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Arts Bulletin 271
17 April 2008
This Week's Feature - The China Incident | 
Anne Browning shines as Bea Pontifec in The China Incident, on this weekend at the Potato Shed. | The China Incident is coming and it is a very laughable matter!
This play was described by the Age as; "A full throttle comedy...a terrifically funny script and a wildly entertaining performance." The China Incident is a comedy of geopolitical proportions in which diplomat Bea Pontifec is the advisor to an African dictator. She's also got a man inside the UN and is advising the US President on ways of getting leverage at the five party talks with North Korea. Meanwhile her daughter is planning her wedding, her ex-husband is causing trouble and her son's just been arrested!!!! This mother of all jugglers is about to cause The China Incident.
The China Incident is written, directed and designed by Peter Houghton with Anne Browning playing Bea. Peter is a seven-time Victorian Room Award nominee and three-time winner, including awards for Best New Australian Play and Best Actor for The Pitch. He has directed several productions for MTC, Malthouse/Playbox, Marriner Theatres and at La Mama. His last directorial work for La Mama was Matt Cameron's Footprints On Water which, together with Ross Mueller's No Man's Island, also at La Mama, won Peter the Green Room Award for Most Innovative Contribution to the Direction of New Australian Works. He is currently under commission as a playwright with Monash University, Malthouse Theatre and Melbourne Theatre Company where he is an affiliate playwright.
Anne directed the original and return seasons of The Pitch. She was co-artistic director of the WA Youth Theatre and has performed in several productions at La Mama, with MTC and at Malthouse, most recently in The Fortunes of Richard Mahoney adapted and directed by Michael Gow (in a co-production with Queensland Theatre Company), for which Anne received a Green Room Award nomination for Best Actress.
The China Incident will be performed for one night only.
| Dates: | 19 April 2008 | | Time: | 8pm | | Venue: | The Potato Shed Bellarine Multi-Arts Centre, 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. | | Cost: | Adult $19.50 Concession $17.50 Group (20+) $15.50 | | Contact: | Tickets: available at any City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre or from the Potato Shed on (03) 5251 1998 |
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| Performing Arts |
Little Murders
Of Little Murders, Jules Feiffer wrote that it was "..a 'post assassination play', set in the age of urban paranoia where motiveless mass murder is as much a part of the atmosphere as air and noise pollution." Sounds depressing does''t it? Although the play is one of the most devastating hatchet jobs on civilisation ever seen on the stage, it is a cruel but also very funny caricature of modern life. Originally set in the America of the 1960s, it feels as fresh today as it was then. For better or worse, maybe we've just caught up. Karl Marx is supposed to have said that history repeats itself - at first as tragedy then as farce. Little Murders can show us how. The play centres on the Newquist family. Superficially happy, they are absolutely typical of what we might call the silent majority. They live in a kind of bubble, content with their lives. But what happens when reality simply doesn't co-operate? Or worse, when it intrudes uninvited?
| Dates: | 17-19 and 24-26 April 2008
Matinee 20 April | | Time: | Evening performances 8pm
Matinee 2pm | | Venue: | Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Adult $20 Concession $18 Student $12 | | Contact: | (03) 5225 1200 | | Email: | info@geelongrep.com.au | | Website: | www.geelongrep.com.au |
Dragon Remembers
Dragon Remembers is a two hour concert in two parts. Firstly, Dragon play the songs of their friends, brothers and colleagues who have made a significant impact in their lives. In the second part, they play the Dragon hits. Live on stage is Mark Williams (vocals and guitar), Bruce Reid (guitar and vocals), Todd Hunter (bass and vocals) and Pete Drummond (drums and vocals).
Parisian Soiree - Elysium Ensemble
The music in this program displays the intimacy, delicacy, refinement and, above all, the douceur ('sweetness') of the chamber music written during the age of Louis XIV and Louis XV. This is the music of elegant conversation that, with the natural charm and sensitivity of its melodies and the classical beauty of its forms, delights the intellect and moves the heart. Greg Dikmans, baroque flute brings the Ensemble again to Geelong together with Lucinda Moon, baroque violin, Laura Vaughan, bass violion and Donald Nicolson, harpsichord to play the music of Couperin, Marais, Leclair and Telemann.
