CONTACT US - Riverlinks
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CONTACT US - Riverlinks
CONTACT US Box Office: (03) 5832 9511 Email: boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au Website: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au Venue Bookings and Enquiries: (03) 5832 9865 admin@riverlinksvenues.com.au WestSide Performing Arts Centre Cnr Homewood Drive & Echuca Road Mooroopna, 3629 Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton, 3630 The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council The 2016 Riverlinks Season is supported by Creative Victoria’s ‘Regional Partnership’ program ABORIGINAL Big belly laughs from the heart of the wide, brown land Dirty Work Comedy presents JANUARY ABORIGINAL COMEDY ALLSTARS Venue: WestSide PAC Date: Thursday 18 February Time: 7.30pm Duration: 75 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $25 Members: Full $20 Group (8+): $20 From the oldest culture on earth comes the freshest and funniest stand-up comedy around. It’s the all-original Aboriginal Comedy Allstars showcase featuring four of the brightest comedy stars under the Milky Way. Audience advice: Stand-up comedy often contains strong language and adult concepts. Suitable for 16+ Book now for: Karen Knowles in From the Heart, 23 February Sankofa by Asanti Dance Theatre, 27 February SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 31 FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 2 New Years Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Australia Day Back to School SANKOFA High energy, exciting choreography, a taste of Africa Asanti Dance Theatre presents FEBRUARY SANKOFA By Appiah Annan Venue: Eastbank Centre Date: Saturday 27 February Time: 7.30pm Duration: 60 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $25 Members: Full $20 Group (8+): $20 Join Asanti Dance Theatre for an unforgettable experience of African music, dance and culture with a contemporary edge. You will be on your feet dancing by the end! Book now for: 4000 Miles, 8 March Jonathon Welch in Silver Screen Classics, 15 March Shepparton Sings Community Concert led by Jonathon Welch, 16 March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Aboriginal Comedy Allstars, WestSide PAC 21 22 23 Afternoon Delight Karen Knowles in From the Heart, Eastbank Centre 28 29 24 25 Guy Sebastian, Eastbank Centre 26 Guy Sebastian, Eastbank Centre 27 Sankofa @ Summer City Market Sankofa, Eastbank Centre A poignant and unsentimental family drama from one of America’s brightest playwrights Critical Stages, Catnip and MopHead present 4000 MILES by Amy Herzog MARCH Venue: WestSide PAC Date: Tuesday 8 March Time: 7.30pm Duration: 90 minutes (no interval) Tickets: Full $25 Members: Full $20 Group (8+): $20 An award winning play about the funny, frustrating, and ultimately life-changing relationship between a grandson learning to face his life, and a grandmother who is starting to forget hers. Audience Advice: Production contains occasional coarse language. Suitable for those aged 14+ Book now for: The Great Songs of the War Years, 12 April Wuthering Heights, 27 April Photo by Marnya Rothe SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 THURSDAY 3 Cushion Concert, Eastbank Centre 6 7 8 Antique & Collectables Expo, Eastbank Centre 13 Finish Shepparton Textile Artists Exhibition, Eastbank Centre Woodworking Craft Show, Eastbank Centre 20 9 10 14 15 Labour Day Afternoon Delight Jonathon Welch in Silver Screen Classics, Eastbank Centre 22 11 12 Woodturning & Woodworking Craft Show, Eastbank Centre 16 Shepparton Sings Community Concert led by Jonathon Welch, Eastbank Centre 23 17 18 STAG presents ‘Dookie’, Dookie Memorial Hall 24 Last day of Shepparton Festival Be Consumed Easter Sunday 5 Start - Shepparton Textile Artists Exhibition, Start Eastbank Centre Shepparton Festival Be Consumed Antique & Collectables Expo, Eastbank Centre 25 Good Friday School Holidays start 28 Easter Monday 29 SATURDAY 4 4000 Miles, WestSide PAC 21 27 FRIDAY 30 31 19 STAG presents ‘Dookie’, Dookie Memorial Hall 26 WUTHERING Revisit this classic story, retold shake & stir theatre co and Queensland Performing Arts Centre present WUTHERING HEIGHTS By Emily Brontë created & adapted by shake & stir theatre co APRIL Venue: WestSide PAC Date: Wednesday 27 April Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 Brontë’s gothic masterpiece storms the country in a new adaptation from the company behind the critically acclaimed productions of George Orwell’s Animal Farm and 1984. Book now for: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, 7 May Get Back: The Lennon & McCartney Songbook, 17 May The Moon’s A Balloon, 31 May Photo by Dylan Evans SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 2 Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Tribute Show, Eastbank Centre 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ross Noble, Eastbank Centre 9 Legends of the Southern Lands, Eastbank Centre 10 11 12 Back to School 17 18 13 14 15 Afternoon Delight The Great Songs of the War, Eastbank Centre 19 16 Youth Week Event, Eastbank Centre 20 21 22 23 29 30 The Australian Bee Gees Show, WestSide PAC 24 25 26 ANZAC Day 27 Wuthering Heights, WestSide PAC 28 Neil Diamond Tribute Show, Eastbank Centre COMEDY The funniest night out you’ll have this year MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW MAY Venue: Eastbank Centre Date: Saturday 7 May Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2.5 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 Join a rotating cast of the finest local and international comedy talents for an evening of comedy like no other, hand-picked to bring the biggest and best belly laughs directly to you. Audience Advice: Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend some audience members. Recommended for people aged 15+ Book now for: Big, Blonde & Beautiful – 15 June GV Concert Orchestra’s Annual Concert – 18 & 19 June SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY FRIDAY 5 6 7 12 13 14 Cushion Concert, Eastbank Centre 8 9 10 11 Goulburn Valley Grammar School Senior Production, WestSide PAC 15 Playing for Pleasure, Eastbank Centre Goulburn Valley Grammar School Senior Production, WestSide PAC 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 Afternoon Delight Get Back: The Lennon & McCartney Songbook, Eastbank Centre Shepparton Brass & Wind, Eastbank Centre 29 Goulburn Valley Grammar School Senior Production, WestSide PAC Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Eastbank Centre 16 Shepparton Brass & Wind, Victory Hall Tatura 22 SATURDAY Pasifika Showcase, Eastbank Centre 30 31 The Moon’s A Balloon, Eastbank Centre GV CONCERT Be invigorated by the experience of a live orchestra JUNE GV CONCERT ORCHESTRA’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Venue: Eastbank Centre Date & Time: Saturday 18 June, 7.30pm Sunday 19 June, 2.00pm Duration: 2.5 hours (includes interval) Tickets: Full $26 / Conc $20 / U17 $12 Members: Full $22 / Conc $20 Celebrate the GV Concert Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary with a very special concert showcasing the great musical talent that exists in our community. Proudly supported by Betty Brown, John Head, Jenny Sartoria, Beth Chamberlain, Dawn & Graham Hill, G.V Imaging, Jack McCague, Jim & Angela Andreadis, Dianne & Ross McPherson, James & Fay Cloney, Riordan Legal, and John & Margaret Lawry Book now for: Sweet Charity – 1 - 9 July Bacharach & Friends – 13 July SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 3 SATURDAY 4 Mooroopna Secondary College Annual Production, WestSide PAC Regional Pole Artistry Championships, Eastbank Centre 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 Afternoon Delight Big, Blonde & Beautiful, Eastbank Centre Queen’s Birthday 19 20 21 22 Initial Stages Junior Production, WestSide PAC GVCO 20th Anniversary Concert, Eastbank Centre 26 27 28 29 30 Total Ballet Concert, WestSide PAC GVCO 20th Anniversary Concert, Eastbank Centre Initial Stages Junior Production, WestSide PAC School Holidays start MOZART’S PIANO An evening of inspiring and beautiful music making Melbourne Chamber Orchestra presents MOZART’S PIANO JULY Venue: Eastbank Centre Date: Thursday 4 August Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 Two heavenly piano concerti and two joyous orchestral masterpieces-a decadent all-Mozart delight, featuring David Fung. This performance gives you the opportunity to hear live classical music, featuring works from one of the world’s most famous musicians. Book now for: Jade Hurley – 17 August Simon’s Final Sound – 26 August SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 31 FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 2 STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC 3 4 5 6 STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC 10 11 12 Back to School 7 STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC Cushion Concert, Eastbank Centre 8 STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC 9 STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC STAG presents Sweet