WHAT’S ON GUIDE
the arts centre gold coast OCTOBER — DECEMBER 2014
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the arts centre gold coast Board of Directors Chairman Kerry Watson Deputy Chair Richard Munro Director Dr Patrick Corrigan AM Director Cr Jan Grew Director Tomas Johnsson Director Christine Lohman Director Dr Patrick Mitchell Director Steve Romer
Proudly supported by
the arts centre gold coast Welcome We’re thrilled to bring you a theatre experience that was a smashhit success at La Boite in 2012. The Harbinger (p.16) was described by The Australian as ‘beautiful, haunting and touches the rim of the extraordinary.’ With sophisticated puppetry and physical performance, it’s a fairytale for grown-ups. If you’ve never heard the thunderous drumming of the taiko, you’re in for a treat when Australia’s world-acclaimed taiko drumming ensemble, TaikOz, presents Crimson Sky (p.22). Hypnotic traditional Japanese melodies complement the powerful drumming for an electric night out. Over three million people in 60 countries have seen The 39 Steps (p.25) and now you can join them! This fast-paced, side-splitting comedy is based on the 1935 Hitchcock spy thriller movie and has won Tony Awards, Olivier and Helpmann Awards. Every year, Australian artists flood the gallery with entries into the Gold Coast Art Prize (p.8) for their chance to win a share of the $30,000 in acquisitions prize money. Don’t miss this showcase of excellent contemporary art practice from across Australia. And finally, we’re serving up some fabulous end-of-year entertainment with Melbourne Cup Luncheon (p.27), The Flashbacks – A Motown Christmas Experience (p.32) and New Year’s Eve (p.33). See you at the show.
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Gold Coast City Gallery Visit Gold Coast City Gallery and enjoy the diverse range of artistic talent on display by local, national and international artists. We host over 20 exhibitions each year in our three Gallery spaces, so there’s always something new and fresh to see. Gold Coast City Gallery is one of Australia’s most prominent public regional galleries and attracts over half a million residents and visitors. It houses the City’s Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast and the development of Australian art practice. Opening hours Mon – Fri 10.00am – 5.00pm Sat / Sun 11.00am – 5.00pm Cost Entry is free (donations appreciated) Address 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217 Phone (07) 5588 4000
Image: Visitors enjoy the recent Saltwater Country exhibition opening
Hands of Hope Sat 6 Sep—Sun 26 Oct Foyer Gallery Hands of Hope is a project showcasing the deeply personal stories and challenges that can be faced by people with disabilities. It aims to raise awareness and encourage creativity in people with disabilities.
The Circle of Friendship wall installation highlights the support, friendship and healing provided within the groups, and shows that illness and resulting disabilities can impact any of us throughout our lives.
Once a week, 25 people with a variety of disabilities join the respite program at Nerang Community Respite Care Association. For many this is their only opportunity for much needed social interaction.
Image: Participants in the Nerang Community Respite Care 'Adults with a Disability' program making the Circle of Friendship 2014
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MetaSat 1 Nov—Sun 30 Nov Gallery 1
The Bachelor of Digital Media program at the Gold Coast Queensland College of Art presents an exhibition of 12 graduating 3rd year and Honours students whose works employ a broad array of processes and mediums.
Exhibiting Artists: Glenn Barry, Ursula Cooper, John Forno, Simone Louise Gillespie, Tyler Jackson, Lauren Kessler, Christopher Mckenzie, Monique Montfroy, Jack Packshaw, Debra Robinson, Rachel Spencer, Melissa Spratt and Joshua White.
This year’s artists come from Studio Art and Photography and set their sights on the potential for self-empowerment through a kaleidoscope of provocative and visceral experiences.
AFTER DARK DATE Thu 20 Nov TIME 6.00pm–8.00pm VENUE Gallery 1
Dr Laini Burton Convenor – Studio Art, Fashion Design, Art Theory
Stay afterwards for The Queensland Conservatorium, Griff ith University Bachelor of Popular Music Graduate Showcase Concer t in The Basement.
