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2022

GASWORKS ARTS PARK

SEASON GUIDE

WELCOME

“Gasworks Art Park is a jewel in the crown of Port Phillip. Festivals, exhibitions, classes and workshops have taken community members young and old on provocative journeys of the imagination, and used creative ways to broaden our perspectives and deepen our thinking about the great challenges and opportunities of our times. Through mediums of arts, culture and performance, Gasworks Arts Park continues to inspire us to reimagine solutions to issues of social justice, ecological sustainability and inclusiveness in the City of Port Phillip and beyond.” - Audience Feedback

Image by Tim Brown Cover artwork by Devon Cartwright

We respectfully acknowledge the Yalukit Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung as the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Gasworks Arts Park is located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future.

TAMARA JUNGWIRTH DIRECTOR & CEO

MARISA CESARIO PROGRAMMING CO-ORDINATOR

Gasworks Arts Park is fertile ground for creativity with theatres, galleries, parks and courtyards, together in one precinct. The projects we produce encompass more art forms than anywhere else in Melbourne, including circus, theatre, sculpture, cabaret, markets, photography, creative classes, music, painting and ceramics.

If 2020 taught the arts industry to plan for the worst but hope for the best, 2021 retaught that lesson (again, and again…).

The special place that we inhabit, in renovated factory buildings, in a green park, is somewhere we continue to improve for our visitors. This year we will upgrade our workshops rooms, conference spaces and park information displays. The vital support of our private donors is both important and appreciated as we play our part in revitalising Melbourne’s arts scene. In 2022, we will activate the outdoor spaces at Gasworks with more variety than ever before. With covid safety in mind, we are offering ample space for our visitors to participate in and appreciate art outdoors. Join us for stunning circus, saucy cabaret, outdoor theatre, new gallery exhibitions, fresh farmers market produce and live music.

Many program highlights we had hoped to bring you sooner have been salvaged and will finally grace our stage in 2022. The everresilient independent arts scene is bouncing back and raring to bring live art back to life on our stages for you to support and engage with. After the huge popularity of Circus Under The Stars in summer 2021, we are thrilled to bring you Circus In The Park – an even bigger summer series of spectacular circus and cabaret in our beautiful parklands. Our 2022 theatre program is an embarrassment of riches but I urge you not to miss these gems: Gone Girls (an ode to Julia Gillard and Julie Bishop taking down the patriarchy), Josh Cohen’s Radiohead for Solo Piano (ostensibly your last chance to see this mesmerising performance in Australia), and The Defiant (a world premiere of fierce circus, celebrating rebellion through live music, acrobatic feats and stunt work performed entirely by women & non-binary artists). Live art connects and nourishes us in ways we cannot take for granted. With cautiously brimming optimism, I truly cannot wait to welcome you back to Gasworks. Let’s reunite audiences and artists, and get back to doing what we all do best!

WELCOME

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JANUARY Sunset Circus - pg. 6 Champagne Cabaret - pg. 7 Midsumma Festival - pg. 18 Queer Playwriting Award Showcase (Initial Readings) - pg. 19 Broad - pg. 20 The Defiant - pg. 21 Kids Summer Holiday Program - pg. 28 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Sounds On The Terrace - pg. 45 Exhibition: Andrew J Pearson & Tracey McIrvine FEBRUARY Josh Cohen: Radiohead for Piano Solo - pg. 9 The Defiant - pg. 21 Cab Suave - pg. 22 Coming Out - pg. 23 Sowing Seeds - pg. 33 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Sounds On The Terrace - pg. 45 Exhibition: Krys Modrzewski Exhibition: The Calligraphy Society of Victoria MARCH Casting Off - pg. 10 Queer Playwriting Award Showcase (Finale Event) - pg. 19 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Sounds On The Terrace - pg. 45 Exhibition: Lucienne Noontil, Fay Abromwich and Jo Holmes Exhibition: Mary Raphael Artists Group APRIL Railed - pg. 11 Kids Autumn Holiday Program - pg. 28 Emil & The Detectives - pg. 29 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Emerald Hill Seniors Art Group – Work in Lockdown Exhibition: Dianne Gameson Exhibition: Linda Condon Exhibition: Johe West MAY Tales From The Jetty - pg. 12 Gasworks Circus Showdown - pg. 24 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Lisa Stewart Exhibition: Ecolibrium - pg. 36

2022 AT A GLANCE

JUNE Hearth - pg. 13 Exhibition: Ecolibrium - pg. 36 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Papermakers of Victoria Exhibition: Origin Stories Group Exhibition: Cynthia Ellis JULY Effie: Better Out Than In - pg. 14 Gone Girls - pg. 15 Kids Winter Holiday Program - pg. 28 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Thrive Festival – a celebration of local Deaf and Disabled artists AUGUST Gone Girls - pg. 15 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Emerald Hill Seniors Art Group – Work after Lockdown SEPTEMBER Always Love The Music - pg. 16 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: Housingfirst Annual Group OCTOBER Werk It - pg. 17 Fringe Festival - pg. 26 Rope Burn - pg. 26 Participation Award - pg. 27 Kids Spring Holiday Program - pg. 28 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Exhibition: The Victorian Seniors Festival Exhibition: Craft Victoria and the Craft Contemporary Festival NOVEMBER Paint Out To Music - pg. 37 Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Sounds On The Terrace - pg. 45 Exhibition: Kitty Calvert DECEMBER Exhibition: Christmas is here! Gasworks Farmers’ Market - pg. 43 Sounds On The Terrace - pg. 45

2022 AT A GLANCE

14 - 15 & 17 JANUARY GASWORKS PARKLANDS Image by Anthony McKee

SUNSET CIRCUS RED CANVAS PRODUCTIONS

Awe-inspiring Aerialists, Astonishing Acrobats and Summer Saults.

