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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @Berninneit

Sun 11 May | 7.30pm

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Berninneit

Mark Seymour & The Undertow @ Wonthaggi

Fri 9 May | 7.30pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Just a Farmer [M] Screening & Panel Discussion @ Wonthaggi

Thu 8 May | 6pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Newhaven College presents Xanadu @ Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Flow [G] 84 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Black Bag [M] 100 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Bass Coast Shorts 2025 @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Dog Man [G] 95 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

A Minecraft Movie [PG] 101 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Alto Knights [MA15+] 120 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Alto Knights [MA15+] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Dog Man [G] 95 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

A Minecraft Movie [PG] 101mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Flow [G] 84 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Black Bag [M] 100 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Mickey 17 [M] 145 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Mickey 17 [M] 145 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Fritz @ Berninneit

Mon 14 Apr | 11am

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Berninneit

The Cats of Gokogu Shrine [G] 130mins @ Wonthaggi [BCFFG]

Sun 13 Apr | 10.30am

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Emilia Perez [MA15+] 130mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Josephine Wants To Dance @ Wonthaggi

Wed 9 Apr | 11am

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp @ Berninneit

Sun 6 Apr | 2pm

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Berninneit

The Return [M] 126 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

The Return [M] 126 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Captain America: Brave New World [M] 118 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy [CTC] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy [M] 120 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Captain America: Brave New World [M] 118 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Aussie Music Legends @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

Fri 28 Mar | 7.30pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Mystify: Michael Hutchence @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Sun 23 Mar | 3.30pm

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Road to Tangier : A Satirist's Journey with Bryan Dawe

The National Troublemakers Union Cautiously Presents Road to Tangier: A Satirist's Journey with Bryan Dawe Join Bryan on this entertaining and informative multi-visual tour as he makes his way from Hungary, Poland, Romania & Turkey to Syria, Jordan and finally to his adopted home of Tangier, Morocco. 45 mins followed by Bryan Dawe in conversation with Elly Varrenti. When his close friend and satirical collaborator of 30 years, John Clarke, passed away suddenly, the public reaction to Clarke’s death was to change Bryan’s life. Overwhelmed, Bryan decided to return to live in Tangier in Morocco where he had lived previously and could be anonymous. 'Against a backdrop of decaying buildings and exotic landscapes, Bryan honors Tangier’s creative and social past.’ Sandy McCutcheon. The View from Fez

Berninneit

The Brutalist [MA15+] 225 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Sun 23 Mar | 10.30am

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

The Seed of the Sacred Fig [M] 178min @Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Sat 22 Mar | 4pm

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Last Summer [MA15+] 114 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Sat 22 Mar | 1.20pm

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

My Favourite Cake [M] 107 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Sat 22 Mar | 10.30am

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Grand Tour [M] 139 mins @Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025 OPENING NIGHT]

Fri 21 Mar | 7.30pm

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Widow Clicquot [M] 90 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

A Complete Unknown [M] 138 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

CANCELLED - Funny Birds [CTC] 97 mins @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

CANCELLED - Funny Birds [CTC] 97 mins @ Berninneit (CANCELLED)

Wed 19 Mar | 1.30pm

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Berninneit

Noah's Ark: A Musical Adventure [PG] 96 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

100 Women,100 Stories @ Wonthaggi with Clare Bowditch

Sun 16 Mar | 3.30pm

Created by Danielle O’Keefe and The House that Dan Built with special guest Clare Bowditch The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Bass Coast Surf Film Festival @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

A Complete Unknown [M] 138 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Gippsland Symphony Orchestra @ Berninneit - SOLD OUT

Sun 9 Mar | 2pm

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Berninneit

White Bird [PG] 120 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Conclave [PG] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

White Bird [PG] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

All We Imagine As Light [M] 118 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

SPELLBOUND: A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion @ Wonthaggi

Saturday 1 March 2025

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour @ Wonthaggi

Fri 28 Feb | 8pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

All We Imagine As Light [M] 118 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Maria [CTC] 123 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Parthenope [MA15+] 137 mins (BCFFG) @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Conclave [PG] 120 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Parthenope [MA15+] 137 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

The Pool [CTC] 95 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

John Waters - Radio Luxembourg @ Wonthaggi

Sat 22 Feb | 8.00pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

10 Lives [CTC] 98 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

10 Lives [CTC] 98 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Maria [CTC] 123 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

"It’s On At The Union" 2025 Program Launch – STRIKEBOUND

Sat 15 Feb | 6.30pm

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Elly Poletti presents Heart Strings @ Berninneit

Fri 14 Feb | 8pm

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Berninneit

Southern Sons ~ 35th Anniversary Tour @ Wonthaggi

Sat 8 Feb | 8pm

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Jimeoin - Pandemonium @ Wonthaggi

Fri 7 Feb | 7.30pm

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

A Real Pain [MA15+] @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

A Real Pain [MA 15+] @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Yawa (Long Journey) collaborative art workshop Maree Clarke

Between Friday 31 January 2025 and Sunday 2 February 2025

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Berninneit

Ghostlight [M] 116 mins [PIMC] @ Berninneit

Wed 29 Jan | 7.30pm

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Berninneit

Magic Beach [G] @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Magic Beach [G] @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

We Live In Time [M] @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

We Live In Time [M] @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Paddington in Peru [PG] 106 mins @ Wonthaggi

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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

Paddington in Peru [PG] 106 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Moana 2 [PG] 110 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [PG] 130 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Bunktopia @ Berninneit

Thu 23 Jan | 2pm

“No matter how big you get, there’s always time to play.”

Berninneit

Wicked Part 1 - Sing-a-Long [PG] 160mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Moana 2 [PG] 110 mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

You Should Have Been Here Yesterday [M] @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

You Should Have Been Here Yesterday [M] @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Piece by Piece [PG] 93 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Piece by Piece [PG] 93 mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Rumours [M] 104 mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Rumours [M] 104 mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Nutcracker- Victorian State Ballet @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Phillip Island Dance Studio - Kinder Concert @ Berninneit

Sat 7 Dec | 11.30am

Kinder Concert 11.30am

Berninneit

Marina Prior & Michael Cormick 'CENTRESTAGE' @ Wonthaggi

Fri 6 Dec | 7.30pm

With an astonishing 50 stage productions combined, world-class & leading artists, MARINA PRIOR & MICHAEL CORMICK unite for their first full length tour, ‘CENTRESTAGE’.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Collide Ensemble @ Berninneit - CANCELLED

Sun 24 Nov | 2pm

Splash New Colours on Classical Works Sunday 24th November @2:00pm

Berninneit

Offshore Theatre Present: My Sister Jill @ Berninneit

Multi-award-winning Offshore Theatre presents Patricia Cornelius' latest play My Sister Jill as part of the 1st anniversary celebrations of Berninneit. Christine idolises her father, fascinated by his wartime experiences. The rest of the family does not share these sentiments.

Berninneit, Cowes

Victorian State Concert Orchestra @ Wonthaggi

Sun 20 Oct | 2pm

For nearly 100 years this iconic 50-piece orchestra has become renowned for quality performances.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks @ Wonthaggi

Fri 4 Oct | 8.00pm

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks present “Now Listen! We’re Steppin’ Out – 50 Years of Hits Tour"

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Teeny Tiny Stevies - Twice the Love Tour @ Berninneit

Fri 4 Oct | 2pm

The ultimate live gig experience for young families. The old feel young, the young feel like grown-ups, and everyone just meets somewhere in the middle for a rocking good time!

Berninneit

Marcia Hines - Still Shining- The 50th Anniversary Tour

Fri 27 Sept | 7.30pm

Still Shining- The 50th Anniversary Tour

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Librarian @ Berninneit

Fri 27 Sept | 2pm

Friday 27th September @2:00pm

Berninneit

You are a Doughnut @ Wonthaggi

Tue 24 Sept | 11am

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Dan Sultan @ Berninneit - SOLD OUT

Sun 22 Sept | 7:30pm

Sunday 22nd September @7.30pm

Berninneit

Kate Miller-Heidke - Catching Diamonds Tour 2024 @Wonthaggi

Sun 22 Sept| 7.30pm

Craft Music & One Louder present KATE MILLER-HEIDKE Catching Diamonds Tour 2024 With Georgia Mooney

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Phillip Island Village School Annual Performance @Berninneit

Thu 19 Sept | 4.30pm

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Berninneit

Rock And Roll Sensation - The Elvis & Buddy Show @ Wonthaggi

Sat 14 Sept | 7:30pm

Two of the most Iconic Rock and Roll stars of all time unite for a night of pure magic.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Eagles Greatest Hits @ Wonthaggi

Fri 6 Sept | 7:30pm

Mark your calendars and join us on September 6th as we celebrate the Eagles greatest hits!

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Australian INXS Tribute Show @ Berninneit

Thu 5 Sept | 7.30pm

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Berninneit

Slava Grigoryan – Solo @ Berninneit - SOLD OUT

Sun 1 Sept | 2pm

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Berninneit, Cowes

Jane Clifton: A Day At A Time In Rhyme @ Berninneit

Sat 24 Aug | 7.30pm

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Berninneit, Cowes

Brian Cadd @ Berninneit

Sun 18 Aug | 7.30pm

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Berninneit, Cowes

Music of the Night @ Wonthaggi

Sat 17 Aug | 2pm

Music of the Night- Australia’s Premier Tribute to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End Musicals is definitely one of a kind and thrilling audiences all over Australia. The genius and power of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly comes to life in this amazing stage show wowing audiences all over Australia! Music of the Night will capture the imagination of its audience with stunning musical performances from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Sound of Music, Rogers and Hammerstein, Jersey Boys and many more.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Wallace and Grommit : The Wrong Trousers @ Wonthaggi

Sun 11 Aug | 2:00PM

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Ben Lee (with special guests) The Lovers Tour @ Berninneit

Sat 10 Aug | 8:00pm

Saturday 10th August @7.30pm

Berninneit

Ross Noble - Jibber Jabber Jamboree @ Berninneit

Tue 6 Aug | 8pm

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride. “Beautifully twisted thoughts”…The Times “The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy”…Time Out ‘One of comedy's greatest marvels’…The Daily Telegraph ‘One of the most brilliant hours I have ever spent in a theatre…Daily Mail"

Berninneit Cowes

Festival of Stories 2024 @ Berninneit

2nd - 4th August 2024

Join us for the 2024 Festival of Stories in Berninneit, Cowes, from 2-4 August! Immerse yourself in a weekend of captivating storytelling, featuring renowned authors, filmmakers, and journalists.

Berninneit

DO NOT USE - DELETE

Friday 2 August 2024

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Berninneit

Driving Madeleine [MA15+] 91mins - PIMC MEMBERS @ Berninneit

Wed 31 July | 7pm

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Berninneit

The Mountain [PG] 89mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Human Flow [M] 140mins @ Wonthaggi - SGRAR Fundraiser

Sun 28 Jul | 2:30pm | Fundraiser Event

A fundraiser for South Gippsland Rural Australian for Refugees @ WUCAC on Sunday 28th July 2024. www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Taste of Things [PG] 145mins [BCFFG 2024] @ Wonthaggi

Sun 28 Jul | 10:45am | French w/subtitle

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Garfield Movie 2024 [G] 101mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga [MA15+] 148mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Inside Out 2 [PG] 96mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

The Sunshine Club @ Berninneit

Thu 25 July | 7.30pm

Written and Directed by Wesley Enoch Set in 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home. But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club. A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door. The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre “The openness and joy radiating from The Sunshine Club is certain to make your spirits soar.” Sydney Morning Herald “An unashamedly feel-good musical” The Australian

Berninneit, Cowes

The Mountain [PG] 89mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Inside Out 2 [PG] 96mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Puppychino's Cafe: Dreams & Whiskers In The City @Berninneit

Saturday 20 July 2024

Marrina Mouse Theatre House presents... Puppychino's Cafe: Dreams & Whiskers In The City! Be immersed into Peggy Puppychino's world as she emBARKs on her dream to open a bakery in New York City. Fifi, Peggy's best friend has moved to New York City to pursue her dream as a ballerina, she lives in Houndsberry Mews.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Three Musketeers: Part 2 Milady [M] 114mins @ Wonthaggi

Sun 14 Jul | 7:30 pm | French w/subtitle

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Three Musketeers: Part 1 D'Artagnan [M] 121min@Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Vika & Linda @ Berninneit

The most loved vocal duo of their generation – admired and respected by fans and fellow artists, they’ve been singing together their entire lives. Presenting a very special show, accompanied Cameron Bruce on grand piano, in a concert that will truly showcase the rich beauty of their voices together.

Berninneit

IF [PG] 104mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga [MA15+] 148mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Despicable Me 4 [PG] 94mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Convert [MA15+] 119mins - NAIDOC Week Cinema @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Garfield Movie 2024 [G] 101mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

GRUG - Live theatre based on the picture books @ Berninneit

Friday 12 July 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

The Convert [MA15+] 119mins - NAIDOC Cinema @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Origin [M] 140mins - NAIDOC Week Cinema @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Despicable Me 4 [PG] 94mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Origin [M] 140mins - NAIDOC Week Cinema 2024 @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Australian Dream [MA15+] 105mins @ Wonthaggi [FREE]

Sun 7 Jul | 4:30 pm

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Song Keepers [E] 84mins @ Wonthaggi [FREE]

Sun 7 Jul | 1:30 pm

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Celtica : The New Era of Irish Heritage @ Wonthaggi

Sat 6 July | 7.30pm

From the producers of the smash hit show Celtic Illusion, comes the most exhilarating dance production of 2024! Celtica, a high octane modern Irish Dance show will return to the stages of Australia on its National tour in 2024. Starring an elite troupe of dancers, including stars of Lord of the Dance and Celtic Illusion, Celtica is the stage event not to be missed. Prepare to be mesmerised as you’re transported to the Emerald Isle. Witness first-hand some of the fastest taps in the world, awe inspiring contemporary Irish music and spectacular costumes. This show stopping performance takes the passion and power of Irish dance into the 20th century! Whether it be a night out with the family or friends, let Celtica enthral and entertain you. BOOK NOW!

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Whales, Wine & Wisdom - Island Whale Festival @ Berninneit

Sat 6 July | 6.30pm

Whales, Wine & Wisdom: An Evening of Intimate Insights and Breathtaking Cinema. Presented by Island Whale Festival. Hear from our panel of whale scientist for a live recording of ABC Radio Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell followed by the docu-film The Big Blue. Ticket includes light super - drinks available for purchase at the kiosk. More information about Island Whale Festival at: www.islandwhales.com.au

Berninneit, Cowes

Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky @ Berninneit

Fri 5th July | 7:30pm

Two legends of Australian music present a survey of intimate ballads that showcases the superlative craftsmanship of this platinum selling legendary singer and multi-ARIA winning pianist. When they perform, their shared love of jazz (as well as music more broadly) is immediately evident, and their mutual respect for each other’s consummate artistry allows for magic to lift each song into a very special and unique experience for the listener.

Berninneit, Cowes

Ocean Film Festival @ Berninneit

Thu 4 July | 6.30pm

Dive deep into the world beneath the waves, where up-close encounters with curious marine creatures come to life on the big screen. Join us as we celebrate the ocean's wonders through the lens of talented filmmakers, share in the excitement, passion, and mysteries of the boundless blue. More information about Island Whale Festival at: www.islandwhales.com.au

Berninneit, Cowes

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @ Wonthaggi

Wed 3 July | 7.30pm

Featuring the best and brightest of the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing. So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you! Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during this performance.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Whale Nation [PG] 82mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Flyaways [E] 85mins @ Berninneit

Tue 2 Jul | 1:30 pm

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Berninneit

Kutcha Edwards Band @ Berninneit

Sat 29 June | 7.30pm

Philip Island resident, nationally and internationally recognised Mutti Mutti man, Kutcha Edwards is our storyteller in the treasured tradition of Archie Roach and Uncle Jack Charles. Multi-award winner and proud Mutti Mutti man Kutcha Edwards uses his mesmeric music to create connections across cultures, generations, and spaces. His charismatic stage presentations deepen our understanding of Australia’s first people. As a respected elder and survivor from the Stolen Generations, a Kutcha live experience takes you on a journey with stories from his life, that segue so eloquently into each song choice lifting your spirit. At the heart of it Kutcha’s music is pure soul. Through his humour and insights, we realise that with recognition of the true Aboriginal history, there can be hope of reconciliation.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Three Musketeers : Part 2 Milady [M] 114mins @Berninneit

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Berninneit

Bass Coast College - Talented Students Concert @ Wonthaggi

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Bass Coast College presents Talented Students 2024. A celebration of the performing arts across all four campuses, featuring South Gippsland Schools Music Program ensembles, soloists and bands.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Three Musketeers: Part 1 D'Artagnan [M] 121m @Berninneit

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Berninneit, Cowes

Creedence Clearwater Collective @ Wonthaggi

Sun 23 June |7.30pm

We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound. You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this fun, hitpacked live concert. Join us, a real-life travelling band. **Early Bird Christmas tickets - $5.00 off each ticket purchased in the first week. Offer expires 27 December 2023!

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Arj Barker - The Mind Field @ Berninneit

Sat 22 June | 8pm

[Live Performance Comedy] 15+ age restriction. No babes in arms permitted.

Berninneit, Cowes

Eric Bogle In Concert @ Wonthaggi

Fri 21 June | 8pm

Eric Bogle is probably best known for his iconic song The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, but he is far from being a one-hit wonder. With 14 albums and appearances at every major Folk & Country Music Festival in Australia and overseas, Eric Bogle has decided that it is time to take it easy. This will be his last extensive tour in Australia. Put this show on your ‘must see’ list and experience an extraordinary night out!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

DELETE / ARCHIVE (CANCELLED)

Thursday 20 June 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

DELETE / ARCHIVE

Thursday 20 June 2024

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Berninneit

DELETE / ARCHIVE (CANCELLED)

Wed 31 Jul | 7:00pm

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Berninneit

DELETE / ARCHIVE (CANCELLED)

Wed 10 Jul | 10:30 am

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Berninneit

Riceboy Sleeps [M] 117mins PIMC MEMBERS ONLY @Berninneit

Wed 19 Jun | 7:00 pm | Subtitles

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Berninneit, Cowes

Civil War [MA15+] 109mins @Berninneit

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Berninneit

Wicked Little Letters [MA15+] 100mins @ Wonthaggi

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Oppenheimer [MA15+] 180mins @Berninneit

Wednesday 8th May @3.30pm Wednesday 22nd May @3.30pm Sunday 16th June @12.45pm

Berninneit

Evil Does Not Exist [BCFFG] [PG] Japanese 106mins @Wonthaggi

Sun 16 Jun | 10:45 am | Subtitles

[Japanese – Live Action Movie] BCFFG - Bass Coast Fine Film Group Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi Language: Japanese [with English subtitles] Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Fleetwood Pac @ Wonthaggi

Sat 15 June | 7.30pm

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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Garry Starr presents Greece Lightning @ Berninneit

Sat 15 Jun |7.30pm |Mature Audience 15+

One Hour. One Idiot. All of Greek Mythology. Never before has Medusa been looser, Uranus so heinous. An overzealous idiot performs all of Greek mythology in order to save his Hellenic homeland from economic ruin. WINNER Pick of the Fringe - Adelaide Fringe 2022 WINNER Best Comedy - Manchester Fringe 2022 WINNER Best in Fest - Gothenburg Fringe 2022

Berninneit, Cowes

The Nut Farm [PG] 91mins @ Berninneit

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Berninneit

Wicked Little Letters [MA15+] 100mins @Berninneit

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Berninneit

Challengers [M] 130mins @Berninneit

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Berninneit

Seussical : The Musical @ Wonthaggi

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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Robot Dreams [PG] 1hr 41min @ Wonthaggi

[Wonthaggi – Cinema] Director: Pablo Berger Rating: PG Runtime: 1hr 41min Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Swan Lake The Victorian State Ballet @Berninneit

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Berninneit, Cowes

The Fall Guy [PG-13] 2hr 6m @ Berninneit

[Berninneit Cinema] The Fall Guy Director: David Leitch Rating: PG 13 Runtime: 2hr 6min Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

Perfect Days [PG] Japanese 2h 4m @ Berninneit

[Berninneit - Cinema] Japanese – Live Action Movie Director: Wim Wenders Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

Anatomy Of a Fall [MA15+] 2hr 22mins @Wonthaggi

Tue 28 May | 4PM | Subtitles

[Wonthaggi Cinema] ANATOMY OF A FALL [MA15+] 2hr 22m Director: Justine Triet Language: French / German / English Tickets: $11-$17

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Ghostbusters : Frozen Empire [PG] 2hr 5min @ Berninneit

Wednesday 17th April @4pm OCAP Saturday 20th April @7pm Friday 26th April @4pm Saturday 4th May @4pm Saturday 11th May @4pm Friday 17th May @7pm Sunday 26th May @10.30am

Berninneit

Jodorowsky's Dune [M] 1hr30m @ Berninneit

Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 American-French documentary film directed by Frank Pavich. The film explores cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt to adapt and film Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel Dune in the mid-1970s.

