AUG–OCT PROGRAM
Free Event OUTDOORS
GLOW
CREATURES AND COLOURS OF THE NIGHT Explore all that shimmers, moves and creeps at this wonder filled night-time adventure for the whole family.
1–3 Aug, 5–9pm, Free Major Partner Robina Town Centre Media Partner Hot Tomato
Theatre
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THEATRE 1
THE YOUNG KING
BY OSCAR WILDE, ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY NICKI BLOOM Introduce the kids to the beautiful language of Oscar Wilde in this immersive theatre experience created by Slingsby Theatre Company. A naïve boy is discovered to be heir to the kingdom, but at what cost?
Fri 2 Aug, 10.30am & 2pm Sat 3 Aug, 10.30am
Free Event OUTDOOR STAGE
DANCING ON THE GREEN A free, fun social dance program held on the 1st Sunday of each month. Grab breakfast at the Farmers Markets, then learn new dance moves before trying them out to live music. All ages. Free.
Sun 4 Aug, 10am–12 noon Boot Scootin’ Line Dancing Sun 1 Sept, 10am–12 noon Polynesian Rising Sun 6 Oct, 9–11am Brazilian Rhythms Come early and join in free Yoga on the Green.
Free Event OUTDOORS
YOGA ON THE GREEN Start your Sunday with an hour of blissful yoga outdoors. Free.
Sun 4 Aug, 9–10am Sun 1 Sept, 9–10am Sun 6 Oct, 8–9am
Music LAKESIDE SESSIONS
BAKER BOY
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ELLA FENCE & DJ SIEGE JR Spend your Sunday afternoon by the lake at HOTA with one of 2019’s hottest performers. Food trucks, fire pits and cold drinks from 3pm.
Sun 4 Aug, from 3pm Baker Boy on stage 6.30pm
Music BASEMENT/LAKESIDE ROOM
GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB Reignite your love of jazz and blues.
Wed 7 Aug, 7.30pm Wed 4 Sept, 7.30pm Sat 5 Oct, 7.30pm
Trombone Kellie Gang The Soul Men Cope Street Parade
Become a Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club member for discounted tickets.
Workshop THEATRE 2
ARTISTS SALONS Join in the conversation with fellow artists and creatives. In this free workshop the discussion will focus on how to get your writing from the page, to the book or screen.
Thu 8 Aug, 5–7pm, Free (but please register)
HOMEGROWN
Creative Development Program 12 local artists are developing their ideas thanks to this program. MORE INFO H O TA . CO . A U / S TO R I E S
Workshop ARTLAB
ARTLAB KIDS’ WORKSHOPS Fun art workshops for kids led by a local artist.
LITTLE ARTLAB – 10am & 1pm (under 5 years) Wed 14 Aug Nature Treasures Wed 11 Sept Rough Paint Wed 9 Oct Water Marks ARTLAB – 10am (5–10 years) & 1pm (11–16 years Sat 10 Aug
Painted Pockets with Lola
Sat 7 Sept
Music and Movement with UMWELT Collective
Sat 12 Oct
Big Art Feels with Ellie Hopley
Little ArtLab proudly supported by ADFAS, Gold Coast.
Music OUTDOOR STAGE
ALMOST THE GREATEST GIG ON EARTH
AWESOME 80s
Relive your memories of an iconic era of pop and rock as an epic line up of tribute acts perform all those classic 80s songs you know and love.
Sat 10 Aug, Gates open 11am
Music LAKESIDE ROOM
TIM ROGERS’ LIQUID NIGHTS IN BOHEMIA HEIGHTS From the Double J studio to the stage, raconteur and irrepressible rake Tim Rogers is the ultimate ego driven late night DJ of the legendary and mythical radio show with special guests Astrid Jorgensen and Patience Hodgson.
Sun 11 Aug, 6pm Co-presented by Double J
CINEMA
Brad Pitt in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Great movies worth watching Big screen blockbusters, critically acclaimed arthouse movies and the best documentaries. H O TA . CO M . A U /C I N E M A
Music LAKESIDE ROOM
LADY BEATLE Naomi Price stars in this kaleidoscopic journey through The Beatles’ biggest chart toppers, including Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine and Penny Lane.
Wed 14 Aug, 7.30pm
A Critical Stages Touring and Little Red Co-Production, created by Adam Brunes & Naomi Price.
Workshop PANORAMA ROOM/BASEMENT
LIFE DRAWING Live music, cold drinks and life drawing. You don’t need to be an expert artist to enjoy these popular, creative sessions.
Thu 15 Aug, Thu 12 Sept & Thu 10 Oct, 6.30pm
Music INDOORS AT THE OUTDOOR STAGE
VEOPLE + AGENTS OF CONFUSION X FREE THE GENIE A night of electronic sounds and experimental performance from a line-up of Gold Coast artists.
Sat 17 Aug, 7.30pm This project has been supported by HOTA Home of Arts and City of Gold Coast through HOTA’s Creative Development Program.
