Performing Arts
Make your own Puppet Theatre - Muckheap
FUN FOR KIDS! If you came along to Kingston Arts' latest School Education Program, Muckheap, you may be at home with your cereal box and puppets ready to make your own sustainable puppet theatre.
So grab whatever you have at hand around the house, junk that looks too interesting or useful to throw away. You may be able to add it as a special feature to your puppets or puppet theatre. Grab an old cereal box and start making your very own puppet theatre.
Puppet theatre instructions now online
Play On Creative Development Program 2013
Do you have a script or short play in the making?
As part of their upcoming Write Up Literary Festival, Kingston Arts is calling for entries for a new project called Play On. We are seeking 10-minute plays by local playwrights living in the City of Kingston. The submission can be a 10-minute play or a 10-minute excerpt from a play, works must be original and not previously performed in full.
Entries close 21 May 2013
MOVIEHOUSE 2013
NEXT SCREENING: Wednesday 22nd May, 10.30am - THE BIG CARNIVAL (1951) 111 mins
Showing at the Kingston Arts Centre Black Box in Moorabbin
Sit back in our comfortable theatre and enjoy a cinematic journey from the golden years of the great movie studios! Relive the excitement, adventure and romance of a bygone era, with each film being personally introduced with summary and trivia details.
Wednesdays at 10.30am, March - December
Curtain Call 2013
Congratulations to the winner of our first Open heat, Steven Reinhardt!
OPEN STAGE COMPETITION FOR EMERGING MUSICIANS!
THE CALL IS OUT! KINGSTON’S GOT TALENT AND WE WANT TO DISCOVER IT!
Showing at Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin
Kingston's own X-Factor in the 'burbs gives emerging musicians a rare opportunity to share their talent with an audience in a professional but relaxed environment, and be in the running to win great prizes.
Next heat: Friday 24th May, 8pm
Frankenstein
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
Mary Shelley’s classic tale is re-imagined in a spine-tingling new version by Nick Dear – not for the faint-hearted.
Fast, furious, dynamic, dark, funny, cheeky, scary, compelling… Frankenstein.
Thursday 30th May, 8pm
School Education Program: Possum Magic 2013 - The Final Farewell Tour
11AM SHOW NOW SOLD OUT, 1.30PM SELLING FAST - BE QUICK TO BOOK!
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
FUN FOR KIDS! Possum Magic is firmly established as the most successful musical for children and families ever in Australia.
Tuesday 4th June, 11am (sold out) & 1.30pm (selling fast)
FLIX FIX: The Breakfast Club
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Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
CINEMA SCREENINGS AT SHIRLEY BURKE THEATRE!
Come along from 7.30pm for our '80s karaoke battle in the foyer and have a drink from the theatre bar before the movie starts. Dress up as your favourite Breakfast Club member or in your finest '80s gear for your chance to be crowned best dressed!
Friday 7th June, 8.30pm
Ali McGregor's Alchemy
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets will be allocated to the next best available table. If you wish to choose a specific table or book more than 1 table (more than 6 tickets), please call the box office on (03) 9556 4440
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
Ali is a favourite at Kingston Arts leaving our cabaret audiences raving, “best I’ve ever heard”, “excellent”, “bring her back soon” – so be quick to book your tickets because this is sure to be another hit.
Saturday 22nd June, 8pm
One Trick Pony's Carousel - The Little Battle
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Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
A dark and daring new physical theatre work directed by Anni Davey and performed by two female acrobats, this show will leave the audience titillated, and aghast with hearts melting in their hands.
Green Room Award nominee (2012 Innovation and Excellence in Circus)
Friday 5th July, 8pm
School Holiday Program: SuperKid - The Pursuit of Awesomeness
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
"The perfect blend of circus and story, captivating the kids with engaging comic invention and stunning physical feats!" - Anthony Crowley, Artistic Director of Roola Boola Children's Festival
Showing at Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN FOR KIDS
Free craft workshops 30 mins before shows!
Q&A with performer after shows!
Tuesday's shows shadow-interpreted in Auslan!
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th July, 11am & 1pm
Charcoal Lane cooking demonstration & luncheon
TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH BOX OFFICE ONLY
Showing at Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin
Free but bookings essential, by phone only - call 9556 4440. Places limited.
This demonstration and luncheon has run during NAIDOC at Kingston for the last two years and always books out very quickly. We invite you to this unique opportunity to experience and engage with contemporary Aboriginal cultures.
Wednesday 10th July, 12.30pm
Kingston Concert Series 2013: The Paris Walk
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Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
We are thrilled to bring you the revived Kingston Concert Series for 2013 - from jazz to classical to choral, we have something for everyone!
Wendy Lee Taylor and her stylish jazz trio featuring top local musicians bring us a French inspired jazz cabaret to celebrate Bastille Day.
Sunday 14th July, 2pm
Tjupi Band - Desert to Saltwater Country
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Please Note:
Tickets will be allocated to the next best available table. If you wish to choose a specific table or book more than 1 table (more than 6 tickets), please call the box office on (03) 9556 4440
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
Tjupi Band are the most wanted Indigenous band currently playing Central Australia, they will have you on your feet dancing and singing in Luritja before the night is over. Warm to their talents, be charmed by their character, and inspired by their stories.