Berninneit

Robot Dreams [PG] 1hr 41min @ Berninneit

[Berninneit – Cinema] Director: Pablo Berger Rating: PG Runtime: 1hr 41min Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

Anatomy Of A Fall [MA15+] 2hr 22mins @ Berninneit

Sat 18 May | 7PM | Subtitles

[Cowes Cinema] ANATOMY OF A FALL [MA15+] 2hr 22m Director: Justine Triet Language: French / German / English Tickets: $11-$17

Berninneit

Spy X Family Code: White [PG13] 1hr 50m - DUBBED @Berninneit

[Berninneit Cinema] *DUBBED VERSION (English) Director: Takashi Katagiri Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1hr 50m Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

PIMC - Wicked Little Letters [MA15+] 1hr 40min @Berninneit

Wed 15 May | 7:00 pm

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Berninneit

Spy X Family Code:White [PG13] 1hr50m - SUBTITLE @Berninneit

[Berninneit Cinema] * SUBTITLED VERSION Director: Takashi Katagiri Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1hr 50m Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

The ACO Collective: The Lark Ascending @ Berninneit

Sun 12 May | 2pm

With its soaring melodies and joyful trills, Ralph Vaughan Williams creates a radiant portrait of a lark in flight, trailing a silver chain of sound as it rises. Bound to the ground, we can only bask in its beauty. ACO Collective plays this eternal favourite as the centrepiece of an uplifting program directed by ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone. “The collective sound of ACO Collective is exquisite and homogenous, a tribute to the musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, who have sought these rare talents.” – THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Berninneit, Cowes

Queen Forever - A Night at the Theatre @ Wonthaggi

Sat 11 May | 7.30pm

The essence of Queen is captured perfectly with incredible costumes, a stunning portrayal of Freddie Mercury by Gareth Hill and a stage show that will blow you away. Whether you’re 16 or 60, this show is for you!! All the biggest and most popular Queen Songs: We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust, Fat Bottomed Girls, Don’t Stop Me Now, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions and many more.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Tessa t Ball show (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 8 May 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes- Theatre

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (SOLD OUT)

Sun 5 May | 7pm

Featuring the best and brightest of the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! COMEDY LINEUP: MC - Luca Muller, Claire Hooper, Daniel Fernandes (INDIA), Bronwyn Kuss & William Wang. Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing. So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you! Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during this performance.

Berninneit, Cowes

Newhaven College presents Little Shop of Horrors @Wonthaggi

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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Cabrini [M] 2hr 25min @ Berninneit

[Berninneit – Cinema] Director: Alejandro Monteverde Rating: M Runtime: 2hr 25m Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit

Songs For Suzanne: The Music and Poetry of Leonard Cohen

Sat 27 April | 8:00PM

Leonard Cohen’s early albums were acclaimed by critics and ecstatically received.This show will see dazzling renditions of songs from those early albums by country outlaw Henry Wagons, Melbourne icon Rebecca Barnard, the shape-shifting post-colonialist Delsinki, and the incredible talent Alma Zygier. Songs for Suzanne will be a celebration of the beginnings of a distinguished career of a brilliant singer-songwriter. Alongside standards including “Bird On A Wire”, “So Long, Marianne”, “Avalanche”, “Hallelujah”, and “Famous Blue Raincoat”, will feature many songs never performed by the man himself on his Australian tours. Cohen’s songs will be presented faithfully in the way they were originally recorded. Musical accompaniment for the singers will consist of mesmerising finger-plucked guitar strings provided by Ben Dix and Dan McKay, the haunting violin of Xani Kolac.

Berninneit, Cowes

Ennio [M] 2hr 36m @ Wonthaggi

Sun 21 Apr | 2:00PM

[Wonthaggi – Cinema] Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Rating: M Runtime: 2hr 36m Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Perfect Days [BCFFG] [PG] Japanese 2h 4m @ Wonthaggi

Sun 21 Apr | 10:45 am | Subtitles

[Japanese – Live Action Movie] BCFFG - Bass Coast Fine Film Group Director: Wim Wenders Language: Japanese [with English subtitles] Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

La Chimera [M] 2h 13m @ Berninneit

Fri 19 Apr | 4:00 pm | Subtitles

[Berninneit Cinema] Director: Alice Rohrwacher Runtime: 2hr 13min Language: Italian / Subtitles: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible seating available

Berninneit, Cowes

PIMC - La Chimera [M] 2h 13m @ Berninneit

Wed 17 Apr | 7:00 pm | Subtitles

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Berninneit, Cowes

Jodorowsky's Dune [M] 1hr30m @Wonthaggi

Tuesday 16 April 2024

Jodorowsky's Dune is a 2013 American-French documentary film directed by Frank Pavich. The film explores cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt to adapt and film Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel Dune in the mid-1970s.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Great Escaper [M] 1h 36m @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Tuesday 9 April 2024 and Tuesday 16 April 2024

Director: Oliver Parker Stars: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, Laura Marcus Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Dune: Part Two [M] 2h46m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 26 March 2024 and Tuesday 16 April 2024

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Starring the likes of Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Christopher Walken, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

May December [R] 1h 57m @ Wonthaggi

Between Sunday 7 April 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024

Director: Todd Haynes Stars: Natalie Portman, Chris Tenzis, Charles Melton Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Bob Marley: One Love [M] 1h 47m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 2 April 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024

The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. There are several clips of the real Bob Marley from the actual concert depicted in the film as well as clips from press conferences, home movies, etc. being played as the end credits are rolling. Also, there are text blocks explaining what happened after the events of the film.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

10 Things I Hate About You [PG] 1h 37m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 30 March 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024

Director: Gil Junger Stars: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit, Cowes

Inspector Sun [PG] 1hr 20m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 2 April 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024

Inspector Sun boards a seemingly normal plane for a much-needed vacation, but when an enigmatic millionaire receives a threat on his life, Sun is back on the case. Trapped in a web of lies, Sun must find the culprit before it's too late. Stars: Jesús Barreda, Andrea Villaverde, Catherina Martínez.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Inspector Sun [PG] 1hr 20m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 6 April 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024

Inspector Sun boards a seemingly normal plane for a much-needed vacation, but when an enigmatic millionaire receives a threat on his life, Sun is back on the case. Trapped in a web of lies, Sun must find the culprit before it's too late. Stars: Jesús Barreda, Andrea Villaverde, Catherina Martínez.

Berninneit Cowes

Force of Nature - The Dry 2 [R] 2hr @ Wonthaggi

Between Saturday 30 March 2024 and Saturday 13 April 2024

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is a 2024 Australian mystery thriller film written and directed by Robert Connolly. The film is a sequel to the 2020 film The Dry and is based on the 2017 novel Force of Nature by Jane Harper. Five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat deep in the Victorian mountain ranges, one of the five is a whistle-blower and she disappears. Federal agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head into the mountains hoping to find their informant still alive. Stars: Eric Bana, Anna Torv, Deborra-Lee Furness.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Force of Nature - The Dry 2 [R] 2hr @ Berninneit

Between Friday 29 March 2024 and Saturday 13 April 2024

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is a 2024 Australian mystery thriller film written and directed by Robert Connolly. The film is a sequel to the 2020 film The Dry and is based on the 2017 novel Force of Nature by Jane Harper. Five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat deep in the Victorian mountain ranges, one of the five is a whistle-blower and she disappears. Federal agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head into the mountains hoping to find their informant still alive. Stars: Eric Bana, Anna Torv, Deborra-Lee Furness.

Berninneit

The Holdovers [M] 2h 13m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 29 March 2024 and Saturday 13 April 2024

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go. Stars: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa. Director: Alexander Payne.

Berninneit

Kung Fu Panda 4 [PG] 1hr 34m @ Wonthaggi

Between Saturday 30 March 2024 and Saturday 13 April 2024

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. Kung Fu Panda 4 is an animated martial arts comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, Cece Valentina.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Kung Fu Panda 4 [PG] 1hr 34m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 29 March 2024 and Saturday 13 April 2024

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. Kung Fu Panda 4 is an animated martial arts comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, Cece Valentina.

Berninneit

Kevin Bloody Wilson- International Dilligaf Day @ Wonthaggi

Friday 12 April 2024

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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

May December [R] 1h 57m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 6 April 2024 and Friday 12 April 2024

Director: Todd Haynes Stars: Natalie Portman, Chris Tenzis, Charles Melton Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit Cowes

The Great Escaper [M] 1h 36m @ Berninneit

Between Tuesday 9 April 2024 and Friday 12 April 2024

Director: Oliver Parker Stars: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, Laura Marcus Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Berninneit Cowes

The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction @ Wonthaggi Union

Thursday 11 April 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Little Wing Puppets: A Little Bit of Blue @ Berninneit

Thursday 11 April 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

Little Wing Puppets: Puppetry of Paper Workshop @ Berninneit

Thursday 11 April 2024

Scrunch, rip, twist, tear! How many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop is based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves three puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet. Workshop participants will first work in groups to make a unique puppet out of paper. They will then learn techniques for bringing their puppet to life, as a team. Each group will work on short performances which are presented to the group. Participants will leave the workshop with a range of skills, which can be applied to any kind of puppetry. Children 6 and under to be accompanied by a adult holding a paid ticket.

Berninneit, Cowes- Medium Community Function Room

Kombi Man [documentary] 1h 32m @Berninneit

Between Saturday 30 March 2024 and Wednesday 10 April 2024

In a race against time, a man goes on a fun filled adventure to find a Kombi van, revisit his hippie youth and explore the meaning of life. Meeting a colourful array of characters in the Australian Kombi world, he discovers that Kombis are not only cultural icons of freedom but are now also big business. While attempting to get a clapped-out Kombi on the road, he courageously faces his own mortality and embarks on a spiritual journey reminiscent of the 1960s counterculture. With the help of friends and family and empowered by a sense of urgency and the preciousness of life, he dreams of one last road trip along the spectacular Great Ocean Road.

Berninneit

Wonka [PG] 1h 52m @ Berninneit

Between Tuesday 2 April 2024 and Wednesday 10 April 2024

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Berninneit, Cowes

Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes @ Wonthaggi Union

Wednesday 10 April 2024

A bright, colourful, happy and interactive performance for children and families. Here is the story of Snow White remade into a fun and interactive show for all ages.... park your pre-conceived ideas about Snow White at the door and go along for the ride! Snowy is becoming more beautiful every day and The Wicked Queen is not happy! She has decided to send Snowy away, to get rid of her, once and for all. The Magic Mirror has warned The Queen this is a huge mistake – Snowy is beautiful on the inside and the outside- everyone loves her. The Queen isn’t listening and orders The Hunter from the Palace to take Snowy into the forest and leave her there… forever! Meanwhile, the Cool Dudes have decided it’s time they started making healthier food choices and doing some exercise. Great family show, funny and enjoyable for all.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Mean Girls 2024 [PG] 1h 52m @ Wonthaggi

Between Wednesday 3 April 2024 and Tuesday 9 April 2024

Directors: Samantha Jayne & Arturo Perez Jr. Stars: Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho Language: English Tickets: $11 - $17 Accessible Seating Available

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Royal Australian Navy Band: Jazz Ensemble @ Berninneit

Sunday 7 April 2024

This jazz ensemble featuring vocalist and seven of the Navys finest musicians have toured the world, performing with the likes of Don Burrows, James Morrison, and Katie Noonan, and at international festivals including Wangaratta International Jazz Festival and Devonport Jazz Festival. Featuring rhythm section, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and vocalist, performing a diverse repertoire of vocal and instrumental jazz, from classic jazz standards, swing, bossa-nova and samba, to New Orleans and boogaloo. The ensemble represents the Royal Australian Navy at community events, official Government functions, concerts and open days, and have entertained Prime Ministers and Royalty.

Berninneit, Cowes

Bloom Sings Adele & Amy Winehouse Songbook @ Wonthaggi Union

Saturday 6 April 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Kevin Bloody Wilson- International Dilligaf Day @ Berninneit

Thursday 4 April 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

Cancelled Event (CANCELLED)

Saturday 30 March 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

PIMC- Anatomy of Fall [MA15+] 2h 22m @ Berninneit

Wednesday 27 March 2024

A film by Justine Triet. Language- German, French, English Justine Triet's gripping and provocative Palme d’Or winning (Best Film award at Cannes Film Festival) thriller puts the intimate complexities of a couple’s failing marriage on trial. For the past year, Sandra (Sandra Hüller), a German writer, her French husband Samuel (Samuel Theis), and their eleven-year-old son Daniel (Milo Machado Graner) have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he committed suicide or was killed. Samuel’s death is treated as suspicious, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. Little by little the trial becomes not just an investigation of the circumstances of Samuel’s death, but an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s conflicted relationship.

Berninneit, Cowes

Drive Away Dolls [CTC] 1h 24m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 15 March 2024 and Wednesday 27 March 2024

Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on a an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. Directed by Ethan Coen of the acclaimed duo the Coen Brothers the film stars a Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan alongside Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon.

Berninneit

Poor Things [MA15+] 2h21m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 10 February 2024 and Wednesday 27 March 2024

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Based on the book by Alasdair Gray, the screenplay was written by Tony McNamara, making this the second collaboration between Lanthimos and McNamara (THE FAVOURITE). The movie was produced by Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Emma Stone.

Berninneit

Drive Away Dolls [CTC] 1hr 24m @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Tuesday 19 March 2024 and Tuesday 26 March 2024

Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on a an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. Directed by Ethan Coen of the acclaimed duo the Coen Brothers the film stars a Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan alongside Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Poor Things [MA15+] 2h21m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 13 February 2024 and Tuesday 26 March 2024

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Based on the book by Alasdair Gray, the screenplay was written by Tony McNamara, making this the second collaboration between Lanthimos and McNamara (THE FAVOURITE). The movie was produced by Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Emma Stone.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Wonthaggi International Film Festival 2024 @Wonthaggi Union

The Wonthaggi International Film Festival (WIFF) enters its 14th year with an outstanding array of international films. The WIFF was the brainchild of the Keith Stevens, the past manager of the Wonthaggi Cinema. Keith was a projectionist and a cinematographer and had some amazing connections in the film industry from all over the world. He was able to bring in some fantastic films, some even before their Australian release. Keith inaugurated the first WIFF in February 2010. The WIFF sparked an interest in fine films amongst the local community and the Bass Coast Fine Film Group was formed in order to get an audience for regular screenings of fine films in Wonthaggi. This year from March 22nd-24th 2024, come along and soak up the international flavour of these eight amazing films.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Boy and the Heron [PG] 2h 04m @ Berninneit

Between Wednesday 7 February 2024 and Sunday 24 March 2024

Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by the award winning Studio Ghibli. A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki set during the Pacific War when Mahito discovers an abandoned tower in his new town after his mother's death and enters a fantastical world with a talking grey heron.

Berninneit

Elly Poletti – Jazz & Soul @ Berninneit

Saturday 23 March 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

Argyll @ Berninneit (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 20 March 2024

An introverted spy novelist is drawn into the activities of a sinister underground syndicate.

Berninneit Cinema

Argylle [CTC] 2h15m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 24 February 2024 and Wednesday 20 March 2024

Elly Conway, an introverted spy novelist who seldom leaves her home, is drawn into the real world of espionage when the plots of her books get a little too close to the activities of a sinister underground syndicate. When Aiden, an undercover spy, shows up to save her (he says) from being kidnapped or killed (or both), Elly and her beloved cat Alfie are plunged into a covert world where nothing, and no one, is what it seems. With a stella cast comprising of Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, John Cena and Samuek L Jackson. Directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn.

Berninneit Cinema

Dune: Part Two [M] 2h56m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 1 March 2024 and Wednesday 20 March 2024

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Starring the likes of Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Christopher Walken, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Berninneit Cinema

Argylle [CTC] 2h15m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 27 February 2024 and Tuesday 19 March 2024

Elly Conway, an introverted spy novelist who seldom leaves her home, is drawn into the real world of espionage when the plots of her books get a little too close to the activities of a sinister underground syndicate. When Aiden, an undercover spy, shows up to save her (he says) from being kidnapped or killed (or both), Elly and her beloved cat Alfie are plunged into a covert world where nothing, and no one, is what it seems. With a stella cast comprising of Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, John Cena and Samuek L Jackson. Directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Boys In The Boat [PG] 2h4m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 6 February 2024 and Tuesday 19 March 2024

Based on the non-fiction novel about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, this true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they’re thrust into the spotlight and take on elite international rivals. Directed by George Clooney starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Color Purple [CTC] 2h21m @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 17 February 2024 and Sunday 17 March 2024

An African-American attempts to overcome adversity in the American South. Produced by eclectic combination of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones starring Taraji P.Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R and Halle Bailey

Berninneit

Sesame Street - Elmo's Circus Dream @ Wonthaggi

Thursday 14 March 2024

Step right up and experience the wonder of 'Elmo's Circus Dream'! This enchanting show follows Elmo and friends as they discover their talents and dreams under the circus big top. The excitement begins with Elmo's bedtime story, where he magically journeys to a colourful world, meeting Abby, Cookie Monster, Grover, Bert, and Ernie. The high-energy show features catchy songs, hilarious clowning, renowned circus performers showcasing their acrobatic displays, and illusions. 'Elmo's Circus Dream' is more than just a show; it's an immersive experience that sparks imagination, encourages self-expression, and imparts valuable life lessons. Join Elmo and his Sesame Street friends for a magical adventure that will leave you amazed and inspired, believing in the power of dreams.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Next Goal Wins [M] 1h44m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 9 February 2024 and Wednesday 13 March 2024

Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

Berninneit

The Color Purple [CTC] 2h21m @Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 27 February 2024 and Tuesday 12 March 2024

An African-American attempts to overcome adversity in the American South. Produced by eclectic combination of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones starring Taraji P.Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R and Halle Bailey

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Next Goal Wins [M] 1h44m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 13 February 2024 and Tuesday 12 March 2024

Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2024 @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 9 March 2024 and Sunday 10 March 2024

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Berninneit

Oppenheimer [MA 15+] 3h 10m @ Wonthaggi

Sunday 10 March 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2024 @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Saturday 9 March 2024 and Sunday 10 March 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Wish [PG] @ Berninneit - 1hr 35mins

Between Thursday 25 January 2024 and Sunday 10 March 2024

Wish will follow a young girl named Asha who wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.

Berninneit, Cowes

Killers of the Flower Moon [MA 15+] 3h 26m @ Wonthaggi

Between Sunday 3 March 2024 and Saturday 9 March 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

PIMC- Fallen Leaves [PG] Finnish 1h21m @ Berninneit

Wednesday 6 March 2024

FALLEN LEAVES tells the story of two lonely people (Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen) who meet each other by chance in the Helsinki night and try to find the first, only, and ultimate love of their lives. Their path towards this honourable goal is clouded by the man’s alcoholism, lost phone numbers, not knowing each other’s names or addresses, and life’s general tendency to place obstacles in the way of those seeking their happiness. This gentle tragicomedy, previously thought to be lost, is the fourth part of director Aki Kaurismäki’s working-class trilogy (Shadows in Paradise, Ariel, and The Match Factory Girl) WINNER – 2023 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL - Jury Prize WINNER - 2023 FIPRESCI GRAND PRIX - Best Film Of The Year OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2023 SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL (In Competition)

Berninneit Cinema

The Boy and the Heron [PG] 2h 04m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 6 February 2024 and Tuesday 5 March 2024

Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by the award winning Studio Ghibli. The film is the english language version. A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki set during the Pacific War when Mahito discovers an abandoned tower in his new town after his mother's death and enters a fantastical world with a talking grey heron.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Fallen Leaves [PG] Finnish 1h21m @ Wonthaggi

Sunday 3 March 2024

FALLEN LEAVES tells the story of two lonely people (Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen) who meet each other by chance in the Helsinki night and try to find the first, only, and ultimate love of their lives. Their path towards this honourable goal is clouded by the man’s alcoholism, lost phone numbers, not knowing each other’s names or addresses, and life’s general tendency to place obstacles in the way of those seeking their happiness. This gentle tragicomedy, previously thought to be lost, is the fourth part of director Aki Kaurismäki’s working-class trilogy (Shadows in Paradise, Ariel, and The Match Factory Girl) WINNER – 2023 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL - Jury Prize WINNER - 2023 FIPRESCI GRAND PRIX - Best Film Of The Year OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2023 SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL (In Competition)

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Bass Coast Surf Film Festival

Saturday 2 March 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

Dune: Part One [M] 2h45m @ Berninneit

Between Friday 9 February 2024 and Saturday 2 March 2024

A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, "Dune" tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Stellen Skarsgard. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Berninneit

The Boys In The Boat [PG] 2h4m @ Berninneit, Cowes

Between Wednesday 7 February 2024 and Friday 1 March 2024

Based on the non-fiction novel about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, this true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they’re thrust into the spotlight and take on elite international rivals. Directed by George Clooney starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner

Berninneit

Robertson Brothers: 60s Variety TV Show @ Wonthaggi Union

Thursday 29 February 2024

Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2023, Australia's new 'Kings of Variety Television' are back in 2024 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s - The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Johnny Farnham, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Amplify presents: Who I Am @ Wonthaggi

Wednesday 28 February 2024

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Caravan Club Music Presents: Ralph McTell @ Berninneit

Friday 23 February 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

PIMC- Caravaggio’s Shadow [MA15+] Italian 1h58m @ Berninneit

Between Wednesday 14 February 2024 and Thursday 22 February 2024

Italy 1600. Michelangelo Merisi – better known as Caravaggio – is a brilliant artist and a rebel against the stringent rules dictated by the Council of Trent governing the representation of sacred art. After learning that Caravaggio uses prostitutes, thieves and vagabonds as models in his sacred paintings, Pope Paul V commissions a secret Vatican agent to carry out a full investigation, to decide whether to grant the pardon the painter requested after being sentenced to death for killing one of his love rivals in a duel. The Shadow starts his undercover investigation of the painter who – with his life as with his art – fascinates, upsets, subverts… A Shadow who will hold in his hands absolute power of life and death over the fate of a genius. Written, directed by and starring Michele Placido, who – after a fifty-year career and four years working on the project – delivers his fourteenth film as director, Caravaggio’s Shadow is an Italian-French co-production

Berninneit

One Life [PG] 1h49m @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 6 February 2024 and Tuesday 20 February 2024

ONE LIFE tells the inspiring true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, whose unsung endeavours on the eve of World War II saved more than 600 children from their doom. Nicky considered himself a banker, not a humanitarian. Yet when he visited a recently annexed Prague in 1938 and saw the state of the fleeing Jewish refugees, he did what he believed was the right thing to do – the thing that anyone would do – and dedicated himself to the cause. War was approaching, and it was a race against time. How many children could he liberate before it ran out? Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to help. And so it’s not until he’s surprised by the survivors on live television that he can accept that when facing devastating atrocities, saving even one life is a victory, and the British public learn the truth about the hero hidden in their midst.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

NEWK – The John Newcombe Story @ Berninneit

Tuesday 20 February 2024

Written by award-winning Australian playwright Kieran Carroll and performed by three-time Barry Award nominee and star of recent hit film The Merger, Damian Callinan, NEWK traces the life of the great Australian tennis champion of the 1960s and 70s, John Newcombe. Set in 2014 at Newk’s 70th birthday in Sydney, Newcombe’s journey travels from naïve 1960s schoolboy, to the No 1 player in the world in the 1970s, to his time as Davis Cup Captain, to the stroke he suffered in 2003. Numerous well-known guests drop by to celebrate his special day and share the memories. Both drama and comedy, the play portrays a highly determined and ambitious man burning through a quickly changing world. A grand story about wanting life to be a huge ride, where rest is secondary and finally how that zest and appetite for life never disappears but needs to be tempered. Celebrate Australian history, identity, and self-mockery through following Newcombe’s champion story through the nostalgia.

