Clancy's Fish Pub
1710 Caves Rd
Dunsborough
Friday 17th February
POSTPONED NEW DATE SOON
BOOKINGS: 9750 5034
AND

Fremantle Arts Centre
1 Finnerty St
Fremantle
Saturday 18th February
POSTPONED NEW DATE SOON
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Times:
Doors open 6pm
Music from 7pm

Tickets:
$20 + booking fee
Heatseaker
or $25 at the door.

BLUE SHADDY
"Across The Road" - CD Launch

'Across the Road' is the 5th album by Australian Blues/Country/Roots band 'Blue Shaddy' Due to public demand this album captures a strong live recorded sound with a raw energetic vibe. Recorded the family farm in Kellerberrin with kids, dogs and various family members in tow 'Blue Shaddy' created a relaxed and comfortable recording environment, a critical component to this family band. With Arun Satgunasingam on controls once again engineering mixing and keeping things in line when the going got tough was truly a blessing.

Blue Shaddy launch their brand new album "ACROSS THE ROAD" live at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday March 18- The only official Perth launch. What better way to get a copy of "Across the Road" than right here!

Spread the word , tell your friends. If you can only get to one Shaddy gig this year... make it this one!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforseen circumstances Blue Shaddy's "Across The Road" cd launch has been postponed. This event will hopefully now take place late March - more details soon.

 

 

 

Black Swan Winery & Restaurant
8600 West Swan Rd
Henley Brook

Saturday 25th February

Times:
Doors open 6pm
Show commences 8pm

Tickets:
From $85 pp
includes
3 course dinner + show

Bookings: 9296 6090
Bookings Essential

Black Swan Winery presents

"DIAMOND"
THE NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE

This February 25 will see Brenton Fosdike and his six piece band 'Beautiful Noise' celebrate the music of Neil Diamond with a special ‘Diamond in the Vines’ concert at Black Swan Winery & Restaurant in the Swan Valley. The Diamond show is fully scored, costumed and produced giving a real Neil Diamond experience.

Neil Diamond, a living legend spanning five decades, is the third most successful Adult Contemporary artist ever, ranking behind only Barbara Streisand and Elton John. Amongst many other honours and awards, in March this year Diamond was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Some of the hits performed in the show Cracklin' Rosie, Kentucky Woman, Love On The Rocks, Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon, Holly Holy, Song Sung Blue, Cherry Cherry, I'm A Believer, Crunchy Granola Suite, Thank The Lord For The Night Time, Forever In Blue Jeans, Sweet Caroline and Solitary Man.
 
As Diamond, Brenton has used his years of experience with the aid of his Musical Director, Dennis Bird, to produce a show of international quality. The Diamond show is a celebration of Neil Diamond's music with performances reflecting the respect and admiration they hold for him. Audiences revel in the passion and magic displayed and participate by enthusiastically singing along throughout the show.

Brenton has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years and has performed across Australia, the UK, Europe and Asia. For almost 10 years he was a member of the international hit recording band The Mixtures. Their hit record, ‘The Pushbike Song’ went to number one in Australia and England.

Brenton has also toured nationally with John Farnham, Johnny O’Keefe, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Bo Diddley, and has been a  national support to great names such as The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney and Wings, Elton John and The Rolling Stones to name but a few.

The Diamond Show has had everyone who's seen it, from 170 people at a special performance at Frenchy's Cabaret restaurant to 2,000 people at Centennial Park in Kalgoorlie clambering to see the show again.

“He came sparkling back into our lives on Saturday, full of energy, swagger, and that throaty voice” ~ The Kalgoorlie MIner, Feb 1st 2010

 

Don Russell Performing Arts Centre
Murdoch Rd, Thornlie

Saturday 18th February

Times:
Doors open 7pm
Show commences 8pm

Tickets:
$37.80 Full
$34.10 Conc
$29.90 Student

Bookings: 9493 4577
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Don Russell Performing Arts Centre presents

"Kings of Swing"
STARRING: James Flynn & The Fly Little Big Band

James Flynn and Perth's top jazz musicians, the Fly Little Big Band, return to the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre with their new exciting show 'Kings of Swing' on Saturday 18 February at 8pm.

