Whitehorse Centre - 2021 Professional Theatre Season (Part 1)

Fresh SEASON 2021

PART 1

A NEW YEAR A Fresh START

WELCOME BACK,

We’ve missed you It’s been a rocky time for the arts, so rekindle your love for live performance and come share some glorious theatre and music with us. It is time for artists to return to the stage and we ask you to join us and invite your family and friends to share with us the joy of live performance again. Celebrate the Arts.

Our 2021 Season will be in two parts — that’s double the fun!

Part 1

Whitehorse Centre presents

ARCHIE ROACH: TELL ME WHY Image: Adrian Cook

Friday 16 April 8pm Saturday 17 April 8pm 1 hr 40 mins (including interval) Venue: One Community, Blackburn

Created and performed by Archie Roach.

Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was. He is Archie Roach.

His new memoir Tell Me Why (Simon and Schuster) is an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience and strength of spirit, and also a great love story.

The companion 18 song album, Tell Me Why (Bloodlines), considered Roach’s ‘magnum opus’, re-imagines 11 songs which have defined his extraordinary career, two songs previously written but never recorded, two songs of early influence and three brand new recordings.

Through these songs Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved and respected by fans worldwide.

Whitehorse Centre presents Winding Road Productions’

Saturday 8 May 2pm & 8pm 2 hrs (including interval) Venue: One Community, Blackburn Warning: this show may contain traces of Mull of Kintyre.

“PUNCHY VOCALS AND KILLER VOICES. A FULL THROTTLE CABARET SHOW.” ADELAIDE NOW

With Melissa Langton, Mark Jones and Danielle O’Malley accompanied by Sonja Horbelt on drums and Tristan Courtney on bass.

Three of Australia’s top cabaret performers are joining forces to take you on a Magical Mystery Tour through a collection of the finest pop songs ever written.

Fancy singing along with the na, na, na, na bit in Hey Jude? Want to give peace a chance? Does ‘All My Loving’ bring back nostalgic memories of Johnny Young and The Young Talent Team? This is the show for you!

There’s something for everyone in The Great Liverpudlian Songbook, including The Long And Winding Road, Ticket to Ride, Let it Be, Live And Let Die, Hey Jude, Eleanor Rigby, Imagine, Lady Madonna, Hard Day’s Night and many more. This multi award winning cabaret trio serve it up with their trademark offbeat humour and a healthy dose of the hottest three part harmonies on the planet!

Whitehorse Centre presents

Saturday 22 May 8pm 2 hrs (including interval) Venue: One Community, Blackburn

The Traveling Wilburys were a supergroup. Any band in which Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne were the ‘unknowns’ would have to be very special. George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison, giants of popular music, completed this magical line-up. They enjoyed huge international success and were adored by all generations of music lovers.

Now their songs have been re-imagined for Australian concert audiences. Music director Sam See has assembled a superb band featuring James Black, Lindsay Field, Glyn Mason, Angus Burchall and Paul Cartwright. Together they create an unforgettable experience featuring sensational vocals, knockout harmonies and gargantuan guitar work as they pay homage to the Wilburys and its superstar members.

Whitehorse Centre presents An Alternative Facts production

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

BY DAVID WILLIAMS & PAUL DWYER in collaboration with the Sydney Arts & Health Collective

Wednesday 2 June 8pm (post-show Q & A) Thursday 3 June 2pm & 8pm 1 hr 25 mins (no interval) Venue: One Community, Blackburn Patron advice: occasional coarse language, adult themes, suitable for 14+ years

“A DEEPLY MOVING WORK THAT IS BOTH HOPEFUL AND COMPELLING.” ARTS REVIEW

Health professionals are with us when we’re born and they’re with us when we die. They devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them?

Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if he or she hasn’t slept for days? What if they are also being bullied or sexually harassed at work? What if they complain about having to work excessive hours, but are told to stop whinging and suck it up? How do they cope with the pressure?

Based on hours of in-depth interviews with doctors and nurses about their experiences of training and working in hospitals, Grace Under Pressure is a surprising, intimate and deeply moving theatre experience that reveals these hidden stories of health professionals in their own words. Ranging from wildly funny to utterly heartbreaking, these stories will leave no audience member unaffected. Beautifully staged and disarmingly performed, Grace Under Pressure is a truly unique theatre experience.

Grace Under Pressure was co-commissioned by Seymour Centre and The Big Anxiety, and developed with the support of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Sydney. The Big Anxiety was assisted by the Australian government through the Department of Communication and the Arts’ Catalyst—Australian Arts and Culture Fund. This tour of Grace Under Pressure has been assisted by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative.

Whitehorse Centre presents a Ten Tonne Sparrow production

LOVE SONG DEDICATIONS (WITHOUT RICHARD MERCER) Image: Nick Mckk

Friday 25 June 8pm (post-show Q & A) Saturday 26 June 2pm & 8pm 1 hr 10 mins (no interval) Venue: One Community, Blackburn Patron advice: mild coarse language and sexual reference

“ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PLAYS YOU’LL EVER SEE!” ALT MEDIA

Created and performed by Tom Hogan and Bonnie Leigh-Dodds Lighting Designer Emma LockhardWilson In 2013, after 17 years of being on air, late night radio legend Richard Mercer left his final Love Song Dedication. Now, two brave friends attempt to fill the void that ‘The Love God’ left behind.

Join Bonnie and Tom on their quest to find the perfect love song. After listening to literally thousands of dedications this hilarious duo are neck deep in the challenge. They seriously need your help. You’ll laugh, you might cry. And your heart will soar (secretly) at all those half-forgotten songs you’re ashamed to know the lyrics to.

