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THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7PM
HPAC and the Greater Hamilton Library Present: The Australian Dream? with Tim Ross
The Australian Dream?
From the ‘burbs, to the bush,
to the inner city, Australians are obsessed with the idea of home and
the dream of home ownership.
Architecture and design enthusiast Tim Ross grew up in the suburbs, and ever since he was 8, when he found himself drawn to a family friends’ very groovy conversation pit, he has been thinking about homes and what makes a good one.
In The Australian Dream? Tim Ross casts his discerning eye across the archival treasures of our much-loved public libraries and uncovers the telling images that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes - how they’re sold to us, why we buy them, and how we make them our own. Ross explores the reasons why home ownership is such an all-consuming distraction among Australians and uncovers some of the unique and special ways we have built in this place.
A funny and factual talk based on 18 months of research, it includes a selection of new cinematic style films produced specially for this project. One tells the never-before-heard story of the 1980s home designed by Glenn Murcutt for celebrated artist Ken Done - a building full of the optimism of those times.
Another spotlights Winter Park, a ground breaking early -1970s cluster housing development by architect Graeme Gunn and Merchant Builders in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster, where a group of homeowners still foster a sense of community around shared spaces and a respect for the natural beauty of the Australian landscape.
The boom of architect-designed homes for the masses is also told through the story of Nino Sydney and his iconic Beachcomber home, delivered for the price of two cars.
Fast-forwarding to today, Tim goes in search of new housing models and finds Nightingale, a people-first housing development company where community harmony and environmental values are more important than profit and loss.
Australia is a nation that is undeniably fixated on property, but increasingly the headlines are about housing scarcity, affordability, and mortgage pain. For many Australians, owning a home now seems like an unattainable dream. So, what can we learn from our past to help solve the problems of the future, and how can we reimagine the Australian Dream?
This is Tim Ross doing what he does best: telling human stories anchored by his passion for Australian design, previously showcased in his ABC TV shows Designing a Legacy and Streets Of Your Town.
The Australian Dream? is presented in partnership with the National Library of Australia, State Library of Queensland, State Library Victoria, State Library of New South Wales and State Library of Western Australia.
Enjoy some conmplimentary light finger food and drinks at bar prices from 6:15pm
Please Note: This event is held at the Hamilton Cinema - 109 Brown St, Hamilton
Tickets - Free
Hamilton Cinema
Hamilton Cinema
THURSDAY 16, 7.30PM & FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER, 11AM
HPAC and Circle Music presents: Keith Potger’s Celebrating the Seekers – 60 Years Show
Keith Potger’s solo tribute to the group he helped to form back in 1962 covers the songs, the stories and the influences that shaped The Seekers in their rise to international fame.
CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS – 60 Years is an audio-visual treat, with rare footage and still photos of the group.
His 12-string guitar was an integral part of their sound and being the arranger of the vocal harmonies, he had a unique place in the group.
During his performance Keith pays a special tribute to his colleague and dear friend of 60 years, the late and great JUDITH DURHAM.
Keith is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the welcome given to him by audiences that have enjoyed his performances of CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS – 60 Years.
This special program contains some timeless favourites from The Seekers, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s that influenced the group and appeal to the generation who grew up playing SEEKERS albums at home or in the car. Throughout his show, Keith shares stories and amusing anecdotes from almost 60 years on the international music scene.
Keith unfailingly delivers up-beat, heart-warming events that leave audiences reliving their fondest memories while sharing the joy that is a hallmark of Keith Potger’s solo concerts.
To celebrate seniors month join us for a complimentary morning tea before the show on Friday 17 October at 10:15am
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adults $35
Senior $15
Concession $25
Student
$20
Under 13 $13
Group 6+ $15
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER, 7:30pm
Regional Arts Victoria, Na Djinang Circus & HPAC present: Of The Land On Which We Meet
We are not the first – nor will we be the last – to walk on this land.
Walking on stone and cement it can be hard to remember what it feels
like to have earth
beneath our feet.
