The Arts Centre Gold Coast — Culture Magazine (Issue Two)

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At the heart of every great performancE is a riveting story. Stories that move. Stories that astonish. Stories that inspire.

Take your seat — The story starts here.

From epic musicals to stunning ballet, uplifting orchestra to children’s theatre, our 2015 Season will captivate and delight.

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Issue 2 — April 2015 Credits Chairman Kerry Watson Deputy Chair Richard Munro Directors Dr Patrick Corrigan AM Cr Jan Grew Tomas Johnsson Christine Lohman Dr Patrick Mitchell Steve Romer Executive Staff Destry Puia, General Manager Anna Carroll, Precinct Transition Manager Sue-Anne Chapman, Communications and Visitor Services Manager Megan Connors, Development Manager Michael Foster, Commercial Services Manager Ante Krajinovic, Precinct Services Manager John Walsh, Gallery Manager Lynda White, Corporate Services Manager Culture Team Natalie Faulkner, Marketing Supervisor Michelle Macwhirter, Marketing Coordinator / Culture Editor Chris Bouffler, Designer and Brand Coordinator Virginia Rigney, Senior Curator – Program and Audience Development Contributors: Stephanie Pickett, Amanda Garske, Wendy Kessell and Jodi Ferrari Contact PO Box 6615, GCMC QLD 9726 (07) 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au Editorial contributions or comments can be sent to macwhirter@theartscentregc.com.au.

Culture is published by The Arts Centre Gold Coast. The publication of editorial does not necessarily constitute endorsement of views or opinions expressed. The publisher does not accept responsibility for statements made by advertisers.

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional Aboriginal people of the Gold Coast and their descendants. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal people from other regions as well as Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area and have made an important contribution to the community.

Welcome to Culture This issue is brimming over with cultural fabulousness as the weather cools and autumn slides into winter. We welcome back Fiesta de la Musica with a huge program to delight fine music lovers. We honour the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli with poignant theatre and music works. We bring you plays, ballets, orchestras, exhibitions, films, events and announce a brand sparkling new festival for the Gold Coast.

Most significantly for our Performing Arts team, we stage another mainstage musical featuring local talent – the epic love story, Miss Saigon.

Hold on to your tickets! And join us for the ride.

Destry Puia — General Manager

Contents STAGE — Theatre 4 Honouring ANZAC Day 6 Bringing Miss Saigon to life 8 Soulful musical inspired by life STAGE — Dance 10 En pointe with Queensland Ballet 12 Fairytales on stage STAGE — Music 13 Cinematic classics 14 Benjamin Schmid and AC02 15 Mason & Hamlin 16 Fiesta de la Musica 18 Drums and jazz 19 Janis, Motown, Mamas and more STAGE — Comedy 20 On a tangent with Ross Noble 20 Ruby Wax 21 Melbourne Comedy Festival returns 22 Comedy in The Basement

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 38 Gold Coast Film Festival 38 GLOW 38 2970° art catalyst 40 Glitter OFFSTAGE 42 Cultural Precinct update 43 Snapped!

44 Café recipe 45 An elegant affair 46 At a Glance 53 Support Us and Benefactors 54 Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast 55 Partners

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OPPORTUNITIES 24 Directors and artists 24 Assistant Festival Manager 25 Indie Season applications 25 Works in progress and playreadings SCREEN 26 What’s hot this autumn ART 27 Photography award 30 More exhibitions and events 33 Pipe dreams and beyond KIDS AND TEENS 34 Carnival of the animals 35 Dealing with bullying 36 For arty kids and teens 37 Young artist development

Cover Image: Dancer Clare Morehen Creative Direction Designfront Photographer Harold David

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The One Day of the Year April 25. Anzac Day. It’s the one day of the year that Australia stops to commemorate all those who have served and died in war. On the 100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, HIT Productions brings a thoroughly fresh take on a truly Australian classic.

The phrase ‘the one day of the year’ was first recorded in a poem written in 1916 and eventually became the title of Alan Seymour's once-banned play. The One Day of The Year returns to the stage this April and will incite as much passion as ever.

Playwright Alan Seymour has mixed feelings about The One Day of the Year. Naturally, he's proud of the enduring play he wrote in 1958 for an amateur playwriting competition, but occasionally the play evokes uncertainty and even anxiety.

The One Day of the Year looks at our national legend through the eyes of

generation, class and character. For war veterans like characters Alf Cook and his friend Wacka Dawson, it’s the chance to commemorate history, celebrate heroism and conjure national pride. For Alf’s son Hughie, Anzac Day flies the flag for a very different reality, one that brings the dignity of our Diggers to its knees and into the gutter – via one too many down the pub.

Don’t miss your chance to see The One Day of The Year as we mark the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. Performances are Thursday 23 April at 7.30pm and Friday 24 April at 11.00am in the Arts Theatre. Tickets are $54 for Adults, $47 for Concessions, $45 for groups 6+ or $30 for students. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or |(07) 5588 4000.

True stories from WW2 pilots In honour of Anzac Day, this April we bring you a special theatrical experience in A Morning With… FLAK. Although he’s well-known as a comic actor from his work on Fast Forward, Michael Veitch is also the author of two best-selling books, Flak and Fly, which were based on his interviews with surviving war pilots.

Michael takes on the roles of former airmen, recounting their extraordinary, true and largely untold stories of combat in the air war of 1939-45.

‘I interviewed more than fifty pilots, bomb aimers, air gunners etc, almost all of whom had never revealed their wartime adventures to anyone, including, in some cases, their own families. And the stories they told are truly amazing,’ said Michael.

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‘In all I will present five men and their stories, all contrasting, all compelling, all true. I hope to instil in the audience the same sense of amazement and admiration that I experienced when hearing these stories for the first time, from the mouths of the men who lived them.’

A Morning With … FLAK is on Monday 20 April at 11am. Tickets are $19.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Bringing Miss Saigon to life

This June, Gold Coast performers will get the chance to star in the city’s first ever full production of Miss Saigon. Following the success of Jesus Christ Superstar last year, The Arts Centre is excited to bring back another fully produced, in-house musical!

This epic musical love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

Under the direction of Brad Rush, the creatives and cast will bring this mesmerising musical to life. ‘I am thrilled to be invited to take the helm as Director for the upcoming production of Miss Saigon,’ said Rush.

‘Surrounding me is an incredible team of creative talents that will help bring this epic story to life.’

Following his work on Jesus Christ Superstar last year, David Piper returns as Musical Director. David was Associate Musical Director for the large-scale national-touring productions of Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia and Wicked, and Musical Director for The Boy From Oz and Chess, for which he was nominated for a Green Room Award.

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the role of Choreographer. Ellen is an ARAD classically trained dancer whose credits in commercial and contemporary dance and choreography include the Asian Cup 2015 Opening Ceremony (Havana Brown), Red Foo in Dancing with the Stars, Dannii Minogue and Olivia Newton John/Cyndi Lauper for Mardi Gras.

Together, this formidable team are looking forward to casting the musical and seeing it take centre stage. Says Rush, ‘The score comes from the creators of Les Miserables, so if you are a fan of that music you will certainly connect to this wonderful score.’

Over the history of musical theatre, it has been common that the idea of war becomes part of a romantic storyline - take for example The Sound of Music and Cabaret that both reference strong political statements as a driving context to storyline. Essentially though, Miss Saigon is a love story... a story of hope and tragedy where time and place are the only things getting in the way of an extraordinary

love. The story is based on Puccini’s Madame Butterfly which similarly tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance. There is beauty and love set against the hideous and uselessness of war.

Miss Saigon is truly an international sensation – an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power.

Come see what all the fuss is about and book your tickets now to one of the most significant theatre experiences on the Gold Coast this year. Vietnamese-inspired food markets will be open for dinner from 5pm prior to every show . The Season runs 12 to 20 June. Tickets are $57 for Adults, $49 Concession or group of six or more, or $32 for Students. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

This event is proudly supported by Paradise Point Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank (Major Partner) and Pindara Private Hospital (Support Partner).

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Inspired by a photograph The worldwide phenomenon Miss Saigon hits our stage this June, but did you know this epic musical was inspired by a photograph?

Creators Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg were first inspired by a photo they saw in a magazine, taken a few weeks before the fall of Saigon. The image was of a Vietnamese mother giving up her child at Saigon airport in the hope of a new life in the United States, to be with the child’s American father, an ex- GI.

This photo led them back to the story of Madame Butterfly, a tale of a marriage between an American lieutenant and a geisha.

This in turn inspired them to write their own beautiful version of the story, Miss Saigon. ‘This photograph was for Alain and I the start of everything,’ said Claude-Michel Schönberg in 1995.

Highlights of the show include the evacuation of the last Americans in Saigon from the Embassy roof by helicopter while a crowd of abandoned Vietnamese screams in despair, the victory parade of the new communist regime and the frenzied night club scene just prior to the time of defeat.

The musical was premièred at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, on 20 September 1989, closing after over four thousand performances, on 30 October 1999. As of September 2013, Miss Saigon remains Broadway's twelfth longest-running show.

A fine score We will make a significant investment in the band for Miss Saigon.

Wages for the band for this one production will make up a huge portion of the entire show budget.

But, quality costs! We are committed to engaging professional musicians for our 2015 musical and invite you to help us look after them. The band is made up of five sections, including Reeds, Brass, Keyboards, Percussion and Strings.

Costumes needed!

Do you want to support your favourite section with a philanthropic donation? For ways to donate, please visit our website or contact the Development team on (07) 5588 4046.

There’s no question – costumes can make the show. But what if there was no money for costumes? The show wouldn’t be the same if the performers just wore black.

We are committed to presenting an incredible Miss Saigon for you, but we need to spend $10,000 on costumes to do it. Can you help? You might like to donate $10 towards a wig or $50 for a pair of boots. Perhaps $25 for hot-pants is more your style? For $300 you could cover an entire outfit!

Please consider whether you’ve got some spare dollars to really make a difference to our musical this year. We’d be thrilled to recognise your support on our website until the end of the year, just to say thanks.

For ways to donate, visit our website or contact our Development team on (07) 5588 4046.

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Soulful musical inspired by life Hailed as ‘the next Bran Nue Day’ by The Age, The New Black is a an uplifting, hilarious and soulful musical about a young Aboriginal lawyer who becomes caught between family loyalties and his own aspirations.

Co-creators Stephen Lloyd-Helper and Leeroy Bilney talk about creating

The New Black.

Stephen Lloyd-Helper Co-creator

Known for quality work of cultural diversity, Steve received a Distinction in the Multicultural Arts Professional Development program at RMIT and is a graduate of Yale.

On Broadway, Steve’s production of Fiddler on the Roof was nominated for the Best Revival Tony Award. Smokey Joe’s Cafe, which he conceived, is among the 30 longestrunning Broadway musicals of all time. At the Sydney Opera House, Steve’s Simply Weill, Sondheim’s Follies and You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow and Love Letters were all acclaimed.

What has been your role in the creation of this musical?

I had the idea for it when I was working with Leeroy and Marcus at the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts. I was directing a show the students devised with me called Soul Music which they did at QPAC. During this process, it was clear to me that there was a very important story that wasn’t getting heard by a general audience. So my roles have been

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‘ideas man’, director, co-writer, empowerer, advocate, producer.

You staged an outdoor performance for the Spirit Festival, and a concert version of the musical in 2012 with the Arts Centre Melbourne – how was that received?

It wasn’t so much a concert version as a 55 minute performance for a short season at the Arts Centre, showing the fruits of a two and a half week creative development process they funded. It was a sensation - there really is no better word. Not only was the audience response at each performance and on every feedback card a rave, it really communicated deeply with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We hit some universal chords.

the family scenes, have lead us onto clearer character driven paths. We discovered a key dynamic that underpins all the main characters - that no one plays the victim.

