Event Program 2020 To attain tickets and be informed with all that’s going on at the Marion Cultural Centre connect with us via: Facebook: marion cultural centre Online: marion.sa.gov.au marionculturalcentre.com.au Phone: 8375 6855 Box office: 287 Diagonal Road Oaklands Park SA Email newsletter: domaintheatre.com/#subscribe Cover photo: Johanis Lyons-Reid 02 C Contents CONTENTS 04 Mayors Welcome 06 Introduction 08 Evenings 36 Matinees 44 Young People 54 Galleon 60 Open Mic 62 Venue Hire 3 WWELCOME 04 W WELCOME I am thrilled to welcome you to the Marion Throughout the year, the Domain Theatre Cultural Centre’s 2020 program. The City of will continue to present monthly matinee Marion has a strong commitment to art and performances, as well as Friday and Saturday culture, recognising it as an essential part of what evening performances, by local and South makes Marion a welcoming and vibrant place to Australia-based artists. live, work and visit. It is with pleasure that I invite you to enjoy the The Marion Cultural Centre (MCC) has been fruits of our arts program, and attend one of the home of performing arts in our City since it the 100+ art and cultural experiences opened in 2001, housing the Domain Theatre, at the Marion Cultural Centre. Next Chapter Gourmet Café, Gallery M and one of the City of Marion’s three libraries. It Kris Hanna is a vibrant public place driven by the spirit of Mayor education, encouraging and sustaining the local arts community. In 2020 the MCC will be participating in the annual Adelaide Fringe Program, putting on over 50 performances as well as artisan markets in the plaza. This Fringe program is our largest to date and includes live music, theatrical productions, comedy showcases, school performances, and many more. 05 IINTRODUCTION 06 I This breadth of diversity and its interconnectedness is well appreciated by local residents and audiences that come to us from within and out of South Australia. We are proud to be a sought after destination for artists, community groups, business and audience members alike. The 2020 Adelaide Fringe programme was curated in house from a very successful INTRODUCTION expression of interest process where demand exceeded capacity. We have increased the quantity of shows during the Adelaide Fringe by 20 and are engaging in Fringe on Tour for our first time. The increase includes additional matinees, school performances and a rise in shows that have seen success internationally. We will again be participating in Reconciliation Week, Umbrella Festival, monthly exhibition openings with Gallery M, Youth Week, National Science Week as well as continuing with successful skill development opportunities such as our monthly Open Mic, author talks, fortnightly skate workshops during warmer months in the plaza and school holiday workshops to note a few. The City of Marion is enthusiastic to present Galleon Theatre Group will again deliver two over 100 performances, events and initiatives quality must see amateur theatre seasons and throughout 2020 that aim to inspire, engage, the Friday and Saturday evening much loved live inform and provide enjoyment and meaningful music shows will continue to delight audiences. connection. We look forward to seeing you at the Marion We are driven to improve our residents’ quality of Cultural Centre and continue to support artists life; continuously, smartly and efficiently and our whilst enjoying the many arts and cultural vision is for a community that is Liveable, Valuing experiences in the City of Marion in 2020. Nature, Engaged, Prosperous, Innovative and Connected. The arts have a pivotal role in fostering a liveable Tyson Brown and welcoming community where cultural Unit Manager Cultural Facilities diversity, arts, heritage and healthy lifestyles are City of Marion celebrated. Arts and creativity are essential in our growing community for meaningful and engaging experiences as well as their economic contribution. The 2020 program is our largest in our 19 year history and includes our participation in major festivals, national and international acts as well as local community based groups and artists. 707 EEVENINGS 08 E EVENINGS 28 03 MAR APR Free Co Van Morrison Extravaganza – Free Co are a musical group of Adelaide starring Gumbo Ya Ya musicians who are passionate about the British Much of Van Morrison’s music is structured Bands Free and Bad Company. The band around Soul music and R&B, such as his popular established in 2013 and since that time have songs ‘Brown Eyed Girl’,’ Jackie Wilson Said’ developed a large following of loyal fans due and ‘Wild Night’ and who better to perform his to their musical prowess. The band consists of classic hits than Adelaide’s very own troubadours James Burchall on vocals, Peter Rachwalon on ‘Gumbo Ya Ya. Gumbo Ya Ya have made quite guitar, Kevin Perks on Bass, Mitch Wilson on a name for themselves in their 32-year career drums and Mark Potter on Keyboards. Expect so be prepared to be taken on a musical journey to hear all the classic songs like ‘Alright Now‘ through Van the Man’s songbook in a night that and ‘Can’t get enough of your Love’ plus many, will fill your soul with musical delight. Lead singer many more. Presented by Jim Sharman Eric Stevenson ‘nails’ every note in his energetic 8pm performance backed by 7 of SA’s finest musicians – book early as this one will definitely sell out! Domain Theatre Presented by Jim Sharman. Full price $35 Conc.