Creative Brimbank
Creative Brimbank encapsulates artists and community coming together. We invite everyone to participate and collaborate towards building a vibrant, connected and creative community. We bring and support quality experiences in performing and visual arts to the west, and deliver an engaging program of creative workshops, festivals and events.
Misison to the Moon
Saturday 28 March 2026
Blast off with Mission to the Moon, a captivating journey through space with three energetic, acrobatic astronauts. The show blends circus, theatre, and real space science, and imagines jugglers defying gravity and tumbling among the stars!
The Bowery Theatre
The Encounters (Mga Salubong) - Preview Show
Friday 10 April 2026
A young Filipino woman seeks to discover more about her roots through the folklore told to her by her ailing grandmother. Reality is blended with magic and mythology as the grandmother narrates her history, and the audience is left to contemplate which parts are memory and which parts are merely myth. The Encounters (Mga Salubong) is a performance-driven piece of physical theatre that merges folklore with contemporary themes, using a dynamic monodrama structure that investigates identity, political history, migration, and nationhood through the lens of folklore.
The Bowery Theatre
The Encounters (Mga Salubong)
Saturday 11 April 2026
A young Filipino woman seeks to discover more about her roots through the folklore told to her by her ailing grandmother. Reality is blended with magic and mythology as the grandmother narrates her history, and the audience is left to contemplate which parts are memory and which parts are merely myth. The Encounters (Mga Salubong) is a performance-driven piece of physical theatre that merges folklore with contemporary themes, using a dynamic monodrama structure that investigates identity, political history, migration, and nationhood through the lens of folklore.
The Bowery Theatre
Halo & Friends
Saturday 18 April 2026
Presented by HALO Vocal Ensemble as part of Resonate and directed by Liona Tatafu, the ensemble provides a platform for the best vocalists on the scene and the newest generation of voices to shine. HALO Vocal Ensemble features a diverse line-up of artists, together putting a modern spin on the definition of choir to bring a new sound to the masses; each ethereal harmony, combined energy, and awe-inspiring vocal gymnastics, creating an unmissable and immersive experience for audiences.
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse Artist event - Tax Time for Creatives
Monday 20 April 2026
Presented by Creative Plus Business
Tax is a necessary pain and managing your tax obligations as a creative means getting your money stuff in order. It’s not fun, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help.
Tax Time for Creatives covers the basics of tax, the key creative tax rulings you need to know, working out hobby vs business, simple tips for deductions and recording keeping, cloud accounting, and where to get more help. We also introduce the Groovy Accountants. Take the terror our of tax!
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Full $10
Contact us on artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au if you are experiencing hardship
INfuse: Sustaining your Arts Practice – Getting Started
Tuesday 12 May 2026
This practical and interactive workshop supports creatives who are starting out or restarting their arts practice. Together we explore the nuts and bolts of building momentum and putting strong foundations in place.
Topics include:
• The nuts and bolts of getting started or restarted
• Developing sustainable systems and processes
• Exploring and refining your business model
• Writing a clear and compelling mission statement
Through guided exercises and discussion, participants will leave with tangible tools, clearer direction, and practical next steps.
Presented as part of INfuse, which connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
About the Facilitator
Debby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists, organizations, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
Behind the Scenes: Careers in Theatre Technical Production
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Discover what it really means to work behind the scenes. This session explores the role of a theatre technician, from lighting and sound to stage management, and outlines pathways into a career in live performance and events. Spots are limited.
The Bowery Theatre
THE TIPS & TRICKS TO A GOOD BUDGET
Wednesday 20 May 2026
All you need to know about getting your budget items in order for your grant application. We can help you identify those key budget items you need to consider for you festival or event and the importance of in-kind contributions and partnerships with other community groups.
St Albans Community Centre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS AND THE BENEFITS
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
This session is part of our Festivals and Events Training program which are designed to help you better plan and promote your event and provide you with the tools you need to help your business, community group or yourself to operate a successful event.
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This online session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
WHEN TO PULL THE PIN AND CANCEL/RESCHEDULE
Thursday 21 May 2026
Organising a festival or event has so many considerations and moving parts including knowing when is the right time to pull the pin. We will share some key factors for you to consider as we help you navigate that decision making process to include in your event plan as to when you need to reschedule or cancel your festival or event and impacts it may have.
DATE – Wednesday, 21 May 2026
TIME – 10am – 12pm (In Person) & 6.30pm – 8.30pm (online via Teams)
LOCATION – Program Room STACC, 33 Princess Street, St Albans
St Albans Community Centre
Echoes of the Earth
Between Thursday 21 May 2026 and Saturday 23 May 2026
Be surrounded by live music and evolving imagery as our world transforms around you. You are not seated observers — you are the heroes of the journey. Choose what happens next. Echoes of the Earth is immersive, unpredictable and different every night. The performance traces humanity’s rise and its shifting relationship with the natural world. Through an original score for guzheng, piano, double bass and percussion, the story unfolds in real time, with the audience invited to actively respond and influence its direction.
The Bowery Theatre
RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP BY STEP - PART 1
Wednesday 27 May 2026
PART 1- IN PERSON - Your risk management plan is an essential document to the successful delivery of your festival or event. We will walk you through risks to consider, the potential mitigations and the template to get your risk management plan completed. This will be your homework to draft and then join us the following day for the practical steps completing your plan.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP - PART 1
Wednesday 27 May 2026
PART 1 - ONLINE - Your risk management plan is an essential document to the successful delivery of your festival or event. We will walk you through risks to consider, the potential mitigations and the template to get your risk management plan completed. This will be your homework to draft and then join us the following day for the practical steps completing your plan.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP BY STEP - PART 2
Thursday 28 May 2026
PART 2 - IN PERSON - COMPLETING YOUR PLAN
Now you have completed the RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP BY STEP – PART 1, join us for “PART 2” learning practical steps to completing your event risk management plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP BY STEP - PART 2
Thursday 28 May 2026
PART 2 - ONLINE - COMPLETING YOUR PLAN
Now you have completed the RISK TO REALITY – BUILDING YOUR PLAN STEP BY STEP – PART 1, join us for “PART 2” learning practical steps to completing your event risk management plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
The Intersectional Narrative Lab
Saturday 30 May 2026
Who are you when no one is watching?
Join our talented choreographer and Artist in Residence, Sheena Chundee, for an immersive workshop exploring the shifting nature of identity across different spaces
Inspired by her new solo dance work, this interactive session examines how we shape, perform, and express our multiple identities through body and voice. Through guided movement exercises, reflective writing, and open conversation, participants will be invited to dive deeper into how identity evolves depending on environment, community, and personal experience.
This workshop offers a supportive and creative space to explore self-expression, connection, and transformation — encouraging participants to discover new ways of embodying and articulating who they are.
Participants are also invited to record short reflections (with full consent) which will be layered into a collective audio composition shared with STACC and the community. Selected 'sound bites' may also become part of Sheena’s developing performance, allowing local stories to shape the artistic work.
This is not a performance class, it is a creative, supportive and thought-provoking space to move, speak openly and connect.
No experience required.
Ages 16+ welcome
St Albans Community Centre
INfuse Artist event: Grant Writing for Creatives
Friday 19 June 2026
Want to apply for a creative grant but not sure where to start?
Join our INfuse network for a Grant Writing for Creatives workshop led by Debby Maziarz. Learn how to craft a strong funding application and navigate the grant process with practical tools and expert guidance.
Gain essential skills and insights from an experienced grant writer. This workshop covers:
• Finding funding opportunities
• Crafting a compelling 50-word grab
• Understanding the grant cycle & assessment criteria
• Building partnerships
• Answering key application questions
• Developing a project budget
The workshop will also reference the Art Spaces Activation Partnership Funding Grant
Presented as part of INfuse, which connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
About the Facilitator
Debby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists, organizations, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
Sunshine Library - Learning Centre 5 (upstairs)
DEATH a cabaret
Tuesday 23 June 2026
In DEATH – a cabaret, audiences enter a space suspended between worlds, where Death is your host, ancient, sharp-tongued and quietly proud of its work. Through songs, rituals and theatrical vignettes drawn from real encounters, Death presents a private collection of endings: fragments of lives lived and lives lost. Atmospheric, mischievous and unexpectedly tender, DEATH – a cabaret traces the strange persistence of loss and the fragile urgency of being alive. A performance with side effects. Tuesday 23rd, 8:30 performance (Auslan Interpreted) & followed by post-show Q&A 30 mins.
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse Artist event: Exhibition Proposals 101
Friday 24 July 2026
How to apply for exhibition opportunities
Exhibition Proposals 101 is a practical, accessible workshop designed to support artists and makers to develop strong, clear exhibition proposals.
Presented by Craft in partnership with the Brimbank City Council, this session will unpack what makes a compelling project proposal, how selection processes work, and how to communicate your creative practice with confidence and clarity.
Whether you are applying for your first exhibition opportunity or looking to strengthen your existing proposals, this workshop will provide practical tools, examples and insights you can apply immediately.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• What galleries are looking for in an exhibition proposal
• How to clearly articulate your concept, intent and outcomes
• How to structure key proposal components including artist statements, project descriptions and support material
• How to tailor proposals to different opportunities
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Tips for strengthening your supporting documentation and images
Presented by Craft Victoria as part of INfuse, which connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
Image credit: Metro Tunnel Workshops, 2023. Photo: Kit Edwards
St Albans Community Centre
INfuse Artist Event: Smartphone Artwork Documentation
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Learn how to photograph your artwork using just your smartphone in this practical workshop designed for artists.
Participants will explore phone settings, lighting techniques, composition, and simple editing methods to create high-quality images of their work. The session includes live demonstrations and take-home handouts, giving you the skills and confidence to document your artwork professionally using accessible tools.
Topics include;
• What apps and phone settings to use
• What equipment is needed
• How to light 2D artworks using artificial and natural light
• How to create and compose engaging photos of artworks/exhibitions
• How to organise and edit images on your phone
• Dealing with tricky conditions (e.g. works behind glass)
INfuse is designed to connect our creative community and provide a platform for learning and inspiration through workshops, artist talks and presentations.
Free of charge, registrations required
St Albans Community Centre
Low Key Chaos
Between Friday 21 August 2026 and Saturday 22 August 2026
Low Key Chaos is a sharp, contemporary musical about power, pride, and what happens when you ignore the warning signs. With bold characters, driving vocals, and moments of unexpected heart, this is a story where control slips, chaos grows, and nobody walks away unchanged.
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse Artist event - Pricing for Creatives
Monday 7 September 2026
Presented by Creative Plus Business
Working out what to charge for your creative work can be a nightmare. Where to even start? What’s It Worth covers the basics of figuring out your price point, including working out your budgets, and then moves on to the psychology of pricing, understanding the marketplace, creating loss leaders and more. A vital workshop for anyone struggling to understand the value of their own work
With a specific focus on the arts and creative industries, this workshop covers:
• The beginnings of the process and working out how much everything costs.
• Working out the unit cost measurement, and its place in the costing process.
• The value of time, and how to measure effectively.
• Choosing the right pricing method for your products and services.
• Understanding how to evaluate the marketplace with the right kind of research.
• The Psychology of Pricing, and how it impacts on what you can charge for your work.
All participants of this workshop also receive:
• A practical Workbook to assist with the interactive elements of the workshop.
• Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.
• Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.
• Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice, mentoring, and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Full $10
Contact us on artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au if you are experiencing hardship
INfuse: Artist Networking Dinner
Friday 23 October 2026
Come along and connect with fellow creatives at our relaxed artist networking dinner and enjoy the opening of the Bowery Gallery’s latest exhibition!
Join us in an informal setting to meet local artists and Council’s Visual Arts Officers. Share ideas, help shape future INfuse events and take the opportunity to build networks and spark new collaborations over dinner.
INfuse is designed to connect our creative community and provide a platform for learning and inspiration through workshops, artist talks and presentations.
No cost to attend, registrations required for catering purposes. Please email any dietary requirements to artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au
St Albans Community Centre
Snug Salon
Saturday 21 March 2026
Presented by Arts Access Victoria, Snug Salon is a relaxed event featuring music, poetry, dance and art by Deaf and Disabled artists.
Join us and connect with others while enjoying live music, poetry and dance.
Snug Salon features Way Out West studio artists and more to be announced.
Access: wheelchair accessible, support workers, changing places bathroom, support animals welcome, relaxed event, quiet room and Auslan.
Snug Salon aims to break down the barriers that can come with going to live music and events
Funded by Brimbank City Council’s Community Grants Program
artsaccess.com.au
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival - Andy Griffiths Extra
Sunday 15 March 2026
Andy Griffiths Extravaganza Sun 15 Mar, 10.30-11.30am The Bowery Theatre, St Albans Get ready for laughs, leaps of imagination and a whole lot of joyful nonsense as Andy Griffiths takes young readers on a whirlwind literary romp. A perfect morning for kids who love stories with humour, heart and just the right amount of chaos.
The Bowery Theatre
Postcards Home with Elzette Bester
Saturday 14 March 2026
This is a slow, gentle, one-hour workshop for people who feel things deeply — especially around home, belonging, memory, and identity.
Alongside my exhibited work in Creative Ground, I’m inviting a small group of people to create a single postcard — a tiny artwork that holds something meaningful to them. It might be a place, a culture, a flower, a colour, a memory, or a feeling that lives quietly inside you.
We’ll paint, draw, or mark the postcard in a simple, low-pressure way (no art skills needed — truly). On the back, you’ll write a short note: a letter home, a message to a place, a person, or even to yourself.
Each participant receives a stamp and takes their postcard with them — to send, to keep, or to tuck away.
Suitable for Adults
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
Sensory Sculptures with Lee Agius
Saturday 14 March 2026
Come and join Lee (aka Artful Warrior) to explore a variety of tactile 3D soft-sculpture materials as you design and build your own sensory totem. You’ll work over a simple armature (framework) to shape, wrap, layer, and attach materials—creating a unique sculpture to take home.
Suitable for all ages and experience levels.
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
First Nations Culture Through Art
Saturday 14 March 2026
First Nations Culture Through Art with Fiona Clarke and Ken McKean
Fiona Clarke is a renowned Aboriginal artist whose artwork ('Walkabout Wickets') is regularly worn by the Australian men's and women's cricket teams. She (her husband and artist Ken McKean) will be sharing First Nations culture through art. Participants will be supplied with a small canvas board, paint and brushes to create a small artwork using the information provided by Fiona and Ken. Please bring an apron, protective covering or old clothes if you want to prevent getting paint on your clothes.
Suitable for adults and youth
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
Street Art Workshop with Lukas Kasper
Saturday 14 March 2026
Are you a complete beginner and just want to have a bit of fun painting your first piece of street art? This workshop is for you! Learn from professional mural artist Lukas Kasper the basics and get your hands on the spray can to create your own little masterpiece!
Age Range: 15 - 24 years old
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
Identity and Belonging Memoir Writing with Amra Pajalic
Saturday 14 March 2026
In this workshop, participants will explore their identity and sense of belonging by undertaking brainstorming exercises, planning their memoir, and writing an opening scene. We will cover narrative writing techniques: descriptive detail, five senses, major and minor characters and characterisation. This will be a hands-on workshop that will allow students to begin a memoir piece that they can complete in their own time.
Suitable for adults and kids
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival Launch - Opening Night
Thursday 12 March 2026
Beloved author Nam Le will launch our very special 21st Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival. Join us for an inspirational night in conversation with Paul Bateman, as he shares his virtuosic poetry debut, 15 years after his award-winning collection of stories The Boat. Nam and Paul will take us on a moving journey celebrating the strengths of cultural heritage, family, and our collective identity.
This unmissable event with one of the leading contemporary voices of Australian literature will leave you hopeful and inspired to read, write and share stories. Complimentary refreshments will be available from 5.45 pm. This event will be Auslan interpreted.
Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.
The Bowery Theatre
MUA FESTIVAL: Celebrating 10 years with PICAA Inc.
Between Friday 13 February 2026 and Saturday 14 February 2026
Imagine a world where young creatives feel bold and confident enough to shape their own worlds: This is what PICAA has been working towards whilst developing a Pacific and multicultural arts landscape in Australia. This is their ten year celebration - a culmination of their journey, creative discoveries and their cultural expression. 8 Featuring excerpts from Amataga o le Alofa (D.Tuitea) Rehavaiki (A.Tofete/R.Seumanutafa); works from PICAA’s youth creatives, puppetry from Pacific Gods (in collaboration with Loketi Latu and Snuff Puppets), songs from Pasefika Vitoria Choir and live band, and a stunning exhibition of costumes and headdresses from Malagamaalii Gina Tafea and the Tuiga Program 2025 students.
The Bowery Theatre
Wit Kids Free Holiday Classes - Senior Drama (9-12 years)
Between Monday 19 January 2026 and Tuesday 20 January 2026
Get a taste of drama for free these school holiday with Wit Kids! Develop skills and grow confidence through fun games that activate the imagination and inspire a sense of play. Classes are a mix of improvisation, characterisation, mime, theatre sports and drama games. Perfect for experienced drama kids and brand new students wanting to give it a go!
The Bowery Theatre
Wit Kids Free Holiday Classes - Junior Drama (5-8 years)
Between Monday 19 January 2026 and Tuesday 20 January 2026
Get a taste of drama for free these school holiday with Wit Kids! Develop skills and grow confidence through fun games that activate the imagination and inspire a sense of play. Classes are a mix of improvisation, characterisation, mime, theatre sports and drama games. Perfect for experienced drama kids and brand new students wanting to give it a go!
The Bowery Theatre
MPM Presents: 13 JR
Saturday 17 January 2026
MPM Presents: 13 JR 13 JR is a fun, fast-paced show about friendship, fitting in, and finding yourself. When Evan moves from New York City to a small town, he’s faced with the ultimate challenge: making new friends in time for his Bar Mitzvah! Packed with catchy songs, humor, and heart, 13 is a show about growing up and celebrating what makes us unique.
The Bowery Theatre
Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.
Saturday 13 December 2025
“Theatrical exhilaration in civil disobedience.” — The New York Times A ferocious and unflinching work of contemporary theatre, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. shatters the polite silence around the structures that shape womanhood. In a series of sharp, surreal, and darkly funny vignettes, playwright Alice Birch launches a full-scale assault on the language, behaviour, and traditions that have fuelled violence against women for centuries. Words are twisted into weapons. Everyday rituals are turned inside out. Nothing is off-limits. This is not a play that behaves. It's an electrifying call to arms: a blistering experiment in theatrical form that dares to ask what true revolution might look like. Revolt is both a lesson in disobedience and a howl of protest: bold, unapologetic and fiercely alive.