Sunset Circus is a spectacular sun-soaked circus cabaret show for the whole family featuring some of Australia’s finest, award winning circus performers and hosted by the irrepressibly funny, Mason West.

“Jaw-dropping”

You will be amazed at the feats of strength shown by the aerialists on the silks, wowed by the grace of the spinning wheel queen and blown away by the balancing maestro as he hangs 10 on the most impossible of objects.

Adelaide Advertiser

Get ready to soar to dazzling heights with all the artists, in this socially distanced ‘covidsafe’ open-air theatre. Circus In The Park is supported by the Gasworks Foundation Patrons Fund & the generous donations of our supporters.

A full hour of beachy circus entertainment for the young and young at heart, with the majestic summer sky as the backdrop.

CIRCUS IN THE PARK

MIDSUMMA

18 - 21 JANUARY GASWORKS PARKLANDS Image by Bryony Jackson

CHAMPAGNE CABARET

RED CANVAS PRODUCTIONS Champagne Cabaret is an outrageous adults-only cabaret show featuring a hand-picked cast of some of Australia’s top circus and cabaret performers and hosted by the always effervescent Valerie Hex, of YUMMY the show fame.

A cabaret best served after dark.

Witness the grace and strength of the stunning aerialist on the trapeze, be charmed by the sublime vocals of the songstress, amazed by dexterity and speed of the hula hooping queen, and smacked in the face by the sheer charm and brilliance that is Valerie Hex.

“A slick performance by an esteemed bunch of artists.” Rip It Up

Grab your glass of bubbles and get ready for a full night of entertainment and frivolity with all the artists, in this socially distanced ‘covidsafe’ open-air theatre.

Champagne Cabaret is a big joyous toast to the long summer nights, an evening under the stars that you won’t want to end and will remember long after the final glittery bow.

CIRCUS IN THE PARK

OVING PART

MOVING PARTS Moving Parts is Gasworks Arts Park’s season of professional theatre, circus and music performances, new Australian and Victorian works. Bring your partner, friends and family for fresh, vibrant and moving live performance.

Image by Oriel Forsyth

24 - 26 FEBRUARY GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Emma Phillips

Radiohead for Solo Piano

“Still feel(s) like pure Radiohead: subtly orchestral; beautiful but unsettled.” Broadsheet

MOVING PARTS

JOSH COHEN: RADIOHEAD FOR SOLO PIANO JOSH COHEN From OK Computer to A Moon Shaped Pool, pianist Josh Cohen’s intricate, mesmerising, ever-evolving improvisation brings the songs of Radiohead to life in ways you’d never dare imagine. Having accumulated over 8 million YouTube views, it was little surprise that the band who are famously protective of their reputation, gave their official thumbs-up to the Melbourne-based pianist to perform his breathtaking interpretations of their back catalogue worldwide. Assimilating extensive classical and jazz training, Josh consistently embarks into unknown improvised territory despite the familiarity of the songs, seducing audiences through a heady mix of comfort and surprise. 9

10 - 12 MARCH GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Jodie Hutchinson

CASTING OFF

A GOOD CATCH CIRCUS Celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Gasworks and be inspired by three generations of dynamic Australian women. Casting off stereotypes, they tumble, talk, fly, and balance precariously. Intergenerational circus with lots to say: the personal is political, fury is fun and the acrobatics downright dangerous – especially when life gets in the way. A disarming, hilarious show about living on the edge and talking about it; and how it’s easier done than said. Circus that makes you laugh and cry simultaneously! Relaxed, personal and fantastically inappropriate. 10

Intergenerational circus with lots to say.

“...a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle... laugh-outloud funny... motivational... intelligent... with mind-blowing trapeze stunts, it is testament to what the human body can do.” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

MOVING PARTS

RAILED Sizzling and sweaty circus.

“The circus skills have a high wow factor… Physical prowess is accompanied by lashings of eye candy, inventive erotic clowning and rambunctious hijinks…” Cameron Woodhead, The Age

28 - 30 APRIL GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Frank Packer

HEAD FIRST ACROBATS Welcome to ‘RAILED’, a western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and hilarious comic timing of the Head First Acrobats. Prepare yourself for when bare chested circus meets bare knuckle bar fights. A racy, heart stopping display of the finest acrobatics by the most ridiculous story tellers in the circus. Leave your expectations at home, come to the wrong side of the tracks, and let the boys of Head First steal your hearts. YeeHaw!

