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July 2011
Wednesday July 13
FILM: A Kind Of Loving (UK 1962 b&w 113 mins) directed by John Schlesinger and presented by Geelong Classic Cinema. Stars Alan Bates & Julie Ritchie award winning gritty romance set against the background of the industrial north of England. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
July 14, 15, 16*
PLAY: The Gift directed by Maria Aitken for Melbourne Theatre Company, part of GPAC’s 2011 season. Witty expose of today’s moral confusions. 8.00pm (and *1pm matinee) in The Playhouse, tickets $58 adult, $54 senior, $50 conc, $40 matinee, $36 u/27. $22 u/18 at GPAC 5225 1200.
July 14, 15, 16*, 21, 22, 23*
MUSICAL: A Chorus Line presented by new company, Centrestage Geelong with a strong experienced cast led by Jen Stirk. 7.30pm (and *2.00pm) in GPAC’s Drama (ex Blakiston) Theatre. Tickets $36 at GPAC 5225 1200
July 15, 16, 17* 22, 23
MUSICAL: Brill from PACD Productions. Featuring the music from the Brill Building in New York, which kick-started the careers of musicians such as Carol King and Burt Bacharach. Some of Geelong’s best voices are involved, backed by top musician David Fox. 8.00pm (and *2.00pm) in The Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. All tickets $25 from GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday July 15
COMEDY: Austen Tayshus brings his sharp satire to The Potato Shed. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $25.00 & $22.00, book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Saturday July 16
CONCERT: Hot Club Swing in concert at Martians Cafe in Deans Marsh. Wonderful 30s swing music, great food. Tickets $15 book on 5236 3350.
Tuesday July 19
MUSICAL: Me ’n Me Mate featuring Adelaide’s Splash Theatre with ballads, yarns and songs from Australia’s culture. Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed. 10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets $14.00 include refreshments. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Sunday July 17
WALK: Sugar & Spice and all Things Nice guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 2.00pm at the entry gates. 
Wednesday July 20
CONCERT: Leo Sayer no, it’s not a tribute band - it’s the real Leo, who still Won’t Let The Show Go On after all these years. 40 of them on the road... 8.00pm in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $53.00 & $51.10 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday July 23
CONCERT: Tides Of Welcome Choir join with Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel for a 7.00pm concert in Queenscliff Uniting Church, Cnr Stokes & Hesse Sts, Queenscliff. Tickets $20 ($5 children) includes supper. Book on 5258 3367.
Sunday July 24
CONCERT: Music Society Of Geelong’s Young Musicians Award Concert. This annual award concert attracts the region’s best young musicians. 2.00pm in the Keith Humble Centre at Geelong College, Aphrasia St, Newtown.
All tickets $10 at the door, more on 0414 345 076
Tuesday July 26
CONCERT: Wintering John Bumford (piano) Frank De Rosso (organ) Rosemary Blake (poetry) present a poetry & music soncert in association with Wesley Uniting Church. 8.00pm in St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St. Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door. 
July 27, 28, 29
MUSICAL: Little Shop Of Horrors produced by Blunt Productions at the Potato Shed. 7.30pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets, $20, $15 from 5251 1998 or CoGG centres.
July 29, 30, 31*
CONCERT: George & Ira all-Gershwin concert produced by ToWU and featuring John Shawcross, Nadine Joy, Phil Smurthwaite and Dennis Mitchell with a cafe-style concert 8.00pm (*2.00pm) in the Nimbus Room at Ceres.
All tickets $16, book on 5249 1350.
Saturday July 30
OPERA: La traviata directed by Rachel McDonald for Oz Opera sung in English and with a Chamber Orchestra - a bonus deal for GPAC’s Theatre Season subscribers. 7.30pm in The Playhouse, tickets $66 - or $60 to subscribers at GPAC 5225 1200.
THEATRESPORTS: Geelong Rep hosts an evening of Theatre Sports - with teams from the region’s theatre companies competing for the Golden Gnome trophy in a series of zany challenges. 8.00pm in Rep’s Woodbin Theatre, tickets from GPAC.
August 2011
Friday August 5
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Douglas Boyd, feature Beethoven’s Eroica in an all-Beethoven programme that begins with Symphony No 1. 8.00pm in the Costa Hall, tickets A res $88 (adult) $70 (pens) $46 (student) $34 (school) B res: $70, $58, $36, $25; C res: $44, $37, $29, $22 at GPAC 5225 1200.
