stories
TO INSPIRE
2015
SUBSCRIPTION SEASON at
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
welcome
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”—Oscar Wilde For 2015 we have carefully brought together a collection of the most inspiring stories we could find for you.
Over this time our theatre has cemented itself as an integral part of the Orange community with, we are proud to say, an average attendance of more than 45,000 people each year.
A place where dreams, relationships and memories are created that can live with you long after you have left the theatre. Each year the Orange Civic Theatre season reveals stories that need to be told; challenges expectations; collaborates with the best artists; and scours our country for surprising and inspiring works.
The 2015 season includes award winning international artists, some of the finest national performers and three local productions proudly keeping company with visiting artists.
Our challenge is to make you laugh longer, feel more deeply, think afresh and enjoy the experience of live theatre. Now in its 39th year, the Civic Theatre continues to strive towards bringing to the local and surrounding community, a stimulating range of cultural expression, entertainment and educational opportunities through the performing arts, workshops and master classes.
Set aside dates in your 2015 calendar. Our friendly and helpful staff are ready and waiting to welcome you and your friends to an unforgettable night out at Orange Civic Theatre—See you there! Michelle Pearce Manager Performing Arts & Venues
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MOZART AT THE OPERA (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) 4 THE AUSTRALIAN TENORS (Australian Global Entertainment) 6 THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR (HIT Productions) 8 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING MIRIAM (Andrew McKinnon Productions) 10 ANNIE (Orange Theatre Company) 12 AUSTRALIA DAY (HIT Productions) 14 HEAD FULL OF LOVE (Queensland Theatre Company) 16 DEWAYNE EVERETTSMITH (Skinnyfish Music) 18 SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE (Century Entertainment) 20 HAMLET (Bell Shakespeare Company) 22 THE STAGE WEST FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS (Orange Theatre Company) 24 DYLAN THOMAS: RETURN JOURNEY (Merrigong Theatre Company) 26 MOTHER, WIFE AND THE COMPLICATED LIFE (Popjam Pty Ltd) 28 BUT WAIT... THERE’S MORE! (Circus Oz) 30 MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT (Orange Theatre Company) 32 KINSHIP (Bangarra Dance Company) 34 NATALIE WEIR’S CARMEN SWEET (Expressions Dance Company) 36 KIDS’ SHOWS
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CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS (Circa) 38 THE 26-STOREY TREEHOUSE (Christine Dunstan Producers) 39 I AM JACK (Monkey Baa Productions) 40 ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTS (shake & stir) 41 SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 47 THANK YOU
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february
FRIDAY 6 at 7PM Photographer: Steven Godbee
Fiona Campbell
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Mozart at the Opera Program to feature... MOZART The Marriage of Figaro: Overture & Deh vieni, non tardar Lucio Silla: Overture & Pupille amate Idomeneo: Overture & Il padre adorato La finta giardiniera: Overture & Và pure, ad altri in braccio La clemenza di Tito: Overture & Parto, parto Dene Olding violin-director Fiona Campbell mezzo-soprano Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The genius of Mozart truly shines in the theatre and in this concert by the SSO, one of Australia’s best-loved singers, Fiona Campbell, will take you on an operatic journey of emotion. Experience Mozart’s unerring instinct for drama, melody and honest human emotion in a program that highlights the richness and beauty of his operas—from rarities such as Lucio Silla to much-loved classics such as The Marriage of Figaro. With the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and its concertmaster Dene Olding, you can enjoy a concert that rides the waves of emotion from the bittersweet joy of love in anticipation to the despair of rejection and the tenderness of loyalty and devotion.
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Duration:
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$66.00 $72.00 $68.00 $40.00
80 minutes with interval
february
FRIDAY 20 at 8PM
The
AUSTRALIAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
Australian tenors
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Australian Global Entertainment
The Australian Tenors SONGS FROM THE HEART TOUR
The Australian Tenors are thrilling audiences around the world with an absolutely stunning program that encapsulates the spirit and vocal demand of truly authentic tenor voices. Soloists in their own right, ‘The Australian Tenors’ combine in a dynamic display of true Australian talent. In the great tenor tradition, they bring romance and excitement along with warmth and humour to their performances.
‘The Australian Tenors’ versatility spans all genres of the classical tenor repertoire. Audiences are thrilled by classical arias such as La Donna e Mobile, Nessun Dorma, The Pearl Fishers, traditional Neapolitan songs, O Sole Mio and Funiculi Funicular, popular tenor tunes from the golden age of song such as Granada and The Donkey Serenade and beautiful duets. The 5 Tenors and Emily Anne Garth sing Time to Say Goodbye (Con te Partirò—made famous by Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman), Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) from the Barcelona Olympic Games. A performance from ‘The Australian Tenors’ is never complete without the ever-popular Waltzing Matilda, Australia My Country (Dorothea Mackellar poem) and I Am Australian, among other favourites. “The Australian Tenors have the spirit of excellence that we, as a country, wish to present to the world.” —John Howard, former Prime Minister
credits The Australian Tenors are: Stuart Neilson Kemp, David Hamilton, Murray Mayday, Gavin Lockley, Warren Fisher Musical Director: John Martin Soprano: Emily Anne Garth Accompanied by: The Southern Cross Orchestra
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Group of 8 or more: Duration:
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$60.00 $65.00 $60.00 $55.00
140 minutes with interval
april
THURSDAY 9 at 8PM
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HIT Productions
The One Day of the Year BY ALAN SEYMOUR
“It’s Anzac Day this week, that’s my day, that’s the old Diggers’ day.” What is the meaning of Anzac Day? For war veterans like Alf Cook and his friend Wacka Dawson, it’s the chance to commemorate history, celebrate heroism and conjure national pride. For Alf’s son Hughie, Anzac Day flies the flag for a very different reality, one that brings the dignity of our Diggers to its knees and into the gutter—via one too many down at the pub.
