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Frankston
Arts Centre                                      FAC Partnerships
Frankston Arts Centre is a landmark              Frankston Arts Centre is proud to be
arts facility located close to public            associated with our Partners and is
transport, shops, cafes and restaurants          dedicated to providing them with
and is served by an underground                  unique and imaginative opportunities
car park.                                        to support their marketing and
                                                 business objectives.
Frankston Arts Centre features:
• an 800 seat theatre                            Frankston Arts Centre believes in building
• a flexible function centre                     long-term, meaningful relationships with its
• a 200 seat black box theatre                   Partners to deliver mutual benefits which
• six exhibition spaces                          support the arts and engage the community.
•	and a variety of rooms and spaces
   available for workshops and functions.        “EastLink has supported Frankston Arts
                                                 Centre since 2012 and in 2022 we are more
Frankston Arts Centre’s annual program           aware and appreciative of the arts than ever
features performances by national and            before. We are delighted to commit our
international touring companies. The free        support to this industry. EastLink’s motto
exhibition program showcases local and           “time better spent” is all about ensuring you
international artists and most artwork is        can travel safely and quickly to those
available for sale.                              activities and people you love.”
Frankston Arts Centre hosts events by local      Doug Spencer-Roy
schools and community groups, offers a           Manager, Strategy & Marketing
wide range of workshops and promotes             ConnectEast Group
accessibility through its Arts Access
program. Frankston Arts Centre’s facilities
are hired by commercial clients and
community organisations, making it one of
Melbourne’s busiest venues.
                                                               Find out more: thefac.com.au

Partners                           Principal Theatre Partner          Principal Media Partner

                                                                           Preferred
  Children’s Theatre Partner    Daytime Theatre + Music Partner       Accommodation Partner

      Exhibition Partner              Preferred Brewery
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Contents
                                     Are you passionate
                                     about the arts?
02 South Side Festival
                                     A donation to Frankston Arts Centre
04 Upcoming Shows                    is an investment in the local arts
                                     community and artworks of the future.
22 Exhibitions                       Together, with your philanthropic
                                     support, we can make Frankston
26 Workshops & Classes               a vibrant community renowned for
                                     its arts and culture. All donations
28 Food & Beverage                   over $2 are tax deductible.

29	Venue & Ticket Information       To make a contribution, contact the
                                     Box Office or go to: thefac.com.au
30 Seat Plans
                                     Don’t miss a thing!
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                                     the latest news. Sign up at                of Frankston
                                     thefac.com.au                              City Council.
                                                                                Frankston Arts
                                                                                Centre
                                                                                27-37 Davey St
                                                                                (PO Box 490)
                                                                                Frankston
                                                                                Victoria 3199
Stay Connected:                  @the_FAC | #theFAC                             Australia

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                South Side Festival is coming!
                                   Explore the full program at

    Frankston’s newest major event, South
    Side Festival, is set to take over the city   Scratch Arts
    next month.                                   takes over Cube 37
    Bringing with it a flourish of light, art,    Scratch Arts is Melbourne’s primary
    dance, music, laughter and even some          contemporary and queer production
    naughty bits, South Side is a                 house that dabbles in a wild array of art
    contemporary art and culture festival         forms - circus, cabaret, burlesque,
    that’s never been seen before in              performance art, dance, visual art,
    Frankston. Nearly 230 artists are putting     children’s theatre and immersive works.
    together more than 50 fantastical,
    memorable and whimsical performances          Tickets / Single show $20, Double bill
    for an experience that won’t be forgotten.    $30 (Suits ages 18+)

    Events at the FAC:                                          Eat My Cake
                                                                Friday 6 & Saturday 7 May, 7pm

                 Reckoning                                     Marie Antoinette invites you
                 Sunday 8 May                                  to eat cake, indulge in
                                                               irreverence and to peek
                 Winner of 4 Melbourne            behind the polished, pretty world that is
                 Fringe Awards                    force-fed to her.
                 – See page 6
                                                  Moist
                 When?                            Friday 6 & Saturday 7 May, 8.40pm
                 Thursday 12 May
                 Music Victoria Musician          This racy and hilarious spectacle is
                 of the Year 2021                 sopping wet as it takes you deep into a
                 – See page 8                     disco-fuelled dystopia.

                 Circa’s Peepshow
                 Saturday 14 May
                 For the thrill seekers
                 – See Page 9

    Visually-stimulating
    Art Exhibitions
    – See page 22 -23

    Workshops to talk about!
    – See page 26 & 27
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   Frankston Generator | Presented by Mandylights

Mandylights                                         Drag Brunch with Isis Avis Loren
Frankston Generator                                 and Rubi Taboo
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 May and                         Sat 14 May, 1pm
Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 May
Sessions every 20 minutes, from 5pm-10pm            Enjoy your brunch favourites and delicious
Journey underground the Frankston Arts              cocktails as we keep you entertained with
Centre into the core of a sprawling                 3 fabulous drag shows and our pianist
subterranean generator where a                      taking all your best song requests.
mesmerising display of lighting, audio              All Tickets: $16.50 18+ only
and video installations create an
immersive experience that is the first of                         Piano Bar - Family
its kind. Suitable for all ages.
                                                                  Friendly Afternoon
Tickets / $10 - $15 (Family of 4 $40)                             Sun 15 May, 1pm
                                                                For the big and little kids
Piano Bar                                                       - an afternoon of live music,
                                                    including Disney classics, for everyone
takes over Cube 37                                  to enjoy!
                                                    Free, booking essential
Bitches With Balls Drag Bingo
Thu 12 May, 6pm
                                                    Pitch Please
Three hours of interactive entertainment,           Sun 15 May, 6pm
drag and campery that you’ll love, hosted
                                                    It’s Piano Bar with
by stunning Piano Bar Queens.
                                                    drag queens and glitter.
All Tickets: $16.50 18+ only
                                                    All Tickets: $16.50 18+ only
A Taste of Piano Bar

                                                        But wait there’s even more:
Fri 13 May, 6pm
Dance the night away with us! Our stellar
pianists and vocalists will be taking
requests for your favourite songs, and                Visit southsidefestival.com.au
                                                        to explore the full range of
we’ll have pop up drag shows from one of
our superstar drag queens.
All Tickets: $16.50 18+ only                           experiences waiting for you!

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                       “A feast of humour”
                       - Australian Stage

                       Melbourne International Comedy Festival

                       Comedy Festival Roadshow
                       Sunday 1 May                       Strap yourself in Frankston City! The Melbourne
                       8pm                                International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the
                                                          highway to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from
                       Member / $42-$52                   the 2022 Festival.
                       Full / $48-$60
                       Concession / $45-$55               For 24 years, the Roadshow has presented an all killer,
                       Under 30 / $27-$35                 no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented
                                                          newcomers to comedy fans far and wide.
                       Duration
                                                          Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness
                       135 minutes,
                                                          and song in this rip-roaring road trip designed to satisfy
                       including interval
                                                          all your comedy cravings!
                       Performances often contain         Book now for that much-needed live comedy fix when
                       coarse language, adult themes,
                                                          they roll into Frankston Arts Centre.
                       sexual references and material
                       that may offend. Suits ages 15+.
                       Smoke machine/hazer may
                       be used.

