what’s on GUIDE October - december 2010
PG 3
WELCOME The end of the year is fast approaching and there’s an awe-inspiring range of theatre, music, dance, children’s shows, special events and visual ar t on offer before the year is out! If you’re planning your corporate Christmas par ty, why not spice up the event with our burlesque Christmas Dinner & Show – The Ruby Revue. The Ar ts Centre is also hosting the everpopular Melbourne Cup and New Year’s Eve events so be sure to book early. This month, we’re pleased to announce the Summer School 2010-2011 musical, workshops and auditions so check page 5 for details! We’re continuing our commitment to provide oppor tunities and suppor t for the local performing ar ts community. See how you can par ticipate on page 48. Finally, we’re proud to present the Queensland Ar t Gallery’s travelling exhibition Namatjira to Now in November. Alber t Namatjira is one of Australia’s best-loved ar tists and this exhibition brilliantly profiles his work and his creative legacy. See you at the show.
Destry Puia General Manager
Proudly suppor ted by the Gold Coast City Council
Contents pg 6
Gallery
pg 8
The Basement
pg 16
Shows
pg 18
Functions & Events
pg 44
Arts Cinema
pg 46
Regional Stages
pg 48
Support Us
pg 50
Centre Information
pg 53
ŠDisney
At a Glance
PG 5 The a rts centr e gold coast
is proud to announce
©Disney
The Summer School 2010-2011 musical …
Directed by Tim O’Connor CEO/Director Harvest Rain Theatre Company Brisbane
Season: 12 – 16 Jan 2011 Audition Information Session: see page 43
AT A GLANCE G Joseph Banks Exhibition Opening Event Sat 25 Sep AT Driving Miss Daisy From Fri 1 Oct AT Simon Tedeschi with Ian Cooper Mon 4 Oct AT Graeme Connors Thu 7 Oct PS Misinterprotato Fri 8 Oct AT Gold Coast City Ballet Fri 8 Oct AT Toni Childs Sat 9 Oct TS Summer School Audition Information Session Sun 10 Oct Sun 10 Oct PS The Butterfly Tree Markets AT The Fairies Favourites Thu 14 Oct Fri 15 Oct PS Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Wed 20 Oct PS A Morning with John MacNally AT The Queensland Orchestra – The Italian Influence Thu 21 Oct PS Diego Guerrero – Flamenco Latin Quintet Thu 21 Oct Sat 23 Oct PS Nor thern Rivers Symphony Orchestra From Sat 23 Oct G QCA Graduates Exhibition From Sat 23 Oct G Michelle Van Eps Exhibition TS Summer School Auditions From Sat 23 Oct AT Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show Sat 30 Oct B So You Wanna Make it Happen? Seminar Mon 1 Nov PS Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tue 2 Nov PS Japanese Traditional Music Concer t Fri 5 Nov Fri 12 Nov AT Tripod G Namatjira to Now Exhibition Opening Event Sat 13 Nov Fri 26 Nov PS Gold Coast Jazz and Blues
at a glance
PG 7
PS Christmas Par ty – The Ruby Revue From Fri 3 Dec G The Stan & Maureen Duke Ar t Prize Judge’s Luncheon Fri 3 Dec PS The Butterfly Tree Markets Sun 5 Dec PS Grigoryan Brothers and Wolfgang Muthspiel Mon 6 Dec PS A Morning With The Tenors Mon 13 Dec PS New Year’s Eve Concer t – Miguel Fri 31 Dec AT Disney’s Beauty and the Beast From Wed 12 Jan 2011 B Unplugged in the Basement Every Thursday B Comedy in the Basement Every Friday B Jazz in the Basement Every second Saturday B Cabaret in the Basement Every second Saturday B Life Changing Docos Monthly B Indie Film Night Monthly
AT Ar ts Theatre B The Basement G Gallery PS Paradise Showroom TS The Space
Image: Banksia serrata, John Frederick Miller, Š Natural History Museum, London, ANMM Collection Gift from Dr and Mrs. E Schiller An Australian National Maritime Museum Travelling Exhibition Ikebana displays the using native flora throughout the exhibition kindly prepared by cour tesy Ikebana Gold Coast Association Inc with the assistance of the Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.
