March 2010
March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20*
PLAY: Godzone directed by Aiden Fennessy, written by Guy Rundle & Max Gillies. Australian political satire in the hands of a master - Max, on stage alone with a cast of dozens kicks off GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Blakiston Drama Theatre tickets $54, $50(sen), $46(con), $32(u/27) $18 (u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200.
Wednesday 17 March
TALK: Sivlersmith artists talk Lorraine Archibald and Natalie Cirillo (A skulk of foxes) speak about their work 12.30pm at the Geelong Gallery.
Sunday March 21
GATHERING: Geelong's Highland Gathering is for the first time held on Fyansford Common, Hamilton Highway. The venue is new, but the fare is traditional with pipe band championship and the return of Scottish Heavy Games and re-enactment group 42nd Regiment. 9.30am to 5.00pm, Family ticket $30; adult $12; Concession $10; 5-16 years $6; under-five free. Programme $3. Pay at the gate.
Open Studio Lorraine Archibald's silversmith art studio will be open to members of the public 10.00am to 4.00pm. It's at 47 Malop Street
Monday March 22
CONCERT: Truckstop Honeymoon are over from Texas again and entertaining at a house concert in Highton. 8.00pm, tickets $25 are limited. BYO drinks, snacks and small folding chair. Book on 5244 2081
CONCERT: Marina Prior and David Hobson in concert with the Australian Scholars as seen in the 'Opera in the Alps' 8pm in the Costa Hall, tickets $66 & $59, details at GPAC 5225 1200.
CONCERT: The Allnighters in concert for Geelong Folk Club's 'Last Sunday of the Month' concert.' Expect plenty of Johnny Caash, 'cos they're three Men in Black...8pm in Irish Murphy's, Aberdeen St. Free entry.
Monday March 29
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.
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April
Thursday April 1
CONCERT: Banda Musicale Italiana featuring Vincenzo Bellini Band playing much-loved music of Italy, part of GPAC's Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Costa Hall, all tickets $16.50 at GPAC 5225 1200
Saturday April 3
DANCE: The Fender Benders play for a charity rock & roll dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater. All tickets $17, under 18s free. More on 0432 503 997.
April 15, 16, 17, 18*, 22, 23, and 24.
PLAY: The Scottish Play directed by Maryanne Doolan for Torquay Theatre Troupe. Witty modern take on theatre, when an amateur director casts his wife and best friend in the lead roles of Shakespeare's Macbeth. 8pm (& 2.00pm *) in the Torquay Senior Citizens Centre, Price St Torquay. Tickets $17 & $13, book at Surfsite Optical or call 5261 9035.
April 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25* 29, 30 (May 1)
PLAY: The Cripple of Inishmaan directed by Jon Pedler for Geelong Repertory Company. dark comedy set in 1934 on an Irish island expecting an American fillum crew. 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.
April 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
PLAY: The Girl In The Mirror written by Bruce Jacoby, directed by Debbie Fraser. 7.30pm in the Courthouse Theatre, cnr Lt Malop & Gheringhap Sts. Tickets $20, $15, $10 at GPAC 5225 1200
Wednesday April 14
FILM: Mars Attack! (USA 1996 Colour 106 mins) Director Tim Burton. Cast: Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close,
Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito.
Friendly looking but lethal Martians invade the Earth in this
spoof on B science fiction films of the 1950s and 60s. 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.
Saturday April 17
CONCERT: Funk & Wagnell's Variety Hour featuring Geelong Harmony Chorus 2.00pm & 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All details, tickets at CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Tuesday April 20
CONCERT: The Grumpy Old Men's Travelling Rock 'n Roll Laughter Show featuring Geelong's 3 Grumpies Bryan, Rob & Colin plus ace guitarist Geoff Sinnbeck with a show of humour, sketches, jokes, insight into the 21st Century - and Good ol' Rock & Roll music played like music should be.. 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.
Saturday April 24
CONCERT: The Stilleto Sisters bring Gypsy passion to the Minya Winery as the finale to the winery's Minya By Moonlight season - and also to celebrate the end of vintage. Tickets $50 for dinner and show. 7.30pm at Minya Winery, Blackgate Rd (off the Torquay Rd, 15 minutes from Geelong. Book at GPAC 5225 1200.
Monday April 26
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.
April 28, 29*
PLAY: Cosi Louis Nowra's modern classic directed by Denis Moore for HIT Productions as part of the Potato Shed's 'Join The Party' 2010 season. 8.00pm (11.00am*) at the Bellarine Multi Arts Centre, (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Details, book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
April 30, (May 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15)
MUSICAL: Spamalot directed by Dean Mitchelmore for Geelong Lyric Theatre Society. Yes, it's the Tony-award winning Monte Python musical, compiled by Eric Idle, based on Monte Python & The Holy Grail... and featuring a top cast including VO winner Scott Beaton. 8.00pm in the Blakiston Theatre, tickets at GPAC 5225 1200
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Saturday May 1
PLAY: The Cripple of Inishmaan directed by Jon Pedler for Geelong Repertory Company. Last night of the dark comedy set in 1934 on an Irish island expecting a fillum crew...8pm 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.
