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THEATRE SEASON
2014
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PRE-THEATRE DINING AVAILABLE BEFORE SELECTED KARRALYKA THEATRE SEASON SHOWS.
Why not make it a fabulous night out and enjoy a delicious two course dinner before the show? No need to go anywhere else – live the unique Karralyka hospitality experience! Pre-theatre dinners are served in the Theatre’s adjacent function rooms. With its elegant round table set up, it’s a wonderful way to share the company of friends, family and fellow theatregoers.
Pre-theatre dinners commence at 6.30pm. Cost per person: $40 (Includes a two-course dinner and a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink). Bookings must be made one week prior to the performance date.
Phone: (03) 9879 2933 Online: www.karralyka.com.au Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available.
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CONTENTS
WELCOME TO 2014 AT KARRALYKA COMEDY
THEATRE
CABARET
Pages 4 and 8
Page 16
Pages 12 and 18
MUSIC
DANCE
ON TOUR
Page 10
Pages 6 and 14
Page 15
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
COMMUNITY THEATRE
BOOKINGS / LOCATION
Pages 20 to 27
Pages 28–29
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www.karralyka.com.au Connect with us
Photos by Leanne Hanley
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STAND UP COMEDY
HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER
REPEAT OFFENDER Chopper is back! Headbu ing his way to Karralyka. Packing more wallop than a sock full of $2 coins, see the International Ambassador of Hard, Heath Franklin, as Chopper – live and in stabbing distance. Tell your alibi to take the night off, harden up and buy some tickets. This is Chopper with no-holds-barred, and no bars to hold him back. BYO moustache. Logie-nominated Australian actor, comedic performer, improviser and writer, Heath Franklin’s cult hit Chopper is one of the most regularly downloaded Australian videos on YouTube. Chopper has sold over 120,000 tickets worldwide, with sell-out seasons in London and breaking box offices records in New Zealand. Performance may contain course language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
FRIDAY 28 MARCH – 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+
$43 $39
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“Australia’s funniest comedy character.*****” – The Sunday Mail “This is character comedy at its finest. Franklin has charismatic aggression down to a fine art. A bloody funny show.” – Onstage Scotland
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CONTEMPORARY DANCE
LAKE
BY LISA WILSON What lies beneath when we ‘break the surface tension’ of a relationship? Bold in its vision and deeply evocative, Lisa Wilson’s Lake literally floods the entire performance area. This large square pool of water is part of a brooding set designed to evoke a damp, swamp-like atmosphere as powerful bodies carve their way through the liquid’s opaque surface. An unlikely couple arrive at their favourite spot – a lake surrounded by haunting trees. Unbeknown to them, a water spirit watches the couple from underneath the trees. An ominous presence, she comes between the couple; foiling their efforts to kiss and make up; seducing the man; then almost killing him. She is everything that makes us question our relationships. Serene. Calm. Haunting. Menacing. This work reflects on the journey of a relationship, evoking its path from sparkling reflection to murky depths; from intense beauty to chilling isolation, to u er wilderness and our deepest sense of our selves within the world. DEVISED & DIRECTED BY PERFORMERS COMPOSED BY DRAMATURGE DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN VIDEO PRODUCER
Lisa Wilson Timothy Ohl Kristina Chan Hsin-Ju Chiu Ma Cornell Jennifer Flowers Bruce McKinvin Jason Glenwright Chris Golsby
THURSDAY 24 APRIL – 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+
$50 $45
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“Incredible...I’ve never seen a dance piece like it.� – Doug Kennedy , ABC Radio “Don’t think you need to be a dancer to appreciate this work. You just need to be human.’’ – Xanthe Coward, XS Entertainment
Photo by Fen-Lan Chuang
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Toured by Performing Lines for Road Work, with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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STAND UP COMEDY