What does it mean to be where we are?
What do we, as 21st century
Australians, think it means to be "on Country"?
By opening up the acknowledgement of Country and taking a closer look
within it, we
search for a way to address the possible lack of
connection contemporary Australians
have with the spirituality of the
land.
Of The Land On Which We Meet follows the journey of three
contemporary Australian
circus artists with distinct relationships
with Country; an indigenous Australian, a
descendant of migrants, and
a descendant of colonial settlers.
Using physical representation within Na Djinang Circus’ signature tone
and style of
Indigenous forms merged with Western mediums, Of The
Land On Which We Meet hopes
to re-discover a connection we once had.
Join this cultural journey on Country with 60,000 years of history, spirit and story.
Stay with us after the performance for a special opportunity to engage
with the artists where we'll explore the creative process behind the
production.
Your questions and reflections are welcome - we look
forward to the conversation!
This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund, as part of Deadly Fringe.
Supported by The City of Melbourne, The City of Maribyrnong, Craig
Semple, Creative
Victoria, The Australia Council for the Arts.
Check out these 5 Star Reviews
Fringe Review
'Captivating, breathtaking, and profoundly moving—this show will change the way you think about home and your relationship to it.' Binge Fringe Magazine
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that the work contains voices of people who have passed away.
Recommended Audience:12+ (the work is suitable for all resonates best with people who understand colonisation)
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 7PM & SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 2PM
Hamilton Dance Company presents Performance 2025
Celebrating 40yrs of Dance...
Experience the artistry, passion and power of dance in a entertaining showcase that celebrates our amazing local talent!
From the elegance of classical ballet, rhythm and flair of jazz, athletic artistry of acro and captivating contemporary, this performance has something for all ages.
Join us for 2 Shows only... where movement tells stories, energy and joy fill the stage and our community's dancers shine.
Please note Flashing lights and haze will be use during this performance
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adult $35
Student (17 and under or holder
of student card) $25
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 8PM
Live Nation presents:Amy Shark: The Solo Acoustic "Songs & Stories" Tour
Following on from her mammoth sold-out 20-date regional tour earlier this year, 8-time ARIA award winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark will be hitting the road again on The Solo Acoustic ‘Songs and Stories’ tour
Amy will perform the entire set acoustically, while diving into stories and emotions of how each song came to life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Limited VIP Experience tickets available.
These tickets include a
seat in a prime location to see Amy
Meet and Greet and "Selfie" with
Amy Shark.
Amy Shark VIP Tour gift designed and created exclusively
for VIPs
One commemorative VIP Tour Laminate and lanyard
Early
access to merchandise stand
Strictly No refunds
Tickets
VIP Experience $298.49
Adult $92.60
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7PM
The Greater Hamilton Library Presents:The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, by Peter FitzSimons
Join bestselling non-fiction author and journalist Peter FitzSimons as he shares his latest book The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop and the extraordinary story behind one of Australia’s greatest wartime heroes.
Edward “Weary” Dunlop was a young surgeon whose courage and compassion became legendary during World War II. From standing in front of Japanese bayonets to protect his patients, to risking his own life on the brutal Thai-Burma Railway, Weary’s leadership and ingenuity saved countless fellow prisoners-of-war. His name is now synonymous with courage, compassion and resilience.
Peter will hold a Q&A session and book signing after the event.
Don’t
miss your chance to hear FitzSimons discuss how he brought this
remarkable true story to life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets - Free
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
PACked Stage Gig
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 7:30pm
Dion and Randall International present: Shake Rattle 'n' Roll The Happy Days Tour!
Australia’s Ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll Party is Back!
After thrilling audiences nationwide with sold-out performances and standing ovations, SHAKE RATTLE ‘n’ ROLL – The Happy Days Tour returns by overwhelming demand in a glittering explosion of music, dance, and retro razzle-dazzle!