$30 8pm Domain Theatre Full price $35, Conc. $30 09 E EVENINGS 17 24 APR APR Michael Griffiths ‘By Request’ Melbourne International He’s been Peter Allen, Cole Porter, Kylie Minogue, Comedy Festival Roadshow Annie Lennox and Madonna to great acclaim. Now Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths Join the Melbourne International Comedy takes off the mask and shares stories and songs Festival Roadshow as it rolls into town, home from 20 years on and off the stage. Backed by a delivering the hottest acts direct from Australia’s three piece band including hand picked favourites largest comedy festival to your backyard. from his back catalogue and (via social media) Featuring an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian your request! Hit him up on Facebook, Twitter or stars, talented newcomers and international Instagram to request your song and what night performers, we’ve got all your comedy cravings you’re coming along and he promises to do his covered. Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, best to include it. satire, silliness and song in this rip-roaring road trip of a life time! “One of Australia’s most prodigious cabaret talents” The Advertiser. 8pm Domain Theatre “Performed with more enthusiasm than Full price $39 Conc.$35 I thought possible” Deadline News UK 8pm Domain Theatre Full price $35 Conc.$30 10 E EVENINGS 25 01 APR MAY The Boogie Men The Will Metzer Big Band The Boogie Men are legends in the Adelaide The Will Metzer Big Band featuring: Will Metzer, Music scene .This Quartet features some of Anthony Minniecon and James Musci. Be ready Australia’s finest musicians. On lead vocals is to be blown away by three of the best crooners in Steve Brown, Drums David ‘The Professor ‘ town. These boys can do it all and even look a bit Lloyd , Lead guitarist and backing vocals like the Rat pack (in their early days!) These fellas Michael Hutton and on Bass guitar and backing have been wooing Adelaide crowds for years and vocals James Stewart -Rattray . This powerful now collaborating to pay tribute to the best of the band plays a distinctive brand of music spanning best Crooners of all time - ’The Rat Pack”. a wide range of Musical styles based on British With laughs a plenty, Will,James and Tony’s and American Folk, Roots and Blues. These sumptuously delectable on stage energy will guys are the real deal and lead singer Steve enthuse any crowd. If you’re up for magnificent Brown will cast a spell on the audience with vocals, a few gags and some middle aged men his stories and gutsy vocals. The band also trying to dance , well look no further than Adelaide’s have won numerous awards in this country. own Three Crooners. Performing with the highly Presented by Jim Sharman. regarded and renowned Will Metzer Big Band, these fellas have you covered for a night not to be 8pm forgotten. Presented by Jim Sharman. Domain Theatre 8pm Full price $35 Conc.$30 Domain Theatre Full price $35 Conc.$30 11 E EVENINGS 02 MAY The Bald Eagles: Adelaide’s own Bald Eagles play the Eagles and they do it darn well! From ‘Desperado‘ and ‘Hotel Hotel California Tour California’ to the new double album ‘Long Road out of Eden’, 3 old bald blokes and 3 wanna be 8pm -balds tackle all the hits and misses of America’s favourite country rockers. Domain Theatre Full price $35 Conc.$30 The Bald Eagles comprise Alan Rosewarne on lead guitar and vocals, Bob Armitage bass guitar and vocals, Colin Koch Guitar and Vocals, Dave Mc Arthur lead guitar and vocals, Russ McCormick on keyboards and vocals, and Trent Heneker on Drums and vocals. Not to be forgotten is sound guru Peter Colls! To quote one Fringe review ‘This group has an affinity with the Eagles’ music and what seems it might have started as a joke, has become tight nostalgic transportation’- Mike Gribble, The Advertiser. The Bald Eagles will have you singing and laughing all night long in this 5 Star Rated Show Presented by Jim Sharman. 12 E EVENINGS 20 12 MAY JUN Nunga Screen SuperNova: (The hour of) NUNGA SCREEN is a FREE celebration of Tower of Power Aboriginal film and culture during National It’s SUPERNOVA’s 20th year, and we’re Reconciliation Week.