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LOVE SONGS KATE CEBERANO AND PAUL GRABOWSKY Tuesday, February 13 THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE Saturday, March 10 CLASS CLOWNS 2018 Thursday, March 15 AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND KAPOOKA Wednesday, March 21 ICKYPEDIA THE LISTIES Saturday, April 21 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW Tuesday, May 1 COLOURS OF MUSIC Saturday, May 5 CHICAGO Thursday, May 10 to Saturday, May 19 NIGHT AND DAY GINA HOGAN Tuesday, May 22 FORTE Saturday, May 26 PERSONAL Tuesday, June 5 YO DIDDLE DIDDLE Wednesday, June 13 WELCOME TO SEASON 2018 DOUG ANTHONY ALLSTARS Thursday, June 14 3 SPEED CRUNCH BOX REBOOTED Tuesday, July 3 MOVIES THAT MATTER - MYSTERY MOVIE Wednesday, July 4 IN HIS IMAGE - KYLE WALMSLEY Thursday, July 12 to Saturday, July 14 We are proud to present another big Not only is The Cube Wodonga MOVIES THAT MATTER - SUICIDE: THE RIPPLE EFFECT Wednesday, August 1 year at The Cube Wodonga! membership fantastic value but PETE DENAHY Wednesday, August 8 it comes with a goodie bag of In 2018, we bring you something special deals and savings, including THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE Friday, August 10 for everyone. From dancing and VIP events, access to tickets and drama to comedy and concerts, and preferred seating before the season JOHNNY CASH THE CONCERT Saturday, August 18 everything in-between, this year’s is released, and discounts for local line-up is filled with tear-jerkers, SWING MAN DAMIAN CALLINAN Friday, August 24 businesses. Turn the page to find all barrels of laughs, jaw-dropping talent the info on how to become a member. AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND KAPOOKA Wednesday, August 29 and performances that will have you talking about them long after the Want to stay up-to-date with ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WRESTLING Saturday, September 8 final curtain falls. everything happening at The Cube Wodonga? If you’re not already, make RED RACING HOOD Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 With such a fantastic program, the sure you’re following us on Facebook shows are sure to sell out quickly, at facebook.com/thecubewodonga, NO HANDS Thursday, September 20 so make sure you mark the dates in where you can also subscribe to our your diary, get together your NUNSENSE Wednesday, September 26 to Saturday, September 29 newsletter and have all the latest friends and family, and buy your news and events delivered directly THE GRUFFALO Saturday, October 20 tickets now! Bookings for the entire to your inbox, and you’ll never have season are available through to worry about the words "sold out" I.G. BIG BAND Sunday, October 21 thecubewodonga.com.au, in person ever again. at The Cube Wodonga, or by calling MUSIC OF THE OCEANS Saturday, October 27 (02) 6022 9311. We hope you enjoy the upcoming season, and we can’t wait to see you SINBAD THE SAILOR Saturday, November 10 And what’s better than securing at The Cube Wodonga! tickets for some of the hottest shows LIOR Friday, November 16 of the year well in advance? Getting BORDERVILLE Thursday, December 13 to Saturday, December 15 them all at discount prices!
