the events centre caloundra entertainment guide
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The Events Centre Board is pleased to present The Event Centre, Caloundra’s Entertainment Guide for 2012. Our aim has always been to provide a memorable experience that will add to the cultural enrichment of the Sunshine Coast region. With a line up that includes music, dance, comedy and live theatre, it’s easy to see why The Events Centre, Caloundra is the Centre of Choice on the Sunshine Coast. We invite you to review our exciting upcoming shows. The Events Centre Board and staff, look forward to seeing you in 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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The Events Centre, Caloundra
ENTERTAINMENT GUIDEACT 4 | OCT - DEC 2012
The Events Centre Board of DirectorsCr Tim Dwyer (Chairman)Ms Brenda Jamnik (Deputy Chairman)Mr Don SmithMrs Jeanette Burrows Mr Rod HoughtonMrs Norma Fox BEMMr Kevin RadbourneMr Paul Smith
Cultural AmbassadorMrs Joan Benson OAM
Commercial AmbassadorMrs Lyn Jackson
Volunteer’s CoordinatorMrs Lesley Muir
For the latest listings visit www.THEEVENTSCENTRE.com.au
WELCOMEThe Events Centre Board is pleased to present The Event Centre, Caloundra’s Entertainment Guide for 2012. Our aim has always been to provide a memorable experience that will add to the cultural enrichment of the Sunshine Coast region. With a line up that includes music, dance, comedy and live theatre, it’s easy to see why The Events Centre, Caloundra is the Centre of Choice on the Sunshine Coast.
We invite you to review our exciting upcoming shows. The Events Centre Board and staff, look forward to seeing you in 2012.
See you at the show!
Mr Gregory McGrath
GENERAL MANAGER
CALENDAR FOR 2012DATE EVENT PAGE
1st Oct“Swan Lake” performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre
Ballet 4
5th Oct Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Beach Party Children’s Theatre 5
7th Oct The Rhythms of Ireland Dance 6
25th Oct“Sleeping Beauty” performed by Imperial Russian Ballet Company
Ballet 7
26th Oct The Glenn Miller Orchestra Music 8
27th Oct Piece of Cake by The Kransky Sisters Comedy 9
8th NovTodd McKenney “Songs and Stories of Peter Allen” Music 10
20th Nov Mirusia Music 11
28th Nov The Beggars Australian Songbook Sunshine Melodies 12
16th Dec The Arty Pants Kid’s Festival 2012 Children’s Festival 13
SUNSHINE COAST VENUES & EVENTSVisit www.scvenuesandevents.com.au for all your entertainment needs on the Sunshine Coast.
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IT PAYS TO BE A FREQUENT BUYERWe recognise the special commitment shown by patrons who frequently attend our shows. To say thank you we now reward those who continuously support the Centre.
By becoming a part of the Frequent Buyers Program, you will receive:
- An exclusive invitation to the Centre’s ‘Thank You’ celebration for Gold and Platinum Buyers.
- A monthly newsletter and other regular communications about up and coming shows, tickets specials, programs, Frequent Buyer incentives and activities by post and email.
- Priority notification of ticket releases before everyone else, making sure you don’t miss out on your favourite shows.
- Throughout the year you will also receive exclusive offers and invitations to events.
- Our Platinum Buyers will receive personal ticketing service from the Centre’s experienced Programming Manager.
“Swan Lake” performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre
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HOW TO QUALIFYSILVER
Purchase 4 or more shows that are part of our Sunshine Melodies program in one calendar year*
GOLD
Spend more than $300 on any number of performances at the Centre in one calendar year*
PLATINUM
Spend more than $500 on any number of performances at the Centre in one calendar year*
Become a Frequent Buyer and begin to enjoy all of the additional benefits today.
Simply contact The Events Centre Box Office team on (07) 5491 4240 or email [email protected] for more information.*Frequent Buyer status earned this year will continue the following year
Meet Peppa Pig - Arty Pants Kid’s Festival
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XDR (AUSTRALIA) CULTURAL PROMOTION PRESENTS
SWAN LAKE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE
With the instantly recognizable music of Tchaikovsky virtually a signature of classical ballet and the wonderfully dark story of good set against evil, Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all works in the repertory. It is impossible to imagine the ballet world without it.