Berninneit, Cowes

TEST @ Berninneit

Monday 19 February 2024

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Berninneit

The Beach Boys Experience @ Wonthaggi

Sunday 18 February 2024

Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys. For nearly 60 years, the Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis, driving with the top down. Favourites like “Surfin Safari”, “Surfin USA”, “Surfer Girl”, “Little Deuce Coupe”, “Barbara Ann” and “California Girls” turned the warm-weather months into a blissful utopia where perpetual happiness, young love, and endless freedom reigned. Now, THE BEACH BOYS EXPERIENCE bring to the stage a mesmerising vocal wall of harmonies to capture the iconic sounds of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands of all time. Come have some Fun, Fun, Fun at the coolest, hippest, most far-out concert this year!

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

One Life [PG] 1h49m @ Berninneit, Cowes

Between Wednesday 7 February 2024 and Sunday 18 February 2024

ONE LIFE tells the inspiring true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, whose unsung endeavours on the eve of World War II saved more than 600 children from their doom. Nicky considered himself a banker, not a humanitarian. Yet when he visited a recently annexed Prague in 1938 and saw the state of the fleeing Jewish refugees, he did what he believed was the right thing to do – the thing that anyone would do – and dedicated himself to the cause. War was approaching, and it was a race against time. How many children could he liberate before it ran out? Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to help. And so it’s not until he’s surprised by the survivors on live television that he can accept that when facing devastating atrocities, saving even one life is a victory, and the British public learn the truth about the hero hidden in their midst.

Berninneit

Caravaggio’s Shadow [MA15+] Italian 1h58m @ Wonthaggi

Sunday 11 February 2024

Italy 1600. Michelangelo Merisi – better known as Caravaggio – is a brilliant artist and a rebel against the stringent rules dictated by the Council of Trent governing the representation of sacred art. After learning that Caravaggio uses prostitutes, thieves and vagabonds as models in his sacred paintings, Pope Paul V commissions a secret Vatican agent to carry out a full investigation, to decide whether to grant the pardon the painter requested after being sentenced to death for killing one of his love rivals in a duel. The Shadow starts his undercover investigation of the painter who – with his life as with his art – fascinates, upsets, subverts… A Shadow who will hold in his hands absolute power of life and death over the fate of a genius. Written, directed by and starring Michele Placido, who – after a fifty-year career and four years working on the project – delivers his fourteenth film as director, Caravaggio’s Shadow is an Italian-French co-production

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Kate Miller-Heidke: Catching Diamonds Tour @ Berninneit

Sunday 4 February 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

Napoleon [MA15+] @ Wonthaggi- 2hr 38mins

Between Tuesday 2 January 2024 and Sunday 28 January 2024

An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Royal Hotel [MA15+] @ Wonthaggi- 1hr 31mins

Between Thursday 4 January 2024 and Sunday 28 January 2024

Hanna and Liv are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called 'The Royal Hotel' in a remote Outback mining town. Bar owner Billy and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.

The Union, Wonthaggi

Wish [PG] @ Wonthaggi - 1hr 35mins

Between Thursday 25 January 2024 and Sunday 28 January 2024

Wish will follow a young girl named Asha who wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.

The Union, Wonthaggi

Migration [G] @ Berninneit - 91 mins

Between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Sunday 28 January 2024

The story follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, and to Jamaica. Migration is a 2023 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Benjamin Renner, co-directed by Guylo Homsy, and written by Mike White.

Berninneit, Cowes

Migration [G] @ Wonthaggi - 91 mins

Between Sunday 24 December 2023 and Friday 26 January 2024

The story follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, and to Jamaica. Migration is a 2023 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Benjamin Renner, co-directed by Guylo Homsy, and written by Mike White.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Love Actually (20th Anniversary) [M]@ Wonthaggi - 2hr 10m

Between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Saturday 27 January 2024

Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Original release date 2003

The Union, Wonthaggi

The Marvels [M] @ Berninneit - 1hr 45mins

Between Thursday 21 December 2023 and Saturday 27 January 2024

Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

Berninneit, Cowes

Trolls Band Together [G] @ Wonthaggi - 92 mins

Between Thursday 21 December 2023 and Saturday 27 January 2024

Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.

The Union, Wonthaggi

Children are Stinky By Circus Trick Tease @ Berninneit

Saturday 27 January 2024

5 Star Sell-Out seasons in Melbourne, Adelaide and Edinburgh. This exciting kids comedy is a 50min action packed extravaganza that HAS to be seen. High calibre circus, a rocking sound track, and genuine belly laughs propelled this show to win the coveted Children’s Choice Award at Edinburgh Fringe (2016). The duo’s attempts to prove that kids are stinky are met with messy, ridiculous, hysterical twists. They only succeed in proving that children are awesome…and they know it! Expect dare devil stunts, incredible acrobatics, lighting fast hula hoops, and loads of laughs and mischievous fun leave adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more. “ Produced, directed and performed by artists from Circus Oz.

Berninneit, Cowes

Love Actually (20th Anniversary) [M]@ Berninneit 2hr 10m

Between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Saturday 27 January 2024

Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Original release date 2003

Berninneit, Cowes

The Royal Hotel [MA15+] @ Berninneit - 1hr 31mins

Between Thursday 4 January 2024 and Thursday 25 January 2024

Hanna and Liv are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called 'The Royal Hotel' in a remote Outback mining town. Bar owner Billy and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.

Berninneit, Cowes

Trolls Band Together [G] @ Berninneit - 92 mins

Between Thursday 21 December 2023 and Thursday 25 January 2024

Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Marvels [M] @ Wonthaggi - 1hr 45mins

Between Thursday 21 December 2023 and Wednesday 24 January 2024

Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

The Union, Wonthaggi

Wonka [PG] @ Berninneit - 1hr 52mins

Between Thursday 28 December 2023 and Wednesday 24 January 2024

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Berninneit, Cowes

Wonka [PG] @ Wonthaggi - 1hr 52mins

Between Thursday 28 December 2023 and Wednesday 24 January 2024

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

The Union, Wonthaggi

Napoleon [MA15+] @ Berninneit - 2hr 38mins

Between Tuesday 2 January 2024 and Tuesday 23 January 2024

An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Berninneit, Cowes

An Evening with Kate Ceberano @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 20 January 2024 and Sunday 21 January 2024

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Berninneit, Cowes

The Drive Away Dolls @ The Union, Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

Thursday 18 January 2024

Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

EO [MA15+] - Berninneit Phillip Island Film Club

Wednesday 17 January 2024

Following the travels of a curious gray Sardinian donkey named EO across the Polish and Italian countryside, EO experiences the highs and lows of society, all the while never losing his innocence. During his travels, EO is both helped and hindered by the people he meets including a young Italian priest (Lorenzo Zurzolo), a Countess (Isabelle Huppert), and a rowdy Polish soccer team that adopts him as their mascot.

Berninneit Cinema

Do not use (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 17 January 2024

Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.

Berninneit Cinema

EO [MA15+] - BCFFG @ Wonthaggi

Sunday 14 January 2024

Following the travels of a curious gray Sardinian donkey named EO across the Polish and Italian countryside, EO experiences the highs and lows of society, all the while never losing his innocence. During his travels, EO is both helped and hindered by the people he meets including a young Italian priest (Lorenzo Zurzolo), a Countess (Isabelle Huppert), and a rowdy Polish soccer team that adopts him as their mascot.

Berninneit Cinema

The Whitlams: Coastal Tour 2024 @ Wonthaggi Union

Saturday 13 January 2024

Join The Whitlams as they take to the stages of picturesque beachside towns, with the soundtrack to summer they played up and down the coast in the mid 90s. Starting in Kingscliff on New Year’s Day and winding down to Wonthaggi two weeks later, the legendarily high-spirited live band will be in top form after a sold out national capitals tour in October 2023. The four piece is set to recreate the rollicking energy of its first three albums, ripping through the classics from 1993 to 1997. From their debut “Gough”, to the crossover hit “I Make Hamburgers”, to the frenetic “You Sound Like Louis Burdett” and Hottest 100 number 1 "No Aphrodisiac", The Whitlams captured the hearts of a generation by describing a whole decade of its life - the mad, emotional, love-hungry contagion of the late teens and 20s.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 [PG] 1hr 31mins @Berninneit

Between Friday 22 December 2023 and Saturday 13 January 2024

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 see’s Toula and her family returning to Greece as a part of her father's last wishes to visit the village where he grew up and ‘reconnect with our roots”. The trip turns into a massive family reunion as Toula searches for Gus’ childhood hometown. Written, directed and starring Fortoula Portokalos as Vardalos along side John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kamouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin.

Berninneit, Cowes

Barbie [PG] @ Berninneit - 1hr 54 mins

Between Friday 22 December 2023 and Friday 12 January 2024

Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.

Berninneit, Cowes

Barbie [PG] @ Wonthaggi - 1hr 54mins

Between Friday 22 December 2023 and Friday 12 January 2024

Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

8 Cellos - Presented by Ocean Sounds

Thursday 11 January 2024

8 of Australia’s premiere cellists will come together for one unique performance at Berninneit. From the music of Bach to Sting’s Roxanne, Bizet’s Carmen and Queen – this concert has it all! Including a brand-new arrangement of the Beethoven Coriolan Overture, by Australian composer Lee Bradshaw. Enjoy a relaxing, boutique cello performance of classical and contemporary compositions in our acoustically brilliant new cultural centre. Presented by Ocean Sounds and Castiglione Arts & Culture.

Berninneit, Cowes- Theatre

The Hunger Games: The Ballad [M] @ Berninneit - 2hr 45 mins

Thursday 11 January 2024

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" Coriolanus Snow mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes @ Berninneit

Between Wednesday 13 December 2023 and Thursday 11 January 2024

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray's charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 12 December 2023 and Thursday 11 January 2024

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray's charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Bottoms [MA15+] @ Berninneit - 2hr 10mins

Between Saturday 30 December 2023 and Wednesday 10 January 2024

After they accidentally injure their high school's star quarterback Jeff by hitting him with a car, transforming them from awkward outcasts to overnight celebrities, best friends PJ and Josie concoct an elaborate lie about having spent time in a juvenile correction facility over the summer, and with their equally-awkward friend Hazel and teacher Mr G, they start a self-defense club for women in an attempt to lose their virginities to Brittany and Isabel, their cheerleader crushes.

Berninneit, Cowes

Bottoms [MA15+] @ Wonthaggi - 2hr 10mins

Between Wednesday 27 December 2023 and Wednesday 10 January 2024

Bottoms follows two unpopular best friends PJ (Sennot) and Josie (Edebiri) who start a high school fight club to meet girls and lose their virginity. Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defence. However, their plan goes completely awry, and they quickly find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Scary Girl [PG] 1hr 30min @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 23 December 2023 and Friday 29 December 2023

When her world is threatened by a loss of sunlight, a young girl must overcome her fears and journey to a fantastical city, save her father from a mysterious scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. Starring Jillian Nguyen, Sam Neill, Tim Minchin, Anna Torv, Liv Hewson, Mark Coles Smith, Deborah Mailman, Dylan Alcott.

Berninneit, Cowes

Scarygirl [PG] 1hr 30min @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

Between Saturday 23 December 2023 and Friday 29 December 2023

When her world is threatened by a loss of sunlight, a young girl must overcome her fears and journey to a fantastical city, save her father from a mysterious scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. Starring Jillian Nguyen, Sam Neill, Tim Minchin, Anna Torv, Liv Hewson, Mark Coles Smith, Deborah Mailman, Dylan Alcott.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Scarygirl [PG] 1hr 30min @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 12 December 2023 and Friday 29 December 2023

When her world is threatened by a loss of sunlight, a young girl must overcome her fears and journey to a fantastical city, save her father from a mysterious scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. Starring Jillian Nguyen, Sam Neill, Tim Minchin, Anna Torv, Liv Hewson, Mark Coles Smith, Deborah Mailman, Dylan Alcott.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

Saturday 23 December 2023

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray's charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 [PG] 1hr 31mins @ Wonthaggi

Friday 22 December 2023

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 see’s Toula and her family returning to Greece as a part of her father's last wishes to visit the village where he grew up and ‘reconnect with our roots”. The trip turns into a massive family reunion as Toula searches for Gus’ childhood hometown. Written, directed and starring Fortoula Portokalos as Vardalos along side John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kamouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin.

The Union, Wonthaggi

My Sailor My Love [PG] 1hr 43min @ Berninneit

Thursday 21 December 2023

After becoming concerned about her father Howard (James Cosmo, Braveheart), Grace (Catherine Walker, A Dark Song) hires a caretaker in the form of Annie (Brid Brennan, Brooklyn). As a result of his recluse nature, Howard initially rejects any help from Annie, but gradually the pair begin to bond, and Howard re-considers opening his heart to love and to be loved once more. My Sailor My Love is directed by Klaus Härö (Letters to Father Jacob), a powerful and romantic tale of a second chance at love and the power of redemption.

Berninneit, Cowes

My Sailor My Love [PG] 1hr 43min @ Wonthaggi

Thursday 21 December 2023

After becoming concerned about her father Howard (James Cosmo, Braveheart), Grace (Catherine Walker, A Dark Song) hires a caretaker in the form of Annie (Brid Brennan, Brooklyn). As a result of his recluse nature, Howard initially rejects any help from Annie, but gradually the pair begin to bond, and Howard re-considers opening his heart to love and to be loved once more. My Sailor My Love is directed by Klaus Härö (Letters to Father Jacob), a powerful and romantic tale of a second chance at love and the power of redemption.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Headspace [PG] 2hr 3min @ Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 12 December 2023 and Tuesday 19 December 2023

The film starts with a freak accident, where Gus, Sophie and Max of the Andromeda Galactic Bureau of Investigation (AGBI) and their microscopically minuscule rust-bucket of a spaceship, The Rusty Nail, take up residence inside 14-year-old Norman’s brain. They can see what he can see and hear what he can hear. The nanosized crime fighting aliens must enlist Norman’s help to save Earth from Zolthard, an evil intergalactic villain who is now stuck in the school principal’s head. Norman, his friends, and the aliens must go to great lengths to conceal the presence of alien life at their high school, while they try to continue the galactic struggle between good and evil. After all, Zolthard still has a school to run, and Norman still has a life to live and homework to hand in!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

The Creator [M] 2hr 13min @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Tuesday 31 October 2023 and Tuesday 19 December 2023

Taking place in a future impacted by a war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, the film's plot follows an ex-special forces agent who is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war by destroying mankind itself. Starring John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson and Ashley Janney. Directed by Gareth Edwards.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Once Upon A Crumb: A little Christmas Story @ Berninneit

Saturday 16 December 2023

Belinda Phillips productions in conjunction with Marrina Mouse's Theatre House proudly present - 'Once Upon A Crumb' A little Christmas Story. Christmas is Mabel's favourite time of year, a time where magical stories come to life, where old friends meet again and where wishes come true. We travel back to 1944, where Mabel wishes upon a Christmas star and dreams come true. Every Christmas, Mabel unwraps her beloved Christmas ornaments and reads her enchanting story of Marrina Mouse's Theatre House pretending she too was part of that very theatre house. She sets out the next morning to find her beloved story is being showcased in the towns Department Store windows. Everything seems to change when the windows are closed and how a small crumb of kindness will change Mabel's future forever.

Berninneit, Cowes

Melbourne Welsh Male Choir @ Wonthaggi Union

Saturday 16 December 2023

This truly splendid male ensemble with 4 part harmonies delivers a world class program, having toured the USA, Canada, and the UK, including the Royal Albert Hall and Wales’s own Cardiff Arms Park where they performed with Tom Jones & Dame Gwyneth Jones. Directed by David Ashton-Smith OAM, formerly of the English National Opera, Victorian Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Pops Orchestra. "The best choir I've heard in Australia ... unique ability to engage and hold its audience.” – Professor Jane Highfield of the Guildhall School of Music, London Afternoon tea included with booking held during interval

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Ocean Sounds presents: Steph Strings @ Berninneit

Friday 15 December 2023

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Berninneit, Cowes

Past Lives [PG] 1hr 46min (PIMC) @ Berninneit

Wednesday 13 December 2023

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Written and directed by Celine Song starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro.

Berninneit, Cowes

Scrapper [PG] 1hr24min @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Tuesday 3 October 2023 and Tuesday 12 December 2023

Following her mother’s death, a resourceful 12-year-old girl, Georgie (Lola Campbell), continues to live alone in their London-outskirts flat. She makes money stealing bikes with her friend, Ali (Alin Uzun), and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. It works like a charm until Jason (Harris Dickinson, Triangle of Sadness) shows up. Apparently, he’s her father – so long estranged that she doesn’t recognise him. Sizing him up as a rubbish dad (absent, messy, can’t cook), Georgie wonders why he’s suddenly taking an interest. Especially when she’s doing just fine on her own, thank you very much. Scrapper is a vibrant, joyful, imaginative story that is full of aesthetic energy and heart-warming charm. Dickinson and Campbell bring a magical quality to this father-daughter story of two emotionally tangled people: a grieving kid thrust into adulthood and father in over his head.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Scrapper [PG] 1hr24min @ Berninneit

Between Friday 24 November 2023 and Sunday 10 December 2023

Following her mother’s death, a resourceful 12-year-old girl, Georgie (Lola Campbell), continues to live alone in their London-outskirts flat. She makes money stealing bikes with her friend, Ali (Alin Uzun), and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. It works like a charm until Jason (Harris Dickinson, Triangle of Sadness) shows up. Apparently, he’s her father – so long estranged that she doesn’t recognise him. Sizing him up as a rubbish dad (absent, messy, can’t cook), Georgie wonders why he’s suddenly taking an interest. Especially when she’s doing just fine on her own, thank you very much. Scrapper is a vibrant, joyful, imaginative story that is full of aesthetic energy and heart-warming charm. Dickinson and Campbell bring a magical quality to this father-daughter story of two emotionally tangled people: a grieving kid thrust into adulthood and father in over his head.

Berninneit, Cowes

Past Lives [M] 1hr 46min (BCFFG) @ Wonthaggi Union

Sunday 10 December 2023

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Written and directed by Celine Song starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Headspace [PG] 1hr 23mins @ Berninneit

Between Saturday 11 November 2023 and Sunday 10 December 2023

The film starts with a freak accident, where Gus, Sophie and Max of the Andromeda Galactic Bureau of Investigation (AGBI) and their microscopically minuscule rust-bucket of a spaceship, The Rusty Nail, take up residence inside 14-year-old Norman’s brain. They can see what he can see and hear what he can hear. The nanosized crime fighting aliens must enlist Norman’s help to save Earth from Zolthard, an evil intergalactic villain who is now stuck in the school principal’s head. Norman, his friends, and the aliens must go to great lengths to conceal the presence of alien life at their high school, while they try to continue the galactic struggle between good and evil. After all, Zolthard still has a school to run, and Norman still has a life to live and homework to hand in!

Berninneit, Cowes

Phillip Island Dance Studio- Annual Concert 2023

Saturday 9 December 2023

Two decades of dance excellence. Join us for an extraordinary performance of dance as we celebrate our 21st annual concert in Bass coast. Our students will be performing a Alice in Wonderland Ballet. Exciting Jazz, moving Lyrical & contemporary works.

Berninneit, Cowes- Theatre

A Celtic Christmas @ Wonthaggi Union

Tuesday 5 December 2023

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Grigoryan Brothers- Past, Present & Future

Sunday 3 December 2023

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Haunted Mansion [PG] 2hr 3min @ Berninneit

Between Sunday 26 November 2023 and Sunday 3 December 2023

Directed by Justin Simien, the film features an all-star cast ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Daniel Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost. Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, “Haunted Mansion” is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. The film’s producers are Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.

Berninneit, Cowes

Scary Girl [PG] 1hr 30min @ Berninneit

Between Sunday 12 November 2023 and Sunday 3 December 2023

When her world is threatened by a loss of sunlight, a young girl must overcome her fears and journey to a fantastical city, save her father from a mysterious scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. Starring Jillian Nguyen, Sam Neill, Tim Minchin, Anna Torv, Liv Hewson, Mark Coles Smith, Deborah Mailman, Dylan Alcott.

