What's On at the Glasshouse - January, February and March 2020

What’s On @

GLASSHOUSE January February March 2020

2020 GLASSHOUSE MEMBERSHIPS

ON SALE NOW! Glasshouse Members can access discounted tickets, waived transaction fees, priority buying periods, discounts in the Glasshouse Shop & Encore Bar and more! *conditions apply

EARLY BIRD OFFER

NEW OFFER In 2020, we are delighted to introduce DOUBLE Memberships, where you can bring a friend and receive the Member ticket price for both tickets.

until Thursday 30 January 2020, 6pm Adult $40 Concession $36 Double $70

FULL PRICE from 31 January 2020

Purchase your 2020 Membership and start saving today!

Adult $49 Concession $44 Double $79

BONUS OFFER: Early Bird bookings for Bennelong by Bangarra Dance Theatre are only available to new 2020 Glasshouse Members - not to be missed!

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2O20 THEATRE PROGRAM LAUNCH Don’t forget to grab your ticket to the Theatre Program Launch.

A ticket to the Theatre Program Launch includes:

• Exclusive preview of our 2020 Shows

• 2020 Members priority bookings • Two complimentary drinks • Free pre-show nibbles

2020 Glasshouse Members can access these tickets at a discounted rate, but non-members can attend too!*

2020 Glasshouse Theatre Program Launch on Thursday 30 January** (5:30pm arrival for 6pm start) 2020 Glasshouse Member $6 2019 Glasshouse Member $9 2020 Glasshouse Member Guest $10*

TO BOOK: call (02) 6581 8888 or drop by the Box Office

Non-Members $15 *2020 Glasshouse Members can only purchase one (1) ticket at the Guest rate. **2020 Theatre Program Launch tickets on sale to the general public from Wednesday 15 January 2020

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WHAT’S ON @GLASSHOUSE 3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

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VISIT glasshouse.org.au CALL 02 6581 8888 DROP IN and see us on the corner of Clarence & Hay Sts, Port Macquarie

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5.30pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 9.00am - 4.00pm Closed Christmas Day

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On view: 11 January - 1 March Exhibition opening: Friday 17 January, 6pm Reality in Flames explores the different ways in which Australian modernist artists responded creatively to the war, producing work, which sought to comprehend cataclysmic events. It also provides a visual history of the period, revealing the war as a transformative force that altered Australia and the world.

Artists have always played a crucial role in recording and interpreting the Australian experience of war, and the works in this touring exhibition explore both the dangers soldiers faced abroad and the challenges war brought to the home front and to Australian society itself.

An Australian War Memorial touring exhibition

Russell Drysdale (1912–1981), Soldier, 1942, oil on hardboard, ART92623. Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial

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GLASSHOUSE REGIONAL GALLERY Saturday 11 January, 9.30am - 3.30pm

SUMMER MASTERCLASS WITH LOCAL ARTIST VANA FORD

A Journey of Discovery: colours from nature Make your own eco-dyed silk scarf and dabble with some natural colours to embellish your scarf with some stitch and print.

Single $55 Bookings essential.

Limited numbers. *transaction fees may apply

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Sunday 12 January, 2pm

Saturday 18 January, 4pm

ARTIST TALK & EXHIBITION CLOSING CELEBRATION

FILM SCREENING: LOOBY

WHEN THE WORLDS OF ART AND SCIENCE COLLIDE WITH BERIC HENDERSON

Join us for a special screening of Looby along with a Q & A session with the Director and Producer.

Afternoon tea provided.

Free. Bookings required.

Film duration 80 minutes.

Free. Bookings required.

Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

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$ .50 per child* *Transaction fees may apply

Wednesday 8 January, 10am and 3pm Wednesday 15 January, 10am and 3pm Wednesday 22 January, 10am and 3pm Bookings essential, call 6581 8888 or www.glasshouse.org.au

Wednesday 29 January, 10am and 3pm * Duration 1 hour

Perfect for kids aged 4-9 and their carers.

free!

Virtual Reality!

AT THE GLASSHOUSE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

A big thank you to the Port Macquarie-Hastings Library Service for providing this fabulous fun summer activity.

Drop into the Glasshouse to experience this amazing technology - for FREE!