Not suitable for under 18 years old
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Libraries Christmas Storytime Show
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Celebrate the festive season with Brimbank Libraries at a joyful, theatre-style Christmas Storytime event for young children and their families. Held at the Bowery Theatre, this extra-special storytime session features Christmas-themed picture books, singalongs, and surprise visits from favourite characters.
Please note that when booking tickets you will need to book for your children and any adults accompanying them.
The Bowery Theatre
Festive - Movie Screening - Elf (2003) (G)
Sunday 30 November 2025
Elf (2003) (G) Runtime 96mins Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Audio Loop and Sub-titles will be activated for this screening. 1 bag of popcorn included in each ticket booking! Please note that, due to the nature of this film screening, late arrivals will only be accepted into the screening until 11:45am. We kindly ask all patrons to ensure they are seated in the theatre before the start time to avoid disruption. Doors open at 11:15am. Children must be supervised at all times.
The Bowery Theatre
Festive - Movie Screening -Despicable Me 4 (PG)
Sunday 30 November 2025
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Audio Loop and Sub-titles will be activated for this screening. 1 bag of popcorn included in each ticket booking! Please note that, due to the nature of this film screening, late arrivals will only be accepted into the screening until 2pm. We kindly ask all patrons to ensure they are seated in the theatre before the start time to avoid disruption. Doors open at 1:15pm. Children must be supervised at all times.
The Bowery Theatre
50-Year Timeline : My Story, Our Story
Saturday 29 November 2025
To mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese settlement in Australia, Australian Vietnamese Arts and Culture will present a special musical performance a 50-Year Timeline (Dòng Thời Gian) - My Story, Our Story, accompanied by the screening of a short documentary film about the journey to freedom and the Vietnamese community’s arrival in their second homeland: Our Brimbank - A Half-Century Home.
The Bowery Theatre
Bring it to Broadway Presented by ELS Dance
Friday 28 November 2025
For one night only, the ELS Adults Community takes centre stage in a glittering celebration of dance, theatre and Broadway sparkle! Our adult students have been working harder than chorus liners on opening night, and they can’t wait to share their passion, energy, and sequins with you. Join us for an evening of fun, flair, and show-stopping numbers you won’t want to miss. From our studio to the stage - ELS Adults Bring it to Broadway!
The Bowery Theatre
InConcert 2025 Presented by Students of Shri Nrityam Sadhan
Sunday 23 November 2025
InConcert 2025 Presented by students of Shri Nrityam Sadhana Join us for an evening of rhythm, grace, and storytelling through the timeless art of Bharatanatyam. InConcert 2025 showcases the dedication and journey of our students, from children to adults, as they bring to stage the beauty of practice (sādhana) transformed into performance (praxis). Through vibrant choreography, live energy, and authentic expression, this concert celebrates community, tradition, and the joy of dance. Come and experience an evening that honours heritage while celebrating the spirit of discovery and creativity in every dancer.
The Bowery Theatre
Passion 4 Dance Presents Debut
Saturday 22 November 2025
Passion 4 Dance proudly presents our very first dance concert - DEBUT!!
The Bowery Theatre
Stephanie's House of Dance Showcase
Saturday 22 November 2025
✨ A Showcase of Firsts ✨ A truly unforgettable moment in Stephanie’s House of Dance history. On Saturday 22nd November, our Keilor Downs dancers will take the stage for their very first showcase, and from our Caroline Springs studio — a milestone that brings so much pride — our first-ever solo performance will shine under the spotlight. This isn’t just a showcase — it’s the beginning of dreams, the spark of confidence, and a celebration of courage. For every dancer stepping onto the stage for the first time, for every soloist pouring their heart into a single moment — we see you, we believe in you, and we’ll be cheering with full hearts. Join us at the Bowery Theatre as we celebrate these beautiful new beginnings.
The Bowery Theatre
The Heart of Southern Vietnam
Saturday 15 November 2025
Journey from the Mekong River to Saigon, this original show presented by Bach Viet Dance will explore its history and the diverse cultures of the many ethnic groups from the south of Vietnam. This cultural concert will demonstrate the livelihoods of people living along the Mekong River through dance and will showcase the stylish old Saigon through singing and dancing
The Bowery Theatre
RISK MANAGEMENT – BE SAFE
Thursday 13 November 2025
Do you know your responsibilities as an event organiser when it comes to risk and compliance? We will help you through the world of risk management to help you deliver your public events and develop your risk and emergency plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
RISK MANAGEMENT – BE SAFE
Thursday 13 November 2025
Do you know your responsibilities as an event organiser when it comes to risk and compliance? We will help you through the world of risk management to help you deliver your public events and develop your risk and emergency plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
Beyond Broadway - Tales of the Ocean
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Tales of the Ocean – Where Music Meets the Sea Set sail on a sonic journey with Tales of the Ocean, a concert experience inspired by the mystery, power, and beauty of the sea and shoreline beaches. Featuring incredible dances, immersive visuals, and storytelling that flows like the tide, this event invites you to explore the depths of emotion and imagination. Let the waves of sound carry you away—multiples stories, multiple songs but one unforgettable night.
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse: Artist Networking Breakfast
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Come hang out with fellow creatives over breakfast at our casual artist networking catch up! Join us in a relaxed space to connect with local artists and council’s Visual Arts Officers. Share ideas, help shape future INfuse events and take the opportunity to build networks and spark new collaborations over breakfast.
INfuse aims to connect our creative community and provide a platform for training and inspiration through a series of workshops, artist talks and presentations.
Limited places, bookings required for catering purposes
Wednesday 12th November 9:30am to 11am
The Granary Café
2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
Granary Cafe
23 & Hodgkin - Fundraising Music Event
Saturday 8 November 2025
Imagine being diagnosed with Cancer at 23? Being young is about having fun and discovering yourself. Being young is a period of your life where you have so much time. So much energy. And so many aspirations.
As a 23 year old, I had all of these. Until two days before my birthday I was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. A rare blood cancer. The reaction: Silence and shock... The only thing worse than this? Being told they have no idea why. A random, out of no where event and no one could have expected. The hardest three months of my life. Fatigue, itching, headaches, nausea and 2am hospital emergency visits. But in my lowest moments as a human being, came my greatest ideas. "23 & Hodgkin" is what came to mind while lying in hospital alone with antibiotics dripping through my vein with a 40 degree temperature.
I want to write music and share my story.. if I make it out. And I did. So that's what I'm doing.
"23 & Hodgkin" is a music event, the Journey of a 23 year old with Cancer.
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester 2 Music Concert
Thursday 6 November 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as Copperfield College presents a spectacular concert featuring talented students from all three campuses. From classical to contemporary, jazz to pop, experience a vibrant showcase of musical styles and performances that celebrate the creativity and passion of our young artists. Don’t miss this exciting event that brings our college community together through the power of music!
The Bowery Theatre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS, THE BENEFITS (CANCELLED)
Thursday 6 November 2025
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
Testing for WRF
Tuesday 4 November 2025
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The Bowery Theatre
2025 Brimbank Employee Awards
Friday 31 October 2025
Annual Brimbank Employee Award where staff will receive a staff service award and/or bExcellent Award.
The Bowery Theatre
Community Grants Networking Get Together
Thursday 30 October 2025
Brimbank City Council Community Grants Networking Get Together
Thursday 30 October - STACC
6-8pm (Registration from 5:45pm)
Come join us for our Community Grants networking get together. An opportunity to meet other not for profit organisations who have delivered successful events, have upcoming events or received grant funding through the Brimbank Community Grants program. See what the calendar of events looks like for 2026, gain insight, build connections and share experiences, contacts, resources and possible collaboration opportunities. Food will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by 24 October.
RSVPs/bookings required.
We look forward to seeing you there.
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival 2025 -Cultural Kitchens - Egyptian Cooking
Saturday 18 October 2025
Lets make something delicious together! Join Cultivating Community for a hands on Egyptian cooking workshop. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just love good food, this is a great chance to connect, create, and enjoy something tasty.
Bring your enthusiasm, your favourite apron, and let's whip up something amazing — together!
Sessions are for all ages and abilities. Places are limited so please register here to participate or simply come along to watch the demonstration if places are booked out.
Session 1 from 5:40pm - 6:05pm
Session 2 from 6:20pm - 6:45pm
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival 2025 -Cultural Kitchens - Ethiopian Cooking
Saturday 18 October 2025
Lets make something delicious together! Join Cultivating Community for a hands on Ethiopian cooking workshop. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just love good food, this is a great chance to connect, create, and enjoy something tasty.
Bring your enthusiasm, your favourite apron, and let's whip up something amazing — together!
Sessions are for all ages and abilities. Places are limited so please register here to participate or simply come along to watch the demonstration if places are booked out.
Session 1 from 4:20pm - 4:45pm
Session 2 from 5pm - 5:25pm
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival 2025 - RESONATE
Saturday 18 October 2025
RESONATE is a bold explosion of youth arts, created and powered by young people. Moving through themes of Isolation, Connection and Disruption, the showcase brings together live performance, film, poetry and music to amplify voices from diverse and underrepresented communities. This is a free and accessible event. All welcome.
The Bowery Theatre
Be Bold Festival 2025 - Cultural Kitchens - Greek Dips
Saturday 18 October 2025
Lets make something delicious together! Join Cultivating Community for a hands on recipe workshop. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just love good food, this is a great chance to connect, create, and enjoy something tasty.
Bring your enthusiasm, your favourite apron, and let's whip up something amazing — together!
Sessions are for all ages and abilities. Places are limited so please register here to participate or simply come along to watch the demonstration if places are booked out.
Session 1 from 3pm - 3:25pm
Session 2 from 3:40pm - 4:05pm
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold - St Albans Street Eats - Westside Wanders Series
Saturday 18 October 2025
Discover the flavours, stories and community spirit of St Albans on this guided food and culture tour. Over one afternoon, you’ll visit three iconic local spots:
• Sam’s Big Market – A much-loved fresh food market that’s been feeding the West since 1973. Explore a wide range of stalls including butchers, seafood shops, delis, fruit and vegetable stores, nut and spice shops, and more – all reflecting St Albans’ rich multicultural mix.
• A Vietnamese Restaurant, Pho Nuon – Enjoy authentic street food dishes while learning how Vietnamese migration has shaped the suburb’s food scene.
• An Indian Sweet Shop, Pista House – Indulge in traditional Indo-Pak desserts, such as gulab jamun, and take home a box of best sellers to savour later.
Led by a local guide, the tour also shares stories of migration, family traditions, and the role food plays in bringing the community together in St Albans. After the food tour you can stay enjoy the BE BOLD FESTIVAL 2025, Saturday 18 October, 3-7pm
St Albans Community Centre - Meeting Point: Outside (STACC)
L2R Experience: Live In Concert
Sunday 12 October 2025
The L2R Experience is the grand finale celebration of a huge year of energy, commitment, and memorable moments from the L2R Dance Fam! This highly anticipated community celebration brings together over 50 L2R dancers, aged 6 to 30, ready to hit the stage and show off what they’ve been working on! This year’s theme is “L2R: Live in Concert”, where each crew performs to legendary live musical acts. The iconic Bowery Theatre will be transformed into an arena primed for an unforgettable show! It’s a feel-good event for friends, family, and the whole community to come together! Warning, this show will have you up and grooving and likely side effects include contagious smiles and laughter! Grab your tickets and come celebrate the power of dance at L2R: Live in Concert!
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse: Mad Pride Badge Making Workshop
Friday 10 October 2025
This World Mental Health Day, join us to reclaim power through learning about and practicing Mad Pride.
Mad Pride is an international movement that reclaims the word Mad as a valid identity and source of pride, challenging the idea that it should only be associated with shame or illness.
Everyone is welcome! Together we’ll share stories of survival, struggle and resistance to sanism. You’ll also have the chance to create your own Mad Pride badges either using your own words and imagery or choosing from a selection of Mad Pride designs.
Bring an open mind, join the conversation and help us celebrate Mad Pride while dismantling stigma.
INfuse connects our creative community through workshops, artist talks, and presentations, providing training and inspiration for artists.
Friday 10 October
1pm to 3pm
Sunshine Library – Learning Centre 4
Limited spots, booking required
Sunshine Library - Learning Centre 4
Yarn & Stitch: Upcycled T-shirt Yarn Party
Between Monday 22 September 2025 and Monday 6 October 2025
Come and craft a new necklace, fashion accessory, or fringe adornment to make your party outfit pop! Transform old tees into unique art with up-cycled yarn, beads, and fabric markers. Relax and unwind in this all ages hands-on workshop where imagination meets creativity. Facilitated by Sarah Seahorse, an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, costume designer, craftivist and community artist.
The Bowery Theatre
Playing Second Fiddle - Minor Character, Major Song
Saturday 4 October 2025
Paying homage to the show stopping musical theatre songs sung by female supporting characters. Showcasing songs from Les Miserable, Chess, Showboat, Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver and many more unforgettable musical theatre classics. Demonstrating that no role is small.
The Bowery Theatre
Tự Do: Boats of Hope
Friday 3 October 2025
Join us for a screening of Tự Do: Boats of Hope, a documentary by the Vietnanmese Museum Australia. Marking 50 years of Vietnamese settlement in Australia, this powerful documentary tells the story of Vietnamese refugees who fled war and persecution to find safety on Australian shores. Through the voices of three generations, it is a moving tribute to resilience, survival, and the strength of community. Presented by the Vietnamese Museum Australia, this special event invites you to reflect on our shared histories and the importance of multiculturalism, inclusion, and belonging in Victoria.
The Bowery Theatre
Imagine Live
Saturday 20 September 2025
By Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester Based on Australian author Alison Lester’s bestselling book, IMAGINE LIVE is a beautiful and interactive performance exploring themes around creativity, friendship and the natural world, inspiring audiences to see the world around them in new and surprising ways. At its heart, the show reminds us that creativity is a muscle that loves to be stretched – it helps us to become smart and resilient human beings, and we need this now more than ever. The show centres on a long-distance video call between a granddaughter and grandmother enjoying a nostalgic connection through their favourite book, Imagine. Featuring a stunning original musical score and oversized props, the performers play and sing through the pages, while digital puppetry allows the illustrations to travel seamlessly between real and animated worlds. IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of the profound transformative power of creativity.
The Bowery Theatre
Imagine Live - School Bookings (CANCELLED)
Friday 19 September 2025
Imagine Live - School Bookings
The Bowery Theatre | Online
Imagine Live - School Bookings
Friday 19 September 2025
Imagine Live - School Bookings
The Bowery Theatre
Overnewton College Presents Out Of The Blue
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Overnewton Anglican Community College Presents our final Festival of Music performance event - Out of the Blue. Featuring the College rock bands, this is sure to be an exceptional night not to be missed. Come on down and check out our talented groups perform some all-time classic songs!
The Bowery Theatre
Dance Story - BKODE production 2025
Saturday 13 September 2025
Join BKODE Dance Studio for our 2025 Annual Production, ‘Dance Story’ as we celebrate this year’s achievements and entertain our audiences through more “Cry.Laugh.Smile” moments.
The Bowery Theatre
Wings of Freedom - Kings Park Primary School
Between Tuesday 9 September 2025 and Thursday 11 September 2025
Wings of Freedom is Kings Park Primary School’s spectacular whole school production, celebrating creativity, courage and the power of dreams. Through music and dance, our students take to the stage to share a heartwarming journey of discovery and inspiration. It's a vibrant, uplifting performance that showcases the talents of every student from Prep to Year 6 — a night not to be missed!
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse Artist Event - Diversify your Creative Income
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Presented by Creative Plus Business, Diversify Your Creative Income is a practical workshop designed to help artists and creatives turn their skills into multiple income streams. Through brainstorming, planning tools and real-world examples, participants will explore how to move beyond a single income source. The session covers revenue models, skill audits, proven income ideas, and testing methods — with access to resources, templates, and ongoing support included.
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Full $10
Contact us on artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au if you are experiencing hardship
Edge Ensembles presents... MOSAIC: The Thrive Anthology
Saturday 6 September 2025
A kaleidoscope of stories - from an ensemble that refuses to be one thing. MOSAIC is exactly what it sounds like – a vivid patchwork of perspectives on “thriving” – funny, abstract, eclectic, electric, and heartfelt. From a small-town girl in the big city, to aliens searching for connection, to a lost cat finding a home, every scene shines on its own… but together, they make something memorable. Inspired by the real and motivated by the imagined, MOSAIC delivers the deeply personal to the wildly absurd. This work celebrates what it means to belong, to resist, to laugh, and to survive. This hive of exciting young artists from all corners of Western Edge, produce theatre that’s loud, proud, and impossible to forget. Come for the ride – stay for the joy, courage, bite, and beauty. This is MOSAIC: The Thrive Anthology – made by many, meant for all.
The Bowery Theatre
Stickybeak
Friday 29 August 2025
A hilarious new comedy about the neighbours you know and love to hate. Stickybeak is an expertly observed, laugh-out-loud physical comedy set on a street that everyone will recognise. Feral toddlers, messy teens, exhausted parents, white collar snobs, nosey oldies, cats in heat, dogs on the loose, snails, magpies, rotten figs and everything in between. Take a peak at suburban mayhem at its finest. Every street needs a stickybeak.... or two. Devised and performed by Kimberley Twiner, Jessie Ngaio, Laura Trenerry and Patrick Dwyer Directed by Lily Fish WINNER of Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe 2023 “Stickybeak is brilliantly paced and it’s a rollicking, silly, wellplayed, joyous ride” **** The Age “The best bit is that the audience feels like they’re part of the neighbourhood” **** Time Out “Stickybeak is an absolutely delightful show that has you laughing out loud within seconds of its start” - Stage Whispers thebeakstheatre.com
The Bowery Theatre
St Albans Secondary College Presents Monty Python's Spamalot
Between Wednesday 20 August 2025 and Friday 22 August 2025
Monty Python's SPAMALOT is a high-energy, irreverent musical that parodies the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, blending absurd humour, catchy songs, and over-the-top characters. Highlights include the iconic "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" and the memorable "Knights of the Round Table" number. With clever dialogue, witty satire, and a playful take on medieval legends, the show has become a fan favourite.
The Bowery Theatre
We Will Rock You - Overnewton Anglican Community College
Between Thursday 7 August 2025 and Saturday 9 August 2025
We Will Rock You Overnewton Anglican Community College presents its annual Musical starring performers from years 7 to 12 in We Will Rock You. We Will Rock You is a musical set in a dystopian future where individuality and music are banned. The story unfolds on the iPlanet, where the tyrannical Globalsoft Corporation controls society, ensuring that people conform to a uniform, corporate-driven culture. Traditional rock music has been lost, replaced by computer-generated tunes. However, a group of young rebels, the Bohemians, believe in a prophecy that a Dreamer will come to restore rock ‘n’ roll.