Sparking huge controversy on its release in the Sixties, the play’s first ever production had a policeman stationed at the stage door to ward off the angry public. Death threats were issued to the author. A play that incites as much passion now as ever, The One Day of the Year looks at our national legend through the eyes of generation, class and character. On the 100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, HIT Productions brings a thoroughly fresh take on this truly Australian classic. Contains strong language and adult themes. Recommended 15+
credits Author: Producer: Director:
prices
Alan Seymour Christine Harris & HIT Productions Denis Moore
Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Duration:
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$40.00 $48.00 $44.00 150 minutes with interval
april
TUESDAY 28 at 8PM
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Andrew McKinnon Presentations
The Importance of Being Miriam A PASSIONATE DISCOVERY OF WORDS AND MUSIC
On this world premiere Australian tour, internationally renowned actress Miriam Margolyes brings to the stage some of literature’s best known characters.
In this highly entertaining new show, in which she also gives a fascinating insight into her association with many famous writers, Miriam is once again joined by acclaimed classical pianist John Martin who will delight audiences with a selection of popular music and song.
Lady Bracknell (from Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest), Mrs Malaprop (from Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s famous play The Rivals), Jane Austen’s Lady Catherine de Bourgh (Pride and Prejudice), and Mrs Corney and Mr Bumble from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, are amongst the unforgettable figures brought vividly to life by the award-winning star of stage and screen in The Importance of Being Miriam.
Starring: Director: Devised by: Producer:
Direction is by Peter J. Adams who has also devised stage shows for Sir David Attenborough and Professor Brian Cox. In their first appearance since the hugely popular Dickens’ Women, don’t miss Miriam Margolyes and John Martin in this strictly limited season. Only performance in the central west!
credits Miriam Margolyes and John Martin Peter J. Adams Peter J. Adams Andrew McKinnon
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Duration:
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$79.00 $89.00 $84.00 120 minutes with interval
may
FRIDAY 15 at 7.30PM ~ SATURDAY 16 at 1PM & 7.30PM SUNDAY 17 at 1PM ~ THURSDAY 21 at 7.30PM ~ FRIDAY 22 at 7.30PM SATURDAY 23 MAY 7.30PM ~ SUNDAY 24 MAY 1PM
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Orange Theatre Company
Annie Book by THOMAS MEEHAN, Music by CHARLES STROUSE, Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN Original Production directed by Martin Charnin Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols Produced by Irwin Meyer (Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc), Stephen R. Friedman (The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts), and Lewis Allen (Icarus Productions) Based on “Little Orphan Annie” By Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc Originally produced by The Goodspeed Opera House Michael P. Price, Executive Director By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
In the depths of the 1930s, Annie (a fiery young orphan girl) lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. Her hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend Christmas at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly coldhearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. Warbucks decides he wants to adopt Annie but when Annie tells him about her parents and that she believes they
credits Director: Bruce Buchanan Production Manager: Sam Fuda Musical Director: Brian Irvine Choreographers: Katrina Kittler & Leah Daniel Wardrobe: Angie Mason
are alive, Warbucks decides to help Annie find her long lost parents. He offers a whopping reward if they will come to him and prove their identity. This attracts the attention of con artists Rooster Hannigan, his girlfriend Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. But don’t fret— this classic family musical has a happy ending for Annie, Daddy Warbucks and the whole gang. Annie is based on the 1930s cartoon strip and Orange Theatre Company is proud to be bringing this heartwarming musical to the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre. It will leave you full of optimism and singing about Tomorrow!
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Family of four: Duration:
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$36.00 $45.00 $39.00 $30.00 $135.00
150 minutes with interval
june
THURSDAY 11 at 8PM
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HIT Productions
Australia Day
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JONATHAN BIGGINS
Everyone wants a piece of the party pie in this modern ripper of a comedy. The country town of Coriole is getting ready for Australia Day—a time to crack open a frothy, stick a snag on the barbie and celebrate what it means to be a true blue Aussie. The Australia Day committee is gearing up to put on the town’s biggest party— but they have a few issues of their own to sort out first. With everyone from the Greens, the local mayor, to the CWA wanting a piece of the party pie, it’s proving hard yakka to work out
credits Writer/Director: Jonathan Biggins Producer: Christine Harris & HIT Productions
what an Aussie celebration should look like. Nothing is sacred as the national identity is put through the wringer in this thoroughly modern ripper of a comedy! Will the day be fair dinkum after all? Or are there too many roos loose in the community hall? Written and directed by acclaimed playwright and Sydney Theatre Company satirist Jonathan Biggins (The Wharf Revue), Australia Day returns in a brand new touring production for 2015.
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$40.00 $48.00 $44.00 $28.00
140 minutes with interval
june
WEDNESDAY 24 at 8PM
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Tour produced by Performing Lines
Head Full of Love BY ALANA VALENTINE DIRECTED BY WESLEY ENOCH
A yarn to warm your heart (and your head).
Head Full of Love is the story of these two remarkable women and the unlikely but inspiring friendship which forms between them. It invites you to look differently at the possibilities of the humble beanie: a much-loved everyday item, and an extension of ourselves and the everyday lives we wear.
The Annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival is fast approaching and Tilly Napuljari is running out of time to finish her new creation and enter it for judging. Nessa Tavistock, a Sydneysider, has run away to the red centre to escape her own problems back in the big smoke.