CUBE MEMBERSHIPS Become a member of The Cube The Cube Wodonga as -- 10 per cent off all bar purchases you will get a first glimpse at the next Wodonga and help your local venue part of our season and for at The Cube Bar; season’s performances bring amazing performances to participating external hirer your town. performances throughout -- Free tap beer, house wine or soft • Access to special member comedy drink with any main meal at show packages offering even more the year Enjoy the great benefits including Huon Hill Wodonga; discounts member VIP events with • First option to reserve tickets -- 10 per cent off all services at • Access to the special membership or opportunities to meet the artists and select your seats, pay The Wodonga Beauty Room; subscriber rate at HotHouse Theatre and go on behind-the-scenes tours, closer to the date of the show and the Albury Entertainment Centre as well as discounts to all shows. -- 10 per cent off all purchases at As a member, you will also have the • Two free tickets to a Cube Café Grove; and, by showing your Cube membership Wodonga 2018 Season Show* card. One membership, three venues! opportunity to have input on future -- 10 per cent off professional season programs and help The Cube • Special members prices for photographic services for event You can purchase your membership online Wodonga improve what it does. your immediate family (up at any time, or over the phone or in person and commercial photography and to four people) to family at The Cube Wodonga box office from The Cube Wodonga membership* fine art prints from Manifeasto season shows Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. costs $44 and you will receive all of Photography. the following benefits. • A membership card with a • An invitation to our members VIP *Conditions: Not available for shows listed no free • Up to 25 per cent discount number that gives you online functions before two selected season tickets. Tickets not transferable and subject to for you and a friend to every access to membership pricing shows, with complimentary drinks and availability. performance presented by and special offers, including: nibbles prior to the performance -- 30 per cent off your stay • A special invitation for you and a guest with Quest Wodonga; to the invite-only season launch, where 4 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 5
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON LOVE SONGS KATE CEBERANO AND PAUL GRABOWSKY CDP KIDS PRESENTS THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7.30PM most respected musicians sees SATURDAY, MARCH 10 brightest blockbuster in the series Duration: 1 hour 50 mins, reinterpretations of some of the 2PM AND 6PM … but watch out for those cows! including interval great love songs of the past Duration: 1 hour, no interval 50 years. Andy and Terry’s treehouse TICKETS: $59.90, Members $44.90 TICKETS: $20, Members $15, just keeps on growing. With yet Group 8 + $54.90 The effect on audiences is Family of four $70, another 13 levels, it’s now got a No free tickets palpable as this duo presents Member family of four, $50 Scribbletorium, a high-security stripped back renditions of potato chip storage facility An intimate evening with the A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted love songs, selected because (guarded by one very angry duck!) high priestess of Australian pop, from the book by Andy Griffiths and of their ability to connect on a and even an open-air movie Kate Ceberano, and musical Terry Denton. deep emotional level and, more theatre. partner, ARIA and Helpmann award-winning, Paul Grabowsky, importantly, because they have The team behind The 13, 26 and The 78-Storey Treehouse is a show this personal journey into words influenced both artists at some 52-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage the entire family will enjoy! and music by two of Australia’s point in their lives. returns with the newest, biggest, 6 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 7
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS CLASS CLOWNS 2018 THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 7PM Duration: 40 mins, no interval FREE COMEDY WORKSHOPS FREE ENTRY Workshops 1 and 2: Experienced funny Bookings essential guy, Kyle Walmsley, will lead budding comedians through a range of games, Presenting the best young comedians on exercises and activities that will help build the Border, Melbourne International Comedy their confidence and come up with ideas Festival’s (MICF) one-of-a-kind, national for their routine. Workshop 3: On the night secondary school comedy competition is of competition with the touring comedian AUSTRALIAN open to people aged 14 to 18 (years 9 to 12). with MICF. To book please contact the box office on (02) 6022 9311 or visit Hosted by a special guest comedian, the thecubewodonga.com.au ARMY BAND evening will keep you entertained with a TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 