gallery
PG 9
Joseph Banks and the Flora of the Australian East Coast Joseph Banks accompanied James Cook on his first Pacific voyage in 1768. When they returned to England in 1771 some 1,300 sketches and watercolours of botanical specimens and landscape views had been completed by botanical ar tist, Sydney Parkinson. Banks employed five ar tists to complete Parkinson’s watercolours and 18 engravers to cut copper printing plates to publish the works, but the publication never eventuated. In 1980, Alecto Historical Editions and the Natural History Museum, London, began work to publish the works in 35 parts comprising 743 botanical drawings, 337 featuring Australian plants. This display of selected prints from this series will be accompanied by works from our collection by John Gould. 25 Sep - 7 Nov Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm venue Gallery 2 cost Free DATE time
opening event Join us for a discussion with botanist and native garden designer Kate Heffernan and Marcia Stephenson of the Ikebana Gold Coast Association. DATE rsvp
Sat 25 Sep, 4.00pm - 6.00pm 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
Spring in The Gallery Botanical Ar t Workshop with celebrated local artist Janet Hauser. DATE cost book
Thu 30 Oct, 11.30am - 2.30pm $25.00 Materials provided 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
Image: Lucy Clarke Vintage Pump 2 2010 Digital Print (detail)
QCA Graduates – Spray Tan Spread This exhibition features works by Queensland Collage of Ar t graduates and emerging Gold Coast ar tists David Bower, Lucy Clark, Lisa Di Bar tolo, Judy Ferrier, Raynor Kirkbride, Kylie Gar tside, Jenna Macintosh, Karl Phelan, Emma Stamp, Catharina Van Der Walt.
Honours: Emma Hill, Travers Nash, Dale Collier, Anna Carey.
23 Oct - 28 Nov Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm venue Gallery 1 COST Free DATE TIME
GALLERY
Image: Michelle van Eps Passing Ar t Forward: Dr Craig Douglas reflects on Jonathan and Ron McBurnie (detail)
Michelle van Eps Brisbane ar tist Michelle van Eps work explores the changing meaning of a painting as it moves from the creation from within an ar tist’s private studio into the hands of a dealer, buyer or viewer within the ‘ar t world’.
23 Oct - 28 Nov Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm VENUE Foyer Gallery COST Free DATE TIME
PG 11
Image: Rahel Ungwanaka, Aboriginal, Arrernte (Aranda)/Luritja people, Australia b.1946, Waterbirds 2002, synthetic polymer paint on linen, 88.3 x 120.9cm, Purchased 2003 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser, AM, through the Queensland Ar t Gallery Foundation Collection: Queensland Ar t Gallery
gallery
PG 13
Namatjira to Now Alber t Namatjira became one of Australia’s best-loved artists and this exhibition will profile his work and his creative legacy. The exhibition explores the beginnings of the Hermannsburg School in the mid-1930s through the early watercolour landscape paintings of Albert Namatjira, and the continued work of a small group of artists, some of whom continued to work in his style and others who developed startling new representations of their land. Alongside these paintings the exhibition also features Hermannsburg pottery with their bold and quirky decoration made from local clays. 13 Nov - 30 Jan Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm venue Gallery 2 cost Free DATE time
Opening Event Join Dr Sally Butler, Senior Lecturer in Art History, University of Queensland for a walk through the exhibition and also hear from local collector Moira Lockhar t who discusses her passion for Hermannsburg Pottery. Followed by refreshments. DATE time venue cost rsvp
Sat 13 Nov 3.00pm – 5.00pm Gallery 2 Free 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
A Queensland Ar t Gallery Travelling Exhibition Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
Image: William Robinson Goats, Cows and Chickens 1980, Oil on Canvas, 91 x 101cm Judge’s selection 1981 Gold Coast Ar t Prize
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PG 15
The Stan and Maureen Duke Gold Coast Art Prize The Gold Coast Ar t Prize was established in 1968, making it one of the longest running acquisition ar t prizes in Australia. Dr Stan Duke’s Foundation became sponsor of the award in 2007, and this support has enabled an outright prize to be awarded with additional funds available for acquisitions. This year’s judge is Geoffrey Cassidy, Director of Artbank, the largest buyer of Australian contemporary art in the country. Geoffrey worked at Sotheby’s Australia where he had over nine years experience as a senior paintings specialist, the last two as National Head of Paintings and an International Director of the company. 4 Dec - 6 Feb Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm venue Gallery 1, Foyer Gallery & Darkroom cost Free DATE time
Judge’s Luncheon Enjoy an exclusive preview of the exhibition and hear Geoffrey Cassidy’s fascinating insights from a life collecting and selling art. DATE time cost
Fri 3 Dec 12.00 Noon – 2.30pm $55.00
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au Opening and announcement of winner: Sat 4 Dec, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
UNPLUGGED
COMEDY
Unplugged presents the very best live music talent on the Gold Coast. Catch established ar tists you know and love, and up-and coming live bands before they become huge stars! With so few venues suppor ting emerging ar tists, this is a great oppor tunity to grab a group of friends and relax with a drink and great live music.