Wesley Enoch directs this intricate, warm and wisely told tale by Australian playwright Alana Valentine (Run Rabbit Run, Parramatta Girls).
With time and talk, they realise that despite their differences in language, surroundings and upbringing, they are not so different after all. In making their beanie together, Tilly and Nessa’s stories become entwined and made into a thing of beauty—row by row, colour by colour, yarn by yarn.
Health themes, references to suicide, some moderate language, 15+ Tour produced by Performing Lines for Blak Lines, with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
credits Director: Wesley Enoch Writer: Alana Valentine Set Designer: Simone Romaniuk Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes Composer: Brett Collery Producer: Queensland Theatre Company
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Student: Duration:
$36.00 $44.00 $40.00 $20.00
65 minutes no interval
Head Full of Love was originally co-commissioned by Darwin Festival, 32° Browns Mart Producing Hub and Red Dust Theatre.
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june
FRIDAY 26 at 8PM
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Skinnyfish Music
Dewayne Everettsmith SUPPORTED BY SIETTA
One of those rare performers with a gift, a presence, Dewayne simply tells his story to a crowded room and most individuals listening feel he’s singing just for them. He can’t explain it and he’s not consciously trying to use it; it’s just there, it’s just him. He’s an Aboriginal man, descended from both the Aboriginal community of Cape Barren Island and the Gunai/ Kurnai people of Victoria, but his music can’t be neatly pigeonholed as Indigenous. It’s been influenced by his heritage, and then shaped by his tough early years and love of so many musical styles and great singers.
A fusion of live vocals that penetrate the futuristic atmosphere conjured by programmed beats that roll deep through each track, is one of the vivid impressions a Sietta listener or audience member will bring away from each experience. Whether it’s through a gig at The Vanguard in Sydney, or a showcase at Liverpool Sound City to some international newcomers, Caiti and James are always thinking ahead to how they can make each production a standout and more memorable than the last.
“Dewayne Everettsmith, a uniquely gifted singer with hints of the soul of Marvin Gaye and the sunny beauty of Johnny Nash. His short opening set, full of memorable songs and glorious harmonies, was spellbinding” —Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Duration:
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$30.00 $36.00 $32.00 $25.00
95 minutes with interval
june
SATURDAY 27 at 8PM
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Century Entertainment presents
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the third year in a row. The crème de la crème of the 2015 Festival Showcase right on your doorstep!
“A very lucky audience was brought to tears, to fits of laughter courtesy of the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase...” —AU Review
Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the funniest and freshest emerging talents, you will be left sore from belly laughs in this jam packed night of pure entertainment!
Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over. May contain coarse language and adult themes.
2014 saw the Showcase put smiles on the faces of more than 15,000 people in more than 45 regional and metropolitan centres over a huge 5 month tour. 2015 is set to be the biggest tour so far! prices So call your pals, book the babysitter and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!
Subscriber: Adult: Duration:
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$30.00 $35.00 120 minutes with interval
july
FRIDAY 10 & SATURDAY 11 at 7.30PM
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Bell Shakespeare’s
Hamlet
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Dark acts result in darker consequences and there is little that’s darker and more complicated than the act of revenge. A family torn apart by murder, a son burdened with the truth and the task of avenging his father and a country on the brink of war. Anguish, passion and desperation collide in this tragic telling of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark who is tormented by the impossibility of his dilemma, and who remains one of theatre’s most fascinating characters.
acclaimed Henry V in 2014, will deliver a new production of Hamlet, infused with the passion, contemplation and emotion that Shakespeare’s compelling poetry cries out for. Josh McConville (Griffin Theatre Company’s The Boys and Sydney Theatre Company’s Mojo) and Matilda Ridgway (Sport For Jove’s A Doll’s House) will delve into the depths of the complexity, violence, philosophical reflection, madness and maddening seduction of Hamlet. “This is why we still do the Bard’s plays—there’s truth and humanity in all of them still, it just takes the right set of ingredients.” —The Sunday Herald Sun on Henry V
Damien Ryan, returning to Bell Shakespeare following the critically
credits Director: Damien Ryan With: Josh McConville & Matilda Ridgway
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: School Group: Duration:
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$44.00 $52.00 $48.00 $28.00 $20.00
160 minutes with interval
july
FRIDAY 24 Session 1 at 7-10PM SATURDAY 25 Session 2 at 9AM-12PM ~ Session 3 at 1-4PM ~ Session 4 at 5-8PM SUNDAY 26 Session 5 at 10AM-1PM ~ Adjudication & awards at 2-5PM
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presented by Orange Theatre Company
The Stage West Festival of One Act Plays The Stage West Festival of One Act Plays is a competition based festival. It’s an opportunity for theatre companies to present short published or unpublished plays with a staging time of less than 1 hr. Plays are usually text based works written by either established playwrights or emerging new writers, directors or community theatre companies/groups. The Orange Theatre Company is proud to host the 2015 Festival. 15 plays are presented over a weekend with performances taking place in sessions— three productions on Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday morning. A range of prizes are awarded by an independent adjudicator with an awards presentation held at the end of the festival. Participating societies also receive feedback at the end of each session from the adjudicator.
prices General Admission Per Session [3 plays]: All tickets: Season [all 5 sessions]: Adult: Subscriber: Concession:
Festival Guidelines »» Companies have 1 hour to stage their production from an empty stage back to an empty stage »» Running Time: must run for no less than 20 minutes or a maximum of 50 minutes per production »» No limit on number of characters in a play »» Royalties to be paid by the participating company with receipt to accompany Stage West application »» A copy of the script must be sent with the entry »» Information about cast, play & company is usually sent to the organisers with the entry form for inclusion in the program Orange Theatre Company welcomes theatre companies and schools from Australia to the Central West for this festival. OTC invites patrons to either a session or season pass to the festival to see a variety of drama, comedy, farce, suspense and new works over one weekend.
