MEC Season Guide

Season Guide

Act 2 | 2024

Our wonderful volunteers

Pictured are just a few of our wonderful MEC volunteers who help you find your seat and enjoy a beverage from Ovations Bar. We highly value the fantastic assistance all our volunteers provide and are sure all patrons do too! Please give them a smile and thanks the next time you make it to the MEC!

Cover image: The Peasant Prince, Monkey Baa Theatre Co. The children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer.

Find us

33 Manning River Drive, Taree Ph: 6592 5466

E: box.office@midcoast.nsw.gov.au www.theMEC.com.au

Book tickets

Visit our website, theMEC.com.au

Come to the Box Office, or call us on 6592 5466 - Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 1pm.

Come to the theatre one hour before each performance unless sold out.

Make sure you are familiar with the performance date and time. If for some reason you lose your tickets, don’t worry, we have the details in our ticketing system, and can reprint them.

Arriving at the MEC

To ensure a relaxed visit, make sure you arrive in plenty of time. We open the foyer doors one hour prior to a performance, allowing time to purchase a drink and settle into the theatre.

Latecomer lockout

Some performances have a ‘latecomer’ lock out. If you are late, you may not be admitted into the theatre until a break in the performance or a time stipulated by the performance company.

Friends of the MEC

Support our vibrant local, national and international entertainment industry by becoming a Friend of the MEC!

Friends pay an annual fee of $30 per calendar year and enjoy a host of ticket savings, and special VIP benefits throughout the year, including Friends functions. Purchase online or ask at the Box Office.

Access information

All seats in Row A are removable for wheelchair access. Wheelchair seating cannot be booked online, so we request that patrons using wheelchairs call us in advance so we can personally arrange seating that best suits your specific needs. Both theatres are fitted with a T-switch hearing aid loop that is accessible from all seats.

We accept NSW Companion Cards (to be sighted). Our team is very happy to assist with your individual requirements.

Ovations Bar

Enjoy a drink in the foyer with friends before your show, or at interval (usually 20 minutes). You can also enjoy refreshments while watching the performance. Ovations Bar provides drinks that you can take into the theatre, as well as fruit and cheese boxes if you’re feeling peckish.

Programming changes

While this season guide is correct at the time of printing, sometimes things happen that mean performances are added, postponed or cancelled.

Please check our website for the latest information, or call or visit the Box Office. Ticket-holders will be offered a credit or refund if a performance is cancelled.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait people who reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to Elders past and present, and to all future culturalknowledge holders.

Seating plan - Main Auditorium

Seating plan - Flett Studio

Meet the MEC team

The MEC is powered by the initiative and dedication of a talented team. Every week we strive to go above and beyond to ensure that patrons and presenters alike are provided with positive and memorable experiences, and are keen to return time and time again.

At the end of 2023 the MEC team won the annual MidCoast Council Staff Recognition Team Award for exceptional service, professionalism and leadership. It was noted that “the team is trusted amongst peers and the community, and the high quality of customer service generates additional income and maintains a solid reputation with returning patrons. This is evidenced by the outstanding feedback the team receives in person and online after each production that is staged at the venue.”

For us it’s a point of both pride and pleasure to present great entertainment in a welcoming environment, as we strongly believe that a vibrant cultural backdrop develops strong communities and happier individuals. To borrow Shakespeare’s words: “To business that we love we rise betimes and go to ‘t with delight.”

Thanks for supporting our work and here’s to a great ACT 2 2024.

MEC team including, front of house, marketing, box office, theatre technicians and managers.

PICTURED ABOVE:

Front (L to R): Ann Smith, Helen Knight, Kim MacDonald, Danielle Collins, Abbey Sheather-Welsh

Back (L to R): Alex Mills, Damon Cross, Nathaniel Keegan, Matthew Woodward, Craig Thompson, Liam Worth, Peter Wrigley, Jim Masterton and Chris Tippett.

Give the gift of an experience to remember

Why not purchase a Gift Certificate instead of more stuff! It’s valid for three years and certificates are available in $25, $50, $100 and $200 denominations. Or create your own value!

