LIVE SHOWS IN GREATER SHEPPARTON January March 2019 THE LINK WELCOMING THE 2019 SEASON The Riverlinks Season is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council, with 3 support from Creative Victoria s Regional Partnerships program. THE LINK - VOLUME 1
AFTERNOON DELIGHTS Experience the relaxing vibe of our iconic season of afternoon musical entertainment. Seated at tables you will be encouraged to engage in conversation while you enjoy the post show Devonshire Tea. A lovely way to catch up with friends on a regular basis. All Afternoon Delights Full $26.50 / Riverlinks Member $21.50 / Group (6+) $21.50 each. Ticket price includes a delicious Devonshire Tea. PRACTICALLY PERFECT: THE MUSIC OF JULIE ANDREWS An all singing, all dancing journey Wednesday 13 February, 2.00pm For generations she has graced the stage and screen, and is fondly remembered for being Maria in The Sound of Music and of course, the wonderful nanny in Mary Poppins. Now one glorious stage production, Practically Perfect celebrates the life and music of the legendary Dame Julie Andrews. Riverlinks and Short Black Opera present PECAN SUMMER FILM PRESENTATION SHORT BLACK OPERA AND DHUNGALA CHILDREN S CHOIR COMMEMORATE THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CUMMERAGUNJA WALK OFF WITH A SPECIAL SCREENING OF DEBORAH CHEETHAM S MULTI AWARD WINNING PRODUCTION PECAN SUMMER. Join us for what will be an emotional return to the theatre where it all began. With live performances by Deborah Cheetham AO, Short Black Opera and the Dhungala Children s Choir. Pecan Summer, written and composed by Yorta Yorta soprano Deborah Cheetham AO, tells the dramatic story of the Walk-Off from Cummeragunja Station on the NSW side of the Dhungala (Murray River) on 4 February 1939. Dhungala Children s Choir celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2019 and funds raised from ticket sales will support their first overseas performance tour. WestSide Tuesday 5 February, 1.00pm & 7.00pm 1.00pm 100 minutes (no interval) 7.00pm 130 minutes (including interval) Full $25.00 / Concession $15.00 WHERE DO I BEGIN: THE SONGS OF SHIRLEY BASSEY Celebrating the music, life and legacy Tuesday 5 March, 2.00pm Danielle Matthews performs a show-stopping afternoon of the Dame s greatest hits and hidden treasures. Gain access to Bassey s most intimate stories and glimpse behind the diamonds to the heart of one of the world s most captivating icons. DIAMONDS: THE SONGS OF MARILYN MONROE You will be dazzled and delighted Wednesday 3 April, 2.00pm The songs and stories of one of the most glamorous celebrities that ever lived: Marilyn Monroe. Diamonds will feature Marilyn Monroe s most popular, sweetest and sexiest tunes. It is sure to captivate and entertain, taking you back to the glamour and fun of Show Biz in the 1950s. 2 THE LINK - VOLUME 9 3 THE LINK - VOLUME 9
Photo by Pedro Grieg Riverlinks presents CIRCA S PEEPSHOW Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Libby McDonnell and the Circa Ensemble PART OF THE 2019 SHEPPARTON FESTIVAL STORY BOWL, FROM 15 31 MARCH 2019. Circa s Peepshow lurches from the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful. Expect teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials. Circa s Peepshow combines some of the finest acrobatic talent on the planet under the direction of circus visionary, Yaron Lifschitz to create a playfully exhilarating ride. The rockstars of the circus world The List, UK. Come to Circa s Peepshow and see the world from the other side of the mirror. WestSide Wednesday 20 March, 7.30pm Riverlinks and Madotti & Vegas present PARIS UNDERGROUND CABARET - ENCORE Friday 12 April, 7.30pm 120 minutes (including interval) Full $49.90 / Concession $44.90 Riverlinks Members: Full $44.90 / Concession $41.90 Group (6+): $41.90 Cabaret style seating PARIS UNDERGROUND IS BACK AFTER 2 YEARS OF SELL-OUT SHOWS AUSTRALIA WIDE. Journey once more into the dark delights of the underground of Paris with more comedy, more astounding magic and illusion, more burlesque, surprises and seductions, spectacular dance, brilliant, beautiful and strange circus cabaret. Featuring the magic of Madotti and Vegas, Australia s most unique magicians; the beauty and grace of aerialist, dancer and circus artist Hannah Trott; the rare skill of tap-dance king Monsieur Eden Read; the dangerously charming and risqué repartee of chanteuse Aurora Kurth; and new to the Underground, international burlesque artiste, dancer and showgirl, Mimi Le Noir and the phenomenal gravity defying talent of cirque specialist Tim Rutty! Welcome back to the Underground, the dark heart of Paris a night to remember. Food and drink available from 6.30pm for purchase from Café. 100 minutes (including interval) Full $36.00 / Concession $31.00 Riverlinks Members: Full $31.00 / Concession $26.00 Group (6+): $30.00 Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. 4 THE LINK - VOLUME 9 5 THE LINK - VOLUME 9
