FEATURED
FEATURED
The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema. This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 7 May – 5 June at Palace Cinemas nationally, plus Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas.
First highlights include the acclaimed new drama from Camera d’Or winning writer/director Claire Burger, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Langue Étrangère), which arrives direct from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Two foreign language students in Leipzig and Strasbourg forge a friendship through letters and language exchange in this impeccable, heartfelt drama, starring Nina Hoss as one of their mothers. Their bittersweet and boundary-testing friendship is strained as they grapple with how to understand themselves and the world that surrounds them.
Set in contemporary Berlin, comedy/drama ONE FOR THE ROAD stars festival favourite Frederick Lau (in an outstanding performance) alongside Nora Tschirner. A deeply touching and distinctly authentic story from director Markus Goller (25km/h GFF19), the film alternates between Berlin’s famous bars and sober therapy rooms.
Featuring an all-star cast, DARK SATELLITES (Die stillen Trabanten) is a moving ensemble drama set in nighttime Leipzig that tells three stories about the impossibility of love. Set amongst the everyday lives of its characters, these beautifully poetic vignettes feature an all-star cast including Nastassja Kinski and Albrecht Schuch.
Set in Switzerland on the cusp of WWII, historical drama LUBO centres around the superb performance of German star Franz Rogowski as a Swiss street performer. Featuring in the 'Beyond the Borders’ sidebar, which profiles German language films from other countries, Rogowski’s character seeks justice upon losing his family due to a national campaign to re-educate Yenish (a minority nomadic community) children in Switzerland.
From the popular ‘Kino for Kids’ sidebar, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australia, comes MISSION: SCHOOL OF FUN (Die unlangweiligste Schule der Welt – Auf Klassenfahrt). There is no such thing as boredom at school as the school day becomes a cinematic adventure in this imaginative tale following nine-year-old action fan Max, adapted from Sabrina J. Kirschner’s bestselling children’s book series.
Family friendly film THE FLYING CLASSROOM (Das fliegende Klassenzimmer) is a big-screen adaptation of Erich Kästner’s best-selling children’s and young adult's book of the same name. This thrilling and entertaining adventure features an outstanding cast of up-and-coming talent and will entertain film goers of all ages.
Two further titles for families and children will be announced in the full programme release in April.
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
10/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
HSBC GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 2024 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema. This year the festival, which is pleased to welcome aboard new naming rights partner HSBC, screens from 7 May – 5 June at Palace Cinemas nationally, plus Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas.
First highlights include the acclaimed new drama from Camera d’Or winning writer/director Claire Burger, FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Langue Étrangère), which arrives direct from the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Two foreign language students in Leipzig and Strasbourg forge a friendship through letters and language exchange in this impeccable, heartfelt drama, starring Nina Hoss as one of their mothers. Their bittersweet and boundary-testing friendship is strained as they grapple with how to understand themselves and the world that surrounds them.
Set in contemporary Berlin, comedy/drama ONE FOR THE ROAD stars festival favourite Frederick Lau (in an outstanding performance) alongside Nora Tschirner. A deeply touching and distinctly authentic story from director Markus Goller (25km/h GFF19), the film alternates between Berlin’s famous bars and sober therapy rooms.
Featuring an all-star cast, DARK SATELLITES (Die stillen Trabanten) is a moving ensemble drama set in nighttime Leipzig that tells three stories about the impossibility of love. Set amongst the everyday lives of its characters, these beautifully poetic vignettes feature an all-star cast including Nastassja Kinski and Albrecht Schuch.
Set in Switzerland on the cusp of WWII, historical drama LUBO centres around the superb performance of German star Franz Rogowski as a Swiss street performer. Featuring in the 'Beyond the Borders’ sidebar, which profiles German language films from other countries, Rogowski’s character seeks justice upon losing his family due to a national campaign to re-educate Yenish (a minority nomadic community) children in Switzerland.
From the popular ‘Kino for Kids’ sidebar, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australia, comes MISSION: SCHOOL OF FUN (Die unlangweiligste Schule der Welt – Auf Klassenfahrt). There is no such thing as boredom at school as the school day becomes a cinematic adventure in this imaginative tale following nine-year-old action fan Max, adapted from Sabrina J. Kirschner’s bestselling children’s book series.
Family friendly film THE FLYING CLASSROOM (Das fliegende Klassenzimmer) is a big-screen adaptation of Erich Kästner’s best-selling children’s and young adult's book of the same name. This thrilling and entertaining adventure features an outstanding cast of up-and-coming talent and will entertain film goers of all ages.