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW An outrageous night of belly laughing. We’ve let the superstars of Australia’s biggest comedy festival off the leash and on to the road. From Hobart to Hong Kong and back, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is a comedy odyssey, bringing a raft of the world’s best comedy to one big show for a raucous night out. Every year audiences are wowed by our incredible line ups, and this year is no exception. With a mix of local heroes and international stars, as well as the ho est newcomer discoveries of the Festival, we’ve got all your comedy bases covered. Last year, the comedy roadshow enjoyed enormous success, performing a staggering 109 shows in over 60 regional Australian towns and cities as well as sell out shows in Singapore, Hong Kong and India. Performances may contain course language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
FRIDAY 2 MAY – 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+ Pre-theatre dinner
$43 $39 $40
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“Literally a laugh a minute... a riotous night.� – Coonamble Times (NSW) “Not only will this Roadshow leave you with all sorts of stitches and aches, it will make your cheeks burn and your jaw sore too.� – Caloundra Weekly (QLD)
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MUSIC
BJÖRN AGAIN Mamma Mia! It’s the world’s number one ABBA show! The most successful tribute act of all time is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a world class entertainment spectacular! BjÜrn Again, the only ABBA show proudly endorsed by the members of ABBA, has been delighting audiences around the world, having performed over 6,000 shows in more than 100 countries, including opening for the Spice Girls at Wembley Stadium and sell out appearances at The Royal Albert Hall and The Sydney Opera House. They have performed Money Money Money to Bill Gates, SOS to Mr Bean and Rock Me to Metallica. Be ready for an action packed show that will have you leaping out of your seat singing and dancing right from the start. BjÜrn Again performs the most irresistible pop melodies in their own unique way, featuring all of ABBA’s biggest hits including: Take a Chance On Me, Honey Honey, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Waterloo, Dancing Queen and much more. PERFORMERS
BASS GUITAR DRUMS TOUR MANAGER
Agnetha Falstart Benny Anderwear Frida Longstokin BjĂśrn Volvo-us Rutger Sonofagunn Ola Drumki Hans Down De-Blouse
SATURDAY 24 MAY – 2PM & 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+
$43 $39
VIP Pass (includes show and disco and a complimentary drink for adults, or a glow stick bracelet for children) Adults Concession / Groups 8+ Children under 12
$50 $45 $40
“Fans had be er make the most out of BjĂśrn Again because that’s the closest they will get to seeing ABBA. ABBA will never reform!â€? – Benny Andersson of ABBA, live on Capital Radio, London “One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today.â€? – Time Out Magazine, New York “BjĂśrn Again are phenomenal in every sense of the word.â€? – Stage and Television, UK
Benny’s Disco – 3.40pm & 9.40pm Celebrate BjÜrn Again’s 25th anniversary by dancing the afternoon or night away in Benny’s Bar right after the show! Groove to your favorite ABBA songs at our super disco in our adjacent function room. Live DJ, dance floor, gli er balls and bar. Prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dancer! (only for VIP ticket holders).
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CABARET SHOW & DINNER
MELBOURNE CABARET FESTIVAL ROADSHOW GALA A night of gli er and cabaret glamour. For the first time, the acclaimed Melbourne Cabaret Festival is touring. Now you can enjoy a titillating selection of acts from one of the world’s largest cabaret festivals. Performances range in style from Broadway-style glamour and sophistication; to burlesque artists; and risquÊ, provocative and melodic acts. Lush blue curtains and a sma ering of sparkling stars sets the scene for an intimate taste of this beloved art form. The Gala will be hosted with all the flair, playful wit and costume changes one could hope for. This is an ideal time of year to make your way into an intimate performance space to have your soul sparked by some of the best in the business. A degustation of some of the shiniest performances from the Melbourne Cabaret Festival, spanning a massive variety of cabaret traditions. Suitable for people aged 15 years or older.
FRIDAY 11 JULY – 7.30PM Tickets All tickets
$75 show and dinner (includes a two course meal)
Tickets must be booked one week prior to the performance date.