The show will celebrate the greatest 'Kings of Swing' musicians at the peak of their careers, showcasing hits by Buddy Greco, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Chet Baker, Bobby Darin and many more.

City of Gosnells Mayor Dave Griffiths said the 'Kings of Swing' show is one performance the community should not miss out on.

"James Flynn has performed in the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre 9 times in the past 10 years, each time bringing something new and exciting to the community," Mayor Dave Griffiths said.

Appearing at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Flynn will be accompanied by pianist Graham Wood, saxophonists Carl Mackay and Paul Millard, trumpeter Ricky Mallet and Jeremy Creig on trombone.

Flynn has recorded seven CDs, toured and performed at jazz festivals throughout the world, whilst also being a support artist for the late Ray Charles, James Morrison, Tommy Emanuel and Demis Roussos.

Closer to home he has performed four sell out concerts as a soloist with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Old Mill Theatre
cnr Mends St & Mill Point Rd
South Perth
(opp Windsor Hotel)

Feb 3, 5*, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12*,
15, 16, 17, 18,

Times:
All shows at 8pm
*except Sunday 5th - 5pm
Sunday 12th - 2pm

Tickets:
$25/$20

Bookings: 9367 8719
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** Not Suitable for Children Under 12 years.

Old Mill Theatre presents

WA Premiere of the acclaimed musical

"Falsettos"
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Director : John Milson
Musical Director : Alistair Smith

Directed by the experienced and well-known John Milson with musical direction from Alistair Smith, Falsettos has been described as a production that provokes laughter and tears in equally copious amounts.

This musical follows a warring modern family in an age of liberated sexual choices and shifting social rules. It also comes with top-notch theatrical credentials, winning two Tony Awards in 1992. Finn delivers wickedly witty and sardonic lyrics, matched with energetic, heartfelt music.

Given some of the subject matter, Falsettos is for adults and not suitable for children under 12.

Falsettos focuses on Marvin, his ex-wife Trina, his psychiatrist Mendel, his son Jason and his gay lover Whizzer Brown. Despite being at odds with each other, they become fondly united in love and death.

A joyous story about the struggle between values, love and forgiveness. Falsettos touches on concepts of life, loss, relationships, alternative families and the relationships of love that develop, all set at the turn of the 1980s.

Featuring:
David Bowyer, Breeahn Jones, Tyler Jones, Welland Joyce, Matthew Kiely, Carolyn Latter and Sharon Wisniewski.

Subiaco Arts Centre
The Studio
180 Hamersley Rd
Subiaco

March 21, 22+, 23+, 24,
27, 28+, 29+, 30, 31#

Times:
All shows at 7.30pm
+ Matinee at 10am
# Matinee at 2pm

Tickets:
$37 Full
$29 Conc
$26 Student
Group Bookings Available

Bookings: BOCS 9484 1133
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"Medea"
by Euripides
Director : Michelle Trainer

An eye for an eye and a heart for a heart?

Medea's husband Jason is leaving her for a younger woman and she is hurt, angry and shamed. Medea wants revenge, but just how far is too far?

Medea is a universal story about acting on the evil thoughts we've all had about our ex.  Re-imagined in the Perth's western suburbs, Euripides famous tragedy is brought (a little too) close to home.  

Featuring:
Andy Blaikie, Anna Brockway, Angelique Malcolm, Stephen Lee and Janet Pettigrew

 

Marloo Theatre
Marloo Rd, Greenmount


Feb 24, 25, 26*, 29
March 2, 3, 4*, 7, 9, 10

Times:
All shows at 7.30pm
*except Sunday's at 2pm

Tickets:
$18/$16

Bookings: 9255 1783

Darlington Theatre Players present
A Senior Youth Theatre production

"Almost Oklahoma"
Written & Directed by LaVerne Kirton

There is a good blend of everything that was enjoyed in those lovely 50s Western Musicals and it all has been combined in the production of Almost Oklahoma. LaVerne Kirton, writer and director, believes she has achieved this with an interesting mix of characters - some likeable larrikins, a baddie, of course, and a couple of romances thrown in for good measure.

