FEbRUARY MARCH APRIL MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS

MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
2012
february
march
april
mandurah performing arts
centre calendar
2012
february
march
april
thursday 16 FEBruary – 8pm
FRIDAY 17 FEBruary – 8PM
SATURDAY 18 FEBruary – 2pm & 8pm
wednesday 22 FEBruary – 8pm
THURSDAY 23 FEBruary – 8pm
FRIDAY 24 FEBruary – 8pm
saturday 25 FEBruary - 2pm & 8pm
Cha Cha
Cha
Man-dUrah
little shop
of horrors
Presented by the Mandurah
Performing Arts Centre
in association with Kulcha
multicultural arts of wa
book & lyrics by howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken
Performed by local company London Street Theatre Group and
directed by Kim Angus, Little Shop of Horrors is a rock musical about a
hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood.
Chill out, cool down and join in
with free world music showcases
for the whole family.
tuesday 14 FEBruary – 11am
SWING TIME
WITH THE ANDREW’S SISTERS
As part of mandurah performing arts centre’s ‘morning melodies’
Relive all the memorable hits of WWII and get to know a little more about
the most successful female vocal group in the history of popular music – The
Andrews Sisters.
Join Patty, Maxene and LaVerne for a special war-time command radio
performance, featuring many of their hits such as Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen,
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Rum and Coca Cola, Don’t Sit Under The Apple
Tree, I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time and other popular songs of
the 1940s.
$25 TICKETS
includes morning tea from 10am
sundays 5, 12, 19, 26 FEBruary &
4 march – 2pm
$20 fompac
The musical is based on the 1960 black comedy film ‘The Little Shop of
Horrors’, directed by Roger Corman. The music in the style of early 1960s
rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known
tunes, including the title song Skid row (Downtown), Somewhere That’s
Green and Suddenly Seymour.
These fun summer concerts
are brought to you in the
beautiful foyers of the Mandurah
Performing Arts Centre from
2 to 3:30pm.
Charming, tuneful and hilarious; with tongue firmly planted in cheek,
Little Shop of Horrors never fails to entertain.
$40 Adult $32 fOmpac
sunday 5 FEBruary – 2pm
Brazilian Samba Carnival with
Wasamba and the DivaLatinas
dance workshop.
sunday 12 FEBruary – 2pm
Indonesian Gamelan Carimakan
with Indonesian dance workshop.
saturday 3 march – 7pm
Mandurah
sunday 19 FEBruary – 2pm
Persian band Daramad with
Oriental dance workshop.
Transylvanian band Hot Paprika
with Hungarian dance workshop.
jon
english
Two decades of classic rock packed
into one night of amazing rock
theatre. Includes hits by the Stones,
The Beatles, The Who, AC/DC,
Janis Joplin, Hendrix, Bowie,
Cocker, just to name a few… and of
course Jon English!
With his brilliant sense of comic
timing, English delivers the history
of Rock in a show that has had
Australian audiences everywhere
raving. Not just any rock show, it’s
THE Rock Show!
“A fantastic night of musical
memories performed by some of the
most talented people this country
has to offer.” ~ Easymix Ten-71
$75 Adult
$70 GOVERNMENT Concession
$68 fOmpac
$65 child under 15 years
children’s
theatre
actbelongcommit.org.au
$FREE
The Rock Show…
starring Jon English.
Join Jon English and nine
astounding young multi-talented
artists in a spectacular tribute to
the 60s and 70s Rock generation.
Join the Mandurah Concert
Band and guests as they
present Latin Extravaganza.
A great evening filled with
passionate rhythms and foot
stomping music from Perez
Prado to Ricky Martin, and
Michael Buble to Santana.
sunday 4 march – 2pm
Join the Afrotonic African dance
workshop with Ghanaian band
African Music Circle.
saturday 18 FEBruary – 8pm
american country
children’s
theatre
music spectacular
THE ‘ROLLS ROYCE’ OF MUSIC SHOWS with gary anderson
World-Class superstar entertainment will descend on Mandurah and wow
audiences in a one-night only performance. The international hit spectacular
is taking Australia by storm with its special concert lighting, stunning
dancers, sensational band, gorgeous backing singers, and one of the world’s
HOTTEST young entertainers, together in a sizzling two hours of non-stop
entertainment, complete with the greatest country songs of all time.
