The Arts Centre Gold Coast — Culture Magazine (Issue One)

CULTURE The Arts Centre Gold Coast

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Evandale Parklands

Auditions and opportunities for artists Vance Joy Dream your life away School holidays Shows and workshops for kids and teens

legend The making of a

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Saltwater Country hits the USA

Queensland Ballet’s Coppélia

At the heart of every great performancE is a riveting story. Stories that move. Stories that astonish. Stories that inspire.

Take your seat — The story starts here.

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Issue 1 — January 2015 Credits Chairman Kerry Watson Deputy Chair Richard Munro Directors Dr Patrick Corrigan AM Cr Jan Grew Tomas Johnsson Christine Lohman Dr Patrick Mitchell Steve Romer Executive Staff Destry Puia, General Manager Sue-Anne Chapman, Communications and Visitor Services Manager Megan Connors, Development Manager Michael Foster, Commercial Services Manager Ante Krajinovic, Precinct Services Manager John Walsh, Gallery Manager Lynda White, Corporate Services Manager Culture Team Natalie Faulkner, Marketing Supervisor Michelle Macwhirter, Marketing Coordinator / Culture Editor Chris Bouffler, Designer and Brand Coordinator

Welcome to Culture As we move towards the first stage of the new Gold Coast Cultural Precinct, we’re committed, in collaboration with City of GOLDCOAST, to activating all areas of this precinct, including The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Gallery and Evandale Parklands.

We’ve introduced this magazine in response to increasing community interest in the cultural future of our city, and to provide richer, more meaningful insight into the creative projects, exhibitions, performances, films and events that take place here.

See you at the show.

Destry Puia — General Manager

CONTENTS

STAGE — Theatre 4 The making of a legend 6 Scandalous tales 7 Master of the unusual

STAGE — Music 8 Swing on this 10 Dream your life away 11 ARIA award-winner hits the road

STAGE — Dance 14 Ancient dynasties come alive

Contact

OPPORTUNITIES 16 Auditions for Miss Saigon 18 Space to create 18 Want to write a play?

19 Your work on our stage 19 Works in progress and play readings

PO Box 6615, GCMC QLD 9726 (07) 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au

SCREEN 20 Best regional cinema in Australia 20 The Second Best Marigold Hotel

Contributors — Virginia Rigney, Stephanie Pickett, Amanda Garske, Wendy Kessell

Editorial contributions or comments can be sent to macwhirter@theartscentregc.com.au.

Culture is published by The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The publication of editorial does not necessarily constitute endorsement of views or opinions expressed. The publisher does not accept responsibility for statements made by advertisers.

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional Aboriginal people of the Gold Coast and their descendants. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal people from other regions as well as Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area and have made an important contribution to the community.

Cover Image: Justine Walpole

ART 21 Cool, calm and collected 22 The art of a surgeon: Adam Rish 24 Saltwater Country in Washington DC KIDS & TEENS 28 The Listies Make You LOL! 28 What’s Up Croc?

29 Summer Series for creative kids 31 Bleach* Jnr EVENTS 33 Australia Day 33 Flickerfest 34 Gold Coast Film Festival 34 GLOW OFFSTAGE 36 A walk down the aisle 37 Café recipe 38 Snapped!

39 At a glance 40 Curtain rises on Cultural Precinct Stage One 45 Support Us 46 Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast 47 Partners

STAGE THEATRE

The making of a legend Playwright Matthew Ryan talks about Kelly Image: Actor Steven Rooke as Ned Kelly in the 2012 production of Kelly. Photo - Rob Maccoll.

Image (inset): Playwright Matthew Ryan.

Photo - Amelia Dowd

If you love theatre, chances are you’ve seen one of Matthew Ryan’s plays on our stages recently … there’s been quite a few! In the last two years we’ve enjoyed productions of Chasing the Whale, Boy Girl Wall and The Harbinger, and we were lucky enough to have Matthew teach a playwriting workshop to a roomful of aspiring writers in 2012.

Matthew got his start on the Gold Coast, taking part in several productions at Gold Coast Little Theatre, Spotlight and Javeenbah in the mid-nineties before moving to Brisbane and beginning his professional career as a writer. Next year will mark Matthew’s ninth mainstage production in ten years, making him one of the most prolific playwrights in Australia.

But Kelly broaches new territory for Ryan, who is often known for his comedy. This gritty, historical drama is a new take on the Ned Kelly tale, focussing on the relationship between Ned and his brother Dan. What if

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Dan survived the siege at Glenrowan? What if he’d visited his condemned brother on the eve of Ned’s hanging?

Queensland Theatre Company debuted the critically-acclaimed play Kelly in 2012, and will now remount the production for the 19week tour to 39 locations across the country.

Matthew Ryan talks about writing Kelly, and what inspired him to resurrect these two titans of Australian history.

What inspired you to write Kelly?

I spent some years as a kid living in Shepparton, which is right in Kelly Country.

I was amazed even then at how much Ned Kelly had permeated the history of that area.

Ned has haunted me ever since. I think it was the images. They were some of the most violent pictures a young kid would come across. The grotesque newspaper illustration of the shooting of Aaron Sherritt. The bizarre photo of Joe Byrne’s dead body, strung up in

a standing position. And of course, a towering figure wearing a suit of armour and shooting guns makes quite an impression on a kid.

A few years ago I came up with the idea of a confrontation between the Mayne brothers James and Isaac (from The Mayne Inheritance) in a jail cell. But La Boite had just done a production of that story so there was nothing I could do with it. And then the Kelly brothers waltzed on in. It was an amazing moment. They immediately took over my brain and started arguing with each over whose fault it all was. All this imagery that was burned into my brain as a kid was venting out in these voices. I had to write it down just to stay sane.

You’ve done a lot of research for Kelly. How much truth is in your final script?

Almost all of the facts in the script surrounding Ned Kelly are as true as possible. But the real history is a bit murky

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‘Keep in mind Ned was a notorious liar, mainly because most of what we have him on record as saying, he was saying to the police – whom he had no qualms in lying to.’

anyway. Keep in mind Ned was a notorious liar, mainly because most of what we have him on record as saying he was saying to the police – whom he had no qualms in lying to.

And the police at that time would often lie to make themselves look better so no one really knows for sure.

My goal with Ned is simply to capture the spirit of the man. To make audiences feel they’re really in the room with him. I don’t think anyone’s successfully done that yet.

The real Dan Kelly is something of a mysterious figure and there isn’t a lot of information about him in the history books.

He tends to pop up in the confrontations, completely fail to do what is asked of him and Ned then has to fix things.

I used this idea as a building block to create the fictional character but took a lot more artistic license with him than Ned. Dan carries more of the folklore side of the story.

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What do you think happened to Dan Kelly?

I think it’s a fifty-fifty call as to whether Dan really survived. There are eye-witnesses that say he died. And there are eye-witnesses that saw Dan in the weeks after Glenrowan, heading for Queensland. There’s a grave with an unrecognizable body in it in Greta. And there are reports of a man named James Ryan out at Ipswich who claimed to be Dan and told stories about The Kelly Gang that no one else should know. I like the uncertainty of it all. It’s ripe geography for fiction.

How long did Kelly take to conceptualise and write?

It took three years to get the Yes. I started writing the first draft in July 2008. It grew over the years and had a whole lot of flashbacks to other times and places with other characters.

I got some good advice from a few different sources that the play works better when it’s confined to the jail cell so I got rid of

the other locations and found a trick to have those flashbacks play out in the one room.

How would you describe your style of writing?

I’m mostly known for my comedy so I think this one is going to be surprising for some people. My work tends to be very story driven. I’m very structured. I’m much more interested in the action of a piece and what’s happening between the characters than I am in any grand political explorations. I tend to just let that stuff bubble up gently.

Catch Kelly on Friday 13 March at 11.00am or 7.30pm, or Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm. Available to purchase in a Season Package now or single tickets from 5 January. Adults $54, Concession $47, Group 6+ $45 and Student $30. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Scandalous tales Straight from The Playhouse at QPAC, where it opened Queensland Theatre Company’s 2015 season, we welcome the quickfire, turn-of-the-century comedy Boston Marriage to our stage.

Image: Aaron Tait

Riddled with the wicked wit of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross) Boston Marriage stars double Helpmann Award-winning actor Amanda Muggleton and will be directed by Gold Matilda Award winner Andrea Moor, who delighted audiences and critics alike with 2013’s QTC production Venus In Fur. So, what exactly is a ‘Boston Marriage’?

‘Boston Marriage’ was a term used in the Victorian era to refer to two single women living together, independent of men. Henry James coined the term in his novel The Bostonians, which told of an intimate companionship between two wealthy Boston women.

According to New Repertory Theatre’s notes, the play ‘potentially fostered the ambitions of the early generations of professional women… Most likely, the Boston Marriage was many things to many women:

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business partnership, artistic collaboration, lesbian romance.’

What’s the play about?

