ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 20 20 TENTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM The Albany Entertainment Center acknowledges that our events take place on the lands of the Minang Noongar people and we wish to pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this country. ONLINE albanyentertainment.com.au BY PHONE AEC Box Offi ce 08 9844 5005 IN PERSON AEC Box Offi ce ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 2 Toll Place Albany All information in this booklet is correct at time of printing but are subject to change, including event, times, pricing and dates. 2 WELCOME 2020 is the year of celebration for Albany Entertainment Centre. The 11th of December 2020 marks a signifi cant milestone in our region’s growth as Albany Entertainment Centre celebrates 10 years enriching art, culture and entertainment in the Great Southern. Our community has embraced us. In 10 years nearly half a million people have walked through our doors. In 10 years, 850 local and touring Company’s have bought tears, laughter, thought, diversity, empowerment and joy to our region; elevating and inspiring our community, and connecting us all through the beauty of performing Arts in all its forms. So now we celebrate! We are proud and excited to launch the 10th anniversary season brochure for 2020 presenting a special year of events, showcasing our annual acts, community events and bringing some of the best performances touring Australia. The year has something for everyone from Opera to Ballet, Circus to Theatre, the best of music concerts and our wonderful community and school events; culminating in spectacular bravura with a special variety gala celebration directed by Sue Findlay with the Albany City Wind Ensemble to mark the 10th anniversary of the Albany Entertainment Centre. New and exciting initiatives are also planned for the year including showcasing local visual artists in a series of 10 exhibitions over 10 months, where our foyers will be home to artwork specifi cally curated to complement the unique architecture of the centre. Our children of course are future and along with great shows during the year a quarterly workshop program for 9-13 year old children to explore elements of the performing arts and to help us plan and participate in our 10th birthday party at the end of the year. For those who have been with us from the start, and for those who want us in their future, we have developed a new membership program which will reward your patronage through discounted tickets and VIEW restaurant specials – it’s our thank you for your loyalty. Albany Entertainment Centre is our world class facility in the Great Southern and the team here are proud to release this special program of events to celebrate this anniversary year. There is truly something for everyone in a diverse showcase of the arts. I encourage you to browse the brochure and plan ahead to make the most of a great year of entertainment. Drew Dymond MANAGER ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 1 Dennis Wellington MAYOR, CITY OF ALBANY Entertainment, arts and culture contributes to the vibrancy, heritage and activation of our city and region, and plays an important role in tourism and economic growth. Since it opened, Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) has provided a modern, contemporary and world-class regional venue supporting arts and culture, and especially local talent. The City of Albany is extremely proud of the talent we have in our community and the rich and entertaining performances and events they create. From artists and musicians to school concerts, exhibitions, theatre productions and more, Albany is full of home-grown fl air that has been fostered and supported by the AEC for the past decade. Whether it’s the Albany Wind Ensemble, Albany Academy of Dance or Sinfonia attracting sell-out audiences, the AEC and the shows it hosts have continued to receive high praise from all corners. It was the fi rst major construction project on the Albany Waterfront in 2010 and with its architectural form, has become a landmark that represents a hub for creativity and expression. This year represents an important milestone for the AEC, and we’d encourage the community to embrace the celebration and support the local and visiting concerts and other performances throughout the year. We’re proud to continue to support the AEC so it can continue to support arts and culture within our community, I look forward to enjoying this year’s program and encourage everyone to attend. Dennis Wellington MAYOR, CITY OF ALBANY 2 Peter Watson MLA MEMBER FOR ALBANY Congratulations to Drew Dymond and the AEC team on what is a fantastic 10th anniversary program. The venue is a world class facility servicing the Great Southern region and has presented events from Australia and around the world to perform here in Albany, including artists such as Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance, Opera