$20.00 $40.00 $35.00 $35.00
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august
WEDNESDAY 5 at 11AM & 8PM
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Merrigong Theatre Company and Richard Jordan Productions
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey ORIGINAL DIRECTION BY ANTHONY HOPKINS STARRING BOB KINGDOM AS DYLAN THOMAS An extraordinary encounter with a literary giant.
Blending the stories and the poetry with incisive commentary on the nature of performing, audiences, and the American touring circuit, the audience is taken through Wales past and present. Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins’ subtle direction brings both performer and audience together in appreciation of the beauty, the humour, the passion and the wit of this writer.
Dylan Thomas was born in Wales in 1914 and died in New York in 1953 at the age of 39. Towards the end of his life he toured America performing his works before sell out audiences across the country. Over 80,000 people worldwide have enjoyed this critically acclaimed production including sell out seasons at London’s Lyric Hammersmith, Off-Broadway, Edinburgh and the British Library. Heralded by critics worldwide as a lyrical tour-de-force (The Guardian), this is your chance to experience Bob Kingdom’s electrifying performance (New York Times) as he brings Dylan Thomas’ last lecture tour to life in Anthony Hopkins’ celebrated directorial debut. Playing a man who wrestled with the psychological conflict between creative talent and self-destructive impulse, Bob Kingdom’s remarkable portrayal of his bardic countryman is tangibly heartfelt and authentic. Audiences have sworn it was the poet himself on stage.
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey is a legendary and critically acclaimed production. One of the flagship events to celebrate the Centenary of Dylan Thomas, this stunning show now plays in Australia, including a season at the Adelaide Festival, as part of its World tour.
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: School Group: Duration:
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$44.00 $52.00 $48.00 $28.00 $20.00
80 minutes no interval
august
FRIDAY 7 at 8PM
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presented by Popjam Productions Originally presented in New York City in the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival, Isaac Robert Hurwitz, Executive Director & Producer.
Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life Book, music and lyrics by Amity Dry. Music and arrangements by Mark Simeon Ferguson. Directed by David Lampard.
This hilarious and heart warming musical tells the truth about marriage, motherhood and the juggle to ‘do it all’. What if women told the truth a little more, to ourselves and each other? What if we admitted marriage can be tough, that motherhood is a challenge and doing it all is exhausting? What if, instead of the Hollywood version of marriage and motherhood, we saw a depiction of how it really is—relentless, exhilarating, infuriating, hilarious, complicated? Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life is the new hit Australian musical that’s wowing audiences and critics alike. Chosen for the New York Musical Theatre Festival, it’s received rave reviews both here and abroad, with full house standing ovations for its
credits Book: Amity Dry Music & Lyrics: Amity Dry Music & Arrangements: Mark Simeon Ferguson Director: David Lampard
New York shows. Recently staged in New York at the United Nations, for the Commission for the Status of Women Conference, there is also a Norwegian production premiering in 2015. Written by and starring Amity Dry, well known from Channel Nine’s hit TV show The Block as well as her top 10 Gold album The Lighthouse, this musical is truly a home grown success story. With successful seasons and tours in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney it has played for thousands and has audience members coming back to see it again and again. The ultimate ‘Girls Night Out’ this funny, poignant & endearing show will make you laugh, cry and leave feeling like your complicated life is completely normal!
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$40.00 $48.00 $44.00 $28.00
120 minutes with interval
september
SATURDAY 26 at 2PM & 7.30PM
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Circus Oz
But Wait... There’s More Following the 2014 premiere in Melbourne under the Big Top, an action packed national tour including Palm Island, and a smash-hit international tour across America to Montreal, Circus Oz rockets into Orange with their show But Wait...There’s More. Performed within a spectacular large scale set inspired by an abandoned theatre in tatters, the touring circus troupe arrive, with hula show stoppers, and unicycle jaw-droppers, they delight and entertain. The MC interacts with the audience: hip hop call and response coolness, this is LIVE and the audience can feel the authenticity. Circus Oz is a celebration of diversity. Tricks, flips and twists.
With an astonishing mix of stuntjumping acrobatics, cutting-edge juggling, virtuosic unicycling, elegant flying trapeze, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multi-skilled human physical exuberance, But Wait… There’s More uses circus to satirise the rising tide of information, speed, consumerism, visual pollution, television, the net and today’s manic fast-paced lifestyles. All of this is entwined with original music performed by Circus Oz’s live and physically acrobatic band. May feature fire, smoke machines and strobe lighting.