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                                       Live Nation
                                       Carole King’s Tapestry – 50th Anniversary In
T H E AT R E

                                       Concert
                                       Tuesday 3 May, 7pm
                                       After performing 24 sold-out shows in 2021 to celebrate 50
                                       years of Carole King’s landmark album Tapestry, Esther
                                       Hannaford and her all-star band will return to the stage in 2022.

                                       VIP Hot Seat / $134.90, A Reserve / $74.90,
                                       B Reserve / $64.90

                                       HCC Entertainment
T H E AT R E

                                       Rockin Through The Ages
                                       Wednesday 4 May, 7.30pm
                                       This is the greatest musical/visual show from the 50s, 60s & 70s
                                       that sparks the memories of days gone by, a must see for all
                                       Baby Boomers.

                                       Member / $55, Full / $59.90, Concession / $55,
                                       Child U16 / $45, Group 6+ / $55ea

                                                      JTM Productions
T H E AT R E

                                                      Singalong Musicals: The Interactive
                                                      Musical Theatre Stage Show
                                                      Sunday 15 May, 7.30pm
                                                      Love Musical Theatre? Wish you could sing those
                                                      fabulous songs during a show and not be told to
                                                      sshhh? Well now you can!
                                                      Calling all shower singers, car singers and closet
                                                      musical theatre divas this is your chance to sing
                                                      and dance to your favourite musical theatre
                                                      songs along with world class performers,
                                                      dancers and a live band.

                                                      VIP Experience / $90, Dancing Queen / $65,
                                                      Member / $55, Full / $60, Concession / $55,
                                                      Group 6+ / $55ea

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                       “Delights every one of the
                       senses for those lucky
                       enough to witness it”
                       - Rolling Stone

                                                                                                                      M U S I C / M U LT I M E D I A

                       Beat Entertainment

                       Reckoning
                       Te Waiata Paihere Wairua
                       THE SOUNDS OF WOVEN SOULS

                       Sunday 8 May                              Winner of 4 Melbourne Fringe Awards. Reckōning is
                       7.30pm                                    about reclaiming our power. Reconnecting with and
                                                                 rediscovering our Ancestry. Rediscovery of our
                       Member / $42-$52                          Indigenous blood lines. Reclamation of the parts of
                       Full / $48-$60                            ourselves we’ve forgotten and been made to forget.
                       Concession / $45-$55
                       Under 30 / $27-$35                        A cross-cultural, multi art-form performance fusing
                                                                 Indigenous cultures from Aotearoa, New Zealand and Te
                       Duration                                  Whēnua Moemoeā (Land of the Dreamtime) Australia.
                       50 minutes, no interval
                                                                 Reckōning depicts the intertwining of Indigenous
                       Age suitability                           culture through storytelling & original songs by Samuel
                       Suits ages 16+                            Gaskin and The Merindas.
                       Contains bright lights, haze effects,     Presented as part of the South Side Festival 2022.
                       moderate coarse language, and
                       sudden loud noises. Potentially
                       triggering content including self harm,
                       sexual assault, mental health and use
                       of replica weapons. Aboriginal and
                       Torres Strait Islander audiences are
                       advised that this event may contain
                       images, voices and videos of deceased
                       Indigenous persons.

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“I love you right up to the moon
– AND BACK.”

                                                                                                 FA M I LY

CDP Kids

Guess How Much I Love You
A P L AY B Y R I C H A R D T U L L O C H .
A D A P T E D F R O M T H E B O O K S B Y S A M M C B R AT N E Y A N D A N I TA J E R A M

Monday 9 May                         Join the enchanting adventure of Little and Big Nutbrown
12pm & 2pm                           Hare as they discover the magic and colour of the
                                     seasons, in a dazzling new stage adaptation of Sam
Member / $28                         McBratney’s beloved Guess How Much I Love You books.
Full / $30
                                     This playful story of love and nature unfolds on stage
Family of 4 / $100
                                     in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with beautiful
Duration                             puppetry, music and laughter for children aged 3 years
50 minutes,                          and up.
no interval                          Brought to life by CDP Kids, the team behind the
                                     Australian tours of The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry
Age suitability
                                     Caterpillar Show and Spot, this family favourite will
Suits ages 3+ and their adults
                                     excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time
The 12pm performance will be a       theatre-goers. Don’t miss out!
Relaxed Performance suitable for
patrons with autism spectrum         Guess How Much I Love You TM and © Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram 2021.
conditions, sensory, communication   Licensed by Walker Books Ltd. Guess How Much I Love You is a registered
or learning disabilities.            trademark of Walker Books Ltd, London UK.

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                   “An extremely emotional
                   work that truly touches
                   everyone’s heart”
                   - Mapping Melbourne Festival

                                                                                                                        MUSIC/FILM

                   Mindy Meng Wang

                   When?
                   Thursday 12 May                Chinese Australian musician, composer and performer
                   7.30pm                         Mindy Meng Wang uses ancient Chinese harp: Guzheng;
                                                  Anita Quayle: Cello, Effects; Danial Jenatsch:
                   Member / $25
                                                  Electronics; and film footage collected by Chinese and
                   Full / $35                     Australian filmmakers to create an emotional and
                   Concession / $29               immersive audio-visual contemplation on family,
                                                  memories and life during global lockdown.
                   Duration                       With poignant music and film, Mindy shares personal
                   50 minutes,                    and undisclosed stories between her hometown in
                   no interval                    Lanzhou, Wuhan in China and Melbourne Australia and
                                                  humanises the profound worldwide experience of the
                   Age suitability                global pandemic.
                   Suits ages 16+
                                                  Be inspired by this emotional journey and exploring our
                                                  shared feelings of love, regret, fear, desire and relief
                                                  despite barriers of race, distance or culture.
                                                  Mindy Meng Wang - Music Victoria Musician
                                                  of the Year 2021
                                                  Presented as part of the South Side Festival 2022.

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 “. . . one of the most
entertaining, unbelievable
things you will ever see.”
- The Reviews Hub, UK

                                                                                                      CIRCUS

Circa

Circa’s Peepshow
C R E AT E D B Y YA R O N L I F S C H I T Z W I T H L I B B Y M C D O N N E L L
AND THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE

Saturday 14 May                      Circa’s Peepshow turns cabaret on its head, literally. Join
8pm                                  Circa as they embark on a seductive dance through the
                                     hall of mirrors that is your imagination, Circa’s Peepshow
Member / $42-$52                     lurches from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically
Full / $48-$60                       playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies,
Concession / $45-$55                 extreme bending, beguiling burlesque, and devilishly
Under 30 / $27-$35                   precarious aerials.
                                     Under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz,
Duration                             Circa’s Peepshow combines some of the finest acrobatic
100 minutes,                         talent on the planet to create a playfully exhilarating ride
including interval                   into the beautifully bizarre recesses of your mind.

