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Knox Community Arts Centre

Knox City Council is proud to present some of Australia’s best performing artists and outstanding local talent within the Knox Community Arts Centre 2020 Program. The program expands in 2020 to showcase a diverse mix of professional evening shows featuring quality comedy, music, theatre and cabaret performances, along with the all-time favourite daytime program and the much loved family shows offered during school holidays.

Partnerships with local community groups such as Lightbox Productions, SLAMS Music Theatre Company, Grover Theatre Company, 3D Arts, ASV Academy once again bring an engaging mix of home grown theatre, musical productions, and creative workshops to the venue, offering something for everyone. Please enjoy all that is on offer at Knox Community Arts Centre in 2020.

Wecome to the 2020 Season of Knox Community Arts Centre

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08 __ The Songs of Shirley Bassey 09 __ Celtic Reflections Through the Ages 10 __ Ann-Droid: The Wonderful Adventures of a Robot Girl 11 __ The Songs of Eva Cassidy 12 __ Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 13 __ Swinging on a Star. The songs of Frank Sinatra 14 __ To Lulu With Love 15 __ The Eagles Story 16 __ Make Your Parents Disappear 17 __ Pavarotti. King of the High C’s 18 __ The Songs of Judy Garland 19 __ Tusk - The Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 20 __ The Beatles Show 21 __ Jugg Life 22 __ Dinomania 23 __ Lady Be Good - The Songs of Ella Fitzgerald 24 __ Blues Brothers Tribute Show 25 __ The Amazing Traveling Comedy Tour 26 __ The Piano Men 27 __ Santa Claus is Coming to Town

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Community Programs

Knox Community Arts Centre is the proud home to a number of community organisations who run regular musical theatre productions, recitals, classes, social groups, and other functions. Please visit the Community section on www.knox.vic.gov.au/kcac to find out more about all the local groups operating from the venue.

Venue Hire

Knox Community Arts Centre is a versatile venue that is available to hire. Featuring quality spaces and equipment, the venue is ideal for theatre, cinema, workshops, classes, conferences, events and meetings, offering a variety of hire options.

Theatre Productions

– Tiered Seating for 170 for unobstructed audience viewing or 150 individual flat floor seating.

– Excellent intimate theatre setting, with good stage dimensions and wings.

– AV Control Room, Sound, Lighting and AV equipment.

– Rehearsal and Dressing Room Facilities.

– Timber floor suitable for dance activities.

– Supply of a trained Audio Visual technician to operate the AV control room (bio box).

– Access to a customer service counter/candy bar with fridges and product display units.

Cinema

– Fully equipped data projection system for the complete cinematic experience.

– Ideal for special interest groups.

Meeting Room

– Carpeted multi-purpose space.

– Adjoining commercial kitchen.

– Heated/air conditioned.

– Can seat 50 people (theatre style) or 30 people (boardroom style).

– Chairs and up to 10 rectangle tables available.

– Quality data projector & screen.

Entire Venue

For keynote events, theatre, school productions and conferences, the entire venue is available for hire. This provides access to all areas of the theatre, meeting room, dressing rooms, foyer, candy bar and AV Control room with technician.

Venue Hire Enquiries

Please visit www.knox.vic.gov.au/kcac for more information about venue hire and to view the 3D video tour of the venue.

The venue hire price list and booking form is also available on the website.

For more information or to book a guided venue tour, please contact 9729 7287 or email [email protected]

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person from our box office.

The box office is located in the main foyer of the venue. Please see the ‘contact us’ section for details.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Phone: (03) 9729 7287

Online: www.knox.vic.gov.au/kcac

Accessibility Information

The Knox Community Arts Centre is accessible to people of all abilities.If you require wheelchair access or have mobility issues, please call the box office on (03) 9729 7287 for assistance before visiting the venue.

About –Knox Community Arts Centre


Presented by Liminality Celtic TrioFeaturing Danielle Matthews

Tales of Irish, Scottish and Welsh musical heritage performed with passion and sensitivity, showcasing classical-style arrangements and tempestuous tunes with pulsating dance rhythms.