“The Gala night did Melbourne proud. Huge and vicariousness thrills are to be had. (4 stars)� – Arts Hub “This Gala was the perfect initiation into the superb world of cabaret. All the acts were tremendously chosen.� – Theatre Press
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DANCE THEATRE
EPR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
CIAO!
A new life awaits – be ready to celebrate! This vibrant fusion of latin dance, theatre and comedy by Latin American Dance Champion, Emilio Ela Rose, is reminiscent of a uniquely Italian/Australian version of West Side Story. Inspired by his own family’s true story, Emilio dynamically recreates the struggles and celebrations of Italian migrants of the 1950s. Ciao! places the audience at the heart of the tantalising experience of encountering Australia for the first time with hilarious consequences. An emotionally charged story of a young Italian man as he leaves his war-torn village desperately in search of a new start. He arrives in one of the farthest continents of the Southern Hemisphere uncertain of what to expect. His dilemma becomes one of embracing the unknown while remembering his lost culture. An extraordinary story of le ing go, hope and trust. PERFORMERS
Emilio Ela Rose
Marina Spi eri Sharon Magri Silvio Kramar Sara Miracola DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
Emilio Ela Rose
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+
$43 $39
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“The audience appreciated the spectacular show with cheers of brilliance, so original and full of life.� – Il Globo
ON TOUR IN 2014
BOTH SIDES An intimate evening starring Australia’s leading tenor DAVID HOBSON and musical theatre star RACHAEL BECK. The two stars of the smash hit musical “Chi y Chi y Bang Bang� reunite for an unforge able evening at Karralyka. Both Sides will explore the romance, fun and charm of musical theatre, the power and beauty of classical opera, as well as the emotion of contemporary pop and Celtic music. Featuring songs from: Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Chi y Chi y Bang Bang, The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Oliver! Award-winning actor Rachael Beck is one of Australia’s most in-demand performers in musical theatre and television. Rachael is widely remembered as Belle in Beauty and the Beast and, most recently, in Chi y Chi y Bang Bang. Audiences may also have seen Rachael’s many appearances on Australian television in City Homicide, Stingers, GP, Flying Doctors and her popular role as Sam in Hey Dad! Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme). Sure to be Karralyka’s concert of the year.
THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER – 7.30PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+ Pre-theatre dinner – 6pm
$54.50 $46.50 $40
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
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COMEDY THEATRE
REDSKIN PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH 6PAC PRESENT:
UNPACK THIS!
What happens when two social workers try to show six men how to manage their anger? Geoff Paine played nice guy Clive Gibbons in the early years of Neighbours. Twenty years later, his real life neighbours-fromhell proved life wasn’t like the TV show. One fateful night, he finally snapped; headbu ing his neighbour while an onlooker sang the Neighbours theme song. Arrested and ordered to a end an anger management course, Geoff discovered that the most surreal part of this tale was still to come. This hilarious show is based on real stories and real people. The workshops are run by social workers, Trev and Lorraine. He’s been there forever, she’s fresh out of university. Together with Geoff, five other men take their seats – Nguyen (who thinks he’s there because his lawyer tricked him); Nicko (a fighter with some serious violence issues); Reg (a retiree with no idea what he’s doing there); Brian (who has lost another woman to an affair); and Bogdan (a junkie who is participating because it looks good on his record). What happens during the anger management course has to be seen to be believed. Unpack This! is a not-to-be-missed show for anyone who has ever lost their cool, blown a fuse, flown off the handle, gone through the roof, chucked a wobbly or just been plain angry. This show contains occasional course language.