Age suitability                      Come to Circa’s Peepshow and see the world from the
Suits ages 12+                       other side of the mirror.
                                     Presented as part of the South Side Festival 2022.
                                     Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through
                                     the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland
                                     Government through Arts Queensland.

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     T H E AT R E

                                            Robertson Brothers 1960’s Variety TV Show
                                            Wednesday 18 May, 8pm
                                            Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing show featuring
                                            the hits of The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four
                                            Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers!

                                            Member / $65, Full / $69, Concession / $65

                                            Neil Gooding Productions
                                            BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell
     T H E AT R E

                                            Thursday 19 May, 7.30pm
                                            Australian cabaret chanteuse and musical theatre star, Queenie
                                            van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw,
                                            emotive vocals, brings to you the songs, stories and art of the
                                            musical legend that is Joni Mitchell.

                                            Member / $59, Full / $69, Concession / $59, Child U16 / $59

                                            Daytime Music + Theatre and Winding Road Productions
                                            The Songs of Judy Garland with
     T H E AT R E

                                            Bernadette Robinson
                                            Friday 20 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm
                                            Highly acclaimed West End performer Bernadette Robinson will
                                            delight as she reimagines the much-loved songs of Judy
                                            Garland on our stage! Expect to enjoy ‘Get Happy’, ‘The Trolley
                                            Song’, ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘The Man That Got Away’ and more.

                                            Member / $20, Full / $22, Group 10+ / $20
                                            Make a day of it! Two-course lunch only $23. Bookings essential.

                                            Leicashow
     T H E AT R E

                                            Bowie Unzipped
                                            Friday 20 May, 8pm
                                            Jeff Duff presents his unique interpretation of the songs of
                                            David Bowie. So much more than just a tribute show, Jeff’s
                                            unique and powerful take on the David Bowie songbook has fans
                                            returning night after night.

                                            Member / $55, Full / $69, Concession / $59

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                                                                                                      Image: Susan Carmody
“…it was the giant Kutcha
Edwards who had the audience
by the throat. I don’t think I’ve
seen a more soulful
performance in my life.”
- Jason Blake, Sydney Festival
Review

                                                                                        MUSIC

Kutcha Edwards

Circling Time
– Songs & Stories
Wednesday 1 June                    Singing up country with Kutcha Edwards.
7.30pm                              From the wings of a darkened stage drifts the evocative,
                                    slightly haunting sound of clap sticks. A stoically paced
Member / $42-$52
                                    figure slowly emerges singing in his traditional language.
Full / $48-$60
Concession / $45-$55                This mesmerising introduction heralds a performance by
Under 30 / $27-$35                  renowned Aboriginal singer/songwriter, Kutcha
                                    Edwards.
Duration
70 minutes,                         Circling Time is arranged in sequences exploring
no interval                         Kutcha’s life through the themes of Country, Birth,
                                    Youth, Politics, Love, Culture, Healing and Hope. Each
                                    theme is bathed in individualised colours and enhanced
                                    by stunning projections that amplify the poignancy of
                                    Kutcha’s original songs and stories.
                                    This performance takes place during Reconciliation
                                    Week 2022.

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                                            Masters of Choreography
     CUBE 37

                                            Ringmaster Royale
                                            Saturday 21 May, 7pm | Cube 37
                                            With a dazzling cast of performers, this show captivates with
                                            magic, dance, acro, aerial, fire, hoop, silks & more to enthrall
                                            with modern circus treats.

                                            Member / $62.50, Full / $70, Concession / $65,
                                            Child U17 / $50, Group 10+ / $65 ea, Family (2A + 2Ch) / $220

                                            SquareLemon PR
                                            Sionnach Rua’s Great Irish Song Book
     CUBE 37

                                            Saturday 28 May, 8pm
                                            Sionnach Rua’s Great Irish Song Book brings Ireland’s rich,
                                            unique culture to the shores of Australia, with a romantic
                                            passion running deep in Celtic veins.

                                            Member / $43, Full / $49, Concession / $45

                                            Eric Bogle Live
     CUBE 37

                                            Sunday 29 May, 5pm
                                            Eric Bogle OAM is an internationally known and respected
                                            songwriter with hits such as ‘And the Band Played Waltzing
                                            Matilda’ and ‘No Man’s Land (a.k.a. The Green Fields of France)’.
                                            For nearly 40 years he has toured the world, from outback
                                            Australia to the streets of New York.

                                            Tickets / $69

                                            Ben Maiorana Entertainment
                                            Twist & Shout A Salute To Rock n Roll
     T H E AT R E

                                            Friday 3 June, 8pm
                                            For the first time in Australia, Rock n Roll fans will embrace &
                                            celebrate all the classic No 1 hits of these Music Legends of all
                                            time. Hit after massive hit, the magical sounds come alive again
                                            with Internationally Renowned and one of Australia’s most
                                            successful Vocal Trio’s The Williams Brothers.

                                            Member / $59.90, Full / $69.90, Concession / $64.90,
                                            Child U16 / $49.90, Group 10+ / $59.90ea

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                                       Ben Maiorana Entertainment
T H E AT R E

                                       Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
                                       Friday 10 June, 8pm
                                       Following a hugely successful 2019/20 sell-out tour, Queen –
                                       Bohemian Rhapsody are returning with a Brand New show in
                                       2022 combining Queens ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most
                                       popular songs on their albums.

                                       Member / $69.90, Full / $79.90, Concession / $74.90,
                                       Group 10+ / $69.90ea

                                       Ben Maiorana Entertainment
                                       The Beatles 50 Years On
T H E AT R E

                                       Saturday 11 June, 8pm
                                       Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to No 1 and
                                       relive the magic and unique sound that made the Beatles the
                                       greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the word has ever known. No less
                                       than 35 chart toppers that made the four ‘mop tops’ so much a
                                       part of our lives back in those heady days of the 60’s together
                                       with the timeless hits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George
                                       Harrison & Ringo Starr.

                                       Member / $59.90, Full / $69.90, Concession / $64.90,
                                       Child U16 / $49.90, Group 10+ / $59.90ea

                                       Daytime Music + Theatre and NCM
T H E AT R E

                                       Unsung
                                       Friday 17 June, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
                                       An uplifting and nostalgic performance that pays homage to the
                                       women who blazed the trail for generations to come. Through
                                       history, heart, and hilarity, they bring these incredible women
                                       – and their music – out of the sidelines, and into their rightful
                                       place in Australian music history!

                                       Member / $20, Full / $22, Group 10+ / $20
                                       Make a day of it! Two-course lunch only $23. Bookings essential.

                                       Victorian State Ballet
                                       Don Quixote
T H E AT R E

                                       Sunday 19 June, 2.30pm
                                       A spectacular rendition of this most festive and flamboyant of
                                       ballets. Considered as one of the most exciting of ballets, its
                                       fiery passion and exciting musical score has audiences on the
                                       edge of their seats from beginning to end!

