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Spring Program Sep–Nov 20

Spring Program Sep–Nov 20

SPRING PROGRAM SEP– NOV 2017 GALLERY

October 16 A Social Drawing Afternoon 12 Be Your Self Redux 19 Reception: The Musical Australian Dance Theatre bethany Simons & Critical Stages 22 Closes: 2 Brothers: 22 Arts of the Underground Werrimull Vision from the Bush 21 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Brian Harris and Eddy Harris October Sydney Comedy Festival 20 Reception: The Musical Bethany Simons & Critical Stages 26 Opens: Collector father; Artist son 5 Galactic Fantastic and Beautiful Bling 23 The Song Keepers Ouyen Mildura Arts Centre Collection School Holiday Program International Film Festival 21 Reception: The Musical 29 Closes: Kylie on Stage 20 Twilight 23 The Butterfly Tree bethany Simons & Critical Stages Arts Centre Melbourne Melbourne International Film Festival Mildura 21 Gallery Guided Tour 29 Closes: 30 years of music: a collection 28 The Popular Mechanicals 27 100% Kylie Private Collection 21 A Social Drawing Afternoon State Theatre Company South Australia 2017 Greatest Hits Tour November November October 28 The Parting Glass 9 Opens: Art Directions 2017 Art Educators 17 Twilight 7 Heroes and Villains victorian Opera November 9 Opens: Special Forever: 18 Gallery Guided Tour voices of the children 9 Hansel and Gretel 3 Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen rosemary Zalec and 18 A Social Drawing Afternoon victorian Opera The Piano Sessions Sunraysia Primary Schools 20th Anniversary Tour Theatre 12 Lanza Sings Again Workshops and Events Promac Productions 22 Glenn Starr – Hit Parade September September 15 Play Along With Sam 1 Doug Parkinson Honours Joe Cocker Mallee Family Care 2 Pastel Workshop Glenda Parker ben Maiorana Entertainment 16 Watercolour Workshop Graeme Drendel 9 Elvis – One Night in Vegas ben Maiorana Entertainment 16 Gallery Guided Tour

Cover image: Kylie on Stage. Courtesy of Arts Centre Melbourne. 1 SPRING GALLERY

Mildura Arts Centre presents a Drawn from Kylie’s spectacular stage wardrobe held at touring exhibition by Arts Centre Arts Centre Melbourne’s Performing Arts Collection the Melbourne exhibition features costumes from tours dating back to 1989 as well as more recent tours such as Kylie Aphrodite Kylie on Stage Les Folies in 2011. Featured designers within the Exhibition: world-first exhibition include Dolce and Gabbana, , Julien Macdonald, Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Until Sunday 29 October Paul Gaultier as well as local designers including Peter Morrissey and Mark Burnett. Kylie on Stage is a major exhibition celebrating magical moments from Kylie on Stage also features a selection of designs, ’s highly successful working drawings, photographs and footage that explore concert tours. the creative process behind each costume and provide rare glimpses into the world backstage.

“Touring and live performance has been such a big part of my life and my development as an artist, so I’m thrilled that Arts Centre Melbourne are staging this free national exhibition” Kylie Minogue.

Images: Left: Costume designed by , KylieX2008 tour, 2008. Gift of Kylie Minogue, 2015. Arts Centre Melbourne, Performing Arts Collection. Top left: Kylie Minogue, KylieX2008 tour, 2008. Photograph by William Baker. Reproduced courtesy of Darenote Ltd. Bottom left: Kylie Minogue, Kylie : The Greatest Hits tour, 2005. Photograph by Ken McKay. Reproduced courtesy of Darenote Ltd. Left: Costume designed by John Galliano, Kylie Showgirl: The Greatest Hits tour, 2005. Gift of Kylie Minogue, 2006. Arts Centre Melbourne, Performing Arts Collection.

