HOTA Program Oct 18 - Jan 19

OCT 18–JAN 19 PROGRAM

Kids Take Over THE SPACE

CHILDREN ARE STINKY Riotous dare devil stunts and raucous laugh out loud moments. This acrobatic duo is on a mission to prove that kids STINK. Expect jaw dropping circus, a slamming 90s soundtrack, lighting fast hula hoops and loads of laughs and fun. Ages 3–10.

Mon 1 Oct–Sun 30 Sept

Kids Take Over ARTS THEATRE

KIDS COMEDY HOUR Lol in your face at this super charged line up of comedy talent for funny pants kids. Music, comedy, adventure and magic. Featuring the Randy Feltface the amazing purple puppet comedian, Madame Lark, Mickey D and Chores. Side splittingly funny!

Fri 28 Sept

Kids Take Over CAFÉ TERRACE

HAIRCUTS BY CHILDREN A group of children are given a crash course in hairdressing and run a salon where they offer free haircuts to members of the public. Are you brave enough? Put your vanity aside and surrender your hair to the aesthetic choices of these mini-barbers.

Sat 29–Sun 30 Sept

Kids Take Over OUTDOOR STAGE

BOXWARS BATTLE Huge cardboard creations duke it out for superiority in an explosive family friendly festival of pointlessness. Boxwars is both art and destruction. Build something out of cardboard and then destroy it in this massive battle.

Sun 30 Sept GET PREPARED FOR BATTLE: KIDS BOXWARS WORKSHOPS Learn the basics of cardboard engineering

Fri 28 Sept–Mon 1 Oct ADULT BOXWARS WORKSHOPS Make and prepare your elements for battle

Wed 26–Sat 29 Sept

Exhibition GALLERY

ENERGIES 2018 A stunning exhibition showcasing work from more than 80 senior secondary schools across the Gold Coast, providing many students their first opportunity to be represented within a gallery.

Fri 14 Sept–Sun 14 Oct Harry Martin, Equality – Hunger (detail) 2018, pen on paper. Image courtesy of the artist.

Theatre

Image by Lucia Eggenhoffer

ARTS THEATRE

ALL THE SEX I’VE EVER HAD A heart warming and joyous theatre experience created with Canadian Company Mammalian Diving Reflex and six local older adults who courageously open up their personal lives and experiences, divulging stories of first crushes, turbulent affairs, love and loss.

Wed 3–Fri 5 Oct

Music SHOWROOM

THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG LEGACY HERB ARMSTRONG AND THE ART DECO DANCE ORCHESTRA

Together with a fabulous sixteen-piece big band go on an emotional journey of Louis Armstrong’s favourites and the exciting big band sounds of the swing era.

Wed 3 Oct

Theatre INDOORS AT THE OUTDOOR STAGE

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

YOUTH THEATRE PROJECT Terrifying audiences since 1989.

A solicitor is sent to the remote town of Crythin Gifford to attend the funeral of a client. When he glimpses a wasted young woman at the funeral, a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black.

Wed 3–Tue 9 Oct

Imageby Mana Magazine

Music ARTS THEATRE

MODERN MAORI QUARTET THAT’S US!

Party with the award-winning self-styled “Māori Ratpack” as they share Māori traditions, values and aroha (love), telling Kiwi stories through waiata (song) with tongue-in-cheek Māori humour, charm and charisma.

Sat 6 Oct

Music SHOWROOM

FROM JOHNNY TO JACK

STARRING LUKE KENNEDY

The incredible rollercoaster journey of the making of an Australian icon: John Farnham. Brought to life by Australian vocal superstar Luke Kennedy (The Voice, The Ten Tenors, Swing On This) and his world-class band.

Sat 6 Oct

Music SHOWROOM

META WEISS AND STEWART KELLY CON BRIO CONCERT SERIES

Some of the most beloved repertoires in the string quartet genre. Meta Weiss is one of the most talked about new talents in the Australian classical music scene and is Head of Cello at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Mon 8 Oct

HOTA HOMEGROWN Where art meets life Homegrown artists, HOTA Choir, artist in residence programs, commissions, mentoring.

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Ballet ARTS THEATRE

A RUSSIAN TRIPLE BILL Following their sell-out performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to HOTA with A Russian Triple Bill. This is the first time that the company have brought this stunning programme, featuring Carmen, Les Sylphides and Sleeping Beauty, to Australia.

