Warragul Theatre Company is proud to present the hit Disney musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in 2019 at the newly renovated West Gippsland Arts Centre. 

A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can only be freed by true love. The beautiful and intelligent Belle arrives at his home and - after a tumultuous introduction - agrees to take the place of her imprisoned father. Watch as the two begin to understand and befriend one another against the backdrop of an enchanted castle. Is there enough time for their love to grow?

Featuring the iconic characters and songs from the Disney animated film and stage adaption this colourful and talent filled production is not to be missed.

Friday 24 May 7:30pm

Saturday 25 May 1:30pm

Saturday 25 May 7:30pm

Sunday 26 May 1:30pm

Thursday 30 May 7:30pm

Friday 31 May 7:30pm

Saturday 1 June 1:30pm

Saturday 1 June 7:30pm

Members: $43

Full: $48

Concession: $43

student: $40

U/16: $33

Family of 4: $140

Groups 10+: $43

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Book by Linda Woolverton

Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth

Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

Wesley of Warragul - Address: 64 Victoria St, Warragul VIC 3820

Don’t miss ten-string guitarist Matthew Fagan aka ‘Lord of the Strings!’ celebrating España, the Spirit of Spain and the launch of his album ‘El Vito’. Matthew combines musical passion and virtuosity infusing exhilarating flamenco into Spanish classical masterpieces from Albeniz & Rodrigo to Traditional Flamenco.

The show also features the colourful and rhythmic sounds of South American Classical and Latin masterpieces.

Guest singer Kellie Grace shares vibrant and joyous Latin, Bossa Nova Jazz, hit songs.

Member: $25, Full: $35 , Concession: $30

Youth U/18: $20 , Group 10+: $25

St Paul's Anglican Grammar School presents its annual Junior School Performing Arts Concert. Students from years 1 to 6 will be showcasing their talents on stage as they present a range of items from all facets of the performing arts.

Years 1 and 2 students will be presenting a number of items and there will also be a performances from the Band, Mixed Dance Club, Choir, String Ensemble, Lyrical Dance Group, Brass and Woodwind Ensemble, Boyz Crew and various drama groups.

 Tickets on sale 13 May 2019, 9:00am

Full: $15, Concession: $10, Youth U/18: $5

Ever wondered what wine goes best with Fairy Bread? Why hasn’t the ‘Champagne Spider’ caught on? These questions and many more will be inadequately answered by the self-styled sommeliers of comedy, Damian Callinan & Paul Calleja.

After intoxicating sold out audiences across the country, The Wine Bluffs are here to do what they do best: bullsh*t about wine. Laying spurious claim to a reputation as renowned wine consultants, the duo, fresh from judging the Fruit Wine Section at The Rockhampton Show, will take you through the cellar door experience with a comedic twist.

They’ll help you match wine to Chiko Rolls, translate over-written bottle blurbs and identify the biggest Wine Wanker in the room: if you have a wine fridge set on two temperatures... It’s probably you.

The union of Callinan [Melbourne Fringe Comedy winner and three time Barry Award Nominee] and Calleja [stand up & writer on Before The Game & countless other TV shows] has everyone’s palate salivating as they prepare to uncork their latest vintage and let the comedy breathe.

60 minutes, no interval

Show is 18+ due to subject matter revolving around alcohol. Strong language and adult themes. 

Full: $43, Concession: $39, Members: $35,

Groups 10+: $38

QUEEN is among the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock.

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, seen as the best Queen show in Australia, if not the world, is bringing to Australia their new show, THE GREATEST HITS TOUR.

This show features Thomas Crane, who is arguably the best Freddie Mercury in Australia in both looks and sound, and hailed by many critics as being as good vocally as Freddie circa '87

Thomas, with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody, bring back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy witnessed at a Queen concert.

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody will perform all the great hits like We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody. 

Members: $60

Full: $65

Concession: $60

Youth U/18: $35

Group 10+: $60

Set against the vast landscape of world conflict from World War One to contemporary times, four women unite across a century to share their personal stories of active service in the military.

Lilian, a surgeon in her fifties, denied military service in World War one, travels abroad to join The Scottish Women’s Hospital, serving in the remote Balkan snowfields. In World War Two, Mary, a specialist radiologist, she too denied service with the Australian Army, finds herself the only woman among 3000 British troops bound for the Middle East. As a peacekeeper on active service in Iraq, young doctor Tam, plagued by dreams of fleeing war torn Saigon, reconciles her own refugee experience while rehabilitating the displaced Kurdish people.

Catherine, a surgeon in Afghanistan, reflects on the journeys of the remarkable women who paved the way for her own experience as a modern military doctor. In these and myriad stories of revelation, loss, struggle and kinship; moments of hope and humour punctuate the otherwise harrowing task of conflict medicine.