Transparent Watercolour in Queensland 1850s–1980s Sat 25 Oct—Sun 7 Dec Gallery 2 More than 50 watercolours from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Collection will be on display exploring the long and diverse history of watercolour painting in Queensland. The exhibition charts the early colonial era and late 19th Century, modern watercolour developments in the early 20th Century, the challenges of World War Two, and the more recent development of a local strain of expressionism.
Transparent reveals the considerable talent and achievements of Queensland’s watercolour artists including Vida Lahey, Harriet Jane Neville-Rolfe, JJ Hilder, Kenneth Macqueen, WG Grant and Isaac Walter Jenner. Opening Event Program DATE Sat 25 Oct TIME 3.00pm–5.00pm VENUE Gallery 2 Special guest Michael Hawker, Associate Curator, Australian Ar t, QAGOMA ref lects on the works in Transparent.
Image: Unknown Australia A view of the new Post Office & School of Ar ts, Bourbong St. Bundaberg from Barolin St., Augt. 1st 1891, Queensland 1891 (detail), watercolour, pencil and wash on paper. Collection: Queensland Ar t Gallery. Purchased 2007, Queensland Ar t Gallery Foundation Grant
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Gold Coast Art Prize Sat 6 Dec 2014—Sun 8 Feb 2015 Gallery 1
Now in its 46th year, the popular Gold Coast Art Prize provides an opportunity to showcase excellent contemporary art practice from across Australia.
Please check the website for full summer program of events and activities for adults and children related to this exhibition. www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery
The prize is open to all Australian artists working in any art media except photography. There is a total of $30,000 for acquisitions.
Image: Jun Chen, Gold Coast Suburb 2010 (detail), oil on canvas. Collection: Gold Coast City Gallery. Acquired Gold Coast Ar t Prize 2013
Reality in flames modern Australian art and the Second World War Sat 13 Dec 2014—MON 26 Jan 2015 Gallery 2 Reality in flames is the first exhibition dedicated exclusively to exploring how Australian modernist artists responded creatively to the Second World War. Featuring the work of Stella Bowen, Russell Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Sybil Craig and Frank Hinder, Reality in flames provides a visual history of the period showcasing artwork developed through the official war art scheme to work by artists who struggled to balance the creation of their art with their war-related labour or military service. Image: Russell Drysdale, Soldier 1942 (detail), oil on hardboard. Collection: Australian War Memorial
AFTER DARK Opening Event Program DATE Thu 11 Dec TIME 6.00pm–8.00pm VENUE Gallery 2 Special guest Warwick Heywood, Curator of Ar t, Australian War Memorial ref lects on the works in the exhibition. Please check the website for full summer program of events and activities for adults and children related to this exhibition. www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery
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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 every Friday night, featuring regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities.
DATE Every Friday, 8.00pm (Doors and bar at 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adult $25.00, Group 6+ $22.00, Dinner and show package $79.00 (including entry, dinner and four hour beverage package) Strictly 18+
Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics! Groups please book in advance.
Forget Ho! Ho! Ho! Let’s Ha! Ha! Ha!
COMEDY Christmas packages Make this Christmas the merriest yet for you and your co-workers! $79.00 PER PERSON Includes comedy ticket, MAIN MEAL + 4 hour BEVERAGE package 7.00pm—11.00pm
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
DNA
A group of teenagers do something bad... really bad... and then they panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they f ind that the cover up unites them and brings harmony to their once fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? Written by Dennis Kelly, the play deals with hard hitting issues, such as violence, guilt, accountability, pack mentality and unrequited love. With many twists and turns to the sinister story, DNA is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart.
DATE Thu 2 Oct, Fri 3 Oct and Sat 4 Oct TIME 7.30pm VENUE The Space COST Adult $27.00, Pensioner / Senior / Group $24.00, Student / Child $15.00, Student group (6+) $12.00
Part of the Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Young Artist Development Program Proudly supported by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast Inc.
