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GPAC’s 2016 Deakin University 

Theatre Season

to GPAC’s 2016 Deakin University 

Theatre Season 

Our doors are open for you in 2016 with nine 

sensational productions. As theatre lovers you 

are in for an absolute roller-coaster ride, with 

award winners, great new Australian work, classic 

masterpieces and luminous performances to 

light up your lives. 

We commence the 2016 Deakin University Theatre 

Season with what has been described as the funniest 

play ever written about depression…Every Brilliant 

Thing, and finish with a dinner party running off the 

rails - the Pulitzer Prize winning Disgraced direct 

from the Melbourne Theatre Company’s season 

starring one of theatre’s brightest lights - Kat Stewart. 

In between we’ll illuminate your world with another 

award winner - 4000 Miles, see a stunning staging of 

one of our favorite love stories - Wuthering Heights, 

and journey through storms and in hot air balloons 

to travel Around the World in 80 Days. 

In amongst the globe-trotting, there are plenty of 

home-grown attractions too, including Victorian 

exclusive performances of Winyanboga Yurringa, 

a new play by Andrea James that celebrates our 

indigenous women and their connections to country 

and each other. 

And in a first for GPAC we are co-producing 

Extinction, by Helpmann award winning playwright 

Hannie Rayson (Hotel Sorrento, Life After George) 

with one of your favorite companies Red Stitch 

Actors Theatre. This production will premiere at 

GPAC before travelling to the Canberra Theatre 

Centre and Arts Centre Melbourne. 

We also welcome back Belvoir, throwing new light 

on The Glass Menagerie starring the incomparable 

Pamela Rabe. And the dynamic Watch This (who 

thrilled us with Assassins in 2014) will also return - 

this time with Sondheim’s Company. 

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With so many special moments you will not want to 

miss one. So snap up a theatre season package and 

open yourself to all the possibilities that this season 

of live theatre presents. 

As always our package prices offer the best value… 

especially if you book early. So please join us in 

2016… and bring a friend, a partner, a 

colleague or group. 

Live theatre…it’s a world of excitement, energy, 

vibrancy, passion and emotion…where anything 

can happen. 

Jill Smith, General Manager 

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Season 2016 

Calendar 

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1. EVERY BRILLIANT THING 

23-27 February 

6 

7 

2. 4000 MILES 

2-5 March 

3. WUTHERING HEIGHTS 

14-16 April 

4. THE GLASS MENAGERIE 

12-14 May 

5. COMPANY 

26-28 May 

6. EXTINCTION 

13-16 July 

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9 

7. WINYANBOGA YURRINGA 

17-20 August 

8. AROUND THE WORLD 

IN 80 DAYS 

14-17 September 

9. DISGRACED 

5-8 October

Great savings on show 

packages...what are you 

waiting for? 

• Nine great shows to choose from 

• Be quick and book the best seats 

• Book before Christmas for our 

best ever discounts 

• Book all nine shows and save 30% 

• Book five or more shows and 

save 25% 

• Go to page 16 to find out more 


Photo by Phoebe Cheong 

You’re six-years-old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. You start 

to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for: 1. Ice Cream; 2. Waterfights; 

3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV; 4. The colour yellow; 5. Things with stripes; 6. People falling 

over. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on 

a life of its own. 

Every Brilliant Thing is a new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Written by awardwinning 

playwright Duncan Macmillan in collaboration with British comedian Jonny Donahoe, Every Brilliant Thing comes 

to Geelong from critically acclaimed seasons in Edinburgh and New York. This funny, life-affirming play involves members 

of the audience, making every performance unique. 

Written by: Duncan Macmillan 

with Jonny Donahoe 

Direction by: George Perrin 

Performed by: Jonny Donahoe 

Genre: Drama/comedy 

Duration: 60mins, no interval or latecomers. 

Age guidance: 14+ 

Tue 23 February, 8pm 

Wed 24 February, 8pm 

Thu 25 February, 8pm 

Fri 26 February, 8pm 

Sat 27 February, 1pm & 8pm 

“Heart-wrenching, hilarious... 

possibly one of the funniest 

plays you’ll ever see, full 

stop.” 

The Guardian 

Show Partner 


Photo by Marnya Rothe 

21-year-old Leo rocks up unannounced at the Manhattan apartment of his 91-year-old Jewish grandmother Vera. Having 

broken up with his girlfriend and cycled across the country, he needs a place to crash for the night, no questions asked. But 

Vera – prickly, stubborn and sharp as a tack – isn’t about to let him off that easily. 