Cath Connelly (Celtic harp), Greg Hunt (violin, mandolin and mandola), and Jules Vines (piano and vocals) combine to form this stunning, internationally acclaimed trio, whose engaging performances

never fail to leave audiences spellbound.

Liminality Celtic Trio have partnered with Scottish Highland Reel Tartan Dancers and the Victorian Irish Dance Academy to bring you an exquisite production of warmth and beauty.

An unforgettable show, which explores the essence of the spirit in music and cultural heritage from the ancient past through to modern times.

Celtic Reflections Through the Ages - Celebrating St Patrick’s Day.

The Songs of Shirley Bassey

Award winning songstress, Danielle Matthews sings the hit songs of the legendary Shirley Bassey.

Iconic songs that have made her one of the most famous performers of our time, including Goldfinger, This is My Life, Big Spender, Diamonds Are Forever and Where Do I Begin.

Join Danielle for this wonderfully powerful celebration of the music and life of the one and only Dame Shirley Bassey.

Those who are unfamiliar with Bassey’s work will still leave in awe of Danielle Matthews’ incomparable talent. Theatrepeople

Internationally acclaimed trio, whose engaging performances never fail to leave audiences spellbound.

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Tue 3 Mar __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Tue 17 Mar __ 11:00am 100 min __ + interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

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Ann-Droid is a family show that combines theatre with the newest digital technology: projection, a smart LED costume, a robot ball, and a drone.

The show tells the story of Pinocchio in the 21st century, where Pinnocchio is a little robot girl called Ann.

Ann’s playful inventor, Alfred, gives her one important task: to collect all of the lost creatures. During her journey in

search of the creatures, she travels accross magical lands, through the air, and deep underwater.

Through this incredible journey, Ann-Droid encounters unexpected circumstances, and learns what it means to be human.

Silvie Paladino has one of the greatest female voices in Australia.Arts Review

The Songs of Eva Cassidy is a celebration of one of the great voices of the 20th Century, and who better to pay tribute to this genius, than Australia’s own Silvie Paladino.

Silvie is one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers. She is a popular concert performer, recording artist and has starred in musicals such as Mamma Mia, Cats and Les Misérables in Australia and on London’s West End. She is also well known

to Australian audiences as a regular Carols by Candlelight performer.

Before Eva died at the tender age of 33, she was unknown outside of Washington USA, but within two years of her death, her albums topped the charts in the UK, Europe, Australia and the rest of the world.

The show features her inspired re-imaginings of such classic tunes as Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold,

Autumn Leaves, Time After Time, Ain’t No Sunshine, Bridge Over Troubled Water, What a Wonderful World and, of course, Songbird.

Featuring Silvie Paladino

The Songs of Eva Cassidy

I didn’t want it to end. Johanna, 6 years old

School Holiday Feature Show

Ann-Droid: The Wonderful Adventures of a Robot Girl

Tue 31 Mar __ 11:00am 50 min __ No interval For ages 4+

$15 __ Adult $12 __ Child $45 __ Family/4

Tue 7 Apr __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

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Kane Alexander has performed all over the world, collected numerous awards, and recorded with Sony BMG Music.

His show “SWINGING ON A STAR” showcases the best songs from the Frank Sinatra and golden Rat Pack era. Featuring hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin & Sammy Davis Jr, Kane breathes a vitality into this music, with exciting new interpretations of these classic and well-

loved songs. Classics like “My Funny Valentine”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “The Best Is Yet to Come” pay tribute to an era that was sexy, suave and VERY cool.

Winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the New York Cabaret Festival, Kane Alexander has performed his show internationally to great acclaim, be sure you don’t miss it!

Tue 5 May __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Featuring Kane Alexander

Swinging on a Star. The songs of Frank Sinatra and the

‘Golden Rat Pack’ Era.

Thu 30 Apr __ 8:00pm 135 min __ Incl. interval

$40 __ Adult $38 __ Conc $36 __ Grp/8+

Some of the country’s best comics… had audiences in tears.The Queensland Times

Australia’s favourite comedy convoy is locked, loaded and coming to Bayswater!