MOVING PARTS

4 - 7 & 12 - 14 MAY STUDIO THEATRE Image by Cosima Gilbert

TALES FROM THE JETTY

MELBOURNE WRITERS’ THEATRE In 1884, a party of field naturalists hikes up a coastal path to reach the beach it will fight to save. In the present day, another team leads an excursion of a different kind around Albert Park Lake. In a St Kilda living room, a group of mothers stares at a pile of unwanted baby items, an idea forming. And down on Fitzroy Street, a colourful troupe raises its flags and prepares to step out in style.

The Explorers, the Mothers, the Marchers, the Runners – and the moments they made History.

‘Intricate storytelling, thoughtprovoking performances…”

From the creators of ‘Beachside Stories’ (2019) and ‘The Best, The Fairest, The First’ (2021) comes ‘Tales from the Jetty’, a celebration of four remarkable local organisations. Rich in history, local heroes, wisdom and laughter, this promises to be an entertaining evening of theatre.

Theatre People

MOVING PARTS

HEARTH

10 - 11 JUNE GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Chris Tomkins

FLEUR MURPHY A coming-of-age birthday party. The threat of an approaching bushfire. A deeply held family secret is revealed.

“Murphy’s story-telling sparkles… Murphy writes whirling, unfiltered emotion most powerfully”. Australian Stage

It’s the 7th of February 2009 – forever known in Australia’s history as ‘Black Saturday.’ It’s also Tom Robinson’s 18th Birthday. But tensions start to rise between Tom and his older brother Matthew, along with the temperature outside, and before the icecream cake has time to melt, a deeply held family secret is revealed. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, this compelling new drama is guaranteed to not only be a thought-provoking night at the theatre, but also an extremely enjoyable one.

Presented as part of Small Gems (pg 31). The development of HEARTH is supported by Creative Victoria’s Sustaining Creative Workers Grant. HEARTH is proudly supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through MATCH Lab, and through the Besen Family Foundation Arts Grant.

MOVING PARTS

9 JULY GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Nick Samartis

EFFIE: BETTER OUT THAN IN

MARY COUSTAS & BANAJIG People what’s happened in the last couple of years? Exactly! Talk about mental as anything.

Hello Good Thanks! Better Out Than In.

The sh*t hit the fan and there was no toilet paper to clean it with. Me? I’d been in physical lockdown, sexually that is, for most of my life. And I don’t wanna brag but... my hot husband and I clocked up a lot of ‘Rooting Frequent Flyer’points. Yep, I went from Bronze to Platinum in nine months.

“Effie still manages to shock and surprise her audience every time she opens her mouth.” Adelaide Advertiser

But we’re finally out. Out of the House and Out of the Pantry. Seriously, it was so bad I thought about writing a COVID memoir called ‘Eat, Pray, Eat.’ Come see my hit stage show, ‘Better Out Than In.’ And let me lift youse up where youse belong! 14

MOVING PARTS

GONE GIRLS

28 - 30 JULY & 5 - 6 AUGUST GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Athatha

PATRICK LIVESEY & ANNABELLE LARCOMBE “Julia Gillard” and “Julie Bishop” team up to take down the patriarchy.

“a cheeky yet decidedly clever comic take on the two mightiest women of Australian politics in our time.” The Advertiser

Tearing through the halls of Parliament and the last decade of Australian politics, ‘Gone Girls’ is a dragged-up, camped-up and very, very welldressed-up ode to women in power, bipartisan wine nights and yes, that speech. At a time when politics couldn’t be more miserable, this is a drag fantasy of small moments with big impact and the absolute truth of what really goes on behind closed doors in a ladies bathroom… Destroying everything you thought you knew about these two leading ladies of #Auspol, ‘Gone Girls’ is an hour of politics like you’ve never seen it before. Friends or foes? Frenemies or lovers? Leave your misogyny at the door and get ready to burst the Canberra Bubble once and for all.

MOVING PARTS

8 - 10 SEPTEMBER GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Krisstoffer Paulson

ALWAYS LOVE THE MUSIC: THE SPECTACULAR VIOLIN SHOW

ROY THEAKER Acclaimed virtuoso violinist and entertainer Roy Theaker puts his violin firmly centre stage in this energetic mix of diverse musical styles, ranging from rock and roll classics, funky disco, film soundtracks, to upbeat contemporary classical crossover music that will excite, delight and amuse - thoughtfully weaved around recollections, observations and anecdotes of a life in the crazy world of music. A former Concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, his playing is appreciated by thousands of theatregoers from the Arts Centre, Melbourne to the West End, London - and in concerts from Carnegie Hall to Sydney Opera House. 16

Spectacular Virtuoso Violinist Roy Theaker – a dynamic show of rock, movie, funky disco and classical crossover music.

“For audience enjoyment, all honours went to violinist Roy Theaker!” The Sydney Morning Herald

MOVING PARTS

WERK IT

13 - 15 OCTOBER GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Theresa Harrison

CIRCUS TRICK TEASE & NCM A Hip Thrusting Acrobatic Fever Dream. Director: Malia Walsh Performers: Malia Walsh, Lisa Lottie, Vincent van Berkel, Cassia Jamieson, Richard Sullivan.