As an overnight couch-surf turns into an extended stay, 4000 Miles unearths a surprising parallel between these two 

generations in this emotionally compelling drama. With disarming frankness and surprising candour, the two negotiate social 

potholes and trace emotional fault lines that link them to a painful family history. 

From one of America’s brightest playwrights, this compassionate and unsentimental play explores the funny, frustrating, and 

ultimately life-changing relationship between a grandson learning to face his life, and a grandmother who is 

starting to forget hers. 

Cast: Aileen Huynh, Diana McLean, 

Stephen Multari and Eloise Snape 

Director: Anthony Skuse 

Set and Costume Designer: Hugh O’Connor 

Lighting Designer: Sara Swersky 

Composer/Sound Designer: Marty Jamieson 

Voice and Dialect Coach: Linda Nichols-Gidley 

Producer: Cat Dibley 

Genre: Drama 

Duration: 90mins 

Warnings: Strong language 

Wed 2 March, 8pm 

Thu 3 March, 8pm 

(post show forum) 

Fri 4 March, 8pm 

Sat 5 March, 1pm & 8pm 

“If your heart is sick or 

just needs warming, go 

and see this play. If you 

are a baby boomer who 

doesn’t understand your 

grandchildren or are from 

Gen Y and, like, really 

weirded out by your 

grandparents, go and see 

this play. If you simply 

love theatre, go and see 

this play.” 

John Shand, 

Sydney Morning Herald 

Show Partners 


Photo by Dylan Evans 

Brontë’s gothic masterpiece Wuthering Heights storms the country in a new adaptation from the company behind the 

critically acclaimed productions of George Orwell’s Animal Farm and 1984. 

When Heathcliff, a mysterious boy is rescued from the street and brought to Wuthering Heights, he develops a passionate 

bond with Cathy Earnshaw and a repulsive distrust of her brother Hindley. As time passes, Heathcliff and Cathy’s relationship 

deepens to the point of dangerous obsession, until one day, Cathy marries another man. Overcome with jealousy, Heathcliff 

flees the Heights only to return, years later, ready to exact revenge on those he believed ruined his one chance at happiness. 

Featuring a breathtaking design and a stellar cast, shake & stir invites you to drop by the Heights and settle in for this classic 

story, retold. 

Adaptor & Director: Nick Skubij 

Costume Designer: Leigh Buchanan 

Set Designer: Josh McIntosh 

Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright 

Sound Designer: Guy Webster 

Projection Designers: optikal bloc 

Genre: Drama 

Duration: 2 hrs 20 mins (inc 20 min interval) 


Thur 14 April, 8pm 

Fri 15 April, 8pm 


Sat 16 April, 1pm & 8pm 

“A production that has success 

stamped all over it.” 

Stage Whispers 

Show Partner 


Photo by Gary Heery 

Tennessee Williams was one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century. The Glass Menagerie is his most 

loved play. Put in the hands of Belvoir Artistic Director Eamon Flack, this production delivers on every count – winning Best 

Play and Best Actress at the 2015 Helpmann Awards. 

A beautiful, slightly haunting play, The Glass Menagerie follows a family as it falls apart along with the dreams that had given 

them some fragmented substance. Amanda Wingfield is a single mother played by the great Pamela Rabe. Her son Tom, 

(Luke Mullins) is an aspiring poet who works in a warehouse, her daughter Laura is studying to become a secretary. They live 

in a small apartment pent up with fantasies and urges, rage and wounded tenderness. It is not a magnificent existence, but 

each has one true idea for a better life. Enter the Gentleman Caller… 

The Glass Menagerie is touching, depicting how change affects the individual (as well as the group), even as it 

rips them asunder. 

Director: Eamon Flack 

Set Designer: Michael Hankin 

Costume Designer: Mel Page 

Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper 

Composer & Sound Designer: Stefan Gregory 

Video Design Consultant: Sean Bacon 

Dialect Coach: Paige Walker-Carlton 

Assistant Director: Jada Alberts 

Cast: Harry Greenwood, Luke Mullins, 

Pamela Rabe & Rose Riley 

Genre: Drama 

Duration: 2 hrs 50 mins (inc 20 min interval) 


Thu 12 May, 8pm 

Fri 13 May, 8pm 


Sat 14 May, 1pm & 8pm 

“Profoundly moving… 

Beautifully done…. 