Hallowed Ground is Inspired by personal diaries, historical documents, face to face interviews and in particular a unique ongoing collaboration with

Professor Susan Neuhaus who served as a surgeon in Afghanistan and elsewhere, her career with The Australian Army spanning over twenty years. Her book - 'Not for Glory: A Century of Service by Medical Women to the Australian Army and it’s Allies’ addressed her questions about her own profession and her desire to know how positions like her came to be. Who came before her? Who were these women? What motivated them? Why don't we know these stories? How have women today benefited from their experience?

These questions resonated with us. How can we contribute to their legacy for future generations? If these women could speak to each other-and to an audience-what would they say?

Poignant and authentic, Hallowed Ground will appeal to audiences from teens to senior citizens.

Full: $43, Concession: $39, Members: $35,

U/18: $25, Groups 10+: $38

A smart young girl befriends a discarded robot and together they find their true voice. 

“Miss Cummings, if we’re all different, doesn’t that kind of make us all the same?”

   - Juniper May, Robot Song

When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the most hated person in the school’ her life is thrown into complete meltdown. After exhausting all other avenues her parents’ resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot.

Based on a true story, Robot Song illustrates the profound, transformative nature of creativity that when combined with unconditional love, becomes an unstoppable force.

U/18: $15, Full: $27, Concession: $24,

Members: $23, Groups 10+: $15, Family of Four: $65

Italian opera is filled with popular and well loved highlights which have stood the test of time and remain the most beloved items in the classical repertoire.

In this rousing evening with the acclaimed 40 piece Melbourne Opera Orchestra conducted by and introduced by Greg Hocking AM and featuring leading opera stars, you will be entertained by a selection of many of the most popular operatic arias, duets and ensembles.

Highlights of the programme include from Verdi’s La Traviata the famous Drinking Song (Libiamo) and Violetta’s demanding Ah,fors e lui;the rousing Overture to Nabucco and Caro nome and La donna e mobile from Rigoletto.Rossini’s scintillating The Barber of Seville will make an appearance and Mascagni’s beautiful Intermezzo will join other highlights from Cavalleria Rusticana.

And of course many of the most romantic arias by Puccini will feature including One Fine day form Madame Butterfly,Che gelida manina and the love duet from La boheme,O my Beloved Father form Gianni Schicchi and Vissi d'arte form Tosca,rounded out by everyone’s favourite Nessun dorma from Turandot.

Melbourne Opera’s Italian Opera Gala is an evening not to to be missed.

Full: $57, Concession: $53, Members: $50,

U/18: $30, Groups 10+: $50

Wesley of Warragul - Address: 64 Victoria St, Warragul VIC 3820 

Making a return visit to Wesley we are indeed fortunate that one of Australia’s leading award-winning opera stars will grace the Wesley stage again.

Soprano Taryn Fiebig is one of Australia’s most popular and versatile artists.

She has sung Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Gilbert & Sullivan and countless major soprano roles in Opera for Opera Australia. From Mozart to Rossini, Verdi Wagner and Contemporary operas like Bliss for which she received the Helpmann Award. Taryn performs will all the State opera companies, including several operas with Pinchgut Opera in Sydney under the direction of Eryn Helyard.

This year she sings in the Australian premiere of Antonio Vivaldi’s opera Farnace with Pinchgut Opera and in Melbourne appears in Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutti with Opera Australia.

Taryn’s accompanist at her Warragul recital will be Simon Bruckard, who is a graduate from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, where he completed his Master of Music in Opera Performance.

Simon was awarded the Melba Opera Trust Margaret Schofield scholarship for repetiteurs.

Not only is Simon a pianist but also a conductor and a repetiteur with Victorian Opera. Last year he conducted Humperdink’s Hansel & Gretel for Victorian Opera and for Lyric Opera Les Mamelles de Teresias by Poulenc.

Taryn Fiebig and Simon Bruckard will perform a selection of Opera arias and songs.

Part of Wesley of Warragul's

'Simply Music' season of 6 concerts

Full Price: $45, Concession: $41, Students: FREE

4 concerts - Full: $164 Conc: $148

5 concerts - Full: $205 Conc: $185

6 Concerts - Full: $246 Conc: $222

Me And My Shadow is about the fanciful escapades of a girl making friends with her shadow.

Children love to play with shadows, but making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business.

There are things to sort out, problems to solve, adventures to have and laughter to be shared.

Me And My Shadow is a gentle magical visual poem for children, using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real.

With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, Me And My Shadow ignites the imagination in a poetical experience that explores the trials and joys of friendship.