Kylie on Stage is a touring exhibition proudly presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and supported by Creative Victoria. 2 3 SPRING GALLERY

30 years of music: Badger Bates: 2 Brothers: a collection Paaka and Rintu Vision from the Bush Private Collection Mildura Arts Centre Collection Brian Harris and Eddy Harris and collection of the artist Exhibition: Exhibition Opening: Until Sunday 29 October Exhibition Opening: 6pm, Thursday 31 August 6pm, Thursday 31 August Step into the world of a devoted music Exhibition: and explore a glittering collection of Exhibition: Thursday 31 August – all things Kylie. Exclusive to Mildura Arts Thursday 31 August – Sunday 22 October Centre, this exhibition brings together Sunday 10 December original performance photographs, Two brothers’ exploration of their family concert memorabilia, and limited View the collection works created by artist and and the cultural tradition of creating art. edition vinyl records, cassettes and CDs. culture consultant Badger Bates, renowned Passionate about teaching and learning, they

Image: PWL Mushroom, Shocked (remix), Kylie for various public art commissions including hope to inspire young Indigenous people to featuring DNA. Cassette single, 1991. Image Memories, 2016 at the Mildura Riverfront. learn the traditions and build bridges with supplied. non-Indigenous persons through art. Image: Nhatji Yarilana (detail), 1997. William Brian ‘Badger’ Bates. Mildura Arts Centre Collection. Image: Ghost Lizard, 2017. Brian Harris, acrylic on bark. Right image: Camp Fire Gathering, 2015. Eddy Harris, acrylic on canvas. 4 5 Image: Sir Thomas Gainsborough, Cottage with Peasants, c.1770s. Black chalk Image: Group work, 2017. and stump on paper. Kylie Banyard. Oil and acrylic JR Bow Memorial on canvas. Collection, Mildura Arts Centre 1975.

Collector father; Victoria’s post-WWI economic and social Art Directions 2017 Many of us have a story or two about our art prosperity. Art Educators teachers or arts education. They inspired us Artist son to see the world from new perspectives, they Mildura Arts Centre Collection This exhibition includes significant European Exhibition opening: challenged us to consider what we see and how we feel, they nurtured a skill or passion deep Exhibition: works by Gainsborough and Dürer, selected 6pm, Thursday 9 November from the JR Bow Memorial Collection, and within us. Thursday 26 October 2017 – modernist artworks by Australian sculptor, Exhibition: Sunday 28 January 2018 painter and printmaker Ian Bow (1914–1989). Maybe we take that for granted or maybe they Thursday 9 November – will always hold a special place in our hearts. JR Bow, an engineer who worked alongside Collector father; Artist son is complemented by Sunday 3 December Through this exhibition we celebrate the practice the notable Australian architect Harold a new Mildura Arts Centre publication which of arts educators in the region from primary, Desbrowe Annear, was a strong advocate provides a researched biography of the late secondary and tertiary institutions. for the arts and their capacity to advance Ian Bow.

6 7 SPRING GALLERY SPRING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Special Forever: Coordinated by local teacher Rosemarie Zalec, Professional Development Accomplished South-Australian based artist, voices of the children Special Forever: voices of the children is an and President of Pastel Artists of South environmental awareness and writing project. for artists Australia, Glenda Parker, will lead an art Presented by Rosemarie Zalec Students from local schools are invited to write workshop focusing on still life, utilising pastel and Sunraysia Primary Schools as the art medium for this professional and produce works of art about where they live, Pastel Workshop Exhibition Opening: the local environment, local, national or development workshop for artists. global issues. with Glenda Parker 6pm, Thursday 9 November Ages 16+ Photo: Special Forever: voices of the children, 2016 exhibition. 10am – 4pm, Exhibition: ENTRY FREE Saturday 2 September Bookings essential, limited spaces. Thursday 9 November – Sunday 3 December Image: Bright Flowers, 2017. Glenda Parker. Pastels. 8 9 Gallery Guided Tour Discover more about current exhibitions on a guided tour. 1.30pm, Saturday 16 September, DURATION 30 minutes 21 October and 18 November. ENTRY FREE

Image: Gallery Guided Tour. Photo by Robert Klarich.

