“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”

- ALBERT EINSTEIN

Sarah’s intro

In 2014 we’re going to ‘Shake It Up’ in Griffith by offering some more tantalizing experiences in both performance and visual arts.

Not only do we have a fabulous season planned for you at the theatre, but we are also launching an education brochure early in the year with full curriculum links to both our theatre and gallery schools programs.

I’m looking forward to our Film Season in 2014. My favourite has to be the Halloween party and screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show, there will be surprises in store I’m sure!

We will also be creating stronger links at the theatre with our exceptional community arts family. 2014 will see GRAPA, Lillie Duxbury and Dona Parise come into the theatre with our support and I look forward to growing these relationships over the coming years.

A special thanks to our sponsors for continuing the journey with us in 2014 and a very warm welcome to our new wine partner Calabria Family Wines.

I continually count my blessings that I’m here in Griffith surrounded by a fantastic community that holds both the theatre and art gallery close to their hearts.

As we say back home in New ZealandHe aha te mea nui o tea o?He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!What is the most important thing in the world?It is people! It is people! It is people!

- Sarah

FLICKER FEST best of Australian Shorts

FILMFriday 28 February 7.30pmRunning time: 90 minutes including interval

Advance Ticket Price $10 ends Friday 21 February @ 5pmAll Tickets $15Complimentary Drink and nibbles included

Flickerfest remains Australia’s only Academy® accredited and BAFTA recognised short film festival, ensuring that we continue to present A-list short film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world.

The Book Club

COMEDYSaturday 15 March 7.30pmRunning Time: 160 minutes including intervalPresented by Christine Harris & HIT ProductionsStarring Amanda Muggleton

Advance Ticket Price $20 ends Friday 7 March @ 5pmAdults $35Concession/members $25Students U21 $20Groups 4+ $25

Genteel housewife and mother Deborah has an addiction. ‘I’m a bookaholic,’ she confesses. ‘I just can’t help myself.’Deborah’s youngest daughter has finally flown the nest and her husband Wally is absent, burning off the fuel of a mid-life crisis with endless rounds of golf and tennis. Deborah is also occupied, enjoying romantic lunches with Martin Amis and passionate hotel trysts with John Updike. But that’s just in her dreams.The spice of Deborah’s real life is her book club. For the women who take part, it’s a meeting of minds – and their very different lifestyles. But when a famous author joins the group for a study session, Deborah’s own life suddenly switches from an old wives’ tale to the stuff of erotic fiction. The ensuing affair takes her love of linguistics to a whole new level.

Warning: Contains strong language and adult themes. Not suitable for children

By Rodney Fisher from the play by Roger Hall

“This is a flawless production, with flawless performances from the cast of five. In fact, I couldn’t fault anything about it, and the fact that I was almost physically sick with tension and terror says as much about Michael Futcher and his cast as it does about the power of George Orwell to chill us to the bone.”

- A Little Gossip, Allison CoatesThis project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australian Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body

1984 By George Orwell

DRAMATuesday 6 May 7:30pmCreated & adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre CoRunning time: 90 minutes, No interval

BIG BROTHER IS BACK

Advance Ticket $20 ends Tuesday 29 April @ 5pmAdults $35Concession/members $25Students $20Group 4+ $25

Strap yourself in for this terrifically frightening theatrical event set against a towering wall of plasma screens. Oceania; a Nation perpetually at war, where cameras watch every move and Thought Police roam the streets. A place Winston Smith calls home. By day, Winston is an editor at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to align the past with the radical political agenda of the ruling party and its illusive leader, Big Brother. By night, Winston pursues a forbidden love affair with the mysterious Julia in an attempt to rebel against the oppressive regime set down by the party and maintain some control over his otherwise totally controlled life. When Winston and Julia are discovered, they are violently separated, detained and prepared for conversion. Locked in the Ministry of Love and interrogated by the quietly terrifying O’Brien, Winston is beaten, manipulated and subjected to sickening torture in an attempt to make him reject dreams of liberation and understand that free thought and logic is the only true enemy.

1984

“...a colourful and flamboyant evening filled with fun and nostalgia of the 30s and 40s... sought all around the world and in addition to recreating the golden era of swing, we bring to life the colour, costumes and spirit.” - Musical Director Rick Gerber

The Glenn Miller OrchestraMUSICTuesday 20 May 7:30pmRunning Time: 150 minutes including interval

Presented by ATA Allstar ArtistsBy arrangement with Glenn MIller Productions Inc, New York.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AUSTRALIA DIRECT FROM THE USA...