45 Minutes, No Interval.

Member: $23, Full: $27, Concession: $24, Youth U18: $15, Group 10+: $15, School: $15, Family $65

Dancepointe’s Mid-Year Performance will showcase dance routines learnt from the talented teaching staff & students at Dancepointe. The students at Dancepointe are so excited & thrilled to be performing to you all at the Mid-Year Performance. Everyone is welcome to attend, the show will go for approximately 1.5 hours, fun & friendly event for all to enjoy.

Full: $28, U/18: $20

The original New York and Las Vegas hit Menopause The Musical® returns to Australia in 2019! 

Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”.

This sidesplitting musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles!

“Impossible not to laugh” – New York Times

“Ninety minutes of extraordinary fun” – Australian Stage

Member: $54.90 , Full: $59.90  

Concession: $54.90  Group 10+: $54.90

They’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark out and they’re wearing sunglasses... and they’re on a mission from God!

This action packed show immortalises the legendary Blues Brothers movies and music with classic songs like Gimme Some Loving, Everybody Needs Somebody, Shake your Tailfeather and more. Get ready to dress for the occasion, slip on your hat & shades, and get down and boogie as you listen, sing, and dance with The Australasian 21st Century Blues Brothers Show!

Full: $50, Concession: $45, Members: $42,

U18: $30, Groups 10+: $42

The Young King

By Oscar Wilde,

adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

The Young King tells the story of a young boy born to a princess and a poor woodland man. Snatched from his parents as a baby, the Young King is raised by a kindly goatherd in a deep forest. Years pass and the old King, father of the princess, nears the end of his life. The old king calls for the boy to be brought to the palace; there he tells him, “you are not a young goatherd, you are my grandson the Young King and heir to my throne.”

On the eve of his coronation, the Young King has three dreams from which he awakes, saddened. He shuns the costly robe, sceptre and crown he had demanded and reaches instead for his humble goatherd’s cloak and staff and a circlet of briar thorns for his head. His courtiers beseech him: “how shall the people know you are King?” The townsfolk laugh, then grow angry: “don’t you know, from your luxury comes our living?” In turmoil, the Young King walks away from the palace to where the forest begins. And as the woodland welcomes him, he feels his heart and his step lighten.

He turns to face the people and the sunlight beams down and weaves about him a robe brighter than gold, and his staff blossoms with lilies whiter than pearls, and his circlet of briar blooms with roses redder than rubies. And then he, and all the world around, knew he was King.

U/18: $15, Full: $27,Concession: $24,

Members: $23, Groups 10+: $15,

Family of Four: $65

Silvie is one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers. She is well known to audiences through her stage performance throughout Australia, Asia and London’s West End as well as her popular appearances on Carols by Candlelight.

Accompanied by David Cameron on piano, Silvie will entertain you with songs from her vast repertoire including classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.

Full: $25, Concession: $22, Members: $18,

Groups 10+: $18

Come see the greatest animal orchestra in the world!

West Gippsland Arts Centre presents Stan and Mabel.

Performed by musicians from the esteemed Melbourne Youth Orchestra, the flagship orchestra for Melbourne Youth Orchestras, Paul Rissmann’s musical adventure, Stan and Mabel,  is an interactive and engaging experience for children and the perfect introduction the wonders of classical music.

Based on the book written and illustrated by Jason Chapman, it tells the story of a music-loving dog and cat whose mission is to perform in the greatest orchestra in the world. This highly interactive concert will captivate young children with its mix of music, illustrated projections, audience participation and imaginative narration.

This performance will be followed by an interactive workshop with Melbourne Youth Orchestras, designed to introduce young audience members to orchestral instrumentation.

1 hour in duration

Intended for audiences aged 3 to 8 years old

U/18: $15, Full: $27, Concession: $24,

Members: $23, Groups 10+: $15,

Family of Four: $65

Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania is a highly interactive dinosaur adventure with a quirky cast, a cheeky Raptor named Razor and a T Rex named Toby that carves up the dance floor with his dino-mite dance moves.

All this and more are waiting for you on your thrilling and electrifying “Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania” family adventure!

At this ‘family show spectacular’ let your imagination run wild as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back through time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Come face to face with three of your favourite dinosaurs at Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania & join others as we find out who is the real champion of dinosaurs.The T-Rex or the Raptor?

There are plenty of surprises, songs and dancing in store from start to finish and don’t miss the exciting opportunities for the audience to get up close and personal with the dinosaurs.

So bring your family, buckle up and let Real Dinosaurs Mini Mania take you on a fun journey of pure roarsomness All the way back to the time of the dinosaurs!