Everyone, in his or her own way, is striving to make things better even in the face of a system stacked against them.

What would you like Gold Coast audiences to take away from this piece?

Joy. Tears. Connection. Singing/whistling the infectious tunes of this great score. The feeling of having a profound experience in a super entertaining show. To share their experience of The New Black with as many people as they can. And just maybe, the motivation to take action to improve our social justice system.

How has the work progressed since then?

Hugely. Some characters have done a 180 degree turn and all of them have deepened.

A great deal more writing and rewriting by all three of us, and especially by Leeroy in

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About the show

Leeroy Bilney Co-creator

Jim Kokatha is a young, bright, educated, Aboriginal man on the way up at a prestigious Brisbane law firm. But when his Aunty expects him to represent her at an inquest, Jim is caught between his aspirations and his responsibilities. In trying to reconcile the two, he takes us on an uplifting journey full of comedy, drama, song, dance and spectacle.

The New Black is savvy, professional, urban, ambitious and cheeky!

Deadly Award-winning songwriter Marcus Corowa’s score is filled with memorable songs with outstanding melodies and clever lyrics. The New Black is a musical about yearning for a better life and the empowerment to make it happen. Based on the lives of Marcus and Leeroy and so many aspiring, young, Indigenous people who are trying to change the world for the better for everyone, The New Black strikes the universal chords of life/work balance.

See The New Black on Wednesday 13 or Thursday 14 May at 7.30pm. Adult tickets are $49, Adult Group Tickets $41pp, Concession tickets are $43 and Students are $28. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

This event is part of the Indigenous Program, proudly supported by Bond University

Leeroy Bilney is a young Indigenous performer from the West Coast of South Australia, whose clan groups include Kokatha, Wirangu, Mirrning, Barngala from SA. He was trained through WAAPA, NAISDA and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA). With Stephen Helper and Marcus Corowa, he helped devise and starred in Soul Music at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre to rave reviews. He has also appeared in Miracles, starring alongside Deborah Mailman and Casey Donovan.

What inspired you to create The New Black?

Every day moments in my life and the moments in other Aboriginal people’s lives.

These ‘moments’ can be shared, cherished and sacred at the same time. Projecting this story through the stage is a special feeling for me. In most scenarios we have to overcome something in order to achieve, move forward or really live. The challenges we, as Aboriginal people today and/or in this modern world, are faced with, are very different but also

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similar to anyone else, but the portrayal of this is not at the level it deserves. Having the opportunity to stimulate the wider community’s mindset is another way of shaping people’s perception; this has also been a motive behind my involvement and inspired my creative involvement.

Does any part of Jim’s story come from real experience?

There are definitely real moments through the portrayal of Jim’s life that ring true to my own experiences, however Jim’s whole story stems from a collective of fact and fictional stories, stereotypes and perceptions. I believe all sorts of audience members will relate to this Aboriginal young man. Jim’s story is somewhat universal, but his connection to something deeper, spiritual, cultural and authentic, will separate him from the mainstream to the evolved ‘New Black’, bringing the old and new into the future.

Ernie Dingo, Robyn Archer and Marcus Corowa also star in The New Black!

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En pointe with Queensland Ballet Last year, Queensland Ballet enchanted over 3000 Gold Coasters (plus thousands more around the state!) with the sold-out production of Cinderella. This year, the company brings another captivating ballet to our stage. Coppélia is choreographed by Greg Horsman.

Be swept up in the story of the eccentric Dr Coppélius and his invention of Coppélia, a life-like doll, who causes comic chaos between two young lovers, Franz and Swanilda.

Setting the much-loved story in the small South Australian town of Hahndorf in the late 19th century, choreographer Greg Horsman has created a touching and witty ballet, with endearing characters inspired by our own history. With its joyful dance and the charming music of Léo Delibes, Coppélia will enchant people of all ages.

‘I have great respect and affection for traditional ballet productions, but I think it's important to give them a context that relates to our communities and audiences,’ says Horsman.

‘I began by looking at setting the story in a different place and period to the original setting. I also wanted to give Dr. Coppélius' character more context and background, and give him a reason for creating this life-like doll.’

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‘In the scenario I have created, Dr Coppélius’ daughter tragically dies at sea during their journey to migrate from Germany to Australia. In his sadness and mourning, Dr Coppélius attempts to recreate his lost daughter through a life-like doll.’

Horsman said, ‘Queensland Ballet's dancers have been brilliant. They have shown great patience, good humour and initiative in realising this production. I'm very grateful to Li and Queensland Ballet for this fantastic opportunity to create my first full-length ballet back home in Australia.’

Horsman engaged a talented creative team to deliver his vision. Exquisite new sets and costumes have been designed especially for this production by Queensland Ballet's Resident Designer Noelene Hill and Melbourne-based Set Designer Hugh Colman. Lighting Designer Jon Buswell's designs bring the beautiful costumes and set to life.

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‘The dancing is beautiful and elegant...’

Behind the tutu Queensland Ballet's new Coppélia is set in the small South Australian town of Hahndorf in the 1880s. Costume Designer Noelene Hill began by researching the historical dress of that time and place. Noelene has created a beautiful suite of complementary designs for the many different characters in the ballet.

Each costume is built for movement and displays wonderful theatrical flair. The colour palette is a nod to the hues of the Australian countryside – from eucalypt green and earthy brown to the pale washed blue of a summer sky. Delightful splashes of bright colour highlight leading characters.

The life-size Coppélia doll wears the only tutu in the ballet – and what a lovely creation it is. A deep rose pink bodice with ruched cream silk inserts, lace panel, velvet ribbon trim and short gathered sleeves tops a base of ruffled pink tulle overlaid with lace and beading.

Coppélia is one of the most popular and well-known ballets in the classical repertoire. Don’t miss the performances on Wednesday 20 May at 7pm, Thursday 21 May at 1.30pm and 7pm. Tickets are $64 for Adults, $55 for Concession, $49 per ticket for Adult groups of six or more or $35 for Students. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Image: Queensland Ballet Principal Dancer Clare Morehen and Guest Artist Paul Boyd in Greg Horsman's Coppelia

‘Greg Horsman will bring his flair for choreographing classical-style ballet to this traditional work, and his distinctly Australian scenario is perfectly suited to the delightful story.

‘This is a ballet that the whole family can enjoy. The dancing is beautiful and elegant, and Delibes’ score is stunning. Audiences will leave the theatre feeling uplifted and entertained by an evening of beautiful dancing and music.’

Li Cunxin Artistic Director Queensland Ballet

Photographer David Kelly

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See youth ballet these winter holidays A classic fairytale With their internationally acclaimed ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets, the illustrious Moscow Ballet La Classique takes you on a mystical journey to the fairytale world of princess Aurora, the sleeping beauty.

The whole family can enjoy an evening of breathtaking 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. This is a hugely enjoyable dance spectacular for ballet lovers of all ages.

Enjoy Moscow Ballet La Classique’s Sleeping Beauty on Saturday 18 April at 7.30pm. Tickets are $85 for Adults, $75 for Concession, $75 per ticket for groups of six or more, or $65 for children under 13 years. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Brisbane City Youth Ballet presents their exquisite Cinderella production this June. The cast is made up of 80 talented young dancers from throughout Queensland and Northern New South Wales, ranging in age from eight to 17.

Former Principal Dancer of the Queensland Ballet, Shane Weatherby, will guest star as Cinderella’s father. Talented 15 year olds Bianca Scudamore and Navrin Turnbull will dance the lead roles after representing Australia in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland and the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) in New York. Talia Fidra and Chloe Hollow will dance the role of the sisters after also representing Australia at YAGP in New York.

See Cinderella on Tuesday 30 June at 7.00pm or Wednesday 1 July 11.00am and 3.00pm. Adult tickets are $45, Concession, Students and youth under 18 are $40, and a family of four is $150. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Cinematic Classics Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings us the magic of the big screen in Movie Masterpieces.

It’s hard to imagine great movies without their equally great soundtracks. Modern composers have set the tone for countless films, including John Williams for Star Wars and the Harry Potter series, or Ennio Morricone for The Mission.

QSO Director of Artistic Planning, Richard Wenn said, ‘Anytime a film director wants to tug at the heart strings or get audiences to sit on the edge of their seats - they use music to do it.’

‘Whenever I hear the soundtrack from Lawrence of Arabia, I’m instantly transported to the desert and huge vistas of Peter O’Toole on his camel. There is a sense of freedom, grandeur and majesty in this music that really summarises the cinematography of David Lean.’

Concert composers have always been drawn to writing for the screen. Net result? Melodies so sublime, and orchestral showpieces so exhilarating, that they define the music of our times.

This performance is part of Gold Coast Film Festival (page 38). See QSO: Movie Masterpieces, Friday 10 April at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $54 for Adults, $47 for Concession or $30 for a Student or Child under 15 years.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Journey through the Cosmos screening

This initiative is supported by Arts Queensland through the Super Star Fund, a Queensland Government program that delivers super star performances exclusive to the state.

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Don’t miss the exclusive free cinema screening of Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s concert Journey through the Cosmos, as was filmed last November.

Hosted by renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox, the concert event is an immersive and unforgettable experience against a backdrop of live orchestral music and big screen cosmic vision.

Featured will be Holst’s The Planets Suite, one of the most spectacular works in all symphonic literature, including seven movements named after each planet in the solar system. This is performed by the QSO under Maestro Johannes Fritzsch with the female chorus of The Australian Voices.

The QSO also present the world premiere of a work it has especially commissioned for the event, the Voyager Violin Concerto by Oscar–winning film composer Dario Marianelli performed by superstar virtuoso violinist, Jack Liebeck with the QSO and Maestro Johannes Fritzsch. cinema screening See Journey through the Cosmos in the Arts Theatre on Saturday 11 April at 3.30pm. Tickets are free but bookings essential via www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000. This event is part of GLOW. For more information on GLOW please see page 38.

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Around the World Acclaimed Austrian violinist Benjamin Schmid talks about his international musical journey with ACO2 You’ve worked with some of the world’s leading orchestras. Highlights?

Playing with the Vienna Philharmonic with Seiji Ozawa in Japan, because Seiji was incredibly alert when accompanying and Vienna Philharmonic has glamour in the sound. I also enjoyed Rotterdam Philharmonic (and Vienna Philharmonic) with Valery Gergiev, because they are bound together like a family.

Philharmonia London, not only for providing the most accurate first rehearsals (under Roger Norrington, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Frans Brüggen), Concertgebouw Amsterdam for the greatest atmosphere in their hall, and definitely Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for being the most up-to-time chamber orchestra of today! Perfection, spirit, knowhow of styles, challenging programming, perfect organisation — just like it should be!

Can you tell us some of the works you’ve selected, and how they relate to the theme ‘Around the World’?

I chose Bach’s E major concerto for being a most classy classic, and it unfolds a second movement which is a notated improvisation of the solo violin over a bass obstinate in c# minor, which is eternal in its incredible beauty and quiet longing.

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I have always been a fan of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence – very few composers can build up energy as compelling and merciless and huge and beautiful as Tchaikovsky, and to experience that with an elite ensemble like the ACO will be an essential sensation! Samuel Barber’s Adagio for strings is as popular as it is beautiful and it takes us to the music of the United States.

The Metropoles Suite by Austrian jazz composer Herbert Berger connects several worlds: the tradition of chamber music in Europe with American jazz; in the second movement we experience some tango feel, and the third movement displays a charming ‘Musette’, inspired by French Manuche music.