It’s a full-blown stage spectacular, dazzlingly choreography by Aric Yegudkin (Dancing With The Stars), starring 12 powerhouse vocalists, sizzling international ballroom champions, hundreds of jaw-dropping costumes, breathtaking visuals, and a heart-pounding soundscape that will leave you dancing in your seat!
Sing along to the biggest hits that defined an era—from Elvis, Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke, Johnny O’Keefe, Frankie Valli, Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the iconic sounds of Grease—and so many more in this non-stop, feel-good celebration of 50s & 60s rock ‘n’ roll!
It’s a fun-for-all-ages, all-singing, all-dancing, high-octane two-hour joyride through the jukebox glory days of yesteryear. Whether you’re 8 or 88—this is the ultimate family-friendly party show... it’s rock ‘n’ roll like you’ve never seen it before!
So dust off those blue suede shoes, dress in your vintage best, and get ready to be RAZZLE-DAZZLED—because this is the only rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza of its kind and it's ready to rock your world!
Sneak Peek
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“10 Stars! Visually spectacular performance, brilliant singers, breathtaking dancers, dazzling array of costumes...a must see!” - 3AW RADIO
“A cavalcade of song, movement and colour, breathing new life into the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Polished singers and dancers light a fuse that keep burning for 2 hours! Clever use of 50’s TV Ads...mighty fun, eye candy staging and gorgeous costumes!” - FIRST ON FILM & ENTERTAINMENT
"Highly entertaining, eye and ear thrilling show! Powerhouse singers, slick choreography, electrifying dancers and sensational costumes!” - THE BLURB /Australian Arts & Entertainment Review
“Walk on broken glass if you must to see this show” – ARTS WRITER MELBOURNE
Please Note: Haze will be used in this performace
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adult $79.90
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 5PM
MC Entertainment present: Elvis & Buddy Rock and Roll Sensation
Get ready to relive the Good Old Days in a whirlwind of rock ‘n’ roll
magic!
A time when hips swayed, hearts raced and the music spoke to
your soul!
Join highly acclaimed entertainer Mark Caligiuri and The Sensational Memphis Beat Show Band as they bring to life the songs of Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
With one of the most energetic lineups of Melbourne’s most talented musicians and backing vocalists around! You will be taken on the ultimate Rock and Roll journey with this dynamic group of entertainers.
Sing along to the songs from two of the most influential Rock and Roll performers of all time –from “That’ll Be The Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Rave On”, “That’s Alright Mama”, “Suspicious Minds” to “American Trilogy”.
This ultimate tribute to two of the greatest entertainers of all time is one show you don’t want to miss!
Sneak Peek
Please note: Hazers and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Early Bird Special - Valid Until 1 June
2025
Adult $69.90 - Earlybird $62.90
Concession $65.90 -
Earlybird $59.30
Seniors $65.90 - Earlybird $59.30
Student $59.90
- Earlybird $53.90
Group 6+ $63.90 - Earlybird $57.50
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER, 7PM
Andrew and Kay present: Central Australian Women's Choir
Hailing from the very heart of Australia, the 20-strong Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir is drawn together from seven remote communities of Australia’s vast central desert.
Singing in Western Arrernte and Pitjantjatjara – two living languages of the Northern Territory and South Australia – and led by Choir Master Morris Stuart, this extraordinary vocal ensemble first came to popular attention following ABC TV’s Australian Story, and the feature documentary, The Song Keepers.
Be transported in a musical confluence of Baroque and Romantic era choral arrangements and centuries-old sacred hymns, carried through time in ancient Aboriginal languages. This once in a lifetime choral experience is an extraordinary meeting of cultures and an unforgettable evening of song and history.
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Nowhere is this echoing of past voices into the present more evident than in the work of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir” - Metro Magazine
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adults $79
Child $39
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026, 7PM
Kevin Bloody Wilson is one of Australia's most iconic and unapologetic entertainers-a musical outlaw whose songs are as raw as they are hilarious, and whose career has spanned over four decades without ever backing down, toning it down, or selling out.