Full Price: $20.00

Youth U/18: $15.00

Family of four: $60.00 (Additional children $15.00)

Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of Fire.

For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written.

Now JEFF CARTER together with BROOKE McMULLEN bring to life a captivating and unforgettable musical concert.

These two talented performers share a very special onstage rapport, perfectly recreating the dynamic Johnny and June shared.

This 2 hour live concert event “LEAVING JACKSON” The Johnny Cash & June Carter show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.

Duration 2 hours with 20 minute interval

Members: $55

Full: $59

Concession: $55

U/18: $29

Group 10+: $50

Swansong is an award winning Irish monodrama written by acclaimed writer/director Conor McDermottroe. Meet Occi Byrne, the illegitimate child of a single mother in the Catholic west of Ireland. Shunned by church, state and family, Occi must fight his way to adulthood in a dog eat dog world. Violent, tragic and hauntingly tender, Swansong is the story of a lost soul from one of the masters of Irish drama.

When he was young, Austin (Occi) Byrne was tormented by the recurring rhyming taunts of the local bullies who were relentlessly cruel in the fact that Occi had no father. As he grows older, within the closed ecclesiastical communities of 1970’s, those taunts escalate in his delicate mind into a chorus. Occi’s quest to find his father becomes core to his identity; but his mother – all but shunned by her parents and the local community, keeps this secret. Narrated through Occi’s wayward world view, his story unfolds as a series of chaotic encounters, tempered by moments of tenderness and longing.

Running Time: 80 mins, no interval (strict lockout)

Some trigger warnings (mental health, family abuse, domestic violence, strong course language)

Appropriate Age Range: 15+

Full: $43, Concession: $39, Members: $35,

U/18: $25, Groups 10+: $38

One of Australia’s finest tenors, Roy Best will perform many of the classic hits from the likes of Pavarotti, Bocelli, Lanza, Domingo, not to mention Enrico Caruso and Jose Carreras.

Every tenor has a leading lady and Roy is joined by one of this country’s most versatile sopranos, Alison Jones who will sing all the wonderful solos and duets.

Classic songs include Be My Love, Nessun Dorma, O Solo Mio, La Donna E Mobile, Granada, and stunning duets include Time To say Goodbye, Amigos Para Sempre, Strangers in Paradise, Loveliest Night of the Year and many more.

Full: $25, Concession: $22, Members: $18,

Groups 10+: $18

Ballet’s most charming comedy, live on stage: The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour presents Coppélia.

Swanilda and Franz are in love … until a beautiful stranger, the daughter of the magician Dr Coppelius, appears in town. But she is not what she seems, and Swanilda must rescue Franz from the magician’s sinister workshop – with the help of some fancy footwork!

This sparkling tale of magic and mischief, with its irresistible melodies and ‘living dolls’, is amusing fun for the whole family. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s stories, Coppélia features exquisite costumes by master designer Kristian Fredrikson.

Laughter and love, lively dancing and vivid colour – treat the family to Coppélia.

Duration: 130 mins / 2 intervals

CREDITS

Original choreography Arthur Saint-Léon

Revised by Marius Petipa and Enrico Cecchetti

Music Léo Delibes

Costume and set design Kristian Fredrikson

Lighting design Francis Croese 

Members: $50, Full: $62,

Concession: $55, Youth U18: $37,

Group 10+ $50

Wesley of Warragul - Address: 64 Victoria St, Warragul VIC 3820 

Features the exciting young ensemble, The Chrysalis Trio.

These 3 young musicians are graduates from the Australian National Academy of Music.

An institution based in South Melbourne that prepares only the very best young musicians for life in the very competitive world of fine music.

When musicians graduate from ANAM join major orchestras around Australia and indeed internationally.

Many decide to stay in Australia pursuing careers as soloists and or chamber music performers.

The Chrysalis Trio is one such ensemble to emerge onto the Chamber Music Scene and Simply Music is thrilled to present The Chrysalis Trio comprising Katie Yap, viola, Kiran Phatak, flute and Melina van Leeuwen, harp.

All 3 musicians regularly play with the major Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

The Trio formed in 2013 while they were still students at ANAM and drew their name from inspiration gained while taking breaks in the Royal Botanic Gardens from their intensive rehearsals.

Their program for the Simply Music concert will include compositions mostly by French composers. Ravel, Rameau and Debussy and a newly commissioned piece by South Australian composer, Natalie Williams.

The Chrysalis Trio are part of the ANAM Artists Program which showcases these elite performers in recitals across the country. That video clip was from the Australian Nation Academy of Music and the Chrysalis Trio performing part of Ravel’s Sonatine en Trio.

