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‘Matching Jack’ kicks off program at Latrobe Performing Arts CentreIn conjunction with the National Film & Sound Archive’s Big Screen Film Series, showcasing the depth and breadth of Australian Stories, Latrobe Performing Arts centre presents ‘Matching Jack’ (M). By Latrobe City - 28th January 2011 - Back to News Life seems idyllic for Marisa (Jacinda Barrett) and her son, Jack (Tom Russell), until Jack ends up in hospital and Marisa tries to find her husband, David (Richard Roxburgh), who is interstate with his mistress. Jack is diagnosed with leukaemia and the only possibility of a cure is if David has had a child from one of his many flings who could be a bone marrow donor. Marisa searches high and low for possibilities and the full scale of David’s infidelity is revealed.
The film beautifully captures the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
‘Matching Jack’ will screen at the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre on Monday 7 February at 7pm. Tickets are $5 or free for members. Refreshments available from 6pm. Book through Box Office on 5176 3559.
Latrobe City’s performing arts and venues coordinator, Kathleen Roberts, said that with such a powerful film kicking off the year’s program, now would be a great time to buy a membership to the Performing Arts Centre.
"Latrobe Performing Arts has just released their 2011 annual membership program that allows patrons to access discounts on selected performances, complimentary film tickets and member draws. At just $20 per adult, $15 concession or $60 corporate, the membership program is great value for theatre patrons.
"Tickets to selected shows will be offered to members at up to a 20% discount; there will be six complimentary drinks per year and two complimentary tickets to each film in the 2011 National Film and Sound Archive Big Screen Film series.
"In addition, members will be able to book for shows in advance, via email, and will be eligible for the member draws throughout the year," Ms Roberts explained.
"With a host of diverse and vibrant performances on the calendar for 2011, including ‘Furiously Fertile’, ‘Matching Jack’, ‘Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow’, ‘Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’ and ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’, now is the time to join the membership program and reap the rewards of a wonderful theatre year," Ms Roberts concluded.
For information on the membership program or upcoming performances, contact the Box Office on 5176 3559 or email boxoffice@latrobe.vic.gov.au.
Media Enquiries:
Media Relations Team
Telephone: 5128 5458 or 0407 862 977
Jacinta Kennedy, Manager Community Relations
Telephone: 5128 5421 or 0401 824 195
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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