Elvis, Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Queen, Jackson 5, Beatles, ACDC, John Farnham… and many more!

Following on from their 2018 sell-out concerts, internationally acclaimed ‘Boys in the Band’ is proud to present their brand new show “Jukebox Revolution…every record tells a story!” celebrating the most iconic artists of the 20th century.

Starring Australia’s finest leading men and backed by their sensational band The Players, this dazzling performance features over 50 years of mega hits in an all singing, all dancing, high octane concert.

Get ready to join the revolution!

“One hell of a show!” - Just Saying Magazine

Billionaire Boy is a fun play by Maryam Master, based on David Walliams best selling novel, Billionaire Boy. 

Twelve year old Joe has everything a boy could ever want, from a golden underwater Ferrari to his very own cinema. Joe and his Dad have more money than you could imagine, but what Joe really needs is a friend. When Joe arrives at his new school, life really gets tough. Facing the school bully, his Dad’s new girlfriend and the world’s worst school canteen, Joe is about to learn that money might buy you a lot in Raj’s shop, but it can’t buy you everything.

The year is 1669: a bawdy and uproarious time. The return of King Charles II brought an end to the abstemious realities of puritanical England. While in France, Charles had seen actresses on the stage, and upon his return decreed that men were no longer to play the roles of women. Theatres had just reopened after years of suppression and for the first time English actresses appeared on the public stage. Playhouse Creatures focuses on five of the most famous, including Nell Gwynn and Mary Betterton, to provide a moving and often comic account of the precarious lives of Restoration actresses; curiosities, sex objects, or professional artists? De Angelis’ play is contemporary in tone and preoccupations but adheres closely to the lives and struggles of the first English actresses, if not always constrained by historical accuracy.

Audience Advice: This show contains strong coarse language, partial nudity, adult themes. Recommended 16+

Hey Rock & Roll music fans, the wait is over – “ Lets go back to where it all began” as we relive the magic & the great hits of legendary music icons Buddy Holly & The Beatles Together Live In Concert.
Scot Robin & The Beatle Boys breathe life back into the legends that are Buddy Holly & The Beatles.
You will hear all the huge hits of The Beatles such as She Loves You, All My Loving, I Saw You Standing There, Can’t Buy Me Love, Please Please Me, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Eight Days A Week and many, many more.
The FIVE legends will perform over 40 international hits one after the other in this breathtaking & very exciting Rock & Roll musical event.

A Taste of Ireland
2019 National Tour Aus & NZ

After performing to thousands of audiences nation wide, The Irish Music & Dance Sensation 'A Taste of Ireland' is touring Nationally in 2019.

Witness the World Champions directly from the West End's Lord of the Dance, as they tell the tale of the World's most loved nation in one incredible live performance. 

Told through Irish music and dance, 'A Taste of Ireland' reveals the magical tale of two star crossed lovers leaving their Emerald home forever.

Produced by Australia's golden due, Brent Pace & Ceili Moore, 'A Taste of Ireland' transports the audience to a time and place where tunes, taps and tradition are all the very essence of celebrating the Irish spirit.

Seven acrobats and 30 metres of rope…

By a Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics from some of Australia’s best emerging circus artists. With intense training in a breadth of contemporary circus disciplines, the performers have pooled their knowledge and skills, and then exploded the traditional boundaries of these disciplines to create a show where classic techniques are used in expansive ways.

Off The Leash Theatre and West Gippsland Arts Centre present Nightshades, a new play by Jeannie Haughton.

As with her previous play ‘Wild Dogs’, Haughton delves into the lives of real people living in this intriguing place, Gippsland.

The play explores the connections we struggle with to find our place, and untangles the stories of the past on which we have built our present.
 
It’s a compelling and compassionate weaving of contemporary and historical women’s stories, both myth and fact.
 
The result is a magical journey for everyone who loves a good story or two.