The Bowery Theatre
Disability Pride Flag Raising Event
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Join us for a special Flag Raising Ceremony to celebrate disability pride with joy and community.
All welcome!
Please reserve your spot for catering purposes
St Albans Community Centre
Once Upon a Rewrite Presented by Dancescape
Saturday 5 July 2025
Once Upon a Rewrite Presented by Dancescape What if the fairytales we know were only the beginning? In Once Upon A Rewrite, beloved princesses step beyond their castle — and their comfort zones — to challenge expectations and take charge of their own stories. With courage, heart, and a lot of laughs, they prepare to write their next chapters… and inspire others to do the same. A dance-theatre production that flips the script on happily ever after.
The Bowery Theatre
Muslims of Victoria
Friday 27 June 2025
Muslims of Victoria: Stories of Migration, Community, and Homemaking shares the stories of nine Muslim migrants from Albanian, Turkish, Cypriot Turkish, Macedonian, and Bosnian backgrounds. The film showcases their journeys of migration, community-building, identity, faith, and belonging in Victoria.
By sharing their voices, the films foster a deeper understanding of the diversity within the Muslim community and emphasise the vital role Muslims have played in shaping Victoria's social, cultural, and economic landscape.
The Bowery Theatre
Rainbow Families Day Out
Saturday 21 June 2025
Movies, circus and more..............screenings of RUNT and In a Heartbeat followed by circus workshop by Curbside Carnies.
In a Heartbeat
Is a beautifully crafted film that deserves recognition for its creative elements and impactful message. A 2017 animated short film directed by Esteban Bravo and Beth David.
DURATION| 4mins
RATING | GA
RUNT
Craig Silvey's beloved best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen in a charming new Australian family movie. RUNT is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities. The all-Australian ensemble cast includes Jai Courtney, Jack Thompson, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Genevieve Lemon, and features newcomers Lilly LeTorre and RUNT.
DURATION| 92 minutes
RATING | PG (mild course language)
Proudly supported by Creative Brimbank and Brimbank Youth Service and Out Reach Circle.
The Bowery Theatre
RISK MANAGEMENT – BE SAFE
Thursday 19 June 2025
Do you know your responsibilities as an event organiser when it comes to risk and compliance? We will help you through the world of risk management to help you deliver your public events and develop your risk and emergency plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
RISK MANAGEMENT – BE SAFE
Thursday 19 June 2025
Do you know your responsibilities as an event organiser when it comes to risk and compliance? We will help you through the world of risk management to help you deliver your public events and develop your risk and emergency plans.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
Infuse Artist Networking - Grant Writing for Creatives
Between Tuesday 10 June 2025 and Tuesday 17 June 2025
Join our arts community and learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant writing for creatives workshop run by Debby Maziarz. Debby is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists, organisations and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
Copperfield College
Thursday 12 June 2025
Semester 1 Music Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as Copperfield College presents a spectacular concert featuring talented students from all three campuses. From classical to contemporary, jazz to pop, experience a vibrant showcase of musical styles and performances that celebrate the creativity and passion of our young artists. Don’t miss this exciting event that brings our college community together through the power of music!
The Bowery Theatre
WASTE REDUCTION AT EVENTS
Thursday 5 June 2025
We are all responsible in the fight to reduce waste and that includes our community festivals and events. Join us and find out the What, How and Why to make your event Waste Wise.
FACILITATOR | Bea Tomlin – Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
WASTE REDUCTION AT EVENTS
Thursday 5 June 2025
We are all responsible in the fight to reduce waste and that includes our community festivals and events. Join us and find out the What, How and Why to make your event Waste Wise.
FACILITATOR | Bea Tomlin – Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
Returning Our Ancestors
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Documentary screening followed by a discussion with Uncle Shane Charles as part of National Reconciliation Week.
"Aboriginal Peoples’ burial places have been desecrated in the name of curiosity, science and research. Ancestors were stolen from their land, where they had been placed with care and ceremony, to be housed in metal boxes as specimens or ornaments of curiosity by individuals, families and institutions.
The 1980s saw Aboriginal Ancestors start to return to rest on Country. But the journey is by no means complete and there are many more of our Ancestors still to come home. We can all walk together and help in this essential work."
Returning Our Ancestors is produced by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council.
The Bowery Theatre
The Yellow Line
Between Thursday 29 May 2025 and Sunday 1 June 2025
The Yellow Line making its world premiere, is a gripping new work inspired by true events at Port Phillip Prison, which is set to close in 2025 amid major prison reforms. A Pasifika guard is tasked with teaching haka to inmates, uncovering deep truths about identity, justice, and redemption. But can culture and connection break the cycle of incarceration?
The Bowery Theatre
ACCESSIBLE EVENTS
Thursday 29 May 2025
Want to make your event more accessible? Join us and find out the What, How and Why to make your event more accessible.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
ACCESSIBLE EVENTS
Thursday 29 May 2025
Want to make your event more accessible? Join us and find out the What, How and Why to make your event more accessible.
Facilitator - Bea Tomlin - Beaspoke Safety and Brimbank City Council
St Albans Community Centre
Africa's Got Talent 2025
Saturday 24 May 2025
The Africa's Got Talent showcase is a youth run capacity building enterprise that highlights artistic and cultural talents within the African Australian youth demographics. Each year, Africa Day Australia run auditions bringing together the best talent Victoria has to offer from all across the State. Join us for this years showcase.
The Bowery Theatre
Be/Longing Between Mountains
Sunday 18 May 2025
Jennie Swain and Nela Trifkovic warmly invite you to join singers from the community and a panel of song and cultural leaders, sharing heartfelt stories and songs of being, longing and belonging. Gather with us to listen, sing, explore cultural heritage and enjoy afternoon tea. Guests presenters: Victoria Bilogan, Veronica Gauci, Nicki Johnson, Sunny Kim, Rita Seumanutafa-Palala, George and Geoffrey Williams.
The Bowery Theatre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS, THE BENEFITS
Thursday 15 May 2025
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
YES YES YES - By Eleanor Bishop & Karin McCracken (CANCELLED)
Friday 9 May 2025
Yes Yes Yes is a theatre show for young people (14 – 22) about sex, consent and fostering healthy relationships. Part documentary, part confession, part open conversation, Yes Yes Yes is a theatre show created specifically for young adults exploring the knotty and necessary topics of healthy relationships, desire and consent. Featuring in-depth interviews with teenagers, Yes Yes Yes is empathic, empowering and engaging for young adult audiences. Humorous, witty and moving, it sparks conversation where conversation can be difficult! Jamie and Ari like each other. Karin and Tom do too. They might be at two separate parties, but their stories are identical. Until they aren't. "Funny, thoughtful and entirely relatable… I can't recommend this highly enough; it should be a must for teens." NZ Herald
The Bowery Theatre
TARGET ZER0 screening - Never Too Late
Tuesday 29 April 2025
TARGET ZER0 is thrilled to present an invite-only screening of our mini-documentary Never Too Late which shines a light on the systems that precede youth justice contact, as well as the power of belonging and support to enable individual change. Never Too Late was made in partnership with Momentary and Paul Ramsay Foundation.
The Bowery Theatre
About Us, For You: A Festival of Stories x FReeZA Half-Baked
Saturday 12 April 2025
Welcome to a night of film, live performance, free food and more, highlighting local young creatives presenting their art. Cinespace x SXSEA will present "About Us, For You: A Festival of Stories" and FReeZA will showcase the bi-annual Brimbank Youth Arts Half-Baked Open Mic. This is an evening of ARTS in all it’s forms!
The Bowery Theatre
From Street to Stage: Spaces In-Between
Between Friday 4 April 2025 and Saturday 5 April 2025
From Street to Stage: The Places In-Between is a ground-breaking performance that blurs the lines between street and theatrical performance. By interacting with spaces in extraordinary ways, the performance explores physical limits, challenging the audience to question who is performing and who is not. This performance uses an In Ear Monitoring System, enabling spontaneous improvisation and further pushing the boundaries of contemporary performance-making.
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Comedy Gala
Friday 28 March 2025
Join the big laughs during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with a Gala night of comedians. We're representing Brimbank with local stars, international guests and television personalities. Laugh loud at a great night out. Featuring Samuel Gebreselassie, Urvi Majumdar, William Wang and many more.
The Bowery Theatre
The Last Daughter Movie Screening
Friday 21 March 2025
The Last Daughter Movie Screening
The Bowery Theatre
The Hyena: Act 1
Between Friday 14 March 2025 and Saturday 15 March 2025
The Hyena is a gripping tale of survival, displacement, and the erosion of innocence.
A young shepherd, Samuel, must reconfigure everything he has known — torn between the safety of his past in the highlands of Tigray and the harsh realities of life in the western suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne.
Warnings: themes of abuse, course language. Not suitable for children under 16 years old.
Presented in partnership with the Bowery Theatre
Prayer room provided for all shows.
Auslan interpreted performance Saturday 15 March, 3-4pm
The Bowery Theatre
Kate Ceberano - Unsung
Thursday 13 March 2025
Kate Ceberano - Unsung
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse: Exhibition Information Session
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Join us for an informal discussion with council’s Arts Officers to explore upcoming arts opportunities in Brimbank. Get insights on exhibition applications, the selection process, and tips to strengthen your proposal. Plus, learn about other artist opportunities while connecting with like minded creatives in a relaxed setting.
Limited places, bookings required
Wednesday 12 March 12pm to 1:30pm
Refreshments provided
St Albans Community Centre
Without Words
Between Friday 21 February 2025 and Saturday 22 February 2025
Without Words is a performance that transforms dance into a wordless language, vividly narrating the journey of a person grappling with the profound challenges of communication and self-expression. In a society where communication barriers can leave individuals feeling marginalised and helpless, this performance illuminates its personal struggles, offering a powerful story of self-discovery and acceptance. Created by Amelia Minh Vu, featuring prominent dancers of Melbourne's street dance scene: Bia Lupiga, Lana Wang and Phillip Pham.
The Bowery Theatre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS, THE BENEFITS (CANCELLED)
Friday 21 February 2025
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS, THE BENEFITS (CANCELLED)
Friday 21 February 2025
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
TAKSO – THE INS, THE OUTS, THE BENEFITS (CANCELLED)
Friday 21 February 2025
Planning and evaluation made simple and the results are powerful.
What is Takso?
A productivity tool: it saves time on planning and reporting activities
A learning tool: it enhances our knowledge as artists and producers
An advocacy tool: it provides the evidence for further investment
An innovation tool: it directs us towards new ways of thinking
An evaluation tool: it guides consistent planning for evaluation
A bank of ideas: it is a database of every cultural activity imaginable
Is easy to use: it is online and uses intuitive human processes
This in person session will take through all you need to know about using this online platform and the learnings, reports and benefits for your festival or event.
St Albans Community Centre
Wit Kids Free Holiday Classes - Senior Drama (9-12 years)
Between Tuesday 21 January 2025 and Wednesday 22 January 2025
Senior Drama (9-12 years)
Come and try drama for free with Wit Kids these school holidays!
These classes are for kids ages 9-12 and are prefect for new students wanting to give drama a go or regular students looking to get their holiday drama fix.
Develop skills and grow confidence through fun games that activate the imagination and inspire a sense of play.
Classes are a mix of improvisation, characterisation, mime, theatre sports and drama games.
Perfect for experienced drama kids and brand new students wanting to give it a go!
The Bowery Theatre
Wit Kids Free Holiday Classes - Junior Drama (5-8 years)
Between Tuesday 21 January 2025 and Wednesday 22 January 2025
Junior Drama (5-8 years)
Come and try drama for free with Wit Kids these school holidays!
These classes are for kids ages 5-8 and are prefect for new students wanting to give drama a go or regular students looking to get their holiday drama fix.
Develop skills and grow confidence through fun games that activate the imagination and inspire a sense of play.
Classes are a mix of improvisation, characterisation, mime, theatre sports and drama games.
Perfect for experienced drama kids and brand new students wanting to give it a go!
The Bowery Theatre
Dancemax Studios - 2024 End of Year Showcase
Saturday 14 December 2024
Dancemax Studios - 2024 End of Year Showcase
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Libraries Christmas Show
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Come join us at the Bowery Theatre for a special Library Christmas extravaganza! We will be reading some special Christmas stories, singing songs and spreading some Christmas cheer! For kids of all ages.
The Bowery Theatre
Derrimut Dance Studio Presents EVOLUTION
Saturday 7 December 2024
Derrimut Dance Studio Presents: EVOLUTION a breathtaking showcase by Derrimut Dance Studio that catapults you through the ages. Journey from the dawn of time to the electrifying pulse of modern dance, where history and artistry collide. Witness our talented dancers bring this dramatic transformation to life in an unforgettable performance!
The Bowery Theatre
Beyond Broadway - Travel Through Time Musical
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Beyond Broadway presents a journey through time, a musical experience that spans decades! From the iconic sounds of the 1950s to the pulse-pounding beats of today, get ready to dance your way through history!
The Bowery Theatre
Festive Fun Day - Elf (2003) (G)
Sunday 1 December 2024
Elf (2003) (G) Runtime 96mins Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father.
Audio Loop and Sub-titles will be activated for this screening.
1 bag of popcorn included in each ticket booking!
Please note that, due to the nature of this film screening, late arrivals will only be accepted into the screening until 2pm.
We kindly ask all patrons to ensure they are seated in the theatre before the start time to avoid disruption.
Doors open at 1:15pm.
Children must be supervised at all times.
The Bowery Theatre
Festive Fun Day - The Grinch (2018) (G)
Sunday 1 December 2024
In the town of Whoville, the Whos are eagerly anticipating Christmas. However, just north of Whoville on top of Mount Crumpit, there lives The Grinch (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch), who hates Christmas and the thought of seeing the Whos so joyful.
Audio Loop and Sub-titles will be activated for this screening.
1 bag of popcorn included in each ticket booking!
Please note that, due to the nature of this film screening, late arrivals will only be accepted into the screening until 11:45am.
We kindly ask all patrons to ensure they are seated in the theatre before the start time to avoid disruption.
Doors open at 11am
Children must be supervised at all times.
The Bowery Theatre
16 Days Of Activism Event
Friday 29 November 2024
Please join the Australian Vietnamese Women’s Associations as they commemorating the 16 Days of Activism with a special event.
The event will commence at 10am, with speeches and performances. It will conclude in the Bowery at 12pm and guests are invited to stay on until 2pm and attend stalls and activities around the St Albans Community Centre and outside on Errington Reserve, including a Walk Against Family Violence.
This event will feature activities and entertainment and gift bags. Lunch and refreshments provided.
The Bowery Theatre
Back To The Dance Jam - BKODE 20th Anniversary Special
Sunday 24 November 2024
Step into a world where the past and present collide in a story celebrating two decades of BKODE! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we present a thrilling 20th Anniversary Special, blending the excitement of "Back to the Future" with the high-energy fun of "Space Jam." In this unique performance, our current students find themselves facing modern-day challenges that only the wisdom of the past can solve. With the help of a mysterious time-travelling device, they are transported back to pivotal moments in BKODE’s history. There, they meet and learn from legendary BKODE members, gaining invaluable insights and skills to overcome their present-day struggles. Get ready to witness mesmerising dances, heart-pounding music, and stunning visuals. As our dancers journey through time, you’ll be captivated by their story of growth, unity, and the unbreakable bond that ties all BKODE members, past and present, together.
The Bowery Theatre
Linoprinting Workshop with LaDY MoHaWK
Saturday 23 November 2024
Develop your art skills with a printmaking course hosted by LaDY MoHaWK.
Sally has been printmaking for nearly 15 years and can teach you how to make your own linoprints
This three-hour course covers design techniques, transferring and carving your design as well as inking and printing your own original art pieces.
What you'll receive;
Introductory course in linocut printmaking
Your own original carved linocut (or 2!)
All unique linoprints you make
What to bring;
An image or drawing you want to turn into your lino (10cm x 15cm)
Suitable for;
No prior experience is needed - perfect for beginners!
Free of charge - Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Sydenham Library
Copperfield College Semester 2 Music Concert
Thursday 21 November 2024
Immerse yourself in the melodies of Copperfield College's Semester 2 Music Concert! Join us for an evening of student performances featuring a variety of songs performed by students at different year levels. From classic tunes to contemporary hits, our talented students will showcase their musical talents for all to enjoy. Grab your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable musical experience!
The Bowery Theatre
Festivals & Events Community Grants Networking Get Together
Thursday 21 November 2024
Brimbank City Council Festivals and Events Community Grants Networking Get Together
Thursday 21 November - STACC
6-8pm
Come join us for our Festivals and Events networking get together. An opportunity to meet other not for profit organisations who have delivered successful events or have upcoming events funded through the Brimbank Community Grants program. See what the calendar of events looks like for 2025, gain insight, build connections and share experiences, contacts, resources and possible collaboration opportunities. Food will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by 14 November. RSVPs required. We look forward to seeing you there.
St Albans Community Centre
Linoprinting Workshop with LaDY MoHaWK
Monday 18 November 2024
Develop your art skills with a printmaking course hosted by LaDY MoHaWK.
Sally has been printmaking for nearly 15 years and can teach you how to make your own linoprints
This three-hour course covers design techniques, transferring and carving your design as well as inking and printing your own original art pieces.
What you'll receive;
Introductory course in linocut printmaking
Your own original carved linocut (or 2!)
All unique linoprints you make
What to bring;
An image or drawing you want to turn into your lino (10cm x 15cm)
Suitable for;
No prior experience is needed - perfect for beginners!
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Free of charge - Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Sunshine Library
Ida the Hobit (CANCELLED)
Friday 15 November 2024
Ida the Hobit - The Play! is the story of Ida, a young hobbit on a fantastical journey to understand LGBTQIA+ communities. In this whimsical play, Ida must help her animal pals on their journeys of self-discovery, as they each explore their LGBTQIA+ identities. Will Ida discover something about herself along the way?
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse: Artist Networking Lunch
Friday 15 November 2024
Come hang out with fellow creatives over lunch at our casual artist networking catch up! It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exchange ideas, and talk about what you're working on. Whether you're interested in collaborating or just want some casual conversation, we’d love to have you join us!
INfuse aims to connect our creative community and provide a platform for training and inspiration through a series of workshops, artist talks and presentations.
Limited places, bookings required for catering purposes
Friday 15th November 12pm to 1:30pm
Proudly supported by Brimbank City Council
Switch Cafe - Watergardens
Be Bold Festival 2024 - Paint in the Dark
Saturday 9 November 2024
Brighten up your day with this art experience with a twist. Pick up a paintbrush and unleash your neon spirit at a hyper-fluoro disco! In this structured 75 min workshop that will take you step by step painting on canvas at your own easel. Session for 7 years and up. Places are limited so please register here!
