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Disability & Seniors Services Supported Holidays & Transport

Personalised or Group

Always Able is pleased to announce availability

of the following shows at

The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie

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Contact Michelle 0467228981 or email if you

are interested in enjoying any of these shows

with us.

Please note the following:- ❖ Cost will depend on amt attending.

❖ Cost is dependent on the needs of the individual and

location.

❖ Bookings will need to be made 1 months in advance to

allow for ticket purchasing

❖ You will require spending money for meals and souvenirs. ❖ All prices include ticket, transport & support staff (if

required), unless otherwise shown.

SHOWS CONSTANTLY UPDATED. PLEASE CONTACT

MICHELLE TO ENQUIRE OR REQUEST A BROCHURE.

Updated: 5/02/2018

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The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie

Giselle 21 Oct 2017 1.30pm & 7.30pm

The Australian Ballet Since its premiere in 1841, Giselle has captured the imagination and torn at the heart. The transcendent love story follows an innocent village girl transformed into a tender spirit after dying of a broken heart. With its hauntingly beautiful ensemble of white tutus, classical technique and heartbreaking romance, Giselle is a must-see ballet that’s perfect for the whole family.

• Supported Cost: from $155.00 single person, from $90.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) $105.00 single, $85.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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• Teddy Tahu Rhodes & Jane Rutter 25 Oct 2017 – 7.30pm Classical Heroes and the Art of Seduction Award-winning bass baritone singer superstar Teddy Tahu Rhodes and internationally acclaimed flautist Jane Rutter (recently knighted by France with Le Chevalier des Arts et Lettres) are both bona fide rock stars of the classical music world. In this sublime concert they combine their musical gifts, pulling at your heartstrings with some of the world’s greatest love songs. From the passion of operatic Italy to the classical perfection of Handel, Mozart (The Magic Flute), Donizetti and Schubert, the concert also includes yearning songs from the Celtic canon with the wit and charm of Cole Porter, Tosti and Rodgers and HammersteinOne show only!

Supported Cost: from $140.00 single person, from $95.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$85.00 single, $75.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

Prada's Priscillas

• 19 Oct 2017 An all-male revue. Sydney, Australia - the birthplace of Aussie Drag. The home of Priscilla - Queen of the Desert! Flanked by gorgeous men, 2014 ACE Award nominee for Rising Star, Prada Clutch & her 'girls', take you on a journey from where it all began with Les Girls in the 60’s. Across the Aussie outback with Priscilla Queen of the Desert in the 90’s and into 2017 with a celebration of today’s music icons! Jam-packed with dazzling feathers, wigs, head-pieces, costumes & performance, you will not forget this glittering drag spectacular! Prada’s Priscillas is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia's most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has featured in stage shows across Australia, from Sydney, to the Gold Coast, to Alice Springs, as well as in New Zealand. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Dusty Springfield, Patti LaBelle, Bette Midler & Cher. Cost from $95.00 unsupported (ticket, transport only) Cost from $115.00 supported (ticket, transport, support)

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• ABBA-solutely 10 Nov 2017 – 8.00pm

Fabulous Award winning entertainers Rhonda Burchmore, OAM and Lara Mulcahy reunite this May for their hilarious new concert, Abba-solutely Fabulous!

It’s their first live outing together since they appeared in the musical theatre smash, Mamma Mia, through 2009/2010.2017 also marks 40 years since ABBA caused a sensation when they toured Australia for the first time, beginning a love affair with Aussie fans, which endures to this day. The group’s global hits remain on the top of every feel good party playlist! Burchmore and Mulcahy are two of the country’s most formidable entertainers. Rhonda’s career spans as long as her legs and includes roles in productions such as Hot Shoe Shuffle, Sugar Babies, Mamma Mia and Mame alongside a regular guest slot on Hey Hey It’s Saturday. Lara Mulcahy has played starring roles in Mamma Mia, Les Miserables, Moulin Rouge and more.

