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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
Let s travel the world
                            For the past three years I have been yearning
                            to go on another overseas holiday. There is
                            something invigorating about shaking things up,
                            immersing yourself in a different landscape and
                            creating life-long memories. I’m sure many others
                            feel the same and, like me, it’s not always possible
                            to travel far from this great country because
                            of time constraints, finances, family and work
                            commitments or political environment.
    As the 2018 Season began taking shape, I realised that we had fabulous
    productions touring to the region with international origins and themes.
    Then it occurred to me - our journey starts here. We can sit back and
    relax in cushioned armchairs in the air-conditioned comfort of our Theatre
    and travel the world. With the 2018 Season, together we can journey
    to Moscow, Paris, Italy, Japan or even to Wonderland (where Alice is
    heading) and the good news is you don’t have to travel alone. In fact,
    we are launching our FAB Club (Friends and Buddies) a scheme where
    you can request to be seated in a section where there will be other ‘solo’
    travellers. It’s a great way to meet someone new, make friends or, at the
    very least, have someone to chat to at interval.
    One of the reasons we are able to bring quality national and international
    productions to the region is because of our loyal Sponsors. Our Gold
    Sponsors, David Payne Constructions, Laser Electrical Dubbo, Astley’s
    Plumbing and Hardware, and our Season Launch Sponsor, Kings Hall
    Jewellers. We are thrilled to welcome another two Curtain Raiser Sponsors,
    BAWD Property Trust and Brennan’s Mitre 10 who join our dedicated Paula
    O’Leary Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre.
    I encourage you to journey with us and explore the benefits and flexibility
    of a theatre subscription. Your theatre ticket is your ticket to travel the
    world at a fraction of the cost – let the adventure begin.

    LINDA CHRISTOF
    Manager, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
Message from our
     Season Launch Sponsor
                          Kings Hall Jewellers are, once again, delighted and proud
                          to partner with Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention
                          Centre to bring you the promise of another wonderful
                          Theatre Season.
     The 2017 Season was memorable with a wide range of quality shows. We are
     sure the line-up of productions for 2018 will again thrill theatre patrons with a
     superb variety of exciting live theatre and musical performances.
     We have been enthusiastic supporters of Dubbo Regional Theatre since its
     inception and are thrilled not just for the venue itself, but also for the wonderful
     amenity it has brought to the City of Dubbo and surrounding regions.
     We would like to take this opportunity to once again extend a big thank you to
     the DRTCC team for their dedicated professionalism, which is reflected directly
     in the high quality of productions that they are able to consistently attract.
     On behalf of the team at Kings Hall Jewellers, we extend our best wishes to the
     patrons and staff at DRTCC for the 2018 Season and trust that you all enjoy the
     enchanting journey you are about to embark on.

     CRAIG AND KAY CAROLAN
     Kings Hall Jewellers

     Top Hat Gold sponsors

     Curtain Raiser sponsors
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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
CONCERT

    SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

     The Diamonds Produced by SMA Productions, Sydney

                  Aretha Franklin | Diana Ross | The Supremes | Donna Summer
                  The Pointer Sisters | Whitney Houston | Beyoncé
                  From the creators of the hit show Boys in the Band comes The Diamonds -
                  a celebration of the greatest divas of all time!
                  Billed as The Supremes meets The Sapphires, this high energy 90-minute
                  extravaganza features over 50 years of songs such as Respect, Say A
                  Little Prayer, Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Wanna Dance With
                  Somebody and many more of the biggest female hits the world has ever
                  known.
                  The Diamonds have enchanted audiences across the globe performing
                  at major festivals and in concert worldwide. Highlights include the
                  Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, 2017 City of Sydney Premiers Concert,
                  2017 Carnival of Flowers and in concert at iconic theatres across the
                  country such as The Star Gold Coast, Her Majesty’s Theatre Hobart and
                  Crown Melbourne.
                  Backed by their sensational live band, The Players, this spectacular show
                  weaves together amazing harmonies, stunning costumes and hit tunes.
                  If you loved the award-winning Australian film The Sapphires then you’ll
                  love The Diamonds. This is the perfect dazzling concert to open the Dubbo
                  Regional Theatre’s 2018 Season!

                  “Absolutely breathtaking!”
            PAULA DUNCAN OA

            TICKET INFORMATION
               TYPE               PRICE

               SUBSCRIBERS        $50.00

               ADULT              $60.00

               CONCESSION         $53.00

               YOUTH              $23.00

               GROUP 8+           $55.00

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
DANCE

     WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

      OUR Land
      People Stories
                   Presented by Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney

                   Choreography STEPHEN PAGE (Nyapanyapa), BEAU DEAN RILEY SMITH
                   & DANIEL RILEY (Miyagan), JASMIN SHEPPARD (Macq)
                   Set design JACOB NASH
                   Costume design JENNIFER IRWIN
                   Lighting design MATT COX
                   Music DAVID PAGE (Macq), PAUL MAC (Miyagan),
                   STEVE FRANCIS (Nyapanyapa)
                   Bangarra brings you three personal and profound dance works,
                   showcasing the infinite stories of Australia’s cultural heritage.
                   The stunning paintings of Yirrkala artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu
                   are brought to life in Nyapanyapa. Wiradjuri family and kinship is
                   explored by Dubbo-born dancers Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel
                   Riley in Miyagan. The two sides of Sydney’s Governor Macquarie
                   are then uncovered in Macq.
                   Forged from over 40,000 years of culture, Bangarra’s striking dance
                   language is internationally acclaimed, together with its immersive
                   soundscapes and exquisite design. Don’t miss your chance to see
                   this uniquely Australian dance company in 2018.
                   Age Guidance: 12+

