By Alesha Capone
Comedy stars, chorales and concerts are scheduled for the Wyndham Cultural Centre, which has reopened following a hiatus due to Covid-19.
More than 12 shows featuring local and international acts are planned for the next two months.
The Wyndham Art Gallery will also be open between 11am to 4pm from April 23 to 25, giving visitors a last chance to see the exhibition FLUID featuring LQBTQI+ artists from across Australia.
Wyndham’s creative city portfolio holder, Cr Marcel Mahfoud, said the council was thrilled the centre and gallery have opened their doors to the public again.
“Wyndham Cultural Centre is one of our city’s most iconic venues and is where the arts come to life in Wyndham,” Cr Mahfoud said.
“The centre is a place of expression and creativity and enables residents to engage in quality art and cultural events.”
On Saturday, May 1, famous comedian Jimeoin will bring his’ Turn it Up!’ show to the centre.
A theatrical experience titled ‘Grace Under Pressure’ will be staged on Tuesday, May 4.
The show, based on interviews with doctors and nurses about their experiences of training and working in hospitals, is described as a “surprising, intimate, and deeply moving theatre experience that reveals these hidden stories of health professionals in their own words”.
On Friday May 14, theatre show ‘The Merger’ – which is also an Australian feature film – starring comedian and actor Damian Callinan will come to the centre.
The show is about life Bodgy Creek, a township that has seen better days, where a coach tries to save the local football club
Later in the month, singer and pianist Tim Freedman from the band The Whitlams, will present his ‘Man About a Dog Tour’ on Friday, May 28 at 7.30pm.
Freedman will tell stories, plus play past hits and tracks from The Whitlams’ forthcoming album, which is due for release later this year.
On June 1, the Spooky Men’s Chorale will perform at the cultural centre. The group of 15 vocalists sings humorous tunes written or arranged by their director – “spookmeister” Stephen Taberner – and Georgian music.
Details: 8734 6000 or www.wyncc.com.au.