                                       Member / $50-$60, Full / $65-$75, Concession / $55-$65,
                                       Child U14 / $40-$50, Group 10+ / $45-$55ea

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                           “We felt like
                          privileged listeners, given
                          access to an extraordinarily
                          insightful confrontation with
                          the way in which grief loosens
                          our grasp on reason”
                          - ArtsHub

                                                                                                       CUBE 37           DRAMA

                          Critical Stages Touring

                          The Year of Magical Thinking
                          BY JOAN DIDION

                          Wednesday 15 June                The details will be different, but it will happen to you.
                          7.30pm                           Joan Didion’s celebrated memoir is brought to life in this
                                                           highly personal account of loss through the lens of hope
                          Member / $38
                                                           unpacking a surreal and overwhelming time in Didion’s
                          Full / $44
                          Concession / $40                 life as she faces the sudden loss of her husband John,
                          Under 30 / $30                   and later her daughter Quintana. Deeply moving,
                                                           sometimes funny, and ultimately joyful, this is one
                          Duration                         woman’s story of the journey to find acceptance, and the
                          85 minutes,                      lessons learnt in letting go.
                          no interval
                                                           After a critically-acclaimed sellout premiere season at
                          Age suitability                  Melbourne’s FortyFiveDownstairs this is a production
                          Suitable for ages 15+.           that is a must-see for fans of great drama.
                                                           The Year of Magical Thinking is presented by special arrangement with
                          Moderate language and            Samuel French Inc., and Concord Theatricals Company. This production was
                          adult themes.                    developed for the stage by FortyFiveDownstairs.

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                                       Ben Maiorana Entertainment
T H E AT R E

                                       Elvis The King In Concert
                                       Saturday 25 June, 8pm
                                       Internationally Acclaimed sensation Mark Anthony, one of the
                                       most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today, brings this
                                       unique period to life – the songs, the costumes, the emotion,
                                       the energy, the raw power – all brought together in a two hour
                                       concert spectacular.

                                       Member / $59.90, Full / $69.90, Pensioner/Senior / $64.90,
                                       Child U16 / $49.90, Group 10+ / $59.90ea

                                       Base Entertainment
                                       Celtic Illusion Reimagined
T H E AT R E

                                       Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm
                                       Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation
                                       that has taken the world by storm. With new spellbinding
                                       illusions, entrancing music, and choreography, Celtic Illusion
                                       Reimagined is the must-see family event of 2022.

                                       Full / $89.90, Concession / $84.90, Child U16 / $79.90,
                                       Group 10+ / $84.90ea, Family (2A + 2Ch) / $320

                                       Ben Maiorana Entertainment
T H E AT R E

                                       Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story
                                       Saturday 9 July, 5pm
                                       Hailed as the ‘Queen of 70’s Pop’, Helen Reddy was Australia’s
                                       first international superstar and the first Australian to win a
                                       Grammy Award. Starring internationally acclaimed Nikki
                                       Bennett, and featuring all the hits including the iconic I Am
                                       Woman, this show tells the story of an incredible trailblazer, the
                                       music she made and music that made her.

                                       Member / $59.90, Full / $69.90, Concession / $64.90,
                                       Group 10+ / $59.90ea

                                       Rokitz Entertainment
                                       World of Musicals
T H E AT R E

                                       Thursday 14 July, 7.30pm
                                       The World of Musicals Concert has graced stages across the
                                       globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented
                                       performing artists who exquisitely recreate classic hits, fused
                                       with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes.

                                       Full / $84.90-$89.90, Concession / $74.90-$79.90,
                                       Child U15 / $54.90-$59.90, Family (2A + 2Ch) / $279.60

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                      “ . . . more feats of
                     gymnastics, acrobatics and
                     balance than you can shake a
                     baton at.”
                     - The Wee Review, UK

                                                                                                                                 FA M I LY

                     Circa

                     Wolfgang’s Magical
                     Musical Circus
                     C R E AT E D B Y YA R O N L I F S C H I T Z W I T H B E N J A M I N K N A P T O N
                     AND THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE

                     Monday 27 June                      Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus reinvents the
                     11am & 2.30pm                       composer’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating
                                                         show featuring Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a
                     Member / $23                        live accordionist. Watch as the notes are physically lifted
                     Full / $25                          off the page as performers bring the renowned
                     Family of 4 / $95                   compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles
                                                         and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the
                     Duration                            conductor’s baton. Straight from the score and onto the
                     60 minutes,                         stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of
                     no interval                         powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and
                                                         movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.
                     Age suitability                     Commissioned by The Art House Wyong. Circa acknowledges the assistance of
                     Suitable for ages 3+.               the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and
                                                         advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
                                                         Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal
                                                         people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many
                                                         lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past,
                                                         present and emerging. Always was. Always will be.

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“Here is a great band making its
mark in the 21st century with all
the colour and trappings of a
1940s Hollywood movie set...
no wonder it’s a hit!”
- The Australian

                                                                                        MUSIC

ATA Allstar Artists

The Celebration of Swing
Sunday 10 July                      The Celebration of Swing will be a Big Band Blast!
3pm                                 A concert spectacular honouring the famous American
                                    Big Band leaders and their Orchestras from the 1940’s,
Member / $74.90                     the golden era of swing.
Full / $84.90
Concession / $79.90                 This concert will feature John Morrison’s Swing City:
Under 25 / $54.90                   fifteen musicians and singers, plus showcase two
Group 10+ / $79.90                  esteemed singers, Gregg Arthur and Jackie Cooper and
                                    Sydney’s top instrumental jazz soloists.
Duration
130 minutes,                        The concert’s music repertoire will highlight the greatest
including interval                  Big Band hits of the 1940’s, featuring the music of Glenn
                                    Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman
                                    and more.

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                                            The Harbour Agency
                                            Xavier Rudd: Jan Juc Moon Tour
     T H E AT R E

                                            Friday 15 July, 8pm
                                            Xavier Rudd announces his 2022 Australian tour, in celebration
                                            of the release of his forthcoming 10th studio album ‘Jan Juc
                                            Moon’. “Very excited to get out on the road and share this new
                                            record and live show that I’ve been working on. Australia first and
                                            then back out in the big wide world, the world needs music and
                                            I’m ready to share.”

                                            All Tickets / $89.90

                                            Dion and Randall International
     T H E AT R E

                                            Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll
                                            Saturday 16 July, 2pm
                                            Dust off those blue suede shoes and be prepared to be
                                            razzle-dazzled…the only 50’s & 60’s rock ‘n’ roll concert show of
                                            its kind!

                                            Full / $79, Concession / $75

                                            A-List Entertainment
                                            Jimeoin Live
     T H E AT R E

                                            Friday 22 July, 8pm
                                            A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman
                                            internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters.

                                            Member / $54.90, Full / $59.90, Concession / $54.90,
                                            Group 6+ / $54.90ea

                                            PLOS Musical Productions
                                            Chicago
     T H E AT R E

                                            Friday 29 July, 7.30pm; Saturday 30 July, 7.30pm;
                                            Sunday 31 July, 1.30pm; Tuesday 2 August, 7.30pm;
                                            Wednesday 3 August, 7.30pm; Thursday 4 August, 7.30pm;
                                            Friday 5 August, 7.30pm; Saturday 6 August, 1.30pm
                                            PLOS Musical Productions will bring the musical spectacular
                                            CHICAGO to the stage. Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at
                                            fame, justice, and the media machine set in the 1920’s.

