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Annalisa returns for Musical Mornings
Season One of GPAC’s Musical Mornings program continues in March with the return of the ever-popular Annalisa Kerrigan, and her magical new show, Spirit of Celt.
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Step inside Gillies’ Godzone
GPAC’s Alcoa Theatre Season 2010 opens in March with the return of the irreverent and irrepressible Max Gillies in the political satire Godzone , a fiercely funny dissection of Australian politics written by Gillies and Guy Rundle.
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The Bachelors
'Resurgence Tour' - Direct from Europe - 'The Bachelors' with seventeen hit records in the UK charts throughout the 1960's and selling millions of records around the world, became one of the top acts, both in recording and stage entertainment.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00 PM
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Make An Impact
Rotary District 9780 is having their annual District Conference at Deakin Waterfront in Costa Hall from 12th – 14th March and we would like to extend an invitation to the public to come and join us.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00 PM
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:30 PM
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Warrambeen Film Festival
The Warrambeen Film Festival is a regional event held on the historic grounds of Warrambeen property in Shelford dedicated to the preservation of local history and stories while reinvesting into the community economically and artistically.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00 PM
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Geelong Chamber Music Society Concert Series 2010
Welcome to the 2010 Concert Series. I am delighted to bring you news of the program of five concerts to be presented by the Geelong Chamber Music Society in 2010.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:30 PM
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Raga Dolls Salon Orchestra - 'Greatest Hits'
Formed in 2000 as a quartet, five years ago the Raga Dolls grew into the salon orchestra of today. The Raga Dolls Salon Orchestra is a unique group of 14 musicians modeled on the small scale working orchestras that plied their trade in the early part of the 20th century.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:30 PM
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Godzone
There's fervour in the revivalist tent, where Reverend Kevin of Rudd Ministries, in a sermon from the German (translated via Mandarin), tells his congregation that religion is the new politics and vice versa. Called up to testify, his guests, drawn from the Great and the Good, will each bear witness to the powerful spirit moving across this land.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00 PM
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Dressage & Jumping With The Stars
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00 AM
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Take Over
Come to GPAC and let your students Take Over the Blakiston Drama Theatre. Let us help along the way as students create a piece of theatre, produce it and perform to a live audience. Students from years 9 to 12 learn about all areas of production including performance, sound, lighting and stage management.
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00 AM
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Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny
There is a hilarious aroma in the air: it’s Jimeoin’s new show ‘Something… Smells Funny’
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:30 PM
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Marina Prior and David Hobson In Concert
Australia's leading lady of Musical Theatre - Marina Prior and Australia's leading romantic tenor David Hobson come straight from a triumphant performance at this year's Opera in the Alps in front of a sellout crowd of 5000 people.
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:00 PM
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Banda Musicale Italiana
A much-loved Italian concert band based in Melbourne, the 50-piece Banda Musicale Italiana "Vincenzo Bellini" has headlined countless major community and religious festivals during the past 38 years, performing compositions and arias from the famous Italian operas as well as non-Italian operatic favourites such as Schubert and Strauss.
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:30 AM
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Fiona O'Loughlin: On A Wing And A Prayer
In 2009 Fiona fell from grace. After a damn good run on Dancing With the Stars, Fiona finished up 2009 on a wing and a prayer. Her very public battle with the bottle saw Fiona well and truly tumble off the wagon and into the spotlight of the national media. It’s been a journey but as is always the case with Fiona though – it’s been a very funny journey. Her latest show On a Wing and a Prayer is Fiona’s account of getting the dancing shoes off her feet and the drinking devil off her back.
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:30 PM
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small metal objects
A theatre show for public places: part voyeuristic meditation, part urban thriller. The venue is the city, in any public space with high volume pedestrian traffic. The audience is seated on a raised bank at one end of the space, individual sets of headphones providing an intimate and exclusive soundtrack of dialogue and music.