4PM TO 5.30PM combination of stand-up, sketch, physical WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 4PM TO 5.30PM and musical acts. Anything goes as long as THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 4PM TO 6PM it’s funny! AGES: 14 to 18 The winning comedians will progress to Melbourne for the finals and will be in the running to win a $2500 prize package. To register or for more information visit WEDNESDAY, KAPOOKA MARCH 21, 6PM TWO FREE CONCERTS! woodwind and rhythm classclowns.com.au WEDNESDAY, Enjoy an evening of section instruments. AUGUST 29, 6PM musical entertainment by Duration: 1 hour 30 The March concert will the Australian Army Band mins, no interval feature music from their Kapooka, one of only CD, which will entertain Free entry seven Australian Army you with their own mix of Bookings essential bands, providing musical rock and jazz. support to the Army Optional gold Recruit Training Centre The second concert coin donation and Riverina community. will be themed Around the World in 80 Minutes This full-time military featuring music of the band has been serving world. the Army Recruit Training Centre since 1952. The Australian Army Band Kapooka is sure Originally a brass band to entertain you in a big with 12 members, way! The two concerts the unit has grown in are not to be missed. reputation and now Bookings essential. boasts 22 musicians performing on brass, 8 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 9
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON ICKYPEDIA SATURDAY, APRIL 21 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS 11AM AND 2PM Duration: 1 hour, no interval MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL THE LISTIES TICKETS: $20, Members $15, Family of four $70, Member family of four $50 COMEDY FESTIVA L ROADSHOW The best-smelling book, Ickypedia: A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 7.30PM is coming to the stage in Duration: 2 hours 15 mins, a brand new show about including interval "werds" and "spelllinng!" TICKETS: $32, Members $24, A seriously silly show that will Member group 4+ $22.50, have the audience in fits of Group 8+ $29 laughter, Ickypedia answers Join the Melbourne International all of life’s unimportant Comedy Festival Roadshow as it questions, like, how do you journeys around the country, home- take a smellfie? What does delivering hot and tasty comic treats pooetry sound like? And how to audiences near and far. does one avoid a fartquake? This roving tour-de-comedy features Anarchic, spontaneous and funnymakers from Australia and funny, this is a show for beyond, showcasing everything from children of all ages - adults stand-up and sketch to satire and will have just as much fun! song in one side-splitting show! Come on Australia - pack your laughing gear and get on board! Warning: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. Recommended for people aged 15 years or older. 10 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 11
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON PRESENTED BY MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM COLOURS OF NIGHT AND DAY MUSIC SATURDAY, MAY 5, 7.30PM THE DORIS AND SHIRLEY SHOW GINA HOGAN Duration: 1 hour 20 mins, including interval TICKETS: $25, Members $19, Concession $20, Child $5 TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1PM Duration: 1 hour, no interval The Murray Conservatorium Orchestra will combine their spectacular sounds with a set of art projections and TICKETS: $20, Members $15 animations created by local artists, as well as some classic includes afternoon tea after silent movie excerpts. the performance. Excite your ears, eyes and mind with this sensory journey. After rave reviews for her shows The Women of the ’60s and The Belles of Broadway, the fabulous Gina Hogan returns to the stage with another standout show featuring songs from Doris Day and Shirley Bassey. You’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane, with stories and music performed as only Gina can with her amazing vocal versatility and engaging stage presence. 12 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 13
ALBURY WODONGA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS CHICAGO THURSDAY, MAY 10 TO in the joint for bumping off the SATURDAY, MAY 19 lover she’s been seeing behind her Duration: 2 hours 30 mins, husband’s back. including interval Not one to rest on her laurels, TICKETS: From $29 to $55 Velma enlists the help of prison matron, Mama Morton, and Set in Chicago during the roaring slickster lawyer, Billy Flynn, who 1920s, Chicago tells the story of turn Velma’s incarceration into rival vaudevillian murderesses a media frenzy, thus preparing locked up in Cook County Jail. the world for a splashy showbiz Nightclub star Velma is serving comeback. time for killing her husband and But Roxie’s got her own tricks up sister after discovering their affair. her sleeve … Chorus girl Roxie has been tossed DATE TIME THURSDAY, MAY 10 7.30PM FRIDAY, MAY 11 7.30PM SATURDAY, MAY 12 2PM SATURDAY, MAY 12 7.30PM SUNDAY, MAY 13 2PM THURSDAY, MAY 17 7.30PM FRIDAY, MAY 18 7.30PM SATURDAY, MAY 19 2PM SATURDAY, MAY 19 7.30PM 14 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 15