With multiple platinum albums to his name, Kev's unique brand of politically incorrect comedy and storytelling has earned him not just a cult following, but a legendary status around the globe.
Despite having no formal education beyond the school of hard knocks, Kevin is a master lyricist and a prolific songwriter for other artists, proving that talent, not titles, makes a real artist.
He's performed over 120 shows a year for more than 40 years, packing out theatres from Kalgoorlie to Kansas.
His lyrics might be too spicy for radio, but that's never stopped fans from singing them word-for-word at sold-out gigs. Kev's songs are proudly unfiltered, often outrageous, and always bloody hilarious-exactly the way his fans love them.
From his humble beginnings with a tape recorder in the front bar of a WA pub, to becoming a global comedy institution, Kevin Bloody Wilson remains a one-man phenomenon, a national treasure, and proof that you don't need permission to make people laugh-you just need a guitar, and a DILLIGAF attitude.Kev is not just a comedy institution, he’s a way of life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adult $80
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
THURSDAY 26 MARCH, 2026
Carter Entertainment presents: The Traveling Wilburys Collection
Harrison. Petty. Orbison. Dylan. Lynne
The Traveling
Wilburys
There's never been a group, let alone a supergroup,
in rock history quite like it
4 years, 2 mega albums, a slew of hits and a Grammy.
But the one thing they never did was tour. That is...until now...
The Traveling Wilburys Collection bring together the collective talents, excitement, and magic that the original had to offer. Live. On stage. Like never before.
Featuring all the hits of The Traveling Wilburys PLUS the classics from each individual artist – Harrison, The Beatles, Petty, The Heartbreakers, Lynne, ELO, Orbison, and Dylan.
Join us for a night of fun, nostalgia and unforgettable hits!
Please note: Hazers and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Early Bird $59 (valid Tues 6 May 2025 to
Tues 20 May 2025)
Adult $69
Concession $64
Seniors $64
Student
$49
Group 6+ $59
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7PM
HPAC and the Greater Hamilton Library Present: The Australian Dream? with Tim Ross
The Australian Dream?
From the ‘burbs, to the bush,
to the inner city, Australians are obsessed with the idea of home and
the dream of home ownership.
Architecture and design enthusiast Tim Ross grew up in the suburbs, and ever since he was 8, when he found himself drawn to a family friends’ very groovy conversation pit, he has been thinking about homes and what makes a good one.
In The Australian Dream? Tim Ross casts his discerning eye across the archival treasures of our much-loved public libraries and uncovers the telling images that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes - how they’re sold to us, why we buy them, and how we make them our own. Ross explores the reasons why home ownership is such an all-consuming distraction among Australians and uncovers some of the unique and special ways we have built in this place.
A funny and factual talk based on 18 months of research, it includes a selection of new cinematic style films produced specially for this project. One tells the never-before-heard story of the 1980s home designed by Glenn Murcutt for celebrated artist Ken Done - a building full of the optimism of those times.
Another spotlights Winter Park, a ground breaking early -1970s cluster housing development by architect Graeme Gunn and Merchant Builders in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster, where a group of homeowners still foster a sense of community around shared spaces and a respect for the natural beauty of the Australian landscape.
The boom of architect-designed homes for the masses is also told through the story of Nino Sydney and his iconic Beachcomber home, delivered for the price of two cars.
Fast-forwarding to today, Tim goes in search of new housing models and finds Nightingale, a people-first housing development company where community harmony and environmental values are more important than profit and loss.
Australia is a nation that is undeniably fixated on property, but increasingly the headlines are about housing scarcity, affordability, and mortgage pain. For many Australians, owning a home now seems like an unattainable dream. So, what can we learn from our past to help solve the problems of the future, and how can we reimagine the Australian Dream?
This is Tim Ross doing what he does best: telling human stories anchored by his passion for Australian design, previously showcased in his ABC TV shows Designing a Legacy and Streets Of Your Town.