“Werk It is a heart-stopping, side splitting ride” The Upside News

MOVING PARTS

‘WERK IT’ by Circus Trick Tease is an all-new, late night, high energy, acrobatic comedy romp. Celebrating spandex, high-vis, vitality and vigour, ‘WERK IT’ received nightly standing ovations in its debut season. Combining never seen before acrobatic feats and jaw dropping skill, this show is the buzz of the town. It’s the low carb love-child of a tradie, a spin instructor and a cross-fit fiend. ‘WERK IT’ is a riot of colour and movement - big tricks delivered by an all-star cast with more sass and swagger than a TLC videoclip. Circus Trick Tease create circus shows that are equal parts skill, thrill and comedy. This over-the-top ensemble will be hip thrusting their way into an Aerobics Oz Style fever dream all night long! 17

IDSUMMA

January 23 - February 13 Beaming with pride, Gasworks Arts Park returns as an official southside hub for Midsumma Festival 2022. Enjoy an amazing selection of LGBTQIA+ performances & events; celebrate evenings in the park with friends, grab a drink, and feast on our delectable offering of theatre and arts experiences as diverse as their makers.

Image by Jacob Lund

24 & 25 JANUARY (INITIAL READINGS) 22 MARCH (FINALE EVENT) GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Lightfield Studios

QUEER PLAYWRITING AWARD SHOWCASE GASWORKS ARTS PARK & MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL

Mon 24 Jan 2022: Emmanuelle Mattana – The Reasonable Grounds Andrew Undi Lee – No Asians Reuben James – Coming Home To You Bravo Arts – Woolf

Join us for 2 unique nights of queer-focused theatre featuring fresh 15 minute excerpts from our finalists. Experience new work, engage with new playwriting talent and have your say in the 2022 Award selection.

Tue 25 Jan 2022: Rory Godbold – CROSS Alice Tovey – Besties Guy Stephen Webster – Driftwood Emily White – That’s Not Big Mac Sauce, That’s Ectoplasm

Your feedback will assist the industry panel to select a top 4, who will present extended excerpts at the Showcase on Tue 22 March. The 2022 Award winner will receive support to develop their work for presentation at Gasworks Arts Park in Midsumma 2023.

MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL

27 - 29 JANUARY GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Geraldine Quinn

BROAD

GERALDINE QUINN & CAMERON THOMAS Agnes Moorehead. Rhonda Burchmore. Vivienne Westwood with a tit out. 5-star rock cabaret veteran Geraldine Quinn (Spicks & Specks) grew up idolising bold, brassy (mostly ginger) older women. Now she’s becoming one. With pianist Cameron Thomas, Quinn’s back to help us all find our DGAF Dame. Whether you want to unlock your inner Auntie Mame or if (like GQ) your knees aren’t working anymore, ALL are welcome in The Broad Church.

All are welcome in The Broad Church.

“Excellent, silly fun ... no one wanted it to end.” The Age

Don’t miss this brand new show of original belters from a multi-award-winning rock cabaret start in her glorious, glittery return to form. 20

MIDSUMMA

THE DEFIANT

27 - 29 JANUARY & 1 - 5 FEBRUARY GASWORKS THEATRE Image by BASS FAM Creative

HIGHWIRE ENTERTAINMENT Powerful. Fierce. Circus.

This brand new show by the director of Rouge and Rebel will be presenting its world premiere at Gasworks.

MIDSUMMA

Joyful and emotive, ‘The Defiant’ is a celebration of rebellion and fierceness told through an explosion of acrobatic feats and phenomenal live music. Blending bold contemporary circus, live music and a dystopian aesthetic, ‘The Defiant’ is a new production that celebrates the power and strength of women and non-binary artists. Featuring spectacle and stunt work usually performed by men, ‘The Defiant’ is an ambitious exploration of gender, bodies and bravery. It challenges the casting tropes of women in physical theatre and uses this to question the space women occupy in contemporary society. 21

3 - 5 & 10 - 12 FEBRUARY GASWORKS THEATRE Image by EmmelineD Photography and KTB Design

CAB SUAVE

SPARKLE SOCIETY Join Dick Johnson as he investigates Cabaret Suave, a questionable establishment run by four scandalous dames. Spectacular acts and live music will transport you back in time in this Film Noir circus show.

A little party never killed nobody…

Bringing everything you love about vintage aesthetics, but with less misogyny and more polycules. A story told by strong queer women, and one token straight white man (but don’t worry, he has bi-wife energy).

‘Cab Suave’ will have you biting your nails and dancing in your seat, a rollicking good time that is made for adults but suitable for children 12 years+. Will the ladies of Cabaret Suave live to see another day or will Dick Johnson succeed in his plan to drive them out of town? Come and find out if you dare, a little party never killed nobody… 22

MIDSUMMA

COMING OUT

8 - 12 FEBRUARY STUDIO THEATRE Image by Lucy Holz

LUCY HOLZ Powerful award-winning comedy.