DANCE: The Rockin' Daddys play for a bopping rock & roll dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater, tickets $17 non-members, $14 members, under 18s free. More on 0432 503 997.
May 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
MUSICAL: Spamalot directed by Dean Mitchelmore for Geelong Lyric Theatre Society. Yes, it's the Tony-award winning Monte Python musical, compiled by Eric Idle, based on Monte Python & The Holy Grail... and featuring a top cast including VO winner Scott Beaton. 8.00pm in the Blakiston Theatre, tickets at GPAC 5225 1200
Wednesday May 12
FILM: Absolute Giganten (Germany1999Colour81mins)
Director & writer Sebastian Schipper. Set in Hamburg, around three blokes having a night on the town. Features
Impressive night cinematography, a stimulating pop soundtrack and a gripping table soccer duel. Honestly. 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.
May 12 & 13
CONCERT: Tenterfield Saddler featuring the life and songs of Peter Allen with John Bowles and Michelle Fitzmaurice, part of GPAC's Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, all tickets $16.50 at GPAC 5225 1200
May 12, 13, 14, 15*
PLAY: The Sapphires directed by Wesley Enoch for Company B Belvoir & Black Swan. True story of an Aboriginal Supremes cover band who went to the Vietnam war to entertain the troops. Part of GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Ford Playhouse tickets $58, $54(sen), $50(con), $36(u/27) $22(u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200.
Friday May 14
CONCERT: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra brings its program ‘Birdsong’ to Geelong with the music of with Bach, Telemann, Tchaikowsky and more. Hosted by Geelong Chamber Music Society, 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $45 at the door. More on gcms.org.au
PLAY: Shakespeare's R & J directed by Craig Ilott for Riverside Productions. Social Drama has Romeo & Juliet staged in a Catholic boys-only boarding school. Part of GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 11.00am# & 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.
May 14, 15, 21, 22, 23*, 28, 29
PLAY: Confusions Alan Ayckbourn comedy directed by Elaine Mitchell & Heather Dempsey for Theatre of Winged Unicorn. Stage adaptation of five Ayckbourn shorts in the sensitive, artistic hands director Elaine. 8.00pm ( 5pm*) in Ceres Hall. Tickets, details 5249 1350
May 17 & 19
VENT: David Strassman with Ted E Bare's farewell tour at GPAC. 7pm Monday & Wednesday nights in the Playhouse, tickets $54.90 at GPAC 5225 1200.
May 20, 21, 22*, 27, 28, 29
PLAY: The Medea Project directed by Iris Walshe-Howling for Anglesea Performing Arts. Modern take on Europides classic in the hands of our progressive VO-winning director. 8.00pm (& 3.00pm) in the Anglesea Hall, McMillan St.
Friday May 21
FILM: The Girl From Monaco (La Fille de Monaco) (MA15+) directed by Anne Fontaine. Sexy romantic comedy with a twist opens Geelong's French Film Festival 7.00pm at Reading Cinema, Waurn Ponds. Tickets $15.50, $13.50, $10 (from May 18) phone 5249 2800
Saturday May 22
FILM: Trouble At Timpetill (Les Enfants de Timplebach) (G) directed by Nicolas Barry. Fun family film continues Geelong's French Film Festival 4.00pm at Reading Cinema, Waurn Ponds. Tickets $15.50, $13.50, $10 (from May 18) phone 5249 2800
FILM: God's Offices (Les Bureaux de Dieu) (MA15+) directed by Claire Simon. Realistic comedy-drama continues Geelong's French Film Festival 6.45pm at Reading Cinema, Waurn Ponds. Tickets $15.50, $13.50, $10 (from May 18) phone 5249 2800
Sunday May 23
FILM: Baby Love (Comme Les Autres) (MA15+) directed by Vincent Garenq. Comedy of manners continues Geelong's French Film Festival 4.00pm at Reading Cinema, Waurn Ponds. Tickets $15.50, $13.50, $10 (from May 18) phone 5249 2800
FILM: Laughing Out Loud (LOL) (MA15+) directed by Lisa Azuelos. France's 2009 smash-hit comedy brings to an end Geelong's French Film Festival 6.45pm at Reading Cinema, Waurn Ponds. Tickets $15.50, $13.50, $10 (from May 18) phone 5249 2800Monday May 24
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.
Tuesday May 25
CONCERT: The Australian Army Band returns with its classy mix of big band music from opera to jazz, classics to Lloyd Webber. 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.