Australia, Bell Shakespeare, Circus Oz, Black Swan Theatre Company, West Australian Symphony, Wynton Marsalis and many more. The AEC has hosted national conferences for government and the private sector and also provides function and catering services to the local community. It attracts around 50,000 visitors a year and 30% come from outside of Albany providing a boost to the local economy. This exciting program released for the 2020 anniversary year has something for everyone and is a showcase of the diversity of attractions at the AEC. With some great new initiatives throughout the year, including local artists presenting work and community workshops to showcase the disciplines and skills engaged in the performing arts. I encourage everyone to join in and to make the most of the very special venue that Albany has. Peter Watson MLA MEMBER FOR ALBANY 3 15 FEBRUARY BENNELONG JANUARY p13 25 SAT THE WAIFS p6 30 THU JUDITH LUCY VS MEN p7 FEBRUARY 6 THU CASTING OFF A Good Catch Circus p9 7 FRI SHADES OF BUBLÉ p10 8 SAT THE BREAST OF THE FEST p11 15 SAT BENNELONG Bangarra Dance Theatre p13 26 WED OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL p14 27 THU THE EAST POINTERS p15 1 MARCH MARCH ARCHIE ROACH p17 1 SUN MÖLLER AND FRATICELLI p16 1 SUN ARCHIE ROACH - TELL ME WHY p17 13 FRI SLEEPING BEAUTY Moscow Ballet p18 20, 21 AIDA Great Southern Grammar p19 APRIL 4 SAT PLAYLIST p20 10 FRI FOLK N SHANTY FESTIVAL p21 23 THU THE MAMMALS+MOISHE’S BAGEL p22 26 SUN ELEPHANT SESSIONS p23 30 THU NEW OWNER p25 30 APRIL 1 MAY 26 APRIL ELEPHANT SESSIONS p23 NEW OWNER MAY p25 1 FRI NEW OWNER p25 6 WED ARJ BARKER - WE NEED TO TALK p26 13 WED ANIMAL FARM p28 16 SAT BACKBONE Gravity & Other Myths p31 22 FRI EDWARD THE EMU Monkey Baa p32 23 SAT BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL p33 28 THU MELB.INT. COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW p27 13 MAY ANIMAL JUNE FARM p28 4 THU DAVID HOBSON AND COLIN LANE p34 13 SAT EISTEDDFOD WINNERS CONCERT p27 25 THU THE WORLD OF MUSICALS p35 JULY 18-6 AUG HARBOURSIDE CONCERT SERIES p36,37 29 WED IMPERMANENCE + WOOF p39 Sydney Dance Company 4 30 THU ROBERTSON BROTHERS 60’sVariety p40 29 JULY SYDNEY DANCE AUGUST COMPANY 7 FRI THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW p41 p39 13 THU THE COMEDYOF ERRORS Bell Shakespeare p43 15 SAT THE 1’s, THE 0’s & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN p44 19 WED COMEDY GOLD p45 21 FRI RADIO ACTIVE p45 28 FRI GRUG p46 13 AUGUST 25 SEPTEMBER THE COMEDY OPERA GALA OF ERRORS LA TRAVIATA p43 p51 18 SEPTEMBER ACO COLLECTIVE p49 SEPTEMBER 2, 3 ALB.DIS.PRIMARY SCHOOL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL p47 9 WED KINGFISHER CONCERT Great Southern Grammar p19 10 THU YOH FESTIVAL p47 15 TUE BY A THREAD One Fell Swoop Circus p48 18 FRI MUSIC OF WAR & PEACE ACO Collective p49 22, 23 FULLY SIKH p50 25 FRI OPERA GALA LA TRAVIATA p51 OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 11 SUN DJUKI MALA p52 WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL 17 SAT WOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUS p53 MUSICAL CIRCUS p53 20 TUE INDIGO SANDS Sandy McKendrick p54 NOVEMBER 12 THU JOHN CALVIN SCHOOL p55 11,12,13 DEC 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA 28, 29 ALBANY ACADEMY OF DANCE p55 VARIETY CONCERT 27 FRI WA OPERA p56 p59 DECEMBER 11,12,13 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA VARIETY CONCERT p59 VISUAL ARTS p8 WORKSHOPS - THE X GANG p57 VOLUNTEER p60 VENUE HIRE p61 AEC MEMBERSHIP p62 TICKETING INFO p63 5 SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020 THE WAIFS WA’s much loved, homegrown exports The Waifs return this summer to Albany. Two years on from celebrating their 25th anniversary and their #1 ARIA chart topping album Ironbark, the multi-ARIA winning trio of Donna Simpson, Vikki Thorn and Josh Cunningham (with ever faithful and long-standing rhythm section of David Ross Macdonald and Ben Franz on board as usual) continue to share their folk-infused, feel good sounds with adoring, now multi generation audiences. PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRE TICKETS TIME 8pm Reserved Seating DURATION 120min $69 6 . THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020 TOKEN EVENTS PRESENTS JUDITH LUCY VS MEN Judith Lucy is single again…and 51. She recently reflected on her entire history with men and concluded that maybe it was time to shut up shop. ‘Whatever it is that I’m selling, a lot of straight guys simply aren’t that interested in buying it and I’m including people like my father.’ In amongst exploring stereotypes and her own desires, Judith Lucy will recount her full history with the opposite sex and leave it up to the audience to determine whether she should ever date again. Should Judith hang up her vagina for good? In 2019 Judith did a massive sell-out tour around the Capital cities asking this question, but she wants a second opinion.