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Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5232 9418

Address: 95 - 97 Gellibrand Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.copacc.com.au

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25.01.2022 Excitement is ramping up for Saturday nights live stream event presented by Red Door and NMP! COPACC is on board - in fact, the real-life live stream will come to you from COPACCs Auditorium! Enjoy at home, in Colac and beyond!

24.01.2022 Were so excited by this project from the Youth Health Hub! Please tag your young friends and share widely.

24.01.2022 If you havent seen this, youll want to watch it and if you have, youll no doubt enjoy watching it again. We can spot four past performers at COPACC in this video. How many can you see? Rhonda Burchmore for one who has performed at COPACC more than once and even graced Theatre Season program cover in 2012. And another repeat offender, Denis Walter who was last with us in 2015.... Theres also Isiah Firebrace, who represented Australia at Euorovision in 2017 and performed to COPACC in 2018. And Silvie Paladino who was here just last year.

24.01.2022 We are so excited to share the entries and the judges final decisions with you. At 7pm (AEST). Following the presentation we will be online on both the CrossXp...ollinatioN Facebook and copacc_colacotway Instagram accounts to chat with you in real time. The link to the presentation will be available from this link ahead of the Launch https://www.copacc.com.au/XpolAdapt/Live-Launch Can't wait

24.01.2022 With school heading back, and for many students attending from home we have some wonderful news to share with you! Our wonderful friends at Monkey Baa have made all their teacher resources freely available online! Details in their post. Have you been to a Monkey Baa show at COPACC or anywhere? Maybe The Peasant Prince in 2016 or Diary of a Wombat in 2017. ... Be sure to stay tuned to the COPACC page as we scour the internet for all the creative adaptions the artistic community is making at this time. Thats right like and follow us. And remember we want to hear from you. Tell us what you want to see

22.01.2022 Did you see the ad on page 8 in last Friday's Colac Herald? Did you read the news article on page 7? 'Theatre's shows go on to net .......'

21.01.2022 Vika Bull delighted audiences back in 2016 with, At Last The Etta James Story. Were you there? Wed love to hear your recollection or see your images. Together with sister, Linda, Vika has been singing up some storms from their Facebook page. Including a live sing every Sunday. Which should pop up any time soon.... Heres their version of Amazing Grace in isolation. Enjoy!

20.01.2022 Lets get on board with Red Door and Band Togethers Big Night In! Sat 12 Sept, 6.30pm-9.00pm. Proudly supported by Colac Otway Shire, COPACC, AKD, Mixx FM, Colac Herald and more! Order dinner from your fav local eatery, and settle in for a great night of music and entertainment. https://drive.google.com//1_LX2DctnnOl9-rl1cSScFS_7Q/view

20.01.2022 Victoria Councils, including Colac Otway Shire Council, will enter caretaker period on Tuesday 22 September, prior to the 24 October 2020 Council election. The Local Government Act 2020 provides direction about what kind of information can be published by Council or the use of Council resources, including social media, during the Election Period. In order to avoid any potential breaches of the Act, all comments from election candidates on this page will be hidden during the caretaker period. You can continue to contact COPACC via phone on 5232 9418, use the ‘Contact Us’ form on COPACC’s website or by email directly to [email protected] For Colac Otway Shire Council’s Election Period Policy visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Council/Council-policies

20.01.2022 Fiona OLoughlin kick started the COPACC Theatre Season this year on Friday 14 February. She had the whole audience in stitches! Be sure to tune in to Fionas upcoming podcast which will be launched on June 1. Thanks to Dorothy Frith and Jof Lewis Tys for suggesting we catch up on what Fionas been up to in the midst of the Corona restrictions. ... If you have more performers youd like to have featured here as part of our Facebook catch up with past and future COPACC preformers, please let us know by commenting below.

19.01.2022 Oooohhh... We can feel the excitement in the air. Just you wait til you get a chance to see these works!

18.01.2022 We'll update event details ASAP, but please be advised that all our scheduled shows for this month and November have been CANCELLED due to .... well, you can probably guess. Info on rescheduled dates will be posted when details are confirmed with artists and promoters. Take care one and all - and many thanks for the wishes of support during this challenging time - we can't wait to welcome artists and patrons back into COPACC as soon as possible.

17.01.2022 Further to the post below here is Vika and Linda Bulls singalong for today

16.01.2022 Can you make juice through a wall? With no contact at all? Terrapin Puppet Theatre have delighted audiences with their puppetry over the years at COPACC, most recently in 2018. We think youll get a kick out of their brilliant entry in the Rave Theater Festival for social distancing. ... Have you made any clever social distancing videos? Do share them in the comments if you have, everyone here at COPACC would like to see.

15.01.2022 Join the writer and director of Monkey Baas upcoming production Edward the Emu, Eva Di Cesare, for a peek into world of the incredible puppets who star in the show. Meet Edward and Edwina and the expert artisan and artists who have brought them both to life! Bryony Anderson (Designer & Maker) and Alice Osborne (Puppetry Director) along with our puppeteers talk with Eva about what goes into making, moving and mastering the puppets. Monkey Baa Insight Session // About Puppetr...y 4pm, Wednesday 5 August @monkeybaatheatreco FB page All ages (this is great for children) https://www.facebook.com/monkeybaatheatreco/live/ See more

15.01.2022 Regional Musicians - call for content! Check out this link https://rechargevic.com.au/yourlocal ..... get profiled and get your talents noticed!