St Albans Community Centre
L2R Experience 'The Chapters'
Saturday 9 November 2024
The L2R Experience is the grand finale of a year filled with dedication, hard work, and incredible achievements by the young dancers from Melbourne's West who participate in L2R’s free dance programs. This community celebration will showcase the talents of over 50 L2R dancers, aged 6 to 30, as they light up the stage with their amazing moves. It’s a joyous event where friends, family, and the community come together to cheer on these dancers. This edition of L2R Experience ‘The Chapters’ explores the eras of hip hop and street dance, weaving in the technology, fashion and dance styles of each decade into the performances. At L2R, we believe in one universal language … DANCE!
The Bowery Theatre
Be Bold Festival 2024 - Scrumptious St Albans Food Tour
Saturday 9 November 2024
Be ready to sample food from different parts of the globe in a multi-cultural food tour like no other. Waves of migration has created a rich tapestry of cuisines and flavours all in the one place. Hear stories of how St Albans has brought people together through hospitality while tasting the tantalising results.
Market
Hartna Restaurant
Slovanija Butcher
Runaway Pancake
Bring your walking shoes, your appetite and explore some of St Albans hidden food secrets. Bookings required. No charge to join the food tour. Tours leaves from the St Albans Community Centre, meeting location is at the front door of St Albans Community Centre 15 mins prior to tour leaving.
St Albans Community Centre
Quantum Entanglement
Sunday 27 October 2024
Get immersed and watch how we get 'Quantum Entangled', and the adventures as we step on our path to seek for 'New World'. A dance showcase based on an adventurous storyline, packed with various dance genres, a wonderful fusion of art and entertainment.
The Bowery Theatre
Sincerely Yours, Dame Vera Lynn Show
Saturday 26 October 2024
Be swept back in time with this incredible show honouring the Forces Sweetheart. This heartwarming production runs for 70 minutes with exceptional musicians bringing to life the music from the 40's - 60's which will have you laugh, cry and sing along.
The Bowery Theatre
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Monday 7 October 2024
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The Bowery Theatre
Dreamland; Where Stories Dance
Saturday 21 September 2024
Join us for Leap into Dance’s ‘Dreamland', a unique dance production that sees the influence of bedtime stories on our dreams. In this captivating show, witness the fusion of stories and dance as familiar narratives inspire choreographic interpretations. Immerse yourself in Leap into Dance’s ‘Dreamland’ where we bring the magic of storytelling to life on stage.
The Bowery Theatre
Half-Baked Open Mic - COSY Takeover
Thursday 19 September 2024
FReeZA presents an Open Mic and Exhibition event for young people between the ages of 12-25. Come meet different people, eat food, enjoy the entertainment presented by FReeZA and showcase your talents. Join us in the chill toasty vibes and some nice warm food. Bask in the positive energy that will radiate from this (faux) campfire. Performers can sign up here: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/creative-brimbank-forms/sign-up-for-half-baked
The Bowery Theatre
Edge Ensembles present: All That Glitters
Saturday 14 September 2024
HARK! HARK! Lend me thine ears!!! Edge Ensembles returns with a brand-new, original theatre show, from this year's theme, Influence. Come across the drawbridge for a royal epic told in three books. Set against the backdrop of faraway lands, royal courts and the fairytales of our childhoods. The heir to the crown is born with unimaginable power. Their parents' love saves or perhaps condemns them forever. Four fragments of the royal child are lost across the realm and the child is never the same. A century later, the fragments are being recovered and the battle for power and rule rages. Hilarious, ridiculous and packing heart and truth in every punch – the young artists of the West are here for the throne, like it or not. Adventures and noble-folk alike, will ye take up the call to adventure? The questions of this age are being asked of us all - How did we get here? What made us who we are? And what is the legacy we are creating? Away to the ticket-monger with ye! This project is support
The Bowery Theatre
Moon Festival Celebration
Saturday 14 September 2024
Join us to celebrate the Mid-Autumn ‘Moon’ Festival on September 14th, featuring a bilingual orated story accompanied by the ancient guzheng music. The story will be presented in both English and Mandarin. Following the storytelling, we will offer a Chinese calligraphy/watercolour demonstration. Participants will then be given the opportunity to learn and practice this ancient art form on water colour paper and a Chinese lantern.
Participants are encouraged to bring an art smock.
Limited Spots – Bookings essential.
St Albans Community Centre
INfuse - Creative Workplace Wellbeing Workshop (online)
Thursday 12 September 2024
Join us online for an engaging and insightful Creative Workplace Wellbeing Workshop presented by the Hey Mate Project. This session is designed to address key wellbeing challenges in the creative industry, including mental health, burnout (with a focus on creative burnout), stress management, and workplace wellbeing. By the end of this 90-minute workshop, participants will be equipped with practical tools to manage their mental wellbeing and support their creative careers.
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
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Free of charge, registrations required.
The Listies: Make Some Noise
Saturday 7 September 2024
As seen on ABC Kids The Listies Work For Peanuts and Art Blast. Join Australia’s favourite kids comedians Rich and Matt, as they belt out songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family.
The Bowery Theatre
Dboys Music Concert
Friday 16 August 2024
Dboys Band, a group of six musicians including their cousin, has a strong affinity for island music. With their names beginning with D, they play a variety of old and new songs that showcase their talent and heritage. Their ages range from 11 - 18 years old, yet their skills are refined and demonstrated a deep connection to their roots.
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Production of High School Musical
Between Thursday 8 August 2024 and Friday 9 August 2024
Get'cha Head in the Game and Join Us for an Unforgettable Night where Copperfield College presents the production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on stage!! Step into the world of East High as our talented students bring the beloved Disney classic High School Musical to life on stage! Experience the drama, the music, and the excitement as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, and the rest of the Wildcats navigate the ups and downs of high school life. With dazzling choreography, catchy songs, and a heart-warming story about friendship, love, and following your dreams, this production promises to be a spectacular event for all ages. Don't miss out on this high-energy, toe-tapping performance that will have you singing along and cheering for the Wildcats! 33
St Albans Community Centre
The L2R Story - 10 years of dance, community, empowerment
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Join us on Wednesday July 31st for a special screening of 'The L2R Story', a short documentary encompassing the decade-long journey we've been on, and what is to come. We can’t wait to see what the next ten years will bring.
The Bowery Theatre
Trophy Boys
Friday 26 July 2024
A queer black-comedy about power, privilege, and high school debating.
The Bowery Theatre
Festivals and Events Training - Accessible Events
Thursday 25 July 2024
Want to make your event more accessible? Join us the on the What, How and Why to make your event more accessible. Training delivered by Bea from Beaspoke Safety and Simone, Brimbank City Council Festivals and Events Community Development Officer.
In Person session:
10am-12noon
St Albans Community Centre
Online Session:
6:30-8:30pm
Link to be sent closer to event date
St Albans Community Centre
Heart Strings
Between Thursday 18 July 2024 and Saturday 20 July 2024
Join Boilover Performance Ensemble for an immersive physical storytelling experience that will pull at your heart strings. Wheelchair accessible seating available. Hearing Loop available. Contact venue with access requirements. Visit creativebrimbank.com.au/access for further venue access information. Companion card accepted, contact venue to book. (03) 9249 4600
The Bowery Theatre
The Emperor City (From Past to Present)
Saturday 6 July 2024
Join us on a journey told through the stories of costumes, singing, traditional dance that will be a mix of traditional court music and contemporary music, and poetry reciting from The Imperial City. Dialect in English and Vietnamese
The Bowery Theatre
Derrimut Dance Studio Mid Year Concert
Sunday 23 June 2024
Derrimut Dance Studio brings to you our iconic annual mid year dance concert! This is your opportunity to see what our students have been working towards all year!
The Bowery Theatre
The Audition
Friday 21 June 2024
The Audition is a moving insight into the protocols and powers that permit or deny entry into our country and to our stages, examining parallels between actors auditioning for work and refugees seeking asylum. The Audition honours those whose lives are spent awaiting entry.
The Bowery Theatre
From Meth To Life
Saturday 15 June 2024
Join us as international speaker and artist Rangi Pou shares his journey from meth addict to motivational speaker. Listen to Rangi’s story on how he learnt to survive on the streets, finding a community within the Mongrel Mob, a life of violence and dealing with drugs. Come find out how he found his way out and what it took to get there.
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester 1 Music Concert
Thursday 6 June 2024
Immerse yourself in the melodies of Copperfield College's Semester 1 Music Concert! Join us for an evening of student performances featuring a variety of songs performed by students at different year levels. From classic tunes to contemporary hits, our talented students will showcase their musical talents for all to enjoy. Grab your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable musical experience!
The Bowery Theatre
Festivals and Events Training - Event Permit
Thursday 6 June 2024
Come along to the Event Permit training session delivered by Brimbank City Councils Compliance and Festivals and Events Officers and special guest Bea from Beaspoke Safety. When do you need an event permit? We will step you through the process and help answer your questions!
In Person session:
10am-12noon
St Albans Community Centre
Online Session:
6:30-8:30pm
Link to be sent closer to event date
St Albans Community Centre
INfuse Artist Networking Event – Linoprinting Workshop
Thursday 6 June 2024
Develop your art skills with a printmaking course hosted by Lady Mohawk.
Sally has been printmaking for nearly 15 years and can teach you how to make your own linoprints
This three-hour course covers design techniques, transferring and carving your design as well as inking and printing your own original art pieces.
What you'll receive;
Introductory course in linocut printmaking
Your own original carved linocut (or 2!)
All unique linoprints you make
What to bring;
An image or drawing you want to turn into your lino (10cm x 15cm)
Suitable for;
No prior experience is needed - perfect for beginners!
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Refreshments provided
Sunshine Library
Resonate – Bowery Music Series
Between Friday 17 May 2024 and Friday 31 May 2024
PBS radio DJ, Mz Rizk, programs an incredible line up for Resonate - Bowery Music Series, a curated program showcasing the best contemporary music Australia has to offer alongside our local and emerging artists. Check website closer to date for line-up and full details. Recommended for ages 16+
The Bowery Theatre
Festivals and Events Training - Risk Management
Thursday 30 May 2024
Join Bea from Beaspoke and Jane, Brimbank City Council Festivals and Events Support Officer for our Risk Management training sessions. Do you know your responsibilities as the event organiser when it comes to risk and compliance? We will help you wade through the world of risk management to help you deliver your public event/s.
In Person session:
10am-12noon
St Albans Community Centre
Online Session:
6:30-8:30pm
Link to be sent closer to event date
St Albans Community Centre
MUA Theatre Festival
Between Thursday 23 May 2024 and Friday 24 May 2024
MUA is a Pasefika Theatre Festival, showcasing new works created, produced and directed by Pasefika artists. Sharing stories of the challenges faced within the diaspora from the eyes of a child, experiences of our youth and dreams of our parents.
The Bowery Theatre
Festivals and Events Training - Contractors and Suppliers
Thursday 23 May 2024
Join Bea from Beaspoke and Jane, Brimbank City Council Festivals and Events Support Officer for our Contractors/Suppliers training session. Learn how to find event suppliers, what to look out for and best practise for engaging contractors, suppliers, artists etc.
In Person session:
10am-12noon
St Albans Community Centre
Online Session:
6:30-8:30pm
Link to be sent closer to event date
St Albans Community Centre
Africa's Got Talent
Saturday 18 May 2024
Attendees, join us to celebrate the breath taking talent to see who takes home 2024's Africa's Got Talent title. Register below.
The Bowery Theatre
RANGA THARANGAM
Sunday 12 May 2024
A vibrant showcase of the skills of advanced senior students, featuring a diverse array of dance steps and expressions. Highlighting their fluid movements, precision and passion for dance. The stage comes alive with energy and creativity as performers express themselves through intricate choreography, dynamic music and expressive storytelling. Choreographed and Produced by Niruththasorubi Tharmakulendran
The Bowery Theatre
Raise Your Voice - Vocal Workshop
Saturday 11 May 2024
Bright Mathonsi is visiting Australia from Soweto, South Africa to share his energetic teaching and performing as a part of the RAISE YOUR VOICE vocal workshop and concert series. Bright has performed and toured the world as a singer and dancer with South Africa's UMOJA, as well as performing internationally with many South African choirs. He brings a wealth of expertise and passion to share. If you would like to feel the power, connection and emotion of the human voice, do not miss this opportunity!
St Albans Community Centre
Polite Mammals
Saturday 11 May 2024
Polite Mammals is a totally wild, neo-vaudevillian variety show the whole family can enjoy. Celebrate animals of all kinds: real, imaginary, sparkly, stinky, polite and rude!
The Bowery Theatre
Privacy Awareness Week Event (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Presentation by Anique Owen, Assistant Commissioner Privacy Guidance, OVIC Topic: Privacy and Technology: Improving Transparency, Accountability and Security Followed by launch of Brimbank AI Policy
The Bowery Theatre
Madame Saigon
Saturday 4 May 2024
A dance performance celebrating women in the Vietnamese community and held the Saturday before Vietnamese Mother’s Day, known as Mua Vu Lan.
The Bowery Theatre
Inner Sanctuary
Saturday 27 April 2024
Inner Sanctuary is a new theatre work set in the Western suburbs lush green landscape. Inspired by psychogeography, 'Inner Sanctuary' is an expansive engagement within the natural space. The environment in which we live. The interior and exterior place. Braiding together personal monologues about community and ecology through poetry, music, and projection. This is a journey of freedom within a world that feels increasingly chaotic.
The Bowery Theatre
test (CANCELLED)
Monday 22 April 2024
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The Bowery Theatre
Paper stories - collage workshops
Between Saturday 20 January 2024 and Saturday 6 April 2024
Paper stories encourages and inspires community members to create new stories by weaving together existing images from books and magazines. As our world becomes increasingly digital, we will celebrate analog and tactile processes through collage.
These workshops will highlight the accessibility of collage as an art modality, using paper as a recyclable material. Suitable for people of all ages, and anyone who has an interest in exploring art making through paper.
Participants will be guided through two collage techniques by Augustine, a collage artist and masters of therapeutic arts student.
All materials provided.
No cost to attend, registrations required.
Contact - artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au if you would like to be added to the waitlist
Sunshine Library - upstairs learning centre room
Colours to Confessions
Saturday 23 March 2024
Colours to Confessions, is an original musical based on Sri Lankan folklore, delivered completely through English. The script delves into fragments of Sri Lanka's untold history and the authentic music is influenced by its traditional folk & classical music. Witness a mesmerizing production of Sri Lankan dance, song and art.
The Bowery Theatre
WBCF 2024 Cultural Diversity Week
Wednesday 20 March 2024
The Western Bulldogs in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation's and its major partner WorkSafe Victoria is hosting a Cultural Diversity Week event you do not want to miss. The theme this year is all about Our Shared Stories and Celebrating together.
The Bowery Theatre
Goodbye Aunty Flo
Friday 15 March 2024
Meet Flo, the unwelcome Aunty everyone complains about, but who we depend on for our very existence. An hilarious play created with mob for mob, exploring the ups and downs of the most natural stage in every woman’s life - menopause. Followed by an in conversation with the creative team as part of Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival.
The Bowery Theatre
Garry Starr: Greece Lightning
Friday 8 March 2024
An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology in order to save his Hellenic homeland from economic ruin. Never before has Medusa been looser, Achilles more sillies, or Uranus so heinous.
The Bowery Theatre
Future Reset (CANCELLED)
Thursday 7 March 2024
Future Reset is VicHealth’s latest partnership with the arts sector to move the dial on young peoples collective health and wellbeing. Together, we’re enhancing mental wellbeing and social connection through, art, creativity and culture, with young people leading the charge. Because when you put art and young people together, something amazing happens – a future with unimaginable potential!
The Bowery Theatre
Reeflings' Memeries
Saturday 2 March 2024
Memetica presents this immersive, community-engaged theatre project through stories, dance and giant inflatable puppetry.
The Bowery Theatre
M_N
Saturday 17 February 2024
Through unfiltered street dance-theatre, M_N tells the story of two young men searching for their identity under the crushing pressures of current standards of masculinity. M_N is, at its heart, a reminder of how healthy and diverse expressions of masculinity can thrive when given the guidance and support to develop.
Doors open 5.10pm with pre-show interaction. Main performance will start at 5.30pm.
The Bowery Theatre
M_N (Preview)
Friday 16 February 2024
Through unfiltered street dance-theatre, M_N tells the story of two young men searching for their identity under the crushing pressures of current standards of masculinity. M_N is, at its heart, a reminder of how healthy and diverse expressions of masculinity can thrive when given the guidance and support to develop.
Doors open 1.40pm with a pre-show interaction. Main performance will start at 2pm
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse Artist Networking Event – Drawing the Joy Machine
Thursday 1 February 2024
Join us for a fun evening of drawing costumed performers of the renowned YUMMY cabaret company. This event is about celebrating dazzling camp aesthetics while giving you the opportunity to observe and unleash your creativity in a one of a kind cabaret setting. This isn't a traditional tutorial, but rather a joyous celebration of your own drawing style and abilities.
So, bring your favourite paper and drawing supplies and come as you are! Standard A4 paper and graphite pencils will be supplied. No wet media and suitable for all ages and abilities.
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
Prosecco and nibbles will be served.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
https://www.yummytheshow.com/
The Bowery Theatre
Wit Kids Drama Classes – School Holiday Program
Between Tuesday 23 January 2024 and Wednesday 24 January 2024
Come and try drama for free with Wit Kids these school holidays! These classes are for kids ages 5-12 and are prefect for new students wanting to give drama a go or regular students looking to get their holiday drama fix. Kids will play drama games, improvise, make friends and have loads of fun! Wit Kids is a weekly drama program for children aged 5-12 years. The children learn improvisation, mime, theatre sports, singing, dancing and play drama games. Learn more about the program at www.witinc.com.au/wit-kids.
The Bowery Theatre
Anwita Sirikonda's Bharatnatyam Arangetram
Saturday 16 December 2023
Niruththa Indian Fine Arts Presents Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Anwita Sirikonda's, Disciple and 26th Graduate of Guru Smt. Niruththasorubi Tharmakulendran. The word "Arangetram" means "ascending the stage". After several years of rigorous training under her guru and performing several dances as a group, this will be her solo dance debut – that means it's the first time a student performs a full concert by herself. It is a major event where you invite close friends and family as well as other members of the artistic community. In this performance the dancer will be accompanied by her Guru in Nattuvaangam, along with Vocal, Mridangam, Violin and Flute. The Arangetram is also when the student earns their Salangai (Ankle Bells), symbolizing that they are ready to begin performing professionally!
