EYEING THE WEEKEND – October 04, 2018

FRIDAY 5/10

Prize Fighter

Get ringside for a rare theatrical combo; engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing. Fleeing the Congo as a child, playwright Future D. Fidel lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp for eight years before being granted refugee status in Australia. Prize Fighter is inspired by his own story and those of the people he has known. Gearing up for the national title fight, he soon discovers she has to outdo the demons from his tortuous past as a boy soldier for tickets go to gpac.org.au/event/974/prize-fighter.

SATURDAY 6/10

Totally ‘80s

The Anglesea Golf Club is hosting Totally ‘80s this Saturday. Totally ‘80s are a Melbourne based tribute band, reproducing the songs from the era by using the exact instruments and technology. Experience a blast from the past and enjoy your favourite hits including the best of Duran Duran, David Bowie, The Models, Billy Idol and Tears for Fears. Dinner from 6pm with the show starting at 8pm, $59 for the dinner and show or $30 for the show only. To book tickets phone 5263 1582.

SUNDAY 7/10

My Life as a Piano

On Sunday October 7, Jan Preston’s My Life as a Piano arrives to the Potato Shed. The show is an unforgettable collection of autobiographical stories, sometimes uproarious, sometimes poignant, interwoven with never before seen images, original songs and music. From the ubercool ambience of dark and dingy jazz dives to the sweaty raw energy of honky tonk houses around the world, Jan and her band play the grooves of boogie, ragtime and more, all the while revealing the unique world of Jan and her pianos. To book tickets go to geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed.