Entertainment Tassie
by roberts4u@westnet.com.au
Hobart's Choir of High Hopes - Journeys to New Heights
@ Playhouse Theatre, 106 Bathurst Street, Hobart
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Wednesday October 5 at 3.00pm
Wednesday October 5 at 6.00pm
Thursday October 6 at 6.00pm
A Theatrical concert featuring Hobart's Choir of high Hopes "We are all different, but we're the same. After adversity
we can smile again. We are reaching out, we are reaching out." The opening quote comes from "Song For Life"
written by members of the Choir over the three winter months of 2010. This song, and others like it, will feature in
their next brave expedition into the world of song writing and theatre. The new project, aptly named "Journeys", will
be a unique opportunity for all choir members to find expression and self-identity through singing, writing and
performance. "Journeys" is a large-scale project with a three-year plan, allowing participants to look inwards as they
grow, to develop new skills as they tell their stories, and then to share this with the greater community in the magical
setting of the theatre stage.
The Choir of High Hopes Hobart is a fantastic group of people who sing together, entertain others and have a great
time along the way. Through the Choir, people coping with disadvantage in its many forms, come together to sing,
make friends and support each other. Homelessness, unemployment, drug and alcohol issues, mental and physical
disabilities, injustice, social isolation and poverty shape the lives of so many amongst us, and the choir has made a
positive difference in each of the singer's lives, and also the lives of their family and friends. Having a place to meet
up each week, to share a healthy meal, make friends and find support, is what the Choir of High Hopes offers to its
members. And when we start to rehearse, our big noisy group of people from all walks of life suddenly becomes a
Choir with focus and passion. Singing together as one powerful voice united by song, uplifts our singers, inspires our
audiences and enriches our community. Directed by Darren Sangwell.
Tickerts at Centertainment, Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart
FLYER FOR 2011.pdf
“Wildflower Weekend”
@ The Bushland Garden, Buckland
Sat 8 – Sun 9 Oct
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John X would like to invite you join him on an 8 Day London Theatre Holiday Tour
Are you a lover of performing arts and English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare?
Then this is the perfect holiday for you, exclusive to RACT Travelworld:
• See London’s Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral
• Explore the picturesque spa town of Bath
• Enjoy a variety of theatre performances
• Tour the famous Globe Theatre & London’s West End
• Discover Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-Upon-Avon
• Hidden Treasures will be revealed by your Tour Director
Join passionate Tasmanian entertainer John Xintavelonis who has more than 20 years experience on the stage, in radio,
television and film including working on shows such as “The Lion King” - “Billy Elliot” and “The Boy From OZ.”
22 March 2012 departure with prices starting from $2299pp twin share
For further information please call 1300 368 111 Or contact your nearest RACT Travelworld branch
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Willing Workers On Organic Farms ~ Australia
Want to arrange an organic farm-stay in Australia......for work instead of money?
When you buy a WWOOF book, you become a member of WWOOF Australia and you:
 do voluntary work for 4 to 6 hours each day in exchange for your keep
 get all meals and accommodation, usually in the family home
 learn about Australia though cultural exchange
 leave the tourist trail and see the real Australia
 choose from over 2,200 properties using organic principles, offering to teach you aspects of:
o Organic growing
o Bio-dynamics
o Permaculture
Holiday/work on a Tasmanian or interstate farm…What better way of having a break from the city than travelling our
regional areas and learning new skills around organically sustainable farm life?
Phone 03 5155-0218 Email wwoof@wwoof.com.au or visit www.wwoof.com.au
Works by Australian and international "new media" artists reflecting our search for the perfect world. We know it is an
impossible notion - so why do we keep looking and hoping?
MUSEUM OPEN DAILY 10AM-6PM Closed Tuesdays
655 Main Road Berriedale Tel: +61(3) 6277 9900 Email: info@mona.net.au
Now to 30th June 2012: Hobart's Antarctic Centennial Year
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In 2011-2012 Hobart, Tasmania, celebrates a remarkable ‘Antarctic Centennial Year’ (ACY).
Historically, the port was the departure point for some noteworthy Antarctic expeditions: the Mawson-led AAE in 1911, and in
1912, Norwegian Roald Amundsen walked in to Hobart’s General Post Office to send a telegram to the King of Norway,
announcing that he had won the ‘race to the pole’, defeating the ill-fated Robert Falcon Scott to become the first human being to
reach 90° South. Both centenaries will be celebrated during the ACY.