Two further titles for families and children will be announced in the full programme release in April.
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Sydney Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Sydney, New South Wales
2000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
10/05/2024 until 29/05/2024 | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
FEATURED
Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff
The international smash hit Harry Potter parody returns by popular demand for a fifth Sydney season! This Best Entertainment and Family Olivier Award Nominee and double Best Of Las Vegas 2019 award-winning show takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes.
Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, this brilliant comedy will make you roar with laughter. This show is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
“Inventive, daft fun for all the family. A winner in every way.” The London Guardian
“Casts the perfect spell over the audience.” The New York Times – Critics’ Pick
“Gloriously irreverent. A very lovable romp.” Time Out London – Critics’ Choice
“Muggle or master wizard, you’re going to love this show.” Toronto Star
“Fabulously funny” London Daily Telegraph
Venue: Canberra Theatre Centre
Season: Wed 3 - Sun 7 April
Bookings: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Venue: Seymour Centre, Sydney
Season: Tue 9 - Sun 21 April
Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com/event/potted-potter/
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
Season: Wed 24 Apr - Sun 5 May
Bookings: www.athenaeumtheatre.com.au/shows/potted-potter
Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre
Season: Wed 8 - Sun 12 May
Bookings: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/potted-potter
Venue: State Theatre Centre, Perth
Season: Thu 23 - Sun 26 May
Bookings: www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/state-theatre-centre-of-wa/whats-on/potted-potter-the-unauthorised-harry-experience/
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 7.00pm (ACST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE
King William Road,
Adelaide, South Australia
5000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
23/05/2024 7.30pm (AWST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre
174/176 William St
Perth, Western Australia
6000
Australia
Potted Potter
Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff
The international smash hit Harry Potter parody returns by popular demand for a fifth Sydney season! This Best Entertainment and Family Olivier Award Nominee and double Best Of Las Vegas 2019 award-winning show takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes.
Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, this brilliant comedy will make you roar with laughter. This show is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
“Inventive, daft fun for all the family. A winner in every way.” The London Guardian
“Casts the perfect spell over the audience.” The New York Times – Critics’ Pick
“Gloriously irreverent. A very lovable romp.” Time Out London – Critics’ Choice
“Muggle or master wizard, you’re going to love this show.” Toronto Star
“Fabulously funny” London Daily Telegraph
Venue: Canberra Theatre Centre
Season: Wed 3 - Sun 7 April
Bookings: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Venue: Seymour Centre, Sydney
Season: Tue 9 - Sun 21 April
Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com/event/potted-potter/
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
Season: Wed 24 Apr - Sun 5 May
Bookings: www.athenaeumtheatre.com.au/shows/potted-potter
Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre
Season: Wed 8 - Sun 12 May
Bookings: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/potted-potter
Venue: State Theatre Centre, Perth
Season: Thu 23 - Sun 26 May
Bookings: www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/state-theatre-centre-of-wa/whats-on/potted-potter-the-unauthorised-harry-experience/
Shows (Silver Membership)
08/05/2024 7.00pm (ACST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE
King William Road,
Adelaide, South Australia
5000
Australia
Shows (Silver Membership)
23/05/2024 7.30pm (AWST) | Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
State Theatre Centre of WA, Heath Ledger Theatre
174/176 William St
Perth, Western Australia
6000
Australia
FEATURED
Monstrous Theatre have just announced the world premiere of celebrated Australian playwright Ron Elisha’s dangerous comedy ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITANS. It will be directed by Suzanne Heywood and performed at Chapel off Chapel from 15th May - 2nd June 2024.
This timely and thought-provoking black comedy explores the polarising power of social media, antisemitism, and the minefield of identity politics.
The play centres around esteemed artistic director Ira Brot, who in six short years has transformed a small, struggling theatre company into an international sensation. Ira has the world at his feet - money, influence, and creative freedom – but one little tweet threatens to derail his perfect life.
Add to this his Jewish convert wife, a vaguely antisemitic theatre company Chairperson and an ambitious assistant director waiting in the wings, and you have the ingredients for the oldest of all culture wars, played out on a modern stage. Ira must also deal with a complex relationship with his mother who, although long dead, is alive and kvetching inside his head.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
15/05/2024 8.00pm | Admin Fee $26.50 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel Street
Prahran, Victoria
3181
Australia
ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITANS
Monstrous Theatre have just announced the world premiere of celebrated Australian playwright Ron Elisha’s dangerous comedy ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITANS. It will be directed by Suzanne Heywood and performed at Chapel off Chapel from 15th May - 2nd June 2024.