Berninneit, Cowes

The King & Guy @ Berninneit

Saturday 2 December 2023

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Berninneit, Cowes

Bass Coast Ballet School - Annual Dance Concert 2023

Saturday 2 December 2023

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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Studio Phoenix Dance - Annual Concert @ Wonthaggi Union

Between Saturday 25 November 2023 and Sunday 26 November 2023

It’s that time of year again, the highly anticipated Studio Phoenix Annual End Of Year Concerts are back for 2023! Held over Saturday 25th November and Sunday 26th November, we have three shows of high energy dance artistry, dazzling costumes and an irresistible good time! Come experience the fusion of lights, music and spellbinding dance performances as our talented and passionate students take the stage. From the graceful elegance of classical ballet to the electrifying energy of hip-hop, the Studio Phoenix Annual End Of Year Concert for 2023 is a must-see event. Secure your tickets before they vanish!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Tubular Bells for Two @ Berninneit

Saturday 25 November 2023

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Berninneit, Cowes

The Creator [M] 2hr 13min @ Berninneit

Friday 24 November 2023

Taking place in a future impacted by a war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, the film's plot follows an ex-special forces agent who is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war by destroying mankind itself. Starring John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson and Ashley Janney. Directed by Gareth Edwards.

Berninneit, Cowes

Dance Design 2023 End of Year Concert

Between Saturday 18 November 2023 and Sunday 19 November 2023

Dance Design’s Annual End of Year Concert featuring the pantomime ‘Wreck It’. Our students have been rehearsing for the past 10 months with the first part of the evening showcasing their class dances and what they have learnt. The second part is the pantomime ‘Wreck-It’ with all students performing as different characters. The pantomime tells the story of Arcade-game character Wreck-It Ralph who is tired of always being the "bad guy" and losing to his "good guy" opponent, Fix-It Felix. Finally, after decades of seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides to take matters into his own hands. He sets off on a game-hopping trip to prove that he has what it takes to be a hero. However, while on his quest, Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. We are presenting 2 shows – Korumburra Students 5pm Saturday 18th November Wonthaggi Students 5pm Sunday 19th November

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Phillip Island's Festival of Stories @ Berninneit

Saturday 18 November 2023

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Berninneit, Cowes

Akmal - Not Dead Yet @ Berninneit

Friday 17 November 2023

Akmal returns because he was not careful with his money when he was funny and popular. He’s still funny, however due to the avalanche of brown and black comedians his popularity has waned a little. So, this year Akmal has finally succumbed to the thousands of requests to perform in the nude. Don’t miss this hilarious and highly erotic show. Every night a lucky audience member will win Akmal’s underwear! Touching is allowed but please be respectful. Private shows available behind the venue at extra cost.

Berninneit, Cowes

EVERY MIND MATTERS @ Wonthaggi Union

Thursday 16 November 2023

Every Mind Matters is a panel style mental health event for young people and their families in Bass Coast. Aimed at encouraging conversation, increasing knowledge and reducing stigma.

The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

My Sailor My Love [PG] 1hr 43min @ Berninneit

Between Friday 10 November 2023 and Sunday 12 November 2023

After becoming concerned about her father Howard (James Cosmo, Braveheart), Grace (Catherine Walker, A Dark Song) hires a caretaker in the form of Annie (Brid Brennan, Brooklyn). As a result of his recluse nature, Howard initially rejects any help from Annie, but gradually the pair begin to bond, and Howard re-considers opening his heart to love and to be loved once more. My Sailor My Love is directed by Klaus Härö (Letters to Father Jacob), a powerful and romantic tale of a second chance at love and the power of redemption.

Berninneit, Cowes

Spark Studio of Dance - End of Year Concert 2023 @ Wonthaggi

Saturday 11 November 2023

It’s the 3rd Annual Concert of Spark Studio of Dance! Come along to our special show and be entertained by our wonderful, talented dancers!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

A Haunting In Venice [M] 1hr 43min @ Berninneit

Between Friday 10 November 2023 and Saturday 11 November 2023

SYNOPSIS: A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller based upon the novel “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie and directed by and starring Oscar® winner Kenneth Branagh as famed detective Hercule Poirot. It’s a thrilling mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.

The Cultural Centre, Cowes

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 [PG] 1hr 31mins Cowes (CANCELLED)

Friday 10 November 2023

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 see’s Toula and her family returning to Greece as a part of her father's last wishes to visit the village where he grew up and ‘reconnect with our roots”. The trip turns into a massive family reunion as Toula searches for Gus’ childhood hometown. Written, directed and starring Fortoula Portokalos as Vardalos along side John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kamouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin.

Berninneit, Cowes

AMPLIFY- We Have Always Been Here

Thursday 9 November 2023

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

PIMC Shayda [M] 1hr 57min Cowes

Wednesday 8 November 2023

A young Iranian mother and her six-year-old daughter finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter during the two weeks of Iranian New Year (Nowrooz) which is celebrated as a time of renewal and rebirth. Aided by the strong community of women at the refuge they seek their freedom in this new world of possibilities, only to find themselves facing the violence they tried so hard to escape. Premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film is starring Zar Amir, Ebrahimi, Osamah Sami, Mojean Aria, Jillian Nguyen, Rina Mousavi, Selina Zahednia and Leah Purcell.

Berninneit, Cowes

The Living Circle Concert @ Berninneit, Cowes

Sunday 5 November 2023

Bringing people together to celebrate the community itself in the brand new cultural centre, with songs, stories, films and dance from children, conservationists, musicians and First Nation Elders and performers. The Concert will feature high profile community artists and musicians including featuring Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir, Uncle Steve Ulula Parker, Aunty Sonia Weston, Uncle Ron Murray, Mal Webb, Kylie Morrigan, Mayor Cr Michael Whelan, Cr Geoff Ellis, Graeme Riddell, Alison Chapman, Rod Ward, Mandy Farr, Matua Arnold Tihema, Mark Finsterer, Josephine Kent, Camille Monet, David Matthews, Susan Hall, Ed Thexton and Laura Brearley. Children from local pre-schools and schools will also be performing.

Berninneit, Cowes

BCFFG Shayda [M] 1hr 57min @ Wonthaggi Union

Sunday 5 November 2023

A young Iranian mother and her six-year-old daughter find refuge in an Australian women’s shelter during the two weeks of Iranian New Year (Nowrooz) which is celebrated as a time of renewal and rebirth. Aided by the strong community of women at the refuge they seek their freedom in this new world of possibilities, only to find themselves facing the violence they tried so hard to escape. Premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film is starring Zar Amir, Ebrahimi, Osamah Sami, Mojean Aria, Jillian Nguyen, Rina Mousavi, Selina Zahednia and Leah Purcell.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Beethoven’s Enchanted Forest: Inventi Ensemble @ Berninneit

Saturday 4 November 2023

Step into an enchanted forest with Inventi Ensemble! Featuring a new arrangement of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. A seven-piece ensemble performing one of the most iconic orchestral works of all time, you will feel the storms, thunder and lush forests of Beethoven in this outstanding performance. Experience world class classical performance in our brand-new venue. “Musical Storytelling at its finest” ClassikON

Berninneit, Cowes

Places We Imagine: An Author Panel @ Berninneit, Cowes

Friday 3 November 2023

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Berninneit, Cowes

A Haunting In Venice [M] 1hr 43min Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 17 October 2023 and Tuesday 31 October 2023

A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller based upon the novel “Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie and directed by and starring Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh as famed detective Hercule Poirot. It’s a thrilling mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Haunted Mansion [PG] 2hr 3min Wonthaggi

Between Tuesday 3 October 2023 and Tuesday 31 October 2023

Directed by Justin Simien, the film features an all-star cast ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Daniel Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost. Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, “Haunted Mansion” is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. The film’s producers are Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Care Love Dance- Annual Concert 2023

Saturday 28 October 2023

This year students learned all about good vs evil. Said by one of the greatest - “ That within the best of us, there is some evil, and within the worst of us, there is some good.” - Martin Luther King You could say- Life is one big dance, there is a dance floor, there will be music and plenty of people to dance with, you just need to decide which way you want to sway….. Come see our students sway between good, bad and everything in between. Care Love Dance- Where we CARE about each other, Learn all about self LOVE and DANCE our hearts out. Come join a class, see what we are all about. Everyone’s welcome.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player

Thursday 26 October 2023

A runaway success in London’s West End, at successive Edinburgh Festivals, at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and right across the USA, this is a hilarious send-up of classical music, which has established Australian pianist, David Scheel, as the successor to the legendary Victor Borge. Beautiful music, and musical fun performed in so many accents/voices that David has also been compared to the late Robin Williams, and Peter Ustinov. Hear a familiar tune played in the styles of the old masters + an i-Pod; two famous pieces played simultaneously, one with the right hand, one with the left, plus his “translation” of the lyrics of Waltzing Matilda, already a comedy classic. “As funny as any, wittier than most, and, uniquely, a concert pianist of international stature...He stands alone, in a class of his own.” [BBC Arts Review] “The only show in town that can satisfy lovers of classical music and comedy alike.” [San Francisco Chronicle]

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie [PG] 1hr32min

Between Friday 29 September 2023 and Tuesday 24 October 2023

In "PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE," Adventure City is in for an extraordinary surprise when a magical meteor crash-lands, granting the PAW Patrol pups incredible superpowers. As the Mighty Pups, they embark on a mission to protect their beloved city. However, their archrival Humdinger, who has recently broken out of jail, joins forces with the meteor-obsessed mad scientist, Victoria Vance, to steal the Mighty Pups' superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. It is up to the Mighty Pups, especially Skye, the smallest but courageous member, to save Adventure City from chaos. Based on the Television Series Created by Keith Chapman, the movie celebrates the spirit of teamwork and bravery.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

My Sailor My Love [PG] 1hr 43min

Between Tuesday 3 October 2023 and Tuesday 24 October 2023

After becoming concerned about her father Howard (James Cosmo, Braveheart), Grace (Catherine Walker, A Dark Song) hires a caretaker in the form of Annie (Brid Brennan, Brooklyn). As a result of his recluse nature, Howard initially rejects any help from Annie, but gradually the pair begin to bond, and Howard re-considers opening his heart to love and to be loved once more. My Sailor My Love is directed by Klaus Härö (Letters to Father Jacob), a powerful and romantic tale of a second chance at love and the power of redemption.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 [PG] 1hr 31mins

Between Tuesday 3 October 2023 and Tuesday 24 October 2023

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 see’s Toula and her family returning to Greece as a part of her father's last wishes to visit the village where he grew up and ‘reconnect with our roots”. The trip turns into a massive family reunion as Toula searches for Gus’ childhood hometown. Written, directed and starring Fortoula Portokalos as Vardalos along side John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kamouris, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan and Andrea Martin.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

BCFFG Godland [M] 2hr 22min [Icelandic]

Sunday 15 October 2023

At the end of the 19th century, a young Danish priest is sent to a remote part of Iceland. The deeper he travels into the Icelandic landscape, the more he loses a sense of his own reality, his mission and his sense of duty.

The Union, Wonthaggi - Cinema

Wonthaggi Citizen's Band- Annual Concert 2023

Saturday 14 October 2023

Don't miss the extraordinary Annual Concert of the Wonthaggi Citizens Brass Band on Oct 14 2023! Experience captivating performances, stirring moments, and hilarious surprises. Join us for high-quality music and appearances by esteemed local artists. Be part of the magic, just like when Elvis surprised us last year. Witness the talent of young brass musicians. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of music and excitement. Support your local community band. Get your tickets today!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Rotary Club of Wonthaggi- Primary Schools Public Speaking

Thursday 12 October 2023

The Rotary Club of Wonthaggi is proud to bring to you the 23rd Primary School Public Speaking Competition, in collaboration with the Country Universities Centre, Bass Coast. Each year, the competition gives students an opportunity to express their ideas and develop their public speaking skills. Each school has the opportunity to nominate one student from either Grade 5 or 6 to participate in the final competition, presenting a five-minute talk from the list of topics for 2023. They are: 1. What is Peace and why is it important 2. My idea on how to save the planet 3. What does it mean to have a connection to your land 4. The career I plan to have in the Bass Coast 5. The most important relationship I have Students will be assessed on subject matter, method, and manner of presentation.

The Union, Wonthaggi

DIESEL - Greatest Hits Alone with Blues

Friday 6 October 2023

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Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Oppenheimer [MA15+] 3h10m

Between Wednesday 9 August 2023 and Sunday 1 October 2023

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it. The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

The Miracle Club [PG] 1h41m

Between Friday 22 September 2023 and Sunday 1 October 2023

The Miracle Club is a heartwarming film that follows the story of close friends Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O'Casey) from Ballygar, a hard-knock community in Dublin, Ireland. When the opportunity arises for the women to win a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, they jump at the chance. With their priest’s help, the women win the trip and embark on a journey that will change their lives. Once in Lourdes, the women are tasked with helping the sick and disabled pilgrims who come to bathe in the town's healing springs. As they work, they reflect on their lives and search for personal miracles. However, when they are joined by Chrissie (Laura Linney), who has returned from the U.S. after a long absence, old wounds are reopened, and the women must confront their pasts.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Chevalier [M] 1h58m

Between Wednesday 6 September 2023 and Sunday 1 October 2023

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with a love affair and falling out with Marie Antoinette. Biographical drama directed by Stephen Williams and written by Stefani Robinson. Starring Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver and Ronke Adekoluejo. The film premiered at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Strays [MA15+] 1h43m

Between Wednesday 13 September 2023 and Saturday 30 September 2023

When a gullible Border Terrier named Reggie (Will Ferrell) is abandoned on the streets by his selfish and ruthless owner Doug (Will Forte), an animal-hating drug addict who never wanted him, he teams up with other strays including a street-wise Boston Terrier named Bug (Jamie Foxx) an Australian Shepherd named Maggie (Isla Fisher) and a therapy Great Dane named Hunter (Randall Park) to get revenge on Doug.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One [M] 2hrs 53mins

Between Saturday 16 September 2023 and Saturday 30 September 2023

Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission- not even the lives of those he cares about.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken [PG] 1h40m

Between Saturday 16 September 2023 and Saturday 30 September 2023

This year, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the depths of the oceans, is bigger than she ever dreamed. Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise) is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible. She’s math-tutoring her skater-boy crush (Jaboukie Young-White, Ralph Breaks the Internet), who only seems to admire her for her fractals, and she’s prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective supermom (Oscar® nominee Toni Collette, Knives Out), has forbade Ruby from ever getting in the water. But when she breaks her mom’s #1 rule, Ruby will discover that she is a direct descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Asteroid City [M] 1h54m

World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. The film has been film written, directed, and produced by Wes Anderson as Anderson’s homage to popular memory and mythology about extraterrestrials and UFOs witnessed in the Southwestern desert in close proximity to atomic test sites during the post war period of the American 20th century. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan and Jeff Goldblum. Asteroid City premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem [CTC] 1hr50mins

Between Saturday 16 September 2023 and Friday 29 September 2023

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O'Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

The New Boy [M] 2h6m

Between Wednesday 6 September 2023 and Thursday 28 September 2023

Set in 1940s Australia, the film depicts the mesmeric story of a 9-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy who arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery run by a renegade nun (Blanchett). The new boy’s presence disturbs the delicately balanced world in this story of spiritual struggle and the cost of survival. The film premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Warwick Thornton starring Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blaire and Cate Blanchett.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Barbie [PG] 2h4m

Between Wednesday 9 August 2023 and Thursday 28 September 2023

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Cinema

Films from behind the Veil - Part 2 [CTC] 1h50m

Sunday 24 September 2023

In this anthology of contemporary Iranian short films, we are taken behind the veil of political and artistic censorship through a series of poetic and moving tales that present a fresh vision of everyday Iranian life, especially for women and other marginalised groups. Each film, filled with passion and integrity, is crafted with all the storytelling skill Iranian culture is famous for. Screening fifteen short films over two sessions, the Bass Coast Shire and the Bass Coast Fine Film Group are very proud to be opening the doorway into life in modern Iran.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

BCFFG- Films from behind the Veil - Part 1 [CTC] 1h50m

Sunday 24 September 2023

In this anthology of contemporary Iranian short films, we are taken behind the veil of political and artistic censorship through a series of poetic and moving tales that present a fresh vision of everyday Iranian life, especially for women and other marginalised groups. Each film, filled with passion and integrity, is crafted with all the storytelling skill Iranian culture is famous for. Screening fifteen short films over two sessions, the Bass Coast Shire and the Bass Coast Fine Film Group are very proud to be opening the doorway into life in modern Iran.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Newhaven College Spring Concert 2023

Friday 8 September 2023

Newhaven College’s Spring Concert is the highlight of the College’s music calendar and showcases their finest young singers and musicians. The spectacular program celebrates the magic and beauty of music, from classical through to the current hits and a few stops around the world. More than 120 students from years 3-12 will perform in bands, vocal groups, small ensembles and as soloists. The evening’s performances will be a showcase of the College’s music program developed by Director of Music, Matthew Goss and his wonderful team of professional music teachers. A four-day College Music Camp has just concluded where students have worked with specialist instructors in their various ensembles to refine their performances to a high standard. This culturally rich event is a must for lovers of music and the community is invited to come along.

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BCFFG Carmen [M] 1h59m

Between Sunday 3 September 2023 and Wednesday 6 September 2023

Carmen (Melissa Barrera – In the Heights, Scream), a captivating and determined young woman, flees her home in Mexico to escape a brutal cartel. Grief stricken following the death of her mother, she attempts a dangerous and illegal border crossing to the U.S. When she is ambushed by a violent border patrol agent, a fellow patrol member and returned soldier, Aidan (Paul Mescal – Aftersun, Normal People), saves her. Now on the run, the two journey towards Los Angeles to seek out Carmen’s godmother, the mercurial nightclub owner Masilda (Rossy de Palma – Parallel Mothers, Broken Embraces). As they travel north, Aidan finds himself drawn to Carmen's passion and free spirit, and his attraction to her grows. He too dreams of a new life free from the shadows of his past.

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Reach for the Stars - Bass Coast Specialist School Concert

Tuesday 5 September 2023

We welcome the community to Bass Coast Specialist School’s "Reach for the Stars" Join us as we celebrate performances from our students. This FREE event is open to our families, community, schools and groups.

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Arj Barker- Power Hour

Friday 1 September 2023

What do you get when you take your very best jokes from over the last 30 years, lovingly restore, refine and remaster each one, jam them all into a single hour, and finally, sprinkle in some brand new material and hint of improv? You get the best of Arj Barker. Also known as... Power Hour.

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Rhythms of Ireland

Thursday 31 August 2023

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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny [M] 2h34m

Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final instalment of the iconic franchise- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”).

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Elemental [PG] 1h49m

Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Partly Cloudy” short), produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2"), and featuring the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade, respectively.

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Lisa Pellin Dancers Annual Concert

Sunday 27 August 2023

Lisa Pellin Dancers are widely recognised as one of Victoria’s most decorated and highly respected dance schools. Established in 1992, thousands of young dancers have graced LPD studios for the joy, companionship and benefits of the high quality tuition provided by Lisa Pellin and her caring team over the past 30 years. We welcome to the stage a new generation of dancers from our Leongatha and new Inverloch Studio. Come and enjoy the fun and enthusiasm of our young performers who follow in the footsteps of all those who have loved dancing before them, at our Annual Showcase of 2023.

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Elton and Billy- Face to Face 25th Anniversary Tour

Saturday 19 August 2023

It's hard to believe that it's been twenty-five years since Billy Joel and Elton John toured Australia for the first time in tandem on their Face to Face tour. It's only fitting that 25 years on, Australia's premier Elton John performer- Greg Andrew- and Australi's

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Inverloch-Kongwak PS- School Performance- WUCAC

Between Thursday 17 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023

The Inverloch and Kongwak Primary Schools invite you on an adventure to India to enjoy their traditional songs, stories, dances and traditions.

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Inverloch-Kongwak PS- School Performance- The Hub

Between Thursday 17 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023

The Inverloch and Kongwak Primary Schools invite you on an adventure to India to enjoy their traditional songs, stories, dances and traditions.

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Human Nature

Sunday 13 August 2023

Due to popular demand Australia’s homegrown heroes & Hall of Fame inductees Human Nature are doing a select encore run of their hit “People Get Ready AAA show” Human Nature return to their roots, bringing together their 30 year history in one show. Get ready for a night of the best songs ever written, including their original hits, Motown classics and more - all performed with vocals upfront in an acoustic mode. Hits including “Telling Everybody”, “Wishes”, When You Say You Love Me”, “Reach Out I’ll Be There”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and many more. See them stripped back, hear the stories behind the music, how they have become internationally renowned vocalists and so much more. This is an up close and personal night with four of the entertainment industry's most popular and beloved singers. A night not to be missed by music lovers of all generations.

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Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show

Saturday 12 August 2023

Relive the moments that captured the life of a Legend. A life story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written. "Folsom Prison Blues, Jackson, Walk the Line, The Man in Black, Hurt, Boy Name Sue, Ring of Fire, San Quenten, Big River, Hurt, Get Rhythm, Sunday Morning coming down and much more. Starring Jeff Carter, Melanie Lewin and full backing band.

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BJORN AGAIN- Thank ABBA For The Music Tour

Friday 11 August 2023

ABBA fans get excited as Björn Again bring ABBA’s timeless hits back to the stage in a sing-along, dance-along extravaganza. Bjorn Again are “One of the most entertaining rock shows in the world today” (Time Out, New York) and will play all the biggest ABBA hits from Waterloo, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and Fernando to Take a Chance, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, and more!! With all the glitzy 70s costumes, Swenglish banter and hilarious stage antics, you will have the ‘time of your life’! Bjorn Again have performed over 7000 shows in more than 120 countries worldwide, are endorsed by the members of ABBA and are regarded as the most successful tribute show of all time. So what are you waiting for? Dust off those flares and platform shoes, send out an SOS and RING RING to book tickets to BJORN AGAIN’S Thank ABBA For The Music 2023 Tour.

