2016 PROGRAM DEC- FEB

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3 Christmas Gift Ideas & Specials

4 BREC Summer Film Series

6 Australia Day Gourmet BBQ

7 The Searchers

8 WASO in Concert

9 Ross Noble - Brain Dump

10 BREC Partners

11 Seating plan

Cover artwork by Ian Mutch

Blair St, Bunbury WA 6230BREC Ticketing 1300 661 272Administration (08) 9792 3111Fax (08) 9792 3122 www.bunburyentertainment.com

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS & SPECIALS

Give the gift of entertainment with one of our fantastic Christmas ticket offers! Hurry, offers end Tuesday 22 December.

Australia Day Gourmet BBQTuesday 26 January, 6.30pm

Enjoy a gourmet Aussie BBQ, entertainment and more while watching the fireworks from the best vantage point in Bunbury - our Sky Bar!$75pp inc. food, cocktail and entertainment.

WASO in ConcertSunday 28 February, 2pm

Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of stirring and elegant music, including works by Rossini, Mozart & Brahms.Christmas special - $40 adults, $35 BREC Club

They Saw a ThylacineTuesday 22 March, 7.30pm

On a cold day in 1936, the world’s last known Tasmanian Tiger died in captivity. This beautiful reimagining of Australia’s lost history shines a light on extinction and our own survival. Christmas special - $30 adults, $20 BREC Club

4 Seasons in 1 Night - Bobby FoxFriday 22 April, 8pm

Join Bobby Fox, star of the Australian production of Jersey Boys, as he takes you through all of your favourite Frankie Valli Hits! Christmas special - Dinner & a Show $100pp

The Moon's a BalloonFriday 6 May, 11am & 7pm

Celebrates balloons, play and friendship in a visual theatre-fest of music, image, light and story that will delight and inspire 4-8 year olds.Christmas special - $20When booked with The 52-Storey Treehouse

The 52-Storey TreehouseWednesday 29 June, 11am & 6pm and Thursday 30 June, 11am

Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s latest bestseller comes to life on stage in this imaginative and engaging play for primary-school aged children.Christmas special - $20When booked with The Moon's a Balloon

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BREC Summer Film SeriesInternational film is returning to BREC this January! Our Summer Film Series will run every Saturday from 9 January to 6 February, presenting the best of award-winning and foreign films from the past few years.

We are still fundraising for a new digital projector, but in the meantime we wanted to offer our loyal patrons the opportunity to see international movies they may have missed. Pre-order a cheese platter for $18 for two people (or $28 for two including glass of wine each), sit back and enjoy some fantastic cinematic offerings in our Wellington Suite.

Saturday 9 January1pm - Still Alice (USA/France)

M ~ 97 mins ~ Drama

2015 Academy Award winner for Best Actress

A linguistics professor (Julianne Moore) and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

3pm - The Young & Prodigious T.S. Spivet (USA)

M ~ 105 mins ~ Action/Adventure/Drama

A 10-year-old cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch and travels across the country aboard a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

Saturday 16 January1pm - Haute Cuisine (France - subtitled)

M ~ 95 mins ~ Biography/Comedy

The story of Danièle Delpeuch, who was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.

3pm - Whiplash (USA)

MA 15+ ~ 107 mins ~ Drama2015 Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor,

Film Editing & Sound Mixing

A promising young drummer enrols at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realise a student's potential.

Haute Cuisine Still Alice

WhiplashThe Young & Prodigious T.S. Spivet

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Saturdays from 9 January to 6 February

PER SESSION

Adult $17.50 | BREC Club $12.50 | Concession $15 | Child $15

FILMSAVER - BOOK OF FIVE TICKETS (pre-purchase)

Adult $75 | BREC Club $50 | Concession $65 | Child $65

Saturday 23 January1pm - Omar (Belgium - subtitled)M ~ 98 mins ~ Drama/ThrillerOmar is accustomed to dodging surveillance bullets to visit his secret love. On the other side of the wall, he becomes a freedom fighter who must face painful choices about life and manhood.

3pm - Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (USA) MA 15+ ~ 119 mins ~ Comedy/Drama2015 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Directing, Writing & CinematographyRiggan (played by Michael Keaton) battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself before opening night on Broadway.

Saturday 30 January1pm - Ida (Poland/Denmark/France - subtitled)MA 15+ ~ 82 mins ~ Drama2015 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language FilmA young nun in 1960s Poland is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation.

3pm - Leviathan (Russia - subtitled)M ~ 141 mins ~ Drama2015 Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Language FilmA man is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but his arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family.

Saturday 6 February1pm - Haute Cuisine3pm - Still Alice

BREC would like to thank our friends at CinefestOZ for their assistance with the film selection.

BREC PRESENTS

BREC Summer Film Series

Leviathan

IdaBirdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Omar

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BREC PRESENTS

Squisher and Squasher in: The Great Bug HuntSquisher and Squasher are playing in the garden - what do they hear? It is Princess Charlotte! She has lost something very small and very precious but what could it be?

Squisher and Squasher quickly leap into action to help Princess Charlotte in her search. With the help of the audience, Squisher and Squasher go on a grand adventure and discover there are a lot of interesting things in the garden for them to find. Will they be able to help the Princess? Come along and find out!

Squisher and Squasher in: The Great Bug Hunt is a fully interactive show for children aged 2-8 years. It features seven original songs, lots of dancing, plenty of singing, stacks of silliness and of course, FUN! Bug lovers big and small - The Great Bug Hunt is for you!

