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For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This year it will come early with André Rieu’s cinema special White Christmas—a celebration you will never forget. From the first jingled bell, you will be immersed in the incomparable Christmas atmosphere of André’s winter wonderland. Marvel at the magnificently decorated Christmas palace, complete with snow, two ice rinks, gorgeous winter scenes, romantic lighting, red carpet, countless lights, 150 beautiful chandeliers and over 50 Venetian candelabras. Savour the spirit of the season while singing and dancing in the aisles to timeless Christmas carols, romantic waltzes and beautiful songs from all over the world — Jingle Bells, Ave Maria, Oh Holy Night, Hallelujah, Sleigh Ride and many more! Cinema audiences will also enjoy exclusive backstage access, as cinema host Charlotte Hawkins speaks with André about creating his musical winter wonderland. It’s a perfect early Christmas present for André fans! Join André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra for their brand new Christmas concert from the comfort of your local cinema. An unforgettable festive treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now for André Rieu’s White Christmas! 1:45pm - BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER 2:45pm - THE MIGHTY WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN 3:00pm - ANDRE RIEU ON SCREEN
Christmas time brings Christmas music, but not just carols! This special time, brings thoughts of holidays, gifts and food, family and friends, happiness, and sometimes, a little melancholy. Claire will take you on a magical Sleigh Ride from traditional to modern, with a sprinkling of musical fruits and nuts. A delicious concert pudding.
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The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist that created it? Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old. From the director of ‘Frida Kahlo’ and ‘Mary Cassatt – Painting the Modern Woman’ comes a powerful, gripping and passionate new film.
“Leave it to the Girls” brings in a heavyweight team of talented ladies to musically entertain your ears. Heidi Rae, vocalist Heather Purdie, piano Samantha Gilberthorpe, cello Claire Baker, Organ Margie Hay, Organ INCLUDES Morning tea in the foyer 10:00am Morning Tea 10:30am Show 12:00pm Finish
PGMild themes and animated violence, some scenes may scare young children
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.
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Celebrate 40 years of Australian cinema classic Phar Lap with a special screening followed by live on stage Q&A with the star of the film Tom Burlinson who will share his insights about making the classic film. He’ll be interviewed by Dr Nick Prescott and will answer questions from the audience. 1:30pm - BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER 2:30pm - PHAR LAP 4:15pm - Q&A WITH TOM BURLINSON SYNOPSIS: Tommy (Tom Burlinson) works as a stable boy for horse trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan). Telford takes a risk in leasing a gaunt horse named Phar Lap from his boss, Dave Davis (Ron Leibman), entrusting care of the animal to Tommy. But when Phar Lap begins an unexpected winning spree, Telford must fend off pressure from other racers and disgruntled gamblers -- not to mention the boss and his wife (Judy Morris), who have both taken a keen interest in the horse and its earning potential.
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I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey. There’s a light on, over at the Capri. No, it’s not a hunting lodge for rich weirdos. It’s a place where you can be amongst friends...not sane persons. We know it’s not easy having a good time. Even smiling makes our face ache. So pop on your fishnets, pack your rice and toast, and get ready to do the Time Warp. I’ll tell you once. I won’t tell you twice. A costume is essential if you want to be judged and awarded with Haigh's Chocolates by our host Peter Goers. It's also a requirement should you want to do the Time Warp on stage with the glamorous Claire Baker in control of the mighty WurliTzer organ. 11pm - BAR OPEN Midnight - PETER GOERS HOSTS THE COSTUME PARADE WHILE CLAIRE BAKER ROCKS THE ORGAN, FOLLOWED BY THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW ON SCREEN
PGMild fantasy themes and animated violence
Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface. This year, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the depths of the oceans, is bigger than she ever dreamed. Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise) is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible. She’s math-tutoring her skater-boy crush (Jaboukie Young-White, Ralph Breaks the Internet), who only seems to admire her for her fractals, and she’s prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective supermom (Oscar® nominee Toni Collette, Knives Out), has forbade Ruby from ever getting in the water. But when she breaks her mom’s #1 rule, Ruby will discover that she is a direct descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother (Academy Award® winner Jane Fonda), the Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas. The Kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids who have been battling with the Kraken for eons. There’s one major, and immediate, problem with that: The school’s beautiful, popular new girl, Chelsea (Emmy winner Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek) just happens to be a mermaid. Ruby will ultimately need to embrace who she is and go big to protect those she loves most. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken stars an extraordinary cast that includes Emmy winner Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead) as Ruby’s supportive dad, Emmy nominee Sam Richardson (Veep) as Ruby’s enthusiastic uncle and Blue Chapman (Council of Dads) as Ruby’s cool little brother. Directed by Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Kirk DeMicco (Vivo, The Croods) and produced by Kelly Cooney Cilella (Trolls World Tour, Trolls), with Faryn Pearl (The Croods: A New Age, Trolls World Tour) serving as co-director, the film features a comedic powerhouse supporting cast, including Emmy nominee Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth), Emmy nominee Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), YouTube Diamond creator Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand), Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever), Eduardo Franco (Stranger Things) and Echo Kellum (Arrow).
PGMild science fiction themes, animated violence and coarse language
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
MScience fiction themes, violence and coarse language
Amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war… and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory… only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child.
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If 5 Oscars is not a stamp of quality then we don’t know what is! Settle in for an evening of entertainment, finishing with the Sydney fireworks on the big screen at midnight. The evening will be hosted by our good mates, Peter Goers and Anne Wills. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival and another at midnight. 7:00pm - LICENSED BAR IN THE FOYER 8:00pm - MIGHTY WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN 8:30pm - TRIBUTE TO SCREEN MUSICALS 9:20pm - THE KING AND I Synopsis In this film adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens (Deborah Kerr) becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam (Yul Brynner). Anna and the king have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the king.