MUSICAL MATINEES

Star Theatres Presents Musical Matinees. Wally Carr's Scrapbook Show, An Afternoon with Irish Albert and A Tribute to Romance. Three musical events that will bring back memories,tickle your funny bone and touch you heart. Come and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea,coffee and biscuits during interval. Musical Matinees a date for your social calender.

Performance Dates:
February 8, April 12 and June 14 at 2pm

Venue:
Star Theatre
145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton

Bookings:
Phone Kylie on 8234 1800
Become a member of Star Theatres and tickets are only $8

JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL

The Hills Musical Company is extremely proud to be able to present the South Australian PREMIÉRE of Jekyll & Hyde.

This enticing musical attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash hit Broadway run. Anthony Warlow made his mark in the title role of Jekyll/Hyde in 1994 on the Concept Cast Recording, particularly with the show stopping number ‘This Is The Moment'.

Based on the work by Robert Louis Stevenson, it was conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn, with the book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and music by Frank Wildhorn.

Jekyll & Hyde is a rousing gothic musical based on the classic tale of good and evil. Murder and chaos run rampant and evil lurks around every corner, but love and virtue put up a strong fight in this engaging thriller.

Performance Dates:
April 15 - 30, Thurs to Sat at 8pm
April 24 at 2pm

Venue:
Stirling Community Theatre
Avenue Road, Stirling

Bookings:
Phone Stirling Newsagency 8339 4041 or BASS 131 246 (from 14 March 2005)
Adults $20 Concession $17 Groups 10+ $15

GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY

Written by Music & Lyrics George M Cohan - Book by Shubert Fendrich
Director Siobhan Barnden

A group hopes to put on a show but have no financial backing - the director approaches a Broadway star he helped in her career - she doesn't think she can help - money appears from somewhere - an unknown gets to show her talent - several show favourites - Give My Regards to Broadway, The Yankee Doodle Boy, It's a Grand Old Flag, Mary's a Grand Old name and many more.

Performance Dates:
April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8pm
April 23 and 30 at 2pm

Venue:
The Chapel Theatre
Chapel Street, Kapunda

Bookings:
Rawady's Deli, Kapunda or Australia Wide Badges, Nuriootpa or Country Bargains, Angaston or at the door.
Adults $15 Concession $12 Family $30

THE PIRATE PRINCESS

A delightful pantomime for the whole family.

Performance Dates:
April 29, 30 and May 6, 7 at 7.30pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 7.30pm

Venue:
Christies Beach Primary School
Christies Beach

Bookings:
Phone 8295 6140
All tickets $6

COUNTESS MARITZA

Emmerich Kalman's sparkling operetta.

Performance Dates:
April 29, 30 and May 6, 7 at 8pm
May 1 and 8 at 2pm

Venue:
Mayfair Theatre
166a Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Bookings:
Phone 8294 6582
Adults $16 Concession $14 Matinees $14

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Billed as one of the most successful musicals of all time, "Fiddler on the Roof" - an incomparable and heartwarming portrait of the traditions that bind together a Jewish family and a Community, became an international smash hit that touched the hearts of audiences around the world. It is a show full of wonderful characters, boundless energy and humour, yet brimming full of warmth and emotion.

It is set in Anatevka, a peasant village in Tsarist Russia in 1905, on the eve of the revolutionary period. We meet Tevye, his wife Golde, and their five daughters. Their secure world crumbles as the Tsar orders the evacuation of all Jews from their homes, and their cherished traditions are broken. With family and friends they begin the long journey to freedom in Poland, the Holy Land, America.

Songs include "If I were a Rich Man", "Sunrise, Sunset", "Tradition" and many more. This inspirational, Tony Award-winning musical is a must-see for all the family.

Performance Dates:
May 5 - 7, 10 - 14 at 8pm
Matinees May 7 and 14 at 2pm

Venue:
Arts Theatre
53 Angas Street, Adelaide

Bookings:
Phone BASS on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au.
Tuesday 10 May - Special Price night.

