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BPLTC Present 'Come From Away'

Between Friday 2 May 2025 and Sunday 18 May 2025
Come from Away is a musical that tells the true story of when seven thousand people from across America and around the world landed on the doorstep of Gander, Newfoundland... and the people of Gander “put the kettle on.” When 38 planes were diverted to a small, Canadian community on September 11th, 2001, the town’s population doubled in an instant. While the world witnessed the worst acts of humankind, the stranded passengers had their faith in humanity restored by the spirited people who comforted those who had come from away.
The Forge Theatre
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NIUSIA - Bruthen Mechanics Hall

Wednesday 7 May 2025
Niusia was a Holocaust survivor. She was charming and savvy, but her granddaughter, Beth, only remembers an angry, dying woman. Beth is ready to learn her stories, but what she discovers is all the questions she didn’t know existed and wasn’t allowed to ask. Weaving together memories, handed-down stories, and interviews with family, Beth sets out to understand her nana’s complex legacy. She gives voice to the cruel thoughts you shouldn’t have about your Holocaust-surviving nana, stumbles upon her own Jewishness (something she used only to evade school church services), and ultimately confronts how deeply embedded these horrific memories are in her family line. She asks, “I’ve somehow always known these stories. When did I learn these stories, and how?” Journey with Beth as she is shown the tenderness she missed out on, learns to laugh at the unlaughable, and wades through the complexity of trauma-laden memories, love, and familial relationships.
Bruthen Mechanics Hall
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NIUSIA - Buchan Mechanics Hall

Thursday 8 May 2025
Niusia was a Holocaust survivor. She was charming and savvy, but her granddaughter, Beth, only remembers an angry, dying woman. Beth is ready to learn her stories, but what she discovers is all the questions she didn’t know existed and wasn’t allowed to ask. Weaving together memories, handed-down stories, and interviews with family, Beth sets out to understand her nana’s complex legacy. She gives voice to the cruel thoughts you shouldn’t have about your Holocaust-surviving nana, stumbles upon her own Jewishness (something she used only to evade school church services), and ultimately confronts how deeply embedded these horrific memories are in her family line. She asks, “I’ve somehow always known these stories. When did I learn these stories, and how?” Journey with Beth as she is shown the tenderness she missed out on, learns to laugh at the unlaughable, and wades through the complexity of trauma-laden memories, love, and familial relationships.
Buchan Mechanics Hall
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Hall Stories - with Damian Callinan - Omeo Memorial Hall

Saturday 10 May 2025
Every hall has a story to tell, and Damian Callinan will be the wall that’s talk. A night of comedy & storytelling celebrating the quirks, traditions & characters of rural Australian halls and meeting places.
Omeo Memorial Hall
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NIUSIA - Bairnsdale (CANCELLED)

Saturday 10 May 2025
Niusia was a Holocaust survivor. She was charming and savvy, but her granddaughter, Beth, only remembers an angry, dying woman. Beth is ready to learn her stories, but what she discovers is all the questions she didn’t know existed and wasn’t allowed to ask. Weaving together memories, handed-down stories, and interviews with family, Beth sets out to understand her nana’s complex legacy. She gives voice to the cruel thoughts you shouldn’t have about your Holocaust-surviving nana, stumbles upon her own Jewishness (something she used only to evade school church services), and ultimately confronts how deeply embedded these horrific memories are in her family line. She asks, “I’ve somehow always known these stories. When did I learn these stories, and how?” Journey with Beth as she is shown the tenderness she missed out on, learns to laugh at the unlaughable, and wades through the complexity of trauma-laden memories, love, and familial relationships.
TBA - Bairnsdale
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IMAGINE LIVE

Wednesday 21 May 2025
Imagine Live is an 60 minute stage adaptation of Alison Lester’s best selling book, created and produced by the multi-award winning team behind ‘Robot Song’. Just like the book, performers play and sing through the pages, creating scenes from house-hold items that magically transform before your eyes. Imagine, Live will be a large-scale live multi screen performance, supported by a stunning original musical score and powered by cutting edge digital puppetry.
The Forge Theatre
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The Waiting Room - Orbost Art Centre