Set in a Victorian drawing room, Anna and Claire are two bantering, scheming ‘women of fashion’ who live together on the fringes of society. Anna has just become the mistress of a wealthy man, while Claire is infatuated with a young girl and wants to enlist the jealous Anna’s help to arrange a rendezvous. As the two women exchange barbs and taunt their hapless maid, Claire’s love interest arrives and sets off a crisis that puts the women’s future at risk.

What’s the play’s history?

Following a string of successful plays featuring male protagonists, acclaimed playwright David Mamet wrote this piece for an entirely female cast. Boston Marriage was originally produced by the American Repertory Theater

in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1999. It was directed by David Mamet and starred Felicity Huffman of Desperate Housewives fame.

It was later performed on London’s West End. This new Queensland Theatre Company production promises to be a grand affair, featuring three gorgeous girls, a stunning set and glamourous gowns designed by Stephen Curtis. From our theatre, the production will tour into nine regional Queensland locations.

For more information please refer to www.queenslandtheatre.com.au.

Boston Marriage stars Amanda Muggleton, Helen Cassidy and Rachel Gordon. Catch it Friday 20 or Saturday 21 February at 7.30pm. Available to purchase in a Season Package now or single tickets go on sale 5 January. Tickets are Adults $54, Concession $47, Group 6+ $45 and Student $30. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Master of the unusual Magician, comedian, inventor, master of illusion, ventriloquist, shadow and mime artist…

'It's like seeing things for the first time...magical.'

— Dawn French

Raymond Crow is a multifaceted Aussie genius who keeps you guessing until the last moment.

He is called The Unusualist for good reason – there is no other performer like him.

Raymond’s amazing signature hand shadow piece performed to the Louis Armstrong classic What a Wonderful World, became a global YouTube sensation that has now been seen by an estimated 200,000,000 people.

In high demand around the world, some of Raymond's amazing performances include the UK's Royal Variety Performance

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in front of the Queen, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for NBC's The World's Greatest Magic and The Late Show with David Letterman.

In his own back yard, Raymond is a highly respected artiste who was a grand finalist on Australia's Got Talent with other appearances including Spicks and Specks, The Footy Show and The Melbourne Comedy Extravaganza.

Most recently, he performed in the prestigious international show THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 - The Biggest Magic Show on the Planet.

Brimming with originality, he'll make

you laugh, cheer and gasp with his uniquely breathtaking skills and hilarious audience participation. Crowe has performed alongside Bon Jovi and Russell Brand, and for David Letterman and Queen Elizabeth. It's no wonder he is in demand around the world!

Be uplifted with Raymond Crowe - The Unusualist at The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Saturday 7 February at 7.30pm.

Tickets $49, Concession / Group 6+ $44, Children $39, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $149. Book at www.theartscentregc.com. au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Swing on this Four of Australia’s leading stage talents will deliver a modern take on some all-time swing classics plus ‘well-swung’ interpretations of rock and pop songs to our stage in March.

We chat to Luke Kennedy, Matt Lee, Ben Mingay and Michael Falzon about swing, their careers and Van Halen.

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What’s the first album you bought? Was it on vinyl, cassette or CD? Luke Kennedy The first album I ever bought was the Milli Vanilli All Or Nothing - US Remix Album on CD. Yikes!

Matt Lee The first album I bought was Michael Jackson's Bad. It was on cassette. I wore it out along with the carpet in my bedroom from the constant rug-cutting that occurred on a daily basis.

Ben Mingay Motley Crew’s Decade of Decadence. On CD!!! I made the purchase at Wallsend Plaza Retravision...Mum didn't understand.

Michael Falzon First single I bought (on 45...) was Every Little Thing She Does is Magic by The Police - which I ended up giving to my big sister for her birthday. My first LP (showing my age!) was Adam Ant! Not so embarrassing considering Luke's first purchase.

What’s been your career highlight so far?

Luke Kennedy My career highlight so far has been touring with Ricky Martin. He invited me to perform three songs with him each night on his Aussie tour last year, and I even got to enter the stage via a secret pop-up lift, aka ‘The Toaster’.

Matt Lee I've been very lucky to work with some incredible artists so far in my career including Ricky Martin, Hugh Jackman and Paula Abdul. I've toured the world supporting Britney Spears and Savage Garden, but a definite highlight would be swinging about with these three other lads - Michael, Ben and Luke!

Ben Mingay This is a tough one. It has to be split between performing for the Desperate Housewives in Dirty Dancing LA and singing the U.S. National Anthem for the Chicago Bears at Soldier field...in front of 60,000 people! Being on the tellie is pretty damn awesome too.

Michael Falzon I'm very bloody lucky. There have been many! Playing Wembley is up there, as is performing with Queen. Hmm, yep, probably singing Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen would have to be number one.

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You’ve brought a Van Halen song into the swing genre – what’s another unexpected song you’d like to see ‘well swung’?

Luke Kennedy We can swing just about anything. Maybe given my first album purchase we should be doing Blame It On The Rain? At least we’ll know who is singing it...

Matt Lee There are a few Australian rock classics we've swung as part of the show. You'll just have to see the show to discover what they are, and once you hear them, you'll be swinging them all the way home!

Ben Mingay I would like to see Your Mama Don't Dance and Your Daddy Don't Rock n Roll by Poison swung. I also fully support Luke Kennedy's suggestion of swinging Blame it On the Rain by Milli Vanilli, that would be very special indeed.

Michael Falzon I've a particular fascination with swinging Aussie rock - we do a couple on the show already but there can always be more. Farnham or Chisel... ooh, or Aussie Crawl - Boys Light Up would definitely be interesting! Certainly not anything by Milli Vanilli.

Why do you think swing is still popular after all these decades?

Luke Kennedy Swing is so impressive because it’s at times full and complex, but it always seems to be only as complex as it needs to be. You can delve deep into what the big band is playing if that’s your thing, or simply sit there and sway along and tap your foot. Whatever your taste, swing has something for you.

Matt Lee Simple, swing music is timeless which is why it is still so popular. With artists such as Robbie Williams and Michael Bublè bringing the genre into the 21st Century, it has given the songs a contemporary edge while all still remaining classic.

Ben Mingay Because it makes you tap your feet! No matter who you are or what you know about music, you will be tapping your foot or clicking your fingers to any swung song.

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Michael Falzon We get asked this a lot. I've grown up listening to swing and it just has a way of sticking. Every now and then, someone lends a fresh take - which is what we try to do - and a whole new audience is born. The tunes are timeless and so long as we're respectful to the genre, OK, with some slight cheek and irreverence, people will enjoy coming back for more.

What fun stuff do you want to do when you visit the Gold Coast?

Luke Kennedy I’ve always wanted to drive an Indy Car. Is that on the cards?

Matt Lee THEME PARKS! I'm a huge theme park junkie! I'm going to try to get to as many as I can!

Ben Mingay I want to get a 3 Park Super VIP pass and go nuts!

I also would like to hang out with my bro Matt Mingay and drive some fast cars! Also, if time allows I could be persuaded to go to Hollywood Showgirls... for the arts.

Michael Falzon Having gone to high school in Brissy, I spent many a weekend down the Coast, so I feel quite nostalgic when visiting.

While Surfers doesn't have quite the allure it did when I was a teenager, the beaches are the best in the world so you'll probably see me on one of them.

Swing On This is on Wednesday 25 March at 7.30pm. Available to purchase in a Season Package now or single tickets go on sale 5 January. Adult $64, Concession $55, Group 6+ $49 and Student $35. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Dream your life away With singer / songwriter sensation Vance Joy

With his debut album, Dream Your Life Away now on shelves and his hit song, Riptide, being covered by the likes of Taylor Swift, Vance Joy is going from strength to strength.

Vance Joy, a Melbourne born singer/ song writer, (known originally as James Keogh,) will perform live at The Arts Centre Gold Coast on Thursday 5 March, as part of his album tour Dream Your Life Away.

The album title came to him after hearing John Lennon's 1981 classic Watching the Wheels. ‘He has that line “People say I'm crazy, dreaming my life away,” and I love that idea. That title feels like a good reflection of my life recently. It's still all totally new to me. I

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still feel new as, Which is good. I still feel like I'm just chipping away.’

Joy’s creative inspiration comes from books, poetry and films and interestingly he pieced together his smash hit song Riptide on a dirt cheap ukulele (he's since upgraded).

Riptide has gone five times platinum in Australia, with its award victory lap including the prestigious APRA Song of the Year award.

‘It's taken on its own life,’ the musician says of Riptide. ‘It's definitely been a door opener. It's running its own race now.’

Joining Vance on the March tour dates will be support acts #1 Dads and Airling

Opening act Airling, (aka Hannah

Shepherd) has quickly made a name for herself on the local scene, winning Triple J Unearthed and scoring a slot at Splendour In The Grass this year. #1 Dads recently released the stunning LP About Face.