The Glenn Miller Orchestra features America’s finest musicians and singers and together with the Broadway Swing Dancers, bring back all those sentimental memories of the 1940’s. - the great “ Big Band’ hits, the original Glenn Miller arrangements, the music of The Andrew Sisters, the Frank Sinatra Songbook, the romantic World War II melodies made famous by Vera Lynn… We’ll Meet Again, The White Cliffs of Dover, and many more...

Even after 75 years, Glenn Miller’s musical arrangements are still heard around the world- timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, A String of Pearls Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000- music which captivated millions of people world wide, now all brought together on stage in a nostalgic concert spectacular.

The Australian Rugby choir

CHOIRPresented by the Combined Rotary Clubs of Griffith, Griffith East, Griffith Avanti & YendaSaturday 24 May 7:30pm

The Australian Rugby Choir is Australia’s pre-eminent all male choir. They have performed in Carnegie Hall in New York, London prior to the Olympic Games, The Sydney Opera House, The Sydney Town Hall. Local artists will support the Choir with a talented and dynamic concert showcasing musical performances, all co-ordinated by Lorraine Sutton.

Joint promotion by the combined Rotary Clubs of Griffith, Griffith East, Griffith Avanti, Yenda & Griffith City Council.

All funds raised will be donated to Country Hope Griffith.Country Hope - assisting children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

“Damian Callinan and Mickey D set the standards for comedic acts (on) their Road Trip tour” - Bordertown Chronicle

Road tripCOMEDYWednesday 25 June 7.30pmRunning Time: 90 minutes no interval

Advance Ticket $20 ends Wednesday 18 June @ 5pmAdult $35Concession/member $25Student u21 $20Group 4+ $25

Comedians Damian Callinan & Mickey D have packed the Tarago and are en route to Griffith to put on their show. Only problem is they don’t have a show … Yet!! ….The whole show will be about Griffith!! But this isn’t just a stand-up show, the third player in the game is award winning documentary film maker, Charlie Hill-Smith (Strange Birds in Paradise). It’s through his eyes that you’ll see how the lads spend their two days in Griffith before bursting onto the stage with a 90 minute celebratory roast. You’ll revel in seeing your world portrayed back at you, be confounded by the boys depth of local knowledge and be amazed by the lengths they’ll go to get a laugh – but they’ll keep the Tarago’s engine running just in case.

“Lyrical, generous and optimistic.” - The Age

“A program of thoroughly enjoyable contemporary ballet.” - Dance Australia

Melbourne Ballet ‘ON air’DANCESaturday 19 July 7.30pmRunning Time: 85 Minutes including intervalPresented by Arts Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria

Advance Ticket $20 ends Friday 11 July @ 5pmAdult $35Concession/member $25Student U21 $20Group 4+ $25

On Air has been constructed in dedication and celebration of the human experience, while we embrace and explore the highest levels of contemporary ballet. We are constantly being challenged; whether it be the unforgiving elements of nature or the uncertainty of a new financial world order. This highly acclaimed selection of work allows the audience to escape into a world of emotion, beauty and passion.

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

Henry VSHAKESPEAREBy William ShakespeareDIRECTOR Damien RyanDESIGNER Anna GardinerLIGHTING DESIGNER Sian James-Holland

Tuesday 26 August 7.30pm150 minutes including intervalA Bell Shakespeare production

Advance Ticket $20 ends Tuesday 19 August @ 5pmAdult $35Concession/member $25Student U21 $20Group 4+ $25

It’s lonely at the top. When King Henry V is manipulated by church advisors, taunted by French royalty and betrayed by English nobles, he has all the ammunition he needs to lash out and invade France. Or does he? Having executed conspirators, and vanquished enemy forces in Harfleur, Henry’s army is ‘weak and sickly’ as it staggers towards a showdown at Agincourt. The night before battle, the king endures a long dark night of the soul, where he hears first-hand about the fears and frailties of his outnumbered soldiers. But Henry holds one last weapon: the power of words. And it may just save his men, his country and himself.

Damien Ryan’s courageous production of Henry V promises to be an unflinching examination of the questions that Shakespeare raises; about political spin, patriotism, religion, class, monarchy, brotherhood and how leaders respond during times of crisis.

