Queens Park Theatre Program | Jan-June 2018

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This symbol represents shows we have picked especially for you - our loyal audience!

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Message from the Mayor

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Deadly 60 Downunder

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Morning Melodies: Fever A Musical Tribute to Peggy Lee by Avenue

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Ocean Film Festival World Tours

10 Moscow Ballet La Classique: The Nutcracker 12 Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Lark Ascending 13 Menopause the Musical: Women on Fire 14 The Big HOO HAA 16 FrankEnstein 18 QPT Club | Pizza, Wine & Film Night 19 Absolutely Flawless: A Clown’s Odyssey 20 Beyond the Barricade 22 Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 24 Morning Melodies: AViiDA | A Day of Respect & Wonder: Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder

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PRESENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to the QPT program for 2018. We have a sensational line-up of shows that you’ll want to tell your friends and family about and plan your next group outing.

News that Steve Backshall’s Deadly 60 Down Under was coming to Geraldton had the community roaring with anticipation. Not only will Steve share some of his wildest tales, he will be bringing with him some of Australia’s deadliest animals!

Next in the line-up is the Ocean Film Festival World Tour that is set to mesmerise and enthral. Picture footage taken from above and below the water’s surface as well as captivating cinematography, fast-paced wave sequences and awe-inspiring underwater scenes.

Later in the season Frank Enstein comes to town. The retelling of the classic tale for children and adults is filled with dance and music to create a truly unforgettable show. This show is not to be missed!

The QPT has a lot on offer this season and this is just a taste of what’s in store for January-June 2018.

See you at the QPT.

SHANE VAN STYN

MAYOR, CITY OF GREATER GERALDTON

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SUNDAY 28 JANUARY 2018 ANDREW KAY AND PHIL BATHOLS PRESENTS

Steve Backshall’s

DEADLY 60 DOWNUNDER After two sell-out Australian tours, Steve Backshall, the star of the hit TV show, Deadly 60 Downunder, is returning to Australia with his brand new stage show.

However, this time there is a big difference . . . this summer Steve will appear live on stage with some of Australia’s deadliest animals!

Join Steve as he shares the wildest Deadly footage from his times in Australia … being lowered from a helicopter to dangle into a crocodile’s nest, or hand catching the world’s most venomous octopus just off Sydney Harbour. Plus there will be loads of audience participation and lots of onstage fun!

Do not miss Steve Backshall and some of Australia’s deadliest wildlife on stage this summer!

75 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL

75 minutes of extraordinary fun!

AUSTRALIAN STAGE

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

3pm and 6pm All Ages $49pp Family 2+2 $179

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TUESDAY 6 MARCH 2018 QPT PRESENTS MORNING MELODIES

A Musical Tribute to Peggy Lee by “Avenue”

FEVER There is no doubt that Peggy Lee was a singing sensation.

However, there was much more to her life than singing.

Peggy found herself drifting into composing and publishing outstanding tunes like “It’s a Good Day” and “Manana” featured in this sultry show.

‘Avenue’ is a well-experienced band and will accompany Joyce Mathers. Joyce will perform Peggy’s most popular tunes while taking the audience through Peggy Lee’s life and music. You will find yourself clicking your fingers to “Fever” and singing along to “I’m a Woman”, “Hallelujah I love him so” and “Big Spender”.

Come and join us for a trip down memory lane…

Remember to bring your friends along!

60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

10am Morning Tea, 11am Show All Ages $20 Adult $15 Concession

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SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2018 ADVENTURE REELS PRESENTS

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.

This carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points.

Inspiring and thought provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations. Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.

180 MINUTES WITH INTERVALS

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

7pm All Ages $31.50 Adult $21.50 Child $27.50 Group 15+

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TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2018 MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

THE NUTCRACKER Following the 2017 sell-out performances of Swan Lake, the Moscow Ballet La Classique returns to Australia to present the jewel of classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular masterpiece THE NUTCRACKER. La Classique with its artistic ballet mastery, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets will take us on a journey back in time to the frost-covered, gas lit world of Clara, her beloved Nutcracker Doll and the magician Drosselmeyer.

This romantic tale with its blend of magic and realism brings to life the popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the famous “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “The Waltz of the Flowers.”.

With this delightful production of the much loved Nutcracker, La Classique captures the imagination, the passion, the humour and magic of the ballet.

“Is the dream for real . . . Or is it just a fairytale”?

120 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

7.30pm All Ages $90.00 Adult $85.00 QPT Club Member $75.00 Group 6+ $80.00 Concession $280.00 Family 2+2 (Single Price) $65.00 Child under 15

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THURSDAY 15 MARCH 2018 QPT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

THE LARK ASCENDING

The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s acclaimed string ensemble, ACO Collective, returns to Geraldton in 2018 for their concert The Lark Ascending.

Artistic Director Pekka Kuusisto leads the ensemble through an exploration of English works of the old to new, as well as new commissions and Vaughan Williams’ poignantly brilliant masterpiece, The Lark Ascending.

