FEBRUARY - APRIL
COVER IMAGE Aqua Town NH Architecture with Andrew Mckenzie Image: Courtesy FloodSlicer From Now and When: Australian Urbanism Gold Coast City Gallery
Proudly suppor ted by the Gold Coast City Council
The new year is off to a flying star t with the launch of our inaugural 2011 Subscription Season taking place on Friday 28 January. We’re thrilled to bring world-class performers such as Bangarra Dance Theatre, Bell Shakespeare and Circus Oz to our stage. Subscribers will receive significant savings on tickets and other benefits, so check page six for a sneak peek of the drama, music and dance gems we have on offer this year. Parents of young children will love our Children’s Season for 2011. Watch your child’s face light up as their favourite storybooks including The Gruffalo, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch and The Terrible Plop come to life. See page five for details. In March, we are proud to present our first Ar tist in Residence performance, Zealous Choreography’s Blood, Sweat and Dance, funded through Regional Stages. Creator Ben Veitch (So You Think You Can Dance 2009 finalist) fuses a range of dance styles to tell the story of the sometimes brutal life of a dancer. Get your 3D glasses ready … anyone interested in the future of our cities won’t want to miss The Gold Coast City Gallery’s exhibition Now and When, direct from the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale. Be the first in Australia to view it. And best of all, entry is free. WELCOME
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CONTENTS SUBSCRIPTION SEASON
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GALLERY
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THE BASEMENT
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SHOWS
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FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
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ARTS CINEMA
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REGIONAL STAGES
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SUPPORT US
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CENTRE INFORMATION
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THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST PRESENTS
CHILDREN’S SEASON 2011 With fun songs, dancing, puppetry, audience par ticipation and popular children’s literature, these enter taining live shows are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of theatre. The award-winning picture book The Gruffalo is brought to life on stage. DATE Wed 23 Mar, 11.30am & 1.30pm AGE Preschool - Grade 3
Children will love this rollicking musical tale of a city girl visiting her Grandma in the country. DATE Mon 6 Jun, 6.00pm Tue 7 Jun, 10.00am & 11.45am AGE Grades 1 - 3
Based on the picture book The Terrible Plop, this show features rhyme and puppetry. DATE Wed 9 Nov, 6.00pm Thu 10 Nov, 10.00am & 12.30pm AGE 1yr - Preschool
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast is proud to unveil its brand new 2011 Subscription Season. Purchase four or more shows and receive significant discounts on theatre tickets, invitations to exclusive events and secure your favourite seat for each show. Bangarra Dance Theatre Mathinna A girl's journey between two cultures A work by Stephen Page Date Tue 22 Nov 2011, 7.30pm Dancer Elma Kris Photography Stephen Ward
The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing ar ts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the oppor tunity to see some of our best performing ar ts.
This tour has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Ar ts NSW.
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18 - 19 Mar 2011
Blood, Sweat and Dance Discover the passion and athleticism that drives a dancer to success. Funded by Regional Stages.
27 Mar 2011
Camerata of St John’s Sunset Serenade One of Australia’s finest chamber orchestras.
31 Mar - 1 Apr 2011
Cafe Rebetika!
Cabaret, music, theatre and dance unite in this epic story of the hear t. The 2011 National Tour of Cafe Rebetika! is presented by Kultour (an initiative of the Australia Council for the Ar ts) in association with The Follies Company. Kultour acknowledges the suppor t of Casula Powerhouse (Kultour Company Member).
30 Apr 2011
Flamenco Fire – Primavera Mia Australia’s only national flamenco dance company celebrates spring.
20 Jul 2011
TURNS
Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore star in this comedy about identity, family and show biz.
2 - 10 Sep 2011
Pyjamas in Paradise Relive the hits of the 50s and 60s in this brand new musical set in Surfers Paradise. Original music & lyrics by John Michael Howson, Ashley Irwin & Peter Pinne Arrangements and orchestrations by Ashley Irwin By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au
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30 Sep - 1 Oct 2011
Circus Oz
Enjoy acrobatics, graceful aerial performance and comedy from Australia’s premier circus.
6 - 7 Oct 2011
A Midsummer Night’s Dream A modern take on Shakespeare’s classic with karaoke ballads and comedy.