The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers every Friday night. Featuring regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities, you’ll enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics! Groups please book in advance.
DATE TIME Cost
Every Thursday Doors open 7.30pm Showtime 8.15pm $10.00
Dining and bar available Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
DATE TIME Cost
Strictly 18+
Every Friday Doors open 6.30pm Showtime 8.00pm $18.00
the basement
PG 17
LIVE AND INTIMATE From exotic melodies to emotive folk music and scintillating jazz, be uplifted with live music at Live and Intimate in The Basement. The diverse and exciting range of musical styles includes Latin, jazz, blues, Brazilian, nostalgia, folk, contemporary, Flamenco and
DATE time cost
Every Saturday Doors open 6.30pm Showtime 7.30pm $15.00
Dining and bar available Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
more. Relax with a glass of wine as these masterful musicians and emerging ar tists captivate your senses with their passion, talent and finesse. Buy 3 shows, choose a 4th for free!* Conditions apply.
*In person or phone bookings only. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction. Valid until 30 Nov 2010. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Free ticket cannot be exchanged for cash.
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Driving Miss Daisy Set in the Deep South in 1948, widow Daisy Wer tham must rely on the services of chauffeur Hoke after she demolishes yet another car. In a series of absorbing, revealing scenes, spanning 25 years and filled with warm humour and glinting insights, despite their mutual differences, the two grow ever closer until they become almost a couple.
Christine Harris and HIT Productions
Driving Miss Daisy is a hear twarming comedy best known as an Academy Award winning film. Written by Alfred Uhry, this Pulitzer Prize winning play stars Debra Lawrance (Home & Away, Blue Heelers), Brian Davidson (Neighbours) and Tamblyn Lord (All Saints).
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 1 Oct & Sat 2 Oct 8.00pm + 2pm Saturday matinee Ar ts Theatre $30.00 - $38.00
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PG 19
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Simon Tedeschi with Ian Cooper Join us for a one-off concer t featuring Bach-inspired jazz and Latin-grooved Beethoven. Inspirational pianistic vir tuosity meets wild abandon and gypsy jazz when classical piano maestro Simon Tedeschi and jazz violinist Ian Cooper perform together. Simon Tedeschi first performed a Mozar t piano concer to at age nine in the Sydney Opera House, has been nominated for an Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Mon 4 Oct 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $20.00 - $35.00
MO Award and an ARIA award, and played the hands of David Helfgott in the Oscar-winning movie Shine. Ian Cooper is a featured member of James Morrison’s Sextet, and was awarded two MO Awards and a platinum ARIA award for his Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony composition Tin Symphony.
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Graeme Connors For Graeme Connors to have titled his 16th album Still Walking you instinctively know it has real meaning and trumpets an undeniable reminder that the singer-songwriter is indeed still making great Australian music.
Still Walking seamlessly mixes together songs honouring the past, makes comment on the
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Thu 7 Oct 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $42.00 - $45.00
present and offers hope for the future. It is this combination that has made Graeme Connors an ar tist whose mix of contemporary, pop and country music is undeniably timeless. Don’t miss Graeme Connors and his touring band as they go back ‘on the road’.
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PG 21
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Misinterprotato Stunning contemporary music trio Misinterprotato will appear at The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast for the first time in October following the release of their eagerly anticipated 4th album The Gentle War. The album was recorded in the serene surrounds of Tallebudgera and continues to showcase the band’s remarkably compelling music style.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 8 Oct 8.00pm Paradise Showroom $15.00 - $25.00
The Brisbane trio, comprising of Sean Foran (piano), John Parker (drums) and Pat Marchisella (acoustic bass), are one of Queensland’s most acclaimed jazz ensembles. This year sees the group moving from their traditional performance mode and branching into collaborative projects involving classical group Topology and dance company Expressions.