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $40.00
                                                                  “A celebration of the
                ADULT             $50.00
                                                                  resilient human spirit and
                CONCESSION        $43.00                          the healing power of art.”
                YOUTH             $25.00                       THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
                GROUP 8+          $45.00
                                                                                               Photography by Edward Mulvihill

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
FAMILY & YOUTH

     THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 1PM AND FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 10AM AND 12NOON

      The 78 Storey
      Treehouse    Produced by CDP Theatre Producers, Sydney

                   A play by Richard Tulloch
                   Adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
                   Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet
                   another 13 levels, it now has a Scribbletorium, a high-security
                   potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!)
                   and even an open-air movie theatre.
                   Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous!
                   The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood
                   blockbuster! But when his first step is to fire Andy and replace
                   him with a monkey – well, a gibbon named Mel Gibbon – the
                   battle is on. Will the Treehouse Blockbuster ever get made?
                   Who will win the battle of Andy and Terry? And why are those
                   mysterious spy cows turning up everywhere?
                   The team behind The 13-, 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses Live on
                   Stage return with the newest, biggest, brightest blockbuster in
                   the series… but watch out for those cows!
                   Age Guidance: 6-12 years and their families.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE                    PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS             $20.00

                ADULT                   $25.00                     “Lively, colourful and very
                CONCESSION              $23.00                     funny… A cool, clever show
                                                                   that all youngsters will love.”
                YOUTH                   $20.00
                                                                  THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ON
                GROUP 8+                $25.00                    THE 52-STOREY TREEHOUSE
               Special concession price for school
               groups. Please contact the Box Office.

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
FAMILY & YOUTH

     FRIDAY 9 MARCH, 10.30AM, 12.30PM AND 6PM

      Alice in Wonderland
                   Adapted by Mary Anne Butler
                   Produced by Michael Sieders Presents, Sydney

                   Lewis Carroll’s whirling, fantastical masterpiece is faithfully
                   and beautifully recreated as a non-stop, mad-cap theatrical
                   adventure for the whole family. See the classic children’s tale
                   in an all-new Australian adaptation by multi award-winning
                   playwright Mary Anne Butler, starring Dubs Yunupingu as Alice –
                   the first time the role has been played by an Indigenous woman.
                   Published more than 150 years ago, Carroll’s classic tale of
                   the girl who fell down the rabbit hole has proven as timeless
                   as it is entertaining. Directed by Cristabel Sved (Before/After,
                   Sydney Theatre Company), Alice in Wonderland is a brand new
                   production from the producer of the critically acclaimed The
                   Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, which came to Dubbo Regional
                   Theatre in 2016.
                   Age Guidance: 7+ and their families.

                   “Since its publication 150 years ago, Alice’s Adventures in
                   Wonderland has kept a powerful grip on the public imagination.”
             THE GUARDIAN

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE                    PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS             $20.00

                ADULT                   $25.00

                                                                       to
                CONCESSION              $23.00

                YOUTH                   $20.00
                                                                      journey
                GROUP 8+                $25.00                         is to live
               Special concession price for school
               groups. Please contact the Box Office.

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
COMEDY

     FRIDAY 23 MARCH, 7.30PM

      The Wine Bluffs
                   Presented by Hey Boss, Adelaide

                   A comedy wine masterclass with Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja.
                   Ever wondered what wine goes best with Fairy Bread? Why hasn’t the
                   ‘Champagne Spider’ caught on? These questions and many more will
                   be inadequately answered by the self-styled sommeliers of comedy,
                   Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja.
                   After intoxicating sold out shows across the country, The Wine Bluffs
                   are here to do what they do best: bullshit about wine. Laying spurious
                   claim to a reputation as renowned wine consultants, the duo, fresh from
                   judging the Fruit Wine Section at The Rockhampton Show, will take you
                   through the cellar door experience with a comedic twist.
                   They’ll help you match wine to Chiko Rolls, translate over-written bottle
                   blurbs and identify the biggest Wine Wanker in the room: if you have a
                   wine fridge set on two temperatures... it’s probably you.
                   The union of Callinan (Melbourne Fringe Comedy winner and three-time
                   Barry Award Nominee) and Calleja (stand-up and writer on Before The
                   Game] has everyone’s palate salivating as they prepare to uncork their
                   latest vintage and let the comedy breathe.
                   This is the only theatre show Dubbo Regional Theatre will allow you to
                   take your wine glass into the auditorium, so don’t miss this chance!
                   Age Guidance: 18+, mild frequent coarse language, alcohol consumption and
                   adult themes.

                   “They have hit on a winning formula with The Wine Bluffs, a stand-
                   up show that lovingly lampoons wine snobbery.”
              ARTSHUB

              TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $30.90

                ADULT              $35.50

                CONCESSION         $30.90

                GROUP 8+           $30.90

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DUBBO REGIONAL THEATRE 2018 SEASON
DANCE

     THURSDAY 29 MARCH, 7.30PM

      The Nutcracker
                   Presented by Moscow Ballet La Classique, Moscow

                   Following the sell-out performances of Swan Lake at Dubbo
                   Regional Theatre in 2017, Moscow Ballet La Classique returns to
                   present the jewel of classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular
                   masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
                   La Classique was founded in 1990 by its current Director, Elik
                   Melikov. With its classical ballet mastery, lavish costumes and
                   magnificent stage sets, you will be taken on a journey back in
                   time to the frost-covered, gas-lit world of Clara, her beloved
                   Nutcracker doll and the magician, Drosselmeyer.
                   This romantic tale with its blend of magic and realism brings to
                   life the popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the famous Dance
                   of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Waltz of the Flowers.
                   This ballet will take you on a journey of imagination, passion,
                   humour and magic of the world of dance.