credits Board Chair: Wendy McCarthy, AO Artistic Director: Mike Finch Founding Member, Senior Circus Artist: Tim Coldwell General Manager: Lou Oppenheim Founding Member, Costume Designer: Laurel Frank Touring Show Director: Debra Batton Director of Programming: Matt Hughes Senior Artistic Associate: Antonella Casella Artistic Associate & Indigenous Programs Manager: Joshua Bond Rigger: Beau Dudding
performers Performers: Candy Bowers, April Dawson, Spenser Inwood, Lilikoi Kaos, Nathan Kell, Derek Llewellin, Olivia Porter, Kyle Raftery, Dale Woodbridge-Brown, Musical Director: Ania Reynolds Performer & Musician: Matt Wilson Musician: Ben Hendry prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Family of four: Duration:
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$36.00 $44.00 $40.00 $24.00 $124.00
120 minutes with interval
october
FRIDAY 16 at 8PM ~ SATURDAY 17 at 2PM & 8PM SUNDAY 18 at 5PM ~ FRIDAY 23 at 8PM SATURDAY 24 at 2PM & 8PM
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presented by Orange Theatre Company
Monty Python’s Spamalot Book and Lyrics By: Eric Idle Music By: John Du Prez and Eric Idle
Funnier than the black death! Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Spamalot brings the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail to the stage in one of the most hilarious Broadway musicals of all time! This uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. Featuring the iconic Monty Python tune Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, this side-splittingly
credits Director: Nicholas Moore Musical Director: Prem Love Choreographer: Leah Daniel
hilarious show features an all-singing, all-dancing cast, as well as plenty of jokes about French people, cowflinging, fish-slapping and more. Don’t miss the show that... “raises silliness to an artform” —The Sunday Times “a no-holds barred smash hit” —The New Yorker
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Duration:
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$36.00 $45.00 $39.00 $30.00
140 minutes with interval
november
WEDNESDAY 4 at 7.30PM Deborah Brown & Waangenga Blanco. Photo by Greg Barrett
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Bangarra Dance Theatre
Kinship Rekindling the Aboriginal culture of Australia, internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre presents an original and breathtaking theatrical experience, Kinship by award-winning choreographer Stephen Page. Kinship opens with Brolga, a creation story inspired by the totemic systems in Australian Aboriginal culture, where every person is assigned a totem related to their clan. Set in North East Arnhem Land, a young girl ventures out before sunset and finds herself on a brolga’s feeding ground. As she is challenged by her totemic temptation, she takes us on a journey of exploring relationships between humans and creatures, reflecting on the intrinsic spirituality of the natural world. The performance continues with ID, investigating what it means to be Aboriginal in the 21st century, asking important questions of
credits [Brolga] Choreography: Stephen Page Music: David Page, Steve Francis Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin Nesting Kulum: Peter England Original Lighting: Joe Mercurio Original Set: John Matkovic and Stephen Page Cultural Advisors: Kathy Balngayngu Marika Djakapurra Munyarryun
identity. In a series of dramatic and humorous observations, Stephen Page contemplates human nature in modern society where skin colour can drive perceptions rather than embrace differences. This bold dance theatre work celebrates the resilience of Australian Aboriginal culture in both its traditional and contemporary forms. “… Highly theatrical … striking, layered, surprising … absolutely transporting.” —Sun Herald Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Contains adult themes.
credits [ID] Choreography: Stephen Page Music: David Page Set Design: Jacob Nash Lighting Design: Matt Cox Costume Design: Emma Howell Cultural Advisors: Kathy Balngayngu Marika Djakapurra Munyarryun
prices Subscriber: Adult: Concession: Junior: Duration:
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$36.00 $45.00 $39.00 $25.00
75 minutes with interval
november
THURSDAY 19 at 8PM EDC’s Jack Ziesing, Elise May, Riannon McLean, Samantha Mitchell. Image by Dylan Evans
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Natalie Weir’s Carmen Sweet PRODUCED BY EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Spend the night with the definitive seductress of stage as she weaves her deliciously wicked wiles through one of Expressions Dance Company’s most loved productions.
Natalie Weir’s Carmen is a free spirit; dangerous, volatile and vulnerable, brought to vivid life by three dancers playing her different states of mind and alter egos.
Performed to Rodion Shchedrin’s gripping Carmen Suite by six EDC dancers, this iconic tale of Spanish heat and gypsy passion unravels when naïve soldier Don Josè has his heart ignited by the fiery Carmen.
“A journey of seduction, jealousy, lust and revenge” —Dance Australia
Josè’s attempts to tame the freedom loving beauty are futile, and when she leaves him for the famous matador Escamillo, all three are engulfed in the flames of jealousy and revenge.
“A short, sharp and very entertaining interpretation of a classic tale… Four stars” —Artshub
credits Choreography by: Natalie Weir Music by: Rodion Shchedrin Design by: Bill Haycock Lighting Design by: Ben Hughes Audio Design by: Tony Brumpton Performed by: Expressions Dance Company
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“A brilliant piece of dance theatre” —The Courier-Mail
Duration:
$36.00 $44.00 $40.00 $25.00
60 minutes no interval
Expressions Dance Company acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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there are plenty of Prices Subscriber: $18.00 Adult: $25.00 Concession: $22.00 Junior: $18.00 Family of four: $70.00 School group: $9.50
Shows for Kids! AT ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
Carnival of the Animals
Photographer: Justin Nicholas, Atmosphere Photography
The Circa Carnival comes to town with whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea, who tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom. Our zebras juggle and flip… Our kangaroos skip and somersault… We’ve elephants with street-cred and rhythm… And even our dinosaur bones shake, clatter and roll to the music. Watch the Carnival of the Animals trailer here: http://vimeo.com/101602449
credits Created by: Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble
PLAYING IN JUNE— FRIDAY 5 at 11AM & 6.30PM Duration: 50 minutes no interval
A Circa and QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival production
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there are plenty of
Shows for Kids! AT ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
The 26-Storey Treehouse
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T h e 2 6-S TOR
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! THEY’RE BACK! Yes, that’s right. Andy and Terry had such a ball with their crash-landing entry into the world of theatre with The 13-Storey Treehouse, they’re back for more. 13 storeys more, in fact. AND YOU’RE INVITED! You know what 13 more storeys means. More INVENTIONS—like the 78 flavour ice-cream dispensing robot and the brain bamboozling Maze of Doom (not to mention the self-inflating underpants) and more things to go WRONG—not least of which is the very real possibility that the entire show is a complete and utter disaster. Will Andy and Terry push their friend Jill to her absolute limits? And who is this shady Hector Houtkop, with a really bad pirate accent? And what about ALL THOSE PIRATES?