Watercolour Workshop Paper supplied. Participants are asked to with Graeme Drendel bring along their own watercolours, brushes, rags and photographic reference material. The Roxy, Ouyen 10am – 3pm, Ages 16+

Saturday 16 September ENTRY FREE Bookings essential, limited spaces. Acclaimed artist Graeme Drendel will lead a watercolour workshop focusing on urban Image: Graeme Drendel, 2017. Photo by Robert Klarich. landscape.

10 11 A Social Drawing Looking for ways to be creative and connect ARTS OF THE UNDERGROUND Collide on a Friday night and enjoy trivia, Afternoon with others? A Social Drawing Afternoon is Where Creativity, Culture live music, art and good food. a must for people who love to draw. and People Collide 2pm, Saturday 16 September, Check the website for more details. DURATION 120 minutes 7pm, Friday 22 September Images: Arts of the Underground. Photos by Robert Klarich. 21 October and 18 November. ENTRY FREE DURATION 180 minutes Arts of the Underground is supported by the Victorian Image: Sketch of the hand of a statue taken from ENTRY FREE The Victorian Sketch Book. Artist and date unknown. Government through Creative Victoria. Mildura Arts Centre Collection. Ages 18+ Tag #AOTU

12 13 SPRING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Galactic Fantastic Children will experiment with feathers, and Beautiful Bling bling and space-age body adornment in this fun workshop to create their own unique School Holiday Program Kylie on Stage inspired fascinators, helmets 10.30am, Thursday 5 October and neckpieces. Ages 5–12. Bring an Adult.

DURATION 90 minutes ENTRY FREE Bookings essential, limited spaces.

5pm, Friday 20 October and Friday 10 November Outdoor Event I Live Music and Entertainment I Kids Activities Food and Drinks (No Byo alcohol)

DURATION 210 minutes ENTRY Free Photo by Robert Klarich. 14 15 SPRING THEATRE Mildura Arts Centre presents Whether you are new to contemporary dance, Australian Dance Theatre or a longstanding fan of the artform, you will Be Your Self Redux be blown away by this extraordinary work. By Garry Stewart Featuring a physicality that must be seen to be believed, Be Your Self Redux is an unforgettable 7.30pm, Tuesday 12 September experience.

In Garry Stewart’s Be Your Self Redux the A distilled version of the original production phenomenal dancers of ADT prove why this Be Your Self, Be Your Self Redux is not to is one of the world’s most physical dance be missed. Image: Courtesy of Melbourne International Film Festival. companies. DURATION 60 minutes (no interval) Singing 14th-century Lutheran hymns – brought to the area by missionaries – in When we refer to our ’selves’ what are we really TICKETS Full Price $35 I Concession $30 their own western Arrarnta and Pitjantjatjara talking about? Are we our bodies, our minds, Child 1–16 $20 I Group 4+ $22.50pp Mildura Arts Centre and Melbourne tongues, the choir’s efforts to save these our emotions? Exploring these questions Be Your sacred songs are boosted by the arrival from Self Redux promises, and delivers, extraordinary For school bookings, contact the Box Office. International Film Festival present The Song Keepers Melbourne of a charismatic conductor who choreography, emotion, humour and an orchestrates a historic tour of Germany to intimate perspective into notion of the ‘self’. 2pm, Saturday 23 September bring the hymns back to their homeland.

Central Australia’s answer to The Buena With support from the MIFF Premiere Fund, Vista Social Club, The Song Keepers tells the award-winning filmmaker Naina Sen uplifting story of women from the world’s documented that tour and its preparations, oldest culture preserving some of the world’s capturing the highs and lows as these oldest sacred songs, connecting Germany to remarkable women share their music Image: Be Your Self Redux. Indigenous history in the process. and stories of cultural survival, identity Photo by Chris Herzfeld and inclusive cross-cultural collaboration Camlight Productions. In the Central Desert Region around with the world. Hermannsburg, west of Alice Springs, a hidden 140-year musical legacy of ancient Aboriginal DURATION 84 minutes (no interval) languages and German baroque hymns is TICKETS $10 being preserved by four generations of song women who form the Central Australian MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Aboriginal Women’s Choir. Premiere Fund

