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1960’s Variety TV Show 2025

“It’s different to other shows. It’s like a real TV show from the 1960’s. I haven’t seen anything like it before”! (Michelle K, 2024 audience member) The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers. Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon. Also joining the Variety show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark.

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Arts On Screen

An American in Paris

This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin (including the classic hits, Wonderful and I Got Rhythm), stunning designs and show-stopping choreography, this incredible production received a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from the critics.

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Ben Thompson live as ELVIS

Experience the magic of Elvis Presley like never before with Elvis: The Ultimate Experience, featuring the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Ben Thompson. Ben, recognised by Elvis Presley Enterprises and praised by those who knew Elvis best, is one of the few tribute artists capable of authentically portraying every era of Elvis's extraordinary career. From the raw energy of the 1950s to the cinematic hits, through the electrifying NBC '68 Comeback Special, and culminating in a stunning recreation of his 1970s concert years—Ben flawlessly embodies each phase, offering an unparalleled tribute experience. Accompanied on stage by his incredible six-piece band from the UK, Ben delivers a live performance that’s as close as it gets to the real thing. Touring the world and performing in theatres, arenas, and festivals, Ben’s dedication to preserving Elvis's legacy shines through in every show. This performance is designed for every Elvis fan, offering an authentic, heartfelt celebration of one of the greatest entertainers in history. Don’t miss your chance to relive the glory days of Elvis—grab your tickets now!

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Commercial, Member Benefits Show

Best of the Bee Gees

"I've never seen a more professional tribute to the Bee Gees with those beautiful harmonies which are so difficult to achieve. They have worked hard to reproduce the unique sound of my brothers. So tastefully done.Absolutely brilliant and I didn't want to leave.If you're a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you." Lesley Evans (Gibb) "If you like the music of the Bee Gees and the Best of the Bee Gees Show comes to your town, don’t miss it!" Original Bee Gees Guitarist Vince Melouney The Best of the Bee Gees honours the Saturday Night Fever album with chart busters from the Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps and others, with special guest Roslyn Loxton. Endorsed by members of the Gibb family and original Bee Gees musicians, the Best of the Bee Gees opens with the Greatest Hits followed by a high-energy Saturday Night Fever second act, which have garnered standing ovations and 10 out of 10 reviews. You’re invited to Put on Your Boogie Shoes, white suits and frills and salute almost 50 years since the album’s release with Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, Disco Inferno, Emotion, More Than A Woman, Warm Ride and so much more. You Should Be Dancing the Brooklyn Shuffle with the Best of the Bee Gees and special guest Roslyn Loxton performing Greatest Hits and Saturday Night Fever so BOOK NOW!!!

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Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Bjorn Again! The Waterloo Anniversary Tour Celebrating 50 Years of ABBA's Triumph Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA's historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with 'Waterloo' – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA. �� Australia’s own Bjorn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they're hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time. Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a "Dancing Queen" or a "Super Trouper" for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun. Rolling Stone Magazine, USA hails them as "Fabulously flawless," and Time Out Magazine New York raves, "One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today." But this isn't just hype – it's the truth! The stage will come alive with dazzling lights, iconic costumes, and an infectious energy that will have you grooving from the first beat. You won't just hear the music; you'll feel the spirit of ABBA in every note. Sing along to timeless hits like “WATERLOO”, "Mamma Mia," "Take a Chance on Me," “Dancing Queen” and more! So dust off your disco attire, gather your friends, and get ready for a night you'll never forget. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision Song Contest triumph and the beloved music of ABBA in the most spectacular way. SEND OUT AN SOS AND RING RING TO BOOK NOW!

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Country Arts SA Season

Brink Productions Looking for Alibrandi

Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” The Guardian Image Credit Daniel Boud

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Arts On Screen, Film

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 - EOS

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Directed by Ali Ray - Produced by Phil Grabsky

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Jesus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” and “Superstar” in an exciting and contemporary interpretation.