Growing up diehard ABBA fans, Rhonda and Lara dreamt of what it would be like to be Freda or Angnetta, had major crushes on Benny and Bjorn and want to celebrate that ABBA magic once again! With their platform boots, Lycra cat suits and big hair this dynamic duo - who channel a fair splash of Patsy and Eddy of Absolutely Fabulous fame – will have audiences dancing in the aisles as they sing their way through ABBA’s smash hits. Think Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance, Ring Ring, Does Your Mother Know, Money Money Money, Fernando, and many more! Designed to thrill those fans who went to that concert 40 years ago and charm a whole new generation, it’s the ultimate party night out!

Supported Cost: from $160.00 single person, from $95.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $110.00 single, $90.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Lee Kernaghan 11 Nov 2017 – 8.00pm Boys From the Bush 25th Anniversary Tour 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Lee’s amazing career and the release of his first chart-busting hit, Boys From The Bush. The iconic song was the first of many number one singles from the classic album The Outback Club, which went on to achieve double platinum certification, win a swag of awards and redefine contemporary Australian country music along the way.

Since the release of his mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee has notched up 34 No.1 hits on the Australian country music charts, won a staggering 36 Golden Guitars and has sold over two million albums in the local market.

Lee Kernaghan’s Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour is guaranteed to be one of the most sought after tickets of 2017. The concert will cover 25 years of smash hits and will also feature songs from Lee’s new 25th Anniversary Album. Fans are encouraged to book tickets early to secure their place to celebrate this amazing career milestone of 25 years with Lee at what will be a very special musical event.

Support acts The Wolfe Brothers and Tania Kernaghan.

Supported Cost: from $180.00 single person, from $115.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from$130.00 single, $110.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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• Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen 2 Dec 2017 – 8.00pm

The Piano Sessions Few, if any have done as much to celebrate the life and music of Peter Allen as Todd McKenney, who delighted audiences as the original star of the musical The Boy From Oz and who has been shaking Allen’s maracas in various guises ever since. 20 years on, Todd pays homage to Peter Allen in his live event, Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen: The Piano Sessions, inviting fans to get up close and personal in an intimate, relaxed setting: just Todd himself, Michael Rohanek on grand piano, Ralph Marshall on bass, additional vocals from the amazing Lisa Callingham, and Allen’s fantastic songs. As well as singing all of Allen’s biggest hits including Not The Boy Next Door, (I Go to) Rio, I Honestly Love You, Tenterfield Saddler and I Still Call Australia Home, Todd will tell stories about meeting Allen and playing him on stage.

Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and even score him if they like (bring your judge’s score cards – he’ll cop it sweet!). It’s all about having fun with a lot of laughs, a few poignant moments and some great music.You’ll laugh, you might cry and you’ll certainly be entertained by one of the nation’s best-loved performers, a multi-talented star who donned his dancing shoes at the tender age of three.

Supported Cost: from $175.00 single person, from $110.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from $125.00 single, $105.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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The Kings of Country Rock Tour 2 Feb 2018 8.00pm THE EAGLES & CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL. This two-hour stage spectacular captures the sounds and excitement of Americas country rock Icons. Featuring all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined The Eagles and CCR as 1970’s superstars. Part one of the highly acclaimed show takes the audience on a musical journey of THE EAGLES– the highest-selling American band in U.S. Master pieces such as; Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Already Gone, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It to the Limit, New Kid in Town, Desperado, Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane - are all faithfully reproduced. Part two of the show kicks into overdrive, featuring the chart topping sounds of San Francisco’s favourite sons- CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL- With more than 26 million album sales in the U.S. alone, it was CCR’s take of Dale Hawkins’ rockabilly classic "Suzie Q" that set an irrepressible force in motion and making the band a platinum household name. CCR anthems such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Up Around The Bend", Born On The Bayou, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Travelin’ Band and Green River are sure to set the dance floor ablaze.

The Kings of Country Rock Tour is much more than a concert; it’s the ultimate rock experience. The cast of multi-talented & internationally respected musicians bring to life a stage show unlike any other. So get aboard proud Mary, as we set sail down the dark desert highway of the 1970’s featuring the platinum hits of The Eagles’ and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s.