Charity, WestSide PAC 13 14 15 16 Afternoon Delight Bacharach & Friends, Eastbank Centre Notre Dame College School Production, WestSide PAC Notre Dame College School Production, WestSide PAC Notre Dame College School Production, WestSide PAC 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Complete Works Theatre Company, Eastbank Centre Wanganui Park Secondary College School Production, WestSide PAC Wanganui Park Secondary College School Production, WestSide PAC Wanganui Park Secondary College School Production, WestSide PAC SIMON’S Brilliantly crafted moments of perfect comedy will leave your ribs aching Blue Cow Theatre’s SIMON’S FINAL SOUND by Finegan Kruckemeyer Toured by Tasmania Performs AUGUST Venue: WestSide PAC Date: Friday 26 August Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 An Aussie comedy about four ordinary people who try, fail, try again and fail better. Launching from a jetty of loss and melancholy, Simon’s Final Sound takes the audience on a colourful voyage with plenty of belly laughs, and makes land on an island of insight and compassion. Audience Advice: Production contains strong language and adult themes. Recommended 15+ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, it’s arts funding and advisory body. SUNDAY MONDAY 1 TUESDAY 2 Book now for: Grace Knight – 14 September Loose Ends – 19 September WEDNESDAY 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 12 13 Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Eastbank Centre 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 Australian National Piano Award Launch, Eastbank Centre 21 22 23 Afternoon Delight Jade Hurley, Eastbank Centre 24 GV Concert Orchestra’s Chamber Series, Eastbank Centre 28 GV Concert Orchestra’s Chamber Series, Eastbank Centre Goulburn Valley Grammar School Junior Production, WestSide PAC 25 Toolamba Primary School Concert, Eastbank Centre 29 30 31 19 Goulburn Valley Grammar School Junior Production, WestSide PAC Biggest Blokes Lunch, Eastbank Centre 26 Simon’s Final Sound, WestSide PAC 20 Goulburn Valley Grammar School Junior Production, WestSide PAC 27 SEPTEMBER Music from the world’s best composers on centre stage AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PIANO AWARD Venue: Eastbank Centre Date: Monday 5 - Friday 9 September: Afternoon and evening recitals Saturday 10 September: Grand Final Visit www.australianpianoaward.com.au for more information 12 of Australia’s hottest pianists will hit the top notes during the most inspiring classical competition series of the year. Choose your favourite pianist from Monday to Friday, listen to the judges’ verdict and celebrate the grand final on Saturday. Proudly supported by Greater Shepparton City Council Book now for: Always Patsy Cline, 15 October STAG in Showstoppers, 16 October SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 9 10 Cushion Concert, Eastbank Centre 4 GV Concert Orchestra’s Chamber Series, Eastbank Centre 11 5 6 Australian National Piano Award, Eastbank Centre 12 Australian National Piano Award, Eastbank Centre 13 7 Australian National Piano Award, Eastbank Centre 14 Afternoon Delight Grace Knight, Eastbank Centre 18 Loose Ends Workshops, Kidsfest Shepparton Young Instrumentalists Award, Eastbank Centre 25 19 8 Australian National Piano Award, Eastbank Centre 15 Australian National Piano Award Semi Final, Eastbank Centre 16 17 24 Grahamvale Primary School Concerts, Eastbank Centre 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 Loose Ends, Eastbank Centre 26 Australian National Piano Award Grand Final, Eastbank Centre Grand Final Friday Loose Ends Workshops, Kidsfest School Holidays start ALWAYS... Hear the memorable songs and discover a heartfelt story that will lift your spirits HIT Productions presents OCTOBER ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE By Ted Swindley Venue: Eastbank Centre Date: Saturday 15 October Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. Based on her life, this musical play features 27 unforgettable hits and stars award winning Country Music sensation Courtney Conway as Patsy Cline. Book now for: Educating Rita – 3 November Georgy Awards – 12 November It’s Time: The Michael Bublé Tribute Show – 15 November SUNDAY MONDAY 30 31 2 3 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 10 4 5 6 7 8 Greater Valley Calisthenics Competition, Eastbank Centre 11 Greater Valley Calisthenics Competition, Eastbank Centre 16 SATURDAY 1 Back to School 9 FRIDAY 12 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Eastbank Centre 13 