Albany Primary School Presents
Pimpernel
Directed by Findlay MacNish
7:30pm Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th September 2008

"They seek him here, they seek him there, those Frenchies seek him everywhere…"

So goes the famous little poem of Sir Percy Blakeney, the English nobleman, who under the nom-de-guerre of The Pimpernel, a small flower which is his family crest, rescues, with his "League of the Pimpernel", innocent aristocrats from the shadow of the guillotine during the worst excesses of the French Revolution.

Most of the characters come from the pages of the original novel. However, Madame Desfarge, with a spelling change and a comic twist, has visited from Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities" and Madame Tussaud is based on a real life character who was spared from the guillotine because of her talents as a sculptor in wax, in order to make wax models of famous victims of the revolution. She eventually set up the famous museum in London.

We meet so many great characters, both French and English, imbibed with the spirit of their two nations at this momentous period of history, that naming them all would give away too much of the drama and comedy!

Tickets $19 / Child >16 $11

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Albany Senior High School Presents
American Dreams
11am Thursday 25th September 2008

Annual Dance Concert.

Tickets $15 / Senior/Student/Pension Card $9

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Mellen Events and Showtime Present
Hotel California - The Eagles Experience
The Ultimate Tribute
8:00pm Tuesday 30th September & Wednesday 1st October 2008

From the ‘70s through to the ‘80s, The Eagles were a major force in the world music scene. They were heaped with Gold and Platinum Records, showered with awards, and struggled to keep up with demand for product and live appearances, a strain that many say led to their break-up in 1982. Now Hotel California - The Eagles Experience , featuring five highly respected, multi-talented musicians, fills the musical void left behind when the world’s much-loved rock superstars disbanded.

Hotel California - The Eagles Experience is a show that salutes the talent and musicianship of the original members with a faithful recreation of The Eagles’ timeless hits. The show focuses on The Eagle’s Hell Freezes Over Tour of the early ‘90s, capturing an era when The Eagle’s music undeniably transcended the boundaries of rock, R&B and country.

This is an exciting showcase of all the chart-toppers, such as Take it Easy, One of These Nights, Take it to the Limit, Heartache Tonight,Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes , Witchy Woman, New Kid In Town, Tequila Sunrise, Desperado, Best of My Love and Life in the Fast Lane, as well as more recent releases, Get Over It and Love will Keep Us Alive.

The group also performs selected solo hits of 1971 founding members Don Henley and Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh, who joined The Eagles in 1975. The music of The Eagles touched the hearts of a generation. If you enjoyed life in the fast lane in the 70s, or simply yearn for a night at the Hotel California, don’t miss this amazing multi media show.

Tickets $49.90

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Friends of UWA Albany and Albany Community Bank Present
2008 Amity Lecture
Commodore Bob Trotter - Finding The Sydney
8:00pm Thursday 9th October 2008

Music by the Albany String Quartet. Refreshments served after the presentation. This event is being generously sponsored by the Albany Community Bank Branch and City of Albany.

Commodore Bob Trotter (Retd) FIEAUST.CPEng. presents an evocative and captivating ocean tale about the loss of HMAS Sydney II in November 1941 and consequent loss of life and related subsequent events. HMAS Sydney II was lost with all 645 crew on 19 November 1941 following an engagement with the German raider, HSK Kormoran off the Western Australian coast. HMAS Sydney II was found on 16 March 2008 following the discovery of HSK Kormoran, approximately 112 nautical miles off Steep Point, Western Australia, lying in 2,560 metres of water.

A Director of the Finding the Sydney Foundation, Commodore Bob Trotter shares the epic journey in solving Australia's most enduring maritime tragedy.

Tickets $5

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City of Albany and Arts on Tour Present
The Carpenters from Kempsey
8:00pm Saturday 18th October 2008

Written by Darren Mapes and Linda Nagle, Directed by Linda Nagle.

