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TENTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

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The Albany Entertainment Center acknowledges that our events take place on the lands of the Minang Noongar people and we wish to pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this country.

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ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

2 Toll Place Albany All information in this booklet is correct at time of printing but are subject to change, including event, times, pricing and dates.

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W E L C O M E

2020 is the year of celebration for Albany Entertainment Centre.  The 11th of December 2020 marks a signifi cant milestone in our region’s growth as Albany Entertainment Centre celebrates 10 years enriching art, culture and entertainment in the Great Southern.

Our community has embraced us. In 10 years nearly half a million people have walked through our doors. In 10 years, 850 local and touring Company’s have bought tears, laughter, thought, diversity, empowerment and joy to our region; elevating and inspiring our community, and connecting us all through the beauty of performing Arts in all its forms.

So now we celebrate! We are proud and excited to launch the 10th anniversary season brochure for 2020 presenting a special year of events, showcasing our annual acts, community events and bringing some of the best performances touring Australia.

The year has something for everyone from Opera to Ballet, Circus to Theatre, the best of music concerts and our wonderful community and school events; culminating in spectacular bravura with a special variety gala celebration directed by Sue Findlay with the Albany City Wind Ensemble to mark the 10th anniversary of the Albany Entertainment Centre.

New and exciting initiatives are also planned for the year including showcasing local visual artists in a series of 10 exhibitions over 10 months, where our foyers will be home to artwork specifi cally curated to complement the unique architecture of the centre.

Our children of course are future and along with great shows during the year a quarterly workshop program for 9-13 year old children to explore elements of the performing arts and to help us plan and participate in our 10th birthday party at the end of the year.

For those who have been with us from the start, and for those who want us in their future, we have developed a new membership program which will reward your patronage through discounted tickets and VIEW restaurant specials – it’s our thank you for your loyalty.

Albany Entertainment Centre is our world class facility in the Great Southern and the team here are proud to release this special program of events to celebrate this anniversary year. There is truly something for everyone in a diverse showcase of the arts. I encourage you to browse the brochure and plan ahead to make the most of a great year of entertainment.

Drew DymondMANAGER ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

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Dennis WellingtonMAYOR, CITY OF ALBANY

Entertainment, arts and culture contributes to the vibrancy, heritage and activation of our city and region, and plays an important role in tourism and economic growth.

Since it opened, Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) has provided a modern, contemporary and world-class regional venue supporting arts and culture, and especially local talent.

The City of Albany is extremely proud of the talent we have in our community and the rich and entertaining performances and events they create.

From artists and musicians to school concerts, exhibitions, theatre productions and more, Albany is full of home-grown fl air that has been fostered and supported by the AEC for the past decade.

Whether it’s the Albany Wind Ensemble, Albany Academy of Dance or Sinfonia attracting sell-out audiences, the AEC and the shows it hosts have continued to receive high praise from all corners.

It was the fi rst major construction project on the Albany Waterfront in 2010 and with its architectural form, has become a landmark that represents a hub for creativity and expression.

This year represents an important milestone for the AEC, and we’d encourage the community to embrace the celebration and support the local and visiting concerts and other performances throughout the year.

We’re proud to continue to support the AEC so it can continue to support arts and culture within our community, I look forward to enjoying this year’s program and encourage everyone to attend.

Dennis WellingtonMAYOR, CITY OF ALBANY

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Congratulations to Drew Dymond and the AEC team on what is a fantastic 10th anniversary program. The venue is a world class facility servicing the Great Southern region and has presented events from Australia and around the world to perform here in Albany, including artists such as Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance, Opera Australia, Bell Shakespeare, Circus Oz, Black Swan Theatre Company, West Australian Symphony, Wynton Marsalisand many more. The AEC has hosted national conferences for government and the private sector and also provides function and catering services to the local community. It attracts around 50,000 visitors a year and 30% come from outside of Albany providing a boost to the local economy. This exciting program released for the 2020 anniversary year has something for everyone and is a showcase of the diversity of attractions at the AEC. With some great new initiatives throughout the year, including local artists presenting work and community workshops to showcase the disciplines and skills engaged in the performing arts. I encourage everyone to join in and to make the most of the very special venue that Albany has.

Peter Watson MLAMEMBER FOR ALBANY

Peter Watson MLAMEMBER FOR ALBANY

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J A N U A R Y 25 SAT THE WAIFS p630 THU JUDITH LUCY VS MEN p7

F E B R U A R Y 6 THU CASTING OFF A Good Catch Circus p9 7 FRI SHADES OF BUBLÉ p10 8 SAT THE BREAST OF THE FEST p1115 SAT BENNELONG Bangarra Dance Theatre p1326 WED OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL p14 27 THU THE EAST POINTERS p15

M A R C H 1 SUN MÖLLER AND FRATICELLI p16 1 SUN ARCHIE ROACH - TELL ME WHY p1713 FRI SLEEPING BEAUTY Moscow Ballet p1820, 21 AIDA Great Southern Grammar p19

A P R I L 4 SAT PLAYLIST p2010 FRI FOLK N SHANTY FESTIVAL p2123 THU THE MAMMALS+MOISHE’S BAGEL p2226 SUN ELEPHANT SESSIONS p2330 THU NEW OWNER p25

M A Y 1 FRI NEW OWNER p25 6 WED ARJ BARKER - WE NEED TO TALK p2613 WED ANIMAL FARM p2816 SAT BACKBONE Gravity & Other Myths p3122 FRI EDWARD THE EMU Monkey Baa p3223 SAT BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL p3328 THU MELB.INT. COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW p27

J U N E4 THU DAVID HOBSON AND COLIN LANE p3413 SAT EISTEDDFOD WINNERS CONCERT p2725 THU THE WORLD OF MUSICALS p35

J U L Y18-6 AUG HARBOURSIDE CONCERT SERIES p36,3729 WED IMPERMANENCE + WOOF p39 Sydney Dance Company30 THU ROBERTSON BROTHERS 60’sVariety p40

15 FEBRUARY BENNELONG p13

1 MARCH ARCHIE ROACH p17

26 APRIL ELEPHANT SESSIONS p2330 APRIL 1 MAYNEW OWNER p25

13 MAY ANIMAL FARM p28

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N O V E M B E R 12 THU JOHN CALVIN SCHOOL p5528, 29 ALBANY ACADEMY OF DANCE p5527 FRI WA OPERA p56

D E C E M B E R11,12,13 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA VARIETY CONCERT p59VISUAL ARTS p8WORKSHOPS - THE X GANG p57VOLUNTEER p60VENUE HIRE p61AEC MEMBERSHIP p62TICKETING INFO p63

A U G U S T 7 FRI THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW p4113 THU THE COMEDYOF ERRORS Bell Shakespeare p4315 SAT THE 1’s, THE 0’s & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN p4419 WED COMEDY GOLD p4521 FRI RADIO ACTIVE p4528 FRI GRUG p46

S E P T E M B E R 2, 3 ALB.DIS.PRIMARY SCHOOL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL p47 9 WED KINGFISHER CONCERT Great Southern Grammar p1910 THU YOH FESTIVAL p4715 TUE BY A THREAD One Fell Swoop Circus p4818 FRI MUSIC OF WAR & PEACE ACO Collective p4922, 23 FULLY SIKH p5025 FRI OPERA GALA LA TRAVIATA p51

O C T O B E R11 SUN DJUKI MALA p5217 SAT WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS p5320 TUE INDIGO SANDS Sandy McKendrick p54

18 SEPTEMBER ACO COLLECTIVE p49

1 OCTOBER WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS p53

13 AUGUST THE COMEDY OF ERRORS p43

29 JULY SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY p39

25 SEPTEMBER OPERA GALA LA TRAVIATA p51

11,12,13 DEC 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA

VARIETY CONCERT p59

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PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 8pmDURATION 120min

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020

THE WAIFS

WA’s much loved, homegrown exports The Waifs return this summer to Albany. Two years on from celebrating their 25th anniversary and their #1 ARIA chart topping album Ironbark, the multi-ARIA winning trio of Donna Simpson, Vikki Thorn and Josh Cunningham (with ever faithful and long-standing rhythm section of David Ross Macdonald and Ben Franz on board as usual) continue to share their folk-infused, feel good sounds with adoring, now multi generation audiences.