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Education Series, Eastbank Centre 14 Initial Stages Senior Production, WestSide PAC Greater Valley Calisthenics Competition, Eastbank Centre 15 Initial Stages Senior Production, WestSide PAC Always Patsy Cline, Eastbank Centre 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 Afternoon Delight STAG in Showstoppers, Eastbank Centre 23 Pink Ribbon Brunch, Eastbank Centre EDUCATING RITA A witty and warmly entertaining play that has become a stage classic HIT Productions presents NOVEMBER EDUCATING RITA By Willy Russell Venue: WestSide PAC Date: Thursday 3 November Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes interval) Tickets: Full $37 / Conc $31 / U17 $25 Members: Full $31 / Conc $26 Group (8+): $31 Two very different worlds collide in Willy Russell’s charming and wonderfully entertaining comedy that has been loved by audiences for over 30 years, staring Francesca Bianchi and Colin Moody. Audience Advice: Production contains some coarse language. Recommended 15+ Book now for: Spirit of Christmas – 5 December Riverlinks 2017 Season Launch – 5 December SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 3 9 10 Melbourne Cup Educating Rita, WestSide PAC Cushion Concert, Eastbank Centre FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 11 12 Shepparton Brass & Wind Annual Concert, Eastbank Centre GV Calisthenics End of Year Concert, WestSide PAC 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 6 8 Mooroopna Primary School Concert, Eastbank Centre Cinderella, WestSide PAC Afternoon Delight It’s Time: The Michael Bublé Tribute Show, Eastbank Centre Victorian Opera’s Pied Piper, WestSide PAC Georgy Awards, Eastbank Centre GV Academy of Ballet Annual Concert, Eastbank Centre 27 GV Academy of Ballet Annual Concert, Eastbank Centre 28 29 30 DECEMBER CREATE A CREATE A MEMORY Life is all about experiences. It’s about the goosebumps you get when a band plays your favourite song live, or being on the edge of your seat as a performer attempts a daring act in front of a full house. With different live shows every month and the festive season upon us, why not give your loved ones a Riverlinks gift voucher and let them choose their next experience? Gift vouchers are available to the value of your choice and can be purchased at the Riverlinks Box Office. Renew your membership now for 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 FRIDAY 2 3 Sayers Dance Academy Annual Concert, WestSide PAC 4 U Can Dance Annual Concert, Eastbank Centre Daphne Learoyd School of Dance Annual Concert, WestSide PAC Afternoon Delight Spirit of Christmas, Eastbank Centre Riverlinks 2017 Season Launch, Eastbank Centre 5 6 7 8 SATURDAY 9 Sayers Dance Academy Annual Concert, WestSide PAC U Can Dance Annual Concert, Eastbank Centre 10 Amy Newton Dance Concert, WestSide PAC Amy Newton Dance Concert, WestSide PAC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 School Holidays start 25 26 Christmas Day 27 Boxing Day 28 MEMBERSHIP Become a Riverlinks member to receive special benefits and offers not available to the general public. How does it work? A silver membership focuses on ticket discounts for individuals, while the gold membership offers additional saving benefits for couples, families and groups. Great reasons to become a Riverlinks member in 2016: Discounted Tickets - Receive a price reduction on tickets to all Riverlinks performances, as well as selected shows from other presenters. Early Bird Ticket Offer - Save an additional $4 off per ticket when pre-purchasing four or more Riverlinks season shows (offer ends Wednesday 10 February 2016 and exclusions apply). Priority Booking - Book the best available seats in the house with the ability to pre-purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Reserved Ticket Option - Plan your year ahead with an extended hold period for tickets (excludes early bird ticket offer). Membership Card - Members receive their own, individual membership card. Special Offers - Exclusive members-only promotions throughout the year. Your investment: Gold Membership: Full price $55.00 Concession $45.00 Silver Membership: Full price $25.00 Concession $20.00 CONNECT WITH US Ever wished you could make your theatre experience last beyond the live show, or go behind the scenes of our productions before the curtain rises? Here’s how you can: eLINK Our fortnightly email newsletter is the best way to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Riverlinks Venues. By signing up you’ll also ensure you’re the first to know about any special