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The Harbour Agency presents
Stayin’ Alive The Australian Bee Gees Show After three years and 1000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show will return to Australia for the Sweet Songs of Summer Tour.
Vegas. The show will feature all of the greatest hits throughout the decades but will also tell the Bee Gees story in a multi-media show that captures the mood and memories of the time.
This brand new show is a chronology of hits chosen from the extensive catalogue that defines the amazing career of the brothers Gibb, from their first performances in Australia right through to the One Night Only concert in Las
DATE Thu 2 Oct TIME 7.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST $55.00
The Laughing Samoans Fresh Off Da Blane Welcome on board ladies and gentlemen and fasten your seat belts as these guys will have you rolling in the aisles. One of New Zealand’s most successful live comedy acts returns with a brand new show featuring a host of crazy Fresh Off Da Blane characters.
DATE Fri 3 Oct TIME 8.00pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST A Reserve: Adult $35.00, Concession / Group 10+ $30.00, Student / Child $25.00 B Reserve: Adult $25.00, Concession / Group 10+ $20.00, Student / Child $15.00
These guys sold out the last time they were here so buy your tickets now and avoid disappointment!
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Russall S Beattie presents
Dames of Throne Burlesque Show After a sold-out six-week run in Sydney, the Dames of Throne Burlesque Show comes to the Gold Coast! Winter is coming, but that doesn’t stop our girls and guys of The Empire Strips Back and Batman Follies fame from wearing very little indeed.
Inspired by the stories and people of Westeros, this show is set to light a fire in people’s hearts hotter than wildfire. Don’t miss this amazing show with an attention to detail not matched anywhere else in Australia. DATE Sat 4 Oct TIME 8.00pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST $60.00 Add a pre-show VIP Experience* for $40.00. Includes: – Photo with Throne character – Exclusive poster – Signed program from cast Strictly 18+
*Show ticket not included
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Jazz in The Basement Hosted by Mal Wood featuring Aaron Michaels Quartet Originally from Queensland and now based in Sydney, Tenor Saxophonist Aaron Michael has become one of the most indemand saxophone players on the scene today. Aaron Michael has performed with an array of artists that includes international touring acts such as The Brand New Heavies, Michael Bolton and Go West. Local artists include James Morrison, David Campbell, Phil Emmanuel, Katie Noonan, Wendy Mathews, Glenn Shorrock and many more.
Following the release of their new live album, experience some high energy and virtuosic playing from all members of the band including Matt McMahon (piano), Duncan Brown (bass) and Paul Derricott (drums). DATE Sat 4 Oct TIME 7.30pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents A Critical Stages and Dead Puppet Society Production
The Harbinger
An old man hides away in a dusty old bookshop, forgotten and alone. Gone are the days of magnificent apple orchards, rowboats on crystal streams and picnics under the moon. Gone is the woman he loves. But when a young girl arrives, desperate for protection, the old man is forced to relive the pain and pleasures of his own past and uncovers a chance to change the city forever...
'...beautiful, haunting and touches the rim of the extraordinary.’ THE AUSTRALIAN DATE Thu 9 Oct, 7.30pm and Fri 10 Oct, 11.00am VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $38.00, Concession $33.50, Student / Child (U15yrs) $21.00
This enchanting adult fairytale melds live performance, puppetry, animation and stage trickery to create a richly magical world. It was a sell-out mainstage production at La Boite in 2012. Written and directed by David Morton and Matthew Ryan, The Harbinger will clear your mind and bring to life your most fantastical dreams.