TICKETS Reserved Seating $69.

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PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmRecommend 15+DURATION 70min No Interval

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020TOKEN EVENTS PRESENTS

JUDITH LUC Y VS MEN

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. Albany, the decision is yours!

‘Gutsy and gut-bustingly funny, right to the end.’ * * * *HERALD SUN

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $55, All Conc $50

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TEN IN TEN - VISUAL ARTS

Well here we are- who would have thought it….yes, the Albany Entertainment Centre is launching into 2020 with an amazing array of theatre spectaculars and 10 Visual Arts exhibitions in 10 months.

Yes- AEC will be showcasing several artists over 2020, our tenth Anniversary. And these will be different. We are not intending on suddenly creating a gallery inside our amazing theatre foyer. We are instead, asking the Artists to create works that will work with the environment that is already the AEC.

We ask you as the viewers of these works to investigate and react to how the Artists treat this space. You may need to search for the works. You may need to participate with the works to be able to see their full potential. You may need to challenge yourselves and your understanding as to what art is for you.

Please come and transport yourselves into the changing environment of the Albany Entertainment Centre.

Check on our AEC website to see who is exhibiting. Information will be regularly updated.

Or contact, Mand Markey- Community Engagement aec.engage@ptt.wa.gov.au

THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

C A S TING OFF A Good Catch Circus

Intergenerational circus with lots to say: the personal is political, fury is fun and the acrobatics downright dangerous – especially when life gets in the way! Casting Off stereotypes, these dynamic Australian women tumble, fl y and balance precariously.

A disarming, hilarious show about living on the edge and talking about it, and how it’s easier done than said. Circus that makes you laugh and cry simultaneously! Relaxed, personal and fantastically inappropriate.

WINNER Total Theatre & Jacksons Lane Award for Circus - Edinburgh Fringe 2018

WINNER Best Circus - Melbourne Fringe 2018

‘a multi-multi-faceted gem of a spectacle’

* * * *EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $39, Conc $35, U18 $19 Family $99 Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmRecommend 12+DURATION 55min 9

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $39, Conc $37, Student $37, Groups 10+ $32

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 8pmDURATION 115min

FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARYPACE LIVE PRESENTS

SHADES OF BUBLEDirect from New York City, Shades of Bublé – The Three Man Michael Bublé tribute arrives in Australia.

Having wowed audiences across the globe with their exciting harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks, the men of Shades deliver a set list rang-ing from Bublé’s Motown hits, through to his Sinatra chart-toppers. Shades of Bublé stars an impressive lineup featuring former lead performer Adam Rennie of the famed Rocky Horror Picture Show.

With the three voices singing incredible songs like “Feeling Good,” “Moondance,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Home,” “Everything,” “Fever,” “Save the Last Dance for Me” and many more, Shades of Bublé: The Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé brings the swinging standards and pop hits of Bublé himself to the stage in an unforget-table high-energy concert event.

With standing ovations across the US, their Australian premiere is sure to sell out!

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KALYENUP STUDIOTIME 7:30pmRecommend 15+DURATION 50min

SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

THE BRE A S T OF THE FES TFollowing sell out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe Festival and Brisbane Funny Fest, smash-hit comedy showcase The Breast of The Fest is making its Albany debut!

Known for their sharp power suits and even sharper jokes, the cast of The Breast of the Fest boasts some of the fastest rising stars of the Melbourne comedy scene. The breasts have competed in Triple J’s RAW Comedy National Final, appeared on ABCTV, SBS, Triple R, and performed at some of the best comedy clubs in Australia.

Previous guest breasts include Celia Pacquola (Rosehaven), Geraldine Hickey (Triple R), Becky Lucas (Conan), Steph Tisdell (Triple J) and Claire Hooper (Great Australian Bake Off ).

The Breast of the Fest is an inclusive, non-stop comedy party that anyone and everyone is welcome to be a part of, breasts or no breasts.

‘Not only an excellent exercise in representation, but an excellent night out as well, Breast of the Fest is everything you want in a line up show. Don’t miss it.’ FUNNY TONNE

TICKETS General AdmissionALL $25Members Disc Avail.

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SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

BENNELONG Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra Dance Theatre is acclaimed worldwide for its authentic storytelling, distinctive voice and moving performances. In 2020, the company returns to Albany with Bennelong, a new full-length work by Artistic Director Stephen Page.

Woollarawarre Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora, from the Port Jackson area in Sydney. With extraordinary curiosity and diplomacy, Bennelong led his community to survive a clash of cultures, and left a legacy that reverberates through contemporary life.

Bennelong is Bangarra at its best. In a unique Australian dance language, the company celebrates the continuation of life and culture through the power, artistry and passion of the country’s most outstanding dancers. With its immersive soundscapes and exquisite design, Bennelong will leave you in awe of Australia’s history – and its power to repeat.

‘Ravishingly beautiful and deeply unsettling all at once’

* * * * *THE AUSTRALIAN

‘Utterly searing… Moments of sheer brilliance fl ash and spark all the way through’ * * * * * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmRecommend 10+DURATION 75min No Interval

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $49.90, All Conc $44.90, U25 $24.90 U16 $14.90, Family $120. Members Disc avail.

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PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmDURATION 3 hours Inc Interval

WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARYADVENTURE REELS PRESENTS

OCE AN FILM FES TIVAL 2020

Designed to mesmerise and captivate, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface.  

This carefully curated selection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. 

The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points.

Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations. Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.

TICKETS Reserved Seating.A Reserve: A $36, Conc $32, U16 $26, Groups 10+ $32. B Reserve: $26

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KALYENUP STUDIOTIME 7:30pmDURATION 90min

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

THE E A S T POINTERS ‘ YOUR S TO BRE AK ’ TOUR

Redefi ning the ever-evolving genre – modern folk – with chart-worthy pop hooks, deep acoustic groove, trance-like trad breakdowns and three-part harmonies, The East Pointers, already internationally acknowledged as musical trailblazers, have made sure their new album ‘Yours To Break’ light a path for a new generation of music lovers who don’t care for labels. ‘Yours To Break’ sits uneasily in a classic genre demarcation. The East Pointers have always been musically complex and technically brilliant, the core is defi nitely traditional Celtic, but on the new album, fi ddle tunes are grounded in complex rumbling bass lines, a dirty Americana exploration turns on a dime into a lighthearted guitar feature with fl amenco reference palmas, playful keyboard tones turn traditional solos into urgent dance-party journeys, and off -the-leash festival jam sessions give rise to vocal numbers that are either perfect pop songs or moving tributes to the home and people they love.