Join our diverse line-up of the hottest acts direct from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a very special show that is sure to tickle everyone’s funny bone.

Featuring a cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and special guest international performers, we’re

home-delivering Australia’s largest comedy festival in one jampacked night of the biggest and best belly laughs you’ll have all year.

For over twenty years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has presented this ‘all killer, no filler’ night of stand-up, satire, silliness and song all over the country.Show Warnings: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Roadshow

A natural on stage. Handsomely chiselled features, a fine voice, good taste in songs and an open-hearted delight in performing...The most spirit-lifting act of the year.New York Post


The commitment to replicating the true west coast Eagles sound, live on stage is never ending.

In a musical landscape littered with “close enough is good enough”, the commitment to replicating the true west coast Eagles sound, live on stage by the five members of The Eagles Story is never ending.

The respect for the original by members Pete McCarthy, Gary Young, Ash Osgood, Cres Crisp & Steve Wells is the driving force that continues to ensure that each in their own right continue to take it to the limit. Unlike other tributes

to The Eagles, The Eagles Story is all about reality, real voices, singing real harmonies and real players, making great live music.

The Eagles Story is an incredible experience filled with amazing harmonies, memorable melodies, and those incredible guitar duets that became the trade mark for the band.

The Eagles Story

Tue 2 Jun __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Come spend an hour with that feisty firecracker of 60s pop – the extraordinary Lulu!

Lulu’s winding back the clock to Britain’s ‘summer of love’ with fascinating and hilarious tales of her rise to fame - singing on Ed Sullivan, co-starring with Sidney Poitier, singing Boom Bang a Bang on Eurovision, touring with The Beach Boys, partying with The Beatles and marrying a Bee Gee! Oh, and let’s not forget that world-wide number one hit with the title song from her very own movie To Sir With Love!

Songs include: Put a Little Love in Your Heart, Boom Bang a Bang, Shout!, The Boat That I Row, Good Day Sunshine, The Man With The Golden Gun, To Love Somebody, I’m a Tiger, Me the Peaceful Heart, The Prayer & To Sir With Love.

Songs from the 60’s Summer of Love

To Lulu with Love - Featuring Baylie Carson

Sat 20 Jun __ 8:00pm 120 min __ Incl. interval

$30 __ Adult $28 __ Conc $26 __ Grp/8+


Tue 7 Jul __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

The Music. The Voice. The Life.

Back at the Knox Community Arts Centre by popular demand, ‘Pavarotti

- King of the High C’s’ is a thrilling musical biography of one the finest classical artists of the 20th Century.

Selections include: Nessun dorma, La donna mobile, Vesti la giubba, Ave Maria, O sole mio, My Way & La Vie en rose.

Woven into this exquisite program of arias and

popular song are stories and anecdotes from Pavarotti’s life and his career which paint a vivid portrait of Pavarotti the artist and Pavarotti the man.

Performed by David Rogers Smith (Carmen, Madam Butterfly, Pagliacci & The Phantom of the Opera).

Devised & Musically Directed by Mark Jones.

Featuring David Rogers Smith

Pavarotti. King of the High C’s

Thu 2 Jul __ 11am & 1pm 70 min __ No interval For ages 4+


Amazing! Kelly Osbourne, Judge on Australia’s Got Talent

That was unbelievable!Dave Hughes, Comedian

After blowing away the nation in the grand final of Australia’s Got Talent, Alex and Luke will be appearing at Knox Community Arts Centre with some astonishing trickery to fool your parents!

Two of Melbourne’s most mind-bending magicians, Alex and Luke are regular guests on Kids’ WB on Channel GO and are among a handful of Australian magicians to have been invited to perform on America’s Got Talent.

They have also represented Australia on the Battle for the Best Variety Act on German TV and at the World Famous Hollywood Magic Castle in California.

You may recognise Alex and Luke from other 2D appearances on TV shows such as the Today Show, Morning Show, Stand and Deliver, and Totally Wild. Catch them live at Knox Community Arts Centre to see their magic in jaw-dropping 3D.


