Frankston Arts Centre

Celebrate one of the greatest and diverse singers of all time, LINDA RONSTADT, with this tribute to the halcyon days of Linda’s iconic seventies sounds starring Violet Town country cowgirl ELLA HOOPER out the front of an all-star backing band 👏⁠
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JUST ANNOUNCED ⚡️ Support act for The Linda Ronstadt Show is Eileen & Alex Hamilton.⁠
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Get your tickets now before they sell out!⁠
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The Linda Ronstadt Show: Featuring Ella Hooper⁠
Saturday 26 October, 8pm⁠
FAC Theatre⁠
Book online at https://thefac.info/linda-ronstadt-show or call 03 9784 1060⁠
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💼 Get ready to learn (in style)!

Our versatile spaces at Frankston Arts Centre are ideal for workshops and training sessions of all kinds. Whether you're hosting a leadership course, team-building day, or staff wellbeing activity, we’ve got the perfect setup to match your needs.

✨ Our spacious rooms are designed with versatility in mind:

Manual Handling & First Aid Training 🚑: With polished floors and ample space to move, our rooms provide an ideal setting for hands-on training sessions.

Staff Wellbeing Activities 🧘‍♂️: Host yoga, meditation, or team-building exercises in a calm and inspiring environment. Our facilities support a variety of wellbeing initiatives, helping your team recharge and reconnect.

Creative Workshops 🎨: Whether it's a painting class to inspire creativity or a writing workshop to spark new ideas, our venues offer an inspiring backdrop for your participants.

Club Training & Leadership Development 🎓: Provide your coaches and leaders with the space they need to develop skills and strategies, fostering growth and collaboration within your organisation.

🧠✨ And did we mention there's plenty of room for those 'breakout sessions'? Frankston Arts Centre provides the perfect environment to foster creativity, collaboration, and learning.

Whether you need an open area or a structured setup, our flexible layouts are ready to accommodate your specific needs.

Discover More; https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Your-Event-Here/Workshop-Space

🎉🎨 Congratulations to the talented young artists who participated in our 2024 FAC Kids 'Wild At Art' Exhibition! 🌟 With 69 incredible entries from kids aged 4 to 12, it was inspiring to see the amazing creativity on display.⁠
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Special shout out to our prize winners:⁠
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🏆 Winners in each age category:⁠
Ages 10-12 years: Elena Rayes 'My Feline Friends'⁠
Ages 7-9 years: Sena Narton 'Shooting Stars'⁠
Ages 4-6 years: Sage Height 'Under the Sea'⁠
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🎖️ Highly Commended in each age category:⁠
Ages 10-12 years: Renee Kim 'Finding Nemo'⁠
Ages 7-9 years: William Cengia 'Lost Cheetah'⁠
Ages 4-6 years: Dallas Rixon 'Wild Horse'⁠
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👏 A big thank you to all our participants and supporters from FAC, General Public, and PARC!⁠
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📢 There’s still time to get involved! Visit the exhibition during gallery hours to: ⁠
✨️ Take part in the Trivia Challenge to win prizes⁠
🏆️ Vote for the People’s Choice Prize⁠
🖥️ Play the AI game⁠
✏️ Colour the 'AIl Creatures Great and Small' mural table⁠
🖼️ Take home NGV activity sheets⁠
😀 And enjoy a free copy of the new FAC Kids Activity book⁠
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FAC KIDS 'WILD AT ART' EXHIBITION⁠
Until Saturday 2 November⁠
Open Tue-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat 10am-2pm⁠
More info at https://thefac.info/wild-at-art
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Bathe in the melodic splendours of opera's greatest moments with one of Australia's best-loved divas, Antoinette Halloran at our Daytime Music + Theatre concert in November 🎼

Come along and see why an aria a day, keeps the doldrums away!

Daytime Music + Theatre: Runaway Diva
Friday 8 November, 10.30am & 1.30pm
FAC Theatre
Tickets only $22 - $24 (with complimentary refreshments before the show)
Book online now or call 03 9784 1060

Presented by Frankston Arts Centre and Promac Productions Australia

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Runaway Diva FRI 8 NOV: Bathe in the melodic splendours of opera's greatest moments with one of Australia's best-loved divas, Antoinette Halloran.

Book your seats now for a night of 'sharp, slaying them in the aisles, stand-up comedy' at Cube 37 on Friday 18 October 😂

Award-winning comic favourite Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style. As seen on Network Ten's The Project, and ABC's Question Everything, Comedy Next Gen, and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Don't miss your chance to see him in Frankston!

Luke Heggie: Grogan
Friday 18 October, 7pm
Cube 37
Tickets: $34

Presented by: Century Entertainment

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Luke Heggie: Grogan FRI 18 OCT: As seen on The Project and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Luke Heggie is known for his dry deadpan style and the ability to deliver a brand new killer comedy show year after year.