All gift certificates can be used to purchase tickets to any show the bearer chooses.

Ovations Bar at the MEC

Make more of your visit to the MEC by enjoying refreshments under the sparkling lights in the foyer.

Ovations Bar serves a selection of Tempus

Two wines, a variety of beer, selected spirits, soft drinks, juice and coffee. You can also choose from a range of sweets and savoury snacks including cheese and fruit boxes if you feel peckish.

We offer pre-show drinks, opening one hour before all performances, and midperformance refreshments for shows with an interval.

Drinks and snacks can be taken into the theatre while you enjoy the show.

The Grandparents Club

Finally a show that celebrates Grandparenthood!

90 mins of pure joy that is hilariously funny and touchingly authentic. Written by comedy legend Wendy Harmer with toetapping, sing-a-long music from John Field, this is a show that understands how truly Grand life can be!

Join Lynne McGranger (Home and Away), Wayne Scott Kermond, Andrew James and Meredith O’Reilly in a whirl of stand up, send-up and song as they share their

hearts, stories and mishaps over coffee…or was that a gin…in the famous Grandparents Club.

All Grands and Great Grands welcome – we’re all in this Club together!

7.30pm

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Presented by MidCoast Council

Australia’s ultimate comedy road trip is back!

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 26th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!

Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head to the MEC for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow comes to Taree!

Audience Warning: Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.

Smoke Machine/Haze may be used during this performance.

Friends of the MEC

Duration:

2 hours 15 minutes, including interval

7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $48.50

Concession

$43.50

Student $40.50

Under 12

Group 8+

Friends of the MEC

Duration:

$38.50

$45.50

$45.50

2 hours, 5 minutes, including interval

Superstar

The Carpenters Songbook

Once upon a time there was a young girl who grew up in Wingham. She dreamt of a life on-stage, filled with bright lights and song.

Laura Davidson embarked on a journey to the big smoke of Melbourne the day after she finished at Wingham High school in December ’98. Here, she found her voice and her dreams took flight.

Twenty-five years and thousands of shows later, armed with her seventies-inspired show, Superstar, Laura is returning to her roots; eager to share the magic of nostalgia with her beloved hometown and surrounds! Through the music of one of her all-time favourite bands, The Carpenters, Laura’s voice is a gentle reminder of simpler times.

This very cool band seeks to transport their audience back to cherished memories created from the sixties onward.

With open arms, we invite everyone to join us in reliving the joy of yesteryears, as the melodies of Carpenters music brings love and light to the MEC.

Joining Laura is her stellar live band:

Ally Mac (Vital Sparks)

Michael Cristiano (The Seekers)

Jeremy Diffey (Yacht Rock Revival)

Andrew Leach (Wacky/Big & Horny)

Mitch Cairns (Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley/Leo Sayer)

Brett Wolfenden (The Casanovas)

Billie Woolgoolga Performing Arts

Watch the inspired music of teen phenomenon Billie Eilish brought to life through live commercial dance and performance art!

From the moment each dancer enters the stage, you will be transported to a world of neon electric visuals inspired by the pop goth queen herself!

Featuring many dance styles and performance art such as contemporary, lyrical, commercial, jazz, heels, acro, and more, this 70-minute show is perfect for any aspiring dancer or lover of pop music and is suitable for kids, teens and adults!

2pm 7.30pm Sun 21July 10am 2pm

Duration: 70 minutes, no interval

Hailing from Woolgoolga, NSW - all performers are part of Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio’s 2024 Vocational Training Program (VTP).

Follow

each dancer’s journey

of self-discovery as they are framed by Billie’s own musical journey of growth and discovery.

8pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $75.00

Friends of the MEC $70.00

Duration:

2 hours, 40 minutes, including interval

Australian Eagles

With Special Guest: The Linda Ronstadt Story

Prepare to be dazzled as the renowned Australian Eagles Show, fronted by the talented Michael Thompson and Shayne Brown, returns with an all-new production in 2024.

