RUGBY LEAGUE THE MUSICAL 30 August

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Sutherland Entertainment CentreWhat’s on July/August 2016

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINEFriday 2 September

DYLAN AND YOUNG 27 AugustSILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT 21 August

You may have seen the eye catching new bus advertising for the Centre, suggesting that you will be surprised what’s on at SEC. Of course, as a regular Centrestage subscriber it will be no surprise to you that this July edition is bursting at the seams with a wide variety of great shows to enjoy.The theme for winter is a Little Bit Country with a wide range of rock, country and cross over musical performances that have every popular aspect of the genre covered. From the Big Guns of Country on 22 July, through Dylan and Young on 27 August, the great musical play Always…Patsy Cline on 2 September and culminating with the great home grown legend John Williamson on 3 September.It’s not all country, though. The 1970s theme of our 40th anniversary continues with a newly announced show featuring local guitar virtuoso Peter Northcote with his special celebration of the The Songs of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd on 8 July. If Classical music is more to your taste, the Three Chinese Tenors will present their specially developed Christmas in July themed concert We Three Kings of Orient on 16 July, your local orchestra will Salute Stage and Screen on 4 September, and local talent will come to the fore at the Silver Anniversary Youth Music Awards event on 21 August. If your heart still belongs to the classic sounds of the ‘60s the ever popular Roy Orbison and Everly Brothers tribute show is on 20 August.Also still on sale are tickets to a new production developed by Denny Lawrence of Educating Rita on 15 July. We also have two great musical theatre shows – Rugby League the Musical on 30 August and a season of Young Frankenstein adapted from the classic Mel Brooks movie in late September. I haven’t even mentioned Back to the Golden Years latest matinee offering or our monthly movie Days…Let alone our pop-up café Eat’n Street appearing for lunch and breakfast every Saturday from 9 July. So, perhaps even our regular Centrestage readers will be surprised at what’s on at SEC this Winter! Scott O’Hara, Manager

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HIT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

EDUCATING RITAby Willy RusselllFriday 15 July 8pmWhat happens when Rita, a naïve hairdresser, meets Frank, a cynical burnt-out English professor? She has a thirst for knowledge, but who ends up teaching who? Two very different worlds collide in Willy Russell’s charming and wonderfully entertaining comedy classic that has been loved by audiences for over 30 years. Starring Helpmann Award winner Colin Moody and Francesca Bianchi.General admission $45 Concession $42 Groups 6+ $39 Pre-theatre dining in the foyer restaurant at 6pm from an extra $30 per person.

G&L TOOLE PRESENTS:

THE BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY TOURFriday 22 July 8pmCome and relive the magic and great hits of country music superstars Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt and John Denver in a truly unique and inspiring tribute to three music legends who dominated the charts in the 60s 70s and 80s.

You will be mesmerised as Graham Toole and his seven piece Band performs and pays tribute to two of the most admired country music stars of all time, Campbell and Denver. General admission $55 Concession $48, Groups 6+ $48 Pre-show dining in the foyer restaurant at 6pm from an extra $30 per person

BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:

“ROY ORBISON & THE EVERLY BROTHERS” TOGETHER IN CONCERTSaturday 20 August 8pmCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the magic and classic hits of Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers with internationally renowned artist Dean Bourne and special guests The Robertson Brothers. With a brand new show after last years’ sold out national tour, Australian audiences will again be transported to when rock ‘n’ roll first began.General admission $69.90 Concession $64.90 Groups 10+ $59.90 Pre-show dining in the foyer restaurant at 6pm from an extra $30 per person

PETER NORTHCOTE PRESENTS

THE SONGS OF LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD AND DEEP PURPLEFriday 8 July 8pmWith his A-Grade band and special guests, Peter presents the songs from the albums you grew up with, done in his own unique way. These shows always sell out so get your tickets quick! Featuring: Virginia Lillye, Brydon Stace, Barry Leef, Andre Kaman, Guy Delandro, Danny Marx Yound and many moreGeneral admission $51 Cabaret add $37pp

SUTHERLAND SHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS:

SALUTE TO STAGE & SCREEN 2Sunday 4 September 2.30pmGuest Conductor Michael Psaltis will lead the orchestra through a selection of works that have made their mark on stage and screen from orchestral favourites such as The Thieving Magpie, Phantom of the Opera and New York, New York.General admission $25 Concession/Student $20 Child under 12 One free ticket with every paying adult

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SUTHERLAND MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS:

SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERTSunday 21 August 1pmThis exciting variety concert showcases winners from the past 25 years of the Sutherland Shire & St George Youth Music Awards. Featuring MC Marian Arnold, former producer/presenter for

ABC Classic FM and a guest spot from Simon Tedeschi, Rhapsody in Blue. Items will include the spectacular “Fantaisie Brillante on themes from Bizet's Carmen” by 1999 winner, Wil Rigby (Flute). Former winners; Bruce Myers 1993 (Trumpet/Trombone), Linda Gu 2003 (Piano Accordion), Renee De Vere 2005 (Clarinet), Desmond Tan 2008, Paul Cheung 2011 and Calista Yeoh 2012 (Piano), Hamish Gullick 2013 (Double Bass), Zac Olsen 2015 (Sax), Matilda Moran (2011 Music Theatre Prize Winner) and more. A 2016 YMA Composition entry (theme “Music for a Celebration”) will also be performed.General admission $28 Concession $24 Groups 10+ $21 Children under 12 free. Afternoon tea included.