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Multicultural Community Choir
Monday 11 December 2023
The Brimbank Multicultural Community Choir is directed by Veronica Gauci and supported by Brimbank City Council.
The choir celebrates cultural diversity by singing in over 20 languages and performing at community and corporate events, all over Melbourne.
This group is an all inclusive, non auditioned community choir, where all singers are welcomed and encouraged to participate. The group rehearses
each Monday evening of the school term at the St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans from 7:00 - 8:30pm. For further information contact Veronica via email - generationmusik@gmail.com
The Bowery Theatre
All is well — E lelei mea uma
Friday 8 December 2023
Join us for a reading of All is Well – E lelei mea uma, the inaugural New Voices for the West commission. New Voices for the West supports a young playwright to create a new work over six months, from writing to staged reading. This is a private, invite-only event, not to be listed for public sale/registration.
The Bowery Theatre
Brimbank Libraries Christmas Show
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Come join us at the Bowery Theatre for a family-friendly Christmas Storytime with Libraries and Toddler Tuesdays. Including art activities, music, and light snacks we will be reading Christmas stories, singing songs and spreading Christmas cheer! Suitable for children of all ages and their families, no charge
The Bowery Theatre
I Me She Him 你和我和他和她
Between Friday 1 December 2023 and Saturday 2 December 2023
Translated by Stan Lai, Translation Editor & Dramaturg, Lissa Tyler Renaud
“You talked to the stars in the sky, you went skinny dipping at night. The only thing you didn’t do was go to Tiananmen Square and join the protest.”
Hong Kong. 1999. Jing is travelling from Taiwan to meet More to discuss a merger between their two companies. Negotiations are about to begin when the pair meet two young strangers that only they can see. Threads of a forgotten past are unravelled as these former lovers are confronted with truths that cannot be undone, and a future that is yet to be remembered.
Written by renowned Taiwanese playwright and director Stan Lai 賴聲川老師 "the best Chinese language playwright and director in the world" (BBC), Wit Incorporated are thrilled to be the first theatre company to produce an English translation and to bring this complex and beautiful story to Australian audiences.
Warning: Coarse language, theme of abortion, self harm, adult theme, sensitive political topic
The Bowery Theatre
Circus Homework
Monday 27 November 2023
Family and friends of the Homework Clubs are invited to come along to the end of year showcase performance from "Circus Homework" on Monday, 27 November. Featuring performances by program creator and Curbside Carnies founder Sophie deLightful, program facilitators and special guests, and of course, all the children who participated in "Circus Homework". "Circus Homework" kicked off at the start of 2023 with the support of Brimbank City Council, inspiring the kids of Koorie Homework Club and Edmund Rice Homework Club to be the next generation of circus star. Continuing throughout 2023 with additional support from VicHealth's Jumpstart program, we have seen these kids grow and blossom with newfound confidence, skills and excitement - and now it's your turn to see what they're been up to!
St Albans Community Centre
2023 Staff Service and bExcellent Awards
Friday 24 November 2023
2023 Staff Service and bExcellent Awards
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester 2 Music Concert
Thursday 23 November 2023
Join us to celebrate the achievements of Copperfield College's music students in Semester 2. Students from all 3 campuses will be performing a diverse range of music including both solo and group acts.
The Bowery Theatre
INfuse: Digital Marketing for Creatives Free Online Workshop
Thursday 23 November 2023
Digital Marketing Workshop for Creatives - Presented by Briony Cullin Digital Marketing Pty Ltd
In this 1 hour workshop, you’ll learn about the world of digital marketing. Packed with practical tips, the workshop will cover getting the most out of your website, how to use social media strategically, whether you should invest in Paid Ads and getting found on search engines. There’ll also be time for questions. Don’t put off tackling your digital marketing - this workshop will give you the confidence to put yourself out there.
Attendees will receive the slide deck as well as recording of the workshop.
INfuse aims to connect our creative community and provide a platform for training and inspiration through a series of workshops, artist talks and presentations.
Thursday 23 November 12pm to 1pm - online event
No cost to attend, registrations required
Proudly supported by Brimbank City Council
Momentum
Between Friday 17 November 2023 and Sunday 19 November 2023
This immersive work is performed by the Women’s Circus Inclusive Ensemble – a team with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences who come from practices spanning circus, dance and theatre. Momentum invites the audience to take a journey, showing us that through connection we can build powerful momentum and create change.
The Bowery Theatre
Momentum (Internal/Guest List)
Thursday 16 November 2023
This immersive work is performed by the Women’s Circus Inclusive Ensemble – a team with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences who come from practices spanning circus, dance and theatre. Momentum invites the audience to take a journey, showing us that through connection we can build powerful momentum and create change.
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Momentum (Dress rehearsal)
Wednesday 15 November 2023
This immersive work is performed by the Women’s Circus Inclusive Ensemble – a team with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences who come from practices spanning circus, dance and theatre. Momentum invites the audience to take a journey, showing us that through connection we can build powerful momentum and create change.
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Infuse - Photograph and document your art - Free
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Learn how to take good quality digital images of your artwork, sculptures, or craft projects led by experienced Graphic Designer and Illustrator Elzette Bester who has been reproducing and documenting artwork for herself and her clients for over 25 years. Elzette will take you through a prerecorded introduction on what to expect from this workshop, plus some initial tips with getting ready to photograph your art.
Then at the 2 hr in person workshop, you will be taken through a more in depth process of how to photograph, document, and reproduce your work, plus how to share it online and with others. You will also learn about backdrops and lighting options and how to save and organise your images with minimal editing.
A fun and practical workshop for all ages! No experience needed, just an example of your work and your smartphone or any camera you might have.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
St Albans Community Centre
International Days In Motion by Leap Into Dance
Saturday 14 October 2023
"International Days in Motion" Proudly presented by Leap into Dance. Experience the magic of movement at the 'Leap into Dance' end-of-year show, where the stage comes alive with incredible performances by a talented ensemble of individuals, each showcasing their unique abilities. Join us in celebrating the international days of the year through dance, as these remarkable performers, all with disabilities, share creativity, joy and passion on the stage.
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Be Bold Festival 2023 - Paint in the Dark
Saturday 7 October 2023
Brighten up your day with this art experience with a twist. Pick up a paintbrush and unleash your neon spirit at a hyper-fluoro disco! In this structured 75 min workshop that will take you step by step painting on canvas at your own easel. Session for 7 years and up. Places are limited so please register here!
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival 2023 - OBANG
Saturday 7 October 2023
Obang is a performative installation space designed for babies aged 6 to 16 months along with their care-givers and siblings, and is inspired by the traditional Korean concept of Obang. In this work, Obang refers to five primary colours and explores the spatial meaning of home. You are invited to a Korean grandmother’s home for a meal. Together you will experience her daily life, including cooking, singing, washing and story-telling. Obang is a joyful and interactive experience featuring puppetry, story and free-play in an immersive environment. Obang will be presented as a 50-minute installation performance. Online ticket sales close at 10am, walk up bookings welcome (pending availability)
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Be Bold Festival 2023 - St Albans Foodie Tours
Saturday 7 October 2023
Food is the heart and soul of bringing a community together - so bring your walking shoes, plus your appetite and explore some of St Albans hidden food secrets. Bookings required. No charge to join the food tour. Tours leaves from the St Albans Community Centre, meeting location is at the front door of St Albans Community Centre 15 mins prior to tour leaving.
St Albans Community Centre
He Whakaputanga - A Declaration of Independence (CANCELLED)
Sunday 24 September 2023
He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Niu Tirini - The Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand. A story of the an emerging indigenous nation forging a way through partnerships and establishing alliances. This declaration is a partnership between pre-colonised Maaori and the Crown. This is our story...
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Dream Big Youth Music Festival 2023
Thursday 14 September 2023
Building on the excitement and massive audiences in previous years, THE DREAM BIG YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL is on again in 2023 and musicians, singers, and creative artists from primary and secondary schools and local Neighbourhood Houses from the west of Melbourne and beyond, are showcasing their talents. Simulcast across the world on RUOK? Day - on the LIVE V online streaming platform from The Bowery Theatre, St Albans - this is a festival that inspires youth to use their creative and musical talents to build awareness of important mental health messages that promote health and wellbeing in their communities.
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Half Baked Open Mic Night
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Brimbank Youth Arts and BYS Crystal Queer program team up to present a very special edition of local favourite Half Baked Open Mic night! Come join Brimbank’s young creatives on Tuesday 12th Sept., for the local Open Mic event of the Semester! We’re offering young people aged 12 – 25 the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a small and supportive audience in the *fancy* Bowery Theatre at St Albans Community Centre. The name “Half Baked” lends itself to half-finished projects or work in progress. Performers will all receive $20 Ubereats voucher for getting up and giving it a go! If you would like to sign up to perform, please follow this link: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/creative-brimbank-forms/sign-up-for-half-baked-1 To support our performers as an audience member, please register (it's free), as we will be scanning tickets at the door. For more information, or if you have any access requirements, please contact Ash (Youth Arts Officer) ashleighm@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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The Wiz
Between Thursday 7 September 2023 and Saturday 9 September 2023
Nguvu Moja presents the broadway hit: The Wiz a triumphant Broadway creation ingeniously reimagining The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, infusing fresh life into the beloved narrative. Following Dorothy, a Harlem schoolteacher, the story whisks her away to an Oz reminiscent of New York City. Her journey leads her to profound connections with a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, all while seeking guidance from the enigmatic Wiz on a quest to find her way home. The original cast featured luminaries like Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, under the creative guidance of Quincy Jones. Performed by an electric all African and BIPOC Cast.
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Sparkle
Between Tuesday 29 August 2023 and Thursday 31 August 2023
A tale about finding the sparkle in all of us. We believe everyone is unique and special, with a bit of encouragement, a clear vision and belief in ourselves, we can all do wonderful things!
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Edge Ensembles present: Escape
Saturday 26 August 2023
Each year, Western Edge works with young people and artists (aged 13-30) across Hobsons Bay, Wyndham, Brimbank and Maribyrnong to create an original Australian work to be performed at Woods Street Arts Space, Wyndham Cultural Centre, Footscray Community Arts and The Bowery Theatre. The performance outcome is a chance for community members and wider audiences to witness the ideas, concerns and visions of the next generation of artists coming out of Melbourne’s West.
In 2023, Edge Ensembles from Laverton, St Albans, Footscray and Werribee come together to present you two takes on this year’s theme: misdirection.
Proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Newsboys Foundation, The Bowery Theatre and Creative Brimbank.
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75 Years of AMEP
Thursday 24 August 2023
Celebrate 75 years of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) with Learning for Employment
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Greg's test studio
Thursday 10 August 2023
this is a test and that is all
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Negentropic
Saturday 5 August 2023
Negentropic - Slide into entropic and negentropic states of being both internally and externally and its relationship to the human condition.
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Nritya Sandhya
Saturday 22 July 2023
Kaladyuthi presents an exquisite evening of extravagant presentation dedicated to showcase the richness of Indian art and culture through the medium of Bharatanatyam. This presentation will be a horizontal space for both kids and adults learning Bharatanatyam giving them an opportunity to reflect and encourage their endearing passion to learn and continue their pursuit of being connected to their roots and culture.
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Bleached
Friday 14 July 2023
Bleached is a new play by renowned Western suburbs based theatre company Wit Incorporated. “The last time it happened I floated in it. They were bleached and barren, but they released their insides anyway.” The world is in decay. Colours are fading away. The bees are buried. Countries are closing. Everyone and everything will be washed out… Bleached. In Collins’ absurd and poignant new work, Australian tourists crawl the globe, “like cockroaches”, consuming all it has to offer, before it is locked down forever; a last-ditch universal effort to fight the climate crisis. And they will blame chickens... The 60-minute piece will be followed by a 20 minute Q&A with the artistic team.
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I Am Nature (Performance Installation)
Between Saturday 17 June 2023 and Tuesday 20 June 2023
Presented by all three artists, musician Gaby Georges, mover Pepe Inostroza Aqueveque, and maker Jennifer Tran, the audience joins in an immersive experience inspired by native animals and the natural environment. In each 45-minute session, the artists will guide the audience on a narrated journey of discovery through songs, movement, and an interactive installation.
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I Am Nature - Workshops
Between Tuesday 30 May 2023 and Tuesday 20 June 2023
Hosted by two artists on any one day, families join musician Gaby, mover Pepe, and maker Jen in interactive workshops inspired by animals and the natural environment. Each week, the artists invite children and their adults to explore native animals through music, movement, and natural materials.
Four (4) workshops to be held Tuesdays - 30 May, 6 June, 13 June and 20 June from 10am to 12pm.
St Albans Community Centre
Infuse Artist Networking - Grant Writing for Creatives
Saturday 17 June 2023
Join our arts community and learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant writing for creatives workshop run by Debby Maziarz. Debby is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists, organisations and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
St Albans Community Centre
Lahari
Saturday 10 June 2023
Lahari is an explorative performance work that brings the individual experience of each student and dancer of Shri Nrityam as a collective. We start at a single point of reference, our own self in relation to dance and the acharya. We begin to form a relation to the earth, to body, to linage, to equity, to agency and to divinity. Though there is a singularity, we form a wave of multiplicity with a goal of expanding our practice and mind. With our individual realities, we come together to celebrate our desire for dance and exploration.
The Bowery Theatre
Pride Week Experimental Creative Writing Workshop Series
Saturday 10th & 17th June 2023 1-3pm
Saturday 10th and 17th June 2023
Join local Brimbank writer Jean Bachoura for an creative writing workshop where you will be challenged to develop your own unique style of experimental writing.
Jean Bachoura was an inaugural recipient of the Wheeler Centre’s scheme for writers, The Next Chapter. His work is reflective of a life lived between cultures: born in Damascus, raised in Syria, Lebanon and Australia. In 2016 he was awarded the Deborah Cass Prize for his piece ‘Night Falls’. In 2017 he wrote ‘No Man’s Land’, an account of his journey crossing the border into Syria. In 2019, his multi-platform project TRETINOIN was awarded The Lifted Brow & RMIT non/fiction Lab Prize for Experimental Non-fiction. In 2022, he released the video essay Not Financial Advice with Liminal Magazine and was awarded a Varuna Writers residency from the Griffith Review.
Sunshine Library
The Sunshine Club
Thursday 8 June 2023
Set in 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who's strong desire to change things for the better inspires him to set up The Sunshine Club.
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester 1 Music Concert
Thursday 1 June 2023
Join us to celebrate the achievements of Copperfield College's music students in Semester 1. Students from all 3 campuses will be performing a diverse range of music including both solo and group acts.
St Albans Community Centre
Death of a Salesman By Arthur Miller
Tuesday 30 May 2023
A Schools Performance: Rediscover one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, Arthur Miller’s heartbreaking masterpiece Death of a Salesman. Hearth Theatre presents a theatrical event not to be missed, starring one of Australia’s finest theatre actors, Paul English as Willy Loman, “a salesman with his feet on the subway stairs, and his head in the stars.” The perfect text for those in the VCE Theatre Studies Unit 3 and Unit 4, the Pulitzer prize winning Death of a Salesman is regarded as one of the best contemporary plays ever written. This production uses the ground breaking rehearsal technique developed by English theatre director, adapter, translator and teacher Mike Alfreds, to breathe life into this classic. Written in 1948, Arthur Miller's iconic and celebrated play Death of a Salesman addresses loss of identity and a man's inability to accept change within himself and society.
The Bowery Theatre
From Sapa to the Red River
Saturday 27 May 2023
Presented by Bach Viet Dance. A journey of love and a celebration of Vietnam’s unique cultural heritage. This is a story about a Vietnamese couple who connect in the mountains of Sapa and journey across the stunning landscapes of Vietnam to the Red River. With storytelling through narration in Vietnamese and English, dance and song, this work heroes both the tribal culture’s of Sapa and the contemporary stories of the North. Bach Viet will also share a very special item declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage piece.
Trẻ em dưới 12 tuổi: miễn phí
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Okage Sama De
Saturday 20 May 2023
'OKAGE SAMA DE' (I am what I am because of you) explores stories of the immigrant experience and seeks to reconnect with a heritage that has partially faded through intergenerational integration. Performed by international award-winning artists, residency artist Julie Ann Minaai and Japanese musician Noriko Tadano, the duet combines contemporary dance with a live performance of the shamisen - a traditional Japanese instrument. OKAGE SAMA DE explores journeying into the unknown, a search for self, disorientation, discovery and reconnection with cultural ancestry. As part of the Bowery Theatre Residency Program.
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Africa's Got Talent
Saturday 13 May 2023
Mad Flavours is a talent quest that showcases artistic and cultural talent within African-Australian demographics and aims to provide African people with resources, spaces, and a platform to show off their chosen skill. Mad Flavours Grand Finals event will be held at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans on the 13th of May 2023 from 6:30pm. The Mad Flavours team have carefully picked the most talented group of performers to compete at the Grand Final event for the ultimate prizes. Audiences will have a chance to vote for their favourite act, so make sure to bring all your family and friend to support your favourite contestant. Africa’s Got Talent/MAD Flavours is supported by the Department of Family Fairness and Housing’s FreeZA program. The FreeZA program is based on a youth participation model where young people lead the planning, development and delivery of music, cultural and recreational events in their local community.
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Cats Show (CANCELLED)
Friday 7 April 2023
Visit our page www.catsshow.com
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Greg's day out (CANCELLED)
Friday 7 April 2023
It is a day about getting out in the sun.
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Wallflowering
Thursday 23 March 2023
Wallflowering is a delightfully amusing and poignant play about the nature of marriage, the pursuit of happiness and the perfect foxtrot!
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Cultural Diversity Week Event
Monday 20 March 2023
Our event will begin with a Welcome to Country including a smoking ceremony by a First Nation Wurundjeri Elder, followed by greetings from the Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains.
We will then hear from the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Colin Brooks MP along with our panellists: Victorian Multicultural Commission Deputy Chair Bwe Thay, WB Community Foundation Youth Participant, Fadzai Bako and the CEO of Future Minds, Nathaniel Diong.
Photos taken at the event may also be used and distributed by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and partners for promotional and other purposes.
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Clean Documentary Screening and Director Q&A
Saturday 18 March 2023
Ever wondered who cleans up after a trauma? Gain an insight into the world of trauma cleaning through the journey of former Sunshine resident, Sandra Pankhurst and workers at Melbourne's Specialised Trauma Cleaning Services + Q & A with Director Lachlan McLeod.