Having performed in 8 countries to more than 1 MILLION FANS,
Internationally renowned entertainer Gary Anderson electrifies as he
performs hit after hit from the most phenomenal superstars of country music
Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Brookes &
Dunn, John Denver, Garth Brooks, Bruce Springsteen, CCR and more.
Plus support act: QLD’s Multi-Award winner Mike Preston, performing
The Best of the 50s and 60s Show.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the best! Seats are limited!
BOOK NOW!
$39.90 ticketS
$37.90 FOMPAC
Act-Belong-Commit
Get in the Swim
Public Program
children’s
theatre
concert
band
sunday 26 FEBruary – 2pm
thursday 2 FEBruary – 8pm
$36 Concession
$25 student
Enjoy the exotic musical
sounds of Brazil, Argentina,
Mexico and Chile without
leaving Mandurah!
wednesday 29 FEB – 8pm
dutch
swing
COLLEGE
band
The legendary Dutch Swing
College Band is unique in its
longevity as a major force in the
world of jazz, now enjoying sixty-six
years since its original formation
in 1945. Of course the line-up has
changed through the years however
the integrity and great quality of its
children’s
traditional jazz music has passed
theatre
from each generation of players to
the next in safe hands.
This world famous jazz ensemble
has toured all five continents of the
world to widespread acclaim.
children’s
$78 Adult
theatre
$73 CONCESSION
$73 FOMPAC
$73 each in GROUPS 8+
You will be moved by the
pulsating rhythms of the
Rumba, through to the Samba,
and the fire of the Paso Doble.
$35 Adult $30 Concession
$28 fOmpaC
$15 Under 25
tuesday 13 march – 8pm
MEN IN PINK
TIGHTS
children’s
From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers, who are dressed in both male and female costumes, with
theatre
brilliant choreography to the side splitting
humour, Men In Pink Tights is a show designed for the young and old.
The greatest troupe of it is kind around the globe; Les Ballet Ballet’s Elolle features over fifty ballets in its
repertoire and an array of the best international professional male ballet dancers from thirteen nations.
The performance personifies the elemental parody of both classic and present-day ballet. Expect to see a
combination of magnificent dance proficiency, bantering and clamorous wittiness with designed mannerisms,
dance misadventures and naturally outrageous hissy fits by gentlemen role playing both masculine and feminine
personas.
“Artistically brilliant, absolutely hilarious” ~ New York Post
$69.90 Adult $59.90 Concession
$59.90 fOmpac
$44.90 child under 15 years
$59.90 each in GROUPS 8+
$39.90 each in SCHOOL GROUPS
$240 FAMILY OF 4
children’
theatre
friday 16 march – 8pm
wednesday 21 march – 8pm
belinda carlisle
john butler –
tin shed tales
Following the success of an Australian tour in February/March 2011,
Grammy Award-nominated American singer and best-selling author
Belinda Carlisle is returning in March 2012.
John Butler Trio has toured extensively around Australia and the world.
She gained worldwide recognition as the lead vocalist of the most successful
all-female band The Go-Go’s, who made history as the first all-female
music group to write their own songs and play their own instruments to top
the Billboard charts.
In 2012 John Butler is stripping it back to basics and embarking on
a solo tour. Mandurah Performing Arts Centre will experience the first
of these unique shows, with an intimate performance from the singer/
songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire.
Expect to hear hits such as Our Lips Are Sealed, We Got The Beat, Can’t Stop
The World, Mad About You, Summer Rain, I Get Weak, Leave A Light On
and Heaven Is A Place On Earth and many other classics.