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Cinderella
From the creators of The Wiggles, THE KINGDOM OF PARAMITHI presents CINDERELLA brings to life the magic of pantomime in a live theatre stage show that will entertain children of all ages.
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:00 AM
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The Girl In The Mirror
Musicbox Theatre Company in association with Headspace Barwon, the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre and the City of Greater Geelong will be presenting 'The Girl In The Mirror' from April 16-24 in the Stott Theatre at the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre.
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:30 PM
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Ooh La La
OOH LA LA is the premiere production of recently established Kissing Bee Productions. Producer, Artistic Director and Choreographer, Todd Patrick, realises a long-held dream to launch a European-style cabaret show in Australia featuring Australia’s brightest new talent.
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00 PM
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Puppetry of the Penis
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:00 PM
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Stiletto Sisters
The Stiletto Sisters are Hungarian trained violinist Hope Csutoros, Judy Gunson on piano accordion and Jo To on double bass and they have been wooing audiences in Melbourne for the past 8 years. Recently returned from a successful European tour, they have just released their second CD, “The Fox and the Bear”.
Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:00 PM
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Spamalot
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:30 PM
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The Sapphires
1969. Vietnam. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back at the Tiki Club in St Kilda, four Koori soul sisters from country Victoria catch the eye of a big-city talent scout with their Supremes cover group. But his plans for their international future aren't quite the lifelong dream the MacCrae girls had in mind. They're off to sing for the troops on the front line.
Wed, 12 May 2010 08:00 PM
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Tenterfield Saddler
Tenterfield Saddler is a book show about the life and outstanding music of one of this country's greatest stars: Peter Allen. Starring John Bowles and Michelle Fitzmaurice, the show is packed with hit after hit song, including Tenterfield Saddler, I Go To Rio, I Honestly Love You, Don't Cry Out Loud and of course, I Still Call Australia Home as well as many other instantly recognisable hit songs, many of which Peter Allen wrote for other great stars like Carol Bayer Sager and Olivia Newton John.
Thu, 13 May 2010 10:30 AM
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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra - 'Birdsong'
The MCO returns to Geelong in 2010 following the sensational success of their first series at the new Melbourne Recital Centre and their two Victorian regional tours.
Fri, 14 May 2010 07:30 PM
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Charmaine Wilson - The Spirit Whisperer
The winner of Channel Seven's hit series The One and Australian Psychic of the Year, Charmaine Wilson will give her audiences a chance to connect with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living. Having just completed a sell-out tour of Australian capital cities, the remarkable medium brings her special gift to Geelong for the first time.
Sun, 16 May 2010 02:00 PM
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The Eagles Story
This outstanding tribute to the Eagles features 6 talented musician singers. Musicians featured include John Wells & Colin Perkins in this spine tingling performance of all the bands greatest hits with soaring vocal harmonies and great musicianship. An outstanding show not to be missed.
Sun, 16 May 2010 05:00 PM
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David Strassman - Ted E's Farewell Tour
David Strassman has big news on his 2010 Australian tour – it's Ted E's Farewell Tour. Tragically, the much adored Ted E Bare is announcing his show biz retirement.
Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00 PM
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Genova
Tue, 18 May 2010 08:00 PM
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ABBA MANIA
After a sell out tour of the USA and highly successful run on London’s West End including record-breaking seasons throughout Europe and South America, ABBA MANIA returns to tour Australia in 2010.
Thu, 20 May 2010 07:30 PM
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Wombat Stew
The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a “true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical” complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, fliesss, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can!
Fri, 21 May 2010 11:00 AM
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Shakespeare's R&J
Shakespeare's R&J is an innovative, sexy new interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys' boarding school, four young students decide to stage Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment. At first it's just for laughs, but as the young men discover the themes of secret and forbidden love, they gradually immerse themselves in the roles.
Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00 PM
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Shakespeare's R&J
Shakespeare’s R&J is an innovative, sexy new interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. In the repressive atmosphere of a Catholic boys’ boarding school, four young students decide to stage Romeo and Juliet for their own enjoyment.
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:00 AM
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The Grimstones - Mortimer Revealed
Martha Grimstone, the girl who reads dreams, longs for the truth. How did her father Mortimer die? And did he really love her? Will her mother Velvetta finally share the family secrets? Mortimer Grimstone rises from the grave to reveal what really happened on the fateful night he died.
Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:00 AM
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Poems & Yarns
An Evening of Australian literature. Poems and yarns competition. Thrive Solutions will again be offering 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize. Money raised will go to The Alfred Hospital burns unit. This is a fun and unique evening.
Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:30 PM
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Geelong Friends of the MSO Annual Recital
The Geelong Friends of the MSO will be holding their annual recital on Sunday June 6 at 2.30pm in the Keith Humble Centre at the The Geelong College, Aphrasia St (Corner of Claremont Av) Newtown. The MSO Chamber players will play Borodin's Piano Quintet in C minor, Sculthorpe's Landscape and Dvorak's Piano Quintet.
Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:30 PM
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Departures
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00 PM
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Let’s All Go Down The Strand
Promac Productions Australia returns with its new hit Music Hall production for 2010, Lets All Go Down The Strand. With the ladies in crinolines, the chairman in his box with his gavel, the orchestra in place, all is set to wind the theatre back to the glory days of 1895 and all the great parlour and comedy songs.
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:30 AM
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:30 AM
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Foster & Allen
ON SALE 9AM, TUESDAY MARCH 9. Foster & Allen, Ireland's most famous and successful duo return to Australia in 2010. Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for almost 30 years. They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 17th trip down under.
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00 PM
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The Wizard of Oz
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:00 PM
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Lying Cheating Bastard
Lying Cheating Bastard is the story of a young trickster, irresistibly drawn to the seedy underbelly of Sydney. It is the story of infamous con-man Jimmy Garcia (aka The Cricket), and how he became the most successful con-man in Australia by the tender age of 27. Part mystery, part coming-of-age story, part demonstration of the finer arts of trickery, Lying Cheating Bastard starring Australia's No. 1 Magician James Galea and his astonishing feats of skill with cards and sleight of hand.
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00 PM
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Welcome
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00 PM
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Songs for Nobodies
Remarkable women. In Joanna Murray-Smith's Songs for Nobodies we meet five anonymous women whose brushes with fame had a profound effect on their lives, interleaved with the songs that gave them heart. The singer has her story and the listener hers, and when these stories touch each other, there is magic. Share encounters with great singers such as Edith Piaf and Judy Garland in this compelling production featuring the remarkable songstress Bernadette Robinson.
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00 PM
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Performing Solo: structuring a solo performance
A two-hour intensive that focuses on ways to make solo performance from prescribed stimuli. Participants will explore the conventions and elements of non-naturalism, use a range of stimuli to create mini-solos, perform, analyse and work specifically on an aspect of their chosen prescribed structure. This an excellent opportunity for students (and teachers) to turn ideas and research into practical, creative theatre.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:00 AM
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A Man For All Seasons
Robert Bolt’s compelling masterpiece is set against the backdrop of social, political and religious upheaval during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. The play follows the life and death of Sir Thomas More in a wonderfully crafted examination of personal conscience versus political expediency.
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:00 AM
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Fox
Fox follows the story of Dog and Magpie who are friends. When Fox comes into the bush, everything changes. Fox is an archetypal drama dealing with powerful and challenging thematic elements including friendship, loyalty, risk, betrayal, jealousy, survival, trust and hope.