This timely and thought-provoking black comedy explores the polarising power of social media, antisemitism, and the minefield of identity politics.
The play centres around esteemed artistic director Ira Brot, who in six short years has transformed a small, struggling theatre company into an international sensation. Ira has the world at his feet - money, influence, and creative freedom – but one little tweet threatens to derail his perfect life.
Add to this his Jewish convert wife, a vaguely antisemitic theatre company Chairperson and an ambitious assistant director waiting in the wings, and you have the ingredients for the oldest of all culture wars, played out on a modern stage. Ira must also deal with a complex relationship with his mother who, although long dead, is alive and kvetching inside his head.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
15/05/2024 8.00pm | Admin Fee $26.50 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel Street
Prahran, Victoria
3181
Australia
FEATURED
Dog Trumpet and The SnarskiCircusLindyBand with special guests Jonnie Goes To Church - Jon Von Goes and Celia Church are performing a very special show together at Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday arvo 23rd June 2024.
Dog Trumpet is spearheaded by brothers Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa, original members of iconic Aria award winning and Hall of Fame band Mental As Anything.
SnarskiCircusLindyBand is Rob Snarski - Blackeyed Susans, legendary Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison, ‘Evil’ Graham Lee - The Triffids, Shane O’Mara - Paul Kelly’s band and Dan Kelly The bands are releasing a new single, EP and album respectfully and are very excited to be performing together for the first time.
They will be dipping into their deep catalogues of original songs and eclectic covers and classic songs. Don’t miss two of Australia’s all time great bands and enjoy a great afternoon of entertainment.
Tickets: www.dogtrumpet.net/gigs
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
23/06/2024 2.00pm | Admin Fee $22.90 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
Dog Trumpet and The SnarskiCircusLindyBand
Dog Trumpet and The SnarskiCircusLindyBand with special guests Jonnie Goes To Church - Jon Von Goes and Celia Church are performing a very special show together at Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday arvo 23rd June 2024.
Dog Trumpet is spearheaded by brothers Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa, original members of iconic Aria award winning and Hall of Fame band Mental As Anything.
SnarskiCircusLindyBand is Rob Snarski - Blackeyed Susans, legendary Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison, ‘Evil’ Graham Lee - The Triffids, Shane O’Mara - Paul Kelly’s band and Dan Kelly The bands are releasing a new single, EP and album respectfully and are very excited to be performing together for the first time.
They will be dipping into their deep catalogues of original songs and eclectic covers and classic songs. Don’t miss two of Australia’s all time great bands and enjoy a great afternoon of entertainment.
Tickets: www.dogtrumpet.net/gigs
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
23/06/2024 2.00pm | Admin Fee $22.90 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Brunswick Ballroom
314 Sydney Road
BRUNSWICK
Melbourne, Victoria
3056
Australia
FEATURED
The starting point was a misunderstood Elton John lyric played to great comedic effect. This tension between “rightness” or “wrongness” framed a deeper, pop-cultural exploration of differences in opinion through club dancing and seamless partnering. - Limelight magazine
Get ready for a dance-off…
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza is bold, brash, non-conforming, and like a pop song you can’t get out of your head, deeply seductive. It is immersive dance-theatre that asks the audience to pick a side, show their true colours, and get ready for a dance-off as if their lives depend on it.
Rollickingly funny and deeply skilled dance technicians The Farm perform this one-hour ride, a Victorian premiere, commissioned by Monash University.
With an intensely satirical edge, Hold Me Closer Tony Danza confronts our modern world through the subversion of pop sensibilities. In a world driven by information overload, it asks how we can still connect with each other when we feel so far apart. A commonly misheard song lyric contains a deeper proposition about how we form meaning and a provocation that perhaps our understanding of the world is intrinsically flawed.
At The Farm work is made in a collaborative process where everyone brings their expertise without being confined to it. All animals are equal.
Created by: Kate Harman, Michael Smith, Gavin Webber and Anna Whitaker
Direction: Gavin Webber
Lighting Design: Govin Ruben
Composer and Sound Designer: Anna Whitaker
Visual Design: Merinda Davies
Commissioned by Monash University, Carriageworks, Dancehouse and the Keir Foundation for the 2020 Keir Choreographic Award.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
01/05/2024 7.30am until 01/05/2024 8.30am | Admin Fee $14.50 | Book Tickets
David Li Sound Gallery
Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
Monash University, Clayton Campus
Clayton, Victoria
3800
Australia
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza
The starting point was a misunderstood Elton John lyric played to great comedic effect. This tension between “rightness” or “wrongness” framed a deeper, pop-cultural exploration of differences in opinion through club dancing and seamless partnering. - Limelight magazine
Get ready for a dance-off…
Hold Me Closer Tony Danza is bold, brash, non-conforming, and like a pop song you can’t get out of your head, deeply seductive. It is immersive dance-theatre that asks the audience to pick a side, show their true colours, and get ready for a dance-off as if their lives depend on it.
