In support of their new album, Boy & Bear are setting out on their first Australian regional tour in years!

Thursday 14 September | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

In support of their new album announcement and release, Boy & Bear have announced a run of Australian Regional dates. Their first regional tour they have done in years.

Boy & Bear’s previous four albums have all gone top 10 on the ARIA charts, with two of them taking out the number 1 slot (Harlequin Dream, Limit of Love), their debut album Moonfire coming in at number 2, and Suck On Light coming in at number 7.

In 2022, off the back of the ‘State of Flight’ single, Boy & Bear performed their first Australian headline tour in almost 3 years. They sold over 14,000 tickets. This was followed by second single ‘Just To Be Kind’ and performances to tens of thousands of people with Crowded House as well as being involved in a high-profile whisky campaign alongside Matthew McConaughey.

Australian music has never been more ready for Boy & Bear; there hasn’t been a more perfect time for their charismatic and uniquely warm and enveloping presence to return.

It's the show that has been packing venues all over town and just keeps rolling on as Jeff Duff presents his unique interpretation of the songs of David Bowie.

Sunday 23 July | 4.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

So much more than just a tribute show, Jeff's unique and powerful take on the David Bowie songbook has fans returning night after night.   

Rock historian Glenn A Baker’s much heralded Duffo quote says it all! “I don’t think it’s overstating the case to say that, had Jeff Duff hailed from a country in the top half of the world, he could now be as acknowledged and acclaimed as David Bowie or Lou Reed or Iggy Pop.” 

Of course it doesn’t carry quite the impact of the famous Andy Warhol utterance: “Sinatra, Presley, Jagger, and now Duffo.” 

On the other hand, Bowie’s memorable final quote in 2016, just prior to his passing: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring”, proved sadly prophetic. 

Bowies words, may prove to be true; but none of us mere mortals will ever know until we join him in the afterlife! 

Jeff Duff, although very much alive is taking a lead from Bowies quote… Duffo has long been acknowledged as the closest thing to the real Bowie that Australian audiences will ever get to experience. 

Together with his brilliant band, Jeff will add his unique voice to all of his post pandemic 2021 Bowie shows, not only in Australia but also around the world. 

Jeff’s personal connection to Bowie is well documented. Bowie frequented Duffo’s own shows when he was performing in London in the late 70’s and early 80’s. 

Ironically, when Jeff returned to Australia in the late eighties, Bowie tracked him down when he discovered they were living next door to one another in Elizabeth Bay in Sydney…a perfect example of serendipity! 

Bowie’s official website ‘Bowie Net’ has supported Duffo’s career with glowing album reviews and the promotion of his Australian shows. 

In Bowie’s absence…if you really want to experience the next best thing to the ’thin white duke', don’t miss Jeff’s upcoming shows with his all-star band. 

“Jeff doesn’t try to impersonate Bowie, he simply does his own spectacular thing with the thin white duke's songs. [...] If you closed your eyes, you could believe it was Bowie on stage” – Faster Louder Magazine 

From Chopin to Gershwin, the Eiffel Tower to the Moulin Rouge, this is your morning melody adventure through Paris.

Tuesday 10 October | 11am | GPAC Main Theatre 

Renowned and award-winning concert pianist, William Schmidt and international soprano, Alison Jones transport you to Paris, France in a show brimming with famous music inspired by the most magical city in the world.

From Chopin to Gershwin, the Eiffel Tower to the Moulin Rouge, compere Christopher McKenna will guide you through a romantic, dramatic and fun musical vacation.  

With hits from Les Miserables, An American In Paris to the rousing sounds of a French Can Can, this new show from Promac will delight all lovers of theatre and fine music, all performed in front of beautiful slides depicting the true French lifestyle and incredible music. 

Folk heroes, and fully independent trailblazers, are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their breakthrough album

Friday 9 June | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Australia’s The Waifs - folk heroes, and fully independent trailblazers, are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their breakthrough album Up All Night with a massive tour of Australia, heading to every corner and crevice of this big land!

The Waifs have continued to forge an independent path over their 30-year career and show no sign of slowing down.

On this special night the band will play the full album from beginning to end and then share other fan favourites.

They will celebrate this tour with the limited edition, signed release of Up All Night on vinyl, which can be purchased as part of a VIP package with bonus signed poster and concert lanyard (to be collected from Box Office on the evening of the performance).

The Acoustic, Audience & Anthems Australian Tour

Friday 11 August | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Saturday 12 August | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Due to popular demand Australia’s homegrown heroes and Hall of Fame inductees, Human Nature are doing a select encore run of their hit “People Get Ready AAA show”.   