Wed 10 Oct

Workshop ARTLAB

ARTLAB KIDS’ WORKSHOPS Led by an artist, kids will learn, create, explore ideas and have fun at these workshops.

LITTLE ARTLAB – 10AM (UNDER 5 YEARS)

I am this Big! Square Eyes Rock Wigs

Wed 10 Oct Wed 14 Nov Wed 12 Dec

ARTLAB – 10AM (5–10 YEARS) & 1PM (11–16 YEARS)

Vintage Film Photography

with Aaron Chapman

Paper Picnic

with Nicola Moss

Holy Shirt

Sat 13 Oct Sat 10 Nov Sat 8 Dec

Workshop THE BASEMENT

LIFE DRAWING AT HOTA Draw the human figure in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment in this two and a half hour session of live music and life drawing hosted by local artist Rebecca Cunningham.

All welcome, basic art materials provided.

Thu 11 Oct, 8 Nov & 13 Dec

Music OUTDOOR STAGE

IL DIVO TIMELESS

SPECIAL GUEST MARINA PRIOR The world’s leading classical crossover quartet celebrate over 30 million album sales worldwide, with more than 50 No.1 records, 160 Gold and Platinum sales awards in 33 countries and four world tours.

Fully seated – tickets from ticketmaster.com.au

Fri 19 Oct

HOTA Café Fresh food, drinks and great coffee, seven days a week.

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Exhibition GALLERY

JOSEPHINE ULRICK AND WIN SCHUBERT

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2018

Winner announcement and official exhibition opening Fri 19 Oct. A highlight of the Australian art prize calendar, the exhibition showcases a selection of finalists, where established photographers are presented alongside emerging talent.

Sat 20 Oct–Sun 25 Nov

Image courtesy of the artist

Exhibition GALLERY FOYER

BREATHING IN TREES: NICOLA MOSS Creating compositions of organic forms, layering paper and working with a variety of media, Breathing in Trees is a delicate observation of the intertwined relationship between the human experience, the built environment and urban green spaces.

Exhibition Artist Talk

Sat 20 Oct–Sun 25 Nov Sat 17 Nov

Family

Image: illustration by Quentin Blake

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ROALD DAHL’S GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE

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What starts as just another boring day for George quickly turns into a marvellous experiment of epic proportions! Roald Dahl‘s legendary book bounds off the page to become a spectacular new live show packed (to the rafters) with mischief, magic and giant laughs.

Tue 23 Oct This project is supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Free Event LAWN BAR

FRIDAYS ON THE LAWN Join us every Friday from 4-7pm for cold drinks, eats and laid-back live music on the lawn at HOTA.

Every Friday from 26 Oct–21 Dec (not 7 Dec)

HOTA, Home of the Arts practises the responsible service of alcohol.

Theatre THE SPACE

LOVE ME

INDELABILITYARTS Interactive sound design and projection, verbatim text, spoken word, slam poetry and music - Love Me unpacks the stigma surrounding mental illness. Raw, funny, and vulnerable.

Fri 26 Oct

Cabaret THE BASEMENT

LOOK MUM NO HANDS!!!

(THE LEGLESS YEARS) INDELABILITYARTS

A wild night of side-splitting antics, glorious music and heart-warming stories as the indelabilityarts cast prepare to take to the stage at their local annual open-mic night. This is not a night where you can take a back seat, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. 15+.

Sat 27 Oct

EVENTS Book your Christmas Party at HOTA Contact us on 07 5588 4084 or at events@hota.com.au, and we’ll show you what we’ve got.

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Free Event HOTA, HOME OF THE ARTS

GOLD COAST OPEN HOUSE Ever wanted to see the inner workings of the Gold Coast’s home for arts, culture and civic celebration?

Self-guided venue access Guided tours

10am–3pm 10am & 12pm

Limited places, please book.

Walls of Art Artist Talk Gallery foyer, registration required.

Sat 27 Oct

11am

Free Event OUTDOORS

DANCING ON THE GREEN Our popular outdoor social dance sessions continue.

Get your groove on each month to a different line up of live music and DJs. Good vibes, fine tunes and the chance to dance.

