SEASON 2018
WELCOME We are delighted to introduce a new series of cabaret performances beginning with the extraordinary, part cabaret, part performance spectacle of Retro Futurismus, presented in partnership with the Shepparton Festival. Two other cabaret style shows follow later in the year: a reimagined murder mystery, La Petite Mort, inspired by film noir and artists like Nick Cave and Amy Winehouse plus the effervescent Ginger and Tonic with powerful voices and killer harmonies. HIT Productions returns with a revival of Hannie Rayson s modern classic, Hotel Sorrento, a story of family and cultural tensions that has become her most popular work. We welcome back Ilbijerri Theatre Company with Which Way Home a heart-warming and humorous portrayal of a father-daughter relationship revealing the often tumultuous events that bind them together. The Season also includes Kate Ceberano, queen of soul, pop and jazz, accompanied by the acclaimed Paul Grabowski on piano, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the upbeat B2M with Mamanta a performance of infectious pop and RnB songs from the Tiwi Islands. And there s plenty more to surprise, move and entertain you. Please take time to browse through this brochure to see the full variety in store. Ken Cameron Manager, Performing Arts and Conventions Riverlinks, Greater Shepparton City Council
RAZ Music presents LOVE SONGS Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky WED 28 FEB Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 110 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $53 / Concession $49 Members: Full $49 / Concession $45 Group (6+) $45 An intimate evening with the high priestess of Australian pop, Kate Ceberano and musical partner, ARIA and Helpmann Award-winning Paul Grabowsky. This very personal journey into words and music by two of Australia s most respected musicians sees reinterpretations of some of the greatest love songs of the past 50 years. The effect is palpable as Kate and Paul present stripped back renditions of love songs, chosen because of their deeply emotional messages and more importantly, because they have influenced both artists at some point in their lives.
Photo by Jo Duck Anni & Maude Davey present RETRO FUTURISMUS in collaboration with the Shepparton Festival THU 15 MAR Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 110 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $28 / Concession $25 Members: Full $25 / Concession $22 Group (6+) $24 Cabaret style seating Blast off with a cast of aliens and astronauts, robots and roaches (the only survivors of the nuclear fallout) for a night that puts the odd in space odyssey. Drawing from the superior DNA of the likes of Circus Oz, Retro Futurismus is an old-school variety night with a sci-fi flavour, equipped with hi tech burlesque, space-age circus artistry and post-apocalyptic performance. A stellar cast the Davey twins (Anni & Maude), Gabi Barton, Anna Lumb and Teresa Blake tip their space helmets to the visionary likes of Björk, Bowie and Barbarella and uncover how the past saw the future. In an atmosphere inspired by the work of Fritz Lang, Margaret Atwood and Stanley Kubrick, dystopia has never been so delightful. AUDIENCE ADVICE: This performance contains nudity.
WED 25 SAT 28 APR Venue: Riverlinks WestSide & 2.00pm (Saturday) Duration: 3 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $40 / Concession $35 / Under 16 $25 Members: Full $35 / Concession $30 STAG Members: $35 Group (10+) $35 Shepparton Theatre Arts Group presents DOOKIE THE MUSICAL By John Head Lyrics and music by Wade Gregory and Helen Rankin Set in 2007, soldier Dean Turner returns from Afghanistan to his small hometown of Dookie with his wounded and PTSD suffering comrade Steve. Dean hopes Dookie will be a good place for his mate s recovery. In the meantime the local community have entered an orchestral competition hoping to win enough money to build a memorial to commemorate their WW1 fallen in time for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Just one problem... they don t have an orchestra! Funny, emotional and powerful. Dookie The Musical explores the effects of war on soldiers, families and refugees, and pays a moving tribute to the WWI honour roll of the small town of Dookie. This is an original Shepparton Theatre Arts Group production, incorporating the Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra in partnership with Riverlinks.