Brahms composed the Academic Festival Overture after receiving an honorary doctorate from the Breslau University. The University wanted a new composition to mark this occasion and Brahms having never gone to University set to composing a shorter less dramatic work than a full symphony. This overture remains one of the most celebrated in the romantic canon.
The G Minor Violin Concerto No 1 is the most recognisable work by Max Bruch, bringing the composer enduring fame. Composed in 1857 when he was just 19 years old demonstrates the composers mastery of the solo instrument and large orchestra. At aged 11, Ann won a scholarship to Chethams School of Music in Manchester, appeared on TV and performed with Yehudi Menuhin. Ann is Head of Music at Catholic College Sale and has performed extensively throughout Gippsland for more than a decade with the Briagolong Bush Band and numerous string quartet.
Beethoven Symphony No 1 in C Major, Opus 21 was the first symphony written by the greatest of all symphonists. This work which pays homage to Mozart and Haydn of his past and acts as a beacon lighting the way for the romantics who followed. Alexander Thayer, who wrote the first significant book on Beethoven, saw 1800 as a turning point in the composer’s career: “It is the year in which, cutting loose from the pianoforte, he asserted his claims to a position with Mozart and the still living and productive Haydn in the higher forms of chamber and orchestral compositions—the quartet and the symphony.”
The First Symphony is a conservative work by the least conservative of composers who just two years later, proudly announced that he would follow a “new path.”

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Warragul Youth Theatre's Production of 'Disney's The Little Mermaid JR'., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

Come with us as we celebrate the remarkable career of Olivia Newton-John. Hear some of her greatest hits, ‘If Not For You’, ‘The Banks of the Ohio’, ‘Let Me be There’, ‘I Honestly Love You’, ‘Physical’, the hits from Grease and many more.

Olivia – Magic! is brought to you by a talented team of musicians led by the gifted Seona Murley.

She is supported by the talented David Cameron on piano, Paul Cengia on drums and Pete Dacy on guitar.

Don’t miss this entertaining and touching story of Australia’s own Olivia Newton-John.

Do you dream of reliving the good old days?
Were you a fan of The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli & Four Seasons, Bee Gees and The Hollies?

Well don't miss THE ROBERSTON BROTHERS VARIETY SHOW featuring direct from Jersey Boys..... Simon Brook McLaughlin.
This amazing interactive live Variety TV style Show will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying!
Take a trip down memory lane with The Robertson Brothers, Australia's own vocal dynamic duo!

Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Toni is a celebrated singer/songwriter known for her powerful voice and inspiring independent spirit.

With fans in over 50 countries around the world, Toni  has produced a list of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, I’ve Got To Go Now and Because You’re Beautiful.

Toni has opened for Bob Dylan, and performed duets with greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel.

The coming years will see the wider release of two very special albums of music. First, ‘It’s All a Beautiful Noise’ and second ‘Citizens Of The Planet'. Both releases are apart of two unique 3D Mapping animated shows - two hours of animation and lots of high tech audience engagement!

Jack Gatto is the voice of Elvis and James Cupples the heart & soul of Tom Jones – together they pay tribute to ‘The King’ and the Jones boy in a dynamic unmissable night.

Elvis Presley and Tom Jones reached the top of their music genres – legends both who became friends and performed together just the one time in Las Vegas.   Now, the amazing talents of Jack Gatto and James Cupples recreate the magic of these musical icons with Elvis’ greatest hits, including ‘Suspicious Minds, ‘My Way’, ‘How Great Thou Art’ and Tom Jones music from the 60’s through to his contemporary hits.

Multi-award winner Jack Gatto has been described by members of Presley’s own family as having the closest voice to the King they’d experienced. James Cupples, one of the biggest success stories to come from television’s The Voice, was described by mentor Keith Urban as having one of the most amazing voices he has heard. Together on stage they are dynamite.

Created by Aussie international star John St Peeters, this world class production is coming for the first time and for one night only… we suggest you book early!

Praise nowadays is often thrown around far too loosely but this amazing show and the talent on stage will go a long way in returning credibility and true value to the words – NOT TO BE MISSED!

Come along and be entertained by the KCs School of Dance performance teams as they prepare for their 2019 competition season. Showcasing all styles of dance including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary and Musical Theatre.
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment by our local dancers for this 2 hour performance that is sure to inspire our audience.