Come along to BREC anytime between 9am and 3pm to enjoy free activities and fun relating to bugs! The cast will also be available to meet and greet ticket holders after the shows.

Thursday 21 January, 10am & 1pmVenue: The Cube theatre

Duration: 50 mins no interval

Adult $26 | BREC Club $22 | Concession $24 Group 8+ $22 | Child $21

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Tuesday 26 January, 6.30pmVenue: Sky Bar & Harvey Room

Adult $75 | BREC Club $70 | Group 8+ $70

Tickets include food, cocktail on arrival, entertainment and the best view of the fireworks!

Watch the City of Bunbury's Australia Day fireworks from the best vantage point in town - our Sky Bar & Harvey Room!

For just $75 per person, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet BBQ, a cocktail on arrival, music by local DJs Princi and Bobby Chance, games, door prizes and of course, the fantastic view of the fireworks.

Don't forget that BREC Club members and groups of eight or more receive a $5 discount on the ticket price.

Dress code: smart casual

BREC PRESENTS

Australia Day Gourmet BBQ

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Friday 5 February, 7.30pmVenue: Stage One theatre

Duration: 120 mins inc interval

Adult $69.90 | BREC Club $64.90

Concession $66.90 | Group 8+ $64.90

Christmas special - All tickets $59.90 until November 30

Direct from the UK comes Liverpool's legendary group The Searchers, celebrating the silver 60s! The distinctive jangling sound of the 12-string guitar and the rich harmonies embellishing their immaculate vocals have without doubt assured The Searchers of a lasting place the history of popular music throughout the world.

In a career that has reached an outstanding 50 years milestone, The Searchers continue to perform to sell out auditoriums in every country they play: their show is pure entertainment with such classic hits as Sweets for My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don't Throw Your Love Away, When you Walk in the Room and Sugar and Spice.

Original members John McNally and Frank Allen are joined on stage by Spencer James and Scott Ottaway. The Searchers love performing - as Frank Allen says: “A career that has lasted this long is not an exercise in survival. It is really about doing what you love and being a part of something you have pride in."

ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS PRESENTS

The Searchers

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WASO in ConcertJoin the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of stirring and elegant music.

The concert opens with Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture, beloved by audiences for its high spirits and famous trumpet call.

Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is one of the most popular works in the repertoire and in the hands of WASO’s Principal Clarinet Allan Meyer, all its eloquence and sublime beauty will be revealed.

To conclude, WASO is thrilled to present Brahms’ powerful final Symphony - an epic work of concentrated expression, dramatic and passionate.

Tickets include complimentary afternoon tea before the performance.

ROSSINI William Tell: Overture MOZART Clarinet Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No.4

Christopher Dragon conductorAllan Meyer clarinet

Sunday 28 February, 2pmVenue: Stage One theatre

Duration: 100 mins inc interval

Adult $51 | BREC Club $40 | Concession $47 Group 8+ $45 | Child $34

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A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

Ross Noble - Brain DumpEverybody's favourite randomist Ross Noble is back and as always, he has a lot of stuff backing up in his head and It's time to let it all out. Come and be part of this truly unique stand-up experience, where audience and performer come together for a massive Brain Dump.

Freewheeling and off-the-cuff, join the master surrealist as he uses an infinite imagination and plenty of tomfoolery in a night not to be missed.

"Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up... see him and marvel." The Sun

"Every night is different and every night is a total joy." Time Out

"The wizard-haired Geordie remains in full possession of his nimble-witted, slacker-minded improv skills. One of comedy's greatest marvels." Daily Telegraph

Wednesday 2 March, 8pmVenue: Stage One theatre

Duration: 120 mins inc interval

Adult $46.90 | BREC Club $42.90 Concession $42.90 | Group 10+ $42.90

Recommended for ages 15+

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CONFERENCING & EVENTS

Your premier conference destination in the South West

From boardroom meetings and large scale conferences to weddings and events, BREC Conventions provides you with outstanding facilities that can accommodate your every requirement.

Stage One can seat 810 delegates with breakout areas available, including our Dardanup Lounge Foyer with stunning views across to the Leschenault Inlet. Our Cube theatre is suited to smaller groups of up to 250, while our Wellington Suite has the flexibility to be divided into three meeting areas or set up as one large venue for up to 300. Our iconic Sky Bar is the perfect spot for delegates to relax over a glass of award-winning local Geographe wine, while spotting dolphins across the uninterrupted water views.

Our award-winning caterers can provide you with a mouth-watering selection of menu options, all featuring the freshest South West produce matched with award-winning Geographe wines. From breakfast and morning tea to lunch, dinner or canapés, our flexible catering services will exceed your expectations.

Our dedicated team is on hand to make sure your function runs smoothly. The BREC Conference and Events Coordinator is your point of contact for bookings and behind-the-scenes details of your event. They can also provide recommendations on any other requirements you may have – from event decorators to entertainment and photographers – to make your event a truly memorable experience.

BREC Conventions offers great value conference and events options starting from just $56pp. Contact us today by calling 9792 3111 or email conventions@bunburyentertainment.com to discuss your conference and event requirements.

PARTNERS

The volunteers of the BREC Club are an integral part of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.

Almost one third of our BREC Club members volunteer to carry out Front of House and bar duties. In fact, for the total Front of House to be run and managed by volunteers in such a professional manner is unique in Australia!

To become a volunteer, please contact BREC ticketing on 1300 661 272 or visit our website www.bunburyentertainment.com Thanks for your support!

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