“A deft handle of comedy as well as an ability to balance light and shade to create an entertaining and enriching audience experience” Marisa Cesario, Gasworks Programming Coordinator

MIDSUMMA

Winner of the 2020 QPAS Queer Playwriting Award and the 2019 Mudfest Emerging Artist Award, ‘Coming Out’ reflects the lived experiences of young LGBTQ+ women. A comedy for queer women and their straight friends, this play delves into the queer; her body, her voice and her stories. Perfect for anyone who has a gay friend, sister, grandparent or colleague, this show highlights the complexity of being an ally as well as the formidable task of coming out. As poignant as it is funny, ‘Coming Out’ explores the relationships young queer woman have with others and with themselves, in a society that doesn’t totally want them in it. Exploring these themes through humour, this comedy steers away from queer trauma, focusing instead on how beautiful it is to be us. A true celebration of female queerness. 23

IRCUS SHOWDOW

MIDSUMMA

GASWORKS CIRCUS SHOWDOWN

25 - 28 MAY GASWORKS THEATRE

An unparalleled professional development opportunity for circus and physical theatre artists, ‘Gasworks Circus Showdown’ returns in 2022 complete with acrobats, physical theatre performers, clowns and more. Finalists from 2021 will return alongside brand new acts who will share excerpts from their work for the first time this year to industry professionals and adoring audiences. Join us in supporting these talented independent artists as they take their works to new heights, with invaluable advice from our expert panel and a slew of development awards. This year’s awards are made possible by the Robert Salzer Foundation and Creative Victoria, with a huge thanks to NICA, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Showcase Victoria, Citizen Theatre, Jamie Bretman, Kate Fryer, Debra Batton, Underground Media, Aaron Walker Photography, Highwire Entertainment, Gluttony, Circus Oz and One Fell Swoop Circus.

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This program is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the Robert Salzer Foundation.

PREMIERE AT GASWORKS A means to showcase independent and diverse theatre, Premiere at Gasworks is a production opportunity to assist Melbourne based artists and creatives to stage original productions for the first time. The purpose of this program is to assist theatre makers in their creative endeavours and bring to life their productions. We invite you to apply for the 2023 program when applications open in August. This program is more important than ever, allowing creative potential to come to life!

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ELBOURNE FRING

FRINGE FESTIVAL

Returning as a southside hub for Melbourne Fringe Festival, Gasworks Arts Park will again become a bustling, one-stop location for innovative and edgy theatre, circus, kids shows, comedy, visual art and more. This springtime festival showcases a program of open access works that supports the creative endeavours of new, emerging and professional artists.

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Enter a kingdom that you have always known. There are some new rules though, ones you must learn quickly in order to survive. ‘Rope Burn’ explores the good behaviour bonds that women live within. A work of physical theatre created by The Anchor, a company that ‘have developed an intimacy between the text and action that is consistently revelatory’ (Darby Turnbull, Theatre People). Male bodies will be expected to live up to the standards and mythologies imposed upon women in a landscape that is fierce and thankless. When the barriers are made visible, can you continue to ignore them?

PERFECTLY PITCHED “BETWEEN HUMOUR AND PATHOS. ” THE AGE

ROPE BURN THE ANCHOR

Four men. They know the rules. But tonight is different. Tonight, they break them. Image by Cameron Grant

PARTICIPATION AWARD A musical comedy that asks the question: Why does school suck so much?! “Perl manages to draw the complete attention of her audience from her opening phrase. There is a narrative sureness in her voice to match its timbral warmth. Like Ute Lemper, Perl has the kind of instrument that inspires lyricists not to slack off, to invest more in their songs” The Australian

FRINGE

6 - 8 OCTOBER GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Nick Manuell

JUDE PERL

An entertaining musical comedy exploration of bullying and our school system, featuring Jude Perl’s unique brand of stream-of-consciousness style song writing, ‘PARTICIPATION AWARD’ presents a historically accurate (*citation needed) show, which begs the age-old question – why does school suck so much? Is it the compulsory sporting events? The one size fits all grading methods? Maintaining your precarious position in a volatile social food chain? Or is it just the arbitrary bullying? Delivered with her signature high-energy, highawkward, vulnerable-when-no-one-askedher- to-be musical story telling, Jude explores confrontation through the ages (her ages). 27

KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM

JANUARY, APRIL, JULY & OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS For fun and entertaining school holiday activities, there is no better place to be than at Gasworks Kids Holiday Program. The program offers a multitude of creative activities for children aged 4 to 14 including workshops, performances and classes, all hosted by energetic artists and performers who specialise in working with kids. Our Kids Holiday Program runs every school holidays (Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring), so you can say goodbye to bored kids and hello to the best school holidays ever! To find out what’s on, visit our website for the current program.

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EMIL & THE DETECTIVES Never underestimate the determination of a child!

“The company’s theatre productions always have a sense of wonder and magic, and Emil and the Detectives delights, intrigues and astonishes its audience...Emil and the Detectives is an outstanding piece of children’s theatre which makes it an outstanding piece of theatre and an experience to be savoured by all.” In Daily

20 - 21 APRIL GASWORKS THEATRE Image by Andy Ellis

SLINGSBY Never underestimate the determination of a child! Young Emil catches a train to visit family in the big city. Something valuable is stolen. But the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the true criminal?

Slingsby is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts South Australia, by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and by the Restart Investment to

Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – Australian Government initiative.

KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Image Garrido Canseco Image by by Etta Citizen Theatre

EGO MACHINE BY CITIZEN THEATRE In the last 2 years, how often have you felt your sense of time has warped? Have you found yourself wondering how we got here? And how to make sense of it all? Following the success of Green Room nominated play When The Light Leaves and the spell-binding sci-fi Mara KORPER, company in residence Citizen Theatre will interrogate these mind-bending questions to create a multi-arts performance experience that explores how COVID has changed our collective sense of reality.