                   “As sweet as a nut, it doesn’t get much better than this.”
             JERSEY EVENING POST

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $79.00

                ADULT              $89.00                                your next
                                                                       adventure
                                                                         starts
                CONCESSION         $80.00

                YOUTH              $60.00

                GROUP 6+           $85.00                                   here

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MUSICAL/CABARET

     SUNDAY 8 APRIL, 5PM

      Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney in
      Bosom Buddies
                   Presented by Christine Dunstan Productions, Berry

                   The music, the stories and the laughs that stopped the show.
                   Nancye Hayes and Todd McKenney are pals, chums, bosom buddies,
                   reflecting on their stage careers and their life in showbiz. They sing, they
                   dance and they reminisce about the lows as well as the highs. They tell
                   back stage stories never before told and they show video footage never
                   before seen. As part of each performance the audience is invited to ask
                   the questions they’ve always wanted to ask. Answers guaranteed!
                   The recipient of three Lifetime Achievement Awards, three Helpmann
                   Awards, four Green Room Awards, two Glug Awards and a MO, Nancye
                   Hayes AM, is an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer and director who
                   began her career in My Fair Lady in 1961 and established her name in
                   the title role in Sweet Charity in 1967. Since then she has sung, danced
                   and acted her way through a cavalcade of successes and into the
                   hearts of Australian theatre-goers.
                   Inspiring, provocative and compelling are three words that describe
                   the critically acclaimed and award-winning singer, dancer, actor and
                   all-round entertainer Todd McKenney. Best known as the controversial
                   judge on the Channel 7 hit series Dancing with the Stars for an incredible
                   15 seasons, as well as his towering performance as Peter Allen in the
                   Australian production of The Boy From Oz for nearly 1000 performances
                   over two years, Todd has been centre stage in Australia for more than
                   35 years. Join Nancye and Todd on a journey of a lifetime.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $50.00
                                                                   “Sharp, witty, entertaining…
                ADULT             $60.00
                                                                   McKenney and Hayes show
                CONCESSION        $53.00                           what fabulous actors they are.”
                YOUTH             $23.00                         DAILY TELEGRAPH ON SIX
                                                                 DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
                GROUP 8+          $55.00

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FAMILY & YOUTH

     FRIDAY 13 APRIL, 10AM AND 12NOON AND SATURDAY 14 APRIL, 10AM

      Roald Dahl s
      George s Marvellous Medicine
                       Adapted for the stage by shake & stir theatre co
                       Produced by shake & stir theatre co and Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane

                       What starts as just another boring day for George quickly turns into a
                       marvellous experiment of epic proportions! Cleverly adapted from
                       the much-loved book by Roald Dahl, George’s Marvellous Medicine
                       bounds off the page in a spectacular live show for the whole family.
                       On a good day, George can’t stand his Grandma. She complains
                       all the time, she’s mean and she smells funny. On this particular day,
                       Grandma is much more annoying than usual and George has had
                       enough. “George – make me a cup of tea! George – rub my feet!
                       George – stop growing!” Ugh. Wanting to put an end to her constant
                       nagging, George creates a special medicine, greater than any
                       medicine in the history of the world. What he doesn’t expect is that this
                       medicine may actually work – just not in the way he thinks...
                       The award-winning team behind the multi-Helpmann Award
                       nominated Australian production of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes
                       and Dirty Beasts brings you this brand-new stage adaptation from
                       the wacky mind of the World’s No. 1 Storyteller. Direct from a sold-out
                       season at the Sydney Opera House, George’s Marvellous Medicine is
                       packed to the rafters with mischief, music, magic and giant laughs.
                       Just remember – do not try this at home!
                       Age Guidance: 6 – 106 (Grandparents beware)

             TICKET INFORMATION
                 TYPE                                      PRICE

                 SUBSCRIBERS                              $20.00                                                                        “A world-class performance
                 ADULT                                    $25.00
                                                                                                                                        with fantastic acting and
                                                                                                                                        wonderfully choreographed
                 CONCESSION                               $23.00
                                                                                    Special concession                                  lighting and set design.”
                                                                                    price for school
                 YOUTH                                    $20.00
                                                                                    groups.                                        SCENESTR
                 GROUP 8+                                 $25.00                    Please contact the
                                                                                    Box Office.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Illustration: Quentin Blake

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               This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour supported by arTour an initiative of
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FAMILY & YOUTH

             SATURDAY 21 APRIL, 6PM

              Flying Fruit Fly Circus
              Junk         Produced by Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Albury-Wodonga

                           “To invent, all you need is a pile of junk and a good imagination”
                           Thomas Edison
                           The highly acclaimed Flying Fruit Fly Circus return with their latest
                           smash-hit show set amongst a 1940s rural junkyard. Transforming
                           trash into magical landscapes, JUNK takes you on a journey back
                           to a time when the neighbourhood street was a playground full of
                           adventure and make-believe.
                           Exploring the question ‘in this day and age, do we over protect our
                           kids?’ JUNK tells the story of a modern-day boy finding himself in an
                           abandoned junkyard inhabited by the spirits of children from the
                           1940s. They teach him to play, trust, invent and take risks. Inspired
                           by childhood stories recorded with elderly residents of regional
                           Australia, the young artists of JUNK will take your breath away with
                           jaw-dropping acrobatics, magical shadow puppetry and world
                           class circus skills.
                           Age Guidance: 6 years+ and their families.

