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WELCOME

Frankston Arts Centre is the cultural heart of the community, an iconic destination and one that strengthens Frankston’s vision to be the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria.Our 2019 Season has been carefully curated for audiences of today and tomorrow. It provides a platform for compelling stories that span topics that are current, historical, relatable, transformative, entertaining, reflective, joyous and sometimes gritty.

We dare you to step into another world – choose a show that will challenge your perspective, deepen conversations and diversify your theatre experience. Of course, there are a great number of shows that will delight, make you laugh and give you a great night out of exceptional entertainment.

Frankston Arts Centre encourages all the community to experience the theatre and are delighted to offer services such as Audio Description, Captioning, Auslan Interpretation and Relaxed Performances at selected shows.

We present these stories on the land of the Bunurong people and are honoured to continue to share diverse stories, where stories have been shared for thousands of years.

Join us and create your own story of cultural enrichment.

Tammy RyanProgramming, Frankston Arts Centre

FAC Partners

Principal Theatre Partner Principal Media Partner

Children’s Theatre Partner Supporting Theatre Partner

Preferred Accommodation Partner Exhibition Partner

Preferred Brewery Cultural Partner

Frankston Arts Centre thanks all its partners for their ongoing support of the arts in Frankston.

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CONTENTS

FAMILY SHOWS

VENUE & BOOKING DETAILS

Saturday 23 February 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $69 Full / $79 Concession / $74 Group 10+ / $74

Tickets 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Duration 120 minutes, including interval

Forging a link between soul and pop, the legend of King of Soul, Sam Cooke will be revealed when Australian soul singer and performer, Gary Pinto and the fabulous 8-piece band Champions of Soul perform the unforgettable music that recounts Cooke's rise to fame and shocking early death.

More than sharp suits, luxury cars, generous women and earthy language, Cooke’s crystal-clear, velvet-smooth voice had the melodies to match and created a new genre of music.

This show will feature Cooke’s best known hits, including You Send Me, A Change Is Gonna Come, Cupid, Chain Gang, Wonderful World, Another Saturday Night and Twistin’ the Night Away.

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SONGS & TIMES OF SAM COOKEA C H A N G E I S G O N N A C O M E

“ ..it’s the way Gary bares his soul which is truly captivating.”

Guy Sebastian

“ If any one artist can do Sam Cooke songbook any justice, it’s Gary Pinto.”

Tina Arena

“ Gary Pinto is one of the most soulful singers I have ever heard.”

Jimmy Barnes

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In the tradition of Tapestry & At Last: The Etta James Story

03 Songs & Times of Sam Cooke / Music / Sat 23 Feb

04 Boys in the Band: Jukebox Revolution / Music / Thu 14 Mar

05 In Between Two / Docu-Drama / Sat 16 Mar

06 Mission Songs Project / Music / Fri 22 Mar

07 TWO / Drama / Thu 18 Apr

08 Bowie Unzipped / Music /Fri 26 Apr

09 True Confessions Revisited / Music / Sat 27 Apr

10 Comedy Roadshow / Comedy / Sun 5 May

11 Sydney Dance Company / Dance / Sat 18 May

12 The Gospel According to Paul / Comedy/Drama / Tue 21 May

14 Precarious / Circus / Fri 24 May, Sat 25 May

16 L’amante Anglaise / Drama / Wed 12 Jun

17 Madama Butterfly / Opera / Sat 13 Jul

18 The Sapphires / Music/Drama / Tue 16 Jul

20 Guru of Chai / Drama / Fri 26 Jul

21 Soweto Gospel Choir / Music / Fri 30 Aug

22 Lady Beatle / Music / Thu 12 Sept

24 My Brilliant Divorce / Comedy/Drama / Sat 14 Sept

25 The Glenn Miller Orchestra / Music / Sat 26 Oct

26 An Evening with the MSO / Music / Thu 31 Oct

28 The Gruffalo / Family / Wed 17 Apr

29 Robot Song / Family / Fri 7 Jun

30 Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts / Family / Thu 22 Aug

31 FoRT / Family / Mon 23 Sept

32 Children are Stinky / Family / Fri 27 Sept

32 Picasso and his Dog / Family / Tue 1 Oct

33 Possum Magic / Family / Thu 10 Oct

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“ A wonderful megamix of hits from 50s to 90s. Gorgeous harmonies, slick chorey, fun show!”