A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood. After sell-out seasons across the world, including London's West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia.

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through  the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures?

After all, there's no such thing as a Gruffalo - is there?

Songs, laughs and scary fun!

Best suited to ages 4-7.

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with Soloist David Fung, piano.
 
MCO’s unique, approachable style is enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced concert goers alike.
This concert features works by Bach, Telemann, Dvorak and Bartok and internationally renowned pianist, David Fung joins the orchestra as guest soloist for the Bach Concertos.

Precarious unfolds through an ingenuous maze of phenomenal acrobatics, spectacular aerials, live music and physical comedy. The unique skills and talents of the Circus Oz ensemble include extraordinary foot juggling, jaw-dropping aerial rope and tippy ring, mesmerizing roué cyr, Chinese pole, and hula hoop, all hilariously woven with original music from the Circus Oz live band.

*This show is a shortened version of the full show. For information on the full show visit http://www.wgac.com.au/whatson.html

PRECARIOUS takes us on a journey through an intriguing world, there are remnants of our icy past but this future reality is anything but.  Inhabitants navigate this unknown world guided by their surroundings and their own ingenuity.
 
Precarious is inspired by the icy plains of the Antactic and the extraordinary energies and colours of the Aurora Australis. These new arrivals must manipulate their surroundings, and each other, in order to turn the inhospitable into the possible. In this new show, the physicality of the human body demonstrates how easily the natural balance can be upended, creating chaos on a human and global scale.
 
Innovative circus acts and apparatus are unearthed as the ensemble pushes beyond the normal to create an exciting three-dimensional world exposing the fragility that exists between humanity and nature. Precarious unfolds through an ingenuous maze of phenomenal acrobatics, spectacular aerials, live music and physical comedy. The unique skills and talents of the Circus Oz ensemble include extraordinary foot juggling, jaw-dropping aerial straps and trapeze, mesmerising handstands, pole, and hula hoop, all hilariously woven with original music from the Circus Oz live band.
 
Join us for a 70-minute non-stop spectacle of acrobatic mayhem for audiences of all ages.

Still crazy, still sexy, still cool - The Paris Underground Cabaret returns!

After 3 years of touring and sell-out houses Australia wide, the subversive European cabaret is back with an ENCORE performance.

Journey once more into the dark delights of the underground of Paris - it will be a night to remember!

Featuring the magic of Madotti & Vegas, dancer and circus artist Hannah Trott; the tap-dance king Monsieur Eden Read; the risque repartee of chanteuse Aurora Kurth; and new to the underground showgirl, Mimi Le Noir and the gravity defying talent of cirque specialist Tim Rutty!

“If you want to be lured into the world of the risqué and explore the secret passions of your inner devilish dark side then see this rare and sensational show.... This is performance theatre at its best.”
- Lisa Romeo, Stage Whispers

Please note: Rated Age 15+

Sydney Dance Company's 50th Anniversary bursts into life with a formidable triple bill from three remarkable Australian choreographic talents. Each has carved their own unique style, pushing at the possibilities of movement and taking audiences on unforgettable journeys. For the first time, these three incredible works will share the one stage. Witness the world premiere of Cinco set to a dramatic string quartet. Soar beyond the clouds in Neon Aether and immerse yourself in a post-human world of primal seduction in WOOF. Don't miss this exhilarating evening of dance.

Australian Music Theatre Star Philip Gould and Award winning Singer/actress Michelle Fitzmaurice, team up again to sing and Dance their way through 22 hits of the man they called the “Chairman of The Board”, Frank Sinatra.

The fascinating life story of Frank Sinatra will be told through skillfully written narration and all of this in front of a back drop of wonderful stills of many moments of Frank's life on the big screen.

The show will also contain many hits from the women in Frank's Life. Nancy Sinatra, Liza Minelli and Judy Garland will be some of the wonderfully talented women highlighted in the production.

