MIDWEEKMATINEESEASON

2015

CLOSE TO YOU - THE COMPLETE CARPENTERS The Carpenters were one of the most successful musical acts of the 70s, producing a distinctively soft musical style that placed them amongst the best selling artists of all time. This show beautifully reproduces their timeless classics, including We’ve Only Just Begun and There’s A Kind Of Hush. Featuring talented singers and musicians, Close To You is an emotional and heartfelt trip down memory lane, and a delightful start to our 2015 Midweek Matinee season.

WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 11AM / APPROX 1 HR 15 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

GREAT SONGS OF THE WAR YEARSCommemorating 100 years of ANZAC Day and led by Opera Australia star Tiffany Speight, re-live the hit songs that were performed and sung during the first and second world wars. With a remarkable cast including Roy Best, Alison Jones and Angela Hogan, this is a beautiful tribute to the artists who buoyed our nation’s spirit and is sure to be a poignant and memorable show.

WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 11AM / APPROX 1 HR 15 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

PYGMALIONThe story of Professor Henry Higgins and flower girl Eliza Doolittle is undoubtedly recognised as the musical My Fair Lady; however Lux Radio Theatre’s Pygmalion reveals to us the delight of the original play. Always popular with Whitehorse Centre patrons, Lux Radio recreates the golden days of radio drama. With a strong cast performing multiple roles and creating live sound effects, we are delighted to welcome them back.

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 11AM / APPROX 1 HR (NO INTERVAL)

MY LIFE IN THE MUSICALSFrom Young Talent Time to much loved music theatre star, join John Bowles as he showcases his journey to become one of this country’s finest stage performers. Accompanied by award-winning singer Michelle Fitzmaurice, My Life in the Musicals features a collection of great songs and fabulous duets. With David Cameron on piano, this will be a very popular and entertaining performance!

WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 11AM / APPROX 1 HR 15 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

ON A HUMOROUS NOTEHilary Henshaw, with special guest Will Conyers, presents a rib-tickling tour de force of classic comedy songs from the funny side of the street. Including delightful tributes to Gracie Fields and Noël Coward, all-time favourites, rediscovered gems, lovely signature songs and beautiful music, it will tickle your funny bone and put a smile on your face!WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 11AM / APPROX 1 HR (NO INTERVAL)

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2015The Gaslight Company is a firm favourite with midweek matinee audiences, and their highly acclaimed show The Spirit of Christmas promises great festive season entertainment. Compered by Phillip Wheeldon and featuring Philip Gould and Michelle Fitzmaurice, this show is a mix of traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs, all with a dose of comedy!

WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER 11AM / APPROX 1 HR 15 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

LIVE SHOWS @11am (Morning tea 10am)

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HELLO, DOLLY! (1963) Barbra Streisand is a knockout as Dolly Levi, a New York-based matchmaker who merrily arranges things... like furniture and daffodils and lives. Dolly sets her sights on conquering tight-fisted merchant Horace, beautifully played by Walter Matthau. Spend a morning with the incomparable Barbra and see what great musicals are all about!

WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 10AM 2 HRS 45 MINS (INCLUDING INTERVAL)

DOCTOR DOLITTLE (1967)Doctor Dolittle is a world-renowned veterinarian who speaks a wide array of animal languages. He sets off from his home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail. In so doing, he and his friends meet many exotic creatures such as the Pushme-Pullyu and the Giant Moon Moth. Featuring the hit song If I Could Talk To The Animals, this film is a delightful musical the whole family will enjoy!

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY 10AM 1 HR 40 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949)Louis D'Ascoyne Mazzini 's mother's frequent tales of how her titled family shunned her after she eloped with an Italian opera singer causes a simmering resentment in him. As the distant poor relative of the Duke of D'Ascoyne, Louis plots to inherit the title by whatever means possible! Starring Alec Guinness in multiple roles, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a very clever, hilarious comedy.

WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 10AM 1 HR 15 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

THE CADDY (1953)Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis tee up for another round of side-splitting insanity in this classic comic outing. Talented player Harvey Miller Jr (Lewis) has one major handicap, his shyness in front of crowds; enter his suave caddy (Martin), who coaches Harvey during a huge pro tournament in one of the duo’s finest films.

WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER 10AM 1 HR 35 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1950)This Oscar-nominated screenplay is a delightful family comedy about proud father Stanley Banks and the marriage of his daughter. From when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we see all of the surprises and disasters along the way. Spencer Tracy stars in the title role with beautiful performances by Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett.

WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 10AM 1 HR 35 MINS (NO INTERVAL)

CLASSIC FILMS @10am (Morning tea 9.15am)

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PACKAGES No. Tickets

Full Package (all 11) @ $100 ea $

Live Show Package (all 6) @ $90 ea $

Single Group*

LIVE SHOWS $17 ea $15 ea

Close To You - The Complete Carpenters

Feb-11 $

Great Songs Of The War Years Apr-15 $

Pygmalion May-13 $

My Life In The Musicals June-10 $

On A Humorous Note Sep-16 $

The Spirit Of Christmas 2015 Dec-16 $

FILM SCREENINGS $8 ea $7 ea

Hello, Dolly! Mar-25 $

Doctor Dolittle Jul-8 $

Kind Hearts And Coronets Aug-26 $

The Caddy Oct-14 $

Father Of The Bride Nov-11 $

*Group = 10 or more for 1 performance

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