‘The East Pointers are one of the hottest young folk bands on the planet.’ GEOFF WOOD, ABC RADIO

TICKETS General AdmissionA $36, Conc $32, U25 $25Members Disc Avail.

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SUNDAY 1 MARCHALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

MÖLLER AND FR ATICELLI

JOHANNES MOLLERIn 2010 Johannes was awarded the fi rst prize in the Concert Artist Competition Guitar Foundation of America (GFA), considered by many to be the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world. Today Johannes performs close to a hundred concerts per year and has a large following in China, Europe, Australia, North & South America. An engraving of his name can be found on the walls of the Concertgebouw concert hall in Amsterdam (as a recognition of excellence given by the Vriendenkrans Concours).LAURA FRATICELLIBorn in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Laura Fraticelli studied with Walter Ujaldón and Eduardo Fernández. Her love for music gave her the courage to emigrate to Europe where she continued her studies at the Royal College of Music in London and then later at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague where she was accepted in the class of the renowned guitarist Zoran Dukic. She has been praised for her beautiful tone and passionate interpretations. ‘When Laura plays the guitar it sounds as if the strings are made of velvet. Exquisite and sensitive, yet distinct’ VIMMERBY TIDNING, SWEDEN

TICKETS General AdmissionA $36, All Conc $32, U25 $25Members Disc Avail.

KALYENUP STUDIOTIME 4:30pmDURATION 75min

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SUNDAY 1 MARCH ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

ARCHIE ROACH - TELL ME WHY

One of the most powerful and highly anticipated Australian stories ever told comes to the stage.Not many have lived as many lives as Archie Roach – 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 fi nd who he really was.

Tell Me Why is a compelling account of resilience and the strength of spirit to overcome trauma whilst searching for a sense of belonging– and of a great love story.

In this intimate, moving and often confronting journey, Roach’s story is an extraordinary odyssey through love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and testament to the healing power of music.

It is also about his struggle to fi nd the will to keep living following a debilitating stroke, lung cancer and the sudden death of his life partner of 38 years, Ruby Hunter – a highly acclaimed singer songwriter in her own right.

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

TICKETS Reserved Seating Admit $49Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmDURATION 120 min Inc Interval

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FRIDAY 13 MARCH MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE PRESENTS

SLEEPING BE AUT Y

Following 2018 sell-out performances of The Nutcracker Moscow Ballet La Classique return down under to perform one of ballet’s most loved fairytales Sleeping Beauty.

La classique was founded in 1990 by its current director Elik Melikov. With its artistic ballet mastery, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets, the illustrious La Classique will take us on a mystical journey to the fairytale world of Princess Aurora the sleeping beauty.

Moscow Ballet La Classique invites the whole family to an evening of spectacular ballet bringing to life Tchaikovsky’s fantastically popular score. In this 2 act fairytale performance La Classique will capture the imagination, the passion and the magic of sleeping beauty a hugely enjoyable dance spectacular for ballet lovers of all ages.

‘a delightful and glittering performance. The brilliance of the costumes is outstanding’ * * * * *ADELAIDE ARTS MAGAZINE

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $90, All Conc $80, U13 $55, Groups 6+ $75.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 120min Incl Interval

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FRIDAY 20 MARCH SATURDAY 21 MARCHGREAT SOUTHERN GRAMMAR PRESENTS

A IDA

Multi award-winning musical, Aida, is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the story of an Egyptian prince and a slave princess and their love’s transcendence of warring nations, bringing a country together. Featuring music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, Aida, based on Verdi’s opera of the same name, is a modern-day crowd-pleaser, winning Grammy and Tony awards courtesy of an unforgettable score, soaring ballads and rousing choral numbers.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME FRI 7pm, SAT 2pm & 7pmDURATION 150minTICKETS on sale February 3 A $30.50, Conc $24.50, U18 $18.50

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER GREAT SOUTHERN GRAMMAR PRESENTS

KINGFISHER CONCERT

Kingfisher Concert: an annual performance gala showcasing spectacular youthful energy, vivacity and enterprise.

Equal parts enchanting and chart-topping, the concert celebrates the musical talents of Great Southern Grammar students from Years One to Twelve, in a fully produced, spectacular medley of songs and music.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmTICKETS on sale 17 AugustA $24.50, U18 $13.50

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $29, Conc $26, U25 $22, Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 70min No Interval

SATURDAY 4 APRILALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

PL AYLIS TPYT Fairfi eld Production

PLAYLIST is Beyoncé meets the women’s marches meets Australian Idol. It’s full of subur-ban dreams and pop star fantasies. It’s a pop culture call to action, about the critical issues of our times.

These fi ve incredible young women tell their personal stories through this genre-defying dance theatre work. They represent a unique and powerful cross section of emerging artists in contemporary Australia, featuring Ebube Uba, a Nigerian-Australian actor and dancer; Neda Taha, a Tongan-Iraqi-Australian hip hop dancer; May Tran a Vietnamese-Australian slam poet; comedic actor Tasha O’Brien; and Croatian-Australian pop star Mara Knezevic.Who is going to shape the future for women in Australia? Living in the #MeToo world, PLAYLIST explores the experiences, ideas and power of young women. This is a coming of age story exploring contemporary issues through music and dance, hip-hop and pop with musical infl uences ranging from Solange to Fleetwood Mac, to Rihanna and George Michael, there’s something for all audiences to relate and respond to.Under the direction of the acclaimed Karen Therese, this multi art-form work is choreo-graphed by dancer and choreographer Larissa McGowan, lighting by Verity Hampson with set design by award-winning visual artist Zanny Begg and sound by Gail Priest and Ber-lin-based sound architect Jasmine Guff ond.

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FRIDAY 10 APRIL

ALBANY INTERNATIONALFOLK N SHANT Y FES TIVALOPENING CONCERT

Albany will once again host Australia’s premier maritime folk and shanty music festival. Join the fi nest shanty singing groups from Australia and Catalonia’s Shanty supergroup El Pony Pisador for family fun and free concerts at venues across town.

Join us for a FREE concert to welcome a host of artists from Australia and around the world to the second Albany International Folk ‘N Shanty Festival.

SEE THE ALBANY ARTS FESTIVAL SEASON PROGRAM BOOKLET FOR FULL PROGRAM DETAILS

FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL

ALBANY ARTSFES TIVAL SE A SON

The Albany Arts Festival Seasonpresents its third program across the Albany summer period. With a stunning array of international music, a full-blown shanty festival, arthouse fi lm season, family events and much, much more...lookout for the full program guide.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmFREE EVENT

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $39, Con $36, U25 $25, U16 $19Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30 pmDURATION 120min

THURSDAY 23 APRILALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

THE MAMMAL S

A concert by The Mammals is healing and inspirational. It’s not only the magic of their combined voices; it’s also the lyrics that strike deep and spark smiles. Nominated for Song of the Year at the International Folk Music Awards, the title track of their 2018 album Sunshiner is an instant full room, sing along.

‘The Mammals tell stories that are at once topical and timeless, bearing a message of hope and empowerment with a modern string-band sound.’ FRESHGRASS FESTIVAL

MOISHE’ S BAGEL

Moishe’s Bagel bring their thrilling mix of groove-infl ected klezmer to the rich legacy of Scots tunes, interpreted with unmatched power and emotion. This dynamic and unmissable collaboration combines the Bagels’ characteristically imaginative take on traditional material with brand new original compositions that showcase the irresistible virtuos-ity and excitement of these world-class artists.