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The Flash [M] 2h24m

Worlds collide in "The Flash" when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

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Luke Kidgell – Happy Hour

Tuesday 8 August 2023

After his sold out International ‘Cheers to that!’ tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand new show ‘Happy Hour’. Luke has amassed over 3 Million fans online for his viral stand up videos, often showcasing outrageous and quick witted crowd interactions. Luke is also known for co-hosting the Luke and Meg Podcast and for his multiple comedy specials which feature on YouTube and Amazon Prime. Now he is bringing his brand new stand up show 'Happy Hour' all around the country. “The show is literally called happy hour, I dunno, it will be fun. Just buy a ticket” ~ Luke Kidgell when asked what should be written in the show description. You've seen him on the internet, now it's time to see him in real life, this is not one to miss!

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Bass Coast Shorts Film Festival 2023

Between Friday 4 August 2023 and Sunday 6 August 2023

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Sweet As [M] 1h28m

The film stars Shantae Barnes-Cowan as Murra, an Aboriginal Australian girl from a troubled family who discovers a passion for photography while participating in a youth retreat. The cast also includes Mark Coles Smith, Ngaire Pigram, Carlos Sanson Jr, Pedrea Jackson, Mikayla Levy, Andrew Wallace and Tasma Walton. Premiered on at the Melbourne International Film Festival, where the director, Clerc won the Innovation Award. It had its international premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the NETPAC Award for best film from the Asia/Pacific region. Screening at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2023, the film took home the Crystal Bear.

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London Times

Saturday 29 July 2023

It all started long ago at Scribbler's Academy, Scribbler's Academy is the most elite writing school in London. Every year they invite a selected amount of children to attend. This year I am one of them, but on one cold day the golden door that once shone brightly loses its shine when the school suddenly closes. We invite you to take an enchanted journey to Scribbler's Academy to be part of the magic, the suspense and the secret to why the elite school closed its doors. Set in London in 1932, this whodunnit mystery will leave you guessing until the very end. Created by the imagineers at Marrina Mouse's Theatre House and directed by Belinda Phillips. This original production has been created by Belinda Phillips and the imagineers at Marrina Mouse's Theatre House

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John Farnham: Finding The Voice [M] 1h35m

John Farnham: Finding the Voice tells the untold story of an Australian music icon. In this first authorised biopic, we follow Farnham’s life from the quiet suburbs of Melbourne to ‘60s pop fame, through incredible highs and lows, and ultimately to record-breaking success as ‘Australia’s Voice’. John Farnham was 38 years old when Whispering Jack was released. Nobody ever questioned that Farnham could sing -- but the challenge to find his artistic voice and become Australia’s most trusted and beloved performer took half a lifetime. Whispering Jack is still the highest selling Australian album of all time, and this powerful documentary tracks the personal and public journey that has made Farnham Australia’s greatest and most beloved musical artist. Running time- 1h25m

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BCFFG One Fine Morning [MA15+] 1h53m French

Sunday 23 July 2023

Sandra (Seydoux) lives in a small apartment in Paris with her eight-year-old daughter. Her parents have long separated, and Sandra regularly visits her father, Georg (Pascal Greggory), an academic whose health has begun to deteriorate. Whilst she and her strong-willed mother (Nicole Garcia) struggle to agree on finding Georg a safe place to live, Sandra unexpectedly reconnects with an old friend, Clément (Melvil Poupaud). A passionate relationship begins to form, but not without repercussions.

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Marina Prior & David Hobson - The 2 of Us

Saturday 22 July 2023

Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends of Musical Theatre and Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson embark on their Encore Tour, ‘The 2 Of Us’ in up close and personal mode for 2023. Brand new songs, back-stage and life stories, including the classics from their vast repertoire spanning 35 years.

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Bass Valley Primary School- Movie night

Friday 21 July 2023

Bass Valley Primary School is excited to present Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” Family Movie Night on Friday 21st July 5.30pm. The Candy bar will be open to purchase popcorn, food, drinks etc. We will also have raffles, lucky seat prizes and lots more. Grab your family & friends and come and have a great fun night.

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Ross Noble - Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Thursday 20 July 2023

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents. Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride. “Beautifully twisted thoughts”…The Times “The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy”…Time Out ‘One of comedy's greatest marvels’…The Daily Telegraph ‘One of the most brilliant hours I have ever spent in a theatre…Daily Mail"

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The Australian INXS Show

Saturday 15 July 2023

Fronted by the incredible Dellacoma Rio, whose uncanny portrayal of Michael Hutchence has captivated audiences worldwide, this authentic 6 piece band will take you on a journey through all the classic INXS hits that have made them a household name for decades. Touring across the globe, The Australian INXS Show has travelled to Dubai, India, Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Vanuatu, Singapore, Japan, China, Bora Bora, New Caledonia, Taipei and South Korea. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, this unique INXS theatre experience delivers a breathtaking‚ Australian Made™ rock show unlike anything you've seen before!

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Love Again [M] 1h34m

What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person… and win her heart. Written and directed by Jim Strouse starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. Featuring multiple new songs from Dion.

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First Nations Film Festival 2023

Sunday 9 July 2023

Get ready to experience the incredible power of First Nations storytelling at The First Nations Film Festival 2023! We're celebrating NADIOC Week, where we give a special shout-out to First Nations artists and filmmakers. They're using their talents to inspire change and make a big difference in their communities. It's really important to honour their voices and the impact they're making. The films at the festival are chosen based on the themes of NAIDOC Week, with award-winning movies and documentaries. You're in for a treat!

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Bass Coast Fine Film Group- Alcarràs [M] 2h Spanish

Sunday 9 July 2023 10:45 AM

As far as they can remember, the Solé family have spent every summer picking the peaches from their orchard in Alcarràs, a small village in Spain. But this year’s crop could be their last, as they face eviction. The new plans for the land include cutting down the peach trees and installing solar panels, which causes a rift within the large tight-knit family. For the first time, they face an uncertain future and risk losing more than their home. Directed by Carla Simón featuring a non-professional cast of actors starring Jordi Pujol Dolcet, Anna Otin, Xènia Roset, Albert Bosch and Ainet Jounou. The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards in additional to becoming the first Catalan-language film to win the Golden Bear at the 72nd Berlinale. Running time- 2h Language- Spanish, Catalan

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Robertson Brothers 60s Variety TV Show

Saturday 8 July 2023

Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2022, Australia's new 'Kings of Variety Television' are back in 2023 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s - The Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

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Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse [PG] 2h30m

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Running time- 2h 30m

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Super Mario Bros. Movie [PG] 1h42m

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key; The Lion King) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy;The Queen’s Gambit), Mario taps into his own power. The Super Mario Bros. Movie features an extraordinary comedic cast, including Jack Black (Jumanji films) as Bowser, Seth Rogen (Neighbors franchise) as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live) as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson (American Dad!, Family Guy) as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco (Green Book) as Spike, plus a special voice appearance by Charles Martinet, w

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Renfield [MA15+] 1h45m

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his co-dependency. Directed by Chris McKay based on an original idea by The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Adrian Martinez and Nicolas Cage. Running time- 2h 20m

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The Little Mermaid [PG] 2h15m

The Little Mermaid, visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar-winning animated musical classic, opens exclusively in cinemas May 25, 2023. The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. Directed by Oscar nominee Rob Marshall and produced by two-time Emmy winner Marc Platt. Starring singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina as the voice of

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Book Club 2: The Next Chapter [M] 1h48m

The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Directed by Bill Holderman starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, with Andy Garcia and Don Johnson. Running time- 2h15m

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 [M] 2h30m

In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. Directed by James Gunn starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket Running time- 2h 30m

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Polite Society [M] 1h45m

A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. Written and directed by Nida Manzoor starring Priya Kansara and Ritu the film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Running time- 1h45m

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The Sunshine Club

Thursday 29 June 2023

Written and Directed by Wesley Enoch Set in 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home. But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club. A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door. The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre “The openness and joy radiating from The Sunshine Club is certain to make your spirits soar.” Sydney Morning Herald “An unashamedly feel-good musical” The Australian

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2023

Wednesday 28 June 2023

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing. So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you! Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during this performance.

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Award winning film- FOR SAMA- fundraiser for Afghan families

Sunday 25 June 2023 2:30 PM

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Bass Coast College Talented Students Concert

Wednesday 21 June 2023

For one night only!! Come and join us for an evening of entertainment performed by Bass Coast College students.

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Bass Coast Fine Film Group- The Innocent [M] 1h40m French

Sunday 18 June 2023

When Abel learns that his mother is about to marry a man in prison, he freaks out. With the help of his best friend, he will do whatever it takes to protect her. But meeting his new stepfather may well offer him a new perspective. Directed by Louis Garrel, starring Roschdy Zem, Anouk Grinberg, Noémie Merlant and Garrel. Premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival The film received a leading eleven nominations at the 48th César Awards, winning in two categories, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Merlant. Rated- M Running time- 1h 40m Language- French

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Carole King, James Taylor and The Carpenters

Saturday 17 June 2023

CAROLE KING - is one of the most prolific singer/songwriters of our time. The ‘Baby Boomer’ generation fell in love with her melodies and chord structures that seemed to touch the heartstrings of us all and with lyrics that simply expressed our feelings. AND that’s not all … Songs of THE CARPENTERS will be presented by Ruth Templer. All those beautiful songs including We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More and the list goes on.

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Troy Kinne- Made Wrong

Friday 16 June 2023

Multi award winning stand up, Troy Kinne is on tour with his new show, MADE WRONG. Audience 18+ A show where Kinne shares too much information about all of the things wrong with him. But hey, if it means you get to walk away feeling better about yourself, then he's happy to take one for the team. Whilst Troy is best known for his own TV shows Kinne Tonight (Ch10) and Kinne (Ch7), which saw him nominated for the Most Outstanding Newcomer Logie Award, it's more likely that you've seen Kinne in one of his many viral videos, with ‘Kinne Videos’ shared all over the world and resulting in over 1 million followers on social media. “Comic Genius” – The Daily Telegraph “A rapid-fire night of laughs” – Herald Sun “Bottom clenchingly funny” – The Groggy Squirrel

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Amplify presents Pride Months Exclusive Talent Show

Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Dusty the Original Pop Diva

Between Friday 26 May 2023 and Saturday 10 June 2023

presented by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Bass Coast College

Between Thursday 11 May 2023 and Saturday 13 May 2023

Enter the most shnozz-tastically delicious & magical world of Mr. Willy Wonka, as he takes 5 lucky (and terrible) children on a tour of his chocolate factory!

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The Little Mermaid presented by Newhaven College

Between Friday 5 May 2023 and Sunday 7 May 2023

Experience the magic of Newhaven College’s enchanting production of The Little Mermaid complete with stunning costumes, captivating music and unforgettable performances from the students.

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The Banshees of Inisherin [M] 1h54m

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. Film directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh. Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, the film stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan.

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Argonuts [G] 1h35m

Life in Yolcos, a beautiful and prosperous port city in ancient Greece, is peaceful as the population is threatened by the wrath of Poseidon. A young, adventurous mouse and the cat she adopted, help, unbeknownst to them, old Jason and his Argonauts in their quest to save the city.

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The Amazing Murice [PG] 1h33m

The story follows Maurice, a streetwise ginger cat who befriends a group of talking rats by coming up with a money-making scam. Directed by Toby Genkel and co-directed by Florian Westermann from a screenplay by Terry Rossio, based on the 2001 novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. The film stars Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, David Thewlis, Himesh Patel, Gemma Arterton, Joe Sugg, Ariyon Bakare, Julie Atherton, Rob Brydon, Hugh Bonneville and David Tennant.

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Broker [M] 2h9m

Sunday 23 April 2023

Ha Sang-hyeon is the owner of a hand laundry and volunteers at the nearby church, where his friend Dong-soo works. The two run an illegal business together: Sang-hyeon occasionally steals babies from the church's baby box with Dong-soo, who deletes the church's surveillance footage that shows a baby was left there. They sell the babies on the adoption black market. Written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, and starring Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eun, and Lee Joo-young. Selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it won Ecumenical Jury Award and the Best Actor Award for Song Kang-ho.

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Empire of Light [MA] 1h55m

A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s. Directed, written, and co-produced by Sam Mendes. It stars Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Monica Dolan, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones, and Colin Firth.

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The Whale [M] 1h54m

A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton.

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Mavka: The Forest Song [PG] 1h39m

Mavka - a soul of the Forest - faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as guardian to the Heart of the Forest, when she falls in love with a human - the talented young musician Lukash. Our story is about the magical power of love. That kind of love that enables human nature to find the magic within and reveals abilities and qualities that empower a person to reach beyond possible and to hold against evil and human vice.

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Dungeons and Dragons : Honour Among Thieves [M] 2h14m

A group of thieves unwittingly steal a relic for the evil Red Wizard who uses it to create an army of the undead. Seeking redemption, the unlikely band of adventurers set out on a quest to stop the Red Wizard and save the world. Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley the film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Hugh Grant. Based on the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, it is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods [CTC] 2h10m

Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas. They must stop them from using a weapon that could destroy the world. Directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan, and stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, and Helen Mirren. The 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit [PG] 1h44min

Combining live-action and animation, the film is set in an alternate history Hollywood in 1947, where humans and cartoon characters (referred to as "toons") co-exist. It follows Eddie Valiant, a private investigator with a prejudice against toons who must help exonerate Roger Rabbit, a toon framed for murder. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, and written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? It stars Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Stubby Kaye, and Joanna Cassidy, with the voices of Charles Fleischer and Kathleen Turner.

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Blueback [PG] 1h43m

Blueback is a 2022 Australian drama film directed by Robert Connolly, from a screenplay written by Connolly and Tim Winton, based on Winton's 1997 novel of the same name. The film centres on a young girl who befriends a wild blue groper while diving, and becomes a passionate activist for protecting the ecosystem of Australia's coral reefs from destruction. Staring Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell, Ilsa Fogg, Liz Alexander, Ariel Donoghue, Clarence Ryan, Pedrea Jackson, Erik Thomson, Eddie Baroo and Eric Bana.

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Champions [M] 2h4m

A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. Directed by Bobby Farrelly in his solo directorial debut starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Ernie Hudson and Cheech Marin. It is an English-language remake of the 2018 Spanish film of the same name.

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The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver

Saturday 15 April 2023

Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country roots with “The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver”, delivering the vocal authenticity of one of the most passionate performers of all time. In a personal reflection, Darren respectfully honours the indelible voice behind songs that the whole world sang along with, such universal anthems as Take Me Home Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song, Perhaps Love, Thank God I’m A Country Boy, Calypso, Leaving On A Jet Plane and many more. Re-live the voice of a generation, in a celebration of one of the most inspiring and prolific singer songwriters of our time, remarkably re-created live, by Darren Coggan. “Coggan has a fresh, powerful, expressive voice, and he just oozed style.” THE AUSTRALIAN “Coggan’s musical story-telling is outstanding, as is his singing and playing." SUNDAY HERALD SUN Youtube promo video - The Poems, Prayers & Promises Of John Denver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nt1NAktU1g

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Jimeoin- The Craic

Sunday 2 April 2023

Hilarious World-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed Irish master! Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of his adopted homeland of Australia. Catch his brilliant smash-hit Jimeoin: The Craic!

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Wonthaggi International Film Festival 2023

Between Friday 31 March 2023 and Sunday 2 April 2023

Join us for our annual International Film Festival.

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School of Rock

Between Friday 3 March 2023 and Saturday 18 March 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man who brought rock and romance to Broadway, is back with a new heart-stirring hit. SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (Entertainment Weekly ). Reuters raves ”ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER HAS BROADWAY ROCKING AGAIN!” Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within. (The New York Times says, “BE WARNED! There’s a love story in this one.”)

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The Fabelmans [M] 2h31m

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish [PG] 1h42m

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

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The Railway Children Return [PG] 1h39m

The Railway Children Return tells the story of a group of children evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War Two. There they meet Bobbie, now a grandmother, her daughter Annie and a runaway US soldier who needs their help. With BAFTA-award winning director, Morgan Matthews, and BAFTA-award winning producer, Jemma Rodgers, at the helm, and a script penned by Emmy and BAFTA-award winning writer, Danny Brocklehurst, this film is bound to delight children and fans of the original film alike.

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Avatar: The Way of Water [M] 3h13m

Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER contains several sequences of bright lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities

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The Lost King [M] 1h48m

An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile [G] 1h46m

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new school and friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. The two become fast friends, but when evil neighbor Mr. Grumps threatens Lyle's existence, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

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BCFFG - Margrete: Queen of the North [MA15+] 2h00m [Danish]

Sunday 22 January 2023 10:45 AM

[Margrete den første] 1402. Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: the Kalmar Union. Director: Charlotte Sieling

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She Said [M] 2h09m

New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation - a story that helped ignite a movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever [M] 2h40m

Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom.

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The Woman King [M] 2h14m

Between Wednesday 30 November 2022 and Wednesday 11 January 2023

The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she inspires the King to take on the enemies determined to violate their honor and destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

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Black Adam [M] 2h05m

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed, and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend. Now free, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone.

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Strange World [PG] 1h42m

The Clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into uncharted and treacherous territory.

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Armageddon Time [M] 1h54m

A deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. Armageddon Time is a 2022 American period drama film written, directed, and produced by James Gray, inspired by his childhood upbringing in Queens, New York, during the 1980s. Starring Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins

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Mrs Harris Goes to Paris [PG] 1h55m

In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of the House of Dior.

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The Nutcracker And The Magic Flute [PG] 1h28m

Wishing to be carefree again instead of being forced to marry, 17-year-old Marie is magically shrunk down to the size of her childhood toys, which all come to life. There she discovers a nutcracker doll to be a prince who has been put under a spell.

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David Hobson & Colin Lane "In Tails"

Saturday 17 December 2022 8:00 PM

A COMEDIAN AND AN OPERA SINGER’S WORLDS COLLIDE David Hobson and Colin Lane have been friends for 25 years. From vastly different backgrounds, they have observed one another’s worlds and always thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a go at what that other guy does?” So here’s their chance to see whether the grass is a little greener.

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BCFFG - Hit the Road [PG] 1h33m [Persian]

Sunday 11 December 2022 10:45 AM

A middle-aged couple and their two sons embark on a road trip across the Iranian countryside. Over the course of their journey, they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown and fuss over their sick dog. Director: Panah Panahi

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Phillip Island Dance Studio 2022 Annual Performance

Saturday 10 December 2022

Featuring a Mary Poppins Ballet Jazz, ballet & contemporary works.

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AMPLIFY presents

Tuesday 6 December 2022 4:30 PM

AMPLIFY presents Drag Queen Extravaganza + LGBTIQA+ Youth Panel Discussion AMPLIFY are a small and eclectic LGBTIQA+ youth group between ages 12 - 25 from Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Shire. We meet weekly and will be planning and hosting a series of fun and educational events for our community to empower other LGBTIQA+ young people.

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The Lost King [M] 1h48m - Rotary Film Fundraiser - End Polio

Sunday 4 December 2022 3:00 PM

Rotary Clubs of Wonthaggi and Inverloch bring to you a movie fundraiser for cure and prevention of Polio

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Bass Coast Ballet School Annual Concert 2022

Saturday 3 December 2022

Join us for Bass Coast Ballet School's 2022 Annual Concert! It has been a great year at Bass Coast Ballet School and we are excited to show the community what our dancers have accomplished. Please come along to a fun concert as our students showcase their hard work. Our dancers will present performances in Ballet, Lyrical and Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tap, and HipHop styles. Bass Coast Ballet School is a non-profit community-based dance school run by a volunteer parent committee, dedicated to providing dance education and opportunities to local dancers. We hope you will all come out and support our dancers. WARNING! Strobe lighting and other intense lighting will be used during this show. It may not be safe for those with epilepsy and other conditions with sensitivity to lights. Please see Event Organizer for further information.

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SIW & IDPwD Film Screening - The Reason I Jump [M] 1h22m

Thursday 1 December 2022

Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window for audiences into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe. Moments in the lives of each of the characters are linked by the journey of a young Japanese boy through an epic landscape; narrated passages from Naoki’s writing reflect on what his autism means to him and others, how his perception of the world differs, and why he acts in the way he does: the reason he jumps. The film distils these elements into a sensually rich tapestry that leads us to Naoki’s core message: not being able to speak does not mean there is nothing to say.

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Amsterdam [MA15+] 2h14m

In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

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Studio Phoenix End of Year Performance 2022

Between Saturday 26 November 2022 and Sunday 27 November 2022

We are beyond excited to share with you the extreme dedication and talent of our students this year as they entertain in some truly show-stopping numbers in our Annual End Of Year concerts for 2022! 2022 was a huge year for Studio Phoenix, so many new faces and so many dance goals achieved by all… and wait til you see them shine on stage! Join us for three shows of high energy dance artistry, dazzling costumes and an irresistible good time!

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BCFFG - Both Sides of the Blade [MA15+] 1h56m [French]

Sunday 27 November 2022 10:45 AM

WINNER - 2022 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Best Director Cinema icons Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon share the big screen for the first time in the scorching new romantic drama from celebrated auteur Claire Denis (Beau Travail, Let The Sunshine In), a blazing story about a passionate, complicated woman caught between two very different men.