The multi ARIA Award winning artist will reinterpret his early songs,
play his hits, share stories from the road and enchant with his candour
and wit.
$69 TICKETS
$67 FOMPAC
With special guest Felicity Groom.
$45 tickets
$43 FOMPAC
thursday 22 march –7:30pm
THE GENERAL –
VIOLA DANA
Battlefield Band is a Scottish traditional music
group. Founded in
theatre
Glasgow in 1969, they have released over 30 albums and undergone many
changes of line-up. Several former members have developed distinguished
solo careers.
as part of mandurah performing arts centre’s ‘morning
melodies’
tenors unlimited
mirvac presents the crabfest saturday night gala
Tenors UnLimited are not known around the world as The Rat Pack of
Opera for nothing! Incomparably charming, undeniably suave, and more
than a little bit, well, sexy, these three UK-based tenors are also exceedingly
talented. A night in the company of these three lovable rogues leaves you
feeling you spent the evening in the company of James Bond, Michael
Bublé and Andrea Bocelli over a game of Russian Roulette at the Moulin
Rouge! By the end of the first song you’ll understand how they have come
to attract the ‘Rat Pack’ title.
The three friends came together having already enjoyed distinguished solo
careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds. They set out to bring
their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements – along with
original compositions – to the classical crossover genre, and the recipe
seems to be working very, very well: Scott, Paul and Jem have performed
alongside such notables as Sting, Hayley Westenra, Lionel Ritchie, Simply
Red, Beyoncé, The Opera Babes and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra…
to name just a few.
The General accompanied by a live performance by Viola Dana of
Kathy Corecig’s new soundtrack.
This classic 1926 silent comedy, Buster Keaton/Clyde Bruckman’s The
General is set during the American Civil War. Perth band Viola Dana’s
live performance to The General takes the audience back to the 1920s
film viewing experience. Kathy Corecig’s new soundtrack for the
film is infused with American folk tunes, Steve Reich-inspired train
evocations and the spontaneity of jazz improvisation to help illuminate
Keaton’s masterful performance for a contemporary audience.
“One of the faves though would have to bechildren’s
the live performance by
theatre
Viola Dana to Keaton’s The General. Standing
ovation and all, their
work was nothing short of brilliant...it brought the house down.” 2009
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
$25 TICKETS
$20 fompac
includes morning tea from 10am
$75 Concession
$50 UNDER 25 years
restless
buzz dance theatre
Mattresses rise up, form walls and
wrestle with insomniacs of the
night. Counting sheep, meditation,
chamomile tea… can’t sleep!
Desperation rises as five different
characters struggle to ease first
date nerves, madness and stress to
get some shut eye.
These multi-talented musicians are among the best in the Celtic scene and
have been touring to promote their latest album Line-Up, released in 2011.
$45 Adult $40 fOmpac
$40 Concession
$400 GROUP of 10
MOTHERHOOD
THE
MUSICAL
the good, the bad and
the laundry
BY SUE FABISCH
wednesday 28 march – 8pm
follow that dream
children’s
theatre
Follow That Dream – The Gospel According to Elvis is best described as a
‘multi-media stage play’ that recounts the career and private life of Elvis
Presley through song, storytelling and video.
The new musical that follows Elvis Presley, after his passing, reflecting on
an extraordinary life – from humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi,
to a life of excess in Las Vegas. The production uses visionary silhouette
performance techniques and introduces the audience to those who helped
shape Elvis Presley into the King; from his parents to Priscilla and from
The Colonel to Sam Phillips at Sun Studios.
Max Pellicano aka Elvis to the Max stars as Elvis Presley, narrating his
own life and singing songs to fit the story. This theatre show has Max
Pellicano cleverly telling the life story of Elvis Presley with words, songs
and silhouette action behind screened panels on each side of himself....plus
a large overhead video screen displaying phases of Elvis Presley’s life and
appearances.