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER – 8PM Tickets All tickets
$29
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“A sell-out in Melbourne, this show was one of the funniest I have seen in years – laugh aloud, eye-wateringly funny.� – Theatre Australia “With a rollicking familiarity that’s jarring, Unpack This! is as gut-busting as it is telling of human weaknesses.� – Everguide Review
CAST
Geoff Paine Michelle Nussey Syd Brisbane Ross Daniels Geoff Paine
WRITER & DIRECTOR OUTSIDE EYE Emilie Collyer
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CABARET
GO YOUR OWN WAY The story of Christine McVie – the ‘other’ woman in Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac is one of the most famous rock ‘n’ roll bands in history yet no-one fully knows the moving story of the band’s ‘hidden’ member, Christine McVie. McVie’s uniquely independent a itude to global fame, ridiculous wealth, love and loss, personal privacy, songwriting and music is at the heart of her story. Through her own songs and words, and those of other members of Fleetwood Mac, the tumultuous life and times of the enigmatic Christine McVie are told. Featuring many of the hit songs from her songbook including: Li le Lies, Everywhere, Don’t Stop and Songbird. Australia’s ho est new stage sensation, Catherine Alcorn, weaves her own magic spell in Go Your Own Way. The show was the critical and popular favourite at the 2013 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. If you love Fleetwood Mac, you’ll love Go Your Own Way. PERFORMED & PRODUCED BY WRITTEN BY MUSICAL DIRECTION BY DIRECTED BY
Catherine Alcorn Diana Simmonds Isaac Hayward Jason Langley
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER – 8PM Tickets Full Concession / Groups 8+ Pre-theatre dinner
$43 $39 $40
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
“Easily the highlight was the magnificent Ms Catherine Alcorn. Her bravura performance in Go Your Own Way had the audience on its feet and screaming for more.� – The Australian Women’s Weekly “The enormous talent of Catherine Alcorn was a potent mix at this really exceptional show with great music and great musicians.� – Adelaide Now
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
DREAM PUPPETS PRESENTS:
DREAMER IN SPACE
A wondrous black light puppet theatre space adventure. Dreamer, an adorable half child, half animal character, has a new hobby – astronomy. When his computer picks up a message from space, Dreamer sets off in his spaceship in search of intelligent life forms. He travels through a worm hole, discovers a new solar system and learns to communicate with some very engaging alien creatures. When suddenly a strange spacecraft catches Dreamer in a fishing net, he lands on a mystery planet. Dreamer is initially mistaken for food before meeting the alien that beamed its picture to Earth. They become friends and travel back to Dreamer’s home in the Australian outback. For all children aged 3 to 12 years and their families.
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY – 10AM & 12 NOON Tickets Single tickets Family (4 tickets)
$19.50 $62
Coffee bar featuring delicious cakes and sweets open one hour prior to shows.
“The children were in awe. They are still talking about it – 5 days later.” – Church Street Children’s Centre, Footscray West
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS:
THE DEEP BASED ON THE BOOK BY TIM WINTON
An enchanting beach comedy by Australia’s champions of puppetry. Set in a typical Winton world of beach and sea, The Deep is about a li le girl named Alice who must overcome her fear of swimming in the ocean. Every day Alice and her family go down to the je y for a swim and every day Alice watches from the rail.
“Bright and imaginative realisation‌. The Deep offers all ages a special experience.â€? – The Sunday Times
Despite all the encouragement in the world from her belly-flopping mum and dad, and bomb obsessed brother, Alice is too scared to swim where the ocean turns from green to blue. Until one day she meets a friendly dolphin and Alice forgets to be scared and just swims! For all children aged 4 to 12 years and their families.
Photo by Ashley de Prazer
MONDAY 7 APRIL – 12 NOON & 2PM Tickets Single tickets Family (4 tickets)
$19.50 $62
Coffee bar featuring delicious cakes and sweets open one hour prior to shows.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour coordination by Country Arts WA.
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
SWAMP JUICE Awe inspiring 3D shadow puppetry about one man’s riveting romp through a swamp. Acclaimed Canadian-born performer, Jeff Achtem, is a genius puppeteer throwing audiences into an immersive 3D shadow puppet experience. All of the puppetry is performed in front of the screen, providing the audience with a fascinating peek at how each silhoue e is made. While stuck in a swamp, a man meets the most surprising and unusual characters – a pair of bickering snails, a mouse teasing a snake and a bird feeding its chick. Seen as an intruder, he is soon chased by the bird and the pair tear about the theatre, leaping off the stage and into the venue. Looking up, shadows zip all around the walls and the ceiling above. In a gripping DIY finale, each member of the audience is handed a pair of 3D glasses. Be prepared for anything as jellyfish will hover above your head and swamp monsters will leap out from the shadow puppet screen. The most fun you will have as a family – totally unforge able! Suitable for 7+ and their families (grown ups will love this show!)