All is wrapped up in exquisite ensemble arranging – with fascinating harmonies, forms, sounds. I am very much looking forward to performing that piece, as it shows my true passion for jazz arrangements – I will also improvise on those charts – and it features a very accessible but classy contemporary composer.

This will be the first time ACO2 has performed at our Centre. Can you give our audiences some background on this extraordinary ensemble?

I will be working with ACO2 for the first time, but as far as I know, professional ACO players join with young graduates – so it should be a most inspiring mix of experience and fire!

What would you like audiences to take away from the experience of this program?

My aim is always that people walk out of my concerts just a bit happier than when they came in.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Either Violinmaker – I loved to be in the violin workshop and smell fresh wood, or violinist. Sorry not very surprising.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Kevin Spacey, of course. Needs to practice the violin before, though.

Experience Around the World with Benjamin Schmid and ACO2 on Tuesday 19 May from 6.30pm (refreshments are served before 7.30pm performance) in the Paradise Showroom. Tickets are $64 for Adults, $55 for Concession, $49 per ticket for group of six or more, or $35 for Students. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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From Elvis to Bublé

Three powerhouse singers, David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor (The Ten Tenors, Opera Australia) bring their sense of fun and sophistication to opera, music theatre, jazz and everything in between. From the soaring heights of Puccini to the glitz and swagger of Elvis or Bublé, they do it all and leave you wanting more.

Mason & Hamlin concerts Piano lovers can experience world-class classical concerts featuring leading Australian and international musicians in the Mason & Hamlin concert series. ‘With diverse programming and electrifying musicians, the Mason & Hamlin series will suit anyone from the person wanting to explore the world of classical music for the first time, to the most seasoned and knowledgeable concert goer,’ says Stewart Kelly, Pianist and Artistic Director.

Music From the Horrors of War

Natasha Vlassenko

On the eve of Anzac day the Mason & Hamlin season opens with a concert exploring music inspired by the horrors of war. Few topics have so captivated composers and in this deeply moving program, two of the greatest chamber works ever composed are book ends to the Queensland premiere of new songs by Australia’s most famous living composer, Elena Kats-Chernin, based on war letters and poetry.

Many of Queensland's finest string players including Conservatorium Head of Strings Michele Walsh and senior University of Queensland lecturers Patricia Pollett and Patrick Murphy will take part.

Making her debut in the Mason & Hamlin series is the charismatic and poetic Russian pianist Natasha Vlassenko, the current Head of Keyboard at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.

‘I have not heard any pianist anywhere perform these Schubert impromptus with more beauty and grandeur and I am thrilled Natasha has agreed to include them in this program, alongside a youthful sonata of Mozart and three breathtakingly virtuosic works of the great Franz Liszt,’ says Stewart Kelly.

Don’t miss Music From the Horrors of War on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm in Gallery 1. Adult tickets $29, Concession $24 and Students / Children Under 15 years are $15.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Be swept up in Mason & Hamlin: Natasha Vlassenko on Saturday 30 May at 7.30pm in Gallery 1. Adult tickets are $29, Concession $24 and Students / Children Under 15 years are $15. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000. This concert is part of Fiesta de la Musica (more information on page 16).

Join us for A Morning With… Tenori on Tuesday 23 June at 11am.

Complimentary morning tea is served from 10.15am. Tickets are $19 and available at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000. Check the website to book free Gallery tours or add high tea or lunch for just $12.50.

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Fiesta de la Musica!

After the smashing success of the inaugural Fiesta de la Musica last year, the festival of fine arts returns to enchant the Gold Coast this May. Celebrate the best of classical music with a range of ticketed and free events. There’s everything from Maestro information sessions, free lunchtime concerts and performances from some of Australia’s leading musicians.

Coast-based musician, educator and administrator, Pamela Lowry, has once again been engaged to curate the festival. Pamela’s credentials in classical music and her extensive, long-term networks make her the ideal representative within the community.

Pamela has assembled an extraordinary program this year, featuring local professional musicians and companies programmed alongside interstate guest artists and presenters.

Says Pamela ‘I am delighted to be able to present a program of music where local professional musicians get to shine, where our Gold Coast community is able to participate in operatic and instrumental activities, gain a deeper understanding of how music is created, perform with guests artists and to enjoy quality performances.

For our young musicians there are opportunities to be mentored in composition and performance and to perform for our community.’

Fiesta de la Musica also supports our local music groups including the Australian Society of Keyboard Music (ASKM), Music Teachers Association of Queensland (MTAQ), The Gold Coast City Choir and the Gold Coast Choir, a fantastic children’s choir.

In this, the second Fiesta de la Musica, Benjamin Martin, a graduate of the prestigious Julliard School of Music, New York and now world-renowned pianist and composer will present a lecture on composing in partnership with the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award and Gold Coast City Gallery. He will also present a masterclass for local piano players and teachers and a performance showcasing his skills and talent.

Professional companies, Opera Queensland, Queensland Ballet and the Australian Chamber Orchestra will present wonderful programs and extras such as active workshops and learning opportunities for the Gold Coast .

This year, the program has been divided into four sections.

For Arts Sake

Free Lunchtime Concerts

Sing Out Loud

Fiesta de la Musica melds music and art, partnering with the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award and the Gold Coast City Gallery. Gallery 1 is the perfect venue for free lunch time concerts. The displayed works will be used as stimulus for the MTAQ Composition Competition and the winner of the competition will perform their new work live in the After Dark event.

Create the perfect lunch with an entrée or dessert of delectable music. Relax in Gallery 1 and be transported for 45 minutes with concerts featuring professional artists playing the music they love. The artists will introduce works and share their love of music with you, building up your appetite for a delightful lunch with the sounds of music in your hearts.

Everyone has music in their soul and Fiesta de la Musica will have the Gold Coast singing out loud. Whether you join Musical Director Jonathan Albertini and the A Capella Revolution in workshop and concert, or you join Opera Queensland learning the best opera choruses and presenting in concert with OQ soloists singing their favourite arias, sing out loud.

Events include: • Composing Art – The creation of an original piece of music inspired by the art in the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

• Painted Pianos. Music and art combine with pianos being used as a canvas and you can be the star!

• After Dark features the winner of the MTAQ Composition Competition and guest speaker Benjamin Martin.

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Events include: • Daniel Cunnington performs repertoire from Japan, France, Scotland, Brazil and Spain in The World of Guitar.

• Naomi Terashima weaves a spell with delicate tones in The Romantic Harp.

• Piano Trio bring violin, cello and piano together in Pot Pourri – a repertoire to delight.

• Advanced level music students showcase local talent in Star Perfect – Young Stars.

Events include: • Community Opera Workshops. Opera Queensland will run vocal workshops for members of community choirs.

• Community Opera Gala Concert. Opera Queensland soloists and the Gold Coast community chorus present an evening of musical delights.

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Concert Series and Masterclass

Voices in Paradise

Flamenco Fiesta

Fiesta de la Musica presents a concert series where you can enjoy some of the highest quality performances and also get up close and personal with the artists and learn about the instruments and stylistic techniques that create the music.

Voices In Paradise is an initiative between The Blenders Chorus, Griffith University and The Arts Centre Gold Coast. This youth development event is a workshop and concert combined into a one day of quality education and world class performances.

The Voices In Paradise singers participate in an all day singing workshop.

They will be trained by world-renowned educators like the 2014 International Champions Musical Island Boys and SingFest’s 2012 Champions Ginger and Tonic.

After a hard day’s work they will showcase their final product.

Witness a rare contemporary a cappella event! Hear arrangements by Deke Sharon, producer of the movie Pitch Perfect and popular US TV series The SingOff and enjoy performances by some of the best vocal groups in the southern hemisphere!

Flamenco Fiesta on the Terrace Experience the thrill of the Fiesta with an evening of song , dance, live music and food of Spain and the exotic east. With dancers from El Bari Flamenco, the sounds of the guitar and castanets and Gems of the Nile Gypsy Flamenco, be transported by the rhythms on traditional instruments and the colourful costumes to get into the fiesta mood.

Catch Voices in Paradise on Saturday 23 May at 7pm. Tickets are $25 for Adult or $20 for Concession, Student and Child (under 15 years). Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Fiesta de la Musica is proudly supported by

Events include: • Around the World with Benjamin Schmid and ACO2 (see p.14). Ticketed event.

• Queensland Ballet pre-concert talk about Coppelia. Free event.

• About Baroque and the Harpsichord with Dr Michael O’Loghlin. Free event.

• Piano Masterclass and Concert with Benjamin Martin. Ticketed event.

• Mason & Hamlin: Natasha Vlassenko (see p. 15). Ticketed event.

Fiesta de la Musica runs 19 to 31 May. The festival will feature the above events plus much, much more! For all the details, visit the website www. theartscentregc.com.au.

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Join us Friday 22 May from 6.30pm for Flamenco Fiesta on the Terrace. This is a free event.

No bookings required.

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Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club The Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club draws acclaim for its selection of bands, singers and musicians drawn from all over Australia.

Lee Gunness with the Caxton Street Jazz Band DATE Friday 1 May Lee Gunness will raise the rafters with Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight! Lee’s repertoire includes jazz, gospel, blues, R&B and mainstream jazz. She appears regularly at major Australian jazz festivals and the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival.

O, Lady Be Good – Melissa Western DATE Friday 22 May In a feast of jazz and blues, Melissa brings you a cabaret-style evening of music by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Judy Garland and more.

Highway 61 Re-Visited DATE Friday 12 June As the major route northward out of Mississippi, Highway 61 inspired many blues artists. Mojo Webb, Mike Frost, Angela Fabian, Mal Wood and supporting band will play the music of Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, BB Kind and more.

All performances are in the Paradise Showroom. The bar and bistro opens at 6.00pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

Members tickets are $23 and Visitors are $28. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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African

Cool vibes on

rhythm

the Terrace

Billed as the first interactive drumtheatre experience, Drumstruck is winning over audiences with its exhilarating presentation of African beats and explosive energy.

This one-of-a-kind show provides every audience member with a drum to play along with the performers.

Drumstruck is rooted in African culture and is a thoroughly engaging spectacle that is pure interactive entertainment for the whole family.

Feel the rhythm in Drumstruck on Sunday 3 May at 7.00pm in the Arts Theatre. Adults are $67.50, Concession and Students are $60.75, Children (under 16) are $37.50, Group 10 Adults $60.75, Family (2 Adults 2 Children) $189.00. Book at www. theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Mal Wood brings a swag of artists and the soulful J-Funk to our Terrace for a free performance as part of GLOW. J-Funk infuses catchy melodies, slick vocal and instrumental harmonies, with funky rhythms, and jazz-orientated chords to create his own style of funky soul music.

J-Funk spent seven years in the London music scene . He toured to the USA, Ireland, Portugal, Germany and Sweden. He has performed with some of the most respected musicians in the industry, including guitarist Winston Delandro. J-Funk released his 2nd album Meant To Be, in collaboration with Ismael records (USA).

Don’t miss the free performances in Cool Vibes on The Terrace: GLOW special event including J-Funk.

Saturday 11 April from 3.00pm till late. No bookings required. For more information on GLOW, see page 38.

Boogie

Cool,

Woogie

captivating

Bugle girl

jazz

Miss Mandy and The Boys take you through the years of World War 1 and 2 in We’ll Meet Again featuring Miss Mandy and Special Guest Kirri Adams.

Enjoy the nostalgic songs of the 20s to 40s including White Cliffs of Dover, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and As Time Goes By. Very special guest, Kirri Adams will join Miss Mandy for the marching and beer parlour songs including Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye and many more.

Be transported back to an era long past on Saturday 18 April at 7.30pm in The Basement with We’ll Meet Again featuring Miss Mandy and Special Guest Kirri Adams. Tickets are $29 for Adults and $22 Concession. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

Shannon Marshall is one of Brisbane’s coolest and captivating musicians. He is renowned throughout the east coast’s jazz and funk communities as the trumpet player of choice and an engaging and soulful vocalist.