Tickets are selling fast for 'The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish' on Friday 11 October! 🤘🎸🎤⁠
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Chocolate Starfish marks 30 years with a spectacular Australian tour celebrating the best of everything – the albums, the songs, and the exhilarating shows for which the band is widely renowned! Hear all their album hits, plus your live favourites.⁠

Get your tickets now online or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060.⁠
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The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm⁠
FAC Theatre⁠
⁠Book online at https://thefac.info/chocolate-starfish or call 03 9784 1060
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Presented by Premier Artists

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🎶 Discover the beat of West Africa! Join Master Drummer Ousmane Sonko for an immersive drumming experience with Adounta Cultural Movement at Cube 37 on Saturday 12 October.⁠
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What to expect:⁠
🎵 Learn West African drumming techniques ⁠
👋 Meet like-minded locals⁠
🌍️ Explore the culture & history of West Africa⁠
🪘 Drums provided – just bring your energy!⁠
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Ousmane has over 14 years of experience fostering connection through rhythm. Don’t miss this chance to drum, sing, and move. See you there!⁠
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Saturday 12 October, 12pm⁠
Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre⁠
Book online now or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060.⁠
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Experience African Drumming with Ousmane Sonko SAT 12 OCT: Come and experience West African Drumming with Master Drummer Ousmane Sonko of Adounta Cultural Movement.

It's DOUGHNUT DAY! 🍩 Come along to experience a biological-musical-comedy adventure — that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system 😂 It will be a 'hole' lotta fun!

'You Are a Doughnut' is on TODAY in our theatre with two shows - 10am & 1pm.

Oesoph and Dewey would love to see you there — they'll even sing you some songs / teach you sciencey stuff and maybe even gross you out a little!

YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT
Thursday 26 September, 10am & 1pm
FAC Theatre
Tickets: $28 - $30 (Family of 4 $100)
Book online at https://thefac.info/doughnut

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and That Science Gang as part of the 2024 FAC Season.

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Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean are headed to our stage tomorrow with their award-winning show YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT... and they'd LOVE to see you there 🍩🦄🦸‍♂️💩🤮

Take an all-singing, all-dancing, all-clowning deep dive through the human digestive system with That Science Gang's YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT!

Will there be fart jokes? OF COURSE!
Will there be signing p**p puppets? DEFINITELY!
Will there be a ping-pong fuelled, superhero themed mini-musical? YOU BETCHA!

"These relief teachers are the masters of educational entertainment." PLAY & GO

🏆 2023 Adelaide Fringe Festival Science at the Fringe Award
🏆 2022 Adelaide Fringe Festival Weekly Award: Best Kids and Family

YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT
Thursday 26 September, 10am & 1pm
FAC Theatre
Tickets: $28 - $30 (Family of 4 $100)
Book online at https://thefac.info/doughnut or call 03 9784 1060

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and That Science Gang as part of the 2024 FAC Season.

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From the creators of The Alphabet of Awesome Science comes a brand-new, multi-award winning family show that both audiences and critics rave about... YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT!

★★★★★ “…a sure winner for the whole family.” - Glam Adelaide

Oesoph and Dewey would love to see you at their shows at Frankston Arts Centre this Thursday - 10am & 1pm.

Come along and sing and dance — it'll be a 'hole' lotta fun!
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YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT
Thursday 26 September, 10am & 1pm
FAC Theatre
Tickets: $28 - $30 (Family of 4 $100)
Book online at https://thefac.info/doughnut or call 03 9784 1060

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and That Science Gang as part of the 2024 FAC Season.

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🏆 Ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate excellence?

At Frankston Arts Centre, we’ve got the perfect venues to make your Award Ceremony shine! Whether you’re honouring top performers, celebrating milestones, or recognising outstanding achievements, our spaces are designed to add that extra sparkle to your big night.

🌟 Looking for ideas your event? Check out these options:

• Main Auditorium 🎭: A grand stage for your winners to take the spotlight. With professional lighting, sound, and AV capabilities, every acceptance speech will be perfectly captured.
• Cube Studio 🎨: A more intimate setting with a modern edge, perfect for a creative and contemporary awards night.
• Function Centre 🍽️: Celebrate in style with an Awards Gala Dinner. With a flexible layout, we can accommodate everything from elegant banquets whilst watching the awards ceremony, to post award cocktail parties after formal proceedings take place in our theatre.

🎉 Want to make the night truly unforgettable? Consider these extras:
• Red Carpet Entry 🌟: Give your guests the star treatment as they arrive in style.
• Photo Media Wall Capture your recipients and guests
• Live Entertainment 🎤: From MCs to live bands, we’ve got the connections to keep your audience engaged and entertained.
• Customised Lighting and AV 💡: Highlight your brand colours or create a dramatic effect with our state-of-the-art lighting and audio-visual setups.
• Award-Worthy Catering 🍷: From canapés to a full-course meal, our catering options are designed to impress.

