A show where Kinne shares too much information about all of the things wrong with him.  

Saturday 8 June | 7pm | GPAC Main Theatre

And when you’re in your mid 40s dating someone in their 30s, those things wrong with you are going to become slightly more apparent.  

But hey, if it means you get to walk away from the show feeling better about yourself, then he's happy to take one for the team. 

Best known for his TV shows 'Kinne' (Ch7), 'Kinne Tonight' (Ch10) & his viral ‘Kinne videos’ that have racked up millions of views worldwide, Troy Kinne sold out every show of his last Australian tour. Now he's back with a brand new show that won ‘Best Solo Show of the Festival’ at the Melbourne Comic’s Lounge. Don't miss out! 

"Comic Genius" - The Daily Telegraph 

"A rapid-fire night of laughs" - Herald Sun 

Isaac Butterfield is kicking off 2024 in Australia with a handful of exclusive shows. Catch his razor-sharp comedy up close and very personal. 

Friday 15 March | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Scrunch, rip, twist, tear! 

Wednesday 3 July | 11:45am | GPAC Town Hall Theatre

How many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop is based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves multiple puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet. Workshop participants will start by making a unique puppet out of paper. They will then learn techniques for bringing their puppet to life, either as individuals or as a team. Each group will work on short performances which are presented to the group. Participants will leave the workshop with a range of performance skills, which can be applied to any kind of puppetry.  

Little Wing Puppets have facilitated workshops with thousands of young people in every state and territory of Australia, as well as overseas. They believe that young people deserve access to the arts, wherever they live. They’re passionate about passing on their skills so that children can learn to create their own worlds through puppetry. 

Time, space, and technical support has given the performing artists of this year’s GPAC Summer Residency Program an opportunity to explore, develop and create new work and they would love to share their progress with you!!

Friday 9 February | 4pm | GPAC Little Theatre | Free

Friday 16 February | 4pm | GPAC Town Hall Theatre | Free

Join the audience for a public presentation of two of this year’s GPAC Summer Residency Program’s creative development projects and see what it has all been about. Held on the last day of each recipient’s residency, this is an informal presentation of the project’s progress and an opportunity for you to learn and share.

The Residency Program is an initiative that offers performing artists a supportive environment in which to develop new work, with Expressions of Interest being invited from any creative team or individual who have a project, that would benefit from the opportunity.

This summer’s projects include a song cycle, a play/musical, a multimedia movement work, a movement/dance piece, and a performance artwork. Each residency concludes with an informal presentation of their work-in-progress. In some cases, the work is not yet ready to present to the public, while other projects benefit from having an audience, and these artists seek feedback from the community.

These community Friday afternoon presentations on offer are informal, and the work is not yet finished. They might take the form of the artist using a PowerPoint presentation to explain the project, and an example of the work in development. They might involve a read through of the script, or a performance of several songs. In each case, they offer the community a chance to see how new work develops and for local performing artists, also an opportunity to develop their networks and gain insight into the creative process of other artists.

Come along and view one or both project presentations!!

Upcoming Project Presentations include:

Antilton

Friday Feb 9 | 4pm | GPAC Little Theatre | Free

Genre: Play/Musical

Creative Team: Oscar O’Brien, Tristan Sicari, Meg Richardson, Henry Stephensen, Benjamin Hockley, Adam White, Lucy May Knight, Anita Mei La Terra. Music contributions from Georgia McAleer and Finlay Rennie. 

Antilton follows a struggling artist who takes a moment of inspiration too seriously and ends up creating a rip off of Hamilton, the only point of difference being the characters are ants instead of people. The play is a work-in-progress, the goal being to mount a full production in 2024.

Volcanic/Hothouse Flower

Friday February 16 | 4pm | GPAC Town Hall Theatre | Free

Genre: Multimedia, film, movement

Creative Team: Emily Dynes and Sian Kelly

Rooted in the artist’s experience as queer female creatives from, and residing in regional communities, Volcanic/Hothouse Flower aims to create a captivating theatre-based artwork that spans movement, sound, and image. Set against the backdrop of rural Australia, the work seeks to move beyond traditional dance performances by infusing narrative and emotionality to delve into themes of romance, physicality, and queerness.