16 17 script and with the support of the MIFF Premiere Fund, first-time filmmaker Priscilla Cameron crafts an intimate, occasionally hyper-real story about the THE Butterfly Tree sometimes rocky path it takes to learn the true meaning of love, 7pm, Saturday and its intricate connections 23 September with loss. Oxenbould shatters any Melissa George returns to lingering memories of the boy Australia to star alongside Ewen he was in 2014’s MIFF Premiere Leslie and Ed Oxenbould in a Fund-supported Paper Planes visually sumptuous coming-of-age as he embraces a role of tale of love and loss tinged with complex emotional flux, subtly magical realism. underscored by Jason Hargreaves’ resplendently lush cinematography When 13-year-old Fin meets – The Butterfly Tree is a treat on Evelyn, a florist with a penchant the big screen. for 1940s fashion and a radiant appetite for life, he is drawn into “I just fell in love with [this] love her spellbinding world of plants story between a young boy trying and insects: it seems the perfect to find himself and his father place to escape his ongoing grief losing himself and both of them over the death of his mother. attracted to the same woman.” But as Fin’s feelings for Evelyn bloom into a confusing mix of Melissa George teenage desire and misplaced maternal love, it sets the stage DURATION 97 minutes for a showdown with his equally (no interval) struggling father, Al – especially TICKETS $15 when it becomes clear that Al is also falling for Evelyn.

Image: Courtesy of Working from her Australian MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Melbourne International Premiere Fund Film Festival. Writers’ Guild award-winning 18 19 Mildura Arts Centre presents Clowning, vaudeville, slapstick, farce, a State Theatre Company South stand-up comedy and bad puppetry come Australia production together with both witty badinage and fart THE POPULAR MECHANICALS jokes to create an anarchic and thrillingly unhinged carnival that revels in its own By Keith Robinson, William Shakespeare theatricality. and Tony Taylor Original direction by Geoffrey Rush First directed by Geoffrey Rush in 1987, The Popular Mechanicals holds a special place 7.30pm, Thursday 28 September in comedic canon and is ripe for revival with a cast of our best theatrical A funny thing happened to me on clowns and directed by former Sydney Theatre the way to the theatre this evening. Company Resident Director Sarah Giles.

Shakespeare’s greatest clowns – the rude A perfect romp that promises to lift the mechanicals from A Midsummer Night’s roof in the silliest ways imaginable. Dream – take centre stage in this wild reimagining of what might have happened DURATION 90 minutes (no interval) off-stage during the Bard’s most loved TICKETS Full Price $45 I Concession $40 comedy. Group 4+ $35pp I 18 and under $20

Perhaps the most famous group of amateur For school bookings, contact the Box Office. thespians of all time, the cast of the play-within-a-play Pyramus and Thisbe, Image: The Popular Mechanicals. State Theatre Company South Australia. Photo by Shane Reid. bumble their way through rehearsals, misadventures and sheer idiocy in a This project has been assisted by Australia Council’s hysterically funny mix of verse, song Playing Australia Program. and dance.

Using snippets of the existing text of A Midsummer Night’s Dream along with a gloriously cod version of Shakespearean English, the play exalts in its own roughness, extravagance of expression and frequent obscenity – in the nicest possible way.

20 21 Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is ideal for primary DURATION 50 minutes (no interval) Hansel and Gretel students and aligns perfectly with curriculum German language with English scene priorities: drama, theatre, music, languages, Presented with Mildura Arts Centre descriptors. creativity, English and storytelling. This ENTRY FREE bookings essential. 10.30am and 1pm, production is supported by education resources. School bookings only, please contact Monday 9 October the Box Office. “Hansel and Gretel is a magical An irresistible musical treat. opera and the work of a master Nibble, nibble, munch; a gingerbread composer. A delectable story of house with plenty of crunch. Chocolates good and evil, darkness and light and treats to tempt every desire, but will that will capture the imaginations the consequences of enjoying them truly be dire? of the young and young at heart.” Richard Mills, Victorian Opera Artistic Director Supported by Victorian Opera Education Syndicate and the Experience the wonder and excitement Victorian Government’s Major Victorian Regional Touring Program. of Victorian Opera’s production of the everlasting Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, though beware entering the woods where the Evil One lurks…

Staged with enchanting set and costumes, Victorian Opera brings this treasured story from the page to the stage in a beloved operatic rendition.

