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January to June
VENUE INFORMATION BECOME A FRIEND OF THE MEC AND SAVE
33 Manning River Drive, Taree. Annual Friend membership is only $25 and will save you a bundle on the shows listed here and
Ph: 6592 5466 | mec.production@midcoast.nsw.gov.au | www.theMEC.com.au even more on other shows throughout the year. Become a Friend online or anywhere that sells
Manning Entertainment Centre tickets and start saving.
TO BUY TICKETS
Visit the website: www.theMEC.com.au ACCESSIBILITY AND WHEELCHAIR PATRONS
Come to the box office (Tuesday to Friday 10am to 1pm) All seats in Row A are removable for wheelchair access. Wheelchair seating cannot be booked
Call us on 6592 5466 (Tuesday to Friday 10am to 1pm) online, so we request that patrons using wheelchairs call us on 6592 5466 so that we can
Visit Stockland Forster Customer Information Desk personally arrange seating that best suits your specific needs. The theatre is fitted with a
Come to the theatre one hour before each performance unless sold out. T-switch hearing aid loop that is accessible from all seats. We accept NSW Companion Cards.
Our team is very happy to assist you with particular requirements.
SEATING PLAN Door 2
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GIFT VOUCHERS
A Manning Entertainment Centre gift voucher is the perfect present for any occasion! Gift
P vouchers are available from anywhere that sells Manning Entertainment Centre tickets.
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FOOD AND DRINKS
36 K Ovations serves drinks and snacks in the foyer for one hour before and after each performance.
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34 I Meet up with your friends before the show and look out for cast members and touring artists in
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Creative Learning at the MEC
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Live performances and tours for students in 2019
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Door 1 • Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
STAGE
• 360 ALLSTARS
Our school performances come with teacher resources to inspire and prepare your students
before a performance and then aid you to unpack the experience back in the classroom,
KEEP UP TO DATE providing links to curriculum.
New shows are regularly added to our website www.theMEC.com.au where you can also sign up Teacher Professional Learning
for our newsletter. Our professional learning programs at the Manning Entertainment Centre are designed to be
practical, hands-on and equip you with the skills to apply immediately into the classroom.
Follow us on Facebook for what’s new and to leave a review:
What’s on for teachers in 2019?
www.facebook.com/ManningEntCent
• MONKEY BAA - Drama as a teaching tool (primary)
Check out lnstagram for the latest news, photos and behind the scenes fun.
• BELL SHAKESPEARE - Teacher learning + Student master classes (secondary)
Visit Trip Advisor and leave your review after the show.
• SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – Accredited learning (primary)
Details in this brochure are correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to add or Subscribe to our e-news
substitute artists and vary the program should the need arise. Email Ali Haigh, our Public Programs and Education Engagement Officer to receive a
dedicated quarterly email for teachers; ali.haigh@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Manning Entertainment Centre is a cultural service of MidCoast Council.
FRI
15
FEB
2019
The Kings Of Country Rock
An epic musical salute to America’s number one country rock legends:
The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
This two-hour stage spectacular captures the sounds and excitement of
Americas country rock icons. Featuring all the timeless rock and roll classics
that defined The Eagles and CCR as 1970’s superstars.
The Kings of Country Rock Tour is much more than a concert; it’s the ultimate
Time 8pm rock experience. The cast of multi-talented and internationally respected
Duration 2 hrs 30 mins musicians bring to life a stage show unlike any other- complete with replica
including interval costumes and instruments.
Part one of the highly acclaimed show takes the audience on a musical
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journey of THE EAGLES, the highest-selling American band in the USA.
Adult $55.00 Masterpieces such as; “Take It Easy”, “One of These Nights”, “Take It to the
Limit” and “Hotel California” are all faithfully reproduced.
Concession* $50.00
Part two of the show kicks into overdrive, featuring the chart topping sounds
Friends of $50.00
the MEC of San Francisco’s favourite sons, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, with
more than 26 million album sales in the U.S. alone. CCR anthems such as
Under 18 yrs $43.00
“Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” are sure
Group of 8+ $50.00 to set the stage ablaze. So get aboard Proud Mary, as we set sail down the
* Concession = Pensioners, dark desert highway of the 1970’s featuring the platinum hits of The Eagles
Seniors Card Holders and
Student Card Holders and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
SAT
23
FEB
2019
Les Divas: An all-male revue
From the producers of Prada’s Priscillas comes Les Divas: An all-male
revue. Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch & her divas,
take you on a star-studded journey, celebrating the divas that have shaped
music history.