Shannon has been a long-time member of many of the city’s luminary bands, including his own group The Souls Almighty as well as the EMO Orchestra.

He has performed and toured with some of the country’s brightest stars including Wendy Matthews, Rhonda Burchmore and James Morrison.

See Shannon perform a selection of his favourite songs with his own band on Saturday 6 June at 7.30pm in Jazz In The Basement hosted by Mal Wood featuring Shannon Marshall. Tickets are $29 for Adults and $22 Concession.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast in collaboration with Zeal Theatre presents

Written and directed by Stefo Nantsou Featuring Sam Foster, Hayden Jones and Ellen Bailey

footy, friendship and reckless behaviour DATE Thu 9 Jul – Sat 11 Jul, 7.30pm.Thu 16 Jul – Sat 18 Jul, 7.30pm VENUE The Space, The Arts Centre Gold Coast COST Adult $27.00, Concession $24.00, Group 6+ $24.00, Student $15.00 BOOK www.theartscentregc.com.au | (07) 5588 4000

Recommended 15+

The

California

Best

Janis Joplin

Dreaming

of

Story To her intimate friends she was known as ‘Pearl’, to her enthralled public she was Janis Joplin, the greatest female singer in the history of rock and roll.

Pearl - The Janis Joplin Story, delivers in words and music her tumultuous outlook on life, love and being the first lady of rock who got a little dirty!

Liza Ohlback performs Cry Cry Baby, Move Over, Piece of My Heart, Bobby McGee and the music of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. ‘Pearl’ transports the audience into a smokey, jazz blues club feel, mixed with a good dose of pure acid rock and bohemian vintage freedom.

Experience Pearl - The Janis Joplin Story on Saturday 27 June at 8pm in The Basement. Doors open from 7pm.

Adults are $30 and Concession is $26.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Motown California Dreaming – The Music of The Mamas And The Papas is part concert, part biography, celebrating all things Mamas and Papas – their lives, their loves and their music.

Set on a stage reminiscent of the Ed Sullivan Show, hear all the greats including I Saw Her Again, Dream a Little Dream, San Francisco and California Dreamin’, as well as songs made famous

by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beach Boys and more.

Join California Dreaming for unforgettable harmonies on Saturday 20 June in the Paradise Showroom at 8pm. Tickets are $58 for Adults, $50 for Concession and groups of ten or more. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

With an $800 loan from his family, Berry Gordy Jnr. established Motown Records in Detroit. It soon became known as ‘Hitsville USA’, churning out some of the greatest songs and artists of all time.

Can You Feel It? The Best of Motown pays tribute to these great artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, The Pointer Sisters, The Four Tops & The Temptations, Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 to name a few.

With over 40 smash hits such as My Girl, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Billie Jean and many more, this explosive stage show is sure to have you Dancing in the Street.

See Can You Feel It? The Best of Motown Thursday 2 April or Saturday 4 April at 8pm in Arts Theatre. All tickets are $49. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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On a tangent His exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have established Ross Noble as one of the world’s best-loved comedians. The master surrealist uses an infinite imagination and plenty of tomfoolery, which is sure to have audiences in fits of laughter.

Noble has been performing since he was smuggled into his local comedy club at the age of 15 and has since developed an on-stage presence like no other.

‘Noble is comedy's great free-associator. Give him a line and he'll show you a tangent. Give him a stage and he'll digress for hours,’ said The Guardian.

‘If it's in the head, it comes out the mouth,’ says Noble . His skill however, is not in generating nonsense, but knowing how to use it. ‘I don't want people to think about what I'm doing… I want them to get lost in the show’.

Domenic Cavendish of The Daily Telegraph described Ross as a ‘wizard-haired Geordie (who) remains in full possession of his nimble-witted, slacker-minded impro skills. One of comedy's greatest marvels.’

Go off on a tangent with Ross Noble’s Tangentleman on Sunday 5 April at 8pm in the Arts Theatre. Adult tickets are $46.90, Concession, Youth (15 - 17 years) and Group 10+ tickets are $42.90.

Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000.

‘I want them to get lost in the show’ Recommended 15+

Ruby Wax Sane New World Having trouble with your own mind?

Motor mouth American Ruby Wax can help.

Based on her No. 1 bestselling book Sane New World: Taming the Mind, Ruby’s brand new solo show sees the queen of hilarious acerbic asides providing a tour of the human brain. Part comedy, part group therapy session, totally entertaining.

Ruby Wax is known for collaborations with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, and her infamous interviews with Pamela Anderson, Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York, Boy George and Liza Minnelli.

‘Wax is as splendidly rude, brash, acerbic and outré as you’d expect, but she is also, at times, surprisingly tender, self-deprecating and serious,’ said The Guardian.

Don’t miss the iconic Ruby Wax on Thursday 9 April at 8pm in the Paradise Showroom. Tickets are $45 for Adults or $39 for Concession. Recommended 15+. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000.

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Razor-sharp and ready Nath Valvo joins the cast of this year’s Melbourne International Comedy

Festival Roadshow, arriving on our stage in May. You’ve seen him on The Project, ABC’s Dirty Laundry and the ABC Breaky Show, and heard him on the Saturday Morning Breakfast Show on Nova 100. He’s performed five solo stand-up shows including Fag / Hag, Walk of Shame, Grindr: A Love Story?, Almost 30 and Boy Next Door, to great critical and audience acclaim.

Now, Nath Valvo brings his razor-sharp, bitchy and ballsy comedy to our stage. We talk to Nath about vegans, mothers’ groups and mean girls.

Describe yourself in three words.

Hungry. Hyper. Happy.

How did your comedy career start?

When I first left high school I started a comedy show with two mates called The Shambles on Channel 31. We did that for a few years then started performing live shows – then I pulled a Beyonce and decided to give solo stand up a crack!

What’s the best gig you ever performed?

I performed at a function for a mothers’ group! There were 300 of them who had hit the white wine hard at 11am. They went a bit crazy – I felt like Michael Bublé. It was amazing.

What’s your favourite movie quote?

God this is a hard one! Most of them are from miscellaneous Meryl Streep movies or Mean Girls. Let’s go with ‘You can’t sit with us.’

What would you be doing if you weren’t a comedian?

I’ve never really thought about that because if you have a plan B it means you end up using it – so just in case something goes horribly wrong with my career let’s say plan B is to BE A BILLIONARE! What can audiences expect from one of your gigs?

I love ripping in to things I hope everyone else is talking about with their friends! At the moment I’m getting stuck into wanky diet crazes like vegans and paleo eating. I’ll always love sharing my awkward bedroom stories too—bring Nanna along—she’ll learn a few things!

‘I’ll always love sharing my awkward bedroom stories too—bring Nanna along —she’ll learn a few things!’

In your 2013 show Almost Thirty, you admitted you’d never had an actual happy birthday. How was your thirtieth?

Turning 30 is every gay man’s worst nightmare! I’m now zombie status being 31! I spent an obscene amount of money on my 30th party and had Kylie, GaGa and Beyonce drag queens perform! It was amazing!

Even Dad had a ball.

Who would play you in a movie of your life?

Probably some little teenage girl actress. Has Dakota Fanning aged yet?

What are you working on right now?

Right now I’m in my hotel room trying to work out how to change the channel because Dr Phil is on. But my new show for this year is called Happy Idiot and I am busy writing and getting that together to hit Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Exciting and scary.

Contains adult themes

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Nath Valvo will headline alongside DeAnne Smith, Ivan Aristeguieta and other comedians at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on Friday 15 May at 8pm. Arrive early for free live entertainment on The Terrace from 6pm. Tickets are $54 for Adults, $47 for Concession, $45 each for a group of 6 or more. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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COMEDY in the basement

The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers, with regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities.

Friday 10 April

Friday 17 April

Friday 24 April

Ashley Fils-Aime

Darren Sanders

Dave Williams

Friday 29 May

Friday 5 June

Friday 12 June

Friday 19 June

Bev Killick

Lawrence Mooney

Jeff Green

Jacques Barrett

Friday 8 May

Friday 22 May

Hung Le

Tahir

Friday 26 June Steady Eddy

Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics every Friday night from 8.00pm at Comedy in The Basement. Doors and bar open from 6.30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for groups of six or more. Dinner and show packages available for $79. Groups please book in advance. Strictly 18+.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities Get your sparkle on!

The first-ever Glitter festival will be held at The Arts Centre Gold Coast on 24-26 Oct. Our stages will be filled with local and national talent as we celebrate the sparkling LGBTIQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Allies) communities on the Gold Coast.

Performers Wanted for Glitter Festival If you’re a Gold Coast-based artist who can sing, dance, act, make music or walk on a tightrope wearing stilettos, we want to hear from you! We are currently taking expressions of interest for a variety of performers at different level who can respond to ‘all things gay on the Gold Coast’.

To be considered for this fabulous opportunity email your expression of interest to glitter@theartscentregc.com.au.

Volunteers Needed The Arts Centre is proud to collaborate with the local community… but we need your help to ensure continued success of this amazing local opportunity.

If you would like to volunteer your time alongside the Glitter Committee please send your expression of interest to glitter@theartscentregc.com.au.

Calling all directors Seeking an Assistant and cabaret artists Festival Manager

Find a creative place

After a massive 2014, the Short+Sweet Festival will be back at The Arts Centre Gold Coast in August this year. The organisers are seeking early expressions of interest from theatre directors and cabaret artists to stage unique 10-minute performance works as part of the festival.

Official registrations are open and we want to hear from you! Get in contact now to receive early info, insider updates, and to reserve your place in the Gold Coast lineup.

You don’t need a script or a polished concept yet - just give us a rough idea of what you want to do, and we can flesh out the details later.

Are you a playwright looking for space to create where you aren’t distracted?

Or are you part of a theatre group collaborating on a project but can’t find a quiet spot? Do you need access to desks, computers, photocopiers and caffeine?

For more information or details on last year’s bumper festival, see www. facebook.com/shortsweetqld or shortandsweet.org. To express your interest, email shortsweet.production@ gmail.com

Short+Sweet Festival, the biggest 10-minute performance festival in the world, is seeking an Assistant Festival Manager to work on the program for 2015. This is a voluntary position, a learning opportunity suitable for a student or emerging artist based on the Gold Coast. The Assistant Festival Manager will be actively involved in the process of recruiting local artists and curating performances for the Gold Coast Theatre and Cabaret strands.

Specific duties and time commitments can be tailored to best suit the individual.

To express your interest, please submit a brief statement along with your CV to shortsweet.production@gmail.com.

We can help! Book a hot desk or meeting room at The Hub. Prices start from just $20. For more information, visit www. theartscentregc.com.au, then select Venue Hire, and The Hub.

Are you a musician?

We’d love to hear from musicians interested in performing on the Terrace Stage. Contact Producer Vicki Buenen at buenen@theartscentregc.com.au to express your interest.

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Where can Indie Season take you?

If you’ve thought about creating your own theatre work for our Independent Season, our black box theatre The Space is the perfect place to stretch your theatrical wings. And you never know where it might take you.

Last year, Hayden Jones and Sam Foster brought us the brilliantly dark play The Pillowman as part of the 2014 Independent Season. With a capable team and a slick production, the play was a box office success. Fast forward to 2015, and Sam and Hayden have established a new company, Shock Therapy Productions, and have just secured a deal with The Brisbane Powerhouse to present The Pillowman in The Visy in August.

‘If it wasn't for the support The Arts Centre Gold Coast has given us, and taking a chance on me with my application to be a first time producer doing a controversial

underground piece, this new opportunity wouldn't have been possible,’ says Hayden.