Tuesday 14 January, 10am - 12pm Tuesday 21 January, 10am - 12pm

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GLASSHOUSE REGIONAL GALLERY

Why not start your weekend with a cocktail and some creative fun? Join local artisans whilst they take you on an enjoyable crafting journey.

JANUARY CRAFT AND COCKTAILS RHIANNON SIMMONDS 10 JANUARY, 5.30PM - 7.30PM Punch Needle Embroidery

FIONA SOLLEY 17 JANUARY, 5.30PM - 7.30PM Create your own Monoprint artwork

ALEISA BYFIELD 24 JANUARY, 5.30PM - 7.30PM Design & build your own Flora and Fauna inspired ceramic vessel Single $25*, Member $20* *transcation fees may apply

Bookings essential.

Limited numbers.

One cocktail included.

Must be 18 years or older

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Exhibition opening: Friday 17 January, 6pm

On view: 18 January – 23 February

ADC On Tour

Clay Intersections Clay Intersections presents the work of eight contemporary makers who take a range of innovative approaches to making and working with clay, exploring the different intersections of its sculptural and functional qualities.

Highlighting the work of Bridget Bodenham, Cone 11's Colin Hopkins and Ilona Topolcsanyi, Helen Earl, Tania Rollond, Natalie Rosin, Ulrica Trulsson and Kenji Uranishi, the artists in Clay Intersections draw their inspiration from the built or natural environment and how they interact with it – whether in contemplation or in a practical sense – enhancing the way we live.

While some have been discovering the versatility of clay, setting new trends and engaging new audiences, others have set out to the learn age-old practices of wheel forming, casting and hand building, spending countless hours developing techniques and mastering skills.

ADC on tour: An Australian Design Centre national touring exhibition Bridget Bodenham, Treasure cup, 2015. Photo credit: Kara Rosenlund.

Presented By:

Government Partners:

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$ .50*

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS

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Take a tour of the Glasshouse, explore the stage, dressing rooms and back of house areas and find out more about the magic of theatre. Delivered at a relaxed pace by specially trained guides, tours take approximately 1 hour.

Wednesday 8, 15, 22 & 29 January, 1pm

For safety reasons you must wear enclosed footwear.

*transaction fees may apply

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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Rob Connell: photographer

LENNON THROUGH A GLASS ONION Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back in Australia following their sensational 16-week season in New York. The internationally acclaimed theatrical event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon which we know and loved as Looking Through A Glass Onion was re-produced and rebranded for its OffBroadway debut at the Union Square Theatre.

Friday 17 January, 8pm Tickets $55 Single *transaction fees may apply

Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/musician John Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart D’Arrietta.

“The humour, the pace, the crisp intercuts of light and sound, the emotional texture of music and narrative, and the insights add up to a stirring celebration of genius”.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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DAMIEN LEITH

Friday 7 February, 7.30pm

ROY - A TRIBUTE TO ROY ORBISON WITH STRINGS

Tickets $60 Single

2020 marks the Golden Anniversary of legendary Roy Orbison and Joe Melson’s classic hit, Only the Lonely and to celebrate, Damien Leith will perform a strictly limited run of dates of his stage show, Roy – A Tribute to Roy Orbison with Strings.

*transaction fees may apply

Performing in an intimate setting, accompanied by a sublime String Quartet, audiences will hear all their favourites beautifully arranged by celebrated composer Jessica Graham.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Australia’s finest voices, pay tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated voices, Roy Orbison. Mercy!

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MATINEE PERFORMANCE

GORDON HENDRICKS IS

‘THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS’ WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARCUS JACKSON & SHAYLEE WILDE

Winner of the ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION in Memphis 2017, Gordon Hendrix is officially the World’s No. 1 Elvis Tribute Artist and returns to Australia with his sell-out show.

Sunday, 16 February, 4pm Tickets $65.00 Single $59.50 Member *transaction fees may apply

Performing all your favourite Elvis songs, this show re-creates those magical moments in a stunning three hour show - backed by the Legends TCB band and The Memphis Belles singers.

A multi award winner in Canada, Gordon is the only artist to have won the prestigious ‘Collingwood Elvis Grand Champion’ twice, and the first to be attended by Priscilla Presley.

