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Wednesday September 1

FILM: Soul Kitchen, (Germany, 2009) multi-award winning comedy directed by Fatih Akin and set in a Greek restaurant in Hamburg. Stars Adam Bousdoukos Birol Unel and Anna Bederke. It screens 7pm at the theatrette in the National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St and you're invited to join a panel discussion over wine & cheese after the film. Tickets $22.50 & $18.50 include refreshments, Details on 0417 599 772, 0417 599 772  or through the website www.paideiaaustralia.org.au/cinema  

September 2, 3, 4, 5*, 9, 10 11

PLAY: Twelfth Night directed by Charlotte Hukvari for Geelong Repertory Company. Shakespeare's classic reset into flapper-era St Kilda by Rep's adventurous first-time director. 8pm (& 2.00pm *Sunday) at the Woodbin Theatre, Coronation St Geelong West. (Melway 228 A2) Tickets $22, $20 & $15 book at GPAC 5225 1200 - or at the theatre 45 mins prior to performance.

Saturday September 4

CONTEST: Geelong eisteddfod holds its guitar competition throughout the day at St Joseph's College. Audience welcomed, tickets at the door, more on 0419 892 876.

DANCE: The Rousers play for a bopping rock & roll dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater, tickets $18 non-members, $18 members, under 18s free. More on 0432 503 997.

CONCERT: Organ Boy live in concert featuring Barry Morgan at the Hammond Organ. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets, details at CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.

PLAY/Art: Le Jardin De Ma Mere presented by Brown Fairthorne Theatre Projects in association with Geelong Rep. Script adaptation by Janet Brown, directed by Judy Ellis and performed by Cherie Mills and Wendy Robinson, with music by Patrycja Radzi-Stewart. part of the Art and the Wintergarden series. 4pm at the Geelong Wintergarden, McKillop St. Entry $20 includes wine & cheese.

Wednesday September 8

FILM: A Tale Of Two Cities (UK 1958  b&w117 mins) Director Ralph Thomas. Dirk Bogarde plays Sydney Carton, a cynical and bloodless lawyer who is transformed by performing a self-sacrificing act of love in this third adapt ion for the screen of Dickens’s famous novel.
Geelong Classic Cinema, 7.30pm in the Morrow Theatrette, above the library Lt Malop St. Free to members, membership costs $20 for three months, $28 for six. More on 5243 6926.

Friday September 10

PLAY/Art: Le Jardin De Ma Mere presented by Brown Fairthorne Theatre Projects in association with Geelong Rep. Script adaptation by Janet Brown, directed by Judy Ellis and performed by Cherie Mills and Wendy Robinson, with music by Patrycja Radzi-Stewart. part of the Art and the Wintergarden series. 7.30pm at the Geelong Wintergarden, McKillop St. Entry $20 includes wine & cheese.

Saturday September 11

CONCERT: woodwind players from Australian National Academy of Music brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society, 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $35 at the door. More on gcms.org.au

Sunday September 12

CONCERT: Music For East Timor presents Brighid Mantelli, Ben Castle, David Gardner and Regina Thomae playing Baroque music from Bach, Beethoven, Bozza, Martinu and more 1.30pm in Middle School Chapel Christian College Geelong (Burdekin Rd)Free entry and a donation to East Timor accepted.

PLAY/Art: Le Jardin De Ma Mere presented by Brown Fairthorne Theatre Projects in association with Geelong Rep. Script adaptation by Janet Brown, directed by Judy Ellis and performed by Cherie Mills and Wendy Robinson, with music by Patrycja Radzi-Stewart. part of the Art and the Wintergarden series. 4.00pm at the Geelong Wintergarden, McKillop St. Entry $20 includes wine & cheese.

Tuesday September 14

CONCERT: The Bard Bared featuring Shirley Power & Colin Mockett explaining the truths behind the myths that surround Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns .Includes some of the world's most beautiful songs... Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed, 10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets $13.50 include refreshments. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.

September 15, 16

MUSICAL: On The Wallaby Track is 10.30am in the Playhouse Theatre part of GPAC's Musical Mornings series. All tickets $16.50 book at GPAC 5225 1200.

September 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

FESTIVAL: The Turning Wave Festival celebrates the Irish in Australia in the historic township of Gundagai in NSW. So what's it doing on a Geelong roundup? Well, It's a delightful even that traditionally features some top Geelong Celtic performers along with the best of Sydney & Melbourne. Find a full list on wwww.turningwave.org.au

September 17 & 18

CONTEST: Geelong eisteddfod holds its Dancing finals competition throughout the day at GPAC. Audience welcomed, tickets at the door, more on 0419 892 876.

Saturday September 18

CONCERT: The Geelong Chorale with its major concert for 2010, Karl Jenkins' Requiem at Wesley Uniting Church, Yarra St, part of the Festival Of Music In Historic Churches. Details, tickets phone 5278 6058.