Book now for Vance Joy on Thursday 5 March at 7.30pm. Tickets are $41 and available at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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ARIA-award winner hits the road Dan Sultan’s national tour

Dan Sultan's national Dirty Ground tour takes the ARIA-winning performer back out on the road in intimate solo mode, including a onenight-only performance at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

The tour celebrates the release of Dan’s latest EP Dirty Ground, full of sparse and stunning new songs as well as some quieter moments and B-sides from his acclaimed 2014 album Blackbird that has just won the ARIA for Best Rock Album.

The songs, which showcase Dan's outstanding and unique vocal talent, include co-writes with Australian folk legend Paul Kelly and Damian Dempsey from Something For Kate.

In this intimate solo mode, the sit-down shows allow Sultan to showcase his unique talent as not only a singer and songwriter, but a teller of stories.

This tour is proudly presented in association with the GO! Foundation, of which Dan is an ambassador.

The GO! Foundation aims to assist Indigenous Australian youths achieve their goals through education scholarships.

Catch Dan Sultan - Dirty Ground Tour with special guests Pierce Brothers on Wednesday 11 March at 8pm. Tickets are $43.70 and available at www.theartscentregc. com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Image: Blueprint Studios

Grace Knight

Spanish Nights

Everybody still loves Lucy

Grace Knight is one of the most enduring talents in Australian music. With Aria nominations and chart topping recordings in each of the past three decades, her career spans over thirty five years. Her spellbinding live performances touch the soul and lift the heart.

She blew audiences away throughout the eighties as lead singer of internationally successful band Eurogliders.

As a solo artist she lit up the screen in ABC TV’s Come In Spinner. A string of successful solo albums followed. During her jazz career, Grace has performed countless live shows including performances for five Australian Prime Ministers, President Clinton of the United States and Princess Diana.

Duo Armonico is an elegant and unique musical collaboration between two highly acclaimed soloists - Belinda Manwaring (cello) and Daniel Cunnington (classical guitar). In 2015, they will begin their 2015 concert series at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

This concert, appropriately titled Spanish Nights will feature a vibrant programme of popular Spanish and Latin American works such as Piazzolla Café 1930, Granados and Albeniz. Daniel will also be performing exciting yet poetic solo pieces by Albeniz, Villa Lobos and Leo Brouwer.

She was the Queen of American comedy for decades - the wacky, fearless, and totally endearing Lucy broke the mould for the way women were allowed to behave on TV!

Brimming with Lucille Ball’s irrepressible spirit, acclaimed Australian theatre star Elise McCann (Mamma Mia, South Pacific) presents a tribute to a true trail-blazer.

Sarrah Le Marquand from The Daily Telegraph said ‘Helmed with a pitch-perfect performance by McCann, and subtle direction from Helen Dallimore, Everybody Loves Lucy is equal parts amusing and bittersweet. A fitting tribute to the paradox that was Lucille Ball.’

See Grace Knight in The Basement on Saturday 14 March at 8pm (Doors and bar open 7pm). Adults $36, Concession / Student $32. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Be swept away to Spain with Duo Armonica presents Spanish Nights on Saturday 21 February, at 6.30 pm in Gallery One. Tickets are $28 Adults or $15 for students. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

Joined by musical director (and sometime ‘Desi’) Nigel Ubrihien, this cabaret-style show is a treat for audiences young and old! Catch A Morning With … Everybody Loves Lucy on Monday 2 March from 11.00am (Complimentary morning tea served from 10.15am). Tickets $19. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club The Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club draws acclaim for its selection of bands, singers and musicians drawn from all over Australia.

Jazz up your Valentine’s Day

Beach Blues at Sunset

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, it’s the ideal time to take your sweetheart somewhere special!

If you love the combination of food, wine and smooth jazz, book your table for My Funny Valentine presented by Mal Wood in the intimate setting of The Basement.

Be our guests for a FREE evening of blues!

Mal Wood presents Bleach Blues live on The Terrace. Kick back in the lounge environment and enjoy the sweet blues sounds from sunset.

No bookings required for the performance, but bookings recommended if you’d like dinner at the Arts Café (phone (07) 5588 4087).

Food will also be available from the Terrace Bar. Performance is on Saturday 7 March from 5.30pm.

Our very own ‘Mr Cool’, Mal Wood, will host a romantic and unforgettable program of jazz in My Funny Valentine on Saturday 14 February at 7.30pm.

Adult $29, Concession $22. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

FREE event

Galapagos Duck Date Friday 23 January Galapagos Duck helped put Australian jazz on the map. They've won national and international awards, played in the birthplace of jazz and influenced generations of young musicians through live performances, volumes of original compositions and television appearances.

The Marvellous Miz Demeanours Date Friday 13 February Presenting their own brand of mischievous comedy cabaret, The Marvellous Miz Demeanours sizzle audiences with their unique show of jazz hits and twists, scandalous blues, quirky pop and tongue-in-cheek original songs.

The Beatles Swing DATE Friday 13 March Contemporary crooner Craig Martin has secured worldwide exclusive rights to arrange and perform The Beatles classics, swing style! Craig and his eight piece swing band present The Beatles’ greatest hits from 1962 to 1970.

All performances are staged in the Paradise Showroom. The bar and bistro opens at 6.00pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

Members tickets are $23 and Visitors are $28 Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Ancient dynasties come alive on stage Direct from New York, Shen Yun features the world's top classical Chinese dancers, an original blend of East and West music performed by a live orchestra, dazzling animated backdrops and exquisite costumes, creating one spectacular performance.

Shen Yun aims to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture through the universal language of music and dance. Weaving a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, Shen Yun will lead you on an extraordinary journey from ancient dynasties to the modern day, through inspiring stories and legends that come alive on stage.

Shen Yun revives 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation – transporting you to another world in a performance that will truly touch your soul.

‘A mesmerizing performance of singers, dancers and musicians reclaiming the divinely inspired cultural heritage of China...It was inspirational and educational – a performance that I encourage everyone to see and all of us to learn from.’ – Donna Karan, creator of Donna Karan New York and DKNY

Shen Yun is back by popular demand for three shows only between Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February. Tickets range from $55 to $125. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

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COMEDY in the basement

The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers, with regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities.

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Lawrence Mooney

Chris Radburn

Ashley Fils Aime

Bev Killick

Matt Okine

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Mick Neven

Daniel Townes

Joel Ozborn

Danny McGinlay

Harley Breen

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Chris Wainhouse

Dave Callan

Mick Meredith

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Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics every Friday night from 8.00pm at Comedy in The Basement.

Doors and bar open from 6.30pm.

Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for groups of six or more. Dinner and show packages available for $79. Groups please book in advance. Strictly 18+.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are proud to support and develop local opportunities for artists.

Here’s where you’ll find information about auditions, independent theatre-making opportunities, production opportunities, workshops and more.

The heat is on!

Auditions for

Creative and Production

Miss Saigon

team required

After the success of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2014, we can’t wait to bring the next musical to our stage.

Expressions of interest are being taken now for singers and dancers interested in auditioning for the production of the hit musical, Miss Saigon, to be staged at The Arts Centre Gold Coast 12-20 June 2015.

Voluntary roles – unpaid THUY (Supporting Role) Male, aged 25 to 50, determined Vietnamese military leader promised to Kim. Pop Tenor.

GIGI (Supporting Role) Female, aged 18 to 30, hardened Saigon stripper. Mezzo-soprano.

TAM (Non-Speaking Role) Boy, aged 5 to 10, Kim’s son. Non-singing.

About the musical In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years ends in tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he had.

CHORUS Any gender, aged 18 to 50 Includes Non-Singing Roles, Solo Singing Roles and Ensemble Singing Roles – Bargirls, Marines, Vietnamese soldiers and refugees, Conference delegates and staff members, Bangkok vendors and tourists.

Roles available Roles attracting a negotiated fee KIM (Lead Role) Female, aged 18 to 25, a young, naïve but strong-willed Vietnamese woman. Mezzo-soprano.

How to Apply Express your interest now at www. theartscentregc.com.au/opportunities to be kept in the loop.

CHRIS (Lead Role) Male, aged 18 to 35, a young, tormented American GI. Pop tenor.

The dance requirement is intermediate.

Official audition registrations will open 13 February and close 16 March, 2015.

THE ENGINEER (Lead Role) Male, aged 30 to 50 a greasy wheeler-dealer. High baritone.

Registrations will be assessed and auditions will be invited by appointment. All vocalists will be required to attend dance auditions.

ELLEN (Supporting Role) Female, aged 18 to 35, Chris’ sensible American wife. Mezzosoprano.

Vocal auditions 12pm – 9pm, Friday 20 March, The Space 9am – 9pm, Saturday 21 March, The Space

JOHN (Supporting Role) Male, aged 18 to 35, Chris’ best friend. A GI who later becomes an activist. Pop Tenor.

Dance auditions 9am – 12pm, Sunday 22 March, Arts Theatre

We are now accepting applications for the following positions for the local production of Miss Saigon.

Choreographer Experienced Choreographer with background in musical theatre in major venues. Paid position.

Stage Manager Experienced Stage Manager with background in musical theatre in major venues. Paid position.