Jo Litson, Sunday Telegraph

Thursday 14 March 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $49-$60 Full / $53-$64 Concession / $50-$61



Elvis, BeeGees, Johnny O’Keefe, Queen, Jackson 5, Beatles, ACDC, John Farnham and many more...every record tells a story!

Following on from their 2018 sell-out concerts, internationally acclaimed Boys in the Band is proud to present their brand new show celebrating the most iconic artists of the 20th century.

Starring Australia’s finest leading men and backed by their sensational band The Players, this dazzling performance features over 50 years of mega hits in an all singing, all dancing, high octane concert.

Get ready to join the revolution!

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BOYS IN THE BAND: JUKEBOX REVOLUTION Saturday 16 March

7pm

Ticket prices Member / $35-$43 Full / $40-$49 Concession / $36-$44 Under 30 / $25 Schools / $20


Mild coarse language Recommended for ages 15+

Duration 70 minutes, no interval

Post-show Q&A

Like an hour with good friends—who just happen to have impeccable taste in tunes—this is a show that keeps to the beat of the human heart.

TZU’s Joelistics and ARIA-nominated producer James Mangohig are icons of Australian hip-hop, but their family histories are as complex and layered as their lyrics. Both half-Asian, their respective heritages are woven through their experiences growing up in Australia.

From a nightclub-owning grandma in an open marriage to globetrotting parents with a political streak, the pair lovingly paint a canvas filled with failed proposals and religious strictures, casual racism and empowerment through music.

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IN BETWEEN TWOW R I T T E N , C O M P O S E D A N D P E R F O R M E D B Y J O E L I S T I C S & J A M E S M A N G O H I G

“ …nothing is more satisfying than stories about people who defied cultural and social conventions to follow their hearts.” ★★★★

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Friday 22 March 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $42-$52 Full / $47-$59 Concession / $44-$54 Under 30 / $27-$35 Schools / $20


Duration Approximately 120 minutes, including interval

Searching for the family songs that were sung around the kitchen table, Jessie Lloyd explores the day to day life on the missions, settlements and reserves through music. From cultural identity to love and loss, these rare songs consist of almost forgotten stories that can now shed light into the history of our indigenous elders, families and communities.

This Project faithfully explores the musical journey of indigenous Australian music as the Mission Songs Quartet connects the traditional with contemporary.

This performance will be accompanied by special guests Andean folk band Inka Marka.

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MISSION SONGS PROJECT

“ …profoundly moving…the entire collection is sublime.”

Stephen Fitzpatrick, The Australian

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TWOW R I T T E N B Y J I M C A R T W R I G H T

Thursday 18 April 7.30pm



References to domestic violence If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can ring the Domestic Violence Line for help on 1800 656 463 Recommended for ages 15+


Jim Cartwright’s timeless comedy TWO introduces a misfit crowd of fourteen eccentric characters.

Set in the local pub, you’ll meet all the regulars. There’s Moth, who loves Maud (and every other woman) fervently; Mrs Iger, with her passion for quiet, strong men; possessive Roy, jealous of anybody who looks at Lesley (even the darts players); Alice and Fred and their Elvis obsession; and the publicans themselves – a married couple with an unspoken secret…

At times funny, heart-warming and poignant, don’t miss this smash hit comedy.

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“ At times poignant, sad and funny, this will warm the cockles of your heart. Another pint please…”

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BOWIE UNZIPPEDJ E F F D U F F

Friday 26 April 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $42-$52 Full / $47-$59 Concession / $44-$54 Under 30 / $27-$35


Duration 170 minutes, including two intervals

Bowie Unzipped salutes Bowie’s ever evolving musical career with Jeff Duff’s unique interpretation of Bowie’s remarkable and enduring songbook.

Together with a killer band, Duff’s journey to Planet Bowie includes the songs Space Oddity, Lets Dance, China Girl, Life On Mars, Changes and Ziggy Stardust amongst many other favourites.

The show will be opened with a guest support act.

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“ Flamboyant, eccentric, charming and with a stunning voice!…Jeff Duff is one of the greatest entertainers Australia has produced."

Molly Meldrum

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TRUE CONFESSIONS REVISITEDD Y L A N E S Q U E

Saturday 27 April 8pm



Some coarse language and haze


Bob Dylan and Tom Petty made history when they joined forces for one of the greatest concert tours of all time, on their True Confessions Tour of 1986. Re-live that incredible line up of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks as DYLANesque, the creators of the much-acclaimed show The Bob Dylan Story bring you True Confessions Revisited, taking inspiration from that legendary tour.