Supported Cost: from $160.00 single person, from $95.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$110.00 single, $90.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport) ____________________________________________

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Kamahl

• 10 Feb 2018 7.00pm • PRECIOUS WORDS & SOOTHING SONGS

An intimate night with Australia's entertainment royalty. Take part in the celebration of one of Australia's most respected cultural icons, Kamahl, as he is interviewed about his illustrious career and remarkable life. Kamahl will be interviewed live on the Glasshouse stage and once more, his rich bass baritone, will sing those beautiful songs we all love and remember. Thanks to local production company, Got Ya Back Productions, this event will only take place in Port Macquarie and is strictly for one night only. Do not miss this chance to hear the voice to remember. Supported Cost: from $170.00 single person, from $105.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$120.00 single, $100.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport) __________________________________________

The King & The Queen

Royalty in the Building Sunday 4 Mar 2018 7.30pm An authentic live concert featuring all the hits from Bohemian Rhapsody to Suspicious Minds, Somebody To Love to The American Trilogy and much more. Sean Luke Spiteri as Elvis Presley & Thomas Crane as Freddie Mercury.

Supported Cost: from $180.00 single person, from $115.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support) from$130.00 single, $110.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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The Australian Tenors "Friends For Life” touring Australia 2018 Saturday 17 Feb 2018 2pm Internationally renowned for thrilling audiences around the world with the power of their beautiful voices. The Australian Tenors are: Lorenzo Rositano, Murray Mayday, Matthew Reardon, David McKenzie, John Donohoe - Backed by The Southern Cross Orchestra under the direction of Musical Director & Conductor Mr Bernard Walz The Australian Tenors’ guest soprano is Opera

Australia’s Giuseppina Grech

Supported Cost: from $190.00 single person, from $125.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$140.00 single, $120.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

Cash Live 23 Feb 2018 8.00pm The Concert Experience Award winning and highly acclaimed Australian country singer Daniel Thompson and Golden Guitar winning, Telecaster picking, Australian country music legend Stuie French, along with their powerhouse backing band, The Tennessee Express are excited to bring you CASH Live The Concert Experience and their brand new show CASH Live Revisits Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison. Don’t miss this opportunity to relive one of The Man In Black’s greatest ever albums performed by Australia’s own CASH Live The Concert Experience.

Supported Cost: from $160.00 single person, from $95.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$110.00 single, $90.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Moscow Ballet 'La Classique' 2017

16 April 2018 7.30pm presents The Nutcracker Following 2017 sell-out performances of Swan Lake, Moscow ballet la classique returns to Australia to present the jewel of classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular masterpiece The Nutcracker. La classique was founded in 1990 by its current director Elik Melikov.

La classique with its artistic ballet mastery, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets will take us on a journey back in time to the frost-covered, gas lit world of Clara, her beloved nutcracker doll and the magician Drosselmeyer. This romantic tale with its blend of magic and realism brings to life the popular Tchaikovsky score featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairyand the Waltz of the Flowers.

The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet. With this delightful production of the much loved Nutcracker, La classique captures the imagination, the passion, the humour and magic of the ballet.

Is the dream for real . . . Or is it just a fairytale

Supported Cost: from $190.00 single person, from $125.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$140.00 single, $120.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Sixties International Hitmakers 26 April 2018 7.30pm THE CRYSTALS The defining American female vocal group of the sixties is the Crystals. Their Wall of Sound recordings, produced by the legendary Phil Spector, include And then he kissed me, Da do ron ron, He’s a rebel, He’s sure the boy I love, Uptown and many more. Three Crystals’ songs are included in the Rolling Stone magazine list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. The Crystals are headed up by Dee Dee Kenniebrew, who was in the original line up of the Crystals. CHRIS MONTEZ In 1962 Chris’ single ‘Let’s dance’ topped the charts worldwide. When touring the UK in 1963 his opening act was the English group – the Beatles. Herb Alpert suggested he consider a soft ballad sound and this resulted in a string of worldwide hits including The more I see you, There will never be another you, Call me and Time after time. With his Mexican influence his popularity soared as groups such as Los Lobos topped the charts. The movie La Bamba identified Chris and his musical roots, which is part of the Ritchie Valens legacy. Chris has just concluded a two month tour of the UK. THE ALLSTARS The Allstars can trace their pedigree back to the late fifties when rock n roll began. They have performed in the best venues in Australia and have shared the stage with Tom Jones, Rick Nelson, Del Shannon, Gene Pitney, the Shadows, Chubby Checker, the Platters, the Coasters, Freddie & the Dreamers, Buddy Knox, Chan Romero, Gerry Marsden, Bobby Rydell, Johnny Preston, Johnny Tillotson and Buddy Holly’s Crickets. There are more than forty video and audio recordings of the Allstars in the National Film and Sound Archive and the