                                            Member / $55, Full / $60, Concession / $55, Child U16 / $44,
                                            Group 20+ / $55ea, Family (2A + 2Ch) / $184
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                                       Daytime Music + Theatre & Promac Productions
T H E AT R E

                                       ‘The World of Musicals’
                                       starring Simon Gleeson & Natalie O’Donnell
                                       Friday 19 August, 10.30am & 1.30pm / On Sale Tuesday 10 May
                                       International musical theatre stars Simon Gleeson and
                                       Natalie O’Donnell perform the classic songs from Rodgers and
                                       Hammerstein through to ‘The Greatest Showman’ with some
                                       Billy Joel thrown in for good measure.

                                       Member / $20, Full / $22, Lunch with wine / $30,
                                       Lunch without wine / $23

                                       Jally Entertainment
CUBE 37

                                       Margaret Fulton The Musical
                                       Friday 19 August, 7.30pm | Cube 37
                                       Margaret Fulton reigned supreme on our country’s cooking
                                       scene, awarded an OAM in 1983 and later identified as a
                                       National Living Treasure. The Margaret Fulton Cookbook
                                       encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more
                                       interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat
                                       and three veg.

                                       Member / $55, Full / $65, Concession / $59,
                                       Child Under 16 / $49, Group 10+ / $59ea

                                       Ben Maiorana Entertainment
T H E AT R E

                                       Mark Vincent: The Impossible Dream
                                       Sunday 4 September, 3pm
                                       Australia’s most successful Tenor, internationally acclaimed
                                       sensation Mark Vincent tours his brand new show
                                       The Impossible Dream.

                                       Member / $69.90, Full / $79.90, Concession / $74.90,
                                       Group 10+ / $69.90ea

                                       Imagination Workshop
CUBE 37

                                       Roald Dahl & The Imagination Seekers
                                       Monday 5 September, 5pm; Tuesday 6 September, 11am & 5pm | Cube 37
                                       All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing! Now
                                       only a Secret Organisation known as The Ancient Guild of
                                       Taletenders can save the stories and they need your help...

                                       Member / $20, Tickets / $25 , Family (2A + 2Ch) / $80

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Illustration by Rod Clement

                              The time has come for the Emus
                              to tell the story, their way!

                                                                                                                        FA M I LY

                              Monkey Baa Theatre Company

                              Edward The Emu
                              B A S E D O N T H E B O O K S B Y S H E E N A K N O W L E S & R O D C L E M E N T.
                              W R I T T E N F O R T H E S TA G E & D I R E C T E D B Y E V A D I C E S A R E

                              Friday 12 August                   Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the
                              11am & 6pm                         zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression
                              Member / $28                       that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure.
                              Full / $30                         Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a
                              Family of 4 / $100                 better option in life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the
                                                                 other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks
                              Duration                           and goes to find the fun and along the way, finds Edwina!
                              50 minutes,
                              no interval                        More than an adaptation, this is a unique imagining of
                                                                 two beloved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina
                              Age suitability                    the Emu, combining the plights of both emus in one
                              Suitable for ages                  heartfelt, clever and funny new tale.
                              4-10 years and
                              their families.                    With exceptional, world-class puppet creation, the
                                                                 emus’ journey of hijinks and tenderness leads them to
                              The 11am performance will be       discover that the best thing you can be is…. you!
                              Auslan Interpreted for patrons
                              who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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“Another shake & stir production
destined for hit status.”
- Stage Whispers

                                                                                                     DRAMA

shake & stir theatre co

Jane Eyre
B Y C H A R L O T T E B R O N T Ë . A D A P T E D B Y S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O

Wednesday 17 August                 Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of
7.30pm                              love, family and a sense of belonging.
Member / $42-$52                    Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English
Full / $48-$60                      literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new
Concession / $45-$55                stage adaptation from the nationally-renowned shake &
Under 30 / $27-$35                  stir theatre co (Animal Farm, Dracula).
Duration                            This stunning new production, featuring original music,
140 minutes,
                                    written by multi ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod,
including interval
                                    will set a fire blazing in your soul.
Age suitability                     This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the
Suitable for ages 13+               Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Contains adult themes,
simulated violence and
supernatural elements and will
feature strobe, loud music and
fire/smoke/haze effects.

Post-Show Q&A with the cast

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                               Exhibitions
                                                       Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency
                                                       Works on Paper
     FA C M E Z Z A N I N E

                                                       Thursday 21 April to Saturday 28 May
                                                       Mangkaja artists from the Fitzroy Valley
                                                       region share stories of culture and identity through vibrant
                                                       images and representations of country with a distinct use of
                                                       colour and uninhibited style highlighted in recent high profile
                                                       fashion collaborations.
                                                       Artist: Amy Nuggett,
                                                       Wurna Jiljingurnu Kayili Martuwarrakarti, Screen Print
                                                       Image courtesy Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency

                                                       Agata Mayes
     CUBE 37 – CUBE GALLERY

                                                       Architecture of Inner Space
                                                       Friday 6 May to Saturday 11 June
                                                       An art installation that combines
                                                       sculpture, sound, and video in the form of immersive projection
                                                       reflecting upon human experience and the perception of reality.
                                                       By mapping a multi-channel video on the grand piano form
                                                       the artist explores the complexity of the human mind –
                                                       our inner space.

                                                       Artist: Agata Mayes, Architecture of Inner Space

                                                       Rosie Weiss
                                                       The Trees are Falling into
     FA C C U R V E D WA L L

                                                       the Sea and Other Stories
                                                       Friday 6 May to Saturday 25 June
                                                       For this body of work Weiss collected plant fragments from the
                                                       edges of cliffs and embankments around Port Phillip Bay, and
                                                       then looked further afield from Spencer Gulf to Moreton Bay
                                                       and used these as subject matter to make a series of images that
                                                       examine sea level rises and our relationship to the natural world.

                                                       Artist: Rosie Weiss, Rosebud, Floating (detail)

                                                       Kerrie Warren with Collaborating Artists
     FA C AT R I U M

                                                       - Dr Aunty Eileen Harrison and
                                                       Darryl Whitaker
                                                       Beneath the Canopies
                                                       Friday 6 May to Saturday 25 June
                                                       A stunning tree inspired visual arts exhibition showcasing an
                                                       experimental and collaborative artwork funded by one of
                                                       Frankston City Council’s Artist Project Grants.

                                                       Artist: Darryl Whitaker, Bogong (detail) photograph
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                                                  Kate Rohde
   CUBE 37 GLASS CUBE
A N D FA C D E S I G N S T O R E

                                                  Creature Comforts
                                                  Friday 6 May to Saturday 2 July
                                                  Kate Rohde presents a colour filled
                                                  immersive installation of sculptural works and wallpaper
                                                  inspired prints. The over-arching themes of Kate’s work is the
                                                  human relationship to nature and animals, with a particular
                                                  emphasis on the collecting of natural history specimens.