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $39, Con $36, U25 $25,U16 $19Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 120min

SUNDAY 26 APRILALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

ELEPHANT SESSIONS

Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, Elephant Sessions are a progressive trad, funk and electronica band that create an immense and powerful sound based on great tune playing. Brilliantly delivered and with an irrepressible energy that has catapulted them to fame across Europe and beyond.

WINNERS 2017 BBC SCOTS TRAD AWARDS ALBUM OF THE YEARWINNERS 2018 BBC SCOTS TRAD LIVE ACT OF THE YEARFINALISTS 2018 BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS – BEST BAND

‘The versatility of Elephant Sessions is its strength. Passionate about their culture and their origins, these Scots are using their instruments like weapons to destroy clichés…We love them’ ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

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THURSDAY 30 APRIL 6pmFRIDAY 1 MAY 10:30amALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

NE W OWNERThe Last Great Hunt

From the creators of international smash hits The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer and It’s Dark Outside comes a sensitive new show for all ages about loss, friendship and new beginnings.

Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fi ll the hole in her heart. The day they fi nd each other is the beginning of a profound friend-ship-but Mabel is old, and Bart is young – and suddenly alone.

Combining puppetry, live action and animation, New Owner takes us on a world of adventure through a dog’s eyes.

Nominated for Best Presentation for Children at the 2017 Helpmann Awards (Australia).

WINNER 2019 Dora Award in the division of Theatre For Young Audiences - Outstanding Production (Canada).

‘Watts and Gray’s storytelling art is deceptively simple but executed with considerable sophistication... New Owner sits perfectly in the timeless tradition of storytelling for children, and the child in all of us.’ * * * * * THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME Thursday 30 April 6pm, Friday 1 May 10:30amRATING Recommend Age 7+. It contains scenes of sadness and loss that may be upsetting for very small children. This show is suitable for people with hearing impairment and/or EALD.DURATION 55min No Interval

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $35, Conc $32, Child U18 $22, Schools 10+ $15Members Disc Avail.

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WEDNESDAY 6 MAY A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

ARJ BARKER – WE NEED TO TALK

“Hey, you got a hour? Look, I’ve been doing a shit-ton of thinking about…us, and where we’re headed. This isn’t easy, but I need to be 100% Honest with you, even if what I say makes you laugh, very, very hard. You had better sit down for this…” Arj Barker was the very first performer to walk on stage at the newly opened AEC. As Australia’s adopted son of comedy, it is extraordinarily fitting that we welcome him back in our tenth year anniversary with his brand new show ‘We Need to Talk’. When he’s not on stage, he’s on screen with numerous appearances on late night talk shows including Letterman, Conan O’Brian and his very own special on HBO produced by Comedy Central.

* * * * ‘A must see for anyone who loves a laugh...’ ADELAIDE NOW

* * * * ‘On-point delivery and irresistible charm, it’s clear to see why he continues to sell out’ HERALD SUN

TICKETS Reserved Seating All $49.90 Groups (10+) $46.90

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 8pmDURATION 90min No IntervalRecommended 15+

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PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30 pmRecommended 15+DURATION 135minTICKETS Reserved SeatingA $53, Con $49, U25 $37, Student $29 Groups 6+ $49, Groups 6+ Conc $45Members Disc Avail.

THURSDAY 28 MAYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONALCOMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOWAustralia’s favourite comedy convoy is locked, loaded and hitting every corner of the country!Join our diverse line-up of the hottest acts direct from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a very special show that is sure to tickle every-one’s funny bone. Featuring a cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and special guest interna-tional performers, we’re home-delivering Australia’s largest comedy festival in one jampacked night of the biggest and best belly laughs you’ll have all year.

For over twenty years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silli-ness and song to towns and cities across Australia.

MELBOURNEINTERNATIONAL

COMEDY FESTIVAL

ROADSHOW COMEDYFESTIVAL.COM.AU

FRIDAY 12 JUNE

EIS TEDDFOD WINNER S CONCERTThe annual Albany Music Eisteddfod Winners Concert showcases the incred-ible talent of performers and teachers in the Great Southern. Adjudication is always set at the highest level for any West Australian Eisteddfod and local musicians continue to impress the judges with their abilities.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pm DURATION 180minTICKETS Please check for on sale date

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WEDNESDAY 13 MAYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

ANIMAL FARMshake and stir Theatre Co.

Animal Farm, one of the most enduring political commentaries returns in a multi-award winning, critically-acclaimed theatre production. George Orwell’s intensely powerful fairy tale allegorizes and satirizes communist governments while illustrating with stunning simplicity how greed and power corrupts with devastating consequences to all who yield.

Revolution has taken place at Manor Farm. The pigs have assumed control and all the animals, fueled by enthusiastic camaraderie and guided by a set of self-imposed rules, are promised a better life free from the self-serving greed of humans. However, it is not long until the rules that promised equality and freedom become the shackles that bind the animals once again.

Created by shake & stir and directed by Michael Futcher, Animal Farm promises to be one of the most shocking, relevant and wickedly funny theatre events of 2020.

‘One of the most raw pieces of theatre produced in this country in recent decades. Don’t miss your chance.’

* * * * * AUSTRALIA STAGE

AWARDSWinner: National Tour of the Year - PAC Australia Drover Award WinnerWinner: Best Production - QLD Theatre Matilda Award WinnerWinner: Best Director - QLD Theatre Matilda Award WinnerWinner: Best Design - QLD Theatre Matilda Award WinnerWinner: Best Play of the Year, 2011 - The Courier Mail

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmRecommend Age 12+DURATION 90min No Interval

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $49.90, All Conc $44.90, U25 $24.90, U16 $19.90, Family $120, School Groups 10+ $15, Members Disc Avail.

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SATURDAY 16 MAYALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

BACKBONEA Gravity & Other Myths Production

A high-octane spree of physical virtuosity, Backbone tests the limits of strength: Physical, emotional, individual and collective.

Staged with a deceptively DIY aesthetic and dispensing of trickery and distraction, this is circus that goes straight for the jugular and leaves no viewer unmoved.

Backbone is the culmination of all that’s gone before: A celebration of human connectedness and the meaning of strength, its athletic appeal is run through with a conceptual brilliance that elevates it to a new level.

Sexy but sincere, raw yet utterly disciplined, Backbone is proof you can’t do the impossible without spending a little sweat.

Backbone examines the various perceptions of what strength is, where it comes from and how it is measured. This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness will test the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual and collective.

Backbone is this amazing circus company’s third work. Their last show A Simple Space, achieved huge international success and has been performed more than 700 times at 98 festivals and theatres across 29 countries

‘Circus, as you’ve never seen it before, pushed to its conceptual and cerebral limits. A genre-defying, thought-provoking, visual extravaganza … so intensely beautiful it makes you proud to be human.’ INDAILY

WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Australian Dance Awards 2018WINNER: Made in Adelaide Outstanding Achievement Ruby Awards 2018Helpmann Best New Work Award Nominee 2017Helpmann Best Lighting Design Award Nominee 2017Helpmann Best Chorography Award Nominee 2017

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 2pm & 7:30pmDURATION 80min Incl IntervalTICKETS Reserved Seating A $45, All Conc $42, U25 $25, U16 $19Members Disc Avail.