SOUTH PACIFIC

A new production of one of the greatest Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, "South Pacific", has been announced for a limited season.

Directed and choreographed by Jo-Anne Robinson with musical direction by Guy Noble, this acclaimed new production of "South Pacific" stars John Diedrich as Emile de Beque and Katrina Retallick as Ensign Nellie Forbush.

Presented by Paull Pellarini - Seabiscuit Productions the show features a thirty piece orchestra on stage. This production was first mounted for The Production Company in Melbourne in 2003 and quickly sold out. The show transferred to Sydney in 2004.

"South Pacifc" boasts one of the most popular musical scores ever written, with a string of hit sings including: Some Enchanted Evening, Bali Ha'i, There is Nothing Like a Dame, Younger Than Springtime, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy, Honey Bun, Happy Talk, and This Nearly Was Mine.

Set on a Pacific island during World War II a contingent of American sailors and Seabees are waiting for a major battle against Japanese forces. Against this backdrop "South Pacific" tells two love stories. The first between the unsophisticated American nurse Nellie Forbush (a 'cock-eyed optimist') from Little Rock Arkansas and widower Emile de Becque, a liberal minded French plantation owner (with half Polynesian children) and the second, of US Lieutenant Joe Cable's love for the beautiful Tonkinese girl Liat. Both stories confront issues of racial prejudice.

Performance Dates:
May 5 for thirteen performances
Tues - Sat at 7.30pm
Matiness Sats at 2pm, Weds at 1pm and Suns at 3pm

Venue:
Adelaide Festival Theatre

Bookings:
BASS outlets, phone 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au
Tickets from $59 - $75

OH NO! THE BIG 40

Director Andrew MacGillivray

Scout Gang Show performed annually at the Shedley Theatre, Elizabeth. Incorporates a variety of musical, drama and comedy.

Performance Dates:
May 6 - May 14
Weeknight performances at 7.30pm
Saturday matinees at 2pm
Saturday evenings at 8pm

Venue:
Shedley Theatre
Playford Civic Centre, Elizabeth

Bookings:
Phone Barb on 8276 6974
Adult $14 Concession $10 Child $8.50 Family $39

ICON - RACHMANINOV VESPERS

The critically acclaimed Adelaide Chamber Singers commence their twentieth anniversary year and launch their 2005 subscription season with a concert entitled "icon".

"Icon" provides a rare opportunity to hear one of the masterworks of the unaccompanied repertoire and one of the most captivating musical pieces of all time - Rachmaninov's "Vespers". "Vespers" is well-loved for its richly textured musical palette as it is for its profound expression of the Russian Orthodox faith.

ACS Director Carl Crossin regards this upcoming performance as a certain highlight of the Adelaide Chamber Singers' year.

Performance Dates:
Saturday 7 May at 8pm

Venue:
St Peter's Cathedral,
North Adelaide

Bookings:
Phone BASS on 131 246 or book online.
Adults $31.30 Concession $25.30 Student/Junior $18.30

TOM JONES

Written by Alex M. Thompson and Robert Courtneidge
Lyrics by Chas H. Taylor
Music by Edward German

Director Rosemary Nursey-Bray

A comic operetta set around the life and loves of Tom Jones a foundling left in the bed of Squire Allworthy. The story evolves around his adventures and the eventual discovery of his parentage. A show full of fun, frolic and great music.

Performance Dates:
May 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 2005 at 8pm
May 21 and 28 at 2pm.

Venue:
Arts Theatre
Angas Street, Adelaide

Bookings:
Phone BASS on 131 246 (booking fee applies) or phone Meri on 8396 4748
Adult $22 Concession $17
May 25 - All tickets $15
Group booking discounts available

THE SORCERER

Written By Gilbert & Sullivan as adapted by Kevin Miller

Director Kevin Miller
Musical Director James Pratt

A judicial enquiry is being held into the strange goings on in a little English village, whose name cannot be revealed at this moment for reasons of propriety, and censorship sensitivity. Someone put a love potion in the communal tea pot at the village fair and all hell broke loose - literally! Who was responsible?