The Australian Dream? is presented in partnership with the National Library of Australia, State Library of Queensland, State Library Victoria, State Library of New South Wales and State Library of Western Australia.
Enjoy some conmplimentary light finger food and drinks at bar prices from 6:15pm
Please Note: This event is held at the Hamilton Cinema - 109 Brown St, Hamilton
Tickets - Free
Hamilton Cinema
Hamilton Cinema
THURSDAY 16, 7.30PM & FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER, 11AM
HPAC and Circle Music presents: Keith Potger’s Celebrating the Seekers – 60 Years Show
Keith Potger’s solo tribute to the group he helped to form back in 1962 covers the songs, the stories and the influences that shaped The Seekers in their rise to international fame.
CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS – 60 Years is an audio-visual treat, with rare footage and still photos of the group.
His 12-string guitar was an integral part of their sound and being the arranger of the vocal harmonies, he had a unique place in the group.
During his performance Keith pays a special tribute to his colleague and dear friend of 60 years, the late and great JUDITH DURHAM.
Keith is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the welcome given to him by audiences that have enjoyed his performances of CELEBRATING THE SEEKERS – 60 Years.
This special program contains some timeless favourites from The Seekers, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s that influenced the group and appeal to the generation who grew up playing SEEKERS albums at home or in the car. Throughout his show, Keith shares stories and amusing anecdotes from almost 60 years on the international music scene.
Keith unfailingly delivers up-beat, heart-warming events that leave audiences reliving their fondest memories while sharing the joy that is a hallmark of Keith Potger’s solo concerts.
To celebrate seniors month join us for a complimentary morning tea before the show on Friday 17 October at 10:15am
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adults $35
Senior $15
Concession $25
Student
$20
Under 13 $13
Group 6+ $15
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER, 7:30pm
Regional Arts Victoria, Na Djinang Circus & HPAC present: Of The Land On Which We Meet
We are not the first – nor will we be the last – to walk on this land.
Walking on stone and cement it can be hard to remember what it feels
like to have earth
beneath our feet.
What does it mean to be where we are?
What do we, as 21st century
Australians, think it means to be "on Country"?
By opening up the acknowledgement of Country and taking a closer look
within it, we
search for a way to address the possible lack of
connection contemporary Australians
have with the spirituality of the
land.
Of The Land On Which We Meet follows the journey of three
contemporary Australian
circus artists with distinct relationships
with Country; an indigenous Australian, a
descendant of migrants, and
a descendant of colonial settlers.
Using physical representation within Na Djinang Circus’ signature tone
and style of
Indigenous forms merged with Western mediums, Of The
Land On Which We Meet hopes
to re-discover a connection we once had.
Join this cultural journey on Country with 60,000 years of history, spirit and story.
Stay with us after the performance for a special opportunity to engage
with the artists where we'll explore the creative process behind the
production.
Your questions and reflections are welcome - we look
forward to the conversation!
This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund, as part of Deadly Fringe.
Supported by The City of Melbourne, The City of Maribyrnong, Craig
Semple, Creative
Victoria, The Australia Council for the Arts.
Check out these 5 Star Reviews
Fringe Review
'Captivating, breathtaking, and profoundly moving—this show will change the way you think about home and your relationship to it.' Binge Fringe Magazine
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that the work contains voices of people who have passed away.
Recommended Audience:12+ (the work is suitable for all resonates best with people who understand colonisation)
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 7PM & SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 2PM
Hamilton Dance Company presents Performance 2025
Celebrating 40yrs of Dance...
Experience the artistry, passion and power of dance in a entertaining showcase that celebrates our amazing local talent!
From the elegance of classical ballet, rhythm and flair of jazz, athletic artistry of acro and captivating contemporary, this performance has something for all ages.
Join us for 2 Shows only... where movement tells stories, energy and joy fill the stage and our community's dancers shine.