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Lee Kernaghan - Boys From The Bush The Concert

Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach of synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music paying homage to our great land, its people, culture, and the hard-working lifestyle struck a chord with a younger generation of fans. Lee’s amazing career is one of trailblazing music making and a deep connection to his fans and regional communities. He continues to deliver exciting live concert productions by fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul, by joining the traditional country stories with real life on the land sensibilities and values, and in the process he continues to lead the pack in modernising and growing the genre and community that he fondly calls his mates. Classics including The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute, Australian Boy and Backroad Nation are the modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land. Lee’s 13 chart-topping albums and 3 Greatest Hits packages have delivered 40 #1 hit singles, 38 Golden Guitars, 4 ARIA’s and has been named Hitmaker Of The Decade twice. Through his work with regional communities in times of drought, fire and flood Lee was named Australian Of The Year in 2008. His sold out concert tours have cemented Lee Kernaghan as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. Boys From The Bush – The Concert has been hailed as his biggest and most epic touring production to date and features Special Guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke and Matt Cornell.

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Country Arts SA Season

Lien by Lewis Major

Lewis Major Projects in association with Country Arts SA presents LIEN by Lewis Major Lien is a unique one-on-one performance from award-winning choreographer Lewis Major which encapsulates the beauty of human connection and the power of shared moments. In this intimate exchange, one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a 10-minute encounter. The dancer crafts a spontaneous performance inspired by the pair's conversation. In that exchange, the identities of both artist and patron are concealed - creating a blind date experience that heightens the vulnerability, connection and wonder of the moment. Lien promises to be an extraordinary performance that will leave a lasting impact on all those who experience it. This performance capacity is 1 audience member with 1 artist for 10 minutes seated onstage.

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Schools Show

Moss Piglet

A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

My Brother's Band

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. A sensation at Cannes and one of Franceʼs biggest box office and audience favourites of the year (achieving over two million admissions and entry into the top five of 2024), writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new film follows two very different siblings separated by fate and reunited by their love of music. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe, Delicious, C’est la vie!) is a beloved and internationally celebrated orchestra conductor who travels the globe. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy (rising star Pierre Lottin), who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and try to help nurture his brother’s untapped gifts.

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Country Arts SA Season

Nunga Screen 2025

Free Entry Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential!

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Prodigies

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. They might have been prodigies at home but at the Karlsruhe Conservatory of Music, they're nothing. Twin pianists Claire (Camille Razat, Emily in Paris) and Jeanne (Mélanie Robert) have been militantly trained by their father for one single goal: greatness. So when they find themselves under the tutelage of the tyrannical Professor Klaus Lenhardt (August Wittgenstein), they’re ready to be pushed to their physical and emotional limits. However the twins quickly realise that their biggest challenge isn’t the music or the gruelling regime – it’s each other. When Claire and Jeanne are diagnosed with a sudden aggressive and incurable illness, their sibling rivalry pales by comparison. The twins must decide: will they defy the odds and do whatever it takes to truly become prodigies? Based on an impossibly true story, PRODIGIES is an inspiring debut film by real-life brothers Frédéric and Valentin Potier.

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Queen: It's a Kinda Magic 2025

Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE! Hear Dominic Warren performing lead vocals, guitar and piano ALL LIVE ON STAGE and in Freddie’s original key, and with all the wit, charm and bravado of the legend himself. Get ready for a night of non-stop Rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust, A Kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody and so many more. Selling out year after year around the world, this is a rock concert extravaganza NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Santana and The Doobie Brothers Tribute

Santana & The Doobie Brothers Tribute – Listen To The Music: Australia 2025 Tour Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with a dynamic live concert tribute performance from DINO JAG & THE MIGHTY BIG that will take you back to a special time when the music was real and you could lose yourself in the songs. The band, fronted by international award-winning singer songwriter Dino Jag features a dynamic lineup of Australia’s finest musicians together on stage to deliver a high-impacting show filled with all the big songs and foot-stomping, sing-along crowd favourites from these two iconic rock legends. Relive the music of these two supergroups with a special live concert jam packed with all the classic songs that will take you on a musical journey spanning more than five decades of timeless music

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Spellbound 2025

Get ready for a spectacular night of Magic and Grand Illusion with one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street. The Star and producer of the stage phenomenon, Celtic Illusion will be touring his Grand Illusion show in 2024. Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. With his unique & edgy style performing one of the oldest of art forms, Anthony will enthral and astonish you, and keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you dare to believe your eyes?