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Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club The Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club was founded in 1985 and in the past 12 months has experienced its most successful year with record attendance and acclaim for its selection of bands, singers and musicians drawn from all over Australia. Chris Barber, Kenny Ball and Acker Bilk Caxton Street Jazz Band play the music of Chris Barber, Kenny Ball & Acker Bilk. DATE Fri 10 Oct TIME 7.30pm (Doors and bars 6.00pm) VENUE Paradise Showroom COST Members $23.00, Visitors $28.00
www.goldcoastjazzclub.com
In the Mood The music of the big band era, the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and the songs of The Andrews Sisters and Frank Sinatra! DATE Fri 7 Nov TIME 7.30pm (Doors and bars 6.00pm) VENUE Paradise Showroom COST Members $23.00, Visitors $28.00
Meals available
Kitty Flanagan Seriously? In this brand new show, Kitty gives you the inside scoop on gravediggers, cops, cubans and spaghetti soss. There's advice on how to speak to doctors, some funny music from Sister Penny plus a serious attempt to quantify one of life's biggest mysteries: ‘How much do old people love salt?’
DATE Sat 11 Oct TIME 8.00pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $44.90, Concession $39.90 15+ recomended
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
A Morning With… Vibes Virtuoso Celebrated as one of the most exciting vibraphone players in the world, Nick Parnell has performed with international ballet companies and symphony orchestras. Accompanied by USA pianist Graeme Burgan, Nick presents reimagined versions of Albeniz’s Tango and Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and more.
There are lots of ways you can extend your visit, including free Gallery tours, a complimentary light morning tea, roast lunch, a movie at the Arts Cinema or a walk around the lake. See the website for full details. DATE Mon 13 Oct TIME 11.00am VENUE Paradise Showroom COST Adult $19.00, Group 6+ $16.50 Includes complimentary light morning tea served at 10.15am and lucky door prizes.
Celtic Legends The one, the real, the only... rhythm from hills of Connemara. Don’t miss this true Irish experience, live on stage!
With 25 highly talented Irish artists on stage, Celtic Legends brings you two hours of live, toe-tapping Irish dance and music.
Born in 2002, with more than 2000 performances worldwide seen by over two million spectators, Celtic Legends finally comes to our shores.
DATE Tue 14 Oct TIME 7.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $85.00, Pensioner $75.00, Senior / Students $65.00
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast and TaikOz present
Crimson Sky
Australia’s world-acclaimed taiko drumming ensemble, TaikOz, presents a stunning new work. Based on a haiku by Japanese poet Miura Yuzuru, Crimson Sky has been written by Artistic Director Ian Cleworth, evoking the poem’s sensual, dramatic and often playful imagery of a cloud of dragonflies ascending into a deep red sky. The thunderous drumming of the taiko is interwoven with the hypnotic melodies of traditional Japanese instruments.
DATE Thu 16 Oct TIME 7.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $48.00, Concession $42.00, Student / Child (U15yrs) $26.00, Student Group (6+) $21.00
The Russian National Dance Company present
Kostroma
Kostroma is a spectacular and beautiful evocation in dance of ancient Russian culture. This mesmerising event unites centuries of dramatic musical and dance tradition.
The world-renowned Russian National Dance Company’s Kostroma captures the imagination, passion, humour and magic of Russian and Cossack dance.
This dazzling masterpiece features 45 elite dancers, masterly techniques, 600 lavish costumes and over 15 scenes. Kostroma takes you on a bewitching journey from the Arctic north to the southern Steppes, the peaks of the Caucasus to the depths of Siberia.
DATE Sun 19 Oct TIME 2.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $85.00, Concession / Groups 6+ $75.00, Children (U15) $65.00
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Hotel Beche de Mer
By Stephen Carleton Commissioned by The Arts Centre Gold Coast The Beche de Mer has seen better days. What was once a fabulous beach guest house is now an old fibro shack nestled amongst the Gold Coast high rises, in stark need of renovation…or demolition. It’s also worth a mint.
to sell the property and share the $2 million profit. It sounds like the answer to Tegan’s prayers. But there’s one thing neither of them have taken into account… the strength of Tegan’s attachment to the Beche de Mer.
Tegan Bennett lives there with her demented grandmother Philomena, and dreams of becoming the successful businesswoman her grandmother once was.