credits Artistic Director: Julian Louis Director: Liesel Badorrek Set/Costume Designer: Mark Thompson Lighting Designer: Nicholas Higgins Sound Designer: Ross Johnston Choreographer: Katie Kermond
Prices Subscriber: $18.00 Adult: $25.00 Concession: $22.00 Junior: $18.00 Family of four: $70.00 School group: $9.50
a play by by
RICHARD TULLOCH
adapted from t he book
ANDY GRIFFITHS & TERRY DENTON
Adapted by award-winning playwright and author Richard Tulloch (The Book of Everything, Bananas in Pyjamas), The 26-Storey Treehouse is brought to you by the same cracker team that delivered the smash-hit stage version of The 13-Storey Treehouse.
PLAYING IN JULY— THURSDAY 30 at 6.30PM and FRIDAY 31 at 10AM & 12.30PM Duration: 60 minutes no interval
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there are plenty of Prices Subscriber: $18.00 Adult: $25.00 Concession: $22.00 Junior: $18.00 Family of four: $70.00 School group: $9.50
Shows for Kids! AT ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
I am Jack Based on the book by Susanne Gervay Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Tim McGarry and Sandra Eldridge Jack is smart, funny and is being bullied. What starts as an off the cuff joke during a handball competition, soon turns into a set of circumstances whereby Jack is no longer safe in the playground. But with the use of selfexpression through photography, Jack begins to make sense of his world; of his relationships with others, and most importantly, with himself.
credits Director: Sandra Eldridge Design: Alice Lindstrom Lighting Design: Luiz Pampolha Sound Design: Jeremy Silver Dramaturge: Caleb Lewis
This one man show explores the often overlooked insidious taunting and teasing that bullies are so adept at inflicting on their victims and the roles that family and schools can play in responding. Jack takes us on a touching and sometimes comical journey as he moves from victim to victor. For 8-14 year olds.
PLAYING IN AUGUST— FRIDAY 28 at 10AM & 12.30PM Duration: 55 minutes no interval
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there are plenty of
Shows for Kids! AT ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
Prices Subscriber: $18.00 Adult: $25.00 Concession: $22.00 Junior: $18.00 Family of four: $70.00 School group: $9.50
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts Think you know the stories of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think again! Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts bursts off the page in a spectacular new live show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales and rearranging them with some surprising and hilarious twists. Seriously funny and frighteningly silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the perfect family entertainment especially for children 5 to 105. The latest production from shake & stir theatre co is sure to delight and disgust in equal measures. www.roalddahl.com credits Director: Ross Balbuziente Designer: Josh McIntosh Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright Sound Designer: Guy Webster Cast: Leon Cain, Judy Hainsworth, Nelle Lee, Nick Skubij
PLAYING IN OCTOBER— WEDNESDAY 7 at 6.30PM and THURSDAY 8 at 10AM & 12.30PM Duration: 55 minutes no interval Revolting Rhymes illustration © 1982 Quentin Blake Originally co-produced with La Boite Theatre Company
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an inspiring story
As a presenter and co-producer of works
WE OFFER PROFESSIONALISM AND EXPERTISE in the development of both contemporary and community based work
Number of patrons to
ORANGE
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
40,869
45,958
{estimated in 2014}
in 2013/14
NUMBER OF EVENTS HELD IN 2013/14
NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES IN 2013/14
164
208
Population of
2014 saw the theatre being utilised an average of
4 days per week 630 people SUBSCRIBED TO THE 2014 OCT SEASON
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an inspiring story
2016 season
We have
65+ events & 180+ performances
FILLING QUICKLY
2017 season
SCHEDULED FOR 2015
ALREADY BEING DISCUSSED
Every child in Orange has the opportunity to
STAND ON THE THEATRE STAGE {with 120 children participating in acting classes in 2014}
Local government supports and subsidises Orange Civic Theatre to the value of
$750,000+ annually captivating ∙ inspiring ∙ theatre opera ∙ drama ∙ modern ∙ australian dedication ∙ classical ∙ dance ∙ circus Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/orangecivictheatre Or visit us online: www.orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre
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subscriber information
For the 2015 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON
Who is a subscriber?
How to book tickets
A subscriber is a person who buys at least FIVE productions (any number between five and 21) from our entire 2015 season in one commitment. Subscribers receive first choice of seats, benefit from huge discounts on ticket prices and receive notice and discounts for other events at the theatre during the year.
Once you have completed your booking form... MAIL TO: Subscriptions Orange Civic Theatre PO Box 35 ORANGE NSW 2800
Subscribe with friends If you wish to be seated with friends, please ensure all forms are returned together to avoid a delay in processing.
Speed and accuracy Subscription bookings are processed in strict order of receipt, so subscribing early ensures the best possible seats. Upon receipt of your tickets, please check to ensure the dates and times are correct.
Expanding your subscription Subscribers may purchase tickets to additional performances at subscriber prices at any time.
or FAX TO: 02 6393 8192 or EMAIL TO: theatre@orange.nsw.gov.au or DELIVER TO: Orange Civic Theatre Box Office Box Office hours are 9am–5pm Monday to Friday and 1 hour prior to performance All prices are inclusive of GST where applicable.