Make Your Parents Disappear

A musical force to be reckoned with. Melbourne Star


‘Tusk- A Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’ is not just a tribute band, but a journey through the intimate stories that are behind the songs creations.

An emotionally charged, intense performance, giving the audience a peek into what makes Fleetwood Mac one of the greatest bands of all time.

Penni Perrin’s portrayal of Stevie Nicks is not only hauntingly authentic vocally, but shows the

young innocence of our leading lady that was only ever captured in early footage.

Together this group breathe life into the music that changed the world, and will take you on a journey from Rumours all the way through to Tango In The Night.

Tusk - The Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Helpmann Award winning musical theatre performer, Amanda Harrison, is back with a brand new show!

The star of the original Australian productions of Wicked, Officer and a Gentleman, We Will Rock You and most recently The Rocky Horror Picture Show is now performing her one woman show ‘Judy!’ to audiences around Australia. Yes, having played Liza Minnelli in The Boy from Oz alongside Todd McKenney, Amanda thought it was time to step it up a notch and pay tribute to Liza’s legendary mum!

Amanda’s soaring vocals capture the essence of Judy Garland as she delivers a fresh take on these classic tunes and shares hilarious and heartbreaking anecdotes from the extraordinary life of this legendary artist.

Songs include Get Happy, The Man that Got Away, You Made Me Love You, Stormy Weather, The Trolley Song, Come Rain or Come Shine, When You’re Smiling, Zing Went the

Strings of My Heart and Over the Rainbow!

Amanda performs ‘Judy!’ with a 3 piece band.

Featuring Amanda Harrison

The Songs of Judy Garland

Together this group breathe life into the music that changed the world.


Fri 21 Aug __ 7:30pm 120 min __ Incl. interval

$30 __ Adult $28 __ Conc $26 __ Grp/8+

Tue 4 Aug __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

An explosive fusion of juggling and dynamic live percussion with relentless energy.

Beginning with the simple beat of a drum and ending with the total mayhem of both performers keeping ludicrous numbers of props in the air, Jugg Life is an intense, non-stop escalation of skill and entertainment.

As sound melds seamlessly with world-class technical ability and energetic stage

presence, the performers display precisely what we love about juggling in every way possible, incorporating competition, danger, music and teamwork.

Colourful, visual, turbulent and fun, Jugg Life is a show for the entire family.


Jugg Life

Rubber Soul recreate the atmosphere and energy of a real ‘LIVE’ Beatles concert.

The band has toured Internationally and Nationally, playing the hits everybody has come to know and love. Rubber Soul perform songs like She Loves You, Please Please Me, Day Tripper and other classics like Strawberry Fields, I am The Walrus, Get Back and Hey Jude.

Every audience has been amazed at the faithful recreation of the Beatles sound by Rubber Soul which use authentic Beatles instruments.

Rubber Soul also feature costumes to recreate the look of the Beatles from their early suits to the outfits seen on the most significant album in Pop Music history... Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

So get your Ticket to Ride and let Rubber Soul take you on a Magical Mystery Tour through the hits and nostalgia of the Beatles.

Presented by Rubber Soul

The Beatles Show

A show full of laughter that will have you in awe of their spectacular skills.Aspire Magazine, Naomi Giatas


Thu 24 Sep __ 11:00am 50 min __ No interval For ages 5+


Tue 1 Sep __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Nina Ferro is one of the brightest stars of the international jazz scene. Her powerful, evocative voice, stunning vocal range and extraordinary stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation at home and around the world. Who better to pay tribute to The Queen of Jazz - the great Ella Fitzgerald!

Lady Be Good is a joyous, swinging tribute to the First Lady of Song and the legends of The Great American Songbook she

most loved to interpret - George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington.

Songs include ‘How High The Moon’, ‘The Lady is a Tramp’, ‘Blue Skies’, ‘Love For Sale’, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Aint Got That Swing’, and ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’.

Featuring Nina Ferro

Lady Be Good - The Songs of Ella Fitzgerald

Look no further for a family show that’s fun, interactive, entertaining and literally out of this world!

Dinomania is a family show spectacular that allows imaginations to run wild.