DATES Thu 30 Oct – Sat 1 Nov, 7.30pm Thu 6 – Sat 8 Nov, 7.30pm VENUE The Space COST Adult $27.00, Pensioner / Senior / Group 6+ $24.00, Student $15.00
One night, Tegan’s father comes crashing into their lives, determined
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents A production by Christine Harris & HIT Productions Australia’s Premier Theatre Touring Company By arrangement with Edward Snape for Fiery Angel Limited John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s
The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow From an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
The 39 Steps is a fast-paced, side-splitting comedy based on the 1935 Hitchcock spy thriller movie and novel by John Buchan. The stage production is the longest running comedy in the West End and winner of Tony Awards, Olivier and Helpmann Awards.
A rip-roaring night out, don’t miss this theatrical tour-de-force seen by over three million people in more than 60 countries. DATE Sat 1 Nov, 2.00pm & 7.30pm VENUE Ar ts Theatre COST Adult $52.00, Concession $46.00, Student / Child (U15yrs) $29.00
Paying homage to the ‘spy’ genre, this adaptation was hailed as ‘theatre at its finest’ by The New York Times.
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Jazz in The Basement Hosted by Mal Wood featuring Big Kitty After their 2013 sell-out show in The Basement, we promised a return visit from one of Australia's hippest live swinging jazz acts. With roots deeply planted in jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, Big Kitty and her band are a high energy outfit with sizzling vocals, FAT horns featuring Mal Wood (trumpet), Neil Wickham (tenor sax) and the swinginest rhythm section in town with Rupert Jenner (guitar), Matt Eaves (bass) and Coojee Timms (drums). It’s time to let your hair down and dance your blues away.
DATE Sat 1 Nov TIME 7.30pm (Doors and bar at 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Melbourne Cup Luncheon Enjoy the race that stops the nation with beautiful Lakeside views! Socialise with friends and colleagues and watch all the action live from Flemington on the big screen.
DATE Tue 4 Nov TIME 10.30am VENUE Paradise Showroom COST $65.00pp (includes sparkling wine and canapés on arrival, delicious two course menu, tea and coffee)
Before the race, enjoy tantalising food, a fashion parade and fabulous prizes through raffles and sweeps. Ladies – dress to impress for your chance to win! Ticket includes drink on arrival, canapés and a two course meal.
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast in collaboration with Dennehy Productions and Jo & Co presents
Mercy Thieves
Written by Mark Kilmurry, Mercy Thieves is a furiously dark physical comedy of death, loyalty and friendship. Mike and DJ, hired killers by trade, bludgeon, stab and shoot their way across the state in search of the elusive Harry, gangland associate and target. Part homage to the gangster movie, part Shakespearian tragedy, this blunt and blackly funny play melds cinematic and theatrical traditions in a wild road trip tale.
DATES Thu 20 Nov – Sat 22 Nov Thu 27 Nov – Sat 29 Nov TIME 7.30pm VENUE The Space COST Adult $27.00, Pensioner / Senior / Group 6+ $24.00, Student $15.00 Recommended for 15+
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
A Morning With… Mistletoe Magic Celebrate the end of the year with Christmas carols sung by some of your favourite local talent in this fabulous variety show. Last year’s show was a hit so grab your tickets early. It’s time to get festive!
DATE Mon 1 Dec TIME 11.00am VENUE Paradise Showroom COST Adult $19.00, Group 6+ $16.50 Includes complimentary light morning tea served at 10.15am and lucky door prizes.
There are lots of ways you can extend your visit, including free Gallery tours, a complimentary light morning tea, roast lunch, a movie at the Arts Cinema or a walk around the lake. See the website for full details.
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
Jazz in The Basement Hosted by Mal Wood featuring Amy Michaels & the Good Time Girls Don’t miss this cabaret show full of witty tunes, toe-tapping jazz and tongue-in-cheek burlesque. With Amy's powerhouse voice and quirky lyrics, plus the delectable burlesque style of Rosie Peaches, this six-piece band makes a big ‘get off your brass’ sound. With new songs and fresh arrangements, Amy Michaels and the Good Time Girls is not to be missed.