Classic Sinatra hits performed will include 'My Way’, 'Three Coins in a Fountain', 'Fly Me to the Moon' and 'High Hopes', to name but a few.

Warragul Theatre Company is proud to present the hit Disney musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in 2019 at the newly renovated West Gippsland Arts Centre.

A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can only be freed by true love. The beautiful and intelligent Belle arrives at his home and - after a tumultuous introduction - agrees to take the place of her imprisoned father. Watch as the two begin to understand and befriend one another against the backdrop of an enchanted castle. Is there enough time for their love to grow?

Featuring the iconic characters and songs from the Disney animated film and stage adaption this colourful and talent filled production is not to be missed.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

Ever wondered what wine goes best with Fairy Bread? Why hasn’t the ‘Champagne Spider’ caught on? These questions and many more will be inadequately answered by the self-styled sommeliers of comedy, Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja.
After intoxicating sold out audiences across the country, The Wine Bluffs are here to do what they do best: bulls**t about wine. Laying spurious claim to a reputation as renowned wine consultants, the duo, fresh from judging the Fruit Wine Section at The Rockhampton Show, will take you through the cellar door experience with a comedic twist.
The union of Callinan [Melbourne Fringe Comedy winner & three time Barry Award Nominee] and Calleja [stand up and writer on Before The Game & countless other TV shows] has everyone’s palate salivating as they prepare to uncork their latest vintage and let the comedy breathe.

QUEEN is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock.

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, seen as the best Queen show in Australia if not The World, is bringing to Australia their new show, THE GREATEST HITS TOUR.

This show features Thomas Crane who is arguably the best Freddie Mercury in Australia in looks and sound and hailed by many critics as being as good vocally as Freddie, 87

Thomas with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert.

Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody will perform all the great hits like We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Four women. Many stories. A century of service.

Follow the personal journeys of four women, Lilian, Mary, Tam and Catherine, united in their determination to utilise their skills in the field of medicine on active service within the military. From the pioneers of World War One, first denied military service, throughout the battles of World War two- through contemporary conflicts, and as peacekeepers in times of humanitarian crisis; these and other stories come to life in vivid accounts of revelation, loss, struggle and kinship. Together they share moments of hope and humour that punctuate the otherwise harrowing task of conflict medicine.

Written and researched over two years by Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins, The Shift Theatre brings together a fine ensemble cast and creative team under the direction of Catherine Hill.

When eleven year old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the most hated person in the school’ her life is thrown into complete meltdown. After exhausting all other avenues her parents resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot.

Based on a true story, Robot Song illustrates the profound, transformative nature of creativity that when combined with unconditional love, becomes an unstoppable force.  For Juniper, creativity opens doors into places she never knew existed allowing her, for the first time, to be defined on her own terms.

Join the acclaimed 40 piece Melbourne Opera Orchestra conducted by Greg Hocking AM and top opera soloists for an evening of the most popular highlights of Italian opera.

Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Puccini’s Madam Butterfly, Tosca and La Boheme, Verdi’s La Traviata, Nabucco and Rigoletto and Mascagni’s Cavelleria Rusticana will all  feature in this highly entertaining evening presented by one of Australia’s most well known and acclaimed opera companies.

And of course, everyone's favourite, Nessun Dorma, will finish off the evening!

Making a return visit to Wesley we are indeed fortunate that one of Australia’s leading award-winning opera stars will grace the Wesley stage again.

Soprano Taryn Fiebig is one of Australia’s most popular and versatile artists.
She has sung Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Gilbert & Sullivan and countless major soprano roles in Opera for Opera Australia. From Mozart to Rossini, Verdi Wagner and Contemporary operas like Bliss for which she received the Helpmann Award. Taryn performs will all the State opera companies, including several operas with Pinchgut Opera in Sydney under the direction of Eryn Helyard.
This year she sings in the Australian premiere of Antonio Vivaldi’s opera Farnace with Pinchgut Opera and in Melbourne appears in Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutti with Opera Australia.