FRIDAY 4 JULY – 2PM & 7PM Tickets Single tickets Family (4 tickets) Photo by Andrew Wu ke
$25 $19.50
“One of the most spellbinding moments of puppet theatre I have ever encountered.� – The Stage (UK)
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS:
PETE THE SHEEP
Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. A brand new musical imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep. Shaun is the new sheep shearer in Shaggy Gully. Since shearing is such hard work, all the other shearers have sheep dogs to help them, but not Shaun. His partner is Pete, a sheep-sheep! The other shearers in the shed are not happy with Shaun and his sheep-sheep.
“A truly Aussie tale – delightful, funny, iconic, warm and hilariously ocker, from the lingo to the names to the shearers’ blue singlets.� – Kids Book Review 2011
Following rejection by the shearers and their dogs, Shaun and Pete set up their own Shearing Salon in town where they are inundated with woolly clients, who delight in Shaun’s styling prowess. For all children aged 3–9 years and their families. DIRECTOR COMPOSER / LYRICIST ADAPTORS
Jonathan Biggins Phillip Sco Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry
SATURDAY 16 AUGUST – 2PM & 4PM Tickets Single tickets Family (4 tickets)
$22 $63
Coffee bar featuring delicious cakes and sweets open one hour prior to shows.
Pete the Sheep illustration by Bruce Whatley
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS:
MAKE YOUR PARENTS DISAPPEAR! A highly anticipated ‘how did they do that?’ magic show. Ever wanted to stay up past your bedtime? Alex and Luke have discovered the perfect way to make it happen. Come and help create the most incredible magic you’ve ever seen – you might even learn how to make your parents disappear! Alex and Luke are two big kids searching through their boxes of magic for ways to astound and delight their audience. In their quest to create the perfect magical ‘bedtime delayer’, they involve a multitude of children as magician’s assistants in the fun. For all children aged 5 to 12 years and their families.
WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER – 10AM & 12 NOON Tickets Single tickets Family (4 tickets)
$19.50 $62
Coffee bar featuring delicious cakes and sweets open one hour prior to shows.
“Imagine the Wiggles let loose in a conjurer’s storeroom.” – Adelaide Advertiser
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
KARRALYKA & MAROONDAH CITY COUNCIL PRESENT:
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC IN THE PARK Enjoy the best teddy bear party in the world. If you go down to the Karralyka gardens today you’re in for a big surprise! Be sure to bring your favourite teddy bear, lay down a picnic blanket, nibble away at your lunch while enjoying the many exciting free activities. There will be a jumping castle; a giant kiddiepillar; giant Jenga; giant chess; and Connect Four garden games. And did we mention there will also be a pe ing zoo? Come cuddle your favourite animal. This will be the coolest picnic celebration ever with professional face painters, a teddy bear biscuit activity table, fairy floss, popcorn and fizzy drinks. The very first KarraKids Children’s Workshop program will be launched and here’s a li le secret – a special character is coming to visit! For all children and their families.
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY – 10.30AM TO 2.30PM Free Community Event
Karra
Karra
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KARRAKIDS WORKSHOPS THE FUN IS AT KARRALYKA Karralyka is proud to announce KarraKids SUMMER HOLIDAY – our new school holiday program offering PROGRAM a range of performing arts-based workshops (ONE DAY WORKSHOPS) for children aged 5 to 14 years. Clowning Workshop Session Times Registration for Session 1 Session 1 (for 5–8 years)
8.45am–9.30am 9.30am–11am
Registration for Session 2 Session 2 (for 9–12 years)
11am–11.30am 11.30am–1pm
Registration for Session 3 Session 3 (12–14 years)
1.15pm–2pm 2pm–3.30pm
Thursday 16 January Friday 17 January* Improvisation
Workshop Costs 1 Session 3 Sessions discount
Strut your stuff under the circus big top as you learn all of the clown tricks of the trade. This workshop focuses on the creation of short scenes through physical comedy. Each student gets their own clown nose to use and take home!