The audience will embark on an awe-inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

They will come face to face with FOUR dinosaurs and a quirky cast as the battle unfolds to find out who is the real champion of dinosaurs - the T-Rex or the Raptor! There are plenty of surprises, songs and

dancing from start to finish, plus a special Kids Zone for an up-close and personal experience.

Pre-show entertainment includes giveaways and a children’s entertainer to provide excitement, so make sure you come dressed up as your favorite dinosaur. There are prizes to be won for the best dressed! You may even be lucky enough to be picked out of the audience to join these prehistoric dino’s on stage.


Dinomania

A fabulous performer with a knockout voice. Tony Bennett.


Tue 6 Oct __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Thu 24 Sep __ 11:00am 60 min __ + meet & greet For all ages


This event will feature five outstanding comedians, including some of Australia’s best established and up and coming comedians.

More award winning stand ups are coming to Knox!

The Amazing Traveling Comedy Tour (TATCT) is a partnership formed to bring Australia’s best new comedic artists to audiences outside major cities.

They are Australia’s only dedicated stand-up comedy touring company focused on regional audiences, and the only multi-performer tour to visit regional towns other than the Melbourne

International Comedy Festival Roadshow.

Watch this space – comedians will be announced soon!Show Warnings: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.

The Amazing Traveling Comedy Tour

They’ve got half a tank of gas, sunglasses on, and they’re on a mission from God!

The Australasian 21st Century Blues Brothers Tribute Show adds a new perspective and unique twist on the classic Blues Brother’s antics that we all know and love.

The show is a tribute to the late, great Jake Blues, with brother Zee taking lead and Elwood along for the ride! Joining them is the feisty Ellie as Jake’s long-lost daughter and Twiggy as the backing singer with an excessive attitude.

The show brings a high standard of musicianship and theatrical mayhem, where anything can, and usually does happen due to the characters’ freedom to improvise and engage with the audience.

Blues Brothers Tribute Show

The Australasian 21st Century


Sat 7 Nov__ 8:00pm 100 min __ + interval

$30 __ Adult $28 __ Conc $26 __ Grp/8+

Sat 10 Oct __ 7:30pm 120 min __ Incl. interval

$30 __ Adult $28 __ Conc $26 __ Grp/8+

Morning Music favourites Melissa Langton and Mark Jones team up with opera and cabaret star David Rogers-Smith to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

You’ve never been to Christmas party quite like this! Mario Lanza’s pouring eggnog for Bette Midler while Nat King Cole plays swinging versions of Silent Night and Come All Ye Faithful! Fabulous vocal arrangements, Jokes about Three Wise Men walking into a stable - and

it wouldn’t be Christmas without a good sing-a-long round the Steinway! Mary’s Boy Child, Cool Yule, Oh Holy Night, Santa Baby, Jerusalem and of course Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

And let’s not forget classic Aussie Christmas songs like Deck the Sheds With Bits of Wattle and Have Yourselves a Ripper Christmas!

Don your Santa hats and strap your tinsel on. It’s going to be a bumpy sleigh ride!

Featuring Melissa Langton, Mark Jones, and David Rogers-Smith

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

A great show… a musical tour de force…Richard Windeyer, Muse Magazine

Join award-winning pianist and vocalist, Craig Schneider, as he explores the full spectrum of piano music from classical through ragtime, jazz and blues to rock and roll.

Featuring music and songs from Frederic Chopin, Billy Joel, Elton John, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Nat

“King” Cole, Dave Brubeck, Barry Manilow, Peter Allen, Jerry Lee Lewis and Oscar Peterson, the show is a tour de force of piano music. From the great classical

composers to popular and rock artists and the technical wizardry of the jazz greats, Craig takes the audience on a journey of discovery of the wonderful music made by the men who, like him, love the piano.

Featuring Craig Schneider

The Piano Men

You’ve never been to a Christmas party quite like this!


Tue 1 Dec __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

Tue 10 Nov __ 11:00am 75 min __ No interval

$20 __ Adult $18 __ Conc $16 __ Grp/6+

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