‘The Independent Season is a great platform and having that resource really makes a difference. The ongoing belief in us helps to make our dreams a reality. ‘

Last year, the Independent Season included productions in The Space, including The Pillowman, the haunting Ruby Moon, the specially-commissioned Hotel Beche de Mer and the wild road trip tale Mercy Thieves. These plays provided writing, acting, directing and behind-the-scenes opportunities for dozens of theatre makers from the Gold Coast and the wider South East Queensland region.

We are now seeking expressions of interest for our 2016 Independent Season.

Emerging and established independent theatre makers from the Gold Coast and surrounding regions, including Brisbane and

beyond, are encouraged to apply.

If you have a full work in mind, great!

We can support you to bring that vision to life with professional marketing, ticketing, technical support and more. Or if you’ve got an idea that needs some work, apply for our Works In Progress program. We’ll give you time, space and professional support to bring your creative vision closer to performance standard. Expressions of interest close Tuesday 30 June.

Please contact Associate Producer Vicki Buenen on (07) 5588 4036 or buenen@theartscentregc.com.au for an application pack.

Catch Sam and Hayden’s production of The Forwards in early July. See page 19 for details.

Love, loss and lyrics We love supporting new works! Connect Four is an intimate new musical exploring the humour and tragedy of contemporary human interactions. Based in four acts and featuring seven local performers, Connect Four illustrates the lives of Australians dealing with love and loss. Alanya Bridge’s Connect Four premiered in 2013 at Metro Arts. It went through further development in 2014, and is currently being arranged for recording and second season this year.

Under the direction of Danielle Carney, there are many stories to be shared in this new musical.

Uncover the secrets of Connect Four on Friday 10 or Saturday 11 April at 7.30pm in The Space. Tickets are $32 for Adults, $28 for Pensioners or $17.50 for Students. Buy online at www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.

Works in progress Claire Goodwin presents a showcase reading of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Angels In America: Part One Millennium Approaches. Take a sneak peek into the world of the professional actor and their craft as these fine actors stand on stage and create a raw, exposed and energetic delivery of text and subtext.

Witness not only a Work in Progress but a collaborative showcase of Gold Coast’s finest actors, digital artists and musicians joining forces in a creative exploration of Tony Kushner’s award winning masterpiece. Ignite your senses and your imagination as Claire Goodwin’s dynamic ensemble of actors and artists are inspired by characters both comic and tragic, demonic and delectable, and a human story that is full of magic …yet all too real. A rare event. Don’t miss out. Bookings essential.

Join us for this free showcase reading on Friday 26 or Saturday 27 June at 6.30pm in The Space. Bookings at www.theartscentre. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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Coming to the Arts Cinema The Age of Adaline

Woman In Gold

National Theatre Live: Man Vs Superman

(April)

(May)

(June / July)

After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.

Woman in Gold is the remarkable true story of one woman’s journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt’s famous painting The Lady in Gold. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.

Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List, Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Bernard Shaw’s witty, provocative classic.

Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary.

Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets The Devil. An extraordinary dream-debate, heaven versus hell, ensues.

A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.

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GALLERY

Get intimate with photography Gold Coast City Gallery offers a range of public programs in conjunction with the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

Opening event and prize announcement Join us for the exclusive opening event and the announcement of the winner of the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

This year’s judge is Natalie King, a Melbourne-based curator, writer and former inaugural Director of Utopia@Asialink at University of Melbourne. In 2014, Natalie took up the post of Senior Research Fellow at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne. King has curated exhibitions for numerous museums including: Singapore Art Museum; National Museum of Art, Osaka; and Nanyang Academy of Fine Art,

Singapore. She curated Destiny Deacon’s major survey exhibition, Walk & don’t look blak, Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney; Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography.

She is a correspondent for Flash Art International and member of the editorial board for Art and Australia.

Join Natalie for this exciting event on Saturday 28 March from 5.00pm in Gallery 1. Exhibition continues until 31 May See our kids’ section on page 36 for Photo Fanatics and PhotoFun activities for young people.

Photography by Torchlight

Explore the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award exhibition by torchlight on Saturday 11 April from 7.00pm in Gallery 1, as part of GLOW (p. 38).

Photo: Jo-Anne Driessens

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Mark your diary – Coming up Thu 9 Apr AFTER DARK: Pre-GLOW

Hear from exciting artists and designers working with light and digital technologies ahead of the Gold Coast’s newest night time festival GLOW.

Thu 28 May AFTER DARK: Composing Art

Join us for an enriching program of events that explore our exhibitions. Galleries stay open until 8.00pm on selected Thursday nights. Grab a drink from the bar, and afterwards enjoy a meal at the Arts Café, catch a film at the Arts Cinema or take in a show in The Basement.

Join us for an evening of art and music inspired by the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

Galleries stay open until 8pm I Talks from 6pm I cash bar The ArTs CenTre Gold CoAsT 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise Q 4217 07 5588 4067 | www.theartscentregc.com.au

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Photography and writing celebrated The national art calendar is bulging with prizes and competitions. Some come and go and others grow to become appreciated as integral to the cultural landscape. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award has become a highly anticipated event, not only for the Gold Coast but for the national art community.

In an age of photographic saturation, both artists and audiences relish the opportunity to produce and see photographic prints in the flesh – to consider their scale, presentation method and surface quality, and appreciate artistic ideas and intentions that reference the history of the medium as well as those that take us in new directions.

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accompany the exhibition, offer the chance for audiences to meet artists, learn new skills and also participate in debates that seek to capture the current issues of the day for photography.

This year is a very special one for the history of the Award as we will launch a new publication Prizing Diversity. Published by Thames & Hudson, it documents the history of the Award as well as the two other cultural prizes that the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation has supported - for poetry and literature. These prizes have been administered and also now supported

by Griffith University through the School of Humanities.

The texts and photography will be brought together in this unique and beautiful

publication, enabling us to consider the overall character and legacy of the generous and visionary support of the Foundation. The book also highlights the close co-operation over the years between the University and Gold Coast City Gallery with our collaborative programming.

Essays by eminent writers Frank Moorehouse and leading photography Curator Alasdair Foster reflect on the legacy of the awards, and Nigel Krauth and Virginia Rigney assess their history and character.

It is the breadth and diversity of this award that resonates with audiences and artists alike. Across thirteen exhibitions, 682 photographic works by more than 400 artists from across the nation have been exhibited.

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Inaugural Winner Returns 2015 finalist and inaugural winner David Stephenson will discuss ways in which he works with light at our AFTER DARK: Pre-GLOW event on Thursday 9 April (See page 27)

‘The transcendent sacred spaces of David Stephenson’s architectural taxonomy and Glenn Sloggett’s paean to the suburban underclass. The cross-cultural cross-temporal complexity of Polixeni Papapetrou’s Sisters Rocks and the emotional subtlety of Paul Ferman’s photograph of his mother’s gramophone record collection. The elaborate historical tableau of Rose Farrell and George Parkin and the pared-back austerity of Eugenia Raskopoulos’ Vestiges 3#…

The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award has embraced an eclectic range of contemporary Australian photomedia. And those are just some of the winners of the competition.’

— Alasdair Foster

The Griffith University Josephine Ulrick Literature and Poetry Prizes 2015 Among the richest poetry and short story prizes in the world, the Josephine Ulrick prizes are worth $30,000 in prize money.

Griffith University’s School of Humanities on the Gold Coast administers the Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize and the Josephine Ulrick Poetry Prize on behalf of the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts.

Special Event Prizing Diversity Public Book Launch | Words in the Gallery DATE Sat 9 May, 3.00pm Official launch of this major new publication followed by Words in the Gallery. Come along to an afternoon of readings with acclaimed judges and winners of the 2015 Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize and Poetry Prize. This event is presented in partnership with the School of Humanities, Griffith University and supported by the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts. Pop in Saturday 9 May from 3.00pm to 5.00pm in Gallery 1.

Image one: Cherine Fahd, A woman runs, Alicia II 2003, type C photograph. Collection: Gold Coast City Gallery. Winner, 2004 Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts Photography Award Image two: Emma White, Study (pin) 2009, type C photograph. Collection: Gold Coast City Gallery. Acquired from the 2010 Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award Image three: David Stephenson and Martin Walch, The longest day of the year: Tasmania’s Derwent River watershed from its headwaters to the sea, 21/12/2014 2014, photograph, 2015 finalist. Courtesy the artists

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War and Peace

As Australia marks 100 years since the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli, local collaborative Australian Creative Exchange has organised a new exhibition War and Peace to instigate a dialogue between artists from Turkey, New Zealand and Australia.

There were more than 80,000 Turkish casualties in World War 1, and we are honoured to have distinguished artists from Hacettepe University in Ankara travelling to the Gold Coast and exhibiting their work.

With peace comes an opportunity not only to enhance our understanding of each other’s culture and lifestyle through art, but also for the Gold Coast community to experience the cultural diversity exemplified in this exhibition.

Australian artists: Judy Anderson, Stephen Baxter, Antone Bruinsma, Lainie Cooper, Tony Dowers, Christian Halford, Madeline Hodge, Margie Huebner, Dieter Kloeckner, Michaela Kloeckner, Myrung Muir, Robert Todonai and Mark Warne. New Zealand artists: Amelia Batchelor, Dean Cogle, Lynette Harvey and Mark Wilson.

Turkish artists: Havva Altun, Ismail Ates, Zuhal Baysar, Ozan Bilginer, Hüsnü Dokak, Serap Emmungil, Engin Esen, Asli Isiksal, Hasan Kiran, Nil Koken, Cebrail Otgun, Mehmet Ors, Seyed Mehdi Saadati and Seval Sener.

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Cook after Baghdad In 2011 Archibald-winning artist Ben Quilty was sent to Afghanistan as an Australian Official War Artist. Of the experience he reflected, ‘I was intrigued to see young men facing their ultimate fear and their own mortality amidst the very confronting human creation of war.’

This sculpture Cook after Baghdad was cast at the Australian Bronze Foundry in Dee Why shortly after his return. It references Australia’s history and sites of conflict from the English explorer Captain James Cook landing in 1770 to the more recent Iraq war.

The size of the sculpture is the same as the Saddam Hussein monument which was in 2003 toppled by the Iraqi people and the US Army in Baghdad.

Focus on the Collection is a Foyer Gallery exhibition drawn from the City Collection, on display from 6 June – 19 July.

Image: Ben Quilty, Cook after Baghdad (detail) 2012, bronze. Collection: Gold Coast City Gallery.

Gift of the artist under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2013

War and Peace will be on display from 21 March until 19 April.

Check www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery for the full details of public programs to complement this exhibition.

Image: Madeline Hodge, Young Grandfather George (detail). Courtesy of the artist

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Re-imagined Encounters The contrast in perceptions of Captain Cook’s voyage in the Endeavour along the eastern coastline remains strong after almost two and a half centuries: hero or villain, discoverer of the Great South Land or dispossessor of the oldest continuous human history?

East Coast Encounter presents a shared story told from multiple perspectives, employing creative practice as a means of triggering discussion, imagination, curiosity, memory and a consideration of diverse points of view.

Involving some of Australia’s most original and respected Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, writers and songwriters, East Coast Encounter seeks to promote cultural dialogue and reconciliatory understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

East Coast Encounter is on display from 25 April until 7 June.

OPENING EVENT PUBLIC PROGRAM DATE Sat 2 May, 3.00 – 5.00pm Conversation with artists and curators hosted by journalist and filmmaker Jeff McMullen AM Music program by Neil Murray.