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Country Arts SA Season

Ten Thousand Hours - Gravity & Other Myths

Blink, step, jump, balance, flip,fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. This is an invitation to watch us Created by: Director: Lachlan Binns Associate Director: Darcy Grant Set & Lighting Designer: Chris Petredis Assistant Designer: Max Mackenzie Composer: Nick Martin, Shenzo Gregorio Costume Designer: Olivia Zanchetta Production Manager: Martin Schreiber Creative Producer: Jascha Boyce Ensemble: Jacob Randell, Alyssa Moore, Kevin Beverley, Lachlan Harper, Annalise Moore, Andre Augustus, Axl Osborne, Shani Stephens “Once again gravity and other myths bring shock, awe, and delight.” - Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “Jaw-dropping” - The AU review ★★★★★ “Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.” - The Clothesline ★★★★★ “The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics, into visual storytelling, movement, and contemporary dance.” - Stage Whispers ★★★★★ “I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.” - Kids In Adelaide ★★★★★

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The 60 Fours Hits of the 60s and 70s

Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed ★★★★★ Stage Whispers, ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, ★★★★★Weekend Notes, ★★★★★The Barefoot Review ★★★★★Arts Review ★★★★★Theatre Travels

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The Australian Ballet On Tour 2025

The Australian Ballet is going on tour in 2025 with an exhilarating program of classical favourites, signature works and contemporary innovation. The program will also highlight pieces from The Australian Ballet’s extensive repertoire in an event perfect for those new to ballet and seasoned ballet lovers. Go beyond words in 2025 and join The Australian Ballet for this very special tour of passion, athleticism and artistry.

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. Pierre Niney leads a stellar cast in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière’s thrilling new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic adventure, the first French cinematic treatment of the iconic tale of romance and redemption in over fifty years. Marseille, 1815. The dreams of principled young sailor Edmond Dantès (Niney) are about to come true; promoted to ship’s captain, he can finally marry the love of his life, Mercédès (Anaïs Demoustier). But his success inspires jealousy… betrayed by his rivals, Dantès is denounced as a member of a pro-Napoleon conspiracy and incarcerated without trial in an isolated prison. After years of solitude, Dantès befriends the inmate in the adjacent cell, Abbé Faria (Pierfrancesco Favino), who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. An extraordinary plan is hatched to exact revenge on the three men who wronged him…

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The Kingdom

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, THE KINGDOM is a powerful debut film that is a rich and sensory experience – a must-see drama embodied by fierce, tender love. Corsica, 1995. Lesia (Ghjuvanna Benedetti) is desperate for a normal teenage life. However, amidst the island's gang politics, she’s not just the daughter of notorious mafioso – she’s a potential target. Taken from the beachside to an unknown villa, she is reunited with her father, Pierre-Paul (Saveriu Santucci), who is hiding from the police. As her summer holidays melt away, she is drawn deeper into his world of blood feuds and violent retribution. When all-out war erupts, Pierre-Paul and Lesia must go to ground, where they will face each other and themselves. With unflinching realism, THE KINGDOM is a powerful account of family bonds and gang violence, told by Corsican first-time director Julien Colonna and a non-professional cast. A peek into a turbulent world as seen through the eyes of a child, Colonna’s film never falls into caricature. Rather, it serves as a testament to the humanity found beneath the surface and the roles we are forced to play to survive.

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The Sweet Caroline Tour:

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre. Take a step back to the glory days of music with this beautiful live tribute concert, featuring impeccable renditions of Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Red Red Wine, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Cracklin’ Rosie, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Holly Holy, Desiree, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, I Am… I Said, Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and more. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!

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Thunderstruck: A Night of Classic Rock

Experience an electrifying fusion of two visionary international talents in this world premiere performance season. Lewis Major, Australia’s rising star in contemporary dance, collaborates live with Blue Violin, founder and first violinist of the Boston String Quartet, conservatory-trained virtuoso, rock and roll maestro and international touring favourite who has helped redefine the contemporary classical scene. In this breathtaking in-the-round candlelit concert, Major’s dancers move in perfect harmony with Blue Violin’s genre-defying sound. Featuring a thrilling blend of rock energy, iconic power ballads and classical favourites reimagined through virtuosic live violin loops where the boundaries of music and movement dissolve in the soft glow of five hundred onstage candles. The performance features a mesmerising repertoire, including a reimagining of classic rock favourites such as "Kashmir", "Footloose", and "Thunderstruck". Witness the transformation of iconic tunes like “Free Bird” and “Stairway to Heaven” through the unique lens of Lewis Major and the Blue Violin. "Awe-striking imagery, visual representation and unique choreography" The Guardian"The best rock and roll violinist of a generation" Music Makers

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1960’s Variety TV Show 2025

“It’s different to other shows. It’s like a real TV show from the 1960’s. I haven’t seen anything like it before”! (Michelle K, 2024 audience member) The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers. Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon. Also joining the Variety show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark.