                           “A vibrant and imaginative acrobatic showcase…JUNK is
                           absolutely wondrous. Grab a child, go.”
                     SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

                     TICKET INFORMATION
                        TYPE               PRICE

                        SUBSCRIBERS        $20.00

                        ADULT              $25.00

                        CONCESSION         $23.00

                        YOUTH              $20.00

                        GROUP 8+           $25.00

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MUSICAL/CABARET

     FRIDAY 4 MAY, 8PM AND SATURDAY 5 MAY, 2PM AND 8PM

      9 to 5 The Musical
      Music By Dolly Parton
      Lyrics and Book by Patricia Resnick
                   Produced by Dubbo Theatre Company Inc

                   Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
                   Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
                   9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book
                   by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in
                   the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the
                   Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little
                   romantic.
                   Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct
                   a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical
                   bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy
                   and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the
                   boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women
                   give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the
                   company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can
                   scheme, can’t she?

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE                  PRICE                         “Dubbo Theatre Company
                SUBSCRIBERS          $20.00                         is renowned for producing
                                                                    dazzling, high-energy
                ADULT                $25.00
                                                                    entertainment for our local
                CONCESSION           $20.00                         community. Amazing talent and
                YOUTH                $20.00                         outstanding quality, every show!”
                GROUP 8+             $23.00
                                                                  JOAN ANDERSON, DUBBO

                        Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
                        All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
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FAMILY & YOUTH

     THURSDAY 24 MAY, 1PM AND FRIDAY 25 MAY, 10AM AND 12NOON

                   A Money Baa Theatre Company Production

      Josephine Wants
      to Dance     Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
                   Director - Jonathan Biggins
                   Composer - Philip Scott
                   A story about dreams, believing in yourself... and a dancing
                   kangaroo.
                   Josephine Wants to Dance is a brand new Australian musical
                   based on the hugely popular picture book by Jackie French
                   and Bruce Whatley.
                   Perfect for young audiences from 4 to 9 years and their families,
                   and brought to you by the team that created the award-

                                                                                              ©Bruce Whatley 2006, from Josephine Wants to Dance by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. Published by Harper Collins Australia.
                   winning Pete the Sheep. This hilarious new work by Monkey Baa
                   brings to life a tale about a bush Kangaroo you’ll never forget!
                   Written for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim
                   McGarry and based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce
                   Whatley.
                   Age Guidance: 4 years+ and their families.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE                      PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS               $20.00
                                                                 “Monkey Baa Theatre
                ADULT                     $25.00                 Company has made its
                CONCESSION                $23.00                 reputation with delightful
                                                                 stage adaptations of well-
                YOUTH                     $20.00
                                                                 known children’s books...”
                GROUP 8+                  $25.00
                                                                SCENE AND HEARD
               Special concession price for school
               groups. Please contact the Box Office.

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MUSICAL/CABARET

     SATURDAY 26 MAY, 8PM

      Exposing Edith
                   Presented by I’ll Wager Productions, Adelaide

                   Winner of Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016 and nominated for
                   a Helpmann Academy Award, Exposing Edith charts the tragic
                   life of arguably the greatest French singer of all time, Edith Piaf.
                   Experience her life, loves and losses through the songs that shot her
                   to stardom including La Vie En Rose, Milord and Non, Je ne regrette
                   rein.
                   Created and performed by Michaela Burger (vocals) and
                   Greg Wain (guitar), Exposing Edith is a stunning mix of authentic
                   French chanson and contemporary sounds. Having explored
                   the undertones of Piaf’s vocals and lyrics, Burger and Wain have
                   created their own unique interpretations of her work, using voice
                   and acoustic guitar and the subtle use of loop, delay and effect
                   pedals.
                   The songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories
                   of Piaf’s life, recounted by Burger, who also takes on a multitude of
                   key characters; Edith’s half-sister Momone, several of her lovers and
                   Edith herself.
                   Venue: Convention Centre, cabaret seating with tables of 10. Patrons are
                   encouraged to bring a picnic platter. The Oxley Room Bar will be open.

                   “...moving, hypnotic; more than worthy of the standing ovation.”
             GLAM ADELAIDE

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $42.00

                ADULT              $52.00
                                                                          chase
                                                                         adventure
                CONCESSION         $45.00

                YOUTH              $27.00

                GROUP 8+           $47.00
                                                                                              Photo: Matt Craig

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DANCE

            THURSDAY 21 JUNE, 7.30PM

             The Beginning
             of Nature         Presented by Australian Dance Theatre, Adelaide

                               Weaving together live music and astonishingly powerful contemporary
                               dance, The Beginning of Nature is a compelling and ritualistic work from
                               world-renowned Australian Dance Theatre.
                               Grace and strength combine in this work to create an evocative
                               depiction of the complex symphony of rhythms in nature that will leave
                               audiences entranced.
                               Portrayed by the nine stellar dancers, this extraordinary work explores life
                               cycles and themes of metamorphosis and transformation within nature.
                               Performed live with two vocalists on stage, the spell-binding score
                               combines electronica, strings and a libretto sung in Kaurna language,
                               the first language of the Adelaide Plains - home to Australian Dance
                               Theatre.
                               At times fierce and explosive, at other times graceful and meditative,
                               this stunning work will delight and inspire.
                               The Beginning of Nature is a tour-de-force from one of the world’s most
                               formidable companies, and is sure to become another seminal work for
                               Australian Dance Theatre.
                               Age Guidance: 12+. Includes partial female nudity, haze and strobe-like effects.