Rated MA15+ (Strong themes and coarse language)
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Half Baked Open Mic night feat. GenZine
Friday 17 March 2023
Brimbank Youth Arts proudly presents the second edition of our Half Baked Open Mic night - an opportunity for young people to jump up & perform original work in a low-stakes writing showcase.
Sign up to support your friends and family members as they perform their “half-baked” ideas: half-written songs, stories, stand-up routines and more!
If you are under 30 years old and wish to perform, please sign up here:
https://creativebrimbank.com.au/sign-up-for-half-baked
This event is presented by Brimbank Youth Arts in partnership with GenZine, and is delivered as part of the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival.
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INfuse Artist Networking Event feat. Curatorial Collective
Friday 17 March 2023
Join us for an evening of networking, food and great conversation. A wonderful opportunity to meet fellow creatives in the West and our current exhibitors - Curatorial Collective.
In celebration of Cultural Diversity Week Curatorial Collective present a site-specific collaborative exhibition focusing on artistic and cultural exchanges between artists and curators from diverse cultural backgrounds. This program aims to provide social and physical space for creative practitioners from diverse art communities to engage in this transitional cross-cultural collaboration and to allow them to consider collaborative curation in contemporary art production.
INfuse aims to connect creative people living in the west by providing a platform for networking, sharing of ideas, professional development, mutual support and inspiration.
All welcome to attend! Bookings required for catering purposes.
Sunshine Art Spaces Gallery
Our Place – Sharing First Nations Women's lives
Thursday 16 March 2023
Three remarkable First Nations women share their stories and life experience. Join Boonwurrurg Elder and author Aunty Fay Muir, Yorta Yorta Elder and Brimbank Citizen of the Year 2022 Aunty Joyce Cooper and Arrernte woman, Celeste Liddle for a better understanding of the lives of First Nation’s women. Panel facilitated by Sue Lawson. Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony to commence at 6.15pm An Auslan Interpreter will be translating the session.
The Bowery Theatre
Homelands
Sunday 26 February 2023
Homelands celebrates rituals of belonging, brought from one's homeland, ruptured by migration, healed and re-imagined in a new country.
This afternoon of music, song, dance and story celebrates the power of the human spirit through the lenses of Bosnian and Herzegovinian community and the Brimbank Multicultural Community Choir.
Through this event, we pay homage to our culture keepers from our migrant communities in Australia.
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Wenzu u Rozi
Between Saturday 18 February 2023 and Sunday 19 February 2023
Wenzu u Rożi introduces us to a loving yet frequently bickering elderly couple living in Malta in the 1920s. Based on George Zammit's humorous short stories, this original Maltese-language theatrical production is a light-hearted comedy allowing for opportunities of nostalgic reminiscence.
Includes periodic English narrations making it accessible to a multicultural audience.
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Legends of Common Ground 2023
Friday 17 February 2023
Join us for the Legends of Common Ground 2023, presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria.
Common Ground is a performance opportunity for young people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds to come together with spoken word and poetry as a medium for individual expression, dialogue, interaction friendship and mutual understanding.
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TEST
Wednesday 25 January 2023
TEST
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Tet Vietnamese New Year celebration – Arts Showcase
Sunday 22 January 2023
The Tet Festival is an exciting celebration of the Lunar New Year for the Vietnamese people. In 2023, the Hiệp hội hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp Việt tại Úc - Vietnamese Business Support Organisation (VBSO) will host a family friendly event that combines food, culture, fashion and the arts.
This special event will include a game show with prizes for our guests as well as prizes for the 'Best Ao Dai of the Day'.
The Bowery Theatre
2022 St Albans East PS Graduation Night
Tuesday 13 December 2022
A Graduation Dinner for students to celebrate with their teachers and graduating classmates. Students must be dropped off to the venue by 5.30pm. We then welcome guests to join us for a formal graduation ceremony which will commence at 7pm. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our graduating students.
*With limited seating a maximum of two tickets can be issued to each family*
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Toddler Tuesday End of Year Party
Tuesday 6 December 2022
Join us for the Toddler Tuesday End Of Year Party!
Photo Booth! Storytime! Art play!
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Kids Art Lab End of Year Party
Monday 5 December 2022
Kids Art Lab End of year party! All the family welcome. Art activities, music, exhibition, photo booth, light snacks.
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INfuse Artist Networking Event – Creatives Networking dinner
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Join the Brimbank Visual Arts team for an evening of networking, food and great conversation. A wonderful opportunity to meet with fellow creatives in the West and build up your network. All Welcome to attend!
Please secure your spot for catering purposes.
St Albans Community Centre
Resonate 2022
Between Friday 4 November 2022 and Friday 18 November 2022
Re-discover the joy of live music at the Bowery Theatre over three Fridays in November. Resonate Live Music series is a curated program showcasing the best contemporary music Australia has to offer alongside our local and emerging artists. Resonate invites audiences to discover new voices, be inspired by songs, and find connection through sound.
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Transgender Awareness Week Short Film Gala
Wednesday 16 November 2022
Are you looking for a way to celebrate Trans Awareness Week this year? Then why not come on down to the St Albans Community Centre on the 16th of November to join us for Brimbank City Council’s Trans Awareness Week Short Film Gala!
Each ticket will include a bag of popcorn!
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester 2 Music Concert
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Join us to celebrate the achievements of Copperfield College's music students in Semester 2. Students from all 3 campues will be performing a diverse range of music including both solo and group acts.
The Bowery Theatre
Lekshmi's Concert
Sunday 6 November 2022
A presentation of Indian classical dance by students of Lekshmi Sarath. Supported by We Belong.
This event includes a short interval.
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Marcella's Interview
Thursday 3 November 2022
Video Premiere
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Be Bold Festival: Auslan Stage Left workshop
Saturday 8 October 2022
Come join Auslan Stage Left workshop session. Quality theatre trained Auslan interpreters and deaf consultants will support you in developing Auslan skills and learn basic phrases and communication techniques
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival: Mini Macrame with Lauren - Airplant Hanger
Saturday 8 October 2022
Step into the world of Macrame with Lauren from Dokmai. This practice allows you to connect with yourself through the art of knotting. After mastering a few basic knots, you can apply these skills to create decorative articles.
The Tin Shed
Be Bold Festival: Superheroes & Fairy Tales Ballet workshop
Saturday 8 October 2022
A fun introduction to the art of ballet with Karen Gauci, for children aged between 3 and 8 years of age.
Dress up in your favourite superhero or fairy tale character costume and come on an imaginative and creative journey.
Ages 3 to 5 years - 2:00pm
Ages 5 to 8 years - 3:00pm
*spaces are limited
St Albans Community Centre
123 Film Awards Ceremony and Screening
Saturday 8 October 2022
Join us for the 123 Film Competition Awards Ceremony and Screenings. The competition follows the format of 1 location, 2 actors (or other people on screen), and a maximum duration of 3 minutes! The films have addressed this year's festival theme of ‘living our culture’.
The Bowery Theatre
Be Bold Festival: Earring making workshop
Saturday 8 October 2022
Come and create bold fabric earrings out of recycled materials. You will learn how to craft colourful earrings out of op-shop fabrics and milk bottles. Open to complete beginners.
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival: St Albans Foodie Tours
Saturday 8 October 2022
Bring the family for a guided food tour of one of Melbourne’s most multicultural areas – St Albans!
Food is the heart and soul of bringing a community together - so bring your walking shoes, plus your appetite and explore some of St Albans hidden food secrets too.
Next Mart – European Grocer
Co Thy Quin – Vietnamese Street Food
Parachinar Restaurant and Juice Point – Indian and Pakistani Food
Pista House – Indian sweets
Sam’s Market – Fresh food market
Hanna’s Coffee – Balkan inspired café
Entry is free! Booking essential!
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival: Kokedama making workshops with Jen Tran
Saturday 8 October 2022
Designer Jennifer Tran is leading a series of kokedama making workshops to contribute to the installation of Our Kitchen Stories. Learn how to make a kokedama and see it as part of the performance before taking your kokedama home.
St Albans Community Centre
Be Bold Festival: Dance for Seniors workshop
Saturday 8 October 2022
Channel the grace and beauty of ballet in a dance class for seniors based on Romeo & Juliet– with options for using a chair, the support of a partner or moving independently.
The Tin Shed
Be Bold Festival: Digital Drawing Workshop with Ashley Ellis
Saturday 8 October 2022
In this fun and interactive workshop, Ashley Ellis will teach some of the basics of the Procreate App on the iPad, and how to create your own illustrated self-portrait.
Bring your ipad, with the procreate app installed, along with an apple pencil or other digital stylus.
St Albans Community Centre
Night of Increase Melbourne
Saturday 27 August 2022
Welcome to Night of Increase Melbourne. Get set for an encounter.
The Bowery Theatre
Alphabet of Awesome Science
Thursday 25 August 2022
**RESCHEDULED DATE**
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.
Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations.
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Brimbank Tamil School - Annual Concert
Saturday 30 July 2022
We welcome our community to join us for Brimbank Tamil School’s Annual Concert 2022. Join us for a night of entertainment with different performances – drama, music and dance - all performed by our talented students.
Delicious food will be served in a takeaway pack for dinner.
The Bowery Theatre
Return to Creativity
Thursday 28 July 2022
Return to Creativity - A showcase of student and alumni work from Victoria University’s screen media, animation and visual effects courses. Come along to see their talent, efforts and creativity in action at the Return to Creativity screening, proudly supported by VU in the Community and Creative Brimbank.
The Bowery Theatre
Infuse Artist Networking - Grant Writing for Creatives
Saturday 23 July 2022
Join our arts community and learn how to put together a strong funding application in this grant writing for creatives workshop run by Debby Maziarz. Debby is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists, organisations and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work.
No cost to attend, registrations required. Light refreshments provided.
St Albans Community Centre
Queer Pasifika: The Rebirth of the Cool
Thursday 21 July 2022
Join us in a great night of conversation, performance and storytelling with host Amao Leota Lu as we navigate through the journeys of the Rainbow community from the Pasifika diaspora.
All ticket proceeds donated to The Tongan Leitis Assoc
The Bowery Theatre
Test event
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Testing only
St Albans Community Centre
Roald Dahl and The Imagination Seekers
Sunday 10 July 2022
All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing not only from books but children’s minds too! Now only a Secret Organisation known as The Ancient Guild of Taletenders can save the stories and they need your help... Especially made for ages 6 and up, the show is an immersive and interactive performance, involving games and imaginative play, while exploring Roald Dahlʼs extraordinary stories, including The BFG and The Twits along the way.
The Bowery Theatre
Blak Voices of Brimbank
Saturday 9 July 2022
The Blak Voices of Brimbank is a unique collection of personal stories of First People living in the west.
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Book Launch: Forty Nights by Pirooz Jafari
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Spanning continents and centuries, Forty Nights is a tale of the ongoing effects of dispossession and dislocation – a struggle humankind has faced long into its past. Ultimately it is the story of finding home, wherever that might be.
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why we are, who we are
Between Friday 1 July 2022 and Saturday 2 July 2022
Having spent 2021 collaborating as part of the Dancehouse Emerging Choreographer’s program, Yuiko Masukawa and T.Shriraam were struck by the similarities in their dance practice.
Both have trained in highly codified practices of ballet and Bharatanatyam, however through a process of reflection both Yuiko and Shriraam sought to explore the complex realities of classism, migration, gender and body through dance making and performance.
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Rainbow to Refuge by Many Coloured Sky
Friday 24 June 2022
To celebrate Refugee Week, hear from LGBTQI+ refugees and people seeking asylum as they share their journeys and experiences seeking protection in Australia.
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The Year of Magical Thinking
Tuesday 21 June 2022
The details will be different, but it will happen to you.
Green Room Award winners Jillian Murray and Laurence Strangio join forces once again to present an adaptation of Joan Didion’s remarkable memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking – a highly personal account of loss through the lens of hope.
Moderate Language, Adult Themes – 15+
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Ngaa Atua Maaori - Maaori Gods
Saturday 18 June 2022
Ngaa Atua Maaori - Maaori Gods is our story of how Maaori values have moulded and created who we are today. Taking you on a journey from darkness, into light. Movements and changes will lead us through Maaori creation, the separation of Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) into the realms of their children. These are the stories handed down to us by our elders and will pass to the coming generations.
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Impact Brimbank Sports Activity Day
Saturday 18 June 2022
Impact Brimbank is led by local people who want everyone to have a chance to improve their health and wellbeing by getting involved in activities and connecting with other local people. Come and join us at our Impact Brimbank Sports Saturday on Saturday 18th June from 12-2pm at Errington Reserve in St Albans. Activities at the event include soccer, sports competitions, kite making and flying, cultural dancing, balloon artistry and a variety of food options to enjoy!
Errington Reserve
Arangetram 2022
Sunday 12 June 2022
Traditional Indian dance concert
The Bowery Theatre
Copperfield College Semester One Music Concert 2022
Thursday 9 June 2022
Come along and celebrate the work of our music students students at our Semester One Music Concert! This will be the College’s first music concert since 2019, it’s one not to be missed! The concert will feature students from all campuses and year levels, exploring a large variety of genres and styles as well as some dance!
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BUOY by BoilOver Inclusive Performance Ensemble
Between Friday 3 June 2022 and Saturday 4 June 2022
Inclusive physical theatre company BoilOver Performance Ensemble is back teaming up with an incredible line up of collaborators including disability-led arts organisation Your DNA, internationally acclaimed physical theatre company 5AM (5AngryMen) along with creative technology innovators from SensiLab. Together they will dare to push the boundaries of gravity, space, sound and time in an oceanic world premiere of BUOY.
*Companion cards are accepted for this event - please contact us*
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Circling Time – Songs & Stories by Kutcha Edwards
Friday 27 May 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.
Join us at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans for this special Reconciliation Week show which is arranged in sequences exploring Kutcha’s life.
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Singing Workshops with Kutcha Edwards
Monday 23 May 2022
Everyone is welcome to join our friends at the Brimbank Multicultural Choir as they are led by Kutcha Edwards who will host this singing workshop as a special event in the lead up to Reconciliation Week.
From the first song Kutcha ever wrote to a song written in his fathers’ language, Kutcha’s Songline has been inspired and influenced by the people and places he has travelled. From campfires to world stages, prisons to universities, Kutcha encourages the power of song to heal the spirit.
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Vietnamese Cultural Night
Saturday 21 May 2022
Vietnam Cultural Night, a night of live music, cultural dance performance, Traditional art, a unique experience that reflects a New Vietnam with hope, vision and pride, first time in Melbourne.
At Vietnamese Cultural Night, audients will experience live music, traditional dance, traditional costume showcase and the extraordinary art of local products. A breath of New Vietnam: lively, full of hope and cultural beauty.
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Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I Should Tell You…
Friday 20 May 2022
When Li-Ting escapes from Taiwan to arrive in Melbourne, she's expecting to find love, a career and new beginnings. She stumbles into so much more. Dear Mama follows Li-Ting and her eclectic crew of misfit mates on a messy and hilarious journey to find new community, new stories, new lingo, and a whole new love of beer. But what is Li-Ting hiding?
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Robot Song
Between Friday 13 May 2022 and Saturday 14 May 2022
A beautiful story and theatre experience the whole family will enjoy.
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the most hated person in the school’, her parents resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot.
*Companion cards are accepted for this event - please contact us*
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Participation Award
Saturday 7 May 2022
Is it the compulsory sporting events or maintaining your precarious position in a volatile social food chain?
Jude Perl is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter and comedian delivering her signature high-energy, high-awkward, vulnerable-when-no-one-asked-her-to-be musical story-telling, Jude explores confrontation through the ages (her ages).
Recommended ages: 15+
Warnings: Some coarse language, very mild sexual and drug references, themes around bullying, some mental health themes
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Contempory Dance Workshop (9 - 18 Yr Old) (CANCELLED)
Saturday 30 April 2022
Artists T. Shriraam & Yuiko Masukawa are holding a two-day dance workshop for young movers aged 9-18 year old.
Session Times:
Sat 30th April 2pm-4pm
Sun 1st May 2pm-4pm (3:30-4:00 Showing)
Please bring:
Water and clothes you can move in
Participants must attend both days
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Once on this Island
Between Thursday 28 April 2022 and Sunday 1 May 2022
An interpretation of the Olivier Award winning musical, Once On This Island explores the life of a peasant girl on a tropical Afro-Caribbean Island who uses the power of love to bring people of different social classes together. Like many African folktales the work incorporates performative movements and a critical moral compass within the story. Once on this Island is supported by Brimbank Council through the 2021-22 Be Bold Residency.
Warning: performance may feature strobe lighting
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Blood on the Crown, Luzzu and Cats of Malta
Sunday 24 April 2022
A hardworking Maltese fisherman is faced with a choice: repair his fishing boat or put the fish population at risk. Luzzu casts Maltese fishermen bringing realism to this story.
Cats of Malta is a documentary that celebrates Malta’s cat culture through art, folklore and unconditional love.
Blood on the Crown - In the final days of the First World War, during Malta’s revolution for independence, two British officers are tasked with quelling the riots resulting in a cover up.
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Africa's Got Talent Semi Final
Saturday 23 April 2022
The Africa’s Got Talent showcase is a youth run capacity building enterprise that highlights artistic and cultural talents within the African Australian youth demographics. Each year, Africa Day Australia runs auditions bringing together the best talent Victoria has to offer and a group of ten young people compete in the AGT semi-final in Brimbank and the finale in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Join us at our live semi-final to see who will be in 2022's Africa's Got Talent finale.
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Grigoryan Brothers - A Boy Called Sailboat
Saturday 9 April 2022
Screening of the Academy Award-winning movie 'A Boy Called Sailboat' with Australia’s finest guitar duo Slava and Leonard Grigoryan performing their live soundtrack.
About the film: Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar” and delivers the unimaginable.
Post-show Q&A with the film’s writer and director, Cameron Nugent.
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Luke Howard at the Bowery
Friday 8 April 2022
Award-winning minimalist composer and pianist, Luke Howard presents a performance of mesmerising neo-classical music for piano and electronics.
Howard is one of Australia’s foremost practitioners of contemporary classical music. He has performed with artists as diverse as Lior and Jeff Mills, capturing audiences worldwide with contemporary classical arrangements that curl and twist around the boundaries of a particular emotion.
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Shri Nrityam in Concert
Sunday 3 April 2022
Shri Nrityam presents a double-bill performance for the very first time since the start of the Pandemic. Students in Concert The students of Shri Nrityam have been training in the Art of Bharatanatyam and the dance/movement vocabulary of the Natya Sastra, since Vijayadasami 2019. Due to the pandemic, the students have been training online since the beginning of October 2019.
