Rachael Beck is a multi-faceted, award winning powerhouse whose talents span both stage and screen as an acclaimed vocal artist and actress.

This Girl is a New York style Cabaret Concert starring Australia's own Rachael Beck. Heart-warming, funny and full of gossip, she cruises from Sondheim to Jason Robert Brown.

Songs range from Running up that Hill, to I Dreamed a Dream to The Stars and the Moon.

Come and enjoy an intimate performance from one of Australia's greatest Triple Threats!

Soaring woodwinds and deep, resonant brass have made Dvorak's New World symphony consistently one of the world's favourite orchestral works. Melodies inspired by Native American and African-American music evoke the beauty of wide open spaces and a connection to the land. With its soulful lament and lingering echoes of darker memories, it's no wonder this work is a 'must-see' of classical music fans everywhere.

The brilliant Australian-Chinese cellist Li-Wei Qin tackles Saint Saens' Cello Concerto, knwon for its solo part which demonstrates the cello's lyrical and dramatic qualities.

Completing the program is Ravel's tribute to Baroque style, his 1919 orchestral suite, Le Tombeau de Couperin.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Tianyi lu conductor
Li-Wei Qin cello

Program
Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1
Dvorak - Symphony No.9 From the New World

Running time: 2 hours including intermission

This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/ songwriters performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his most recent album – ‘Between You and Me’ as well as selections from his vast back catalogue of recordings.

This is a chance to hear the acclaimed singer songwriter Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal ‘salon’ concerts; where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that only proximity can offer.
 
Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow’. Recorded and released entirely independently, and spearheaded by ‘This Old Love’ and subsequent singles ‘Daniel’ and ‘Autumn Flow’, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history.

A swag of accolades followed, amongst them three Aria nominations (including Best Male Artist), as well as Triple J’s prestigious ‘J Award’ nomination for Album of the Year. Subsequent releases ‘Corner of an Endless Road’, (2008) and ‘Tumbling into the Dawn’ (2010) were also a huge success, debuting at #2 on the Australian Albums chart and topping the Independent charts for several weeks, as well as earning the gifted songwriter a further three Aria nominations.

Lior is known for his dynamic and moving performances, and has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest live performers. He is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft.
 
Don’t miss the chance to see him in this one-off intimate solo show.

The Songs of Eva Cassidy is a celebration of one of the great voices of the 20th Century and who better to pay tribute to this genius, than Australia’s own Silvie Paladino.
 
Silvie is one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers. She is a popular concert performer, recording artist and has starred in musicals such as Mamma Mia, Cats and Les Misérables in Australia and on London’s West End.  She is also well known to Australian audiences as a regular on Carols by Candlelight.

Before Eva died at the tender age of 33, she was unknown outside of Washington USA, but within two years of her death, her albums topped the charts in the UK, Europe, Australia and the rest of the World.

The show features her inspired re-imaginings of such classic tunes as Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, Time After Time, Ain’t No Sunshine, Bridge Over Troubled Water, What a Wonderful World and, of course, Songbird.

All the hits in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written.
Now JEFF CARTER together with BROOKE McMULLEN bring to life a captivating and unforgettable musical concert.
This 2 hour live concert event “LEAVING JACKSON” The Johnny Cash & June Carter show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.
Duration 2 hours and 20 minutes with interval.

Peter Rabbit doesn't think life as a rabbit is all it's cracked up to be in this spirited children's musical. His mother is always making him do chores, and Peter's had just about all he can take of his goody two-shoes twin sisters. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home and find a better place to live -- somewhere he can be in charge, do whatever he wants, and be free of responsibility. But as Peter struggles to live with other animals, from feisty squirrels to sewing mice, he begins to realize his life at home might not have been so bad after all.

Vivaldi would be totally astonished by the fame of his Four Seasons today. As a priest working in an orphanage, the majority of his music was heard by only a relatively small circle of people in Venice, and almost all of it was forgotten, lost or disregarded for nearly two centuries after his death.
The Four Seasons is not just well-known: it's one of the most exciting, colourful and innovative works from the Baroque era. Each concerto is accompanied by a sonnet, and the hallmarks of each Italian season, from birdsong in Spring to pesky flies in Summer, are imagined in amazingly vivid musical form.
Written more than 200 years after Vivaldi, Ottorino Respighi's quartet (opulently arranged for string orchestra) evokes a different, romantic image of Italy - picturesque town squares, languorous sunny days by Lake Como, young love and good living.