Breathtaking” 

The Australian 

Show Partner 


It’s Robert’s birthday - he’s turning 35 and his closest friends are throwing him a surprise party. Witty and well-liked, living 

in the heart of New York and dating three gorgeous women, Robert has it all ... so why can’t he blow out the candles on his 

birthday cake and make a wish? 

Company is a window into affairs of the heart: can a sophisticated person in a modern society function happily in a 

marriage, sustain an emotional connection or even recognise love? Via the uncertain romantic Robert, Sondheim explores 

these ideas in all their hilarity and complexity. 

Watch This recently visited Geelong with Assassins (nominated for three Green Room Awards) and this production has 

enjoyed a sell-out season at Melbourne’s fortyfivedownstairs in 2015. 

Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre 

International (NY). 

Director: Kat Henry 

Musical Director: Lucy O’Brien 

Choreography: Michael Ralph 

Set Design: Eugyeene Teh 

Costume Design: Zoë Rouse 

Lighting Design: Rob Sowinski 

Cast includes: Nick Simpson-Deeks 

and Sally Bourne 

Thu 26 May, 8pm 

Fri 27 May, 8pm 


Sat 28 May, 1pm & 8pm 

Time Out Melbourne 

“The cast are sublime…the creative 

team have likewise done a 

spectacular job. Watch This have 

presented a brilliant production of 

Company.” 

Theatre Press 

Show Partner 

Genre: Musical Theatre 


Warnings: Strong language 


The tiger quoll once ruled the dense Otway forest but is now almost extinct. A wild, rainy night, a twist of fate and an injured 

tiger quoll bring together a passionate environmentalist and an unlikely Good Samaritan. Both are hell-bent on saving the 

species, but intentions are murky. What will be compromised in the quest to save the quoll? Nothing is black and white in 

this intriguing story about love, sex, money and power played out under the shadow of global warming. 

Extinction is a timely and intelligent new Australian play by Helpmann award winning playwright and screenwriter Hannie 

Rayson (Hotel Sorrento, Life After George), directed by acclaimed film director and producer Nadia Tass (Malcolm, Matching 

Jack). It delves deep into the heart of our own morals, choices and tightly-held convictions. Extinction wraps an important 

conservation message around a unique and personal human story. What would you choose? 

Director: Nadia Tass 

Set Designer: Shaun Gurton 

Cast includes: Brett Cousins and Ngaire 

Dawn Fair 

Genre: Drama 

Duration: 140mins (inc interval) 


Wed 13 July, 8pm 

Thu 14 July, 8pm 


Fri 15 July, 8pm 

Sat 16 July, 1pm & 8pm 

“Crackles with unexpected 

wit... A deeply grounded piece 

of theatre... and refreshingly 

real.” 


Show Partners 


Photo by Bindi Cole 

Six Aboriginal Women. On Country. Their attempts to connect with land and each other; thwarted by arguments about 

identity, beauty, boyfriends and a cyber invasion by race hate bloggers. Guided by their Auntie/Sister/Cousin Neecy, the 

women eventually discover that this isn’t any old camping trip and that their connection to country and each other runs 

deeper than they could ever have imagined. 

Written and directed by Yorta Yorta/Kurnai woman Andrea James, Winyanboga Yurringa is inspired by Hyllus Maris and 

Sonia Borg’s iconic Women of the Sun and the provocative imagery of Wathaurong artist Bindi Cole. 

True, poetic, sometimes crude and often humorous; Winyanboga Yurringa takes the intergenerational pulse of Aboriginal 

women today to expose the complexity and beauty of women’s business and our enduring connection to country. 

Come sit with us. 

Written by: Andrea James 

Direction by: Andrea James 

Set and Costume: Jacob Nash 

Lighting: Karen Norris 

Visual Media: Bindi Cole 

Genre: Drama 

Duration: 80mins (no interval) 


Warnings: Strong Language 

Wed 17 Aug 8pm 

Thur 18 Aug 8pm 


Fri 19 Aug 8pm 

Sat 20 Aug 1pm & 8pm 

“Theatrically compelling” 


Show Partner 


Starring Ian Stenlake like you’ve never seen him before, buckle up as Around The World In 80 Days takes you on a 

high speed transcontinental race against the clock! This is a joyfully frenetic whirlwind of a show, full of Victorian 

invention and daring deeds. 