Taryn’s accompanist at her Warragul recital will be Simon Bruckard, who is a graduate from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, where he completed his Master of Music in Opera Performance.
Simon was awarded the Melba Opera Trust Margaret Schofield scholarship for repetiteurs.

Not only is Simon a pianist but also a conductor and a repetiteur with Victorian Opera. Last year he conducted Humperdink’s Hansel & Gretel for Victorian Opera and for Lyric Opera Les Mamelles de Teresias by Poulenc.

Taryn Fiebig and Simon Bruckard will perform a selection of Opera arias and songs.

Me and My Shadow is a rich and vibrant story about the fanciful escapades of a girl making friends with her shadow as she navigates the difficulty and the delight a new friendship can bring.
 
Premiered in Adelaide in 2010, Me and My Shadow was instantly recognised as a truly breakthrough production in Australian children’s theatre.

It has won a Helpmann Award for Best Presentation for Children in 2011, a Victor Award for Best Showcase Production IPAY in 2013 and was a Sydney Theatre Award nominee in 2011 for Best Production for Children.

The original New York and Las Vegas hit Menopause The Musical® returns to Australia in 2019!

Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”.

This side splitting musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles!

“Impossible not to laugh” – New York Times

“Ninety minutes of extraordinary fun” – Australian Stage

They’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark out and they’re wearing sunglasses... and they’re on a mission from God!
This action packed show immortalises the legendary Blues Brothers movies and music with classic songs like Gimme Some Loving, Everybody Needs Somebody, Shake your Tailfeather and more. Get ready to dress for the occasion, slip on your hat & shades, and get down and boogie as you listen, sing, and dance with The Australasian 21st Century Blues Brothers Show!

What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby.
Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards.

Silvie is one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers.  She is well known to audiences through her stage performance throughout Australia, Asia and London’s West End as well as her popular appearances on Carols by Candlelight.

Accompanied by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will entertain you with songs from her vast repertoire including classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.

Stan and Mabel is a fantastic new book by Jason Chapman, published by Templar.
It tells the story of two neglected animals - Stan (a dog) and Mabel (a cat) - who live in a tall tower block in the city. Although though their owners ignore them, Stan and Mabel find great comfort in the music played by the lady who lives downstairs.
But one day the music stops.
When Stan and Mabel go to investigate, they discover that their beloved neighbour has gone to Italy, to a competition to find the greatest orchestra in the world.
In a flash, Mabel decides that they should follow in her footsteps and visit the famous La Scala opera house in Milan. They just need to find some friends to join their animal orchestra first! And so the adventure begins.

“Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania” is a highly interactive dinosaur adventure with a quirky cast, a cheeky Raptor named Razor and a T Rex named Toby that carves up the dance floor with his dino-mite dance moves.
 All this and more are waiting for you on your thrilling and electrifying “Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania” family adventure!
At this ‘family show spectacular’ let your imagination run wild as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back through time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Come face to face with three of your favourite dinosaurs at “Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania” & join others as we find out who is the real champion of dinosaurs. The T-Rex or the Raptor?
There are plenty of surprises, songs and dancing in store from start to finish and don’t miss the exciting opportunities for the audience to get up close and personal with the dinosaurs.
So bring your family, buckle up and let “Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania” take you on a fun journey of pure roarsomness
All the way back to the time of the dinosaurs!

Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of Fire.

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.
These two talented performers share a very special onstage rapport, perfectly recreating the dynamic Johnny and June shared.

This live concert event “LEAVING JACKSON” The Johnny Cash & June Carter show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.

Duration 2:10 including a 20 minute interval.

