BREC Presents 2016 by Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

BREC Presents 2016 arts hub of the south west

CONTENTS 3

Australia Day Gourmet BBQ

WASO in Concert

They Saw a Thylacine

4 Seasons in 1 Night

The Four Seasons - ACO Collective

The Moon's a Balloon

Flickerfest 2016

Melbourne Int Comedy Festival Roadshow

Family Proms

The 52-Storey Treehouse

Falling Through Clouds

CounterMove - Sydney Dance Company

The Peasant Prince

Circus Oz

Never Did Me Any Harm

Super Musician

Snugglepot & Cuddlepie

Always... Patsy Cline

2016 Calendar

Single Ticket Prices / Show Add-Ons

Subscription Prices

How to Book / Book & Win! / Cover Design

Play Your Part at BREC

2016 BREC Partners

Partnership Opportunities

Join the BREC Club

Plan Your Visit to BREC

Seating Plans

A Snapshot of BREC

ABOUT BREC PRESENTS Each year, we work tirelessly behind the scenes to source a range of shows from theatre companies across Australia. This ensures that audiences have the opportunity to see a variety of programming that they may not otherwise have the chance to see on a local stage. These shows, labelled throughout this brochure and on our website as BREC Presents, have been hand-picked specifically for you, our loyal audience. As a not-for-profit organisation, your purchase of tickets to BREC Presents shows helps us to be able to continue offering this diverse range of programming now and into the future. In the past, we have offered the opportunity for patrons to purchase 'Series' of shows. This year, however, we are doing things a little differently. Rather than purchasing packages of shows in the same genre, we are now inviting you to purchase a 'Subscription' made up of any of the fantastic shows in our BREC Presents 2016 program. This brochure outlines the amazing range of shows you can choose from - and with classical music, contemporary dance, family shows, drama, comedy, film and more, there really is something to suit every taste! When you purchase a Subscription, you are able to access some fantastic discounts. Simply purchase tickets to 3 or 4 shows to receive a 10% discount off the total price, or 5 or more shows to receive a 15% discount - how great is that? We are also introducing our Out of the Box Presents concept to this year's program of events. Any show with an Out of the Box logo will feature added extras on the night, such as Sundowners, live music, games and more. You'll find more details about what's happening on each show page. So make yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy browsing our new BREC Presents 2016 brochure. We look forward to seeing you at the Centre in 2016!

Joel McGuinness General Manager

Cover artwork by Ian Mutch

All information correct at time of printing

BREC PRESENTS

Watch the City of Bunbury's Australia Day fireworks from the best vantage point in town our Sky Bar & Harvey Room! For just $75 per person, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet BBQ, a cocktail on arrival, music by local DJs Princi and Bobby Chance, games, door prizes and of course, the fantastic view of the fireworks. Dress code: smart casual Tuesday 26 January, 6.30pm Venue: Sky Bar & Harvey Room Adult $75 | BREC Club $70 | Group 8+ $70 Tickets include food, cocktail on arrival, entertainment and the best view of the fireworks!

BREC PRESENTS

WASO in Concert Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of stirring and elegant music. The concert opens with Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture, beloved by audiences for its high spirits and famous trumpet call. Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is one of the most popular works in the repertoire and in the hands of WASO’s Principal Clarinet Allan Meyer, all its eloquence and sublime beauty will be revealed. To conclude, WASO is thrilled to present Brahms’ powerful final Symphony - an epic work of concentrated expression, dramatic and passionate.

ROSSINI William Tell: Overture MOZART Clarinet Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No.4 Christopher Dragon conductor Allan Meyer clarinet

Sunday 28 February, 2pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 100 mins inc interval Adult $51 | BREC Club $40 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34 Tickets include complimentary afternoon tea before the performance.

BREC PRESENTS AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

THEY SAW A THYLACINE

BY HUMAN ANIMAL EXCHANGE | TOURED BY PERFORMING LINES On an unseasonably cold September day in 1936, the world’s last known Tasmanian Tiger died in captivity at Hobart's Beaumaris Zoo. Out of the darkness, Sarah Hamilton and Justine Campbell conjure the ghost of one of our lost beauties – the thylacine. With the suspense and warmth of a campfire story, these feisty, funny women weave a lyrical tale of discovery and destruction.

Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm Venue: The Cube theatre Duration: 60 mins no interval Adult $39 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $37 Group 8+ $35 | Child $25 | School $20 Tickets include entry into a pre-show Sundowner, with a complimentary drink, nibbles and music.

For this thylacine tracker and zoo keeper’s daughter, it’s a quest to protect a threatened creature…and themselves. Gutsy, rebellious and fresh from a season at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre, this beautiful reimagining of Australia’s lost history shines a light on extinction and our own survival.

“This gem of a show thoroughly deserves its elevation from Fringe experiment to mainstage success.” Deborah Stone, ArtsHub Warning: contains coarse language

Tour produced by Performing Lines. They Saw A Thylacine is supported by Malthouse Theatre, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Image by Pia Johnson, design by Skye Hamilton

BREC AND WORKING MANAGEMENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

4 SEASONS IN 1 NIGHT STARRING

THE ORIGINAL FRANKIE VALLI IN THE AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION OF JERSEY BOYS After three years and over 850 performances and handpicked for the Australian production of Jersey Boys by Frankie Valli himself, Bobby Fox returns to the stage in 4 Seasons 1 Night. Join Bobby on his journey with the Jersey Boys with all of your favourite Frankie Valli songs including Oh What A Night!, Walk Like A Man, Grease, Can't Take My Eyes Off You and more. 4 Seasons in 1 Night is a celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bobby will give a first-hand insight into the world of this legendary man and band, sharing with you behind the scenes experiences of his unique journey from his first audition to the final curtain call.

"His flawless performance... ensures audiences will enjoy an intimate show of the highest calibre." Arts Review

Friday 22 April, 8pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 105 mins inc interval Adult $51 | BREC Club $45 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34 WANT SOMETHING MORE? Dinner & a Show package $100 per person Enjoy a main course, dessert buffet and a beer, wine or soft drink in our Harvey Room before heading over to Stage One for the show!

BREC AND AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENT

The Four Seasons

starring ACO Collective and directed by Pekka Kuusisto The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents The Four Seasons, performed by ACO Collective and directed by internationally acclaimed Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto.

Wednesday 4 May, 7pm Venue: Stage One theatre

ACO’s critically renowned string ensemble embraces Kuusisto’s fresh approach to repertoire in this exhilarating program.

Adult $51 | BREC Club $40 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34

Combining exquisite works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla and Philip Glass, The Four Seasons tour takes the audience on a journey through the changing moods of the seasons around the world. Kuusisto is the perfect catalyst to ignite the imaginations of the fiery young guns of ACO Collective in their spirited touring adventures across the country.

Duration: 120 mins inc interval

TOUR PRESENTED BY WESFARMERS ARTS PRINCIPAL PARTNER: ACO COLLECTIVE

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Photo by Jack Saltmiras

BREC PRESENTS

BY PATCH THEATRE COMPANY

A balloon can be a friend to play with or a maker of friendships. It can hold its breath for days and disappear in an instant. It can make your hair stand on end and fill you with laughter. A balloon can be something loved or something lost; something shared or something broken. A balloon can be anything you need it to be. Exploration, play and invention are at the heart of the way children make friends. The Moon's a Balloon celebrates balloons, play and friendship in a visual theatre-fest of music, image, light and story that will delight and inspire 4-8 year olds. Internationally acclaimed Patch Theatre Company has presented over 100 productions to more than 1.8 million people since 1972. The company has toured to the US, Canada, Singapore, Korea, Japan and New Zealand, and has presented nine seasons at the Sydney Opera House. Friday 6 May, 11am & 7pm Venue: Stage One theatre

"This is must-see children's theatre."