August 5, 6, 11, 12 13
MUSICAL: Spring Awakening directed by David Posthill & Scott Bradley for Parcell Productions. The company that brought multi award-winning You're A Good Man Charlie Brown to Geelong now presents a rock musical based on Frank Wedekinds 1891 German play. 8.00pm at GPAC’s Drama Theatre. Prices, details from GPAC 5225 1200. 
Sunday August 7
CONCERT: Cosmo Cosmolino featuring original music based on European Gypsy and South American Tango rhythms from Melbourne-based quintet. Part of the Potato Shed’s 10/10 Birthday season. 2.00pm and 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $24.00, $19.00(conc) at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Tuesday August 9
MUSICAL: Soul Sister Swing featuring superb harmonies and superb musicianship with music from the Big Band era to today. Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed. 10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets $14.00 include refreshments. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Wednesday August 10
FILM: Bank Dick (USA 1940 b&w 73 mins) WC Fields classic presented by Geelong Classic Cinema. He’s the town drunk who somehow captures a felon so he’s given the job of guarding the bank. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
Sunday August 14
WALK: Earth, Energy and Edibles guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 2.00pm at the entry gates.
CONCERT: Brendan Lukin (organ) and Joram Levy(trumpet) with a programme including Peter Eben’s Four Windows and (organ solo) Sunday Music 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door
August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20*
PLAY: Krakouer by Reg Cribb featuring Jimi Bani Sean Dow and Luke Hewitt telling the story of the footballing Krakouer brothers, part of GPAC’s 2011 season. 8.00pm (and *1pm matinee) in The Drama Theatre, tickets $56 adult, $52 senior, $47 conc, $37 matinee, $33 u/27. $19 u/18 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday August 20
CONCERT: Concert For The Clans 2 featuring Claymore, Taliska, Myra McRae Band, Jamie McKinnon, Geoff Jones in a celebration of Scottish music. 8.00pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. Details, bookings phone 5251 1998.
Sunday August 21
CONCERT: Music Society Of Geelong’s Kettering & Dawson scholarships concert for brass players. This annual award concert attracts the region’s best young musicians. 2.00pm in the Keith Humble Centre at Geelong College, Aphrasia St, Newtown. All tickets $10 at the door, more on 0414 345 076
August 20, 21(5pm) 24, 25, 26, 27*
Musical: Euröbeat - Almost Eurövisioń the bright, happy parody of those excruciating annual broadcasts on SBS directed by Christian Cavallo for GSODA Inc. 8.00pm in the Playhouse Theatre, GPAC. Bookings, enquiries to GPAC 5225 1200.
Thursday August 25
CONCERT: Geelong Advertiser Music Competition final concert. The winner will receive the Harwood Andrews Lawyers Regional Prize of $3,000 and there are three runner-up prizes of $1,000. For more information call (03) 5225 1264 (limited times), or visit the website www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/musiccompetition 
Wednesday August 31
CONCERT: Denise Drysdale with a show for GPAC’s Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $17.00 at GPAC 5225 1200.
September 2011
Thursday September 1
CONCERT: Denise Drysdale with a show for GPAC’s Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $17.00 at GPAC 5225 1200.
September 2, 3, 4
EXPO: Unlock The Past an exhibition for history-minded people including all aspects of genealogy, family history research and historical societies from all over Victoria. All weekend at The Arena, North Geelong, admission is $10 a day plus extras for lectures, presentations and shows. Included is Shirley & Colin’s musical Hit The Road Digger on Friday evening. Find details and book on the website www.unlockthepast.com.au
September 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11*, 15, 16, 17
PLAY: Doubt - A Parable American Pulitzer-winning play by John Patrick Shanley originally staged off-Broadway in 2004, now presented by Geelong Rep. 8.00pm (2.00pm*) at The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West (Melway 228 A2). Tickets $25, $23 & $18 book at GPAC 5225 1200 - or at the theatre 45 mins prior to performance.
Sunday September 4
CONCERT: Half Man Half Woman features Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier in a session chronicling their life together, musically and personally. Part of the Potato Shed’s 10/10 Birthday season. 2.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $24.00, $19.00(conc) at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
September 8, 9, 10*
PLAY: Namatjira directed by Scott Rankin for Big hART Productions, part of GPAC’s 2011 season. An experience blending theatre and art - and telling the story of our country through the experiences and injustices experienced by Albert Namatjira. 8.00pm (and *1pm matinee) in The Playhouse, tickets $58 adult, $54 senior, $50 conc, $40 matinee, $36 u/27. $22 u/18 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday September 9
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, featuring Yvonne Kenny Narrator, Wilma Smith, violin, with Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending in a programme that begins with Tippett and includes Walton’s Facade. 8.00pm in the Costa Hall, tickets A res $88 (adult) $70 (pens) $46 (student) $34 (school) B res: $70, $58, $36, $25; C res: $44, $37, $29, $22 at GPAC 5225 1200.