The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing ar ts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the oppor tunity to see some of our best performing ar ts.
This tour has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Ar ts NSW.
This production was originally produced in association with B Sharp 2009, Company B’s Downstairs Theatre Season.
11 - 12 Oct 2011
Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar A sharp political drama from Australia’s leading Shakespeare company.
14 Oct 2011
The Man the Sea Saw Dance-like physicality is combined with circus, comedy, puppetry and poignant story.
The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing ar ts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the oppor tunity to see some of our best performing ar ts.
Tour coordination by Country Ar ts WA
22 Nov 2011
Bangarra Dance Theatre – Mathinna This mesmerising piece is inspired by a young girl’s journey between two cultures.
The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing ar ts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the oppor tunity to see some of our best performing ar ts.
This tour has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Ar ts NSW.
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B OO K YO U R PAC KAG E
T ODAY & SA VE!
For a full description of the Subscription Season including details, times and ticket prices, grab a brochure from our Box Office, or visit our website. Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au
Image: Michael Zavros In Et Arcadia Ego 2007 Oil on Canvas Gold Coast City Gallery Collection
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TWELVE DEGREES OF LATITUDE
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Queensland is home to over 80 regional and public galleries, many of which hold collections of local, state and national significance. Twelve Degrees of Latitude is a tribute to the outstanding contribution regional galleries make to our social, cultural and economic wellbeing. Co-curated by Bettina MacAulay and Brett Adlington for Queensland’s 150th year, this exhibition features major Australian, Indigenous, Pacific and European ar twork dating from the 17th to the 21st century. The exhibition contains visually spectacular paintings, three-dimensional, experimental and freestanding works, including works by leading ar tists such as William Robinson, Vida Lahey, Scott Redford and Kenneth McQueen.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
12 Feb - 3 Apr Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Gallery 1 Free
Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
OPENING EVENT Fri 11 Feb 6.00pm Gallery 1 Free. RSVP 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
GALLERY
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1888 MELBOURNE CUP CENTENNIAL CUP Horse racing enthusiasts will be treated to a rare oppor tunity to view the 1888 Melbourne Cup prize – the Centennial Cup, cour tesy of the National Gallery of Australia and Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift. Made in England by Elkington & Co Birmingham, The Centennial Cup features three magnificent horses cast in silver weighing 800 grams, and is surmounted on a large silver plated base. The 1888 Melbourne Cup winner was Mentor, who ran the race in 3 minutes 30 3/4 seconds. DATE TIME VENUE COST
12 Jan - 21 Mar Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Foyer Free
Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
ART UNPACKED LAND AND PLACE EDUCATION KIT NOW AVAILABLE Ar t Unpacked Land and Place is a major new education resource written for Australian schools drawn from Gold Coast City Gallery’s extensive collection. Each Gold Coast school will receive one free copy and additional copies are available for purchase at $50.00 + postage. Visit www.thear tscentregc.com.au or phone 5581 6567 to order.
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ROBERT MCFARLANE
RECEIVED MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY 1961 - 2009 Rober t McFarlane is one of Australia’s most prolific photo journalists, whose image archive reveals an instinct for repor tage without ever gravitating towards the hard news and frontline dramas. As Gael Newton, Curator of Photography at the National Gallery of Australia describes, he focuses on the dignity and integrity of an individual. The exhibition features 90 images that begin with his early works in Adelaide of the late 1950s and early 60s showing the emerging youth music scene and the influence of the new style of photo journalism as seen in the great picture magazines of the era Life, Look and Esquire. Image: Rober t McFarlane Bob Hawke ACTU Leader Newcastle Civic Centre 1976 (detail)
ARTIST TALK WITH ROBERT MCFARLANE DATE Fri 4 Mar, 12.00pm VENUE Gallery 2 COST Free. RSVP 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au A Manly Ar t Gallery & Museum Touring Exhibition curated by Sarah Johnson Rober t McFarlane is represented by Josef Lebovic Gallery, Sydney This exhibition is made possible by the NSW Ministry for the Ar ts This exhibition is suppor ted by the Regional Galleries Association of New South Wales
GALLERY
DATE 5 Feb - 20 Mar VENUE Gallery 2 COST Free