The ninety-minute all-male revue includes some of the world’s greatest divas
including: Cher, Barbara Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey,
Time 8pm Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion & Diana Ross.
Duration 1 hr 50 mins Relive their greatest hits including: If I Could Turn Back Time, Get The Party
including interval Started, Proud Mary, I Will Always Love You & I’m Coming Out.
The show is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia’s most in demand
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live-singing drag queens. Prada has headlined stage shows across Australia,
Adult $63.50 playing both major cities and regional towns.
Concession* $58.00 The show is creatively directed by one of Australia’s original divas from Les
Friends of $58.00
Girls of Kings Cross, Monique Kelly. Monique was a cast member of Les Girls
the MEC from 1973 to 1997.
Group of 10+ $57.00 The show features a cast of seven, choreographed by Stephen Clarke.
* Concession = Pensioners, Stephen has been dancing and choreographing professionally since 1985.
Seniors Card Holders and
Student Card Holders Stephen’s experience extends to working with Aussie divas Kylie and Dannii
Minogue, as well as international divas Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross.
Witness the greatest divas being impersonated like never before as they
tour Australia in 2019.
A true diva spectacular not to be missed!
“
[Prada is] not your typical drag performer...
she’s a show-stopping, live-singing entertainer,
with a whole lot of class!!.”
GLENN FREY, THE EAGLES
FRI FRI
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MAR APR
2019 2019
James Reyne - A Crawl to Now
A Crawl To Now is a 90
minute live show featuring Elvis, Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Queen, Jackson 5, Beatles, ACDC,
songs selected from over John Farnham… and many more!
twenty albums. Following on from their 2018 sell-out concerts, internationally acclaimed
James will be joined on stage ‘Boys in the Band’ is proud to present their brand new show “Jukebox
by renowned guitarist Josh Revolution…every record tells a story!” celebrating the most iconic artists
Owen in acoustic duo format. of the 20th century.
Time 7.30pm Time 7.30pm
James Reyne’s songs have Starring Australia’s finest leading men and backed by their sensational
Duration 2 hrs 20 mins Duration 1 hr 50 mins
provided the soundtrack to band The Players, this dazzling performance features over 50 years of
including interval including interval
endless Australian summers, mega hits in an all singing, all dancing, high octane concert.
including ‘The Boys Light Up’, Boys in the Band have performed among star-studded company such
Ticket prices ‘Reckless’, ‘Beautiful People’, Ticket prices
as Pharrell Williams, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Pseudo Echo, entertaining
‘Motor’s Too Fast’ and ‘Slave’. audiences across the globe. Highlight concert performances including
All tickets $60.00 Adult $68.00
Reyne said, “This will be a Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Mandela Theatre
Concession* $65.00
comprehensive look at the Johannesburg, The Star Gold Coast, Arts Centre Melbourne and festivals
past, to the present. I’ve such as Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Sydney Taronga Zoo and Friends of $60.00
sifted through all of the the MEC
Melbourne Zoo Twilight Series.
Australian Crawl material with Get ready to join the revolution! Under 18 yrs $50.00
the intention of performing
Group of 8+ $62.00
it “songbook” style. And to
bring out the solo material again and reimagine those songs acoustically is “One hell of a show! ” * Concession = Pensioners,
Seniors Card Holders and
always fun – I’m very excited about these shows”. Join James Reyne and his JUST SAYING MAGAZINE, ASIA Student Card Holders
guitarist for an unforgettable acoustic celebration of his career.
SAT
6
APR
2019
Like A Rhinestone Cowboy
The Best Of Glen Campbell
Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country
roots ‘Like A Rhinestone Cowboy’, delivering the vocal authenticity and
guitar prowess of the great Glen Campbell.