Rehearsal Assistant / Assistant Stage Manager To assist the Director and Stage Manager with administrative and general rehearsal duties, plus technical rehearsals and performances. Paid position.

Costume Designer / Wardrobe Manager To design, construct and acquire the Miss Saigon costume collection, plus manage the wardrobe department. Paid position.

Wardrobe Interns To assist the Wardrobe Manager with costume maintenance, creating costume plots and dressing cast. Unpaid positions.

For full details and to submit your CV, please visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/ opportunities. Applications close 31 January 2015.

For enquiries please email auditions@theartscentregc.com.au.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Space to create In November, we launched The Hub. This exciting new artist hub is a genuine step towards supporting innovative art making on the Gold Coast.

With five hot desks and a high-tech meeting room, The Hub is a centre of contemporary practice. Each element can be hired separately by individual artists or together for larger operations.

The first tenant is the Gold Coast Film Festival.

Perhaps the greatest detail is that The Hub’s users do not need to have a performance outcome at The Arts Centre. This engages artists across all art forms, including literature, visual and digital arts.

‘We’re serious about supporting Gold Coast artists’,’ says General Manager Destry Puia. ‘We understand our strength as an Arts Centre comes from the innovative and bold relationships we have with the whole arts community.’

Gold Coast artist Rebecca Ross’ stunning installation is inspired by the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct overlay designs.

The Hub can be hired through our website at www.theartscentregc.com.au.

Image (L-R): General Manager Destry Puia, Project Manager for the creation of the new venue Adam Gardnir, Cr Lex Bell, Artist Rebecca Ross at the launch

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Are you a musician

We’d love to hear from musicians interested in performing on the Terrace Stage. Contact Associate Producer Vicki Buenen at buenen@theartscentregc.com. au to express your interest.

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Want to write a play

Have you got an idea for a stage play? Join award-winning playwrights David Burton and Claire Christian when they deliver Introduction to Playwriting –a full-day course in writing for the stage.

The day will include detailed exercises around translating your idea to the page, refining character and structure, creating rhythmic and engaging dialogue and finding ways to get your work on to a stage. Appropriate for writers of ages 15 and up, this workshop will turn your blank page into a pathway for a dramatic success.

Book now for Introduction to Playwriting, Saturday 21 February from 9.30am until 4pm. Cost to participate is $60 and includes a light lunch. www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Your work on our stage Have you thought about creating your own theatre work?

Our black box theatre The Space is the perfect place to stretch your theatrical wings.

Last year, we staged four Independent Season productions in The Space, including the hilariously dark The Pillowman, the haunting Ruby Moon, the speciallycommissioned Hotel Beche de Mer and the wild road trip tale Mercy Thieves. These plays provided writing, acting, directing and behind-the-scenes opportunities for dozens of theatre makers from the Gold Coast and the wider South East Queensland region.

We are now seeking expressions of interest for our 2016 Independent Season.

Emerging and established independent theatre makers from the Gold Coast and surrounding regions including Brisbane and

beyond are encouraged to apply.

If you have a full work in mind, great!

We can support you to bring that vision to life with professional marketing, ticketing, technical support and more.

Or if you’ve got an idea that needs some work, apply for our Works In Progress program. We’ll give you time, space and professional support to bring your creative vision closer to performance standard.

Expressions of interest close Tuesday 30 June, 2015. Please visit www. theartscentregc.com.au/opportunities to download an application pack. Enquiries can be directed to Associate Producer Vicki Buenen on (07) 5588 4036 or buenen@ theartscentregc.com.au.

Works in progress and play readings A love story in progress In February, we’ll welcome back the fabulous Gold Coast theatre company The Blacklight Collective in a one-week residency as part of our Works in Progress program. Following their presentation of the development piece Astraeus in 2013, they will now spend an immersive week with us, further developing R&J Complex, which explores the missing pieces of Shakespeare’s most renowned love story.

Planning for Sunnytown Another Works in Progress project taking residence in The Space in March is Krystal Sweedman’s Sunnytown. This piece is being developed in preparation for its inclusion in the La Boite Indie Season in October 2015. Sunnytown is a whimsical and terrifying look at the way we process trauma, and the consequences of choosing to ignore it.

Are you game?

Do you know teenage boys who spend too much time on their iPods? Bring them along to a free play reading of Bradley McCaw’s The Game by An Old Fashioned Production Company. This play is in development, and focuses on two brothers who are forced to put down the electronics and end up exploring a timeless world far, far away. Bradley McCaw is an award-winning playwright, composer and performer. Catch the free play reading of The Game on Saturday 28 March at 2pm in The Space.

No bookings required

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Best regional cinema in Australia

Guess who was awarded the Best Regional Cinema award in 2014? The Arts Cinema!

As a part of the 69th Australian International Movie Convention, delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the United States and Europe gathered at Jupiter’s Casino for the AIDA (Australian Independent Distributors Association) Trailer Presentation and Award Ceremony.

Cinema Supervisor Mika Mantykivi was attending the dinner and not even aware that the Arts Cinema had been nominated.

When the award was announced Mika was extremely surprised and very proud to accept the award which is a first for The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

‘I am so proud of what we have to offer at the Arts Cinema. I have worked in the industry for over 20 years and it is an absolute privilege for the cinema to be recognised in this way,’ says Mika.

COMING SOON TO THE ARTS CINEMA

The Second Best Marigold Hotel The Marigold Hotel is back! All your favourite actors return including Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Ronald Pickup and Celia Imrie, plus new cast member Richard Gere, for the hilarious follow up to the surprise hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which followed British retirees taking up residence in a not-so-luxurious hotel in India.

In the sequel, Sonny Kapoor has his eye on a promising new property now that his first hotel is almost fully booked. Evelyn and Douglas have joined the Jaipur workforce, while Norman and Carol negotiate the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship. Madge juggles two very wealthy suitors and the new co-manager of the hotel, Muriel, becomes the keeper of everyone's secrets.

The first film was the highest grossing wide release film the Arts Cinema has ever had. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel opens on 26 February.

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The Imitation Game Benedict Cumberbatch is already getting Oscar buzz for his performance as genius British logician and cryptologist Alan Turing, who helped crack Germany's Enigma Code during World War II but was later prosecuted by his government for being homosexual.

Don’t miss this British-American historical thriller also starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode. Opens 1 January.

The Theory of Everything Follow the story of the physicist Stephen Hawking and Jane Wilde, the literature student he fell in love with whilst studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. This British romantic biographical film stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones and Emily Watson.

Opens 29 January.

For session times please visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/cinema or phone (07) 5588 4008

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Cool, Calm and Collected Recent acquisitions from the Collection The Gold Coast City Gallery Collection has grown significantly in the last few years mostly due to a raft of wonderful donations from a number of generous donors. This exhibition seeks to highlight the breadth and depth of these gifts along with judicious purchases and competition winners. We remain grateful to Gallery Chairman Patrick Corrigan AM whose enthusiasm for the collection and encouragement of others has been the driving force behind many of the donated works.

Artists have donated their own works and coincidentally a number of Archibald Prize finalists have been collected. These include Alexander McKenzie’s haunting portrait of actress Toni Collette which conveys the subject’s strength and sincerity as she holds a lifeboat, also suggesting the vulnerability inherent in a life of artistic pursuit.

Garry Shead’s 2012 Archibald entry of long-time friend and fellow artist Martin Sharp is a fitting tribute to a highly creative and influential figure who sadly passed away in late 2013. Other significant artist donations include a suite of photographs from Shane Higson’s Attachment series, large landscape paintings by Guy Maestri and Neil Frazer, as well as abstract works by Ildiko Kovacs and PJ Hickman.

Private collectors and Benefactors have also generously contributed groups of works that have boosted the Collection with the inclusion of highly sought after artists such as Arthur Boyd, Adam Cullen, Shaun Gladwell, Rosemary Laing, Richard Larter and Sidney Nolan. Noted collector of surrealist art Ray Wilson OAM has donated works on paper by the major Australian artist James Gleeson from the series Signals from the Perimeter.

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Given the large number of gifts received across a range of subjects and media, our purchases have been made with focused intent. Beach related works include Sebastian Di Mauro’s pro Gaius Marius from Scuta series made from wetsuit material while representations of the Gold Coast and history come from works by Edwin Bode, William Bustard and HC Simpson.

The addition of these and many other works to the Collection stands us in good stead to present a diverse and engaging program of exhibitions and displays for future generations to enjoy. Gold Coast City Gallery is pleased to share our latest acquisitions in Cool, Calm and Collected, Gallery Two, until 26 January.

Image (top): Alexander McKenzie, Toni Collette 2013, oil on linen canvas. Gift of the artist under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2014 Image (middle): Terry Matassoni, Downtown 2012, oil linen on canvas. Gift of the artist under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2014 Image (bottom): Neil Frazer, Craggy Point 2012, synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Gift of the artist under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2014

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The Art of a Surgeon: Adam Rish The business card of practising Sydneybased cosmetic surgeon and artist Adam Rish reads: ‘Adam Rish – Misanthropist: For Disappointments phone ...’