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Arts On Screen

An American in Paris

This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin (including the classic hits, Wonderful and I Got Rhythm), stunning designs and show-stopping choreography, this incredible production received a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from the critics.

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Ben Thompson live as ELVIS

Experience the magic of Elvis Presley like never before with Elvis: The Ultimate Experience, featuring the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Ben Thompson. Ben, recognised by Elvis Presley Enterprises and praised by those who knew Elvis best, is one of the few tribute artists capable of authentically portraying every era of Elvis's extraordinary career. From the raw energy of the 1950s to the cinematic hits, through the electrifying NBC '68 Comeback Special, and culminating in a stunning recreation of his 1970s concert years—Ben flawlessly embodies each phase, offering an unparalleled tribute experience. Accompanied on stage by his incredible six-piece band from the UK, Ben delivers a live performance that’s as close as it gets to the real thing. Touring the world and performing in theatres, arenas, and festivals, Ben’s dedication to preserving Elvis's legacy shines through in every show. This performance is designed for every Elvis fan, offering an authentic, heartfelt celebration of one of the greatest entertainers in history. Don’t miss your chance to relive the glory days of Elvis—grab your tickets now!

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Best of the Bee Gees

"I've never seen a more professional tribute to the Bee Gees with those beautiful harmonies which are so difficult to achieve. They have worked hard to reproduce the unique sound of my brothers. So tastefully done.Absolutely brilliant and I didn't want to leave.If you're a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you." Lesley Evans (Gibb) "If you like the music of the Bee Gees and the Best of the Bee Gees Show comes to your town, don’t miss it!" Original Bee Gees Guitarist Vince Melouney The Best of the Bee Gees honours the Saturday Night Fever album with chart busters from the Bee Gees, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Trammps and others, with special guest Roslyn Loxton. Endorsed by members of the Gibb family and original Bee Gees musicians, the Best of the Bee Gees opens with the Greatest Hits followed by a high-energy Saturday Night Fever second act, which have garnered standing ovations and 10 out of 10 reviews. You’re invited to Put on Your Boogie Shoes, white suits and frills and salute almost 50 years since the album’s release with Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, Disco Inferno, Emotion, More Than A Woman, Warm Ride and so much more. You Should Be Dancing the Brooklyn Shuffle with the Best of the Bee Gees and special guest Roslyn Loxton performing Greatest Hits and Saturday Night Fever so BOOK NOW!!!

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Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Bjorn Again! The Waterloo Anniversary Tour Celebrating 50 Years of ABBA's Triumph Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA's historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with 'Waterloo' – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA. �� Australia’s own Bjorn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they're hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time. Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a "Dancing Queen" or a "Super Trouper" for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun. Rolling Stone Magazine, USA hails them as "Fabulously flawless," and Time Out Magazine New York raves, "One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today." But this isn't just hype – it's the truth! The stage will come alive with dazzling lights, iconic costumes, and an infectious energy that will have you grooving from the first beat. You won't just hear the music; you'll feel the spirit of ABBA in every note. Sing along to timeless hits like “WATERLOO”, "Mamma Mia," "Take a Chance on Me," “Dancing Queen” and more! So dust off your disco attire, gather your friends, and get ready for a night you'll never forget. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision Song Contest triumph and the beloved music of ABBA in the most spectacular way. SEND OUT AN SOS AND RING RING TO BOOK NOW!

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Country Arts SA Season

Brink Productions Looking for Alibrandi

Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” The Guardian Image Credit Daniel Boud

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Arts On Screen, Film

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 - EOS

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Directed by Ali Ray - Produced by Phil Grabsky

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Arts On Screen

Jesus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” and “Superstar” in an exciting and contemporary interpretation.

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Lee Kernaghan - Boys From The Bush The Concert

Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach of synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music paying homage to our great land, its people, culture, and the hard-working lifestyle struck a chord with a younger generation of fans. Lee’s amazing career is one of trailblazing music making and a deep connection to his fans and regional communities. He continues to deliver exciting live concert productions by fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul, by joining the traditional country stories with real life on the land sensibilities and values, and in the process he continues to lead the pack in modernising and growing the genre and community that he fondly calls his mates. Classics including The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute, Australian Boy and Backroad Nation are the modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land. Lee’s 13 chart-topping albums and 3 Greatest Hits packages have delivered 40 #1 hit singles, 38 Golden Guitars, 4 ARIA’s and has been named Hitmaker Of The Decade twice. Through his work with regional communities in times of drought, fire and flood Lee was named Australian Of The Year in 2008. His sold out concert tours have cemented Lee Kernaghan as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. Boys From The Bush – The Concert has been hailed as his biggest and most epic touring production to date and features Special Guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke and Matt Cornell.

