Burlesque Comes To fortyfivedownstairs

Its getting so very cold outside, but things are heating up at fortyfivedownstairs..Samuel John Wood, Rhonda Burchmore, Deborah Conway..the list of stars is mind blowing!

Theatre:The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell
Straightjacket Productions

The once famous writer, who has retreated from the world, is a constant source of intrigue - how to unlock the mystery of one who has turned their back on fame and fortune? In Reg Cribb's gothic play, a star studded cast takes us into the world of the poet, (John Wood) shielded from mysterious past events by his daughter (Marcella Russo). Into this world stumbles the young actor (Samuel Johnson) who is eager to bring Gartrell back to the world that celebrated him. The stage is set for gothic revelations, complemented by powerful performances from Wood, Johnson and Russo.

Season Tuesday 24 May - Sun 12 June
Times: Tue - Sat 8pm, Sun 6:30pm
Tickets: Full $38, Conc $33, Cheap Tue $25

Book online here or call 9662 9966
Theatre:The Burlesque Hour Loves Melbourne
Finucane & Smith

"Outrageous and unforgettable" The Times, London
"Cabaret on fire" Slovenia
"feisty - seductive - unmissable" Edinburgh Guide
" The minds that inspired it are as sexy as the bodies that perform it" The Age, Melbourne

Just a small sample of the reviews that Finucane and Smith's constantly inventive Burlesque Hour productions, have drawn from around the world. Their empowering vision of burlesque knows no language barriers,and has delighted us since the company first appeared here in 2005.

This year an all new show has attracted a roll call of brilliant guest stars, from the super glamourous Rhonda Burchmore (June 17.18) and Meow Meow (July 28 - 31) to super cool Constantina Bush & the Bushettes (July 21 - 24) and the legend that is Deborah Conway (23 - 26 June) or what about the amazing "German" undergound mock rock duo, Die Roten Punkte (June 19 & July 2)

See our website for all the details, and if you can't make up your mind what to do, call us for the special deal for two or more shows!

Season Friday 17 June - Sunday 7 August
Times: Thursday & Sunday 7pm, Friday & Saturday 7pm & 9:30pm
Tickets: Catwalk Full $65, Catwalk Conc $55, Full $55,Conc $45

Book online here or call 9662 9966

Gallery: Between the Lines
Contemporary Chinese Paper Art
Until Saturday 11 June

The astonishing paper cutting skills of contemporary Chinese artists are on display until Saturday June 12th. Eight artists from different regions demonstrate the widest variety of this popular folk art form, which has a long history in China.

Created using scissors or knives, images range from simple, but totally charming depictions of country life in black and white, to the extraordinary multi coloured complexity of a work entitled One Hundred Roosters Wishing Wealth - certain to bring good luck! This is work that reminds us of the infinite variety of this huge country and its many different peoples. The exhibition is proving very popular, not least because of the reasonable prices - most of the framed works range from $200 to $500.
Coming up in the Gallery: Heartlands
Multicultural Arts Victoria Refugee Art Prize 2011
Wednesday 15 - Saturday 25 June

Multicultural Arts Victoria and AMES are again collaborating on the Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize 2011.

The exhibition will be celebrating the creative talent of refugee artists who have arrived in Australia since 1970. All short-listed works for the prize pool of over $15,000 will be shown during the exhibition.

The theme of Heartlands is of the dreams and hopes that refugees bring with them to Australia. They are dreams of security, of love and friendship, of belonging, which we all share.
Call for entries: Artists, curators and galleries are invited to submit proposals for 2 and 4 week exhibition projects for the first half in 2012. Proposals accepted 10 August 2011.

For more information please look on the website.

Bookings for all fortyfivedownstairs shows: www.fortyfivedownstairs.com tel 9662 9966

Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance .

 

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