                                                  Artist: Kate Rohde, Magic Object (detail)

                                                  Brodie Alserda
                                                  Through Her Eyes
FA C M E Z Z A N I N E

                                                  Thursday 2 June to Saturday 24 September
                                                  Brodie converts animal photography into her signature
                                                  Zentangle black and white style, or full colour blended pieces.
                                                  Brodie’s lifelong focus on art has been a positive outlet while
                                                  living with complex mental and physical issues emanating from
                                                  a Chromosome deletion disorder and is on the Autism spectrum.
                                                  A Frankston City Council’s Artist Project Grant recipient.
                                                  Opening Event: Thursday 2 June, 6pm to 8pm.
                                                  Online Registration Essential or 03 9784 1060
                                                  Artist: Brodie Alserda, Iguana (detail)

                                                  Jonathan Thompson
                                                  The Impossible Dream
 FA C M E Z Z A N I N E

                                                  Thursday 2 June to Saturday 24 September
                                                  Inspired by the everyday Jonathan reinterprets the world around
                                                  him through his bronze sculptures. Jonathan invites the
                                                  Frankston Community to view and vote for their favourite
                                                  sculpture which he hopes to have enlarged and fabricated into a
                                                  public art work celebrating Disability Arts in Frankston.
                                                  A Frankston City Council’s Artist Project Grant recipient.
                                                  Opening Event: Thu 16 June 5pm to 7pm.
                                                  Online Registration Essential or 03 9784 1060
                                                  Artist: Jonathan Thompson, Standing Figure

                                                  Bella Cortes
CUBE 37 – CUBE GALLERY

                                                  Maybe it was Just a Dream
                                                  Thursday 16 June to Saturday 9 July
                                                  Bella’s whimsical world paints the ordinary in a hyper
                                                  technicolour reality. Her collection leans towards the concept of
                                                  escapism which begs the question, “Was It Just A Dream? Are
                                                  dreams better than reality these days?”

                                                  Artist: Bella Cortes, After the Rain (detail)
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                                                       Cameron Howe
     FA C AT R I U M

                                                       Faces
                                                       Thursday 30 June to Saturday 22 October
                                                       Big, bold, bright eyed faces are an unplanned translation of raw
                                                       inner emotions onto canvas in Cameron’s debut solo exhibition.
                                                       Figurative creations come alive through spontaneity of thought
                                                       and feeling.

                                                       Artist: Cameron Howe, Ten Faces. Photo: John Lane

                                                       Penelope Davis
                                                       Sea Change
     AND ART AFTER DARK
     CUBE 37 GLASS CUBE

                                                       Thursday 7 July to Saturday 27 August
                                                       Penelope Davis creates jellyfish forms by taking the detritus of
                                                       contemporary technologies and combining these with organic
                                                       source material such as leaves and seaweed. These works reflect
                                                       on, and embody, a painstaking attempt to recuperate an
                                                       appreciation for the natural world, our symbiotic relationship
                                                       with it, and the necessity of our shared future.
                                                       Artist: Penelope Davis, Sea change (Installation View),
                                                       MARS Gallery. Photo: Matthew Stanton

                                                       Chisholm TAFE
     CUBE 37 – CUBE GALLERY

                                                       Little Landscapes 9x5
                                                       Thursday 14 July to Saturday 23 July
                                                       A collection of 9”x5” paintings created by Chisholm art
                                                       students.

                                                       Opening Event / Thursday 14 July, 6pm-8pm.
                                                       RSVP / Chisholm Tafe 03 9238 8216

                                                       Artist: Tahlia Morris, Sunset (detail)

                                                       Alison Tedesco
                                                       Nothings into Somethings
     FA C C U R V E D WA L L

                                                       Thursday 11 August to Saturday 5 November
                                                       Alison Tedesco is a Frankston based Artist. In this exhibition,
                                                       Nothings to Somethings she explores Frankston, bringing the
                                                       overlooked corners of the city to the foreground, challenging the
                                                       viewer to see beauty in the perceived ordinariness of suburbia.

                                                       Artist: Alison Tedesco, Untitled
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                                                 FAC Open Exhibition
CUBE 37 – CUBE GALLERY

                                                 Belonging
                                                 Thursday 28 July to Thursday 25 August
                                                 The FAC Open Exhibition is a call out for
                                                 submissions across all visual art mediums to
                                                 explore the theme of Belonging. The theme is
                                                 open to broad artistic interpretation and may be
                                                 approached from a personal, social or cultural
                                                 perspective. The winning artist is awarded
                                                 $1,000 and a FAC Exhibition and Opening Event
                                                 opportunity in 2023.
                                                 Entry $16. Online applications at thefac.com.au
                                                 and close Sunday 10 July.
                                                 Successful entrants notified Wednesday 13 July.
                                                 Drop Off Friday 22 July and Saturday 23 July.
                                                 Opening Event Thursday 28 July 6pm, online
                                                 registration essential or 03 9784 1060.

                                                 FAC Kids Art Competition
CUBE 37 – CUBE GALLERY

                                                 Art Haus
                                                 Thursday 1 September to Saturday 1 October
                                                 Do you have an ordinary, amazing or wacky
                                                 house or treehouse you dream about or love?
                                                 Experience being part of a professional art show
                                                 and competition and enter your artwork on A3
                                                 paper in the frame supplied. Have it hung on the
                                                 wall for all to see in our Cube Gallery and
                                                 celebrate with an exhibition opening event.
                                                 First prize $150 and highly commended $50 for
                                                 each age category 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 years.
                                                 People’s Prize: Family of 4 pass to see a
                                                 Frankston Arts Centre Season family show.
                                                 Entries open Tuesday 24 May to Saturday 27
                                                 August. Download Application at thefac.com.au
                                                 or collect from Frankston Arts Centre. $20 fee
                                                 payable and frames collected at Box Office.
                                                 Celebration event and prizes announced
                                                 Saturday 17 September 3pm-4.30pm.
                                                 Online Registration Essential or 03 9784 1060.

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                                                          FAC Design Store
     FA C D E S I G N S T O R E

                                                          Art + Gift Boxes
                                                          Shop the FAC Design Store for unique gift ideas from Able and
                                                          Game, Pop Jewels, Til Foley, local guest designer Liz Alserda and
                                                          feature artist Kate Rohde.

                                                          Til Foley jewellery

                                  Workshops and classes
                                                          Frankston City:
     FUNCTION CENTRE

                                                          A City of Readers
                                                          Wednesday 11 May, 7.30pm
                                                          Join us for a free event where we sit
                                                          down with some of the Peninsula’s brightest literary stars to
                                                          chat with ABC journalist, author and lifelong local, Paul Kennedy
                                                          to discuss the beauty that is a favourite book.

                                                          Free / Bookings essential

                                                          Design and Cast resin jewellery with Kate Rohde
     CUBE 37

                                                          Saturday 11 June, 10am to 2pm
                                                          Kate Rohde will share her extensive experience for creating
                                                          silicone moulds for sculpture and jewellery-making. Learn
                                                          essential skills for designing your own pieces in plasticine, and
                                                          make simple moulds to cast your own designs. Participants will
                                                          be using easy to handle, low odour, fast-setting materials for a
                                                          quick and colourful result.