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00 AM
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Halpern and Johnson
Joseph Halpern is mourning the loss of his wife Flo and taking a few minutes alone by her graveside when he is approached by a stranger, introducing himself as Dennis Johnson. As the two men talk Johnson reveals an affection for Florence that is more than that for a dear, departed friend and in so doing unravels a complex web of friendship, marriage, secrets and lies. Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps reunite for this award-winning drama about two very different men with one surprising thing in common.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00 PM
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Piano Duo Igor Machlak & Olga Kharitonova In Concert
A program of solos and duos including music by Schumann, Brahms and Stravinsky. Australia's leading Piano Duo Igor Machlak and Olga Kharitonova will perform in a dazzling concert featuring highlights from the piano duo repertoire.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:30 PM
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Blessed
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:00 PM
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Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival
This week-long festival is a great chance for students to perform in a professional theatre environment on the Ford Playhouse stage and be an audience to a wide range of performance items including Rock Bands, Dance Groups, Singers & Choirs, Solo performances and orchestras.
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:00 AM
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Australian National Academy of Music - Woodwind Showcase
The Woodwind Showcase features works prepared by musicians attending ANAM, including a work by the ANAM Composer in Residence. Details of the program are yet to be determined, but will feature several ensembles including woodwinds and other instruments.
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:30 PM
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Seraphina
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:00 PM
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Gwen in Purgatory
Gwen is 90. She woke up this morning to discover that purgatory is sitting alone in a new house in a new subdivision on the edge of town, trying to work out if the remote in her hand operates the TV, the air-con or the fan-forced oven. But the kids are coming round and Father Ezekiel is on his way to bless the house, so the beginning of the end is looking up… Gwen in Purgatory is Tommy Murphy's brilliant existential comedy about an African missionary in the wilderness of Australian suburbia.
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:00 PM
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SoundHouse on Tour
For over two decades, the Arts Centre’s Alfred Brash SoundHouse has been inspiring young minds through its pioneering music technology and new media workshops. This year, the dynamic team and technology are coming to GPAC.
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:00 AM
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Poppykettle Children's Festival
The Poppykettle Children’s Festival is a vibrant festival dedicated to promoting and celebrating performing arts for children, young people and families. This unique festival offers a comprehensive and innovative program with many opportunities to attend a diverse range of activities including concerts and workshops.
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:00 AM
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00 AM
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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra - 'Blaze'
Amir Farid completed his Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2004 and then studied at the Australian National Academy of Music from 2003-5. He was the winner of the 2006 Australian National Piano Award. In 2008-9 he undertook a Post-graduate Diploma in Performance at the Royal College of Music, London, graduating with distinction, the highest level awarded by the College.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:30 PM
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Mathinna
Inspired by a young girl's journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the history of a young Aboriginal girl removed from her traditional life, adopted into Western Colonial society to be ultimately returned to the fragments of her original heritage. Mathinna became the archetype of the 'stolen child' and, in this brand new work, Australia's internationally renowned dance company Bangarra recreates her powerful story of vulnerability and searching in an era of confusion and intolerance.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:00 PM
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Warrambeen Film Festival - The Warrambeen Film Festival is a regional event held on the historic grounds of Warrambeen property in Shelford dedicated to the preservation of local history and stories while reinvesting into the community economically and artistically.
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Geelong Chamber Music Society Concert Series 2010 - Welcome to the 2010 Concert Series. I am delighted to bring you news of the program of five concerts to be presented by the Geelong Chamber Music Society in 2010.
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Make An Impact - Rotary District 9780 is having their annual District Conference at Deakin Waterfront in Costa Hall from 12th – 14th March and we would like to extend an invitation to the public to come and join us.
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ALCOA THEATRE SEASON 2010

Alcoa Theatre Season 2010 heralds another year of great entertainment packed with toe-tapping music, hilarious comedy and sizzling performances.

The spotlight will shine on an endless parade of top-shelf performers including veteran actors/comics Max Gillies and Garry McDonald, chanteuses Christine Anu and Casey Donovan, and even Australia's greatest magician James Galea - in a stylish, astonishing and celebratory collection of shows.

Subscribe to Alcoa Theatre Season in 2010 and...

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