$72 Adult $64 fOmpac
$66 child under 16
$264 family of 4
children’s
theatre
children’s
theatre
friday 23 March – 8pm
$28 Adult $25 Concession
$22 fOmpac
$17.50 under 25 years
$15 child
Appearances in the UK on Friday Night is Music Night (BBC Radio 2),
Top of the Pops, SKY and ITV Sport, various festivals, the famous London
Proms Season and a UK tour, as well as numerous international shows
from Malta to the Netherlands, has firmly established the boys as one of the
world’s premier classical crossover groups.
$80 Adult $70 fOmpac
tuesday 20 march – 1pm & 7pm
wednesday 21 March – 1pm
The band is noted for its combination of bagpipes with other instruments,
and its mix of traditional songs and tunes with new material. The group
tour internationally, playing to audiences in Europe, Australia, Asia, the
Middle East & Canada, as well as more than 60 cities annually in the
United States.
“[You] now have the good
fortune to witness the energy,
innovation, passion and unique
talent that McCarthy and her
performers channel into their live
performances.” ~ BMA Magazine
Most recently they performed the traditional anthem Abide With Me at
a sold out Wembley Stadium for the 2011 FA Cup Final broadcast to an
audience of 100’s of millions worldwide.
They bring their international talents to Australia for the first time in 2012
accompanied by a full band, and regardless of your musical preferences,
their humour and talent are guaranteed to give Western Australian
audiences a night to remember: their show will leave you more than a little
bit shaken and stirred!
Image: 2011 cast
battlefieldchildren’s
band
tuesday 20 march – 11am
saturday 17 march – 8pm
On sale 30 January 2012
$66 Concession
$66 student
$396 GROUP OF 6
children’s
theatre
From the producers of Menopause
The Musical® comes an equally
hilarious, musical journey about
the lives and friendships of four
very different mums. Barb, an overworked, underpaid, stressed-out
mother of five; Brooke, the lawyer,
who works too much and barely
sees her kids, Trisha, a single mum
struggling to balance work, her
family and her divorce and finally
Amy, the naive young woman
about to have her first child.
This fabulous show has received
rave reviews, you’ll love this joyous
musical journey as it takes a loving
and funny look at the blessings and
the perils of being a Mum.
“…engaging, hilarious and
touching… ‘Motherhood’ is a slick,
polished work that embraces
genuine sentiment…” ~ Variety
Magazine, USA
Contains adult themes.
$55 Adult $52 Concession
$50 fOmpac
$30 under 25 years
$50 each in GROUPS 10+
thursday 29 march – 8pm
the mandurah performing arts
centre presents
dickens’ women
immerse
Following sellout performances in 2007, BAFTA®-award winning actress Miriam Margolyes returns to Australia
for an encore national tour of her one-woman tour-de-force, Dickens’ Women.
season program 2012-2
Bringing to life twenty-three of Charles Dickens’ most affecting and colourful female (and male!) characters,
Margolyes presents her powerful, comprehensive, and at times hilarious exposé of Dickens, his writing, and
the real-life women who found themselves immortalised in his books. This special performance is part of the
worldwide celebrations of 200 years of Charles Dickens in 2012. Don’t miss your chance to see this acclaimed actor
in the roles she was born to play.
Comprising a selection of spectacular events for the second half of 2012 – the Immerse Season Program is sure to
satisfy the likes of every theatre-goer.
>> Save a substantial amount of money on a 2012-2 MPAC Season Package of 3 or more shows
>> Enjoy Priority Booking during our exclusive subscription period
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“When she appears as herself, Margolyes sparkles with intelligence and enthusiasm… when she inhabits a character,
you’d swear they lived and breathed in front of you.” ~ The Age
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>> Real savings of up to 50%
“Immense fun…” ~ The Australian
$79 Government Concession
$49 Student
immerse season launch
Subscribers will save time and money as well as receiving the following benefits:
“…a genuine chameleon.” ~ Sunday Herald Sun
$89 Adult $77 fOmpac monday 30 april 2012
For more details visit manpac.com.au or telephone the Box Office on 9550 3900.