                    TICKET INFORMATION
                          TYPE                                     PRICE

                          SUBSCRIBERS                              $40.00

                          ADULT                                    $50.00

                          CONCESSION                               $43.00                                                                      “Breathtaking in its elegance.”
                          YOUTH                                    $25.00                                                                  BROADWAY WORLD
                                                                                                                                                                                          Photo: Chris Herzfeld – Camlight Productions

                          GROUP 8+                                 $45.00

                      ADT respectfully acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and
                      respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.

                      Australian Dance Theatre is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts.

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DRAMA

     TUESDAY 3 JULY, 7.30PM

      Letters to Lindy
      By Alana Valentine
                        Produced by Merrigong Theatre Company (Wollongong) in
                        association with Canberra Theatre Centre (Canberra).

                        A mother’s loss. A nation’s obsession.
                        Filled with humour and heartbreak, this stunning work by award-winning
                        playwright Alana Valentine (Parramatta Girls, Head Full of Love)
                        explores the public’s relationship with one of 20th-century Australia’s
                        most iconic figures. The story that captivated a nation.
                        A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that the baby
                        was taken by a dingo – denied and discredited by zealous police
                        and a flawed legal system. The media circus, the rumours, the mob
                        mentality, and a nation’s prejudices laid bare. Over three decades,
                        from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, the public
                        wrote more than 20,000 letters to Lindy Chamberlain. From sympathy
                        to abuse, letters from children and letters from those who have
                        lost a child; these letters traverse the gamut of human response to
                        Lindy’s story. Letters to Lindy draws on this correspondence, as well
                        as extensive interviews with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton herself, to
                        create an enthralling, moving, and long overdue dialogue between
                        Lindy and the nation. Directed by Darren Yap and featuring the
                        critically acclaimed performance from Jeanette Cronin as Lindy
                        Chamberlain-Creighton, Letters to Lindy provides a deep insight into
                        one of the most compelling legal and human dramas of our times.
                        Age Guidance: 13+. Contains strong language and adult themes.

              TICKET INFORMATION
                  TYPE                                      PRICE

                  SUBSCRIBERS                              $43.00
                                                                                                                                      “Exquisitely touching…
                  ADULT                                    $53.00
                                                                                                                                      Detail upon detail is woven
                  CONCESSION                               $45.00                                                                     into a finely stitched
                  YOUTH                                    $25.00                                                                     masterpiece.”
                  GROUP 8+                                 $48.00                                                                 AUSTRALIAN STAGE
                                                                                                                                                                    Photo: AP via AAP

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COMEDY

     SATURDAY 7 JULY, 8PM

      Melbourne International
      Comedy Festival Roadshow
                   Presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne

                   Australia’s largest comedy festival is packing up and ready to roll!
                   Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as
                   it journeys around Australia, home-delivering hot and tasty comic
                   treats to audiences near and far. Featuring fantastic funny makers
                   from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has it all. It’s stand-up,
                   sketch, satire, silliness and song – all in one side-splitting show!
                   For nearly 20 years this roving tour-de-comedy has visited towns and
                   cities around Australia, from Mildura to Mt Isa and everywhere in
                   between. There’s nowhere these exceptional entertainers fear to
                   tread, and now they’re heading our way.
                   You won’t want to miss it when this bounty of belly laughs rolls into
                   town. Come on Dubbo - pack your laughing gear and get on
                   board the Roadshow!
                   Age Guidance: 15+. May contain coarse language, sexual references and
                   material that can offend.

                   “A night out that does not disappoint, it’s truly a ‘something
                   for everyone’ kind of event.”
              PERIL.COM.AU

              TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $30.90

                ADULT              $35.50

                CONCESSION         $30.90

                GROUP 8+           $30.90

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CONCERT

     SUNDAY 19 AUGUST, 5PM

      Around the World
      in 80 MinutesPresented by The Australian Army Band, Kapooka, Wagga Wagga

                   The Australian Army Band Kapooka will take the audience on a
                   musical journey around the world. The programme commences
                   with music from Australia and continues with musical selections from
                   Europe, some traditional big band arrangements from the United
                   States, together with Latin flavours from South America.
                   The Australian Army Band Kapooka was established in 1952 to
                   support recruit training and this remains its primary role. Originally a
                   brass band with 12 members, the unit has grown in reputation and
                   now boasts a posted strength of 22 musicians performing with brass,
                   woodwind and rhythm section instruments.
                   The Australian Army Band Kapooka breaks down into a marching
                   band, big band, rock band, jazz ensemble, pep band and an
                   acoustic ensemble. This versatility means most genres of music can
                   be performed and the band can cater for all musical tastes.
                   The band will be accompanied by Angie Currington who is a full time
                   professional M3 Level Vocalist in the Australian Army Band Corps –
                   the highest level attainable. Classified as a powerful blues/soul singer,
                   with strong jazz, pop influences and rock roots, Angie is well known
                   for singing in many different languages.
                   School concerts – Monday 20 August at 10 am and 1 pm. Please contact the
                   Box Office for bookings.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE
                                                                   “...beautifully balanced
                SUBSCRIBERS       $50.00
                                                                   highlighting the dynamic
                ADULT             $60.00
                                                                   power, agility and
                CONCESSION        $53.00                           elegance of the concert
                YOUTH             $23.00
                                                                   band.”
                                                                 PRESIDENT AABC
                GROUP 8+          $55.00
                                                                 ASSOCIATION

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OPERA

     SATURDAY 25 AUGUST, 7.30PM

      Madame Butterfly
      Puccini
                   Presented by Opera Australia, Melbourne