Darren & Sharon Carpenter are twins, born six months apart, from Kempsey, NSW. They never really fitted into life on the farm, and they were absolutely hopeless at just about everything. Until that magical day they discovered one of dad's old vinyl records – those other Carpenters, Karen and Richard. Not only did they look similar, but they shared a family name. Darren and Sharon have hit the road singing. Singing all the songs that made those other Carpenters famous, including Top of the World, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Close To You, Ticket to Ride, Rainy Days and Mondays, Calling Occupant, Jambalaya, Mr Postman, Superstar, Goodbye to Love, Only Yesterday, There’s a Kind of Hush, Love Is Surrender, and many others - as well as the odd parody. Darren and Sharon are truly country hicks, when they talk, they're from the farm in Kempsey, but when they sing, they pay homage to the beautiful sounds of those other Carpenters. This show is hysterically funny, with beautiful music and songs so memorable you can't help but sing along.

The Carpenters from Kempsey is an hilarious journey!

“The best thing about The Carpenters from Kempsey is that it takes the traditional tribute show and turns it on its ear – in the most hilarious of ways. Mapes and Adam have the musical talent to do true justice to the authentic sounds of Richard and Karen Carpenter, but the concept of the brother and sister act from Kempsey travelling to Sydney to perform their little club show adds a wonderfully charming and biting dimension to the piece. The clever banter and fast rapport between the performers, in addition to their musical abilities, ensure The Carpenters from Kempsey is great entertainment in terms of music and laughter” – John Burfitt, Sydney Star Observer

“Delightful, hilarious and highly enjoyable – I loved reliving the songs of my youth with The Carpenters from Kempsey” – Ian Phipps, ABC Radio

“Darren Mapes and Lisa Adam are a mean pair of performers… one flailingly funny number after another ” – Peter Burdon, Blaze, Adelaide

Tickets $29.90 / Pension Card $26.90 / Group 10+ $24.90 / Student Card/Child >16 $18.90

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Laughing Stock Productions Presents
Heath Franklins Chopper
in Make Deadshits History
7:30pm Tuesday 28th October 2008

Every 3 seconds, somebody, somewhere in the world is being a deadshit. Now, look at the person to the left of you, now the one on the right, chances are one of the people you just looked at is also a deadshit. Now, if you looked right when I asked you to look left… yes, you’re a deadshit too.

After 2007’s record sell-out success, Harden the F*ck Up Australia, Heath Franklin's Chopper (Network 10’s The Ronnie Johns Half Hour) is back, head-butting his way across the country, tackling an issue bigger than world poverty or global warming - eradicating the terminally stupid.

In a world that is designed to protect people from their own stupidity, Chopper is worried that natural selection isn't getting a fair go. Bono, Chris Martin, Bob Geldof - all the songs and all the concerts in the world aren’t going to change the fact, the world has never been a safer place for total deadshits. So, forget Band Aid, Live Aid, Whinge F*ckin’ Whinge Aid - finally there’s a cause we can all get behind, and a celebrity who has the moustache to pull it off.

From the creative mind who gave you cutting off people’s toes for money, headbutting mothers and lots of f-words comes a new show about deadshits and the people who hate them. So, donate today, help Chopper help you "Make Deadshits History". Together, we can do this.

For further information visit www.laughingstock.com.au

"Australia’s funniest comedy character, 5 stars" - Sunday Mail, March 2008

"Franklin is a true comedy talent" - The Age, April 2008

Tickets $35 / Seniors Card/Student Card/Group 8+ $30

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Sahara Oriental Dance School Presents
Egyptian Odyssey
7:00pm Saturday 15th November 2008

Visit ancient temples,in the time of the great Pharaoh's… Explore the exotic spice markets of the East… Dance the night away at the Casbah… A truly spectacular dance production by Albany's own Belly Dance school, with guest dance artists from Perth and Margaret River.

Tickets $20 / Senior/Student/Pension Card/Child >16 $15

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Crossroads Touring Company Presents
Adam Brand and Steve Forde
Work Hard Play Hard Tour
With Special Guest Chris Murphy

8:00pm Thursday 20th November 2008

Platinum selling performer Adam Brand is joining forces in November with Steve Forde to deliver one of the most explosive line-ups of 2008. After collaborating last year on the Spirit Of The Bush project (with Lee Kernaghan) the duo decided to take their magic on the road for the very first time.

Adam Brand needs no introduction; he’s sold several hundred thousand albums, is the recipient of numerous awards, including 11 Golden Guitars, and is one of the country’s most sought after live acts.