Meet Occi Byrne, the illegitimate child of a single mother in the Catholic west of Ireland. Shunned by church, state and family, Occi must fight his way to adulthood in a dog eat dog world. Violent, tragic and hauntingly tender, Swansong is the story of a lost soul from one of the masters of Irish drama.
Occi must fight his way to adulthood in a dog eat dog world. It’s an exhilarating journey that plunges him in to murder and mayhem, love and death, only to return him to the place he began. Tragic, tender and uproariously funny Swansong is the story of a lost soul in search of a home.
As a piece of theatre, Swansong speaks to anyone who has ever felt like and outsider, who have ever been denied a voice. Occi, for all his flawed humanity is a symbol of hope. An unlikely hero who faces insurmountable odds and never gives up. His is a timely message. An important story.
Through brilliant, classic theatre; Andre De Vanny (͚Best Actor͛, 2015 Green Room Awards) uses a raw energy in a solo performance, unravelling heartbreak and horror.  Directed by   Greg Carroll, Swansong is an acclaimed production, and roller-coaster ride transporting its audiences into the life of one enraged ͚Occi͛.

One of Australia’s finest tenors, Roy Best will perform many of the classic hits from the likes of Pavarotti, Bocelli, Lanza, Domingo, not to mention Enrico Caruso and Jose Carreras.

 

Every tenor has a leading lady and Roy is joined by one of this country’s most versatile sopranos, Alison Jones who will sing all the wonderful solos and duets.

 

Classic songs include Be My Love, Nessun Dorma, O SoloMio, La Donna E Mobile, Granada, and stunning duets include Time To Say Goodbye, Amigos Para Sempre, Strangers in Paradise, Loveliest Night of the Year and many more.

Ballet's most charming comedy, live on stage! Swanilda and Franz are in love, until a beautiful stranger, the daughter of the magician Dr Coppelius, appears in town. But she is not what she seems, and Swanilda must rescue Franz from the magician's sinister workshop - with the help of some fancy footwork! This sparkling tale of magic and mischief, with its irresistible melodies and 'living dolls', is amusing fun for the whole family. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffman stories, Coppelia features exquisite costumes by master designer Kristian Fredrikson.

Features theexciting young ensemble, The Chrysalis Trio.

These 3 youngmusicians are graduates from the Australian National Academy of Music.

An institutionbased in South Melbourne that prepares only the very best young musicians forlife in the very competitive world of fine music.

When musiciansgraduate from ANAM join major orchestras around Australia and indeed internationally.

Many decide tostay in Australia pursuing careers as soloists and or chamber music performers.

The Chrysalis Triois one such ensemble to emerge onto the Chamber Music Scene and Simply Music isthrilled to present The Chrysalis Trio comprising Katie Yap, viola, KiranPhatak, flute and Melina van Leeuwen, harp.

All 3 musiciansregularly play with the major Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

The Trio formed in2013 while they were still students at ANAM and drew their name frominspiration gained while taking breaks in the Royal Botanic Gardens from theirintensive rehearsals.

Their program forthe Simply Music concert will include compositions mostly by French composers.Ravel, Rameau and Debussy and a newly commissioned piece by South Australiancomposer, Natalie Williams.

 

The Chrysalis Trioare part of the ANAM Artists Program which showcases these elite performers inrecitals across the country. That video clip was from the Australian NationAcademy of Music and the Chrysalis Trio performing part of Ravel’s Sonatine enTrio.

Think you know the story of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think again.

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts bursts off the page in a spectacular live show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales and rearranging them with some surprising and hilarious twists. Frighteningly funny and seriously silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the perfect family entertainment - for children 5 to 105. It delights and disgusts in equal measures.

Don’t miss this multi-Helpmann Award nominated production penned by the world’s number one storyteller and from the team that brought you George’s Marvellous Medicine.

Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas Jnr, Howlin’ Wolf and many more, all had one thing in common. They all launched their careers at the famous Sun Record Company in Memphis.
 
You’re promised an unforgettable evening as Sun Rising perform this critically acclaimed show.

Relive the amazing music and classic tales of Sun’s early years. Break out the brylcreem, whack on the dancing shoes and book now!

All the best things come in fours! There are four seasons in a year, four classical elements, four points on a compass and four Beatles. This star studded female quartet of career-long friends are excited to shake up the worlds of opera, music theatre, inspiring ballads and comic delights, like four equal sides to the perfect square. 

