Your guide to world class performances & shows
Welcome to Live At Avoca We love to bring you the best of the best from home and around the world, be it films, festivals, beautiful wares or the best in live music. We have a long tradition of selecting just what our audience is looking for.
LIVE AT AVOCA is by no means a complete listing of all our live music – it’s a sample to entice and intrigue. Stay tuned to our email newsletter and website for more great music!
Live Music is one of our specialities, always magnificent! From Australian soprano June Bronhill to New York Met Opera’s Amelia Farrugia; the Big Old Bus Band to Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer; pianists David Helfgott and Simon Tedeschi .
& all the team at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre
Norman & Beth
Jazz greats such as Adrian Cunningham, Bob Conway, Tricia Evvy, Monica Trapaga & Hetty Kate. Too many to mention – all at the top of their game giving their all. The Theatre is a favourite with musicians and singers who revel in the wonderful acoustics and the friendly atmosphere. For the audience, always an exceptional experience – in the performance, the sound and the intimate space that exudes atmosphere.
Now, a word from some of our performers: “Once again had an absolute ball“
tremendous theatre this is.
“What a Keep on bringing culture to people’s lives.”
- Hughie Big Ol Bus Band
wonderful monument
“a to the artform. “
- Tony Fenelon - Roland World Concert Artist
- Simon Tedeschi – International Concert Pianist
great joy
What a to be in this beautiful Theatre - David Helfgott – International Concert Pianist
“What a treat, we had a ball!“ - Monica Trapaga - Jazz Singer beautiful audience, beautiful beautiful sound!” “A pleasure to perform at the greatest - Hetty Kate - Jazz Singer Picture Theatre in the World. “
“A room and
- Damian Wright -Flamenco Guitarist
*Please note all events are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice
MIMOSA DUO CLASSICAL CONCERT Sunday 12th August at 1pm | Tickets: $24.50
The world class, virtuosic Mimosa Duo return to Avoca Theatre performing an all classical show. Renown as one of Australia’s finest Gypsy Jazz duo’s, their classical roots are showing and tickets are already selling up fast! Morgan and Phoebe’s highly acclaimed first album of classical pieces, has sold 1000’s of copies worldwide and is very much loved. An enthusiastic fan base called for another classical music concert from them, and with Mimosa Duo’s trademark passion, alongside their superlative talent, the audience will be elated with the result. Mimosa will be performing some favourites from their first album as well as new pieces you’ve never heard them play before. Their entertaining shows are always a great hit, and will leave you ecstatic! Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM
AMERICAN SONGBOOK Friday 24th August at 7pm | Tickets: $29.50
Be transported to the golden age of the Swing Era where the music sizzled with Reed virtuoso ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM! If it has a reed, Adrian has mastered it, and his nimble fingers weave magic as they soulfully caress the saxophone, or cleverly work the clarinet. His music interpretations range from fun and funky to sensitive and passionate. Adrian brings exuberance to the performance with his passion pulsating from the stage. Audiences adore him. Adrian is one of New York’s top Jazz multi-instrumentalists performing with bands such as The Nighthawks. Adrian will be leading his original swing quartet made up of Adrian on clarinet, Peter Locke on piano, Dave Pudney on double bass and John Morrison on drums. The quartet will bring you the very best swing songs from the American Song Book made famous by the kings of swing - Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. The Adrian Cunningham Quartet concerts are always a blast! Be sure to book your favourite seats early! Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
friday 7th september at 7pm | Tickets: $29.50 BRAVO NINO ROTA is a wonderful night of music & film with the spotlight on the incredible music of Academy Award winner NINO ROTA. Saluting his compositions for the iconic films of Fellini, Rota’s melodic, stylish, humorous & beautiful music will be celebrated with much joy with some of the country’s most acclaimed jazz musicians. Bandleader Peter Dasent orchestrates many instruments piano, accordion, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone, saxophones, vibes & marimba, double bass, drums & percussion with special guest mezzo-soprano Michelle Agius-Hall! Then experience Fellini’s Academy Award winning La Strada, a mélange of beauty, sadness, humour & understanding. Starring Fellini’s wife and 2 x Academy Award winner Anthony Quinn, their story will touch your heart, artfully brought to fruition by Nino Rota’s magnificent score. Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
FRI 10TH - WED 15TH AUGUST
OPENING NIGHT Friday 10th August at 7:30pm Tickets - $20 inc glass of wine
UNDER THE TREE
Icelandic with English Subtitles | Comedy, Drama| MA 15+
The shade from a tree brings tensions between Icelandic neighbours to boiling point, in this hilariously absurd, darkly funny and compulsively watchable story of bad behaviour in otherwise polite surroundings. Rollicking, gasp-worthily funny.
George?
WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY
WHILE WE LIVE
The double life of an Oslo teenager comes crashing down when her parents kidnap her & send her to Pakistan, in this evocative multi-award-winning story of family, community and culture.