Thursday 18th July, 8pm
Blue Cow Theatre's ART
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
A comedy by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Robert Jarman wowed Kingston Arts' audiences in 2011 with his superb performance in "I Am My Own Wife". Now he is back with John Xintavelonis and Jeff Michel; this trio are sure to serve up an unforgettable evening at the theatre.
Monday 22nd July, 8pm
FLIX FIX: The Goonies
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Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
CINEMA SCREENINGS AT SHIRLEY BURKE THEATRE!
Relive the nostalgia of this '80s adventure classic. There'll be a pirate's treasure hunt, Goonies themed treats and a wishing well in the morning for kids - plus treats and "rich stuff" for grown-ups in the evening. Prizes to be won for best dressed!
Friday 26th July, 10.30am - mums & bubs session / 8.30pm
I Heart Bunnings
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets will be allocated to the next best available table. If you wish to choose a specific table or book more than 1 table (more than 6 tickets), please call the box office on (03) 9556 4440
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
Winner 2011 Melbourne Comedy Festival Piece of Wood Award
Harley Breen's show I Heart Bunnings is built for anyone renovating a life. Come along from 7pm for a drink and a sausage sizzle, in true Bunnings style.
Saturday 3rd August, 8pm
Massed Bands concert
FREE CONCERT! - NO NEED TO BOOK.
Showing at Kingston City Hall
Eighteenth annual concert featuring performances from the Kingston Bands Network.
Sunday 4th August, 2pm
When Dad Married Fury
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
“…satirical Williamson at his best…the issues are topical and important.” The Australian
HIT Productions, David Williamson, John Wood - an unbeatable combination.
With his trademark wit and skillful blending of contemporary culture within the ageless framework of family greed, jealousy, love and expectation, Australia’s leading playwright David Williamson delivers another gripping play and his most memorable characters to date.
Thursday 8th August, 8pm
FLIX FIX: Edward Scissorhands
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale
CINEMA SCREENINGS AT SHIRLEY BURKE THEATRE
Come along from 7.30pm - we'll be giving away prizes for best dressed and craziest hair. We will also have themed cocktails at the bar, serve up batches of the Inventor's cookies, deck out the foyer like Burbank suburbia and maybe even make it snow...
Friday 16th August, 8.30pm
School Education Program: Emily Eyefinger
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
FUN FOR KIDS! See the world a little differently with Emily Eyefinger in this must-see adventurous children's show!
Saturday 17th August, 7pm
Monday 19th August, 10am & 12.30pm
International Youth Silent Film Festival 2013
Kingston Arts is bringing the International Youth Silent Film Festival to Victoria!
Call for entries now open!
A rare chance for filmmakers under the age of 20 to create a modern version of silent film, see it on the big screen with live accompaniment and win prizes!
With strong links to the curriculum, Kingston Arts is pleased to provide teachers with supporting documents and activities that will help make their involvement in the IYSFF easier.
Final submission date: Monday 9th September, 2013
Screening date & awards night: Saturday 19th October, 2013
Kingston Concert Series 2013: Swingin’ in the Spring
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
We are thrilled to bring you the revived Kingston Concert Series for 2013 - from jazz to classical to choral, we have something for everyone!
Join with City Organist Scott Harrison and trad Dixie jazz band Shirazz as we present an evening of fabulous Dixieland classics.
Friday 11th October, 8pm
Kingston Concert Series 2013: Australian Army Band
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Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
We are thrilled to bring you the revived Kingston Concert Series for 2013 - from jazz to classical to choral, we have something for everyone!
The Australian Army Band’s Melbourne Big Band is a talented and versatile ensemble that will captivate an audience of jazz listeners, and keep you up dancing!
Sunday 20th October, 2pm
Kingston Concert Series 2013: The Streeton Trio
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Showing at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin
We are thrilled to bring you the revived Kingston Concert Series for 2013 - from jazz to classical to choral, we have something for everyone!
The Streeton Trio consists of young Australian musicians who will present a beautiful programme consisting of piano trios from Brahms, Schubert, Honneger and Sibelius on piano, violin and cello.
Saturday 16th November
Matinee 2pm / Evening 8pm
Visiting Shirley Burke Theatre
If you're planning a visit to Kingston's beautiful new arts venue, Shirley Burke Theatre and G3 Artspace, you might find this information helpful.
Shirley Burke Theatre is a vibrant arts hub that entertains, inspires and engages the community, providing a place where you can connect and share your love of the arts with others right in the heart of Parkdale.
Shirley Burke Theatre is located at 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale, close to Como Parade and Beach Road. It is about a 10-minute journey from the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin and 20 minutes from the centre of Frankston along Nepean Hwy.
Shirley Burke Theatre and G3 Artspace
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Studio and Theatre Spaces for Hire
Looking for a creative space for rehearsals, workshops or lessons?
Kingston Arts has three dynamic and creative spaces that are currently being enjoyed for music lessons, writing groups, text and drama rehearsals, professional development, workshops, meetings and much more.
These comfortable and creative environments are ideal to rehearse in and create work and have the added benefit of being close to public transport and local amenities.
Discounted rates apply Mon-Fri