Workshop THEATRE 2
HOTA READS A monthly workshop for aspiring writers, book lovers and creatives. Learn tips and tools to improve your writing from professionals and creatives. See website for session topics.
Mon 19 Aug, Mon 16 Sep, Mon 21 Oct, 5.30pm
Music LAKESIDE ROOM
MAYOR’S SENIORS WEEK CONCERT
THE SENSATIONAL 60s AND 70s Featuring classic hits from the likes of Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, John Farnham, Olivia NewtonJohn, The Bee Gees, Sherbert and ABBA. Free.
Thu 22 Aug, 9.30am, 12pm & 2.30pm Presented by City of Gold Coast
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Theatre THEATRE 1
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
BELL SHAKESPEARE. BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. DIRECTOR JAMES EVANS. A saucy, razor-sharp battle of wits between the bickering Beatrice and Benedick, who wield words as weapons, their banter betraying their love and loathing of each other.
Wed 4 Sept, 7.30pm Thu 5 Sept 10.30am & 7.30pm
Workshop ARTLAB
PHOTOREALISM MASTERCLASS WITH VICTORIA REICHELT Learn how to paint realistically from photos with master contemporary artist Victoria Reichelt. Suitable for intermediate to advanced painters, all materials included.
Sat 7 Sept, 10am–3pm Victoria Reichelt, Yellow Ruin (detail) 2015, oil on linen
Opera LAKESIDE ROOM
SONGS TO DIE FOR OPERA QUEENSLAND
Don Giovanni meets Highway to Hell. A celebration of death brought vividly to life through opera and pop classics in an unforgettable afternoon with leading artists from Opera Queensland.
Sun 8 Sept, 2pm
Theatre/Family
Photo by Heidrun Lohr from the 2012 production of Hitler’s Daughter – Performers: Kate Worsley and Melle Stewart
THEATRE 1
HITLER’S DAUGHTER
MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY Four children get immersed in a tale about Hitler’s hidden daughter as they wait for the school bus in this extraordinary play about searching for truth in a world or half-truths. Ages 10+.
Thu 12 Sept, 7.30pm. Fri 13 Sept, 11am. Based on the book by Jackie French. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge & Tim McGarry. Directed by Sandra Eldridge.
Music THEATRE 1
JAMES MORRISON With two No.1 UK albums, five Top 10 UK singles, a BRIT Award, two platinum albums in Australia and over 7 million record sales, singer-songwriter James Morrison celebrates his new album ‘You’re Stronger Than You Know.’
Sun 22 Sept, 8pm
Music THEATRE 1
SOUNDS FROM THE DEEP
QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Be transported into the world of water – a small trickle that transforms into a flowing river, a royal barge gliding down the Thames, the frozen expanses of Antarctica, the beautiful Blue Danube.
Fri 27 Sept, 7.30pm
Kids Take Over
KIDS TAKE OVER INTO THE WILD
A fierce and fun mini fest where kids can create, explore, and let their imaginations go wild.
Thu 3–Sat 5 Oct Kids Take Over is proudly presented by Paradise Point Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank
MORE INFO H O TA . CO M . A U / K I D S TA K E OV E R
Kids Take Over
Nali & Friends illustrations by Tali Gal-on.
THEATRE 1
DAN SULTAN – NALI & FRIENDS Singer-songwriter Dan Sultan in a musical tale about unconventional, oddball animals from different parts of the world inspired by his journey through Uganda and Kenya.
Sat 5 Oct, 11am
Kids Take Over TOP SECRET LOCATION
DANGER CLUB CIRCA
Want to run away and join the circus? Meet at a secret location, learn new tricks, explore the art of danger and then present your very own show. Safe is boring. Danger is fun. 7-18yrs.
1–5 Oct, 10am–1pm
Kids Take Over ARTLAB
TOONWORLD! Make your own movie in this Stop Motion Animation workshop. Shoot your movie, add cool voice and sound effects, then watch it on the BIG screen before the Dan Sultan – Nali & Friends Performance. Ages 5–13 years.
1–3 Oct, 10am & 11.30am
WORKSHOPS 3–5 Oct , 10am–2pm
(registrations essential, limited spots)
ARE YOU HOTA’S NEXT DJ? Do you love to dance, mix up beats and get the crowd moving? Take your DJ skills to the next level with DJ Fletcher.
DO YOU WANT TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA STAR? Learn interviewing, reporting and blogging skills to create a promotional video with you as the star.
EVER WANTED TO BE A DESSERT CHEF? Mini chefs will learn how to make their favourite dessert with our Pastry Chef, then design their own ice cream.
FREE POP IN ACTIVITIES 3–4 Oct, 10am–12 noon, 5 Oct, 10–11am & 12–1pm. Presentation 10.30am daily.
WILD ANIMAL ENCOUNTER Get face to face with some FIERCE reptiles (if you dare).
3–5 Oct , 10am–2pm
FUNKY LETTER ART WORKSHOP Learn hand drawn lettering and create a unique piece of art to take home.