Having wowed audiences in sold-out theatres across Australia, America, Europe, and South Africa, this world-class extravaganza is now making its triumphant return to Australia.

The Australian Eagles Show, featuring a stellar five-piece band, is set to intricately recreate the timeless classics that catapulted the Eagles to global stardom. From the melodic ‘Desperado’ and the high-octane ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ to the soulful ‘New Kid in Town’. Additionally, the

band will pay homage to the solo hits of Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and the late Glenn Frey.

Linda Ronstadt shared a close and enduring musical connection with The Eagles that played a significant role in shaping the sound of the 1970s California rock scene. This collaborative and influential relationship left an indelible mark on rock history. This will be celebrated within the show by featuring special guest, ‘The Linda Ronstadt Story.’ Following her resounding success with ‘The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show’ and ‘The Songs Of Dolly Parton,’ the talented Brooke McMullen will take the stage with The Australian Eagles to perform Linda’s beloved hits.

Macbeth

2 hours 40 minutes, including interval

Presented by National Theatre Live, MEC and MidCoast Council

By William Shakespeare | Directed by Simon Godwin

Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition in cinemas for a limited time only. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back.

Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler’s List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘fullvoltage visceral’ ( Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Directed by Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Romeo & Juliet, Hansard) with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Jerusalem, Blues for an Alabama Sky), this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ ( WhatsOnStage) production.

School group discounts are available for all films. Call Helen Knight on 6592 5466 for school bookings. VIP discounts are for Friends of the Gallery, Taree Film Society members and MidCoast Libraries Bookclub members. (Only available at the Box Office, not online).

Overweight Lightweight

Presented by MidCoast Council

Starring Dave O’Neil

Fat funny man Dave O’Neil is taking his brand new stand-up show, Overweight Lightweight, on the road after playing to sold out audiences across the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and receiving some pretty spectacular reviews.

Dave O’Neil may call himself a lightweight, but with over 30 years of experience, his cheeky brand of humour has made him one of Australia’s most loved comedians. With years of breakfast radio on Nova, frequent appearances on Spicks and Specks, a bunch of podcasts (including Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and The Junkees with Kitty Flanagan) and a reputation for taking any corporate gig he is offered, it takes a lot to throw this comedian off his game!

Dave will be joined by his friend and regular on The Debrief podcast, Brad Oakes (Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Comedy Company) for what will be a night of laughs with two of Australia’s longest working comedians.

“ Put simply, Dave O’Neil is a heavyweight comedian of the highest order.”

Sat 17 Aug

10.30am studio

1pm studio

6pm studio

Ticket Prices

Adult $25.00

Concession $22.00

Under 12

$20.00

Group 8+ $22.00

Friends of the MEC $22.00

Duration:

35 minutes, no interval

Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years (Kinder to year 2)

Grug

Presented by MidCoast Council

A Windmill Theatre Company and Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Out of the Box Festival co-production: GRUG. Based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior.

Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground. Then the grassy top began to change. It became Grug!

Stunning design and beautiful live puppetry combine to bring Ted Prior’s iconic picture book character to the stage where audiences join Grug on some of his most exciting adventures.

Along with his friends Snoot the Echidna and the crabby Cara the Carpet Snake, audiences will step into Grug’s burrow and help him grow cabbages, learn to dance and explore his wondrous new world in a charming show designed for even the youngest theatregoers (and Grug fans of all ages).

Brought to you by Windmill Theatre Company (Bluey’s Big Play and TV’s Beep and Mort), Grug is a smash-hit production that introduces a whole new generation to one of Australia’s most iconic characters.

2pm Matinee

Ticket Prices

Adult $69.00

Concession

Student/

Under 12

Group 8+

Friends of the MEC

Duration:

$65.00

$49.00

$59.00

$59.00

2 hours, 20 minutes, including interval

The Beatles 50 Years On

Recreating The Magic Of The Beatles & Beatlemania including the timeless hits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr!

Come and relive all the Beatles Classic hits in one sensational two-hour concert experience presented by the world’s Premier ‘Beatles’ band, The Sensational Beatle Boys.