Antoinette Halloran (Spicks and Specks, Jose Carreras World Tour, Opera Australia),  Alison Jones (D’Oyly Carte, West End), Dimity Shepherd (Multi Green Room Award Winner, Victorian Opera),  Caroline Vercoe (Opera Australia, Lyric Opera)

When the 1960’s British Invasion hit worldwide, Herman’s Hermits were one of the biggest groups out of the UK. Their Australian No. 1 hits, ‘Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter’ and ‘No milk today’ made the group one of the most popular groups of the day here in Australia. The No. 1’s were followed up by 8 more Top 10 hits including I’m Henry VIII, There’s a kind of hush, A must to avoid, Silhouettes and many more songs that cracked the top 20.
The concept of the ‘6 O’Clock Hop’ first came to Australia in 2018 and was a smash hit success with over 15000 people attending the tour dates. Promoter Layton Lillas of Showcase Entertainment Group explains ‘Our idea was to put the show on at the more convenient time in the winter months of August and September at 6pm, where audience members are encouraged to get an early dinner and enjoy a 2 hour show packed full of hits and fun, in the knowledge they’ll be safely home at a reasonable time.’

“Walt-Sing Australia” is a brand new Show from Australia’s leading morning show producers Promac Productions.

This production is a celebration of 100 years of great Australian singers and their songs, along with the fascinating story behind these Australian Icons.

Starring in Walt-Sing Australia are two of Australia’s finest performers and stars of musical theatre, Philip Gould and Michelle Fitzmaurice.

The show offers many great Australian songs, beginning in 1900 with the likes of Peter Dawson and Nellie Melba and working its way through the decades with special tributes to The Seekers, Helen Reddy, Johnny O’Keefe, Frank Ifield, Peter Allen, Olivia Newton-John and many more.

Classic hits performed will include “I Remember You” I Honestly Love You”, Tenterfield Saddler”, Georgie Girl, I am Woman” and Shout!”

This promises to be a unique celebration of iconic Australian singers and their music.

Linda Ronstadt has collaborated with artists in diverse genres, including Bette Midler, Frank Zappa, Warren Zevon, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, and has sold more than 100 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

 

BLOOM brings her music to life with an incredible band, featuring former members of the Jon English Band and Members from National Touring Artists - Dami Im, Russell Morris and Damian Leith.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Northey conductor
Thomas Hutchinson oboe

Prokofiev Symphony No.1 Classical
R. Strauss Oboe Concerto
Mozart Symphony No.40

Although Prokofiev is known as a modern composer, his short Symphony No.1 recalls an earlier era, and is more reminiscent of Haydn. Similarly, Strauss’s charming Oboe Concerto, written just after World War II, hearkens back to the classical works he studied as a youth.
Concluding this evening of classical masterpieces is one of Mozart’s most popular and well-known symphonies. With its famous melancholy opening theme, his Symphony No.40 hints at a deep disquiet beneath its trademark refinement.

The Sapphires is a heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Briggs’ 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.

From the creators of Rumour Has It and Wrecking Ball comes the must-see live music event of the year.

Starring UK-born Australian stage and screen star Naomi Price (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rumour Has It, Ladies in Black, The Voice Australia) and inspired by true accounts, Lady Beatle is a rollicking magical mystery tour soundtracked by The Beatles’ biggest chart toppers, including Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine and Penny Lane.

Rediscover The Beatles’ immortal catalogue reimagined and reinterpreted through sparkling original arrangements performed live by this world-class vocalist and a virtuosic band of Australia’s top musicians.

This concert willbe an absolute gem of a concert by the Ukrainian-Australian Violin and PianoDuo, Markiyan and Oksana Melnychenko.

The Duo are amother and son team with Markiyan the extraordinary violinist while his motheris a prize-winning pianist who toured Australia in 1992 and returned to teachand perform at the Sydney Conservatorium and runs a busy private studio.

Her son Markiyanis in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue.

Markiyan iscurrently a Lecturer in Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

 

His impressive CVwould be the envy of many young aspiring musicians, already he’s performed withmany major symphony orchestras worldwide including our own AustralianOrchestras.

His solo recitalperformances span across 17 countries from the USA, Europe and Asia.