Human Nature return to their roots, bringing together their 30-year history in one show. 

Get ready for a night of the best songs ever written, including their original hits, Motown classics and more - all performed with vocals upfront in an acoustic mode.

See them stripped back,  hear the stories behind the music, how they have become internationally renowned vocalists and so much more. This is an up close and personal night with four of the entertainment industry's most popular and beloved singers. 

Including hit songs:

Telling Everybody

Wishes

When You Say You Love Me

Reach Out I’ll Be There

Will You Love Me Tomorrow

and many more.    

A night not to be missed by music lovers of all generations. 

The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes centre stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals. Presented by Lavalla Catholic College.

Thursday 27 July | 7pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Friday 28 July | 7pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Saturday 29 July | 1pm | GPAC Main Theatre 

Saturday 29 July | 7pm | GPAC Main Theatre 

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie JR  features everyone’s favourite little redhead in her very first adventure. 

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. 

Annie JR  is full of classic songs likes “It’s the Hard-Knock Life”, “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” and “Tomorrow”, and is sure to have audiences leaving the theatre singing them for days!  

This live edutainment extravaganza is jam-packed with all your favourite Pevan & Sarah  bangers.

Thursday 12 October | 10.30am | GPAC Main Theatre

Pevan & Sarah are on the road again bringing the joy of their music to delight audiences in theatres across the country. Audiences will sing, learn and laugh their way through a 50 minute adventure and have their little minds blown as they witness this dynamic duo come to life on stage.

This interactive performance will weave its way through many points of the literacy and numeracy curriculum as well as highlighting key early years experiences such as teamwork, social skills and managing emotions.

Together, the big friendly tiger and his pocket rocket bestie will rock the house with a performance that’s equal parts musical, educational, hilarious and downright FUN! Prepare your little ones for a show like no other and one they’ll never forget. So don your tiger ears, brush up on your favourite lyrics and get ready to rock because

Pevan & Sarah can’t wait to see you all!

Music from the stage and screen.

Sunday 7 May | 2.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

The Latrobe Orchestra will share the stage with living legend Judy Hall OAM, singing superstar Mary Mirtschin, and guest artists from the Lavalla Catholic College Music Department to bring together a concert of film and theatre musical favourites. 

The Latrobe Orchestra are delighted to support centenarian Judy Hall in her debut performance on the GPAC stage. She will perform the second movement of Beethoven’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Emperor, as heard in Dead Poets Society. 

The Latrobe Orchestra will also perform selections from legendary film score composers including James Horner’s Titanic (featuring Mary Mirtschin) and Apollo 13, Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings, John Ottoman’s homage to John William’s Superman Returns, and Rodger and Hammerstein’s Sound of Music. 

Lavalla Catholic College Music Department ensembles will delight audience members of all ages. 

Hilarious world-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed Irish master! 

Saturday 1 April | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

You’ve seen him on The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the Palladium, Conan O’Brien or perhaps online where he has clocked up millions of views of his comedy clips… but NOTHING beats seeing Jimeoin live. 

Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of his adopted homeland of Australia. 

Catch his brilliant smash-hit Jimeoin: The Craic! show on tour. The press say that he’s at the very top of the game – and we absolutely agree! It’s a great fun night out and we recommend you book fast. 

"Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess." 

Scotland on Sunday 

"★★★★★ At the top of his game… didn’t leave a dry eye in the house"

Manchester Evening News 

"Hilarious… If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids…. Don’t you miss it!"

Scotland on Sunday 

"★★★★★ A comic dynamo… exemplary stand-up comedy" 

The Herald 

This is the only show of its kind in the world and is officially endorsed and presented by Roy Orbison’s eldest son Wesley Orbison. 

Saturday 27 May | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Featuring spoken word from Wesley with a very personal narrative of Roy’s intriguing yet tragic life. 

Superstar Roy Orbison was one of the world’s greatest and most successful rock’n’roll music legends of all time. 

Internationally renowned artist, John Stephan will be celebrating and paying the ultimate homage to The Big O. Showcasing all his classic hits together with Roy Orbison’s massive 15 number 1 hits right across the world with A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE EVERLY BROTHERS 

With a voice filled with warmth, emotion and a four-octave range, "the voice from down under" will take audience members on an incredible trip through the storied career of Orbison, covering a multitude of his chart-topping hits. "You Got It! A Salute to Roy Orbison"