Direct from sold out concerts in Canada and North America, South Africa and Asia, The Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as 7 songs in the top 10 starting at No1.

Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to No 1 and relive the magic and unique sound that made the Beatles the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the word has ever known.

The “Sensational Beatle Boys” are as close and as good as it gets to the original four lads from Liverpool as they run the musical gambit from 1962 to 1969. Audiences will be blown away by the musical and physical similarities to the originals.

The Robertson Brothers

Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2023, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2024 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!

Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Johnny Farnham, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

Fans will be excited to know the multitalented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys)

$74.50 Friends of the MEC $74.50

Duration:

2 hours 30 minutes including interval Fri 30 Aug 7.30pm

will return in 2024 to thrill us with his very special tributes to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons as well as Neil Sedaka, together with a brand new Variety Show tribute to the much loved 1960s Australian superstar… Johnny Farnham.

Unlike anything you have ever seen before this 150 minute ground-breaking and interactive theatrical TV experience is filled with all the fun, music and long forgotten memories of the fabulous 1960’s. The Variety TV Show audience is taken on a unique and emotional journey back to the best years of their lives.

“ I felt like a teenager all over again”!

Daniel

S,

2023 audience member

7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $89.50

Concession $84.50

Under 12

Group 8+

$79.50

$80.00

Friends of the MEC $84.50

Duration:

1 hour, 50 minutes, including interval

Celtic Illusion

Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, and the USA by storm, on its nationwide tour for 2024.

Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the 2024 tour that is set to raise the bar once again.

Starring the multi-talented former lead dancer of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and Star Illusionist Anthony Street, with Georgia May, a marvel in both dance and Illusion. These impeccable performers

lead a cast of champion dancers recruited from renowned productions across the world, such as Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, into a theatrical masterpiece that will have you mesmerised from the moment the curtain is raised.

This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before. With new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music and choreography, Celtic Illusion is an awe-inspiring night of family entertainment.

Thu 5 Sept 7.30pm

Ticket Prices

All tickets $40

Duration: 1hr 40 mins including interval

Sydney Comedy Festival

The festival’s funniest in one hilarious night!

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia. Boasting a line-up of festival favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment is bringing the best of the fest direct to you!

Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter.

“ The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches... the talent on show definitely left the crowd wanting more...”

AU Review

Audience Warning: Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older

7.30pm

Sun 8 Sept 1.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $84.00

Concession $79.00

Under 12 $69.00

Friends of the MEC $74.00

Duration:

2 hours, 10 minutes, no interval

Swan Lake

Victorian State Ballet

Traditional Choreography by Marius Petipa to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and re-staged by Victorian State Ballet’s Michelle Sierra.

Swan Lake is one of the world’s most famous ballets set to the timeless score by Tchaikovsky. It is a classical ballet treat for audiences with a cast of internationally recognised artists.

Swan Lake will bring the superb ballet technique of Petipa’s original choreography to the stage in this interpretation by Victorian State Ballet’s director Michelle Sierra.

Don’t miss the unforgettable White Swan pas de deux, the thrilling 32 fouettés of the Black Swan and the world-famous Act

II - Four Cygnets’ Dance. An absolutely spectacular sight of a beautiful sea of white tutus that is unforgettable!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity and bring family and friends along to experience the sheer delight and beauty of Classical Ballet. Appropriate for all ages.

‘’ The choreography, technique and phenomenal costume designs were out of this world, a performance not to be missed!’’

Cassandra

Van Zeyl Bohemian Rhapsody Magazine, Aug 2023.

Elvis An American Trilogy

2 hours, 20 minutes,

Starring Steve Michaels, Louis Brown and Michael Chambliss

Due to overwhelming demand, Elvis: An American Trilogy, the show that embodies the essence of ‘The King’, is back. The show that takes the audience on a spellbinding journey through the many eras of the legendary Elvis Presley

The show begins with Louis Brown who captures the audience with his raw rockabilly sound and signature dance moves.