Inspired by true events, this remarkable story of a Danish family interweaves past and present to peel back layers of love, loss, buried resentment and….guilt.
Norwegian with English Subtitles | Drama | 15+
Danish with English Subtitles | Drama | 15+
A HORRIBLE WOMAN
A MOON OF MY OWN
In this Danish Smash Hit, Amanda Colin gives a epic performance as a beautiful, intelligent, funny woman. This clever vcomedy explores a relationship from the man’s point of view with fascinating twists!
Sweden’s No:1 Smash Hit!, Ted Gärdestads had fan’s marvelling over his joy, energy, talent & breathtakingly beautiful songs. His story touched many filled as it is with love, pain & hope.
Danish with English Subtitles | Drama | 18+
Swedish with English Subtitles | Biography | 15+
A MAN CALLED OVE
Swedish with English Subtitles | Comedy, Drama | M
Ove is the quintessential angry old man. When a young family moves next door and insist on befriending him, we come to understand his past happiness and heartbreaks. A heartwarming tale and gentle reminder that life is sweeter when it’s shared.
THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Swedish with English Subtitles | Comedy, Drama | M
After living a long and colorful life, Allan finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday he decides it’s not too late to start over, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey.
STANDARD FESTIVAL SESSIONS Adults $18 | Concession $14
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The Metropolitan Opera 2018-2019 Season
Aida | October 2018 Samson et Dalila | November 2018 La Fanciulla del West | December 2018 Marnie | February 2019 La Traviata | March 2019 Adriana Lecouvreur | April 2019 Carmen | May 2019 La Fille du Régiment | Early June 2019 Die Walküre | Late June 2019 Dialogues des Carmélites | July 2019
Jane Rutter MADAME FLUTE sunday 7th october at 1pm | Tickets: $44.50
FLUTE ALORS! JANE RUTTER is back by popular demand with Fabulous French Flute Music & Chansons Françaises accompanied by the very talented Marcello Maio on Accordion, and Pianist Extraordinaire, Vincent Colagiuri. An up-close & personal evening with this phenomenon of flute, this intimate Soirée includes French Baroque, French Tangos, and pieces by Piaf, Aznavour, Poulenc, Claude Bolling, Michel Legrand, Chopin, Mancini, Cole Porter & more. Jane loves coming to Avoca Theatre. She loves the intimacy and the connection with the audience, and the audiences’ expectancy of her beautiful music tinged with her trademark humour. Celebrate with Jane Rutter – a night out to remember! Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
Tom Burlinson
‘Latin Serenity’ sunday 21st october at 1pm | Tickets: $59
Avoca Theatre are very proud to premiere the much loved singer Tom Burlinson’s newest show ‘Latin Serenity.’ Style and pizzazz are the trademark of every Tom Burlinson performance and this hot new show, coupled with the charm and silky voice of this much loved performer, will be a scorcher! Tom’s inimitable combination of storytelling and song has endeared him to audiences around the world. Following the extraordinary success of his musical shows ‘Frank – A Life in Song’ and ‘Now We’re Swinging!’ he’s collaborated with virtuoso Spanish guitarist Jim Pennell to create this newest sensation ‘Latin Serenity’. This intimate concert, with additional accompaniment from woodwinds and percussion, features some of the greatest songs from Brazilian legends Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luiz Bonfa such as ‘Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars’, The Girl from Ipanema’, ‘Wave’, ‘The Gentle Rain’ and ‘A Day in the Life of a Fool’. Classics from the Great American Song Book will also be given ‘the Latin treatment’. A relaxed afternoon with Tom Burlinson in the intimate setting of Avoca Theatre with beautiful songs and fine musicianship will be an unforgettable experience. Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
friday 9th november at 7:30pm | Tickets: $29.50 When multi-instrumentalist George Washingmachine performs, sparks fly! With his knuckle-busting feats on a violin, George doesn’t play second fiddle to anyone! His magical violin, eccentric and swinging vocals, and his great band electrify audiences. George has been exploring a whole lot of new tunes of late. Some gems from Harold Arlen - Come Rain Or Come Shine, Paper Moon , Victor Young - 100 Years From Today, From This Moment On , DeRose-Shefter - The Lamp Is Low and Cole Porter with Dream Dancing to name a few. George is here for a night of fine crooning - channelling Frank Sinatra, Jack Teagarden, Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Billy Strayhorn & maybe even Billie Holiday. With the marvellous Peter Locke on piano and Ashley Turner bringing his exciting energy on bass, the music will swing! Always a very entertaining show, this will be invigorating! Book online - avocatheatre.com.au
Melbourne Cup Bubbly, Roast LUNCH & dessert peter sellers & Elke Sommer in
‘shot in the dark’ sweepstakes, trivia
& the big race on
the big screen Tuesday 6th Nov from 11am Tickets: $44.50 | book online avocatheatre.com.au group bookings available
&
David Helfgott Yantra de Vilder sunday 5th may 2019 at 1pm | Tickets: $69