He’s participatedin many prestigious International competitions taking several 1^stprizes and performed at Barak Obama’s Inauguration Lunch in the US Capital.

Markiyan is onmany occasions principal 1^st violinist with the Melbourne Symphony,Orchestra Victoria, The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and the RochesterPhilharmonic.

 

In their SimplyMusic Concert in Warragul Markiyan and Oksana’s program will include;

Beethoven’sRomance in F major Opus 50

CamilleSaint-Saens Havanaise in E major Opus 83 and one favourite Sonatas for Violinand Piano by Cesar Franck.

My Brilliant Divorce, by Geraldine Aron, is the radiantly witty and warm personal account of Angela.  Dumped by her husband for a younger model, we follow her achingly funny story as she fumbles through the days and the dating scene, rediscovering herself and hoping to find the love of her life!
A smash hit for Dawn French on the West End, Mandi Lodge will star in HIT’s 2019 Australian production of this irresistibly funny “stand up tragedy!”. Mandi, a much loved and acclaimed actress/singer, has performed nationally and internationally in LA, and in the UK and has recently toured the one woman play Shirley Valentine.

West End musical star, Peter Cousens, and legendary flutist Jane Rutter (Chevalière des Arts et Lettres) take you on a romantic journey, with best-loved songs from Peter’s starring roles in West Side Story, Camelot, Showboat, Aspects of Love, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables and featuring luscious romantic pieces from Jane’s 23 solo albums.

 

Jane and Peter have attained National Treasure status in Australia - a sensational duo that sold out their debutS ydney Opera House Concert Hall performance.

 

Don’t miss this endearingly intimate, witty take on all things romantic. Evening Stars: an evening of elegance, guaranteed to make your heart sing.

For over 30 years Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people. Joined by an extraordinary creative team Monkey Baa is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new stage adaptation of this magical Australian classic.

The final concertin the Simply Music series is the International-Australian Classical guitarist,Karin Schaupp who we welcome back to Wesley.

Karin began at theage of 5 performing in public,  thefollowing year.

Winning awards atInternational competitions when she was in her teens.

Karin was taughtby her mother Isolde Schaupp and completed her Masters degree at The Universityof Queensland with 1^st class honours, along with achievements andawards over the following years.

 

Karin collaboratesin performances regularly with other Australian chamber music groups, such asthe Flinders Quartet who we had the privilege of hearing here last year. TheAustralian Guitar Quartet and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.

She has performedwith all the major orchestras at home and across the globe and has numerousCD’s to her credit. Recordings for Warner Classics and ABC Classics.

She has appearedon live TV in China in a solo performance to over 50 million viewers and on TVin Germany, America and Canada.

Karin is Head ofGuitar at the Queensland Conservatorium and Griffith University.

 

Her programincludes works by: Mertz, Giuliani and Regondi.

Australian icon John Williamson will celebrate the release of his 52nd album, ‘Butcherbird’, with a national tour of the same name. The tour will include his latest original compositions complemented by songs from his massive back catalogue of constantly requested favourites from an amazing forty-eight-year career.

Elegant and expansive, Mozart's Piano Concerto No 22 delights with its subtle beauty and an ever present gift for melody. To perform it with MCO, one of Australia’s best loved and most charismatic pianists, Stefan Cassomenos. Includes Haydn's 98th Symphony and music of Cimarosa & Beethoven.

Cimarosa -  The Secret Marriage: Overture
Mozart -       Piano Concerto No.22 in E flat 
                    major K482
Beethoven - Romance No 2 for violin and
                     orchestra Op 50
Haydn -        Symphony No 98 in B flat 
                     major The King

Karen Knowles has established herself as one of Australia’s favourite singers. Well known for her Carols and Christmas repertoire, Karen will perform with her musical director David Cameron accompanying her on piano and guitar.

Starting her performance career on Young Talent Time, Karen moved into recording and became the highest selling Australian female recording artists for two consecutive years.

Join Karen for a wonderful selection of her hits, standards and your favourite Christmas songs as her music moves you into the true spirit of Christmas.