Whitehorse Centre - What's On- Aug - Oct 2016

WHAT'S ON

AUG | SEPT | OCT 2016

Whitehorse Centre presents

Opera Electric

Friday 5 August 8pm Full $56 Conc $53 Under 25 $25

Following their sell-out performance in 2015, the critically acclaimed Victorian Opera returns to the Whitehorse Centre with another unforgettable concert experience. Much loved operatic stories and colourful characters are brought to life by Victorian Opera’s stars of the future. This exciting group of young artists take the audience on an exhilarating journey of love, desire, jealousy and revenge – all the elements that make opera electric. This concert will be a most memorable night out with family and friends.

The City of Whitehorse Band presents

Showcase 58 – An Afternoon To Remember The City of Whitehorse Band, under the baton of Brian Kemp, present a terrific concert consisting of music Full $20 Conc $15 from film, stage, the big band era and of course brass band compositions. The Band is proud to present as their special guest a rising young singer in Kelsey Barkla who will be backed by Graham Taylor on piano and Ben Robertson on bass. Proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse.

Sunday 7 August 2pm

Whitehorse Centre presents

Frank – A Life in Song Start spreading the news! Tom Burlinson’s internationally acclaimed Frank – A Life In Song will be a Full $52 swinging, joyous celebration of the Conc $49 music and career of the late, great Under 25 $25 Ol’ Blue Eyes. Critics around the world agree Tom has the knack of reproducing the unmistakable timbre and gestures that were trademarks of the Sinatra style.

Tom croons his way through classics including Fly Me To The Moon, My Way and New York, New York. Come fly away with an evening of timeless music featuring some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians and the master storyteller and vocalist, Tom Burlinson.

Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 August 8pm

Whitehorse Showtime presents

Legend Has It

19 - 27 August Contact the box office for performance details

Full $28 Conc $20

Myths and legends have always captivated the imagination of people all over the world. Have you heard the one about the laziest pirates to ever sail the seven seas? Or how about the quest for the mythical Fountain of Youth? And surely everyone knows the legend of Robin Hood, but do you know the real story? Come along and be captivated once more by fantastic tales of adventure and intrigue. A theatrical experience presented by the Scouts and Guides of the Mount Dandenong Region, not to be mythed!

Whitehorse Centre presents

Country Gold Celebrating the absolute stars of Country Music this narrated musical Morning tea production pays tribute to legends commences at 10am Willie Nelson, John Denver and Dolly Full $18 Parton, as well as Australia’s Smoky Group (10+) $16 Dawson, Alison Durbin and more. Hits like Anniversary Waltz, Rhinestone Cowboy and Islands In The Stream are just a few of what will be a show to remember. Starring John Bowles and Michelle Fitzmaurice with incredible musical backing from David Cameron and Paul Cengia.

Wednesday 31 August 11am

Utassy Ballet presents

Peter and the Wolf and 1,2,3!

Utassy Ballet’s production of Peter and the Wolf always captures children’s imaginations.

Full $15 The intricacies of the friendship Conc $12 between Bird, Cat, Peter and Duck are cleverly portrayed - with the other characters adding further interest and drama. 1,2,3! - a colourful ballet set to Carl Orff’s Kindermusik - has humour, musical rhythms and textures and educates on many levels.

6 – 8 September

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Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September 8pm

Whitehorse Centre presents

A Guy and A Gal

Showbiz legend John Wood and singing sensation Michele Forbes perform classic hits from the great jazz and American songbooks.

Unforgettable songs such as Too Darn Hot, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Steppin’ Out With My Baby feature when John and Michele share the stage with a live three-piece band and dancers. This will be an evening of exceptional entertainment by one of Australia’s favourite TV stars and his leading lady. John and Michele welcome the audience with a high energy rendition of Peggy Lee’s I Love Being Here With You followed by a hilarious story about how A Guy and A Gal was was created. A Guy and a Gal is a lively and at times poignant concert.

Full $48 Conc $45 Under 25 $25

Whitehorse Centre presents

Strictly Ballroom (classic film 1992) This award-winning film starring Paul Mercurio tells the delightful tale of champion ballroom dancer Morning tea Scott and dance novice Fran. commences at 9.15am These two misfits will dance their Full $8 way into your hearts as they try Group (10+) $7 to win the Australian Pan Pacific Championships. A hilariously funny romantic comedy that is sure to leave you laughing and cheering.

Wednesday 14 September 10am

Whitehorse Centre presents

Jane Rutter – Flute Spirits and The Four Seasons

Friday 16 September 8pm Full $46 Conc $43 Under 25 $25

Friday 23 September 8pm (post-show Q & A)

Saturday 24 September 2pm and 8pm

Flute superstar Jane Rutter plays 10 different flutes in this fascinating concert. Be charmed by the enchanting sound of her gold, silver and bamboo ethnic whistles & flutes as she plays Spring by Vivaldi, an Indian Raga, divine Irish melodies, and flute pieces which mystically connect the Australian Dreamtime, European Classical music and the universal appeal of the flute. Always a favourite with Whitehorse Centre patrons, this is a concert not to be missed!

Whitehorse Centre presents

Around the World in 80 Days

In the comedic style of The 39 Steps and starring Ian Stenlake like you have never seen him before, buckle Full $46 up as Around The World In 80 Days Conc $43 takes you on a high speed, madcap, Under 25 $25 transcontinental race against the clock! Three actors portray a cast of thousands in this adaptation of Jules Verne’s globetrotting classic, bringing to life sea storms, police chases and elephant rides! The adventure quickly moves along on a succession of locomotives, steamers and hilarity. With a style that incorporates classic farce, theatrical storytelling and madcap silliness, combined with the great age of industrial invention, this show produces a piece of theatre that will have you crying with laughter as you travel the world.

Tuesday 27 September 1pm and 3pm Single $17 Family $15 each (4 or more)

Whitehorse Centre presents

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in children and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, and of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man? These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny and charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

Babirra Music Theatre presents

Anything Goes Cole Porter’s classic and hilarious musical has been entertaining and delighting audiences for decades.

Full $42 When SS American sets sail to Conc $38 London, etiquette and convention Child $34 are thrown out the portholes, as Group (10+) $38 unlikely duos set off on the course to true love …. proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, evangelical angels, a notorious line up of passengers and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Enjoy the wit of author P.G. Wodehouse and the many great songs of Cole Porter including I Get A Kick Out Of You, It’s DeLovely and of course the title song Anything Goes.

7 - 15 October

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Whitehorse Centre presents

The Lavender Hill Mob (classic film 1951) Wednesday 12 October 10am Morning tea commences at 9.15am

Full $8 Group (10+) $7

Sir Alec Guinness stars as a timid bank clerk who has the perfect scheme for stealing gold bullion from the bank. In one of the most affectionately remembered Ealing comedies, these unlikely gangsters almost get away with the loot in a madcap chase full of unexpected twists and turns.

Nova Music Theatre presents

Wicked Awe-inspiring and spectacular, Wicked is the untold story of the Contact the box office witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy for performance details dropped in, two other girls meet Full $42 in the land of Oz. One, born with Conc $38 emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery Child $35 and misunderstood. The other Group (10+) $35 is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the enthralling story of two unlikely friends and how they became the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Featuring the hit Broadway songs Defying Gravity, For Good, Popular and The Wizard and I, this production is set to be a ‘thrillifying’ experience for all.

22 October – 6 November

To purchase tickets to these shows and more, please contact the Box Office on 9262 6555 or visit us online at www.whitehorsecentre.com.au

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