Bass Coast Cultural Venues
Bass Coast Shire is proud to have two Cultural Venues within our beautiful region. The Union, Wonthaggi and Berninneit, Cowes which bring together arts and performance from across the country to weave in with the existing creative tapestry and history of our region.
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
Just a Farmer [M] Screening & Panel Discussion @ Wonthaggi
Thu 8 May | 6pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Mark Seymour & The Undertow @ Wonthaggi
Fri 9 May | 7.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @Berninneit
Sun 11 May | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
The Addams Family by the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
An Evening Without Kate Bush @ Berninneit
Sat 31 May | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
Garry Starr performs EVERYTHING @ Berninneit
Sat 14 Jun | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
Io Capitano [MA15+] 122 mins - SGRAR fundraiser @ Wonthaggi
Sun 22 Jun | 2pm
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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow @ Wonthaggi
Thu 3 July | 7.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS of FLEETWOOD MAC @ Wonthaggi
Fri 4 Jul | 8pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Birdz & Fred Leone @ Wonthaggi
Sat 5 Jul | 7.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Uncle Kutcha Edwards NAIDOC 2025 @ Berninneit
Sun 6 Jul | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
IMAGINE LIVE by Jolyon James based on book by Alison Lester
Thu 10 July | 11am
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Berninneit
The Owl's Apprentice @ Wonthaggi
Sat 12 Jul | 11am
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Shadow Puppetry Workshop: Playing with Light @ Wonthaggi
Sat 12 Jul | 12.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Bass Coast Shorts 2025 - NAIDOC Week First Nations Screening
Sun 13 Jul | 2pm
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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Cinderella presented by Inventi Ensemble @ Berninneit
Fri 18 July | 2pm
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Berninneit
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious @ Wonthaggi
Fri 18 Jul | 8pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Festival of Stories 2025 @ Berninneit
FESTIVAL OF STORIES 25th-27th July 2025
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Berninneit
Shore Break @ Berninneit
Wed 30 Jul | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
MSO Chamber Orchestra presents The Poetry of War @ Wonthaggi
Sat 2 Aug | 2.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
The Mikado performed by Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria
Sat 9 Aug | 2pm
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Berninneit
Echoes of Pink Floyd @ Wonthaggi
Fri 15 Aug | 8pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
1984 by George Orwell @ Berninneit
Sat 16 Aug | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
Pete Murray @Wonthaggi
Fri 22 Aug | 7.30pm
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Christine Anu @ Berninneit
Sat 23 Aug | 7.30pm
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Berninneit
Lisa Pellin Dancers Annual Showcase 2025 @ Wonthaggi
Sunday 24 August 2025
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
James Morrison Quartet @ Wonthaggi
Sun 31 Aug | 2pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set Country @ Berninneit
Fri 5 Sep | 8pm
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Berninneit
Beauty and the Beast by Victorian State Ballet @ Wonthaggi
Saturday 6 September 2025
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Newhaven College Spring Concert 2025 @ Wonthaggi
Tue 9 Sep | 6pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Dave Thornton - Nothing's Unpossible @ Berninneit
Sat 13 Sep | 7pm
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Berninneit
Arj Barker - Mind Field @ Wonthaggi
Sat 20 Sep | 8pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Hall Stories - It's on at the Union by Damian Callinan
Thurs 25 Sep | 7.30pm
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Whalebone @ Berninneit
Mon 29 Sep | 2pm
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Berninneit
Wonthaggi Citizens' Band @ Wonthaggi
Sat 11 Oct | 7.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
Growing Old Ungracefully - David Scheel @ Berninneit
Tue 14 Oct | 11am
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Berninneit
Victorian State Concert Orchestra @ Berninneit
Sun 19 Oct | 2pm
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Berninneit
Melbourne Welsh Men's Choir @ Wonthaggi
Sat 6 Dec | 2.30pm
Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre - www.basscoastculturalvenues.com
The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre
CINEMA TEMPLATE allocated seating @ Wonthaggi
Thursday 1 January 2026
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The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi
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
Dan Sultan @ Berninneit - SOLD OUT
Sun 22 Sept | 7:30pm
Sunday 22nd September @7.30pm
Berninneit
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
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
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
Seussical : The Musical @ Wonthaggi
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The Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre
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