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‘Ego Machine’ will have a work-in-progress showing in 2022, where audiences will be invited to take part in the creative development process.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Gasworks Arts Park runs a variety of developmental programs to assist artists in both visual and performing arts. We offer assistance with venue hire for new works, artist residencies, workshops, mentorships, commissions, and more.

Statera Sessions is a monthly meetup where artists of all disciplines can share their works in progress with audience and viewers. Free to attend, you’ll be led through the process of giving feedback through the Das Arts Method - developed in the Netherlands! This behindthe-scenes experience is hosted by Statera Circus in partnership with Gasworks Arts Park, and allows artists to test out ideas in a safe and dynamic space. Statera Circus is a collective of four acrobats with over 50 years of collective training and performing experience. We use the Das Arts Method during our own creation, and feel it’s a powerful tool we would love to share with the Melbourne art scene. We are incredibly passionate about facilitating accessibility in the arts, and are constantly working to create space for creatives to thrive. If you want to know more about what we do, head to stateracircus.com

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IDSUMMA

STATERA SESSIONS Are you looking for somewhere to test your next great idea?

For more information about future Small Gems applications, please check the Gasworks website.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Small Gems aims to identify, develop and support new performing arts work for small to medium sized venues in metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. Small Gems will commission independent works that are of professional quality, contemporary interest and in the genre of drama, dance, hybrid theatre, circus and ground based physical theatre, to help create new work, support artists with a track record of high quality production output, and contribute positively to the Australian theatre scene. 31

CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT GASWORKS ARTS PARK Image by Rebecca Hosking

THE CHIMERICAL

WILDHONEY PERFORMING ARTS A sleeping beast has washed up on the shoreline of our dreams. It comes as a warning to humanity in times of turmoil and chaos but offers the hope of a miraculous transformation. The ancient Chimera reborn as a hybrid creature from the Otways with the ability to transform fire. A Chimerical awaits…a flame in the dark. Join otherworldly host “The Keeper” for an interactive performance pilgrimage riding high on the wings of hope and community spirit.

To believe in wishes, one has to become the wisher.

“...performance art that transforms a show into a truly magical and memorable production.” enLIGHTen Me Birregurra Arts

Supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – Australian Government initiative.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

SOWING SEEDS

2 - 5 & 9 - 12 FEBRUARY GASWORKS ARTS PARK Image by Miranda Middleton

JOJO ZHOU & MIRANDA MIDDLETON Stories harvested from your own backyard. Buy a picnic hamper from the Gasworks Cafe to enjoy outdoors while watching theatre in the park. Visit gasworkscafe.com.au/picnics/ to pre-order your hamper.

“There’s always something that can grow, despite the cold …”

‘Sowing Seeds’ is a new piece of verbatim theatre, commissioned by Gasworks Arts Park. It was born out of the diverse stories, characters and cultures found within the community gardens of Melbourne, and will be performed outdoors in an immersive and site-specific way. ‘Sowing Seeds’ invites audiences into the world of the garden to share in its rituals, mourn its losses, celebrate its triumphs, and find a way to change the world, together.

Supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – Australian Government initiative.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

VISUAL ARTS

The jam packed Visual Arts 2022 exhibition calendar is a testament to the resilience of art and culture after the strange isolation of lockdowns. Inside the galleries we again present a wide range of exhibitions with social justice narratives and community inclusion stories. In 2022, our parkland will also become a living ‘gallery’ showcasing photography and sculpture from some exciting new community partnerships.

FREE ENTRY TO ALL EXHIBITIONS IN BOTH OF OUR GALLERIES DAILY BETWEEN 9.30AM - 4PM

Red Hill Wet Day Drive 2 - Cynthia Ellis

VISUAL ARTS

SMARTIFY

Discover the stories behind each artwork from our galleries and parkland, or join a virtual tour and learn key information uniquely tailored to our exhibitions. Dare to be curious and visit us online or download the Smartify App for your phone via the Apple or Google Play Stores using the QR code below.

SMARTIFY

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VISUAL ARTS

ECOLIBRIUM MAY & JUNE THE GLADE & TERRACE Gasworks Arts Park, the Photography Studies College of South Melbourne and the Port Phillip Eco Centre join forces to share the secret life of the flora and fauna in the City of Port Phillip. 120 students from the Photography Studies College will be encouraged to become lifetime advocates for sustainability with the support of the Port Phillip Eco Centre. The students will all participate in a day of sustainability tours to document the flora and fauna or habitats in our wonderful city. As part of the creative and professional development process for the students, the 120 photographs will then be installed outdoors in the Glade and Terrace areas of Gasworks Arts Park in a free public exhibition.