Riverlinks and Nic Clark Management present THE GIZMO By Verity Laughton Adapted from the book by Paul Jennings Published by Penguin Australia Thursday 24 January, 10.30am Murchison Community Centre Friday 25 January, 10.30am Victory Hall, Tatura 50 minutes (no interval) Full $16.00 / Riverlinks Members $14.00 Ages: 6 12 and their families School Holiday Fun In Your Town SOMETHING IS IN MY POCKET. SOMETHING MADE OF STEEL. IT IS THE GIZMO. Whilst at the local fair, Stephen is baited by his hero Flogitt into stealing the whirling, twirling illuminating Gizmo, that sends him on an amazing adventure. Finding it impossible to just simply get rid of the Gizmo, it starts to exact its revenge by placing Stephen in several extra-ordinary situations! It s a fun filled adventure for the whole family, exploring how to be yourself and stand up to a bully! Part of the In Your Town series. MARCH CUSHION CONCERT COMING SOON TO RIVERLINKS Andrew Kay and Phil Bathols in association with BBC Studios present DEADLY 60 DOWNUNDER Saturday 19 January, 2.00pm & 5.00pm Full $49.00 Group (4+) $159.00 Star of the hit TV series Deadly 60, Steve Backshall is back by popular demand these summer school holidays! Join Steve as he shares stories and videos from his Australian adventures. Don t miss Deadly 60 Downunder, featuring some of Australia s deadliest animals live on stage! Pace Live presents A TASTE OF IRELAND The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Tuesday 9 April, 7.30pm Full $69.90 Concession $62.90 Under 17 $49.90 Group (8+) $62.90 Witness the World Champions direct from the West End s Lord of the Dance, as they tell the tale of the world s most loved nation in an incredible live performance. Told through Irish music and dance, A Taste of Ireland reveals the magical tale of two star crossed lovers leaving their Emerald home forever. CUSHION CONCERTS ARE A RELAXED AND INEXPENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC, PERFORMANCE AND CULTURE FOR ALL AGES. Best of all they are an avenue for some of the region s talent to perform without the pressure of being on the big stage. Our Cushion Concerts are held in the Function Rooms at amongst beautifully plush rugs for children to sit or lie on. The flat-floor set up is perfect for access with prams, making it ideal for mums groups, grandparents, families, pre schools and anyone who likes to support locally grown talent. Back by popular demand this March Rachael Howard from Moo and Roo. Wednesday 6 March, 10.30am 30 minutes (no interval) $5. Adults free when accompanying a paying child. DUET presents THE CELTIC TENORS Friday 24 May, 7.30pm All $59.00 The Celtic Tenors combine three unique voices to create one tenor sound. They will perform The Irish Songbook on their Australian tour, with classics such as Finnegan s Wake, Song For Ireland, You Raise Me Up and many more. Don t miss this charismatic globe-trotting trio. EASTBANK CAFÉ MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE You can now make a pre-show meal reservation online. No need to make your selection early, simply make a reservation, then on the day arrive an hour before the performance, choose your meal and pay at the café. Visit riverlinksvenues.com.au/your-visit/food-and-drink. Or follow the links on the Riverlinks website to Your Visit / Café. 6 THE LINK - VOLUME 9 7 THE LINK - VOLUME 9
CONTACT US Riverlinks Box Office: 03 5832 9511 Web (book online): riverlinksvenues.com.au Email: boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au Assistance for hearing or speech impaired: National Relay Service, 133 677 (Quote 03 5832 9511) HOW TO BOOK Online You can book online at any time, day or night, for any Riverlinks shows. Visit 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 print your tickets at home. Alternatively 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. The Riverlinks Box Office is located at, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton. The Box Office is also open at the venues 45 minutes prior to show times. By Phone Call 03 5832 9511 during opening hours. Credit card payments can be made by phone. By Mail Post to Riverlinks Box Office, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton Victoria 3632. Please make cheques payable to Riverlinks Greater Shepparton City Council. Payment All tickets must be paid for at the time of booking. Riverlinks members may hold tickets on reserve for up to a week. Groups may hold reservations for up to two weeks. Group tickets should be paid for in one transaction. Refunds Refunds are available up to 24 hours prior to the performance. An administration fee of $4.90 will be charged per ticket. GST All ticket prices include GST and ticket fees where applicable. STAY IN TOUCH WITH RIVERLINKS CONNECT WITH US elink Be the first to know the latest... Visit riverlinksvenues.com.au and sign up for our fortnightly elink newsletter. Social Media Receive frequent updates about our shows and behind the scenes photos and videos by connecting with us on social media. While you are there, you can also share your thoughts on the shows you ve seen and join other theatre-goers in the conversation. Share via #riverlinks Riverlinks @riverlinks RiverlinksVenues Riverlinks @riverlinksteam VENUE INFORMATION Riverlinks comprises the Auditorium, Recital spaces and Cafe. Location: 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton. Parking: The best off-street parking is on the Goulburn River side of, 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. EASTBANK Riverlinks WestSide is owned by Mooroopna Secondary College and managed by Greater Shepparton City Council. Location: Echuca Road, Mooroopna. Parking: Best parking can be found off Homewood Drive, to the rear of WestSide (from Mooroopna, turn left into Homewood Drive before you pass WestSide or turn right, after WestSide, if coming from Echuca direction). There is also easy street parking on Echuca Road opposite the theatre. WESTSIDE The Australian Government is proud to be associated with tours presented in this season through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. Tours assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body are indicated with this logo: Riverlinks is a member of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centre and the Australian Performing Arts Centre Association. Disclaimer: Whilst Riverlinks makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience which results 2 from the use of this information. Riverlinks reserves the right to vary advertised programs and to add, withdraw or substitute artists or performances THE LINK as - VOLUME necessary. 1