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Robert Curgenven & Kris Keogh - To the End of the
Earth, Studio (cabaret)
Friday 16th April 2010 |
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This show brings together two local luminaries working at the cutting
edge of electronica and sonic art. While artist-in-residence at Milan’s O'Artoteca, Robert Curgenven
developed his Transparence dubplate, using decaying
vinyl to produce a unique physical response from the
room, air and amplification - creating deep undertones
and blossoming overtones via these manifold resonances. Kris Keogh is well-known locally through his electronic
project Cooperblack whose various releases have garnered
critical acclaim and airplay - in 2007 he topped the
Triple J Unearthed electronic charts. Returning to the
Studio, Kris Keogh will be performing a mixed electronic
and acoustic set, including music for harp.
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 1st March and to the general
public from Monday 8th March. |
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Barry Brown and the GetDown, Studio (cabaret)
Friday 23rd April
2010 |
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Think
classic funk. What do you get? James Brown. Think
bootylicious grooves. What do you get? Barry White. Mix in some seriously dysfunctional upbringing, add the
intense tropical heat of Australia's frontier north,
squirt in a dash of white boy soul brother style... and
you have Barry Brown and the GetDown, who are bringing
their afromakin’, bootyshakin’, funkalicious dance party
extravaganza to town. After
stunning Darwin audiences with their blitzkrieg of sweet
and sweaty funk during the Build-Up, Barry Brown and the
GetDown return to do it again on the big stage - and in
the airconditioning! Patrons are encouraged to dress to move in the groove.
(Special costume door prize - a date with Barry!)
Tickets on sale to DEC members from Monday 1st March and
to the general public from Monday 8th March. |
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Lennon - Nowhere Man, Playhouse
Friday 23rd April
2010 |
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The legend
of John Lennon remains as strong today as it was during
his life as his music and message continue to touch and
fascinate millions. This tribute to the man and his
music features some of the best in the business singing
the Lennon songbook and recounting his life before, with
and after The Beatles. From his motherless childhood and
his first meeting with Paul McCartney, through the
hysteria of Beatlemania and the controversial break-up
of the band, to his solo career and his tragic death in
1980, Lennon’s eventful life and the genius of his music
are re-lived and re-created. Featuring authentic
costumes and original instruments, William Croft (from
Beatle Magic) faithfully re-creates Lennon with all his
charisma and his contradictions. A captivating and
inspiring evening of music and story-telling, bringing
alive the most fascinating of the Beatles.
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 1st March and to the
general public Monday 15th March. |
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The Folding Wife, Studio
Wednesday 5th May 2010 |
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Grace, a young Filipina
woman, is placing her family to rest by packing them up
in little boxes. Alone, equipped only with anecdotes,
she breathes life to the two women of her family who
have led her to the Australian landscape. There is
Clara, the grand matriarch who remembers an opulent
Philippines of the Spanish era and is comforted by
long-gone wealth and an impeccable breeding. Her
daughter Dolores is a disappointment, having given birth
to Grace after a scandalous affair. For Clara all their
problems would be solved if only her daughter would
marry a foreigner – preferably an American. This is a deeply moving
story exploring the external and internal landscape that
propels people to scatter across the face of the earth
and the consequences it has for personal and cultural
identity.
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 8th March and to the
general public Monday 15th March. |
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Ten Sopranos, Playhouse
Saturday 8th May 2010 |
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Following the trail blazed by their male counterparts,
The Ten Tenors, The Ten Sopranos are quickly winning
accolades for their appearances across Australia. The
combined effect of the ten voices on their classical and
popular repertoire is simply stunning, with breathtaking
harmonies and spine-tingling textures emanating from
this unique ensemble. The
repertoire of The Ten Sopranos ranges from opera to
musical theatre and contemporary popular songs: you will
hear Nessun Dorma and La Donna e Mobile
transformed for female voices; popular favourites such
as Peter Allen’s Don’t Cry Out Loud, Gershwin’s
Summertime, and many more. Combining
beautiful voices, classic repertoire and fine
presentation, The Ten Sopranos is the perfect Mothers’
Day treat!
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 1st March and to the
general public Monday 15th March. |
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Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, Playhouse
Saturday
22nd May 2010 |
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Bolstered
by roars of laughter and unbridled adoration of
audiences during their Melbourne season, a bunch of
international and local comedians will be cramming
healthy egos into tiny suitcases and hitting the
highways of this mighty continent. The 2010
Roadshow is set to overdrive for its 12th year, covering
more mileage than ever before – from the North to the
South to the East to the West – and even setting sail
across to Singapore. At every
point of the journey, the Comedy Festival Roadshow
leaves smiling faces and tickled ribs in its wake. Don’t
miss out on the circus when it comes to your town!
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 1st March and to the
general public Monday 15th March. |
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Time Warp - A Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror, Playhouse
Saturday
29th May 2010 |
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Time Warp – A Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror revives the spirit of the original with a new re-vamped
version for your horror and enjoyment - and be assured
that all the costumes, camp and craziness are well and
truly intact. And so are all the hit songs from the
original, including Science Fiction, Dammit
Janet, Toucha Toucha Touch Me, Make You a
Man and, of course, Time Warp itself. The
cast is a troupe of seasoned musical theatre
professionals and the light show is spectacular - and
there is plenty of audience interaction to make this a
memorable and hilarious experience.
Tickets on sale
to DEC members from Monday 1st March and to the
general public Monday 15th March. |
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