DATE Sat 6 Dec TIME 7.30pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adult $29.00, Concession $22.00
The Arts Centre Gold Coast in collaboration with Mason & Hamlin present
Mason and Hamlin 2014 Concert Series Featuring Stephen Emmerson & Stewart Kelly For our 2014 season finale, Stephen Emmerson, one of the Australia's most beloved musicians, joins Artistic Director Stewart Kelly in a program of grand works for two pianos. The Brahms sonata is the composer's own arrangment of the famous piano quintet and is an epic and fitting conclusion to any recital. Busoni's arrangement of Mozart's organ piece displays a style of writing that is atypical of Mozart and harks back to the baroque masters.
Program includes: Mozart/Busoni Fantasia on a musical clockwork Brahms Sonata for two pianos op. 34 DATE Sun 7 Dec TIME 2.00pm VENUE The Space COST Adult $28.00, Concession $23.00, Student / Child (U15yrs) $15.00
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
The Flashbacks A Motown Christmas Experience The Flashbacks are coming to The Arts Centre this Christmas to showcase the hits of the Motown era. In the tradition of performers such as Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and the Godfather of Soul: James Brown, The Flashbacks will entertain audiences of all ages and leave you on your feet.
DATE Sat 13 Dec TIME 6.00pm VENUE Paradise Showroom COST $95.00, Table of 10: $900 per table Cost includes three course meal. Cash bar available. Strictly 18+
The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents
New Years EvE
Join the party at the Gold Coast's premier arts location. This year The Arts Centre will be throwing one huge party to see in the new year and you're invited! Enjoy live entertainment, canapés, a full beverage package and beautiful city views in the Paradise Showroom.
Book now and don’t miss out on The Arts Centre Gold Coast's New Year’s Eve Party. DATE Wed 31 Dec TIME 8.00pm VENUE Paradise Showroom COST $160.00 per person (all inclusive) Strictly 18+
Dance the night away to a mix of disco funk hits from Gold Coast band The Red Cherries, or chill out on one of our lounges on The Lakeside Terrace.
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IT BEGINS 13 November Our 2015 Season will be launched 13 November Register your interest at www.theartscentregc.com.au/2015season
2015 Youth Program Launch Are you a teacher? YOU're INVITED! Join us for a chance to catch up with colleagues and get an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting range of arts experiences we have in store for 2015.
DATE Wed 22 Oct TIME 5.00pm VENUE Panorama Suite COST Free RSVP education@thear tscentregc.com.au
From Prep to Year 12, there’ll be something to enhance the learning of every student. Come along and find out which storybooks will come to life, what exhibitions will exhilarate, and how Australia’s finest dancers, musicians, actors and artists will inspire your students next year.
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FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS PANORAMA SUITE One of our most luxurious function rooms, the Panorama Suite caters for up to 70 people seated or 100 cocktail style and opens onto a large balcony with sweeping views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. PARADISE SHOWROOM The Paradise Showroom opens onto a large terrace with views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. It features a large 8m stage, stateof-the-art lighting and audio equipment and caters for up to 350 people banquet-style or 800 for a cocktail function. LAKESIDE TERRACE The Lakeside Terrace is ideal for weddings, parties, corporate functions and conferences for up to 100 people.
ARTS THEATRE In all its grandeur, the Arts Theatre is one of the most intimate and spacious entertainment venues on the Gold Coast. With two levels of seating, including balcony views, each seat in this 1135 seat auditorium provides uninterrupted views of the stage. Weddings Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand affair, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is the perfect venue for your wedding. Set amongst the picturesque, landscaped gardens is the heritage-listed St Margaret’s Chapel – a popular choice for wedding ceremonies. PHONE (07) 5588 4000 EMAIL events@thear tscentregc.com.au WEB www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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Arts Cinema Before I Go To Sleep A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing. One day new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her. Stars Nicole Kidman and Colin Fir th.