‘There’s a reason the name Bell Shakespeare has become synonymous with quality theatre.’ – ArtsHub

“One of our best Shakespeare directors.’ – Daily Telegraph on Damien Ryan

“Funny, charming and smart...brings the house down.” – Sydney Morning Herald

THE GRUFFALOSCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOWSaturday 20 September 11:30 & 2pmA CDP ProductionAges 3+

Advance Ticket $15 ends Friday 12 September @ 5pmAdults $25Concession/members $20Students U21 $15Family (2a + 2c) $65

The magical musical adaptation of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, adapted by Tall Stories Theatre Company.

‘A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…’Whether their favourite food is roasted fox, owl ice cream, scrambled snake or Gruffalo crumble, audiences eat up this delectable tale about the adventures of a clever little mouse in a forest full of predators. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this big scary monster of a show.

Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.

“TaikOz astound and mesmerise with its musicianship. They show what cross-cultural collaboration at its best can achieve.” – Courier Mail

crimson sky

FAMILY SHOWThursday 25 September 6.30pmRunning Time: 115 minutes including intervalPresented by TAIKOZComposed by Ian Cleworth, Anton Lock & Tom Royce-Hampton Sound design by Ian Cleworth & Anton Lock

Advance Ticket $20 ends Thursday 18 September @ 5pmAdult $35Concession/member $25Student U21 $20Group 4+ $25

Featuring Satsuki Odamura (bass koto)

Australia’s world-acclaimed taiko drumming ensemble, TaikOz, returns to Griffith to present a stunning new work.

Based on a haiku by Japanese poet Miura Yuzuru, Toward The Crimson Sky has been written by TaikOz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth, evoking the poem’s sensual, dramatic and often playful imagery of a cloud of dragonflies ascending into a deep red sky.

The thunderous drumming of the taiko is interwoven with the hypnotic melodies of the shakuhachi and shinobue bamboo flutes, voice and a rare performance on the bass koto, a traditional Japanese 17-stringed plucked instrument to be played by special guest artist Satsuki Odamura.

The program will also feature new works by the two youngest TaikOz members: from the peaceful meditation of Solace by Tom Royce-Hampton to the dynamic high energy of Exploration by Anton Lock.

Photo: K

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“Spectacular performance – an acrobatic thrill show!” – Courier Mail

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FAMILY SHOW/CIRCUSWednesday 8 October 6pmRunning time: 60 minutes no interval

Advance Ticket $20 ends Wednesday 1 October @ 5pmAdult $35Concession/member $25Student U21 $20Group 4+ $25

The new full-length show directed by Jodie Farrugia with original score by Morganics. A major new work featuring 16 young artists and exploring the theme of control and how it affects the lives of young people. When do they feel in-control, out of control or controlled by others? A thoughtful and highly entertaining display of acrobatics and varied circus skills performed by the world famous young artists of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus.

Created and directed by Jodie Farrugia, with the trainers and young artists of The Fruit Fly Circus. Composed by Morganics. Lighting designed by Sian James-Holland. Set and costume design by Bridie Wilkinson. Dramaturg by Sebastian Pasche. Circus Director - Scott Grayland. Technical director - Scott Stoddart.

A flying fruit fly circus production

Image by Karen Donnelly

Photographs by Ben Simpson

Community Concert featuring Jonathon Welch

MUSIC Saturday 8 November 7.30pm

Advance Ticket $10 ends Friday 31 October @ 5pmAdult $20Concession /Member $15Student U21 $15 Group 4+ $15

Choirmaster Jonathon Welch AM will inspire the full breadth of school and community choirs in the Riverina Region with a workshop culminating in a full length concert at the Theatre featuring local choirs. With a diverse career spanning 30 years in the music industry, there are not many areas of music that Jonathon Welch hasn’t been involved with, and doesn’t love!

GREAT TENORS... Considered one of the finest Tenors of his generation, Founding Director of legendary Choir of Hard Knocks Johnathon Welch sings....

CHOIR CONCERTARIA, Logie and Helpmann award winning Founding Conductor of the legendary Choir of Hard Knocks Johnathon Welch.