STORM THE STAGE STATE FINAL –
@ Playhouse, Bathurst Street, Hobart
Saturday October 8 @ 2.00pm:
Storm The Stage is a national drama and musical theatre competition designed to give an opportunity for 16 - 19 year olds to
showcase their talent on a national stage. Wherever you come from in Australia, you have the chance to enter Storm the Stage
and show your talents to an eager audience while competing for a shot at some amazing prizes. Although only twenty candidates
will achieve selection to the finals, ALL those taking part in Storm the Stage will gain valuable practical experience as they are
led through the heats and semi-finals, and most importantly will make lasting friendships with their peers. The Tasmanian
winners will travel to Brisbane, Queensland to compete in the National Final, with the chance to win a $5000. cash prize. They
will be judged by a panel made up of some of Australia's most influential entertainment representatives. Mr Hugh Jackman is the
Patron for Storm The Stage. Ms Jill Perryman is the Co-Patron. Presented by: Rotary Club of City Central Hobart
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
@ Theatre Royal
11–15 & 18–22 October at 8pm and 15 & 22 October at 2pm
An all-star Tassie cast come together in the funniest musical of the 1st century.
Comedy Tonight!
Pseudolus, a slave in ancient Rome, will do anything to be free. Yes, anything... hell bargain, cheat and lie (all
brilliantly, of course) until he gets the girl for his master and freedom for himself. Along the way, he will tempt
you with Imperial sized servings of double-entendre, mistaken-identity, tomfoolery and sheer silliness.
It’s like Greco-Roman wrestling with songs. And what songs! From the first moment of Stephen Sondheim’s
inspired opening number, Comedy Tonight, this joyous musical will have your toes tapping.
If you like your entertainment witty, fast, frothy, and just a tiny bit bawdy, then join us on the way to the
Forum. Funny things are gonna happen.
Richard III – Shakespeare’s classic tale
@ Playhouse
21 OCT - 5 NOV.
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Jealousy, Ambition, Manipulation, Destruction Directed by Andrew Casey. Written by William Shakespeare. Widely
regarded as one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, Richard III is a powerful portrayal of one man's Machiavellian rise
to power. Richard, brother to the King of England, through murder and manipulation cuts a swathe through the royal
family in a bid to take the throne. A deliciously dark play that is brutal, comedic and daring.
Swan Lake
Saturday 22 October, 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm
Audiences @ the Derwent Entertainment Centre will once again be delighted to experience Tasmania's only professional ballet
company, The State Ballet of Tasmania. .Premiering at the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow in 1877, Swan Lake has remained
arguably the world's favourite ballet. The story of Odette, the beautiful princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer and how
she is nearly saved by the love of Prince Siegfried, was not an unusual theme - bird/human metamophoses were often found in
Russian folklore. The famous second act of this ballet takes us lakeside where Odette, queen of the swans, and Siegfried fall in
love - only to be foiled by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart.
The venue capacity of the centre has been reduced to just 1,400 seats per performance to ensure that all seats have great views.
Last year's Nutcracker sold out weeks before the show! Book now.
Circus Oz
Wednesday 26 October at 7.30pm
Thursday 27 October at 7.30pm
Friday 28 October at 7.30pm
Saturday 29 October at 1.30pm & 7.30pm
THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS
Circus Oz is a legendary, world-famous, globe-roving icon. Their shows are raw, diverse, inspired,
spectacular, fantastic for families, and very funny as well.
For more then 30 years Circus Oz has been touring the world, as well as entertaining generations of
Australians at home. From Kununurra to New York, the company has taken its self-crafted performances of
wit, grace, spectacle and satire to 26 countries across five continents, to critical acclaim. The Circus Oz show
is a rock-n-roll animal free circus that appeals to adults and children alike.
Exploding onto the stage in 2011 is their crew of highly skilled performers, with a clutch of non-stop energy
acts, all set to the rocking sound of the live Circus Oz band. Prepare to be amazed by two hours of absurd
acrobatics, graceful aerial performance, fast-paced knockabout comedy, plus much more. They’ll have you
gasping and then laughing yourself silly. What more could you ask for?
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Buddy: The Concert - Rave on 2011
@ Theatre Royal
Sunday 30 October at 8.00pm
THE HARBOUR AGENCY PRESENTS
Buddy Holly was one of the greatest pioneers of Rock and Roll in the 50’s, a career spanning only two short years
but bringing with it a wealth of material that made a lasting impact on popular music. Donning his trademark hornrimmed glasses, his ever so engaging and charismatic figure and a lilting vocal hiccup…
Scott Cameron returns to the role that made him famous, presenting Buddy: The Concert, belting out Holly’s
catalogue of songs whilst also performing the tracks that shaped the 50’s culture from artists including Bo Diddly,
Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Eddy Cochran and more.
Every ticket sold goes into the draw for an official Peggy Sue signed piece of collectable memorabilia valued at
$1000, drawn on the night!
LITTLE GRIMLEY TRILOGY
Wed 9 – Sat 12 November.
Directed by Shauna-Lee Ward. Written by David Tristram. In this very funny look at a village amateur dramatic
society, our four luckless heroes battle to save their ailing society with a home grown sex comedy, a pantomime and
finally a musical. With past audience members suing for psychological damage, will our gallant four beat all odds and
live to produce another show? Find out for yourself.
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