Duration: 45 mins no interval Adult $26 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21 | School $18

The Advertiser

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

BREC PRESENTS AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

FLiCKERFEST 2016 Celebrating 25 Years of Hot Shorts Flickerfest, Australia’s leading Academy® Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, is celebrating its landmark 25th year of screening the best of shorts from Australia and around the world. Flickerfest screens for 10 days under the summer stars at Bondi Beach in January, with selected highlights touring Australia on a 50-venue national tour from January to May, including a stop here at BREC. Flickerfest remains a platform for celebrating the most entertaining and innovative short filmmaking from around the world. Flickerfest returns to BREC with the Best Of Australian Shorts, a one-off chance to see this amazing shorts before they continue their journey around the world. The line-up has been curated from the seven Flickerfest Australian programmes screened in competition at Bondi. Expect to experience the best in short filmmaking Australia has on offer!

The Sky Bar will be open from 7pm, so come along to enjoy a drink and music before the shorts start at 8pm. Friday 13 May, 8pm Venue: The Cube theatre Duration: 110 mins Adult $17.50 | BREC Club $14 Concession $15 | Child $15 WANT SOMETHING MORE? Pre-order a cheese platter for $26 for two people, or $36 with two glasses of wine. Orders close noon on Thursday 12 May.

BREC PRESENTS

This travelling band of intrepid funny-makers is taking over Australia, one town at a time, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! Join a rotating cast of the finest local and international comedy talents for an evening of comedy like no other, hand-picked to bring the biggest and best belly laughs to audiences from Mildura to Mackay and Devonport to Dubbo. For 20 years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has delivered the best of the Festival to towns and cities across Australia. For three months of touring comedy madness, the Roadshow crew travels to over 80 regional destinations, bringing laughs to all corners of the great brown land! The party doesn’t stop there - the Roadshow takes to the sky for the Asian leg, showcasing the best in Aussie comedy to audiences in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It’s silly, it’s satirical, it’s side-splitting. It’s Australia’s ultimate comedy roadtrip! Warning: may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend some audience members. Recommended for people aged 16 years or older.

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May, 8pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 135 mins inc interval Adult $51 | BREC Club $45 Concession $47 | Group 8+ $45

WANT SOMETHING MORE? Dinner & a Show package $100 per person Enjoy a main course, dessert buffet and a beer, wine or soft drink in our Harvey Room before heading over to Stage One for the show!

BREC PRESENTS

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Saturday 18 June, 3pm Venue: The Cube theatre Duration: 100 mins inc interval Adult $26 | BREC Club $22 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21

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BREC PRESENTS A CDP PRODUCTION

They’re back again! Andy and Terry’s Treehouse is now 52 storeys high, with yet more fantastic inventions: a rocket powered carrot launcher, the Disguise-o-matic 500 and even a Ninja Snail Training Academy! Today is a special day. It’s Andy’s birthday, but Terry has forgotten! To make matters worse Mr Big Nose has mysteriously disappeared, and to top it all off Jill has fallen into a deep sleep and they just can’t wake her up. So Andy and Terry set off on a crazy adventure tackling a world of startling obstacles including a hungry caterpillar, an angry vegetable kingdom, and a 100 year ninja-snail epic voyage. Will they solve the mysteries and survive the dangers that test even their ingenuity? Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s latest bestseller comes to life on the stage as the team behind the hit adaptations of The 13-Storey Treehouse and The 26-Storey Treehouse return with this crazy, imaginative and engaging play. So what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Wednesday 29 June, 11am & 6pm Thursday 30 June, 11am Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 60 mins no interval Adult $26 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21 | School $18

BREC AND THE LAST GREAT HUNT PRESENT AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

Falling Through Clouds From the award-winning creators of The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer and It's Dark Outside comes a dark tale of reaching for the impossible. One hundred years after birds have disappeared from the skies, Dr Mary Miller has found a way to bring them back. As her dream becomes her obsession, reality begins to crack, allowing a dark fantasy to hatch. The imagination can be a dangerous thing. Blending puppetry, animation, music and live video, Falling Through Clouds is a joyous and heartbreaking tale about the relentless pursuit of flight.