                   A man enchanted by the beauty of the East. A woman in love with the
                   promise of the West. Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what
                   will become of their love?
                   Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across
                   oceans and across time.
                   United States Naval officer, BF Pinkerton, is ashore in Japan and
                   enchanted with its beauty and freedoms. He decides to take a wife,
                   and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed by her
                   charms. She falls hopelessly in love and a passionate marriage begins.
                   Years later, Pinkerton has returned home. Abandoned by her family,
                   Butterfly waits faithfully for her husband to return. Dawn breaks on a ship
                   in the harbour. What will become of her great hope?
                   Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with
                   gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense
                   finale. It features the famous aria ‘One Fine Day’ 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. Hear Opera Australia’s wonderful singers perform with a chamber
                   orchestra, along with the Macquarie Conservatorium Youth Chorus.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $55.00                           “As dramatic and full-
                ADULT             $65.00
                                                                   blooded account of
                                                                   Puccini’s masterpiece
                CONCESSION        $58.00
                                                                   as you could wish for.”
                YOUTH             $23.00
                                                                 THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
                GROUP 8+          $60.00
                                                                                                 Photo: Georges Antoni

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CONCERT

     SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, 2PM

      The Women of the 60s
                   Produced by Gina Hogan, Melbourne

                   This high class show will take you back in time to the fabulous
                   music of the 60s, featuring songs by artists such as Dusty
                   Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Shirley Bassey, Cilla Black and more.
                   This afternoon delight will have audiences laughing, clapping
                   and unable to stop singing along with the well-known hits.
                   The show features the amazingly versatile talents of Gina Hogan
                   who has a string of music theatre credits to her name, including
                   CATS, Mamma Mia!, Beauty and the Beast to name a few. She
                   was a regular artist on Good Morning Australia, has written,
                   produced and performed in her one woman cabaret shows
                   around the country and has been performing in corporate
                   bands for the past 10 years.
                   So come along and enjoy being taken back in time as Gina
                   captures the essence of this exciting era, one of the most
                   memorable decades of our time.
                   Please join us for a complimentary coffee/tea and slice in the
                   Theatre foyer after the performance.

                   “Programming a performer like Gina is an easy choice.
                   The audience love her and so do we.”
             HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, BALLARAT

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $35.00

                ADULT             $45.00

                CONCESSION        $38.00

                YOUTH             $23.00

                GROUP 8+          $40.00

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FAMILY & YOUTH

     WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

      Model Citizens
                   Produced by Circus Oz, Melbourne

                   Model Citizens seamlessly blends the risk and beauty of
                   breathtaking physical improbability with theatricality,
                   choreography and Circus Oz’s distinct brand of Australian humour.
                   Stunningly lit and driven by a sensational live music soundtrack,
                   Model Citizens unfolds within a cleverly designed model-kit world
                   that challenges perspective, scale and concepts of normality.
                   In Model Citizens over-size, everyday objects are used as
                   unexpected circus equipment that create an intriguing new
                   playground for the all-human ensemble.
                   Acrobats will back-flip off a giant vertical clothes peg, become
                   tangled in an oversized cotton reel, balance on a house of
                   oversized collapsing cards and fly high in an enormous pair of
                   aerial undies!
                   Exposing circus skills in unconventional ways, Model Citizens
                   presents stunning group acrobatics with a twist. It is a visually
                   and emotionally charged journey by the multi-talented Circus
                   Oz ensemble, which explores what it really means to be a model
                   citizen in today’s ‘model kit’ society.
                   Age Guidance: All ages.

                   “Go with your kids, your partner, your friends: it’s worth every cent,
                   and will get your heart racing and a smile on your face.”
             THEATRE PRESS

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $38.00

                ADULT             $48.00

                CONCESSION        $41.00

                YOUTH             $23.00

                GROUP 8+          $43.00

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MUSICAL/CABARET

     SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 2PM

      Under Paris Skies
                   Presented by Top Note Promotions

                   A musical extravaganza that will take you into the world of French
                   popular music.
                   MO Award-winning Milko Foucault – Larche is known as one of
                   the leading ambassadors of French popular music in Australia
                   having performed in New York and extensively around Australia.
                   Milko, who now lives in Australia, comes from a French family
                   who migrated to Mauritius when the island was still a French
                   colony known as Isle de France. With his charming and romantic
                   demeanour he will take you on a musical journey that spans half
                   a century filled with beauty, dreams and passion. He will perform
                   with Rikelle Brown, Sheridan Gaudry, the Sydney Cosmopolitan
                   Quartet and the fabulous Moulin Rouge style Popset Dancers.
                   Milko combines some fabulous ingredients to dish out crème de la
                   crème of French chanson.
                   Hear the delightful tunes of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Gilbert
                   Bécaud, Charles Trenet, Jacques Brel and popular arrangements
                   from well-known musical theatre such as Les Misérables, Notre
                   Dame and Phantom of the Opera.
                   Vous adorerez ce spectacle.