Please note Flashing lights and haze will be use during this performance
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adult $35
Student (17 and under or holder
of student card) $25
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 8PM
Live Nation presents:Amy Shark: The Solo Acoustic "Songs & Stories" Tour
Following on from her mammoth sold-out 20-date regional tour earlier this year, 8-time ARIA award winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark will be hitting the road again on The Solo Acoustic ‘Songs and Stories’ tour
Amy will perform the entire set acoustically, while diving into stories and emotions of how each song came to life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Limited VIP Experience tickets available.
These tickets include a
seat in a prime location to see Amy
Meet and Greet and "Selfie" with
Amy Shark.
Amy Shark VIP Tour gift designed and created exclusively
for VIPs
One commemorative VIP Tour Laminate and lanyard
Early
access to merchandise stand
Strictly No refunds
Tickets
VIP Experience $298.49
Adult $92.60
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7PM
The Greater Hamilton Library Presents:The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop, by Peter FitzSimons
Join bestselling non-fiction author and journalist Peter FitzSimons as he shares his latest book The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop and the extraordinary story behind one of Australia’s greatest wartime heroes.
Edward “Weary” Dunlop was a young surgeon whose courage and compassion became legendary during World War II. From standing in front of Japanese bayonets to protect his patients, to risking his own life on the brutal Thai-Burma Railway, Weary’s leadership and ingenuity saved countless fellow prisoners-of-war. His name is now synonymous with courage, compassion and resilience.
Peter will hold a Q&A session and book signing after the event.
Don’t
miss your chance to hear FitzSimons discuss how he brought this
remarkable true story to life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets - Free
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
PACked Stage Gig
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 7:30pm
Dion and Randall International present: Shake Rattle 'n' Roll The Happy Days Tour!
Australia’s Ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll Party is Back!
After thrilling audiences nationwide with sold-out performances and standing ovations, SHAKE RATTLE ‘n’ ROLL – The Happy Days Tour returns by overwhelming demand in a glittering explosion of music, dance, and retro razzle-dazzle!
It’s a full-blown stage spectacular, dazzlingly choreography by Aric Yegudkin (Dancing With The Stars), starring 12 powerhouse vocalists, sizzling international ballroom champions, hundreds of jaw-dropping costumes, breathtaking visuals, and a heart-pounding soundscape that will leave you dancing in your seat!
Sing along to the biggest hits that defined an era—from Elvis, Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke, Johnny O’Keefe, Frankie Valli, Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the iconic sounds of Grease—and so many more in this non-stop, feel-good celebration of 50s & 60s rock ‘n’ roll!
It’s a fun-for-all-ages, all-singing, all-dancing, high-octane two-hour joyride through the jukebox glory days of yesteryear. Whether you’re 8 or 88—this is the ultimate family-friendly party show... it’s rock ‘n’ roll like you’ve never seen it before!
So dust off those blue suede shoes, dress in your vintage best, and get ready to be RAZZLE-DAZZLED—because this is the only rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza of its kind and it's ready to rock your world!
Sneak Peek
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“10 Stars! Visually spectacular performance, brilliant singers, breathtaking dancers, dazzling array of costumes...a must see!” - 3AW RADIO
“A cavalcade of song, movement and colour, breathing new life into the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s. Polished singers and dancers light a fuse that keep burning for 2 hours! Clever use of 50’s TV Ads...mighty fun, eye candy staging and gorgeous costumes!” - FIRST ON FILM & ENTERTAINMENT
"Highly entertaining, eye and ear thrilling show! Powerhouse singers, slick choreography, electrifying dancers and sensational costumes!” - THE BLURB /Australian Arts & Entertainment Review
“Walk on broken glass if you must to see this show” – ARTS WRITER MELBOURNE
Please Note: Haze will be used in this performace
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adult $79.90
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 5PM
MC Entertainment present: Elvis & Buddy Rock and Roll Sensation
Get ready to relive the Good Old Days in a whirlwind of rock ‘n’ roll
magic!
A time when hips swayed, hearts raced and the music spoke to
your soul!