Saturday May 29
COMEDY: What A Man's Gotta Do one-man comedy musical featuring Andrew Horabin part of the Potato Shed's 'Join The Party' 2010 season. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi Arts Centre, (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
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June
June 3, 4, 5*
PLAY: The Medea Project directed by Iris Walshe-Howling for Anglesea Performing Arts. Modern take on Europides classic in the hands of our progressive VO-winning director. 8.00pm (plus matinee 3.00pm*) in the Potato Shed, Drysdale. Tickets from 5251 1998
Saturday June 5
CONTEST: Poems and Yarns competition hosted by Thrive Solutions with monies raised going to the Alfred Hospital's burns unit. 7.30pm at Minya Winery, Blackgate Rd (off the Torquay Rd, 15 minutes from Geelong. Dinner & show tickets $40, book at GPAC 5225 1200.
DANCE: Honey B & The Stingers play for a bopping rock & roll dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater, tickets $17 non-members, $14 members, under 18s free. More on 0432 503 997.
Wednesday June 9
FILM: Caught On A Train (UK 1980Colour 83 mins) Director Peter Duffell. Stars Peggy Ashcroft Michael Kitchen. On the Ostend/Vienna express a young English executive has an encounter with a testy old Viennese lady which gradually assumes nightmarish proportions. 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.
June 9, 10,
CONCERT: Let's All Go Down The Strand featuring the Great Music Hall from touring Promac Productions, part of GPAC's Musical Mornings. 10.30am in the Ford Theatre, all tickets $16.50 at GPAC 5225 1200
June 11, 12, 13, 14
FESTIVAL: National Celtic Festival now well established in Portarlington and attracting top acts as well as midwinter crowds from interstate. This year's headliners are Beoga and Bogle - but there are hundreds of musos, dancers and entertainers in Port for the Craic.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW until Feb... adults $85 , family $170. After Feb, it's $100 & $200. Book at GPAC 5225 1200.
June 12, 13*, 26, 27*
CONCERT: Bonnie Scotland Featuring Colleen O’Toole, Jocelyn Mackay and Dennis Mitchell with Kristine Mellens at the piano opresenting the songs of Burns and more... 8.00pm (2.00pm*) in the Nimbus Room at the Scarecrow Patch, Ceres. Tickets $15, book on 5249 1350.
June 18, 19, 20*
PLAYS: Winter Solstice One-Act Plays from Theatre 3222 Inc 8.00pm (2.00pm*) at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All details, tickets at CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
June 20, 21*
CONCERT: This That and T'other snippets, rhymes, songs and performances from the writings of Dennis Mitchell. Featuring Dennis & Elaine Mitchell, Colleen O’Toole, Jocelyn Mackay and Marylin Nash. The snips range from the funny side of an encounter with prostate cancer; a true account of W.W.2 through the eyes of a young boy and a Lancashire Love Story. 8.00pm Saturday, 2.00pm Sunday in the Nimbus Room at Ceres. Tickets $15 include reshments. Book on 5249 1350.
Tuesday June 22
CONCERT: Back to the 30s with Gracie, Albert & The Lion featuring Shirley Power & Colin Mockett telling the stories of Gracie Fields and Marriot Edgar with songs from the former and poems the latter. 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.
June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26*
PLAY: Lying Cheating Bastard directed by Nicholas Hammond for Soft Tread Enterprises . Featuring magician Jimmy Garcia in a one-man tricky tale set in Sydney's underworld. Part of GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Blakiston Drama Theatre tickets $54, $50(sen), $46(con), $32(u/27) $18 (u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200.
June, 25, 26, (July 1, 2, 3, 4* 8, 9, 10)
PLAY: The Woman in Black directed by Kelly Clifford for Geelong Repertory Company. English theatre-based ghost thriller. 8pm 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.
Monday June 28
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.
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July
July 1, 2, 3, 4* 8, 9, 10
PLAY: The Woman In Black directed by Kelly Clifford for Geelong Repertory Company. English theatre-based ghost thriller. 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 July 3
DANCE: The Vincents play for Geelong Jukebox Rockers. Birthday Celebration dance From 7pm in White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater. More on 0432 503 997.
July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17*
PLAY: Songs For Nobodies directed by Simon Phillips for Melbourne Theatre Company. Written by Joanna Murray-Smith. Another one-person show has Bernadette Robinson playing five parts and recounting the effects of special songs. Part of GPAC's 2010 Alcoa Theatre season. 8.00pm (& 1.00pm matinee*) in the Blakiston Drama Theatre tickets $54, $50(sen), $46(con), $32(u/27) $18 (u/18) $35 (matinee) at GPAC 5225 1200.