                   “So enjoyable and extremely entertaining.”
             FRENCH MUSIC 2NBC FM

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $50.00

                ADULT             $60.00

                CONCESSION        $53.00

                YOUTH             $23.00

                GROUP 8+          $55.00

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CONCERT

     SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, 2PM

      Julian Gargiulo
      Direct from Carnegie Hall
                   Presented by Tenacious C Presents, Sydney

                   Expect to revise any preconceived notions you have about classical
                   music when internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo
                   makes his Dubbo debut, direct from Carnegie Hall!
                   The man with the fro-like mane wanted to be a rock star when he was
                   a kid but he grew up to become a classical pianist instead. But, as he
                   says, “my hair kept dreaming.”
                   Described as “Saturday Night Live with a piano” with “a marvellous
                   non-stop flow of pure Woody Allen-ish wit”, the Italian-American
                   performer will hold you spellbound as he takes you through a stunning
                   concert program. It will include Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Rimsky-
                   Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee but not forgetting the usual
                   suspects Beethoven and Chopin in-between sharing his life stories and
                   experiences from stages around the world.
                   Combining rigorous Russian conservatory training with an informal
                   style of presenting classical music, Julian has been receiving standing
                   ovations on both sides of the Atlantic and is not to be missed. You
                   may even find him helping you to your seat before the show!

                   “...he’s just brilliant….there are not enough words to describe the
                   genius behind him….because when he sits down and plays you
                   are watching a Beethoven or Chopin.”
             ABC TV

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE              PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS       $42.00

                ADULT             $52.00

                CONCESSION        $45.00

                YOUTH             $27.00

                GROUP 8+          $47.00

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DRAMA

     TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM AND WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 11AM

      Julius Caesar
      By William Shakespeare
                    Produced by Bell Shakespeare, Sydney

                    Brutus is suspicious. Cassius is conspiring. Caesar’s days are numbered.
                    Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous
                    if you live in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too
                    fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country.
                    For the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves.
                    Julius Caesar is Shakespeare’s political thriller, a masterpiece of
                    intrigue and treachery. Stand witness to the assassination that leads
                    to a life and death struggle for power in the Republic. Citizens mutiny,
                    Mark Antony schemes, and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance.
                    Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans, will direct a
                    production that’s seething with rage, leaving audiences breathless
                    at how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy.
                    Starring Kenneth Ransom (Gods of Egypt, Belvoir’s Prize Fighter) as
                    Caesar, and featuring an ensemble cast including Ivan Donato
                    (Richard 3), Emily Havea, Louisa Mignone, Nick Simpson-Deeks and
                    Russell Smith, this production will tour to 27 venues around Australia.
                    Experience the tension between aspiration and ambition, the
                    triumphal entrances and brutal exits, as it is all laid on the line
                    for Rome.

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE                    PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS             $43.00

                ADULT                   $53.00
                                                                                                    “Bell Shakespeare – arguably
                CONCESSION              $45.00                                                      the best Shakespearean
                YOUTH                   $25.00                                                      theatre company.”
                GROUP 8+                $48.00                                                 HERALD SUN

               Special concession price for school
               groups. Please contact the Box Office.

                                                 This project has been assisted by the Australian Government          Bell Shakespeare is supported by the
50                                               through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.   NSW Government through Create NSW.
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COMEDY

     FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER, 8PM

      Sydney Comedy
      Festival Showcase
                   Presented by Sydney Comedy Festival, Sydney

                   The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the
                   freeways of Australia for the sixth year in a row to bring the crème de
                   la crème of the 2018 Festival to Dubbo!
                   Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Sydney Comedy
                   Festival Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts
                   live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter.
                   Boasting a line-up of veteran favourites and some of the freshest
                   emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will
                   leave you sore from belly laughs!
                   So call your pals, book the babysitter and grab your tickets to the
                   funniest night of entertainment you will see all year - don’t miss out
                   on a huge night of laughs!
                   Age Guidance: Mature audiences, 15+. Will no doubt contain strong coarse
                   language and adult themes.

                   “The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and
                   had the crowd in constant stitches… the talent on show definitely
                   left the crowd wanting more...”
              AU REVIEW

              TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $30.90

                ADULT              $35.50

                CONCESSION         $30.90

                GROUP 8+           $30.90

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DANCE

     SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

      A Russian Triple Bill
                   Presented by Russian Ballet Ltd, Moscow

                   Following their sell-out performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the
                   Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Dubbo Regional Theatre.
                   This is the first time that the Imperial Russian Ballet Company have
                   brought this Triple Bill to Australia and New Zealand which comprises
                   40 elite dancers and support staff.
                   ACT 1 – Carmen
                   Carmen is a flirtatious and seductive gypsy woman whose love affair
                   with two men ends in tragedy.
                   ACT 2 – Les Sylphides
                   A short ballet in one act about a young man who, while walking at
                   night, encounters a group of sylphs.
                   ACT 3 – Sleeping Beauty (Act III)
                   A holiday is declared for the wedding of Princess Aurora and Prince
                   Desire. Invited guests include many fairytale characters including Little
                   Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots and Cinderella. This is a joyous and
                   happy ballet which will be loved by all.
                   The Imperial Russian Ballet Company was formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi
                   Theatre soloist, Gediminas Taranda. The company is delighted to take
                   regional audiences on a journey of magic and awe.

