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THE ROUND IS WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCIL’S LANDMARK PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

This new and inspiring venue offers an exciting cultural program, function centre, rehearsal rooms and state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor spaces in an expansive parkland setting.

Experience this warm and welcoming venue, meet our friendly staff, and make a night of it with family and friends. It’s close to home for your entertainment needs and beats contending with city prices and parking.

Death of a Salesman

15 - 16 September

Arthur Miller’s compassionate insight into the life of a family fracturing in the face of broken dreams is brought to life by an extraordinary ensemble in this iconic play. Paul English is mesmerising in his achingly accurate portrayal of the hopes, dreams and torments of the travelling salesman.

Personal

By Jodee Mundy

22-23 September

An uplifting and revealing multi-language story of life as the child of deaf parents. Delve into the contradictions of inhabiting in two worlds: living in a deaf family where sign language is natural; and living in a society that sees disability through voyeuristic curiosity. A smart, touching, and deeply personal exploration of dis/ability.

Opening Night

13 October

Walk the red carpet and celebrate the much-anticipated opening of The Round with two of Melbourne’s most beloved performers, Lucy Durack and Gary Pinto. This once in a lifetime concert will establish The Round as the cultural heart of Melbourne’s East. Your ticket gains you entry into the post-show cocktail party.

Lucy’s distinguished musical theatre career includes lead roles in Legally Blonde and Wicked, as well as countless film and television appearances. Gary is an Aria Award-winning artist who has worked with music royalty such as Jimmy Barnes and Christine Anu. The evening will also feature some of Whitehorse’s long-standing community performers. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history at the opening of The Round!

The Round proudly presents a mini season of theatre and music to welcome you to your new HOME

The first public performance is Death of a Salesman on Friday 15 September. The official opening of The Round is our Opening Night on Friday 13 October.

Subscription packages are available now and all tickets on sale from Tuesday 15 August.

Underg

Welcome to The Round’s Underground Cabaret. Our Studio transforms into a decadent speakeasy and will present some of Melbourne’s most fabulous and glittery cabaret stars. Soak up the lush surroundings as you laugh, cry and squeal with delight at these clever, camp and dazzling performances. Devilish and delicious, the Underground Cabaret will tease you in 2023 with these gorgeous artists before unveiling a stunning 2024 Season.

The Two of Us – The Songs of Lennon & McCartney

4 November

Damien Leith and Darren Coggan unite to celebrate the timeless songbook of John Lennon & Paul McCartney. They will be performing immortal songs from The Beatles’ treasure trove of pop history, alongside classics from Lennon & McCartney’s rich and diverse solo careers.

Christmas Actually

15 – 16 December

Cabaret darling Libby O’Donovan OAM and an all-star company of music theatre sweethearts unite to deliver all the hits from the beloved classic film Love Actually. Relive the film’s magical musical moments with smash hit songs performed by a band of top musicians and superstar artists.

SIGN UP NOW TO GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO OPENING NIGHT 

Vincent Hooper

20 October

For one night only, Vincent and his band serve up a mix of fabulous theatrical and jazz favourites, classics and original songs from his album Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

Kids

The magic of live performance isn’t just for grown-ups!

The Round will present an exciting array of children and family focused productions to delight, educate and inspire the next generation of budding theatre lovers.

Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark

By The Listies

26 September

Geraldine Quinn – BROAD

24 November

Multi award-winning rock cabaret artist Geraldine Quinn bursts onto our cabaret stage to present BROAD. She cuts an audacious, commanding presence with every powerhouse song.

Kidult superstars The Listies are riotous with their sidesplittingly clever badaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, made just for kids. This is the bard, Listies style: ninjas, ghosts, pirate aliens, swords, dinosaurs, and zombies.

Walk The Red Carpet At The Round

Walk the red carpet and experience a season of glamour and entertainment. Secure your Red Carpet Package and be at the history making Opening Night of The Round.

The Red Carpet Package offers savings up to $82 across the season and includes The Round’s Opening Night cocktail party. The benefits of the Red Carpet Package also include early access to the best seats in the house with a secure priority booking period. There is no up-front payment required, you can pay in instalments when you see the show. We also understand that your plans can change and if you need to swap performances, it’s at no cost to you.

It will be a party not to be missed!

Welcome To The Round

Booking Information Season 2023

theround.com.au

Box Office

379-399 Whitehorse Road

NUNAWADING

Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm 9262 6555 tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Subscription Packages

Choose a minimum of 4 theatre shows to access the subscriber price.

Enjoy the benefits of a priority booking period until Monday 14 August, plus the advantage of an instalment payment plan. Subscribe online: theround.com.au

Contact Whitehorse City Council

Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131 customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490

NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333

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Customer service centres

Whitehorse Civic Centre

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre

Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm

Box Hill Town Hall

Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm

Council meetings

▪ Monday 14 August, 7pm

▪ Monday 28 August, 7pm

All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber in the Whitehorse Civic Centre. Council meetings are live streamed at www.webcast. whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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Information correct at time of printing:

Tuesday 25 July 2023.