💡 For something a little different:
• Host your awards ceremony in the CUBE Gallery for a more intimate and artistic vibe.
• Make your event interactive with live voting or audience participation segments.
• End the night on a high note with an after-party in our versatile spaces, complete with a DJ, dance floor, and plenty of room to celebrate.

Discover more: https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Your-Event-Here/Your-Function-Here/Function-Centre-Event-Space

🎸✨ Join acclaimed entertainers Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths for an unforgettable celebration of the legendary songwriters who revolutionized 1960s rock ‘n’ roll! 🎤🎶

From The Brill Building in NYC to the top of the charts, experience hits like Rock Around the Clock, Splish Splash, River Deep Mountain High, and more—brought to life by a powerhouse trio and a live 5-piece band! 🎷🥁

📅 Don’t miss this joyous journey through music history at Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 7 November. Tickets on sale now!

SIMPLY BRILL - The Teens Who Stole Rock 'n' Roll
Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm
FAC Theatre
Book online at https://thefac.info/simply-brill or call 03 9784 1060

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and Amplified Assembly as part of the 2024 FAC Season

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With the AFL Grand Final just around the corner, we know not everyone’s glued to the game… for some, theatre is their sport! 😉

We’re calling all you footy-tolerant, theatre-loving legends! Are you our people?

Tell us—if theatre had a ladder, which two productions would top yours for Best Performance of the Year? Drop your favourites below, and let’s see who makes it to the grand final of the stage!

🍩 Looking for a fun and educational activity for the kids this school holidays? Check out "YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT" at the FAC Theatre!⁠

Join Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean for a musical journey through the digestive system, filled with fart jokes, fun, and sensational science. This award-winning show is packed with hilarious and gross-tacular sketches, songs, and science demos that will blow you away 🤩.⁠

“Donut” miss out – tickets are going fast! 🔥⁠
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“The kids will be having so much fun they won’t realise how much they’ve learned – these relief teachers are the masters of educational entertainment.” – Play & Go
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YOU ARE A DOUGHNUT⁠
📅 Thursday, 26 September ⁠
🕙 10am & 1pm⁠
📍 FAC Theatre ⁠
🎟️ Tickets: $28-$30 (Family of 4 $100)⁠
Book now at https://thefac.info/doughnut or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060. ⁠
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Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and That Science Gang as part of the 2024 FAC Season.

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You Are A Doughnut THU 26 SEP: From the creators of “The Alphabet of Awesome Science” comes a brand-new multi-award winning family show. Kids of all ages will love this biological-musical-comedy-adventure!

✨ Following a hugely successful sold out national tour in 2023, Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody are returning to Frankston with an explosive new show combining Queens' ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums ✨

Don’t miss your chance to witness the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert.

QUEEN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: 50 YEARS ON
Friday 1 November, 7.30pm
Tickets: $39.90 - $79.90
Book now at https://thefac.info/queen-50-years-on or call Box Office on 9784 1060

Presented by Ben Maiorana Entertainment

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The internationally acclaimed Scot Robin is bringing the magic of Buddy Holly back to to Frankston! 🎤✨ Experience the legendary hits like "That’ll Be The Day," "Peggy Sue," and "Oh Boy!" with this unforgettable night of music, dancing, and nostalgia as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Buddy Holly’s iconic sound! 🎶

BUDDY HOLLY IN CONCERT
Friday 4 October, 7.30pm
FAC Theatre
Book online or call 03 9784 1060

Presented by Ben Maiorana Entertainment

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Buddy Holly In Concert FRI 4 OCT: A Tribute to the Musical Sensation Buddy Holly is coming to Frankston! Starring Internationally Renowned Scot Robin! Let’s go back to where it all began – Rock & Roll at its very best!

We are excited to welcome Marina Prior and Michael Cormick to our stage in November with their brand new concert 'Centrestage' 🎼

"Yes, it’s a delicious slice of musical theatre heaven bursting with hits from everyone’s favourite shows. And yes, Prior and Cormick dazzle with their undeniable star quality." - Limelight

Don't miss your chance to see Australia's musical theatre royalty perform at Frankston Arts Centre on Monday 4 November, 7pm 🎫 Tickets available in our website.

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★★★★ Marina Prior & Michael Cormick: Centrestage Read the Limelight review.

✨ We love bringing unforgettable performances to the local stage, making it easy for all to enjoy a great night out without a trek into the city.

With comfortable seating, smooth organisation, and affordable prices, we're proud to offer theatrical experiences to our local community and beyond.

NEW ON SALE ⚡️ Shake Rattle 'n' Roll returns to our stage on Friday 15 November!

Tickets available here > https://thefac.info/shake-rattle-roll

Shake Rattle 'n' Roll FRI 15 NOV: Dust off those blue suede shoes, prepare to be RAZZLE-DAZZLED & party to this electric all-singing, all-dancing, all-out 50’s/60’s electric party rock ‘n’ roll stage Spectacular!