TUE 22 MAY Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 2.5 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $39 / Concession $34 Members: Full $34 / Concession $29 Group (6+) $33 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Australia s largest comedy festival is packing up and ready to roll! Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, home delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. Featuring fantastic funnymakers from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has it all. It s stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song all in one side-splitting show! For nearly 20 years this roving tour de comedy has visited towns and cities around Australia, from Mildura to Mt Isa and everywhere in between. You won t want to miss it when this bounty of belly laughs rolls into town. Pack your laughing gear and get on board the Roadshow! AUDIENCE ADVICE: This performance often contains coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company presents WHICH WAY HOME By Katie Beckett WED 30 MAY Venue: Riverlinks WestSide Duration: 65 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $33 / Concession $28 / Under 17 $22 Members: Full $28 / Concession $24 Group (6+) $27 Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip. Home to country, where the sky is higher and the world goes on forever. It s a long way from the wide streets and big old houses of Tash s childhood. Two Black faces in a very white suburb. Dad still thinks he s the king of cool, but he s an old fella now. It s time for Tash to take him home. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company tells stories about what it means to be Indigenous in Australia today. Infused with humour and heart Which Way Home draws on writer Katie Beckett s own memories of growing up with her single Aboriginal father. AUDIENCE ADVICE: This production contains occasional coarse language and sexual references.
HIT Productions presents HOTEL SORRENTO By Hannie Rayson TUE 19 JUN Venue: Riverlinks WestSide Duration: 120 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $39 / Concession $34 / Under 17 $26 Members: Full $34 / Concession $29 Group (6+) $33 Hotel Sorrento, by Australian playwright Hannie Rayson, is an award winning play which inspired the film of the same name. It tells the story of three sisters who grew up together in the seaside town of Sorrento. Hilary lives in the family home with her father and 16 year-old son. Pippa, a business woman, is visiting from New York and Meg, a successful writer, returns from England. When the three sisters are reunited after 10 years apart they feel the constraints of family life. A semiautobiographical book written by middle sister and expat Meg triggers the familial tensions and dramas that eventuate. Hotel Sorrento is about family in a literal and metaphorical sense and the importance of blood ties and collective memory, true or false.
SAT 23 JUN Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 2.5 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $28 / Concession $22 / Under 17 $13 Members: Full 24 / Concession $22 Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra s ANNUAL CONCERT Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra s Annual Concert showcases the great musical talent that exists in our community. The orchestra combines the young and old, the professional and the amateur, into one uniform group of people who share a passion for music. Our ongoing partnership with the orchestra enables Riverlinks to provide accessible music programs for the community. The program will showcase a wide range of musical styles to delight all ages and musical tastes.
Neo Radio presents LA PETITE MORT FRI 20 JUL Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 60 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $28 / Concession $25 Members: Full $25 / Concession $22 Group (6+) $24 Cabaret style seating Neo Radio reimagines 1940s radio drama into genre-bending comedy cabaret. Inspired by film noir, La Petite Mort transports music by artists like Nick Cave, Amy Winehouse and Taylor Swift to the steamy streets of jazz land. This tongue-in-cheek whodunnit is presented by sultry singers Yvette Hearn, Sam Qualtrough and Suzanne Barton; honey voiced announcer Paul David Goddard; and a swinging band made up of Thomas Byrne on piano, Robbie Finch on bass and Chloe Dempsey on drums. Don your fedora or furs and join us in jazz land.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PIANO AWARD MON 3 SAT 8 SEP Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Launch Event: Tuesday 14 August Recitals: Monday 3 Thursday 6 September, 1.00pm & 7.30pm Semi-Final: Friday 7 September, 12.00pm Grand Final: Saturday 8 September, 8.00pm Recitals and Semi-Final Tickets: Full $10 / Student $5 Grand Final Tickets: Full $30 / Concession $25 / Student $10 Members: Full $25 / Concession $22.50 Ticket for the week: $100 The Australian National Piano Award is a world-class competition like no other where some of the most talented classical pianists in Australia perform stunning and sublime music over a week, covering masterworks by Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Debussy and many others. 12 of the best young Australian pianists are selected to perform in this fast-paced and inspirational series, showcasing the pianists passion, repertoire and charisma. Three international judges listen intently to every performance and take score. The audience becomes involved too, by voting for their favourite pianists in the lead-up to the Grand Final, which is recorded and broadcast nationally. Riverlinks and Greater Shepparton City Council are proud to play host to the Australian National Piano Awards every two years. From start to finish, the musicians are given a warm welcome, synonymous with the people of Shepparton.