Ecolibrium – is a state of ecological equilibrium describing a pristine environment

Supported by the Gasworks Foundation Patrons Fund. Persistence - Ruth Hellema

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NOVEMBER GASWORKS ARTS PARK Image by Antonio Petocov

PAINT OUT TO MUSIC

GASWORKS ARTS PARK

A painting is music you can see and music is a painting you can hear. - Miles Davis “It was such a fantastic event. So well run, and such a friendly, encouraging environment. I had a ball. I hope you do it again!” Paint Out Participant

VISUAL ARTS

‘Paint Out’ returns to Gasworks Arts Park in November, but this time professional and amateur artists, arty people of all ages and nature lovers will work with the magic of music. You are invited to paint, draw or sketch anywhere in our beautiful parklands during each 3 hour session, but now we are bringing music to your ears and through your hands. Live musicians will play different styles of music around the park so everyone can pick different aural vibes and paint the sounds in interpretive colours. At the conclusion of each ‘Paint Out to Music’ session, the completed artworks will be exhibited in the Foyer Gallery. Registration for ‘Paint Out to Music’ will be announced in late 2022 through our website. 37

AT A GLANCE

GASWORKS ARTS TOURS Go behind the scenes and meet our talented artists and craftspeople that make Gasworks Arts Park one of the most extensive arts precincts in Melbourne. Take a tour of our heritage multi-arts venue and park, guided by Visual Arts Manager Tracey McIrvine. Set in beautiful surrounds and buildings that were once the industrial gasworks site for the former South Melbourne gas plant, the site tells a fascinating story of how a busy arts precinct was developed from the remains of a once hissing, smoking (and even explosive!) factory site. Tours include visits to our resident artists’ studio spaces, current visual arts exhibitions and public art works in the park. Tours can be tailored to the special interests and requirements of your group.

WHEN: WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 10.30AM AND 2PM – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WHERE: GASWORKS ARTS PARK TICKETS: FULL $25, CONC $15 TOUR SIZE: 6 TO 20 PEOPLE CONTACT: Tracey McIrvine Visual Arts Manager t: (03) 8606 4200 e: visarts@gasworks.org.au

AT A GLANCE

Historical Archive Image of the South Melbourne Gas Plant explosion on Sunday 4 April 1920.

MIDSUMMA

GASWORKS CAFÉ We’re a community-focused cafe known for good vibes and delicious eats. The coffee is strong and served with a generous drop of happiness every time! Our goal is to give you a ‘little bit of happy’ every day Gasworks Café offers a fresh approach to takeaway. Just like a ‘luxe picnic’. We offer options for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks. All served in biodegradable takeaway containers to make it as easy as possible to enjoy anywhere you choose. You can also eat your takeaway selections in our atrium or outside courtyard. Our comprehensive takeaway choices are changing all the time. You will always find something delicious, fresh & healthy. We welcome & love to spoil your ‘furry’ family members with our special house made treats. Come on over anytime! We can put together a ‘luxe picnic’ for you & also provide catering for your next function. Our gorgeous courtyard is a wonderful venue for events. For all picnic, catering & event enquiries visit our website www.gasworkscafe.com.au

OPENING HOURS: MON - SAT 7AM TO 3PM SUN 8AM TO 3PM

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IN THE PARK

COMMUNITY CLASSES Improve your skills or learn something new in our variety of community classes and workshops. Classes cover disciplines including: life drawing, painting, travel sketching, clay sculpting, candle making, yoga and music. Most classes run on a term basis in a friendly environment with knowledgeable and passionate teachers. If you’re looking to socialise with like-minded people or want to share an experience with your friends, these classes are for you. Come away with inspiration, new friends, new skills and maybe a new creation.

DAYS AND TIMES VARY CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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RESIDENT ARTISTS Residing within the walls of Gasworks Arts Park are the Ceramics, Visual Arts and Sculpture Studios where 16 resident artists contribute to a thriving artistic community. Gasworks resident artists play an important role in our connected arts hub; working together to provide publicly accessible tours, studio openings, activities, and workshops. The studios are open to the public on the 3rd Saturday of every month for the Gasworks Farmers’ Market. If you would like to submit an expression of interest to join and become one our resident artists, go to w w w. g a s w o r k s . o r g . a u / a b o u t - u s / resident-artists

OPEN EVERY FARMERS MARKET

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IN THE PARK

GASWORKS FARMERS’ MARKET Spend Saturday mornings on the grass soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and sampling the very best of local Victorian produce, direct from farmers and speciality makers. Deep coloured, ripe and delicious fruit and vegetables, aromatic hand-made cakes and jams, freshly laid free range eggs and just cut flowers are only a few of the sumptuous goods you’ll find at our monthly Gasworks Farmers’ Market, held on the third Saturday of each month. Gasworks Farmers’ Market is accredited by the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association and is proudly plastic-bag free.

2022 DATES

Jan 15 Apr 16 Jul 16 Oct 15

Feb 19 May 21 Aug 20 Nov 19

Mar 19 Jun 18 Sep 17 Dec 17

3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, 8AM - 1PM

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SHORT TERM RESIDENCIES The Gasworks Arts Park Short Term Residency program is a professional development opportunity to incubate new projects during a 10 week residency on site. These projects are assessed for their potential to be presented publicly at Gasworks Arts Park in the future. The residency will enable the development of studio practice, collaboration and creative conversations with peers in addition to mentoring and career guidance from the GAP management and marketing team. Please check the Gasworks website for up to date information on our latest application deadlines.

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SOUNDS ON THE TERRACE Gasworks Arts Park is animating the parklands and public spaces with live entertainment for audiences to enjoy throughout the warmer summer months in 2022.