Part of Wesley of Warragul's

'Simply Music' season of 6 concerts

Full Price: $45, Concession: $41, Students: FREE

4 concerts - Full: $164 Conc: $148

5 concerts - Full: $205 Conc: $185

6 Concerts - Full: $246 Conc: $222

West Gippsland Arts Centre presents

a shake & stir theatre co production

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts

Adapted for the stage by shake & stir theatre co

Think you know the story of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think again. 

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts bursts off the page in a spectacular live show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales and rearranging them with some surprising and hilarious twists. Frighteningly funny and seriously silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the perfect family entertainment - for children 5 to 105. It delights and disgusts in equal measures.

Don’t miss this multi-Helpmann Award nominated production penned by the world’s number one storyteller and from the team that brought you George’s Marvellous Medicine.

55 minutes (no interval)

Age Suitability: 5 – 105

Haze, smoke and strobe effects, loud music.

U/18: $15, Full: $27, Concession: $24,

Members: $23, Groups 10+: $15,

Family of Four: $65

Pink Floyd fans rejoice; CCEntertainment will deliver 'The Great Gig In The Sky' celebration of Pink Floyd at WGAC on Saturday 24 August 2019.

This hugely popular show has been an annual staple on the Sydney calendar since 2003 and now ventures into Warragul for the first time.

This brilliant homage concert features numerous gems from The Wall, Wish You Were Here and Dark Side Of The Moon showcased by some exceptional guest vocalists including Mick Pealing (Stars / Spaniards), Hugh Wilson (Lenny Kravitz Band / Vertigo), Nikki Nicholls (John Farnham Band), Michael Stangel (The Voice) and introducing Nicky Kurta.

Inimitable creative director Joseph Calderazzo (Jenny Morris band) will coordinate a superb all star band including Dave Leslie (Baby Animals), Ian Tilley (Boom Crash Opera), Davey Porter (Jon Stevens band), Joel Sena and Nik Pringadi (Rock of Ages).

With a reputation for breathtaking moments and stunning interpretations, this show has sold out in Sydney venues since 2003 and is simply unmissable, so don't wish you were there... book now!

Full: $65,

Concession: $60,

Members: $55,

Youth/U18: $55,

Groups 10+: $55

Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas Jnr, Howlin' Wolf and many more, all had one thing in common. They all launched their careers at the famous Sun Record Company in Memphis, discovered by the great Sam Phillips.

For the last six years, Sun Rising have traveled the country, playing sold out performances and dazzling crowds with their incredible musicianship, infectious passion and standout renditions of this timeless music.

You're promised an unforgettable evening as Sun Rising perform their critically acclaimed show, "The Songs That Made Memphis" during a four day tour through Victoria’s beautiful South East region, Gippsland!

Latrobe Performing Arts, Traralgon -

Wednesday Aug 28

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul -

Thursday Aug 29

The Wedge, Sale - Friday Aug 30

The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub -

Bairnsdale - Saturday Aug 31

Relive the amazing music and classic tales of Sun's early years. This show is not to be missed so break out the brylcreem, whack on the dancing shoes and book now to reserve your seat and avoid disappointment! Contact the venue for tickets!

Full: $50, Concession: $45, Members: $42,

U18: $30, Groups 10+: $42

All the best things come in fours: there are four seasons in a year, four classical elements, four points on a compass and four Beatles. This star studded female quartet of career-long friends are excited to shake up the worlds of opera, music theatre, inspiring ballads and comic delights.

Stars Antoinette Halloran (Spicks and Specks, Jose Carreras World Tour, Opera Australia), Alison Jones (D’Oyly Carte, West End), Dimity Shepherd (Multi Green Room Award Winner, Vic. Opera), and Caroline Vercoe (Opera Australia, Lyric Opera) .

Full: $50, Concession: $45, Members: $42,

U/18: $30, Groups 10+: $42

When the 1960’s British Invasion hit worldwide, Herman’s Hermits were one of the biggest groups out of the UK. Their Australian No. 1 hits, ‘Mrs. Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter’ and ‘No milk today’ made the group one of the most popular groups of the day here in Australia. The No. 1’s were followed up by 8 more Top 10 hits including I’m Henry VIII, There’s a kind of hush, A must to avoid, Silhouettes and many more songs that cracked the top 20.

The concept of the ‘6 O’Clock Hop’ first came to Australia in 2018 and was a smash hit success with over 15000 people attending the tour dates. Promoter Layton Lillas of Showcase Entertainment Group explains ‘Our idea was to put the show on at the more convenient time in the winter months of August and September at 6pm, where audience members are encouraged to get an early dinner and enjoy a 2 hour show packed full of hits and fun, in the knowledge they’ll be safely home at a reasonable time.’

