The Joan is rebooting 2020 and breathing life back into its spaces with a season of live performance and entertainment over six Friday nights from August 21 through to October 16.
The series is a chance for audiences to emerge from a winter of isolation, get out of the house again, and fill hearts with the joy of a shared live experience. With safety in small numbers, a full COVID-safe plan in action, and a commitment to keeping the community protected, The Joan is ready to welcome audiences back.
The line-up includes No Cabaret for Old Men on August 21 with Wharf Revue stars Jonathan Biggins and Phil Scott bringing a masterclass in cabaret - with neither the mastery nor class.
On August 28, Chilean-born Daniel Rojas and his string quartet present Saltango, a lively evening of salsa, tango and Peruvian/Andean music performed with all the natural warmth and charisma of a Latin American salsa band.
On Friday, September 11, comedian and TV personality Gretel Killeen will host a special evening of laughs and light-hearted creativity with Life Drawing - Burlesque in the Borland. Modelled by local artist Will Tredinnick and themed within the playful atmosphere of burlesque, the bar will be open throughout with materials supplied or the option to bring your own.
Friday, September 25, sees The Waldo Fabian Sextet take the stage with international recognised local musician Waldo Fabian Garrido presenting cross-genre jazz/fusion with his band of talented musicians on drums, trumpet, vibraphone, bass and piano in a relaxed space to help you forget about the outside world for a while.
The cabaret theme continues throughout September with Curtains, where vocalist Meredith O'Reilly and pianist John Martin explore in detail 35 years of the ups and downs of showbiz. They'll perform songs from smash hit Broadway performances such as Les Miserables, Hello Dolly, Rocky Horror, The Producers and more.
The last event in the series is a kaleidoscopic ride through folk tunes, jazz and fresh compositions in Visions of Nar, with saxophonist/composer Jeremy Rose (of The Vampires) and winner of the 2020 ABC music grant, pianist Zela Margossian.
All shows start at 7.30pm. For details and bookings, see thejoan.com.au.