Created & performed by: Adriane Daff, Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs & Tim Watts Composition & sound design by: Ash Gibson Greig Saturday 30 July, 8pm Venue: The Cube theatre Duration: 55 mins no interval Adult $39 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $37 Group 8+ $35 | Child $25 Tickets include entry into a pre-show Sundowner, with a complimentary drink, nibbles and music.

Stay around after the show for a Q&A with the cast members.

"Funny, magical and spectacular." Colosoul

"Compelling, overwhelming and truly unique... this performance simply soars." Aussie Theatre Warning: contains adult themes and potential horror themes. Recommended for ages 12+

Photo by Jarrad Seng

BREC PRESENTS

CounterMove Sydney Dance Company’s CounterMove explores luminescence and life in a double bill that will enchant, compel and amuse with exhilarating physical dance by some of Australia’s finest dancers.

From one of the world’s most exciting choreographers comes a laugh-out-loud funny and affectionate tribute and parody of modern art: Cacti. Swedish Alexander Ekman’s witty and energetic piece, performed by the full Company and a string quartet, will take you in with a knowing wink, then surprise you with its bracing physicality. Saturday 13 August, 7.30pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 80 mins inc interval Adult $51 | BREC Club $40 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34 | School $30

"A delight: witty, effervescent, playful, surreal and joyously physical..." The Australian

"Blindingly brilliant" Crikey.com

Dancer: Bernhard Knauer. Photo by Peter Grieg

Rafael Bonachela’s world premiere, Lux Tenebris, provides the perfect contrast: light and darkness emerging from a dusky sonic landscape by composer Nick Wales (longterm collaborator of Sarah Blasko). Movement follows deep, unexpected, visceral beats, and sharp, sudden twists to discover a dark place where there is space for beauty and light. Bonachela’s work, as always, is deeply emotional.

CounterMove will intrigue, move and entertain. Don’t miss out!

BREC PRESENTS A MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION

The

Peasant Prince The true story of Mao's Last Dancer

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LI CUNXIN ADAPTED BY EVA DI CESARE, SANDRA ELDRIDGE AND TIM MCGARRY Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer was first published as a children’s picture book, The Peasant Prince. Monkey Baa Theatre Company is honoured to be adapting this story onto the stage. Li, a 10-year old peasant boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he knows, including his beloved parents. Over years of gruelling training and determination, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be. Thursday 18 August, 11am & 6pm Friday 19 August, 11am Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 55 mins no interval Adult $26 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21 | School $18

Arts NSW is pleased to support and create opportunities for growth to foster the future of arts and culture in NSW. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Illustration by Anne Spudvilas

BREC PRESENTS AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

The brand new Circus Oz show rockets into Bunbury in September! An eclectic mix of extraordinary skills, ridiculous characterisation, hilarious mayhem and fabulous live music, this show is a celebration of the great values of Circus Oz that have generated critical acclaim and woven the company into the hearts of audiences around the world. A show of scale, the ensemble fills the theatre, reaching out to audiences and dazzling with spectacular group acts that are interspersed with intimate solo and duo skills. Built upon the traditional circus skills, these acts are subverted with a unique Australian voice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larrikin story-telling, never taking itself too seriously, laughing in the face of danger and crying out with the fresh irreverence of the Aussie spirit.

Saturday 3 September, 7.30pm & Sunday 4 September, 1pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 120 mins inc interval Adult $51 | BREC Club $40 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34 | School $30 WANT SOMETHING MORE? Late Night Cabaret Club $15 with show ticket or $25 without Head upstairs to our Late Night Cabaret Club after the Saturday show, including supper, a drink on arrival, music and live entertainment!