Free concert ‘Neil Murray and Friends’ from 6pm in The Basement ARTIST MASTERCLASS ‘EN PLEIN AIR’ WITH EUAN MACLEOD DATE Sun 3 May, 10.00am – 4.00pm COST $70.00. Book online or (07) 5588 4000

East Coast Encounter has been developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast and assisted by the Sunshine Coast Council, Museum & Gallery Services Queensland, Ian Thorpe’s Fountain for Youth, the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Gold Coast presenting partner – Gold Coast Waterways Authority This event is part of the Indigenous Program, proudly supported by Bond University Image: Michael Cook, Undiscovered 4 (detail) 2010, inkjet print on Hahnemuhle paper, Courtesy of the artist,

YOUNG ARTIST INDIGENOUS IMMERSION DAY Free creative workshops for Year 8-12 students with an interest in Visual Arts and / or Aboriginal / Cultural Studies. Students with Indigenous heritage are encouraged to apply.

DATE Fri 5 Jun, 9.30am – 4.00pm Register your interest now education@theartscentregc.com.au.

Part of the Young Artist Development Program, supported by Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast

Andrew Baker Art Dealer and Dianne Tanzer Gallery + Projects.

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Greenstones on golden shores Exploring the stories and creative practices of New Zealand Maori living on the Gold Coast, Gold and Greenstone looks at points of engagement and overlap, of cultures colliding and intertwining, where ‘greenstones’ wash up on golden shores.

Using the metaphor of the greenstone, a symbol of cultural prestige and economic power, this exhibition considers the art practices of six New Zealand Maori artists who live and have strong family connections to the Gold Coast. As a loose collective, these artists represent the first mass transpacific migration of Maori communities to international shores since the very first fleets of ancient navigators began to traverse the

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Pacific Ocean from Eastern Polynesia to Aotearoa, New Zealand, over eight hundred years ago.

Significant amongst the issues explored in this exhibition is the challenge of retaining language, traditions and cultural practices away from home, as well as the difficulties of establishing an amicable and meaningful engagement with the Indigenous peoples of Australia.

Exhibiting artists: George Nuku, DLT – Darryl Lee Thompson, Turumakina Duley, Matty Te Paea, Chermene Castle and Reuben Friend.

Gold and Greenstone will be on display from 6 June to 19 July. Check the website for the full program of public programs to complement this exhibition.

COMMUNITY OPENING EVENT DATE Sat 6 Jun, 3.00pm – 5.00pm A celebratory community event featuring a traditional and contemporary music, dance and art program - not to be missed!

Images: George Nuku, Bottled Ocean 2014 (detail).

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Pipe dreams and beyond Visitors to Gold Coast City Gallery may remember local artist Erica Gray from her first solo exhibition Pipe Dreams where she turned the gallery walls inside-out with a quirky and fun exhibition of soft sculpture and paintings in 2012.

Since then Erica has continued to exhibit and has recently been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious World of Wearable (WOW) Art Awards show in New Zealand. This was her third entry into the Awards, with her first entry in 2012 winning her design section and in 2013 she also received an Honourable Mention.

We caught up with Erica to find out more about her artwork, inspiration and plans for 2015.

How do you use your personal experiences to shape your art?

My working history began in the fashion industry, so I have acquired a lot of experience

with materials, pattern making and sewing and skills which I often utilise to produce much of my sculptural work today. On a personal level art gives me much more freedom to produce more expressive work that often references my personal experiences, moods, style and ideas.

The costumes you have created for the WOW Awards are incredibly detailed. Is making costumes a time-consuming process?

Yes. Sometimes it can take weeks just for the initial design concept, before you even get into the production stage. Once I have started constructing the piece, the amount of time needed is dependent on the complexity of the piece and it’s not unusual to spend months working on one piece. Deadlines are often the best motivator to having a project completed by a specific date and if it means working late and on weekends to get it finished, well that’s just what you do.

How does exhibiting wearable art differ from exhibiting in a Gallery?

In the gallery space, your work is static against white walls; the setting is often minimal, without distraction and you can really take your time to absorb the display, allowing whatever message the work might have to seep through.

Wearable art on the other hand, and specifically the WOW show, is a spectacular, almost frenzied event - the music, light effects, choreographed performances, models, costumes and wearable and art pieces.

It’s a two-hour long, non-stop show filled with extravagant sights in which your wearable garment emerges, displayed within a specifically choreographed sequence.

Seeing my art worn on the body and transformed by the energy of the performer is always a jaw-dropping, awe-infused experience and I have become quite obsessed with the WOW show and experience ever since!

‘On a personal level art gives me much more freedom...’

This year is set to be busy with Erica hard at work on her paintings, sculpture and wearable art pieces, while also exploring new technologies such as 3D printers and hand held plastic extruder techniques. To follow Erica’s work, check out the 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial at Gosford Regional Gallery and her wearable art piece VapourNaut will be on display at the World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum in NZ. You can also catch her soft sculpture works at the Weswal Gallery and Lorraine Pilgrim Gallery.

Image: Erica Gray, VapourNaut, displayed at the 2014 World of Wearable Art Awards Show. Photo: World of Wearable Art Ltd

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Carnival of the animals

Internationally acclaimed circus company, Circa, brings the animal kingdom to The Arts Centre stage in this physical theatre spectacular.

With clever choreography and creative acrobatics, Carnival of the Animals will have children participating in the story by calling out in delight as they work out the animals being featured on stage.

Carnival of the Animals had its world premiere at the Out of the Box Festival, QPAC, in 2014. It played to packed audiences

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and received rave reviews for its wow factor, particularly from the youngest but biggest and brightest eyes lucky enough to watch the spectacle.

With whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea, who tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom, Carnival of the Animals whisks you away on a thrilling circus escapade inspired by Camille SaintSaÍns’ delightful salute to feathers, fur and fins.

Carnival of the Animals is on Thursday 30 April at 6pm, Friday 1 May at 10.30am and 12.45pm, and Saturday 2 May at 6.30pm in the Arts Theatre. Tickets are $19.50, $59 for a family (2 adults and 2 children) or $12.50pp for a Student Group. Book at www.theartscentregc. com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

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I Am Jack One in four* Australian school students have reported being bullied at at school.

Social media allows bullies to harass their victims from anywhere at any time.

Equipping our children with ways to combat bullying is explored in I Am Jack, a stage show adapted by Monkey Baa Theatre Company from the book written

by Susanne Gervay.

Jack is smart, funny and is being bullied. What starts as an off-thecuff joke during a handball competition, soon turns into a set of circumstances whereby Jack is no longer safe in the playground. But with the use of self-expression through photography, Jack begins to make sense of his world; of his relationships with others, and most importantly, with himself.

This one-man show explores the insidious taunting and teasing that bullies inflict on their victims and the roles that family and schools can play in responding. Jack takes us on a touching and sometimes comical journey as he moves from victim to victor.

So how does a stage show tackle the ongoing problem of bullying? It encourages children to stop, think, ask questions and become advocates. Last year, I Am Jack completed a tour of the USA, where it was very well received. There was a definite point in the play where the children stopped laughing and became silent. They got that it was not funny anymore. What was especially wonderful were the conversations after the play. ‘I was bullied and no one cared’, ‘Why do people bully?’, ‘What can we do to stop bullies?’

Author Susanne Gervay’s inspiration for writing I Am Jack stemmed from experiencing bullying herself – as a victim.

‘I remember the time I was afraid to go to school because ‘the gang’ surrounded me and stole my lunch. No one played with me.

It was lonely and scary. I didn’t feel I could ask my parents for help.

They were both working so hard and tired all the time, so how could I bother them?’ says Gervay. ‘I wrote I Am Jack for my family, the people I care about and for you.’

Experience I Am Jack with your children on Tuesday 26 May at 10.30am or 12.45pm, Wednesday 27 May at 10.30am or 12.45pm, Thursday 28 May at 12.45pm or 6.00pm or Friday 29 May at 10.30am in the Arts Theatre. All tickets are $19.50, or purchase a Family Group (2 Adults and 2 Children) for $59. Student group tickets are $12.50pp. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

For 8-14 year olds. Please note: This production is not suitable for ages 7 and under.

Educating kids about bullying THINK before you act. Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it hurtful?

What would posting this say about me?

IGNORE nasty posts and comments. Just delete them and move on — the bully has the problem, not you.

BLOCK nasty people from your networks. They add nothing to your life. Shut them out of it.

TALK to someone you trust about what has happened.

Professional help is also available.

ACT to help others. Step in if you see someone being victimised and let bullies know what they’re doing is not cool, clever or funny. It’s just nasty.

Source: The Gold Coast Bulletin, 21 March, 2014

Do you need help?

Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide call-back service 1300 659 467 Kids helpline 5–25 years 1800 55 1800

* Australian Covert Bullying Prevalence Study (ACBPS)

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For arty kids and teens!

Photo Fanatics

PhotoFun at the Gallery

But wait there’s more!

If your teenager is a budding photographer, book them in for a day to learn from award-winning photographers these school holidays. Thirteen to 18 year olds will work intensively with artists featured in the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.

Entertain children aged four to 12 years with the free drop-in program of art activities inspired by works in the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award. Parental supervision is required and younger siblings are welcome.

Kids can also participate in the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Kids on Tour program Jemima Wyman: Pattern Bandits on Tour, also on Sunday 12 April, between 11am and 2pm in The Studio.

Places are strictly limited. Photo Fanatics will be held Friday 10 April, from 11am until 4pm in multiple venues across the Centre. Cost is $55.

Book at (07) 5588 4000 or www.theartscentregc.com.au.

No RSVP is needed. Get arty with us on Sunday 12 April, between 11am and 2pm in Gallery 1. This event is free!

Summer of creative fun

The ‘On Tour’ program for 2015 has been developed from the Children’s Art Centre (CAC) exhibition Jemima Wyman: Pattern Bandits and is supported by IKEA. Jemima Wyman: Pattern Bandits was on display at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, 5 April – 2 November 2014.

Part of the Young Artist Development Program, supported by Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast

In January, almost 2000 kids visited our centre to enjoy art-making, filmmaking, singing, dancing, acting, drumming, storytelling, free movies and hilarious stage shows as part of the 2015 Summer Series.

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Young artist development Engaging young people in visual arts offers lifelong benefits. Last year, with philanthropic support, Gold Coast City Gallery was able to run a series of programs to inspire some of our city’s most promising and enthusiastic young artists.

Gold Coast City Gallery has long been aware of the inherent value in connecting with young people as our future audience.

Programs for young people are developed in response to the Gallery’s changing exhibition program, and can help to build a lifelong interest in the Arts and the predisposition to engage in cultural activity.

The Gallery presents a range of art programs for young people to further engage them with key exhibitions. Importantly, we are connecting young people with artists, so they can learn technical skills, develop critical and conceptual thinking, generate creative ideas, and identify career pathways into the arts.

Three Art Immersion Days were held last year for local high school students. Our inaugural Photo Fanatics was presented in

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conjunction with the 2015 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award, and participants worked with two exciting young photographers to develop new skills and ideas for creative expression.

The Saltwater Project invited students to collaborate with three Indigenous artists connected with our major exhibition Saltwater Country. There were some incredible outcomes from this Immersion Day and, importantly, the young people gained valuable knowledge and understanding about Indigenous culture and local community.

Our annual Energies Immersion Day offers graduating high school student artists the chance to work alongside contemporary artists across a range of media, and have real discussions about ways in which they

might continue their art practice beyond high school.

With the help of philanthropic donations, the Centre can continue to provide valuable artistic experiences for our young people. This year, contributions from Benefactors will be put towards mentoring opportunities, free programs and even a School’s Out Residency Program, focused on immersing a class of students in Centre activities for a full school week.