My Old Lady An American inherits an apar tment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident. Stars Maggie Smith and Kevin Kline.
The Water Diviner An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons. Stars Russell Crowe.
Love chatting about movies? Join our Movie Review Club! Movie Review Club is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Morning teas are offered at a special price and membership is free! Check the website for details. DATES Wed 22 Oct and Wed 26 Nov, 10.30am
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RTS CINEMA
$ 21 . 9 0 pp INCLUDES Cinema Ticket and one of the following meals in the Arts Café: Casareccia pasta with smoked chicken and creamy mushroom, pesto sauce Grilled polenta with sautéed mushrooms, roast capsicum, chick peas, spinach and balsamic glaze Valid Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2014 — Conditions apply.
RTS CINEMA
Love movies? Become a Friend of the Arts Cinema member! Membership costs just $13.50* and includes: • • • •
One complimentary ticket to a film of your choice^ Discounted movie tickets Invitations to exclusive movie previews Other special offers throughout the year
To join, visit www.theartscentregc.com.au/cinema
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BENEFACTOR PROGR AM
The Fine Art of Giving
SUPPORT US An Invitation to Take Your Seat‌ You are invited to play a leading role in enriching the cultural life on the Gold Coast by helping us deliver outstanding performing and visual arts.
months and you may direct your donation to a key program area of your choice. To make an online donation or for further information, please visit our website.
Every donation above $2.00 is tax-deductible and will help us foster talented young performers and artists, provide incentives for local artists, purchase important pieces of visual art and support the development of cultural facilities for future generations.
The Board and Management of The Arts Centre sincerely thank our family of Benefactors for their generosity and support in helping us develop artistic vibrancy and a secure future for the arts on the Gold Coast.
By making a gift of $1,000 or more, you can join our exclusive Benefactor of The Arts program and enjoy extra recognition and invitations to exclusive events. Gifts may be spread over 12
For more information, please contact: Megan Connors Development Manager PHONE (07) 5581 6546 EMAIL connors@theartscentregc.com.au WEB www.thear tscentregc.com.au
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 Perpetual Benefactors • Adam Knight • Dr Colin and Elizabeth Laver ty • Tom and Sylvia Lowenstein • Evan Lowenstein • Adam Micmacher • Ken McGregor • Denis Savill Diamond • Jock and Beverly McIlwain Platinum • Barry and Maureen Stevenson Gold • John & Susan Barr • Elaine Bermingham • NAB Private Wealth • Paradise Point Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank • The Pember ton Family • Barry & Karen Plant • Kathy Mar tin Sullivan AM • Ar thur Waring Silver • Australian Decorative & Fine Ar ts Society, Gold Coast Inc. • BBC Digital • Prof. Emeritus Ray Byron & Carole Byron • Lucy Cole Prestige Proper ties • 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 Lockhar t Leonard & Glenda Neilsen Peter & Wendy Spencer Dr Roger Welch Betty Wheeler
Bronze • Penelope Jane Anderssen • Philip Bacon • Tanya & Greg Bellchambers • 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 • John Punch OAM & Dr Renée Punch • Christene Pye • Don Rober tson • John & Julie Romanin • Maxine Semple Special Acknowledgement • Friends of The Ar ts Centre Gold Coast • The Late Roma Blair
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• Complimentary ticketing and exclusive use of private function spaces • Premium marketing platforms and acknowledgments • Tailored activations and branding opportunities • Business networking and introductions • Community reach and corporate social responsibility implementation To enquire, please contact: Megan Connors Development Manager PHONE (07) 5581 6546 EMAIL connors@theartscentregc.com.au WEB www.thear tscentregc.com.au/ suppor t/par tnerships
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arts CAFé The Arts Café is the perfect venue to have a meal, coffee or glass of wine before a film or performance. Opening out onto a large deck, the Arts Café is ideal for indoor and outdoor dining. You can reserve a table at the Arts Café, phone (07) 5588 4000 to book. KITCHEN
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One of the most celebrated, award-winning musicals on stage today, Billy Elliot has been dazzling London’s West End since 2005, and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world. See a cinema screening of the performance in our Arts Theatre.