BREC PRESENTS AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

Never Did Me Any Harm PRODUCED BY FORCE MAJEURE & SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY | DEVISED BY FORCE MAJEURE

Never before have parents been under such pressure when it comes to raising children. Is the pressure to get it right overwhelming us? And what is ‘good parenting’ anyway? Are children today given too much choice? Too few boundaries? Less chance to take risks? Drawing inspiration from real-life interviews, award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion explores contemporary attitudes to raising children in this provocative dance theatre work. Using a distinctive language of dance, images and text, Force Majeure and Sydney Theatre Company create an emotional, humorous and

insightful work that cannot fail to resonate with all who were once children. Never Did Me Any Harm is a captivating work that has attracted rave reviews with its power, poignancy and distinctively Australian humour. Warning: contains minimal strong language.

Thursday 15 September, 12.30pm and 8pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 65 mins no interval Adult $39 | BREC Club $30 | Concession $37 Group 8+ $35 | Child $25 | School $20 Tickets include entry into a pre-show Sundowner, with a complimentary drink, nibbles and music.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. This project is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW. Toured by Arts on Tour.

BREC PRESENTS AN OUT OF THE BOX PRODUCTION

DIE ROTEN PUNKTE in

SUPER MUSICIAN

Fans of Spinal Tap and Flight of the Conchords, say “hallo!” to your new favourite band! A Die Roten Punkte gig is a wild, rock ‘n’ roll cabaret ride, full of hilarious, catchy and award-winning pop songs. Touring Australia with the selfproclaimed “Best Band in the World” are the dysfunctional, orphaned siblings Astrid and Otto Rot, darlings of the Berlin underground scene. Don't miss this award-winning postpunk musical cabaret comedy sensation in one of the most irreverent and funny gigs you are ever likely to see! Warning: Recommended for ages 14+ due to language and adult themes.

Friday 28 October, 8pm Venue: The Cube theatre Duration: 70 mins no interval Adult $39 | BREC Club $30 | Concession $37 Group 8+ $35 | Child $25 Tickets include entry into a pre-show Sundowner, with a complimentary drink, nibbles and music.

BREC PRESENTS A CDP PRODUCTION

IN ASSOCIATION WITH MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY ADAPTED BY EVA DI CESARE, SANDRA ELDRIDGE AND TIM MCGARRY FROM A SERIES OF BOOKS BY MAY GIBBS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE NORTHCOTT SOCIETY AND CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE

This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom.

These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny & charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

Duration: 55 mins no interval Adult $26 | BREC Club $20 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21 | School $18

Photo by Branco Gaica

Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man?

Wednesday 2 November, 10am, 12pm & 5.30pm Venue: Stage One theatre

“An engaging romp, bringing the magical bush tale to life for another generation… skilfully done and imaginative.” Sydney Morning Herald

BREC PRESENTS A PRODUCTION BY CHRISTINE HARRIS & HIT PRODUCTIONS

BY TED SWINDLEY Always... Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Clineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendship with a fan named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in l961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with country humour, emotion and even some audience participation, includes 27 of Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces and Sweet Dreams. Always... Patsy Cline has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine and has been enjoyed internationally by audiences in Canada, the UK and Australia. This new production directed by AFI awardwinning Denny Lawrence stars award-winning Australian country music singing sensation Courtney Conway as Patsy Cline and popular stage star Mandi Lodge (Menopause The Musical, Just The Ticket) as Louise Seger. Friday 4 November, 7pm Venue: Stage One theatre Duration: 140 mins inc interval Adult $39 | BREC Club $35 | Concession $37 Group 8+ $35 | Child $25

2016 CALENDAR Here's an overview of the shows that are part of the 2016 BREC Presents season. Keep checking our website at bunburyentertainment.com as new shows may be added throughout the year.