Program
Vivaldi - Concerto in F major RV141
Respighi Quartet in D major P53 (arr string orchestra)
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

Katherine Lukey Violin
Jennen Ngiau-Keng Violin
William Hennessy AM Violin
Markiyan Melnychenko Violin
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Running time: 2 hours including 20 minute intermission

“With Love, Marilyn” stars Erin Sullivan as Marilyn Monroe in a special one-woman tribute performance to one of the most iconic romantic ingenues.
With 28 years of theater experience under her belt, Ms. Sullivan has performed across the country and worldwide playing some of Broadway's best blondes. Her journey with Marilyn began originating the icon in a new play “Marilee and Baby Lamb: The Assassination of an American Goddess” written by Tony-award winning, Oscar-nominated playwright Mark Medoff. Continuing her passion for this woman's life and legacy is what has built the foundation for this piece.

As a founding member of the internationally famous The Seekers, Keith Potger is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the welcome given to him by audiences around the world.

Keith's program contains some old favourites from The Seekers, a touch of Nashville, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few covers of hits from the 1960s to the 1980s that appeal to the generation who grew up with their folks playing The Seekers albums. Throughout his show, Keith shares some amusing anecdotes from over 50 years on the international music scene.

In all, this is an up-beat, heart-warming event that leaves audiences reliving their memories of the past while sharing the joy of new beginnings that are the hallmarks of Keith Potger's solo concerts.

Shipwrecked and separated 25 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong?

The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps, leading to an unbelievably crazy day for bumbling twins.

At the heart of this tale of comedic misfortune is an old man searching for his lost children who has found himself in the fight of his life…to save his life. As far-fetched coincidences unfold, chaotic hilarity ensues and a man’s life could be saved — if only everything would go to plan.

Directed by Janine Watson (Romeo and Juliet, Ensemble Theatre’s Unqualified) this is a beautiful story about reunion, wrapped up in an evening of entertainment and laughter.

After a day of mistaken identity leading to unfair thrashings, wrongful arrests and false charges of infidelity, robbery, madness and even demonic possession, can the twins possibly reunite and live happily ever after?

Based on the picture books by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement.

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to find the fun.

Meanwhile the Keepers are in hot pursuit, hunting high and low to relocate their crowd-pleasing, much-loved feathered attraction. Edward stays one step ahead until he’s ready to head home; concluding that being an emu might be just right after all. Back at HIS pen, a very shocking but welcome surprise awaits... he’s been replaced by the rather wonderful Edwina the Emu!

Lonely no more, the pair are soon the expectant parents of 10 eggs. With the impending arrival of their large family, Edwina is driven to find the right job to support her brood. Whilst Edward assumes nesting duties, she throws her hat in the job-market ring and heads out into the world. Trying all sorts of roles on for size, from dancer to waiter, she discovers she’s not the right fit for any of the human jobs!

The award-winning Monkey Baa team brings to the stage the classic Australian tale of two emus searching for their identity. The emus’ journey of hilarity and tenderness leads them to discover that the best thing you can be is …. you!

Monkey Baa Theatre Company has been creating classic, much-loved productions for young people for over 20 years. Edward the Emu carries on the vision to make theatre an intrinsic part of young people’s lives with the quality, humour and heart that has made Monkey Baa a favourite of families across Australia.

It was the sound of beach parties and summer romance. The Beach Boys created the soundtrack of a generation with their jukebox hits, soaring melodies, glorious harmonies and revolutionary arrangements

Supported by his band, cabaret star Drew Downing brings their acclaimed and timeless songbook to life.

Surfer Girl, I Get Around, Surfin; USA, Barbara Ann, Good Vibrations, In My Room, God Only Knows, When I Grow Up (To Be A Man), In My Room, and many more

"I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good" - Brian Wilson

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours - now in a new West End production!

Join the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father's warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he?