Michael Chambliss takes the role of Elvis in his movie years and the ‘68 Comeback Special as he effortlessly recreates the

straight-out-of-the-army look and into the black leather, personifying this period with all the songs and sex appeal that was Elvis.

Steve Michaels is also arguably the greatest exponent of Elvis ‘Aloha from Hawaii’-era in the world, the look, the sound, and the moves, combined with the shy and charming Elvis’s disposition will make ‘Elvis an American Trilogy’ the Elvis show to see in 2024!

10.30am 1pm

Shaun Parker & Company’s In the Zone

Presented by MidCoast Council

Hip-hop dance meets gaming technology in this ground-breaking new work by Shaun Parker & Company.

Conceived by award-winning choreographer Shaun Parker and digital sound designer Alon Ilsar, IN THE ZONE is not only fun and exciting dance theatre, but it also empowers young audiences to consider themes such as technology, man-made global warming, personal choice and resilience.

IN THE ZONE features captivating new technology called AirSticks, developed by Alon Ilsar, which create live sound through movement and features Western Sydney hip-hop artist Libby Montilla and choreography by award-winning director Shaun Parker.

With AirSticks technology in the hands of Libby Montilla, the audience enters the world of a video game through the dance forms of locking, popping, waving and body-ticking, inspired by the stunning soundscape which includes crunchy electronica, atmospheric strings, funky drum loops and the sounds of birds, ocean waves and nature - all intrinsically linked to Libby’s outstanding body animation and storytelling in a bravura solo performance.

IN THE ZONE takes gaming and escapism as a point of inspiration and celebrates the spectacular worlds that we can explore with technology today. It also provides young audiences (and the young at heart) with the insight that they are much more in control of their own emotional responses than they think they are.

A perfect show for the entire family, with adults enjoying the show just as much as their children.

Group 8+

School groups

30+

$20

Friends of the MEC $25

Duration: 1 hour no interval

10.30am 1pm

The Peasant Prince Presented by MidCoast Council

Ticket Prices

Adult $25.00

Concession $22.50

Student/ Under 21

Group 8+

School Group

$22.50

$22.50

30+ $18.00

Friends of the MEC

Duration:

$22.50

1 hour, no interval

Recommended for ages 7 to 12

The Peasant Prince tells the remarkable true story of a 10-yearold peasant boy’s journey from impoverished rural China to the international dance scene. This is a story of courage, resilience and unwavering hope.

Li, a 10-year-old peasant boy is plucked from his village and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. Over years of gruelling training, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Audiences will be captivated by this very personal story, truly a 20th century fairy tale.

Monkey Baa is thrilled to announce the return of its award-winning production, The Peasant Prince. The children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince is the remarkable true story. It will enthral and inspire new young audiences

“ It’s a vivid piece of storytelling that is skilful, theatrical and inspiring. It was a loving and honest adaptation of Li’s treasured memoir”

Stage Whispers.

7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult

Concession

Student/

Under 12

Group 8+

Friends of the MEC

Duration:

$90.00

$85.00

$70.00

$85.00

$80.00

2 hours, including interval

Cirque Mother Africa

Following a sell-out 2022 Australian tour - CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA returns to Australia due to unprecedented demand in 2024 featuring an all new show.

The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout this jaw-dropping show as the musicians and artists transport audience members to the breath-taking continent of Africa.

This 90-minute entertainment extravaganza combines the very best talent from nine African countries including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania to provide the wonder, suspense and joy that is Cirque Mother Africa.

Seen by more than two million people worldwide, Cirque Mother Africa is guaranteed to captivate audiences young and old. Combining the best of contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing and so much more.

“ It’s the Lion King on steroids”

Dominion Post, NZ

“ It’s Cirque Du Soleil with an abundant African flavour”

Australian Stage

Nye

2 hours 40 minutes, including interval

Presented by National Theatre Live, MEC and MidCoast Council

Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.

From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister.

Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.

Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia was filmed live at the National Theatre in London.