$552 GROUP OF 8
children’s
theatre
wednesday 11 april – 7:30pm
thursday 12 april – 11am as a part of morning melodies
thursday 12 april – 7:30pm
the weather &
your health
Gilgandra. Flat as a tack, dry as a bone, hot as an oven. Life can be tough
on the banks of the Castlereagh, but there is beauty in everything if you
know where to look. Inspired by life in regional Australia, The Weather
and Your Health is the enchanting story of a woman whose sunny outlook
transcends the ups and downs of life.
raymond crowe
children’s
$40 Adult $36 fOmpac $38 Concession
$25 under 25 years
morning melodies (THURSDAY 12 APRIL – 11am)
includes morning tea from 10am
$25 TICKETS
$20 fompac
Raymond Crowe is Australia’s only Unusualist. For those not in
theatre
the know an Unusualist is a master of intricate shadow puppetry,
dancing jackets, ventriloquism, world class magic and brilliant
audience participation.
His signature piece The Shadows has become an internet
phenomenon with over one million hits worldwide and features
his astounding and intricate hand shadows to the Louis Armstrong
classic What a Wonderful World.
$48 Adult $42 fOmpac $25 CHILD
Annette has been working in
making contemporary glass art for
over ten years. Experimentation
with product and process has put
Annette at the fore front of working
in slumped glass and kiln formed
art. This new body of exquisite
glass creations interacts with light
through the use of pattern, form
and colour.
$10,000 Alcoa Australia’s Aluminium
Corporate Award (Acquisitive)
$5,000 Halls Head Community Bank
Branch Bendigo Bank Regional Award
(Acquisitive)
$1,000 Hunsa Smallgoods Highly
Commended Corporate Award
$1,000 Peel Development Commission
Highly Commended Regional Award
$1,000 Halls Head Community Bank
Branch Bendigo Bank Peoples Choice
Award
stretch festival –
city of mandurah
OFFICIAL OPENING:
friday 17 february – 6:30PM
OFFICIAL presentation:
SATURDAY 24 march – 7PM
EXHIBITION:
FRIDAY 17 february TO
saturday 10 march
EXHIBITION:
FRIDAY 16 march TO
monday 9 april
Galliano Fardin’s abstract
paintings are influenced by his
time spent in the big spaces of
the Western Australian landscape
making art and working with
remote aboriginal communities.
Galliano creates works that are
a reflection of his everyday life
experiences related to place,
he paints in his home studio at
Lake Clifton, Mandurah Western
Australian.
EXHIBITION:
FRIDAY 13 APRIL TO
SUNDAY 6 MAY
ARTS CENTRE – STRETCH FESTIVAL:
SATURDAY 5 MAY AND
SUNDAY 6 MAY
children’s
theatre
The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre acknowledges the generous support of:
$45 Concession
$30 under 25 years
$115 FAMILy OF 4
the COMEDY suitcase tour FEATURING TRIPOD
presented by the perth international comedy festival
Bringing laughs to regional WA before the Festival kicks off in Perth in May 2012, The Comedy Suitcase Tour
featuring Tripod will bring a busload of comedians to Mandurah. Packed full of laughs, chuckles and guffaws,
this two and a half hour comedy smorgasbord will have audiences rolling in the aisles.
Upon opening the suitcase, audiences will be delighted to find internationally renowned musical trio Tripod
headlining the shows. As well as these Australian comedy legends bringing their songs and silliness to regional
stages, popular West Australian funny man Werzel will be kicking off proceedings, and his partner in crime
John Robertson will be bringing his charm and ukulele on board. Then, just when you thought the suitcase
couldn’t possibly hold anything else, the outrageous Mike G from the USA has managed to squeeze himself in.
$41 Concession
$41 STUDENT
PAINTINGS BY
GALLIANO FARDIN
Entry forms for awards are
available at Mandurah Performing
Arts Centre or online at
manpac.com.au/gallery_awards
Cha Cha Cha Mandurah:
Don’t miss this comedy extravaganza, it is in town for one night only.