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Dance Design 2022 End of Year Concert

Dance Design’s Annual End of Year Concert featuring the pantomime ‘The Megamind’. Our students have been rehearsing for the past 10 months with the first part of the evening showcasing their class dances and what they have learnt. The second part is the pantomime ‘The Megamind’ with all students performing as different characters. The pantomime tells the story of the most-brilliant supervillain the world has known, Megamind but he is the least-successful. Thwarted time and again by heroic Metro Man, Megamind is more surprised than anyone when he actually manages to defeat his longtime enemy. But without Metro Man, Megamind has no purpose in life, so he creates a new opponent, who quickly decides that it’s more fun to be a bad guy than a hero. Does good defeat evil? And what happens to Megamind? We are presenting 3 shows in total; Cowes Students 7pm Friday 18th November Korumburra Students 5pm Saturday 19th November Wonthaggi Students 5pm Sunday 20th November

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Spark Studio of Dance - End of Year Concert 2022

Saturday 12 November 2022

Spark Studio of Dance - End of Year Concert 2022

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Participation Award by Jude Perl

Friday 4 November 2022

Star of Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala & Melbourne Fringe’s Best Cabaret Award winner, Jude Perl has been described as "a mix between Tim Minchin and Katy Perry" (ABC) Her latest award-winning show, Participation Award asks the question - why did school suck so much?! Is it the compulsory sporting events? The one size fits all grading methods? Maintaining your precarious position in a volatile social food chain? Or is it just the arbitrary bullying? Delivered with her signature high-energy, high-awkward, vulnerable-when-no-one-asked-her-to-be musical story telling, Jude explores confrontation through the ages. If you enjoyed Kitty Flanagan and Claire Hooper at the WUCAC, you will LOVE Jude Perl. Music Comedy Perfection (SammyJ) - Recommended ages 15+ Some coarse language, very mild sexual and drug references, themes around bullying, some mental health themes (depression/anxiety)

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Care Love Dance presents "Power"

Saturday 29 October 2022

Care Love Dance presents "Power" What a powerful word it is. Power in words to live by, power in a song that gets you up dancing, power in the way you feel, power in kindness and equality.

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Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!!

Thursday 20 October 2022

**BY POPULAR DEMAND ANH RETURNS WITH HIS SMASH HIT SHOW** ANH DO - THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!! Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness. “irrepressible good humour, infectious energy and bright optimism”…The Sydney Morning Herald “the happiest audience experience I have ever had”…Arts Hub “Two thumbs, five stars, show of the season” www.themusic.com.au Ages 7+

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The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Tuesday 11 October 2022

By Six Foot Something Productions Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises.

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Come Make Art - Workshops

Workshops & Film Screenings

*** UPDATE 28/09/22 *** Due to a clash in commitments this event has been rescheduled until 2023. More information to follow. ---- Come Make Art: a weekend of discovery and training in directorial skills for women & non-binary directors & theatre makers. A series of workshops presented by The Australian Women Directors Alliance - a non-profit coalition of professional women, gender queer and non-binary directors and theatre makers.

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BUNKASAURUS

Thursday 22 September 2022

Two fools in too much trouble… a raucous new all-ages adventure for kids!

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Newhaven College Junior School Production "Brains Trust"

Thursday 15 September 2022

Newhaven College Junior School presents "Brains Trust". Join with us as we go on an entertaining and heartwarming journey to find a young girls self esteem and qualities she has hidden from herself.

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Newhaven College Spring Concert

Saturday 10 September 2022

Newhaven College’s Spring Concert is the highlight of the College’s music calendar and showcases their finest young singers and musicians. The spectacular program celebrates the magic and beauty of music, from classical through to the current hits and a few stops around the world. More than 120 students from years 3-12 will perform in bands, vocal groups, small ensembles and as soloists. Following several years of interruptions, the evening’s performances will be a rebirth of the College’s music program developed by Director of Music, Matthew Goss and his wonderful team of professional music teachers. A four-day College Music Camp has just concluded where students have worked with specialist instructors in their various ensembles to refine their performances to a high standard. This culturally rich event is a must for lovers of music and the community is invited to come along to the Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre on September 10 at 7.00pm.

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Bass Coast Specialist School Arts Concert

Thursday 8 September 2022

We welcome the community to Bass Coast Specialist School’s Better when We’re Together - Performing Arts concert held at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre on Thursday September 8th, 11am. Come and join us as we celebrate being together again and RUOK day. We welcome school and community groups. The concert begins at 11am, with musical performances and presentations from our students. Artworks will be on display in the foyer.

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Lisa Pellin Dancers 30th Annual Showcase

Sunday 28 August 2022

Lisa Pellin Dancers are widely recognised as one of Victoria’s most decorated and highly respected dance schools. Established in 1992, thousands of young dancers have graced LPD studios for the joy, companionship and benefits of the high quality tuition provided by Lisa Pellin and her caring team over the past 30 years. We welcome to the stage a new generation of dancers from our Leongatha and new Inverloch Studio. Come and enjoy the fun and enthusiasm of our young performers who follow in the footsteps of all those who have loved dancing before them, at our Annual Showcase of 2022.

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AMPLIFY presents Movie Night & Guest Speaker

Tuesday 23 August 2022

Amplify presents 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' and motivational speaker Daniel Witthaus. Amplify are a small and eclectic LGBTIQA+ youth group between ages 12 - 25 from Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Shire. We meet weekly and will be planning and hosting a series of fun and educational events for our community to empower other LGBTIQA+ young people.

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The Australian Bee Gees Show

Wednesday 17 August 2022

This new show will be presented in two parts and feature all of the hits in a nostalgic trip down memory lane in a multimedia concert event. From their first shows in 1996, The Australian Bee Gees Show has conquered Las Vegas and has played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act and the world's leading Bee Gees Show. For one night only be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show.

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Margaret Fulton - The Musical (CANCELLED)

Thursday 11 August 2022

A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography. Margaret Fulton reigned supreme on our country’s cooking scene, awarded an OAM in 1983 and later identified as a National Living Treasure. The Margaret Fulton Cookbook encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat and three veg. This delightful musical romp follows her journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom.

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The World Of Musicals Tour

Thursday 21 July 2022

“All of the hits in one show” – that is the motto of our two-and-a-half hour production. An emotional journey through the great world of musicals which will leave the audience spell bound. With Beautiful and emotional ballads from “Evita”, “Les Miserable” and “Phantom of the Opera” along with great favorites from “Dirty Dancing“, “We Will Rock You“ and “Mamma Mia“, there is something in this show for everyone.

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Circling Time - Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards

Sunday 10 July 2022

From the wings of a darkened stage drifts the evocative, slightly haunting sound of clap sticks. A stoically paced figure slowly emerges singing in his traditional language. This mesmerising introduction heralds a performance by renowned Aboriginal singer/songwriter and proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and Nari Nari man, Kutcha Edwards.

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Two of Us - The Songs of Lennon & McCartney

Thursday 7 July 2022

Two of Australia’s most applauded performers, Damien Leith & Darren Coggan, come together to celebrate the songbook of the most inspiring songwriters of all time, John Lennon & Paul McCartney.

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The Sapphires - Written & Directed by Tony Briggs

Saturday 2 July 2022

The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun, and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2022

Wednesday 29 June 2022

Strap yourself in Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation.

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Bass Coast College - Talented Students Concert

Wednesday 22 June 2022

~ Come and witness the wide range of extraordinary skills and entertainment that the students of your local area have to offer on this very special night! ~

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The Wiggles - SUPER HERO TOUR!

Saturday 18 June 2022

Calling all superheroes… The Wiggles are flying onto stages this June & July with their brand-new action-packed Superhero Tour! The world's most popular children's entertainment band, The Wiggles are travelling across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to perform for you! Anthony, Tsehay, Lachy and Simon are super excited to once again sing, dance and play music for their fans, and will be bringing along their Wiggly friends too!

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Ann-Droid! The Wonderful Adventures of a Robot Girl (CANCELLED)

Saturday 18 June 2022

Ann-droid is a unique show that combines theatre with the newest digital technologies: projection, a smart LED costume, a robot ball and a drone in a fascinating story for all ages. This show brings the story of Pinocchio into the 21st century with our little robot girl Ann and her creator Alfred. Recommended ages 4+

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Legally Blonde: the Musical

Between Friday 27 May 2022 and Saturday 11 June 2022

Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.

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Marcus Ryan - Good to be back!

Friday 13 May 2022

After global sell-out tours performing over 20 years on 6 continents and 50 countries, there’s one place Wonthaggi’s own vagabond comedian hasn’t performed… his hometown!

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Newhaven College presents 'Shrek the Musical'

Between Friday 6 May 2022 and Sunday 8 May 2022

Come along and watch everyone's favourite Ogre, Shrek, lead a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue Princess Fiona and find true acceptance. A family friendly show with a great message.

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Youth Week Event - Movie Monday & Big Screen Gaming

Monday 11 April 2022

YES Youth Hub Event This event is open to those between 12-25 years of age or for an adult accompanying a minor. 10.00am Centre Opens 10.00am - 1.00pm Big Screen Gaming Session 1.30pm - 3.30pm Screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [PG] 1h50mins 3.30pm Event Finishes

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A Taste of Ireland

Sunday 10 April 2022

Starring dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects hot off its premiere New York City run.

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Lior - Solo

Saturday 26 March 2022

This performance sees one of Australia’s most successful and respected singer/songwriters performing an intimate concert of songs drawn from his vast back catalogue of recordings. Lior burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album - ‘Autumn Flow’. Known for his dynamic and moving performances he is one of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft.

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Greener Pastures - Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion

Friday 25 March 2022

Renowned Arts Director Catherine Simmonds OAM presents ‘Greener Pastures’, a moving short film that captures the lived experience of Gippsland community members with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The film touches on issues such as migration, refugees, isolation, courage, resilience, hope, generosity and community. Please note: viewer discretion is advised as the film contains material that some people may find confronting and / or distressing.

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Care Love Dance presents Dancing Through the Darkness

Saturday 19 March 2022

After two years of waiting, we are back. Come along and join us as we dance through the darkness.

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Mother & Son

Friday 18 March 2022

She’s back!! Everyone’s favourite forgetful mum and she’s headed to Wonthaggi! From the creator of the hit TV series comes a delightful stage comedy featuring Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz. ‘Mother & Son’ by Geoffrey Atherden Director – Aarne Neeme Starring Julie McGregor as “Maggie” and Christopher Truswell as “Arthur”.

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The Salon Project

Sunday 13 March 2022

A dynamic quartet of young Melbourne musicians playing work by six women composers from five different countries. A very special event celebrating the achievements of women in the world of music and the women of South Gippsland. Supported by Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria

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International Women’s Day Community Event

Tuesday 8 March 2022

Join us to celebrate with a light breakfast followed by an hour with inspirational local speakers representing Women for Change, Gippsland Women's Health, Bass Coast Shire Council and Totally Renewable Phillip Island. Together we can all make a difference. Let’s have the conversation on women’s equality and break the bias, stereotypes and discrimination This event is not just for women and we encourage everyone to attend.

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Magic Beach

Friday 28 January 2022

CDP Kids presents, Magic Beach by Alison Lester, Live on stage

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Australia Day Celebration hosted by Rotary Club of Wonthaggi

Wednesday 26 January 2022

You are invited to the celebration of Australia Day hosted by the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. Starts at 9am with entertainment and a presentation of Community Awards. Reflect, Respect and Celebrate. Approved by Australia Day Council and Bass Coast Shire Council.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

St Kilda Film Festival - Regional Tour

Between Friday 17 December 2021 and Saturday 18 December 2021

The St Kilda Film Festival Victorian Tour is part of the annual St Kilda Film Festival - the largest and longest-running short film festival in Australia. The Film Festival tours both metro and regional locations every year with the aim of showcasing an exceptional line up of short films to a large audience who have an appreciation for the arts.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Phillip Island Dance Studio 2021 Annual Performance

Saturday 11 December 2021

Phillip Island Dance Studio 2021 Annual Performance

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Bass Coast Ballet School 2021 Annual Concert

Saturday 4 December 2021

Bass Coast Ballet School 2021 Annual Concert

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Celebrating Social Inclusion Week and IDPwD

Monday 29 November 2021

Join us for this free event to celebrate Social Inclusion Week and International Day of People with Disability - launching Council's 'Access, Equity and Inclusion in Bass Coast' plan and screening of Remote Connections Film.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Spark Studio of Dance End of Year Concert 2021

Sunday 28 November 2021

Spark Studio of Dance End of Year Concert 2021

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Studio Phoenix Annual End of Year Performance

Saturday 27 November 2021

Studio Phoenix is excited to present our 2021 end of year celebration with all our hard working dancers on stage 27th of November!

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Dance Design End of Year Concert

Between Friday 19 November 2021 and Sunday 21 November 2021

Dance Design’s Annual End of Year Concert featuring the pantomime ‘Lightning McQueen’. Our students have been rehearsing on & off due to Covid, for the past 10 months with the first part of the evening showcasing their class dances and what they have learnt & the pantomime as the second half.

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Lisa Pellin Dancers Annual Concert

Sunday 7 November 2021

Lisa Pellin Dancers present their Annual Performance showcase 2021

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Adam Harvey (CANCELLED)

Sunday 31 October 2021

To mark the release of stellar 10th studio album The Nashville Tapes, celebrated entertainer and country music purist Adam Harvey is set to take his all new touring show on the road in the coming months.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Jude Perl: I Have a Face (CANCELLED)

Thursday 28 October 2021

Jude Perl has established herself as a performer who presents ‘hilarious and painfully spot on observations’ (Plus Ones) mixed with ‘insanely clever and comical song writing’ (Melbourne Observer). I Have A Face premiered at Melbourne Fringe in 2018 where the season was extended due to popular demand and the show won Best Cabaret.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Mental as Everything | Online Film Screening & Q&A

Thursday 14 October 2021

Mental As Everything is an original cabaret show by Melbourne-based writer, musician and performer, Damon Smith. His personal day to day experiences with a diagnosis of both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder have helped Damon develop a transparency regarding his dealings with these two, widely misguided disorders.

Mental As Everything (CANCELLED)

Thursday 7 October 2021

Mental As Everything is an original cabaret show by Melbourne-based writer, musician and performer, Damon Smith. His personal day to day experiences with a diagnosis of both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder have helped Damon develop a transparency regarding his dealings with these two, widely misguided disorders.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Cinema Session - Rosa's Wedding

Sunday 3 October 2021

From writer/director Icíar Bollaín (Take My Eyes, Even The Rain), the joyous new romantic comedy ROSA’S WEDDING features the superb Candela Peña (Truman, Kiki, Love to Love) as a woman who finally decides to take charge of her life after always putting others first.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Annette

Between Saturday 2 October 2021 and Sunday 3 October 2021

Henry is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann, a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. With the birth of their first child -- a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny -- their lives are turned upside down.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

13 - The Musical (CANCELLED)

Between Wednesday 22 September 2021 and Thursday 23 September 2021

Evan Goldman is about to turn thirteen, and he can’t wait. His life seems full of possibilities -- that is, until his parents get divorced, and he is forced to move with his mother from big-city New York to podunk Appleton, Indiana. If Evan can’t get the coolest kids to come to his bar mitzvah, how is he going to survive the school year, not to mention, the rest of his life?

Wonthaggi Arts Centre Cinema Restricted

Newhaven Spring Concert (CANCELLED)

Saturday 4 September 2021

The Spring Concert showcases Newhaven College's finest young musicians. The spectacular program celebrates the magic and beauty of music, from classical through to the current hits.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Lisa Pellin Dancers Annual performance 2021

Sunday 29 August 2021

Lisa Pellin Dancers present their Annual Performance showcase 2021

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Cinema Session - Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga

Between Saturday 7 August 2021 and Wednesday 25 August 2021

Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered -- Dom's forsaken brother.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Black Widow

Between Sunday 8 August 2021 and Saturday 21 August 2021

Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

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Cinema Session - Gunpowder Milkshake

Between Sunday 15 August 2021 and Saturday 21 August 2021

To protect an 8-year-old girl, a dangerous assassin reunites with her mother and her lethal associates to take down a ruthless crime syndicate and its army of henchmen.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - In The Heights

Between Friday 6 August 2021 and Friday 20 August 2021

In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside of the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Space Jam: A New Legacy

Between Friday 13 August 2021 and Friday 20 August 2021

Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI's digitized champions of the court -- a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Martin Eden

Sunday 15 August 2021

After Martin Eden meets Elena, he tries to achieve a place among the literary elite through self-education.

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Cinema Session - June Again

Between Friday 6 August 2021 and Saturday 14 August 2021

During a fleeting bout of lucidity from her dementia, June Wilton has precious little time to bring together her estranged children, save the family business, and rekindle an old flame.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Buckley's Chance

Between Friday 6 August 2021 and Friday 13 August 2021

After the loss of his father, a young boy is forced to move to the Australian Outback to live with his estranged grandfather. During his adventures, he becomes lost and befriends a dingo that has been excluded from its own pack.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Wonthaggi Secondary College - Talented Students Concert 2021

Wednesday 23 June 2021

The students of Wonthaggi Secondary College showcase their talent in this years 2021 concert

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Cinema Session - My Name is Gulpilil

Sunday 11 July 2021

Documentary on the life and work of David Gulpilil, indigenous actor and icon of Australian cinema. "His mesmerising, electrifying presence has leapt off the big screen and changed Australian screen representation in the process.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Firestarter

Sunday 11 July 2021

Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra is a historically important film that takes the viewer through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth to where we are today entering our 4th decade. It recognises Bangarra’s early founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers – Stephen, David and Russell Page – turned the newly born dance group into one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - First Nations Short Films

Sunday 11 July 2021

First Nations Short Films from the Canberra Short film Festival

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Cinema Session - In My Blood It Runs

Sunday 11 July 2021

An intimate and compassionate observational documentary from the perspective of a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy in Alice Springs, Australia, struggling to balance his traditional Arrernte/Garrwa upbringing with a state education.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Land

Between Saturday 26 June 2021 and Saturday 10 July 2021

A local hunter brings a grieving lawyer back from the brink of death after she retreats to the harsh wilderness of the Rockies.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - The United States Vs. Billie Holiday

Between Sunday 27 June 2021 and Saturday 10 July 2021

The Federal Bureau of Narcotics launches an undercover sting operation against jazz singer Billie Holiday.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Spirit Untamed

Between Saturday 26 June 2021 and Saturday 10 July 2021

Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she move from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Cruella

Between Saturday 26 June 2021 and Saturday 10 July 2021

A live-action feature film following the evil exploits of Cruella de Vil, the villain from the Disney film, "101 Dalmatians'.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bass Coast Shorts - Stop Animation Workshop

Monday 5 July 2021

Do you want to learn how to create your own animated films? In this exciting 5 day class participants will have a crash course in stop motion animation techniques learning how to create animation with a variety of different materials. Participants will create their own short film.

The Project Space - Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer) (CANCELLED)

Thursday 1 July 2021

Join Tom and Bonnie on the ultimate quest to find the perfect love song. Part comedy show and part performance, the critically acclaimed and utterly charming Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer) will take you on a joyous ride through contemporary politics, philosophy and wicked dance moves, one pop song at a time. By Tom Hogan and Bonnie Leigh-Dodds

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2021

Wednesday 30 June 2021

Australia’s favourite comedy convoy can't wait to tour Australia once again! Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow in 2021 as it rolls into towns around the country to home deliver an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers. It will be a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy all your comedy cravings!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Cinema Session - Scattered People

Sunday 27 June 2021

Launching in Refugee Week 2021 and screening around the country, this is a compelling film of how music opens the heart, and has the power to heal and connect cultures. The story of Iranian asylum seekers Mas and Saha and how they found the Scattered People - a group of musicians who found them. They are joined by a swag of high profile musicians who also believe in the power of music.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - The Mole Agent

Sunday 27 June 2021

An 83-year-old man poses as a resident in a Chilean nursing home to see if he can find signs of abuse.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

NextWave Film Festival - Youth Week Screening

Between Friday 25 June 2021 and Saturday 26 June 2021

To celebrate Youth Week 2021, Bass Coast Shire Council is hosting our own screening of SWIFF’s Nextwave Youth Film program. It is a curated 90 minute program of short films made by young regional Australians from across the country. This year saw the most diverse range of films from the competition. Nextwave is recommended for ages 10+. Some films contain mature themes.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

National Sorry Day

Wednesday 26 May 2021

A day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can play our part in the healing process.

Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club

HONK! The Musical - Presented by Wonthaggi Secondary College

Between Friday 7 May 2021 and Saturday 8 May 2021

HONK! The Musical - Presented by Wonthaggi Secondary College A gaggle of farmyard characters join the naïve, but loveable, Ugly in his rites-of-passage journey from misrepresented duckling to elegant swan. Peril lies around every corner, usually in the shape of the ravenous Cat, but Ugly receives help from unlikely sources and wins through thanks to his sheer good-naturedness.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Pointe, Line and Surface - A History of Ballet

Saturday 1 May 2021

As part of the State Government’s Touring Victoria program Dancebourne Arts’ Pointe, Line and Surface, a performance exploring the history of ballet, with accompanying workshops supported by Creative Victoria, will tour to Wonthaggi and Drysdale in 2021.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Dancebourne Arts - Workshop

Saturday 1 May 2021

A dance workshop ran by Dancebourne Arts prior to their performance of, Pointe Line and Surface - A history of Ballet Ages 10+

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

The Wizard of Oz - Presented by Newhaven College

Between Thursday 22 April 2021 and Saturday 24 April 2021

The most beloved tale of all time comes to life on the stage as only Prince Street Players can do. Dorothy and her three friends trot delightfully and tunefully down that fabled road of yellow brick in The Wizard of Oz. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, young Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz, who can send her home. Along the way, they must avoid the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Cinema Session - Raya and the Last Dragon

Between Saturday 10 April 2021 and Thursday 15 April 2021

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.