90s Ol’ School Rockabilly Beats

Sat 27 Oct Sat 17 Nov

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Comedy ARTS THEATRE

FIONA O’LOUGHLIN Australia’s Queen of Comedy, and now also the Queen of the Jungle! With a massive following both here and overseas, she fearlessly presents unvarnished, hilarious honesty, swiping through the grit of life – nothing is sacred!

Sat 3 Nov

Theatre ARTS THEATRE

MEERA Inspired by a unique love story set in 16th century India, Meera epitomises an unbridled faith that transforms into the greatest love of all. An interlude between a theatrical and musical, linked by narration, opera singing and story-telling. World premiere.

Sun 4 Nov

HOTA CINEMA Great films for less Mainstream movies, documentaries, arthouse and foreign films.

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Comedy ARTS THEATRE

ARJ BARKER – ORGANIC ‘As always, I start with the finest free-range topics, nurture them until they’re brimming with wholesome hilarity, and ready for the tellin’. Remember, my cruelty-free jokes are ALWAYS tested on animals, and 100% goat-approved by the time you hear them. That’s quality you can trust.’ *may contain traces of nuts

Fri 23 Nov

Comedy ARTS THEATRE

ANH DO

THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE! When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness.

Sat 1 Dec

Music OUTDOOR STAGE

MINISTRY OF SOUND ORCHESTRATED

THE STRINGS OF LIFE TOUR

Classic dance music rearranged, remixed and reimagined with a live symphony orchestra, Groove Terminator, and guest vocalists Sam Sparro, Alison Limerick and Crystal Waters.

Fri 7 Dec

Exhibition GALLERY

LET THERE BE ROCK! Bringing together stories, memorabilia, photos and footage that have been unearthed by locals, this exhibition celebrates the 1970s to 1999, when the Gold Coast was a hot-spot of Australia’s live music touring circuit.

Opening night Sat 8 Dec Exhibition

Sat 8 Dec–Sun 17 Feb 2019

Alongside this exhibition there will be an action packed program of film, concerts and talking heads featuring iconic artists celebrating rock – past, present and future.

Full program released in October.

Rennie Ellis | Kym Hosking, Sheba, The Playroom, Gold Coast (detail) 1983 | digital print | State Library of Victoria collection

Family SHOWROOM

THE LISTIES RUIN XMAS An uproarious take on a holiday panto for the whole family - jam packed full of the classy things kids love like poo emojis, snow machines and inflatable Santa suits. Yule love it.

Fri 14–Sun 16 Dec

Music ARTS THEATRE

CHRISTMAS WITH MARINA PRIOR Celebrate the festive season with one of Australia’s most loved stars in a special matinee concert of Christmas music, all your favourite carols and some of the music and songs she’s well known for.

Tue 18 Dec

Family

KIDS TAKE OVER Get your rock on - kids will take over HOTA in the January school holidays. Full on family revelry, featuring guitars, sound playgrounds, dance, festival fashion, games, aerial antics, music and much more. Full program released soon – check our website for details.

January School Holidays Major Partner Gold Coast Waterways Authority

Image by Matt Loncar

Family ARTS THEATRE

360 ALLSTARS A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS is a radical urban circus and a fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. All ages.

Wed 16–Sat 19 Jan 19

Musical ARTS THEATRE

FAME THE MUSICAL

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED BY DAVID SILVA BOOK BY JOSE FERNANDEZ | LYRICS BY JACQUES LEVY, MUSIC BY STEVE MARGOSHES, TITLE SONG “FAME” WRITTEN BY DEAN PITCHFORD AND MICHAEL GORE

First the movie, then the TV series, and now the stage musical. FAME is the high-energy phenomenon that had us all wearing leg warmers, leotards and headbands.

Thu 24–Sat 26 Jan 19 Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

Presented by HOTA and Matt Ward Entertainment.

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FAMILY

NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN Thu 4 Oct MUSIC

ARREBATO ENSEMBLE Fri 5 Oct COMEDY

LEWIS SPEARS Fri 12 Oct MUSIC

IN THE MOOD Tue 16 Oct WORKSHOP

SHAKE & STIR WORKSHOP Mon 22 Oct MUSIC

BELLE HENDRIK QUARTET Fri 26 Oct DANCE

DANCE FORCE GRAD TOUR 2018 Sun 11 Nov DANCE

MEN IN PINK TIGHTS Wed 21 Nov FILM

RADICAL REELS TOUR Wed 21 Nov MUSIC

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