An elegy for the future we’re yet to inherit, World Problems is both comical and terrifying, gripping and cathartic.

Friday 7 June | 1pm | GPAC Main Theatre

A woman summons up her childhood with an intensity so visceral it seems to be playing out in front of us. But as her memories draw closer to the present, the space between the personal and the speculative grows ever more blurry. Where do you end, and everything else begins?

An elegy for the future we’re yet to inherit, World Problems is both comical and terrifying, gripping and cathartic. A solo time capsule catapulting across the ages, it seamlessly merges the most private and intimate reflections with a world-spanning perspective.

Theatre maker Emma Mary Hall has cemented a reputation for herself as one of the most astute and insightful observers of the shape of things to come, blending a poetic sensibility with rigorous attention to global and historical matters.

Performed with vivid physicality by Carly Sheppard, directed by Cassandra Fumi (Associate Director, A Very Jewish Christmas Carol) and designed by Dann Barber (Bloom), World Problems trains a microscope on one soul to chart the future of all humanity.

World Problems features on the 2024 VCE Drama Playlist and is suitable for school years 9-12. 

Wendy Matthews & Grace Knight are two of the most iconic and beloved singers in Australian music.

Thursday 11 April | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre 

They’re both multi-award winning artists with a swag of appearances on Countdown as well as multiple MTV & ARIA awards and a bundle of platinum albums under their belts. 

In their first show together, and for a limited time, these legends of Aussie music present the songs of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters. Paul Simon has written some of the best known and acclaimed songs in popular music, ranging from gems like Sounds Of Silence, The Boxer, Homeward Bound and Bridge Over Troubled Water, to his solo classics like, You Can Call Me Al, Late In The Evening, Still Crazy After All These Years and Graceland. His albums, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Graceland feature among the highest selling albums of all time. 

Along with an all-star band Wendy & Grace will take you on an unforgettable journey across the hits and crowd favorites. Friends for many years, Grace and Wendy have been looking for a break in their hectic performing schedules so they could join forces and do a show together. ‘We’re Going To Graceland – The Songs of Paul Simon’ showcases the vocal talents of these two music industry giants and they will thrill audiences with their interpretations of an iconic collection of songs. 

Australia's Hottest Tap Dance Sensation is coming to Traralgon! 

Sunday 15 September 2024 | 4pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Following sold-out shows and rave reviews at London’s West End, the Sydney Opera House and around the world, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to Traralgon!

Picking up where The Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the ‘50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé and Beyoncé.

The Tap Pack mix slick humour, high-energy entertainment, and world-class tap dance. A show of pure entertainment inspired by the legendary kings of swing, the Rat Pack, freshly created for the audience today. Cool classics with a fresh new twist. All your favourites including “The Lady Is a Tramp”, “Come Fly with Me”, “One For My Baby”, “Me And My Shadow” and much more.

They sing. They dance. They joke. They bring a new, invigorating energy to a timeless style!

"Exhilarating" – The Herald Sun

"Knockout performances" – The Age

"Sensational evening" – The Advertiser

"Genuinely breath catching" – Timeout.com

"Sheer brilliance" - London Theatre One

The Tap Pack is an all-ages, family friendly production.

Created by Jesse Rasmussen, Jordan Pollard, and Thomas J Egan. Co-created and directed by Nigel Turner Carroll. 

Interactive professional development workshop.

Saturday 15 October | 11am - 2PM | Little Theatre

In the workshop we will go through the basics steps, trips and tricks of planning and producing an event.

We will look at basic producing skills in the performing arts and  what you need to know when planning an event.

What you need to know, what works and how to prepare a kick-arse submission to get your work for a life beyond that initial season!

Saturday 8 October | 11am - 2PM | Little Theatre

If you want a life for your show beyond the festival circuit, you need to know how to pitch your work.

Pitching to the right venue and festivals ensures you are getting more than just a season from your work. This is hugely important if you want to be sustainable as an artist or producer.

In this workshop, Milke will show you the do’s and don't of pitching a show. What you need to know, what works and how to prepare a kick-arse submission to get your work for a life beyond that initial season!