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You Can't Stop The Music!
Between Thursday 31 March 2022 and Friday 1 April 2022
Enraged by being ignored by the music world, Cora Ona decides to wipe live music off the face of the Earth, starting by cancelling the Copperfield College Gala. It’s up to Zac and his team of music loving friends to save the day.
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Rebel
Saturday 26 March 2022
Rebel is a live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Live music combined with circus and comedy brings to life an incredible body of work that spanned over 50 years, and an aesthetic that broke ground and inspired generations. This show includes a tribute to Leigh Bowery.
Recommended for ages 12 years and over.
Supported by the Australian Government Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.
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INfuse Artist Networking Event – Alcohol Ink Workshop
Saturday 26 March 2022
Enjoy exploring the stunning flow of alcohol inks with Brush & Bubbles in this fun filled, vibrant, experimental class which will teach you with everything you need to know about Alcohol Inks for beginners.
In this class you will be guided through a range of easy flow techniques using bright and colourful alcohol inks and then create a series of vibrant artworks to take home and enjoy for display.
Light refreshments will be served.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
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Western Edge Reconnected
Thursday 24 March 2022
It's been a while between gatherings. Can you believe the last time we were together was November 2019 for our epic production of The Watching? We miss you! A lot has happened in that time. We've made art in lots of different ways – animations, feature films and digital anthologies to name a few – and now, we would like to welcome you, our Western Edge inner-circle community, back together again.
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Palazzo Di Cozzo Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday 22 March 2022
Palazzio Di Cozzo Screening Aging patriarch, Franco Cozzo, holds court over an iconic furniture empire. A pioneer of low-fi television advertising, Franco’s tri-lingual catchphrase sparked a cult-of-personality as kitsch as his baroque bedheads. But his character is more than a caricature. Franco’s journey from rural Sicily to the high streets of Melbourne is marked by fame, fortune and family drama. With ten children and a cult status to maintain, he’s a busy octogenarian.
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Bachar Houli in conversation with Paul Bateman
Thursday 17 March 2022
Join us for a captivating evening with all-Australian AFL champion and three-time premiership player Bachar Houli. Famously known as the first devout Muslim to play the game at the highest level, Bachar has backed up his on-field performance with his inspiring international award-winning leadership and community work to promote social cohesion, understanding, tolerance and inclusion.
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International Women's Day Panel Discussion
Tuesday 8 March 2022
International Women’s Day 2022 Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias Celebrate International Women’s Day with Brimbank City Council. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Council will host an afternoon event as a celebration and recognition of women’s leadership in Brimbank.
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Zaffé
Between Thursday 17 February 2022 and Saturday 19 February 2022
Zaffé is a new immersive, work-in-progress theatre performance that explores how young people in the Arabic diaspora deal with, heal from, and move on from displacement and loss. It invites audiences to take part in a wedding party in Australia. There is dancing, singing, and ululation, yet something is awry. The bridal party is absent, and toasts break down into poems of longing for all that is missing here - loved ones across the sea, places forever changed, moments lost to the past.
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Impress or Revolt
Friday 4 February 2022
2022 is the five year anniversary of the opening of the Bowery Theatre and Gallery in St Albans. The Bowery Theatre was named after the late artist, Leigh Bowery who grew up in Brimbank. Leigh Bowery was one of the most influential international arts figures of the 80s and 90s.
Warning: contains coarse language, sexual references, adult themes and strobe lighting
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Filipino/Australian Perspectives
Saturday 22 January 2022
This is a special Filipino/Australian community screening – all are welcome.
Rating:18+
Warning: this film contains coarse language, drug use and violence
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Pasifika Young Leadership Council Unity Rally
Friday 17 December 2021
The theme behind our project is “UNITY”. Throughout Covid-19 and the numerous lockdowns we’ve all been through, it is evident that there is no other time where we all had to come together. For example, each person playing their own part by isolating if they were a close contact or getting double vaccinated, were forms of society uniting as one to beat this virus. After a stressful year, we wanted to plan this event to be a form of celebration to end off a hectic year.
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Brimbank Libraries Giant Christmas Read
Monday 13 December 2021
Come along to the Brimbank libraries Christmas Show! We will be reading Christmas stories and singing songs, so come along for some Christmas cheer!
Please note: All audience members must be registered to attend the session. For example, if you are an adult bringing 2 children, please ensure you register 3 attendees.
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Tatva Dance Company's 'Samarpan' - Dedication Through Dance
Saturday 11 December 2021
A melange of Bharatanatyam, Folk and Film. Featuring NATYAGANITHA bringing dance and mathematics together with live audience interaction for the first time.
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Copperfield College Semester Two Music Concert (CANCELLED)
Between Wednesday 8 December 2021 and Thursday 9 December 2021
Copperfield College presents the Semester Two Music Concert. This event showcases the musical and performing arts acts being practiced throughout the semester by students from Copperfield’s Sydenham, Kings Park and Delahey Campuses. Come along and celebrate the musical achievements of these students.
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Lele Butterfly Creative Development Showing (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 3 November 2021
Lele in Samoan means “fly.” In 2018 WEYA made Lele Butterfly, a modern adaptation of Antigone recontextualised to the contemporary world with a focus on the Samoan Australian diaspora. In 2021 stories of young Polynesian gangs are rife in the Australian media, rap and violence and death being plastered across our nation's consciousness. There felt like no better time to revisit our adaption and breathe new life into it for our Polynesian, BIPOC and immigrant communities alike.
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The Australian Ballet - Performance for Seniors & Carers
Thursday 28 October 2021
Participants are invited to watch a 30-minute pop art inspired ballet performance of Romeo & Juliet, performed by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team at The Bowery Theatre.
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INfuse Artist Networking Event – Selling your art online
Saturday 23 October 2021
Thinking of selling your art online and not sure where to start? Join our creative community for a free introduction session on how to sell your art online. Learn about the different platforms available and things to consider when choosing the right platform for you.
INfuse aims to connect our creative community and provide a platform for training and inspiration through a series of workshops, artist talks and presentations.
No cost to attend, registrations required
Ballet for Seniors & Carers
Between Wednesday 6 October 2021 and Friday 15 October 2021
Classes for senior dancers. Channel the grace and beauty of ballet in a dance class designed for seniors. This dance and wellbeing initiative will welcome you into the ballet family and encourages physical activity, musicality and expression while providing the potential for a variety of health benefits.
The workshops will include many options to suit all levels and include time for a cup of tea and a chat.
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Little Tadpoles Looking for Mama
Thursday 30 September 2021
Little Tadpoles Looking for Mama is a reimagining of a long forgotten Chinese children’s story. In this magical performance, we see the weaving together of an installation of whimsical Chinese animations of tadpoles in search of their mother with the retelling of Dan’s personal story of childhood loss.
This performance incorporates the Brimbank community’s imagery and stories developed in consultation at the Be Bold Festival.
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Lotus by Chi Nguyen
Friday 17 September 2021
LOTUS is Chi Nguyen’s debut one-woman comedy cabaret all about her outrageous life as a Vietnamese immigrant living in Australia.
After starring in the first ever Vietnamese-Australian comedy web series Phi and Me, LOTUS is Nguyen’s most humorous, daring and personal work to date, bringing you on Nguyen’s journey of falling in and out of love with her cultural identity and finding her place in the world. This is a journey filled with hilarity, compassion and resilience.
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Miss Saigon-Wrong: A Development Reading
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Miss Saigon-Wrong is a new musical comedy in development about a couple's messy breakup in the middle of their (fake) marriage, written and composed by Vietnamese-Australian artist Chi Nguyen. The work is inspired by Nguyen's recent Australian citizenship application as a Vietnamese immigrant combining with her strong views on the problematic yet ever so popular musical Miss Saigon.
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INfuse Artist Networking Event - Resin Jewellery Workshop
Saturday 10 July 2021
Join our creative community for a free Resin Jewellery Workshop at St Albans Community Centre. Artist Lana Schwarcz will help you create your very own small resin item or piece of jewellery to take home with an option to stay for extra hour for play/make if you like! INfuse aims to connect our creative community and provide a platform for training and inspiration through a series of workshops, artist talks and presentations.
No cost to attend, registrations required
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Going Green! Arts Festival
Between Tuesday 6 July 2021 and Friday 9 July 2021
July school holidays are here, and we have a wonderful program designed for school-aged children and their families.
Creative Brimbank, in partnership with Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA) and Snuff Puppets, presents Going Green 2021. Going Green is an arts festival that includes films, performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.
The festival is dedicated to celebrating nature, creatively educating children about conservation and preserving the environment through art.
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Going Green! Cinema 2021
Between Thursday 8 July 2021 and Friday 9 July 2021
Showcasing voices and cultures from here in our own Australian backyard and across the globe, these films will delight, excite and educate, teaching us all how to look after our planet just a little better.
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BWRF Opening Night - Uncle Jack Charles
Thursday 17 June 2021
Join us for an evening with one of Australia’s most treasured actors, author and Aboriginal Elder, Uncle Jack Charles. From stage and screen actor to cat burglar, musician, heroin addict and activist, Uncle Jack has worn many hats throughout his life. A member of the Stolen Generation and raised away from family, the loneliness and isolation he experienced during those years had a devastating impact on him, one that endured long after he reconnected with his Aboriginal roots.
Archie Roach: Tell Me Why
Saturday 8 May 2021
In his final national tour ever, legendary songwriter, ‘Voice of the Stolen Generations’ and 2020 Victorian Australian of the Year, Archie Roach AM will bring his brilliantly reviewed new memoir and album, Tell Me Why to the Bowery Theatre.
Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through these songs to become the singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved and respected by fans worldwide.
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I Have a Face - Jude Perl
Friday 30 April 2021
In her award-winning show, I Have A Face, Jude Perl is embarking on an adventure to solve all of our collective inner angst… With lots of bright colours! Dazzling sounds! And prizes!* Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you perpetually confused about everything? Well, look no further, because when it comes to confusion, Jude Perl has all the answers.
*Kidding
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Duets with a Shapeshifter
Friday 23 April 2021
Duets with a Shapeshifter is a drag fusion project by award winning choreographer James Welsby (AKA Valerie Hex). Lush landscapes, breath-taking costumes, intricate choreography, and striking digital effects will create a virtual reality where a human body duets with a surreal world in a 10-minute video project. Join us at the premiere to view this short film, hear about the process, and witness the costumes up close.
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Let Me Get Something Off My Chest by The Gender Whisperers
Monday 19 April 2021
Let Me Get Something off My Chest is a storytelling night of polemical rants and righteous queer rage. Join an array of artists as they take to the stage to let the world know what's been making them angry, bemused or confused this year. Featuring speeches from Roj Amedi, Greg Axtens, Joshua Badge, Tony Briffa, Frank Gafa, Anastasia Le, Jake Lewis, David Mejia-Canales and 3CR's Behind Closed Doors feat. Kitty, Dean & Sasja.
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Ipu Ti
Friday 16 April 2021
Ipu Ti is a weaving of contemporary and classical performance art with traditional Pacific/Māori storytelling. A multidisciplinary storytelling that explores our relationship with ourselves, each other, and our environment.
Using creative practises to share their indigenous knowledge and healing rituals, Ipu Ti deliver their stories and conversations with their community, through various modalities including film, guitar, song, chant, language, traditional instruments and movement.
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Tahlilah (Arabic Lullabies)
Saturday 10 April 2021
The stars are no longer twinkling in the sky and we need your help to sing to them back to shine more brightly than ever.
In this participatory performance, Aboriginal and Palestinian artists share lullabies from their languages and cultures while inviting children to dance, sing, and play in a magical twilight inspired installation space.
Performed in Arabic, First Nations Australian languages, and English.
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Tadpoles Looking for Mama - Storytelling Workshop
Saturday 10 April 2021
Tadpoles Looking for Mama is a reimagining of a long forgotten Chinese children’s story. We invite families and the community to share your stories of ‘mother’ in this 45 minute workshop. Move, chat, laugh and draw and on the day. Artist Dan Wei will create colourful window installations inspired by your participation.
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Ipu Ti (Be Bold Festival Preview Showing)
Friday 9 April 2021
A weaving of contemporary and classical performance art with traditional Pacific/Māori storytelling, Fipe Preuss and Irihipeti Waretini present a film excerpt from their performance show, for the Be Bold Festival.
The short film explores their relationship with the element of water. The contribution Hinemoana has with their experiences on land and the effects they have on Hinemoana depending on how they live and move on these lands.
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School Holiday Workshops with The Australian Ballet
Between Tuesday 6 April 2021 and Friday 9 April 2021
Join The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team at The Bowery Theatre for a fun and creative holiday dance program. Students will explore the world of dance and create an original dance to perform on the final day. Workshops do not require any previous dance experience.
Note: Students only need to book for the 4 day workshop, which includes the performance on the final day. Additional audience members (parents/siblings/friends) will need to book a ticket for the performance date only.
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Test Paid Event
Monday 29 March 2021
Test
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Shapeshifter Workshops
Between Saturday 27 March 2021 and Sunday 28 March 2021
Participate in these free "Shapeshifter Workshops" lead by award-winning choreographer James Welsby (Valerie Hex) and celebrated drag/burleque artist Ruby Slippers.
Workshops are available in four key aspects of drag: Dance, Makeup, Act Creation and Costume Design.
Workshops are open to all levels and ages, and participants may register for any number of available workshops.
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International Women's Day Event
Wednesday 10 March 2021
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Brimbank City Council.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Council will host a panel discussion with female leaders as a celebration and recognition of women’s leadership in Brimbank.
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Shapeshifter Workshop #2 - Makeup Workshop (CANCELLED)
Thursday 25 February 2021
Witness the Shape Shifting happen live with drag artist Ruby Slippers! Ruby has worked as a makeup consultant for numerous Australian queer cabaret artists, Australian touring circus shows Rouge and Rebel, as well as Opium on the Las Vegas Strip. During this workshop, Ruby will demonstrate the techniques she uses to transform her face into her drag alter ego, and go through all the products that are required. Jump in and ask any questions about products, techniques and tools!
St Albans Community Centre
Shapeshifter Workshop #4 - Costume Design Workshop (CANCELLED)
Thursday 25 February 2021
Open level costume design workshop focusing on simple ways to make an impact, with guest star and costume designer extraordinaire, Ruby Slippers. We’ll look at effective costumes and how to begin to make them yourself. To get a signature look, it helps to know a thing or two about design and construction. Let’s look at the ground rules, and basic tools needed to succeed!
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Shapeshifter Workshop #3 - Making Your Act Workshop (CANCELLED)
Thursday 25 February 2021
Open level drag workshop focusing on art creation, facilitated by drag mother Valerie Hex. Every drag artist needs to have a lot of acts up their sleeve to perform at events, so this will be an essential class for keen beginners. What's the best way to come up with ideas and bring them to life? How do you stand out from the crowd but fit in with the culture? Let's have fun and create ideas together than you can take with you all the way to the stage.
Arrive in clothing you're comfortable in.
St Albans Community Centre
Term Program Test
Between Monday 23 November 2020 and Monday 30 November 2020
This program runs on Mondays 2pm - 3pm
Term is Monday 23 November and ends Monday 28 December - 6 sessions, one a week
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LOTUS (CANCELLED)
Friday 20 November 2020
LOTUS is Chi Nguyen’s debut one-woman comedy cabaret all about her outrageous life as a Vietnamese immigrant living in Australia.
Contains mild coarse language, some infrequent/low pressure audience interaction, potentially triggering content or themes.
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Theatre-Making Toolbox (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 10 November 2020
HOW TO TAKE YOUR AUTHENTIC STORY AND MAKE WORK OUT OF IT | CHI NGUYEN
So you've got a story you want to share - ideas and visions and endless possibilities in your head that can make up an outstanding piece of theatre. Now, you need practical processes and exercises to bring your ideas out of your mind and into the world, to devise and form a tangible, structural and repeatable performance.
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Registration
Between Monday 28 September 2020 and Monday 5 October 2020
test
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The Owl's Apprentice
Friday 10 July 2020
Join Jenny Ellis, creator of The Owl’s Apprentice, for a live post-show chat., Check out behind-the-scenes and ask any burning questions you might have, so you too can make your own shadow puppet show.
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Puppetry of Paper - a workshop intensive
Friday 10 July 2020
Scrunch, rip, twist, tear…. Watch your page leap to life and onto the stage! Join Little Wing Puppets for this interactive live-streamed workshop. Create an exciting new creature from everyday materials you have at home. Each child will make a puppet out of paper and learn new skills to bring that puppet to life.
Ages: Recommended from 5 – 12 years. Parents and older siblings are welcome to participate. Younger children from 3 up are welcome to participate with parental assistance.
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SingWest presents Eighties Mix Tape
Sunday 21 June 2020
SingWest is a community choir of over 30 voices based in Melbourne’s west. They sing acapella and the repertoire is primarily based on the unique arrangements of well-known hit songs from the last five decades.
“Eighties Mix Tape” will include a cross-section of repertoire from the 1980s.
For an uplifting Sunday afternoon of song, come along and see SingWest present “Eighties Mix Tape”.
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I Have A Face
Friday 19 June 2020
An honest and hilarious discussion of mental health with a theatrical twist.
Warnings: Contains occasional course language, mild sexual references, very mild drug references, and themes relating to mental health (anxiety/depression)
Appropriate Age Range: 15 +
Created and performed by Jude Perl
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Eid Hakawati
Between Friday 5 June 2020 and Wednesday 10 June 2020
Eid Hakawati is coming to the (online) neighbourhood!
At times of isolation, we all need to connect to those we love and to stories and songs that make us feel at home.
To celebrate Eid, we are inviting children aged 2-6 years and their parents to attend Hakawati time.
Hosted by artist, Aseel Tayah, this creative workshop includes singing, movement and an interactive storytime. Aseel will read children’s picture books in both English and Arabic, incorporating fun and playful lessons.
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Peter and the Wolf...Online!
Monday 8 June 2020
Join Inventi Ensemble for Peter and the Wolf...online! A free classical music performance and craft session for families with children.
This exclusive Zoom event includes includes crafting in a mask making workshop and a screening of their performance at the Bowery Theatre.
The suggested age range for this session is 3 - 10 years but anyone is welcome to tune in.
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Up Next Masterclasses: the skill seekers
Between Thursday 20 February 2020 and Thursday 4 June 2020
Western Edge Youth Arts presents our third annual Masterclass series, Up Next: Skill Seekers. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we will be delivering the masterclasses online using the video conferencing platform Zoom. To participate, please register here and you will be emailed instructions for how to join us online.
Please note, you must be 13 or older to participate online.
Proudly supported by The Bowery Theatre and Brimbank City Council.