Gold Coast City Ballet company - OCTOBER GALA FESTIVAL Join the Gold Coast City Ballet company for a truly beautiful excerpt from Swan Lake with the added brilliance of guest ar tists from The Australian Ballet, including Principal Ballerina Olivia Bell. Olivia is one of Australia’s finest classical dancers. She completed her training at the Paris Opera Ballet School and Company before returning to The Australian Ballet. Her performance of Odette,
par tnered by Adam Thurlow, former soloist with The Australian Ballet, as Prince Siegfried, is one not to be missed. The program will also include several additional colourful and creative diver tissements including a pas de deux from Romeo and Juliet. The production is choreographed by Nicole Ransley and features international guest dancers.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 8 Oct 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $35.00 - $50.00
shows & events
PG 23
Toni Childs With her signature husky vocals and emotive lyrics, American singer-songwriter Toni Childs has sold millions of albums worldwide and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. She has released four studio albums and is best known for her songs Don’t Walk Away, I’ve
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Sat 9 Oct 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $55.00
Got to go Now and the Emmywinning Because You’re Beautiful. With a talent for picking the mood of the times, she is determined to go beyond affirming her role as an impor tant voice of inspiration for an entirely new generation to explore the zeitgeist-defining theme of global connection.
The Butterfly Tree Markets The Butterfly Tree is a unique and boutique market for families with children aged from newborn to teen years. With over 60 stalls, The Butterfly Tree offers an impressive collection of specially selected vendors with stunning products of superior quality — clothing, toys, bedding, decorator items, accessories and much more.
Every piece is a work of ar t — modern, stylish, exquisite quality and affordably priced. Gorgeous handmade clothing! Stunning ideas for presents! Unusual and one-off toys! The Butterfly Tree Markets showcase talented Australian designers who aren’t scared to break generic moulds and who love creating products that are diverse, exceptional and stylish.
Jasmin Walsh Phone 0403 150 592 www.thebutterflytree.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Sun 10 Oct & Sun 5 Dec (Christmas Extravaganza) 9.00am – 2.00pm Paradise Showroom Free
shows & events
PG 25
The Fairies Favourites The Fairies have been loved by Australian children for over a decade and have amassed a fan-fairy-tastic range of songs. Harmony, Rhapsody, Barnaby, Elf and Minuet bring those songs to life, with the The Fairies Favourites 2010 tour.
Jump Jump Star, Surfing Fairy Beach, Dance the Sleep Away as well as Fairy Dancing Girl and
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Thu 14 Oct 11.00am & 1.00pm Ar ts Theatre $23.50
The Silly Song will ensure this is an hour of non-stop singing and dancing for fairy fans. Please encourage your fairy fan to dress in their favourite costume, bring their dancing shoes and have their best singing voices.
Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Now in its 25th year the club presents jazz ar tists from all over Australia and the occasional international band. DATE Fri 15 Oct The Syncopators In their 26th year, the Melbournebased The Syncopators dazzle with their versatility. The vocal harmonising talent of the front line perform popular jazz material a la Mills Brothers and Boswell Sisters. The band has recorded 18 CDs and toured Europe, playing to packed houses. DATE Fri 26 Nov
Janet Seidel Trio The first lady of Australian jazz, Janet Seidel, now has 17 CDs to her name including international releases. She is well known for her impressive reper toire, including the music of Cole Por ter, Peggy Lee, Doris Day and Blossom Dearie through to French Chanson and lounge music.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.goldcoastjazzclub.com www.thear tscentregc.com.au Bar and Bistro open 6.00pm, Showtime 7.30pm TIME venue Paradise Showroom COST Members $21.00, Visitors $26.00
Shows
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PG 27
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A Morning With... John MacNally Acclaimed as Australia’s favourite Irish singer, John MacNally’s dynamic stage personality and glorious voice will enthral you as he sings songs of romance, inspiration, country and Irish classics. Favourites such as You’ll Never Know Just How Much I Love You, La Vie En Rose, You Raise Me Up, Danny Boy and Ringsend Rose and are just a few of the songs included in the show. Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Wed 20 Oct 11.00am Paradise Showroom $15.00, Groups 6+ $12.00
A Morning With... John MacNally will provide an oppor tunity to enjoy a wonderful morning’s enter tainment, to renew acquaintances and to meet new friends. A complimentary light morning tea will be served from 10.15am.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra - The Italian Influence La Serenissima! From the seventeenth to eighteenth century Venice was a major centre of Baroque music and renowned as the home of the ‘Red Priest’, Antonio Vivaldi. The influence of the Italians was extensive and changed the course of music from London
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Thu 21 Oct 1.00pm Ar ts Theatre $30.50 - $56.50
to Dresden. Concer ti by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Marcello and Corelli are just some of the great composers featured in this sparkling program of Baroque delights.