JANUARY Tuesday 26 January, 6.30pm Australia Day Gourmet BBQ

APRIL

FEBRUARY Sunday 28 February, 2pm WASO in Concert Includes free afternoon tea

MAY

MARCH Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm They Saw a Thylacine

JUNE

Wednesday 4 May, 7pm Four Seasons - ACO Collective Friday 22 April, 8pm 4 Season in 1 Night

Friday 6 May, 11am & 7pm The Moon's a Balloon

Saturday 18 June, 3pm Family Proms

Friday 13 May, 8pm Flickerfest 2016

Wed 29 June, 11am & 6pm Thurs 30 June, 11am The 52-Storey Treehouse

Fri 27 & Sat 28 May, 8pm Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

JULY

Saturday 30 July, 8pm Falling Through Clouds

OCTOBER Friday 28 October, 8pm Super Musician

AUGUST Saturday 13 August, 7.30pm CounterMove - Sydney Dance Co Thurs 18 August, 11am & 6pm Friday 19 August, 11am The Peasant Prince

NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER Sat 3 September, 7.30pm & Sunday 4 September, 2pm Circus Oz Thurs 15 September, 12.30pm & 8pm Never Did Me Any Harm

DECEMBER

Wednesday 2 November, 10am, 12pm & 5.30pm Snugglepot & Cuddlepie Friday 4 November, 7pm Always... Patsy Cline

Times and dates correct at time of printing

SINGLE TICKET PRICES Tickets are available to be purchased on a per-show basis for the following prices:

ADULT

BREC CLUB

GROUP 8+

CONC.

CHILD

PREMIUM

$51

$45

$47

$34

OUT OF THE BOX

$39

$35

$37

$25

FAMILY

$26

$22

$24

$21

A $1 discount applies if purchasing online via www.bunburyentertainment.com

PREMIUM SHOWS

OUT OF THE BOX SHOWS

FAMILY SHOWS

WASO in Concert

They Saw a Thylacine

The Moon's a Balloon

4 Seasons in 1 Night (Bobby Fox)

Falling Through Clouds

Family Proms

ACO Collective

Never Did Me Any Harm

The 52-Storey Treehouse

Melb Int. Comedy Festival

Super Musician

The Peasant Prince

CounterMove - Sydney Dance

Always... Patsy Cline*

Snugglepot & Cuddlepie

Circus Oz

SHOW ADD-ONS DINNER & A SHOW If you are purchasing tickets to 4 Seasons in 1 Night or the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, why not make a night of it with our Dinner & a Show packages? For an additional $49 per person, you can enjoy a two-course meal (dinner & dessert) plus a beer, wine or soft drink in our Harvey Room before the show. Hurry, numbers are limited so make sure you secure your place at the table early!

SUNDOWNERS Purchase tickets to any of our Out of the Box shows (*excluding Always... Patsy Cline) and enjoy a free pre-show Sundowner, including a complimentary drink, nibbles, games and music.

LATE NIGHT CABARET CLUB - CIRCUS OZ Head upstairs to our Late Night Cabaret Club after the Saturday Circus Oz show, including supper, a drink on arrival, music and live entertainment! Entry is $15 with a show ticket or $25 without.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES

choose your own adventure Love contemporary dance and theatre, but also don't mind stand-up comedy? With our new Subscription pricing, you can choose your own entertainment adventure for the entire year while accessing fantastic discounts! Purchase tickets to three or four BREC Presents shows in the one transaction to receive a 10% discount, or purchase five or more shows to receive a 15% discount.

If you are purchasing 3 or 4 shows, your price per ticket will be... ADULT

BREC CLUB

GROUP 8+

CONC.

CHILD

PREMIUM

$45.90

$40.50

$42.30

$30.60

OUT OF THE BOX

$35.10

$31.50

$33.30

$22.50

FAMILY

$23.40

$19.80

$21.60

$18.90

If you are purchasing 5+ shows, your price per ticket will be... ADULT

BREC CLUB

GROUP 8+

CONC.

CHILD

PREMIUM

$43.35

$38.25

$39.95

$28.90

OUT OF THE BOX

$33.15

$29.75

$31.45

$21.25

FAMILY

$22.10

$18.70

$20.40

$17.85

Please note there are no Subscription discounts available for the Australia Day Gourmet BBQ or Flickerfest 2016.

