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Lover and Poetry in Motion chances of him ever feeling or online at ing the songs that have seen “They have been a big part So, when he takes to the (by Johnny Tillotson). unwanted remain slim. www.homechef.com.au him reach record sales of an of my life and hopefully a big stage at Sandalford Winery “It won’t be too strange continued on page 3 HAGN#043/250 16-17 February 10.00am – 4.30pm Crown Perth (Burswood) Entry fees apply GREAT SAVINGS | EXPO ONLY DEALS | 100’S OF DESTINATIONS TO DISCOVER | EXPERT ADVICE | HOLIDAYSwww.holidayexpo.com.au TO WIN | www.holidayexpo.com.au 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 250 JANUARY 2013 From the Editor’s desk Last chance to enter and challenging 2013 pro- Burchmore will appear in gramme which begins this Legs 11. Grandparent’s month. This will be followed by On 9 March, the BSSTC performances in June with will present the old and the Australian Voices pres- Favourite Clicks Competition much loved favourite, Os- entation – Moon, followed car Wilde’s, The Importance by The Table of Knowledge. of Being Ernest. This runs Much loved actress, Aman- through to the 28 March. da Muggleton, will also ap- WA Ballet’s season be- pear in The Book Club. gins on 8 February with Bal- In a different genre, let at the Quarry followed by Disco, The Vinyl Solution, a new production of an old Fiona Scott-Norman’s take favourite, La Sylphide. on music, dance and popular For Mandurah readers, culture will bring a change the Mandurah Performing of pace as will Australian Arts Centre has a show- Dance Theatre’s G, an in- case of events which offers spirational modern update of the best of overseas, inter- the ballet Giselle. state and local artists and Immerse subscription performers, encompassing packages are available now. dance, circus, music and For more information, theatre. please call 9550 3900. Judith Treby with Lional Yorke (Yorkie) at Have a Go Day. As their season pro- I am sure theatre lovers Many readers will remember Yorkie from his days on radio gramme from January to will draw plenty of inspira- beginning in the 60s. June says in part, “Revive tion from the above informa- HELLO Everyone, entertainment ranging from yourself through this Im- tion. I do hope you enjoyed the Fringe Festival to WA merse program that show- To know more about any your Christmas and New Opera’s free Opera in the cases the best of Europe of the coming season’s de- Year celebrations and are Park performance of Rigo- alongside West Australia’s lights just go on line and Above left; The winner of the Babies and Toddlers Aged Up To Two Years category is looking forward to explor- letto coming up in February: and Australia’s nest per- Google the name of the com- Pat Verity with the photograph of her four day old grand-daughter Eloise who Pat thinks is saying, “If only you could see what I can see!” or otherwise, she is very pleased to be here. ing some new horizons in for more details see page 7 forming arts companies.” pany and you will be linked Included in the line-up is That’s all from me this Above right; The winner of the Grandchildren Aged from Two Years to the Teens category photo 2013. in this issue. is Bob Hatton’s photograph of his ve year old grandson Trent, who Bob says, “He makes the The arts community is Lovers of live theatre will Caroline Nin in a bilingual month. tribute to Edith Piaf. Luca most charming pirate and loves dressing up.” gearing up for a plethora enjoy the Black Swan State Congratulations to both winners. of diverse and interesting Theatre Company’s diverse Ciarla delights with his vio- Keep healthy and happy. lin in Fiddler In The Loop. HAVE YOU taken any pho- Grandchildren Aged from ening up our day. HAGN#012/250 In April, Australian Thea- Judith Treby tre legend Helen Morse will Editor tos of your grandchildren Two Years to the Teens. As always, it was dif - BLACKJACK to WIN feature in Freefall and musi- Like us on Facebook and that you consider especially Please send in, together cult to choose the winners. cal theatre legend Rhonda follow us on Twitter... cute, amusing or unusual? with a descriptive caption, A cheque for $50 will be Get the winning edge If so, to be in the draw to just one photograph in each sent to both category win- win $50, enter our Grand- category, which should be ners. It’s not what you do with your CHIPS parents Favourite Clicks no larger than postcard size NB: In you require the BUT how you do it A friend of the family since 1889 Competition and send your and taken in the previous 12 photographs to be returned favourite photographs to us months.