeartoear and Lombo Glad Rags (four wide home turn) ran home strongly to defeat Guggenheim which raced in the open from the bell after a tough first lap, with Now And Forever third after leading.

The mile rate 1-57.

Plenty of courage

■ Heat two for C1 class over 2190 metres was taken out by Josh Duggan who piloted the Danny Thackeray (Euroa) trained 4-Y-0 Art Major/Posh Jaccka mare Kensington Palace in a rate of 2-00.1.

Starting from gate three on the second line, Kensington Palace possied with most of the field ahead of her with Stuck Up leading from gate four.

Setting off three wide solo in the final circuit, Kensington Palace showed plenty of courage on straightening to score from a death-seating Captain Scott and Trottin Rossco which followed the winner throughout.

Badly held up

■ Nagambie's Chris Lang recovering after a nasty accident when kicked in the face during trackwork, landed the Happy 19th Nicole Boyington Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2 class over 2190 metres with fully American bred Cantab hall/Benedicta Jet 4-Y-0 mare Aldebaran Turnpike with Chris Alford in the sulky.

Given an easy time one/one from gate five, Aldebaran Turnpike was badly held up in the final circuit with Kyrellant and Star Style around her and Arctic Wolf which had been in the open giving ground.

Still held up as the leader Sunset Tour went for home on straightening looking all over a winner, Aldebaran Turnpike when finally extricated into the clear, sprouted wings to register a half head victory in 2-03.1, with Kyrellant third.

Horses To Follow ■ Gavlenn Sunset, Rock On Tiger, Somedreamssomewhere, Barton Park, The Majority, Lotsa Life, Guggenheim, Indulgent, Intergalactic.

DEFIED ALL CHALLENGERS ■ The Terang Harness Racing Club held a neat compact meeting at Dalvui Raceway Terang on Tuesday April 16, with plenty of winners coming from the Western District and South East South Australia.

Local Terang trainer Marg Lee is certainly no stranger to the winners stall at her home track and provided both Jilliby Way and Jilliby Ablett to score in their respective races.

Four year old Bettors Delight/Pro Magic mare Jilliby Way with nephew Glen Craven in the sulky led throughout from the pole to land the Terang Co-Op Pace for C1 class over 2180 metres.

Although pressured by Shesallyank outside her for most of the trip which took a slender lead on straightening, Jilliby Way rallied to fight off the challenge and score by 1.6 metres in a rate of 2-01.6, with Shalackin (one/one) third after working in the early stages.

Highly promising Artiscape/Diplomatic Lover 6-Y-0 gelding Jilliby Ablett was a most impressive victor of the choicehotels.com.au Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2180 metres.

Taking a concession for son Jason, Jilliby Ablett flew away from outside the front row to cross Run Ripalong (gate two) prior to the first turn and rated to perfection, defied all challengers, defeating Kerryn Manning's Run Ripalong along the sprint lane by 1.8 metres in a rate of 2-01, with the in-form G K Galleon third after moving to race in the open at the bell.

Promising ■ Great Western's Peter Manning may have found another promising trotter in 5-Y-0 Ganymede/Smokey Robyn gelding Hinault which landed the Lew & Olive Welsh Memorial Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2180 metres.

Driven by Kerryn, Hinault making only his third appearance at the races was sent forward from the tail of the field in the first lap, but went off stride, going back to last.

Again sent forward racing for the bell, Hinault moved outside the leader Candy Digger for the final circuit, striding clear prior to the home turn to gain the day by 3.4 metres in 2-05.5 over Monica My Dear along the sprint lane after being held up when the pacemaker tired. Wicked Subwoofer (one/two last lap) finished third after looking a threat when three wide on the home turn.

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Real coup ■ Kerryn provided a winner herself when Kiwi bred Bettors Delight/Itz Got The Giggles gelding Itz Dreamin Jonesy snared the Terang Guineas for Three Year Olds over 2180 metres.

In what was a training coup, Itz Dreamin Jonesy first up since July last year led out from gate three, before taking a trail on the well supported Goodtime Mike, with Keayang Starzzz caught in the open from gate six.

Using the sprint lane, Itz Dreamin Jonesy ran home strongly to register a 10.9 metre victory in advance of Keayang Starzzz and Goodtime Mike in 1-58.2.

Greeting ■ Former Terang resident Maria Cahir daughter of Bruce and Elizabeth Clarke, was in the winners stall when 8-Y-0 Pass The Mustard/Shemida Francis gelding The Rogue Trader greeted the judge in the Ken Pocock Memorial Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2180 metres.

Trained and driven by husband Nathan, The Rogue Trader having his first outing since November 2012 settled four back in the running line from the extreme draw, with the well backed Maybebaby leading from the pole, but being kept honest by Overthorns on her outside.

Commencing a forward move three wide in the last lap, The Rogue Trader dashed to the front on the home turn, scoring by 3 metres from Jilliby Ling which followed him home from last, with Indulgent (one/one) third after being held up in a pocket for the last lap. The mile rate 159.

