GOLD COAST THEATRE ALLIANCE INC

Late March and early April 2010
THE EASTER STORY

The choir will be telling the Easter Story in choral music drawn from a range of sources, both traditional and modern. This concert will be presented at a variety of churches throughout the Gold Coast.

July 2010
DINNER SHOW FEATURING COUNTRY MUSIC'S GREATEST HITS & SONGS THAT FORGED OUR NATION

Following the huge success of Opera Pops 1 and 2 in recent years, the choir will be presenting in July 2010, its third dinner show in the Paradise Showroom of the Gold Coast Arts Centre. This will feature country music and heritage songs of Queensland. These songs were specially selected and arranged in multi-part harmony for the choir by its Director of Music Ruth Gurner, as a contribution to Queensland's 150th birthday celebrations.

The show in July will showcase these songs with the choir members in period costume and illustrated by small tableaux to give a greater enjoyment of the music, and will feature the well-known country duo "Future Native".

November 2010
Handel's "MESSIAH"

This is one of those popular choral works that appeals to everyone. In the run-up to the Christmas period, the choir will be giving its annual performances of this wonderful work in a "sing-along" format. If you would like a chance of singing this work, bring your music scores and sing-along with the choir. Alternatively, just come along and let Handel's beautiful baroque music wash over you.

December 2010
CHRISTMAS MUSIC

Through the Christmas period, the choir will be giving a number of concerts of Christmas music at a number of venues on the coast.

GCDC will present its Annual Season of 6 Performance at Lismore & The Gold Coast in July/August

FACEBOOK SITES:

Fiona Munroe Ballet & Dance Studio
and
The Gold Coast Dancers Co. Inc.

Website: www.fionamunroeballet.com

"A Salute to the Brave"

Sunday 25 April 2010 (ANZAC Day) at 3.00pm

ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE

"Star Struck"

The Orchestra's answer to Australian Idol where brilliant orchestral musicians step into the spotlight to perform their favourite concerto movements.

Saturday 31 July 2010 at 7.30 pm

& Sunday 1 August 2010 at 2.30 pm

ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE

"Kaleidoscope"

Experience the full spectrum of orchestral tone colour.

Saturday 27 November 2010 at 7.30pm

& Sunday 28 November 2010 at 2.30 pm

ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE

During 2010 the Friends of the Philharmonic will present a full program of intimate chamber music concerts all with a sumptuous afternoon tea.

Become a Friend of the Philharmonic for only $10 per year.

Download the application form at www.goldcoastphilharmonic.com

2010 Playbill

Drama
Ruby Moon
29th January – 13th February Director: Jocelyn Moore-Carter
Ruby Moon is conspicuous in her absence. The only physical hints of her existence are dolls.

These include the toy that disappeared with her, and the life-size mannequin that her parents display in the hope that someone will remember seeing her. Red robed Ruby has disappeared, waylaid by some unknown villain on the way to Grandma’s.

Ray and Sylvie Moon repeatedly embark on a grand inquisition of their neighbours as they try to piece together what happened.

Comedy/Farce
Who Goes Bare
12th March – 27th March Director: Dorothy Henderson

Running a Health and Strength Home in a large and somewhat decaying country mansion can be a hazardous undertaking at any time, as Eddie Manchip knows. When one is further beset by a sinister crook to whom one has signed away the deeds of the house in payment of a gambling debt; a complete desertion of the staff except for one half-witted and generally hysterically excited maid; an erring, pompous brother; his suspicious wife; a tennis-player in the nude; a quick change artist who appears as someone different every ten minutes or so; the tennis player's kilted Scottish husband and a hearty countrywoman grabbing second-hand clothing - then the result can be, in a word - chaos.

Australian Comedy
Zig Zag Street
7th May – 22nd May Director: Amy-Louise Anderson

Zigzag Street is a funny and engaging adventure through six months in the life of the hapless Richard Derrington, a corporate lawyer whose girlfriend recently dumped, or as he says “trashed” him.In a pitiful attempt to rebuild his life he seems to make one rotten choice after another. Despite frequent attempt to get it together, his life remains “crap.” All of the characters in his life, his best mate, his boss, his doctor are determined to help him find his way clear of the chaos and only seem to make things worse for Richard. The arrival of the equally quirky, Rachel, brings something Richard never dreamed he’d have again: Hope!

Musical
Sweet Charity
9th July – 31st July Director/Choreographer: Kim Reynolds
Charity Valentine is the eternal optimist. While working at the seedy Fan-Dango ballroom, she is often taken advantage of and continually experiences bad relationships. Finally, she seems to have met a decent fellow in Oscar. Trying to hide her true profession, she lies to him and tells her that she works in a bank. Soon, Oscar asks Charity to marry him. Unfortunately, Oscar discovers Charity's real profession and backs out of the marriage. Nevertheless, Charity continues to remain hopeful that good things will happen in her life.