In a personal reflection, Darren respectfully honours the indelible voice
behind the golden hits of the 60’s and 70’s including Gentle On My Mind,
Time 8pm Wichita Lineman, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Try A Little Kindness,
Duration 2 hrs
Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy and many more.
including interval
“I had the honour of touring with Glen on his Australian tour in 1997, opening
Ticket prices up his show each night as a fresh faced, twenty-four-year-old from Wagga
Wagga. Glen went out of his way to make me feel welcome, watching my
All single $55.00 performance from the wings each night and encouraging me to take the
tickets road less travelled and be myself,” reflects Darren.
Group of 8+ $50.00
During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million
records. His guitar touched the landmark recordings of his time. That’s his
rhythm line on Sinatra’s ‘Strangers in the Night’, he played bubble-gum riffs
for the Monkees; his guitar rings out on the ‘Viva Las Vegas’ soundtrack
album by Presley and, alongside his voice, his guitar playing grooved on the
Beach Boys’ landmark album ‘Pet Sounds’.
At the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s
disease, Glen Campbell took his final bow, but the legacy he leaves behind is
expansive. Songs that the whole world sang along with are now remarkably
re-created live by Darren Coggan.
“ Coggan’s musical story-telling is outstanding,
as is his singing and playing.”
SUNDAY HERALD SUN
www.darrencoggan.com
FRI
12
APR
2019
Marina Prior & David Hobson
Their 50 date national tour of 2018 has been a huge success, selling out
around the country.
With such demand from fans, Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends
of Musical Theatre and Opera, Marina Prior and David Hobson announce
their 2019 tour!
‘The 2 Of Us’, ‘Up Close & Personal ‘ is accompanied by renowned pianist
David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance. Marina and David will
Time 7.30pm
perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera,
Duration 2 hrs 15 mins Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and
including interval
La Boheme, to name but a few, as well as favourites from their award-
winning albums.
Ticket prices Hear the classics, their recorded favourites and a hint of humour thrown in!
Adult $69.50 Definitely a show not to be missed!
Concession* $64.50
Friends of $64.50
the MEC
Under 12 yrs $34.50
Group of 8+ $64.50
* Concession = Pensioners,
Seniors Card Holders and
Student Card Holders
SAT VARIOUS
20 TUESDAYS
IN 2019
APR
2019
OnScreen Films
The much-anticipated family event of 2018, Celtic Illusion is the biggest
dance and magical illusion sensation that has been taking Australian
audiences by storm.
Time 8pm Ticket prices
Duration 1 hr 50 mins
including interval
Adult $25.00
Concession* $23.00
Ticket prices
Friends of $20.00
Adult $69.90 the MEC,
Friends of
Concession* $64.90 the Gallery
& Taree
Friends of $64.90 The Madness of King George: Tuesday 22 January 10am & 7pm Film Society
the MEC Antony and Cleopatra: Tuesday 19 February 10am & 7pm members
I’m Not Running: Tuesday 19 March 10am & 7pm Under 18 yrs $15.00
Under 16 yrs $59.90
ALLELUJAH! Tuesday 16 April 10am & 7pm
Group of 8+ $64.90 Group of 8+ $20.00
* Concession = Pensioners, Special rates for
Seniors Card Holders and The show for all ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance school groups.
Student Card Holders with mind-blowing magic and grand illusions, and has now returned for Our OnScreen films bring the world’s finest entertainment to our big screen, Contact 6592 5466
captured live from the great international stages. See productions from the for details.
a one-night show. With incredible new choreography, spellbinding magic,
heart-racing music and a sensory experience like no other, audiences will UK’s National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, New York’s MET Opera * Concession = Pensioners,
be kept on the edge of their seats! and Broadway, The Australian Ballet and Handa’s Opera Australia on Sydney Seniors Card Holders and
Student Card Holders
Showcasing a stellar cast of champion dancers, Celtic Illusion offers some Harbour. Join the regulars who never miss a screening and savour the
of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills brilliance of the world’s best performers.
the stage in perfect unison. The show is led by Australia’s very own As an added bonus, there are special discounts for Friends of the MEC,
Anthony Street, former lead dancer in Lord of the Dance. Friends of the Gallery and Taree Film Society members!
Since its premiere in 2011 the show has performed to sell-out audiences New titles are added monthly, so check our website: theMEC.com.au
across Australia and New Zealand, with audiences blown away by the
combination of scintillating dance and illusion.
