APRIL - JUNE 2016 LIVE SHOWS IN GREATER SHEPPARTON LOVE IS A DIRTY WORD WUTHERING HEIGHTS

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2 LIVE SHOWS IN GREATER SHEPPARTON APRIL - JUNE 2016 LOVE IS A DIRTY WORD SHAKE AND STIR THEATRE CO AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PRESENT WUTHERING HEIGHTS BY EMILY BRONTË CREATED & ADAPTED

1 2 LIVE SHOWS IN GREATER SHEPPARTON APRIL - JUNE 2016 LOVE IS A DIRTY WORD SHAKE AND STIR THEATRE CO AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PRESENT WUTHERING HEIGHTS BY EMILY BRONTË CREATED & ADAPTED BY SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO Venue: WestSide PAC Date & Time: Wednesday 27 April, 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: $37.00 / Concession $31.00 / Under 17 $25.00 Riverlinks Members: Full $31.00 / Concession $26.00 Group (8+): $31.00 From the critically-acclaimed team behind shake & stir s Animal Farm and 1984 comes the next production in the company s awardwinning cannon. Wuthering Heights tells the story of Emily Brontë s much-loved gothic masterpiece. Aside from being an outstanding story of revenge, love and loss, Wuthering Heights features a breathtaking design and stellar cast. Drop by the Heights and settle in for this classic story, retold. Photo by Dylan Evans s ake&s ir h theatrecot The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council

I am delighted to write this introduction for my first time at Riverlinks.

As always, there is a wonderful choice of performing arts at our venues and I invite you to come along and enjoy some of the great performances on offer over the next couple of

Ken Cameron Manager, Performing Arts and Conventions Greater Shepparton City Council AFTERNOON DELIGHTS FABULOUS DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT A MOVING TRIBUTE TO MARK ANZAC DAY THE GREAT

00pm Duration: 90 minutes Step back in time as the greatest songs from all the wars are relived, with hits from Vera Lynn, The Andrew Sisters and more.

WE TAKE YOU BACK TO THE SWINGING SIXTIES GET BACK: THE LENNON & MCCARTNEY SONGBOOK Date & Time: Tuesday 17 May, 2.00pm Duration: 90 minutes Wanna give peace a chance?

2 I am delighted to write this introduction for my first time at Riverlinks. I have only been working here for a few weeks and have been made to feel very welcome by staff and patrons. As always, there is a wonderful choice of performing arts at our venues and I invite you to come along and enjoy some of the great performances on offer over the next couple of months. You too, will be made to feel welcome! Ken Cameron Manager, Performing Arts and Conventions Greater Shepparton City Council AFTERNOON DELIGHTS FABULOUS DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT A MOVING TRIBUTE TO MARK ANZAC DAY THE GREAT SONGS OF THE WAR YEARS Date & Time: Tuesday 12 April, 2.00pm Duration: 90 minutes Step back in time as the greatest songs from all the wars are relived, with hits from Vera Lynn, The Andrew Sisters and more. The production also features stories and letters from those who fought so bravely, as well as actual letters from diggers. WE TAKE YOU BACK TO THE SWINGING SIXTIES GET BACK: THE LENNON & MCCARTNEY SONGBOOK Date & Time: Tuesday 17 May, 2.00pm Duration: 90 minutes Wanna give peace a chance? Ever listened to Abbey Road and thought Hey, those guys were actually quite good!? This is the show for you! Three of Australia s top cabaret performers will take you on a magical mystery tour through a collection of the finest pop songs ever written. CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF HISTORY S FAVOURITE BLONDES BIG, BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL Date & Time: Wednesday 15 June, 2.00pm Duration: 90 minutes Celebrate the music of history s favourite golden haired songbirds, from Mae West to Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day to Dolly Parton, Agnetha from Abba to our very own Olivia Newton-John with Martine Pavey. All Afternoon Delights Tickets: Full Price $25.00, Riverlinks Members $20.00, Groups (8+) $20.00 Afternoon Tea included.