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PG 29
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Diego Guerrero - Flamenco Latin Quintet Singer, guitarist and producer Diego Guerrero is one of Spain’s most respected musical innovators. His music is a reflection of his Gypsy upbringing - by day he studied composition and arrangement and by night he became Flamenco. The resulting combination of Flamenco, Cubana Rumba,
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Thu 21 Oct 8.00pm Paradise Showroom $20.00 - $35.00
Afro-Cuban, contemporary jazz, pop, classical music and vocals produces a fascinating hybrid that connects with and mesmerises the listener. Experience the depth and passion of this ar tist suppor ted by four of Australia’s finest Latin and jazz instrumentalists.
Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra Cello and dance This concer t includes Saint-Saens’s lyrical masterpiece, the Cello Concer to in A minor, as well as a wide selection of waltzes from ballet, operetta and popular reper toire. The Nor thern Rivers Symphony Orchestra (NRSO) is the premier community orchestra
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Sat 23 Oct 7.30pm Ar ts Theatre $35.00 - $56.00
of Australia’s nor thern New South Wales’ coast. For more than a decade, the NRSO and its conductor Barry Singh have been thrilling audiences from the Gold Coast and Tweed communities in performances ranging in scope from chamber ensemble to fullscale ballet productions with the Gold Coast City Ballet.
shows & events
PG 31
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show Dorothy the Dinosaur is back in a brand new show for 2010 Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show! You won’t believe your eyes! For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose, to make the best ever rosy-posy cake.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Sat 30 Oct 10.00am Ar ts Theatre $20.00
You’ll see the fairies’ castle live on stage and of course, you’ll sing and dance along with Fairy Clare, Fairy Larissa, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus with your favourite Wiggly songs and some brand new tunes as well.
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So You Wanna … Make it Happen? The So You Wanna ... seminar series provides professional industry development for the serious ar tist or ar ts company. It is presented by Auspicious Ar ts Incubator in collaboration with GCCC Creative Juices Professional Development Program.
So You Wanna ... Make it Happen? will give practical advice to local ar tists wanting to launch
their creative projects. In line with potential growth in the region over the next 5 – 10 years, find out how this progress impacts on the local ar ts community. Par ticipants will gain a greater understanding about the ar ts landscape on the Coast and how to uncover oppor tunities to collaborate with future investors and suppor ters. Bookings are essential.
Look out for 2011 seminars … Mon 14 Mar 2011 - So You Wanna ... create smar ter, more effective marketing? Mon 6 Jun 2011 - So You Wanna ... make your ar t your business?
DATE TIME venue COST
Mon 1 Nov 10.00am – 5.00pm The Basement Full: $90.00, Gold Coast Regional companies/residents (subsidised) $25.00
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PG 33
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Melbourne Cup Luncheon Enjoy a day filled with excitement, tantalising food and all the action live from Flemington on the big screens. Tickets include sparkling wine, Chef’s selection of canapÊs on arrival, festive spring two course menu and tea and coffee. Fashion Parade by
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Tue 2 Nov 10.30am Paradise Showroom $59.50
The event also includes prizes for best dressed, best hat/ tie, lucky door prizes, fabulous auction items and raffle prizes and a fashion Parade by Meegs Boutique. All auction and raffle proceeds go to the Leukaemia Foundation.
Japanese Traditional Music Concert – The Sound of The Four Seasons Enjoy a journey through the enchanting music and landscape of Japan. With the use of traditional Japanese musical instruments and a large collage of photographic images, the beauty of this magical country is captured through the four seasons of the year.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 5 Nov 2.30pm & 6.30pm Paradise Showroom $20.00 - $25.00
Dressed in traditional Kimono, the eleven musicians play compositions of the four seasons, taking you on a journey from the ice-cold claws of winter to the magical healing powers of spring. Musical instruments include the koto (harp), sangen (threestringed guitar) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
shows & events
PG 35
Tripod Tripod annoy each other into your hear ts in this hit Melbourne Comedy Festival show. Gatesy wants his own guitar tech. Yon wants his own jacket made out of dog wool. Scod wants his own band. With just two guitars, one trumpet, and three voices, Tripod are somehow enormous!
