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Latrobe Performing Arts May 2021Great events that have access pricing that is available to all people who are not able to pay the full price. By news@gippsland - 14th May 2021 - Back to News 
Welcome back to Latrobe Performing Arts
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Featuring a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show –The Very Hungry Caterpillar
One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children aged 18 months and over and their favourite adults.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller Based on Eric Carle's Books "and–pop! –out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar. "One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
Book your tickets now and see the very hungry caterpillar.
The Merger
Now an acclaimed feature film adaptation starring Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany and John Howard
In this Barry Award nominated classic, Damian Callinan brings to life Bodgy Creek, a township that has seen better days. The dysfunctional Bodgy Creek Roosters Footy Club is in trouble and will either have to fold or merge with their arch rivals - the Hudson’s Flat Cougars. The show will take place on Thursday 20 May, 7.30pm.
Warnings: Mild course language, Adult themes, Mild nudity and appropriate age range is 14+.
- Access Price: $25
- Full Price: $40
To book tickets on this acclaimed feature film adaptation, visit the merger.
Mission Songs Project
Jessie Lloyd takes audiences on a musical journey across Australia
Searching for the secular songs that were sung after church, Jessie Lloyd explores the day-to-day life on the missions, settlements and reserves through music. She engages through intimate storytelling, moving harmonies and historical insights. Using humour and truth, Jessie shares the voices of elders as they would around a warm campfire or kitchen table.
The event will be on Saturday 1 June, 7.30pm with the following ticket pricing of:
- Full Price: $40
- Access Price: $25
To have your spot reserved, visit Jessie Lloyd.
Kinnie Live: Troy Kinne
"A rapid-fire night of laughs" - The Herald Sun
Troy Kinne is best known for his own TV shows Kinne (Ch7) and Kinne Tonight (Ch10). You may have also seen him a number of times on Have You Been Paying Attention? or performing on Just for Laughs.
However, it is more likely that you have seen him in one of his many viral videos on Facebook and YouTube. ‘Kinne videos’ have been shared all over the world, resulting in over 1 million followers on social media.
The show will be on Saturday 5 June 7.30pm. Contact the Box Office for bookings. With ticket pricing of $39.
Lior between you & me
Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow
This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his most recent album – ‘Between You and Me’ – as well as selections from his vast back catalogue of recordings.
Ticket pricing will be:
This is a chance to hear the acclaimed singer/songwriter Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal ‘salon’ concerts, where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that only a close proximity can offer.
The performance will be on Tuesday 8 June, 7pm see one of the most successful independent debuts, visit between you and me.
A taste of Ireland
A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns with a performance that is ‘Celtic - for this decade’
Hot off its premiere New York City run in 2020 and with over 120 shows in 2019 across Australia and New Zealand, A Taste of Ireland finally returns down under. Experience the performances that have brought the house down night after night around the world.
Tickets available in:
- Full Price: $74.90
- Concession: $69.90
- Group 10+: $64.90
- Child (15 and Under): $59.90
To see the acclaimed performance, visit taste of Ireland.
Bjorn again: mamma mia! We’re back again!
Bjorn Again will play all of ABBA’s biggest hits and more in an action-packed, highly-entertaining night of ABBA-SOLUTE fun for the whole family
Dust off those platform shoes, flares and sequinned jumpsuits and get ready to sing, dance and have the time of your life when the world’s number one ABBA show BJORN AGAIN comes to town on their Mamma Mia! We Are Back Again! 2021 Australian Tour.
The performance will be on Saturday 19 June, 8pm, and tickets are available in:
- Full Price: $69.00
- Concession: $58.00
- Child 15 & Under: $53.00
You can join the singing and dancing in the aisles by visiting mama mia.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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