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Stephen Bisset talks with history-making pop chanteuse Belinda Carlisle about her current tour of Australia and her stopover in Penrith...

FLASHBACK: 80’S POP ICON RETURNS

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ack in the late 1970s, if you had have told erstwhile punk rocker Dottie Danger, onetime drummer for seminal LA punks the Germs and back-up singer for avant-punks Black Randy and the Metrosquad, that she would be part of one of the most successful girl groups of all time and have a hugely successful solo career, she probably would’ve laughed in your face.

Thankfully for us, she chose not to laugh too hard and eventually changed her name to Belinda Carlisle.

The rest, as the fellow said, is history.

“I guess I always thought that I shouldn’t be making a living out of this,” Carlisle said down the line from London.

“Back then, I never thought I’d be doing anything like this. I had a really hard time for quite a while accepting that this is what I’m supposed to be doing because it really is a dream job and not many people get to say that.”

For the uninitiated, Carlisle’s star first shot into the stratosphere with the all-girl band the Go Gos. Carlisle, along with Jane Wiedlin, Margot Olavarria (and later Kathy Valentine) and Elissa Bello made history as the first all-girl group to top the Billboard charts with their incendiary slice of pure pop heaven, ‘Beauty and the Beat’.

The album spawned such memorable cuts as ‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ and ‘We Got the Beat’, and sits in Rolling Stone magazine’s top 500 albums of all time.

In fact, before the band parted ways in 1985 (reunions in the ’90s and a current tour in the works notwithstanding), they had sold an incredible seven million albums in just

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three years.

So strong was their hold on the public’s musical consciousness that, last year, the powers that be saw fit to award the Go Go’s their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – an achievement that held special resonance for the Hollywood-born Carlisle.

“That was a really emotional day,” she said.

“It was also really weird, because everybody dreams of having their name on the walk of fame, especially when you live in Hollywood, you know, it’s the Hollywood dream.”

Carlisle’s Hollywood dream did not end with the Go Go’s, however, with her debut solo record, ‘Belinda’, released just after the band’s breakup.

That album, helped by the hit ‘Mad About You’, was propelled to gold status in the US. Carlisle said while she wasn’t daunted by the prospect of a solo career, it was still a refreshing change to break out on her own.

“I always had an opportunity for a solo career, so I wouldn’t say I was daunted by it,” she said.

“Although it was a big transition for me, I think I finally realised how big when I played my first live show, you know, no security blanket. Although it did feel really good breaking out on my own.”

Her follow-up ‘Heaven on Earth’ was an even bigger success with three US top 10s, including ‘Heaven is a Place on Earth’, ‘I Get Weak’ and ‘Circle in the Sand’.

The success was helped, no doubt, by her obvious vocal talent and an allAmerican girl-next-door charm, but also by having such heavy hitters as Thomas Dolby, Michelle Phillips from the Mamas

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and the Papas, and Academy Awardwinning songwriter Dianne Warren in her corner. Not to mention that screen icon Diane Keaton directed the video for ‘Heaven is a Place on Earth’.

Now, with seven studio albums under her belt, stints on the West End (as Velma Von Tussle in ‘Hairspray’) and reality television (such as ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’), Carlisle said she couldn’t imagine a life without performing.

“It’s just what I do, I just love it,” she said.

“In fact, I’m probably loving it even more now because I’m just doing it for the love of it. I don’t want to be involved in that hamster wheel where you’re putting out albums because you have to.

“Although, in terms of reality TV, there’s just so much more pressure involved. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ was interesting because I thought it would be easy considering my performing background, but I ended up having a really tough time and the pressure was immense. So, no more reality for me.”

A huge crowd is expected to pack the EVAN Theatre for Belinda Carlisle’s Penrith show.

Whether they be bringing back

memories of the fun of the 80’s, or are new fans who have discovered new music thanks to the wonders of the internet and cable TV, it is certain to be an explosive and exciting show.

And of course, you can be guaranteed that Belinda will be playing all of her big hits.

You’ll walk out of the EVAN Theatre convinced that ‘Heaven is a Place on Earth’ and wishing there was some ‘Summer Rain’.

Actually, that rain has been pretty persistent this summer – perhaps apt given Belinda is in town next week.

Belinda Carlisle performs at Penrith Panthers on Friday, March 2.

For bookings, call 1800 061 991.

All tickets are $61.50 and there’s also standing room only dance floor tickets available, which are sure to be popular for a girl’s night out.

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They vie with each other like eloquent duellers, using trampolines and aerial lyras rather than pistols and swords as they tumble with heart-catching grace across the air on a trapeze.

Meanwhile, up on stage there’s a superb troupe of cheeky burlesque dancers, suggestively erotic pole-dancing, and a hulahooping starlet, with a litheness that suggests she has bones of rubber.