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Cinema Session - The Marksman

Between Saturday 3 April 2021 and Thursday 15 April 2021

Jim is a former Marine who lives a solitary life as a rancher along the Arizona-Mexican border. But his peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when he tries to protect a boy on the run from members of a vicious cartel.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Between Saturday 3 April 2021 and Thursday 15 April 2021

Despite his efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his reputation for mischief among the other rabbits. Once he adventures out of the garden Peter finds himself in a world where mischief is appreciated, but soon his family come to bring him home.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Nomadland

Between Monday 5 April 2021 and Wednesday 14 April 2021

A woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Chaos Walking

Between Sunday 4 April 2021 and Tuesday 13 April 2021

In Prentisstown, Todd has been brought up to believe that the Spackle released a germ that killed all the women and unleashed Noise on the remaining men. After discovering a patch of silence out in the swamp, his surrogate parents immediately tell him that he has to run, leaving him with only a map of New World, a message, and many unanswered questions. He soon discovers the source of the silence: a girl, named Viola.

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Cinema Session - Judas and the Black Messiah

Between Monday 5 April 2021 and Monday 12 April 2021

Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - The Little Things

Between Tuesday 6 April 2021 and Sunday 11 April 2021

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

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Cinema Session - La Belle Epoque

Sunday 11 April 2021

Victor, a disillusioned sexagenarian, sees his life turned upside down on the day when Antoine, a brilliant entrepreneur, offers him a new kind of attraction: mixing theatrical artifices and historical reconstruction, this company offers his clients a chance to dive back into the era of their choice. Victor then chose to relive the most memorable week of his life: the one where, 40 years earlier, he met the great love.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Archie Roach: Tell Me Why

Friday 9 April 2021

A new work sharing stories and songs from Archie's new memoir and companion album.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Jimeoin: Ramble ON!

Thursday 1 April 2021

A Stalwart of Australian comedy and all round likeable rogue, comedian Jimeoin in his new stand up show Ramble On! happily imparts his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style. 'Recalls the familiar at fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess' (Scotland on Sunday). 'Hilarious... If laughter's the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids... Don't miss it!' (Edinburgh Evening News).

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Cinema Session - High Ground

Between Friday 5 March 2021 and Sunday 28 March 2021

Set against the stunning landscapes of 1930s Arnhem Land, HIGH GROUND chronicles young Aboriginal man Gutjuk, who in a bid to save the last of his family teams up with ex-soldier Travis to track down Baywara - the most dangerous warrior in the Territory, who is also his uncle. As Travis and Gutjuk journey through the outback they begin to earn each other's trust, but when the truths of Travis' past actions are suddenly revealed, it is he who becomes the hunted.

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Cinema Session - Penguin Bloom

Between Friday 26 February 2021 and Sunday 28 March 2021

Samantha Bloom breaks her back in an accident and is paralysed from the chest down. A year later, her children bring home an injured magpie they have found. She cautiously approaches the magpie and begins to get acquainted with the new family member.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Storm Boy

Between Friday 26 March 2021 and Sunday 28 March 2021

Storm Boy lives a lonely life with his reclusive father on a desolate coastline, but when he forms a close bond with a pelican, Mr. Percival, his life takes a new and unexpected turn.

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Cinema Session - The Dry

Between Friday 5 February 2021 and Sunday 28 March 2021

Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

WIFF Session - Another Round

Sunday 21 March 2021

Four high school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives.

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WIFF Session -The Translators

Sunday 21 March 2021

Nine translators group together to work on a top secret manuscript, but they soon find themselves inside a living nightmare when the first ten pages of the book mysteriously appear online.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

WIFF Session -The Painter and the Thief

Sunday 21 March 2021

Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova develops an unlikely friendship with the man who stole two of her paintings.

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WIFF session - Minari

Saturday 20 March 2021

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

WIFF Session - The Truffle Hunters

Saturday 20 March 2021

A handful of men search for rare, expensive and delicious white Alba truffles deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy.

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WIFF Session - Corpus Christi

Saturday 20 March 2021

A reformed criminal is prevented from applying to the seminary after his release, so he dresses as a priest and ministers a small town parish.

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WIFF Session - Pinocchio

Saturday 20 March 2021

Geppetto's puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures - from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land of Toys and the Field of Miracles.

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WIFF Session - Pain and Glory

Friday 19 March 2021

A film director reflects on the choices he's made in life as the past and present come crashing down around him.

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Cinema Session - Dreambuilders

Between Friday 26 February 2021 and Sunday 14 March 2021

A young girl misuses her newfound ability to create and control other people's dreams to teach her bothersome stepsister a lesson.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Pixie

Between Saturday 6 March 2021 and Sunday 14 March 2021

Pixie wants to avenge her mother's death by masterminding a heist, but her plans go awry and she finds herself on the run with two young men who are way out of their depth being chased across the Wild Irish countryside by gangsters. She has to pit her wits against everyone, taking on the patriarchy to claim the right to shape her own life.

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Cinema Session - Girls Can't Surf

Tuesday 9 March 2021

It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluoro colours, peroxide hair and radical male egos. GIRLS CAN’T SURF follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, GIRLS CAN’T SURF is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism,

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Looking For Wonthaggi

Between Saturday 27 February 2021 and Sunday 7 March 2021

Funny, stirring, thought provoking stories from Wonthaggi identities, read by actors about their town. Directed by Gill Heal

The Shed

Melbourne International Comedy festival - Not the right one (CANCELLED)

Sunday 28 February 2021

Australia’s favourite comedy convoy can't wait to tour Australia once again! Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow in 2021 as it rolls into towns around the country to home deliver an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers. It will be a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy all your comedy cravings!

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Cinema Session - Promising Young Woman

Between Friday 5 February 2021 and Sunday 28 February 2021

Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

You & I - Rachael Beck & Michael Cormick

Sunday 21 February 2021

Rachael Beck and Michael Cormick are two of Australia's best loved Musical Theatre Stars. Their relationship began 25 years ago during the Musical Beauty and the Beast, and they have remained the best of friends ever since, both on and off stage. Their on stage connection is rare, warm and genuinely heartfelt.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Coastal Connections Concert

Saturday 20 February 2021

This concert will launch seven short films about community members' special places in the natural world. Local musicians have composed soundtracks for the film and will perform excerpts from their compositions.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Cinema Session - Dragon Rider

Between Friday 5 February 2021 and Friday 19 February 2021

A young silver dragon teams up with a mountain spirit and an orphaned boy on a journey through the Himalayas in search for the Rim of Heaven.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Superintelligence

Between Friday 5 February 2021 and Sunday 14 February 2021

When a powerful superintelligence chooses to study Carol, the most average person on Earth, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the AI decides whether to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it's up to Carol to prove people are worth saving.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

How To Be A Good Wife

Sunday 7 February 2021

Paulette and her husband have been running a housekeeping school. After the sudden death of her husband, Paulette discovers that the school is on the verge of bankruptcy and has to take her responsibilities.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Wonder Woman 1984

Between Thursday 14 January 2021 and Saturday 30 January 2021

Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.

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Cinema Session - The Comeback Trail

Between Friday 15 January 2021 and Saturday 30 January 2021

Indebted to the mob, two movie producers try to save themselves by setting up an aging actor for an insurance scam.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - The Croods: A New Age

Between Saturday 16 January 2021 and Saturday 30 January 2021

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

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Cinema Session - The Witches

Between Thursday 14 January 2021 and Saturday 30 January 2021

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans.

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Cinema Session - Misbehaviour

Between Wednesday 6 January 2021 and Friday 29 January 2021

A group of women hatch a plan to disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty competition in London.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Rotary Club Australia Day Celebrations 2021

Tuesday 26 January 2021

Entertainment with an address by the Rotary Australia Day Ambassador Dr Terence Shannon and the presentation of Rotary Community awards.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre

Vivaldi, Cecilia, and the Carnevale Screening

Sunday 24 January 2021

A special screening of Vivaldi, Cecilia, and the Carnevale presented by the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - COVID Safe

Cinema Session - Dreamland

Between Thursday 7 January 2021 and Saturday 16 January 2021

A teen bounty hunter is torn between helping or capturing a seductive fugitive bank robber hiding in his small town during the Great Depression.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - An American Pickle

Between Monday 28 December 2020 and Wednesday 13 January 2021

A simple Jewish man named Herschel Greenbaum works in a pickle factory in Brooklyn. One day he falls into a vat of brine and stays there, perfectly preserved, for 100 years. He comes back to life and goes to stay with his great-great-grandson, Ben, in contemporary Brooklyn.

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Cinema Session - The War With Grandpa

Between Tuesday 29 December 2020 and Wednesday 13 January 2021

Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his grandpa he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war. With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even.

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Cinema Session - Combat Wombat

Between Wednesday 23 December 2020 and Monday 11 January 2021

A curmudgeonly wombat, Maggie Diggins, becomes the city's superhero overnight after saving a rookie superhero sugar glider.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Astro Kid

Between Wednesday 23 December 2020 and Saturday 9 January 2021

Following the destruction of their ship, William is separated from his parents with whom he travelled in space. His spare capsule lands on a wild and unexplored planet and has to survive with the help of Buck, a survival robot.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - A Christmas Gift From Bob

Between Wednesday 23 December 2020 and Thursday 31 December 2020

A struggling street musician finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat at Christmas.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Happiest Season

Between Wednesday 23 December 2020 and Thursday 31 December 2020

A young woman with a plan to propose to her girlfriend while at her family's annual holiday party discovers her partner hasn't yet come out to her conservative parents.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Cinema Session - Astro Kid (CANCELLED)

Between Wednesday 23 December 2020 and Thursday 24 December 2020

Upon the destruction of their ship, Willy is separated from his parents. He lands on a wild and unexplored planet and with the help of Buck, a survival robot, he will have to hold until the arrival of a rescue mission.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Dance Design

Between Monday 7 December 2020 and Monday 21 December 2020

Dance Design - Closed Event (Not open to Public)

Arts Centre COVID

Cinema Session - Tenet

Between Wednesday 9 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020

Armed with only one word, Tenet, and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

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Cinema Session - Trolls: World Tour

Between Wednesday 9 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020

When the Queen of the Hard Rock Trolls tries to take over all the Troll kingdoms, Queen Poppy and her friends try different ways to save all the Trolls.

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Cinema Session - Bill & Ted: Face the Music

Between Wednesday 9 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020

Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.

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Cinema Session - Rams

Between Wednesday 9 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020

In remote Western Australia, two estranged brothers, Colin (Sam Neill) and Les (Michael Caton), are at war. Raising separate flocks of sheep descended from their family's prized bloodline, the two men work side by side yet are worlds apart. When Les's prize ram is diagnosed with a rare and lethal illness, authorities order a purge of every sheep in the valley. While Colin attempts to stealthily outwit the powers that be, Les opts for angry defiance.

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Cultural Capability Celebration

Tuesday 15 December 2020

Celebrating our teams cultural awareness by coming together to enjoy a free small popcorn and a showing of Australian Dream or Rabbit Proof Fence. This session is only open to all council employee's. Please only choose one session.

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Cultural Capability Celebration - Depot Staff

Tuesday 15 December 2020

Celebrating our teams cultural awareness by coming together to enjoy a breakfast and a showing of Walkabout Wicket. This session is only open the council depot staff only.

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Lisa Pellin Dancers (CANCELLED)

Sunday 13 December 2020

Limited tickets available to direct family members only. Limit of 2 Tickets per Family.

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Cinema Session - Alien

Saturday 5 December 2020

In the distant future, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo are on their way home when they pick up a distress call from a distant moon. The crew are under obligation to investigate and the spaceship descends on the moon afterwards. After a rough landing, three crew members leave the spaceship to explore the area on the moon. At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a distress call.

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Cinema Session - The Incredibles

Between Thursday 26 November 2020 and Saturday 5 December 2020

Bob Parr (A.K.A. Mr. Incredible), and his wife Helen (A.K.A. Elastigirl), are the world's greatest famous crime-fighting superheroes in Metroville. Always saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. But fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they have no choice but to retire as superheroes to live a "normal life" with their three children Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack (who were secretly born with superpowers).

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Cinema Session - The Lion King

Between Saturday 28 November 2020 and Saturday 5 December 2020

In Africa, the lion cub Simba is the pride and joy of his parents King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. Mufasa prepares Simba to be the next king of the jungle. However, the naive Simba believes in his envious uncle Scar that wants to kill Mufasa and Simba to become the next king. He lures Simba and his friend Nala to go to a forbidden place and they are attacked by hyenas but they are rescued by Mufasa.

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Cinema Session - Fight Club

Friday 4 December 2020

A nameless first person narrator (Edward Norton) attends support groups in attempt to subdue his emotional state and relieve his insomniac state. When he meets Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), another fake attendee of support groups, his life seems to become a little more bearable. However when he associates himself with Tyler (Brad Pitt) he is dragged into an underground fight club and soap making scheme.

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Cinema Session - Beauty and the Beast

Between Wednesday 25 November 2020 and Friday 4 December 2020

Disney's animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young Prince, imprisoned in the form of a Beast (Dan Stevens), can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle (Emma Watson), the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.

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Cinema Session - Mary Poppins

Between Thursday 26 November 2020 and Friday 4 December 2020

When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents.

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Cinema Session - Bohemian Rhapsody

Between Saturday 28 November 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career.

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Cinema Session - Star Wars - The Force Awakens

Between Friday 27 November 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020

30 years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire, Rey, a scavenger from the planet Jakku, finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of the long lost Luke Skywalker. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the daunting legions of the First Order.

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Cinema Session - Moana

Between Thursday 26 November 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020

Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the blight by stealing the heart of the goddess, Te Fiti. The only way to heal the island is to persuade Maui to return Te Fiti's heart, so Moana sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific. The film is based on stories from Polynesian mythology.

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Cinema Session - The Greatest Showman

Between Wednesday 25 November 2020 and Wednesday 2 December 2020

Orphaned, penniless but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American Phineas Taylor Barnum will always be remembered as the man with the gift to effortlessly blur the line between reality and fiction. Thirsty for innovation and hungry for success, the son of a tailor will manage to open a wax museum but will soon shift focus to the unique and peculiar, introducing extraordinary, never-seen-before live acts on the circus stage.

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Cinema Session - Inside Out

Between Wednesday 25 November 2020 and Wednesday 2 December 2020

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters.

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Wide Angle Film Festival

Tuesday 1 December 2020

Now showing! WAFF Adult Program of Films suitable for ages 13+

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Cinema Session - TEST SCREENING

Friday 20 November 2020

The purpose of this event is to run a test of our WUCAC COVID Safe Plan

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David Hobson & Colin Lane "In Tails" (CANCELLED)

Sunday 1 November 2020

David Hobson and Colin Lane have been friends for 25 years. From vastly different backgrounds, they have observed one another’s worlds and always thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a go at what that other guy does?” So here’s their chance to see whether the grass is a little greener.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Wednesday 1 July 2020

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it rolls into town, homedelivering the hottest acts direct from Australia’s largest comedy festival to your backyard. Featuring an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars, talented newcomers and international performers, we’ve got all your comedy cravings covered. Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song in this rip-roaring road trip of a life time!

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Marcus Ryan - Good to be Back! (CANCELLED)

Between Thursday 9 April 2020 and Friday 10 April 2020

After global sell-out tours performing over 20 years on 6 continents and 50 countries, there’s one place Wonthaggi’s own vagabond comedian hasn’t performed… his hometown!

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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (CANCELLED)

Between Saturday 21 March 2020 and Monday 23 March 2020

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is an Australian play written by Ray Lawler and first performed at the Union Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, on 28 November 1955. The play is considered to be the most significant in Australian theatre history, and a "turning point",[1] openly and authentically portraying distinctly Australian life and characters. It was one of the first truly naturalistic "Australian" theatre productions.

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This Girl Can Active Women's Breakfast (CANCELLED)

Monday 23 March 2020

TBC

Bass Coast Community Stadium

Circus Oz - Aurora

Wednesday 11 March 2020

Fun for the whole family, Aurora is the latest creation by Circus Oz, featuring a host of silly and loveable arctic characters all performing spectacular acrobatic feats and hilarious physical comedy that will leave you gasping and laughing with delight. Let your spirit soar with Circus Oz and Aurora.

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Gina Jeffreys

Friday 21 February 2020

Gina is back with her first new originals album in 12 years. To say a lot has happened in Gina’s life since she last stood under the spotlight would be an understatement and the fastest way for you to catch up would be to listen to the lyrics on Gina’s long-awaited new album “Beautiful Tangle”. “I’ve written every single song with some great writers - and every song is a page out of my life”.

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Ross Noble - Humournoid

Thursday 20 February 2020

What happens when pure comedy takes human form. What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up, Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see. This is it. ‘Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up …see him and marvel’ The Sun ‘Every night is different and every night is a total joy’ Time Out ‘The great improviser’ The Guardian

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Rain or Shine: The Judy Garland Story

Tuesday 4 February 2020

This production in 2019 will present the Australian Premiere and feature Helpmann award winning performer Kerrie Anne Greenland (Les Miserables) in the title role.

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Lennon Through A Glass Onion

Friday 31 January 2020

Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back in Australia following their sensational 16 week season in New York. The internationally acclaimed theatrical event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon which we know and loved as LOOKING THROUGH A GLASS ONION was re-produced and rebranded for its Off-Broadway debut at the Union Square Theatre.

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Cadd & Morris

Wednesday 15 January 2020

After a 7 year break from touring together they reunite to perform a limited amount of shows Australian music icons, BRIAN CADD and RUSSELL MORRIS, have been friends for over forty years and have been touring together from time to time over the past decades and are back after a 7 year break to perform a limited amount of shows.

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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

Thursday 19 December 2019

Back by popular demand! The team at ‘A Taste of Ireland’ bring their seasonal production, ‘A Celtic Christmas’ to Victoria for the very first time. After selling out in New South Wales in December 2018, followed by breaking touring records with their flagship production in early 2019, the stage is set for the new Irish music & dance production to hit audiences across Victoria.

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An Unexpected Love [M] 2h16mins

Sunday 15 December 2019

When Ana and Marco arrive at the airport to farewell their son, who is leaving his Argentine homeland to study abroad. However his departure leaves a significant hole in their everyday lives, and after more than twenty years of marriage, both reluctantly come to admit that their feelings for each other have shifted. So as if it were one last project together, they decide to ‘consciously uncouple’, and begin to explore the surprising and sometimes wonderful world of the newly-single.

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Phillip Island Dance Studio Annual Performance

Saturday 14 December 2019

Phillip Island Dance Studio Annual Performance

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Bass Coast Ballet School Annual Concert

Saturday 7 December 2019

Join us for Bass Coast Ballet School's 2019 Annual Concert! It's been a great year at Bass Coast Ballet School and we are excited to show the community what our students have accomplished. Please come along for a fun evening as the Bass Coast Ballet School students showcase all their hard work over the past year. Our dancers will present performances in Ballet, Lyrical Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop styles.

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Dance Design End of Year Concert - Lost in Rio

Between Friday 22 November 2019 and Sunday 24 November 2019

Dance Design End of Year Concert - Lost in Rio

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Who You Think I Am [MA15+] 1h41mins

Sunday 10 November 2019

Binoche plays Claire, a university lecturer and mother of two teenage boys, who is contending with the approach of middle age and remains stung by the betrayal of her ex-husband (Charles Berling), who is building a new life with another partner.

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Step It Up Dance Studio 12th & Final Concert

Saturday 9 November 2019

Step It Up Dance Studio presenting it's 12th and Final Show. Come and be entertained by local performers who will present a wide variety of dance genres.

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Victoria Welsh Choir

Sunday 3 November 2019

Hosted by the Inverloch Inter Church Council

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Care Love Dance presents "We Will Rock You"

Saturday 2 November 2019

Care Love Dance presents "We Will Rock You"

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Dead Men Talking

Monday 28 October 2019

Dead Men Talking brings to life Australia’s legendary literary figures Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson; their friendship, poetry and lives as they share a drink at Leviticus Bar & Grill, Heaven’s Gate.

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Friends for Life - Marina, Silvie and Michael

Sunday 27 October 2019

Join Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino and Michael Cormick for one night only.

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Ága [PG] 1h36mins

Sunday 27 October 2019

In a yurt on the snow-covered fields of the North, Nanook and Sedna live following the traditions of their ancestors. Alone in the wilderness, they look like the last people on Earth.

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Priscilla's Ballroom - presented by C2A

Saturday 26 October 2019

Enjoy our annual singing, dancing and miming concert as we celebrate all things Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Strictly Ballroom and the days of disco. Supper included after show.

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Carinya Lodge Homes Fundraiser Film Night - Ride Like a Girl

Friday 25 October 2019

As a little girl, Michelle Payne dreams of the impossible: winning the Melbourne Cup — horse-racing's toughest two-mile race. The youngest of 10 children, Michelle is raised by single father Paddy. She leaves school at 15 to become a jockey and after early failures she finds her feet, but a family tragedy, followed by her own near fatal horse fall all but ends the dream. But with the love of her dad and her brother Stevie, Michelle will not give up.

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Wonthaggi Citizens' Band Annual Variety Concert

Saturday 19 October 2019

Wonthaggi Citizens' Band Annual Variety Concert, under direction of band master Craig Marinus. Guest vocalists from Wonthaggi Theatrical Group's performance of Les Miserables.

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YES to Youth! Mayoral Benefit Concert

Saturday 12 October 2019

Fundraising event for the YES Youth Hub. The YES Youth Hub will provide Bass Coast with a multipurpose site, resourcing young people with information, programs, activities and a space to feel welcome. The youth hub model is proven to have a positive impact on emotional, physical, mental and sexual health within communities.

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My Brilliant Divorce by Geraldine Aron

Tuesday 8 October 2019

If you loved Shirley Valentine you’ll adore My Brilliant Divorce. This achingly funny story follows Angela, who seeks to take on the world after a divorce that she was the last to see coming! A smash hit on London’s West End, this new production stars the acclaimed Mandi Lodge (Shirley Valentine, Always…Patsy Cline).

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Melbourne International Film Festival

Is coming to Wonthaggi!

