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Jane Eyre will set a fire blazing in your soul Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging will blaze its way to the Frankston Arts Centre in August. Audiences can witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationally renowned Shake & Stir Theatre Co (Animal Farm, Dracula).
Frankston Arts Centre’s Open Exhibition Competition is open for submissions with a fantastic prize package on offer. Artists are encouraged to submit artworks for inclusion with a chance to win $1000 in prize money and their own exhibition and opening event in 2023. All visual arts mediums are welcome and must explore the theme of Belonging. The theme is open to broad artistic interpretation and may be approached from a personal, social or cultural perspective. Ryan Lee won top honours in last year’s competition with his stunning video artwork Wonnarua. In selecting Ryan’s artwork, guest judge Simon Lawrie said: “Wonnarua captures well how things change at different speeds and often out of step with each other. While threatened by the industrial exploitation of traditional lands by
non-Indigenous inhabitants, the cultural identity of the Wonnarua Nation remains strong. This is a powerful and sensitive meditation on two seemingly irreconcilable approaches to land and Country.” Online applications close on Sunday, July 10, and successful entrants will be notified on Wednesday, July 13. There will be an opening event on Thursday, July 28, from 6-8pm for which online registration is essential, and the exhibition will run from July 28-August 25. Only Victorian applicants will be accepted and there is a $16 entry fee. For more information, go to artscentre.frankston. vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Art-Exhibitions/FAC-OpenExhibition or email visual arts officer Milla Dakovic at milla.dakovic@frankston.vic.gov.au Pictured: Ryan Lee’s Wonnarua won top honours in last year’s Frankston Arts Centre Open Exhibition Competition.
After a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall, the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel, forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey towards truth and
freedom. Touted as a “blazing success” by Broadway World, this stunning new production features original music written by multi ARIA winner Sarah McLeod. Established in 2006, Shake & Stir is one of the largest privately owned theatre companies in Australia and a major force on the national and NZ touring landscape. Whether presenting staged adaptations of classic literature, contemporary Shakespeare for young people or politically and socially motivated new work, Shake & Stir is known for producing high-quality entertainment incorporating cutting-edge production values with contemporary relevance and diverse audience appeal. Experience this stunning new production of Jane Eyre at Frankston Arts Centre for one performance only on Wednesday, August 17, at 7.30pm. Tickets at thefac.com.au or on 9784 1060. FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE A: 27-37 Davey St, Frankston T: 9784 1060 W: www.thefac.com.au FB: FrankstonArtsCentre INSTA: the_fac
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