Pirates to Pinafores - Monday 17 March 11amComplimentary morning tea from 10am, Running time: 89 minutes no intervalAdvance Ticket $10 ends Monday 10 March @ 5pm, Adults $20

Complete works of Gilbert & Sullivan presented by Promac productions Australia with Philip Gould and Brian Hannan. Performed on a touring set with dialogue and then scene dialogue with great duets, trios, solos covering all the musicals they wrote as seen thru the eyes of the men who wrote them “Gilbert & Sullivan....who as you may know Hated each other...Over 20 smash hit Gilbert & Sullivan Songs the show guides audiences through from their not so illustrious beginning to the machine of popularity that was Gilbert & Sullivan...Written by Philip Wheeldon and Directed By Hugh Halliday.

I Remember it Well - Wednesday 4 June 11amComplimentary Morning tea from 10am Running time: 85 minutes no intervalAdvance Ticket $10 ends Wednesday 28 May @ 5pm, Adults $20

From Gigi to Brigadoon, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, to the most magical of all... My Fair Lady. In the new tribute show John Lidgerwood leads a young, exciting cast telling the stories, anecdotes and most importantly the songs from these favourite film and stage masterpieces.

Jonathon Welch - Great Tenor Classics - Friday 7 November 11amComplimentary Morning Tea from 10am, Running time: 75 minutes no intervalAdvance Ticket $10 ends Friday 31 October @ 5pm, Adults $20

A tribute to all the great Tenor classics - songs that made the great Tenors famous including Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, Kenneth McKellar, Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban including I’ll Walk With God, Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss, the Prayer, Time to Say Goodbye and Nessun Dorma.

Lillie’s School of RockSaturday 27 September Running time 60-90 mins, no interval.Please hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen because we are about to blow you away! Lillie’s School of Rock Concert 2014 is coming so you better not miss out! A spectacular live performance of all Lillie’s singing students. They have poured their heart and souls into their ROCK songs and it’s all for your entertainment! Hear nothing but the classics from; AC/DC, ROLLING STONES, BLACK SABBATH, RUN DMC, AEROSMITH, PAT BENETAR, DRAGON, QUEEN, EAGLES, INXS and many more. These performers are phenomenal with tremendous skill; they will truly ROCK YOU!

FAQ4 by Dona Parise16-18 October 7.30pmFancy A Quickie 4 is back by popular demand. Griffith local playwright/ director Dona Parise is putting together another diverse, quirky, witty and reflective collection of her fabulous ten minute plays. Dona Parise is well known nationally for her short, sharp writing style, having received many awards for her plays which have been performed all over the world. Fancy A Quickie 4 brings you another 8 ten minute plays. Using local and professional actors, the mix is sure to guarantee a wonderful night of comedy, drama and entertainment. Audience advice: adult themes and occasional swearing

GRAPA Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 MayGriffith Regional Association of Performing Arts (GRAPA) is Griffith’s resident Theatre Company. For the past 12 years they have been presenting the area with productions of the highest standard for an amateur group and have gained themselves quite a following. Two years ago the group began to write and perform their own works that have been well received by local audiences. 2014 sees GRAPA present to Griffith ‘A Bit of Reflection’. These three One Act plays are a quirky, witty look at life…and death…and beyond, and everything in between. Written, produced, directed and acted by local individuals, “A Bit of Reflection’ is sure to please any theatre going audience.

TASHI Mountain of White Tigers & Lost in the CityMonday 7 April 9.30am & 12 noonRunning time: 50 minutes, no intervalAge: 4-10 yrs

Mr McGee & The Biting Flee Tuesday 29 July 9.30am & 12.30pm4-8yrs, Running time: 45 minutes, no interval

STILL AWAKE STILL! Friday 12 September 9.30am & 12.30pmA production by Jump Leads and Jessica WilsonWritten by Jessica Wilson with collaborating artistsInspired by songs from the book I’m Still Awake, Still!by Elizabeth Honey and Sue Johnson 4-10 yrs, Running time: 45 minutes, no interval

Henry V Tuesday 26 August 10.30am150 minutes including intervalA Bell Shakespeare production

*These shows are available only to schools

SCHOOL SHOWS

Calendar Girls Wednesday 26 March 7.30pm Advance price $10 available until 19th March @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

Monsters IncTuesday 22 April 11am All Tickets $5School holiday film

Pulp FictionWednesday 28 May 7.30pm Advance price $10 available until 21 May @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

Top GunWednesday 11 June 7.30pm Advance price $10 available until 4th June @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

The SapphiresWednesday 9 July 5pmAdvance price $10 available until 2 July @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

Singin’ in the RainWednesday 13th August 11am Advance price $10 available until 6th August @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