Gold Coast City Gallery is pleased to host his touring exhibition Misanthropology: The World Art of Adam Rish from 31 January.

Adam talks about his life and work.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Taller.

How would you describe your work to a complete stranger?

My work is a mix of Surrealism and Funk made in collaboration with Indigenous artists.

I depict suburban disasters (it is hard to be a middle class hero) so my pieces are like souvenirs of front-page violence tamed into soft, hybrid folk art forms.

What's your background – what did you study to get to where you are?

I have Jewish and Scottish ancestry and as a ten year old emigrated from England to

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Tasmania. My parents were intellectuals and bohemian so I had a very liberal upbringing in an arty environment which scarred me for life. I studied medicine, despite being interested in painting, as in the early seventies art schools were very Bauhaus influenced and all you did was draw geometric shapes for the first year or so. I had exhibitions while at university and later had various arts residencies before completing my intern years. I later also studied art at East Sydney Tech, Sydney University and COFA at UNSW. What's the first thing career related you usually do each day?

I do not like talking about art as a career as I feel it is a vocation. Far too many artists are frustrated by the notion of being a failure as there is very little career to be had. I tend to work in bouts so may not do anything for

months then when I start to feel bad I will get to it. I tend to work for exhibitions. If I cannot motivate myself to work I will go off to a new country and find a new village to work in.

What is good about going “bush” is there is nothing else to do so you have to work. I only feel good when I am making things and when something new is happening it is the most exciting thing in the whole world.

Can you describe an ‘average’ working day for you?

I get up late as I am insomniac and have a coffee at ten. I tend not to eat until the late afternoon. On my medicine days I go to my office where I practise laser dermatology for twenty hours per week. On other days I will go to my sculpture studio in Maroubra and finish off some pieces or sit at home and do some new designs. I find more and more of my time is spent on the internet organising

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exhibitions, publications etc. and wonder why? I usually work until midnight on various projects but always try and fit in a swim or some tennis. I like to visit galleries and see exhibitions but seem to miss so many.

What is the best thing about your job?

Having the ability to live a creative, imaginative life.

What’s the most challenging aspect?

Finding time to realise all my projects.

What are the top three skills you need in this industry?

Inspiration, perspiration and a good deodorant.

When do you know you’ve made it?

The blank sheet of paper is covered with wonderful lines without me having the slightest idea of how they arrived there.

View the exhibition Misanthropology: The World Art of Adam Rish at Gold Coast City Gallery, between 31 January and 15 March. Admission is free. See page 27 for a Meet the Artist opportunity at AFTER DARK.

Original interview conducted by Arts Hub and published at www.artshub.com.au on 21 February 2013.

Image (left): Adam Rish. Photo courtesy of the artist Image (right): Adam Rish, Prophet Motif 1989, woollen kilin, woven

by Fotma Goban. Courtesy of the artist

What advice would you give anyone looking to break into your field?

Study medicine or law or marry a banker.

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Saltwater Country visits Washington DC Acclaimed Indigenous artists are showcasing their talent internationally at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC. Gold Coast City Gallery’s Senior Curator Virginia Rigney reports from the USA.

The Saltwater Country exhibition celebrates Indigenous connection to the coast, sand and sea and was first seen by local audiences at Gold Coast City Gallery in July and August this year.

The exhibition is the culmination of a number of years of development in partnership with Museums and Galleries Queensland and this overseas tour is a major milestone for us as it is the first time that our organisations have presented an exhibition internationally.

As Co–Curator, I travelled to Washington DC to assist with the installation and public programs during the opening week. Travelling with me were three artists from the exhibition: Brian Robinson, Jimmy Thaiday and Ceferino Sabitino.

Touring an exhibition always presents new challenges – from the logistics of just getting large and fragile artworks around the world to displaying them in new conditions.

Readers may remember the magnificent large painting by Mavis Ngallametta which occupied the central wall in our gallery.

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need an alternative solution! The staff at the Embassy worked in consultation with us and the artist to prepare a horizontal plinth so viewers could look down upon the work - the final result was just stunning.

The opening event provided a great opportunity to engage with a large and enthusiastic audience of collectors, members of the diplomatic core and local museum curators. The artists and I were extremely proud to be able to share the exhibition with such an audience. Embassy staff tell me that they expect more than 8,000 people will view the exhibition in the lead up to Christmas, which is such a great opportunity to increase understanding about Australia and Queensland in particular.

A highlight of our visit was talking to a group of very excited Grade Five Elementary students who are part of a program that the Embassy has developed to connect with local schools. Our stay also included opportunities to meet with Curators from the Smithsonian and to view their collections of Torres Strait Islander cultural artefacts that have remained in their store for over 100 years. In addition we made connections with artistin-residence programs and so we anticipate that these relationships will develop further.

Saltwater Country is a travelling exhibition developed in partnership between Museums & Galleries Queensland and Gold Coast City Gallery. Curated by Michael Aird and Virginia Rigney. Saltwater Country is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory governments and has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts program.

The Gold Coast exhibition was proudly supported by Gold Coast Waterways Authority.

Image (top) Brian Robinson talking to elementary students at the Embassy. Photo – Virginia Rigney Image (bottom): Guests at the opening of the exhibition.

Photo – Virginia Rigney

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Gold Coast Art Prize

Cutback: Surfing Through Art

Known and unfamiliar, established and emerging, traditional and experimental artists will all be represented in this year’s Gold Coast Art Prize.

Audiences can enjoy work by established artists Mostyn Bramley-Moore, Prudence Flint and Jenny Watson, alongside local artists Eric Koo and Leonie Rhodes. The selected artworks represent many of the key trends in contemporary art such as urban life, landscape and environment, digital technologies and globalism.

Judge Dr Chris McAuliffe will select an overall winner to be announced at the exhibition opening event on Saturday, 6 December.

The Gold Coast Art Prize continues until 8 February.

During the 1950s and ’60s, films such as Gidget (1959), The Endless Summer (1964) and Blue Hawaii (1961) popularised Surf Culture, as did surf bands like The Bel Airs, The Beach Boys, Dick Dale & The Del Tones and Jan & Dean. In doing so, stereotypes emerged, some of which lingers today.

Cutback showcases the work of contemporary Australian artists responding to and exploring the art of surfing and alternative aspects of surf culture.

Featuring: Chris Bennie, Shaun Gladwell, Andrew Kidman, William Mackinnon, Nanda Ormond, Ben Rak and Joel Rea.

An exciting public program focusing on art and surfing culture complements this exhibition. Keep an eye on our website for details at www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery and see page 31 for kids art activities as part of Cutback and Bleach* Jnr.

Cutback is on display from 14 February until 22 March 2015.

GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS Prudence Flint Masterclass Figure in a Space: tonal painting with model DATE Sat 24 Jan TIME 10.00am – 4.00pm VENUE The Studio COST $80.00 includes life model fee Robyn Sweaney Masterclass Light & Shade - Suburbia DATE Sun 1 Feb TIME 10.00am – 4.00pm VENUE The Studio COST $70.00 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD The $1,000 People’s Choice Award is proudly supported

by Gold Coast Waterways Authority

AFTER DARK: surf/life/art art.music.talks.food DATE Thu 19 Mar 2015 TIME Galleries stay open until 8pm I Talks from 6pm COST Free event I Cash bar VENUE The Arts Centre Gold Coast I Arts Terrace A panel of creatives and surfers including Cutback artists Chris Bennie and Nanda Ormond ‘wax lyrical’ about the intersection of life, art and surf culture.

This event is presented by Gold Coast City Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition Cutback and to support Bleach*. This program has been made possible through the generous support of our Benefactor program.

Image: Prudence Flint, Bathroom 2014, oil on linen.

Image: William MacKinnon, Green Wave 2013, oil and enamel on canvas.

Courtesy of the artist and Australian Galleries

Courtesy of the artist and Utopian Slumps

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The Art of Toast Gold Coast artist Seabastion Toast divides her time between painting, surfing and long-distance running.

Toast's painting practice covers a wide range of subjects, underpinned by an interest in both cultural narratives and a life-long journey into light, form and colour. Her paintings often contain a darker subtext that runs parallel to the surface image as she investigates the grey areas between the black-and-white aspects of our society with all its totems, icons and metaphors.

Toast is a finalist in the 2014 Gold Coast Art Prize and her thought-provoking paintings will also be on display in this Foyer Gallery exhibition in February.

Save the date! Join us for a Meet the Artist event on Sat, 21 Feb at 3.00pm.

Seabastion Toast is on display in the Foyer Gallery from 14 February until 22 March 2015.

Image: Seabastion Toast, Still life with laughter and forgetting (detail) 2014. Courtesy of the artist and Anthea Polson Art. Finalist 2014 Gold Coast Art Prize

Jason Haggerty: Surface/Control Surface/Control explores the desire to control and master natural forces, in particular the potentiality of the inshore wave as an energy source to be harnessed by the human body.