Jeff Jenkins and his five-piece band will have you rocking out to Running Down a Dream, American Girl, The Waiting, Refugee, Like a Rolling Stone, Hard Rain, Tombstone Blues, House of the Rising Sun and many other Dylan and Petty hits.

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“ Jenkins not only understands His Bobness, he inhabits him.”

Glenn A. Baker


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Sunday 5 May 8pm



May contain coarse language, sexual references, offensive material and smoke/haze Recommended for ages 15+


Pre-show talk at 7pm

Looking for a laugh? The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to town.

Forget I-Spy, spotto and stale servo snacks, this road trip is jam-packed with a crew of fantastically funny comedians, specially selected to bring the fun of the Festival to towns and cities nationwide.

With a line-up of artists sure to tickle anyone’s funny bone, the Roadshow has something for everyone. Grab a mate, grab a date… grab a ticket to the Roadshow!

“ Some of the country’s best comics… had audiences in tears.”

The Queensland Times

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Saturday 18 May 7.30pm


Theatrical haze and flashing lights


Duration Approximately 100 minutes, including interval

Sydney Dance Company’s 50th anniversary bursts into life with a formidable triple bill from three remarkable Australian choreographic talents, Rafael Bonachela, Gabrielle Nankivell and Melanie Lane. Each has carved their own unique style, pushing at the possibilities of movement and taking audiences on unforgettable journeys. Now, for the first time, these three incredible works will share the one stage.

Witness five virtuosic dancers in the world premiere of Bonachela’s Cinco set to a dramatic string quartet. Soar beyond the clouds in Nankivell’s new work Neon Aether and immerse yourself in a post-human world of primal seduction and belonging in Lane’s 2017 New Breed smash hit Woof.

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TRIPLE BILLB O N A C H E L A / N A N K I V E L L / L A N E

“ Well worth seeing… Extraordinary… powerful… memorable.” ★★★★

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAULW R I T T E N A N D P E R F O R M E D B Y J O N AT H A N B I G G I N S

Tuesday 21 May 7.30pm



Coarse language Recommended for ages 15+


One of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating – visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser.

Full of insight, intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a new comedy about a critical time in Australian history and the man that shaped it.

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“ Biggins almost out-Keaters Keating...If only we had someone this clever running the country.”

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PRECARIOUSFriday 24 May 6pm Saturday 25 May 1pm & 6pm

Ticket prices Member / $42-$52 Full / $47-$59 Concession / $44-$54 Under 30 / $27-$35 Under 16 / $25-$29 Family / $130 Schools / $20


All ages

Strobe lighting and fog/smoke machine effects


Circus Oz tumbles into town with Precarious – taking us on a journey into the mayhem that is the ministry of nature.

Precarious unfolds through an ingenuous maze of phenomenal acrobatics, spectacular aerials, live music and physical comedy.

The unique skills and talents of the Circus Oz ensemble include extraordinary foot juggling, jaw-dropping aerial rope and tippy ring, mesmerizing roué cyr, Chinese pole, and hula hoop, all hilariously woven with original music from the Circus Oz live band.

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“Absolute joy.”

The Age

“ Mind blowingly splendiferous.”

Stage Whispers

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L’AMANTE ANGLAISEW R I T T E N B Y M A R G U E R I T E D U R A S

Wednesday 12 June 7.30pm (Audio Described)



Recommended for ages 15+


Based upon an actual event, L’amante Anglaise is a beautifully poignant and emotionally powerful portrait of lost passion.

This modern classic psychological thriller from celebrated French author, Marguerite Duras, takes you right inside the heart and mind of the perpetrator and is a fascinating and compelling true crime story.

Pierre and Claire Lannes are ordinary human beings leading everyday lives until catastrophe occurs. Performed exquisitely and directed by Laurence Strangio, L’amante Anglaise is a rare and unmissable work of theatre.

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MADAMA BUTTERFLYB Y P U C C I N I

Saturday 13 July 7.30pm



Discussion and depiction of ritual suicide Recommended for ages 12+


Puccini’s popular opera Madama Butterfly inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale and features the famous aria Un bel di Vedremo and the Humming Chorus, along with Japanese and American musical themes.

One of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets.