The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13, 26, 52, 78 & 91 Storey Treehouses return with The Gruffalo's Child, brining together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their adults.

Jimeoin - Ramble On

A Stalwart of Australian comedy and all round likeable rogue, comedian Jimeoin in his new stand up show Ramble On! happily imparts his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style.

'Recalls the familiar at fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess' (Scotland on Sunday).

'Hilarious... If laughter's the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids... Don't miss it!' (Edinburgh Evening News).

WANNABE - The Spice Girls Show

Stop right now! Thank you very much. It's time to Spice Up Your Life like it's 1996.
Relive the 90s through the hits of the Spice Girls on this Spice World journey; all you have to do is Say You'll Be There.
 
Experience Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh together on stage for a night where you can Zig-A-Zig-Ahhhh. Bring your moves, bring your outfits and bring your GIRL POWER!

Inspired by the Spice Girls career, the show features classic costumes, unique vocal & musical arrangements, iconic dance routines and some thrilling fan-favourite moments exclusive to the show.

“Any true fan will jump from their seat" - **** Theatre Weekly

"Definitely a favourite nineties guilty pleasure everyone should enjoy!” -
***** Raring2Go

Do you love theatre? How would you feel about arriving at the performance without really knowing what's going to happen on stage?

For the first time, WGAC presents a package of four shows that you will love, but you won't know what they are until you get there. Worrried? Don't be! These shows are high quality productions that will thrill you, offer a unique experience and remind you that life isn't always about what you know... what you don't know can inspire, delight and surprise! 

Surprise yourself. Treat yourself. Be yourself.

The only mystery left is...will you come along for the ride?


Show 1 - Friday 20 March, 8:00pm at the Trafalgar Public Hall. Running time 60 mins, no intermission. Contains mild coarse language.

Show 2 - Thursday 14 May, 8:00pm at Downton Park Reserve, Yarragon. Running time 75 mins, no intermission. Contains coarse language.

Show 3 - Wednesday 15 July, 8:00pm at Brandy Creek Estate, Drouin East. Running time 150 mins including intermission. Suitable for ages 15+, contains mild adult themes.

Show 4 - Friday 18 September, 8:00pm at Algie Hall, Neerim South. Running time 125 mins including intermission. Contains mild adult themes.
All Four Shows Package Pricing:
Members: $75
Full: $90

Single Show Pricing:
All tickets: $25 per show

American Idiot is a coming of age story of 3 teens in a post 9/11 America. Set to the sound track of Green Day’s critically acclaimed concept album of the same name and featuring other hits (including 21 Guns and Know Your Enemy). American Idiot portrays a generation of disillusionment and dissent which erupted during tumultuous events such as the Iraq War. Beginning in small town America, Johnny, Will and Tunny express the desire to leave their home in the hopes of finding fame, fortune and something more than the small-minded mentality they’ve grown up around. The boy’s stories diverge on 3 paths and each learns that life is not quite what they expected. Dealing with themes of mental health, love, drug dependence, war and loss. This gritty take on the themes once provided by Green Day 15 years ago are still relevant and alive not only in this show but in society as a whole to this day.

Attention all Baby Boomers –get ready to feel the nostalgia dialled up to 11 when “Rockin’ Through the Ages” delivers a show packed with the music, media and memories of your heyday. This fantastic multimedia show combines an all-star live band, original music clips, side-splitting vintage tv commercials and a nod to the cultural touchstones of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. You’ll be singing along to classic hits of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond and Tom Jones, and re-living the heady anthems of Daddy Cool, The Monkeys, Dr. Hook and many more favourites of the sensational 70’s. Don’t missthis blast from the past when life was simpler, and there was plenty to dance, sing and smile about. You’re invited to come Rockin’ through the Ages in an unforgettable night of the best music and moments since Rock and Roll was born!