THU 27 SEP Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 60 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $28 / Concession $25 Members: Full $25 / Concession $22 Group (6+) $24 Cabaret style seating Ginger and Tonic presents FOR LOVE OR MONEY Specialising in original songs as well as impertinent parodies, female a cappella group Ginger and Tonic s combination of superb voices create their unique, much lauded sound. After much touring of their award-winning cabaret show Desperate and Dateless, the Ginger and Tonic gals are still struggling in love, but that s not going to stop them from being the awesome women that they are. They have big ideas huge ideas to make big bucks! Or do they...? Using their powerful voices and killer harmonies, this time the girls are pitching in more ways than one, hoping to find success in this dog-eat-dog world. Join Laura Burzacott, Rebecca Moore, Jane Patterson and Danielle O Malley as they take you on a journey through their ambitions, from humble food dreams to embryofreezing empires. AUDIENCE ADVICE: This performance contains strong coarse language.
TUE 16 OCT Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 90 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Tickets: Full $59 / Concession $53 / Under 16 $30 Members: Full $54 / Concession $50 Group (6+) $52 Christopher Moore viola, director Sophie Rowell violin Brahms Serenade No. 2 Grandage New Work Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents AN EVENING WITH THE MSO The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is delighted to present an evening of gorgeous music featuring two of their own, Christopher Moore and Sophie Rowell. The MSO will present arguably Mozart s best concerto, the Sinfonia Concertante a work that features a combination of violin, viola and orchestra, and Brahms Serenade No. 2 a rarely performed masterpiece that is regarded as quintessential Brahms. Alongside these great classics, you will be among the first in Australia to experience a new work by Australian composer Iain Grandage.
Ellis Productions presents AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS By Jules Verne Original 2016 cast pictured TUE 23 OCT Venue: Riverlinks WestSide Duration: 120 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $33 / Concession $28 / Under 17 $22 Members: Full $28 / Concession $24 Family (4) $80 / Group (6+) $27 From the director that brought us The 39 Steps, and starring Ian Stenlake, buckle up as Around the World in 80 Days takes you on a high speed, mad-cap, transcontinental race against the clock. It is a whirlwind of a show, full of Victorian invention and daring deeds. Three actors portray a cast of thousands in this eccentric adaptation of Jules Verne s globetrotting classic, bringing to life sea storms, police chases and elephant rides. Bank robberies, locomotives and detectives from Scotland Yard Around the World in 80 Days incorporates classic farce, theatrical storytelling and zany silliness, combined with the great age of industrial invention. Around the World in 80 Days produces a piece of theatre that will have you crying with laughter as you travel the world.
Jally Entertainment presents MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL TUE 30 OCT Venue: Riverlinks Eastbank Duration: 80 minutes (no interval) Tickets: : Full $39 / Concession $34 Members: Full $34 / Concession $29 Group (6+) $33 Set in a department store, four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra on sale, come to find they have more to share than ever imagined woeful hot flushes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realise that Menopause is no longer the silent passage, but a normal stage in every woman s life. A hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, you will be cheering and dancing in the aisles! Menopause the Musical is a celebration of women and the change.
ArtBack NT presents B2M - MAMANTA WED 14 NOV Venue: Riverlinks WestSide Duration: 70 minutes (no interval) Tickets: : Full $28 / Concession $25 / Under 17 $22 Members: Full $25 / Concession $22 Family (4) $80 / Group (6+) $24 Building on their international touring acclaim, B2M (Bathurst to Melville) are embarking on their first national tour. Their show Mamanta meaning friend in Tiwi presents a pumping RnB performance, Tiwi style! Incorporating footage and imagery of the Tiwi Islands, Mamanta is a vibrant cultural experience told through a mix of dance, chants and song. Hailed as Australia s answer to the Backstreet Boys (Huffington Post), this unique boyband have conquered China, East Timor, Taiwan and Ireland. You ll find yourself dancing as they bring you a rare insight into their island culture, delivered with their trademark wit, musicality and charm. AUDIENCE ADVICE: This performance contains strobe and laser lighting.