September 23, 24, 25*

PLAY: Gwen in Purgatory directed by Neil Armfield for Company B Belvoir. Tommy Murphy's existential comedy revolves around 90-year-old Gwen struggling with technology and visited by an African missionary priest. Part of GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Ford Playhouse tickets $54, $50(sen), $46(con), $32(u/27) $18 (u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200.

Monday September 27

PLAYREADING: Geelong Rep hosts its monthly playreading experience from 7.30pm at the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Cost is $2 plus a plate to share. You can take part or merely sit, listen and enjoy as Rep regulars and friends read through a new play, frequently changing parts after interval refreshments.

October

October 1,2*

COMEDY: To Hell With The Bike Race It's The Grumpy Old Men's Travelling Rock & Roll Laughter Show yes, those defiant Grumpies Bryan, Robert and Colin with their friendly musos Geoff and Sandy are staging their fun, laughter and classic rock music show as a respite from skinny people in lycra as the city goes predictably overboard hosting the world bicycle championships. The Grumpy fun is in Kildare Theatre, Hamlyn Heights, times are 7.30pm Friday and 2.00pm Saturday, all tickets $10, seats are numbered and limited. Book on 5278 3768.

Saturday October 2

DINNER/DANCE: Flashback play for a bopping rock & roll dinner/dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. More on 0432 503 997.

October 14, 15, 16, 17

Tuesday October 19

CONCERT: Memoirs of a Scottish War Bride featuring Christine Middleton with memories of her mother, Sylvia Mary Middleton who arrived in Australia in 1946. Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed, 10.30am at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All tickets $13.50 include refreshments. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.

Friday October 22

CONCERT: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society, will feature a new work by Richard Mills and young pianist Amir Farid playing Mozart. 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $45 at the door. More on gcms.org.au

October 22, 23*

PLAY: Mathinna from Bangarra Dance Company. Modern Dance inspired by a young girl's journey between two cultures choreographed by Stephen Page. Finale to GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Ford Playhouse tickets $54, $50(sen), $46(con), $32(u/27) $18 (u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200

CONCERT: The Cave To The Rave - the story of dance written and performed by Damian Callinan, who celebrates the history of dance in a one-man show. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Details, tickets at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.

Monday October 25

PLAYREADING: Geelong Rep hosts its monthly playreading experience from 7.30pm at the Woodbin Theatre, Geelong West. Cost is $2 plus a plate to share. You can take part or merely sit, listen and enjoy as Rep regulars and friends read through a new play, frequently changing parts after interval refreshments.

October 27, 28
MUSICAL: 'Ovation' starring La Prima Opera is 10.30am in the Playhouse Theatre part of GPAC's Musical Mornings series. All tickets $16.50 book at GPAC 5225 1200.

October 27,28, 29, 30
PLAY: A Month Of Sundays written by Bob Larbey, directed by Tony Wright is Peninsula Players final production. It's a nostalgic comedy set in 1980 - and the Players are determined to go out on a high!. 8.00pm at The Drysdale Memorial Hall, tickets at Drysdale Pharmacy.

October 29, 30, 31 (Nov 1)

FESTIVAL: Maldon Folk Festival renowned at the friendliest music festival in the state has quality music throughout the town plus at the Tarrengower Reserve - along with dance, poetry, spoken word and humour. Details from www.maldonfolkfestival.com

November

November 4, 5, 6,

MUSICAL: Three Sides written by Grant Olding, directed by Jolyon James for Doorstep Ensemble. Geelong talent in a brand new musical 8.00pm in the Drama (Blakiston) theatre. Details, tickets at GPAC 5225 1200.
PLAYS: Two one-act plays presented by Torquay Theatre Troupe. Altered Egos written by John Burls, directed by    Gay Bell, then award-winning God Willing written by Bruce Olive and directed by  Michael Baker. 8.00pm at Bellbrae Community Hall, School Road Bellbrae. Tickets $17 & $13 from 5261 3095.

November 5, 6, 7

FESTIVAL: Beechworth Celtic Festival has the town reeling to the skirl of the pipes as no less than 8 pipe bands arrive along with 3 dance troupes and scores of musicians. It's a delightful feel in the high country. Find more on www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

Saturday November 6

DANCE: The Sky Rockats play for a bopping rock & roll dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater, tickets $18 non-members, $15 members, under 18s free. More on 0432 503 997.

Sunday November 7
PLAYS: Two one-act plays presented by Torquay Theatre Troupe. Altered Egos written by John Burls, directed by    Gay Bell, then award-winning God Willing written by Bruce Olive and directed by  Michael Baker. 2.00pm at Bellbrae Community Hall, School Road Bellbrae. Tickets $17 & $13 from 5261 3095.