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 12 Nov 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $31.90 - $34.90
...one of the funniest things happening in Edinburgh right now. Or possibly the world… there’s hardly time to catch your breath in between bouts of uncontrollable laughter… these guys are unbelievable musicians too. Sometimes five stars just aren’t enough! THE SCOTSMAN
shows & events
PG 37
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Christmas dinner & Show The Ruby Revue Spice up your corporate or social Christmas par ty! Featuring some of Australia’s finest burlesque, vaudeville, comedy, music and cabaret performers, The Ruby Revue is a hilariously fun night out to celebrate the end of the working year. You’ll enjoy a scrumptious three-course dinner, and a mix of naughty and nice cabaret acts reminiscent of old-world Paris. The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast brings The Ruby Revue to the Gold Coast from their residence at The Ar thouse Hotel in Sydney, where their shows often sell out months in advance. This is an uproarious performance of high calibre and variety. First in, best undressed!
A real all-rounder, this is the event to pop your burlesque cherry. TIME OUT MAGAZINE SYDNEY
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 3, Sat 4, Fri 10 & Sat 11 Dec 6.30pm Paradise Showroom $88.00 Dinner and Show Groups 10+ receive 2 free bottles of wine
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Grigoryan Brothers & Wolfgang Muthspiel This concer t brings together three acknowledged masters of the guitar world - Australia’s own Grigoryan Brothers with Austrian genius Wolfgang Muthspiel. Regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers have enchanted audiences all around the globe and were nominated for an Aria Award in 2009. Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Mon 6 Dec 8.00pm Paradise Showroom $25.00 - $42.00
Wolfgang Muthspiel is an extraordinary ar tist who has performed solo concer ts at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and the Vienna State Opera House. With an array of acoustic and electric guitars, stunning technique and risk-taking improvisations, this is a unique musical experience for lovers of jazz and classical music.
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PG 39
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a morning with... The Tenors Enjoy a morning of uplifting music and a light morning tea. This performance showcases the remarkable talents of two of Queensland’s premier tenors. As former long-standing members of The Ten Tenors, David and Andrew bring their
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Mon 13 Dec 11.00am Paradise Showroom $15.00, Groups 6+ $12.00
mix of humour, sophistication and beautiful melodies to the stage in a show to remember. It takes a rare performance to truly master musical enter tainment. A complimentary light morning tea will be served from 10.15am.
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PG 41
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New Year’s Eve Concert Miguel with support group divinchis Following their hit performance with Lady Torpedo and The Big Swing Brothers earlier this year, swinging 1950s band Miguel return to The Ar ts Centre to bring you a sensational New Year’s Eve night out! Fronted by charismatic trumpet player and vocalist Michael Rogers, this ten-piece band features a stellar line-up of pedigreed musicians playing classic hits of the For ties and Fifties in a big band style. Miguel have earned a reputation as par ty star ters, with their swingin’, smokin’, booty shakin’, soul quakin’ mix of original big band sensibility and relentless rhythm section igniting the dance floor. Five piece band Divinchis will keep the house rocking into the New Year! To complement the fantastic enter tainment, you will be treated to a gourmet three-course meal with beer, wine, soft drink and juice, plus par ty treats and sparkling wine at midnight. Strictly an 18+ event.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au DATE TIME venue COST
Fri 31 Dec 7.30pm - 1.00am Paradise Showroom $160.00
shows & events
PG 43
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the 2010/11 summer school program Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs and characters from the film. Since 1998, the annual Summer School program has given more than 500 young Gold Coast people aged 13 to 21 years a unique oppor tunity to develop confidence, learn about teamwork, and grow ar tistically and intellectually. The much-loved Summer School program has become a Gold Coast tradition which not only showcases the talents of young people but also includes families and the whole community in a celebration of youthful exuberance. The Ar ts Centre is pleased to introduce the Director Tim O’Connor – CEO / Director of Harvest Rain. SEASON Wed 12 Jan – Sun 16 Jan 2011 Audition information session The director will outline all you need to know about the auditions. As space is limited one parent/guardian per auditionee is preferred. DATE Sun 10 Oct, 10.00am REGISTER Phone: 5581 6536 or email buenen@thear tscentregc.com.au Acceptance into the production will be via audition. Auditions will be held Sat 23 Oct and Sun 24 Oct. Bookings are essential. For children aged 7-12 years, check out the Junior Summer Sessions on our website.
Functions & Events PANORAMA SUITE One of our most luxurious function rooms, the Panorama Suite caters for up to 70 people seated or 100 cocktail style, and opens onto a large balcony with sweeping views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. PARADISE SHOWROOM The Paradise Showroom opens onto a large terrace with views of Surfers Paradise skyline. It features a large 8m stage, stateof-the-ar t lighting and audio equipment and caters for up to 400 people banquet-style or 800 for a cocktail function.