                                                          $100 / All materials provided. BYO apron. Ages 16+
                                                          Photo credit: Andrew Barcham

                                                          Artwell
     CUBE 37

                                                          Artwell runs on most Wednesdays, throughout the year. Check the
                                                          website for all dates. Note Artwell does not run on Public or School
                                                          Holidays. 10.30am to 12.30pm
                                                          Artwell is a community Art program, which aims to provide a
                                                          safe, creative, and friendly space for people experiencing mental
                                                          health concerns, including those living with, or in recovery from
                                                          mental illness. The program promotes and enables mental
                                                          health well-being through the creative practice of art making.

                                                          $6 Donation / All materials included and tea & coffee

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           HATCH Workshop Series for Artists:                      Auslan Stage Left
                                                                   Beginners Auslan for Artists
ONLINE

                                                         CUBE 37
           The Mechanics of Making
           New Work                                                and Arts Workers
           Tuesday 10 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm                        Tuesday 12 July, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
           FREE but bookings are essential                         FREE but bookings are essential
           Facilitated by Nithya Nagarajan,                        Would you love to have a basic working
           this workshop covers the fundamentals                   knowledge of AUSLAN? Suitable for absolute
           on making and sharing new work:                         beginners, you will learn simple phrasing and
                                                                   technique to help you become more aware of
           - Collaboration
                                                                   access needs for the Deaf Community.
           - How to write a good application?
                                                                   Join us in Cube 37 for this insightful
           - Working with a producer
                                                                   and practical workshop opportunity.
           - Sharing new work
                                                                   Recommended for ages 16+.
           Perfect for emerging and mid-career
           artists who work
           with the body in
           performance, live
           art and socially-
           engaged contexts.

                                          Circus on Wheels
CUBE 37

                                          12.45pm to 2.30pm
                                          Circus on Wheels runs on most Thursdays, throughout the year. Check
                                          the website for all dates. Note Circus on Wheels does not run on Public
                                          or School Holidays.
                                          Circus on Wheels is an inclusive circus class, catering for adults
                                          of all abilities, welcoming people with physical and intellectual
                                          disability and acquired brain injury. Bring a friend or carer and
                                          come learn some new skills, meet new people and of course,
                                          have fun!

                                          $12.50 – Carer/Companion is free

                                          Artful: Art for Dementia Workshop
CUBE 37

                                          Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 October (4 week program)
                                          10am to 12pm
                                          This workshop offers people living with dementia and
                                          their carer’s or families an opportunity to enjoy a structured
                                          art program.

                                          Free / bookings essential

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       Food & Beverage
       Pre-Show Hospitality
       Celebrating a special occasion with a partner? Perhaps a night out with family, friends
       or colleagues? Enhance your theatre experience with a pre-show dining or VIP
       Cocktail package.
       Look out for this pre-show dining icon:
       Indulge in a gourmet experience. Depending on the show, the dining experience
       offered varies from a two course sit-down dinner to a VIP Cocktail party with a
       themed canapé menu. Relax and enjoy your evening knowing the auditorium is only
       metres away. Check the website for full details and reservations.
       A Quick Bite
       Before the show and during interval you can choose from our bar menu. From mixed
       sandwich plates, seasonal antipasto or cheese platters to share, to various faster food
       options.
       Interval Drinks & Snacks
       Avoid the rush and skip the queue! Pre order your interval drinks and snacks at the bar
       before the show. Be the envy of theatre goers and plan ahead. Whether it’s a glass of
       bubbles, a choc top or an espresso we will have it fresh and ready, waiting for you at
       interval.
       Coming in 2022...
       When booking your ticket, look out for the option to upgrade by adding snacks, drinks
       and VIP packages to set up the ultimate theatre experience! Relax as we prepare your
       order ready for your arrival...

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Venue & Ticket Information
    	Live Theatre Open                 Hours: Please check our Box Office counter opening times
      Captioning                        on our website or by calling ahead as times may vary
                                        during this period.
    	Audio Described
                                        Our Box Office opens one hour before performances.
      Performance
      Suitable for patrons              Tickets: Booked tickets may be collected at the Box Office,
      who are blind or have             downloaded to mobile, printed at home or can be mailed for a
                                        nominal fee.
      low vision.
                                        Concession: Unless otherwise stated, concession includes
    	Auslan Interpreted                Government Pension Card/Senior Card, full time student or
      Performance                       person in receipt of unemployment benefits. Some
      Suitable for patrons              performances may have limited concessions detailed.
      who are deaf or hard              Children and Babies: Unless otherwise stated, everyone
      of hearing.                       attending a performance, including children and babies, must
                                        hold a valid ticket.
RP 	Relaxed Performance
       Suitable for patrons             Car Parking: For undercover parking, enter from Young Street.
       with autism spectrum             Fees apply.
       conditions, sensory,             Special needs: We provide access for all abilities, subject to
       communication or                 availability. Please advise the Box Office in advance.
       learning disabilities.           Hearing Assistance: Receivers are available for loan at the
    	Interpreter service:              Box Office.
      131 450                           Social Scripts: Available for families and patrons with children
                                        on the autism spectrum. The stories have photographs and
Disclaimer: Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of the
                                        information about your visit to Frankston Arts Centre and are
details in this brochure, however the   available to download from thefac.com.au or can be emailed
FAC reserves the right to withdraw,     on request.
substitute or vary the details of
performances and to rectify any
errors at a later date.

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FAC SEATING PLAN: STALLS
     FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE                                                                                                                                  W H AT’S O N / M AY – AU G 202 2

                                                             Theatre Seating Plan

                                                                                                   STALLS

                                                                                                        STAGE

                                                                                               (ORCHESTRA PIT BELOW)

                                                     A 0
                                                          1 02                                                                                                7 A
                                                                03 04                                                                                   26 2
                                                                       05 06 0                                                                 24 25
                                                   B 0                         7 08 09 10                                            1 22 23                        B
                                                        1 02
                                                              03 04                         11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2                             6  27  28
                                                 C 0                 05 06                                                                     4 25 2
                                                      1 02                  07 08 09
                                                                                       10                                 19 2 0 2 1  22 23 2                  9 3 0   C
                                                           03 04                          11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18                                            2
                                                                  05 06                                                                              27 28
                                              D 0                        07 08 09                                                            25 26                     1 D
                                                   1 02
                                                         03 04                     10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24                               9  30 3
                                                                05 06                                                                                   28   2
                                            E 0                        07 08 0                                                                  26 27                       E
                                                 1 02                          9 10 11 12 1                                          3 24 25                       32 33
                                                      03 04                                   3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2                               30 31
                                          F 0                05 06                                                                                 28 29                       F
                                               1 02                 07 08 0                                                                26  27                          4
                                                                            9 10 11 12 13                                              2 5                               3
                                                    03 04
                                                           05 06                            14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24                                  31 32
                                                                                                                                                                      33
                                       G 0                        07 08 0                                                                            29 30                   35 G
                                           1 02
                                                 03 04                    9 10 11 12                                           3 2 4 2 5 2 6 27 28                     3 34
                                                        05 06                          13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2                                           32 3
                                      H 0                      07 08 0                                                                                   30 31                  7 H
                                         1 02                           9 10 11 1                                                             7 28 29                      36 3
                                               03 04                              2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2                                       4 35
                                    J 01              05 06
                                                            0 7                                                                                        3 1  32 33 3                  J
         ENTRY DOORS                     02 0
                                              3 04
                                                                08 09 10
                                                                          11 12 13 14                                                6 2 7 2 8 29 30                      3 5 3 6 37              ENTRY DOORS
                                                                                         15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25          2                                 33
                                                     05 0
                                                            7 08 09
                                                                                                                                                 2 9 3 0  31 3 2
                                                                      10 1 1 12
                                                                                1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 26 2 7 28