Join highly acclaimed entertainer Mark Caligiuri and The Sensational Memphis Beat Show Band as they bring to life the songs of Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
With one of the most energetic lineups of Melbourne’s most talented musicians and backing vocalists around! You will be taken on the ultimate Rock and Roll journey with this dynamic group of entertainers.
Sing along to the songs from two of the most influential Rock and Roll performers of all time –from “That’ll Be The Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Rave On”, “That’s Alright Mama”, “Suspicious Minds” to “American Trilogy”.
This ultimate tribute to two of the greatest entertainers of all time is one show you don’t want to miss!
Sneak Peek
Please note: Hazers and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Early Bird Special - Valid Until 1 June
2025
Adult $69.90 - Earlybird $62.90
Concession $65.90 -
Earlybird $59.30
Seniors $65.90 - Earlybird $59.30
Student $59.90
- Earlybird $53.90
Group 6+ $63.90 - Earlybird $57.50
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER, 7PM
Andrew and Kay present: Central Australian Women's Choir
Hailing from the very heart of Australia, the 20-strong Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir is drawn together from seven remote communities of Australia’s vast central desert.
Singing in Western Arrernte and Pitjantjatjara – two living languages of the Northern Territory and South Australia – and led by Choir Master Morris Stuart, this extraordinary vocal ensemble first came to popular attention following ABC TV’s Australian Story, and the feature documentary, The Song Keepers.
Be transported in a musical confluence of Baroque and Romantic era choral arrangements and centuries-old sacred hymns, carried through time in ancient Aboriginal languages. This once in a lifetime choral experience is an extraordinary meeting of cultures and an unforgettable evening of song and history.
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Nowhere is this echoing of past voices into the present more evident than in the work of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir” - Metro Magazine
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adults $79
Child $39
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026, 7PM
Kevin Bloody Wilson is one of Australia's most iconic and unapologetic entertainers-a musical outlaw whose songs are as raw as they are hilarious, and whose career has spanned over four decades without ever backing down, toning it down, or selling out.
With multiple platinum albums to his name, Kev's unique brand of politically incorrect comedy and storytelling has earned him not just a cult following, but a legendary status around the globe.
Despite having no formal education beyond the school of hard knocks, Kevin is a master lyricist and a prolific songwriter for other artists, proving that talent, not titles, makes a real artist.
He's performed over 120 shows a year for more than 40 years, packing out theatres from Kalgoorlie to Kansas.
His lyrics might be too spicy for radio, but that's never stopped fans from singing them word-for-word at sold-out gigs. Kev's songs are proudly unfiltered, often outrageous, and always bloody hilarious-exactly the way his fans love them.
From his humble beginnings with a tape recorder in the front bar of a WA pub, to becoming a global comedy institution, Kevin Bloody Wilson remains a one-man phenomenon, a national treasure, and proof that you don't need permission to make people laugh-you just need a guitar, and a DILLIGAF attitude.Kev is not just a comedy institution, he’s a way of life.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets
Adult $80
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium
THURSDAY 26 MARCH, 2026
Carter Entertainment presents: The Traveling Wilburys Collection
Harrison. Petty. Orbison. Dylan. Lynne
The Traveling
Wilburys
There's never been a group, let alone a supergroup,
in rock history quite like it
4 years, 2 mega albums, a slew of hits and a Grammy.
But the one thing they never did was tour. That is...until now...
The Traveling Wilburys Collection bring together the collective talents, excitement, and magic that the original had to offer. Live. On stage. Like never before.
Featuring all the hits of The Traveling Wilburys PLUS the classics from each individual artist – Harrison, The Beatles, Petty, The Heartbreakers, Lynne, ELO, Orbison, and Dylan.
Join us for a night of fun, nostalgia and unforgettable hits!
Please note: Hazers and flashing lights may be used during this performance.
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Early Bird $59 (valid Tues 6 May 2025 to
Tues 20 May 2025)
Adult $69
Concession $64
Seniors $64
Student
$49
Group 6+ $59
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
The Handbury Auditorium