Anne's adventure... Anne is a loyal patron of BREC and usually purchases the Pick of the Bunch series. After receiving her 2016 BREC Presents brochure, she comes into the Box Office and decides to purchase two tickets per show to four Premium shows. If Anne had purchased these tickets separately throughout the year, she would have paid $408. By buying as a Subscription, Anne pays just $367.20 - a saving of $40.80. She then decides to also purchase two tickets to a Family show as a present. As she is now purchasing 5 shows, she is entitled to a bigger discount. Her total price is now $413.10 - an overall saving of $72.90 off the standard ticket price. Anne now has a whole year's worth of fantastic entertainment to look forward to!

HOW TO BOOK Rather than having to fill in a complicated form to purchase your subscription, we want to make things as easy as possible. To purchase a Subscription for 2016, simply come into our Box Office between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and one of our friendly Box Office team will help you with your purchase. Alternatively, you can also call 1300 661 272 during the same hours and complete your transaction over the phone using a credit card.

BOOK NOW & WIN! Book your BREC Presents Subscription by Friday 27 February 2016 to go into the running to win a night's accommodation for two people at the Mantra Hotel Bunbury! Just a short stroll from BREC, the hotel features studios, apartments and an array of on-site facilities including Silos Restaurant and Bar, an indoor pool and spa, tennis courts and a day spa.

OUR COVER DESIGN Our stunning cover artwork is by South West artist Ian Mutch, who explores beauty through nature, narrative and details. He creates work on a variety of scales using acrylics, aerosol, and inks. Born in South Africa, Mutch draws inspiration from travelling, landscapes, animals, stories and patterns. He co-publishes and designs Kingbrown Magazine and has been an industry speaker at Agideas Melbourne and Semi Permanent. Artwork commissions include Microsoft, Havana Club, Columbia Pictures, Tiger Beer and now, BREC!

PLAY YOUR PART AT BREC The Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre was built with the support of the South West community, who raised over a third of the initial construction costs. As a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, BREC relies on the support of the community to enable us to continue our annual low-cost BREC Presents theatre program as well as our community events and shows. There are many ways you and your loved ones can play a part in the future of BREC and ensure that arts and culture continues to thrive in the South West.

Make a Donation Every donation above $2 that is made to BREC is tax deductible! Plus, you will be supporting projects such as our talented local youth who take part in our Black Box Youth Theatre program; community productions by local theatre groups; our diverse BREC Presents artistic program and our annual range of free community events.

Name a Seat Naming a seat in our Stage One or Cube theatres is the perfect way to create a personal, lasting legacy at BREC. Your name and message of up to 45 characters is engraved and affixed to one of our theatre seats, demonstrating your support of the Centre to many generations of future patrons. Your donation will make a real difference to ensuring the Centre is able to purchase essential equipment and the latest technology to improve the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience at BREC.

Leave a Legacy Leaving a legacy for BREC helps to strengthen the future of arts and culture in Bunbury and the South West. A bequest leaves a lasting memory in your honour, and creates a meaningful bond between you and the Centre. You will be acknowledged now for your future generosity. To all past, current and future donors to the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, we thank you for your generous contributions!

2016 BREC PARTNERS Our BREC Presents program is made possible through the ongoing support from our valued BREC Partners. To all past and current BREC Partners, we thank you for your generous contributions and commitment to fostering arts and culture in the South West Centre Partners

Building Owner and Major Supporter

Major Artistic Partner

Worsley Alumina

Funding and Tour Support Organisations

Local Government Supporters

Wine Partners

Media Partners

Out of the Box + Into the Cube Partners

Community Access Grant Partners

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BREC is the major entertainment complex in the South West region. With a catchment area of 180,000 people and an average annual attendance in excess of 60,000 patrons, BREC is a highprofile and well-supported entertainment and cultural venue. As a BREC partner, your support will allow us to continue to present a varied, engaging and accessible arts and cultural program to the Bunbury and South West community. BREC has strong ongoing relationships with the City of Bunbury and the surrounding shires, as well as community groups, schools and businesses throughout the South West. Your partnership with BREC ensures that your business has significant exposure throughout the city and the region, with the potential to have an impact across the entire state. By becoming a BREC partner your organisation will receive the following benefits: • Recognition as a supporter of the premier arts and entertainment centre in the South West; • Significant exposure of your brand to over 60,000 patrons per year; • Complimentary tickets to a range of shows across a variety of genres - the perfect way to treat your staff and clients; • Daily publicity from BREC through our digital signage, on-hold telephone message system and our website, which receives over 25,000 hits per month. BREC has a range of partnership packages to suit your particular business and branding needs. Our packages cover everything from community engagement to youth development, show partnership, series partnership and more. There has never been a better time to become a part of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre! For more information, or to look over our various packages, contact BREC Marketing Manager Kelsie Miller at kelsie@bunburyentertainment.com.