Herman’s Hermits first toured Australia in 1966 on the ‘Caravan of Stars 66’ tour with Tom Jones in support. Since 1971 and the departure of Peter Noone to pursue a solo career in the music business, the group has never stopped. Original member Barry Whitwam has guided the band from strength to strength into one of the hardest working acts in the business - they still average more than 200 concerts per year. “It’s all about the songs”, Whitwam says, “and we were very lucky to have had a lot of hits in the sixties that people still want to hear today. We’re very lucky!”

The 2018 World Tour for the band includes a comprehensive UK and European tour before they head down-under for the 6 O’Clock Hop!

Members: $49.90, Full: $69.90,

Concession/Group 10+: $59.90

Visit the great Australian Songbook, from bush ballads to Slim Dusty, the Seekers, Peter Allen and beyond.

Full: $25, Concession: $22, Members: $18,
Groups 10+: $18

11 Grammy Awards,

3 American Music Awards,

2 Academy of Country Music awards,

1 Emmy

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014

In total, Linda has released over 30 studio albums charted 38 Billboard Hot 100 singles.

Ronstadt has collaborated with artists in diverse genres, including Bette Midler Frank Zappa, Warren Zevon, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, and has sold more than 100 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

BLOOM brings her music to life with an incredible band, featuring former members of the Jon English Band and Members from National Touring Artists - Dami Im, Russell Morris and Damian Leith.

Members: $42

Full: $50

Concession: $45

U/18: $30

Groups 10+: $42

FEATURING

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Benjamin Northey conductor

Thomas Hutchinson oboe

PROGRAM

Prokofiev Symphony No.1 Classical

R. Strauss Oboe Concerto

Mozart Symphony No.40

Although Prokofiev is known as a modern composer, his short Symphony No.1 recalls an earlier era, and is more reminiscent of Haydn. Similarly, Strauss’s charming Oboe Concerto, written just after World War II, hearkens back to the classical works he studied as a youth.

Concluding this evening of classical masterpieces is one of Mozart’s most popular and well-known symphonies. With its famous melancholy opening theme, his Symphony No.40 hints at a deep disquiet beneath its trademark refinement.

Member: $50, Full: $57, Concession: $53,

Youth U18: $30, Group 10+: $50

The Sapphires is a heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Briggs’ mother. Set in 1968 during landmark changes to Aboriginal rights, it tells the story of a singing group of four young Yorta Yorta women, discovered by a talent scout at St Kilda’s Tiki Club.

He convinces them to tour Vietnam to sing classic soul songs for the troops and it becomes a life-altering trip to the depths of war and back again. Whilst The Sapphires explores issues such as race, prejudice and pleas for acceptance, it is an energetic and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

Featuring a talented young ensemble of first nation performers in all the Indigenous Australian roles as well as multicultural performers, Tony Briggs will direct his play for the first time and head a highly credentialed Indigenous Australian directing and design team.

Member: $42, Full: $50, Concession: $45,

Youth U18: $25, Group 10+: $42, School: $25

From the creators of Rumour Has It and Wrecking Ball comes the must-see live music event of the year.

Starring UK-born Australian stage and screen star Naomi Price (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rumour Has It, Ladies in Black, The Voice Australia) and inspired by true accounts, Lady Beatle is a rollicking magical mystery tour soundtracked by The Beatles’ biggest chart toppers, including Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Submarine and Penny Lane.

Rediscover The Beatles’ immortal catalogue reimagined and reinterpreted through sparkling original arrangements performed live by this world-class vocalist and a virtuosic band of Australia’s top musicians.

Member: $42, Full: $50, Concession: $45,

Youth U18: $30, Group 10+: $42

My Brilliant Divorce, by Geraldine Aron, is the radiantly witty and warm personal account of Angela. Dumped by her husband for a younger model, we follow her achingly funny story as she fumbles through the days and the dating scene, rediscovering herself and hoping to find the love of her life!

A smash hit for Dawn French on the West End, Mandi Lodge will star in HIT’s 2019 Australian production of this irresistibly funny “stand up tragedy!”. Mandi, a much loved and acclaimed actress/singer, has performed nationally and internationally in LA, and in the UK and has recently toured the one woman play Shirley Valentine.

Member: $35, Full: $43, Concession: $39,

Youth U18: $25, Group 10+: $38, Schools: $25 

Singing from the age of 15, Mark Vincent has gone on to become one of Australia?s most beloved tenors, having released nine consecutive #1 ARIA Classical Crossover Albums, and earning accolades both nationally and internationally.