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FRIDAY 22 MAY ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

EDWARD THE EMU Monkey Baa Theatre Company

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.

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.

TICKETS General AdmissionAdmit $22, Family $80, Schools 10+ $15Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 10:30am & 4:30pmRecommended 4-9+DURATION 50min No Interval

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SATURDAY 23 MAYADVENTURE REELS PRESENTS

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FES TIVAL WORLD TOUR 2020The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival now in it’s 42nd year.  After premiering in the mountain town of Banff, in Canada, a selection of the best short films about adventure tour the globe.

The 2020 tour promises 3 hours of captivating footage, shot in some of the most wild and remote corners of the world.  Sure to set your pulse racing, this carefully curated program showcases a selection of films packed full of mesmerising cinema-tography, thought-provoking storylines and adrenaline-inducing action sequences.

Audiences will experience incredible highs and agonising lows through the lenses of some of the most accomplished climbers, paddlers, skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, mountain bikers, explorers and adventure filmmakers alive today.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A Reserve: A $36, Conc $32, U16 $26 Groups 10+ $32. B Reserve: $26

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmDURATION 180min Incl Interval

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $69.95, Con $64.95, Groups 6+ $64.95Members Disc applies

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 120min

THURSDAY 4 JUNEENTERTAINMENT CONSULTING PRESENTS

IN TAIL S WITH DAVID HOBSON AND COLIN L ANE

A COMEDIAN AND AN OPERA SINGER’S WORLDS COLLIDE

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. ‘So funny, I cried’ THE AGE

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THURSDAY 25 JUNEROCKITZ ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

THE WORLD OF MUSIC AL S

The Musical Gala with an International cast brings London’s West End and New York’s Broadway return to Australia with a brand-new show. The 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 which include such classics as, The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof , Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, South Pacific, Miss Saigon, Hairspray, Les Misérables, The Blues Brothers. The World of Musicals …., colorful, inspiring and memorable musical classics, all performed by an international star-studded cast, presenting the audience with entertainment at the highest level.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A$79.90, Con$74.90, U16 $59.90 Groups 10+ $74.90, Family $269.90

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 110min Incl Interval

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THURSDAY 18 JUNE

R AY WALKER TRIO With a career spanning more than 50 years in the industry, Ray is one of Western Australia’s leading professional guitarists.

PLUS SUPPORT TBA

AEC Harbourside foyer every Thursday from 18 June to 6 August, doors 6:30pm, performance 7:30pmFor more details see the HARBOURSIDE program

brochure, available in May. Or consult AEC website.

HARBOURSIDE CONCERT

SERIES

THURSDAY 2 JULY

PR A A SHEKH QUARTE T The Praashekh Quartet push the edges of the In-dian raga tradition into new and vibrant improvisa-tional spheres. Praashekh Borkar is considered one of India’s leading younger generation musicians.

PLUS SUPPORT TBA

THURSDAY 9 JULY

SALVATORE ROSSANO Renowned Australian/Italian musicians, Salvatore and Kavisha present an evening of joyful and rhythmic Italian folk music from a variety of regional styles.

PLUS SUPPORT TBA

THURSDAY 25 JUNE

THE WAY WARD E ARL S The Wayward Earls are Rod Vervest (guitar), Peter Grayling (cello), Bob Lipinski (vocals/harmonica) and David Rastrick (cornet/trumbone/guitar). Wielding a curious mix of instruments and blending them into obscure ragtime and blues tunes, the “earls” create a unique sound that is pure joy. PLUS SUPPORT TBA

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AEC Harbourside foyer every Thursday from 18 June to 6 August, doors 6:30pm, performance 7:30pmFor more details see the HARBOURSIDE program

brochure, available in May. Or consult AEC website.

THURSDAY 23 JULY

DUENDE INDALO Inspired by the likes of Dhafer Youssef, Antonio Forcione and bass guitar mastery reminiscent of Jaco Pastorius, instrumental genre crossing musicians Duende Indalo play an eclectic mix of world music.

PLUS SUPPORT TBA

THURSDAY 30 JULY

JACK DAVIES AND THE BUSH CHOOK SMulti WAMI award nominees, Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks are a collective of outstand-ing young musicians. They represent a leading edge in contemporary Australian based story-telling and deliver an intimate and witty show. PLUS SUPPORT TBA

THURSDAY 6 AUGUST

S TE VE HENSBY BAND The Steve Hensby Band are heavy on the horns and very danceable! They feature folk music from different parts of the world fused together to make a gypsy/circus-style show.

PLUS SUPPORT TBA

THURSDAY 16 JULY

MUCK Y DUCK BUSH BAND The ‘duck” has been performing continuously since 1973 and are WA’s premier bush band by a country mile. Masters of the bush dance format, their shows are highly entertaining and polished.

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WEDNESDAY 29 JULY ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

IMPERMANENCE+ WOOFSydney Dance Company

In 2020, Sydney Dance Company will explode the everyday and take you into the sublime with an electrifying double bill featuring Rafael Bonachela’s newest creation Impermanence and Melanie Lane’s critically acclaimed WOOF.

Impermanence sees Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela join forces with Bryce Dessner of iconic American rock band The National who will compose a world premiere score that explores the ephemeral nature of all things. Completing the double bill is Melanie Lane’s smash-hit WOOF.

Set to a bold electronic score by UK musician Clark, WOOF imagines a futuristic, apocalyptic fantasy with choreography that is witty and fresh.

2020 is the year to experience dance that will make your heart beat fast and your blood run hot. Don’t miss Sydney Dance Company in all their quicksilver brilliance.

Bryce Dessner’s music composition Impermanence is commissioned by the Australian String Quartet and Sydney Dance Company. This commission has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

‘witty and fresh’ * * * * THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

‘A thrilling dance work flush with wit and invention’

* * * * DAILY REVIEW (WOOF)

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 140min Incl Interval

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $59, All Conc $54, U25 $25, U16 $15, Groups 6+ $52 Members Disc Avail.

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THURSDAY 30 JULYROBERTSON BROTHERS PRESENTS

ROBERTSON BROTHERS - 60’S VARIETY

Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Well don’t miss THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS 1960’s TV VARIETY SHOW with special guest Simon Brook McLachlan - from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys.

Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show featuring the hits from: The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers!

The Robertson Brothers grew up in a home that appreciated the Variety TV Show. When designing this new live touring show they decided to reinvent the magic and diversity of the old school 1960’s Variety TV shows.

With a rockin’ live band and an amazing multimedia presentation, expect to be entertained by many of the classic hits from the 60’s. Through the prism of the Variety TV show format you’ll travel back in time to embrace and celebrate the hits of these 60’s music legends.

‘It’s the best show I’ve seen in years!’ RAY HADLEY, 2GB

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $69.95, All Conc $64.95, Student $64.95U16 $34.95, Groups 6+ $64.95.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 150min Incl Interval

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TICKETS Reserved Seating A $57.50, All Conc $52.50, Groups 6+ $52.50

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 8 pmDURATION 120min Incl Interval

FRIDAY 7 AUGUSTTHE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS

THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW

Fresh from celebrating 9 years and over 2800 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, the Australian Bee Gees Show will be heading Down Under for the Australian leg of their 25th anniversary tour!

This new show will be presented in two parts and feature all of the hits in a nostalgic trip down memory lane in a multimedia concert event.

After 25 years on the world stage and over 8,000 performances in over 60 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb.