Refunds or exchanges We understand that the dates you may choose at the beginning of the season may not be suitable at performance time. As you are a subscriber, we offer you an exchange to another performance of the same show. For single performance shows there are no refunds or exchanges.
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subscriber information
Delayed payment option
Food and drink
Subscribers may choose to have the cost of subscription tickets charged to their credit card periodically throughout the year. Seats will be allocated at the beginning of the year. Approximately two weeks before each of your chosen performances this amount will be charged to your credit card and the tickets mailed to you. Please notify the Box Office of any changes to your ticketing requirements prior to the processing of your tickets. Strict conditions are applicable: ~ Offer only available to a credit card holder ~ Subscribers are committed by signature to paying the full amount indicated on their Subscription Bookings form.
It is requested that tickets be collected at least half an hour prior to the start of a performance.
The auditorium doors open 20 minutes prior to the commencement of a performance. Please be aware, latecomers will not be admitted into the theatre until there is a suitable break in the performance.
Bags and prams For the safety and comfort of Orange Civic Theatre patrons, bags larger than a small, A4-sized handbag and prams are not allowed in the auditorium during a performance.
Babies in arms policy Orange Civic Theatre’s children’s programs are designed to encourage access for younger audiences to the performing arts. For the children’s programs babes in arms (that is babies who remain in their carers’ arms during a performance and do not participate in the event) are admitted free of charge. Any children aged 12 months or older must have a ticket to these events.
Ticket collection
Admittance and latecomers
Food is not permitted in the theatre. According to the terms of our license alcohol is not permitted in the theatre however patrons may take in bottled water.
For the comfort of others We request that mobile phones, pagers and alarms be turned off prior to entering the theatre. Cameras or any forms of electronic recording equipment are not permitted in the auditorium.
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subscriber information
Childcare groups
Amenities
The numbers of free tickets provided for registered carers is strictly limited. These tickets are only available for childcare staff accompanying children as a condition of their paid employment. In order to be eligible for the special childcare rates and free carer tickets, a childcare/vacation care group must be registered for the Government Childcare Rebate. The registration or customer reference (CRN) number is required when booking.
Toilets, lift, change facilities and pram access are available.
School groups One complimentary teacher ticket will be allocated with every 20 students booked. A school group rate is applicable for a group of 10 or more in the booking. Please advise us at time of your booking if any student has special needs.
Special assistance Wheelchairs and mobility impaired patrons can be comfortably accommodated in the theatre. A hearing loop is available from any position within the theatre. Please indicate your requirements on your booking form. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Box Office on 02 6393 8111.
Stay Updated Now there are even more ways to keep up to date with what’s happening at Orange Civic Theatre. Visit us online at www.orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre where you can find a full list of the subscription season shows and much more. Join the mailing list to receive news direct to your inbox, or follow us on Facebook and stay connected www.facebook.com/orangecivictheatre Every effort has been made to ensure that performance dates, ticket prices and other information contained in this brochure are correct at time of printing. Performance dates, ticket prices and programs are subject to change, amendment, cancellation or postponement without notice. When purchasing tickets please confirm that there is no variation.
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acknowledgements
Where this logo appears This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Where this logo appears This project is assisted by the New South Wales Government through Arts NSW.
The Orange Civic Theatre 2015 Subscription Season is proudly supported by Orange City Council.
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Details in this brochure are correct at the time of publication. The Management reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and vary the program should the necessity arise.
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thank you