“He has the looks of Elvis, he moves like Elvis and he sounds like Elvis. He has my vote any day” JOHN WILKINSON, ELVIS GUITARIST 1966 - 1977

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Friday 28 & Saturday 29 February, 2pm & 7.30pm Tickets $69 Adult $62 Member $65 Concession $55 Group 8+ *transaction fees may apply

SENIOR MOMENTS 2 REMEMBER, REMEMBER

A new show to follow-up the smash hit Senior Moments, it’s a senior sequel without equal: Senior Moments 2 ‘Remember, Remember’!

Australian showbiz legends Max Gillies, Tony Barber and Normie Rowe are having more Senior Moments in the senior sensation that’s sweeping the nation.

Senior Moments 2: Remember Remember, is another seriously silly comedy revue, a brilliantly funny collection of comic sketches and songs performed by a cast who are old enough to know better!

Senior Moments 2. A 90 minute classic comedy revue for slightly ‘old’ people. That’s you, isn’t it? Be honest.

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Photographer, Vishal Pandey

GLASSHOUSE PORT MACQUARIE AND BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE PRESENT

BENNELONG

After a triumphant national tour in 2017, a sell-out return season at Adelaide Festival, 7 Helpmann Awards wins and a successful regional tour in 2019, Bangarra returns to Port Macquarie with Bennelong.

Created by Artistic Director Stephen Page, Bennelong explores the life of one of history’s most iconic Aboriginal figures. Woollarawarre Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora, who led his community to survive a clash of cultures. Through striking dance language, soul-stirring soundscapes and exquisite design, Bangarra unpacks Bennelong’s legacy and its reverberation through contemporary Australian life.

“ravishingly beautiful” THE AUSTRALIAN

Wednesday 4 March, 7pm Tickets $59.90 Adult $52.90 Member $55.90 Concession $19.50 High School Student - must present high school student ID card. *transaction fees may apply

2020 MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING PERIOD - until Thursday 30 January 2020

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Friday 6, 13 and 20 March, 8pm Saturday 7, 14 and 21 March, 8pm Sunday 8, 15 and 22 March, 2pm Tickets $35 Adult $26 Players Theatre Member $32 Concession $27 Group 10+ $20 Under 18 $40 Opening Night Single $35 Opening Night Players Member *transaction fees may apply

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PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS

SOMETHING’S AFOOT A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL DIRECTED BY JAN COOK MUSICAL DIRECTION BY SIMONE BERRY

Take a well-known plotline like a murder mystery from the famed writer Agatha Christie, add 1930’s English music hall type songs, liberally lace the play with satirical, funny, over the top comedy, and you have Something’s Afoot, a zany, entertaining musical.

Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm.

One by one they’re picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. As the bodies pile up in the library, the survivors frantically race to uncover the identity and motivation of the cunning culprit.

On view: 29 February 19 April Exhibition Opening: Friday 6 March, 6pm FREE. Bookings essential.

Now in its sixth year, Northern Exposure has become renowned for showcasing the vibrant creativity of the Mid North Coast.

The exhibition presents a cross section of artistic practice, including sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, mosaic and mixed media artworks.

The final selections will be chosen by a panel of key arts professionals from across the Mid North Coast.

The Glasshouse Regional Gallery is very proud of Northern Exposure, as it is a cornerstone of the Gallery’s program to support artists within the local community and provide professional development opportunities.

Glasshouse Regional Gallery supporting arts within our community.

Northern Exposure 5, 2018

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CONTEMPORARY ARTS PRACTICE ASHER MILGATE AND LAURA JONES The Gallery is dedicated to showcasing Australian contemporary arts practice, creating opportunities for contemporary artists to connect with our regional audiences and vice versa.

Sydney-based artists, Asher Milgate and Laura Jones, were 2019 Artists in Residence and spent time in our area drawing inspiration to create work for their upcoming 2020 exhibitions.

On view: 7 March - 19 April

LAURA JONES

RESIDENCY EXHIBITION Laura Jones, an Archibald Prize 2019 finalist, is well known for her still life paintings of flowers and investigative works on the impacts of the changing climate. As a 2019 Artist in Residence, Laura engaged with our landscape to create works largely inspired

by Port Macquarie’s flora and fauna. This exhibition is a translation of Port Macquarie’s natural beauty into stimulating still life pieces, exploring our relationship with the environment around us.