St Albans Community Centre
Archie Roach: Tell Me Why + In Conversation
Wednesday 27 May 2020
A new work sharing stories and songs from Archie's new memoir and companion album.
Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was.
He is Archie Roach.
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Di Zang The Musical
Between Saturday 23 May 2020 and Sunday 24 May 2020
The musical examines good and evil, right and wrong, the exasperating cycle of life and death, the toxic afflictions of greed, hatred and ignorance; and through an in-depth presentation of sights and sounds, it appraises the meaning of life.
Presented by Quang Minh Buddhist Temple - Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan
A work by Yang Wei Han
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Robot Song
Saturday 9 May 2020
Robot Song is a genuine family show. It is joyful and full of hope. It is for any child who has ever felt isolated or pushed to the margins and any parent desperate for tools to help. The show employs cutting edge digital technology, startling animatronics and a beautiful original musical score.
Written and Directed by Jolyon James.
Suitable for ages 7-12 years old and their families.
2019 Helmann Awards: WINNER Best Presentation for Children & Young People
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Buddhists of the West (CANCELLED)
Saturday 18 April 2020
Celebrate the birthday of Buddha, and join us at this space to enjoy the harmony, pride mutual respect at this truly multicultural event in the west. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy:
•Buddhists Dharma talks
•meditation sessions
•Sutra writing
•cultural singing and dance
•kids activities
•food stalls
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Western Region Concert Band (CANCELLED)
Saturday 28 March 2020
Join one of Melbourne’s premier concert bands for an evening of music in the up close and intimate
setting of the Bowery Theatre with ‘Western Region Concert Band in Concert’.
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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 25 March 2020
From the canefields to the city, an iconic Australian story of passion, bittersweet romance and the yearning for lost youth.
Suitable for ages 15+. Adult themes.
School Bookings available - contact The Bowery Theatre for bookings.
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Hoang Pham, Back at The Bowery
Friday 6 March 2020
Melbourne pianist Hoang Pham continues, year after year, to perform music that is at the heart of the piano repertoire, to his adoring fans.
Fauré Nocturne in B minor, Op 119
Beethoven Sonata in E Major, Op 109
Fauré Nocturne in D-flat major, Op 63
Chopin Sonata No 3 in B minor, Op 58
“Hoang Pham played with crystal clear determination.” -Classic Melbourne
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Peter and The Wolf
Saturday 29 February 2020
Inventi Ensemble joins us on the Bowery stage to entertain kids both young and old with their awe-inspiring arrangement of Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved classic, Peter and the Wolf.
Suitable for ages 3-10 years old and their families.
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From My Life
Friday 21 February 2020
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’s Quartet presents two iconic works of chamber music by Haydn & Smetana.
As the maxim says, those who know the rules are best placed to break them. Haydn, having co-authored the rule book for string quartets and the Classical style, throws convention aside in his daring G minor quartet. Rhythmic jokes, harmonic twists of the knife, and razor-sharp wit come together to give us Haydn at his best.
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Matriarch + 'In Conversations'
Friday 14 February 2020
Matriarch is an original and dynamic one-woman show celebrating the strength and resilience of four Gumbaynggirr women, spanning over 100 years of Australian historym.
Written and performed by Sandy Greenwood
Matriarch will be followed by an ‘In Conversation’ hosted by Jacqueline Watkins
Mild coarse language and adult themes.
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That Time Everything Went Well And We Were Totally Fine
Friday 7 February 2020
As our desperate and dysfunctional heroes fall further into chaos, we follow them into the bizarre world of the anxious mind.
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Brimbank Midsumma Program and Postcards From The Edge Launch
Friday 31 January 2020
Join us for a celebration to launch Brimbank’s Midsumma Program on Friday 31 January at The Bowery Theatre. As part of the celebration we’ll be launching our first exhibition of the decade, ‘Postcards from the Edge’ by contemporary visual and performance artists, The Huxleys. The evening includes a special performance component. The celebration will include great music, refreshments, some Bowery-inspired performance art, and more. No charge for this event.
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Sama Kumaru Kathawa
Sunday 22 December 2019
Sama Kumaru Kathawa, is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala Buddhist epic biographical film directed by Nishantha Seneviratne and produced by Udara Palliyaguru for Guththila Strategic Solutions Ltd. It film stars Wimal Kumara de Costa, Rohana Beddage, Geetha Kanthi Jayakody and many new child cast.
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Love An Adventure
Sunday 15 December 2019
ACRO DANCE AUSTRALIA would like to invite you to come on journey with our students to far away lands and places. Close your eyes and you will imagine that you are really there ! Let us show you our own interpretation of the magic our students will create. Truly a mystical event you will never forget!!
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Edmund Rice Has Got Talent
Friday 13 December 2019
Edmund Rice Has Got Talent!
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Bendjo Academy End of Year Concert
Friday 6 December 2019
Bendjo Academy aims to foster creativity, express solidarity and strengthen Serbian cultural identity through dance and song
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9th Annual Concert - "Skanda Matha"
Saturday 30 November 2019
9th Annual Concert by the students of Skanda Matha School of Dance and Music
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Babes and Beer
Friday 29 November 2019
The play for people who scroll, stream and eat crisps in bed
Three friends take a holiday to the idyllic Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland. There's seemingly nothing to do except sit around a bonfire on the beach, drink alcohol and make small talk with fellow tourists.
A dry comedy based on true events, that questions the agency women have over their own fulfilment, and explores themes including social anxiety, expectation vs. reality and instant gratification.
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Into-Me-See
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Into-Me-See is a highly visual, funny and at times moving physical theatre performance that uses circus, dance cabaret, even slapstick comedy… delivered with passion by the ensemble, who all identify as living with disability.
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
Tuesday 26 November 2019
To celebrate and recognise the United Nations sanction day for International Day of People with Disability 2019, Brimbank City Council (Diversity & Inclusion in partnership with Arts & Culture) and the Brimbank Disability Network Group will showcase the unique and inspiring BoilOver Performance Ensemble’s performance of Into-Me-See followed by High Tea.
Into-Me-See is a highly visual, funny and at times moving physical theatre performance that uses circus, dance cabaret, even slapstick comedy…
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Intermission - The Launch Party
Friday 22 November 2019
Live at the Bowery Theatre, The Movement RC invites you to the “Intermission” official launch party with the one and only, Nomad. Celebrating the release of his debut EP, this is a one-night only event hosted by the incredible DJ Jewlz and Akwal Magek with supporting acts such as the Vava’u Brothers, MiloTheGeek and AS1.
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End of Year Music Concert
Thursday 14 November 2019
Join Copperfield College for their End of Year music concert
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The Watching
Saturday 9 November 2019
Western Edge Youth Arts brings together over forty young people from three youth theatre groups in Wyndham, Footscray and St Albans to flex their own creative powers in one thrilling performance.
Combining song, dance, rap, spoken word, live music and theatre, this show presents a rare insight into the talent, humour, ideas and conversations of our future leaders.
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The Living End
Between Wednesday 30 October 2019 and Saturday 2 November 2019
Braybrook College presents The Living End.
Fifteen students with nothing in common must survive detention…and then survive the zombie apocalypse. A musical with bite!
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Two's Company, starring Lehmo and Dave O'Neil
Friday 25 October 2019
Twice the laughs with two of Australia’s favourite comedians.
Duck for cover when the jokes start flying!
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Kontiki Fashion Runway
Friday 18 October 2019
Fashion show
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Friends, Fashion and Fabulousness
Monday 14 October 2019
In Conversation
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I See You Like This
Sunday 13 October 2019
Interactive arts experience
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Feel Good Workshops with JP and Bel
Between Saturday 12 October 2019 and Sunday 13 October 2019
Fun and games with the creators of the brand new, soon-to-be-famous, comedy 'that time everything went well and we were totally fine'. Share the fun, silly, relaxing games and activities they use to make theatre and maintain good mental health.
Suitable for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
Workshop will take place in the Dance Studio
Wit Incorporated are a 2019 Be Bold Resident Company with The Bowery Theatre.
Presented by: Jennifer Piper and Belinda Campbell / Wit Incor
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Wowalk a fashion show to save the world
Saturday 12 October 2019
Fashion show
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Holiday Workshops with The Australian Ballet Education Team
Monday 30 September 2019
Come and join The Australian Ballet Education team at The Bowery Theatre for a week-long school holiday workshop program. Explore the world of ballet and co-create your own dance work to perform at the end of the week.
The workshops include contemporary warm-ups, dance exercises and choreographic games. Elements such as costume design, music and storytelling through dance will be discussed.
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Big Hero 6
Wednesday 25 September 2019
Hiro and his closest companion Baymax, a robot, team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. An action-packed adaptation of the superhero comic, this one is for fans of the Marvel universe.
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Zootopia (2016)
Wednesday 25 September 2019
When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, Judy jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. A funny one, with jokes for parents to enjoy!
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Tuesday 24 September 2019
This movie brings video games to life. Wreck-It Ralph is tired of always being the ‘bad guy’ so he sets off on a game-hopping trip to prove that he has what it takes to be a hero.
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Toy Story 3
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Join Woody and Buzz Lightyear of their most exciting adventure in this Disney animation classic.
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The Jungle Book 2016 (Live Action)
Monday 23 September 2019
Based on the classic novel and Disney animated musical. The adventures of Mowgli and Baloo, great fun and great music.
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Finding Dory
Monday 23 September 2019
Disney Adventure film. The sequel to Finding Nemo
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You Are Special Charity Concert
Friday 20 September 2019
Proceeds from the concert are being donated to 2 orphanages in Burma
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Fast Fashun (CANCELLED)
Thursday 19 September 2019
Fashion show
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How I Met My Dead Husband
Friday 13 September 2019
Chuen-Jiau's eulogy for her husband Yueh is not what anyone was expecting. A cabaret funeral that'll take you on a reincarnating journey of love, confusion and hope.
Performed in English, with songs in English, French and Mandarin.
This production includes mention of death and mild coarse language.
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2040: Join the Regeneration - Special Film Screening
Thursday 12 September 2019
Award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040. The special screening is followed by a panel discussion with four highly regarded sustainability leaders including Steven Scalise, Mittul Vahanvati, Bridget Tehan and Julia Collin. Facilitated by Brimbank City Council Mayor, Cr Lucinda Congreve this is an opportunity not to be missed. There is no charge to attend, and bookings are essential.
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Anxiety Anecdotes to Comedy Gold - Workshop
Saturday 31 August 2019
This workshop is aimed at people with experience in either acting, theatre, comedy or improvisation.
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This is me!
Between Tuesday 27 August 2019 and Thursday 29 August 2019
THIS IS ME is a breathtaking musical about Barnum’s life. A man with a dream to create a spectacular show. A man who is not willing to give up on his aspirations. A man who is accepting of others.
Performed by Kings Park Primary School
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Brio and Passion
Saturday 24 August 2019
String Quintet classical music concert by Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
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The Big Shot
Friday 23 August 2019
Korean Family Movie with English subtitles
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Grease
Between Wednesday 31 July 2019 and Friday 2 August 2019
Copperfield College is proud to present our 2019 college production of Grease, book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Grease is set at Rydell High School in 1959 and follows 10 working-class teenagers as they deal with the difficulties of being a teenager. As a new school year starts, many challenges await members of the Pink Ladies and Thunderbirds, but none as complex as the attraction between the Thunderbird gang leader, Danny, and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy
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TEST (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 30 July 2019
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SingWest presents 'Happy'
Sunday 28 July 2019
SingWest is a community choir of over 30 voices based in Melbourne’s west. They sing acapella and the repertoire is primarily based on the unique arrangements of well-known hit songs from the last five decades – something for everyone!
‘Happy’ will include a cross-section of their repertoire including the full ensemble, and will also featuring some smaller ensembles and solo voices.
For an uplifting Sunday afternoon of song, come along and see SingWest present ‘Happy’.
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Jana
Friday 26 July 2019
Jana is presented by wāni as a homage to the incredible lineage of storytelling embedded deep within the Black/African diaspora. The work will break from traditional narrative forms, utilizing interconnected vignettes, emotive verse, and live projections.
Warning: Contains mild coarse language, adult themes (violence, self harm or suicide, sexual assault or abuse)
60 mins + a post-show Q&A
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Dis-Connected
Friday 12 July 2019
An immersive visual theatre and live art experience
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The Sapphires
Thursday 11 July 2019
Based on true events this is the story of 4 young indigenous Yorta Yorta women in the 1960’s who sang together as a group. They won a competition that saw them being sent to Vietnam to entertain the troops.
They basically went to the front line.
It is also the story of how they adapt and change in their own lives all set to great original songs and some of the biggest hits of the 60’s.
Rescheduled from 16th May 2019 to 11th July 2019.
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Common Ground
Common ground was established by Multicultural Arts Victoria 6
years ago and is a unique, multilingual, multi-faith project that
uses various forms of writing, primarily spoken word, to build
connection and understanding between young people of diverse
faiths and cultures.
The program comprises a set of facilitated workshops, a
performance outcome in the local area and the opportunity to
perform at a venue in Melbourne.
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Where The Wild Things Are
Wednesday 10 July 2019
The fun adventure to where the Wild Things Live
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Miffy The Movie
Wednesday 10 July 2019
One of the world's favourite bunnies on the big screen.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Tales of Narnia
Tuesday 9 July 2019
Family Fantasy Adventure
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Coraline
Tuesday 9 July 2019
It's a bit scary but a lot of fun.
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Horton Hears A Who
Monday 8 July 2019
Dr Seuss classic tale.
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The Lorax
Monday 8 July 2019
The classic Dr Seuss story brought to life.
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Isaiah Live and Beyond
Sunday 7 July 2019
Rare Opportunity to get up close and personal with a major Australian music star.
Performing hits and new music.
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JDC Studios Showcase
Friday 28 June 2019
JDC Studios offers you the chance to look into the future and see the next generation of performing artists. JDC is the premier Performing Arts Studio in Melbourne’s West. The current crop of students will showcase their talents through the art of dancing, singing, acting and acrobatics!
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday 21 June 2019
Cult Fiction Movies
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This is Spinal Tap
Friday 14 June 2019
Cult Fiction Movies
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The Blues Brothers
Friday 7 June 2019
Cult Fiction Movies at the Bowery!
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Chasing Coral
Wednesday 5 June 2019
Witness the tale of beauty, hope, and adventure that is often characterised as the “emotional race against time”. Chasing Coral, an award-winning film, follows a team of divers, photographers and scientists out to photograph the elusive process of coral bleaching, a phenomenon happening at an unprecedented rate around the world from warming ocean temperatures.
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (CANCELLED)
Thursday 30 May 2019
Cult Fiction Movies
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Australian Booty
Friday 10 May 2019
Risque cabaret.
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The Grigoryan Brothers
Friday 3 May 2019
Acclaimed around the world, The Grigoryan Brothers provide a spellbinding night in the theatre. Guitar virtuosos who appeal to anyone who loves great music played by exceptional artists.
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Dirty Dancing (CANCELLED)
Thursday 2 May 2019
Cult Fiction Movies
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Pete Rowsthorn & Fiona O'Loughlin: Ron and Brenda Go Country
Friday 26 April 2019
Part Stand-Up Comedy, part Sit-Com, featuring 2 of Australia's best loved, funny people Fiona O’Loughlin and Peter Rowsthorn.
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Splash Test Dummies
Thursday 18 April 2019
Dive into a swimming pool of slapstick stunts and comedy with this award-winning family circus trio.
Splash Test Dummies’ hour-long aquatic adventure brings together synchronised swimming on unicycles, ‘Muscle Beach’ human balancing acts and water skiing through the theatre, in a unique and whimsical show for all ages.
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The Meraki Project
Saturday 13 April 2019
Meraki Concert draws on Bosnian, Greek, Jewish Sephardic, Middle Eastern influences, using traditional instruments and dance to tell captivating stories.
Meraki means to fully immerse yourself and that’s just what will happen in this rich, diverse and entertaining event.
Performances from Kud Dukat, Brimbank Multicultural Choir, Pegasus Dance Academy, SARAY Iluminado and the HaBIBIS.
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Snow White - Disney Princess Film Festival
Thursday 11 April 2019
Snow White as a part of our Disney Princess Film Festival
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Cinderella (Live Action) - Disney Princess Film Festival
Thursday 11 April 2019
Cinderella (live action) as a part of our Disney Princess Film Festival
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Moana - Disney Princess Film Festival
Wednesday 10 April 2019
Moana as a part of our Disney Princess Film Festival
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Tangled - Disney Princess Film Festival
Wednesday 10 April 2019
Tangled as a part of our Disney Princess Film Fesitval
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Brave - Disney Princess Film Festival
Tuesday 9 April 2019
Brave as a part of our Disney Princess Film Festival
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Beauty & The Beast - Disney Princess Film Festival
Tuesday 9 April 2019
Beauty & The Beast as a part of our Disney Princess Film Festival
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The Buddhists of the West
Sunday 7 April 2019
Join the Buddhists of the West for a day filled with Buddhists Dharma talks from Buddhists leaders of different cultural backgrounds, international food stalls, Pranic healing and exercise demonstrations, meditation sessions, Sutra writing, drum performances, singing, dancing, Tai Chi lessons, kids activities for Mother's day celebrations, gifts and giveaways and much, much more.........
Presented by Buddist Temples/Monasteries in the West.
Proudly supported by Brimbank City Council.
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Into-Me-See
Saturday 30 March 2019
Be swept away on a gypsy slapstick adventure with a hint of circus and a pinch of cabaret as
we invite you to see-in-to the light and shade of our alter egos and intimate and emotional worlds.
Presented by BoilOver Inclusive Performance Ensemble this memorable and unique performance will leave you in both stitches and tears... not to be missed!
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The Sapphires
Thursday 28 March 2019
Based on true events this is the story of 4 young indigenous Yorta Yorta women in the 1960’s who sang together as a group. They won a competition that saw them being sent to Vietnam to entertain the troops. They basically went to the front line.
It is also the story of how they adapt and change in their own lives all set to great original songs and some of the biggest hits of the 60’s.
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Underground
Friday 15 March 2019
Nancy Wake was a woman ahead of her time, a spy, a lover, a wife and a despised enemy of Hitler. She evaded capture by the Gestapo, and was one of only thirteen female special agents to survive the war. Her story is riveting, funny, moving and true!
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Become The One
Friday 15 February 2019
It is finally going to happen...an AFL star is coming out of the closet. Who will care? How will it affect his career, his club and his partner? Using a mix of true to life comedy and drama, Become The One is the award winning story that takes surprising turns and delivers unexpected perspectives. Written by Adam Fawcett and set in Melbourne this is a moving and contemporary story, that could happen any day now!
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