LAKESIDE TERRACE The Lakeside Terrace is ideal for weddings, par ties, corporate functions and conferences for up to 100 people. ARTS THEATRE In all its grandeur, the Ar ts Theatre is one of the most intimate and spacious enter tainment arenas on the Gold Coast. With two levels of seating, including balcony views, each seat in this 1139 seat auditorium provides uninterrupted views of the stage.
phone 07 5581 6584 fax 07 5581 6593 email events@thear tscentregc.com.au
functions & events
PG 45
Functions & Events Weddings Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand affair, The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast is the perfect venue for your wedding. Set amongst the picturesque, landscaped gardens is the heritage-listed St Margaret’s Chapel - a popular choice for wedding ceremonies.
Our team of professionals is capable of creating your dream come true. Call our friendly staff to arrange an appointment today.
We also offer a range of stunning function rooms with views of the Surfers skyline, Evandale Lake or lush parklands, and can cater for up to 400 for a sit-down dinner.
phone 07 5581 6584 fax 07 5581 6593 email events@thear tscentregc.com.au
Cinema With a unique blend of mainstream, ar t house and foreign films, the Ar ts Cinema is the perfect venue for lovers of film. Enjoy a meal, coffee or drink with a friend before the film in our licensed Ar ts Cafe, or take your glass of wine or coffee into the cinema with you for a first class experience. Parking is free and so easy - there’s no need to fight the shopping centre crowds.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au Cost
Movie Review Club is free
Movie Club If you love movies, join the Ar ts Cinema’s Movie Club. For just $12.50, your membership includes one complimentary movie ticket, discounted movie tickets and other specials throughout the year. To join, visit our website or the Box Office. Movie Review Club Join us every four th Wednesday of the month for an interactive discussion, at 10:30am in The Basement.
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coming soon The Girl Who Played With Fire Based on the bestselling novel by Stieg Larsson, this is the highlyanticipated sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
Heartbreaker This French romantic comedy follows a brother and sister team who run a business designed to break up relationships.
Eat Pray Love Julia Rober ts stars in the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilber t’s novel about a woman who travels to Italy, India and Bali in a quest for self-discovery.
Blue Valentine Starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, Dean and Cindy are flooded with romantic memories of their cour tship as they use one night to try and save their failing marriage.
Fair Game With a stellar cast including Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, this film follow the true story of a CIA agent Valerie Plame.
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Keep an eye on our website for details or phone the Movie Hotline on 5588 4008.
Applications Open 2011 regional stages Are you a local ar tist looking to collaborate with The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast?
per forming ar tists.Creative par tnerships are now available including -
Through a variety of different programs, we are building stronger connections with local
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE IGNITION PROGRAM FILL THIS SPACE PROGRAM
For application information please refer to our website or contact: Brad Rush Creative Producer
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regional stages
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Artist in Residence The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast is proud to suppor t its inaugural Ar tist in Residence – Zealous Choreography. Through Regional Stages funding (an initiative of Ar ts Queensland) we are pleased to continue developing performing ar tists in our region. Ar tistic Director Ben Veitch successfully auditioned 60 amazing local dancers for his professional dance works. ‘I always believed that the
Gold Coast has world class dancing talent – it was great to experience them in the one room at the one time.’ WHAT IT TAKES Zealous Choreography is busy developing its first main stage dance production What it Takes. This explosive piece of dance theatre will explore what it takes to be a professional dancer, and will premiere on Friday 11 March 2011.
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Benefactors A circle of enthusiastic arts lovers awaits the pleasure of your company! Welcome to The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast’s Benefactor Program The Fine Art of Giving. You are invited to play a leading role in building and enriching the cultural life on the Gold Coast and help deliver outstanding performing and visual ar ts now and in the future. As a valued Benefactor you will receive tax deductions, public recognition, exclusive
invitations, regular newsletters and opportunities to network with like-minded people, who like you, believe that the arts give our community vitality and enrich our lives. Your donation will help us foster talented young performers and artists, provide incentives for local artists by offering renowned art prizes, inspire young people to participate in musical performances, purchase important pieces of visual art and support the development of cultural facilities for future generations.