‘Sounds on the Terrace’ is a weekly event providing live, family friendly, acoustic music entertainment. Food trucks will rotate each week providing audiences with dinner options. Join us for food, grab a drink from the Gasworks Bar, and listen to music on The Terrace. This event provides opportunities for the local community to support live music in a relaxed, outdoor environment.

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT DURING SUMMER 2022, 5PM - 8.30PM January, February, March November & December

Supported by the Gasworks Foundation Patrons Fund.

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IN THE PARK

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SUPPORT GASWORKS park, thereby celebrating the true nature of an arts park. We are grateful to each one of our corporate partners, patrons, members, and volunteers who support Gasworks to showcase artists and create a thriving centre for the community.

THE GASWORKS FOUNDATION PATRONS FUND Each year, donors to the Foundation make a tangible difference to the life of Gasworks Arts Park by supporting artists to create, develop and stage new work both inside the theatres and galleries and outside in the

Despite the challenges of 2021, the Foundation’s support of Gasworks’ projects and programs has remained steadfast: Circus Under the Stars, a triumphant return to live performance in the park in January which wowed sell out audiences; prize money for both Bay Windows, an outdoor photography exhibition showcasing the City of Port Phillip and Paint Out which continues to attract professional and amateur artists from across Melbourne to Gasworks Arts Park.

to 2022: a Kid’s Outreach Program and two short term artist residencies. These will be joined by Sunset Circus and Champagne Cabaret, two new outdoor circus performances in January, Ecolibrium, a photographic collaboration between Gasworks, Photography Studies College, and the Port Phillip Eco Centre to exhibit photographs of the local flora and fauna of the Port Phillip area, in addition to Sounds on the Terrace which showcases local musicians. To learn more about the Foundation please visit www. gasworks.org.au/supportus/gasworksfoundationpatrons-fund

Several projects supported by the Foundation scheduled for 2021 will be carried forward

THANK YOU

Thank you to our donors who support Gasworks Arts Park. In 2021, Gasworks’ programs and projects received support from the Gasworks Foundation Patrons Fund, City of Port Phillip’s Cultural Development Fund and Toyota Equipment Fund, Public Record Office: Local History Grant, Creative Victoria, the Robert Salzer Foundation, and with the support of Local Federal MP Josh Burns, and the Federal Government’s RISE Fund and Stronger Communities grant programs. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Cayzer Real Estate.

Gasworks Arts Inc. is funded by the City of Port Phillip

SUPPORT & THANK YOU

PRESENTING PARTNERS

PRESENTING PARTNERS CASTING OFF

TALES FROM THE JETTY

HEARTH

SOUNDS ON THE TERRACE

CIRCUS IN THE PARK

QUEER PLAYWRITING AWARD SHOWCASE

EMIL & THE DETECTIVES

WERK IT

BROAD

ROPE BURN

GASWORKS CIRCUS SHOWDOWN

THE DEFIANT

SOWING SEEDS

THE CHIMERICAL

ECOLIBRIUM

PARTICIPATION AWARD

Our 2022 program is presented in partnership with the City of Port Phillip. The Gasworks Foundation Patrons Fund supports the artists delivering Gasworks’ programs and projects.

PRESENTING PARTNERS

VENUE HIRE & PRIVATE FUNCTIONS Image by Abbie Potter

Boasting two theatres, two workshop rooms, three gallery spaces, a foyer bar, and a newly updated outdoor terrace, our heritage buildings provide a creative canvas for artists and event organisers. Gasworks offers event management services by our team of experienced professionals together with onsite catering from the Gasworks Café, staging and audio-suppliers networks to help deliver the perfect event. Our spaces are multi-functional and can be used for performances, rehearsals, functions, private parties, seminars, and meetings. With such a broad variety of options, Gasworks will be able to provide something to suit your needs. 48

VENUE HIRE & PRIVATE FUNCTIONS

INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY

The Gasworks Theatre utilises Assistive Listening Systems. You can collect a Hearing Loop or Earpiece from our Box Office as appropriate. Service dogs are welcome at Gasworks. All Gasworks venues are wheelchair accessible and we offer a second ticket at no cost to people who possess a Companion Card. To book a wheelchair seat or with Companion Card please call the Box Office on (03) 8606 4200.

BOOKING IS EASY

Online – www.gasworks.org.au Phone – (03) 8606 4200 In Person – 9.30 - 5pm Monday to Friday at Reception and 45 minutes prior to performances at the Box Office.

GETTING HERE

Gasworks Arts Park Cnr Graham & Pickles Streets Albert Park VIC 3206 Tram Route 1, Stop 31. Plenty of free parking on Graham, Pickles, Richardson and Foote Streets, as well as bike racks and carshare spaces.

WE LOVE OUR LOCALS

Live in the City of Port Phillip? Love Theatre? You’re invited to attend the Opening Night of any ‘Moving Parts’ or ‘Circus In The Park’ Gasworks Produced show for $30. Tickets can be booked online, over the phone, or in person. Proof of residence must be shown to collect tickets.

TICKET PRICES

Please see our website for ticket prices.

STUDENT GROUPS

Discounts available for student groups to selected Moving Parts shows. Contact us on 8606 4200 to book.

For the latest updates on our COVID-Safe operations, please visit www.gasworks.org.au/visit-us/covid-19-information.

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