Performing Arts Museum. Supported Cost: from $165.00 single person,

from $1005.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$115.00 single, $95.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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Marina Prior & David Hobson

18 May 2018 8.00pm

The 2 of Us Australia’s leading stars of Opera and Musical Theatre, David Hobson and Marina Prior join together in their own show The 2 Of Us in an up close and personal mode. Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance, Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom Of The Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, La Boheme, Carousel, plus songs from their award-winning albums and some Carols favourites. Respectively they have sung for the Queen, featured at AFL Grand Finals, Carols by Candlelight, Dancing With the Stars, It Takes Two, ABC TV series ‘Divorce’, Spicks and Specks and in 2006, Marina was honoured with an induction into Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century. Hear the classics with a hint of their personal humour and chemistry!

Supported Cost: from $175.00 single person,

from $110.00 5+ ppl (incl ticket, transport, support staff). TICKET & TRANSPORT ONLY COST (no support)$1250.00 single, $105.00 2+ people (incl ticket, transport)

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WISH LIST

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Always Able is a newly created business located in the northern NSW region providing holidays, day trips, transport, travel and event support services to people with disabilities, seniors, families, carers and all members of the community.

Offering a variety of travel destinations in Australia and overseas ranging from day trips, weekends away, transport to appointments (medical, legal, family etc.) through to longer tours of weekly to 10+ days, Always Able can provide you, your client or your family member a memorable and fulfilling service with caring support for either personalized or group travel/event. All staff members are qualified at a minimum Certificate III Disability and/or Aged Care, have current first aid certification and security clearances and have been working in this field on a voluntary or paid basis for five or more years.

As director and founder of Always Able, I have been working in the field of aged, disability and child care for over 10 years. Always Able has been created due to my desire to deliver life enhancing opportunities and experiences to anyone who requires support and also those who would just like to meet new people and see new places. I enjoy my work in this field, I work hard to develop trust with my clients, and I value each person’s diverse abilities and outlooks in life.

All of our support staff are community oriented, value the people we care for, and have the life experiences and outlooks to make any trip enjoyable, memorable and comfortable.

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Always Able is available to anyone who would like

support to travel, people who would like to meet new friends, people who

would like to get out of the house and see different things. We cater for

all ages and abilities, carers and families too.

Always Able Disability & Seniors Services are dedicated to providing the

utmost care for our service users.

Irrespective of where you, your client or your family member may live, we

can arrange for you to meet up with the group or meet at the destination;

arrange pre-trip meetings allowing you to familiarise yourself, your client or

your family member with travel support staff prior to embarking or arrange

support staff to travel with you to meet the group (at an additional cost)

We don’t merely book your travel; we can help you realize your travel

dreams if you give us an idea of what kind of experience you seek.

Tours/Holidays/Events or Transport can be planned to suit Individuals or Groups, all with support person/s accompanying the guest/s.

Please feel free to discuss Individual needs with Michelle.

WE CATER FOR ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES

Disability & Seniors Services Supported Holidays,Transport

Personalised or Group

Postal: PO Box 5 Kempsey 2440

Telephone: 0467 22 8981 Email: info@alwaysable.net

Web: www.alwaysable.net

AlwaysAble Seniors & Disability Services(@AlwaysAble64)

Aroha Awhi Pty Ltd as trustee for Aroha Awhi Trust t/as Always Able ABN 78170325193