Wednesday July 14
FILM: Jules Et Jim (France 1962 b&w 105 min Cinemascope) Director Francois Truffant.. In the belle époque, two friends (Oskar Werner, Henri Serre) are in love with the same woman (Jeanne Moreau) and how years affect their relationship. A film of rare beauty and charm 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 July 16
COMEDY: Hold the Pickle written and performed by Rachel Berger - stories of her parent's journey from war-torn Europe to open their delicatessen in Melbourne, and how this formed a base for Rachel's comedy. Part of the Potato Shed's 'Join The Party' 2010 season. 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi Arts Centre, (Potato Shed) Drysdale. Book at all CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Tuesday July 20
CONCERT: Soul Sister Swing returns with its mix from Andrews Sisters through swing-era to soul. 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.
Monday July 26
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.
July 28, 29, 30, 31*
PLAY: Halpern & Johnson directed by Mark Kilmurry for Ensemble Theatre featuring Garry McDonald and Henry Szeps in a comedy/drama set around grief and realisation. 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.
Friday July 30
CONCERT: duo-pianists Igor Machlak and Olga
Kharitonova brought by Geelong Chamber Music Society, 7.30pm in McAuley Hall, Aphrasia St, Newtown. Tickets $35 at the door. More on gcms.org.au
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August
Saturday August 7
DANCE: The Hip Cats 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.
Wednesday August 11
FILM: Good Will Hunting (USA 1997 Colour 127 mins)
Director Gus Van Sant. Scripted by lead actors Matt Damon
and Ben Afflleck Will Hunting is a janitor at a prestigious
university who harbours a secret regarding his phenomenal memory and abilities as a mathematician 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.
August 27, 28 (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 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.
Tuesday August 24
CONCERT: Shirley & Colin with Fine Music, Fun & Fantastic Yarns featuring the glorious voice of Shirley Power and the sharp humour of Colin Mockett. This time Shirley's singing some of her favourite songs while Colin's simply enjoying himself... 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 August 27
CONCERT: Girls Night Out featuring Desperate Housewives who say leave the men and kids at home... 8.00pm at the Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre (Potato Shed) Drysdale. All details, tickets at CoGG outlets or phone 5251 1998.
Sunday August 29
CONCERT: Geelong: Simply The Best Produced by Drop Of A Hat for Knights of Southern Cross & Belmont SCC. The finest of Geelong talent including Jocelyn Mackay, Shirley Power - MCd by Colin Mockett. 2.00pm at Belmont Seniors Centre, 52 Thomson St Belmont. Tickets $10 from 5241 1776
Monday August 30
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.
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September
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
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.
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.
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
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, 17, 18, 19
FESTIVAL: The Turning Wave Festival celebrates the Irish inAustralia 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 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.
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October
Saturday October 4
DINNER/DANCE: Flashback play for a bopping rock & roll dinner/dance night hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. More on 0432 503 997.
FILM: Chinatown (USA 1974 Colour 130 mins Cinemascope) Director Roman Polanski stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, Set in Los Angeles in 1937 private eye J.J.Gittes takes on a seemingly routine investigation of an errant husband but is soon caught up in a network of evil. 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.
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 ene-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 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
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November
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.
Wednesday November 10
FILM: Evita (USA 1996 Colour 135 mins) Director Alan Parker brings Lloyd-Webber and Rices’ hugely successful stage musical to the screen. Features pop icon Madonna as the charismatic Eva Peron, wife of Dictator Col Juan Peron. 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.
November 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28* (December 2, 3, 4)
PLAY: 'Allo 'Allo directed by Glenda Maddison for Geelong Repertory Company. Yes it's the stage version of the classic British TV comedy set in WWII France. Expect Rene, Edith, Herr Flick and the Madonna with the big boobies... 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.
Tuesday November 23
MUSICAL: The Boo-Hiss Victorian Melodrama A Russian Bride In Queenscliffe Yes it's the return of the feisty Olga (Emma Jones) with Mary Ellen, Father, Clifton and that Villainous Mr Trott in our seasonal melodrama with flashes of lovely old Victorian parlour music. This is the final Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed for the year. 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.
Monday November 29
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.
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December
December 2, 3, 4
PLAY: 'Allo 'Allo directed by Glenda Maddison for Geelong Repertory Company. Yes it's the stage version of the classic British TV comedy set in WWII France. Expect Rene, Edith, Herr Flick and the Madonna with the big boobies... .8pm 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 December 3
DANCE: 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.
Wednesday December 8
FILM: Yellow Sky (USA 1948 b&w 97 mins)
Director William Wellman. Stars Gregory Peck, Ann Baxter,
Richard Windmark. A group of robbers on the run take
refuge in a frontier ghost town in the Arizona desert, where
they encounter an old prospector and his daughter. 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.
January 2011
January 7, 8, 9
FESTIVAL: The Geelong Rock & Roll Festival hosted by Geelong Jukebox Rockers. Dances, contests, market and car rally in what is now a Geelong tradition. All weekend in and around White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater. Details from 0432 503 997.