The Producers
Geelong Lyric Theatre Society is proud to present the premiere of Mel Brooks Tony award-winning musical, The Producers. It is directed by award-winning local director Davina Smith Crowley with musical direction by renowned local musician John Shawcross. The Producers boasts a talented cast that includes Scott Popovic, David Mackay, Brad Beales, Alicia Miller, Clint Sanders, Reyna Hudgell and Grant Whiteside.
| Dates: | 25 and 26 April and 1 and 3 May | | Times: | 25 and 26 April 7.30pm plus 26 April 1.30pm
1 May 7.30pm
3 May 5pm | | Venue: | Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $35 Concession $30 Primary School children $25 | | Contact: | (03) 52251200 or 0407 180874 | | Email: | president@glts.asn.au | | Website: | www.glts.asn.au |
*NEW*
Bamboozle
Bamboozle treat Geelong audiences to a mixture of groove, jazz and gospel in the oh so stylish Mr Hyde. Snacks, mains and full bar service available.
| Dates: | 4 May 2008 | | Time: | 5 to 8pm | | Venue: | Mr Hyde, 11 Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5223 1228 |
*NEW*
Dancetalk - 2008
A unique networking opportunity and social gathering of local Geelong dancers and teachers, this informal event focuses on making new connections and celebrates the contribution of all dance educators in our community. You will also get to see some wonderful short performances and work in progress showings, up close in a relaxed studio setting. So, please come along and join us for extended conversations with new and old friends. All welcome. Bookings essential for catering purposes.
*NEW*
Music At The Basilica - Seasons 2008
Thomas Heywood, Australia's most exciting organist with rave reviews world wide, will perform great organ masterpieces and his own transcriptions of orchestral works. In describing Thomas, critics in the UK, New York and Europe have used words like "Stunning...Flawless...Brilliant...What a concert!", and the Dallas Morning News, USA actually said "organ recital" and "fun" in the same sentence! Don't even think of missing him! Because it is Mothers' Day, there is one free ticket for any group of three that includes a mother.
* Music at the Basilica is a City of Greater Geelong Community Arts Grants Program-funded event.
| Dates: | 11 May 2008 | | Times: | 3pm | | Venue: | The Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, 135 Yarra Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $17 Concession $14 Children under 12 Free Tickets at the door | | Contact: | (03) 5223 3554 | | Email: | music.basilica@bigpond.com
| | Website: | www.stmarysgeelong.com.au |
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| Visual Arts |
CAVALIER GALLERY - Multiple Listings
Arts in the Park Photography Competition
As part of the recent Arts in the Park event, Geelong school children were invited to capture the excitement of the day and submit their best photographs to be in the running for more than $600 worth of prizes donated by Roydhouse Camera House and Geelong Central Marketing Committee. The finalists' works will form the basis of an exhibition at Cavalier Gallery.
*NEW*
Encore: A Survey Of Recent Works By Past Exhibiting Artists
Celebrating five years of successful solo and group exhibitions, ten artists have been brought together to produce a group show of paintings, drawings and prints. While the focus is on recent works, the exhibition also provides a survey of the individual artists' journeys over these years. The artists are: Anthony Twining, Betty Kilner, Deb Brearley, Jenny Darling, Mary Black, Michele Zwilling, Richard Glasson, Ryan Brearley, Tom Bolton, Trish Mulcahy.
Opening:
| Dates: | 26 April 2008 | | Time: | 3 to 5pm |
Exhibition:
GEELONG GALLERY
Exhibition - Robert Hollingworth
Robert is a mid-career artist and this series of paintings are inspired by the wild and rocky ranges near Tallarook and the story of Henricke Nelsen, a 'wildman' who was seen running through the forest near Tallarook, Central Victoria in 1879. Nelsen was eventually captured, tried for vagrancy and sentenced to six months gaol. He'd been living quietly on Mt. Tallarook in a secret underground dwelling for fourteen years. Robert Hollingworth now has a rural property just a few minutes walk from where Nelsen had his underground hideaway.
| Dates: | To 27 April 2008 | | Times: | Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 1pm to 5pm | | Venue: | Geelong Gallery, Little Malop Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | (03) 5229 3645 | | Website: | www.geelonggallery.org.au |
NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM - Multiple listings
Still Going Strong: Geelong's Independent Traders
Staying in business isn't easy! This National Wool Museum exhibition produced in conjunction with writer and photographer Ian Kenins looks at twelve small, independent traders from throughout Geelong, who despite all the odds, have continued trading in the same business for thirty, forty, even fifty or more years. The traders vary from shoe repairs to real estate, and from sewing machines to hairdressing, but the theme remains the same - a dedication to their business and to serving their customers, and resilience in the face of progress. Featuring biographical stories with large scale photographic portraits of the traders and displays of objects vital to the businesses.