JOIN THE BREC CLUB The BREC Club is BREC's Friends of the Theatre group, a volunteer organisation that supports the Centre's operation and continues to grow in membership each year. An independent not-for-profit organisation, the BREC Club remains an integral part of the Centre's hierarchy. Since BREC officially opened in 1990, the Club has played an important role alongside the cooperative efforts of BREC's Board of Management, Centre Managers and Staff. Members of the BREC Club receive some fantastic benefits, including discounts on tickets to performances or films at the Centre along with discounts at local shops and organisations. It's easy to join and as part of the BREC Club you could be in our totally unique Front of House volunteer team, an usher at the door, or even selling merchandise. Show your commitment to 'The Arts Hub of the South West' and join the team! As a BREC Club member, you: • • • • • •

Receive discounts on tickets to shows and movies at the centre (up to four tickets per show) Have the opportunity to make new friends and meet new like-minded people Be in the know by receiving the Season Brochure every three months before the general public Receive a BREC Club newsletter with news and updates Gain access to free and low priced social events at the Centre throughout the year Are entitled to a range of exclusive discounts at supporter businesses

Why not become a volunteer as well? Volunteering at BREC can be fun and rewarding; you can meet new people, make a worthwhile contribution to the community or enhance your interest in the arts. Our BREC Club volunteers find the community involvement very rewarding - arts and culture will continue to grow with your valued support! While many of our volunteers are loyal and have been with us since day one, we always welcomes new members to the team. BREC Club members have the option to volunteer at BREC shows in roles such as ushers, doorkeepers, bar staff (RSA required) and coffee bar staff. So if you want to interact with like-minded people, do something different or help your community grow, BREC is the place for you. Simply indicate your interest in volunteering when signing up! For more information or to join the BREC Club, simply call our Box Office team on 1300 661 272 or pick up a membership brochure and application form when you are next at the Centre.

CONFERENCING & EVENTS Your premier conference destination in the South West From boardroom meetings and large scale conferences to weddings and events, BREC Conventions provides you with outstanding facilities that can accommodate your every requirement. Stage One can seat 810 delegates with breakout areas available, including our Dardanup Lounge Foyer with stunning views across to the Leschenault Inlet. Our Cube theatre is suited to smaller groups of up to 250, while our Wellington Suite has the flexibility to be divided into three meeting areas or set up as one large venue for up to 240. Our iconic Sky Bar is the perfect spot for delegates to relax over a glass of award winning local Geographe wine, while spotting dolphins across the uninterrupted water views. Our caterers can provide you with a mouth-watering selection of menu options, all featuring the freshest South West produce matched with award-winning Geographe wines. From breakfast and morning tea to lunch, dinner or canapés, our flexible catering services will exceed your expectations. Our dedicated team is on hand to make sure your function runs smoothly. The BREC Conference and Events Coordinator is your point of contact for bookings and behind-the-scenes details of your event. They can also provide recommendations on any other requirements you may have – from event decorators to entertainment and photographers – to make your event a truly memorable experience. BREC Conventions offers great value conference and events options starting from just $56pp. Contact us today by calling 9792 3111 or email conventions@bunburyentertainment.com to discuss your conference and event requirements.

STAGE ONE THEATRE Flat Floor Seating

Tiered Seating

Dress Circle (Tiered)

THE CUBE THEATRE Raked Seating

Wheelchair Access Seating

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A SNAPSHOT OF BREC

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