AFTERNOON DELIGHTS The Afternoon Delights Season is all about providing an opportunity for you to get together with friends and enjoying a social afternoon with live music and a delicious afternoon tea of scones, jam and cream. Each month from February to December Riverlinks Eastbank comes to life with the Afternoon Delights Season. For more information about our shows, please pick up a copy of the Afternoon Delights flyer from the Box Office. We look forward to welcoming you to an Afternoon Delight in 2018. FAMILY AND EDUCATION Riverlinks is committed to providing a program that will inspire and excite young people, leaving them with a unique experience that resonates long after the show is over. For more information about our Family and Education Season, please pick up a copy of the flyer from the Box Office or visit www.riverlinksvenues.com.au SONGBIRD: SILVIE PALADINO SINGS THE SONGS OF EVA CASSIDY Wed 7 Feb, 2.00pm MAKE MAMA PROUD: UNDER THE SHADOW OF A LEGEND Wed 7 Mar, 2.00pm GLENN STARR: HIT PARADE Wed 4 Jul, 2.00pm PAVAROTTI: KING OF THE HIGH C S Wed 1 Aug, 2.00pm ICKYPEDIA Thu 5 Apr, 2.00pm CALIBAN Wed 16 May, 10.30am YO DIDDLE DIDDLE Fri 8 Jun, 10.30am & 1.30pm THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Tue 10 Apr, 2.00pm YOU VE GOT A FRIEND Wed 12 Sep, 2.00pm FRANKLY SINATRA Wed 9 May, 2.00pm THE BEGGARS: SING FROM THE HEART Tue 5 Jun, 2.00pm STAG PRESENTS SHOWSTOPPERS Sun 4 Nov, 2.00pm A VERY MERRY EASTBANK CHRISTMAS Tue 4 Dec, 2.00pm JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE Sat 7 Jul, 6.30pm CUSHION CONCERTS Thu 8 Mar, 10.30am Wed 2 May, 10.30am Thu 13 Sep, 10.30am Thu 1 Nov, 10.30am RED RACING HOOD Tue 18 Sep, 10.30am & 1.30pm THE GRUFFALO Tue 9 Oct, 10.30am & 1.30pm
RIVERLINKS COMMUNITY Riverlinks is proud to support many local arts and music groups to encourage participation in the performing arts community. Whether it is watching our region s talent on stage, working behind the scenes to help deliver an event, or taking part in one of the many community events, there is a vast array of opportunities to be part of the Riverlinks Community. Want to learn more? Visit www.riverlinksvenues.com.au/get-involved COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to offer funding for projects which build or strengthen Greater Shepparton communities through its Community Arts Grant. Grants of between $500 and $2500 are available for projects. Providing funding to community groups for these festivals and events gives Council the opportunity to enhance the community spirit and encourage participation across all sectors of the community. These grants aim to support and engage the community by embracing cultural harmony and diversity. There are two rounds available each financial year. The current round for 2017/2018 is now open, and closes at 5pm on Monday 5 February, 2018. For more information on this program please contact Council s Community Arts Grants Coordinator on 03 5832 9526 or visit www.greatershepparton.com.au/community/ grants-and-funding/community-arts-grants MEMBERSHIP Live entertainment, socialising and discounts. Riverlinks has something for everyone and we have just the ticket for you. Riverlinks Members enjoy exclusive discounts on ticket prices. How does it work? A silver membership focuses on ticket discounts for individuals, while the gold membership offers additional saving benefits for couples, families and groups (maximum of four people). Benefits include: - Discounted tickets - Priority booking period - members will have exclusive access to purchase tickets directly after the 2018 Season Launch on Monday 4 December to Monday 11 December - Ticket reservations for up to a week - Discount vouchers for frequent attendance - Your own membership card Your investment: Gold Membership: Full $55 / Concession $45 Silver Membership: Full $25 / Concession $20 FOOD @ EASTBANK Eastbank Café is open an hour before performances at Riverlinks Eastbank with a range of salads, tarts, open sandwiches and vegetable wraps. Prices are from $10, and there is no need to book in for preperformance meals. A selection of beer, wine, juice and coffee is also available.
