Fancy a MAC attack?
And by MAC of course we mean the MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE, Whyalla’s hub for all things cultural and awesome!
The MAC is offering a full program of events spanning Wednesday 24 March to Saturday 27 March, culminating in three brilliant live performances all over the course of one action-packed day.
These events are ticketed, so get in quick and make your booking today - make sure you catch as many shows as you can!
Wednesday 24 March
REGIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
O KIPOS GREEN MARKET, 7.00pm for an 8.00pm screening
To celebrate the rebrand the Regional Film Festival team (previously Whyalla Film Festival) are bringing you the first ever Cinema Under the Stars event.
For one night only come along, bring a picnic rug and cozy up, or get there early and secure a table and watch a Studio Ghibli classic, Howl's Moving Castle!
Showing on the popup screen under the stars in the O Kipos garden. Make yourself comfy and purchase some hot popcorn from the YAC shack or one of the delicious cocktails on offer.
Tickets are $15.00 Plus booking fee and are available online or from the MAC now!
This will be a very limited event, so you'll want to get in fast!
Friday 26 March
Amelia Ryan & libby o’donovan: UNSUNG - MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE, 7.00PM
Join powerhouse duo Amelia Ryan and Libby O'Donovan for a loud, proud, raucous celebration of our original Australian Pop & Rock Divas.
In both a 'vibrant and vital' (Advertiser) exploration of life in the 1960s, hear the thoroughly entertaining stories and songs that blazed the trails for generations of women to come.
With music from Lynne Randell, Little Patti, Judy Stone, Marcie Jones, Wendy Saddington, Margret Roadknight, and more, it's an uplifting homage that brings these incredible 60s Singers into their rightful place in Australian music history!
*This performance will be general admission with audience on stage seating in a cabaret style setup.*
LEATHER LUNGS - MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE, 9.00PM
With flamboyant style as glorious as Prince's and a voice as mind-blowing as Freddie's, this daring deviant riffs through RESPECT, breezes through Bohemian Rhapsody, and will leave you singin' in the Purple Rain.
It's all the queens and kings you love to belt along to, in a hilarious cabaret romp you'll be talking about for days.
God save this queen!
*This performance will be general admission for adults only with audience on stage seating in a cabaret style setup.*
Saturday 27 March
AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS
MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE - 11AM
Australia’s favourite family puppet show is coming to the Middleback Arts Centre.
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys have been wowing audiences around Australia and internationally for the past 17 years.
Although the show is for little kids, it has something for everyone.
Cute & funny monkeys for kids, hilarious comedy for adults, funky live drumming for all ages, and a message for the world.
Kids and parents will be laughing, dancing and drumming together!
It’s a fantastic show.
Saturday 27 march
KEVIN KROPINYERI GOES TALKABOUT
MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE, 6PM
Rapidly becoming a national treasure, Kev is one of Australia’s premier comedians.
A proud Ngarrindjeri man, he has experienced challenges, failures and successes.
In this heart-warmingly humble and hilarious hour, Kev opens up the book on his colourful and checkered past, brings his own truth, and his comedy A-game!
With his high energy, sharp, charming, silly and measured onstage antics, you will laugh like you have never laughed before!
“‘You’re in for a deadly show’ Kropinyeri promises. And you know what, he’s not wrong…” Broadway World.
Saturday 27 march
HELPLESS - THE SONGS OF NEIL YOUNG
MIDDLEBACK ARTS CENTRE – 8.30PM
HELPLESS will be coming to the MAC stage as part of the 2021 uneARTh Festival with their much-loved tribute to the songs of Neil Young.
The band pays homage to some of Neil Young’s most celebrated songs.
Expect arrangements that hold true to the original works: four part harmonies, banjos, wailing guitars, harmonicas – no mimicry, just genuine passion for timeless music.
Here’s what some of their fans think:
“Great night. Closest thing to hearing Neil live. Great big guitar sounds and the whole band rocking out as well as harmonies and even the banjo! Highly recommended. Well done Helpless.”
“Please do this again. Very talented musicians doing justice to an iconic musician.”
“Absolutely terrific show everyone go if you get the chance.”
“Great show, yet again. Word has obviously got around of just how good you are.”