The production by Evgeny Amosov for The Russian National Ballet Theatre is an especially appealing and popular one.
DATE: Monday 1st October 2012
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Theatre
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE
THE WIGGLES LIVE PRESENTS
DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR’S BEACH PARTYDorothy the Dinosaur’s Beach Party is the stompy-wompy show full of super sandy songs that will fill your day with sunshine!
Dorothy and her friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Fairy Clare and Henry the Octopus, are joined by sensational singers and dancers, Clare Dee and The Dance-A-Lots, in their dazzling beach party outfits!
With your favourite Wiggly songs, such as Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?), Having Fun at the Beach and Monkey Dance, the surf’s up for this wacky wave of fun!
DATE: Friday 5th October 2012
TIME: 10.00am
VENUE: Theatre
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RETFAR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND DIRECT FROM DUBLIN
Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour , Ireland’s most celebrated and elite company of dancers, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative ALL NEW PRODUCTION to Australia.
Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND.
DATE: Sunday 7th October 2012
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Theatre
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RUSSIAN BALLET TOURING PTY LTD PRESENTS
SLEEPING BEAUTY IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY
Following their 2011 sell out performance of “A Festival of Russian Ballet”, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with their presentation of the classic masterpiece “Sleeping Beauty” in three acts.
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company combines the unity and integrity of the great Russian ballet schools where traditions are passed on from one generation to another. The company was formed by the Bolshoi theatre soloist of thirteen years Gediminas Taranda.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
DATE: Thursday 25th October 2012
TIME: 8.00pm
VENUE: TheatreBALLET
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BY ARRANGEMENT WITH GLENN MILLER PRODUCTIONS INC. NEW YORK AND ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS PRESENT
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRAThe Glenn Miller Orchestra features America’s finest musicians and singers and together with the Broadway Swing Dancers, bring back all those sentimental memories of the 1940’s.
The great ‘Big Band’ hits, the original Glenn Miller arrangements, the music of The Andrew Sisters, the Frank Sinatra Songbook, the romantic World War II melodies made famous by Vera Lynn… We’ll Meet Again, The White Cliffs of Dover, and many more….
Even after 75 years, Glenn Miller’s musical arrangements are still heard around the world, timeless icons of American culture.
DATE: Friday 26th October 2012
TIME: 8.00pm
VENUE: Theatre
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COMEDY THEATRE
THE EVENTS CENTRE, CALOUNDRA PRESENTS
PIECE OF CAKE BY THE KRANSKY SISTERS
Having won awards in Edinburgh and Australia… Mourne, Eve and Dawn Kransky, three endearing spinsters from Esk in Queensland, are packing up their old Morris to hit the road again with a brand new show. Venturing out from the intensely private world of their family home, the Sisters will bring stories and homespun renditions of the popular songs they’ve heard on their wireless. With tuba, musical-saw, guitar, keyboard, saucepan and toilet brush… don’t miss this multi-award winning trio as they bring you their oddball and darkly funny brand of tune, from Cher and Abba to AC/DC.
Photo credit to Russell Stokes
Tour managed and coordinated by ArTour, an initiative supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
DATE: Saturday 27th October 2012
TIME: 7pm Dinner for an 8pm Show
VENUE: Theatre | Cabaret Style
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QLIVE PTY LTD PRESENTS
TODD MCKENNEY SONGS AND STORIES OF PETER ALLEN
One of Australia’s most versatile and critically acclaimed performers, Todd McKenney returns LIVE in CONCERT with ‘Songs & Stories of Peter Allen’, a National tour, October to December 2012. A 2 hour extravaganza featuring an 8 piece band and dancers, live on stage. A brand new show including the classics, some new songs and untold stories with a different take on Allen’s life and career. There is a special “pre show event” offer for all patrons. “Up Close & Personal” is a 45 minute session with Todd McKenney on stage, with a screening of Peter Allen’s documentary “The Boy From Oz Special Edition”.