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON PROJECTION DANCE PRESENTS FORTE SATURDAY, MAY 26, 7.30PM Duration: 2 hours, This adventurous program of three new works includes including interval a world premiere by internationally acclaimed TICKETS: $30, Concession choreographer Tim Podesta. $25, Members $22.50, Member concession $18.50, Featuring exquisite design Group 8+ $25 and music composition, FORTE is a stunning modern FORTE pushes the dancers to dance bill curated to fulfil an their physical and emotional insatiable curiosity about boundaries. movement and its expressive potential. PROJECTION DANCE SATURDAY, MAY 26 WORKSHOPS TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP As part of the 2018 9.30AM TO 10.30AM performance schedule, AGES: 10 to 14 PROJECTion Dance Company TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP will be giving workshops as 10.30AM TO 11.30AM part of their outreach work. AGES: 14+ The workshops are designed to be accessible CHOREOGRAPHY AND to people of all ages and DANCE MAKING levels of experience. 11.30AM TO 12.30PM Bookings essential. AGES: 12+ COST: $10 per workshop 16 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 17
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON PERSONAL YO TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 7.30PM Part performance, part them to acknowledge the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 transformed into a hip-hop Duration: 1 hour, no interval lecture, part multimedia value of live performance and 10AM AND 5PM infused adventure story of and live art, Jodee’s solo communities, and the ability Duration: 50 mins, one cow and her desire to TICKETS: $29, Members $21, performance aims to unpack of the arts to redefine the no interval jump the moon. Group 8+ $25 the concept of disability notions of inclusiveness. DIDDLE Jodee Mundy discovered her within our society through TICKETS: $20, Members $15, Featuring music from DJ TR!P, Accessible to deaf and Family of four $70, a stellar cast bring the farm entire family was deaf while the eyes of a child. hearing-impaired audiences. to life as we discover the in a Kmart store when she Member family of four $50 Her artistic aim is for AGES: 4 to 8 night the famous nursery was six years old. WARNING: Some strong DIDDLE audiences to witness works rhyme was created. language. that challenge and inspire One Cow. One moon. One mission. Exploring the theme of resilience, friendship and “PERSONAL CELEBRATES THE UNIQUENESS OF EVERY What if your dream was determination, the fun- FAMILY AND THE LANGUAGES WE SIGN AND SPEAK” only one jump away? The filled Yo Diddle Diddle is hilarious rhyme and rhythm guaranteed to resonate of Tony Wilson’s The Cow with children, parents and Tripped Over The Moon is teachers alike. 18 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 19
DOUG ANTHONY ALLSTARS THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 7.30PM After sell-out shows in the UK, “ AN UNHOLY TRINITY OF MUSICAL MAVERICKS … THE SHOW IS A RIOTOUS TRIUMPH” Duration: 1 hour 15 mins, Paul McDermott, Tim Ferguson, DAILY MAIL no interval and Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston are back to unleash their brand of TICKETS: $55, Members $50 “ POLITICAL CORRECTNESS FLIES OUT THE WINDOW IN THIS GLORIOUSLY RUDE, havoc upon a nervous nation. Concession $50, Group 8+ $50 CRUDE SHOW. SHREWD INTELLIGENCE AND IMMENSE TALENT DAAS HAVE BY THE TON” Howlingly funny, hilariously Lock up your parents and EDINBURGH GUIDE dark, joyously cathartic and pitbulls and brace yourselves internationally praised as being for a gut-bustingly hilarious their best show yet, you don’t “ IT’LL MAKE YOU HOWL WITH LAUGHTER, PUNCH THE AIR WITH DEFIANCE AND BREAK barrage of brilliance from want to miss the monster gods YOUR HEART TWICE” three (still) living legends of of Australian comedy. international comedy. METRO 20 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 21
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON 3 SPEED CRUNCH BOX MOVIES THAT MATTER REBOOTED Free entry, bookings essential, optional gold coin donation to selected charity. For more details and to book, please contact the box office on (02) 6022 9311 or go to thecubewodonga.com.au TUESDAY, JULY 3 In this hilarious story of a FREE* WORKSHOP 1.30PM AND 5.30PM family of outlandish stunt Duration: 45 mins, no interval people, expect impressive TUESDAY, JULY 3 aerobatics, spectacular circus 3.30PM TO 4.30PM TICKETS: $20, Members $15, tricks and - you won’t believe it Bookings essential Family of four $70, - even more stupid characters Member family of four $50 *with ticket purchase. in this absurd, side-splitting The world-touring, crazy stunt slapstick comedy. people from Dislocate are back Don’t miss this 2017 circus with their brand new show, festival feature show! 3 Speed Crunch Box Rebooted. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 6PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 6PM MYSTERY MOVIE SUICIDE: THE RIPPLE EFFECT Stay tuned for the announcement of our Suicide: The Ripple Effect is a feature first Movies That Matter movie. length documentary film that focuses on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal and stay alive. 22 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 23