Have you considered supporting the Centre with a donation? Your support can make a lasting impact. For ways to donate, simply visit our website or contact the Development team on (07) 5588 4046. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

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Events and Festivals Events and festivals happening at Evandale Parklands, The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Gold Coast City Gallery.

Gold Coast Film Festival Enjoy exclusive, can’t-see-anywhere-else screenings of some of the latest indie films from around the world as well as movie classics and events that showcase filmmakers and their craft.

The Gold Coast’s biggest film event features critically acclaimed foreign language films, horror, sci-fi, Japanese Anime, family films, comedy, drama, and Queensland and Australianproduced films.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast will host movie screenings and festival events including opening and closing night events, Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Movie Masterpieces and Movie Trivia Night. Gold Coast Film Festival runs from 9 to 19 April. See the full program at www.gcfilmfestival.com.

Illuminate Your Senses GLOW throws a light on the Gold Coast’s thriving creative scene.

Experience the spectrum of digital arts from animation and projection, to glow yoga and interactive gaming. Be captivated lakeside by the city’s dynamic water and laser spectacular.

Under the stars, surrounded by water, with the lights of Surfers Paradise on the horizon, follow the glow to discover the dynamic and diverse digital talent on the Gold Coast.

Experience GLOW on Saturday 11 April, 5pm – 10pm at Evandale Parklands. See page 27 for information on Galleryspecific GLOW events. Prepare to be mesmerised by the city’s most unique night time digital art, light and laser experience that is GLOW!

This free event will dazzle your senses with illuminated art and light installation glow yoga, digital showcase, creative projections, live music and laser water show Enjoy workshops, torchlight Art Gallery tours, Journey Through the Cosmos screening in the Arts Theatre, silent disco and a feature movie on the outdoor screen as well as a huge range of street food.

Save the date!

Leave the car at home and catch a free water shuttle from Cavill Avenue to th Evandale pontoon, enter the “Light up your Bike” competition and ride or catc the G:link.

For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/glow or call 5581 528

From 26 to 28 June, City of Gold Coast will present 2970° art catalyst at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

When art collides with science, technology, research, education, politics and sport, tectonic change and 21st century innovation happens. 2970° = the boiling point of gold. 2970° is about provocation, debate, interrogation and leading edge concepts revealing the power of art across disciplines. For artists, scientists, educators, sports people, researchers and anyone with a curious mind.

Alchemy and curation of the forum is by internationally acclaimed artist / producer David Pledger. David is founding Artistic Director of not yet it’s difficult (nyid) – one of Australia’s leading interdisciplinary arts companies.

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2970° = art, science, sport, civic life, politics, research, technology 2970° = the catalyst for tectonic change 2970° = world thinkers, creative leaders, local knowledge 2970° = art, interrogation, debate, demonstration 2970° = thought leaders, performances, exhibitions Register for the program announcement at cultural@goldcoast.qld. gov.au and follow #goldcoastculture to stay in the loop.

Image: Cellular Tessellation by Chris Knapp, Jonathan Nelson and students of the Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University. Photo by Patrick Boland Photography.

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Glitter is coming to the strip!

The Arts Centre Gold Coast has taken the lead on creating an inclusive new festival, showcasing the fabulous, and celebrating all things gay.

Culture spoke with the Glitter Advisory Committee to the get the down low.

What is Glitter?

It's a week-long celebration of arts and culture beginning on September 28 and climaxing over the Labour Day long weekend in early October. The program will include cabaret, theatre, art gallery displays, and films. There's a race day planned at the Gold Coast Turf Club which is destined to become a signature event. There'll also be a marketta around The Arts Centre lake with live performers and street vendors.

Do you think the city needs its own gay and lesbian festival?

The Gold Coast is finally coming of age and it's starting to show its own identity. With maturity comes this need for people to form a community and that's the Festival’s main goal, to bring the community together and show everyone that we're here.

Do you feel that sense of community is lacking?

In essence it was here many years ago but it disappeared. There were no venues and no focal point and it simply disintegrated.

There's certainly plenty of people living here and they've got nowhere to go or meet so Glitter's aim is to fix that through a program of cultural and social events.

Has the committee had experience in organising similar events?

Glitter Advisory Committee is made up of an eclectic group of professionals with a plethora of community networks and skills.

The Chairman Peter Skillicorn has worked on Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and was on the DIVA board which organised the Drag Industry Variety Awards. It has now been running in Sydney for over 25 years.

Other strengths are in media, events and entertainment.

Do you think the gay and lesbian community on the Gold Coast needs an event like Glitter?

Yes! The community has provided enough anecdotal feedback to warrant the event.

They have been looking for something to bring them together. Glitter will offer a variety of performances and social events so people can pick and choose what they like.

How important is it for The Arts Centre Gold Coast to foster local talent?

We've seen through other events at The Arts Centre that there is so much local talent.

Through Glitter they now have a new platform and an opportunity to develop their talent and showcase it.

Is Glitter just for the gay and lesbian community?

No, it's not. It's an all-encompassing, inclusive community event and that's what we're striving to achieve. Certainly some events will appeal to different people but it's a festival for the whole community.

Glitter Festival begins on Monday 28 September to Monday 5 October.

Full program available Monday 3 August at www.theartscentregc.com.au.

Why is The Arts Centre staging Glitter?

The Arts Centre Gold Coast is passionate about providing unique programming platforms and opportunities for artists and community alike. Glitter is also supported by City of Gold Coast, and numerous industry and community stakeholders. It has a solid foundation for growth and support.

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Fitness meets fashion

This May, the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion GC Pageant 2015 arrives on our stage. The models have the look and physique of fitness athletes, but the theatricality, music and wild style of this competition make it clear that this isn’t a traditional fitness show.

These beautiful people wear wild costumes that would look at home in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, in Rio during Carnival or even on the Victoria’s Secret runway.

See the best of the best in fitness, fashion and beauty, where muscle, fitness and bikini models come together to strut their stuff in one spectacular showcase.

The first of its kind, this theatrical fitness experience will be performed with a customdesigned set. It’s an engaging, immersive experience in which determination, dedication and courage conquer all. This is the world of WBFF: a unique entertainment experience, inspired by Couture fashion and the famous Victoria’s Secret Runway Show. It’s where fitness meets fashion! Book for Saturday 9 May from 10am in the Arts Theatre. Tickets are $99. Book at www.theartscentregc.com.au or (07) 5588 4000.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast and The Follies Company in association with Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre present

LEEROY BILNEY and ERNIE DINGO in

Featuring ROBYN ARCHER Written by Leeroy Bilney Marcus Corowa and S.L. Helper Directed by Mr. Helper The New Black is savvy, professional, urban, ambitious... and cheeky!

This event is part of our Indigenous Program, proudly presented by

DATE Wed 13 May, 7.30pm. Thu 14 May, 7.30pm VENUE Arts Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast COST Adult $49.00 Pensioner / Senior $43.00, Student $28.00, Student Group Tickets $22.00pp, Adult Group Tickets $41.00pp BOOK www.theartscentregc.com.au | (07) 5588 4000

OFFSTAGE

Cultural Precinct Stage 1 set for 2016 start Detailed design for Stage 1 of the city’s muchanticipated Gold Coast Cultural Precinct is underway, with construction set to start early in 2016.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has announced that this first stage of the 16.9 hectare precinct at Evandale is planned for completion in time to host a wide range of civic, cultural and artistic events ahead of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games™.

‘Stage 1 will be an exciting start to our cultural precinct,’ Mayor Tate said. ‘It will deliver outstanding facilities for visual and performing arts and show the way for what is still to come at the precinct.’

Stage 1 will include: • A versatile outdoor performance space – with a striking ‘Splash’ stage concept capable of hosting everything from cinema and fashion parades to headline concerts • Riverside Hub - adapting Council’s existing Riverside Building to accommodate a transitional art gallery, administration, civic reception space, potential creative tenancy and café • Initial Artscape works – connecting Stage 1 facilities and commencing the enhancement of Evandale Lake

Mayor Tate described the Splash concept as a uniquely Gold Coast response to the city’s need for a versatile outdoor performance space.

The concept, emerging from the proposed grassed amphitheatre like a giant water splash from the adjacent Nerang River, will be subjected to detailed design development over the coming months to ensure it can deliver a versatile performance and activity space. Its form could evolve further.

This concept comes from ARM’s Stage 1 design work over the past 12 months and follows market sounding of local and national event promoters. They have tailored the amphitheatre concept to ensure this will be

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a well-used venue, activated year-round with events, entertainment, concerts and cinema.

‘The Gold Coast has the artistic talent and the climate, and the cultural precinct has the best location with views to Surfers Paradise. Now, by 2018 we’ll also have a fantastic outdoor stage which is a tourist drawcard in its own right.’

Stage 1 initial concepts were unveiled in February, along with a draft Masterplan for the overall precinct. The Masterplan refines the international design competition-winning concept by ARM Architecture and Topotek1 and will guide its staged delivery over the coming 10 – 15 years.

While retaining all the key elements of the winning concept, the refined Masterplan also integrates allied uses into the precinct.

Previously confined to a defined area abutting Bundall Road, these allied uses are now nestled among the cultural facilities to encourage greater day/night visitation and activity and make the precinct more sustainable to build and operate.

Allied uses identified could include an art hotel, media and educational facilities, creative industries, residential accommodation and cafes.

Parallel with design is planning for a world-class program of artistic and cultural events, exhibitions and celebrations. The Arts Centre Gold Coast has been working closely with Council and ARM Architecture and Topotek1 to ensure that the precinct will become a must-visit destination, providing new opportunities for local artists and creative industries.

For more information, visit the project website: goldcoastculturalprecinct.info.

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Snapped Opening Night Boston Marriage

Opening Night Cutback Exhibiton

Unbroken Premiere

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Recipe of the season Our Café Chef Tyron Meade shares a delicious dish for you to make at home, or order from the current Café Arts menu.

Says Tyron, ‘The finished dish is an emulsification which is a balance between the oil and the stock that should stick to the pasta.

This will carry the flavour with each mouthful.’

Prawn, chilli, garlic, caper and dill linguini with lime and olive oil Serves 4 2 x long red chilli, finely chopped 8 x cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 x tblsp baby capers (rinsed) 1 x lime juice and zest 1 x sml bunch dill, chopped 1 x sml bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped 600 gm Australian green prawn meat (deveined and chopped) 150 mls chicken stock 60mls olive oil 375 gm egg linguini (best quality you can find)

On a low heat sauté the chilli, garlic, caper without colour until soft. Increase heat and add prawns and hot chicken stock, reduce to a glaze as the prawns cook, then add the herbs, hot cooked pasta, lime juice and zest. Season and toss to combine, serve immediately.

The perfect backdrop to say ‘I do’

Kiss Photography

Enjoy the convenience of having your ceremony, reception and endless photographic opportunities all in the one location, The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

Located on the beautiful ground of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is the heritage-listed St Margaret’s Chapel. It is a non-denominational chapel and available for hire seven days a week. With reception options ranging from 50 people stand up cocktail to a lavish sit down royal affair for 300+ guests. The Arts Centre Gold Coast is capable of creating something special to make your wedding dreams come true. The Arts Centre Gold Coast is one of the most picturesque wedding venues on the Gold Coast. From water views to parklands, we have the facility to cater for your dream day.

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An elegant affair Imagine arriving at an intimate dinner event that stimulates the five senses; stunning artworks to view, the scent of native floral arrangements, the sound of delighted conversation, the crisp touch of fresh linen and the taste of an exquisite menu designed by our Executive Chef.

Sometimes you want to offer a truly unique experience for clients and guests, and last year our Functions team delivered this memorable, Australiana-themed event in our Gold Coast City Gallery space.