And what happened to that nefarious magician John Wellington Wells?!

Kevin Miller has adapted this early G&S gem for the Adelaide stage

Performance Dates:
May 26 - 28 (Thurs - Sat) at 8 pm
Saturday 28 May at 2 pm

Venue:
Union Hall, University of Adelaide

Bookings:
Contact Paula on 8447 7239 or email trevorp@adam.com.au (no booking fee) or book at BASS on 131246
Adult $25 Concession $22 G&S Member $20 Family $59 Child $10 Groups $18

GREASE - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR

"Grease" is back and Spectacular is the word!

After more than 30 years, "Grease" is still the one that you will want! Arguably one of the most successful and popular musicals of all time, "Grease" is set to return to Australia with an incredible all-star cast in a huge Arena Spectacular show!

"GREASE - The Arena Spectacular" will thrill and delight audiences with an amazing celebrity line-up including Australian music icon John Farnham (as Teen Angel), comedy superstar Magda Szubanski (as Miss Lynch), the sensational Craig McLachlan (as Danny), Neighbours star Natalie Bassingthwaighte (as Sandy), Australian television personality Richard Wilkins (as Vince Fontaine), Human Nature's Toby Allen (as Kenickie), musical theatre sensation Tamsin Carroll (as Rizzo), and Australian Idols Rob Mills (as Johnny Casino) and Courtney Murphy (as Roger). "GREASE - the Arena Spectacular" is produced by SEL & GFO.

"Grease" is the story of Rydell High - where the cars are cool, the ladies are pink, slicked back hair rules and rock 'n' roll is here to stay.

Set in 1950's America, "Grease" tells the story of clean cut Sandy and leather-jacketed greaser Danny Zuko, who experience summer love, and then nearly lose it all in this fun-filled teen-dream extravaganza.

"GREASE" returns to Australia with a cast that is bigger and better than any previous production. I can assure the public that this production will deliver 110% entertainment. It is a major return to family entertainment on a grand scale," said John Frost.

There is little doubt that part of Grease's lasting appeal lies in its soundtrack of smash hit songs including You're The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin', Hopelessly Devoted To You, Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee, Grease, Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together, Sandy, Born To Hand Jive and Summer Nights.

So grab your sweetheart, dust off your leather jacket, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes, and step back in time to experience the new "GREASE - The Arena Spectacular".

And remember....GREASE IS THE WORD....IS THE WORD....IS THE WORD!

Performance Dates:
Wednesday 1 June and Thursday 2 June at 8pm

Venue:
Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Bookings:
Phone BASS on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au.
Group bookings phone 8400 2222
Gold $112 Silver $87 Groups $88

SHOAH - WORLD PREMIERE

Written by South Australians, Chris Backstrom, Ian Gale and Richard Flynn
Director Richard Flynn
Musical Director Ian R. Gale

Beginning in Germany as it prepares for war, Shoah traces the plight of two small Jewish families caught up in the terror that will become known years later as the Holocaust. Essentially, Shoah is a love story - of Simon and Miriam, friend Edith and their families. Timeframe: 1933 to 1945.

They watch as Hitler's intentions for Jews become impossible to ignore. The decisions they take in the face of the growing tide of evil fuel this story of youth, fear, flight, betrayal, capture, incarceration and death in Auschwitz.

Against this however, strands of love and its associated, though difficult, call to forgive bring Shoah to a magnificent, joyous conclusion.