Three actors portray a cast of thousands in this madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s globetrotting classic, bringing to 

life sea storms, police chases and elephant rides! The story begins with a bank robbery by a mysterious figure. Then 

we are introduced to Phileas Fogg, honest-looking, well-turned out and with good teeth who proclaims before his 

fellow members of a London gentleman’s club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. He goes 

forth on his adventure accompanied by his newly-acquired valet, Mr Passepartout. Hot in their pursuit is Detective 

Fix of Scotland Yard, who thinks that Fogg is the man who robbed the bank. This mad-cap adventure quickly moves 

along on a succession of locomotives, steamers and hilarity. 

With a style that incorporates classic farce, theatrical storytelling and complete silliness, combined with the great 

age of industrial invention, Around The World In 80 Days produces a piece of theatre that will have you crying with 

laughter as you travel the world. 

Adaptation: Toby Hulse 

Director: Terence O’Connell 

Set Design: Merinda Backway 

Lighting: Jason Bovaird 

Cast includes: Ian Stenlake 

Genre: Comedy 

Duration: 2hs (inc interval) 

Age guidance: All 

Wed 14 September, 8pm 

Thu 15 September, 8pm 


Fri 16 September, 8pm 

Sat 17 September, 1pm & 8pm 

“An inventive romp... Something for 

everyone; though the characters 

may not yet have the ability to fly, 

this production certainly does.” 

The Stage 

Show Partner 


Amir is an American living the American Dream. On track to make partner in his law firm, he lives with his artist wife Emily in 

their spacious Upper East Side apartment, where occasionally they’ll throw a dinner party. Tonight’s guests are Jory, a work 

colleague, and her husband, Isaac, an art dealer, and, with so much in common, the conversation flows easily. Then, as it 

inevitably does in today’s conflicted America, the topic turns to race, religion and identity. Now, how quickly things fall apart. 

Intense and absorbing with the arc of classic tragedy, Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama has a hero who believes he 

has flown too high to ever fall to earth. Sensationally proving Chekhov’s observation that lives can be destroyed during an 

event as mundane as a dinner party. 

Director: Nadia Tass 

Set designer: Shaun Gurton 

Composer & Sound Designers: Russell 

Goldsmith & Daniel Nixon 

Voice & Dialogue Coach: Suzanne Heywood 

Cast includes: Mitchell Butel, Zindzi Okenyo 

Hazem Shammas, Kat Stewart 

Genre: Political Drama 

Warnings: Strong Language 

Wed 5 October, 8pm 

Thu 6 October, 8pm 


Fri 7 October, 8pm 

Sat 8 October, 1pm & 8pm 

“A sparkling and combustible 

contemporary drama.” 

Bloomberg News 

Show Partner 


INK is Red Stitch’s latest initiative to develop new Australian plays. We believe a 

meaningful engagement with Australian writers is vital to our theatre community 

and an investment in helping to shape our cultural identity. 

We love Australian stories and want to bring a variety of voices to our stage from 

both home and abroad. INK is determined to develop and nurture work to its 

fullest potential in the pursuit of artistic collaboration and excellent writing. 

In 2016, Red Stitch is partnering with GPAC for the first time to present rehearsed 

readings. A crucial part of script development, the readings give audiences a rare 

glimpse into these extraordinary new Australian works in progress before they hit 

the Red Stitch stage in 2016. 

The Honey Bees written by Caleb Lewis 

Saturday 19 March 2pm 

Q & A post reading with cast and playwright 

Sunshine written by Tom Holloway 

Saturday 11 June 2pm 

Q & A post reading with cast and playwright 

Admission is free please ring box office 5225 1200 

to secure your place or email boxoffice@gpac.org.au 


Select between 

five and nine of 

our main season 

shows and take 

advantage of a 

whole range of 

benefits... 

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS 

Select the full 2016 season before Christmas and receive a massive 30% off full 

price single tickets. That’s the equivalent of two free shows and then some. 

Alternatively, select five or more shows and save up to 25%. 

EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS 

There’s no need to pay the full amount right away. Instead, you can budget 

your year’s entertainment by making four easy payments throughout the year. 

Conditions apply, see page 27. 

MATES RATES 

Select all nine shows and you’ll gain access to discounted tickets for your mates 

when they join you at a theatre season performance. In addition, you will receive 

more discount offers for other GPAC performances throughout the year. 

GET THE LATEST NEWS 

Get the latest news about special events and show updates. You will also receive 

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Sometimes your plans need to change. As a Season Ticket Holder, you have the 

flexibility to switch to another performance of the same show at no additional 

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Government Partners 

GPAC gratefully acknowledges the State Government of Victoria for its generous support. We thank the Minister for the Arts 

and our local parlimentarians for their ongoing interest, encouragement and advocacy. 