FIONA KENNEDY ALTOFT - OFFSPRING Local ar tist Fiona Kennedy-Altoft presents large scale paintings that she describes as por traying the free, crazy and playful side of life with children. She has transposed the features of dogs and birds into people, for she feels they are similar in many ways; ‘they are instinctive, affectionate, wild, disobedient, compliant and at times blindly loyal.’ Fiona began work on this series par tly as a reflection on her role as a parent. Rediscovering the fearlessness, mischief, pranks and laughter are all possible when relating to your children and these exuberant works capture those emotions. Image: Fiona Kennedy Altoft My Offspring 2010 (detail) Cour tesy the ar tist
DATE TIME VENUE COST
12 Feb - 3 Apr Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Foyer Gallery Free
Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
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JOSEPHINE ULRICK AND WIN SCHUBERT PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2011 Now established as a key exhibition in the contemporary ar t calendar, our exhibition of selected finalists is a vibrant reflection of current practice nationally in still photography. This year’s judge is Shaune Lakin, Director of Monash Gallery of Ar t. Prize money for the award has increased to $20,000 and the winning work is acquired by Gold Coast City Gallery. With the fur ther assistance of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schuber t Foundation and Gallery acquisition funds, there will be an additional $10,000 available for acquisitions to the collection. Image: Lynne Rober ts-Goodwin Nine Wonders Lunacrater #4 Winner 2010
DATE TIME VENUE COST
9 Apr - 22 May Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Gallery 1 Free
Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
Sat 9 Apr 3.00pm - 5.00pm Seminar: Contemporary Landscape Photography 5.00pm - 7.00pm Official Opening VENUE Gallery 1 COST Free. RSVP 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
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Image: A Tale of Two Cities, Billard Leece Par tnership PTY LTD. Image Cour tesy FloodSlicer
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NOW AND WHEN AUSTRALIAN URBANISM Viewers entering Now and When will be immersed in an intensive sound and visual environment. The 16 minute sequence of images features ground-breaking 3D stereoscopic technology, allowing visitors to view existing and hypothetical urban environments. Gold Coast City Gallery is the first Australian venue to present this dramatic visual experience that arrives fresh from the 12th International Architecture Biennale Exhibition in Venice. The immersive environment is in two par ts - Now presents aerial views of three Australian cities as they are now, including Surfers Paradise by leading Australian photographer and co-creative director John Gollings. 17 futuristic urban environments imagine When we reach 2050 and beyond. The visions are the result of an Australian Institute of Architects competition and include aqua cities, cities powered by mould, and cities connected by central ‘spines’. DATE TIME VENUE COST
26 Mar - 1 May Weekdays 10.00am - 5.00pm Gallery 2 Free
Sat/Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm
OPENING EVENT DATE TIME VENUE COST
Fri 25 Mar 6.00pm - 8.00pm Gallery 2 Free. RSVP 5581 6567 or gallery@thear tscentregc.com.au
GALLERY
Now and When is a major project of the Australian Institute of Architects.
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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 perfect 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. Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics! Groups please book in advance.
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Every Thursday Doors open 7.30pm Showtime 8.15pm $12.50
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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Every Friday Doors open 6.30pm Showtime 8.00pm $18.00
Dining and bar available
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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.
emerging ar tists captivate your senses with their passion, talent and finesse.
The diverse and exciting range of musical styles includes Latin, jazz, blues, Brazilian, nostalgia, contemporary, Flamenco and more. Relax with a glass of wine as these masterful musicians and
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Dining and bar available
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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.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Sun 6 Feb & Sun 10 Apr 9.00am - 2.00pm Paradise Showroom Free
Jasmin Walsh, Phone 0403 150 592 www.thebutterflytree.com.au info@thebutterflytree.com.au
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.
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Image: John Gass
THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST IN ASSOCIATION WITH MERCURY’S WINGS THEATRE PRESENTS
CARBON DATING Do first impressions count? Carbon Dating explores the quirky, sublime and ridiculous attempts of couples fumbling their way through the first date. Funny and revealing, this play exposes the topical and timeless desire of mankind - the urge to find a suitable mate.
different couples on their first date, this play deals with themes of social acceptance, isolation and first impressions.
Carbon Dating is an Australian contemporary comedy by Ron Elisha (winner of four Australian Writers’ Guild Awards).