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A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the promise of the West. A love story separated by a vast ocean and many years.

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“ Engrossing theatre… Two accomplished and inspiring actors.” ★★★★ 1/2

Kate Herbert, Herald Sun


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C H R I S T I N E H A R R I S & H I T P R O D U C T I O N S

THE SAPPHIRESW R I T T E N A N D D I R E C T E D B Y T O N Y B R I G G S

Tuesday 16 July 7.30pm



Some adult themes, simulated warfare and some coarse language Recommended for ages 7+


Four young Aboriginal women from regional Australia, who like singing country music, suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing sequins and armed only with microphones, they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.

The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Tony Briggs' mother – the incredible journey of four Yorta Yorta women, who sing Motown hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

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“ Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious and engaging.”

Anna Locke, Australian Stage


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GURU OF CHAIW R I T T E N B Y J A C O B R A J A N A N D J U S T I N L E W I S . D I R E C T E D B Y J U S T I N L E W I S .

Friday 26 July 1pm & 7.30pm (Audio Described)





Post-show Q&A on Friday after 1pm performance

The contradictions of modern India with its iPhones and ancient gods come alive in this outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful production.

A poor chai-wallah has his life changed forever when a young girl is abandoned at a busy railway station and brings the place to a standstill with the beauty of her singing.

Our Guru (Jacob Rajan), is a buck-toothed chameleon, channelling 17 characters and leaping to multiple locations, delivering a serpentine romantic thriller while dispensing dubious spiritual wisdom. He is by turns charming, loathsome and absurdly profound.

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“ Flawless...Cleverly constructed, full of melodramatic twists and humourous asides.”

Sydney Morning Herald

A N D R E W K AY & A S S O C I AT E S

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIRFriday 30 August 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $74.90-$79.90 Full / $84.90-$89.90 Concession / $77.90-$82.90 Under 16 / $59.90 Family / $270



The two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has been spreading sheer joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades!

Hailing from the town of Soweto, the birthplace of South Africa’s democratic movement’s struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.

Comprised of 20 of the best artists in South Africa, these uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban.

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“ It’s impossible to spend an hour with them and not leave with a big smile on your face.”

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LADY BEATLEC R E AT E D B Y A D A M B R U N E S A N D N A O M I P R I C E

Thursday 12 September 8pm





Starring Australian stage and screen star Naomi Price and inspired by true accounts, Lady Beatle weaves a fantastical tale soundtracked by the Beatles’ biggest chart toppers, including Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane.

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

Lady Beatle reunites award-winning collaborators Naomi Price and Adam Brunes in their highly anticipated pop-culture show, promising a heady trip of psychedelic fun, magical entertainment, and wide-eyed wonderment.

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“ Naomi Price has the kind of voice that can raise goosebumps on arms when singing any song.”

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MY BRILLIANT DIVORCEW R I T T E N B Y G E R A L D I N E A R O N . D I R E C T E D B Y D E N N Y L A W R E N C E .

Saturday 14 September 7.30pm (Open Captioning)



Sexual themes Recommended for ages 15+


My Brilliant Divorce 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 on the West End, Mandi Lodge will star in this Australian production of an irresistibly funny stand-up tragedy! If you loved Shirley Valentine you’ll adore My Brilliant Divorce.

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“ An irresistible twinkle, great directness, warmth and humour. A lovely play that shines.”

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Returning to Frankston by overwhelming popular demand!

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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRASaturday 26 October 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $89.90 Full / $94.90 Pensioner / $89.90 Group 8+ / $89.90



The Glenn Miller Orchestra, presenting a brand new show, will feature 25 of the finest musicians, singers and dancers on stage and popular original Glenn Miller arrangements.

The concert will also feature the Broadway Swing Dancers with fabulous costumes and routines. There will also be a special tribute to the music from the famous big band orchestras such as Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.

Don’t miss this special evening….a sentimental journey down memory lane, celebrating Glenn Miller Orchestra’s 82nd anniversary.

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FAMILY SHOWS

M E L B O U R N E S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A P R E S E N T S

AN EVENING WITH THE MSOThursday 31 October 7.30pm

Ticket prices Member / $52.50-$62 Full / $60-$71 Concession / $55-$67 Under 30 / $27-$35 Group 10+ / $55-$67



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The MSO returns to Frankston with a pair of works that showcase the power of the full orchestra. Featuring Australian pianist Daniel de Borah, Brahms’ First Piano Concerto is a dramatic work that marries heroic struggle and extreme intimacy. Plus, the fateful fanfares of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony make for an epic evening of sonic delight!