The wave, in regards to surfing, is more than just water. It is a mythical zone of curling, tunnelling walls; an ephemeral space built of natural wonder, existing for a split second, only to dissipate. Surface/Control simulates this space, repositioning and entangling the viewer inside a system that feeds on the body’s potentiality as a source of algorithmic energy.

Surface/Control is on display in the Dark Room from 14 February until 22 March 2015.

Image: Jason Haggerty, Surface/Control (detail). Courtesy of the artist

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GOLD COAST CITY GALLERY

JOSEPHINE ULRICK & WIN SCHUBERT PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2015 28 March – 10 May 2015

Call for EntriEs $20,000 first prize and up to $10,000 in acquisitions EntriEs ClosE friDaY 6 fEBrUarY 2015 Entry forms available at: www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery

IMAGE: Shaun Gladwell, The Flying Dutchman in Blue (Coogee 2) 2013, digital print on archival paper. Winner, 2014 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award

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Keep the kids entertained these school holidays!

The Listies Make You LOL!

What’s Up Croc?

If you’ve got kids in that hard-to-please six to 12 year age bracket, The Listies Make You LOL! is raucous, messy, hilarious fun that even a 12 year old boy will think is cool.

This show has been a sold-out hit at Sydney Festival, Melbourne Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre and the Awesome Festival. The Age said, ‘Nobody else does comedy for kids this brilliantly, but what's more astounding is that adults have just as much fun.’

The Listies Make you LOL! features alien attacks, toilet paper guns, spew, the rudest word in the world and the most disgusting pair of undies you have ever seen in your entire life. Catch it Friday 16 January at 2.30pm or 6pm, or Saturday 17 January at 10am. Tickets are $19.50 or $59 for a family of four. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au.

The Kazoos’ What’s Up Croc? is a fast paced ride full of comedy, music and dance.

Children from three to eight years will love to sing and dance along to the antics of Professor Silly, and they will need to help Tulip to stop him from being so silly, so the show can go on as planned!

Bring your little ones on Tuesday 20 January at 1.30pm or 6pm, or Wednesday 21 January at 10.30am or 1.30pm. Tickets are $19.50 each or $59 for a family of four. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au.

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Dance | Music | Drama | Art | Film | Comedy | Fun

MON 12 JAN - FRI 23 JAN 2015 Drama – Suzuki Method With James Anderson

With Sound Synergy

With Sydney Dance Company

Contemporary Dance

Summer at the Gallery

Circus Acrobatics

Film Production

With Bacon Factory Films

Stand Up and Be Counted

Contemporary Craft Workshops With Rachel Spencer

Pitch Perfectly

With Mark McConville

FREE Art Activities

Summer at the Theatre

With Ben Nicolodi

Public Speaking

Drumming

With NIDA

With Jonathon Albertini

American Accents

Hip Hop Dance

With Melissa Agnew

Screen Acting

With Dennehy Productions

Dr. Seuss Word Play:

With Ben Veitch

The Listies Make You LOL!

FREE Storytelling in the Gallery

Comedy for kids (and their adults)

Dr. Seuss

Musical Theatre & Commercial Jazz

The Kazoos What’s Up Croc?

FREE Dr. Seuss Movies

With Ministry of Dance

A Musical Adventure

To book any of our Summer Series activities, visit us at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000 The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Part of the Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Young Artist Development Program

KIDS AND TEENS

Summer Series This year’s Summer Series is bursting at the seams with fabulous activities for creative kids and teens! Presenters include NIDA , Ministry of Dance, Sydney Dance Company and many more. Check out the range of workshops available at on page 29 and jump on our website (select Youth Program, then Summer Series) to review all the workshops and book your child’s place.

Gold Coast City Gallery is also offering these amazing programs!

If you’ve never been to the Gallery before, it’s located within The Arts Centre Gold Coast – just turn left when you walk in the doors.

Four thousand fancy feet The 2014 dance concert season saw thousands of little (and not-so-little!) feet tapping and twirling across our stage in their end of year concerts. Our dressing rooms were filled with excited faces and our foyer was filled with proud parents.

Here’s a snapshot!

Summer at the Gallery Dr. Seuss Word Play: Contemporary Craft Workshops with Rachel Spencer Kids aged six to 12 years will love this unique workshop experience playing with paper, collage and sculpture. Learn all about buzzing ‘sound waves’ and explore Dr. Seuss books in a creative way.

Workshops are on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 January from 10.00am to 12.00pm in The Studio. The cost is $15 and bookings can be made on our website.

FREE Art Activities for kids When it’s hot outside and the kids are bored, drop-in into the airconditioned Gallery for a FREE program of art making activities inspired by works in the Gold Coast Art Prize 2014 exhibition.

Activities are suitable for children aged four to 12 years and there’s no booking required! Parents must stay to supervise their children and younger children and siblings are absolutely welcome.

Free art activities run on Monday 12, Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 January, and Monday 19, Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 January, from 10.00am-12.00pm in Gallery 1.

FREE Storytelling in the Gallery — Dr. Seuss ‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.’ Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

Children can keep their eyes open or shut during these free storytelling sessions in the Gallery, suitable for children aged four and older. No booking required!

Free Storytelling in the Gallery runs Monday 12, Wednesday 14, Friday 16 January and Monday 19, Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 January at 1.00pm in Gallery 1.

FREE Dr. Suess Movies As part of the Summer Series program, we are offering free sessions of Dr. Seuss movies during the January school holidays!

Dr. Seuss favourites The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who and The Cat in The Hat will play in the school holidays on Tuesday 13, Thursday 15, Tuesday 20 January in the Panorama Suite, and Thursday 22 January in the Lounge Room. BYO cushions! No reservations required!

Image 1: Contemporary dancers from Elite Dance Academy’s concert Dreaming of… on Saturday 15

Movie session times are the same for each day: 10.00am The Lorax 12.00pm Horton Hears a Who 2.00pm The Cat in The Hat

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November, 2014. Photos by Peta McIntyre.

Image 2–5: Performers from Street Jam Academy’s concert Heroes on Saturday 8 November, 2014.

Photos by Alison Cotterell and Angela Tyler.

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Bleach* Jnr Marlin: Be careful what you fish for...

Bleach* Festival will sweep across the Gold Coast from 6-22 March, bringing an inspiring and entertaining feast of Australia’s best contemporary theatre, music and visual arts over three mega weekends.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast will become the HQ for Bleach* Jnr, a program of imaginative, whimsical and heart-warming children’s activities from 20-22 March. From magical fish in Marlin (see right) to giant ants to kaleidoscopic bubbles, Bleach* Jnr’s fun-fuelled, family friendly events will delight children of all ages.

Ants from Polyglot Theatre will create their own surreal style of performance during the Bleach* Jnr weekend. An army of humansized ants will invade our centre, and kids up to 12 years can watch, learn and participate as the ants take over public spaces.

The Lost Treasure of the Cambus Wallace from Goat Track Theatre is an adventure-based drama, enrolling children in a roving performance and drama workshop, jam-packed with games, creative play and dramatic problem solving. Kids can join this rollicking high seas adventure as they find the lost treasure of the Cambus Wallace.

For all the family there will be free art experiences and workshops, pop-up food and live music including special Bleach* performances by Bullhorn, The Fika and vocalist Garrett Kato.

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A life and death fishing adventure played in a sea of foam hits the stage in March! Marlin is set to be a delight for children and their grandparents.

Billy Grogan’s dad used to tell her life is wild and finds its own way home. But he never did. He went fishing for a marlin two years back and never came home. Now she lives with her granddad Tom, dreaming of the ocean and adventure while her life goes down the dunny.

Then one dark and strange night, a miraculous marlin takes her and her granddad out past the reef, to the open ocean and the deep. Drifting far out to sea and into the night, the pair wrestle with forces beyond their control in their effort to save this enormous fish. But will either of them find their way back home?

Inspired by classic seafaring literature, Marlin is set in the game fishing regions off Northern Queensland and is an adventurous tale for ages 9+ and their grandparents.

This is an Arena Theatre Company production, developed and co-produced with the assistance of Melbourne Theatre Company.

Part of the Bleach* 2015 Festival, Marlin is on Friday 20 March at 10.15am and 1.00pm, and Saturday 21 March at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Visit www.theartscentregc.com.au for more details and to book your fishing adventure.

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Gold Coast City Gallery will host activities for kids and teens that explore surf culture in creative ways. Check the website for the weekend ‘drop in’ program supporting Bleach* Jnr and the exhibition Cutback.

Surfboard Designs Grommets aged 4+ can ‘hang-ten’ and create a surfboard artwork.

DATE: Fri, 20 Mar TIME: ‘Drop in’ anytime during Gallery hours 10.00am – 5.00pm. Free.

Artists and Surf Culture Grommets aged 4 -12 years can participate in a range of creative activities that explore surf culture.

DATES: Sat 21 Mar and Sun 22 Mar TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm. Free.

NANDA ORMOND – SURF STORIES ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Grommets aged 8+ are invited to work with the very cool and talented surf comic artist Nanda Ormond. Experiment with drawing skills and ways of telling stories through comic strip style illustration.