GPAC would like to thank the following Theatre Season Patrons 

Wendy Dimmick, Sue Harris, Anne Irwin, Carrillo and Ziyin Gantner, Jane and Jeroen Den Hollander, Robert & Gail Bett 

and Geelong Connected Communities 


Access For All 

The GPAC Box Office is happy to assist with any 

special access requirements including: 

COMPANION AND CARER’S CARDS 

GPAC aims to cater for all, and supports the 

Companion Card program. Special discounts are also 

available for holders of the Carer’s Card. 

The Playhouse 

HEARING IMPAIRMENT 

Both The Playhouse and Drama Theatre are fitted 

with a hearing loop, accessed via headsets. Radios and 

headphones are available for loan. Please book these 

through the Box Office. 

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS 

Wheelchair access is available in all of our theatres. Disabled access 

to GPAC is via the Little Malop Street entrance. 

Please make our Box Office aware of any special access 

requirements when booking your tickets. 

Drama Theatre 

Enjoy the Full Theatrical Experience 

GREEN ROOM CLUB 

This exclusive corporate club provides a unique 

opportunity to network, entertain clients or reward staff. 

Membership gives you four premium seats 

to opening nights, including supper with 

cast and crew. 

For more information call (03) 5225 1214 

POST-SHOW FORUMS 

Join the cast and creative team for a 20-minute 

post-show discussion. These forums provide an 

exclusive insight into the creative processes and life 

behind the scenes. Go to page 20 for details. 

WINE AND DINE 

Relax before the show with a beverage or a quick bite. 

GPAC’s cafe and bar are open before and after the show. 

You can also pre-order your interval drinks to save time. 

Just ask our friendly bar staff to place an order 

when you arrive. 

Deakin’s Costa Hall, 

Geelong Waterfront 

Our Theatres 

THE PLAYHOUSE 

The 745-seat proscenium arch theatre is suitable for live theatre, 

concerts and corporate events. This outstanding venue has won 

design and project management awards, setting a benchmark 

for live theatre venues in Australia. 

DRAMA THEATRE 

A studio-style theatre with a capacity of 325, this venue is as 

pleasurable for performers as it is for the audience. The Drama 

Theatre is an ideal space for intimate live theatre, acoustic 

concerts, comedy performances, public lectures and seminars. 

DEAKIN’S COSTA HALL, GEELONG WATERFRONT 

Deakin University’s historic woolstores building includes a 

grand concert hall providing seating for 1422. This worldclass 

venue is ideal for large-scale concerts, conferences 

and lectures. 

Photos above by Ferne Millen. 


EVERY BRILLIANT THING 23 - 27 FEBRUARY DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: TUE 23 FEB | Times: TUE, WED, THU & FRI 8PM, SAT 1PM & 8PM 

4000 MILES 2 - 5 MARCH DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: WED 2 MAR | Times: WED, THU & FRI 8PM (THU POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

WUTHERING HEIGHTS 14 - 16 APRIL THE PLAYHOUSE 

Opening Night: THU 14 APR | Times: THU & FRI 8PM (FRI POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

THE GLASS MENAGERIE 12 - 14 MAY THE PLAYHOUSE 

Opening Night: THU 12 MAY | Times: THU & FRI 8PM (FRI POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

COMPANY 26 - 28 MAY THE PLAYHOUSE 

Opening Night: THU 26 MAY | Times: THU & FRI 8PM (FRI POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 


EXTINCTION 13 - 16 JULY DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: WED 13 JUL | Times: WED, THU & FRI 8PM (THU POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

WINYANBOGA YURRINGA 17 - 20 AUGUST DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: WED 17 AUG | Times: WED, THU & FRI 8PM (THU POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 14 - 17 SEPTEMBER DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: WED 14 SEP | Times: WED, THU & FRI 8PM (THU POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

DISGRACED 5 - 8 OCTOBER DRAMA THEATRE 

Opening Night: WED 5 OCT | Times: WED, THU & FRI 8PM (THU POST SHOW FORUM), SAT 1PM & 8PM 

Melbourne Theatre Company is a department of the University of Melbourne. 


As you’re aware, at GPAC we present many, many shows. 

It’s an utter delight. But there are other programs that take 

place outside the public eye that we are also very proud of. 

These programs ensure our region’s children can be part of 

the performing arts. For some the path is easy, particularly 

if they have an inspirational teacher, family member or 

mentor who can help them find their way. 

But for many, finding that path and following it is difficult. 