Benjamin Northey conductor Daniel de Borah piano

Program: Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4


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THE GRUFFALOB A S E D O N T H E A W A R D - W I N N I N G P I C T U R E B O O K B Y J U L I A D O N A L D S O N & A X E L S C H E F F L E R

School holidays! Wednesday 17 April 12pm & 2pm

Ticket prices Member / $23 Tickets / $25 Family / $95 Schools / $20


Age suitability Suitable for ages 3+


Pre-show storytime at 11am

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia!

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children and their grown-ups.

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“ Monstrous fun...sparks the young imagination..hugely popular...enthralling entertainment.”

London Sunday Herald

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ROBOT SONGFriday 7 June 1.30pm & 6pm (6pm is a Relaxed Performance)



Age suitability Suitable for ages 8-12


Post-show Q&A after 1.30pm performance

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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 a 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.

A Relaxed Performance modifies the sensory environment to make a more relaxed experience. These performances are for everyone and particularly suitable for audiences with disability including autism spectrum conditions, sensory, communication or learning disabilities.

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“ Laugh out loud hilarious, gorgeously told and superbly crafted, a must see.”

Fiona Parker, ABC


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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, 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.Post-show Q&A after 11am performance

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Originally co-produced with La Boite Theatre Company.

Thursday 22 August 11am & 6pm



Haze, smoke and strobe effects, loud music



S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O

ROALD DAHL'S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTSA D A P T E D F O R T H E S TA G E B Y S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O

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“ Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts will enthral young and old. You’ll laugh, squirm, delight, smile and thoroughly enjoy the smorgasbord of Dahl’s terrific and twisted tales.”

Australian Stage Online

“ Packed with laughs… the kind of backyard inspired acrobatics that leaves you wishing you were a kid again”

Rip it Up

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FoRTSchool holidays! Monday 23 September 11am


Have you ever built a… FoRT? A show for cubby creators and den dwellers.

Two strange characters appear hunting for whispers of adventure. In a series of vignettes, a couch, table, cushions, sheets and broomsticks transform into rockets, trampolines, cliffs and tents – places to explore. FoRT is full of ridiculous clowning, spectacular acrobatics, poetic visual imagery and celebrates the kind of creative genius that has been known to turn lounge rooms into volcanoes, trees into castles and cardboard boxes into racing cars.

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“ Stunning acrobatics and explosive charisma leave both parents and children awestruck. Non-stop interactive fun! 5/5”

Fringe Biscuit

“ Picasso and his Dog has a perfect cast, brilliant puppeteering – or puppyteering – and is fun for kids and adults alike.”

The Border Mail

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PICASSO AND HIS DOG

School holidays! Friday 27 September 11am


School holidays! Tuesday 1 October 11am & 6pm (Auslan)

Age suitability Suitable for ages 4+

Children are Stinky is an exciting award- winning children’s comedy with five star reviews and sold out shows globally.

Set in the 1990s, plenty of in-jokes and a cleverly choreographed nostalgic mash-up hooks you in for a rollicking trip down memory lane. Expect daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, lighting fast hula hoops, and loads of laughs.

Picasso and His Dog is inspired by the true life story of Pablo Picasso and his sausage dog Lump. This delightful show celebrates the animals with whom we share our lives while exploring what it is to be creative and to create. This work is an inventive mix of live art-making on-stage, puppetry and magic realism. Picasso and His Dog is about how the animals in our lives can inspire us to be excellent humans (and artists).

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A brand-new stage adaptation of a magical Australian classic.

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POSSUM MAGICB A S E D O N T H E B O O K B Y M E M F O X A N D J U L I E V I V A S

Thursday 10 October 10.30am & 1.30pm




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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.

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

This production 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.Post-show Q&A after 10.30am performance Pre-show storytime prior to 1.30pm performance

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Please note: The standard seating arrangement provides permanent wheelchair access in the Front Stalls (Row J, seats J5 and J33).Additional wheelchair access is available in Row J. Please advise the Box Office if required. Two seats are required for each wheelchair. Prams and other large items cannot be taken into the auditorium, but may be stored in the air locks outside each entry door.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the details in this brochure, however the FAC reserves the right to withdraw, substitute or vary the details of performances and to rectify any errors at a later date.

