Lavalla Catholic College presents Legally Blonde JR
Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm
Tue 5 - Wed 6 April | 7PM | GPAC Theatre
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a flexible COVID refund policy.
Regurgitator’s POGOGO SHOW
Regurgitator… but for KIDS! YIPPEE!!
Sunday 10 April | GPAC Theatre | 11AM
Renowned Brisbane mashup rock/electro/punk/poppin’ fun time outfit Regurgitator have cooked up a sugar-soaked record written especially for kids and are bringing it live to GPAC!
This new project sees long-time Regurgitator trio Ben Ely, Quan Yeomans and Pete Kostic joined by the effervescent Koko direct from Planet Rainbow. It’s already struck a chord with families around the country – with the POGOGO SHOW album having quickly climbed to #1 on the Children’s iTunes chart.
The band’s wildly-varied roller coaster of sounds will come as no surprise to long-time fans. From the slinky hip-hop stylings of first single ‘The Box’ and the elastic hop-scotch energy of ‘Pogogo Show Theme’; to the punk rock mania of ‘Pillow Fight’ and tropicalia fun of ‘Corumbo’, young listeners will enjoy the spin of the musical wheel.
The band have never been more excited: “We’ve got our tiny amplifiers warmed up, our teeny drum kits tuned and plenty of soap for our filthy little mouths. We’re ready to shout till our voices are wrecked, if you’re ready to scream till your parents are deaf!”
The ‘Gurge are here to bring a smile to long term fans and the tiny folk in their lives.
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a flexible COVID refund policy.
10 Minute Dance Parties DJ Workshop
Be a 10 Minute Dance Party DJ at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre's OPEN Festival!
Tuesday 1 March | 6PM | Latrobe Regional Gallery
Join the mastermind of 10 Minute Dance Parties, JOF, to learn how to DJ at this FREE workshop at Latrobe Regional Gallery and then show off your new skills at the Big Family Weekender on Saturday 5 or Sunday 6 March as part of GPAC's OPEN festival. This is just for 11 – 19 year olds!
You'll learn:
- DJ skills
- Tech operation
- Curating playlists for dance parties
- Generating activities and choreography for dance parties
- Real life performance skills at the Big Family Weekender on Saturday 5 or Sunday 6 March
This workshop and performance opportunity is open to anyone aged 11 - 19 years old. Get in quick, this workshop has a maximum of 20 participants.
Get ready to be a party starter!
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a COVID safe plan.
Free
Teeny Tiny Stevies
‘Kids Music That Doesn’t Suck!’ Zoë Foster Blake, children’s author.
Sunday 13 March | 1:30PM | GPAC Theatre
Join much-loved children’s band the Teeny Tiny Stevies as they perform ‘I Ate a Rainbow’, ‘Boy or Girl Colour’ and ‘Boss of My Own Body’, plus a selection of favourite songs from their brand-new album.
Featuring irresistible melodies and helpful tips for navigating life’s little challenges, sisters Byll and Beth perform music that keeps kids entertained without driving parents crazy.
This gig will be super fun for the whole family!
‘Teeny Tiny Stevies have achieved the impossible – they have made children’s music that won’t rob adults of their will to live.’ The Brisbane Times
Presented in partnership with TEG VAN EGMOND
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a flexible COVID refund policy.
OPEN
This is it, we're here!
This is what you've all been waiting for.
We're launching a full four days of what this place - your place - is going to be all about. From the best in live music to comedy, local theatre and performance and all the fun stuff for the family, with a few special treats along the way. This is only the beginning.
Get ready to celebrate your new home of the arts.
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a COVID safe plan.
Get ready for a jam-packed four-day festival to celebrate our opening in March 2022.
Sunday 6 March 2022
The Big Family Weekender
A weekend full of FREE fun-times is happening.
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 March | 10AM - 3PM | Outdoors
Get ready for fun! The Big Family Weekender is ON with a mix of undercover and indoor activities and GPAC tours perfect for wet weather entertainment for the whole family!
You don’t need a ticket for this FREE public event – simply wrangle the family and head our way. Now is the time to shake your sillies out!
We’re here for it.
Questions? Call our friendly Box Office Team on 03 5176 3333 from 10AM – 4PM Daily.
SUNDAY
UNDERCOVER STAGE
- 10AM | Morwell Citizens Band
- 10:45AM | JOF 10 Minute Dance Parties DJ Set
- 11:15AM | DJ Mz Rizk & Thando
- 12:15PM | JOF 10 Minute Dance Parties DJ Set
- 12:30AM | Ricky Harrison & Friends
- 1:15PM | JOF 10 Minute Dance Parties DJ Set
- 2:15PM | Mollimor
VENUE TOURS | GPAC FOYER
- 10AM | Venue Tour
- 11AM | Venue Tour
- 1PM | Venue Tour
- 2PM | Venue Tour
ALL DAY | GPAC FOYER
- All Day | Bed Sheet Ghost Party
- All Day | Face Paint By Children
FOOD & DRINKS
- Wheelie Good Pizzas
- Coffee & Hot Jam Donuts
BED SHEET GHOST PARTY
This is your chance as a real live human to experience the other side and become a ghost! WWHhaahha ha ha haaaaaaa! Oh, we mean, Bbboooooooooooooooooooo!
Saturday + Sunday
FACE PAINT BY CHILDREN
Calling all kids! Ever wanted to BE the face painter? At Face Paint By Children YOU are the artist!
Sunday
L2R HIP HOP WORKSHOPS
Hailing from Melbourne’s westside, L2R venture our way to teach your crew some poppin’ and lockin’.
Saturday + Saturday
10 MINUTE DANCE PARTIES
Welcome to the best dance party of your life. Your time starts…NOW!
Saturday + Sunday
(also happening for big kids at Up Late)
THIS IS ME, BUNTING
Decorate your own triangle flag that represents you. It will be sewn into a string of bunting to join our whole community!
Saturday
DJ MZ RIZK AND THANDO
As one of Melbourne’s busiest DJs, MzRizk has performed at Glastonbury Festival in the UK, WOMADelaide (with Neneh Cherry jumping on the mic as impromptu MC), Groovin' The Moo and Big Day Out. She’ll be joined by widely-loved Zimbabwean-born First Lady of Soul for a special Sunday morning set of musical treats especially for little kids and big kids alike.
Sunday
VENUE TOURS
Explore your new home of the arts. We’ll be running venue tours on Saturday and Sunday at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Simply turn up on the day – no need to book ahead!
Saturday + Sunday
FOOD TRUCK
Enjoy tasty sweet treats, coffee and delicious food truck offerings onsite. For more substantial offerings, head down to your favourite place nearby.
Saturday + Sunday
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has a COVID safe plan. You’ll need to check-in and show proof of vaccination to attend all events at GPAC, including outdoor events.
Get ready for fun! The Big Family Weekender is ON with a mix of undercover and indoor activities