STRICTLY ONE SCREENING ONLY SUN 5 OCT, 11.45am Book online www.thear tscentregc.com.au SPECIAL PRICES APPLY / NO FREE TICKETS
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: MEDEA Terrible things breed in broken hearts. Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear. See a cinema screening of the performance in our Arts Theatre.
STRICTLY TWO SCREENINGS ONLY SUN 5 OCT, 3.00pm and WED 8 OCT, 10.15am Book online www.thear tscentregc.com.au SPECIAL PRICES APPLY / NO FREE TICKETS
Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Join The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast. What we do The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-forprof it 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.
Social events and discount benefits One of the main activities of The Friends is holding frequent social events for Members. A range of events are held catering to a variety of interests. The Arts Centre Gold Coast extends discounts to Members of The Friends to movies, the Arts Cafe and select shows. What you can do By joining The Friends, you will help young artists and support the Centre, while enjoying social events and the benef its of discounts extended to Members.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Single $35.00, Double $50.00 Includes: • • • •
Invitations to social events Discounted cinema tickets Discounted food and beverages 1 complimentary cinema ticket
EVENTS Sunset and Sculptures Enjoy a guided tour of the Sculpture Walk around the lake. DATE Fri 3 Oct TIME 4.45pm for 5.00pm VENUE Meet at Lakeside Terrace PRICE $20.00 members, $25.00 for guests (price includes drink on arrival)
Friends' Christmas Party If you liked Jersey Boys you'll love the Friends' Christmas Party! • Award winning R&B trio – Sex & Chocolate • Welcome drink on arrival and 3-course dinner • Dancing • Friends • Lots of Christmas cheer and chocolate! DATE Sun 7 Dec TIME 6.00pm–9.00pm VENUE Lakeside Terrace PRICE $60.00 members, $65.00 for guests, $600.00 for a table of 10 To book a social event or join The Friends, visit the Box Off ice or Phone (07) 5588 4000 Email friends@friendsofthear tscentre.com.au Web www.friendsofthear tscentre.com.au
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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.
PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Arts Centre Gold Coast is committed to providing access to the performing arts for visitors with special needs.
TAXI A designated set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Arts Centre Gold Coast.
If you require any mobility assistance, please call the Box Off ice on (07) 5588 4000 to book your tickets, and notify the staff at this time.
To book a taxi, phone 131 008 or visit www.gccabs.com.au.
We will then arrange for Front of House staff to assist you when you arrive at the theatre.
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. Overf low parking is also available in the staff car park after 2.30pm to cater for demand during popular evening performances.
WHEELCHAIR The Arts Theatre and cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Arts Theatre, please notify Box Off ice when you book your tickets. We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the cinema.
Please note paid parking will be introduced on 1 Oct 2014. For more information please visit our website.
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Corporate Partners government
Saltwater Country PRESENTING Partner
Jesus Christ Superstar Major Partner
CENTRE Partner
Family Series PARTNER
2014 Season Show PARTNERs
Accommodation Partner
Airline Partner
Main Stage Media Partner
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bookings Visit us online at www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000 The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, 4217 TRANSACTION FEES Transaction fees apply to phone and internet bookings.
Opening Hours Box Office Hours Mon – Sat 9.00am—9.00pm Sun 11.00am—7.00pm
Gallery Hours Mon – Fri 10.00am—5.00pm Sat / Sun 11.00am—5.00pm
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The information in this brochure is correct at time of printing (August, 2014).
The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, 4217 Bookings (07) 5588 4000 info@theartscentregc.com.au www.theartscentregc.com.au
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