Part comedy show and part performance, this critically acclaimed and utterly charming show will take you on a joyous ride through contemporary politics, philosophy and wicked dance moves, one pop song at a time.

Fresh REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE!

A Special Treat Season 2021 is in two parts, so double the fun!

Your subscription package for Part 1 can be three, four or five shows.

It’s Great Value Become a subscriber and save. The more shows you see, the more you will save.

Choice of Seats Be first in line for the best seats and jump the queue with the priority booking period until 30 March.

Pay in Instalments An instalment program means you only pay when you see the show. That’s right, no up-front payment. We also understand that your plans can change and if you need to swap a performance it’s at no cost to you.

Treat Your Friends Add your friends’ tickets to your booking form so you can see the show together.

OTHER EVENTS AN APRIL AFTERNOON WITH THE BAND – SHOWCASE 69

MIDWEEK MATINEE OH CAROLE! THE SONGS OF CAROLE KING AND NEIL SEDAKA

Sunday 11 April 2pm

Wednesday 5 May 11am

Venue: Box Hill Town Hall

Venue: Stairway, Vermont

Tickets: Full $25 / Conc $20

Tickets: $20 / Group (10+) $18

2 hrs (including interval)

1 hr 15 mins (no interval)

The City of Whitehorse Band Inc. has pleasure in presenting their April Concert. The concert will feature favourites from the past including those from the big shows, popular standards and of course a couple of the brass band standards. Featuring our star soloists and ably led by our musical director Brian Kemp, with guest vocalist Daina Jowsey.

Morning tea served from 10am Carole King and Neil Sedaka were two of the biggest hit-makers of the 60s and 70s, working side by side to churn out hit after hit. Their songs include The Locomotion, Love Will Keep Us Together, I Feel The Earth Move… and many more. Oh Carole! celebrates young love and a lifelong friendship.

It’s a toe-tapping tribute to two of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Whitehorse Centre presents a CDP Kids production

Thursday 15 April 12pm & 2pm

A play by Finegan Kruckemeyer based on the book by Alison Lester Director Liesel Badorrek

55 mins (no interval)

At our beach, at our magic beach…

Venue: Box Hill Town Hall

Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday.

This isn’t just any beach – it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?

Suitable for children 3-12 years and their adults

Alison Lester AM’s classic book comes to life on stage in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement. From the team behind The Gruffalo, this new Australian adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of the power of the imagination and the differences that make every child special.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

VENUES

Welcome to our new temporary home One Community, Blackburn.

The shows, the music and our friendly service continues just down the road…

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BOX HILL TOWN HALL

171 Rooks Road, Vermont

1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

Enjoy our Midweek Matinee concert at Stairway. There is plenty of free, off-street parking at this well-appointed venue and we look forward to welcoming you there for morning tea prior to the show.

Our children’s shows are presented in the wonderful Main Hall of Box Hill Town Hall.

BOOKING INFORMATION

SEASON 2021 – PART 1 BOX OFFICE Whitehorse City Council Civic Centre Customer Service Counter 379 Whitehorse Rd Nunawading

PAY BY INSTALMENTS Choose any package and have the option to pay in instalments. Please note the following terms and conditions:

Monday to Thursday 10am – 12pm

•Y ou must be a current subscriber.

Mail Complete the booking form and mail it back to us.

tickets to your booking form.

$30 TICKETS (U30) If you are under the age of 30 then take advantage of this great offer of $30 tickets as part of the Season 2021 shows.

Proof of age may be required.

TICKET EXCHANGES You may exchange your Telephone 9262 6555 • You are committed to paying ticket to a show for another Monday to Friday the full amount of your performance of the same show 10am – 4pm package. (where available) prior to the first performance. This service Email • If your credit card is free for subscribers. Please tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au (MasterCard or Visa) expires visit whitehorsecentre.com.au during the year please for full ticketing terms and Visit contact us with your new conditions, including COVID whitehorsecentre.com.au expiry date.

Safe ticketing exchange or refund conditions.

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cheduled instalment SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES will appear on your Choose three, four or five credit card statement ACCESS AND ACCESSIBILITY shows in Part 1 to create a as ‘City of Whitehorse’.

• One Community, Stairway package and enjoy the benefits and Box Hill Town Hall are of priority booking until 30 accessible for patrons in March 2021. Take advantage of ADDITIONAL TICKETS wheelchairs or with limited the instalment payment plan FOR SUBSCRIBERS mobility. If you require a and free ticket exchange.

Package buyers have the wheelchair space, please option to purchase additional request this when booking tickets to all shows for friends HOW TO SUBSCRIBE tickets. and family – simply add their

Email Scan the completed form and email it to: tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Individual tickets to all Part 1 shows go on sale 31 March 2021 and can be purchased online, in person, by phone.

Please note: phone bookings incur a $4.00 handling fee and internet bookings incur a $3.00 handling fee.

•F ree and accessible parking is available at One Community and Stairway.

•P atrons with a hearing or speech impairment can call us via the National Relay Service on 133 677 then quote 9262 6333.

Whitehorse Centre is a member of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres.

STAY COVID-SAFE

We all have a role to play now.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

WHAT WE’RE DOING Physically distanced theatre seating

Stay home if you are unwell

Register for contact tracing

Enhanced daily cleaning regimes of high-touch points

Handwashing facilities and sanitiser are provided

Keep your distance

Practice good hand hygiene

E-tickets and contactless payments

Flexible ticket exchanges if you are unwell

Wear a mask

Keep us informed

A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. We want your theatre experience to be safe and enjoyable.

To view our current COVID Safe advice, visit whitehorsecentre.com.au

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CELEBRATE

The Arts The Whitehorse Centre is owned and operated by Whitehorse City Council who proudly presents the 2021 Professional Season, one of the major features of its arts program.

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