DATE: Thursday 8th November 2012
TIME: 8.00pm, Up Close and Personal 6.30pm*
VENUE: Theatre
*Contact the Box Office for pricing
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MIRUSIA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD PRESENTS
MIRUSIA HOME TOUR 2012
Mirusia has been described as having the voice of an angel. With 7.5 million hits on YouTube for her rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria, it is no surprise that the world is calling Mirusia the ‘Angel of Australia’. An accomplished singer, Mirusia has performed on stages all over the world for many years with maestro André Rieu, and is the youngest-ever winner of Noosa’s ‘Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award’. Mirusia has topped Pop and Classical album charts, with a number one album in ARIA’s Pop Charts, two number one albums in the ARIA’s Classical Charts and the 2012 #1 ARIA Chart Award.
DATE: Tuesday 20th November 2012
TIME: 8.00pm
VENUE: Playhouse VIP tickets available
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SUNSHINE MELODIES
THE EVENTS CENTRE, CALOUNDRA PRESENTS
THE BEGGARS AUSTRALIAN SONGBOOKAustralian Songbook is a tribute to the sounds of The Seekers, Peter Dawson, Johnny O’Keefe, Lucky Starr, Chad Morgan, Slim Dusty, Anne Kirkpatick, and The Beggars. You can heave away and haul away round Cape Horn Bound for South Australia or sail the Great Southern Ocean hunting The Whale, go Waltzing Matilda down to the billabong and find out what really happened to that jolly swagman, do your noble duty on Suvla Bay, go back home on the Road to Gundagai, and be a guest at the Fatal Wedding.
DATE: Wednesday 28th November 2012
TIME: 11.00am, Morning Tea at 10.00am
VENUE: Playhouse
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KID’S FESTIVAL
After the success of last years event, The Events Centre is look-ing forward to delivering an interactive family fun day to allow parents to engage with their children (aged 4 to 10) one on one in the discovery & exploration of the creative, performing & visual arts. The festival will include creative, performing and visual arts workshops and activities with a sausage sizzle and goody bag for each child. Headlining acts include Scooby Doo and Peppa Pig, as well as performances from local artists Jessie Ryan-Allen, Zoe Louisa and more!
THE EVENTS CENTRE, CALOUNDRA PRESENTS
ARTY PANTS KID’S FESTIVAL 2012 DISCOVER. PLAY. CREATE.
DATE: Sunday 16th December 2012
TIME: 10.00am to 3.00pm
VENUE: The Events Centre
Thanks to our Media Sponsors
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Partnering with The Events Centre Caloundra, Lexus of Maroochydore
will be proudly sponsoring a series of concerts during 2012.
Following their 2011 sell out performance of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the third
concert for the 2012 Lexus Concert Series is the return of the Imperial Russian
Ballet Company to perform Sleeping Beauty.
Do not miss out of your opportunity to
experience this classic masterpiece
on Thursday 25th October, proudly
sponsored by Lexus of Maroochydore.
Further information and ticket pricing on
the 2012 Lexus Concert Series and all
additional shows at The Events Centre
Caloundra for 2012 are available at
www.theeventscentre.com.au
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DINING AT THE EVENTS CENTREThe Events Centre offers pre-show dining before most evening performances. A buffet style meal, including a main meal, dessert and tea/coffee is available for only $28.00 per person.
Post-show dining is available after all Sunshine Morning Melodies performances. A delicious buffet meal is available for $15.00 per person.
Dining is available where you see this icon
Bookings are essential for pre and post show dining. Contact the Box Office on (07) 5491 4240.
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Events Centre Scholarship for the Performing Arts is awarded on an annual basis, and is designed to foster the development of young local talent by contributing to the cost of studying in a full-time, accredited, tertiary level course in the Performing Arts field.
Sunshine Coast residents who are 25 or younger and have been accepted to a 2nd year and above course are encouraged to apply. For full details please visit www.theeventscentre.com.au.
VOLUNTEERS PROGRAMThe Events Centre, Caloundra thank all the Volunteers for their continued assistance in supporting the Centre. Without their tireless efforts the Centre would not be able to deliver such value to the local community, and everyone at The Events Centre, Caloundra is extremely appreciative of their work.