Baitlayers and Babbling Brooks
An Exhibition on Australia's Shearers' Cooks
"Some of the old fellas, all they'll eat is Mutton..." - Mary Atkins, Shearers' Cook, 1950s. On loan from Shear Outback; The Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame in Hay, NSW, this exhibition explores the changing working conditions and demands of the typical shearers' cook lifestyle, from both a historical and contemporary aspect. Step inside this exhibition to learn about some of Australia's most colourful shearing cooks past and present, and investigate the folklore and history of the shearers' cook profession, as well as the recipes of these wonderful cooking characters.
| Dates: | To 13 July 2008 | | Times: | 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
1 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday | | Venue: | National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong | | Cost: | Adult $7.30 Concession $5.90 Child $3.65 Family (2 Adults and up to 4 children) $20 | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0701 | | Email: | nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au | | Website: | www.nwm.vic.gov.au |
THE OLD MILL
Macaulay Allen and Friends Art Show
This exhibition includes a number of local artists and offers a wide range of styles. An initiative of the Port Arts Network, it encourages local artists to exhibit, some for the first time. The local photography group, Port Snappers will also have a display.
Opening:
| Dates: | 25 April 2008 RSVP essential | | Time: | 5pm |
Exhibition:
| Dates: | 25 April to 4 May 2008 | | Time: | 12 to 4pm | | Venue: | The Old Mill, Turner Court, Portarlington | | Cost: | National Trust entry | | Contact: | (03) 5259 1593 |
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| Festivals and Events |
*NEW*
Barwon Heads Film Society Inc. screening – Mon Oncle
This is Jacques Tati's first colour film, featuring his Chaplinesque character, Monsieur Hulot. Monsieur Hulot's brother-in-law is the manager of a factory where plastics are manufactured. His nephew grows up in a house where everything is fully automated and the boy is raised in a similar fashion. To take away the influence of the uncle on his son, his brother-in-law gets Hulot a job in his factory. The film is an understated satire of the 1950's modernist vision of the house filled with the latest technology, and is a must for anyone interested in the era's idea of interior style. It won the 1958 Special Jury Prize at Cannes and the 1959 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. Cast: Jacques Tati, Adrienne Servantie, Jean-Pierre Zola. Made in 1958 it runs for 116 mins. Rated G.
| Dates: | 24 April 2008 | | Time: | 7.30pm | | Venue: | Barwon Heads Community Hall, cnr Hitchcock Ave and Ozone Road, Barwon Heads | | Cost: | Membership or donation | | Contact: | (03) 5254 2138 | | Website: | www.barwonheads |
*NEW*
Bellarine Rail Trail Family Fun Day
There will be a free train ride, sausage sizzle, showbag and entertainment for the first 300 registrations. Walk or jog 5.6km to Swan Bay Road or ride 11km to Suma Park Station with a Major Prize drawn at 1.30pm
Philosophy Cafe
Deakin University and Geelong's 'Peace Works Unlimited' invites people who want a change from small-talk to come to the Philosophy Café on the last Wednesday every month. Join in lively discussion with questions, opinions and reasoning on contemporary issues while partaking of a free glass of wine and nibbles. This month's topic is Geelong Grammar School's Educational Philosophy presented and led by Mr Stephen Meek, Principal, Geelong Grammar.
| Dates: | 30 April 2008 | | Time: | 7 to 9pm | | Venue: | The Barking Dog, 126 Pakington Street, Geelong West | | Cost: | Donations welcome | | Contact: | Therese (03) 5272 1214 | | Email: | thereses@pipeline.com.au to be put on the mailing list |
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| Employment and Opportunities |
*NEW*
Position Vacant – Back To Back Theatre Giving Manager
This exciting new 3 day-a-week role will work within a team to grow philanthropic support for Back to Back Theatre. Each year, the company presents major theatre works in Geelong, Melbourne and across the world. Applications close 5pm Friday 2 May 2008. Contact Stacey Baldwin for a Position Description or more information on (03) 5221 2029 or stacey@backtobacktheatre.com
*NEW*
EOI: Girls Express Seeking Guest Artists
Girls Express, an after school hours activity program for girls aged 10 to 14, based at Cloverdale Community Centre, is seeking expressions of interest from artists across all artforms to run sessions. Girls Express is a weekly two hour session for approximately 20 to 25 girls. We are seeking artists who can deliver an informal and fun session in their chosen artform that involves the girls and achieves an outcome within the timeslot. Past activities have included jewellery making, dance, print making, cooking, badge making, writing and poetry. The girls enjoy the chance to try new and challenging activities and are keen to develop new art and craft skills. Artist fees are in line with the Australia Council for the Arts recommendations. As the program is for girls only, we particularly encourage applications from women artists. All Girls Express sessions are supported by Cloverdale staff and volunteers. Girls Express is supported by funding from City of Greater Geelong and Shell Community Grants program. Please send your expression of interest to Sue Hartigan, Manager, Cloverdale Community Centre, 167 to 169 Purnell Road, Corio 3214 or by email to cloverdale@datafast.net.au by the closing date of 7 May 2008.