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON IN HIS IMAGE (A CREATION STORY OF THE WORLD AND THIS SHOW AS TOLD BY A CLOWN) PETE DENAHY THURSDAY, JULY 12, 7.30PM In this irreverent, absurd and WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1PM from Yackandandah. He is a FRIDAY, JULY 13, 7.30PM largely inappropriate show, Kyle Duration: 1 hour 10 mins, songwriter and singer whose SATURDAY, JULY 14, 7.30PM takes you down the live theatre No interval show includes everything from Duration: 1 hour, no interval version of a YouTube rabbit hole. serious ballads to ridiculous TICKETS: $20, Members $15, stories and songs with a twist. TICKETS: $29, Members $21, Winner of the 2017 Darwin Fringe includes afternoon tea after the Member concession $18.50, Festival Award for Best Theatre, performance. A multiple Golden Guitar winner, Concession $25 Kyle Walmsley is a performer and Pete has worked with, among teacher of clown and theatre. Join Pete for an afternoon of others, ARIA award winners Troy If man was created in God’s image, good music and laughter as Cassar-Daley, Lee Kernaghan, then does God also love cat videos well as a tasty afternoon tea Whether you’re a fan of Jesus or Sara Storer and Slim Dusty as and extra guac? supplied by the lovely ladies at Kyle, you’re going to have lots to well as releasing his own albums think about after seeing this show. the Wodonga CWA. Former teenage Christian and and touring the country with his theatrical clown weirdo, Kyle Warning: Recommended for ages 16+ Pete Denahy is a comedian own show. Walmsley, uses the biblical and bluegrass musician hailing creation story as an allegory for understanding the confusing and CLOWNING WORKSHOPS troubling times we live in. Kyle will be offering clowning workshops in July. A twisted, darkly comedic look For further information please contact the box office at Chapter 1 of history’s best on (02) 6022 9311 or visit thecubewodonga.com.au selling book. 24 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 25
THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL S H OWCAS E FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 7.30PM hottest acts live on stage for DANIEL THOMPSON AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Award-winning and highly Duration: 2 hours, incuding interval two hours of hard-hitting laughter. STUIE FRENCH WITH 8PM acclaimed Australian HAPPY DAYS RECORDS PRESENTS Duration: 2 hours 30 mins, country singer Daniel TICKETS: $32, Members $24, Boasting a line-up of veteran including interval Thompson, and Golden Group 8+ $28 favourites, international stars and JOHNNY Guitar winning, Australian fresh, emerging talents, this jam- TICKETS: $65, Concession The Sydney Comedy Festival country music legend packed night of entertainment will $60, Group 8+ $60 Showcase Tour will be tearing up Stuie French, along with leave you sore from belly laughs. the freeways of Australia to bring In 1968, Johnny Cash their powerhouse backing CASH the crème de la crème of the 2018 So call your pals and grab your walked on to stage at band The Tennessee festival to Wodonga! tickets to the funniest night of Folsom State Prison in Express, bring you Johnny entertainment you will see all year. California and uttered his Cash The Concert. Expertly curated and lovingly Don’t miss out on a huge night of immortal words: “Hello, I’m presented, the showcase will Featuring the iconic album laughs! Johnny Cash”. feature some of the festival’s THE CONCERT That iconic phrase and the in its entirety, as well as a set of The Man in Black’s live album that followed greatest hits, witness the cemented Cash as a magic of Cash. legend of popular culture. 26 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 27