          FAC Seating Plan: Dress Circle
                            K 0
                               1 02
                                     03 04                                                                                                                               38 39
                                                                                                                                                                                40
                                                                                                                                                                                         K
                                            05 06                                                                                                                36 37
                            L 01                   07 0 8                                                                                                 3 4 35                         L
                                 0 2 03
                                        04 0 5
                                                          09 10 1
                                                                   1 12 13 14                                                          2 9 3 0 31 32 33                  3 8 3 9 40
                                               06 0 7                            15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28                                        3 6 37
                            M 01                      0 8 09 1                                                                                            3 4 35                         M
                                 02 0 3                        0 11 1 2 1                                                                        1 32 3 3                    39 40
                                        0 4 05                             3 14 1 5 1 6 1 7 18                                       8 29 3 0 3                        7 38
                            N 01               06 0 7                                           19 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2                          3 5 36 3                   N
                                                      0 8 0 9 10                                                                                          3 4
                                 02 0 3                          1                                                                             3 1 32 33                         40
                                        04 0 5                     1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 16 1 7
                                                                                            1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 23 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8
                                                                                                                                       2 9 3 0                           38 93
                                               06 0 7                                                                                                             36 37
                            O 01                      0 8 09 1                                                                                            3 4 35                         O
                                 02 03                         0 11 1 2 13                                                                       1 32 3 3                      9 40
                                        04 0 5                               14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3                                        3 8 3
                                               06 0 7 0                                                                                                           3 6 37
                            P 01                        8 09 1 0                                                                                          3 4 35                         P
                                 0 2 03                          1 1 1 2 1 3 14                                                                3 1 32 3 3                    39 40
                                        04 0 5                                   15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30                                      37 3 8
                                               0 6 07 0
                                                        8 0 9 10                                           SOUND
                                                                                                                                                      3 3 3 4 3 5 36
                                                                 1 1 1 2 13 1 4                             DESK                   2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 32
                                                                                 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

       Please note:                                            DRESS CIRCLE
       The standard seating arrangement provides permanent wheelchair access in the Front Stalls (Row J, seats J5 and J33).
       Additional wheelchair access is available in Row J. Please advise the Box Office if required. Two seats are required for each wheelchair.
       Prams and other large items cannot be taken into the auditorium, but may be stored in the air locks outside each entry door.

        ENTRY DOORS                                                                                                                                                                               ENTRY DOORS

                       AA
                                                                                                                                                                                         AA
                                01 0                                                                                                                                 38
                       BB              2 03                                                                                                                   6 37                           BB
                                              04 0                                                                                                       35 3
                             01 0                    5 06
                                                            07 08                                                                                 33 34                   40
                       CC
                                    2 03
                                           04 0                     09 10                                                           9 3 0 31 32               7 3 8 39
                                                                   1 1 12 13 1                                                  8 2                         3                                CC
                             01 0           5 06
                                                  07 08                        4 15 16 17 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2                           35 36
                                  2 03                  0 9 1                                                                             3 2 3 3 34              8  3 9 40
                                                              0 11 12                                                                   1                   37 3
                       DD              04 0                            13 14 15 1                                             29 30 3                                                        DD
                             01 0
                                            5 06
                                                  07 08                           6 17 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28                             35 3 6
                                  2 03                  09 10                                                                                 33 34                    9 40
                                        04 0                    11 12 13                                                              31 32                     38 3
                       EE                    5 06                         14 1 5 16 17 18                                  28 29 30                      36 37                               EE
                             01 0                 07 08                                    19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27                          3 34 3 5
       STAIR ACCESS               2 03                  09 10 1                                                                           3 2 3                      3 9 40                       STAIR ACCESS
                                       04 05                     1 12 13 1                                                          0 31                        38
           ONLY        FF                      06 07                       4 15 16 17 1 8 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3                            36 37                               FF       ONLY
                            01 0                     08 09                                                                                        34 35               39 4
                                                                                                                                                                             0
                                 2 03
                                       04 05                10 11 1                                                               3 0 3 1 32 33                  3 8
                       GG                      06 07
                                                                     2 13 14 15
                                                                                 16 1 7 18 1 9 2 0 21 2 2 23 2 4 2 5 26 27 28 2
                                                                                                                                9                        36 37                               GG
                            01 0
                                 2 03                08 09                                                                                  2 3 3 34 35                 9  4 0
                                                            1                                                                             3                           3
                                       04 05                  0 11 12
                                                                       13 14 1 5 16 1                                         29 30 31                   36 37
                                                                                                                                                                 38
                                              06 07                                   7 18 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28                         34 35
                                                     08 09 1
                                                             0 11 12 1                                                                  1 32 33
                                                                        3 14 15 16 17 1                                     8 29 30 3
                                                                                         8 19 2 0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2

                                                                                       McCLELLAND GALLERY FOYER

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       CUBE 37 SEATING PLAN
                        Cube 37 Seating Plan

                                              CUBE 37
                                           PERFORMANCE AREA

      FOYER

                                         ROW AA IS AT FLOOR LEVEL
                                 (STEPS UP TO TIERED SEATING – ROWS A-M)
                   AA                                                           AA
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    A                                                           A
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    B                                                           B
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
      FOYER         C                                                           C
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    D                                                           D
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    E                                                           E
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    F                                                           F
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    G                                                           G
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    H                                                           H
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    J                                                           J
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    K                                                           K
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                    L                                                           L
                         1   2   3   4    5   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15
                   M                                                         M
                  1 2    3   4   5   6    7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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                             Let us take the drama out of event
                             management.
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                             inspire you to plan and execute the
                             perfect event.
                             From intimate cocktail parties to gala
                             dinners, Frankston Arts Centre has a

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Functions & Events

variety of rooms and spaces to suit all      budgets our passionate and
occasions. Our large dedicated Function      dedicated team are here to help take
Centre, theatres, art galleries and          the stress out of event planning.
exclusive Lounge Bar and Balcony
                                             Contact our events team today:
ensure the perfect atmosphere for
any event.                                   03 9784 1712 or
                                             function@frankston.vic.gov.au
With undercover parking, onsite
technicians and catering solutions for all

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