Call for Actor - Cloudstreet
The production team of Geelong Repertory Theatre's Cloudstreet are looking for a male actor aged from 25 to 35 years old for the lead role in this June production of this classic Australian play by Tim Winton. The performer should have a strong acting ability and be available to start rehearsals immediately. For further details please contact the director, Mike Ellis at ellimike@gmail.com or (03) 5241 3338.
Fast+Fresh - bite size theatre with Attitude
The smash hit Ten Minute Play festival is now open to students aged 14 to 18 in Geelong. All plays must be 10 minutes or less in duration and must be written and performed by people who are 18 years of age or younger. Directors can be over 18 (for example a teacher, parent or other responsible adult). Heats will be held at the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre with Each heat involving an evening showing of 10 plays. Prizes are awarded for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Play. The best plays from each heat will to go into the final showcase of the festival which will be held in Melbourne. Register your play with the Courthouse, or, via your teacher and entry form. For more information, regarding individual registration see details below. | Date: | Registration closes 5pm 18 April 2008
First heat 24 April 2008 | | Time: | 6 to 8pm | | Cost: | $5 per ticket or get a free ticket, if you become a member of the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets, Geelong | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0689 | | Email: | youtharts@courthouse.org.au
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Short Circuit
Short Circuit is a series of cabaret style performance evenings leading to a 'best of' short performance festival at the culmination of 2008. Got an act in development? Are you ready to show to an audience? Well then Short Circuit is your chance to step into the limelight. Divided into three categories, theatre, dance and music, selected acts will be chosen for the final event at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. For more information, regarding individual registration, please see details below.
| Date: | Registration closes 5pm 18 April 2008
26 April 2008 | | Time: | 7 to 9pm | | Cost: | $5 per ticket or get a free ticket, if you become a member of the Courthouse Youth Arts Centre. | | Venue: | Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets, Geelong | | Contact: | (03) 5227 0689 | | Email: | youtharts@courthouse.org.au |
Geelong Advertiser Music Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the eighteenth annual Geelong Advertiser Music Competition. The John Brockman Regional Competition is open to classical solo performers aged between 14 and 20 years of age. Applicants will vie for the Harwood Andrews Regional Prize of $3,000. Additionally, there are three runner-up prizes to be won, each of $1,000.
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| Education |
Brougham Arts School and Gallery - Multiple Listings
Saturday Life Drawing - Untutored
Male and female models. Long and short poses. BYO paper and materials.
| Dates: | Saturday (weekly) | | Time: | 1 to 3pm | | Cost: | $12 per session |
*NEW*
Digital Photography On Saturdays (Introductory Level)
Learn new skills and techniques using your digital camera while on various locations around Geelong. Use Photoshop to further enhance and refine your digital photographs.
Basic Lino Printing
Create your own beautiful prints and cards using a simple but extremely effective printing technique involving carving into artist quality lino. Prints can be hand coloured using water colour paints or can be applied to paper that has been previously coloured with a chosen design. At the completion of this course participants will have created at least two totally different yet individual quality artist prints.
Introduction To Creative Jewellery Making
This course is designed as a basic introduction to jewellery making. You will learn essential silver smithing techniques and make a variety of pieces. The course will cover: basic design and fabrication; drilling and saw piercing; soldering; decorative techniques; finishing techniques; and chain mailing techniques.
| Dates: | 23 April to 25 June 2008 (10 classes) | | Times: | 12 noon to 3 pm or 6 pm to 9 pm | | Venue: | Gordon Institute of TAFE, City Campus, Fenwick Street, Geelong | | Cost: | $420 (includes $70 class materials) | | Contact: | (03) 5225 0680 | | Email: | specialistcourses@gordontafe.edu.au | | Webiste: | www.gordontafe.edu.au |
** This publication is intended as a general guide and is published on the basis of information provided to the City of Greater Geelong by third parties. It does not substitute for professional advice on laws and regulations in individual cases. If readers still have doubts, they should consult legislation or seek professional advice. The City of Greater Geelong accepts no responsibility for any errors or ommissions that may have accidentally occured within the publication. Council does not neccessarily endorse the views expressed by the contributors or endorse events, photographs or information contained within. |
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