For one night only be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show!

‘Showgoers at one of this band’s shows get a lot more than a few disco songs, The Australian Bee Gees Show capture the very essence of the original Bee Gees’ * * * * *NINA KING, LAS VEGAS MAGAZINE

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THURSDAY 13 AUGUSTALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

THE COMEDY OF ERRORSA Bell Shakespeare Production

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?

‘Much, much hilarity, for this is genuinely, side-splittingly funny … Words cannot do this remarkable production justice, it really needs to be seen.’ CHRIS HOOK, DAILY TELEGRAPH

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmRecommended 12+DURATION 150min Inc Interval

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $65, All Conc $59, U25 $25, U16 $16, Premium $79 Groups 6+ $60, Groups Conc 6+ $54Members Disc Avail.

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SATURDAY 15 AUGUSTALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

THE 1’s , THE 0’s AND E VERY THING IN BE T WEENRiptide Youth Theatre

Millions of connections are taking place right now, all at once, in this moment. We are chatting, creating, debating and selling more than ever before. We are connected, but are we close?

The 1’s, The 0’s, And Everything In Between invites you into a vortex of digitalconversation, construction and communication. Written by award-winning WA playwright Chris Isaacs, this new play explores how the changing ways in which we communicate with each other is simultaneously bringing us closer together and pulling us apart. This exciting new play has been co-commissioned by Riptide and the Australian Theatre for Young People and was supported by The Australia Council for the Arts.

The premiere production is proudly supported by Drug Aware and Country Arts WA, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $25, U16 $16Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pmDURATION 75min

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KALYENUP STUDIOTIME 7:30pmRecommended 15+TICKETS Reserved SeatingA $35, Conc $32, U25 & Students $25

WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUSTALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

COMEDY GOLD

Comedy Gold is back and delivers another knockout experience of the finest stand-up Comedians Australia has to offer. Starring:

Damian Callinan Head LinerMar Ryan (aka The Beautiful Bogan)Emma Kause,Georgie Carrol

Some off Australia’s most sought after comedians are coming together for one night only to deliver a hilarious 1.5 hour show jam packed and full off laughs. The content as always is Edgy but doesn’t cross the line, it’s that type of show.

FRIDAY 21 AUGUSTWAAPA PRESENTS

R ADIO AC TIVE

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts returns to the Albany Entertainment Centre with RADIO ACTIVE, the annual Contemporary Music showcase. RADIO ACTIVE offers the perfect opportunity to discover the stars of tomorrow today! RADIO ACTIVE features a diverse repertoire covering all musical bases from pop to rock, R ‘n’ B to soul and funk classics in a spectacularly produced concert with a huge cast of talented young musicians and singers from WAAPA, Albany Senior High School and Great Southern Grammar.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 140minTICKETS Please check for on sale date

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FRIDAY 28 AUGUSTALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

GRUG Windmill Theatre Company

Based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior.Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground. Resembling a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, Grug is fascinated by the world around him and solves everyday problems creatively and without fuss. When dancing instructions are too difficult to understand, he invents his own dance and calls it ‘The Grug’. When snails eat his cabbages, Grug plants more cabbages so there will be enough for both him and the snails. Ted Prior’s hugely popular character is brought to life for this magical stage production for our very young theatre lovers.

‘He’s like the Elmo of Down Under.’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS On sale February 3Reserved Seating Admit $15Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 10.30am & 4pmDURATION 35minRecommended 2-6 years

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WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBERTHURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

ALBANY DISTRICTPRIMARY SCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVALThe Albany Primary Schools’ Music Festival has been held annually for over 30 years. It involves students from both government and private schools from Albany and surrounding towns. It is voluntarily put together by the music specialist teachers from these schools. The children present a variety of musical genres, from dance to choral singing, instrumental playing and musical theatre.

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

ACT-BELONG-COMMIT YOH FES T

Act-Belong-Commit YOH Fest is one of Australia’s biggest youth arts festivals that gives school students throughout WA, the opportunity to take part in an innovative and revolutionary approach to health education. This annual initiative sees school students get together to construct and perform their own dance sequence, drama play or art piece based on a relevant youth health theme.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 6:30pmDURATION 120minTICKETS Please check for on sale date

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TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

BY A THRE ADOne Fell Swoop Circus

One Fell Swoop Circus bring their much-lauded production, By a Thread, to Albany Entertainment Centre for 1 show only, bringing with them their trademark 30 metres of white rope.

Using no nets or safety harnesses, By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia’s best emerging and established circus artists. Seven performers combine dynamic acrobatic skills and poignant physical theatre in a choreographed exploration of tension; physical, emotional and relational.

By A Thread explores the relationship between trust and play on an innovative aerial apparatus—using long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrapped around bodies, explicitly connecting the artists’ movements above and off the ground. Coming out of intense physical training at the National Institute of Circus Arts, Australia’s elite-level circus training institute, the By A Thread ensemble emerges with a cutting-edge contemporary circus piece on an innovative aerial apparatus.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $39, All Conc $36, Student $25, Family $115Members Disc Avail.

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FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

MUSIC OF WAR & PE ACE Matthew Truscott & ACO Collective

Music of War and Peace presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra will feature ACO Collective. Led by British Guest Director Violinist Matthew Truscott (Concertmaster of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment), this evocative program explores dramatic works for chamber orchestra and the ever-present clash that exists in humanity, that is our twin urges to seek peace and to wage war.

Inspired by World War II, the two main works from the program are Bartok’s energetic and folk-driven Divertimento for Strings, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s rousing Chamber Symphony. The concert also features the popular Baroque work Battalia by Heinrich Biber, and the serene Fratres by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Music of War and Peace promises an emotive musical journey across numerous styles, centuries, countries and genres, performed with the intense brilliance of the engaging and dynamic ACO Collective.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $49, All Conc $45, U25 $25 U16 $15, Groups 6+ $43Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pm

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TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBERWEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

FULLY SIKH A Barking Gecko + Black Swan Theatre Production

Fully Sikh is a new Australian work by one of Australia’s most talented and celebrated spoken word artists. Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa’s culture and politics have informed her poetry for years. She made headlines around the globe when she performed a rousing poem confronting racism on Australia’s Got Talent and went on to tour her poetry across Australia and overseas. 

Fully Sikh is Sukhjit’s story and marks her highly anticipated theatre debut. 

Fully Sikh is a celebration of family and Sikh culture, with all of its complexity, told with Sukhjit’s lyrical style and flow. It is the story of growing up as a brown, hairy Sikh girl in the Perth suburbs and features a Punjabi meal cooked live on stage. 

Accompanying Sukhjit on stage is the virtuosic musician Pavan Hari. Pavan’s score moves from 90’s power ballads to Sikh hymns played on an array of traditional instruments and kitchen implements. 