Other treats include Mr Gørski, a spectacular plate juggler backed by the equally-talented Mr Birdbrain, an ingenious magician, a gifted cabaret singer, and best of all, a thrilling grand finale in which they play and fly and encourage you to play and fly too.

But the best thing about El’ Circo Rouge is that theatre isn’t bound by a stage, or curtailed by a catwalk.

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El’ Circo Rouge is about reawakening desires you’ve always had, only now the whole room is an actor, a stage, and a standing ovation.

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The El’ Circo production is the only one of its kind with sets and costumes that create an atmosphere in which you can feel at home, feel free, take part, go wild, and enjoy the experience, all the while indulging your tastebuds with a degustation dinner that’s truly an event in itself.

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Funked Up Friday Venue: Peachtree Free entry, From 9pm 4731 3444

Adam Brand Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $50.90, 7.30pm 9625 5500

Manpower Venue: Penrith Panthers $31.50, 7.30pm 1800 061 991

Live Entertainment Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Live Band Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 6.30pm 1800 061 991 INXS Show Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 10pm 4721 2060 The Pearl Jam Show Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 After Dark Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211

The Pearl Jam Show is Sydney’s longest standing tribute to music legends, Pearl Jam. Here’s what the band promise to deliver at each and every performance – “We are having heaps of fun and want our audience to enjoy it too. Our only goals are to have a great time and deliver the best tribute to Pearl Jam that we can.” The boys will rock out a full set complete with Pearl Jam’s greatest hits plus a few surprises along the way!

Wildcatz Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Postal Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Almost Famous Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8pm

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Saturday, February 25

Blackwater Venue: Penrith Gales Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

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Live Jazz Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

Robertson Bros Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, From 8.30pm 1800 061 991

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Parkway Drive Venue: Penrith Panthers $26, 6.30pm 1800 061 991

The Bandits Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500

DJ Paul Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, From 10pm 1800 061 991 Soul Deep Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673 Kaos Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Real Gone Cats

Sunday, February 26 Live Country Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Band Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 1pm 1800 061 991 Sunsets on the Terrace Venue: Penrith Panthers Free, 4pm 1800 061 991

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Friday, February 24 Carter Rollins Venue: Gallery Bar Free, 8pm 9332 3711

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Endless Summer Beach Party Venue: Marlborough Hotel Free, 10.30pm 9519 1222 The Green Day Show Venue: Scruffy Murphy’s Hotel Free, 10.30pm 9211 2002 Panama Venue: Seymour Theatre Centre Free all ages, 6pm 9351 7944 Trilogy Venue: The Orient Hotel $5, 9.30pm 9251 5631 Twist & Shout DJs Venue: Spectrum $5, 9pm 9360 1375

The Australian Van The Man and his band will play at The Basement this week. Known for his bizarre and charismatic sound-a-like voice, Steve Hogan will be performing all the greatest hits of the talented and successful Irishman. His performance will include the famous ‘Moondance’, ‘Bright Side Of The Road’, ‘Brown-Eyed Girl’, ‘Gloria’, ‘Domino’ and more.

Fans will be sure to enjoy the lively performance.

Friday MixTape Venue: Shelbourne Hotel Free, 6pm 9267 3100 One Night in Cuba Venue: City Hotel $15, 8pm 9299 4877 The Arrebato Ensemble Venue: 505 Club $15-$20, 8pm

Saturday, February 25 Antiskeptic Venue: Metro Theatre $22, 8.30pm 9550 3666 Benjamin’s Big Band Venue: North Bondi RSL Club Free, 8pm 9130 3152 Death Cab For Cutie (USA) Venue: Enmore Theatre $67.10 (+bf), 8pm 132 849 Fire! Santa Rosa Fire!

Venue: Goodgod Small Club $10 (+bf), 8pm 1300 438 849 Johnny Cash Birthday Show Venue: Notes Live 8pm 1300 762 545 Made in Japan Venue: Oxford Art Factory 8pm 1300 438 849 Club Troppo Venue: Shelbourne Hotel Free-$10, 9pm 9267 3100 The Orb (UK) Venue: Metro Theatre $49.70 (+bf), 8pm

9550 3666 The Catholics Venue: The Sound Lounge 8pm 9351 7940 Sunday, February 26 8 Ball Aitken Venue: Marrickville Bowling Club 4.30pm 9557 1185 Benn Gunn Venue: Waverley Bowling Club Free, 3pm 9389 3026 Blue Sunday: Duano Martinez Venue: Blue Beat Bar & Grill $10, 8.30pm 9328 4411 Blues Sunday: Mark Hopper Venue: Artichoke Gallery Café Free, 7.30pm 9977 7335 A Concert For Life Venue: Bald Faced Stag $18, 7pm 9560 7188 Lj Venue: Bayview Tavern Free, 6pm 9817 2632 Rick Fensom Venue: Collaroy Services Beach Club Free, 2pm Email your gigs to nathan.taylor@mediaview.com.au

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WISH I’D SAID THAT

PLATTERS TO POPERA

SUNDAY LIVE IN PENRITH

An evening of exquisite music including original compositions and covers of Joni Mitchell, Split Enz and others.

