MAP 57 - 2017 Program

THE GARDENERS OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS PRESENT

COMEDY • MUSIC • CABARET • FAMILY SHOWS AND ST KILDA’S VERY OWN ICE RINK JACKA BOULEVARD • ST KILDA • NEXT TO THE PALAIS THEATRE • MAP57.COM

15 JUNE - 30 JULY

“IF THERE’S ONE SHOW YOU SEE THIS YEAR, THIS SHOULD BE IT.”

HHHHH F R I T Z M AG

STRUT & FRET PRODUCT ION HOUSE PRESENT

“The sexiest show to come to Melbourne in years.”

T h e Ag e

You've found your place – where the champagne sparkles, eyes glimmer and the sensual and salacious combine for an evening of breathless abandon in the opulence of the Aurora Spiegeltent.

BLANC de BLANC serves a blend of vintage glamour, high-end spectacle and titillating acts to infatuate, illuminate and delight. It brings the finest cabaret and acrobatic talent from around the world into a wild, shimmering night. Anticipate big moves, great tunes, lots of skin, and more than a few surprises.

BLANC de BLANC offers heady top notes followed by rich textures, a smooth body and an utterly unexpected finish.

CABARET The Aurora Spiegeltent • 15 June – 30 July • 7pm / 7.30pm + 9.30pm • Suitable for ages 18+ GA $65 / Conc. $55 / Premium $78 (Previews $55)

WELCOME TO MAP 57!

Take one triangle of inner city seaside land, add an antique Spiegeltent, a slick new music and comedy room, savvy small bars, luscious food stalls, carnival rides, a stunning beach-side ice skating rink, sparkling lights and roaring fires and you have the warmth and wonder of MAP 57— St Kilda’s Winter Garden.

WELCOME TO MELBOURNE’S NEWEST ARTS FESTIVAL! MAP 57 is free to enter. For tickets to one of the shows in the program, go to www.map57.com or visit our box office.

TO BOOK

ONLINE: WWW.MAP57.COM PHONE: 03 8609 1015

The Aurora Spiegeltent and The Box are general admission venues. All tickets including Premium are unallocated and will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

BOX OFFICE: AT MAP 57, JACKA BOULEVARD, ST KILDA (Next To The Palais)

The Box Office Is Open 15 JUNE–30 JULY. FROM 3PM • TUE–FRI FROM 10AM • SAT–SUN

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

FROM 10AM DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 20 JUNE–1 JULY The Box Office will close half an hour after the last scheduled session.

Closed Mondays.

ST KILDA’S WINTER GARDEN

ICE SKATING RINK 4PM – 9PM WEEKDAYS • 11AM – 9PM WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ADULT $24 / CONC $20 / CHILD $16 / FAMILY $16.25 EA Get your skates on and head on down to St Kilda’s very own seaside ice skating rink! Running every day of St Kilda’s Winter Garden – MAP 57, with increased hours over the July school holidays, we can think of no better excuse to rug up and venture outdoors this winter.

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your ticketed time for the Ice Rink to allow time to get your skates on.

We recommend tickets are picked up at least 30 minutes prior to your session.

• Skate hire is included in the Ice Rink ticket price.

• Each session lasts for 45 minutes.

• Skating aids are available for hire at the Ice Rink.

CARNIVAL RIDES Enjoy stunning views of the iconic St Kilda landscape from our giant Ferris Wheel and for the full Winter carnival experience take a slide down The Toboggan or test your stomach-strength on The Fury.

STARS MEET & GREET

Jackson Heywood and Orpheus Pledger leave Summer Bay to pay a visit to the famous Aurora Spiegeltent! Come and say hello.

AURORA SPIEGELTENT • 24 June • 2.30pm • FREE

Present

THE DEPOT

MAP 57 FOOD COURT

Mouth-watering, belly-warming food is on the menu with offerings from Senor BBQ - Argentinean meat grill / Gyoza Records - Japanese gyoza / That Arancini Guy – handmade arancini balls / Bretzel Biz - large savoury pretzels / Melbourne Paella Company – Spanish paella / Little Pizza Co. – thin crust pizza made fresh to order / Chooh La La! – French- inspired roasted nut cart / Little Black Catering - Genovese Coffee, for that caffeine hit!

BARS The Coopers Bar will be selling cold beers, crisp wines and sparkling bubbles. Enjoy mulled wines and warm cocktails at the vintage W-Class Tram Bar or get a drink in the gorgeous Aurora Spiegeltent or The Box before your show.

FABULOUS LOCAL DINING Have a bite to eat before or after the show at one of St Kilda’s many local restaurants and cafes.

MAP 57 recommends DONOVANS, STOKEHOUSE, BEACHCOMBER, REPUBLICA, CAPTAIN BAXTER, THE BOARDWALK and PHAMISH.