Too many children in the region have their choices shaped 

by social and financial disadvantage. Many are in schools 

with limited funding, poor facilities and over-stretched 

resources, with limited access to extra programs or 

opportunities. There is no Auskick in the arts. 

GPAC recently had the opportunity to work with Deborah 

Cheetham - Yorta Yorta soprano, composer and educator 

- and indigenous children from the region. They came 

from schools in the greater Geelong area to participate 

in a program called Short Black Opera. Each day as they 

sang they grew taller. After a week of workshops they 

performed a brilliant Short Black Opera on stage before 

family and peers. Some of the children have gone on to 

join Deborah’s main choir. 

We want to offer more of these opportunities and to 

encourage more children to be part of them. This is why 

we have developed Arts for Life, the GPAC Endowment 

Fund - to ensure GPAC remains a centre where our 

children can experience performing arts and where local 

emerging artists are nurtured. 

Funds raised through Arts for Life support educational 

programs, cultural activities, and access for schools and 

community groups. Making a donation to Arts for Life 

can help us build a circle of strength around incredible 

programs such as Short Black Opera at GPAC. 

HOW TO SHOW YOUR 

SUPPORT 

Arts for Life aims to raise 

$10 million to be built up 

over 10 years. There are 

three principal ways to 

make a donation to 

the fund: 

1. Regular Giving 

Every donation received 

assists GPAC in the delivery 

of its annual artistic 

program. All donations 

over $2 are tax deductible. 

2. One Off Gift 

Once-off significant 

donations could be in cash, 

a gift of shares, proceeds 

from a life insurance policy, 

or a realisable asset. These 

significant donations could 

also be made as a bequest. 

3. A Bequest 

If, once you have 

remembered your 

family, you also have the 

capacity to invest in your 

community then a bequest 

(a provision in your will) 

is the perfect legacy to 

acknowledge the pleasure 

you have received from 

your involvement with 

GPAC over the years. 

Such a bequest would 

normally take the form 

of a nominated dollar 

amount or as a percentage 

of your estate. This is a 

very personal decision 

and should only be made 

after discussion with those 

assisting you with the 

drafting of your will. 

MORE INFORMATION 

General Manager 

(03) 5225 1213 

Community Relations and 

Marketing Manager 

(03) 5225 1214 


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Book before Christmas 

for full discount 

Choose your own season - 5 or more shows 

Every Brilliant Thing 

4000 Miles 

Wuthering Heights 

Winyanboga Yurringa 

Around The World 

in 80 Days 

$42 

Company 

Extinction 

$45 

The Glass Menagerie 

Disgraced 

$52 

Full Season 

See All 9 Shows 

SAVE 30% 

Adult $380 

U/27 $234 

U/18 $144 

Single Tickets 

ADULT SENIORS CONC U/27 U/18 MATINEE 

Every Brilliant Thing, 4000 Miles, 

Wuthering Heights, Winyanboga Yurringa, 

Around The World in 8o Days 

Company, Extinction 

The Glass Menagerie, Disgraced 

$57 $53 $47 $35 $20 $47 

$60 $56 $50 $35 $20 $50 

$69 $65 $59 $35 $20 $59 

NOTE: Prices valid for tickets booked prior to Christmas. Season prices increase after Christmas. 

