MAY–JUL PROGRAM
Workshops
GREENHOUSE YOUNG ARTIST ENSEMBLE THE FARM
An out of the ordinary series of dance theatre workshops for young people with award-winning and internationally renowned dance company The Farm, finishing with a performance at GLOW Festival. Ages 11–17.
Every Sun from 5 May–23 Jun, 10am–12pm Three-day intensive 10-12 Jul, 10am–4pm See website for full details.
Free Event OUTDOOR STAGE
DANCING ON THE GREEN A free, fun social dance program held on the first Sunday of each month. Grab breakfast at the Farmers Markets, then learn new dance moves before trying them out to live music. All ages.
Swingin’ Sunrise African Beats NAIDOC Celebrations
Sun 5 May, 9–11am Sun 2 Jun, 9–11am Sun 7 Jul, 9–11am
Come early for free Yoga on the Green from 8–9am.
Workshop ARTLAB
ARTLAB KIDS’ WORKSHOPS Fun art workshops for kids led by a local artist.
LITTLE ARTLAB – 10am (under 5 years) Tape Worlds
Wed 8 May
Printers and Collectors
Wed 12 Jun
Our Bodies, Our Languages
Wed 10 Jul
ARTLAB – 10am (5–10 years) & 1pm (11–16 years) Drawing People
Sat 11 May
Calligraphy for Kids
Sat 15 Jun
Woven Jewellery
Sat 13 Jul
Little ArtLab proudly supported by ADFAS.
Film
Valentine Fabre, Dent du Géant © Ben Tibbetts
THEATRE 1
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2019 If you loved Free Solo, then you’ll love this selection of the best short adventure films. More than three hours of captivating footage shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world.
7–8 May, 7pm
Workshop THEATRE 2 / BASEMENT
ARTISTS SALONS Join in the conversation about the realities of making a living as an artist. Industry experts and insiders offer advice and practical tips in these relaxed, free sessions.
Thu 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 5–7pm. FREE
(but please register)
Comedy THEATRE 1
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Forget I-Spy, spot-o and stale servo snacks, this road trip is jam-packed with a crew of fantastically funny comedians, specially selected to tickle your funny bone. Line up just announced: Daniel Connell, John Hastings (Canada), Josh Earl, Rahul Subramanian (India) and more.
Thu 9 May, 7.30pm
Workshop BASEMENT
LIFE DRAWING Live music, cold drinks and life drawing. You don’t need to be an expert artist to enjoy these fun, creative sessions. Keep an eye on our website for monthly venue updates and lineup announcements.
9 May, 13 Jun & 11 Jul, 6.30pm
Music THEATRE 1
VAN MORRISON’S MASTERPIECES
ASTRAL WEEKS & MOONDANCE Vince Jones & The Astral Orchestra Vince Jones pays homage to two of Van Morrison’s classic albums– the magical Astral Weeks and the soul/jazz influenced Moondance. Ages 15+.
Sat 11 May, 7.30pm
FOYER GALLERY
DEAN COGLE BEYOND NOSTALGIA
A 40-year retrospective snapshot of the artist’s creative output, including painting, design, illustration and public art. Synonymous with coastal culture, his work embodies themes of place, memory, and identity.
11 May–30 Jun Dean Cogle, Miami Ice 2012 (detail), synthetic polymer on canvas, Collection, Gallery at HOTA. Gift of Jennie Neumann OAM 2012.
HOTA CafĂŠ Fresh food, drinks and great coffee, seven days a week. H O TA . CO M . A U /C A F E
Dance Image by Sean Young Photography
THEATRE 1
DJUKI MALA Unique, infectious, high energy. A spectacular fusion of traditional dance, pop culture and storytelling from Indigenous dance sensations Djuki Mala. Come along early and see The Mangrove Jack Band from 6.30pm.
Sat 18 May, 7.30pm This event is part of our Indigenous Program, proudly presented by Bond University.
Music
AF2019 - Andrew Beveridge
OUTDOOR STAGE
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SYMPHONY FOR OUR WORLD A powerful musical tribute to the beauty and wonders of our wild world. Stunning National Geographic footage together with an original symphony performed by Camerata, a 66-piece live orchestra, and choir.
Sat 25 May, 6.30pm
Music OUTDOOR STAGE
YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE The ultimate nostalgic 90s masquerade-ball rock event. Celebrating the soundtrack of Baz Lurhman’s film Romeo + Juliet, presented by a stellar lineup of musicians and visuals. Ages 15+.
Sat 1 Jun, 7pm
Comedy LAKESIDE ROOM
DEMETRI MARTIN
WANDERING MIND TOUR
Don’t miss legendary US comedian Demetri Martin (Conan, Jon Stewart) live on stage when he hits Oz this June for the first time since 2011! Ages 15+.