ACCESSIBILITY & INFORMATION BOOK TICKETS

GETTING THERE

MAP57.COM TICKET ENQUIRIES: (03) 8609 1015

For up to date travel details, visit

Ticket price already includes booking fee and GST where applicable. A 2.5% credit card surcharge applies to online bookings.

MAP 57 - ST KILDA’S WINTER GARDEN JACKA BOULEVARD, ST KILDA (Next To The Palais Theatre)

BY TRAM

OPENING TIMES

Trams #96, #16 and #3/3a all stop at Luna Park (Stop 138). From there MAP 57 is a short 2-minute walk. This tram stop is accessible.

MONDAYS: PRECINCT CLOSED 4PM–10PM

FRI:

4PM–11PM

SAT:

11AM–11PM

SUN:

11AM–10PM

BY TRAIN The closest station is Balaclava Station. From there it’s a 23 minute walk to MAP 57 or you can catch the #16 or #3/3a Tram from outside the station towards Luna Park (Stop 138).

LOCATION

TUE–THU:

ptv.vic.gov.au

BY BUS The Acland St Bus Stop is the closest to MAP 57 and both the 606 and 623 buses stop there.

During the school holiday period (1st - 16th July) the following extended trading hours apply:

BY BIKE There is bike parking at MAP 57.

MONDAYS: PRECINCT CLOSED TUE–THU:

11AM–10PM

FRI:

11AM–11PM

SAT:

11AM–11PM

SUN:

11AM–10PM

ACCESSIBILITY All venues are accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact us: (03) 8376 6153 / info@map57.com. More accessibility information is available on our website map57.com

Program information is correct at time of printing.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY MAP 57 respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

COMPANION CARDS MAP 57 fully supports the Companion Card. Companion Card tickets can be booked in person at the Box Office or by phone.

Should you require assistance of a companion or carer to attend events or venues, MAP 57 will issue a second ticket at no charge.

Red Cross Shops have been curating pieces for MAP 57 for weeks now and have a mix of practical winter goodies like gloves, beanies, scarves, jackets and jumpers to keep you warm, alongside fun and colourful dress-up gear to help you realise your best self! Shop staff are volunteering their time, so all money will go straight to Australian Red Cross.

You’re invited to the best tea party in town!

Direct from Sydney Opera House and inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this hilarious cabaret for kids is filled with circus, singing, dancing…and roller skates!

“The most perfect tea party a kid (or their parent!) could imagine” Adventure Baby

Running during the school holidays, this show is packed with the biggest tricks, the largest characters and the catchiest tunes.

“Possibly be the most fun you’ll ever have at the theatre”

Kids will love this party experience for ages 5+

Alphabet Street

FAMILY AURORA SPIEGELTENT • 28 June – 9 July | 11am + 2pm Adult $38 / Child $30 / Family $110

DJUKI MALA BOND CREATIVES & DJUKI MALA PRESENT

Direct from NE Arnhem Land, Indigenous dance and YouTube sensations Djuki Mala present 12 performances at MAP57 on the back of their sold out summer tour and Sydney Opera House season.

Unique, infectious, high-energy and always exuberant, Djuki Mala fuse traditional Yolngu and contemporary pop culture, dance and storytelling to create work that is a marvel of timing, comedy and clowning with a hefty dose of heart and soul.

If there is one show this year that is guaranteed to leave you feeling genuinely happy then Djuki Mala is it!

DANCE THE BOX • 18 – 28 July • 7.15pm + Sat 22 & Sun 23 • 2pm Adult $45 / Conc. $35 / Family $130

BEST DANCE ADELAIDE FRINGE & PERTH FRINGE 2017

WEST AUSTRALIAN ARTS EDITORS AWARD PERTH FRINGE 2017

“Energetic, hilarious, ground-breaking” Beat Magazine

“A vibrant celebration of ingenuity and energy” The Age

LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER ALL KILLER Chopper’s been saying funny s**t for over decade, and what’s he got to show for it? Well, about ten years’ worth of funny s**t to say. Now he’s back in town, with all his hits, in a best-of grab bag of his favourite jokes, in a comedy Frankenstein of F**k yeah!

COMEDY THE BOX 13–15 July • 8.45pm / 16 July • 7.15pm $30–$38

FIONA O’LOUGHLIN A veteran of the Australian entertainment industry with a massive following both here and overseas, Fiona O’Loughlin is one of the most in-demand comedians in this country.

With an award-winning career of almost 15 years, Fiona plays to packed houses in venues and festivals across the globe. Playing three nights only at MAP 57.