Show Calendar Overview 

JANUARY 

S 31 3 10 17 24 

M 4 11 18 25 

T 5 12 19 26 

W 6 13 20 27 

T 7 14 21 28 

F 1 8 15 22 29 

S 2 9 16 23 30 

FEBRUARY 

S 7 14 21 28 

M 1 8 15 22 29 

T 2 9 16 23 

W 3 10 17 24 

T 4 11 18 25 

F 5 12 19 26 

S 6 13 20 27 

MARCH 

S 6 13 20 27 

M 7 14 21 28 

T 1 8 15 22 29 

W 2 9 16 23 30 

T 3 10 17 24 31 

F 4 11 18 25 

S 5 12 19 26 

APRIL 

S 3 10 17 24 

M 4 11 18 25 

T 5 12 19 26 

W 6 13 20 27 

T 7 14 21 28 

F 1 8 15 22 29 

S 2 9 16 23 30 

MAY 

S 1 8 15 22 29 

M 2 9 16 23 30 

T 3 10 17 24 31 

W 4 11 18 25 

T 5 12 19 26 

F 6 13 20 27 

S 7 14 21 28 

JUNE 

S 5 12 19 26 

M 6 13 20 27 

T 7 14 21 28 

W 1 8 15 22 29 

T 2 9 16 23 30 

F 3 10 17 24 

S 4 11 18 25 

JULY 

S 3 10 17 24 31 

M 4 11 18 25 

T 5 12 19 26 

W 6 13 20 27 

T 7 14 21 28 

F 1 8 15 22 29 

S 2 9 16 23 30 

AUGUST 

S 7 14 21 28 

M 1 8 15 22 29 

T 2 9 16 23 30 

W 3 10 17 24 31 

T 4 11 18 25 

F 5 12 19 26 

S 6 13 20 27 

SEPTEMBER 

S 4 11 18 25 

M 5 12 19 26 

T 6 13 20 27 

W 7 14 21 28 

T 1 8 15 22 29 

F 2 9 16 23 30 

S 3 10 17 24 

OCTOBER 

S 2 9 16 23 30 

M 3 10 17 24 31 

T 4 11 18 25 

W 5 12 19 26 

T 6 13 20 27 

F 7 14 21 28 

S 1 8 15 22 29 

NOVEMBER 

S 6 13 20 27 

M 7 14 21 28 

T 1 8 15 22 29 

W 2 9 16 23 30 

T 3 10 17 24 

F 4 11 18 25 

S 5 12 19 26 

DECEMBER 

S 4 11 18 25 

M 5 12 19 26 

T 6 13 20 27 

W 7 14 21 28 

T 1 8 15 22 29 

F 2 9 16 23 30 

S 3 10 17 24 31 


Using the Booking Form 

enclosed (also available from 

Box Office), follow these steps... 

STEP 1 

Nominate the day and time of the shows you wish to see. 

STEP 2 

Full Season – all nine shows – using the price guide, write the 

total amount for the package in the total box at the bottom 

of the column. OR Choose your own season of five or more 

shows – using the price guide, calculate the amount per person 

for each show you wish to see in the box provided. Then total 

each column at the bottom. OR Single tickets – using the price 

guide, calculate the amount per person for each show you wish 

to see in the box provided. Then total each column at the bottom. 

At the bottom of the page, indicate your seating preference and 

any special access requirements you may have. 

STEP 3 

Fill out your name and contact details. 

STEP 4 

Calculate the full amount owing. 

STEP 5 

Indicate your preferred payment method. If paying by credit card at 

the time of booking or by instalments please enter all credit card details 

including expiry date and CVC number. 

Ways to Submit Your Form 

POST 

Reply Paid 991 

GPAC Theatre Season 

PO Box 991 

Geelong, VIC, 3220 

(No stamp required) 

SCAN (Scan both sides) and email to 

boxoffice@gpac.org.au 

FAX (03) 5225 1234 

PHONE (03) 5225 1200 (If paying by instalments you 

must submit a signed booking form) 

Flash your ticket 

and enjoy a drink on us! 

Present your GPAC ticket on the day of the show 

and enjoy a complimentary house wine, soft drink 

or coffee with any main meal purchased* 

At these participating businesses: 

• Sedap Corner, 82 Lt Malop Street 

• James Street Bakery, 10 James Street 

• Hog’s Breath Cafe, 23 Yarra Street 

• Hucksters & Co, 20 James Street 

• Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 

48 Moorabool Street 

• Mojo Mama, 54 Moorabool Street 

• Analogue Academy, 20 Cuzens Place 

• Zenith Brasserie, 64-66 Myers Street 

• Customs House Restaurant & Wine Bar, 

57-59 Brougham Street 

• Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues, 

93a Lt Malop Street 

• Eastern Spice, 1 Bellerine Street 

• Ebony & Ivory, 189 Moorabool Street 

For a full list of participating businesses 

and more information on the above 

restaurants, visit: 

www.centralgeelong.com.au 

*Valid only on the day of performance. 

Not valid with any other offer. One offer 

per person per ticket. 

ONLINE Book Full Season or choose your own season and single tickets online at 

www.gpac.org.au 

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More to Enjoy 

GPAC also presents the following... 

TUCKERS MUSICAL MORNINGS 

An essential part of GPAC’s daytime entertainment calendar, 

Musical Mornings brings an endless parade of Australia’s 

best-loved performers to Geelong. Musical Mornings is 

proudly supported by Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement 

Services. 

VICWEST YOUTH FOUNDATION gpac:ed 

GPAC’s Education Program provides a diverse range of 

educational experiences for students at schools across 

the region. Programs include the Poppykettle Children’s 

Festival, Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival and 

the Take Over Youth Festival. Students also attend theatre 

shows, workshops and participate in hands-on learning 

opportunities such as VCE workshops. 