Vincent's last album, A Tribute to Mario Lanza, contains the ground breaking 'virtual duet' of 'Because You're Mine' with the Hollywood legend. The album debuted at #3 on the ARIA Album Charts, and #1 on the ARIA Classical Crossover Charts, becoming the highest selling ARIA Classical Crossover album of 2017.

Fans can expect a showstopper evening with Mark performing a rich repertoire of songs and arias made popular by the great Italian-American tenor and actor Mario Lanza.

Full: $59,

Concession/Members: $57

This concert will be an absolute gem of a concert by the Ukrainian-Australian Violin and Piano Duo, Markiyan and Oksana Melnychenko.

The Duo are a mother and son team with Markiyan the extraordinary violinist while his mother is a prize-winning pianist who toured Australia in 1992 and returned to settle permanently. She now teaches at Huntingtower School and runs a busy private studio.

Her son Markiyan is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue.

Markiyan is currently a Lecturer in Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

His impressive CV would be the envy of many young aspiring musicians, already he’s performed with many major symphony orchestras worldwide including our own Australian Orchestras.

His solo recital performances span across 17 countries from the USA, Europe and Asia.

He’s participated in many prestigious International competitions taking several 1st prizes and performed at Barak Obama’s Inauguration Lunch in the US Capital.

In their Simply Music Concert in Warragul Markiyan and Oksana’s program will include;

Beethoven’s Romance in F major Opus 50

Camille Saint-Saens Havanaise in E major Opus 83 and one favourite Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Cesar Franck.

Part of Wesley of Warragul's

'Simply Music' season of 6 concerts

Full Price: $45, Concession: $41, Students: FREE

4 concerts - Full: $164 Conc: $148

5 concerts - Full: $205 Conc: $185

6 Concerts - Full: $246 Conc: $222

West End musical star, Peter Cousens, and legendary flutist Jane Rutter (Chevalière des Arts et Lettres) take you on a romantic journey, with best-loved songs from Peter’s starring roles in West Side Story, Camelot, Showboat, Aspects of Love, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables and featuring luscious romantic pieces from Jane’s 23 solo albums.

Jane and Peter have attained National Treasure status in Australia - a sensational duo that sold out their debut Sydney Opera House Concert Hall performance.

Don’t miss this endearingly intimate, witty take on all things romantic. Evening Stars: an evening of elegance, guaranteed to make your heart sing.

Full: $25, Concession: $22, Members: $18,

Groups 10+: $18

For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia.

Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures. But being invisible isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Hush longs to see herself again.

One problem. Grandma Poss can’t find the spell to make Hush visible again. And then she remembers...this particular magic requires something more, something special, something to do with food…people food.

Possum Magic takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.

Joined by an extraordinary creative team, Monkey Baa brings to life the characters, journey and love that has made Possum Magic the most-loved and best-selling Australian picture book of all time.

Member: $23, Full: $27, Concession: $24,

Youth U18: $15, Group 10+: $15, Family of 4: $65

Wesley of Warragul - Address: 64 Victoria St, Warragul VIC 3820 

The final concert in the Simply Music series is the International-Australian Classical guitarist, Karin Schaupp who we welcome back to Wesley.

Karin began at the age of 5 performing in public, the following year.

Winning awards at International competitions when she was in her teens.

Karin was taught by her mother Isolde Schaupp and completed her Masters degree at The University of Queensland with 1st class honours, along with achievements and awards over the following years.

Karin collaborates in performances regularly with other Australian chamber music groups, such as the Flinders Quartet who we had the privilege of hearing here last year. The Australian Guitar Quartet and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.

She has performed with all the major orchestras at home and across the globe and has numerous CD’s to her credit. Recordings for Warner Classics and ABC Classics.

She has appeared on live TV in China in a solo performance to over 50 million viewers and on TV in Germany, America and Canada.

Karin is Head of Guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium and Griffith University.

Her program includes works by: Mertz, Giuliani and Regondi.

Part of Wesley of Warragul's

'Simply Music' season of 6 concerts

Full Price: $45, Concession: $41, Students: FREE

4 concerts - Full: $164 Conc: $148

5 concerts - Full: $205 Conc: $185

6 Concerts - Full: $246 Conc: $222

From London to New York, Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised. Now it’s your turn to experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E. Bare and the evil Chuck Wood.

Strassman’s newest show is 'The Chocolate Diet'.

Ted E. Bare’s health quest is hilariously painful and one we can relate to. Meanwhile Chuck is going through an identity crisis.

Strassman is one of Australia’s favorite comedian’s, a master of his art.

Once again, he delivers the ultimate night out.

A truly remarkable performance appears to defy reality – The Adelaide Advertiser

Hilarious – The Scotsman (UK)

This performance is rated MA. Children 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No one under 12 admitted. 