DATE: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 TIME: 2.00 – 4.00pm COST: $20. Places are strictly limited.

For the full program of Bleach* Jnr events, go to www.bleachfestival.com.au

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EVENTS

Events and festivals

Events happening at Evandale Parklands, The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Gold Coast City Gallery.

Australia Day Celebrations

See the hottest short films

Join us as the Gold Coast comes out to celebrate Australia's birthday at a jam-packed day full of fun, food and entertainment.

On the bush track, there’ll be a snake show, animal nursery, wood turners, potters, automobile restoration, damper making, spinners and weavers, Wasp Creek Rural Fire Brigade and bush poetry.

The Main Arena will feature Flairs Freestyle Show - a high action choreographed show featuring BMX and Freestyle Moto-X riders.

The kids will love face painting, kids craft, hip-hop dance workshops, amusement rides, bungy tramp, petting zoo and pony rides and kids shows.

There’ll be cooking and comedy shows, pig racing and sheep shearing, and local bands including headliners Round Mountain Girls.

Bring your swimmers to have fun on the lake with kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, walk-on-water balls and SLSQ surf fun clinics.

An open air train will run continuously and you can feed the family at the multicultural and traditional Aussie food stalls.

Celebrate Australia Day on Monday 26 January, 10am – 4pm, at Evandale Parklands and Lake (behind The Arts Centre Gold Coast).

Limited parking will be available onsite or catch the free shuttle bus from the Turf Club. More info www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Celebrating 24 years of short film excellence, Flickerfest, Australia’s leading short film festival, will be hosted by The Arts Centre Gold Coast again in 2015.The 2015 program presents the best of Australia’s and the world’s short films.

Flickerfest remains Australia’s only Academy® accredited and BAFTA recognised short film festival ensuring that we continue to present an A-list class short film competition recognised amongst the best in the world.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast will be screening an entertaining, inspiring and award winning range of highlights, giving local Flickerfest audiences the first look at the hottest short films in the world today.

For many films, the Flickerfest festival will serve as their world and / or Australian premiere whilst other films have already taken home some seriously prestigious prizes - the calibre of this year’s program is undeniable with several films screening at some of the world’s most prominent and revered film festivals including Sundance and Cannes.

Catch Flickerfest on Friday 27 March at 6.30pm in the Arts Theatre (cinema mode). Tickets are $13.50. Delicious dinner options are available pre-screening as well as the usual candy bar treats!

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000.

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Gold Coast Film Festival

Illuminate your senses

The Gold Coast Film Festival (GFFF) celebrates and promotes all aspects of film and filmmaking from one of Australia’s pre-eminent filmmaking locations and holiday destinations – the Gold Coast.

From internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, incredible Japanese anime, locally made indie gems and family features, the GCFF offers a culturally diverse, interactive and engaging program of film, events and special guests.

In 2015, The Arts Centre Gold Coast will host a number of festival events including opening and closing film event, Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Movie Masterpieces, Women in Film special event, Movie Trivia and a selection of international, national and Queensland films.

The full program will be available in March. In the meantime, save the dates! Thursday 9 April to Sunday 19 April.

GLOW seeks to throw a light on the Gold Coast's thriving creative scene. Experience the spectrum of digital arts from animation and projection, to glow yoga and interactive gaming.

Be captivated lakeside by the city's dynamic water and laser spectacular.

Why not park in Surfers Paradise and catch the water shuttle from the Cavill Avenue pontoon? Leaving every 15 minutes.

Experience GLOW on Saturday 11 April, 5-10pm at Evandale Parklands and Lake (behind The Arts Centre Gold Coast).

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OFFSTAGE am Sparey Photos – Grah

A walk down the aisle Ten years ago Micarla met Colin when they were both working part-time at the local service station. They started dating on the fourth of October 2004, and exactly ten years later to the day, they tied the knot at The Arts Centre Gold Coast!

Nowadays, Colin works in electrical systems design and Micarla works in business banking.

They have been busy renovating their house and enjoy the outdoors, travelling, 4WDing, bike riding and swimming at the beach.

The engagement In 2010 we went on a road trip to Airlie Beach, and on our very last day we stopped at Shute Harbour, which is where Colin got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

Choosing the ceremony venue As I child I spent a lot of time at The Arts Centre, performing in dance concerts and enjoying various productions with my Mum. I remember seeing couples get married at Saint Margaret’s chapel, and I always dreamt that one day that would be me in the beautiful white dress marrying my prince charming upon the canal in the quaint little chapel.

Choosing the reception venue The day we checked out the chapel, our Wedding Coordinator Nick Santy stayed back late in the evening to show us the function rooms. As soon as we stepped into the Panorama room, we knew that this was the

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right place for us. We stayed in the room for some time and spoke to Nick about the packages, the flexibility and payment timelines. It didn't take us long to come back and lock in the date.

Your venue wedding coordinator Every single dealing we had with Nick was pleasant - he was always contactable and he facilitated every request that we made.

I cannot speak highly enough of Nick, he is such a nice person to deal with and he helped to make our wedding as seamless as it could possibly be. From giving me sample timelines, to sending photos of the cake knife and organising accommodation discounts for our guests, Nick went out of his way to provide the very best service.

Was your special day everything that you had hoped?

Oh yes, and so much more! We were surrounded by our closest family and friends and we had the most magical day. We were both smiling from ear to ear all day long and we would not change a single thing. I got to walk down the aisle with my father and

marry the man of my dreams then have the most beautiful celebration afterwards, what more could you want? The room was set up so beautifully, it was even better than I had imagined. And the food was amazing! We had people telling us all night (they are still talking about it) how much they enjoyed the day.

If you’re interested in wedding packages at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, please contact Nick Santy, Wedding Coordinator on santy@ theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4042. More information at www. theartscentregc.com.au/venue-hire/ weddings.

Are you getting married at The Arts Centre Gold Coast? If you’d like your wedding featured in Culture magazine, email the details to macwhirter@ theartscentregc.com.au.

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A North-Indian recipe Our Executive Chef Brian Meade shares a wonderful north Indian vegetarian and gluten free dish for you to make at home, or order from the current Café Arts menu.

Aioo Gobi • 1 head cauliflower — cut into small florets • 4 large potatoes — cut into dice the same size as cauliflower • 1 teaspoon fenugreek • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1 teaspoon grated garlic • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds • 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds • 12 curry leaves, remove stalks • 3 long red chilies (finely chopped) • Fresh coriander

Bring a pot of salted water to the boil add cauliflower and cook until just tender, remove cauliflower. In a wide fry pan add a little vegetable oil and all the spices and gently cook until frequent, add potatoes and just enough cauliflower water to cover the potatoes. When the potatoes are just cooked add chili and the cauliflower and gently heat until the vegetable are soft and the stock has reduced.

To serve add peas and garnish with coriander, cous cous and labneh (yoghurt hung over night in a cloth).

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Snapped

Want to be featured in Snapped? Send your photo from your visit to The Arts Centre Gold Coast to macwhirter@theartscentregc.com.au.

To view the latest social snaps, follow us on Instagram or Facebook at #theartscentregc. Don’t forget to check in when you’re here or tag us in your photos!

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AT A GLANCE

January DATE EVENT 1 New Year's Day

The Imitation Game opens at Arts

Cinema (p20) 2 Comedy in The Basement (p15) 5 2015 Season single tickets on sale!

9 Comedy in The Basement (p15) 12 SUMMER SERIES:

Drama - Suzuki Method (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30) 13 SUMMER SERIES:

Circus Acrobatics (p29)

Dr Seuss Word Play & free movie

screenings (p30) 14 SUMMER SERIES:

Public Speaking with NIDA (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30) 15 SUMMER SERIES:

American Accents (p29)

Dr Seuss Word Play & free movie

screenings (p30) 16 SUMMER SERIES: Screen Acting (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30)

The Listies Make You LOL! (p28)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 17 SUMMER SERIES: Drumming (p29)

The Listies Make You LOL! (p28) 19 SUMMER SERIES:

Film Production, Pitch Perfectly (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30) 20 SUMMER SERIES: Pitch Perfectly (p29)

Dr Seuss free movie screenings (p30)

What's Up Croc? (p28) 21 SUMMER SERIES: Hip Hop Dance (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30)

What's Up Croc? (p28) 22 SUMMER SERIES:

Musical theatre & Commercial Jazz (p29)

Dr Seuss free movie screenings (p30) 23 SUMMER SERIES: Contemporary Dance

and Stand Up and Be Counted (p29)

Free drop-in kids art activities (p30)

Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club:

Galapagos Duck (p13)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 24 Prudence Flint Art Workshop (p25) 26 AUSTRALIA DAY Celebrations (p33) 29 The Theory of Everything opens at

Arts Cinema (p20)

AFTER DARK at the Gallery (27) 30 Comedy in The Basement (p15) 31 Misanthropy:

Adam Rish exhibition opens (p22)

Shen Yun (p14)

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Robyn Sweaney Art Masterclass (p25) Shen Yun (p14) Entries close for Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award (p27) Comedy in The Basement (p15) Raymond Crowe - The Unusualist (p7) Last day to see Gold Coast Art Prize exhibition (p25) Audition registrations open for Miss Saigon (p16) Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: The Marvellous Miz Demeanours (p13) Comedy in The Basement (p15) VALENTINE'S DAY Cutback and The Art of Toast exhibitions open (p26) My Funny Valentine presented by Mal Wood (p13) Boston Marriage (p6) Comedy in The Basement (p15) Playwriting Workshop (p16) Meet the Artist: Seabastian Toast (p26) Boston Marriage (p6) The Second Best Marigold Hotel opens at Arts Cinema (p20) Comedy in The Basement (p15)

March DATE EVENT 2 A Morning With...