LOVE CENTRAL GEELONG – FAMILY MAGIC 

Families have access to some of the best theatre through 

our annual Family Magic program. This series combines 

classic favourites and exciting new stories. These 

performances give children a quality introduction to live 

theatre along with the opportunity to join us afterwards for 

some fun foyer activities inspired by the show. 

FILMS AT GPAC 

GPAC is the region’s premier venue for independent and 

arthouse films, hosting a number of film events throughout 

the year including the Melbourne International Film Festival 

Premiere Showcase and the Bethany Arthouse Film Festival 

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION 

GPAC co-ordinates the annual Australian Youth Classical 

Music Competition, a national and regional competition 

which celebrates the enormous talent of young classical 

musicians across all instruments. 

The competition culminates in a concert, where finalists 

compete for a range of prizes up to $10,000. 

GEELONG ADVERTISER COMMUNITY 

ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) 

The CAP scheme makes it possible for local performing arts 

groups to access all of GPAC’s venues and equipment at a 

reduced rate including marketing support. 

SHAKEN + STIRRED @ GPAC 

Wherever you see the shaken + stirred @ GPAC logo, expect 

the unexpected. Performances under this banner are edgier 

and challenge the audience on many levels. They provide 

experiences that are different to our traditional theatre 

shows, offering the best from independent artists and 

emerging companies. shaken + stirred performances for 

2016 will be announced soon. 

Central 

Geelong 

App 

Looking for somewhere to park and to see what’s open? 

visit app.centralgeelong.com.au 

to download the FREE Central Geelong App for information on Central Geelong 

businesses, parking and transport, events, activities and special offers. 


The Fine Print 

EASY PAYMENTS 

The instalment payments option is only available for 

package bookings until Monday February 22, 2016. After 

this time all package bookings must be paid in full at time 

of booking. If you have nominated to pay by instalments, 

your credit card will be debited in 4 equal payments on 

the Tuesday of Feb 23, April 5, May 17, June 28. A $10 

administration fee applies per credit card used. You are 

committed to paying the full amount and at no stage can 

your booking be cancelled. Once committed to paying 

instalments the full amount must be paid this way. If 

your credit card number should change for any reason 

between the date of booking and June 28, GPAC must 

receive immediate notification of the new number, expiry 

date and CVC. Fees apply for any transactions declined 

due to insufficient funds, incorrect credit card numbers 

or expired cards. Offer applies to VISA and Mastercard 

payments only. 

CONCESSIONS 

Pensioners, Seniors Card holders, unemployed, full-time 

students, people under 27yrs and under 18yrs all qualify 

for reduced single ticket prices. A photocopy of current 

concession card or proof of age must be enclosed with 

your booking form. 

GST 

All prices include GST where applicable. 

TICKET EXCHANGES 

Package ticket holders may exchange their tickets to 

another performance of the same production at no cost 

by returning their tickets at least 24 hours prior to the 

performances, subject to availability. Exchanges from 

matinee to evenings will incur additional charges. 

PRIVACY 

GPAC is subject to and complies with the Privacy Act 

1998. Your personal information is collected in case of 

an event cancellation or change, and to inform you of 

coming events. Unless advised, GPAC may contact you 

regarding other shows or performances that may be of 

interest. If you do not wish to receive marketing material, 

or if you wish to seek access to your personal information 

which GPAC holds, please contact us by writing to Privacy 

Officer, GPAC PO Box 991, Geelong 3220 or email 

tina@gpac.org.au. GPAC’s Privacy Policy is available 

from the Box Office. 

Where 

to find us 

VENUE 

Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, 

Geelong 3220 

PHONE (03) 5225 1200 | ONLINE www.gpac.org.au 

Deakin’s Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront, 

1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220 

FOLLOW GPAC ON... 

Civic Centre Car Park 

(opposite City Hall in Gheringhap Street) 

Mon-Thu 7.30am - 6pm 

Fri-Sat 7.30am - 12midnight (free parking after 6:00pm 

on Friday, free parking all day Saturday) 

GPAC GREEN 

GPAC invites you to help minimise our 

environmental impact by contributing an 

additional $5 per package. Look up and see 

your valuable support in action as we transfer 

our foyer lighting to energy efficient 

LED technology. 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the details in this brochure. However Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) reserves the right to 

withdraw, substitute or vary the details of performances and to rectify any errors at a later date. 


50 Little Malop Street, Geelong 3220 

PH (03) 5225 1200 | www.gpac.org.au

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