Written & Directed by Tony Briggs

The Sapphires is a heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Brigg' mother. Set in 1968 during landmark changes to Aboriginal rights, it tells the story of a singing group of four young Yorta Yorta women, discovered by a talent scout at St Kilda's Tiki Club. He convinces them to tour Vietnam to sing classic soul songs for the troops and it becomes a life-altering trip to the depths of war and back again. Whilst The Sapphires explores issues such as race, prejudice and pleas for acceptance, it is an energetic and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists, a masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs. Darren welcomes us to his campfire for an entertaining morning of story and song, articulating moments of laughter, joy and reflection through timeless tunes that the whole world sang along with.
An intimate performance, around a campfire, featuring songs Darren has embraced and remarkably re-created throughout his career, celebrating artists such as Glen Campbell, James Taylor, John Denver and of course his hugely successful and critically acclaimed portrait of Cat Stevens, 'Peace Train - The Cat Stevens Story'.
From humble beginnings, strumming a guitar by ‘the ‘Bidgee’ river in his beloved hometown of Wagga Wagga, to selling out The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with Peace Train, Darren has forged a unique, diverse career that has seen him embrace the Australian Country Music, Musical Theatre and Television industries with aplomb.
Grab a cuppa and settle in for a morning of warmth and friendship by Darren Coggan's Campfire.

Judith Lucy is single again…and 51.

She recently reflected on her entire history with men and concluded that maybe it was time to shut up shop.

‘Whatever it is that I’m selling, a lot of straight guys simply aren’t that interested in buying it and I’m including people like my father.’

In amongst exploring stereotypes and her own desires, Judith Lucy will recount her full history with the opposite sex and leave it up to the audience to determine whether she should ever date again.

Should Judith hang up her vagina for good?

In 2019 Judith did a massive sell-out tour around the Capital cities asking this question, but she wants a second opinion. Gippsland, the decision is yours!

“Gutsy and gut-bustingly funny, right to the end.” ★★★★ Herald Sun, 2019
“If you love your comedy uncompromising, deadpan and drop-dead funny, buy a ticket.” ★★★★ The Advertiser, 2019

WINNER – People’s Choice Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2017
WINNER – Best Comedy Performer, Helpmann Awards 2015

www.facebook.com/officialjudithlucy/

A COMEDIAN AND AN OPERA SINGER’S WORLDS COLLIDED
David Hobson and Colin Lane have been friends for 25 years. From vastly different backgrounds, they have observed one another’s worlds and always thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a go at what that other guy does?” So here’s their chance to see whether the grass is a little greener. It’s a unique and hilarious experiment that promises to enthral and entertain. “In Tails” launched in 2016/17 with a selection of shows at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Festival of Voices, Albury Entertainment Centre, Spiegeltent Hobart and Capital Theatre Bendigo to a resounding applause. Colin Lane, Comedian/Professional Show Off is best known as the Lano from Lano and Woodley. David Hobson, tenor & composer, is one of Australia’s best-known award-winning Opera performers.

Following nationwide sell-out seasons, Beauty & the Beast returns to stage in 2020! A must see stunning full length classical ballet production of the traditional fairy-tale story!

Featuring internationally recognised artists in leading roles in a rich display of outstanding skill! One of the world’s most loved fairy tale classics is retold through a superb production featuring classical ballet skill and choreography which honour the spirit of this magical work - an inspiring, impacting, entertaining and memorable experience for the whole family!

Featuring Meet & Greet the Cast after the show
Running time - 2 hours including interval

'Every aspect of the performance excelled, a work to remember for years to come' Dance Informa

'Passion, energy and elegance, a sheer delight! Well-crafted and beautifully choreographed by Michelle Sierra with passion, energy and elegance, a sheer delight!' Adelaide

Lennon-Through A Glass Onion: Celebrates the genius, music & phenomenon of John Lennon. Part concert, part biography, John Waters & Stewart D’Arrietta reveal the essence of a treasured icon. Features 31 hits of Lennon & Lennon/McCartney.
- “A deeply felt reflection of the man, savour every minute” - New York Times

Each year we have enjoyed getting together in December to celebrate the final show in our Daylight Entertainment Season with our traditional Christmas show, and to celebrate the year and the spirit of the season.

For our 2020 celebration, we are doing something even more special:

We are dusting off our jingle bells, polishing a reindeer’s nose, hey-ho-ing the holy, putting up the mistletoe, brushing up the dance steps and producing our very own WGAC Christmas show, just for you!

This show will feature a wonderful line-up of special guest artists from both the professional stage and our local stage (including singers from our region), complete with all the fun Christmas trimmings.. and of course, many  opportunities for you to sing along with us.