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tue 8 Feb - Sat 12 Feb 7.30pm The Space $26.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Mercury’s Wings Theatre Company is the recipient of the Ignition Program, funded by Regional Stages. The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast will also tour this production in February and March to 11 Queensland venues including The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Ar ts in Brisbane.
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Four actors, playing 13 different roles, por traying a variety of
THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST PRESENTS
A MORNING WITH... SHEILA BRADLEY THE CAT, THE RAT & ME From My Fair Lady with Anthony Warlow to Jolson the Musical with Rob Guest, Sheila Bradley is one of Australia’s favourite music theatre performers. This one-woman show is a memoir of Sheila’s life as a character actress, and was written by longtime friend and star of Priscilla, Queen of the Deser t - The Musical, DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tony Sheldon. Sheila has worked for some of the biggest producers in the world, including Simon Gallagher’s Essgee Attractions, Marion Street Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Lyric Opera Company, Elizabethan Theatre Trust, the London Palladium and the Theatre Royals in Windsor and Richmond UK.
A complimentary light morning tea will be Fri 11 Feb served from 10.15am. 11.00am Paradise Showroom $15.00 (Groups 6+ $12.00, 6-Show Package $72.00)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB Now in its 26th year the club presents jazz ar tists from all over Australia and the occasional international band. DATE Fri 18 Feb The Gold Coast Big Band playing the great songs of the Swing Era, the music made famous by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Ar tie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey.
DATE Fri 18 Mar The music of the Benny Goodman Sextet featuring the Paul Hendon Goodman Sextet with Glenn Heinrich (Sydney) on vibes playing the music of Lionel Hampton. DATE Fri 15 Apr Crazy Little Thing Called Love Enjoy the music of Michael Buble featuring vocalist Greg Aspeling with the Les Wilson Swing Force Big Band. SHOWS & EVENTS
TIME Bar and meals available 6.00pm, Showtime 7.30pm VENUE Paradise Showroom COST Members $21.00, Visitors $26.00
www.goldcoastjazzclub.com
ADRIAN BOHM, MILLS ENTERTAINMENT AND W CHANNEL PRESENT
LISA WILLIAMS Ever wonder what happens when you die? Do you yearn to hear from someone who recently passed? Join TV’s top medium and clairvoyant Lisa Williams as she describes the transition into the spirit world. Lisa returns to Australia after a sold out national tour in 2009.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tue 1 Mar 7.30pm Ar ts Theatre $89.90
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Sharing her gift of communication with spirits from the ‘other side’, Lisa will reveal her knowledge about the ways we connect with and understand the messages our loved ones are trying to convey to us. Like her show on W Channel, she will demonstrate her astonishing mediumship abilities by performing live readings with members of the audience. Dinner and show packages available
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POMP, PIPES AND POP Australia’s favourite Scot, the witty and talented Billy Raymond, hosts a memorable concer t featuring the best of military pomp and splendour with many lighter musical moments.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tue 8 Mar 11.00am Ar ts Theatre $30.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Musical highlights include Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral and Hector’s Farewell. SHOWS & EVENTS
Fresh from their successful performance at Sydney’s Edinburgh Tattoo, The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums will feature alongside The Australian Army
Band Brisbane – one of the finest military bands in Australia. The bonnie lassies of the Scotia Highland Dancers will complement the music with their toe-tapping intricate dance steps and colourful Highland dress.
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BLOOD, SWEAT AND DANCE We need to dance, not because we want to but because we have to. Discover the passion and motivation that drives a dancer to succeed. This thrilling dance piece is a fusion of dance styles including ballet, urban, Latin, contemporary and more. Underpinning the extraordinary, high energy dance routines is a storyline exposing the often brutal world of a dancer.
Zealous Choreography is The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast’s inaugural Ar tist in Residence in 2010. The company’s Creative Director is Ben Veitch, who was a top four finalist in So You Think You Can Dance 2009. Ben Veitch is the creator and choreographer of Blood Sweat and Dance.