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Opening night Friday 6 March, 6pm FREE. Bookings essential

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION, with Asher Milgate and Laura Jones

Saturday 7 March, 11am FREE. Bookings essential A free opportunity to meet these artists, learn about their current practice and get insights about their current exhibitions.

On view: 7 March - 19 April

ASHER MILGATE

RESIDENCY EXHIBITION Milgate’s exhibition, For Ever More, developed during his time as an Artist in Residence, is his response to the historic ‘Australian’ identity; exploring the dual histories of our region and what it means to be ‘Australian’.

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Saturday 7 March, 8pm Tickets $69 Adult $65 Member $65 Concession $65 Group 8+ $65 Under 18 $250 Family (2 adults & 2 children) *transaction fees may apply

THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS 60’S VARIETY TV SHOW Do you dream of reliving the good old days?

Well don’t miss The Robertson Brothers 1960’s TV Variety Show with special guest Simon Brook McLachlan - from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys.

After a massive 2019, the boys are back with a brand new show!

Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show featuring the hits from: The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers.

Oh what a night... you’ll have!

“It’s the best show I’ve seen in years”!

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“Turning the topsyturvy of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s 1878 operetta inside out, this saucy staging of H.M.S. Pinafore is a delight from bowsprit to sternpost.”

AUDREY JOURNAL

GLASSHOUSE PORT MACQUARIE PRESENTS A HAYES THEATRE CO. PRODUCTION

H.M.S. PINAFORE MUSIC BY ARTHUR SULLIVAN, LIBRETTO BY W.S. GILBERT

Set sail on the high seas with this beloved comedy of star-crossed lovers, mismatched marriages and mistaken identities in this reimagined, gender-bending, hyper-theatrical and kinky take on this Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

This nautical caper overflowing with infectious tunes such as I am the Monarch of the Sea, I’m Called Little Buttercup and He is an Englishman, H.M.S. Pinafore is a sharp satire of the English social hierarchical system of the Victorian Age.

Saturday 14 March, 8pm Tickets $59.90 Adult $52.90 Member $55.90 Concession $39.90 Under 25 *transaction fees may apply

2020 MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING PERIOD 30 January 13 February

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Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm Tickets $59.90 Adult $52 Member $55 Concession $45 Under 16 $50 Group 10+ $185 Family (2 adults & 2 children) *transaction fees may apply

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ROCKIN’ THROUGH THE AGES When the doors open and the audience enter the show, the big screens come to life showing original music clips and TV commercials from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s to set the nostalgic mood in the room.

This high energy show encourages the audience to join in and sing along with some of the greatest number one hits of all times from Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones and also great bands like Daddy Cool, The Monkeys, Dr Hook and many more.

The show is performed and delivered by three seasoned professionals and cheeky entertainers Greg Bankx, David Cail & Steve Cummins and is backed by the RTA Band.

ROSS NOBLE HUMOURNOID What happens when pure comedy takes human form.

What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up, Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing.

What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show.

You can come and see. This is it.

Saturday 21 March, 8pm Tickets $49.90 Adult $46.90 Member $46.90 Concession $46.90 Group 10+ *transaction fees may apply Recommended M15+

“Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up …see him and marvel” THE SUN

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Tuesday 31 March, 7pm Tickets $79.90 Premium $59.90 A Reserve $49.90 B Reserve $74.90 Member Premium $54.90 Member A Reserve $44.90 Member B Reserve *transaction fees may apply Recommended M15+ No children under 12 years

STRASSMAN - THE CHOCOLATE DIET From London to New York, Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised.

Now it’s your turn to experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E. Bare and the evil Chuck Wood.

Strassman’s newest show is The Chocolate Diet.

Ted E. Bare’s health quest is hilariously painful and one we can relate to. Meanwhile Chuck is going through an identity crisis.

Strassman is one of Australia’s favourite comedian’s, a master of his art.

Once again, he delivers the ultimate night out.

