25 February to 9 March 2012
Little Shop of Horrors
Presented by CPAC, Little Shop of Horrors is a rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the song-writing team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop of Horrors” never fails to entertain. This is one show that must not be missed – great fun for the whole family!
Dates: 25 Feb 8pm, 26 Feb 2pm, 3 Mar 8pm, 4 Mar 2pm, 8 Mar 7pm, 9 Mar 8pm.
Tickets: Adults $30, Concession $27, Children 15 and under $25, Family (2 x 2) $100
For enquiries and bookings please phone 0407 090 354 during business hours or 9587 1750 after hours.
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Sunday 11 March 2012 8.15pm (SOLD OUT!)
David Strassman
– Careful What You Wish For
Another amazing brand new show from the twisted mind of master ventriloquist David Strassman! Alternate realities? Parallel universes? Strassman's hilarious new show truly ventures down the rabbit hole! It's a mind-bending journey into a world where nothing is as it seems. Chuck and Ted E. Bare are back but a strange 'wish" transforms them into comical alternate selves. Be amazed while new puppet creations take over Strassman's mind. The road home may be scary for Strassman,… but hilarious for us! And what have the critics said? At the Edinburgh Festival, The List said “Absolute genius. The writing is truly superb and the performance – or should that be performances? – breathtaking in linguistic and ventriloquistic dexterity. Takes the ancient art of ventriloquism up several notches.”
Tickets: Adults $49.90, Concession $44.90, Groups of 10 or more $44.90
Online bookings (SOLD OUT!)
Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Wednesday 21 March 2012 10am
Morning Melodies
The Elvis/Tom Jones tribute show
Geoff Kennedy's, Elvis/Tom Jones Tribute Show is the story of a great musical friendship. Elvis and Tom were great mates who mixed socially and spent many good times together. Here for the first time is a concert blending the life and music of both artists. Experience The big ballads of the King, together with the hits of Tom Jones, such as ‘Delilah’, ‘It's Not Unusual’ & ‘Green Grass of Home’. Geoff Kennedy was discovered during a Crown Casino Talent contest some twelve years ago. Today with his good looks and big voice Geoff has become one of Australia's most sought after Elvis tribute singers. In a short career he has played as the main support to Elvis' friend and contemporary Tommy Sands, and then on Tommy's personal recommendation he supported the Australian Tour of Dave Somerville, lead singer of the legendary Diamonds... The Elvis/Tom Jones tribute show will be hosted by master showman Issi Dye.
Tickets: $13.50 price includes warm scones with jam and cream. ($16 roast with veggies and a glass of wine)
Online bookings click here
Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Thursday 22 March 2012 8pm
Busting Out!
Direct from sold our seasons in London, New Zealand and Los Angeles, the Australian made, international hit show Busting Out! is touring Australia in 2012. Join our bosom-buddies as they star in their own laugh-out-loud and totally liberating show which is part stand up, part musical, part cabaret and all laughter. Busting Out! is an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes, thigh-slapping sketches, and of course, practical demonstrations of the fascinating lesser-known uses of your drooping assets. "Mega talented... these girls sing, dance, bounce and squeeze through a non stop two hour show with clever skits, laugh out loud song and dance, and ripping gags." MELBOURNE HERALD SUN
Tickets: Adults $48.90, Concession $45.90, Groups of 6 or more $39.90
Online bookings click here
Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
Wednesday 4 Apr 2012 10am
Free school holiday movie
– Charlotte's Web
One spring, on a farm in Maine, Fern Arable learns that her father plans to kill the runt of a litter of newborn pigs. She successfully begs him to spare its life. She names him Wilbur and raises him as her pet. To her regret, when he grows into an adult pig, she is forced to take him to the Zuckerman farm, where he is to be prepared as dinner in due time. Charlotte, a spider, lives in the space above Wilbur's sty in the Zuckermans' barn; she befriends him and decides to help prevent him from being eaten. With the help of the other barn animals, including a rat named Templeton, she convinces the Zuckerman family that Wilbur is actually quite special, by spelling out descriptions of him in her web: ‘Some pig’, ‘Terrific’, ‘Radiant’ and ‘Humble’.
Tickets: FREE
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Saturday 21 April 2012 7.30pm
The Weather and Your Health
Gilgandra. Flat as a tack, dry as a bone, hot as an oven. Life can be tough on the banks of the Castlereagh. But there is beauty in everything, if you know where to look. Inspired by life in regional Australia, The Weather and Your Health is the enchanting story of a woman whose sunny outlook transcends the ups and downs of life. This charming play paints a touching portrait of country life through one woman’s stories of young love, war-times, local dances and home-made sausage rolls. Written and performed by Bethany Simons with Andrew Dodds, and nominated for two Green Room Awards, The Weather and Your Health is a trip down memory lane.