Joining this program are two other English works separated by some 265 years: Henry Purcell’s Fantasia upon One Note contains a middle voice that plays literally one note throughout, and Benjamin’ Britten’s Second String Quartet, which was written to commemorate 250 years since Purcell’s death, providing a link between the two works.

90 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

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11am (Schools Only) & 7pm All Ages $42.50 Adult $15.00 Child under 12

TICKETS:

$37.00 Early Bird $39.00 Concession $39.00 QPT Member $28.00 Student 12 - 18

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WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 2018 QPT PRESENTS

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL WOMEN ON FIRE Menopause the Musical returns to the stage with new songs, new dance routines, new gags, and a new Producer. Celebrating all things menopausal, in the all-new Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire!

The production follows the story of four women who meet at a lingerie sale and discover they have plenty in common, including memory loss, night sweats, hot flushes, too much sex, not enough sex and much more!

The original Menopause the Musical debuted in Australia in 2005 for a six week season in Melbourne which was extended to six months. The show then went on to tour other capital cities for five years and was seen by 980,000 theatre goers across the country. It has been seen by 11 million people since it first opened in 2001.

100 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

7.30pm 15+ $50.00 Adult

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$45.00 QPT Club Member $42.00 Group 6+ $45.00 Concession PRESENTS

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FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 QPT PRESENTS

THE BIG HOO-HAA! If theatre met stand-up comedy in a smoky bar one night and, after a few drinks, found themselves in a compromising position in the back of a clapped out ‘67 Volkswagen, the result of this sordid tryst would be The Big HOO-HAA! The Big HOO-HAA! Is an improvised comedy that will help you forget your troubles and have you laughing out loud from start to finish. In the style of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” and “Comedy Sportz”, The Big HOO-HAA! Sees two teams of fearless comedians take the stage to battle it out in a competition of wit, humour and bad mime skills. It is a no-holds-barred race to the punch line. An interactive show that uses audience suggestions to create improvised comedy sketches.

Past members of The Big HOO-HAA! include: Tim Minchin Claire Hooper (Good News Week, Great Australian Bake Off) Stacey Gougoulis (Triple J Host) Xavier Michelides (ROVE) 120 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

8pm 16+ $30.00 Early bird $40.00 Adult $35.00 QPT Club member $32.00 Group 6+ $35.00 Concession $35.00 Child Student under 18

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SATURDAY 12 MAY 2018 THE FARM IN COLLABORATION WITH CO3 AND QPT PRESENTS

FrankEnstein Frank could be a genius. Just one more ‘i’ and he’d be an Einstein!

Frank is a lonely guy who wants to make his imaginary friends real. Harnessing electricity from a storm, he creates his world from nothing but his imagination and the garbage in his lab. Battling a physical impairment, Frank creates monsters to fulfil his desire to be normal and to be accepted by others. Can he control what he creates? And who is the real monster anyway?

FrankEnstein is a retelling of the classic tale for children and adults – magical dance-theatre illuminating a path to selfacceptance.

The Farm’s wicked sense of humour together with the extreme physicality of Co3 Australia’s dancers combines magic and dance to create a show for the child in all of us.

60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL Narrative-driven dance piece, highly accessible with many wow moments ARTS HUB

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

7.30pm 8+ $35.00 Early Bird $38.00 Adult $28 Child/Student under 18

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SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018 SATURDAY 16 JUNE 2018 FRIENDS OF QUEENS PARK THEATRE

PIZZA, WINE & FILM NIGHT

Films to be announced on the QPT and Friends of the Queens Park Theatre website and Facebook page.

Please check: www.queensparktheatre.com.au

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SATURDAY 26 MAY 2017 QPT PRESENTS - STAGE DOOR PASS SHOW

ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS A CLOWN’S ODYSSEY An award winning autobiographical solo storytelling performance that mesmerises and packs an emotional punch! Absolutely Flawless is a giant-hearted, laugh out-loud story of how an extreme introvert overcomes awkwardness to become a performer in Cirque du Soleil.

Playful, touching and true! It journeys from loss, to hope, to finding a place to belong. From quirky loner, to teaching in regional WA, to accidentally discovering the joy of acting… The die is cast.

Please note only 150 seats available.

65 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL

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7.30pm 16+ $35.00 $30.00 Friends/Concession/Students

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FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2018 WILBURFORCE PRESENTS

BEYOND THE BARRICADE AUSTRALIA The critically acclaimed Beyond the Barricade has been delighting audiences throughout the UK and Europe for 16 years and now, heads to Australia for the first time.

Enjoy the best-loved songs from the world’s greatest West End and Broadway musicals in a glittering concert.

Starring past principal performers from Les Misérables in the West End and on tour, the blockbuster two-hour show features hit songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Wicked, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Chicago, Crazy For You, Mamma Mia, and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables.