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Benefactors Life Benefactors • Patrick Corrigan AM & Barbara Corrigan • Win Schuber t on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick & Win Schuber t Foundation for the Ar ts Platinum Benefactors • Jock & Beverly McIlwain Gold Benefactors • John & Susan Barr • Sirromet Wines Pty Ltd Silver Benefactors • Anna-Lisa Klettenberg • BBC Digital • John & Alison Kearney • Lucy Cole Prestige Proper ties • Peter & Wendy Spencer • Robina Land Corporation • Roma Blair
• The Pember ton Family • Tony & Muriel Hancock • Vision Group • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bronze Benefactors Bruce & Bennie Johnston Christene Pye Elaine Bermingham Howard & Kathryn Stewar t John & Julie Romanin John & Renee Punch Massage Schools of Queensland Michael & Jennifer Pinter NAB Private Bank Stewar t Silver King & Burns Pty Ltd The Corrigan Family Tony & Geraldine Coyne
Special Acknowledgement • Friends of The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast
The Board and Management of The Arts Centre sincerely thank our family of Benefactors for their generosity and support in helping us develop ar tistic vibrancy and a secure future for the arts on the Gold Coast. For fur ther information, please contact: Kathy Knott www.thear tscentregc.com.au phone 07 5581 6546 EMAIL knott@thear tscentregc.com.au
Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast The Friends is a not-for-profit organisation of nearly 2000 members, providing suppor t to The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast, and to individuals seeking to pursue a career in the Ar ts.
The Friends are a major suppor ter of the Summer School having donated $100,000 over the last 10 years, and also awarded scholarships to a number of local young people. They have regular social activities for members who also enjoy discounts at The Ar ts Centre. By becoming a member of the Friends you can help them to continue their work in promoting the ar ts on the Gold Coast.
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CENTRE INFORMATION
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS A healthy and vibrant ar ts community on the Gold Coast is a key commitment of The Ar ts Centre and Gold Coast City Council. The team behind The Ar ts Centre is responsible for ensuring that audiences have access to outstanding ar tistic experiences, ar tists have meaningful development oppor tunities and that the community has access to quality cultural facilities.
Board Members Chairman Kerry Watson Deputy Chair Richard Munro Director Patrick Corrigan AM Director Judith Ferber Director Alan Hayes Director Christine Lohman Director Naomi Middlebrook
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ARTS CAFé The newly renovated Ar ts Café is the perfect venue to have a meal, coffee or glass of wine before a film or performance. Opening out onto a large deck, the Ar ts Café is ideal for indoor and outdoor dining. CAFé Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
9.00am - 7.00pm 9.00am - 8.30pm 9.00am - 7.00pm 9.00am - 8.30pm 9.00am - 10.00pm 11.00am - 10.00pm 11.00am - 7.00pm
KITCHEN Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
11.00am - 7.00pm 11.00am - 7.00pm 11.00am - 7.00pm 11.00am - 7.00pm 11.00am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 9.00pm 11.00am - 7.00pm
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information / map BUS Surfside Buslines operates three bus routes that travel to, or near, The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast, including the Route 738, Route 21 and Route 5. To plan your journey, visit www.translink.com.au. TAXI A designated set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast. To book a taxi, phone 131 008 or visit www.gccabs.com.au. CAR Patron parking, including wheelchair accessible parking, is located out the front of The Ar ts Centre building. We recommend you arrive one hour before a performance as parking is limited. Overflow parking is also available in the staff car park after 2.30pm to cater for demand during popular evening performances. PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast is committed to providing access to the performing ar ts for visitors with special needs. If you require any mobility assistance, please call the Box Office on 5588 4000 to book your tickets, and notify the staff at this time. We will then arrange for Front of House staff to assist you when you arrive at the theatre. WHEELCHAIR The Ar ts Theatre and cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Ar ts Theatre, please notify Box Office when you book your tickets. We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the cinema. Wheelchairs are available for patron use but must be booked ahead of time with Box Office by phoning 5588 4000.
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bookings ONLINE www.thear tscentregc.com.au phone BOX OFFICE 07 5588 4000 LOCATION The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast Box Office 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise 4217 OPEN Box Office Hours Mon - Fri 8.00am - 9.00pm 9.00am - 9.00pm Sat 11.00am - 7.00pm Sun Gallery Hours Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm BOOKING FEES Booking fees apply to phone and internet bookings Follow us
The information in this brochure is correct at October 2010.
Proudly suppor ted by the Gold Coast City Council
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast A 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Australia P 07 5581 6500 E info@theartscentregc.com.au W www.theartscentregc.com.au Proudly supported by the Gold Coast City Council