Henri Szeps stars in this touching and hilarious one-man show which proves that “all the world may be a stage” but not everyone is a star.

A variety extravaganza that takes on a spectacular musical journey from the Doo-Wop hits of the 50s through to your favourite Broadway blockbusters.

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THEATRE

BY THE RIVER

Popular theatre tradition returns to the banks of the Nepean River

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powerful sorcerer. His island. His rules.

His revenge.

William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ is being brought back to life in the latest production from the locally based company, The Acting Factory.

It is the very first time ‘The Tempest’ will be performed as part of the Shakespeare by the River series, which involves productions on the banks of Nepean River.

Director, Mitchell Rist, has placed a twist on his version of ‘The Tempest’, but some of it was pure coincidence.

“While Shakespeare used mainly male characters, I use females,” he said.

“It wasn’t planned out entirely. There were a few characters that I intentionally made female to

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bring across certain traits, but a lot of it was just casting actors that were available at the time.

“It has certainly given it a whole new dynamic and it also gives these female actors a chance to get out there in a role they wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to fill.”

The Acting Factory, operating out of Penrith, has produced about 20 major productions, including the Shakespeare by the River series, which have been presented annually since 2004.

“It is always popular, on a busy night we can get an audience of up to 500 people. It’s quite a unique atmosphere,” Mr Rist said.

The Acting Factory is a non-profit organisation, which essentially developed from the original Q Theatre run by Doreen Warburton and Richard Brooks’ Three Stage School of Acting.

A Shakespeare workshop program in 1998 led by Brooks for Q Theatre and Three Stage graduates gave rise to an ambitious, finely-tuned production entitled ‘Shakespeare, No Holds Bard’. To publicise the performances the group needed a name and, since Three Stage was housed in a factory unit in South Penrith, the name The Acting Factory was coined.

The group’s first production was Gordon Graham’s highly controversial play ‘The Boys’, followed later that year by more great Australian theatre, ‘The Popular Mechanicals’.

Shakespeare by the River’s ‘The Tempest’ will begin at Nepean River on Saturday, February 25 form 7.30pm. Performances will continue every Saturday and Sunday until March 16. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the banks of the Nepean River.

Performances will be held at Regatta Park at River Road, Emu Plains.

Visit: www.actingfactory.com.

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‘The Ming’, named after one of the powerful dynasties of Ancient China, offers a selection of flavoursome gourmet Chinese delicacies that keeps customers returning for more.

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Penrith Panthers launch their 2012 rugby league season at EVAN Theatre

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Laurie Tabone and Joe Tabone

Barry Hubbard and Cooper McLean

enrith is a rugby league town so it was no surprise to see plenty of business leaders come out in force for the Penrith Panthers season launch last Saturday night.

Hundreds attended the event at the EVAN Theatre, which was hosted by Scott McRae. Guests included Lindsay MP David Bradbury, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies, Penrith City Councillor Mark Davies, Minister for Sport Graham Annesley, Senator Marise Payne and Penrith Chamber of Commerce CEO Jill Woods.

The entire Panthers first grade squad was in attendance, along with their partners.

Entertainment was provided by Westside Performing Arts, the Panthers cheerleaders and Scott McRae. With finger food and drinks on offer, the guests mingled in a networking environment before and after the official proceedings of the evening.

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Solution to last week’s Sudoku Last week’s crossword solution is in Trades and Services

BISTRO Lunch & Dinner

PARTIES & WEDDINGS 3 x Function Rooms, the largest can cater for up to 300 ppl, great wedding packages available

RACING

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Every Thursday Night - FREE ENTRY

KENO & PLATINUM TAB Facilities Visit the

Showground Markets Every Wednesday From 8.30am-1.30pm

We have between 250 - 300 stalls every week. Selling a variety of products, rangeing from plants, fruit & Veg, clothing, lingerie, tools, craft supplies, auto supplies, pets, bric a brac. etc.

Also available Dining Room & Kiosk meals Club Paceway, Cnr Station & Ransley Sts, Penrith

www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au 4721 2375

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72. Sleeping couches 74. Remake 76. Rainbow shapes 78. Clarified butter 80. Prune (branches) 83. Auction item

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You will also exp erience li with the fe on the animals. farm Product

s availab le from Ambros • Extra v ia: irgin Oli ve oil, e cologica • Marina l and or ted & St ganic. uffed Ol i v e s • Eleon skin car e cosme tics • Season al fruits - figs, ch erries an • Fresh h d many oney – f more rom our own bee hives

Call Am brosia t oday to your vis arrange it to the farm.

100 Eltons Rd, Silverdale Tel 4774 1491 | mob 0408 250 560 www.ambrosiaolivefarm.com.au | e:ambrosiaolives@bigpond.com 1041WWD3808