Sarah is the owner of the 'Windy Oaks Ranch' which she farms with the help of her two nephews, Billy and Dusty and niece Ellie. Her neighbour, Morgan Williams, owner of the Lazy B Ranch has discovered that the railroad company wants to obain a compulsive government purchase order to buy up the two ranches so they can run the rail tracks across their respective lands.

Dusty Oaks and his sidekick, Noah Count, have a secret of their own happening. Meanwhile farmhand, Dan Druffy, an obnoxious character, enamoured of Ellie, is jealous of her affection for Joe McNally. He also hates Montana, the female farm hand, and is out to cause trouble for her. Add a travelling quack medicine doctor/preacher into the mix and anything can happen.

Will Sarah and Morgan be forced to sell out to the railroad company? Is this the end of 'Windy Oaks' and the 'Lazy B'? Will true love ever run smoothly for the folks at the ranch?

Romance, jealousy, intrigue, loveable rogues, sassy women and more... take a step back in time to the days of those good, old fashioned, Western style musicals.

Featuring:
Lizzie Howard, Savannah Wood, Jayshub O'Brien, Chris Ball, Jayden Payne, Renae Makin, Stephanie Pullman, David Bain, Glen Bain, Connor Kemp, James Earnshaw, Ryan Marano, Stacey Gay and more...

Garrick Theatre
Meadow St, Guildford


Feb 3, 4, 5*, 9, 10, 11, 12*,
16, 17, 18, 24, 25

Times:
All shows at 8pm
*except Sunday's at 2pm

Tickets:
$18/$16/$14

Bookings: 9378 1990
10am-4pm & 7pm-9pm weekdays

Garrick Theatre Company presents

"Who Knows"
Written by Paul McIntyre
Director : Rodney Palmer & Natalie Watson

Garrick Theatre kicks of its 80th year with a fantastic Sci Fi Romp.

Rodney and Natalie have teamed up to bring a unique W.A premier to the Garrick Theatre, having worked together both on and off stage. Written by Paul McIntyre Who Knows is a well written and very funny show. *There is some coarse language…

Who Knows follows Russell, a Dr Who fan like no other! Russell and his friends are gathering to host the first ever Dr Who convention in Perth. Unfortunately the president of the fan club has vanished without a trace, not even a sausage.

As the delegates try to figure out what to do an old friend joins the mix with a plan for fame fortune and of course the presidency. Will every one be safe? Will Russell save the day? Who Knows?

"Doctor Who is Copyright the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) no infringement intended."

Featuring:
Brendan Ellis, Graeme Cross, Celeste Underhill, Mikey Kieth, Stuart Porter

For a really great time out in Fremantle why not ask for your Harbour Theatre Meal Deal before the show at Clancy’s Fish Pub, just a short stroll across the park from the theatre.

 

Harbour Theatre
Port Cineast Building
70 Adelaide St
Fremantle
(opp Woolworths)

March 9, 10, 11*, 14, 16, 17, 18*, 21, 23, 24

Times:
All shows at 8pm
*except Sunday's at 2pm

Tickets:
$24 Full
$22 Conc
$18.50

Bookings:
BOCS 9484 1133
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Harbour Theatre presents

The 39 Steps
A comedy thriller adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel of John Buchan
Director : Trevor Dhu

THE 39 STEPS adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan’s 1915 novel and the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name will be HARBOUR THEATRE’S first production for 2012.

Winner of the 2007 Olivier Award and the What’s On Stage Award for “Best Comedy 2007” as well as numerous Tony Awards, the Broadway production finally closed in January 2010 after 771 performances which made it the longest running Broadway play in seven years.

Set in the 1930-40’s, the play concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock adventure film to be performed nearly verbatim onstage, but with a limited cast. The play follows the misadventures of our hero, Richard Hannay, played by Chris Thomas, who accidentally meets up with foul play and international espionage, accused of a murder pushing him to find the real killers and save the country. Along the way he has to deal with romantic entanglements, authorities trying to catch him and the villains planning to destroy the beloved Great Britain.