Thu 6 Jun, 8pm
Workshop BASEMENT
QMUSIC INDUSTRY CONNECT
CLICK HERE & THE RELEASE CYCLE MASTERCLASS Local musicians - learn how to use social media to grow and engage your fan base and hear from music distributors and managers on how a release comes together, from strategy to release timelines.
Sat 8 Jun, 10.30am, FREE
(registrations essential)
Ballet
Image of Principal Artist Laura Hidalgo and Soloist Alexander Idaszak, Creative Direction Designfront, Photography Juli Balla.
THEATRE 1
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
QUEENSLAND BALLET
A hedonistic tale of love, virtue and humanity, based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel, reimagined into a dramatic new ballet. Ages 18+.
Fri 14 Jun, 7.30pm & Sat 15 Jun, 1.30pm A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater.
HOTA CINEMA
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Mainstream movies, documentaries, arthouse and foreign films. H O TA . CO M . A U /C I N E M A
Judy Dence, in Red Joan
Great films for less
Dance/Theatre THEATRE 2
THE CROSSING The desire for self-expression and the unique bond between two different men explored through dance. A young man with Down Syndrome uses dance to express the way he sees the world and the way the world sees him.
Sat 22 Jun, 7.30pm & Sun 23 Jun, 3pm
Created by The Farm
Comedy LAKESIDE ROOM
SUPERWOG (LIVE) Non-stop laughs with all your favourite characters from the hit TV series. With an incredible 195 million YouTube views and more than 1 million subscribers don’t miss this outrageous new show. Ages 15+.
Fri 21 Jun, 7.30pm
Musical
HOTA PRESENTS MATT WARD ENTERTAINMENT’S PRODUCTION OF
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
BOOK BY
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
WINNIE HOLZMAN
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
GREGORY MAGUIRE ORCHESTRATIONS BY
WILLIAM DAVID BROHN MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY
ALEX LACAMOIRE & STEPHEN OREMUS
THEATRE 1
WICKED The untold story of an unlikely friendship between two girls, Glinda and Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their lives take very different paths.
25 Jun–6 Jul A homegrown production by Matt Ward Entertainment. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Theatre INDOORS AT THE OUTDOOR STAGE
THE IRRESISTIBLE Mysterious lights in the sky. A child with otherworldly powers. Black ooze and white fog. Shifts through time and space. Stranger Things meets Twin Peaks in this darkly funny sci-fi thriller.
Thu 27 & Fri 28 Jun, 7pm Sat 29 Jun, 3.30pm & 7pm
Theatre THEATRE 2
AN EVENING AT THE PINK POODLE Celebrate the 1960s and the iconic Pink Poodle Motel of Surfers Paradise with inclusive theatre company Running Duck. With live music by Australian pop legend Normie Rowe and his band.
Thu 4 Jul, 12pm. Fri 5 Jul, 7.30pm & Sat 6 Jul, 2pm. Running Duck is a Gold Coast disability inclusive theatre company.
Photographer Heidrun Lohr
Family THEATRE 1
POSSUM MAGIC
MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY For over 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people. Joined by an extraordinary creative team, Monkey Baa is thrilled to be presenting a brand new stage adaptation of this magical Australian classic. Ages 4-9.
Fri 12 Jul, 1.30pm & Sat 13 Jul, 11am. Text copyright © Mem Fox 1983 . Adapted by Eva Di Cesare and Sandra Eldridge. Directed by Sandra Eldridge.
Opera THEATRE 1
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
OPERA AUSTRALIA
A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?
Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jul, 7.30pm
An Opera Australia and Opera Queensland Production.
Theatre BASEMENT & THEATRE 2
SHORT+SWEET FESTIVAL Short, sharp bursts of 10 minute theatre and cabaret, presenting dozens of new works by local artists – each unique and packing a punch. On Sat night stay on for a lineup of sexy, funny, surprising and unpredictable cabaret. THEATRE
Thu 25 & Fri 26 Jul, 7pm. Sat 27 Jul, 1.30pm & 7pm CABARET
Sat 27 Jul, 9pm
HOTA HOMEGROWN
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Where art meets life Homegrown artists, HOTA Choir, artist in residence programs, commissions, mentoring. H O TA . CO M . A U
ALSO ON MAY–JUL
MUSIC
GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB – A JAZZ JOURNEY 1 May MUSIC
THE TEN TENORS 24 May MUSIC
FOSTER & ALLEN 1 Jun MUSIC
GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB – JAZZ AT THE MOVIES 5 Jun FILM
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ALL MY SONS 15 Jun FILM
TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL 27 Jul FILM
GUTSY GIRLS ADVENTURE TOUR 27 Jul H O TA . CO M . A U
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