WHAT'S ON
FEB | MAR | APR 2019
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A GRACE-FILLED SEASON AT THE WHITEHORSE CENTRE Some of the stars to entertain you include Rhonda Burchmore, Jonathan Biggins, Bernadette Robinson, Naomi Price, The Wharf Revue cast and Silvie Paladino. www.whitehorsecentre.com.au
Wednesday 13 February 11am Morning tea commences at 10am
Full $20 Group (10+) $18
Whitehorse Centre presents
Swinging on Broadway sold out Melissa Langton will be swinging down Broadway with a mix of classic show tunes and recent Broadway favourites.
Friday 22 February 8pm Saturday 23 February 8pm Full $52 Conc $49 Under 25 $25
Whitehorse Centre presents
Abba-solutely Fabulous sold out Australia’s most loved dancing queen Rhonda Burchmore and the exceptionally talented Lara Mulcahy will delight you with their irresistible humour and spectacular singing. Dressed in lycra jumpsuits and accompanied by a 4 piece band, the banter flows freely as they tell stories about growing up and being huge ABBA fans.
Whitehorse Centre presents
Jazz and the Silver Screen sold out
Friday 15 March 8pm Full $52 Conc $49 Under 25 $25
This intimate evening showcases jazz classics and selections from celebrated film scores that started life on the silver screen. The stunning vocals of award-winning musical theatre star Alinta Chidzey are accompanied by an ensemble of Melbourne’s most accomplished jazz musicians and members of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra & Orchestra Victoria.
Whitehorse Centre presents
Pirates to Pinafore — The Complete Works of Gilbert & Sullivan sold out Wednesday 20 March 11am Morning tea commences at 10am
Full $20 Group (10+) $18
Enjoy songs and scene highlights from such wonderful musicals as The Mikado, HMS Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance — to name but a few.
The Rotary Club of Box Hill Central presents
Royal Australian Navy Band The sounds of this instrumental extravaganza will delight people of all ages, in a program of popular music All Tickets $29 ranging from the big band era to well known musicals. All proceeds from this concert will go towards assisting the Eastern Emergency Relief Network and local Rotary Club service projects. Friday 22 March 7.30pm
Whitehorse Centre presents
Circa’s Peepshow
Wednesday 27 March 8pm Full $55 Conc $52 Under 25 $25
Circa’s Peepshow turns cabaret on its head, literally. Join Circa as they embark on a seductive dance through the hall of mirrors that is your imagination. Peepshow lurches from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials. Peepshow combines some of the finest acrobatic talent on the planet under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz. Come to Circa’s Peepshow and see the world from the other side of the mirror.
Friday 12 April 8pm (Post-show Q & A)
Saturday 13 April 2pm & 8pm Full $50 Conc $47 Under 25 $25
Whitehorse Centre presents
Two Jim Cartwright’s timeless comedy Two introduces fourteen colourful characters, all skillfully played by Brian Meegan and Kate Raison. Set in the local pub, you’ll meet all the regulars — a misfit crowd of eccentric and hilarious individuals. Two is a universal piece capturing the essence of what it is like to live in a community. These characters are recognisable, truthful and very real. We’ll see life’s challenges; we will feel their frustration, boredom, love, longing and even death. Yet instead of a grim play we get a celebration in comedy of what it is to be human. A funny, heart-warming and poignant theatre experience not to be missed.
Monday 15 April 8pm Full $25 Conc $20
The City of Whitehorse Band presents
Band Concert The City of Whitehorse Band is pleased to present their April concert, comprising music of stage, screen and radio, solo performances and marches. Featuring a surprise guest artist, this unique music event is not to be missed! Proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse.
VE LI on Stage! A play by Maryam Master based on the bestselling novel
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Cover illustration © Tony Ross, 2010 Lettering on authors name © Quentin Blake, 2010
Wednesday 17 April 10am & 12pm
Whitehorse Centre presents
Single $19 Family (4+) $17 each
Twelve year old Joe has everything a boy could ever want, from a golden underwater Ferrari to his very own cinema. Joe and his Dad have more money than you could imagine, but what Joe really needs is a friend. When Joe arrives at his new school, life really gets tough. Facing the school bully, his Dad’s new girlfriend and the world’s worst school canteen, Joe is about to learn that money might buy you a lot in Raj’s shop, but it can’t buy you everything. David Walliams’ best-selling book comes to life on stage with songs and laughs!