Aided by Joanna Zukowski, Sarah Cosstick, Michael Dornan, Christopher Kenworthy and Melissa Klimisch, who play every other character, including heroes, villains, men, women, children and even the occasional inanimate object, this play challenges the actors with lightning fast changes, along with the physical demands in mime and choreography required to play multiple characters at once.

Thus the serious spy story is played mainly for laughs and is full of allusions to (and puns on the titles of) other Alfred Hitchcock films, including, Rear Window, Psycho and North by Northwest.

This hilarious take on the original novel is directed by Trevor Dhu who has previously directed and choreographed West Side Story with the Mandurah Performing Art Centre to critical acclaim and features a stellar cast of actors.

Featuring:
TBA

Koorliny Arts Centre
Sulphur Rd, Kwinana

Feb 16, 17, 18, 19*,
24, 25, 26*,
March 1, 2

Times:
All shows at 8pm
*except Sunday's at 2pm

Tickets:
$20 Full
$17 Conc
Cabaret style seating

Bookings:
9467 7118
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Kwinana Theatre Workshop presents

"The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Towswomens Guild Dramatic Society's Production of 'MacBeth' "
by David McGilvray and Walter Zerlin Jnr
Director : Paul Treasure

Kwinana Theatre Workshop is becoming the venue for one of the most disastrous evening's entertainment in many years.

The ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society are putting on their annual production, and this year it is a certain Shakespeare play that is well known for things going wrong...  and boy, do they go wrong!

Written by David MacGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. this uproarious comedy play within a play, directed by Paul Treasure introduces the housing estate ladies and their producer, Plummer, and stage manager Henry. Their startlingly original production of Macbeth should get them to the Welwyn Garden City Finals, but with the carefully mascara'd eye of adjudicator George Peach, events conspire against them.

Set in a village hall in a small country town somewhere in the south of England, the lovely ladies from Farndale do to Shakespeare's Macbeth what Macbeth does to Scotland!

The Farndale society are renowned for their legendary stage mishaps and audiences will again be keen as mustard to live their best performance, no matter what the play. In best comedic style as the play dictates, their dedication and enthusiasm is not matched by their ability. If anything possibly can go wrong it most probably will and generally does!

Director, Paul Treasure explains that this play is a hilarious parody of one of Shakespeare's most notorious play. “The play was first performed for the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, where it won first prize. Since then has been performed all over the world, and spawned a number of sequels, where the Farndale ladies take on everything from Noel Coward through to Science Fiction and even Gilbert and Sullivan. While the play uses the Scottish Play as its basis, it doesn't require a knowledge of the Shakespeare to enjoy its humour”.

Featuring:
Don Lee, Kharlee Hamel, Peter Carr, Rachael Hayter, Mel Sklenars, Penny Ramsell, Pamela Brown, Claire Ashcroft, Mark Thompson.

Stirling Theatre
Morris Place, Innaloo

March 2, 3, 4*, 8, 9, 10, 11*, 15, 16, 17

Times:
All shows at 8pm
*except Sunday's at 2pm

Tickets:
$20 Full
$18 Conc

Bookings:
9440 1040

Stirling Players Inc presents

"Steel Magnolias"
by Robert Harling
Director : Ryan Taaffe

The action centres on Truvy's beauty parlour and the women who regularly gather there.  The story begins on the morning of Shelby's wedding to Jackson and covers events over the next three years, including Shelby's decision to have a child, despite having  type 1 diabetes and the complications that result from the decision.

There is also a glimpse of the unlikely friendship between Clairee and Ouiser; Annelle's transformation from a shy, anxious newcomer in town to a good-time girl and then to a revival-tent Christian; and Truvy's relationships with the men in her family. 

Although the main storyline involves Shelby, her mother and Shelby's medical battles, the underlying group-friendship among all six women is prominent throughout the drama.

There was a film of Steel  Magnolias in 1989 starring Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, Darryl Hannah and Julia Roberts.  The story is based on the death of Robert Harling’s sister, Susan Harling Robinson, a diabetic.  As her best friend and oldest sibling, Harley found it difficult to cope with her death and wrote what began as a short story, but evolved into a full length play.

Featuring:
tba