The Ar tist in Residence program is made possible through the Regional Stages Funding.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Fri 18 - Sat 19 Mar 7.30pm (+ 2.00pm Sat matinee) Ar ts Theatre $35.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Dinner and show packages available
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SO YOU WANNA‌ CREATE SMARTER, MORE EFFECTIVE MARKETING? Executive Director, John Paul Fischbach, presents a seminar on value-based marketing for creative ar ts businesses. Learn how to create smar ter, more effective marketing with a focus on the value of your product and customer needs (rather than on the product itself) and the strategic measures you can take to
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.
Mon 21 Mar Look out for the next seminar‌ Mon 6 Jun 2011 - So You Wanna... 10.00am - 5.00pm Make Your Ar t Your Business? The Basement Full $90.00, Gold Coast Regional companies/residents (subsidised) $25.00
Download the registration form on our website. Bookings are essential.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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maximise the return on your marketing expenditure.
ARJ BARKER – LET ME DO THE TALKING Packed theatre? Relax. I’ll handle this. You just sit back and do what you do best - listen, laugh and look good.
things get too dicey out there, I can always whip out my guitar.
Luckily for us, I’ve been in this situation before, and although it’s never easy, it’s nothing a nearly entirely new hour of classics won’t handle! And remember friend, if
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tue 22 Mar 7.30pm Ar ts Theatre $44.50 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Dinner and show packages available
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THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST PRESENTS CHRISTINE DUNSTAN’S AND TALL STORIES’ PRODUCTION OF
THE GRUFFALO
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY McDonald’s
The magical musical adaption of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
delectable tale about the adventures of a clever little mouse in a forest full of predators. Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun.
Whether their favourite food is roasted fox, owl ice cream, scrambled snake or Gruffalo crumble, audiences eat up this
Wed 23 Mar 11.30am & 1.30pm Ar ts Theatre Adult $20.00, Child $15.00 (other concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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JASON BYRNE - CIRQUE DU BYRNE After a completely sold out tour in 2010, Jason Byrne returns to Australia with his first Gold Coast appearance, where his show is sure to be the hottest ticket in town. More than just a comedy performance, Jason’s show is an event not to be missed.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Fri 25 Mar 8.00pm Ar ts Theatre $36.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Jaw-achingly - funny there is no other way to describe it. His material is sharp, his take on Australian audiences generous as much as demeaning and his status as one of the world’s best comedians unquestionable. THE HERALD SUN
Dinner and show packages available
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CAMERATA OF ST JOHN’S SUNSET SERENADE Camerata of St John’s has established itself as one of the nation’s finest chamber orchestras, appearing to great acclaim at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in 2009 and 2010, and named as one to watch in ABC Limelight’s 2010 Smar t Ar ts List.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Sun 27 Mar 5.00pm Ar ts Theatre $46.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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In this their first performance on the Gold Coast, Camerata of St
John’s will present Sunset Serenade, a program of sensational string music at cocktail hour, covering the full gamut of human emotions and coming to a thrilling conclusion in Tchaikovsky’s radiant Serenade.
THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST IN ASSOCIATION WITH CLAIRE MARSHALL PRESENTS
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CAVILL AVE Brisbane based choreographer Claire Marshall will adapt and expand upon her work Hey Scenester to reflect the Gold Coast’s night club scene. Cavill Ave will explore the good, the bad and the ugly side of the night clubs in the Cavill Avenue area of Surfers Paradise.
provided in these clubs, how to escape from the more disturbing elements and how to survive! This unique dance theatre experience will see the audience incorporated in to the work – standing, rather than sitting in traditional theatre format.
Explore how human behaviour changes with the anonymity DATE TIME VENUE COST
Thu 31 Mar - Sat 2 Apr 7.30pm The Space $30.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Claire Marshall is suppor ted by the Inside Out program, funded by Regional Stages.
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CAFE REBETIKA! Café Rebetika! is an epic story of the hear t; a passionate and uplifting production which tells a dramatic story set in the slums of 1930’s urban Greece during the rise of rebetika, the ‘Greek blues’.
Image: John Tsiavis The 2011 National Tour of Cafe Rebetika! is presented by Kultour (an initiative of the Australia Council for the Ar ts) in association with The Follies Company. Kultour acknowledges the suppor t of Casula Powerhouse (Kultour Company Member). The Follies Company acknowledges the generous suppor t of The Ar ts Centre, Melbourne for the 2009 premiere season.