You too can be a part of The Events Centre, Caloundra team.
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As a volunteer you can become a front of house usher, assist with marketing, help with food and beverage services or lend a hand as a meet and greet member. Volunteers can earn points that may be redeemed for tickets and other exclusive volunteer incentives. HEARING AID SYSTEMThe Events Centre now has individual Hearing Assistance FM Units. One style of belt–pack (24 available), utilises a personal neck loop to be worn in conjunction with hearing aids. The wearer will ‘hear’ VIA the T SWITCH, activated on the hearing aid. There are also 24 headsets available for people who don’t wear hearing aids, but may require a boost to their hearing to get the most out of any particular show.
A request for one of these packs can be noted when bookings are made, guaranteeing availability and ensuring a quality theatre or concert experience is offered to Hearing Impaired patrons.
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CONFERENCES AND EVENTSThe Events Centre specialises in providing solutions for all your conference & event management needs:
MAIN THEATREThe retractable seating provides us with 900 combined gallery and stalls seating or workshop or banquet style for 500+.
PLAYHOUSE THEATREOur 300 capacity Playhouse theatre provides a more intimate experience for audiences & smaller conference groups.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS & MEETINGSFlexible plenary and breakout rooms for 2 to 1500 delegates we can tailor conference packages to suit your unique requirements.
EVENT MANAGEMENTOur dedicated Events Services team can plan your next function or event from conception to delivery.
TRADE SHOWSThe Events Centre boasts a combined exhibition space of more than 1500 square metres and can cater for more than 100 trade booths.
SOUND AND LIGHTINGAll your technical worries are resolved with the help of The Events Centre’s technical services support team.
GALA DINNERSWith a sophisticated complement of in-house sound and lighting equipment, why not host your next banquet dinner at The Events Centre.
For further information please contact The Events Centre on (07) 5491 4240.
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VENUE INFORMATIONBOX OFFICE HOURS Our Box Office is open Monday - Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm. The Box Office is open one hour prior to performances.
CONCESSIONS Most performances offer concessions to students and concession card holders. If concession ID is not produced at the Box Office at booking or on collection of tickets, patrons will incur full charges.
LOST TICKETS Please contact the Box Office regarding lost tickets.
REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY Once a booking has been made we are only able to offer refunds or exchanges in the instance that the performance is cancelled.
BOOKING FEES Unless otherwise noted, phone bookings that are charged to a credit card will incur a $6 dial and charge fee.
SEATING Most shows have allocated seating. However if a performance is a general admission performance without seat allocation, patrons will need to locate their own seat. Those who arrive early may be in a position to take the best seat. Please ensure you are aware of seating arrangements at the time of booking.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES There is a wide range of events and entertainment throughout 2012 at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Performance times differ for each event and should be checked at the time of booking.
DINING & BAR TIMES Pre-show dining and bars open two hours prior to most performances. Please check if pre-show dining is available at the time of booking.
LATECOMERS Latecomers may not be admitted into the theatre until there is a suitable break in the performance.
MOBILE PHONES Mobile phones must be turned off before entering the theatre. If you are on call please place your mobile phone on silent.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wheelchair access is available for all performances. Please advise at the time of booking.
PARKING Free off and on street parking is available. Undercover parking is accessible from behind The Events Centre in Nutley Street.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sunbus timetables are available by phoning 13 12 30 or visiting www.sunbus.com.au
TAXI A loading zone directly in front of The Events Centre allows for easy drop off and pick up of patrons.
GROUP & COACH BOOKINGS Group rates are available for 10+ people. Please enquire with the Box Office for special group rates. Coach parking is available with easy access for wheelchairs.
All details contained in this guide were correct at the time of printing, however The Events Centre reserves the right to alter without notice the information and details contained within. Sunshine Coast Events Centre Pty Ltd T/A The Events Centre, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
20 Minchinton Street Caloundra Queensland 4551Tel: (07) 5491 4240 Fax: (07) 5491 4944www.theeventscentre.com.au
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5:00pm Box Office opens one hour prior to performance.