Thank you to our 2014 subscribers for your support. All 630 of you! Ada, Sharon, Katherine, Jennifer, David, Dianne, Janet, Jane, Roslyn, Harold & Gwyneth, Rosemary, Peggy, Rita, Anne, Harold & Dorothy, Helen, Jean, Margaret, Peter, Maria, Patricia, Terry, Maria, Doreen, Bill & Anne, Kristine, Andrew & Jane, Mary, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Judith, Glenda, Ian & Margaret, Pamela, James, Margeret, Richard, Susan, Sarah, Janine, Jan, John & Hilary, Yvette, Paul & Catherine, Eve, William & Gillian, Lee, Roslyn, Sophie, Anne, Michael, Lois, Anthony, David & Nerralie, Kathryn, Janet, Karen, David & Anna, Barbara, Norma, Leonie, Eileen, Helen, Margaret, Melissa, Pamela, Sue, Robert & Anne, Bruce & Fay, Charmaine, Shirley, Jodi, Gillian, Pam, Peter & Gabrielle, Kate, Bryan & Nancy, Marie, Elizabeth, Gabrielle & John, John, Barbara, Bruce, Deborah, Trevor & Cathy, Richard & Judy, Sarah, Delanie, Kerry, Suzanne, Derek, Marion, Lisa, Alexandra, Eunice, Tim & Joanne, Jennifer, Sylvia, Diana, Thelma, Zena, Peter & Doreen, Cherylin, Alison, Patricia, Jennifer, Lynda, Samantha, Vanessa, Elaine, Michelle, Juliet, Felicity, Norma, Susan, Carrie, Paulette, John & Glenna, Colleen, Gweneth, Jason, Jayne, Pip, Merrilyn, Heidi, Ian, Elaine, Kirsty, John, Joseph & Frances, Wendy, Karen, Anthony, Kay, Margaret, Susan, Audrey, Michelle, Janet, Lisa, Helen, Jenny, Linda, Bob & Jennifer, Paul & Christine, Christian, Leonie, Penny, Beverley, Margaret, Alison, Maxine, Gloria, Dawn, Anna, Lynn, Leonie, Ruth, Mary, June, Julie, Judith, Paul & Michele, Ruth & Brian, Edwin, Jill, Kathleen, Maureen, Shirley, Margaret, Suzanne, Ellen, John & Jill, Kerrie, Susie, Judy, Neal, Regina, Ann, Clivia, Edward & Sue, Kristine, Anni, Gwenda, Jenny, Thelma, Kathy, Margaret, Verona, Dianne, Nathan, Colette, Peter & Judy, Janette, Denise, Richard & Karilyn, Deborah, Helen, Barbara, George, Don & Viv, Loretto, Glenda, Ron & Sue, Sally, Trina, Philip, Brenda, Helen, Rowan, Euan, Doone, Andrea, Rober & Vivian, Samuel, Jaianne, Strath & Elaine, Ilse & Guntram, Angela, Paul & Toni, Penny, Carol, Sean & Cheryl, Debora, Jan, Ross, Helen & Ross, Lyndall, Rosemary, Will & Sue, Tony & Bettyanne, Barbara, Courtney, Fiona, Lynne, Russell & Gail, Anne, David, Dinah, Helen, Catherine, Miles & Carolyn, Jade, Kay, Margaret, Robyn, Geoffrey, Susan, Judith, Mark, Roslyn, Robert, Mark, Hanne, Patricia, Beverley, Jane, Fran, Isobel, Heather, Neil & Sally, John & Shirley, Pamela, Bob, Jennifer, Carol, John, Judith, Bernie & Colina, Esther, Mary, Vandre, Stephen & Annie, David & Gabrielle, Kate, Phillip, Stuart & Jann, Rowan, Helen, Myrl, Judy, Richard, Marion,
Kathryn, Julie, Bente, Pip, Angela, Barbara, Lisa, Neil & Elizabeth, Sallie, Susan, Dee, Lyndell, Rosslyn, Gail, Stephanie, Carmen, Niketa, Sharon, Marion, Judith, Jill, Deborah, Manda, Stephen, Lynne, Annette, Pamela, Andrea, Greg & Jan, Greg & Marie, Janet, Kim, Karen, Reddall & Deidre, Rebecca, Julie, Catherine, Christine, Jean, George, Graeme, Birgitte, Josie, Bonnie, Vicki, Rvrik, Michael & Peg, Peter, Sally, Julie, Bruce, Beth, Lachlan & Annabel, Beverley, Kay, Tonia, Jennifer, Denise, Ellaine, Pauline, Michelle, Maurva, Mary, Bill, William, Kathleen, Denise, Ken & Jill, Margaret, Ian & Mayme, Joanne, Joseph & Kathryn, Greg & Beth, Julie, Zane, Kathie, Jacinta, Michael & Anne, Sarah, Karla, Elizabeth, Hendrika, Katie, Lesley, Carol, Julee, Sonia, Alice, Dennis & Jennifer, Margaret, Pamela, Belinda, Debbie, Wendi, Elaina & Laurie, Bronwen, Brian, Kerrie, Kerry, Helen, Patricia, Sue, Brian & Mary, Ian & Sue, Jill, Patricia, Betty, Graham & Leila, Betty, Barbara, Gilbert, Kerrie, Suzanne, Barbara, Irene, Susan, Katie, Christopher & Joanne, Margot, Sharon, Pick, Allan & Ruth, Kerri, Lynne, Barry, Bill, Mary, Jean, Marilyn, Jenny, Sylivia, Stuart & Jann, Annella, Ewan, Fred, Michelle, Margaret, Diane, David, Mark, Ann, Kerry, Zylla, Helen, Donna, Bronwyn, Nicola, Allan & Karen, Lalla, Vicki, Judith, Suzanne, Peter & Melanie, Elizabeth, Jan & Marcus, Lynsey, Janelle, Loretta, Russell, Lynne, Sandra, Shirley, Suzanne, Cecelia, Rocky & Cecelia, Margaret, Joan, Helen, Elizabeth & Charley, Andy & Judy, Gregory, Fiona, Jo, Lawrance, Narelle, Susan, Elizabeth, Margot, Anne, Phillip & Margaret, Elizabeth, Martin, John, Sharon, George & Adrienne, Jacki, Jane, Greg, Dianne, Susannah, Ron & Jenny, Julia, Annette, Jane, Meg, Caro, Kay, Jules, Gerald & Norma, Greg, Gwenneth, Kristine, Tony, Tony & Jennifer, Carol, James & Ann, Margo, Helen, Betty, Anthony, John, Lorraine, Anne, Janet, Christine, David & Anne, Maxine, Kerry, Nannette, Irene, Kerry, Judy, Elizabeth, Lyn, Katrina, Sue, Bev, Ann, Gareth, Sally, Catherine, Elva, Robin, Ruth, Cathy, David & Alison, Donna, Michael & Mandy, Sylvia, Cindy, Laurel, Christine, Alison, Scott, Vicki, Jill, Lyn, Lesley, Patricia & Robert, Peter & Yvonne, Jennifer, Margaret, Anthony & Karen, Patricia, Peter, Geoff & Lauren, Gweneth, Andrew & Wendy, Don, Una, Paul, Warwick & Robyn, Jean, Yvonne, Deirdre, Glenda, Lynda, Glenda, Diana, Barbara, Ray, Margaret, Elvi, Peter, Leonie, Rod, Barbara, David & Dorothy, Beverley,Catherine, Simon, Gwendoline, Peter, Suellen, Nicolas & Ruth.
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