3–5 Oct , 10am–2pm
WILDING WEAR Enter our fluro forest and create your own Wildling Wear designs inspired by nature and the bush.
FREE MOVIES IN THE BASEMENT 10.30am each day
(Register for a free popcorn!)
Thu 3 Oct The Wild (G) 82 mins Fri 4 Oct Bridge To Terabithia (PG)* 93 mins Sat 5 Oct Where The Wild Things Are (PG)** 101 mins *Mild themes. **Mild violence, infrequent coarse language and scary scenes.
FREE POP IN WORKSHOP Thu 3 Oct, 12.30–1.30pm Fri 4 & Sat 5 Oct, 10.15–11.15am
AFRICAN BEATS A high energy hour of traditional West African drumming and dance. Grab a drum and move your hands and feet to the rhythm of the jungle beats - stay for the hour or come and go. Register for your chance to win 2 tickets to see Dan Sultan – Nali & Friends.
3–5 Oct, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm
CIRCUS ANTICS WORKSHOPS Drop into a 30 min workshop with Spaghetti Circus and learn some circus skills to dazzle and bewitch your friends.
ROVING PERFORMANCE 3–5 Oct, 11.15am & 1.15pm
THE MAGIC GARDEN SHOCK THERAPY PRODUCTIONS Meet mythical Australian creatures with “Pat Malone”, a bush adventurer and Mythical Creature Researcher in this fun-fuelled interactive journey of exploration and creativity.
Music THEATRE 1
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE Kate Miller-Heidke makes music that effortlessly melds indie-pop, folk and opera. Her masterful song-writing and ethereal voice will take you where there’s zero gravity, in a stellar performance unlike any other.
Sat 5 Oct, 7.30pm
Kids THEATRE 1
ANDY’S AMAZING ADVENTURES ABC Kids favourite in a brand-new live adventure. Packed with laughter, music, interactive games and lots of surprises, all ages will love the creature chaos and educational fun.
Mon 7 Oct, 11am
Musical OUTDOOR STAGE
HAIR
THE ORIGINAL TRIBAL ROCK MUSICAL Direct from the Sydney Opera House in a QLD exclusive comes HAIR, the revolutionary rock musical that breaks all the rules. Starring Hugh Sheridan and Paulini. Catch HAIR on our Outdoor Stage, 2 nights only.
11–12 Oct, 7pm Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts and David M. Hawkins in association with Sydney Opera House, Perth Theatre Trust, and GPAC. Book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Music by Galt MacDermot . Originally produced on the New York stage by Michael Butler
Ballet THEATRE 1
SWAN LAKE In a world where magic and mystical creatures mix with the real-world, love and forgiveness conquer evil. A breathtaking production by The Imperial Russian Ballet Company.
Sat 12 Oct, 7.30pm
Music BASEMENT
STORIES IN THE KEY OF GC A celebration of storytelling and Gold Coast culture as local wordsmiths weave their tales in amongst a soundscape of live music. Curated by Cold Ghost and hosted by Bern Young (ABC Radio).
Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm This project has been supported by HOTA Home of Arts and City of Gold Coast through HOTA’s Creative Development Program.
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Music THEATRE 1
NITIN SAWHNEY BEYOND SKIN REVISITED
It’s been 20 years since multi award-winning musician and composer Nitin Sawhney’s seminal album, Beyond Skin. With an illustrious career that covers all creative mediums, Sawhney recreates this culturally iconic work in full along with other tracks from his back catalogue.
Sat 19 Oct, 7.30pm
Music OUTDOOR STAGE
JIMMY BARNES
SHUTTING DOWN YOUR TOWN TOUR Jimmy Barnes is back with his biggest headlining tour of this century. Playing all his classic hits plus highlights from his new album you’ll remember why ‘Barnsey’ is considered the heart and soul of Australian rock’n’roll. Special guests Jet and Thirsty Merc.
Sun 20 Oct, 3pm
Workshop ARTLAB
CALLIGRAPHY MASTERCLASS WITH LIBBI REED Gain confidence for creative expression as you learn modern calligraphy from master typographer and letter-smith, Libbi Reed. Suitable for all skill levels, all materials included.
Sat 26 Oct, 10am–3pm
Conversation THEATRE 1
CHAT 10, LOOKS 3 Join Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb for one night of hilarity and conversation about books, cooking, films, music and any other random subject that pops up in a live performance of their hit podcast.
Sat 26 Oct, 7.30pm
Theatre INDOORS AT THE OUTDOOR STAGE
SCARAMOUCHE JONES The brilliant one-man play written by Justin Butcher featuring acclaimed actor Colin Friels. An ancient clown reflects on his extraordinary life - by turns bizarre, comic, epic and tragic. An enchanting fable of poignancy and laughter.
Wed 30 Oct, 7.30pm Thu 31 Oct, 2pm Fri 1 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 2 Nov, 2pm & 7.30pm
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HOTA Gallery In early 2021 we’ll open the doors of the brand new, $60.5 million HOTA Gallery. MORE INFO H O TA . CO M . A U / N E W - H O TA - G A L L E R Y
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