3 THE FUNNIEST NIGHT OUT YOU LL HAVE THIS YEAR! MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Date & Time: Saturday 7 May, 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37.

00 This travelling band of fearless funny-makers is taking over Australia, one town at a time, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow!

3 3 THE FUNNIEST NIGHT OUT YOU LL HAVE THIS YEAR! MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Date & Time: Saturday 7 May, 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37.00 / Concession $31.00 / Under 17 $25.00 Riverlinks Members: Full $31.00 / Concession $26.00 Group (8+): $31.00 This travelling band of fearless funny-makers is taking over Australia, one town at a time, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! With Andrew Saunders as MC, join comedians Jess Perkins, Tommy Dean, Dilruk Jayasinha and Rob Hunter for an evening of comedy like no other. For nearly twenty years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has home delivered the best of the Festival to towns and cities across Australia. It s silly, it s satirical, it s side-splitting. It s Australia s ultimate comedy road trip! Audience Advice: Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend some audience members. Recommended for people aged 15+ KNOW YOUR ROOTS, THE ROBERTSONS, MULTICULTURAL ARTS VICTORIA AND RIVERLINKS PRESENT PASIFIKA SHOWCASE Date & Time: Saturday 28 May, 6.00pm pm Tickets: Full $30 / Child $15 A rich showcase of local Pacific culture, music, dance and food full of Island flavour! Traditional Kava Ceremony Performances by local acts The Robertsons, Mike and Cheryl, Brenda Hafoka, Generation Ignite, and Shepparton High School s Know Your Roots Crew Talent Quest Samoan feast from Nana s Little Island Amazing Island styles and moves with Nuholani and Tama Tatau! Bookings essential - limited places.

SHOWCASING OUR REGION SHEPPARTON BRASS & WIND IN TATURA Venue: Victory Hall Date & Time: Sunday 15 May, 2.30pm Duration: 1.

This initiative works to deliver entertainment beyond Shepparton s main performing arts centres and directly into local halls and smaller communities.

5 hours Gold coin donation (no bookings required) Shepparton Brass & Wind will deliver classic sounds with a twist in this musical performance the whole family will enjoy.

4 SHOWCASING OUR REGION SHEPPARTON BRASS & WIND IN TATURA Venue: Victory Hall Date & Time: Sunday 15 May, 2.30pm Duration: 1.5 hours Gold coin donation (no bookings required) This concert is part of Riverlinks annual In Your Town project. This initiative works to deliver entertainment beyond Shepparton s main performing arts centres and directly into local halls and smaller communities. SHEPPARTON BRASS & WIND THEMED CONCERT Date & Time: Sunday 22 May, 2.30pm Duration: 1.5 hours Gold coin donation (no bookings required) Shepparton Brass & Wind will deliver classic sounds with a twist in this musical performance the whole family will enjoy. Be invigorated by the experience of a live brass band for only the cost of a gold coin donation! PLAYING FOR PLEASURE Date & Time: Sunday 29 May, 2.00pm Duration: 90 minutes (no interval) Gold coin donation (no bookings required) Riverlinks will partner with the Australian National Piano Awards Committee to present Playing for Pleasure a special concert recital that showcases local pianists. Performing artists, music teachers and students have been involved in previous years, who all share an interest and passion in pianoforte performance.

5 5 S GREAT MUSICAL TALENT HELP CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY CONCERT ORCHESTRA 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Date & Time: Saturday 18 June, 7.30pm Sunday 19 June, 2.00pm Duration: 2.5 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $26.00 / Concession $20.00 / Under 17 $12.00 Riverlinks Members: Full $22.00 / Concession $20.00 Join the Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra as they celebrate 20 years of music in a special concert that highlights the talent that exists in our community. The orchestra will perform favourites from the past 20 concert programs. Each concert will feature different soloists and conductors, include former GVCO members. Be taken on an exciting musical journey from Dvorak to Queen, Broadway to Bohemia, the past to the present.