We will even take the chance to launch our 2021 Daylight Season as part of the show and will present special Christmas performances from some of the featured artists coming up in next year's Daylight Entertainment Season.

This is certain to be A Very WGAC Christmas and we are looking forward to bringing you something very special and just a little bit different!

She's known to millions around the world as the "Angel of Australia" - the name given to her by the famous Dutch violinist, André Rieu.

This concert is part of Mirusia's National Tour in 2020 saluting the music of The Seekers, performing the chart-topping hits including “I’ll Never Find Another You”, “A World Of Our Own”, “The Carnival Is Over”, “Georgy Girl” and more in a 2 hour show with band that will also include the CLASSICS she has performed with André Rieu around the world and her original songs. 

Mirusia is an Australian born Soprano with Dutch heritage. With 12 years of extensive international touring and successful concerts under her belt, Mirusia is one of the most sought-after sopranos in the world. Her albums always place highly on the ARIA Album and DVD chart rankings, with numerous albums and DVDs reaching the number one position on the Pop, Classical Crossover, Jazz & Blues and Music DVD Charts in Australia.  Her latest album "A Salute to The Seekers" debuted at the #1 position on the ARIA Jazz & Blues Chart with a sold-out shows at QPAC Concert Hall, Sydney Recital Hall and Melbourne’s Recital Hall.

Mirusia studied opera at Griffith University's Queensland Conservatorium in Australia and at the age of 21 was announced as the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award. After graduation, her career blossomed when she toured the world as star soprano with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra for over 10 years. The stadium-size concerts have forwarded Mirusia the most wonderful opportunities of singing before country leaders, royalty and millions of fans have marvelled at the clarity, dexterity and the exquisite sound of her voice.

Mirusia still tours with André Rieu, but also has a flourishing solo career.
She has touched the hearts of many audiences. Her performances have been declared; “heart-warming, personal and they leave you no choice but to love Mirusia.”

André Rieu about Mirusia: “I’m proud to have been there from the start and to see her career take off. After having worked with this incredibly talented young lady I can only wish her all the best in her solo career.“

Come and Celebrate the magical hits of The King Of Rock n Roll in a sensational 2 hour Concert Spectacular.

All of Elvis” No 1 hits will be performed in the original style that made Elvis the greatest performer that ever lived.

Internationally Acclaimed sensation Mark Anthony, one of the most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today, brings this unique period to life – the songs, the costumes, the emotion, the energy, the raw power – all brought together in a two hour concert spectacular.

Mark Anthony is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland USA as one of the top Professional Elvis Tributes in the world to date.  Mark’s stage presence, incredible vocal ability and authentic costuming, is backed by his amazing and energetic band. Together they bring the Elvis experience to a whole new level.

If you only see one Elvis show this year, make sure it is ELVIS – If I Can Dream starring the people’s favourite the dynamic Mark Anthony.

World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life. This incredible production will return to Australia in 2020 with a brand new production and the wonderful revue of all your favorite musical theatre hits including such classics as; The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Miss Saigon, The Boy from Oz, Hairspray, Les Misérables and The Blues Brothers.

World of Musicals features colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics, all performed by an international star-studded cast, presenting the audience with entertainment at the highest level. Whether a soloist - duet or the entire ensemble, the performers of this musical event will inspire in this musical whirlwind.  Direct from their USA tour, this select cast of highly talented and accomplished performers have featured in worldwide smash hits including; Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray, West side Story, Titanic, Les Miserables, Wizard of OZ, Mary Poppins, Me and My Girl, Evita, The King of Narnia, Rent and Avenue “Q”.

"ALL THE HITS IN ONE SHOW" - that is the motto of this musical gala, full of highlights; the emotional and varied journey into World of Musicals will delight the audience.

World of Musicals is a show for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your favorite and much-loved musicals in one unforgettable evening.

World of Musicals simply not to be missed. Book Now!

 “The cast is supremely talented and an absolute joy to watch” Broadway World

 “Emotional ballads, stunning solos and rousing ensemble performances" Main Echo

 
 www.theworldofmusicalsshow.com