“A truly remarkable performance appears to defy reality” ADELAIDE ADVERTISER 24

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MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

SLEEPING BEAUTY Following 2018 sell-out performances of The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet La Classique, returns Downunder with ballet’s most loved fairytale, Sleeping Beauty.

With its artistic ballet mastery, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets, the illustrious La Classique will take us on a mystical journey to the fairytale world of Princess Aurora, the sleeping beauty.

Moscow Ballet La Classique invites the whole family to an evening of spectacular ballet, bringing to life Tchaikovsky’s fantastically popular score. In this two act fairytale performance, La Classique will capture the imagination, the passion and the magic of Sleeping Beauty.

The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet. A hugely enjoyable dance spectacular for ballet lovers of all ages.

Friday 3 April, 7.30pm Tickets $87 Adult $80 Member $77 Concession $75 Group 10+ $65 Under 13 $250 Family (2 adults & 2 children) *transaction fees may apply

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FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every Friday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm The Lunchtime Concert Program is presented by the Conservatorium Mid North Coast Inc with the support of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council through its Place Making Team and the Glasshouse.

Every Friday you can enjoy an hour of music, for a gold coin donation, with musicians ranging from 9 to 90, every week is different!

Experience vocalists, pianists, instrumentalists, choirs and bands performing everything from classical to rock. Support our local artists and enjoy yourself.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT Visiting the Glasshouse is always an exciting occasion. Here are some tips to make your visit run smoothly and to maximise your Glasshouse experience.

CHECK YOUR TICKETS Make sure you are familiar with the date and time.

BEFORE THE SHOW Arrive with plenty of time. The Glasshouse opens one hour prior to a performance, enjoy a drink at the Encore Bar with friends, view the exhibitions on display in the Regional Gallery or browse in our Glasshouse Shop. For some performances you can order a pre-show platter.

LATECOMER LOCK OUT Some performances have a ‘latecomer’ lock out, so make sure you are seated in plenty of time to enjoy the performance. If you are late, you may not be admitted into the theatre until a break in the performance or a time nominated by the performance company.

PRE-ORDER DRINKS Want a drink at interval? Beat the crowd and pre-order/pay for your interval drinks at Encore Bar when you arrive. At interval you can simply collect your drink/s and avoid the crowds at the bar.

Pre Show Platters for selected shows

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non-members

Members Important information: • Must be pre ordered up until 72 hours prior to performance. Platters not available on the night under any circumstances.

• Platter purchase only valid on the date of the show purchased for.

• Available only for pre show, one hour prior to the performance, from the Encore Bar. • Must exchange ticket to redeem platter and drinks.

• Pre Show Platters must be claimed in full.

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PLATTERS INCLUDE:

2 beverages

beer, wine or soft drink

3 cheeses & biscuits

hard, soft and blue cheeses

A selection of dried fruits

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THANK YOU to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, our sponsors, suppliers, Glasshouse Members, Seat Endowment patrons, our invaluable team of volunteers and last – but not least – every single person who has come through the doors and enjoyed a Glasshouse experience.

GOVERNMENT SPONSORS

A facility of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

The Glasshouse is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

FOUNDING SPONSORS

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

of the Glasshouse 2020 Performing Arts Season

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PORT BUS SERVICE

From your front door to ours!

The Glasshouse and Port Bus are now offering safe and convenient transport for ALL Glasshouse Theatre Performances!

Your Glasshouse-Port Bus service will drop you and your friends’ right outside the Glasshouse with plenty of time to enjoy a preshow drink, cheese platter or visit to the Regional Gallery.

After the show, your Glasshouse-Port Bus service will get you safely home.

Bus services are available from a wide range of locations including; Kew, Laurieton, Bonny Hills, Lake Cathie, Lake Innes, Thrumster, Wauchope, Telegraph Point, Kempsey, Fredrickton and Port Macquarie.

Contact Port Bus for a full range of locations.

HOW TO BOOK You can book direct with Port Bus: 02 6583 8774 or 0425 247 747 admin@portbus.com.au www.portbus.com.au

Bus tickets can be booked up to 48 hours prior to a Glasshouse Theatre Show.

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HOW TO BOOK www.glasshouse.org.au 6581 8888 Cnr Clarence & Hay Sts, Port Macquarie

Photographer, Vishal Pandey