Tickets: Adults $15.50, Members $13.50
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Saturday 28 April 2012 8pm
Comedy Festival Roadshow
Stuffing one of the world’s largest comedy festivals into the one show is no easy feat, but the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done just that with Roadshow 2012. Offering a selection of Australian, international and special guest comedians, the Roadshow is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one ‘all killer, no filler’ travelling event. Warning: Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
Tickets: Adults $29.90, Concession $27.90, Members $23.90 (Pot and parma special $20)
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Sunday 6 May 2012 12pm
Mother's Day luncheon
Come along to the Cultural Centre and treat your mother to an exquisite buffet meal. Complimentary box of chocolates and glass of champagne for all mothers. Call the Vista Café on 5945 0015 for further details. This is always a popular event so early bookings are essential.
Phone bookings call 5945 0015
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Wednesday 30 May 2012 10am
Morning Melodies
Jerry Lee Lewis and friends
Andrew King the wild man of the keyboard will pay tribute to the piano greats, such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino in one great show. All the hits are here, such as ‘Blueberry Hill’, ‘Great Balls of Fire’, ‘High School Confidential’, ‘Blue Monday’, ‘I'm Walkin’, ‘Be My Guest’, ‘Crazy Arms’. Andrew has just completed a nation wide tour supporting international superstar, Wanda Jackson and we are grateful he has made himself available for our show. This is a first for The Cardinia Morning Melodies and should not to be missed. Hosted by master showman Issi Dye.
Tickets: $13.50 price includes warm scones with jam and cream. ($16 roast with veggies and a glass of wine)
Online bookings click here
Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Friday 8 June 2012 8pm
Mental as Anything
A popular urban myth concerns a group of art students who passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended, and the group came to be known as Mental as Anything. Nearly three decades later, they are still entertaining the public with their highly listenable, idiosyncratic brand of garage pop. With songs like Nips are Getting Bigger, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too, Just Like Romeo and Juliet the night is sure to be a big hit.
Tickets: Adults $21.50, Concession $17.50, Members $17.50
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Friday 29 June 2012 8pm
Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets was an American rock and roll band that was founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's death in 1981. The band, also known by the names Bill Haley and The Comets and Bill Haley's Comets, was the earliest group of white musicians to bring rock and roll to the attention of white America and the rest of the world. During the period late 1954-late 1956, the group placed nine singles into the Top 20, one of those a number one and three more in the Top Ten. The Bill Haley and His Comets tribute show is a celebration of the Golden Days of Rock 'n' Roll, performed by the only authentic Bill Haley tribute band in the land "Who Was That Cat". To make the evening truly great Rock Prodigy, Ash King will perform his acclaimed Buddy Holly tribute. Master showman Issi Dye will host the night and also perform with his band.
Tickets: Adults $20, Meal and show $45
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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Wednesday 4 July 2012 10am
Morning Melodies
The Seekers tribute show
Leslie Martin (The Princess from Pakenham) will return by public demand, to pay tribute to The Seekers. Leslie's musical tribute will cover the early Judith Durham years and include the evergreens ‘A World of Our Own’, ‘Georgy Girl’, ‘The Carnival Is Over’, ‘Morningtown Ride’ and then move to Keith Potger's New Seekers featuring the hits ‘What Have They Done to My Song’, ‘Ma’ & ‘I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing’ - Leslie will feature The Seekers, Louisa Wisseling hit record The Sparrow Song. And of course no seekers tribute would be complete without the anthem ‘I Am Australian’ Don't miss Leslie Martin sing the hits of The Seekers, hosted by Issi Dye.
Tickets: $13.50 price includes warm scones with jam and cream. ($16 roast with veggies and a glass of wine)
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 6244
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Wednesday 11 July 2012 10am
Free school holiday movie
– Chicken Run
Ginger is one of the chickens at the Tweedy Egg Farm, who is capable of escaping (and desperately wants to) but is constantly being held back by her incompetent partners. One night, feeling failed and depressed after a chicken is axed, she wanders out to the gate, where she sees a rooster triumphantly flying through the air. After crashing and injuring his wing, Ginger takes him in and learns he's Rocky Rhodes, a cocky American who enjoys freedom - in fact, he escaped from a circus when she found him. In exchange for protecting him when the circus arrives asking for him, Ginger makes a deal with Rocky that he will teach them to fly so they can escape. Taking advantage of the situation, Rocky woos the chicken, irritating Ginger "Doll-Face" and organiser Officer Fowler, formerly of the Royal Air Force, in the process. Meanwhile, the Tweedys have purchased a machine to make chicken pies with, intending to cook every last one of them.
Tickets: FREE
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Phone bookings call 1300 887 624
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