offers, performances and events. Subscribe at: riverlinksvenues.com.au SOCIAL MEDIA Receive frequent updates about our shows and behind the scenes photos and videos by connecting with us on social media. While you’re there, you can also share your thoughts on the shows you’ve seen and join other theatre-goers in the conversation. Share via #riverlinks facebook.com/riverlinks youtube.com/riverlinksvenues instagram.com/riverlinks pinterest.com/riverlinks VOLUNTEER Each year, Riverlinks presents or hosts over 150 shows, and every show needs ushers. Ushers not only get to experience live theatre and be a part of the Riverlinks family, they also receive valuable training and earn rewards such as tickets to attend shows with friends. Interested in learning more? Why not have a chat with our Riverlinks Box Office Team Leader. Call 5832 9867 or email: boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au. HOW TO BOOK ONLINE You can book online at any time, night or day, for any Riverlinks shows. Go to www.riverlinksvenues.com.au for show details and follow the link to purchase tickets. You are able to select your preferred seats at the time of booking and tickets can be posted to you for a small fee. IN PERSON Come in and see the friendly staff between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday or 10am to 1pm Saturday. The Riverlinks Box Office is located in the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton. The Box Office is also open at the venue 45 minutes prior to show times. BY PHONE Call (03) 5832 9511 during trading hours. Credit Card payments can be made by phone. BY MAIL Post to Riverlinks Venues, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Victoria 3632. Please make cheques payable to ‘Riverlinks – Greater Shepparton City Council’. BY FAX Fax to (03) 5831 8480. Credit Card bookings only. Conditions apply. CUSTOMER INFORMATION CONCESSIONS Pensioners, seniors card holders, unemployed and students all qualify for reduced ticket prices. Evidence of qualification for the discount is required when making the booking. GST All ticket prices include GST and ticket fees unless otherwise stated. REFUND POLICY Sorry, no refunds available. ACCESS ALL ABILITIES Riverlinks aims to cater for all and supports the Companion and Carer Card programs. Wheelchair access is available at both venues (Row A only). A hearing-aid induction loop is also available at the Eastbank Centre. Please contact the Box Office to discuss special needs and ensure you make the Box Office aware of your requirements on booking. Assistance for hearing or speech impaired, National Relay Service: 133 677 (Quote (03) 5832 9511). CELEBRATE AT RIVERLINKS PRE-SHOW MEALS Our venues, Eastbank Centre and WestSide PAC can cater for full or half day meetings, concerts and performances, workshops, seminars, lunch and dinner presentations, weddings and private functions. Expert staff can plan, create, set up and operate all requirements to make your event stand out. For enquiries, please contact our Venue Bookings Team: (03) 5832 9865 bookings@riverlinksvenues.com.au There’s more to us than just great theatre and music! You can pre-book a delicious, moderately priced meal when you book your tickets. Let Eastbank Food look after your needs while you sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and a meal, all served in good time before the curtain goes up. OUR SUPPORTERS The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and supported by Creative Victoria. Aboriginal Comedy Allstars Sankofa Wuthering Heights Simon’s Final Sound 4000 Miles 4000 Miles shake&s ir theatrecot Wuthering Heights Always…Patsy Cline Educating Rita Simon’s Final Sound Aboriginal Comedy Allstars Sankofa Educating Rita Sankofa VENUE INFORMATION Eastbank Centre The Eastbank Centre contains the Eastbank Auditorium and function rooms. Location: 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton Parking Information: The best off-street parking is on the Goulburn River side of the Eastbank Centre, accessed from Marungi Street. The river side or Marungi Street door is open for all performances and delivers patrons directly to the Riverlinks Box Office. WestSide Performing Arts Centre WestSide Performing Arts Centre is owned by Mooroopna Secondary College and managed by Greater Shepparton City Council. Location: Corner Homewood Drive & Echuca Road, Mooroopna Parking Information: The best parking can be found off Homewood Drive, to the rear of WestSide PAC. There is also easy street parking on Echuca Road opposite the theatre. Mozart’s Piano