TICKETS On sale February 3Reserved Seating A $35, Conc $32, U25 $25, U16 $17, Schools 10+ $15Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME Tues 22 Sept 10.30am, Wed 23 7:30pmRecommended 12+DURATION 85min

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FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

OPER A G AL A L A TR AVIATA

Internationally-acclaimed and interstate artists come together with Albany’s stars for a concert performance of the world’s most popular opera; Verdi’s La traviata. With the most famous tunes in all of opera, thrilling solo moments, party scenes and intimate, poignant duets, La traviata is the timeless story of Violetta Valery; a true story of a young woman who rose to fame and fell in love, and then sacrificed it all. Returning to Albany after the 2019 Albany Arts Festival highlight The Opera Gala, internationally acclaimed baritone José Carbó stars in his signature role of the powerful father, Giorgio Germont. Scottish-Australian soprano Jenna Robertson stars in the title role of Violetta Valery, young Albany soprano Bonnie Staude makes her operatic debut as Annina and Albany conductor Neville Talbot makes an exciting operatic conducting debut. Featuring the Albany Chamber Orchestra, an Albany Community Chorus and performed in Italian with English surtitles.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $49, Conc $44, U25 $25, U16 $20Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30pmDURATION 140min

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SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

DJUKI MAL A

Join a joyous celebration 60,000 years in the making. Direct from Elcho Island, Djuki Mala (Djuki meaning ‘bird’ with a Yolngu accent and Mala meaning ‘mob’) perform a high-energy and stunning fusion of traditional Indigenous culture, contemporary dance and storytelling. Since their 2007 clip of ‘Zorba the Greek’ went viral, they’ve been consistently thrilling audiences with reinterpretations of popular culture and traditional dances in a way that juxtaposes contemporary Yolngu culture. The show tells the genesis of Djuki Mala, interspersed with multimedia and gives audiences the opportunity to experience some of the more intimate moments and turning points that have shaped them, in a show that is a marvel of timing, comedy and clowning, with a hefty dose of heart and soul.

TICKETS On sale February 3Reserved Seating A $35, Conc $32, U25 $25 U16 $16Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7pm

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FRIDAY 16 OCTOBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

WOLFG ANG’ S MAGIC AL MUSIC AL CIRCUS Circa Contemporary Circus

Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Benjamin Knapton and the Circa EnsembleStraight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.

To those who know him, he is Wolfgang, the dart-playing, pun-loving ratbag. To those who are watching and listening, he is the wigged genius Mozart. Come and discover his irrepressible spirit and vibrant compositions through physical comedy and mischievous antics.

Designed to amaze people from the age of three and upwards, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus reinvents the composer’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show featuring Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist. Watch as the notes are physically lifted off the page as performers bring the renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton.

TICKETS Reserved Seating A $22, U16 $15, Schools 10+ $15Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 6:30pmDURATION 55min

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TUESDAY 20 OCTOBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

INDIGO SANDS Sandy McKendrick

Come and immerse yourself in a sea of stories that will ebb and flow around you with intrigue, whimsy and magic. Listen to the tender heart of Tua the whale, the absurd conversation of the three raindrops and wonder at the ancient mysteries of seals and selkies.

These delightful traditional and original tales are performed with an evocative mix of storytelling, puppetry, acoustic music and visual imagery that will leave you with a taste of salt on your lips and a yearning for more. Let go and float on the incom-ing tide with Jenny Hill and Sandy McKendrick.

‘Sandy and Jenny took us back with great skill, to the primal place around the campfire with the bright night constellations above us. We re-discovered and re-entered the world’s beginnings and we laughed at and delighted in our common human frailties in the presence of mysteries we dimly perceive.’ KEN KELSO

TICKETS Reserved Seating A$25, U16 $15, Schools 10+ $15Members Disc Avail.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 10am and 7pmDURATION 50min

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THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER THE JOHN CALVIN SCHOOL PRESENTS

SHERLOCK HOLMESJOHN CALVIN SCHOOL ACTORS YRS. 9 & 10

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective jumps into action! Alice Faulkner has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Moriarty wants those letters; so does Holmes. The game’s afoot! But not before the Professor’s gang has London in its grip. Only young Holmes understands the true objective the professor has in mind.

Adapted by Tim Kelly

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME 7:30 pmTICKETS Please check for on sale date

SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER

ALBANY ACADEMY OF DANCE

The students of Albany Academy of Dance will exhibit their ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and theatre dance skills in a dazzling performance sure to get your toes tapping!

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETICKETS Please check for on sale date

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FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBERWESTERN AUSTRALIAN OPERA PREENTS

OPER A IN ALBANY

Presented by West Australian Opera West Australian Opera is proud to present Opera in Albany, a Gala concert at Albany Entertainment Centre. Experience goosebumps from hearing the powerful voices of West Australian Opera artists and sing along to the show stopping arias in a concert operatic hits. This is an event experience for the entire family to enjoy.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETICKETS On sale February 3

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THE X G ANG

As we are celebrating being TEN-lets celebrate the smaller folk of Albany who are also TEN(ish).

Our year will be full of new experiences for many. And we want to make it even more special for the kids who were born around the same time the AEC was born.

We intend on finding our young crew to help us make the celebration of the Albany Entertainment Centre’s tenth an exciting event!

Once we have our X Gang chosen we will be hosting several workshops for our gang to participate in throughout the year; getting them ready to co-host our tenth celebration Soiree.

They’ll learn basic skills in costuming, lighting, what goes on backstage-after all what side is prompt side? And why the heck is it called ‘Prompt side’ anyway. Gang members will get an idea of makeup and why its important to excentuate the eyes!! And the X gang will be proficient at finding their light, holding their microphone and even learn how to speak into that microphone.

So, do you want to be a part of the X gang? Go on- yarn with your folks and make sure they want you to be a part of this fabulous fantastic experience also! And then email me, Mand Markey at aec.engage@ptt.wa.gov.au

Tell me why you’d like to be a part of this wonderful group. Remember-this group of kids have to be 9, 10 or eleven(ish) during the year of 2020. Are you that kid?

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FRIDAY 11 DECEMBERSATURDAY 12 DECEMBERSUNDAY 13 DECEMBERALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS

10 YE AR ANNIVERSARYG AL A VARIE T YCONCERTProduced by ACWE and Directed by Sue Findlay

To mark our 10 year anniversary Albany Entertainment Centre is celebrating with a Gala Variety Concert! Directed by the original Musical Director of the AEC’s spectacular Grand Opening Season in 2010, Sue Findlay.

Under Sue’s expert creative and musical direction, ACWE takes to the stage for a dazzling night of music, dance, song and mime.

Fresh from their highly successful European Concert Tour, About FACE joins the celebration, with pure choral singing that will haveaudiences spellbound.

Whether your taste is rock, jazz, stage musicals, gospel, rag or big band, this Anniversary Concert has it all. Slapstick, gigantic puppets, Disney songs and brightly costumed dances ensure that even the youngest audience is captivated. A healthy dose of wit guarantees that you will still be smiling long after the curtain falls.

If you enjoyed the Grand Opening Season of Albany Entertainment Centre, then you won’t want to miss this.

PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRETIME FRI and SAT 7:30pm, SUN 2pmDURATION 140minTICKETS Reserved Seating A $35, Conc $32, U25 $25, U16 $15Members Disc Avail.

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Help us help others... VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is a great way to promote social networks, connect with your community and build positive relationships. Volunteering is an adventure. It gives a sense of purpose; a sense of belonging. Engage with your community and help us bring art closer to others.

Over ten amazing years we have enjoyed the privilege of hundreds of incredible volunteers sharing their passion energy and expertise with us. Looking forward we have realised we want more. So many of you out there have so much more to off er. And we would love to harness that talent. Our future is fi lled with ideas to engage with families, children, indigenous communities and the broader southern region; to bring joy through the arts, enrich lives and change people’s world’s for a better, healthier community. But we can’t do this on our own. So help us help others.