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON THIS IS A HEY BOSS SHOW SWING MAN DAMIAN CALLINAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 7.30PM Duration: 1 hour, no interval TICKETS: $29, Members $20, Groups 8+ $25, Member group 4+ $17.50 Damian Callinan, renowned character and stand-up comedian, confirms what many had already suspected: He suffers from OTTDS [Over The Top Dance Syndrome]. After years of eschewing partner dancing and cutting up dance floors on his own, he discovers the only cure is to learn how to swing dance. Swing Man sends Callinan on a journey back to the incidents in his adolescence that set ROCK ’N’ ROLL WRESTLING him on his path - a fracas at a bush dance, unrequited love at ballroom dancing, and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7.30PM The night will consist of a star-studded the revelation that as a 17-year-old he was Duration: 1 hour 30 mins, including interval line-up including a world heavyweight abducted by swing-era obsessed aliens who championship match, women’s action TICKETS: $26, Members $19, set him an ultimatum to learn how to swing and a feature match. Concession $21 dance by the time he is 51. You can expect to see just a few mad Get ready to rumble! It’s time to rock the "Lindy hop" on down to watch the three-time moves when Australia’s home-grown house at The Cube Wodonga! Barry nominee "shag" his way through his rock ’n’ roll wrestlers take to the ring. "boogie woogie" midlife crisis. Rock ’n’ Roll Wrestling is thrilled to While it might sound like bone-cracking announce it’s Super Show will invade The Warning: Mild coarse language and adult content, and blood-spilling combat, rest assured Cube Wodonga for the ultimate night of recommended for 16+ yrs it's good clean family fun with all family entertainment. competitors focused purely on WORKSHOP 5.30PM entertaining the audience. Learn to swing dance in this fun workshop, with the option of joining the performers on the stage at the finale of the show. Limited availablity, bookings required. 28 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 29
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON PRESENTED BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7.30PM CREATEABILITY ENSEMBLE Duration: 50 mins, no interval NO TICKETS: $30, Members $22, Concession $20, Member concession $15 No Hands is a poetic re-imagining HANDS of Isak Dinesen’s short story, The Diver. Set in an Islamic culture somewhere in the timeless past, TERRAPIN PUPPET it tells the story of a young man Photo: Peter Mathew THEATRE PRESENTS obsessed with the flight of birds RED which he imagines flying to heaven and communicating with angels. The people of his village are suspicious of him and conspire to convince a young woman to impersonate an angel in order to RACING HOOD distract him. What happens next is unexpected and questions our striving to achieve, our own obsessions and BY SEAN MONRO, DIRECTED BY SAM ROUTLEDGE even our attachment to hope. Incorporating physical theatre, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 5.30PM whole town is excited, but the race Photo: Christine Sayer/Castlemaine State Festival sound and video projection, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11AM will go through Tangled Woods where No Hands is an immersive and Duration: 45 mins, no interval a giant wolf is rumoured to live. mesmerising performance. TICKETS: $20, Members $15, Family of Brought to life using slot car racing, four $70, Member family of four $50 the audience are put in the driving AGES: 5+ seat as they follow Red on her adventure. FREE WORKSHOP: CreateAbility PERFORMANCE MAKING Terrapin Puppet Theatre re-imagines - DEVISING WITH AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH everyone’s favourite characters from Featuring wonderful performances, the famous fairytale into the small a high-energy soundtrack and You will be led through CreateAbility’s planning process using town of Grinalong. When the new internationally acclaimed puppetry, improvising tasks and other methods to uncover your expressive mayor announces the return of local Red Racing Hood is not to be missed. potential in communicating with an audience. For teachers and motor race, the Grinalong Classic, the students with an interest in performing arts. This workshop is accessible to people with disability. Bookings essential. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10AM TO 2PM STAY FOR THE Q&A SESSIONS WITH CAST MEMBERS AFTER THE PERFORMANCE AGES: 15 + 30 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 31
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON THE CUBE WODONGA AND CDP KIDS PRESENT TALL STORIES’ PRODUCTION OF THE GRUFFALO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 11AM AND 1PM Duration: 55 mins, no interval LIVID PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TICKETS: $24, Members $18, Family NUNSENSE of four $86, Member family of four $62 AGES: 3+ Whether their favourite food is roasted fox, owl ice cream, scrambled snake or Gruffalo crumble, audiences WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 8PM take over the school auditorium, which has eat up this delectable tale about the THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 8PM been set up for the eighth grade production adventures of a clever little mouse in FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 8PM of Grease. Here we meet Reverend Mother a forest full of predators. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2PM AND 8PM Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Join Mouse on an adventurous journey Duration: 1 hour 50 mins, including interval Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise through the deep, dark woods in this nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; TICKETS: $38.50, Concession $33, big scary monster of a show. Mouse Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe Members $33 can scare hungry animals away with ballerina; and, the delightfully wacky Sister tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory but what happens when she comes Hoboken discover their cook, Sister Julia, Child when a crucifix fell on her head. face-to-face with the very creature of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the she imagined? Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for an audience quiz and comic surprises, the burials. Let your imagination run wild with this show has become an international songs, laughter and fun. The sisters decide the best way to raise the phenomenon. money is to put on a variety show, so they The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 - Macmillan Children’s Books 32 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 33
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON I.G. BIG BAND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2PM All home-grown talent, the I.G. Big Duration: 2 hours 30 mins, Band is a favourite on the Border, including interval and with its swing-era tunes, fans will hear some of the favourite TICKETS: $33, Members $24.50, numbers from the likes of Michael Concession $30, Group 8+ $28 Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Back by popular demand, the I.G. Sammy Davis Junior, Ella Fitzgerald Big Band will celebrate its fifth year and others. performing at The Cube Wodonga. With big music and big stars, it is guaranteed to be a big afternoon of entertainment. PRESENTED BY MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM MUSIC OF THE OCEANS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7.30PM Instrumental and vocal ensembles Duration: 2 hours 20 mins, from the Murray Conservatorium including interval feature in a musical exploration of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. TICKETS: $25, Member $19, Concession $20, Child $5 Let the music take you into storms, beautiful sunsets, waves, pirates, coral reefs and an abundance of life. 3344 TTH HEE CCU UBBEE W WOOD DOON NGGA A SEASON 2018 35
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON PROJECTION DANCE PRESENTS SINBAD THE SAILOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7.30PM Duration: 1 hour 55 mins, including interval TICKETS: $30, Members $22.50, Member concession $18.50, Concession $25, Group 8+ $25 PROJECTion Dance is thrilled to be bringing this large traditional classical ballet to Wodonga. A world premiere, two act performance, Sinbad the Sailor is classical ballet at its finest. Featuring wonderful sets and costumes filled with colour and opulence, beautiful music is matched only by Sinbad’s adventures in magical lands filled with riches and crazy creatures. Sinbad promises to be a visual delight for all ballet and dance lovers. PROJECTION DANCE WORKSHOP As part of PROJECTion Dance’s workshops in collaboration with The Cube Wodonga, they are excited to offer three workshop programs for each of their seasons. Bookings essential. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP 9.30AM TO 10.30AM AGES: 10 to 14 TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP 10.30AM TO 11.30AM AGES: 14+ LEARN REPERTOIRE FROM SINBAD THE BALLET 11.30AM TO 12.30PM AGES: 12+ COST: $10 per workshop 36 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 37
PART OF PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON SEASON LIOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7.30PM Duration: 1 hours 50 mins, including interval TICKETS: $40, Members $30 No free tickets Hear the acclaimed vocalist Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal salon concerts, where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that only proximity can offer. One of Australia’s most successful and respected singer-songwriters, Lior performs songs drawn from his most FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS PRESENTS BORDERVILLE recent release as well as selections from his vast back catalogue of recordings. Known for his dynamic and moving performances, he is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical “ ALBURY-WODONGA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 7PM CIRCUS ALLSORTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 7PM THE GRAD SHOW acclaim, while maintaining an GAVE BIRTH TO THE independence and individuality in SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7PM THE LAST HOORAH! CONTEMPORARY Duration: 1 hour, no interval their craft. CIRCUS THAT NOW TICKETS: $25, Members $18, Family of four $90, Member Don’t miss the chance to see Lior in DOMINATES THE family of four $62 this one-off intimate solo show, with special guest Domini Forster! GLOBE” Our circus unleashed! SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Following last year’s runaway success, our world famous circus-in-residence returns to The Cube Wodonga with their popular summer festival of thrills and skills. “ THE HOGWARTS OF The entire National Youth Circus ensemble of young artists THE CIRCUS WORLD” aged between eight and 18 perform across three exciting AOL productions - Circus Allsorts, The Grad Show and The Last Hoorah! Full of dynamic fun with plenty of special guests and surprises. Unpredictable, unmissable and uniquely Albury-Wodonga. 