WED WED
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MAY MAY
2019 2019
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
and Slava Grigoryan
THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT URBAN CIRCUS RETURNS TO THE MEC! BIZET Carmen: Suite No.1
360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez
urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast, including the two-time BEETHOVEN Symphony No.3 Eroica
World Champion BMX Flatlander, two World Champion breakdancers, an
internationally acclaimed basketball freestyler, and a World Record holding Umberto Clerici: Conductor
roue cyr artist, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary Slava Grigoryan: Guitar
Time 7.30pm artistry that emerges from street culture. Add to this a stunning live Time 7.30pm
Duration 2 hrs soundtrack composed by award winning master musicians, coupled with The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and four-times ARIA winning guitarist Slava Duration 1 hr 40 mins
including interval spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is Grigoryan bring the sounds of Spain to Taree. Bizet’s Suite from Carmen sets including a 20 minute
visually astounding. interval
the scene with castanets and the triumphant march of the Toréadors, and
Ticket prices A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has Grigoryan conjures the elegance and colour of Baroque Spain in the Concierto
reinvented public performance, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production de Aranjuez. Beethoven’s monumental Eroica Symphony brings the concert to Ticket prices
Adult $50.00 that will leave you dizzy with excitement! a triumphant conclusion. See the entire Sydney Symphony at its best. Adult $69.00
Concession* $48.00
Concession* $65.00
Friends of $40.00
the MEC “ The most thrilling Friends of $60.00
the MEC
stage show ever”
Under 18 yrs $40.00
WEEKEND NOTES Under 18 yrs $30.00
Family 4 $42.00
Group of 8+ $62.00
* Concession = Pensioners,
* Concession = Pensioners,
Seniors Card Holders and
Seniors Card Holders and
Student Card Holders
Student Card Holders
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ali.haigh@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
receive a dedicated quarterly email for teachers;
Email Ali Haigh, our Public Programs and Education Engagement Officer to
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2019 develop and grow your professional capacity in your self prescribed area.
to facilitate currency under the new NESA requirements. Let us help you
The Gallery offers professional development for teachers and educators
Professional Development opportunities
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts bursts off the page
in a spectacular live show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales
and rearranging them with some surprising and hilarious twists.
Frighteningly funny and seriously silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty
Beasts is the perfect family entertainment - for children 5 to 105. It delights
Time 10.30am
and disgusts in equal measures.
and 12.30pm
of Julie Slavin
Don’t miss this multi-Helpmann Award nominated production penned by the Image courtesy
Duration 55 mins world’s number one storyteller and from the team that brought you George’s
no interval
Museum.
Marvellous Medicine. and National Wool
Woolmark Company
(The production incorporates haze, smoke and strobe effects, loud music) in the art world. Call our Public Programs Officer on 6592 5455.
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presented by The
“ This Dahl delights and revolts.
or school, to stimulate discussion, create an experience and broaden interest Art of Wool exhibition
@ the Gallery for The
Adult $28.00 A treat for mums, dads and the littlies.”
Our art educators can tailor a specialised art tour or workshop for your group exploring all things fibre
a public program
Concession* $25.00 THE COURIER-MAIL
Custom Tour (fee paying)
I wool if you wool,
“ It’s a rock concert, a Hip Hop film
time for your visit.
Family 4 $20.00
clip, a fairytale and a favourite
kits, activity ideas or discussion topics, relevant to each exhibition. Book a Image Credit:
Friends of $20.00
book brought to vivid life,
experience. Our art educators can support teachers by providing education
the MEC
all rolled into one and all
The Gallery is a great place to bring your group or school for a cultural
Under 18 yrs $18.00
PG-Rated. Fun that the
Self guided tour (free)
* Concession = Pensioners,
Seniors Card Holders and
whole family will enjoy.” ages and abilities about art, artists and the Gallery sector.
Student Card Holders XS ENTERTAINMENT education programs which engage, educate and inform students of all
Manning Regional Art Gallery is committed to providing high quality
Director: Ross Balbuziente
Designer Josh McIntosh
Illustration by Quentin Blake
Sound Designer: Guy Webster
Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright
Education and Training @ the Gallery
Originally co-produced with La Boite Theatre Company. 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 ROUND
arTour an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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