This 50-minute production will be sung in its original German language with English scene descriptors, and will feature beautiful singing and a live orchestra.

Image: Hansel and Gretel. Photos courtesy of Victorian Opera. Image: Hansel and Gretel. Photo by Hilary Walker. 22 23 Mildura Seniors Festival The performers are accompanied on the piano 2017 by international concert pianist Len Vorster. Mildura Arts Centre presents DURATION 85 minutes (no interval) Lanza Sings Again TICKETS $12 Heroes and Villains Promac Productions Presented with Mildura Arts Centre (includes afternoon tea after the performance) 2pm, Thursday 12 October 7.30pm, Saturday 7 October The incredible life story and classic Victorian Opera comes to Mildura for hits of Mario Lanza, one of the an unforgettable evening with the most greatest tenors of our time… recognisable, loved and loathed characters and his most loved Soprano from across opera’s stages. Kathryn Grayson. From the villainous Don Giovanni to the tragic Madama Butterfly, hear Puccini, Songs include Be My Love, Verdi and Mozart with beloved music Drink Drink, Granada, from operas including The Magic Flute, Strangers in Paradise, Rigoletto, La bohème and Carmen. ‘O sole mio, The Loveliest Night of the Year and Starring a cast of Australia’s most many more. exciting operatic talent, be mesmerised by beautiful voices performing opera’s Star Tenor Roy Best will most passionate arias, and lead the show singing ensembles alongside a live orchestra. songs in Lanza’s original keys. Joining Roy will be An unmissable night with opera’s Soprano Alison Jones favourite Heroes and Villains! who will play the role of Kathryn Grayson who DURATION 110 minutes (interval) was Mario Lanza’s TICKETS Full Price $35 I Concession $30 preferred Soprano and 18 and under $20 I Group 4+ $30pp they starred together in Image: Heroes and Villains. Photo by Charlie Kinross. many films. This fascinating Supported by the Victorian Government’s Major Victorian story will be narrated by Regional Touring Program. Chris McKenna.

24 25 comedy is a must-see for office workers and theatre lovers everywhere.

Written by award-winning writer/performer Bethany Simons and leading Melbourne composer Peter de Jager, this uplifting and hilarious production features a toe-tapping Reception should original score. Songs include My Name is Mildura Arts Centre presents definitely sit on your Bethany (Not Stephanie), Do You Have Sticky latest list of cabaret A Bethany Simons & Tape, I Can’t Help But Help, They Ring My Bell Critical Stages Production and many more. shows to see, especially Reception: The Musical if you want to be Written and performed by Bethany Simons completely entertained 7.30pm, Thursday 19 October and Peter de Jager Werrimull Town Hall Director David Wicks by interesting stories, Choreographer Joseph Simons clever writing, great songs and lots 7.30pm, Friday 20 October DURATION 60 minutes (no interval) The Roxy, Ouyen TICKETS Full $30 I Concession $25 of laughs – Student $18 and who wouldn’t?

7.30pm, Saturday 21 October Theatre Press For school bookings, please contact the Mildura Arts Centre Box Office.

This original cabaret comedy is a must see Image: Reception: The Musical. Bethany Simons. Photo by Sarah Eley. – it’s the office memo you don’t want to miss.