“O’Loughlin has a gorgeous presence…

Radioactively funny.” The Age, Melbourne

COMEDY THE BOX • 6–8 July • 7.30pm $35

PREMIER ARTISTS PRESENT

VIKA & LINDA For 30 years, the glorious voices of Vika and Linda Bull have been two of the most distinctive, versatile and emotionally charged sounds on the Australian music landscape.

Tender and powerful, their rich solo vocals and instinctive harmonies have spawned eight albums of their own, as well as illuminating studio and concert performances by Paul Kelly, The Black Sorrows, Rockwiz, C.W. Stoneking, Deborah Conway, Kasey Chambers and many more.

MUSIC AURORA SPIEGELTENT • 29–30 July • 5pm $45

MILKE & BLACKCAT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

MOTHER’S RUIN A CABARET ABOUT GIN Equal parts historical and hysterical, lose yourself in the company of sailors, barmaids and bootleggers in this darkly comic cabaret.

Mother’s Ruin is a raucous journey through 18th Century London, a few New York speakeasies, the Australian bush and the jungles of Peru. Discover a little more about your favourite drop, with this mixed up musical history lesson delivered with dry wit and “almost symbiotic harmonies” - Adelaide Advertiser

CABARET THE BOX • 19–21 July • 8.45pm Adult $35 / Conc. $33

CIRCUS TRICK TEASE PRESENTS

CHILDREN ARE STINKY Winners of the coveted Children’s Choice Award and 5 Star SELL OUT Edinburgh Fringe sensation, this exciting kid’s comedy can’t wait to be back in Melbourne!

Expect daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, lighting fast hula hoops, loads of laughs & mischievous fun, leaving adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more.

“Making kid’s comedy funny for parents.” Chortle

FAMILY THE BOX • 1–9 July • 11.30am Single $22 / Family $75

TESSA WATERS PRESENTS

HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR

WITH TESSA WATERS Little legends of Melbourne come release your inner rock legend with air guitar, power poses and signature dance moves! A hilarious, high energy show about body positivity and feeling like a rock star! Don’t miss this show by multi award-winning Australian comedian, Tessa Waters; a powerhouse of physical comedy and a hurricane of joy.

FAMILY THE BOX • 1–16 July • 3.30pm Adult: $20 / Conc. $15 / Family $60

PETER COMBE MUSIC P/L PRESENTS

WACKANICAL FAMILY THEATRE PRESENTS

LIVE IT UP AND BELLYFLOP ON A PIZZA

The adventurous, award-winning one-man show full of groovy gadgets, playful puppets and skilful clowning. Treat yourself to a magical family show with a touch of Wallace and Gromit and Mr. Bean.

PETER COMBE

The ‘King of Kids’ Peter Combe is heading to MAP 57 with a quirky, interactive, fun filled new show loved by little kids, big kids, and adults who are still kids at heart!

LOOSE ENDS

FAMILY

FAMILY

THE BOX • 29 July • 11.00am $24

THE BOX • 11–16 July • 2pm Adult $20 / Conc. $15 / Family $60

A LIST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

FALCONA PRESENTS

THE UNUSUALIST

A time-travelling dance party for kids!

Boogie back in time to 1954 and then rock, disco, rave, jump and sing all the way back with bubbles, balloons and confetti! (It’s really fun for grown-ups too! We promise!)

RAYMOND CROWE Magician, comedian, inventor, master of illusion, ventriloquist, shadow and mime artist. Crowe is a multifaceted Aussie genius who has performed alongside Bon Jovi and Russell Brand, and for David Letterman and Queen Elizabeth.

KID / DUB

FAMILY

FAMILY

THE BOX • 22 & 23 July • 5.30pm Adult $35 / Conc. $30

THE BOX • 8 & 9 July • 2pm Adult $20 / Conc. $15 / Family $15

PREMIER ARTISTS PRESENT

PREMIER ARTISTS PRESENTS

One of Australia’s most enduring and dynamic live bands. The Sorrows have earned fans across the globe. Led by ARIA Hall of Famer and onstage powerhouse, Joe Camilleri, the band continues to impress audiences globally.

Now Listen!

THE BLACK SORROWS

ROSS WILSON & THE PEACENIKS Mr Eagle Rock, Ross Wilson, 2 time ARIA Hall of Fame Inductee, founder of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock continues to have a Hell Of A Time while Living In The Land Of Oz.

MUSIC

MUSIC

THE BOX • 22 July • 8.45pm $45

THE BOX • 30 June • 8.45pm $45

TINA DEL TWIST

JOHN FLEMING PRESENTS

THE SONGS OF JAMES TAYLOR

GOLD CLASS – A LIVE CABARET CONCERT

BITTERSWEET & LOW

Tina is Australia’s much-loved, gin-soaked, velvet draped nightingale.

John Fleming (Scared Weird Little Guys) presents his celebration of James Taylor. This beautifully constructed and lovingly presented show plays to sell-out crowds wherever it goes. Performed with passion and precision.