120 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

8pm All Ages $75.00 Adult $70.00 Concession $70.00 Group 8+

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SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2018 QPT PRESENTS

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Buckle up Geraldton, the 19th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the road to deliver the freshest and funniest from Australia’s largest comedy festival to the Queens Park Theatre.

Every year our cast of intrepid entertainers board the bus and set their sights on over 80 destinations across this great southern land. No road is left untraveled and no sides are left un-split, from Darwin to Devonport and everywhere in between. So do not miss your chance to join the laughs!

Get on board, grab your mates and get giggling as the ultimate comedy road trip rolls into town.

Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend.

120 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL

TIME: RATING: TICKETS:

8pm 15+ $40.00 Early Bird $50.00 Adult $30.00 Child 15 - 18 $43.00 Group 6+ $43.00 Concession $40.00 QPT Club Member

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TUESDAY 5 JUNE 2018 QPT PRESENTS MORNING MELODIES

AViiDA

A DAY OF RESPECT & WONDER Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder tribute The undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and music legend, Stevie Wonder, will be celebrated in a special music tribute event. A Night of Respect and Wonder: Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin Sung by AViiDA. In this must see performance, AViiDA conjures soulful interpretations of Stevie and Aretha’s most memorable and signature songs, including Natural Woman, Think, Respect, Say a Little Prayer and Chain of Fools from Aretha’s collection, plus Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Superstition, Master Blaster, For Once in My Life and Sir Duke from Stevie’s masterful collection of songs. In a one-hour performance, audiences can also expect to hear other favorites and unforgettable songs from both artists’ repertoires.

60 MINUTES WITH NO INTERVAL

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10am Morning Tea, 11am Show All Ages $20 Adult $15 Concession

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RETURN TO: PO Box 865, Geraldton WA 6531 or drop into Civic Centre Enclosed is payment for the following membership type:

Circle membership type below.

SILVER MEMBERSHIP - $20.00

GOLD MEMBERSHIP - $35.00

GOLD entitles the card holder and a guest to discounts.

SILVER entitles the card holder ONLY to discounts.

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NEW INITIATIVES AT THE QPT MORNING MELODIES

Morning Melodies are a series of four musical performances presented throughout the year. Performances are held during the daytime for seniors and other community members in the Greater Geraldton area. Ticket prices include the show itself as well as a morning tea. The Morning Melodies morning tea is sponsored by St John of God Hospital Geraldton and Panaceum.

M ning Melodies

STAGE DOOR PASS

The Stage Door Pass is an exclusive and unique opportunity for our audience to get up close and personal with performers on the QPT stage, with the theatre show and the audience both sharing the one stage. Come and mingle with the talent during and after the show. Book early as limited seating is available at Stage Door Pass shows. The Stage Door Pass show for the upcoming season is Absolutely Flawless: A Clown’s Odyssey.

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GETTING YOUR TICKETS You can purchase your tickets in several ways: Online – www.queensparktheatre.com.au In Person at the Civic Centre, Geraldton Visitor Centre or Geraldton Regional Library

By Phone – 9956 6662 Please contact the theatre should you require accessible seating and or hearing loops or if you need to bring an assistance dog.

VOUCHERS QPT Gift Vouchers available for purchase online or from the Civic Centre.

FRIENDS OF THE QPT Become a Friend of the Theatre. Find out how at www.queensparktheatre.com.au

HIRE To hire QPT for your next corporate function contact Valli on vallip@ccg.wa.gov.au

CONTACT US QUEENS PARK THEATRE

75 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton WA 6530 Phone: (08) 9956 6662 www.queensparktheatre.com.au /QueensParkTheatre

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QPT CALENDAR SNAPSHOT SHOW

DATE

JANUARY Deadly 60 Downunder

28 Jan 2018

FEBRUARY WA Opera in The Park Simulcast

3 Feb 2018

MARCH Morning Melodies – Fever: A Musical Tribute to Peggy Lee Ocean Film Festival World Tour Moscow Ballet La Classique - The Nutcracker The Australian Chamber Orchestra - The Lark Ascending

6 Mar 2018 10 Mar 2018 13 Mar 2018 14 & 15 Mar 2018

APRIL Rotary District Conference Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire GUC Graduation Ceremony The Big HOO HAA!

6-8 April 2018 11 Apr 2018 12 April 2018 27 Apr 2018

MAY QPT Club – Pizza Wine & Film Night FrankEnstein

5 May 2018 12 May 2018

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2018

19 May 2018

Absolutely Flawless – A Clown’s Odyssey

26 May 2018

JUNE Beyond the Barricade

1 June 2018

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2 June 2018

Morning Melodies – AviiDA Present A Day of Respect and Wonder: Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder

5 June 2018

West Coast Dance Festival Adjudication QPT Club – Pizza Wine & Film Night Geraldton Music Festival Adjudications

7-9 June 2018 16 June 2018 19-21 June 2018

COMING SOON George’s Marvellous Medicine Josephine Wants to Dance A Prudent Man A Boy Named Cash

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Children’s Play Children’s Play Fringe Play Tribute Show

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