A celebration of all things administration, Reception: The Musical tells the story of a receptionist who finds joy in the manic world of customer service, stationery orders and thinking on your swivel chair. Inspired by true stories from behind the front desk, this original cabaret

26 27 Mildura Arts Centre presents 100% KYLIE She’s fantastic! She’s a great 2017 Greatest Hits Tour ambassador for my show. 8pm, Friday 27 October Kylie Minogue

Join 100% KYLIE as they celebrate Kylie The Minogue’s Favourite Minogue’s greatest hits in a two hour concert Kylie Tribute Show. spectacular! Starring the world renowned Lucy Holmes, 100% KYLIE has been endorsed by Kylie Minogue herself as the ‘Best Kylie Act!’ DURATION 120 minutes (interval) TICKETS Full $55 I Concession $50 100% KYLIE has performed 800 concerts Under 25 $35 I Group 4+ $45pp in 16 countries over 14 years, astonishing international audiences with its exciting and jaw dropping recreation of the authentic Kylie Minogue concert experience.

Globally, people love Kylie, and audiences love 100% KYLIE.

A fantastic night’s entertainment for all audiences, this spectacular mix of glitz and glam, incredible replica costumes, phenomenal dancers, live band, multimedia and crowd interaction will have you singing and dancing along to hits such as , , Can’t Get You Out Of My Head and The Locomotion. Kylie Minogue 28 29 child’s play Chris Fraser EXHIBITION: Image: dot com, (detail). Anjelie Beyer. Thursday 14 summer HIGHLIGHTS December 2017 Gallery – Sunday 28 January 2018 Impossible Things Exhibition: Thursday 7 December 2017 – Image: sweet dreams, 2017. and Selected Verse Chris Fraser. Gouache, pen Anjelie Beyer Sunday 25 February 2018 and ink on Arches paper. 30 31 Exchange Policy Accessible Seating Customers can exchange seats to a Accessible seating is available in the theatre, performance up until 30 minutes prior to please call the Box Office for more details. an event, at a cost of $3 per transaction. Connect with Mildura Concessions Arts Centre Mildura Arts Centre may offer concessions Want to find out what is happening at to full-time students, pensioners, seniors Mildura Arts Centre? Visit our website and healthcare cardholders. Concession and sign up to our e-news. Join us on cards and ID must be shown when collecting social media. tickets or the full price may be charged. Facebook Mildura-Arts-Centre @milduraartscntr Gift Vouchers Instagram milduraartscentre Available to purchase at the Box Office or #MAC #AOTU Image: Arts of the Underground, 2017. online. Photo by Robert Klarich. VOLUNTEERS Access Information Interested in volunteering at MAC? Contact Mildura Arts Centre offers a range of services us about becoming an Arts Ambassador. Venue Hire 199 Cureton Avenue Mildura VIC 3500 and facilities to make it more accessible. Mildura Arts Centre is the region’s cultural and Open 10am – 5pm daily 444 Foundation creative hub. Owned and operated by Mildura Become a 444 Foundation Donor and Hearing Assistance Rural City Council, if you would like to hire the Box Office and Licensed Café contribute to the future development The theatre is fitted with a hearing loop which theatre, public foyer, lawns and sculpture park, Opens 60 minutes prior to performance of Mildura Arts Centre Theatre. audience members can access direct to their café or the veranda of Rio Vista Historic House, times. hearing aids or cochlear implants. please contact us. For information on how to become a Booking Information 444 Foundation Donor, contact us on Wheelchair Access Mildura Arts Centre Café Box Office opens 10am – 5pm daily (03) 5018 8330. Wheelchair access is available from the street or Our seasonal menu embraces local produce Call Customer Service on (03) 5018 8330 the car park at the rear of Mildura Arts Centre. and supports local businesses. Website: milduraartscentre.com.au Mildura Arts Centre would like to thank Entrance to the theatre auditorium is via main funding partners and 444 Foundation doors 1 or 2. Open 10am – 2pm daily, and for all Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Donors for their support. performances and events. Centre Call (03) 5018 8376 Areas Without Wheelchair Access Details in the program are correct at the time Theatre auditorium doors 3, 4 of publication, Mildura Arts Centre reserves About Us Refunds Policy Galleries 3, 4, and 5 the right to withdraw and substitute artists Mildura Arts Centre No refunds are possible once a booking Rio Vista Historic House and vary the program should the need arise. is made.

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