Thu 31 Mar, 11.00am Dinner and show packages available Fri 1 Apr, 7.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $46.00 (concessions apply) DATE
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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Cabaret, music, theatre and dance unite in this new production set in the exotic and gutsy rebetika zsub-culture. Born out of outcast despair, the men and women
of rebetika create a utopia of acceptance, respect and defiance.
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ORIENTAL FANTASIA INSPIRATIONS FROM THE EAST Rub Aladdin’s magic lamp: Pfff! Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s magic carpet is about to whisk you away to exotic destinations, palm trees, harems, handsome sheiks and cruel sultans, with music that inspired composers from Chinese, Indian and Japanese society.
DATE TIME VENUE COST
Tue 5 Apr 1.00pm Ar ts Theatre $50.00 (concession apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Be beguiled by the tantalising prospect of romance and adventure of this gorgeous program. From Rimsky-Korsakov’s musical evocation of the beautiful Scheherazade’s tales of 1,001 nights, to appearances by femmes fatales the Queen of Sheba and the sultry Thaïs, let QSO be your tour guide.
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COSENTINO - DISTORTIONS Australia’s own Cosentino presents his new show Distor tions, featuring up close, intimate magic mysteries and escapes. Watch as he leads you on a magical journey and distor ts your perception of reality. Let Cosentino’s incredible dexterity, featured acts of mentalism and intense
Cosentino mirrors the legendary Harry Houdini. LA TIMES
Dinner and show Sat 9 Apr packages available 7.30pm Ar ts Theatre Director/Creator Cosentino Lighting Designer Stuart Sinclair Adult $40.00 Photography Piccoli Photography Child $25.00 Family (2A+2C) $112.00 (other concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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demonstrations astound you. Cosentino’s Distor tions will challenge your rationale as you witness first-hand staggering acts of mind and body manipulations while all captured live on screen.
BATTERING THE BARD SOLVING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE If you’ve endured restless nights and tor tured days wondering who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays (or even if you haven’t), then spend no more on sleeping tabs and valium! The Gold Coast’s newly established Ensemble Theatre Group offers a pill-free, laughter-filled antidote to your dilemma. Battering the Bard is an original analysis of the Code wor thy of Dan Brown or Woody DATE TIME VENUE COST
Wed 13 - Sat 16 Apr 7.30pm The Space $22.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Allen by writer/director Ron Finney. Ensemble’s Creative Director Naomi Middlebrook has assembled a notable Gold Coast cast and crew including Pamela Sexton, John Ar thars, Remi Broadway, Melissa Lyndon, Joel Beskin, Noel Thompson and Melissa Dorge.
Ensemble Theatre Group is suppor ted by the Fill This Space program, funded by Regional Stages.
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A MORNING WITH... JANET SEIDEL DORIS & ME Celebrate the life and songs of Doris Day with one of Australia’s most accomplished song stylists and pianists. Janet Seidel will take you on a trip down memory lane with songs like Secret Love, Pillow Talk, Somebody Loves Me and Que Sera Sera.
Fri 15 Apr A complimentary light morning tea will be served from 10.15am. 11.00am Paradise Showroom $15.00 (Groups 6+ $12.00, 6-Show Package $72.00)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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FLAMENCO FIRE – PRIMAVERA MIA The ritual of the celebration of the new spring. A celebration of bir th and life. A time for song and dance. Centred around beautifullycrafted dance ensembles and a fully choreographed lighting and stage display, Primavera Mia will transpor t audiences to the spring fiestas of Spain.
Flamenco Fire, has been thrilling audiences with a heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco dance, music and song. A collaboration of Australia’s finest flamenco ar tists, the Flamenco Fire company reveals the flamenco ar t form in all of its guises.
Since 1999, Australia’s only national flamenco dance company, DATE TIME VENUE COST
Sat 30 April 7.30pm Ar ts Theatre $42.00 (concessions apply)
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
Dinner and show packages available
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ARTS CAFÉ The 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. KITCHEN
Mon 9.00am - 7.00pm Tue 9.00am - 8.30pm Wed 9.00am - 7.00pm Thu 9.00am - 8.30pm Fri 9.00am - 10.00pm Sat 11.00am - 10.00pm Sun 11.00am - 7.00pm
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
NOTE Hours may be extended on selected performance nights NOTE 15% Surcharge will apply on Public Holidays
Ar ts Café Phone 07 5581 6587 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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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, state-of-thear 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
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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.
