Gold Coast Arts CentreMarch events at Gold Coast Arts Centre. Friday 5 March, 8pm Support: Matty Marr Saturday 6 March, 8pm Farwell Not-so-Great Depression! Put your troubles behind you, cross to the funny side of the street and dance down the road to recovery with a stimulus package of song and satire from the ever-popular Wharf Revue. One beautiful girl - count `em! - and three lucky fellows back in work have pooled their one-off payments and put on a show! Celebrating its tenth year, through bad times and worse, Sydney Theatre Company's Wharf Revue once again bravely goes to the pointy end of the comic schtick. Arts Theatre Monday 8 March, 11.30am Renowned worldwide for their musical excellence and impressive military appearance, The Australian Army Band Brisbane return to the Gold Coast Arts Centre with a brand new show. Back by popular demand after performing to a sold-out Gold Coast audience in 2008 and 2009, MAJ Peter Thomas will once again lead this incredibly talented ensemble. The Australian Army Band Brisbane has become known throughout Queensland as one of the finest Military Bands in Australia, having performed music from Bach to Bernstein and everything from the roaring twenties to current `Top 40' music. The band features a Woodwind Quintet; Clarinet Choir; Brass Quintet; Brass Choir; Fanfare Team; Percussion Ensemble; Vocal Ensemble featuring excellent male and female vocalists from the ranks of the band; an Irish Group; Traditional Dixieland Jazz Band as well as a Rock Band! Arts Theatre Tuesday 9 March, www.harmonyinparadise.com Friday 12 March, 8pm Support: Katrina Davidson Friday 12 &13 March, 7.30pm West End Theatre Management Pty Ltd presents a special RACQ Careflight Rescue performance: The World of Musical Comedy. Featuring the rich voices of Leonard Lee and Leslie Martin performing classic tunes from your favourite Broadway shows such as Fiddlers on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, just to name a few. This is a Gold Coast Combined Chamber of Commerce Fundraising Initiative for RCQ Careflight Rescue. Arts Theatre Thursday 18 March Paradise Showroom Friday 19 March, 8pm Support: Chris Wainhouse Saturday 20 March Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland's most loved and successful ambassadors of music, is returning to Australian shores for a national tour in March 2010 and will be performing for one night only in the Paradise Showroom of the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Brian's latest concerts come on the back of his 2008 album, Interpretations, and will no doubt follow the now established local tradition with Australian audiences embracing Brian's previous shows over two highly successful tours. Live on stage, Brian Kennedy is the ultimate performer: from the second he bursts onto stage, grabs his guitar and belts out his first note with total commitment, you feel the energy, and your gut reaction tells you this is going to be one whirlwind, rollercoaster of a night. Paradise Showroom Friday 26 March, 8pm Support: Mike Bennett Friday 26 March, 10am, 1pm, 4pm Dora the Explorer is embarking on an all-new LIVE musical adventure in NICK JR.'s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS. Join Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends as they embark on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more. Along the way the audience will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully get Dora and friends to the City of Lost Toys. Arts Theatre Please note the above information is constantly being revised and updated. For further details please call the Gold Coast Arts Centre on 5588 4000. The Gold Coast Arts Centre reserves the right to alter scheduled performances without notice. The Gold Coast's own award-winning chorus invites all women to celebrate International Women's Day with us. Any woman can do it - there are no auditions! You will receive sheet music and learning CDs for three fantastic songs, six weeks of singing lessons, and the opportunity to perform with us in a Gala Concert. Register your interest now by ringing the number below. The sooner you register, the sooner you can start singing. Get details of the Kick-Off Workshop on 30 January and the Gala Concert to be held Tuesday 9 March.
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