                   “In a night that overflows with all things ballet, you can’t help but
                   be swept up by the sheer panache of the Imperial Russian Ballet
                   Company dancers.”
             THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

             TICKET INFORMATION
                TYPE               PRICE

                SUBSCRIBERS        $77.00

                ADULT              $90.00
                                                                          keep calm
                                                                          travel
                CONCESSION         $80.00                                      and
                YOUTH              $60.00

                GROUP 8+           $80.00
                                                                          the world

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                                                                                                                     discounts are available where noted. Parking may
                                                                                                                                                                           DRTCC staff
     when purchasing tickets in the Youth price              us on Facebook or picking up a flyer.
     category. Youth aged 16 and under must be                                                                       also be at a premium. Please call the Box Office      Manager Linda Christof
                                                             In person Our Box Office is located in the Theatre      for further information.
     accompanied by an adult.                                                                                                                                              Centre Co-ordinator Emily Carroll
                                                             Foyer at 155 Darling Street, Dubbo. The Box Office is
                                                                                                                     Latecomers Latecomers will not be admitted into
     Companion Card Patrons who hold a Government            open Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (except                                                                Acting Centre Co-ordinator Cheryl Burke
                                                                                                                     the Theatre Auditorium until there is a suitable
     issued Companion Card are eligible for one              public holidays) and one hour prior to the show.                                                              Technical and Production Co-ordinator
                                                                                                                     break in the performance.
     complimentary ticket for their companion when                                                                                                                         David Brown
                                                             By phone Call the Box Office on 02 6801 4378            Seating Feel free to stand to allow patrons to
     purchasing tickets for themselves. This is only
                                                             Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (except public        access their seats, however, please do not sit on     Front-of-House/Functions Co-ordinator
     available by booking with the Box Office directly
                                                             holidays). Please note the Box Office is unmanned       the upturned seats – this is neither good for your    Scott McTiernan
     via phone or in person. The Companion Card
                                                             during the hour prior to the show. A $2.95              back nor our seats. As a tip, row M and row E have    Ticketing Officer Andy Carolan
     holder is required to be present at the time of
                                                             telephone booking fee applies per transaction.          slightly more leg room!
     collection. The Companion Card must be shown                                                                                                                          Event Bookings Officer Craig Thompson
                                                             A $2.95 postage and handling fee applies if you
     to the Box Office staff before the carer ticket can                                                             Friends and Buddies Club We have introduced
                                                             would like your tickets sent to you in the mail.                                                              Venue Technicians David McCrae and
     be issued.                                                                                                      the FAB Club which stands for Friends and Buddies     Nathan Exelby
                                                             Upon receipt of your tickets, please check to ensure    for those who go solo to the Theatre or those who
     No Refunds or Exchanges There are NO REFUNDS                                                                                                                          Functions Officer Dimity Middleton
                                                             the dates and times are correct and refer to the        don’t want to be a soloist but would like to meet
     or EXCHANGES on ticket purchases except as
                                                             Terms and Conditions on the back of each ticket.        new people. Just ask our friendly Box Office staff    Functions Assistant Faye Warwick
     required by law. Subscribers may exchange their
     ticket(s) to a different Season show in the 2018                                                                or check out our website about the exclusive FAB      Casual Ticket Sellers Kathy Hawkins and
     Season booklet.                                         Accessibility                                           seating allocation. The Club is FREE!                 Val Buchanan
                                                             Wheelchair Access Patrons requiring wheelchair          Bags and Prams For the safety and comfort of          Brochure Distributer Hazel Taylor
     Gift Certificates Gift Certificates for any amount
                                                             access or with mobility concerns are encouraged         patrons, large bags and prams are not permitted
     may be purchased and are valid for 12 months                                                                                                                          Plus numerous invaluable casual technicians and
                                                             to advise the Box Office as soon as possible            in the Theatre Auditorium during a performance.
     from the date of purchase.                                                                                                                                            bar staff form part of our team.
                                                             and certainly at the time of booking their seats.       These can be stored by a staff member during the
     Group Bookings Unless otherwise stated, group           Accessible seats cannot be booked on-line and           performance.                                          A heartfelt thank you to our remarkable volunteer
     bookings consist of eight (8) or more adult tickets                                                                                                                   ushers and photographers who give freely of their
                                                             are released for general sale one week prior to the     Mobile Phones All mobile phones and electronic
     booked at the same time in one (1) transaction.                                                                                                                       time because of their passion for live performance
                                                             show or earlier for sold-out performances.              devices are to be turned off prior to the
     If you would like to sit with your friends, we advise                                                                                                                 and because they enjoy the crazy journey of this
                                                                                                                     performance commencing. Cameras or any
     that all tickets be purchased at the same time.         Hearing impaired Approximately 80% of the Theatre                                                             industry.
                                                                                                                     form of electronic recording equipment are not
                                                             auditorium and Theatre Foyer is equipped with an
     Single Ticket Sales Individual tickets go on sale at                                                            permitted in the Theatre Auditorium.                  Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
                                                             induction hearing loop compatible with T-Switch
     the Box Office from Monday 29 January 2018. If                                                                                                                        is a facility of Dubbo Regional Council.
                                                             hearing aids suitable for musicals and concerts         Refreshments Food and drink are not permitted in
     you wish to sit with your friends, we advise that all   which have the sound desk in the auditorium.            the Theatre Auditorium at any time. Bottled water,
     tickets need to be purchased at the same time.          Please note it is not available in rows A, B or C due   however, is permitted.
     Subscription Period is from Sunday 26 November          to the close proximity to the stage and speakers.
     2017 to Thursday 25 January 2018 at 4.30 pm. You        Other accessibility features include:
     can become a Subscriber by booking and paying           •   Ramped entrance
     for a minimum of five (5) shows from the 2018
                                                                                                                     Media partners
                                                             •   Nearby parking with 5 accessible car spaces
     Season booklet.
                                                             •   Passenger lift to the Mezzanine level
                                                             •   Tactile floor indicators
                                                             •   Accessible toilet facilities
                                                             •   Hand rails on all stairs
                                                             •   Relaxed performances for those with special
                                                                 needs on selected shows
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The Theatre Box Office open Monday – Friday 9.30 am
– 4.30 pm (except public holidays) and one hour prior
to the show. Please note the Box Office telephone is
unmanned during the hour prior to the show.

                                                        A facility of Dubbo Regional Council
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