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Pearl: The Janis Joplin Story

Friday 27 September 2019

For the first time in Australia, a production about a rock immortal whose individuality became a hallmark that both shocked and inspired a generation and to this day touches all ages. The only production in Australia that has the approval of the Joplin estate USA.

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Class of 59 - The Rock & Roll Circus Tour 2019

Friday 20 September 2019

The Rock & Roll Circus Tour rolls in to Australia in 2019 featuring a two hour concert production that assembles a rock and roll band to boot to celebrate the talent, the hits and the legacies of the original stars of Rock N’ Roll – Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Big Bopper.

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Happy as Lazzaro [M] 2h08mins

Sunday 15 September 2019

This is the tale of a meeting between Lazzaro, a young peasant so good that he is often mistaken for simple-minded, and Tancredi, a young nobleman cursed by his imagination. Life in their isolated pastoral village Inviolata is dominated by the terrible Marchesa Alfonsina de Luna, the queen of cigarettes. A loyal bond is sealed when Tancredi asks Lazzaro to help him orchestrate his own kidnapping.

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Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan [CTC] 1h58mins

Friday 13 September 2019

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is hosting a film screening of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.

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Women's Adventure Film Tour

Tuesday 3 September 2019

Women's Adventure Film Tour celebrates the extraordinary things women are doing in the name of adventure.

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Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical! presented by WSC

Between Friday 30 August 2019 and Saturday 31 August 2019

Pack your duffel bags, grab your guitars, and get ready to rock at Camp Rock: The Musical! Join Mitchie, Shane, Nate, Jason, Tess, Caitlyn, Dana and the gang for an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza! Camp Rock: The Musical! Combines your favourite songs and characters you love from the Disney Channel Original Movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2:The Final Jam into one funny, heartfelt, and exciting theatrical experience.

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Screening of 2040 [G] 1h32mins

Saturday 17 August 2019

The South Gippsland Conservation Society is hosting a film screening of 2040, all funds raised will be used to fund action on the climate emergency.

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St Kilda Film Festival - Victorian Tour

Friday 16 August 2019

Australia’s oldest publicly-owned film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival, is once again hitting the road to entertain audiences around Victoria. A selection of films screened at the 36th St Kilda Film Festival which concluded on 30 June will be showcased during the three-month tour, providing film buffs from around the state the opportunity to view some of Australia’s celebrated filmmaking talent.

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Victorian Concert Orchestra

Sunday 11 August 2019

The Victorian Concert Orchestra (VCO) is Australia's longest standing touring orchestra. The orchestra, originally established by the Victorian Government in 1926 to service rural Victoria, has developed over time to become an independent not-for-profit organisation whose aims and objectives remain unchanged.

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Royal Australian Navy Band - Big Band

Wednesday 31 July 2019

The Royal Australian Navy Band is one of Australia’s most recognised and valued military ensembles. From the entry of the first RAN fleet into Sydney Harbour in 1913 to a concert in regional Australia yesterday, the RAN Band has added ceremony, prestige and spirit to the activities and reputation of Australia’s naval defence force for more than 100 years.

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Claire Darling [French] [M] 1h34mins

Sunday 28 July 2019

Emotional, subtle and elegantly directed, CLAIRE DARLING is a deeply personal film for Bertuccelli, filmed in the estate of her own grandmother, and Deneuve is remarkable as always as the larger-than-life heiress, playing opposite her real-life daughter. This is a poignant story of emotional attachment, mis-remembered pasts, and the complexity of mother/daughter relationships. The ending may surprise you, and packs an emotional punch.

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Movie Marathon - Men in Black

Saturday 27 July 2019

Come and see all 4 Men in Black films in one day!

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Spencer

Thursday 25 July 2019

Spencer is modern storytelling at its best. Told over the course of one weekend in a suburban Australian home, this new comedy-drama revolves around a sports-mad, tightknit and gloriously dysfunctional family: fierce single-mum matriarch Marilyn and her three adult children – wayward daughter Jules, mouthy coulda-been Ben and AFL golden boy Scott.

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A Taste of Tamworth

Sunday 21 July 2019

A huge concert with 4 multi-award winning artists giving you a Taste of Tamworth at its best. Golden Guitar Winners – Carter & Carter and Lyn Bowtell team up with award winning rising stars Jayne Denham & The Weeping Willows, to give you an authentic taste of Tamworth - still Australia’s biggest country music festival.

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A Season of French Cinema - Bastille Day

Sunday 14 July 2019

To celebrate Bastille Day on 14 July, the Wonthaggi Arts Centre is hosting a single day of French Films for your enjoyment.

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First Peoples Film Festival

Between Friday 12 July 2019 and Saturday 13 July 2019

In celebration of NAIDOC week and in partnership with Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group

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Stan & Mabel - The Greatest Animal Orchestra in the World!

Tuesday 9 July 2019

Paul Rissmann’s musical adventure Stan and Mabel is a perfect introduction to classical music for young audiences. Based on the book written and illustrated by Jason Chapman, it tells the story of a music-loving dog and cat whose mission is to perform in the greatest orchestra in the world. This highly interactive concert will captivate young children with its mix of music, illustrated projections and audience participation and imaginative narration.

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Isaiah Firebrace

Saturday 6 July 2019

Hot on the heels of his return from the Ukraine, Isaiah Australia’s top ten ranked 2017 Eurovision Song Contest finalist will be touring Australia with his 4-piece band in his new 2 hour concert spectacular.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Wednesday 3 July 2019

Grab a mate, grab a date… grab a ticket to the Roadshow!

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Grigoryan Brothers - Past, Present & Future

Friday 21 June 2019

Guitarists, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world.

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Loro [MA15+] 2h31mins

Sunday 16 June 2019

Seduction, glamour, corruption, drugs and raucous poolside parties: the life and times of scandal-plagued Silvio Berlusconi have long-demanded a screen depiction, and who else to deliver it than Paolo Sorrentino, the Academy Award-winning director of The Great Beauty and The Young Pope, who returns to cinema in spectacular fashion with this dazzling, topical and no-holds-barred look at life in Italy under the glistening eye of modern Europe’s most infamous politician.

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Toni Childs - Retrospective Tour 2019

Thursday 13 June 2019

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two hour performance as she celebrates her 30 year anniversary of Union. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, the Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith. The second hour will be your introduction to Toni’s new music from two very special albums It’s All a Beautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet.

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Les Miserables presented by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

Between Saturday 25 May 2019 and Sunday 9 June 2019

To celebrates its Golden Anniversary year, in 2019 the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group presents the iconic “Les Miserables”. A huge success when WTG presented it in 2008, this new production of “Les Miserables” fully reimagines the production with production elements that need to be seen to be believed.

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The Australian Bee Gees Show

Thursday 25 April 2019

It’s Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees.

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Captain Marvel [M] 2h03mins

Between Wednesday 10 April 2019 and Monday 22 April 2019

Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.

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Alita: Battle Angel [M] 2h02mins

Between Tuesday 9 April 2019 and Monday 22 April 2019

Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is, nor does she have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious past.

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Storm Boy [PG] 1h39mins

Between Wednesday 10 April 2019 and Monday 22 April 2019

‘Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.

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Wonder Park [CTC] 1h25mins

Between Monday 8 April 2019 and Monday 22 April 2019

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

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The Kid Who Would be King [PG] 2h00mins

Between Monday 8 April 2019 and Monday 22 April 2019

Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.

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Vox Lux [MA15+] 1h54mins

Between Wednesday 10 April 2019 and Saturday 20 April 2019

Celeste is a 13-year-old music prodigy who survives a horrific school shooting in Staten Island, N.Y., in 1999. Her talent shines through during the memorial service when she sings a song that touches the hearts of the mourners. Guided by her sister and a talent manager, the young phenom transforms into a rising pop star with a promising future. Eighteen years later, Celeste now finds herself on the comeback trail when a scandal, personal struggles and the pitfalls of fame threaten her career.

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Ponyo [G] 1h43mins

Between Tuesday 9 April 2019 and Saturday 20 April 2019

During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human, and as her friendship with Sosuke grows, she becomes more humanlike. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village.

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A Dog’s Way Home [PG] 1h36mins

Between Monday 8 April 2019 and Saturday 20 April 2019

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

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Green Book [M] 2h10mins

Between Monday 8 April 2019 and Thursday 18 April 2019

Dr Don Shirley is a world-class African-American pianist, who is about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation.

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Eighth Grade [M] 1h34mins

Between Monday 8 April 2019 and Thursday 18 April 2019

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school -- the end of her thus far disastrous eighth-grade year.

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Glass [M] 2h09mins

Between Tuesday 9 April 2019 and Thursday 18 April 2019

M. Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives of two of his standout originals—2000’s Unbreakable and 2016’s Split —in one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. Bruce Willis returns as David Dunn as does Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, known also by his pseudonym Mr. Glass. James McAvoy, reprising his role as Kevin Wendell Crumb and the multiple identities who reside within, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Casey Cooke, the only captive to survive an encounter with The Beast.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Dragon Ball Super: Broly [PG] 1h41mins

Between Tuesday 9 April 2019 and Thursday 18 April 2019

A planet destroyed, a powerful race reduced to nothing. After the devastation of Planet Vegeta, three Saiyans were scattered among the stars, destined for different fates. While two found a home on Earth, the third was raised with a burning desire for vengeance and developed an unbelievable power. And the time for revenge has come. Destinies collide in a battle that will shake the universe to its very core!

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Black 47 [MA15+] 1h36mins

Sunday 14 April 2019

The Bass Coast Fine Film Group was established in Wonthaggi in 2009 by a group of local cinema patrons with the objective of encouraging an interest in film as an art form and as a medium of information and education.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Leo Sayer – Just A Boy At 70

Friday 12 April 2019

Leo Sayer celebrates his 70th birthday year with a series of special concerts across the globe.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

SOLD OUT Kitty Flanagan - Smashing

Saturday 6 April 2019

Kitty Flanagan Smashing Everything is getting "smashed". Love songs, sex, algorithms, chimps, clowns and psychics, nothing is safe when Kitty hits the stage. Kitty Flanagan is one of Australia’s best known comedians. She has played all over the world and now tours Australia relentlessly, determined to bring her award winning stand up shows to every regional arts centre and theatre around the country...and guess what? We're on her list.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

A Taste of Ireland

Thursday 28 March 2019

The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Fine Film Festival - The Heiresses (Spanish) [M] 1h38mins

Sunday 24 March 2019

Chela and Chiquita are both descended from wealthy families in Asunción. But recently, their financial situation has worsened and they begin selling off their inherited possessions. Driving for the first time in years, Chela begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly wealthy ladies.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - Swing Kids (Korean) [MA15+] 2h13mins

Sunday 24 March 2019

In this swinging musical drama set during the Korean War, the soldiers at a POW camp plan a tap show to distract both themselves and the prisoners from the hardships of war. Led by a former Broadway dancer and a rebellious North Korean soldier, the band of prisoners find a new sense of freedom in dancing.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - At Eternity's Gate (Eng) [PG] 1h51mins

Sunday 24 March 2019

A journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world's most beloved and stunning works of art. Not a forensic biography, but rather scenes based on Vincent van Gogh's letters, common agreement about events in his life that present as facts, hearsay, and moments that are just plain invented.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - Cold War (Polish & others) [M] 1h28mins

Saturday 23 March 2019

Cold War is a passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other. Set against the background of the Cold War in 1950s Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris, it's the tale of a couple separated by politics, character flaws and unfortunate twists of fate - an impossible love story in impossible times.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - Burning (Korean) [M] 2h28mins

Saturday 23 March 2019

Burning tells the story of three individuals and a mysterious incident they experience. Jongsu bumps into an old friend, Haemi, on a part-time delivery job. Haemi asks Jongsu to take care of her cat while she leaves on a trip to Africa. When she returns, Haemi introduces Jongsu to Ben, a man she met in Africa. One day, Ben and Haemi pay Jongsu a visit, and Ben reveals his secret interests to Jongsu.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - Capharnaüm (Arabic) [M] 2h06mins

Saturday 23 March 2019

The film follows Zain as he journeys from gutsy, streetwise child to hardened 12-year-old "adult" fleeing his negligent parents, surviving through his wits on the streets, where he meets Ethiopian migrant worker Rahil, who provides him with shelter and food, as Zein takes care of her baby son Yonas in return.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - C'est La Vie (French) [M] 1h56mins

Saturday 23 March 2019

When a luxury wedding celebration in a 17th-century French castle gets terribly out of control, waiters and photographers witness a monstrosity. The success of Pierre and Helena's wedding rests in the hands of Jean-Pierre, a caterer and project manager who has hired a staff of 40 people to execute the wedding of their dreams.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fine Film Festival - The Favourite (Eng) [MA15+] 1h59mins

Friday 22 March 2019

Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail Masham arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

On the Basis of Sex [M] 2h00mins

Friday 8 March 2019

The inspiring origin story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Jones), a passionate young lawyer who dedicates herself to ending gender discrimination when she takes on a ground-breaking case in 1975. At the heart of Ruth’s journey is a moving romance with her husband Marty (Hammer), her greatest ally in a partnership built on love and equality. Now an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth has become an international icon. See where her story began in this stirring, heartfelt drama.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Colette [M] 1h52mins

Friday 8 March 2019

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendour of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bohemian Rhapsody [M] 2h13min

Wednesday 27 February 2019

A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Mary Queen of Scots [MA15+] 2h04mins

Wednesday 27 February 2019

Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Rivals in power and in love; the two much decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones- and change the course of history.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Songs & Times of Sam Cooke

Sunday 24 February 2019

Forging a link between soul and pop, the legend of “King of Soul”, Sam Cooke will be revealed when Australian soul singer and performer, Gary Pinto and live band perform the unforgettable tell-all story of Cooke’s rise to fame and shockingly early death through his unforgettable music.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Aquaman [M] 2h22mins

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Aquaman finds himself caught between a surface world that ravages the sea and the underwater Atlanteans who are ready to revolt.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Colette [M] 1h52mins

Between Wednesday 6 February 2019 and Wednesday 20 February 2019

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendour of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Mary Poppins Returns [PG] 2h10mins

Between Wednesday 6 February 2019 and Wednesday 20 February 2019

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Mary Queen of Scots [MA15+] 2h04mins

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Rivals in power and in love; the two much decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones- and change the course of history.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World [PG] 1h44mins

Between Wednesday 6 February 2019 and Wednesday 20 February 2019

As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless' discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup's reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bad Times at the El Royale [MA15+] 2h21mins

Wednesday 6 February 2019

Circa 1969, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one night, everyone will show their true colors - before everything goes to hell.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bumblebee [M] 1h54mins

Wednesday 6 February 2019

On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Shoplifters (Manbiki Kazoku) [M] 2h01mins

Sunday 3 February 2019

The Bass Coast Fine Film Group was established in Wonthaggi in 2009 by a group of local cinema patrons with the objective of encouraging an interest in film as an art form and as a medium of information and education.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Mortal Engines [M] 2h08min

Between Thursday 27 December 2018 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

A mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw joins forces with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head, and Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, to lead a rebellion against a giant predator city on wheels.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Holmes & Watson [M] 1h30mins running time

Between Thursday 27 December 2018 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bohemian Rhapsody [M] 2h13min

Between Saturday 29 December 2018 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Ralph Breaks the Internet [PG] 1h52min

Between Thursday 3 January 2019 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [PG] 1h57 running time

Between Thursday 10 January 2019 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

Spider-Man crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the Spider-Men of those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Once Upon a Deadpool [M] 1h56min

Between Friday 18 January 2019 and Tuesday 29 January 2019

A Deadpool fairy tale that gives zero F’s. Imagine Princess Bride's story telling style of Deadpool 2, toned down to cut out the R rated bits. Oh yeah, and Fred Savage.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

The Girl in the Spider's Web [MA15+] 1h55min

Between Wednesday 9 January 2019 and Monday 28 January 2019

Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald [M] 2h14min

Between Tuesday 1 January 2019 and Monday 28 January 2019

In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

A Star is Born [M] 2h16min

Between Friday 28 December 2018 and Friday 25 January 2019

A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Venom [M] 1h52min

Between Thursday 10 January 2019 and Friday 25 January 2019

When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego "Venom" to save his life.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

First Man [M] 2h21min

Between Thursday 27 December 2018 and Thursday 24 January 2019

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Robin Hood [M] 1h56min

Between Saturday 29 December 2018 and Thursday 24 January 2019

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton), a war-hardened Crusader, and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in this thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography and a timeless romance.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Space Jam [G] 1h28mins

Sunday 20 January 2019

A Fundraiser presented to you by the Wonthaggi Basketball Association.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Wonthaggi Citizens' Band presents James Morrison

Saturday 12 January 2019

The name "James Morrison" is known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician and an all round entertainer. James' recordings are best sellers, and he works with the cream of the world's best performers.

Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - Theatre

Wajib - The Wedding Invitation [M] 1h33mins

Sunday 6 January 2019

The Bass Coast Fine Film Group was established in Wonthaggi in 2009 by a group of local cinema patrons with the objective of encouraging an interest in film as an art form and as a medium of information and education.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween [PG] 1h39min

Between Friday 28 December 2018 and Wednesday 2 January 2019

Two young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist's dummy to life.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms [PG] 1h39min

Between Thursday 27 December 2018 and Monday 31 December 2018

A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

The Grinch [G] 1h30min

Between Thursday 27 December 2018 and Monday 31 December 2018

A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.

Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre - Cinema

Bass Coast Cultural Venues

The Addams Family by the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group

An Evening Without Kate Bush @ Berninneit

Garry Starr performs EVERYTHING @ Berninneit

Io Capitano [MA15+] 122 mins - SGRAR fundraiser @ Wonthaggi

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @ Wonthaggi

RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS of FLEETWOOD MAC @ Wonthaggi

Birdz & Fred Leone @ Wonthaggi

Uncle Kutcha Edwards NAIDOC 2025 @ Berninneit

IMAGINE LIVE by Jolyon James based on book by Alison Lester

The Owl's Apprentice @ Wonthaggi

Shadow Puppetry Workshop: Playing with Light @ Wonthaggi

Bass Coast Shorts 2025 - NAIDOC Week First Nations Screening

Cinderella presented by Inventi Ensemble @ Berninneit

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious @ Wonthaggi

Shore Break @ Berninneit

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents MSO Chamber Orchestra

The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria SOLD OUT

Echoes of Pink Floyd @ Wonthaggi

1984 by George Orwell @ Berninneit

Pete Murray @ Wonthaggi - SOLD OUT

Christine Anu @ Berninneit

Lisa Pellin Dancers Annual Showcase 2025 @ Wonthaggi

James Morrison Quartet @ Wonthaggi

Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set Country @ Berninneit

Victorian State Ballet presents Beauty & The Beast@Wonthaggi

Newhaven College Spring Concert 2025 @ Wonthaggi

Dave Thornton - Nothing's Unpossible @ Berninneit

Arj Barker - Mind Field @ Wonthaggi

Hall Stories - It's on at the Union by Damian Callinan

Whalebone @ Berninneit

Wonthaggi Citizens' Band @ Wonthaggi

Growing Old Ungracefully - David Scheel @ Berninneit

The Animals (UK) - The Final Curtain Tour @ Wonthaggi

Melbourne Welsh Men's Choir @ Wonthaggi

CINEMA TEMPLATE allocated seating @ Wonthaggi

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @Berninneit

Mark Seymour & The Undertow @ Wonthaggi

Just a Farmer [M] Screening & Panel Discussion @ Wonthaggi

Newhaven College presents Xanadu @ Wonthaggi

Flow [G] 84 mins @ Berninneit

Black Bag [M] 100 mins @ Berninneit

Bass Coast Shorts 2025 @ Berninneit

Dog Man [G] 95 mins @ Berninneit

A Minecraft Movie [PG] 101 mins @ Berninneit

Alto Knights [MA15+] 120 mins @ Berninneit

Alto Knights [MA15+] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

Dog Man [G] 95 mins @ Wonthaggi

A Minecraft Movie [PG] 101mins @ Wonthaggi

Flow [G] 84 mins @ Wonthaggi

Black Bag [M] 100 mins @ Wonthaggi

Mickey 17 [M] 145 mins @ Berninneit

Mickey 17 [M] 145 mins @ Wonthaggi

Fritz @ Berninneit

The Cats of Gokogu Shrine [G] 130mins @ Wonthaggi [BCFFG]

Emilia Perez [MA15+] 130mins @ Berninneit

Josephine Wants To Dance @ Wonthaggi

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp @ Berninneit

The Return [M] 126 mins @ Wonthaggi

The Return [M] 126 mins @ Berninneit

Captain America: Brave New World [M] 118 mins @ Wonthaggi

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy [CTC] 120 mins @ Wonthaggi

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy [M] 120 mins @ Berninneit

Captain America: Brave New World [M] 118 mins @ Berninneit

Aussie Music Legends @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

Mystify: Michael Hutchence @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Road to Tangier : A Satirist's Journey with Bryan Dawe

The Brutalist [MA15+] 225 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

The Seed of the Sacred Fig [M] 178min @Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Last Summer [MA15+] 114 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

My Favourite Cake [M] 107 mins @ Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025]

Grand Tour [M] 139 mins @Wonthaggi [WIFF 2025 OPENING NIGHT]

Widow Clicquot [M] 90 mins @ Berninneit

A Complete Unknown [M] 138 mins @ Wonthaggi

CANCELLED - Funny Birds [CTC] 97 mins @ Wonthaggi (CANCELLED)

CANCELLED - Funny Birds [CTC] 97 mins @ Berninneit (CANCELLED)

Noah's Ark: A Musical Adventure [PG] 96 mins @ Berninneit

100 Women,100 Stories @ Wonthaggi with Clare Bowditch

Bass Coast Surf Film Festival @ Berninneit

A Complete Unknown [M] 138 mins @ Berninneit