Wednesday 21 May 2025
Six people, a small room, a door, a million possibilities What are we waiting for? Lunch, the dentist, Telstra, judgement day, the end? Collective human behaviour under the microscope, from the mildly amusing to the disturbingly surreal . . .when there is nothing else to do
Orbost Art Centre
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Garry Starr

Friday 23 May 2025
An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology in order to save his Hellenic homeland from economic ruin. ***This show contains nudity and language. Strictly 18+***
The Forge Theatre - GA
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The Waiting Room - Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavillion

Saturday 24 May 2025
Six people, a small room, a door, a million possibilities What are we waiting for? Lunch, the dentist, Telstra, judgement day, the end? Collective human behaviour under the microscope, from the mildly amusing to the disturbingly surreal . . .when there is nothing else to do
Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavillion
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Kevin Bloody Wilson - Aussie Icon Tour

Sunday 25 May 2025
Just back from a sold out UK and Ireland tour, much loved comedian and singer/songwriter Kevin Bloody Wilson is set to embark on his new “Aussie Icon Tour” performing his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness for audiences around Australia. “I love being on stage when every bugger in the audience knows every word to my songs. I now call them my DILLIGAF CHOIR” I don’t think there is a bigger choir in the world than the Kevin Bloody Wilson DILLIGAF CHOIR!” said Kevin today. Kev’s favourite support act (and his daughter) Jenny Talia from Australia will be the first on stage every night to make sure the audience is warmed up by performing all her hits. With 350 million TikTok views, 4 million records sold and 6 million ticket sales around the World, Kevin Bloody Wilson is not slowing down – There is too much political correctness to incorrect! *WARNING - THIS IS FOR OVER 18'S ONLY - LANGUAGE WARNING
The Forge Theatre
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Echoes of Pink Floyd

Friday 30 May 2025
Join Echoes of Pink Floyd as they pay tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time and celebrate 60 years of Pink Floyd's enduring legacy. Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with their ground-breaking soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. 2025 marks the diamond anniversary of Pink Floyd's inception, and to honour this milestone every era of Pink Floyd's illustrious career will be celebrated in grand style in a brand new concert production by Adelaide’s own Echoes of Pink Floyd. Echoes of Pink Floyd will take audiences on a mesmerizing journey through six decades of Pink Floyd's unparalleled musical legacy. From the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to the progressive rock masterpieces and stadium-shaking anthems of their latter years, this show will capture the true essence of Pink Floyd's evolution with precision and passion. "This show is a testament to the enduring impact of Pink Floyd's music," said lead guitarist
The Forge Theatre
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MEERTA - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden

Friday 13 June 2025
Powerful and heart-felt storytelling by acclaimed Gunditjmara/Kokatha songman David Arden.
The Forge Theatre
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Dave O'Neill Overweight Lightweight

Saturday 14 June 2025
Fat funny man Dave O'Neil is taking brand new stand-up show, Overweight Lightweight on the road after playing to sold out audiences across the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and receiving some pretty spectacular reviews. Dave O’Neil may call himself a lightweight, but with over 30 years of experience, his cheeky brand of humour has made him one of Australia’s most loved comedians. With years of breakfast radio on Nova, frequent appearances on Spicks and Specks, a bunch of podcasts (Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and The Junkees with Kitty Flanagan) and a reputation for taking any corporate gig he is offered, it takes a lot to throw this comedian off his game! RATING: PG suitable for 16+
The Forge Theatre - GA
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The Forge - Gift Certificate (CANCELLED)

Valid until 31 December 2024
A box of chocolates lasts an hour... an experience lasts a lifetime. Looking for that perfect gift? Indulge someone special with a night (or day!) out at The Forge, Bairnsdale Suitable for mums, dads, brothers, sisters, grandma, grandpa, best buddies, boyfriends and girlfriends, and everyone in between. Splurge and surprise someone with the GIFT OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Gift vouchers can be exchanged for tickets online, over the phone or in person at the Box Office. You can also spend the balance across a number of purchases, as long as it is used before the expiry date printed on your voucher.
Forge Theatre & Arts Hub