October 12, 13
CONCERT: Barry Crocker’s Banjo telling the Banjo Paterson story for GPAC’s Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $17.00 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Tuesday September 13
A Drop Of A Hat Production
Wednesday September 14
FILM: Pierrot Le Fou (Crazy Pete) (France 1965 colour 115 mins) directed by Jean-Luc Goddard and presented by Geelong Classic Cinema. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina who get involved in crime and drama on a trip from Paris to the south of France. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
Friday September 16
CONCERT: Tinalley Quartet - a recital from Australia’s prizewinning quartet. Includes Haydn, Opus 20 no 4, Shostakovich String Quartet no 7 and Beethoven String Quartet op 132. Brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society, 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $35, $30 & $12 (student) at the door or phone 5243 6931.
NEW CIRCUS: Downpour featuring A4 Circus Ensemble in a session of acrobatics, Chinese foot juggling and more telling a story inspired by Dostoevsky’s White Nights. Part of the Potato Shed’s 10/10 Birthday season. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $24.00, $19.00(conc) at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Saturday September 17
CONCERT: Choral Classics presented by the Geelong Chorale 8.00pm in St David’s Church, Aphrasia St Newtown. More details, ticket price etc, contact Karen Boer 5244 2238. 
Sunday September 18
WALK: Fun Foraging For Food guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 2.00pm at the entry gates.
CONCERT: Music Society Of Geelong’s Dorothy Glover scholarship concert for young piano players. This annual award concert attracts the region’s best young pianists. 2.00pm in the Keith Humble Centre at Geelong College, Aphrasia St Newtown. All tickets $10 at the door, free to members. More on 0414 345 076
CONCERT: Prof. Giampaolo Di Rosa (Rome-based international organist) plays BachGuilmant, Widor and more 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door
October 2011
October 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
MUSICAL: Pirates Of Penzance presented by Geelong Lyric Theatre Society in the Playhouse Theatre at GPAC. Details on the website www.glts.asn.au tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
Saturday October 8
CONCERT: Girls Night Out featuring The Gems who say ‘Leave men and kids at home and come let your hair down’. A Desperate Housewives production. 8.00pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. Details, bookings phone 5251 1998.
Sunday October 10
CONCERT: Soul Friends an afternoon of beautiful music from regional musicians with a concert to benefit Anam Cara House 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $20 at the door
Wednesday October 12
FILM: Thunder Road (USA 1958 b&w 92 mins) produced by its star, Robert Mitchum, this thriller/melodrama/road movie became a cult movie - and even produced a hit single for the drawling star. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
Saturday October 15
CONCERT: The Four Seasons played by Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, director William Hennessy. Brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society, 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Sacred Heart College, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $45, $35 & $12 (student) at the door or phone 5243 6931.
PLAY: The Merger - Sportsman’s Night 2 featuring Damian Callinan in a sequel to his hit Sportsman’s Night. Now the Bodgie Creek Roosters are facing up to falling membership and considering a merger with the hated Hudson’s Flat Redbacks... 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $24.00, $19.00(conc) at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Sunday October 16
WALK: Geelong Artistry, the Tapestry of Trees guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 11.00am or 2.00pm at the entry gates. 
Tuesday October 18
MUSICAL: Aussie Flyboy featuring Christine Middleton with a sequel to her popular Memoirs of a Scottish War Bride. This one follows the story of an Australian airman in WWII. Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed. 10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets $14.00 include refreshments. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Sunday October 23
FREE PLAY: Family Fun Day at The Potato Shed in another celebration of the venue’s 10th Birthday. Part of Children’s Week celebrations, expect everything from acting to music to face-painting to tucker. 11.00am to 3.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Free, for more phone 5251 1998.
CONCERT: touring choir Capella Quirina Minsterchor St Quirin from Neuss, Germany, sing sacred works including Bach, Lauridsen, Rutter, Wolf and more 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door
Friday October 28
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Masaaki Suzuk, featuring sopranos Carolyn Sampson, Miriam Allan, tenor Paul McMahon, bass Christian Immler presenting Mozart Masterworks. 8.00pm in the Costa Hall, tickets A res $88 (adult) $70 (pens) $46 (student) $34 (school) B res: $70, $58, $36, $25; C res: $44, $37, $29, $22 at GPAC 5225 1200.