MANDJAR ART
AWARD 2012
Raymond’s unique brand of light hearted comedy, mischievous
ventriloquism and exquisite shadow puppetry will guarantee belly
laughs and gasps of amazement to those of any age.
saturday 28 april
$45 Adult $41 fOmpac $164 group of 4
The ‘out of bounds’ Printmakers’
Group meet and work together at
the historic Edenvale homestead
on the banks of the Murray River in
Pinjarra. The exhibition showcases
work by Peel regional printmakers
using traditional printmaking
techniques such as linocuts,
woodcuts and etching.
EXHIBITION:
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY TO
SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY
bethany simons
“I can’t enthuse colourfully enough about the warmth, charm, humour
and humanity… A very Australian performance… compact and utterly
beguiling.” ~ Australian Stage
ANNETTE
YOUNG-BEAMAN
(ALY-BDESIGN)
OFFICIAL OPENING:
SATURDAY 14 JANUARY – 2PM
saturday 21 april – 7:30pm
Nominated for two Green Room Awards, this charming play paints a
touching portrait of country life through one woman’s stories of young love,
war-times, local dances and homemade sausage rolls. Put the kettle on, it’s
time for some sponge cake!
‘OUT OF BOUNDS’
PRINTMAKERS’
GROUP
Little Shop of Horrors:
Tenors UnLimited:
Dickens’ Women:
The Weather & Your Health:
Act-Belong-Commit
Get in the Swim
Public Program
Motherhood the Musical:
Restless – Buzz Dance:
FEBRUARY
thurs 2 Jon English – The Rock Show
Sun 5 Cha Cha Cha Mandurah:
Wasamba & DivaLatina
Sun 12 Cha Cha Cha Mandurah: Gamelan Carimaka
Tues 14 Morning Melodies: Swing Time with the Andrew’s Sisters
THUR 16 Little Shop of Horrors
FRI 17 Little Shop of Horrors
SAT18 Little Shop of Horrors
Sat 18 American Country Music Spectacular
Sun 19 Cha Cha Cha Mandurah: Daramad
wed 22 Little Shop of Horrors
thur 23 Little Shop of Horrors
fri 24
Little Shop of Horrors
sat 25 Little Shop of Horrors
Sun 26 Cha Cha Cha Mandurah: Hot Paprika
wed 29 Dutch Swing College Band
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
The Boardwalk, Ormsby Terrace,
Mandurah, Western Australia
Box Office 9550 3900 Fax 9550 3901
MARCH
sat 3
Sun 4 Tues 13 Fri 16
Sat 17
Tues 20
TUES 20
wed 21
WED 21
thur 22
fri 23
wed 28
Thur 29
sat 31
Mandurah Concert Band
Cha Cha Cha Mandurah:
Afrotonic & African Music Circle
Men in Pink Tights
Belinda Carlisle
Tenors UnLimited
Morning Melodies: The General – Viola Dana
Restless – Buzz Dance
Restless – Buzz Dance
John Butler – Tin Shed Tales
Battlefield Band
Motherhood the Musical
Follow That Dream
Dickens’ Women
WA Mandolin Orchestra
APRIL
Wed 11
Thur 12
Sat 21
Sat 28
Mon 30
The Weather & Your Health
The Weather & Your Health
Raymond Crowe
The Comedy Suitcase Tour
Immerse 2012-2 Season Launch
how to book
telephone 9550 3900
visit the box office
9am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm Saturday
closed Sunday & Public Holidays
book online manpac.com.au
payment
We accept the following forms of payment:
• cash and EFTPOS
• cheque (made payable to Mandurah Performing Arts Centre)
• credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
NB $2.20 charge per credit card transaction
Payment is required at the time of booking.
Unpaid tickets will not be held.
disabled access and audio loop
Access and toilet facilities for the disabled are available on the
ground floor.
An audio loop in the Boardwalk Theatre is available for patrons with
hearing difficulties. Please enquire at the Box Office.