Performance Dates:
Preview Friday 3 June at 7.30pm
Saturday 4 June at 2pm and 7.30pm

Venue:
The Odeon Theatre
Norwood

Bookings:
Phone Richard on 8332 1055
Saturday: Adults $20 Concession $12
Preview: Adults $10 Concession $6

MBM HOLDEN CABARET

Full bar facilities, non-stop entertainment! 6 different shows a night - brilliant music, comedy, cream & Mr Tetanus!

Performance Dates:
June 8 - 25 (Wed - Sat)
2 Venues, 3 shows a night 7pm - 11pm

Venue:
The Arch & The Studio
34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh

Bookings:
Phone 8262 4906 or Venue Tix www.venuetix.com.au.
All tickets $20

HIGH SOCIETY - SA PREMIERE

The new 1998 Broadway adaptation of this sparkling musical comedy.

Performance Dates:
June 9 - 18 (Wed - Sat) at 8pm
Saturday matinees at 2pm

Venue:
The Arts Theatre
53 Angas Street, Adelaide

Bookings:
Phone 8296 3477 or BASS on 131 246, www.bass.net.au.
Adults $23 Concession $18 Groups $10

OZ

A fun-filled musical based on "The Wizard of Oz".

Performance Dates:
June 17, 24 and 25 at 7.30pm
June 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2.30pm

Venue:
Stirling Community Theatre
Avenue Road, Stirling

Bookings:
Phone Stirling Newsagency on 8339 4041
Adults $12 Concession $9 Family (2+2) $32

A FRACTURED G&S TRILOGY

The Pirates, Pinafore and Mikado meet in absolute chaos!

Performance Dates:
July 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8pm
July 9 at 2pm

Venue:
Shedley Theatre
Elizabeth

Bookings:
Phone 8256 0338 or BASS on 131 246, www.bass.net.au.
Adults $20 Concession $18 Matinees $16

MIDNITE

Presented by windmill performing arts and opera australia's ozopera in association with the State Theatre Company of South Australia

STARRING Paul Blackwell, Mark Brady, Luke Gabbedy, Anna Margolis, Annabella Redman, Gary Rowley + Caroline Vercoe
CONDUCTOR Richard Gill
DIRECTOR Adam Cook
DESIGNER Mark Thompson
LIGHTING DESIGNER Gavan Swift
CREATIVE PRODUCER Cate Fowler

Midnite is a new chamber opera for families, which brings to life the story of an inept bushranger and his unconventional gang of animal friends: a dog, a horse, a cow, a cockatoo and a Siamese cat! With music by Australian composer Raffaele Marcellino and a libretto by comedy writer Doug MacLeod, this colourful production is the perfect introduction to opera for younger audiences. Enjoy Captain Midnite's leap from page to stage in this warm and witty musical journey.

Age suitability: 6 years +
Duration: 75 minutes (no interval)

Performance Dates:
July 5 - 16

Venue:
The Dunstan Playhouse
Adelaide Festival Centre

Bookings:
Phone BASS on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au

ROSE MARIE

A love story set to music amongst the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Performance Dates:
August 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8pm
August 14 and 21 at 2pm

Venue:
Mayfair Theatre
166A Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Bookings:
Phone 8294 6582
Adults $16 Concession $14 Matinees $14

OKLAHOMA!

Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, inspired by "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs. Played on Broadway 2245 performances.

Director Hazel Green
Musical Director Ross Curtis

A young woman, Laurey, lives in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900's. She is in love with a cowboy named Curly. He loves her to, but so does the "bad guy" a hired hand named Jud. Tension builds between Curly and Jud until tragedy strikes.

Gilbert and Sullivan Society's first performance of "Oklahoma!"

Performance Dates:
October 4 - 8 (Tues - Sat) at 8 pm
Saturday 4 October at 2 pm

Venue:
The Arts Theatre
Angas Street, Adelaide

Bookings:
Phone Paula on 8447 7239 or email trevorp@adam.com.au or book at BASS on 131246
Adult $29 Concession $24 G&S Member $22 Child $11 Family $69 Group $22
Tues/Wed all tickets $22 Family $59