2013: AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBERSunday 3 November – 8 PMArj Barker:Go TimeThe lights dim. The music fades. Theaudience applauds with anticipation. Orthey just get alarmingly quiet. Every showyou’ve ever done leads up to this point.But this is the only show that mattersnow. Have you got the goods, kid? They’reabout to find out. It’s Go Time.Since his last Australian tour in 2011, ArjBarker has been touring constantly, bothsolo and with his old pals, The Flight ofThe Conchords. He returns to Australiawith his brand new show, Go Time.According to Arj, Go Time is both “whataudiences expect from me AND the lastthing they expect from me, which if mycalculations are correct, will make for agreat show.”suitable for ages 15 years and over$44.90 adult$41.90 Seniors CARD holder$41.90 Concession CARD holder$41.90 each in groups of 10+8Tuesday 5 November – 6 pmWednesday 6 November – 10 AM & 1 PMTales fromOutersuburbiaINSPIRED BY THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKBY SHAUN TANJoin us on this journey of discoverythrough our own backyards where peanutsized,pantry-dwelling creatures cometo visit, massive wise buffalos appear onvacant blocks and watch as bicyclestrundle through the streets on their ownmagical journey.Presented by Spare Parts PuppetTheatre and inspired by the book fromone of Australia’s most popular children’sauthors, Tales from Outer Suburbia is acuriously fun, visual celebration of themagic that can happen in some of the mostfamiliar places. This performance willcapture hearts, minds and imaginationsacross generations.$28 ADULT$18 CHILD (UNDER 12 YEARS)$65 FAMILY (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)Tuesday 12 November – 7:30 PMWednesday 13 November – 11 AMScent TalesCircuitWest and Little Y Theatre CompanyScent Tales is the bitter-sweet story of a baker (Bea) and hersister (Sanji) inspired by an ancient fable from Middle Easternstoryteller Nasruddin Hodja.An eccentric and hilarious narrator weaves a tale about Bea’sdeep seated jealousy of her sister which results in an incredibleaccusation: Bea accuses Sanji of stealing the delicious smellsfrom her Bakery and takes her to Court.Scent Tales uses wit and poetry to tell a tale of memory, sensoryintrigue and a recipe for Love Bread that brings the baker toher senses.$45 Adult$42 Concession Card Holder$40 Friend of MPAC$30 Under 25 YearsTuesday 12 November – 11 aMAs part of mandurah performing arts centre’s‘morning melodies’$25 ticket$20 friend of mpacincludes morning tea from 10amIf you book 4 or more Morning Melodies discounts apply,Box Office sales only.Friday 15 November – 7:30 PMSaturday 16 November – 2 pm & 7:30 pmSunday 17 November – 2 pmThePhantomof theOperAstray cats theatre companyin community partnership withmandurah performing arts centreFar beneath the majesty and splendour ofthe Paris Opera House, hides the Phantomin a shadowy existence.Shamed by his physical appearance andfeared by all, the love he holds for hisbeautiful protégée Christine Daaé is sostrong that even her heart cannot resist.Its sensational score includes Think of Me,Angel of Music, Music of the Night,All I Ask of You, Masquerade and of courseThe Phantom of the Opera.Based on the classic novel ‘Le Fantôme del’Opéra’ by Gaston Leroux, The Phantomof the Opera is composed by AndrewLloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart,additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, and abook by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe.Director: Karen FrancisMusical Director: David HicksVocal Director: Kristie GrayChoreographer: Andrea Noebauer$38 adult$33 Concession CARD holder$30 friend of mpac$17.50 Child$300 Group of 10 people
MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRESaturday 23 November – 8 PMANH Do:The HappiestRefugee Live!Anh Do’s bestselling book The HappiestRefugee has made readers laugh and cry,and was described by Russell Crowe as“the most surprising and inspiring read Ihave had in years.” Anh’s new stage showtakes it a step further, combining stand-upcomedy with real life stories, photos andfilmed pieces to retell his amazing story.When one of Australia’s most talentedcomedians delves deep into his ownlife’s joys and sorrows, the result is anunforgettable night at the theatre thatleaves an audience uplifted and quitesimply experiencing… happiness.“Hilarious.” Sydney Morning Herald“I laughed, I cried… such an inspiring book.”David Koch, Sunrise$49.90 adult$44.90 Concession CARD holder$44.90 Seniors CARD holder$44.90 friend of mpac$44.90 Under 25 Years$44.90 each in groups of 10+9Tuesday 19 November – 11 amA MillionMiles: TheAl JolsonStoryAs part of mandurah performingarts centre’s ‘morning melodies’A Million Miles tells the true storybehind the legendary Al Jolson, starringthe incredibly talented Paul Peacockand featuring Kelsey Guard.The show reveals the truth of his familylife, his ego and his tireless work as afront line entertainer during WWII andthe Korean War.A Million Miles is the story of one man’swalk from obscurity to becoming one ofthe most famous performers of all time.Songs include Swanee, Sonny Boy, YouMade Me Love You, April Showers,California Here I Come, Let Me Sing andI’m Happy, Quarter to Nine, Toot TootTootsie and Carolina in the Morning.$25 ticket$20 friend of mpacincludes morning tea from 10amIf you book 4 or more Morning Melodiesdiscounts apply, Box Office sales only.TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER – 11 amDivalicious:Festive Frolics!A SinG-ALONGCHRISTMAS SHOWAs part of mandurah performing arts centre’s‘morning melodies’It’s time to buff your baubles and titivate your tinsel as youenjoy the angelic voices and festive foolishness of soprano duoDivaLicious from Australia’s Got Talent.Revel in the glorious harmonies and magical music of O HolyNight, Ave Maria, Santa Baby, The Christmas Song, Mary’s BoyChild and many more as Fiona Cooper Smyth and PennyShaw celebrate this special season with you. We guarantee youwill leave the theatre on a ‘Ding Dong Merrily’ high!$25 ticket$20 friend of mpacincludes morning tea from 10amIf you book 4 or more Morning Melodies discounts apply,Box Office sales only.Sunday 15 December – 2 pm & 7:30 pmA VeryWesternChristmasDavid Templeman Christmas ShowHayseed and Scarlette Tumbleweed (akaDavid Templeman and Carole Dhu)proudly present another Cheap andDodgy Production.Fresh from their extensive and highlyunsuccessful tour of US Penitentiariesand red neck communities, Hayseed andScarlette Tumbleweed are pleased topresent to the good folks of <strong>Mandurah</strong>their special Christmas Show.You’ll love this latest production from theCheap and Dodgy Team and tickets wouldbe a great Christmas present for someoneyou really dislike or a relative you wouldprefer to forget!$20 Adult$15 Child