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Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm Saturday and 1 hour before performances.

Tickets: Booked tickets may be collected at the Box Office, downloaded to mobile, printed at home or can be mailed for a nominal fee.

Concession: Unless otherwise stated, concession includes Government Pension Card/Senior Card, full time student or person in receipt of unemployment benefits. Some performances may have limited concessions detailed.

Children and Babies: Unless otherwise stated, everyone attending a performance, including children and babies, must hold a valid ticket.

Car Parking: For undercover parking, enter from Young Street. Fees apply.

Special needs: We provide access for all abilities, subject to availability. Please advise the Box Office in advance.

Hearing Assistance: Receivers are available for loan.

Social Scripts: Available for families and patrons with children on the autism spectrum. The stories have photographs and information about your visit to Frankston Arts Centre and are available to download from thefac.com.au or can be emailed on request.

Live Theatre Open Captioning

Audio Described Performance. Suitable for patrons with vision impairment.

Auslan Interpreted Performance. Suitable for patrons with hearing impairment.

RP Relaxed Performance Suitable for patrons with autism spectrum conditions, sensory, communication or learning disabilities.

Interpreter service: 131 450

M E M B E R S H I P S

Individual Membership $40 (avail one discount ticket per show)

Joint Membership $80 (avail two discount tickets per show)

As a member, you will receive exclusive benefits, including:

• Member discounts to FAC Program shows and other nominated shows

• Priority bar service – walk the red carpet and skip the queues

• Advance copy of FAC Season booklet• Invitation to the FAC Season launch

party to preview upcoming shows• Deferred payment to FAC Season

shows – choose the best seats now and pay later

• Pre-sale booking opportunities• Other exclusive offers

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Savour our two course pre-show dining experience with a choice between two main courses and two desserts for $48 per person. Look out for this icon:

Dinner commences two hours prior to each show to allow sufficient time to relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.

For a quick bite or a drink before the show, you can choose from our bar menu, ranging from mixed sandwich plates, seasonal antipasto to share, cheese platters and various faster food options.

Avoid the rush! Pre-order your interval drinks and snacks at the bar before the show starts.


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Carrum Downs CFA will hold an open day on Sunday, September 9, from 11am-3pm at 15 Wedge Rd, Carrum Downs. Brigade members will be on hand with fire safety information and advice plus a jumping castle, face painting, colouring, a smoke house and Captain Koala.Details: cfa.vic.gov.au/opendayGo Have A Look, a collaborative and

transforming exhibition by inclusive and experimental artist studio, Art Day South, is on

FAMILY FUNnow until September 15, at Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. Open weekdays from 9am-5pm and Saturdays from noon-5pm.Details: kingstonarts.com.auFriends of Cheltenham Cemeteries is hosting a murder, mayhem and misadventure tour of Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Rd, Cheltenham (next to the railway station) on Sunday, September 9, from 2pm. Cost $12 including afternoon tea.Bookings: Rosemary, 9497 1318

Tex Perkins and Matt Walker perform on Sunday, September 16, from 7-11pm at the Publican, 62 Main St, Mornington. Tickets from $30.Details: eventbrite.com.au

Jurassica, set in Moorabbin, is a story about family, growing old and spending your life searching for home. It’s on Friday, September 14, at 11am and 8pm, at Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. Tickets $45, concession available.Bookings: kingstonarts.com.auMentone Combined Probus Club is held at

the Mentone Activity hub, corner Mentone Pde and Venice St, Mentone on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1.30-4pm.Details: Rose, 0401 277 815Morning melodies are on at Bentons Square

Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington, on Thursday, September 6, from 10am-1pm including morning tea. Gold coin entry. Details: 5977 2468

Enjoy a night of Reggae at Baha, 2201-2209 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, on Saturday, September 8. Doors open at 8pm. Cost: $10.Details: facebook.com/kingriverrising‘Suicide. Why Talking About It Won’t Kill

You’ is a forum for parents, teenagers and community volunteers, to raise awareness and reduce stigma around suicide and mental stress. Youth workers will be available for debriefing and support. It will be held on Tuesday, September 11, from 5.30–7.30pm at Connect Health and Community’s Multi-Purpose Room, 2A Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East. Gold coin donation requested.Details: 9575 5333