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Country Arts SA Season

Lien by Lewis Major

Lewis Major Projects in association with Country Arts SA presents LIEN by Lewis Major Lien is a unique one-on-one performance from award-winning choreographer Lewis Major which encapsulates the beauty of human connection and the power of shared moments. In this intimate exchange, one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a 10-minute encounter. The dancer crafts a spontaneous performance inspired by the pair's conversation. In that exchange, the identities of both artist and patron are concealed - creating a blind date experience that heightens the vulnerability, connection and wonder of the moment. Lien promises to be an extraordinary performance that will leave a lasting impact on all those who experience it. This performance capacity is 1 audience member with 1 artist for 10 minutes seated onstage.

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Schools Show

Moss Piglet

A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

My Brother's Band

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. A sensation at Cannes and one of Franceʼs biggest box office and audience favourites of the year (achieving over two million admissions and entry into the top five of 2024), writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new film follows two very different siblings separated by fate and reunited by their love of music. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe, Delicious, C’est la vie!) is a beloved and internationally celebrated orchestra conductor who travels the globe. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy (rising star Pierre Lottin), who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and try to help nurture his brother’s untapped gifts.

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Country Arts SA Season

Nunga Screen 2025

Free Entry Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential!

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

Prodigies

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. They might have been prodigies at home but at the Karlsruhe Conservatory of Music, they're nothing. Twin pianists Claire (Camille Razat, Emily in Paris) and Jeanne (Mélanie Robert) have been militantly trained by their father for one single goal: greatness. So when they find themselves under the tutelage of the tyrannical Professor Klaus Lenhardt (August Wittgenstein), they’re ready to be pushed to their physical and emotional limits. However the twins quickly realise that their biggest challenge isn’t the music or the gruelling regime – it’s each other. When Claire and Jeanne are diagnosed with a sudden aggressive and incurable illness, their sibling rivalry pales by comparison. The twins must decide: will they defy the odds and do whatever it takes to truly become prodigies? Based on an impossibly true story, PRODIGIES is an inspiring debut film by real-life brothers Frédéric and Valentin Potier.

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Queen: It's a Kinda Magic 2025

Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE! Hear Dominic Warren performing lead vocals, guitar and piano ALL LIVE ON STAGE and in Freddie’s original key, and with all the wit, charm and bravado of the legend himself. Get ready for a night of non-stop Rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust, A Kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody and so many more. Selling out year after year around the world, this is a rock concert extravaganza NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Santana and The Doobie Brothers Tribute

Santana & The Doobie Brothers Tribute – Listen To The Music: Australia 2025 Tour Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with a dynamic live concert tribute performance from DINO JAG & THE MIGHTY BIG that will take you back to a special time when the music was real and you could lose yourself in the songs. The band, fronted by international award-winning singer songwriter Dino Jag features a dynamic lineup of Australia’s finest musicians together on stage to deliver a high-impacting show filled with all the big songs and foot-stomping, sing-along crowd favourites from these two iconic rock legends. Relive the music of these two supergroups with a special live concert jam packed with all the classic songs that will take you on a musical journey spanning more than five decades of timeless music

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Spellbound 2025

Get ready for a spectacular night of Magic and Grand Illusion with one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street. The Star and producer of the stage phenomenon, Celtic Illusion will be touring his Grand Illusion show in 2024. Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. With his unique & edgy style performing one of the oldest of art forms, Anthony will enthral and astonish you, and keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you dare to believe your eyes?