OUR VENUES RIVERLINKS EASTBANK 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton Riverlinks Eastbank comprises of an 827 seat concert hall and large function rooms. Parking: The best off-street parking is on the Goulburn River side of Eastbank, 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. Pre-Show Meals: There s more to us than just great theatre and music! Come in before your show at Riverlinks Eastbank and let Eastbank Café look after you while you sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and a meal, all served in good time before the curtain goes up. RIVERLINKS WESTSIDE Corner Homewood Drive & Echuca Road, Mooroopna Riverlinks WestSide is owned by Mooroopna Secondary College and managed by Greater Shepparton City Council. Parking: The best parking can be found off Homewood Drive, to the rear of WestSide. There is also easy street parking on Echuca Road opposite the theatre. HOW TO BOOK Online You can book online at any time, night or day, for any Riverlinks show. Go to www.riverlinksvenues.com.au 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. You can also print own tickets at home for shows with allocated seating. In Person Come in and see the friendly staff between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday. The Riverlinks Box Office is located at Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton. The Box Office is also open at the venues 45 minutes prior to show times. By Phone Call 03 5832 9511 during opening hours. Credit Card payments can be made by phone. By Mail Post to Riverlinks, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Victoria 3632. Please make cheque payable to Riverlinks Greater Shepparton City Council. Payment All tickets must be paid for at the time of booking. Riverlinks Members may hold tickets on reserve for up to a week. Groups may hold reservations for up to two weeks. Group tickets should be paid for in one transaction. 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 where applicable. Refund Policy Refunds are available up to 24 hours prior to the performance. An administration fee of $4.90 will be charged per ticket. 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). These tickets can be purchased through the Box Office. A hearing-aid induction loop is also available at Riverlinks Eastbank. 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: 133 677 (Quote 03 5832 9511).
OUR SUPPORTERS The 2018 Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and supported by Creative Victoria. Dookie - The Musical Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Which Way Home Which Way Home is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. Originally developed with the support of the City of Darebin, The Besen Family Foundation, the Australian Government Indigenous Languages & Arts Program & Playwriting Australia. Hotel Sorrento Around the World in 80 Days Australian National Piano Award An Evening with the MSO GV Concert Orchestra s Annual Concert Menopause The Musical CONNECT WITH US Ever wished you could make your theatre experience last beyond the live show, or go behind the scenes of our productions before the curtain rises? Here s how you can: elink Our fortnightly email newsletter is the best way to stay up to date with everything that s happening at Riverlinks. By signing up you ll also ensure you re the first to know about any special offers, performances and events. Subscribe at www.riverlinksvenues.com.au. Disclaimer Whilst Riverlinks makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience which results from the use of this information. Riverlinks reserves the right to vary advertised programs and to add, withdraw or substitute artists or performances as necessary. Social Media Receive frequent updates about our shows and behind the scenes photos and videos by connecting with us on social media. While you re there, you can also share your thoughts on the shows you ve seen and join other theatre-goers in the conversation. Share via #riverlinks facebook.com/riverlinks youtube.com/riverlinksvenues instagram.com/riverlinks pinterest.com/riverlinks twitter.com/riverlinksteam Volunteer Each year, Riverlinks presents or hosts over 150 shows, and every show needs ushers. Ushers not only get to experience live theatre and be a part of the Riverlinks family, they also receive valuable training and earn rewards such as tickets to attend shows with friends. Interested in learning more? Speak to our Riverlinks Box Office Team Leader. Call 03 5832 9867 or email boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au. B2M Mamanta
CONTACT US Box Office: 03 5832 9511 boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au www.riverlinksvenues.com.au Venue Bookings and Enquiries: 03 5832 9865 Cnr Homewood Drive & Echuca Road Mooroopna, VIC 3629 70 Welsford Street Shepparon, VIC 3630 The 2018 Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and supported by Creative Victoria.