Billionaire Boy
Whitehorse Centre presents
Practically Perfect
Wednesday 24 April 11am Morning tea commences at 10am
Full $20 Group (10+) $18
Friday 26 April 8pm Saturday 27 April 8pm
Practically Perfect celebrates the life and music of the legendary Dame Julie Andrews and features some of her best known songs from Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and more. Interwoven with stories of her life on and off the stage, you will be taken on a singing and dancing journey from the West End to Broadway and Hollywood. An exquisite show starring the talented Karla Hillam and Jeremy Hinman, this is a tribute to a stage and screen living legend.
Whitehorse Centre presents
Heart & Music
International musical theatre stars Simon Gleeson and Natalie O’Donnell share not just the stage…but also a life and two children. Helpmann Award winner Simon Gleeson, best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, is a leading man with credits that span the main stages of Australia and London’s West End. Natalie O’Donnell most recently delighted audiences as Donna in Mamma Mia! for which she received a Helpmann Award nomination. Natalie has carved out a celebrated career in London and Australia on stage and screen. Join them as they come together for an evening of classic songs ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein through to The Greatest Showman, and even some Billy Joel, in this intimate evening of song and storytelling.
Full $52 Conc $49 Under 25 $25
Whitehorse Centre Redevelopment — The Next Act! Whitehorse City Council is transforming the Whitehorse Centre into a highly accessible, flexible and contemporary venue that meets the diverse and changing needs of its patrons and users. The centre will provide an expanded array of arts and cultural opportunities for the entire Whitehorse community for generations to come. We’ll preserve what people most value about the current centre - the warm atmosphere, intimate experience and exceptional customer service – while providing many new opportunities for creativity, connection and celebration through the performing arts and family festivals. The new centre is expected to open in late 2023. The new centre will offer: • 600-seat auditorium with larger stage and modern back stage area • 200-seat studio theatre enabling smaller scale works • multipurpose rehearsal/dance studio • multipurpose function room • a greatly expanded range of shows, functions and events • improved soundshell capability for community festival season • multi-deck car park located at the rear of the Nunawading Police Station to accommodate visitors to the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading Library, Whitehorse Civic Centre and the Walker Park sports precinct. The Whitehorse Centre will continue to operate throughout 2019. As construction and site planning are confirmed, Council will advise on the closure date of the centre and the transition plan for clients and patrons during construction.
Stay informed For more information or to sign up for regular email updates, visit: www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/redevelopment.html or contact the project team by sending an email to: whitehorsecentre.redevelopment@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or call: 9262 6165.
Whitehorse Centre 397 Whitehorse Road Nunawading 3131 Monday to Friday 10am – 4.30pm And one hour prior to a performance
Box Office 9262 6555 Phone bookings attract a handling fee of $4.00
www.whitehorsecentre.com.au Internet bookings attract a handling fee of $3.00
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Privacy Council is fully committed to complying with the provisions of privacy legislation. This means that Council respects the privacy of individuals and complies with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 in the collection, use, storage, management, provision of access and disposal of personal information. The information collected at the time of making a phone or mail booking is for the purpose of registering and administering seat allocation and issuing of tickets for shows. Information will also be used to keep you informed of any upcoming shows being performed at the Whitehorse Centre, or on sale through the centre’s ticketing service, or to seek your feedback on shows you have attended to assist us to deliver better services. The information will be used by the Council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. The intended recipients of the information are Council Officers and authorised contractors. Council may disclose the information to law enforcement agencies, courts and other organisations authorised to collect it. For more information, please refer to Council’s Privacy Policy at http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement.html or obtain a copy from any of the Council offices. If you have any questions, change your contact details or do not wish to receive information as stated above, please contact the Whitehorse Centre on 9262 6555.
Whitehorse Centre is proudly owned and operated by Whitehorse City Council. Details are correct at time of printing and the right to rectify errors is reserved.
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