Young, old, retired ...even bored, from ages 16 to 106, if you have something to off er we would love to hear from you. Drop in, call us or send us an email.

Volunteer with us and get more than you give!

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WEDDINGS,PART1ES,ANYTHINGWith the spectacular Princess Royal Harbour as a backdrop, Albany Entertainment Centre is the Great Southern region’s premier venue for events of all kinds where you can think as big as you want! Be the star of your own event on stage in our theatre – the most theatrical of occasions! Or perhaps a gala dinner in our grand studio. Whether you’re organising a seminar, function, or the wedding of your dreams, let us help you plan your next event.The centre’s award-winning catering team is on hand to ensure the cuisine is tailored to your needs, and with a variety of food and beverage packages available, we are certain to create a package that suits you.Of course the best part is access to state of the art sound and lighting with a tech team second to none!

OUR SPACE SPrincess Royal Theatre Main Stage – The ultimate experience for your guests to appear on our main stage. Maximum Guests: Cocktail 250, Dinner 150Kalyenup Studio – Ballroom’s never looked this grand with sweeping waterfall windows overlooking the harbour. Maximum guests: Cocktail 250, Dinner 150, Meeting from 65 – 180Hanover Room – The perfect place to close a deal. Boardroom style maximum guests 20, Theatre Style 40, Dinner 20.Our Foyers – To make the most of our sweeping position overlooking the waters edge our foyers also make the most beautiful of function spaces. Towering ceilings and glamourous staircases all make for an event to remember. Guest numbers are varied. Discuss your options with our functions team.VIEW Restaurant – Watch the magnifi cent sunset from our award-winning restaurant also available for cocktail and dinner functions. Maximum Guests 70.Contact our Functions Manager to discuss your next event at Albany Entertainment Centre. Email functions.aec@ptt.wa.gov.au

THINK BIG!

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In 2020 the AEC is initiating our fi rst Rewards program.

This is designed to provide savings for our regular theatre goers

who are our biggest fans! But it’s not only just for them.

Our 2020 program is fi lled with family shows, circus and great

community events to celebrate our 10year Anniversary so,

if you haven’t found a reason to come before – you certainly

will this year! Sign up and don’t miss a thing!

AEC RE WARDS INDIVIDUAL REWARDS MEMBERSHIP $49A complimentary drink voucher.10% off VIEW Restaurant and in our foyer bars.10% discount off selected shows (limit of 2 tickets). See individual events where discount applys.No service charge or booking fees on ticket bookings when you call or come in to book your ticketsBring a friend and receive your ticket free to nominated performances.Invitation to VIP events preshow.Sign up before 2020 to guarantee your invite to our 10 year anniversary gala party. FAMILY REWARDS MEMBERSHIP $752 complimentary drink vouchers.10% off VIEW Restaurant and in our foyer bars.10% discount off selected shows (limit of 4 tickets) See individual events where discount applys.No service charge or booking fees on ticket bookings when you call or come in to book your tickets.Bring a friend and receive your ticket free to nominated performances.Invitation to VIP events preshow (two people).Sign up before 2020 to guarantee your invite to our 10 year anniversary gala party (2people). CORPORATE REWARDS MEMBERSHIP $500Corporate logo in our on screen displays in Foyer at all performances for the entire 2020 year.10 Complimentary drink vouchers.10% off VIEW Restaurant and in our foyer bars (for the holder of the membership).10% discount off selected shows. (limit of 40 tickets) See individual events where discount applys.No service charge or booking fees on ticket bookings when you call or come in to book your tickets.Four complimentary tickets to nominated shows throughout 2020.Invitation to VIP events preshow (two people).Sign up before 2020 to guarantee your invite to our 10 year anniversary gala party (2people). HOW TO JOINHead to Albanyentertainment.com.au and purchase your Rewards Membership online or come in and visit us at the Centre.

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T ICKE TING & BOOKING INFORMATIONTICKET INFO Tickets prices listed in this brochure are subject to change. Concessions apply to Full-time Students, Pensioners, Seniors Card holders and Health Care Card holders. Concessions are not available for all events. Visit albanyentertainment.com.au for more information on ticket pricing. Please choose carefully as tickets are not refundable once purchased. Tickets may be collected from the venue when buying online or by phone. Albany Entertainment Centre is fully accessible for all patrons and supports the Companion Card Program. We encourage you to contact the box offi ce to discuss any individual requirements. PRICING AND FEE INFORMATION Transaction fees vary according to sales channel. Web: $3.95 if cart values is $36 or less, $5.95 if cart value is more than $36. Phone or mail: $6.95. In person: $0. Group bookings: $8.95. Add $4.40 for Registered Mail.

All tickets/items prices include GST if applicable and are quoted in Australian dollars.

Ticket prices can be dynamically adjusted, either up or down, based on real-time market demand, and without notice.

Ticket orders purchased by credit/debit card are subject to credit/debit card approval and customer account verifi cation.

DELIVERY INFORMATION/CONDITIONS PTT will only mail tickets to the residential address of the credit/debit card holder. We do not send tickets to PO Boxes or business addresses. If you have purchased concession tickets you are required to present a valid proof of entitlement and photo ID on entry at the venue.

COLLECTION INFORMATION/CONDITIONS The only person authorised to purchase tickets is the credit/debit card holder. Tickets will be issued to your PTT account or credit/debit card holder upon presentation of your Customer ID (found in your confi rmation email) and Photo ID. If you have purchased concession tickets, you are also required to present a valid concession card.

Gift Vouchers are available. Talk to our friendly Box Office staff

Tickets to all performances are available from the Albany Entertainment Centre, open from 10am - 5pm Mon to Fri and 9:30am - 1pm on Sat. (closed Sun)

ONLINE albanyentertainment.com.au

BY PHONE AEC Box Offi ce 08 9844 5005

IN PERSON AEC Box Offi ce, Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Pl Albany.

HOW TO BOOK

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FUNDING PARTNERS

THE 2020 PROGRAM was made possible by the assistance of these agencies

PROGRAM FUND

HARBOURSIDE SPONSORS

ALBANY ARTS FESTIVAL SPONSORS

THANK YOU

The Albany Entertainment Centre is managed by the Perth Theatre Trust and funded equally by the State Government of Western Australia and the City of Albany.

Bringing Western Australian artists and performing arts companies to the Albany Entertainment Centre is made possible with funds from these two agencies.

Bennelong, PLAYLIST, Edward the Emu, Backbone, Animal Farm, The Comedy of Errors, Wolfgang, Impermanence + Woof, Music of War and Peace, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus

Bennelong, PLAYLIST, Edward the Emu, The Comedy of Errors, Impermanence + Woof, Music of War and Peace

Bennelong, PLAYLIST, Edward the Emu, The Comedy of Errors, Impermanence + Woof, Music of War and Peace

Backbone

Animal Farm, Wolfgang

Create NSWArts, Screen & Culture

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Your Community, Your Day!

On 5th December 2020 the AEC will open our hearts and our doors to celebrate and thank the Albany community

for embracing us; making us a part of their lives. A place to gather. A place to enjoy.

A place that is yours. So come on in!

We are planning lots of free activities for the whole family all day - food, fun and fair!

It’s our birthday party and you’re invited. Full details of our community day will be up on our website

albanyentertainmnet.com.au closer to the date. We hope you can join us!

2 Toll Place, Albany WA 6330Phone 08 9844 5005

albanyentertainment.com.au