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Country Arts SA Season

Ten Thousand Hours - Gravity & Other Myths

Blink, step, jump, balance, flip,fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. This is an invitation to watch us Created by: Director: Lachlan Binns Associate Director: Darcy Grant Set & Lighting Designer: Chris Petredis Assistant Designer: Max Mackenzie Composer: Nick Martin, Shenzo Gregorio Costume Designer: Olivia Zanchetta Production Manager: Martin Schreiber Creative Producer: Jascha Boyce Ensemble: Jacob Randell, Alyssa Moore, Kevin Beverley, Lachlan Harper, Annalise Moore, Andre Augustus, Axl Osborne, Shani Stephens “Once again gravity and other myths bring shock, awe, and delight.” - Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “Jaw-dropping” - The AU review ★★★★★ “Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.” - The Clothesline ★★★★★ “The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics, into visual storytelling, movement, and contemporary dance.” - Stage Whispers ★★★★★ “I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.” - Kids In Adelaide ★★★★★

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The 60 Fours Hits of the 60s and 70s

Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed ★★★★★ Stage Whispers, ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, ★★★★★Weekend Notes, ★★★★★The Barefoot Review ★★★★★Arts Review ★★★★★Theatre Travels

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The Australian Ballet On Tour 2025

The Australian Ballet is going on tour in 2025 with an exhilarating program of classical favourites, signature works and contemporary innovation. The program will also highlight pieces from The Australian Ballet’s extensive repertoire in an event perfect for those new to ballet and seasoned ballet lovers. Go beyond words in 2025 and join The Australian Ballet for this very special tour of passion, athleticism and artistry.

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles. Pierre Niney leads a stellar cast in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière’s thrilling new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic adventure, the first French cinematic treatment of the iconic tale of romance and redemption in over fifty years. Marseille, 1815. The dreams of principled young sailor Edmond Dantès (Niney) are about to come true; promoted to ship’s captain, he can finally marry the love of his life, Mercédès (Anaïs Demoustier). But his success inspires jealousy… betrayed by his rivals, Dantès is denounced as a member of a pro-Napoleon conspiracy and incarcerated without trial in an isolated prison. After years of solitude, Dantès befriends the inmate in the adjacent cell, Abbé Faria (Pierfrancesco Favino), who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. An extraordinary plan is hatched to exact revenge on the three men who wronged him…

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French Film Festival, Arts On Screen

The Kingdom

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025 French with English subtitles Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, THE KINGDOM is a powerful debut film that is a rich and sensory experience – a must-see drama embodied by fierce, tender love. Corsica, 1995. Lesia (Ghjuvanna Benedetti) is desperate for a normal teenage life. However, amidst the island's gang politics, she’s not just the daughter of notorious mafioso – she’s a potential target. Taken from the beachside to an unknown villa, she is reunited with her father, Pierre-Paul (Saveriu Santucci), who is hiding from the police. As her summer holidays melt away, she is drawn deeper into his world of blood feuds and violent retribution. When all-out war erupts, Pierre-Paul and Lesia must go to ground, where they will face each other and themselves. With unflinching realism, THE KINGDOM is a powerful account of family bonds and gang violence, told by Corsican first-time director Julien Colonna and a non-professional cast. A peek into a turbulent world as seen through the eyes of a child, Colonna’s film never falls into caricature. Rather, it serves as a testament to the humanity found beneath the surface and the roles we are forced to play to survive.

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The Sweet Caroline Tour:

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre. Take a step back to the glory days of music with this beautiful live tribute concert, featuring impeccable renditions of Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Red Red Wine, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Cracklin’ Rosie, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Holly Holy, Desiree, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, I Am… I Said, Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and more. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min, Family Friendly, Suitable for ESL Audiences

Thunderstruck: A Night of Classic Rock

Experience an electrifying fusion of two visionary international talents in this world premiere performance season. Lewis Major, Australia’s rising star in contemporary dance, collaborates live with Blue Violin, founder and first violinist of the Boston String Quartet, conservatory-trained virtuoso, rock and roll maestro and international touring favourite who has helped redefine the contemporary classical scene. In this breathtaking in-the-round candlelit concert, Major’s dancers move in perfect harmony with Blue Violin’s genre-defying sound. Featuring a thrilling blend of rock energy, iconic power ballads and classical favourites reimagined through virtuosic live violin loops where the boundaries of music and movement dissolve in the soft glow of five hundred onstage candles. The performance features a mesmerising repertoire, including a reimagining of classic rock favourites such as "Kashmir", "Footloose", and "Thunderstruck". Witness the transformation of iconic tunes like “Free Bird” and “Stairway to Heaven” through the unique lens of Lewis Major and the Blue Violin. "Awe-striking imagery, visual representation and unique choreography" The Guardian"The best rock and roll violinist of a generation" Music Makers

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