BACK TO THE GOLDEN YEARS & SUTHERLAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS:

GOOD OLD DAYS OF VAUDEVILLEMonday 22 August 11amThis matinee variety concert will feature Michael Montgomery performing Music of the Night and Nessun Dorma. Talented instrumentalist Chris Gable will perform favourite tunes on the saxophone, flute and clarinet. Karen Beckett, a multi-award winning recording artist will sing All That Jazz and I Dreamed a Dream. Brendon Montana “The Master of Magic” will mesmerize you with his amazing magical feats. Brett Thomas, comedian and vocal impressionist will characterize voices of famous celebrities.General admission $25 Concession $24 Groups 10+ $23

MOVIE DAYSFLORENCE FOSTER JENKINSWednesday 20 JulyMeryl Streep is Florence Foster Jenkins, the 1930s-40s New York socialite who dreamed of becoming an opera singer despite being roundly ridiculed for her lack of rhythm and her lack of pitch.

QUEEN OF THE DESERTWednesday 31 AugustQueen of the Desert, starring Nicole Kidman, tells the triumphant true

life story of Gertrude Bell, in this highly anticipated new film from legendary director Werner Herzog.

FREE STATE OF JONESWednesday 28 SeptemberIn Jones County, Mississippi., Newt Knight (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with other farmers and slaves to lead a rebellion against the Confederacy.

MOVIE TICKETS

Movie & Lunch: 11am General $11, Concession $10 Dinner & Movie: 6pm $30 Bookings essential for dinnerMovie Night (Movie only): 7.30pmAll tickets $8

ROCKOLA PRESENTS:

DYLAN AND YOUNG Saturday 27 August 8pmRe-live the timeless masterpieces of Bob Dylan and Neil Young in an unforgettable performance starring the renowned Aussie Bob and Young Neil. Be transported back in time by many of the hits from the extensive

Dylan/Young repertoire, when Aussie Bob and Young Neil channel the very essence of the musical hits that have inspired and rocked the world over the past five decades. General admission $42 Concession $39 Groups 6+ $35 Cabaret dining at 7pm $30 extra per person

MIRANDA MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

THE NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL YOUNG FRANKENSTEINWednesday 21 to Sunday 25 SeptemberFrom the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Tickets available via Miranda Musical Society by phone 8814 5827 or online at www.mirandamusicalsociety.com.au For patrons convenience some tickets are also now available via the Sutherland Entertainment Centre box office on 9521 8888 or online at www.suthentcent.com.auEat’n Street popup restaurant will be open for pre-show dining on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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Preview dining menus and book tickets to most shows online. The Centre’s counter is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.MOBILITY ACCESS All ground floors of the SEC are wheelchair accessible, with ramps at the Eton Street entrance and at the rear in Merton Street. A limited number of designated parking spots are available in Eton Street. Please advise when booking tickets if wheelchair access is required.

@ A GLANCEJULY1 LADIES NIGHT3 SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE8 THE SONGS OF LED ZEPPELIN, DEEP PURPLE, & PINK FLOYD9 HANSEL & GRETEL15 EDUCATING RITA16 CHRISTMAS IN JULY: WE 3 KINGS OF ORIENT20 MOVIE DAY: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS22 THE BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY TOUR

AUGUST4-19 SUTHERLAND SHIRE SCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVAL20 ROY ORBISON & THE EVERLY BROS TRIBUTE21 SILVER ANNIVERSARY YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS22 GOLDEN DAYS OF VAUDEVILLE27 DYLAN & YOUNG30 RUGBY LEAGUE THE MUSICAL31 MOVIE DAY: QUEEN OF THE DESERT

SEPTEMBER2 ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE3 JOHN WILLIAMSON4 SUTHERLAND SHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA21-25 MIRANDA MUSICAL SOCIETY: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN28 MOVIE DAY: FREE STATE OF JONES

PURCHASE TICKETSOnline anytime www.suthentcent.com.au orBox Office: 9521 888830 Eton Street Sutherland 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

MORE-COMEDY.COM AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS:

DENIS CARNAHAN IN RUGBY LEAGUE THE MUSICAL Tuesday 30 August 8pmAfter a triumphant 2015 season, Rugby League The Musical is back with its 2016 National Tour.Bigger hits, more grunt, new songs, more villains, more off field dramas, and some big name off-

season signings. Rugby League is filled with larger than life characters, melodrama, villains, farce, betrayals, controversies and pantomime. In Rugby League The Musical, singer/satirist Denis Carnahan celebrates them all through a dynamic live interactive musical video cabaret burlesque with a bombastic blend of original songs and classic rock/pop parodies.General admission $55 Concession $48

HIT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINEby Ted SwindleyFriday 2 September 8pmAlways…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger.The musical play, complete with down home country humour, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes 27 of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS…Patsy Cline.”Pre-theatre dining available in the foyer restaurant at 6pm General admission $45 Concession $42 Group 6+ $39

ARTIST NETWORK PRESENTS:

JOHN WILLIAMSONSaturday 3 September 8pmJohn Williamson is a musical icon of Australia. His name is firmly cemented in the culture and fabric of the country he loves. His impressive career now spans more than forty five years and he has survived and soared in the entertainment industry.

To his credit are unofficial anthems, tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads that have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. His honest and passionate songs are synonymous with the country that inspires him and connect him with his countrymen regardless of age, sex or creed. He is honest and open with all he does.General admission $49 Concession $47 Children 3-14yrs $33 Eat’n Street popup restaurant will be open for pre-show dining.

EAT’N STREET OPENS FOR FARMERS MARKETS Starting in July Eat’n Street will be open for breakfast and lunch when the new Sutherland Farmers Markets are operating.