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. Our team of professionals is capable of creating your dream come true. Call our friendly staff to arrange an appointment today.
FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
PHONE 07 5581 6584 FAX 07 5581 6593 EAMIL 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 Café, 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
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 Conviction (M) A working mother puts herself through law school to represent her brother who has been wrongfully convicted of murder. Starring Hilary Swank. Tamara Drewe (M) A young newspaper writer returns to her hometown in the English countryside, where her childhood home is being prepped for sale.
Rabbit Hole (M) Starring Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole is a hopeful, honest and unexpectedly witty por trait of a family recovering from a shocking, sudden loss.
This are just a few of the many upcoming releases – please keep an eye on our website for details or phone the Movie Hotline 5588 4008. www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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Jane Eyre The classic story about the mousy governess who softens the hear t of her employer and discovers his terrible secret.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (MA) The conclusion to the stunning Millennium series sees Lisbeth awaiting trial for three murders and Mikael trying to prove her innocence.
2011 REGIONAL STAGES PROGRAMS To continue our successful collaborations with local ar tists and companies, applications are now open for 2011 for music, dance and theatre projects. Ar tist in Residence The Ar ts Centre will produce a fully staged production in collaboration with the successful applicant. This three month residency includes marketing, technical, business and financial suppor t as well as mentoring.
Ignition Program The Ar ts Centre will suppor t a fully realised, staged, and rehearsed project with marketing, technical and mentoring. Additional development funding is available to assist with creative exper tise. Fill This Space The Ar ts Centre will provide designated in-kind suppor t for marketing, venue hire, and technical. Successful applicants will be given the oppor tunity to rehearse and perform rehearsed works in The Space.
For application information please refer to our website or contact: Brad Rush Creative Producer PHONE 5588 4041 EMAIL rush@thear tscentregc.com.au
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THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST PRESENTS
QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY’S JUNIOR ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM This residency is an outstanding oppor tunity for young Gold Coast theatre enthusiasts aged 7 to 12 yrs. Learn vital performance skills from Queensland’s leading theatre company exper ts in this five day program. Content areas include voice, comic characterisation and dramatic acting.
Participants will explore and develop a range of performance skills, and have the opportunity to polish a performance excerpt with a professional artist and present it in performance.
For enquiries contact: Vicki Buenen Production Coordinator PHONE 5581 6536 EMAIL buenen@thear tscentregc.com.au
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DATE Sat 16 - Wed 20 Apr TIME 9.00am - 5.00pm VENUE The Space
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 Ar t 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 oppor tunities to network with like-minded people, who like you, believe that the ar ts give our community vitality and enrich our lives. Your donation will help us foster talented young performers and ar tists, provide incentives for local ar tists by offering renowned ar t prizes, inspire young people to par ticipate in musical performances, purchase impor tant pieces of visual ar t and suppor t the development of cultural facilities for future generations. BENEFACTOR PROGR AM
The Fine Art of Giving
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AN INVITATION TO TAKE YOUR SEAT PLEASE... Become a Benefactor of The Gold Coast Arts Centre and join a select group of people who enjoy recognition, special privileges and invitations to exclusive events. Tax-deductible Benefactor gifts and start at $1,000 per annum and can be spread over 12 months. Here is a taste of exclusive Benefactor previews coming up in early 2011: · Tue 11 Jan - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Summer School preview · Fri 28 Jan - 2011 Subscription Season launch · Mon 7 Feb - Preview of Carbon Dating by Mercury’s Wings Theatre Company · Thu 17 Mar - Preview of Ar tist in Residence, Zealous Choreography’s, production dance piece Blood, Sweat and Dance · Tue 12 Apr - Preview of Battering The Bard by Ensemble Theatre Group For more information and to download a Benefactor Donation Form, please go to: www.thear tscentregc.com.au/pages/support-us
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BRAVO! TO OUR BENEFACTORS. Thanks to the generosity of The Friends of The Ar ts Centre, Benefactors and Summer School Appeal donors, this year’s Summer School, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (12 - 16 Jan), is going to be the best ever! Special grants covering tuition fees were offered for the first time in 2010 to 13 students from different linguistic backgrounds, with special needs or those who would not otherwise be able to par ticipate for financial reasons.
