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ACROSS 1. Express through speech 5. Healing gel, aloe ... 7. Minister (to) 8. Ancient Nile kings 9. Hiring cost 12. Shooting stars 15. Lures (5,2) 19. Elevate (4,2)
21. Umpired 22. Bill rejection 23. Spoke to 24. Subtracted DOWN 1. Electors 2. Accounts check 3. Propel
4. Pass (of years) 5. Feasible 6. Estimate (damages) 10. Space agency 11. Invites 12. Fellow 13. Salad fish 14. Hog noise 15. Gained knowledge
16. Guard 17. Insult 18. Maintain (law) 19. World-weary 20. Municipal
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ACCLAIMED ROCK DRAMA ADDS SECOND SHOW IN FRANKSTON THE widely-acclaimed ROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM is set to take Frankston by storm in June as part of the show’s eagerly-awaited 2023 national tour. Hailed “a musical and dramatic triumph”, the stunning Australian production will play Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 8 June and a just announced second show on Friday 9 June. Tickets are now on sale at rollingthundervietnam.com The electrifying show vibrantly awakens the pulse and tumult of the Vietnam War era. It showcases many of the great rock classics of the ‘60s and ‘70s, brilliantly arranegd by musical director Chong Lim AM, Inspired by the true stories of Vietnam Veterans and actual letters, the rock drama tells a tough and tender story of courage, love, resilience and loss from an Australian perspective. Directed by David Berthold and written by
Bryce Hallett, the unique theatrical experience combines stirring protest songs and blazing rock anthems. Rolling Thunder Vietnam comprises more than 20 songs - ;enduring classics by Steppenwolf, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, Billy Thorpe, Edwin Starr and Paul Simon. They include Magic Carpet Ride, Fortunate Son, The Letter, Black Magic Woman, Help Me Make it Through the Night, War, People Get Ready, We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place, Killing Me Softly With His Song and Bridge Over Troubled Water. www.rollingthundervietnam.com VENUE and DATES FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE Thursday 8 June - 7.30pm Friday 9 June - 7.30pm
DAMIEN WARREN-SMITH BRINGS GARRY STARR PERFORMS EVERYTHING TO FRANKSTON GRACING the stage in Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 next month is internationally renowned comedian Damien Warren-Smith. Garry Starr Performs Everything is a onehour show combining different theatre styles, as Damien's character and clown, Garry Starr takes it upon himself to 'save' the theatre industry. At times wearing not much other than an Elizabethan ruff, Damien described Garry Starr as the most embarrassing form of himself. Jokes translate differently from audience to audience, but there is something fun for everyone to enjoy. "I'm just wanting people to have a really good time, it's not in any way divisive or political, just unabandoned joy."
Although Garry Starr attempts to 'save the performing arts', Damien doesn't believe theatre is going anywhere any time soon, but a culture shift needs to occur to make it really thrive. "People don't really write about it. When I open up a newspaper, the culture section will talk about music, books and film but they don't have comedy and theatre. "It's just not embedded in our culture here because you just don't think of it." Garry Starr Performs Everything tours to Frankston on Saturday 13 May, presented as part of the South Side Festival and the 2023 FAC Theatre Season. Tickets are available online at thefac.com. au or call 03 9784 1060. Frankston Times
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