PATCH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE MOON S A BALLOON Date & Time: Tuesday 31 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm Duration: 45 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $15.00 / Under 17 $13.

00 The Moon s a Balloon is a moving and eloquent story that explores childhood play, invention, friendship and connection in a highly visual performance that is beautifully complemented by magical

Cushion Concerts are a relaxed and inexpensive introduction to music, performance and culture for all ages.

6 PATCH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE MOON S A BALLOON Date & Time: Tuesday 31 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm Duration: 45 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $15.00 / Under 17 $13.00 Riverlinks Members: Full $13.00 Group (8+) $10.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children) $42.00 The Moon s a Balloon is a moving and eloquent story that explores childhood play, invention, friendship and connection in a highly visual performance that is beautifully complemented by magical lighting, digital imagery and a stunning soundscape. Perfect for ages 3+. CUSHION CONCERT MAY & JULY This is a new series that we are excited to introduce in Cushion Concerts are a relaxed and inexpensive introduction to music, performance and culture for all ages. Best of all, they are an avenue for some of the region s talent to perform without the pressure of being on the big stage. They will be held in the Function Rooms at the Eastbank Centre in a relaxed flat-floor set up with rugs and ottomans. Ideal for Mum s Groups, grandparents, families, preschools and anyone who likes to enjoy and support local talent. Upcoming dates: Wednesday 4 May, Polynesian Drumming. Thursday 7 July (school holidays) - Dance Performance Time: 10.30am 11.00am Tickets: $5 per child, includes one accompanying adult. Additional adults are $5 Photo by Shepparton Festival

ALSO COMING TO RIVERLINKS... APRIL MAY GIGGLE & HOOT AND FRIENDS Date & Time: Sunday 24 April, 11.00am Tickets: $32.

Giggle and Hoot, the multi-award winning and much loved ABC Kids preschool program, focuses on pre-schoolers lives and routines through songs, stories, friendship, laughter and imagination.

MAY SHEPPARTON THEATRE ARTS GROUP PRESENTS GOD OF CARNAGE Venue: Bakehouse Blackbox Date & Time: Thursday 12 Saturday 14 May, 7.30pm; Sunday 15 May, 2.00pm; Thursday 19 Saturday 21 May, 7.

Translated by Christopher Hampton, God of Carnage is about two sets of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilised manner.

JUNE CAROLE KING THE SONGBOOK OF HER LIFE Venue: WestSide PAC Date & Time: Friday 6 May, 7.30pm Tickets: Full $69.90 / Concession $64.90 Riverlinks Members $62.90 Group (10+) $59.

successful female songwriter of all time.

7 ALSO COMING TO RIVERLINKS... APRIL MAY GIGGLE & HOOT AND FRIENDS Date & Time: Sunday 24 April, 11.00am Tickets: $32.90 Giggle and Hoot and Friends is a stage spectacular with everyone s favourite songs, dancing and fun and laughter. Giggle and Hoot, the multi-award winning and much loved ABC Kids preschool program, focuses on pre-schoolers lives and routines through songs, stories, friendship, laughter and imagination. The live show, with special guests Bananas in Pyjamas, will be one of the most anticipated and hottest tickets for families this April. MAY SHEPPARTON THEATRE ARTS GROUP PRESENTS GOD OF CARNAGE Venue: Bakehouse Blackbox Date & Time: Thursday 12 Saturday 14 May, 7.30pm; Sunday 15 May, 2.00pm; Thursday 19 Saturday 21 May, 7.30pm Tickets: Full $30 / Concession $25 / Student $20 A comedy of manners...without the manners, written by acclaimed playwright Yazmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton, God of Carnage is about two sets of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilised manner. Their discussions rapidly degenerate into finger-pointing, name calling, stomping around and throwing things. JUNE CAROLE KING THE SONGBOOK OF HER LIFE Venue: WestSide PAC Date & Time: Friday 6 May, 7.30pm Tickets: Full $69.90 / Concession $64.90 Riverlinks Members $62.90 Group (10+) $59.90 With 118 pop hits in the Billboard Top 100 Charts, winning four Grammy Awards in one year and selling more than 25 million units of her smash hit album Tapestry, Carole King is arguably the most successful female songwriter of all time. Carole King - The Songbook Of Her Life celebrates the life and music of this remarkable woman that will have you laughing and crying as the songs of this multi-award winning artist come to life on stage. CELTIC ILLUSION Date & Time: Friday 10 June, 8.00pm Tickets: Full $64.90 / Concession $59.90 / Student $59.90 / Child (Under 15) $49.90 Group (6+) $59.90 The much-anticipated family event of 2016, Celtic Illusion is the dance and illusion sensation that has been taking Australian audiences by storm. Cleverly fusing electrifying modern Irish Dance with elements of contemporary, commercial jazz and acrobatic styles, the spectacular stage show has now returned to Australian stages for a limited tour, bigger and better than ever. With incredible new choreography, magic and music, audiences will be blown away and left wanting more. 7