HookTuesday 30th September 11amAll Tickets $5School holiday film

Rocky HorrorWednesday 29th October 7.30pmAdvance price $10 available until 22 October @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

LabyrinthWednesday 26 November 7.30pmAdvance price $10 available until 19th November @ 5pmAll Tickets $15

FILM SEASON 2014

Jason Benjamin: Everyone is here 16 January –23 FebruaryThe paintings and drawings are a distillation of deep-felt encounters around distinct landscape sites, where the artist has concentrated his energies on shaping a pared-back vision of light and space. These exceptionally fine works bear witness to Benjamin’s disciplined scrutiny of topography, vegetation and climate as well as environmental concerns. Yet, what sets these works apart is the poetic metamorphosis that can only take place in the solitude of the studio.

Yenda Project27 February – 30 MarchA summary and finale of the Yenda Project developed by the CAD Factory. The exhibition will feature projections, installations and work developed by community members throughout the project.

Kim Gibbs3 April – 4 MayLocal artist Kim Gibbs will present her mastered corrugated iron sculptures in varying scales as her first solo exhibition at Griffith Regional Art Gallery. She creates these sculptures by hand giving each object their own character.

Couture Collection8 May – 15 JuneAn exhibition highlighting the designs by Ross Weymouth and John Clarringbold making particular reference to materials and craftsmanship and their influences over time.

Operation Art19 June – 27 JulyOperation Art highlights the imagination and creativity of K-10 students from across New South Wales. It is an inspiring collection created to aid the recovery of children during a hospital stay. Operation Art is a joint initiative of the NSW Department of Education and Communities and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in association with the Art Gallery of NSW and Sydney Olympic Park.

2014Memory Maps - Suzanne Nguyen31 July – 31 AugustPart of Suzanne art practice is collecting stories and using them as a source of inspiration for her artwork. She will work with the community collecting stories, developing memory maps and using these stories to create a delicate and interconnecting exhibition about people in our community.

National Contemporary Jewellery Award4 September – 28 SeptemberThe Gallery’s major exhibition for the year! NCJA is an acquisitive prize sponsored by Griffith City Council and held at Griffith Regional Art Gallery biennially. The exhibition features contemporary jewellery by Australia’s best designers. It’s inspiring, intriguing and brings a whole lot of excitement. If you love contemporary design this exhibition is not to be missed.

Flower Power2 October – 26 OctoberThe annual Flower Power community exhibition once again is a highlight on the arts calendar. Tying in with The Griffith Festival of the Gardens, the exhibition is a community event open to all artists and community members living in the South West and Western Riverina to participate. Past exhibitions have featured textiles, paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking and photography.

Nana Ohnesorge exhibition 30 October – 23 OctoberThe Indigenous portraiture project in Griffith focuses on dialogue, consultation and collaboration of the artist with the Indigenous community in Griffith to producing a series of new portraits (group and individual) to address the representation of Indigenous role models and heroes in our shared iconography.

HSC Graduates 27 November – 21 DecemberThe annual HSC Graduates exhibition looks at the work created by students for the major work component for the HSC Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Textiles and Design and Industrial Technology. Past exhibitions have featured work from Griffith, Leeton, Barellan and Coleambally students.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery167 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680

Ph: (02) 6962 8338 www.griffithregionalartgallery.com.au

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CONCESSIONSWe offer a discount to all 2014 Season Shows for holders of Pension, Health Care and Senior Card holders. Your card must be presented to the Box Office to receive the concession price.

UNDER 21 TICKETS We like to encourage young people to enjoy live theatre by offering under 21’s $20 tickets.

GROUP BOOKINGS Get a group of friends together and make an evening at the Theatre even more fun! A discount is available for all 2014 Season Shows when you purchase 4 or more tickets for any single show.

COMPANION CARDWe participate in the Companion Card Program for people who require their carer to be present when visiting the Theatre. A carer is entitled to a complimentary ticket when accompanying a paid Companion Card holder to a Season Show and some touring shows.

REFUNDSWe are unable to refund, exchange, transfer or re-sell tickets unless a show is cancelled.

KIOSK & BAR FACILITIESShould you care for a nibble or beverage you can purchase from our bar (Eftpos available). Coat rack available to check coats, bags pre-show. Pre-paid interval drink service available pre-show.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCEWe have wheelchair seating and a lift to the first level to access the Burley Griffin Room. Hearing assistance loops are available in the auditorium. Please advise staff when booking your tickets of your requirements.

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