Original Comedy
Has Alice Frikkin a Ghost of a Chance?
17th September – 2nd October Director: Joan Stalker-Brown
Alice Frikkin haunts a deserted house that the Crapp family purchase. Alice, who at first does not remember her past, interacts with the Crapp family with hilarious results. Mary and Frank’s son Steve falls in love with Alice and it is through his determined efforts, along with articles found at the bottom of a well, that Alice remembers her traumatic past. With a range of quirky characters, this play is about how disparity transcends all barriers and how all kinds of people can find happiness with each other.

Musical Play
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
26th November – 11th December Director: Iain Hogg

Presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships, this musical play's tagline is "Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. A first date, weddings, marriage and child rearing are all fair game in this ‘battle of the heterosexuals.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, those who have fallen on the face at the portal of romance and those who have dared to ask, “What are you doing on Saturday night?”

“Little Red Ridinghood and Friends”

for kids and teenagers 5- 18 years at the Tweed Civic Centre.

Workshop: Weekdays - Wednesday 13th – Friday 22nd January
Full Dress Rehearsal: 11am(QLD time) Saturday 23rd January
Public Performance: 2pm (QLD time) Saturday 23rd January

May 2010

“SALAD!”

The first ever home grown vegetarian musical
Almost written by Jim Fury
Performance dates to be advised.

September 2010
The Desert Song
Return Season by popular Demand!

Directed by Wendy Fahey
Choreography by Caroline Jones
By permission of ORiGiN TM Theatrical
On behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Australia

THE CLASSICAL HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL
BOOK AND LYRICS BY OTTO HARBACH, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II & FRANK MANDEL
MUSIC BY SIGMUND ROMBERG

A colourful interactive puppetry performance for the young and young - at - heart. No bookings - arrive early.
Qld Theatre of Puppetry details at www.qtop.org.au or 0438526411

APRIL 5 - 9: 9:30am and 11:00am

Fast moving entertainment for families with lots of laughs and many surprises. Qld Theatre of Puppetry, Macintosh Island Park, Surfers Paradise. 9:30am and 11:00am $5 per person. No bookings taken. More info on 0438526411 or www.qtop.org.au.

JUNE 29 - JULY 9: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9:30am and 11:00am

This traditional tale is brought to life by the magic of puppetry. No bookings - arrive early. Qld Theatre of Puppetry details at www.qtop.org.au or 0438526411

CABARET - The Adult Musical!
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Joe Masteroff
directed by ROBERT YOUNG
Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads
Fri. 15th January at 11.00am & 7.30pm; Sat. 16th January
at 7.30pm Book now on 1800 014 014

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN - IN CONCERT
Based on the MGM FILM
(Original Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen)
Screenplay and Adaptation BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN ,

Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads Thur. 8th April at 7.30pm; Friday 9th April at 11.00am; Sat.10th & Sun.11th April at 2.00pm.
Book on 1800 014 014

Devised and Directed by KATE PETERS
Spotlight’s Basement Theatre, Ashmore Road, Benowa.

Tues. 29 June - Fri. 2 July & Mon. 5 - Fri. 9 July 10.30am & Sat. 10 July, 11.00am and 2.00pm.

RUTHLESS - The Musical
Book and Lyrics by Joal Paley - Music by Marvin Laird
Directed by Kate Peters
September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, October 1, 2 at 7.30pm; September 19, 26 at 4.00pm - The ultimate showbiz musical - with just a touch of The Bad Seed, All About Eve, Gypsy, The Women and Valley of the Dolls! Spotlight's Basement Theatre, 185 Ashmore Road, Benowa - Online: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
All tickets $28.00 (Opening night including supper - $33.00) Book & Pay now on 5539 4255

TWO AND TWO MAKE SEX

A ROMPING COMEDY BY RICHARD HARRIS & LESLIE DARBON
AT TUGUN VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE
144 COOLANGATTA ROAD TUGUN

DIRECTED BY MARGARET REDCLIFFE
PRODUCTION DATES FEBRUARY 2010
PHONE: 55367060

AUDITIONS ON 23RD NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM
NEEDED ONE COUPLE - 20'S TO 30'S
2 COUPLES 40'S TO 50'S

‘SNOW WHITE & AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
in the Black Forest’
Directed by Natalie Trengove
APRIL PERFORMANCES
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Saturday & Sunday April 17, 18, 24, 25 & May 1, 2 at 2.00pm
“Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs” – Youth Musical Play
Tickets at the door

‘MY FAIR LADY’- Musical
Directed by Tracey Kriz
JULY PERFORMANCES
Twin Towns Showroom
‘MY FAIR LADY’
Friday 9th July, at 11.00am and 7-30pm
Saturday 10th July and Sunday 11th July at 2.00pm
BOOKINGS Twin Towns 1800 014 014

‘PINS & NEEDLES’- Aust. Comedy
Directed by Leonie Richards
OCTOBER PERFORMANCES
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
‘PINS & NEEDLES’
Aussie Comedy
World Premiere by Lori Stewart
October 22, 23, & 29, 30, at 8.00pm DST
October 24 & 31 at 3-00pm DST
Bookings 5536 2556