October 28 - 31
October 30 - November 6
ROCK OPERA: Don Claude Devious Three years in production, locally written and produced and subtitled Cannibal Rapture.. 8.00pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. Details, bookings phone 5251 1998.
November 2011
November 2, 3
CONCERT: Little Help From My Friends an all-Beatles show for GPAC’s Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $17.00 at GPAC 5225 1200.
November 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12
PLAY: Death By Fatal Murder directed by Fred Preston for Torquay Theatre Troupe. 8.00pm in Torquay Seniors Theatre, Price St. Tickets from SurfSight Optical Torquay. 
Sunday November 6
CONCERT: Lee Abrahmsen (soprano) Stephen Moschner (oboe) with Seasons Ensemble (leader Wendy Galloway, conductor Frank De Rosso) present Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate, Bach’s Concerto for oboe and more 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door
Wednesday November 9
FILM: Foreign Correspondent (USA 1940 b&w 120 mins) directed by Alfred Hitchcock and presented by Geelong Classic Cinema. Early classic spy drama from the master director, set in wartime London and Holland. Stars are Joel McCrae and Herbert Marshall. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
Saturday November 12
PLAY: The Weather And Your Health featuring writer/performer Bethany Simons in a portrait of life and personalities in her small country town. Part of the Potato Shed’s 10/10 Birthday season. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Tickets $24.00, $19.00(conc) at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Sunday October 16
WALK: Tunes, Tones & Treble Clefs - Musical Trees guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 11.00am or 2.00pm at the entry gates. 
November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27* (Dec 1, 2, 3)
PLAY: Over The Moon happy theatre-based farce directed by Scott Beaton for Geelong Rep. 8.00pm (2.00pm*) at The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West (Melway 228 A2). Tickets $25, $23 & $18 book at GPAC 5225 1200 - or at the theatre 45 mins prior to performance. 
Sunday November 20
LAUNCH: Geelong Repertory Company launches its 2012 season in a warm & friendly Gala occasion at the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West.
CONCERT: Melbourne Symphony Chorus (brought by friends of MSO) 3.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St, Tickets $25 & $20 at GPAC or at the door
Monday November 28
CONCERT: Jennifer Chou presents works for advent in a free lunchtime concert 12.30 - 1.15 at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St.
Tuesday November 29
A Drop Of A Hat Production
December 2011
December 1, 2, 3
PLAY: Over The Moon happy theatre-based farce directed by Scott Beaton for Geelong Rep. 8.00pm at The Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West (Melway 228 A2). Tickets $25, $23 & $18 book at GPAC 5225 1200 - or at the theatre 45 mins prior to performance.
Monday December 5
CONCERT: Myfanwy McIndoe presents works for advent in a free lunchtime concert 12.30 - 1.15 at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St.
Saturday December 10
CONCERT: Christmas Cafe Concert presented by the Geelong Chorale 7.30pm at Capri Reception Centre, Separation St. More details, ticket price etc, contact Karen Boer 5244 2238. 
Sunday December 11
WALK: Tall Trees & Tall Stories guided walk around Geelong Botanic Garden hosted by the Friends of GBG. Gold coin donation, meet 11.00am or 2.00pm at the entry gates. 
Monday December 12
CONCERT: Douglas Lawrence presents works for advent in a free lunchtime concert 12.30 - 1.15 at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St.
Wednesday December 14
FILM: The Maggie (UK 1954 b&w 93 mins) Ealing comedy presented by Geelong Classic Cinema for Christmas diversion. A crafty skipper of a small Scottish coastal collier wins a transport contract from an American businessman. 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library in Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for 3 months, $55 ($50 conc.) for the year. More on 5243 6926 or 5229 7887.
December 14, 15
CONCERT: Gaslight Christmas Show with the Gaslight Company for GPAC’s Musical Mornings series. 10.30am in The Playhouse Theatre, tickets $17.00 at GPAC 5225 1200.
Monday December 19
CONCERT: Frank De Rosso presents works for advent in a free lunchtime concert 12.30 - 1.15 at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St.
Friday December 16
CONCERT: Handel’s Messiah presented by the choir and orchestra of Scots Presebyterian Church, Melbourne 8.00pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Yarra St. Tickets $35, $30 conc, $10 children at GPAC or at the door.
Saturday December 24
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: In Johnstone Park from dusk presented by Geelong Ys club. Fine artists give their time for Geelong’s traditional candlelit celebration. Free entry.
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