MIDWEEK MATINEE SEASON 2018
LIVE SHOWS @11am (Morning tea 10am) A Country Girl At Heart Born in country Victoria and brought up on country music, the talented and vivacious Gina Hogan presents her new show A Country Girl at Heart to open our Midweek Matinee program for 2018. Accompanied by Greg Riddell on piano and singing some of her favourite country hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s, the show features songs from artists such as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline; there’s something for everyone!
Wednesday 14 February 11am Approx 1 hr 15 mins (no interval)
You’re My World – The Cilla Black Story Best-selling ‘60s British icon Cilla Black is brilliantly portrayed by Danielle O’Malley in this biographical celebration, complete with the powerhouse vocals and selfdeprecating humour that made Cilla one of the UK’s most beloved performers. Interspersed with stories about her Liverpool childhood, her meteoric rise to fame and a few cheeky showbiz anecdotes, hits will include Anyone Who Had A Heart, What The World Needs Now, Alfie and many more beautifully arranged songs.
Wednesday 14 March 11am Approx 1 hr 15 mins (no interval)
Frankly Sinatra – A Tribute To Ol’ Blue Eyes Music Theatre star Philip Gould and the award-winning Michelle Fitzmaurice team up to sing and dance their way through 22 hits of the Chairman of the Board... Frank Sinatra. The fascinating life story of Ol’ Blue Eyes is beautifully Wednesday narrated and includes a backdrop 20 June 11am of wonderful stills of his life on the Approx 1 hr 15 mins big screen. Hits from the women in (no interval) Sinatra’s life, including Nancy Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland will be highlighted, together with classic hits like My Way, Three Coins in a Fountain and Fly Me to the Moon. Don’t miss this fantastic new production.
Livvy & Pete Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen. From their humble smalltown beginnings to world domination in sequins and jumpsuits, revisit their singa-long classics from Rio to Tenterfield, all the way to Xanadu and beyond. As flamboyant as maracas and as tender as I Honestly Love You, there promises to be roller skates, T-Birds, Pink Ladies, ‘80s jazzercise and an Oscar winning song to boot!
Wednesday 18 July 11am Approx 1 hr 15 mins (no interval)
Just A Couple Of Song And Dance Men Who could forget the energetic dancing of Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor in Singin’ in the Rain, or Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra in High Society – not to mention Wednesday the extraordinary Fred Astaire 5 September 11am and Gene Kelly in Ziegfeld Follies? Approx 1 hr 15 mins This sensational show celebrates the (no interval) wonderful era of Hollywood musical movies and the song and dance men that made it so magical. With plenty of toe tapping tunes and great show-stopping dances, join us for a trip down memory lane that will leave you with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
Christmas Spectacular Celebrating 30 years touring professional productions around Australia, Promac Productions returns to our stage with a fantastic show to get everyone in the festive spirit. Leading a cast of four will be star tenor Roy Best who will herald in Christmas 2018 with some of the finest carols and Christmas songs ever written. Chris McKenna will compere and lead some fantastic sing-a-longs, with plenty of laughs included. Don’t miss this perfect way to embrace the Christmas spirit!
Wednesday 12 December 11am Approx 1 hr 15 mins (no interval)
CLASSIC FILMS @10am (Morning tea 9:15am) Matilda (1996) Matilda is born into a family who doesn’t appreciate her and a world who doesn’t understand her. Filled with special effects, loads of laughs and imagination, this film proves that a little magic can go a long way. Wednesday 11 April 10am / 1 hr 40 mins (no interval)
My Blue Heaven (1950) Entertainers Kitty (Betty Grable) and Jack (Dan Dailey) make the move from radio to television in this dazzling film. Along the way they start a family via adoption – a process resulting in an oversupply of babies! Peppered with songs and dance, this musical romp includes an all-star cast. Wednesday 16 May 10am / 1 hr 35 mins (no interval)
The Man From Snowy River (1982) This breathtaking film captures the spirit of Banjo Paterson’s storytelling and was career-defining for Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson. Experience an unforgettable ride through our rugged, majestic high country on the trail of ‘the colt from Old Regret’. Wednesday 8 August 10am / 1 hr 30 mins (no interval)
I’ll Be Yours (1947) Deanna Durbin appears in this musical romance as a small-town girl who finds work in New York. To avoid the advances of a wealthy tycoon she tells a ‘white lie’ – resulting in many amusing complications before true love saves the day. Wednesday 17 October 10am / 1 hr 30 mins (no interval)
Summertime (1955) The vivacious Jane (Katharine Hepburn) arrives in Venice on the trip of a lifetime, only to realise her naivety when faced with the reality of solo travel. A chance meeting with the dashing Renato changes everything when she is swept up in the thrill of a summer romance. Wednesday 7 November 10am / 1 hr 40 mins (no interval)
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Season 2018 PACKAGES
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Full Package (all 11)
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Live Show Package (all 6)
$102 ea
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LIVE SHOWS
$19 ea $17 ea
A Country Girl At Heart
14 FEB
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You’re My World
14 MAR
$
Frankly Sinatra
20 JUN
$
Livvy & Pete
18 JUL
$
Song & Dance Men
5 SEP
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Christmas Spectacular 12 DEC FILM SCREENINGS
$ $8 ea
$7 ea
Matilda
11 APR
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My Blue Heaven
16 MAY
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The Man From Snowy River
8 AUG
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I’ll Be Yours
17 OCT
$
Summertime
7 NOV
$
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