Premium: $79.90

A Reserve: $59.90

B Reserve: $49.90

7:00PM – 8:40PM (including 15 minute interval)

Australian icon John Williamson will celebrate the release of his 52nd album, ‘Butcherbird’, with a national tour of the same name. Over the next eighteen months he will share his latest original compositions complemented by songs from his massive back catalogue of constantly requested favourites from an amazing forty-eight-year career.

The tour will again see Williamson take his audience on a journey through the country, combining humour, romance, environmental issues, travelling songs and campfire stories woven together by the master storyteller’s songs. Unlike much of today’s music, John’s songs have real meaning. His new songs are no exception. The passage of time and life itself is captured in striking images. New songs such as ‘Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone’ and ‘Looking for a Story’ will bring his audience to tears, balanced by the humour of songs such as ‘When My Horse Came In’ and ‘Simpson Desert’. Never one to shy away from controversy or issues he’s passionate about, ‘Pigs on the River’ will be applauded. ‘Buddy and Slim’ pays tribute to the industry’s founders. It’s no wonder he is one of the most sought-after live performers in Australia.

‘I’m still having fun touring. I guess I will keep going until 2020 (my fiftieth year in the industry). My new album ‘Butcherbird’ has come up amazingly well, considering I didn’t plan or promise another of all new songs. Everyone is very excited and so am I! For me, it’s all about entertainment, just like my concerts and I can’t wait to get on the road with this new tour,’ said John.

John was inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010. He is the recipient of more awards than he cares to mention, particularly as he considers the reaction from his audiences the most important recognition. Nevertheless, his three ARIA awards, 25 Golden Guitars, numerous MO awards, APRA awards, multiple Platinum and Gold albums and more than 4 million album sales are recognition well deserved.

Since he wrote his first song, Old Man Emu in 1970, which went to #1 for five weeks, he has continued to create enduring hits including True Blue, Cootamundra Wattle, Galleries of Pink Galahs, Rip Rip Woodchip, Salisbury Street, Wintergreen, Hawkesbury River Lovin’, Raining on the Rock and Three Sons to name a fraction of the 500+ songs written by the multi award-winning songwriter.

Williamson continues to be at the forefront of significant events, representing the voice of Australians when needed most; from the 2011 Rugby League Grand Final, to the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Steve Irwin’s and Sir Donald Bradman’s memorial services, Rugby World Cups, both the first and tenth anniversary of the Bali bombings and, most recently, the opening of the new Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton.

Mallee Boy, True Blue, Fair Dinkum, or whatever you call him, there is no other performer who stirs the Aussie spirit as he does. From his roots as a man of the land, he makes people feel proud to be Australian and rightly deserves to be seen as a living legend; an Australian icon. His audiences now regularly span four generations.

John will release his new album ‘Butcherbird’ in August 2018 and tour Australia to sell-out shows.

Full $54, Conc/Member: $52, Youth U/14 $33

In the 1780s, Mozart forged a new path as an independent composer and pianist. The piano concertos were a vehicle for his prowess in both roles—opening up the musical possibilities of the piano concerto and bringing Mozart to the height of his fame as a performer. Majestic, elegant and expansive, the Piano Concerto No 22 delights with its subtle beauty and Mozart’s ever-present gift for melody. To perform it with MCO, one of Australia’s best loved and most charismatic pianists, Stefan Cassomenos.

Haydn received the news that Mozart had died while writing his 98th Symphony, and it became a coded tribute to the great composer, quoting his Coronation Mass, the Jupiter Symphony and even God Save the King.

With a feisty Cimarosa overture and Beethoven’s intimate Romance performed with outstanding violinist Natalia Harvey as soloist, this is quite simply a Classical feast.

Cimarosa The Secret Marriage: Overture

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major K482

Beethoven Romance No 2 for violin and

orchestra Op 50

Haydn Symphony No 98 in B flat major The King

Performers: Stefan Cassomenos, piano; Michael Dahlenburg, conductor; Natalia Harvey, violin; Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Member: $42, Full: $50, Concession: $45,

Youth U18: $30, Group 10+: $42

Karen Knowles has established herself as one of Australia’s favourite singers. Well known for her Carols and Christmas repertoire, Karen will perform with her musical director David Cameron accompanying her on piano and guitar.

Starting her performance career on Young Talent Time, Karen moved into recording and became the highest selling Australian female recording artists for two consecutive years.

Join Karen for a wonderful selection of her hits, standards and your favourite Christmas songs as her music moves you into the true spirit of Christmas.

Full: $25, Concession: $22, Members: $18,

Groups 10+: $18