38 THE CUBE WODONGA Photo: Ava Paydon Image by: Ian Sutherland SEASON 2018 39
T H E C U B E WO D O N G A S E A S O N S P O N S O R E D BY: THE GRUFFALO MUSIC OF THE OCEANS The Cube Wodonga T H E 78 - S TO R E Y T R E E H O U S E C L A S S C LOW N S 2018 3 S P E E D C R U N C H B OX R E B O OT E D ICK YPEDI A THE LISTIES M E L B O U R N E I N T E R N AT I O N A L SWING MAN C O M E DY F E S T I VA L R OA D S H OW C O LO U R S O F M U S I C YO D I D D L E D I D D L E R E D R AC I N G H O O D T H E S Y D N E Y C O M E DY F E S T I VA L S H OWC A S E FO R T E / S I N B A D T H E S A I LO R NO HANDS PERSONAL B O R D E RV I L L E 2017 40 THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON 2018 41
HOW TO BUY TICKETS ACCESSIBILITY GET CONNECTED • By phone on (02) 6022 9311 The Cube Wodonga aims to be an all-inclusive Follow us on • Online at thecubewodonga.com.au venue and supports the Carer and Companion Card program. Facebook Twitter Instagram • In person from the box office Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm The venue has wheelchair and scooter accessibility throughout and an accessible KEEP UPDATED • Special allocated seating is available for toilet fitted with adult change table and people with mobility issues - please book To receive our regular e-newsletter for what’s toilet hoist. directly with the box office happening at The Cube Wodonga please register at The Cube Wodonga operates an assistive thecubewodonga.com.au Please note online tickets will close two hours prior listening system in the main auditorium. to the show start time. Last-minute tickets may be available from the box office, 45 minutes prior to Please contact the box office on performance times. (02) 6022 9311 for additional information. The Cube Wodonga is a breastfeeding-friendly CAR PARKING venue and the accessible toilet is fitted with a baby change table. All-day car parking, and two and three- hour spaces are available in the adjacent For more information about the venue or car park until 5pm on weekdays. There are its services and facilities, please contact no restrictions during the evenings and the box office on (02) 6022 9311 or visit weekends. thecubewodonga.com.au FOOD AND DRINKS Community Accessibility offer a volunteer 4 SPECIAL THAN KS TO OUR PARTN ERS AN D SPONSORS The Cube Wodonga has a foyer bar for supported community transport service to patrons to enjoy pre-show and interval local residents who are unable to drive and SEASON SHOW PARTNER snacks and drinks. not able to access other forms of transport. It offers a range of quality beers, wines, tea, For a small fee, eligible residents can coffee and soft drinks that you are welcome be transported from their home to and to take into the theatre with you. Eftpos is from medical appointments, hospital Red Racing Hood available. The bar is open 45 minutes before admissions, day and educational programs, performance start times. social activities and receive assistance to The Cube Café is open Monday to Friday, from access local shopping centres. MEMBER PARTNERS 8am to 3pm. To discuss eligibility, register and/or make a booking, simply phone 1300 704 530 and PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TAXIS provide: The Cube The Cube Directly opposite The Cube Wodonga on the west side of Hovell St is a taxi rank and bus • Your name and address; Wodonga CAFE • Pick up and drop off locations; stop. The phone number for Wodonga taxis is (02) 6024 3444. Bus timetables can be found • The day, date and time of your at dysongroup.com.au/Wodonga appointment or activity; • The length of your appointment; and, ACCOMMODATION NEARBY Our preferred accommodation supplier is • Whether or not you will have a carer with Quest Wodonga, located in Reid St – a short you. 400m walk from The Cube Wodonga. For further information, please phone on WINE SPONSOR the above number or email us at info@gettingthere.net.au 42 THE CUBE WODONGA
High ll St Hove St The Cube Wodonga Lawrence St Tho ma sM itch ell Dr Beechworth Rd The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga, VIC 3690 PO Box 923, Wodonga, VIC 3689 Phone: (02) 6022 9311 thecubewodonga.com.au Box office hours of operation Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
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