WHAT'S ON
MAY | JUNE | JULY 2017
Friday 5 May 8pm Saturday 6 May 8pm Full $58 Conc $55 Under 25 $25
Whitehorse Centre presents
Rumour Has It Featuring stage and television star Naomi Price (The Voice Australia) in her award-winning portrayal of international superstar Adele; Rumour Has It charts the incredible rise of the blockbuster soul sensation in story and song. Hear Adele’s deliciously frank life story come alive in the words of this world-class performer backed by an electrifying six-piece band. Experience greatest hits from a mega-platinum catalogue, including Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You and the Oscar-winning Skyfall. Following standing ovations across the country Australia’s smash hit stage spectacular Rumour Has It returns bigger and bolder than ever.
Thursday 11 May 7.30pm Full $56 Conc $51
Promac Productions presents
An Intimate Evening with David Hobson As one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists, David Hobson’s unique talents have enabled him to sing for Queen Elizabeth II, win Dancing with the Stars and play such diverse roles as Rodolfo in La Bohème and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This entertaining evening of fine music making highlights a collection of arias and songs from his diverse career and spans the genres of Opera, Music Theatre and Contemporary repertoire. Accompanied by talented pianist and guitarist David Cameron.
Nova Music Theatre presents
Godspell Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell is the first musical theatre offering from composer Full $42 Stephen Schwartz who went on Conc $38 to write such well-known hits as Child $35 Wicked and Children of Eden. The Group (10+) $35 show features a comedic troupe of eccentric players who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age through parables, games and tomfoolery. Godspell includes the international hit Day by Day as well as an eclectic blend of songs ranging from pop to vaudeville, as Jesus’ life is played out on stage. 19 – 27 May
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Whitehorse Centre presents
Funny Face (classic film 1957) Wednesday 24 May 10am Morning tea commences at 9.15am
Full $8 Group (10+) $7
In this Academy-award nominated classic Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire join forces, lending their song and dance talents to a timeless musical. Fashion magazine photographer Dick Avery (Astaire) discovers the unique face of bookseller Jo Stockton (Hepburn), who is quickly transformed into a global supermodel. A stylish musical comedy ensues as the snobbish Hepburn finds herself falling for the handsome photographer.
Babirra Music Theatre presents
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang When inventor Caractacus Potts buys an old racing car to restore for his children, little does he Full $44 realise that he is creating the Conc $40 fantasmagorical Chitty Chitty Child $36 Bang Bang – the car that swims, Group (10+) $38 flies and might even save the day. Based on Ian Fleming’s novel, with music by the Sherman Brothers, this family favourite includes big dance numbers and unforgettable songs like Truly Scrumptious, Hushabye Mountain and of course the Oscar-nominated title song. This is family entertainment at its best. 3 – 17 June
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Whitehorse Centre presents
Tenori – the Tuxedo Tour Tenori’s exciting performance employs the talents of three Morning tea powerhouse singers: David Kidd, commences at 10am Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor. Full $18 These polished professionals know Group (10+) $16 exactly how to put on a dynamic, uplifting and hugely entertaining show, singing classics from the worlds of Opera, Music Theatre, Jazz and everything in between. Individually they have beautiful voices; together they sing like the band of brothers they are, with camaraderie and precision that more than a decade of harmonising together brings. Wednesday 21 June 11am
Friday 23 June 8pm (post-show Q & A)
Whitehorse Centre presents
Always…Patsy Cline
Celebrate the life and music of one of the greatest female vocalists of all time with one of America’s most loved musicals! Always…Patsy Cline is Full $48 Conc $45 more than a tribute to the legendary Under 25 $25 country singer; it is a true story based on Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. This friendship began in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued via correspondence until Cline’s tragic death in 1963. This wonderful musical, complete with country humour, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes 27 of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces and Walking After Midnight. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed off “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline”. Saturday 24 June 2pm & 8pm
Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society presents
Greetings From Vienna Sunday 25 June 2pm Full $37 Conc $31 Students/Child (Under 18) $20
Popular tenor Brad Cooper (Opera Australia), and others join The Australasian Salon Orchestra conducted by Robert Dora in an enjoyable lighthearted programme of songs by ‘The Last Waltz King’, Robert Stolz. Proudly presented by The Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society Inc.
Friday 30 June 8pm Saturday 1 July 8pm Full $56 Conc $53 Under 25 $25
Whitehorse Centre presents
You & I Returning from London’s West End, award winning musical theatre star Michael Cormick joins with his leading lady Rachael Beck, in what will be a powerhouse evening for all musical theatre lovers. The original stars of Beauty and the Beast; Michael and Rachael reunite for the first time in 15 years, bringing their wit, charm and stage presence to the Whitehorse Centre stage. Performing hits from musicals such as Chess, The Phantom of Opera and Chicago, they will be accompanied by David Cameron on piano in this unforgettable musical experience.
Whitehorse Centre presents
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Tuesday 11 July 10am & 12pm Single $17 Family $15 each (4 or more)
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is the wonderful story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear. This mini-musical captures the fun and frolics of a father who is clearly still a child at heart. Meet his three children including a tiny intrepid bear hunter in the making, the family dog and of course....a BIG BROWN CUDDLY BEAR!
Friday 14 July 8pm (post-show Q & A)
Whitehorse Centre presents
Thérèse Raquin
Thérèse Raquin is a superb examination of corrupted morals, set in the notoriously dingy Full $48 backstreets of Paris in the late Conc $45 Under 25 $25 19th century. Thérèse lives a life of servitude and is married off to her sickly cousin in a loveless, arranged marriage. But her life is suddenly turned around when her husband’s friend Laurent arrives, and they begin a passionate, feverish affair. What follows in this masterpiece of French literature makes for a gripping, corseted thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Saturday 15 July 2pm & 8pm
Whitehorse Centre presents
Great Composers of London’s West End
Wednesday 19 July 11am & 2pm
Philip Gould heads a talented cast of performers in this wonderful narrative tribute to Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Richard Rogers and many more great composers Full $18 whose music has shone on the Group (10+) $16 London stage. Joining him will be Michelle Fitzmaurice and Philip Wheeldon, with Robyn Wommersley on piano. Musicals such as Evita, Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables will be highlighted in this great show, in what will be a feast for all musical theatre lovers. Morning tea commences at 10am/afternoon tea commences at 1pm
Thursday 20 July 8pm Friday 21 July 8pm (sold out)
Whitehorse Centre presents
Exposing Edith
Winner of Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016 and nominated for a Helpmann award, Exposing Edith Full $48 Conc $45 charts the tragic life of arguably the Under 25 $25 greatest French singer of all time, Edith Piaf. Experience her life, loves and losses through the songs that shot her to stardom. Exposing Edith is a stunning mix of authentic French chanson and contemporary sounds. Having explored the undertones of Piaf’s vocals and lyrics, Michaela Burger and Greg Wain have created their own unique interpretations of Piaf’s work. Songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories of Piaf’s life. Burger takes on a multitude of key characters, from Edith’s half-sister Momone, to several of her lovers and of course, Edith Piaf herself.
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