Everybody Loves Lucy (p12) 5 Vance Joy (p10) 6 BLEACH* (until 22 Mar)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 7 Beach Blues on the Terrace (p12) 11 Dan Sultan - Dirty Ground Tour (p11) 13 Kelly (p4)

Gold Coast Jazz & Blues: The Beatles

Swing (p13)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 14 Kelly (p4)

Grace Knight (p12) 15 Misanthropy: Adam Rish exhibition

closes (p22) 16 Miss Saigon audition

registrations close (p16) 20 Miss Saigon auditions (p16)

BLEACH JNR* (until 22 Mar)

Marlin (p31)

Free Art Activity - Surfboard Designs (p31)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 21 Miss Saigon auditions (p16)

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Free Art Activities - Artists & Surf

Culture (p31)

Duo Armonica - Spanish Nights (p12) 22 Miss Saigon auditions (p16)

Free Art Activities - Artists & Surf

Culture (p31)

Cutback and The Art of Toast exhibitions

close (p25) 25 Swing On This (p8) 27 Flickerfest (p33)

Comedy in The Basement (p15) 28 Free play reading of The Game

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Curtain rises on Cultural Precinct Stage One The first stage of the city’s long-awaited Cultural Precinct will take centre stage ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™.

Funding to progress Stage One was delivered in the City Budget 2014-2015, signalling the city’s commitment to developing a cultural precinct of international standing.

Stage One will be the ‘curtain raiser’ to a defining project for the city over the coming decade, underpinning efforts to support and strengthen the arts, culture, creative enterprise and cultural tourism for our city.

By 2018 the City will have: • a versatile outdoor space for civic, artistic and cultural celebration, • a Riverside Gallery to store and display more of the city’s visual art collection, and • early outdoor Artscape works, including enhancements to Evandale Lake and landscaping connecting the versatile outdoor space and new Riverside Gallery.

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Stage One will also progress the necessary studies, investigations, designs, plans and approvals to support future stages of the Cultural Precinct. It will also include detailed design and approvals for a Friendship Bridge, connecting the precinct with Chevron Island.

Master planning of the overall site has also been underway, in partnership with the winning design team ARM Architecture + Topotek1.

ARM Architecture’s competition design enables the precinct to be delivered incrementally as funding allows and to ensure facilities evolve to meet the most pressing needs.

Stage One is an important first step. In 2018, visitors to the Gold Coast

will come to the precinct, enjoy a wide program of activities and events around the Commonwealth Games, and share the vision for future stages.

When visiting The Arts Centre remember to visit the Touring Exhibition which showcases the winning design by ARM Architecture + Topotek1. For more information visit the project website: www. goldcoastculturalprecinct.info

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Support Us The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-forprofit, registered charity. In this capacity, we welcome your support by tax-deductible donation*. Every donation can have a direct impact on the artistic outcomes of our Centre, such as: • Young Artist Development: supporting young persons in their drive to achieve their artistic dreams eg. subsidising workshop and training fees, enabling mentoring programs • Public Programs: enabling the Centre to provide free community opportunities to engage with arts and culture eg. artist and curator talks, professional development programs • The highest artistic and production standards eg. contributing to artist, curator and director fees, to ensure

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professionals are not out of reach Acquisitions for the Gold Coast City Gallery eg. Supporting the purchase of important pieces of art, directly reflecting the aims of the Gallery Supporting Local Artists eg. Enabling the coordination of a mass, free Community Choir

There are several ways you can show your support: • Join our Benefactor Program - our recognition program for art-lovers who make a gift of over $1,000 per annum • Monthly Giving – a donation each month from your nominated account • Become a Supporter – one-time gifts of under $1,000

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Bequest – a gift to ensure your passion for the arts can enrich future generations

We would be delighted to have your support.

Join us today and meet like-minded people, who like you, believe that the arts give our community vitality and enrich our lives.

The Board and Management sincerely thank our family of supporters for their generosity in helping us build and enrich the cultural life of the Gold Coast.

To donate today or for further information, please visit our website or contact: Development Manager, Megan Connors (07) 5588 4046 0406 661 242 Connors@theartscentregc.com.au *Donations over $2 are tax-deductible

BENEFACTORS LIFE BENEFACTORS Patrick Corrigan AM and Barbara Corrigan Win Schubert AO on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts

Diamond • Jock and Beverly McIlwain Platinum • Barry and Maureen Stevenson Gold • John & Susan Barr • NAB Private Wealth • Paradise Point Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank • The Pemberton Family • Barry & Karen Plant • Kathy Martin Sullivan AM • Arthur Waring Silver • Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast Inc. • Prof. Emeritus Ray Byron & Carole Byron • Lucy Cole Prestige Properties • Kerry & Lena Crawford • Dr Norman & Mrs Margot Davies • Richard & Ann Glenister • Ray & Jill James

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• John & Alison Kearney • Anna-Lisa Klettenberg • Peter & Moira Lockhart • Leonard & Glenda Neilsen • Dr Roger Welch • Betty Wheeler Bronze • Penelope Jane Anderssen • Philip Bacon • Kylie, David & Ryan Corrigan • Kevin & Jane Doogan • E. C. Pohl & Co • Paul & Maureen Fitzgerald • Gold Coast Eisteddfod • André & Eva Jaku • Bruce & Bennie Johnston • Lyn & Gerry Keogh • Christine Lohman • Rhona McKay • Graeme & Patsy Meyer • Alan & Barbara Midwood • Peter & Annette Minck • Richard & Rosemary Munro • Mark & Elizabeth Niall

• Michael & Jennifer Pinter • Destry & Poppy Puia • John Punch OAM & Dr Renée Punch • Christene Pye • Don Robertson • John & Julie Romanin • Maxine Semple • Peter & Wendy Spencer Perpetual Benefactors • Adam Knight • Dr Colin and Elizabeth Laverty • Tom and Sylvia Lowenstein • Evan Lowenstein • Adam Micmacher • Ken McGregor • Denis Savill Special AcknowledgementS • Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast • The Late Roma Blair • The Late Elaine Bermingham

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The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Join The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast!

The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-for-profit organisation of around 2000 members who share a common interest in the arts. The organisation maintains an active interest in promoting and developing The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

The Friends makes donations to the Centre for various projects, including youth theatre, using funds raised through membership fees. A Gift Fund established in 2006 provides grants to talented local individuals to aid them in pursuing a career in the arts.

The Friends hold frequent social events for members, catering to a variety of interests. Members of The Friends receive discounts to movies, the Arts Café and selected shows.

By joining The Friends, you will help young artists and support the Centre while enjoying social events and the benefits of discounts to Members.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Single $35, Double $50 and includes: • Invitations to social events • Discounted cinema tickets • Discounted food and beverages • 1 complimentary cinema ticket To join, visit the Box Office or phone (07)88 4000, Email: friends@ friendsoftheartscentre.com.au Web: www.friendsoftheartscentre.com.au

Centre Information BUS Surfside Buslines operates bus routes that travel to, or near, The Arts Centre Gold Coast. To plan your journey, please visit www.translink.com.au.

TAXI A designated set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Arts 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 Arts Centre building. We recommend you arrive one hour before a performance as parking is limited. For more information about parking options please visit our website.

PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Arts Centre Gold Coast is committed to providing access to the performing arts for visitors with special needs. If you require any mobility assistance, please call the Box Office on (07) 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 Arts Theatre and Arts Cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Arts Theatre, please notify Box Office when you book your tickets.

We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the Arts Cinema.

BOOKINGS Visit on online at www.theartscentregc. com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000 or info@ theartscentregc.com.au TRANSACTION FEES Transaction fees apply to phone and internet bookings.

OPENING HOURS Box Office Hours: Mon – Sat 9.00am-9.00am, Sun 10.00am-8.00pm Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm, Sat/Sun 11.00am-5.00pm ENEWS Find out what’s on by subscribing to the fortnightly eNews on our website.

The information in this magazine is correct at the time of printing (November 2014).

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Paradise Point Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank present

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL & CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY Jr. and ALAIN BOUBLIL Additional Material by RICHARD MALTBY Jr. MISS SAIGON is presented through special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh Limited, Music Theatre International (NY) and Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd.

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