Steve Forde burst onto the country music scene in 2002, since then he’s released four very successful albums and toured extensively across Australia. Steve’s own TV Series “Rollin With…..” (airs on the Foxtel & Austar networks), his intense touring schedule, along with the release of his brand new ABC/Universal album “Guns & Guitars”, ensures another huge year. These two boys are renowned for their explosive high-energy stage shows; this is country at its best.

Tickets $55 / Child >15 $35

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Spectrum Theatre
Spectrum Theatre is a very intimate 67 seat theatre on the ground floor of the Old Post Office building (now the UWA Centre) on Proudlove Parade.

Stay tuned for the next Spectrum Theatre production

Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company Present
The King and I
Port Theatre, Princess Royal Drive

Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th November at 8pm
Sunday 16th & Sunday 23rd November Matinee's at 2pm

Tickets $25 / Seniors/Pension Card/Student Card/Group 8+/Child >16 $18

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The Ninth Annual
Sprung Writers Festival
"Sexy and Socially Aware"

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2008

Sprung is a festival of fun and inspiration for lovers of books, writing, words, ideas and laughter! This year Sprung marks its ninth outing with a sexy and socially aware program. Leading Australian social commentator Hugh Mackay, novelist Tobsha Learner and children’s author Elizabeth Honey lead the line-up. They are joined by acclaimed Singaporean poet Alvin Pang, returning for his second Sprung.

Visit the Sprung website at www.sprung.albany.wa.gov.au for full program details

Many of the Sprung events are free; The Albany Town Hall Theatre Box Office is selling tickets for the following events:

Word and Image - Writing from Art with Maree Dawes
9:00am - 11:00am Friday 19th September 2008
Gorepani Art Gallery, Middleton Road - Tickets $25
Tickets available from the Town Hall Box Office only

Erotica Workshop with Tobsha Learner
3:30pm - 5:00pm Friday 19th September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $25
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Poetry Masterclass with Dennis Haskell
9:30am - 11:00am Saturday 20th September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $25
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Writing for Children Workshop with Elizabeth Honey
9:30am - 11:00am Saturday 20th September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $25
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Keynote: Advance Australia Where? with Hugh Mackay
11:00am - 12:00pm Saturday 20th September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $5
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Meet the Writer - Tobsha Learner
1:45pm - 2:45pm Saturday 20th September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $5
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Meet the Writer - Elizabeth Honey
11:00am - 12:00pm Sunday 21st September 2008
Vancouver Arts Centre, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $5
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Meet the Writer Breakfast - Hugh Mackay
8:00am - 9:00am Saturday 20th September 2008
Vancouver 51 Cafe, Vancouver Street Albany - Tickets $25 (Cooked Breakfast), $15 (Light Breakfast)
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Jazz Masala Albany
"Live at the Dome Cafe" Concert Series
The Dome Cafe Albany has a warm, friendly atmosphere and is located in the beautifully restored historical Albany Primary School Building on Albany Highway.

Jazz Masala Presents
Graham Wood Quintet
7:00pm Wednesday 10th September 2008

Graham Wood – Piano, Paul Bollenback – Guitar, Chris McNulty – Vocals, Matt Willis – Bass, Chris Tarr – Drums

Graham Wood plays with a deliberate delicacy and precise motivation that renders his melodies refreshing and his timing accessible to most ears. Graham has performed with a number of notable and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians. Graham is based in WA and is the Director of Jazz with the WA Performing Arts Academy. Graham is passionate about his music, his performances and the promotion of jazz.

His trio members are nonetheless enthusiastic and crafty musicians. On bass, Matt Willis has been to Jazz Masala before as part of the Russel Holmes Trio. Matt has shared the stage with countless international, national, and local performers. Chris Tarr on drums comes with excellent credentials, currently teaching full time at the W.A. Conservatorium of Music, and playing in Afro-Cuban group “Descarga”. Special guests U.S. based jazz performers Paul Bollenback and Chris McNulty bring their engaging performance styles to complete the quintet.

Tickets $25

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Vancouver Arts Centre Concert Series
The "VAC" Concert Room - A Unique Venue with an Intimate Atmosphere

The Vancouver Arts Centre Concert Series presents local and visiting musicians on a regular basis in an informal and intimate concert room holding around 100 people. The venue is a Heritage listed arts centre less than 1km from the CBD.

Stay tuned for the next great concert at the VAC.

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