OUR SUPPORTERS The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council. The 2016 Riverlinks program is supported by Creative Victoria s Regional Partnerships program.

country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts.

8 OUR SUPPORTERS The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council. The 2016 Riverlinks program is supported by Creative Victoria s Regional Partnerships program. The Australian Government is proud to be associated with tours presented in this season through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. Tours assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body are indicated with this logo: Riverlinks is a member of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres and the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association. CONTACT US Box Office: (03) boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au Website (book online): Riverlinks Venue Bookings and Enquiries: (03) WestSide Performing Arts Centre Cnr Homewood Drive & Echuca Road Mooroopna, 3629 Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton, 3630 HOW TO BOOK ONLINE You can book online at any time, night or day, for any Riverlinks shows. Go to for show details and follow the link to purchase tickets. You are able to select your preferred seats at the time of booking and tickets can be posted to you for a small fee. IN PERSON Come in and see the friendly staff between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday or 10am to 1pm Saturday. The Riverlinks Box Office is located in the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton. The Box Office is also open at the venues 45 minutes prior to show times. BY PHONE Call (03) during opening hours. Credit Card payments can be made by phone. BY MAIL Post to Riverlinks, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Victoria Please make cheques payable to Riverlinks Greater Shepparton City Council. BY FAX Fax to (03) Credit Card bookings only. Conditions apply. CUSTOMER INFORMATION CONCESSIONS Pensioners, seniors card holders, unemployed and students all qualify for reduced ticket prices on selected performances. Evidence of qualification for the discount is required when making the booking. GST All ticket prices include GST and ticket fees unless otherwise stated. REFUND POLICY Sorry, no refunds available. ACCESS ALL ABILITIES Riverlinks aims to cater for all and supports the Companion and Carer Card programs. Wheelchair access is available at both venues (Row A only). A hearing-aid induction loop is also available at the Eastbank Centre. Please contact the Box Office to discuss special needs and ensure you make the Box Office aware of your requirements on booking. Assistance for hearing or speech impaired, National Relay Service: (Quote (03) ). VENUE INFORMATION The EASTBANK CENTRE contains the Eastbank Auditorium and function rooms. Location: 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton. Parking: The best off-street parking is on the Goulburn River side of the Eastbank Centre, accessed from Marungi Street. The river-side or Marungi Street door is open for all performances and delivers patrons directly to the Riverlinks Box Office. WESTSIDE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE is owned by Mooroopna Secondary College and managed by Greater Shepparton City Council. Location: Cnr Homewood Drive & Echuca Road, Mooroopna Parking: Best parking can be found off Homewood Drive, to the rear of WestSide PAC. There is also easy street parking on Echuca Road opposite the theatre. STAY IN TOUCH WITH RIVERLINKS CONNECT Be the first to know the latest... Visit and sign up for our fortnightly elink newsletter. WATCH SHARE We take the utmost care to ensure the accuracy of information on pricing and show details are correct at the time of printing, although sometimes little mishaps can occur. We are human after all and appreciate your understanding.

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