“One of the most unique voices…jazzy, smoky, powerful and heart wrenching.’’ - TheatrePeople CABARET THE BOX • 28 July • 8.45pm Adult $35 / Conc. $30

MUSIC THE BOX • 1 July • 7.15pm Adult $35 / Conc. $30

PREMIER ARTISTS PRESENT

RUSSELL MORRIS

THE AMY WINEHOUSE SHOW

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling platinum artist, King of Pop and Australian icon! In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released ‘The Real Thing’, Australia’s only true psychedelic #1 hit.

Atlanta Coogan and the Back to Black band recreate the look, sound and story of the late great songstress in a performance not to be missed. Featuring Steve Hadley (Man in Black, Tex Perkins) and other great Melbourne players, complete with a horn section.

MUSIC

MUSIC

THE BOX • 15 July • 7.15pm $45

THE BOX • 14 July • 7.15pm $35

VARIETYVILLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

DANDYMAN

PREMIER ARTISTS PRESENT

RENEE GEYER

CIRCUS THE BOX 29 July • 2pm Adult $22/Conc. $15

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Renee Geyer is the consummate entertainer. She has a proud body of work and continues to transfix audiences with the power of her music and voice.

MUSIC THE BOX • 8 July • 8.45pm $45

Australia’s Prince of circus and physical comedy will thrill you with a kooky, eclectic, unique and quirky show.

DISCO YOGA DANCE / YOGA THE BOX 30 July • 11am $25

A vinyasa class packed with uplifting disco tunes (by DJ Trevoir) and positive messages.

Dress in your best winter costume!

MAP57 • JUNE / JULY CALENDAR DATE

TIME

EVENT

JUNE

DATE

TIME

EVENT

DATE

TIME

EVENT

Thu 6

11:00

Mad Hatters

Sat 15

7:15

Russell Morris

Thu 15

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

11:30

Children Are Stinky

8:45

Chopper: All Killer

Fri 16

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Mad Hatters

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

Sat 17

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

2:00

Loose Ends

Sun 18

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:30

Fiona O'Loughlin

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

11:00

Mad Hatters

7:15

Chopper: All Killer

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

8:45

Mother's Ruin

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

8:45

Mother's Ruin

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

Sun 16

Tue 20

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

Wed 21

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

Thu 22

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

11:30

Children Are Stinky

Fri 23

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Mad Hatters

2:30

Home & Away Stars

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

Sun 25

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:30

Fiona O'Loughlin

Tue 27

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

Wed 28

11:00

Mad Hatters

11:00

Mad Hatters

2:00

Mad Hatters

11:30

Children Are Stinky

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Mad Hatters

11:00

Mad Hatters

2:00

Kid/Dub

8:45

Mother's Ruin

2:00

Mad Hatters

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:30

Fiona O'Loughlin

2:00

Djuki Mala

8:45

Renee Geyer

5:30

Raymond Crowe

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

11:00

Mad Hatters

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

11:30

Children Are Stinky

8:45

The Black Sorrows

2:00

Mad Hatters

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Kid/Dub

2:00

Djuki Mala

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

5:30

Raymond Crowe

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

2:00

Loose Ends

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Djuki Mala

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

8:45

Tina Del Twist

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

11:00

Peter Combe

2:00

Dandyman

Sat 24

Thu 29

Fri 30

11:00

Mad Hatters

2:00

Mad Hatters

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

8:45

Ross Wilson

Fri 7

Sat 8

Sun 9

JULY

Sat 1

Sun 2

Tue 4

Wed 5

11:00

Mad Hatters

11:30

Children Are Stinky

2:00

Mad Hatters

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:15

Songs of James Taylor

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

11:00

Mad Hatters

11:30

Children Are Stinky

2:00

Mad Hatters

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

11:30

Tue 11

Tue 18 Wed 19

Thu 20

Fri 21

Sat 22

Sun 23

Tue 25

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Loose Ends

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Loose Ends

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

8:45

Chopper: All Killer

2:00

Loose Ends

Children Are Stinky

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

2:00

Mad Hatters

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

7:15

Amy Winehouse Show

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

5:00

Vika & Linda

8:45

Chopper: All Killer

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

11:30

Children Are Stinky

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

9:30

Blanc de Blanc

2:00

Mad Hatters

2:00

Loose Ends

11:00

Disco Yoga

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

3:30

How to be a Rockstar

5:00

Vika & Linda

7:30

Blanc de Blanc

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

7:00

Blanc de Blanc

Wed 12

Thu 13

Fri 14

Sat 15

Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28

Sat 29

Sun 30

Blanc de Blanc • The Mad Hatters Tea Party • Vika & Linda • Home and Away appear at The Aurora Spiegeltent • All other shows at The Box