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September 2019
The Last Five Years – presented by The Geelong Lyric Theatre Society
The Geelong Lyric Theatre Society is a Community run theatre company dedicated to presenting very high quality, affordable Music Theatre to local audiences. The Last Five Years is a 1 act, 2 actor chamber musical that has reached a kind of cult status since its premiere at Northlight Theatre, Chigago in 2001. The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising New York based novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. Each character’s story plays out through a…
Find out more »October 2019
The Shadow Whose Prey The Hunter Becomes
The Shadow Whose Prey The Hunter Becomes Back to Back Theatre’s major new work is having it’s world premiere performance in Australia later this year. Coming to Geelong’s Performing Arts Centre from the 3rd of October – 6th of October. “Five activists with intellectual disabilities hold a public meeting to start a frank and open conversation about a history we would prefer not to know, and a future that is ambivalent. The narrative explores the ethics of mass food production,…
Find out more »Geelong Jazz Soirées with Amelia Evans
This event will feature James Morrison Scholarship winning vocalist Amelia Evans accompanied by Geelong’s best jazz musicians. There will also be award-winning wines from Jack Rabbit Vineyard, scones and cheese. The local band will include: Callum Watson – Piano Evan Jones – Bass Sean Loughran – Drums This event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong through Geelong Seniors Festival, Vline and Jack Rabbit Vineyard.
Find out more »Trio Anima Mundi- Three’s Company
International award-winning Trio Anima Mundi is one of Australia’s best-known chamber groups. Since their foundation in 2008. it has become renowned for its ‘Piano Trio Archaeology’ – the unearthing and performing forgotten works – and presenting these ‘findings’ alongside masterpieces of the piano trio genre and freshly-minted contemporary compositions. Sometimes composers believe that larger-scale works can be successfully presented with smaller forces. Such is the case with the two works in Concert Three. Both the Symphony (reduced from full orchestra)…
Find out more »Cheek to Cheek
Cheek to Cheek is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the romance, the glamour and the elegance of Hollywood’s most iconic song and dance partnerships – the immortal Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It features some of the most electric dance sequences ever conceived for film. Cheek to Cheek is a rare chance to see the flair and skill of the two Silver Screen legends recreated live on stage by two of Australia’s brightest young music theatre performers – Ross Hannaford…
Find out more »Geelong Jazz Soirées: An Afternoon OF Silent Movies
An afternoon of classic silent films accompanied by authentic silent film piano playing. There will also be award-winning wines from Jack Rabbit Vineyard, scones and cheese. Includes films by Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Performed by renowned Victorian jazz pianist Callum Watson. This event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong through Geelong Seniors Festival, Vline and Jack Rabbit Vineyard.
Find out more »November 2019
KEYS TO HEAVEN – Australian Chamber Choir
The Australian Chamber Choir, directed by Douglas Lawrence will perform well known choral favourites. Program Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-94) – Motet Tu es Petrus (1572) Josquin des Prez (c.1450-1521) – Ave Maria Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – Missa Aeterna Christi Munera Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) – Miserere Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548–1611) – O magnum mysterium Luca Marenzio (1553/4–99) – Three Madrigals Gregorio Allegri – Christus resurgens Tickets from www.Auschoir.org
Find out more »CESAR FRANCK AND HIS STUDENTS – Windfire Chamber Choir
The Windfire Chamber Choir, conducted by Rick Prakhoff will perform works by Cesar Franck, Chausson, Duparc, Ropartz, Lekeu and Vierne. The rarely heard Mass in A, Op.12 by Cesar Franck in his revised version featuring solo harp, cello, organ and solo soprano will be the main choral item. You may like to listen to an example below from this Mass. Soloists will be Teresa Duddy – soprano, Tom Healey – baritone, Jacinta Dennett – harp, Timmothy Oborne – cello, Sonoka…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas with Denise Drysdale
It’s going to be a cracker of a Christmas at COPACC when singing-dancing dynamo Denise Drysdale takes to the stage. Denise will put the jingle in your bells with a collection of Christmas classics plus some of her all-time favourite songs such as ‘Hey Paula’, ‘Wonderful World’, ‘Look At Us’ and ‘Personality’. Denise’s television career has been amazing starting as a young girl on Kommotion, The Go Show and guesting on many major television shows including In Melbourne Tonight and…
Find out more »February 2020
Geelong’s Best Busker 2020 – Geelong CBD
>>>Geelong’s Best Busker<<< To Enter: Email *protected email* An Event in the CBD of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It will be held over three days in the summer of Feb 2020. Dates: Fri 14th Feb 2020 Tue 18th Feb 2020 *Finals on Fri 21st Feb 2020. *Location: The Little Malop St, Central Area from Yarra St to Moorabool St in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. *Production: Photographed LIVE! Note: No Videoing this year by organisors *Prizes to a total value of $1300 :…
Find out more »Pako Festa
Pako Festa showcases cultural diversity – via a smorgasbord of cultural food, folk dancing, the famous Pako Parade, workshops, art exhibitions, multicultural craft displays and entertainment on five world music stages in a 1km street festival. The festival is an opportunity for local and regional cultural groups to promote cultural diversity and educate the broader community of the beauty and enriching capacity of multiculturalism and community arts. Pako Festa is traditionally held on the last Saturday of February. Now in its…
Find out more »March 2020
Geelong Design Week 2020
Geelong Design Week 19 – 29 March 2020 The first ever Geelong Design Week will celebrate how design impacts our daily lives and how doing it differently can make our lives better. We’re inviting organisations and community groups to host workshops, talks, tours, demonstrations and exhibitions to explore new ideas, challenge what’s possible and showcase our achievements in design and innovation. Events are welcome across the following categories: Technology, innovation and manufacturing Culture and heritage Social and community services Architecture,…
Find out more »April 2020
Geelong’s Best KID Busker 2020 – Applications now OPEN
Geelong’s Best KID Busker Competition – 2020 Heats – Thu 2nd Apr 2020, Tue 7th Apr 2020 Finals – Thu 9th Apr 2020 Time 12noon till 3-00pm Location: Little Malop St Central – between Yarra St and Moorabool St, Geelong CBD Free Event for all ages To be held in The Easter, School holidays in Litlle Malop St An event for local kids iand youths 5 to 16 years of age in The Geelong Bellarine and Surf Coast region to …
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