Rollickingly funny and deeply skilled dance technicians The Farm perform this one-hour ride, a Victorian premiere, commissioned by Monash University.
With an intensely satirical edge, Hold Me Closer Tony Danza confronts our modern world through the subversion of pop sensibilities. In a world driven by information overload, it asks how we can still connect with each other when we feel so far apart. A commonly misheard song lyric contains a deeper proposition about how we form meaning and a provocation that perhaps our understanding of the world is intrinsically flawed.
At The Farm work is made in a collaborative process where everyone brings their expertise without being confined to it. All animals are equal.
Created by: Kate Harman, Michael Smith, Gavin Webber and Anna Whitaker
Direction: Gavin Webber
Lighting Design: Govin Ruben
Composer and Sound Designer: Anna Whitaker
Visual Design: Merinda Davies
Commissioned by Monash University, Carriageworks, Dancehouse and the Keir Foundation for the 2020 Keir Choreographic Award.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
01/05/2024 7.30am until 01/05/2024 8.30am | Admin Fee $14.50 | Book Tickets
David Li Sound Gallery
Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
Monash University, Clayton Campus
Clayton, Victoria
3800
Australia
FEATURED
IN CINEMAS MAY 2
One of the most acclaimed French films of recent times starring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel and directed by Tran Anh Hung, THE TASTE OF THINGS is a sensual ode to haute cuisine. In 1885, Eugenie, a peerless cook, has spent two decades working for the renowned gourmet Dodin, evolving their gastronomic partnership into a romantic bond. Their culinary creations astonish even the most esteemed chefs, yet Eugenie cherishes her independence and resists Dodin's desire for marriage. In a poignant gesture, Dodin strives to express his love through the intimate act of cooking a meal for her, a move that signifies a departure from his usual role in their relationship.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
THE TASTE OF THINGS
IN CINEMAS MAY 2
One of the most acclaimed French films of recent times starring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel and directed by Tran Anh Hung, THE TASTE OF THINGS is a sensual ode to haute cuisine. In 1885, Eugenie, a peerless cook, has spent two decades working for the renowned gourmet Dodin, evolving their gastronomic partnership into a romantic bond. Their culinary creations astonish even the most esteemed chefs, yet Eugenie cherishes her independence and resists Dodin's desire for marriage. In a poignant gesture, Dodin strives to express his love through the intimate act of cooking a meal for her, a move that signifies a departure from his usual role in their relationship.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Admin Fee $0.00 | ALL TICKETS GONE!
Melbourne Venues (various)
use these tickets at various cinema theatres
Melbourne, Victoria
3000
Australia
FEATURED
This is a 2 for 1 offer. Ticket prices are normally $25 each. Now tickets are 1/2 price and you will get 2 tickets for $25.
The Peppercorn Tree is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and first staged in 2010
Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer. As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful impact on his family.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
28/04/2024 2.00pm until 28/04/2024 4.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
02/05/2024 8.00pm until 02/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
03/05/2024 8.00pm until 03/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
04/05/2024 8.00pm until 04/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
Eltham Performing Arts Centre
1603 Main Road
Research, Victoria
3095
Australia
The Peppercorn Tree
This is a 2 for 1 offer. Ticket prices are normally $25 each. Now tickets are 1/2 price and you will get 2 tickets for $25.
The Peppercorn Tree is a moving Australian drama, set in Melbourne in 1993 and first staged in 2010
Jonah, an Australian ex-serviceman, is nearing the end of his life. He has always been secretive about his wartime experiences, but he has reluctantly agreed to his wife’s suggestion that he recount these experiences to Zoe, a professional biographer. As his story unfolds, he reveals a secret that has an unexpected and powerful impact on his family.
Shows (Silver & Bronze Membership)
28/04/2024 2.00pm until 28/04/2024 4.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
02/05/2024 8.00pm until 02/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
03/05/2024 8.00pm until 03/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
04/05/2024 8.00pm until 04/05/2024 10.15pm | Price $11.00 ea. | Book Tickets
Eltham Performing Arts Centre
1603 Main Road
Research, Victoria
3095
Australia