(for children with a disability)
$32 $30 per session ($90 total)
Working together to create short stories through fun and accessible improvisation games. Friday 17 January*
Karra
Superheroes
(for children with a disability)
Come and create your own superhero. Through fun and accessible physical exercises, children build superheroes who will save the day in short scenarios. Friday 17 January*
* for children with a disability (this is a free pilot program)
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EASTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAM
(ONE DAY WORKSHOPS)
(ONE DAY WORKSHOPS)
(ONE DAY WORKSHOPS)
Superheroes – “Up, Up & Away” Ever wanted to save the day? Well here’s your chance. Through stage-combat-based exercises and sword fighting, children build their own superhero and work together with others to overcome evil villains.
CIRCUS – “The Big Top Circus Class” Clowns aren’t the only people who have fun at the circus. In this program you will learn to juggle, balance, trick and amaze your friends and family.
CIRCUS – “The Big Top Circus Class” Clowns aren’t the only people who have fun at the circus. In this program you will learn to juggle, balance, trick and amaze your friends and family.
Tuesday 1 July
Tuesday 30th September
Tuesday 15 April
FUNK – “Get down and Funky” Get down and funky with the latest beats as you move and groove to this soul-filled, jazz-infused dance style.
BREAKDANCE Bring out your inner breakdancer as you ‘break it down’ through street dancing, spinning and tumbling in this energised dance style.
Hip Hop The hip hop dance revolution is in full swing and you can be a part of it. Pop and lock with our hip hop artists in these fun and energetic workshops. Wednesday 16 April Improvisation – “In The Deep” Explore the deep dark ocean through improvisation. Children develop their imagination and group work skills with a professional improvisation instructor. Thursday 17 April Finale performance of the week’s workshops Friday 18 April 2pm rehearsal and 4pm show (gold coin donation)
Wednesday 2 July DRUMMING – “Jungle Jammin” Explore the sounds of Africa through Jungle Jammin. Children will learn to play a variety of African drums and other instruments as they jam to the beat of Africa. Thursday 3 July Finale performance of the week’s workshops Thursday 3 July 4pm rehearsal and 5pm show (gold coin donation)
Wednesday 1 October IMPROVISATION – “Short’n’Sweet Skits” Create your own comedy skits through a series of energetic and hilarious improvisation exercises. Thursday 2 October Finale performance of the week’s workshops Friday 3 October 2pm rehearsal and 4pm show (gold coin donation)
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COMMUNITY THEATRE
KARRALYKA & MOONSHOES THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT: THEATRE FOR KIDS – RUN BY KIDS
B@MAN – THE MUSICAL A hilarious parody of the famous comics by local up-and-coming stars. The people of GØtham City live in perpetual fear from the vast number of criminals, gangs and common thugs. In an effort to combat the cancerous infection of crime, a billionaire philanthropist assumes the role of ‘The B@man’ to strike fear into the hearts of the criminals of GØtham City. However B@man must confront his own fears and by doing so save the people he has promised to protect. Fear was once his weakness as a child, but as a man, it has become his weapon. Moonshoes Theatre Company is a group of young and up-andcoming stars from Maroondah. After starting as a group of 15 year olds who loved to act, Moonshoes has grown into a very passionate young theatre group. Come and support the future of Maroondah’s performing arts scene. CAST
DIRECTOR
Lachlan Roberts as B@man Caillan Soutar as Sweet Tooth Sam Rash, Kauri McDonough, Alec Wilson, Liam Tuffin, Emma James, Ben Metha, Jacinta Meadows, India Brown, Selina Prisco-Durst, Emily Baldwin, Jeremy Carden, Ady Murphy Freya McPherson
THURSDAY 23 & FRIDAY 24 JANUARY – 7.30PM Tickets All tickets