What's OnEmail your event to: [email protected] UKRAINIAN FESTIVALExperience culture, colour and vibrancy, at a Ukrainian Festival at Queen Victoria Market, corner Queen and Therry streets, Melbourne, on Sunday, September 9, from 9am-4pm. Details: qvm.com.au

SUSTAINABLE HOUSESVisit, learn from and be inspired by sustainable homes near you on Sustainable House Day, on Sunday,

September 16. Details: sustainablehouseday.com

Picnic at Hanging Rock Enjoy Picnic at Hanging Rock with your four-legged friend on this doggie tour departing from the city on Saturday, September 15, from 9.30am-4pm. Enjoy a fun social day filled with walks, a gourmet picnic lunch and a massage for your pooch. Cost: Adults $125, dogs $10.Details: gourmetpawprints.com.auDesign Exchange Market Check out

Ballarat’s designer market showcasing emerging designers and contemporary artists. It’s on at Ballarat Mining Exchange, 8 Lydiard St, Ballarat, on Sunday, September 9, from 10am-3pm.Details: thedesignexchange.com.auShazam: 50 magical years This exhibition of

embroidery and textile art with a touch of gold to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Geelong Branch of The Embroiderers Guild is on at the Vines Road Community Centre, 37-61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights, from September 14 to 16. Entry: $5.Details: embroiderygeelong.orgCool cars kicking cancer Gippsland Vehicle

Collection hosts its annual fundraiser for the Anti Cancer Council featuring a great display of hot rods, muscle cars and dragsters. Check them out at 1A Sale Rd, Maffra, on Sunday, September 16, from 9am.Details:

gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au

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TOP PICKS

Move over dog lovers, Australia’s first feline-festival, the Cat Lovers Show, is heading to the Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton, this weekend, September 8 and 9, from 9.30am-5pm daily. Enjoy a glass of bubbly while you get your paws pampered by

top nail technicians at the Herald Sun Pawfect Paws & Prosecco Parlour. Learn about different breeds, hear talks from celebrity vets, including Dr Harry Cooper, and check out entertaining kitty talent shows.

Details: catloversshow.com.au

Fur-tastic feline fun

Join the Australian Organ Donor Register today.It takes less than a minute.

donatelife.gov.au

Check out What’s On,now with more local events and performance listings Jon Andrews

THREE horses died after being

starved by a self-appointed

Somerville horse rescuer, a court

has heard.And more than a dozen more

only survived due to rapid

intervention by the RSPCA and

vets.Cathryn Kelly walked from

Frankston Magistrates’ Court on

May 16 with a community

corrections order, a conditional

horse ban and five-figure costs.

The 54-year old had pleaded

guilty to five cruelty-related

charges, with another 36 struck

out.The court heard the RSPCA were

tipped off in April last year and

inspected her Somerville property,

finding around 50 horses.

They saw many of the animals

were severely underweight, and

had conditions such as lice, rain

scald, fungal infections, lameness,

sand ingestation and wounds.

There was a gross under supply

of food, with not even basic care

being provided.One of the horses, who couldn’t

stand, had to be euthanised

immediately, with two more having

to be put down later.Another 15 were seized by the

RSPCA and have been properly fed

and treated, and rehomed.

Kelly, who has since moved to

country Victoria, sobbed in court

as her lawyer Kieran Burke

defended her actions.

He said she had been vilified on

social media and had been verbally

abused by the local community.

Mr Burke said Kelly had tried to

do the right thing by rescuing

horses from sale yards and

abattoirs.“They often arrived in a very sick

way,” Mr Burke said.

“She does concede she may have

taken on more than she could

handle; she proceeded with the best

intentions.”Magistrate Julian Ayres said the

case appeared more to do with

neglect rather than a desire to hurt

any animal. “You were attempting to save

these animals from a variety of

possible fates,” Mr Ayres said.

“(You) bit off more than you

could chew … you should have

referred them to the RSPCA

immediately.”Kelly was placed on an 18-month

community corrections order,

must do 180 hours work and pay

RSPCA costs of $11,784. She was

also banned from owning more

than seven horses for 10 years, with

the disqualification and monitoring

to start January 1 next year.

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No. 33 Friday 3 May - Saturday 11 May

The Wine Bluffs Sunday 2 June

The Travelling Sisters Friday 2 August

Swansong Thursday 8 August

A Room of One’s Own Wednesday 21 August

100 Years of the History of Dance Thursday 29 August

39 Forever Friday 11 October

This is Eden Friday 25 October

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