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Welcome to the website of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

Here you can find out more information about the GPAC venue; view upcoming shows: book tickets online; and read up on the latest news from Geelong's home of performing arts.

Ph: 03 5225 1200
50 Little Malop Street
Geelong VIC 3220

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A world of fun for kids in Little Big Shots
The Little Big Shots International Children’s Film Festival - Australia's major annual and travelling children's film festival - is on the road again, arriving at GPAC as part of the 2010 Bendigo Bank Family Magic program on Saturday September 4.

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New comedy about family and faith opens at GPAC
A highly anticipated new work by one of Australia's most regarded young playwrights Tommy Murphy opens at Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) in September as part of Alcoa Theatre Season 2010. Gwen in Purgatory is a warm yet stinging portrait of contemporary family life, centred on 90-year-old Gwen.

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Thousands of children pour through GPAC doors
Children from throughout the region have swarmed through Geelong Performing Arts Centre over the past two weeks, enjoying an array of local and touring performances. And the trend is set to continue into the school holidays with more top-class children’s events on the way.

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The Playhouse

The inclusion of a dress circle in the design of this 797 seat proscenium arch theatre provides a warm, intimate atmosphere popular with performers and audiences alike. The fly tower, excellent technical facilities, spacious dressing rooms and green room area makes the theatre suitable for a wide variety of large events. The venue is regularly used for live theatre, major concerts, meetings and launches.

Contact:

Venue Operations Department

Ph: (03)5225 1210

Fax: (03)5225 1229

Email: venuehire@gpac.org.au

Technical Information:

Technical Specifications - The Playhouse.pdf

Playhouse _seating plan.pdf

Theatre Plans - The Playhouse.pdf

Theatre Plans - The Playhouse.zip

WHAT'S ON

	Twelfth Night - 1928. Olivia has come home from boarding school only to find her father and brother dying from an illness connected to the family business. She takes solace in the fact that she will inherit the business which will not only keep the memory of her family alive but also keep her opulent lifestyle intact. more >>
	The Wiz - The 2010 Geelong College Senior School Musical ‘The Wiz’ will have you ‘Easing on down the Road’ as we follow the magical tale of Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tinman and The Lion on their journey to meet the Wiz in the Emerald City. Combining over 100 students from years 9-12 this modern, upbeat interpretation of the timeless classic will have you dancing in the aisles. more >>
	Little Big Shots International Film Festival - Direct from Melbourne and enjoying its fourth season in Geelong, Little Big Shots is an inspiring and fun-filled festival of the best in Australian and international short films for kids and teenagers. From animation to live-action films and documentaries - even some films made by kids themselves - Little Big Shots encourages kids to laugh, think and create. more >>

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