A series of professional development workshops, suppor ted by The Friends, gave the young cast invaluable industry knowledge. Students were inspired by workshops with Patrice Tipoki (Elphaba from Wicked), Queensland Theatre Company and Zealous Choreography.
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BENEFACTORS Life Benefactors • Mr Patrick Corrigan AM and Mrs Barbara Corrigan • Mrs Win Schuber t on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts Platinum Benefactors • Jock & Beverly McIlwain Gold Benefactors • John & Susan Barr • Sirromet Wines Pty Ltd
Bronze Benefactors • Philip Bacon • Elaine Bermingham • The Corrigan Family • Tony & Geraldine Coyne • Bruce & Bennie Johnston • Lyn and Gerry Keogh • Massage Schools of Queensland • Michael & Jennifer Pinter • John & Renee Punch • Christene Pye • John & Julie Romanin • Barry & Maureen Stevenson • Howard & Kathryn Stewar t Special Acknowledgement • Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast • The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast Inc. • Gold Coast Eisteddfod
The Board and Management of The Arts Centre sincerely thank our family of Benefactors for their generosity and suppor t 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 PHONE 07 5581 6546 EMAIL knott@thear tscentregc.com.au www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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Silver Benefactors • BBC Digital • Roma Blair • Lucy Cole Prestige Proper ties • Tony & Muriel Hancock • John & Alison Kearney • Anna-Lisa Klettenberg • Alan & Barbara Midwood • The Pember ton Family • Peter & Wendy Spencer • Vision Group • Ar thur Waring • Roger T. Welch
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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.
www.friendsofthear tscentre.com.au
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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.
Chairman Deputy Chair Director Director Director Director Director
PHONE 07 5581 6500 EMAIL info@thear tscentregc.com.au
Kerry Watson Richard Munro Patrick Corrigan AM Judith Ferber Alan Hayes Christine Lohman Naomi Middlebrook
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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.
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VOLUNTEERS Become an Ar ts Centre volunteer! Bring your talents to the enticing world of the ar ts and reap all the rewards The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast has to offer. WHAT IS IT? The Ar ts Centre Volunteer Program is the easiest way to become an Ar ts Centre team member. Whether you’d like to usher, assist with marketing or immerse yourself in the fine ar ts, we cherish your exper tise and want you to make our Centre your Centre.
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? In return for your valuable time, you could be rewarded with movie passes, theatre tickets, invitations to exclusive events and more. You’ll meet new people, enjoy new experiences and gain insight into how The Ar ts Centre operates ‘behind the scenes.’ With two cinemas, two ar t galleries, two theatres, several functions rooms and a cafe, there are so many oppor tunities to share your knowledge and time for the benefit of the ar ts community.
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HOW TO BECOME AN ARTS CENTRE VOLUNTEER Come along to one of our information and registration sessions and meet our team over a light morning tea. The program leaders will explain how you can play a critical role in delivering the ar ts to the Coast.
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The next session is never far away so please call the Box Office on 5588 4000 to book your place. Get ready to join The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast’s dynamic, diverse and passionate team.
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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. CENTRE INFORMATION
Box Office Phone 5588 4000 www.thear tscentregc.com.au
CORPORATE PARTNERS As par t of The Ar ts Centre’s char ter to reinvigorate the Gold Coast with ar t and culture options, the Centre requires the suppor t of the Gold Coast’s commercial community. The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast actively encourages the intersection of community cultural needs and business strategies through sponsorships and par tnerships. We strive to develop a unique and enduring par tnership with our corporate suppor ters and deliver measurable results on investment. The corporate community plays a crucial role in expanding the reach and scope of our programming and exhibitions and the development of accessibility to all Gold Coast community members. If you would like to see your name here and be an integral par t of growing the ar ts on the Gold Coast, whilst delivering tangible benefits to your clients, staff and other stakeholders, please request a prospectus by phoning 07 5581 6500 or email marketing@thear tscentregc.com.au. We look forward to welcoming you.
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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 Sat 9.00am - 9.00pm Sun 11.00am - 7.00pm 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
Proudly suppor ted by the Gold Coast City Council
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The information in this brochure is correct at December 2010.
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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