Victorious ■ Mount Gambier father and son - Barry & Jayson Finnis were victorious with 4-Y-0 P Forty Seven/Surfing Queen gelding Forty Seven Flash in the

Wheatsheaf Hotel Pace for C0 class over 1680 metres in a slick 1-56.7.

Driven by Jayson, Forty Seven Flash led from gate two for the majority of the journey, winning by a margin of 25.7 metres over Forced Out to give "the Mount" the quinella, with Nifty Manwarra a further 3.1 metres away in third place after trailing the winner.

Front row ■ Navigators brothers Leigh and Philip Duffy combined to land The Standard Vicbred Pace for C0 class over 2180 metres at Terang on TuesdayApril 16 with 4-Y-0 Metropolitan/ Mint mare Metromint.

Sent forward from outside the front row to park outside the pacemaker and favourite Burston Holme (gate two), Metromint outstayed her rivals to score by 1.7 metres in a rate of 2-01.7 over Burston Holme amd Mayorofshinetown which trailed the front runner from the pole.

Raced by the Duffy boys, Metromint is trained

by Leigh at David Murphy's Dunnstown property and was driven by Philip.

Wednesday - Maryborough/Ballarat, Thursday - Mildura, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Bendigo, Sunday - Kyabram @ Echuca, Monday - Warragul, Tuesday - Terang.

Lifetime friends enjoy ■ Marong trainer Danny Curran has enjoyed plenty of success over the years and snared the W B Hunter Pace for C1 & C2 class (mares) over 2190 metres with Saabrina Miss, a 4-Y-0 daughter of Saab and In The Bank.

Raced by lifetime friends Leo and Kath Noonan, Saabrina Miss with Ellen Tormey in the sulky led out from gate four, before taking a trail on the heavily supported Dobop which was driven with plenty of aggression by Nathan Jack from outside the front row to lead.

After a cosy trip, Saabrina Miss used the sprint lane to draw away over the concluding stages in defeating Smooth Sister (three back the markers) and Dobop in a rate of 2-00.7.

Driving double for Ellen ■ Ellen Tormey was to chalk up a driving double when the Mark Thompson (Rochester) trained 4-Y-0 Real Desire/Zora Paree gelding Drunken Desire led throughout from the pole to easily take the Happy 21st Michael Boyington Pace for C2 & C3 class over 1690 metres, scoring by 5.6 metres in a slick 1-57.1 over Statelyness which trailed using the sprint lane to no avail and Classic Icon (one/one).

Bec Bartley also brought up a driving double after guiding Hayden to win the Alabar 3-Y-0 Pace over 2190 metres for Alfredtown trainer Jake Stockton.

It was interesting to note that the majority of winners at Shepparton were four year olds.

Settled midfield ■ At Bendigo, Heat three of the Young Drivers Series for C2 class over 2150 metres went the way of 5-Y-0 Western Terror/Da Ji Opal mare Secret Ruby and in doing so, brought up a hat-trick of wins.

Trained on the track by Paul Tonkin and driven by Ellen Tormey, Secret Ruby taking a mares concession was eased from outside the front row to settle mid-field in the running line, with the outsider Sunrise Panorama a surprise leader from gate three.

Sent forward uncovered in the final circuit, Secret Ruby exploded away on straightening to score by 10.4 metres in advance of Satisfied Grin off a three wide double trail home, with Wealthy Warrior third after following the winner. The mile rate 2-02.4.

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Outstayed his rivals

■ Mt Cottrell based George Batsakis combined with Michael Bellman to land the Imagine Play Pace for C2 class over 1650 metres at Yarra Valley on Monday with 4-Y-0 Blissful Hall/Classic Amy mare Classic Bliss in brilliant style.

Given a sweet passage one/one from the extreme draw, Classic Bliss moved three wide in the last lap to join the leaders Three Pints (the long odds-on favourite) and Our Horizon, before racing clear on straightening to register a 2.2 metre victory in 1-56.8 over Three Pints who couldn't match her, with Real Grit third after trailing the front runner and using the sprint lane to no avail.

■ Heat four (C1 class) saw tough 4-Y-0 Union Guy/ Special Code gelding Damascus Road successful for Rockbank trainer Joe Vassallo with Bec Bartley in the sulky.

Spending most of the 2150 metres in the breeze from gate three, Damascus Road outstayed his rivals to register a 2.4 metre victory over Tannissa (three back the markers) and Knapdale Guy (one/two - three wide last lap) in a rate of 2-00.7.

One act affair ■ Avenel trainer David Aiken's very smart Lis Mara/ Triple Franco three year old gelding Our Warwick Lad made a one act affair of the Win News Pace for C0 class over 2150 metres at Bendigo.

Driven by Nathan Jack, Our Warwick Lad was driven for speed from outside the front line, leading throughout to account for Rubys Bad Boy which raced outside him from the bell by 8.8 metres, With Gusto (one/one last lap) finished third after racing parked for the first half of the race. The mile rate 1-59.5.

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