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Potted Potter

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

ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITANS

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

Dog Trumpet and The SnarskiCircusLindyBand

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

Hold Me Closer Tony Danza

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

Norwegian Alt-Pop Songwriter girl in red Heads On Her ‘DOING IT AGAIN’ Tour To Australia & New Zealand This July

MELBOURNE, AU (APRIL 24, 2024) – After selling out her run of headline dates last year, Secret Sounds is excited to announce Norwegian alt-pop artist and songwriter girl...

Chris Parker Announces Second Christchurch Show For His 2024 New Zealand Tour Kicking Off In June

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THE TASTE OF THINGS

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

The Peppercorn Tree

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

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.