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Karralyka Theatre

Fleetwood Mac

This world-class performance, led by the incredible Bloom, known as the voice of a generation, brings together a star-studded band and the exquisite strings of the Melbourne Pops Orchestra to create an unparalleled tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s music.

In a performance endorsed by former Fleetwood Mac co-manage Dennis Dunstan, the evening will showcase the entire Rumours album, performed note-for-note alongside the band’s greatest hits.

This masterful production promises to captivate fans of all ages and celebrate the legacy of one of the most beloved bands in music history.

Season: Saturday 4 April at 8pm to 19pm.

Burrinja Theatre

Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks

Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over 50 years of hits including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost six-decade tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records.

She’s Struck on Facebook, All The Time, and everything between.

Season: Sunday 6 April at 4pm.

Jimeoin – Pandemonium

A night spent with this comedy legend is not [only funny but full of handy tips.

Jimeoin will teach you how to make your bed with very little effort, how to park your partner and get away with it and how to talk dirty in a nice way… you’ll come out the other side having laughed yourself stupid and maybe with a a life hack or tow.

Season: Friday 11 April at 7.30pm.

Gemco Theatre

Take Ten

Ten by Ten minute plays.

Every year hundreds of amazing authors submit their ten minute plays and only the top ten are performed and published.

Were are the top ten plays for 2025.

Pauline Hosking: Men -OP-Pause

Pauline Hosking: Suzie’s Birthday

Jennifer Beasley: Nightmare to Build

Karl Lee: The Actor

Parker Stroud: The Butterfly

Lanka Schirmer: Home

Gerard Lewis: Fitzgerald

Yvette Stubbs: The Audition

Kate Reynolds: Disconnect

Charles LaBorde 50/50

Tim Lehnert: The Pub Optimizer

Season: 2 May from 8pm to 11pm.

19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.

Production Schedule

Auditions: Monday 5 May and Saturday 19 May.

Rehearsals begin Monday 12 May.

Regular Rehearsals: Mondays 7pm – 9pm and Saturdays 1pm – 5pm.

Performance Dates: 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 July.

One Act Play Festival: to be decided in consultation with the Committee and Cast.

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