School group discounts are available for all films. Call Helen Knight on 6592 5466 for school bookings. VIP discounts are for Friends of the Gallery, Taree Film Society members and MidCoast Libraries Bookclub members. (Only available at the Box Office, not online).

“

Saturday Night Live meets Carnegie Hall” Huffington Post

Pianist with the Hair

Julian Gargiulo

Presented by MidCoast Council

Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo commonly referred to as“Pianist with the Hair” because of his distinctive look, is a renowned classical pianist, composer and humourist.

Julian performs all over the world in prestigious venues from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Singapore’s Symphony Stage and has been featured on Radio and TV stations in North America, Europe, Asia and most recently on BBC Radio 3 in London.

His concerts are always an interactive experience as he captivates his audience not only with his technical precision but with his Jerry Seinfeld-ish wit as well - he’s in fact been likened to a modern-day Victor Borge.

His music and recordings have appeared in movies and documentaries including the official trailer of Ridley Scott’s film The Aftermath, starring Keira Knightley. His first recording for Deutsche Grammophon with violinist María Dueñas was released to wide acclaim earlier this year.

Join us in the Flett Studio at the MEC for an intimate evening of entertainment with Julian Gargiulo. “ Saturday Night Live meets Carnegie Hall”

2 hours including interval

2pm Matinee

Ticket Prices

Adult $79

Concession $75

Friends of the MEC $75

Duration:

2 hours including interval

Mark Vincent

The Best So Far

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of musical splendour with Mark Vincent, Australia’s classical crossover tenor.

Since winning Australia’s Got Talent at the age of 15, Mark’s soulful voice has captivated audiences worldwide.

Join us for an unforgettable performance featuring his renditions of beloved classics like Hallelujah, Nessun Dorma, My Way, Time to Say Goodbye, You Raise Me Up, and more.

Mark’s remarkable talent and magnetic stage presence promise a truly enchanting performance. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon filled with soul-stirring melodies and vocal mastery!

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

It’s the Fleetwood Mac show winning fans all over.

Nikki Canale is our very own Stevie Nicks, a seasoned performer originating from the USA, with a decade-long professional stint in Las Vegas.

Wayne Daniels: Emulating Lindsay Buckingham, Wayne juggles between roles of musical director, band founder and a virtuoso of guitar and vocals. Wayne has a rich history as a singer-songwriter-lead guitarist, including his original 80’s & 90’s Sydney-based bands from Colour Blue to Shikira to Triple Entente.

Regotron Leayr: Resonating with John McVie’s character, he enriches the ensemble with his bass guitar, vocals, and expertise in production.

Duration:

2 hours, 50 minutes including interval

Krissy Linehan: Representing Christine McVie, spices up performances with the keys, vocals, flute and a lot of class.

Matt Skea: Reliving the role of Mick Fleetwood, showcases amazing proficiency in drums, percussion & vocals.

‘’ ...when it comes to Fleetwood Mac tribute shows, these guys deliver.. Big Time! I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish.. Don’t miss this show if you’re a Mac fan!”

Dennis Dunstan Manager Fleetwood

Mac (1981-1999)

8pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $55.00

Group 8+

$50.00

Friends of the MEC $50.00

Duration:

90 minutes no interval

Suitable for ages 15 and over

Arj Barker

The Mind Field

Presented by A-List Entertainment

All of reality – at least to the extent that we can ever know it - exists exclusively in our conscious awareness. In other words, in our mind.

Armed with this fascinating revelation, Arj sets out to answer some of Life’s Biggest Questions:

Why are we here? Are we alone in the universe?

Why does it hurt when we pee?

You’ll laugh and you’ll learn (possibly too much) but you’ll never look at anything the same, once you enter … The Mind Field

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Celebrate our latest exhibitions with our local or invited artists.

In Conversation

Artist and curator talks give greater insight into the practice and work of our exhibiting artists - they are a great way to learn more.

MAKE-it space

Free in-house art making activities for people of all ages. Materials are provided.

Maker Workshops

Specialised artisans and practitioners will share their skills with engaging and innovative workshops.