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THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY Saturday 23 May
SONGS FROM THE HEART: MARINA PRIOR AND MARK VINCENT Sunday 24 May BRIAN KENNEDY Saturday 30 May
Sutherland Entertainment Centre What’s on March/April 2015 CENTRESTAGE
Subscribers to the 2015 Theatre Season will THEATRE SEASON 2015 soon be receiving their exclusive invitation CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF to this years launch event, which will once again feature an appearance from someone AUSTRALIAN THEATRE closely associated with one of the shows. THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR There is still time to secure a subscription Saturday 25 April 8pm and your place at this unique annual event. On the 100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, HIT The One Day of The Year is our first play, Productions brings a thoroughly fresh take on this truly fittingly taking place on Anzac Day, the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Australian classic. There will be many opportunities to reflect The story raises poignant questions around class, education, inter-generational on that event this year, but this classic communication, free expression, respect for people and history, and our attitudes Australian play focusing on the compassion we feel as a nation for all the sacrifices made towards war. It is, above all, an excellent study of Australian character. in war will be a truly memorable one. “Perhaps The One Day of the Year holds a clue to Anzac Day’s contemporary There will, of course be lighter moments at appeal among younger Australians: not sentimentalising war but sharing SEC this autumn, including the anticipated compassion for the sacrifices made by all who have fought in war.” - Philip O’Brien, return of comedy in the intimate club Times, 2010 environment of the Rainbow Room, where we will also be offering the first of Last Chance to Subscribe and Save a new matinee entertainment event – a Purchase a three-play subscription for just $99. That’s $27 off the regular price. midday music and comedy series. Many Note: $99 flat rate only, no concessions available for subscription tickets. patrons have been asking for more daytime Individual play tickets: General admission $42, concession $39, group (6+) $35. programming, so this is for you. You may have missed the outstanding MIRANDA MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: Valentine’s Day event when CCEntertainment presented a one-off show celebrating the RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEINS’ best in Classic Rock Love Songs. Many CCE fans lamented the fact that this would CAROUSEL be their only performance in the Shire this 25-28 March 8pm year. I’m pleased to announce that Joseph 28 and 29 March 2pm Calderazzo has heard your pleas and has From the magical evocation of the carousel in the overture to decided to return with the Great Gig in the the majestic and moving strains of the immortal You’ll Never Sky, celebrating the music of Pink Floyd on Saturday 23 May. At the time of writing Walk Alone, this giant of the musical stage remains timeless and star bright. The confirmed guest vocalists include Mitchell poignant story of the faithful Julie and her brutish husband Billy is one of the most Anderson, Simon Meli, Mark Da Costa powerful books of the musical theatre and perfectly matches its extraordinary score. and Jess Dunbar who so impressed on Valentine’s Day. Show tickets are only available through Miranda Musical Society (02) 8814 5827 or online at www.mirandamusicalsociety.com.au Two other perennial favourites will be combining for a blockbuster show in May Pre-show dining available through SEC box office on 9521 8888 or online at when Mark Vincent and Marina Prior join www.suthentcent.com.au forces to present ‘Songs from the Heart’. Book Early for this one! Also in May other D’ONE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: great voices including former Voice and Idol Contestants in Hayley Jensen and Doug BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB… AT THE Willimas, along with Idol Winner Casey Donovan and theatre star Darren Mapes will RAINBOW ROOM present a concert of the great songs of Burt Saturday 28 March 7.30pm Bacharach. Drawing on the favourites in the Bonkerz Comedy Club returns in 2015 with a brand new format, great man’s 700+ song catalogue this will be new acts and new laughs. Book dining for a special price of an a huge show. extra $25pp and enjoy the show from your table. Check out the SEC website www. However, the biggest name coming to SEC in suthentcent.com.au for dining details and new shows. the next few months will be Brian Kennedy, who many of you were lucky enough to see Show tickets from $25pp (add $25pp for dining at 7pm) on his previous visit in 2010. Reviewers have described his voice as “made to charm D’ONE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: the angels” and in his homeland of Ireland he is a judge on the Voice, has two multi- MIDDAY MUSICAL SERIES platinum number one albums and has Wednesday 20 May 11.30am represented Ireland at several Eurovision song contests. He recorded the original In May our Midday Musical Series features eight time version of ‘You Raise Me Up’ but on this tour Mo Award and two time Ace Award winner “Liz Taylor” he will be launching his new album ‘A Love in her amazingly funny One Woman Show. In fantastic Letter to Joni’ featuring breathtaking covers costume changes, you will experience the music and of Joni Mitchell songs. You will not want to miss this performance. I look forward to personalities of Marilyn, Madonna, Cher, Shania, seeing you there. Dusty, Bassey and Tina Turner all in one show. Scott O’Hara, Manager Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. CENTRESTAGE
THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS: MOVIE DAYS BACK TO SHIRE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL BACHARACH IN Wednesday 18 March WORD AND MUSIC The Annual Shire Friday 1 May 8pm International Short Back to Bacharach is a 2-hour Film Festival returns concert celebrating the songs in 2015 with a new and life of Burt Bacharach, selection of never featuring powerhouse before seen short entertainer Casey Donovan, films from around the legendary Doug Williams, the world. Selected by local seniors Australia’s leading vocal coach this year’s program features another and theatre star Darren Mapes wide range of thought provoking and top 4 Australian Idol films. The festival is organised in (2004) and The Voice (2014) conjunction with Cinewest and contestant, Hayley Jensen. curated by Vahid Vahed. Burt Bacharach is one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of the 20th Century. As a 6 time Grammy and 3 time Academy Award winner, with 73 Top 40 THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING hits in the US, and 52 Top 40 hits in the UK, Burt Bacharach wrote the music for Wednesday 29 April over 700 published songs, which have been recorded by some 2,000 artists - from The Theory of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to the Beatles and the Supremes. Everything is General admission $40, concession $35, group 6+ $35 the story of the Cabaret dining available from only an extra $28pp. most brilliant and celebrated ENGADINE MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: physicist of LEGALLY BLONDE our time, 13-16 May 8pm and 16 and 17 May 2pm Stephen Hawking, and Jane Wilde the arts Legally Blonde the musical, with music student he fell in love with whilst and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe, and Nell studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. Benjamin is a fun international award- winning musical based on the movie about A LITTLE CHAOS the transformation of Elle Woods as she Wednesday 27 May tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her A female dreams. This musical is both hilarious and heart-warming. landscape- Show tickets available only via Engadine Musical Society 1300 616 063 or online gardener is at www.engadinemusicalsociety.com.au Pre-show dining available through SEC box awarded office on 9521 8888 or online at www.suthentcent.com.au. the esteemed AUSTRALIAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: assignment MARK VINCENT & MARINA PRIOR to construct IN SONGS FROM the grand gardens at Versailles, a gilt-edged THE HEART TOUR position which thrusts her to the very Sunday 24 May 2pm centre of the court of King Louis XIV. Marina and Mark join together for this magnificent Starring Kate Winslet. concert of Australia’s finest voices. Both beloved by the Australian public they will bring you a MOVIE TICKETS concert of beautiful songs ranging from music Movie & Lunch: 11am theatre, popular tenor classics and famous duets General $11 - Concession/Child $10 including The Prayer and Time To Say Goodbye. Dinner & Movie: 6pm With backing by the Serenade Orchestra this is a $25 Bookings essential for dinner concert that will thrill your heart. Movie Night (Movie only): 7.30pm General admission $65, concession $60, groups All tickets $8 10+ $55. Recommended for age 12yrs and older. CENTRESTAGE
@ A GLANCE CAROLINE MOORE PRESENTS: BRIAN KENNEDY MARCH Saturday 30 May 8pm 2 GOLDEN DAYS OF VAUDEVILLE Huge in his homeland of Ireland, 7 THE DAVE BRUBECK STORY Brian Kennedy returns to the 8 A SALUTE TO THE DIGGERS Sutherland Entertainment Centre 14 COLLECTIBLES FAIR with the Australian launch of his latest album, A Love Letter to 15 SALUTE TO THE BRAVE Joni featuring his interpretations 17 SENIORS WEEK LUNCH of classic Joni Mitchell songs. 18 SHIRE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL He has had two platinum number one albums, has worked extensively with Van Morrison, and has performed on stage with Joni 19 SENIORS WEEK CONCERT Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker to name but a few. 25-29 CAROUSEL 28 BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB General $45, concession $42, group: 6+ $39, cabaret dining +$28
APRIL 10 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY 15-19 YOUTH ROCK 25 ONE DAY OF THE YEAR 29 THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING 30 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS UNIVERSITY INFO DAY
MAY 1 BACK TO BACHARACH 13-17 LEGALLY BLONDE 16 BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB 20 MIDDAY MUSIC SERIES: LIZ TAYLOR’S ONE WOMAN SHOW 21 SYDNEY WRITERS FESTIVAL 23 THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY 24 MARINA PRIOR & MARK VINCENT: SONGS FROM THE HEART 27 A LITTLE CHAOS CCENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: 30 BRIAN KENNEDY THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY – PINK FLOYD CELEBRATION 31 ENDEAVOUR HARMONY Saturday 23 May 8pm CHORUS CCEntertainmnent return with their hugely popular The Great Gig In The Sky celebration of Pink Floyd. Paying homage to the monumental Wish You Were Here PURCHASE TICKETS album in its’ 40th anniversary year, as well as their other masterpiece albums The Wall and Dark Side Of The Moon. Online anytime www.suthentcent.com.au This Classic Rock homage concert will feature several exceptional guest vocalists or backed by a superb seven piece band led by musical director Joseph Calderazzo. With a reputation for breathtaking moments and stunning interpretations this show Box Office: 9521 8888 has been selling out concert venues (including SEC) since 2003 - don’t wish you 30 Eton Street Sutherland were there, be there! 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday General admission $49.90, concession $45, group 6+ $44, cabaret dining +$28
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30 Eton Street, Sutherland 2232 Preview dining menus and book tickets to most shows online. The Telephone: (02) 9521 8888 Centre’s counter is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Facsimile: (02) 9545 3216 MOBILITY ACCESS All ground floors of the SEC are wheelchair Email: [email protected] accessible, with ramps at the Eton Street entrance and at the rear www.suthentcent.com.au in Merton Street. A limited number of designated parking spots sutherlandentertainmentcentre are available in Eton Street. Please advise when booking tickets if @suthentcent wheelchair access is required.