$10
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
GUYS & DOLLS
An effervescent musical romp that will have you dancing the Charleston down the aisles! Replete with all of the traditional musical theatre hallmarks, Guys and Dolls takes the lead as an iconic musical comedy within the Broadway canon. Featuring beloved hit songs including Luck Be a Lady, If I were a Bell, Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and a cavalcade of some of Broadway’s most notoriously bold characters. This vibrant production swings back to the Roaring Twenties, when frisky flappers and dashing gangsters inhabited the prohibition era. A stage show dripping in fringe, feathers, sparkle and spats, Guys and Dolls promises to be the gamble you’ll want to take! Mountain District Musical Society (MDMS) is an amateur musical theatre group in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, who perform thrilling full scale musicals. MDMS prides itself, not only on the quality of its performances; but on its community atmosphere, the spirit of fun and the encouragement of theatrical talent. DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER
Tyler Hess Danny Forward Craig Wiltshire
FRI 13 / SAT 14 / THURS 19 / FRI 20 / SAT 21 JUNE – 8PM SUN 15 / SAT 21 JUNE – 2PM Tickets Adult Concession Children under 15 Group 10+
$39.50 $36.50 $26.50 $34
Bar open one hour prior to performance and post show.
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FUNCTIONS & EVENTS AT THE KARRALYKA CENTRE Karralyka Centre is the premier theatre and function centre in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. In 2014, Karralyka Centre will launch a fresh new range of menus, featuring new flavours and locally sourced produce. Our new head chef and kitchen team are dedicated to ensuring that your event tastes as good as it looks and can tailor your special day to suit your exact style, taste and budget. The architecturally award-winning building can host events for 20 to 480 guests and specialises in corporate seminars and conferences; business and community functions; gala events and award ceremonies; valedictory dinners and presentation nights; cocktail parties and wedding ceremonies and receptions.
EXPERIENCE THE NEW FLAVOURS AT KARRALYKA CENTRE. Contact our Functions Coordinator today for more information. Phone (03) 9870 2888 or email karralyka@maroondah.vic.gov.au
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BOOKINGS Tickets
Contact details
ONLINE Book your seat online at www.karralyka.com.au
ADDRESS Corner Mines Road and Wilson Street, Ringwood East, VIC 3135
BY PHONE Call (03) 9879 2933 for tickets (credit card bookings only). Operator assisted calls available Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. IN PERSON Visit the Karralyka Centre Box Office located on corner Mines Road and Wilson Street, Ringwood East, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS and credit card. (AMEX and Diners Club not accepted).
Location Melway Map 50 A6
PHONE (03) 9879 2933 EMAIL boxoffice@ maroondah.vic.gov.au WEB www.karralyka.com.au FACEBOOK facebook.com/Karralyka
Parking Free parking is available at the Karralyka Centre’s carpark on Mines Road and adjacent to the upper Maroondah City Council entrance on Wilson Street.
Public transport Karralyka Centre is a 10 minute walk from East Ringwood Train Station (Lilydale line).
Access Karralyka Centre caters for wheelchair patrons. Advise the Box Office if you require a wheelchair seat.
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE SEASON 2014 www.karralyka.com.au
DREAM PUPPETS PRESENTS:
DREAMER IN SPACE THURS 23 JAN 10AM & 12 NOON
SPARE PARTS PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS:
THE DEEP
MON 7 APRIL 12 NOON & 2PM
SWAMP JUICE FRI 4 JULY 2PM & 7PM
MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS:
STARRING ALEX DE LA RAMBELJE AND LUKE HOCKING
PETE THE SHEEP
MAKE YOUR PARENTS DISAPPEAR!
SAT 16 AUGUST 2PM & 4PM
WED 24 SEPT 10AM & 12 NOON