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‘PAINTERPAINTPAINTEDPAINTING’ G A R Y A I T K E NAn exhibition of new paintings from 2009 to 2011 that explore the creative activity of painting, the questions and answers related to place, product, process and person in relation to the pursuit of understanding. A i t k e n has a creative practice that encompasses many disciplines within the visual arts spectrum including lecturing art, curatorial, public art and a fine arts practice.

Exhibition: Friday 4th to Saturday 26th November Special Event: Saturday 5th November – 10am to 4pm: Ravings of a Mad Man ~ artist G a r y A i t k e n explaining paintings

‘SHARING DIFFERENCE ON COMMON GROUND’ KIMBERLEY ABORIGINAL ARTISTSThe exhibition showcases the finest contemporary paintings from four of Australia’s strongest art centres. On display are works that deliver a potent message about Aboriginal cultural expression and creativity. The exhibition has a voice that is distinctively Kimberley, strongly contemporary and proudly Aboriginal.

An Art on the Move Exhibition Opening: Friday 2nd December – 7pm Exhibition: Friday 2nd December to Saturday 7th January Special Event: AOTM Schools Workshops

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS EXHIBITIONSLocal businesses and organisations will again turn on their creative flow this year to create a family focused exhibition celebrating the joys of Christmas.

Each participant has bought a plot of space to design and decorate in a Christmas theme where all profits raised are to be donated to the Pat Thomas Memorial Community House Children’s fund which supports counselling services for children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Some exhibits have been conceived and designed in conjunction with local artists.

Come and take a look and enjoy all the sights and sounds of the festive season.

Tuesday 13th December to Tuesday 10th January

pulse wa and mandurah performing arts centre presents

HARMONIKE: NEW CIRCUS AT ITS MAGICAL BESTDirected by Tracy Harrington. Join us on a magical journey full of awe inspiring circus feats, aerials and acrobatics. From a freakish side show alley, to flying with the zany travelling circus or dancing into a Grand Burlesque Hall, Harmonike will transport you on this completely captivating audience experience.

Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th January

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1Tuesday8pmCapercaillie Live Music

2Wednesday8pmRhythms of Ireland Irish Dance and Music

3Thursday8pmArj Barker Comedy

4Friday8pmDivine Divas Superstar Female Impersonators

9Wednesday7:30pmCinderella Ballet

11Friday8pmPam Ayres Poetry

12Saturday7:30pmFiona Mariah in Concert Opera

19Saturday2pm 8pm

Dusty Musical Theatre

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2FridayStarstruck Dance Concert Dance

3SaturdayAll About Dance Company Dance

4Sunday2pmKristy Rose Dance Concert Dance

10Saturday2pm 7pm

Betty Bentley Concerts Dance

11Sunday2pm7:30pm

Cheap & Dodgy Variety Show Comedy

13Tuesday7pmChristmas Creations Opening Exhibition

15ThursdayDance Avenue Concert Dance

16FridayDynamite Dance Concert Dance

17SaturdayAim Dance Concert Dance

19MondayDancedge Concert Dance

art gallery

The Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery acknowledges the generous support of:

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NOVEMBER 2011THREE EASY WAYS TO BOOK 1. TELEPHONE 9550 39002. ONLINE www.manpac.com.au3. VISIT THE BOX OFFICE9am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday Closed Sunday and public holidays

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia

payment

We accept the following forms of payment: • cash and EFTPOS • cheque (made payable to Mandurah Performing Arts Centre) • credit card (Visa, Mastercard) NB $2.20 charge per credit card transaction Payment is required at the time of booking. Unpaid tickets will not be held.

disabled access and audio loop

Access and toilet facilities for the disabled are available on the ground floor.

An audio loop in the Boardwalk Theatre is available for patrons with hearing difficulties. Please enquire at the Box Office.

The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre acknowledges the generous support of:

Centre Partners

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presented by arrangement with the commonwealth festival 2011

CAPERCAILLIEFrom their home and roots in Argyll in the highlands of Scotland, Capercaillie is credited with bringing Celtic music to the world stage. Fusing Gaelic culture, comtemporary sound and combining the mesmerisming voice of Karen Matheson and electrifying genius of their instrumentals, Capercaillie’s performances are always memorable.

“The most vibrant and exciting band in the field of Celtic music today.” ~ Billboard

Tuesday 1st November – 8pm $59 Adult $52 Friends of MPAC $55 Concessions $52 each Groups of 10 or more persons $30 Under 25 years

retfar entertainment presents

RHYTHMS OF IRELANDThe Rhythms of Ireland has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their “stunningly executed performances”. The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, The Rhythms of Ireland.

“The Rhythms of Ireland and its dancers are just brilliant.” ~ Billboard

Wednesday 2nd November – 8pm $64.90 Adult $54.90 Concessions $54.90 Friends of MPAC $54.90 Child (under 15 years) $200 Family (2 adults, 2 children)

mario maiolo presents

DIVINE DIVASDivine Divas is a spectacular two hour celebration of female music icons featuring breathtaking transformations from our hottest male impersonators into ‘leading ladies’. Experience the glam, glitz, mime, and humour, with a $100,000 wardrobe of authentically reproduced costumes and enough sequins and bling to light up the Dawesville Cut!