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Pre-dinner drinks and canapés were held in Gallery Two, followed by a three-course dinner in Gallery One. The Arts Centre Gold Coast has a number of unique event options and a team of event specialists available to make your occasion memorable. For more information, please contact events@ theartscentregc.com.au, phone (07) 5588 4084 or visit www.theartscentregc.com. au/venue-hire.

Canapés • Oyster with finger lime and wasabi • Pepper berry sweet potato chips • Lemon myrtle prawn bisque shooter • Pancake with spicy chicken and bush tomato relish Main Hinterland beef fillet with a macadamia nut crust, prawn and bunya nut pesto, lemon myrtle-dusted bugs with sweet potato and Warrigal greens, Davidson plum relish Dessert Lemon myrtle bavarois with wild lime jelly, orange sauce, macadamia crush

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April Monday

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EASTER MONDAY

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2015 JUWSPA exhibition is open (p.28)

Can You Feel It? (p.19)

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EASTER SATURDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Can You Feel It? (p.19)

Ross Noble (p.20)

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QSO: Journey Through the Cosmos (p.13) GLOW (p.38) Torchlight Tour (p.27) Connect Four (p.25)

PhotoFun at the Gallery and QAGOMA Kids on Tour (p.36)

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Gold Coast Film Festival (p.38)

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AFTER DARK (p.27)

Photo Fanatics (p.36)

Ruby Wax (p.20)

QSO: Movie Masterpieces (p.13)

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Connect Four (p.25)

Comedy (p.22)

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Moscow Ballet (p.12)

We’ll Meet Again (p.18)

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A Morning With…

FLAK (p.4)

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The One Day of the Year (p.4)

The One Day of the Year (p.4) Mason And Hamlin (p.15) Comedy (p.22)

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East Coast Encounter exhibition (p.31)

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Carnival of the Animals

QSO: Movie Masterpieces

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May Monday

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Carnival of the Animals (p.34)

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East Coast Encounter Opening Event (p.31) Carnival of the Animals (p.34)

Artist Masterclass with Euan MacLeod (p.31)

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Comedy (p.22)

World Beauty Fashion and Fitness GC Pageant 2015 (p.41

Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club (p.18)

Drumstruck (p.18)

Comedy (p.22)

Words in the Gallery (p.29)

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The New Black (p.8)

The New Black (p.8)

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (p.21)

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Around the World with Benjamin Schmid and ACO2 (p14)

Queensland Ballet’s Coppélia (p.10)

Queensland Ballet’s Coppélia (p.10)

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I Am Jack (p.35)

I Am Jack (p.35)

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Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club (p.18)

Voices in Paradise (p.17)

Fiesta de la Musica (p.16)

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I Am Jack (p.35)

I Am Jack (p.35)

AFTER DARK: Composing Art (p.27)

Comedy (p.22)

Mason & Hamlin: Natasha Vlassenko (p.15)

Last day to see The 2015 JUWSPA exhibition (p.27)

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

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Young Artist Indigenous Immersion Day (p.31)

Greenstones on Golden Shores exhibition (p. 32)

Comedy (p.22)

Jazz In The Basement (p.18)

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Last day to see East Count Encounter exhibition (p.31)

Opening night!

Miss Saigon (p.6) Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club (p.18) Comedy (p.22)

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Miss Saigon (p.6)

Miss Saigon

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A Morning With …

Tenori (p.15)

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Comedy (p.22)

California Dreaming – The Music of the Mamas and the Papas (p.19)

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2970° art catalyst (p.38)

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Playreading: Angels in America (p.25)

Playreading: Angels in America (p.25)

Comedy (p.22)

Pearl – The Janis Joplin Story (p.19)

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Applications close for 2016 Independent Season (p.25) Brisbane City Youth Ballet (p.12)

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Centre News Award for Life Benefactor

As plans for the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct development move forward, Anna Carroll has been appointed to the newly-created role of Precinct Transition Manager. Anna will manage the Centre’s involvement in the project and act as the main liaison with City of Gold Coast.

‘I’m thrilled to be working towards this brilliant new precinct for the Gold Coast,’ says Anna. ‘Not only will the first stage upgrades provide huge advantages for the performing and visual arts communities, but the new spaces will be activated with events that all Gold Coast residents can enjoy.’

Anna’s role will include conducting research, developing new creative partnerships and identifying future resource needs for the precinct. She will implement transitional strategies and liaise between The Arts Centre’s team, City of Gold Coast project staff and precinct consultants to ensure the project milestones are adhered to.

Anna brings a wealth of experience to the position, having held various senior management roles in sport, public infrastructure, health and human resources. During her time as CEO of Netball Queensland, Anna was a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Previously, Anna was Project Director of the Gold Coast Light Rail project, and received an Australia Day Award for her services to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Anyone who has enjoyed one of Barbara Corrigan’s gallery excursions will know what a fabulous event she organises!

Barbara is renowned for organising group cultural excursions and events on the Gold Coast. In January, she was recognised for her efforts when she received the Cultural Award at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. More than 50 community members were nominated for the awards, which are across six categories.

Barbara Corrigan is a Life Benefactor of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, and together with her husband Patrick Corrigan AM, has made a significant contribution to the cultural development of our city.

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Support Us The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-forprofit, registered charity. In this capacity, we welcome your support by tax-deductible donation*. Every donation can have a direct impact on the artistic outcomes of our Centre, such as: • Young Artist Development: supporting young persons in their drive to achieve their artistic dreams eg. subsidising workshop and training fees, enabling mentoring programs • Public Programs: enabling the Centre to provide free community opportunities to engage with arts and culture eg. artist and curator talks, professional development programs • The highest artistic and production standards eg. contributing to artist, curator and director fees, to ensure professionals are not out of reach

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Acquisitions for the Gold Coast City Gallery eg. Supporting the purchase of important pieces of art, directly reflecting the aims of the Gallery Supporting Local Artists eg. Enabling the coordination of a mass, free Community Choir

There are several ways you can show your support: • Join our Benefactor Program - our recognition program for art-lovers who make a gift of over $1,000 per annum • Monthly Giving – a donation each month from your nominated account • Become a Supporter – one-time gifts of under $1,000 • Bequest – a gift to ensure your passion for the arts can enrich future generations

We would be delighted to have your support.

Join us today and meet like-minded people who, like you, believe that the arts give our community vitality and enrich our lives.

The Board and Management sincerely thank our family of supporters for their generosity in helping us build and enrich the cultural life of the Gold Coast.

To read more about how philanthropic contributions have helped local artist development, please see page 37.

To donate today or for further information, please visit www. theartscentregc.com.au/support or contact: Development Manager, Megan Connors (07) 5588 4046 0406 661 242 Connors@theartscentregc.com.au *Donations over $2 are tax-deductible

Benefactors LIFE BENEFACTORS • Patrick Corrigan AM & Barbara Corrigan • Win Schubert AO on behalf of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts Diamond • Jock & Beverly McIlwain Platinum • Barry & Maureen Stevenson Gold • John & Susan Barr • Prof. Emeritus Ray Byron & Carole Byron • NAB Private Wealth • Paradise Point Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank • The Pemberton Family • Barry & Karen Plant • Kathy Martin Sullivan AM • Arthur Waring Silver • Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Gold Coast Inc. • Lucy Cole Prestige Properties • Kerry & Lena Crawford • Dr Norman & Mrs Margot Davies • Richard & Ann Glenister • Ray & Jill James

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• John & Alison Kearney • Anna-Lisa Klettenberg • Peter & Moira Lockhart • Peter & Annette Minck • Leonard & Glenda Neilsen • Dr Roger Welch • Betty Wheeler Bronze • Penelope Jane Anderssen • Philip Bacon • Kylie, David & Ryan Corrigan • Kevin & Jane Doogan • E.C.Pohl & Co • Paul & Maureen Fitzgerald • Gold Coast Eisteddfod • André & Eva Jaku • Bruce & Bennie Johnston • Lyn & Gerry Keogh • Christine Lohman • Roger & Jenny Mayfield • Rhona McKay • Graeme & Patsy Meyer • Alan & Barbara Midwood • Richard & Rosemary Munro

• Mark & Elizabeth Niall • Michael & Jennifer Pinter • Destry & Poppy Puia • John Punch OAM & Dr Renée Punch • Christene Pye • Don Robertson • John & Julie Romanin • Maxine Semple • Peter & Wendy Spencer Special AcknowledgementS • Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast • The Late Roma Blair • The Late Elaine Bermingham Perpetual Benefactors • Adam Knight • Dr Colin & Elizabeth Laverty • Tom & Sylvia Lowenstein • Evan Lowenstein • Adam Micmacher • Ken McGregor • Denis Savill

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The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Join The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast!

The Friends of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a not-for-profit organisation of around 2000 members who share a common interest in the arts. The organisation maintains an active interest in promoting and developing The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

The Friends makes donations to the Centre for various projects, including youth theatre, using funds raised through membership fees. A Gift Fund established in 2006 provides grants to talented local individuals to aid them in pursuing a career in the arts.

The Friends hold frequent social events for members, catering to a variety of interests. Members of The Friends receive discounts to movies, the Arts Café and selected shows.

By joining The Friends, you will help young artists and

support the Centre while enjoying social events and the benefits of discounts to Members.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Single $35, Double $50 and includes: • Invitations to social events • Discounted cinema tickets • Discounted food and beverages • 1 complimentary cinema ticket To join, visit the Box Office or phone (07) 5588 4000, Email: friends@friendsoftheartscentre.com.au Web: www.friendsoftheartscentre.com.au

Centre Information BUS Surfside Buslines operates bus routes that travel to, or near, The Arts Centre Gold Coast. To plan your journey, please visit www.translink.com.au.

TAXI A designated set-down and pick-up area is located out the front of The Arts Centre Gold Coast. To book a taxi, phone 131 008 or visit www.gccabs.com.au.

CAR Patron parking, including wheelchair accessible parking, is located out the front of The Arts Centre building. We recommend you arrive one hour before a performance as parking is limited. For more information about parking options please visit our website.

PATRONS WITH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Arts Centre Gold Coast is committed to providing access to the performing arts for visitors with special needs. If you require any mobility assistance, please call the Box Office on (07) 5588 4000 to book your tickets, and notify the staff at this time. We will then arrange for Front of House staff to assist you when you arrive at the theatre.

WHEELCHAIR The Arts Theatre and Arts Cinema are both wheelchair accessible. If you require wheelchair access and seating at the Arts Theatre, please notify Box Office when you book your tickets.

We don’t require advance notice for wheelchair access to the Arts Cinema.

BOOKINGS Visit on online at www.theartscentregc. com.au or phone (07) 5588 4000 or info@ theartscentregc.com.au TRANSACTION FEES Transaction fees apply to phone and internet bookings.

OPENING HOURS Box Office Hours: Mon – Sat 9.00am-9.00am, Sun 10.00am-8.00pm Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm, Sat / Sun 11.00am-5.00pm ENEWS Find out what’s on by subscribing to the fortnightly eNews on our website.

The information in this magazine is correct at the time of printing (February 2015).

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Partnerships If you are looking to promote your business and build your brand awareness, a partnership with The Arts Centre Gold Coast will do exactly that. A tailored partnership package can include: • Premium marketing platforms and advertising opportunities • Invitations to key events, networking and business introductions • Complimentary tickets for entertaining clients • Complimentary uses of private function spaces for your special events

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Paradise Point Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank present

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL & CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY Jr. and ALAIN BOUBLIL Additional Material by RICHARD MALTBY Jr. MISS SAIGON is presented through special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh Limited, Music Theatre International (NY) and Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd.

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12 June — 20 June, 2015 Book now www.theartscentregc.com.au Major Partner Support Partner

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