Mandurah audiences will be dazzled by all the glitz and glamour of this Vegas-inspired extravaganza, which brings the likes of Cher, Pink, Beyoncé, Tina, Barbra, Dolly, Liza, Kylie, Madonna, Celine and more. Divine Divas… Simply the Best!

Divine Divas is a captivating and classy, fun filled show with a stellar troupe of gender illusionists including compere-extraordinaire Anita Beer, showgirls and dancers.

warning This show is recommended for people aged 15 years and over.

Friday 4th November – 8pm $69.90 Adult $66.90 Concessions $64.90 Friends of MPAC $59.90 each Groups of 8 or more persons $220 Family (2 adults, 2 children) $66.90 Child (under 16 years)

a-list entertainment presents

ARJ BARKER ‘ELEVEN’Arj Barker returns to the shores of Australia with his new show, featuring an hour of the inventive stand-up comedy for which he is known and loved. Join Arj as he fearlessly tackles 11 of the most controversial topics around, including 3D movies, Death, Google Maps and prawns.

If you’ve seen him before, you know you won’t be disappointed. If you haven’t seen him yet? It’s cool. You’re probably just super busy, with work and stuff…

“It’s a joy to spend an hour in his world. ” ~ The Adelaide Advertiser

Thursday 3rd November – 8pm $44.90 Adult $39.90 Concessions $39.90 Friends of MPAC $39.90 each Groups of 10 or more persons $39.90 Child (13 to 18 years)

west australian ballet presents

CINDERELLACinderella is a story of love lost, then found. Very evil times begin for poor Cinderella when her mother’s death leads her father to remarry a powerful and wicked woman with two beautiful daughters. With hearts that are black and ugly, the sisters do their utmost to torment and mock Cinderella, leaving her feeling trapped like a bird in her childhood cage. Happiness returns and true love is found when Cinderella’s eyes first meet her Prince Charming.

West Australian Ballet leading artist, Jayne Smeulders, spins a tale of magic and delight in her first full-length choreography for the company with sumptuous new costumes and a beautifully restored and re-imagined set for this family ballet classic, performed to Sergei Prokofievs evocative score.

Wednesday 9th November – 7:30pm $69 Adult $65 Concessions $60 each Groups of 10 or more persons $59 Friends of MPAC $40 Student $ 35 Child (under 12 years)

jon nicholls and lunchbox theatrical productions presents

PAM AYRESSince her first appearances on television over 35 years ago, Pam Ayres has been an audience favourite throughout the world for her observations on the comic details of everyday life, and for highlighting the absurdity lurking behind the mundane. Pam’s poetry books, CDs and DVDs have sold in their millions over the years. Pam has performed several times for HM The Queen, including a private performance at St. James’s Palace in London, and was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2004.

Pam’s show will include a selection of new poems and stories, as well as some audience favourites. After the show Pam will sign copies of her new autobiography and DVD.

Friday 11th November – 8pm $79 Adult $69 Concessions $69 Student $69 Child (under 16 years) $67 Friends of MPAC

a fundraising event for peel youthcare

FIONA MARIAH IN CONCERTExperience a delightful evening with WA’s operatic soprano Fiona Mariah, who recently wowed audiences on Australia’s Got Talent.

As Fiona sings the songs of Sarah Brightman and Andrew Lloyd Webber with her spectacular voice along with classic melodies and other popular operatic arias theatre goers will once again be enthralled by her prodigious talent.

Special guest artist also from Australia’s Got Talent ‘The Great Pretender ’ Thomas Crane will join Fiona and entertain audiences with his unique ‘Mercurial’ voice performing powerful songs and duets from Queen and the smash hit Barcelona album.

Saturday 12th November – 7:30pm $45 All tickets

stray cats theatre company and mandurah performing arts centre presents a community partnership

DUSTY: THE ORIGINAL POP DIVADirected by Karen Francis.

In the 1960s Dusty Springfield takes the entertainment world by storm with a score of hits, a top TV show and a legion of fans. But the success she wanted is hollow and a real happiness eludes her. At the pinnacle of international success, with triumphs in Britain and America, Dusty finds the pressure unbearable. She retreats from the world into a dark place. Finding strength in adversity, Dusty returns to soar to the top. With the world applauding again, she has one more battle to fight. Featuring over 30 hits, including I Only Wanna Be with You, Wishin’ and Hopin’, My Generation, Son of a Preacher Man, I Just Dont’ Know What to Do With Myself and many more.

Saturday 19th November – 2pm and 8pm $38 Adult $33 Concessions $30 Friends of MPAC $30 each Groups of 10 or more persons $17.50 Child (under 12 years)

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