15.01.2022 We would like you to join us in welcoming Karen Redlich and ‘This Other Eden’ to the COPACC Foyer Gallery. Limited viewing available but you can enjoy the art in this video.

12.01.2022 "The CURTAIN may be closed but the lights still shine at COPACC" To our beloved Facebook family, As you are no doubt aware COPACCs doors were closed to the general public at 12noon on Monday until April 13 or until further notice; and the Colac Cinemas are not operating.... As with all things COVID-19, this is a temporary closure and we can assure you that COPACC and all our partners will be back, stronger and more inspired than ever, when its safe for our communities to come together again. Although shows have been either cancelled, postponed or rescheduled, please contact COPACC by phone or by email to discuss any of your ticketing/booking concerns. We wish everyone a safe passage. Look after each other, and above all...dont lose hope. The COPACC team

12.01.2022 We hope youre all having a lovely evening, heres something a little light hearted to while away the time...

10.01.2022 Our congratulations go to all the recipients of the COS Small Arts Project Grants. Well done and we look forward to seeing the results of your hard work and creative talent. Colac-Otway Shire residents and visitors have a lot to look forward to that's for sure.

10.01.2022 Our friends Vika and Linda Bull are at it again! Busy adapting to performance during the Stay At Home period. All the information is in the event. Please let us know which past or future COPACC performers youd like to catch up with from your home bubble at this time!

08.01.2022 Usually, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow would have spent the past few months stopping off at towns across Australia. While we havent been able to host Australias favourite comedy convoy so far this year, were delighted to have a bit of Roadshow hit our screens when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Documentary airs on the #MICF Facebook page live on Saturday 27 June at 8pm AEST! Filmed in 2016, its a hilarious behind the scenes peek of what its like to be a touring comedian. Stay tuned for the link next week @melbournecomedy

08.01.2022 At COPACC we have left a light on for you! The image of the COPACC Auditorium with the limelight lit will be featured on this evenings episode IsoLate Late Show. You can tune into to the isolate show at http://www.theisolatelateshow.com/ the little red company

08.01.2022 We hope you can all join us for the Live Launch of CrossXpollinatioN Adaptation! This will be the night of nights for the event. Winners of the 'Life' Art Prize and the Tarndie Fibre Art Award will be announced.... And you can get your very first look at the exhibition and start to mull over which work you're going to give your People's Choice Award vote to. You'll have until November 22 at midday to decide. Please do head over to the Facebook event to register your attendance, a link to the launch will be provided there closer to the event date and remember to invite your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/785988808905027 #crossxpollinationnadaptation #crossxpollination #crossxpollination2019 #crossxpollination2018 #tarndie #textileartprize #fibreartprize Tarndwarncoort Homestead Veronica Phillips Anno Domini Home Sue Ferrari Irene Pagram Jane Bear Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery Colac Makers' Space Inc. South West TAFE

07.01.2022 Are you home and creating more art than ever before? Maybe youre missing your usual trips to the Art Gallery? Well Colac Otway Arts Trail has a solution for you! Head over to their webpage and go to the Faces of the Otways page to view the Otway Arts Trail online exhibition. You can also upload your own work or email it through and the wonderful creative volunteers at Colac Otway Arts Trail will help you set up your own page in the Faces of the Otways - virtual Arts Trail gallery.

06.01.2022 COPACC in partnership with Red Door/NMP is proud to host At Home with Band Together Colac this Saturday night! Were getting really excited! Get onboard!

06.01.2022 Ever wondered how the music is created for a live show? Wonder no more as MonkeyBaa take you behind the scenes in this video. MonkeyBaa are brilliant creators of childrens shows and have been a part of COPACCs education season many times over the years. Please share with your friends who are doing school from home and any budding musicians you know. Or tag them below in the comments. Keep safe, we are thinking of you all here at COPACC.

06.01.2022 We miss you! Participate online, come along to the launch and help us celebrate the spirit of CrossXpollinatioN! Wearable Art Market virtual stallholders are rolling in. And places are still open.... Exhibition and Art Prize entries will close on Thursday October 29 at 5pm so make sure you have them ready before then! #wearewam #crossxpollinationadaptation #tarndie Tarndwarncoort Homestead #wearableartmarket #crossxpollination #textileandfibreart #textileartist #fibreartist

06.01.2022 Only a few hours to go now... We can't wait to share the shortlisted entries

05.01.2022 Did you come along and experience Shades of Buble earlier this year? Are you excited about A Celtic Christmas this December? Heres a video from the talented dancers and musicians at Pace Live, the team that also brought A Taste of Ireland to Colac last year .... keep dancing and keep smiling Pace Live - The Toilet Paper Challenge !!

05.01.2022 Live performance can breathe life into us in so many ways. Were missing you all, and we cant wait for the day when live theatre returns to COPACC

05.01.2022 Getting excited about Band Together Colacs Big Night In .... tomorrow, Sat 12 Sept at 6.30pm. So proud of all the talented performers, Red Door, NMP, teams at Mixx FM, Colac Herald and our own Colac Otway Shire Order dinner from your fav local eatery or buy supplies for a cook at home meal, then settle in for a great night of music and entertainment. How lucky are we, Colac?!

05.01.2022 You can see 6 works included in CrossXpollinatioN Adaptation this weekend at The F Project in Warrnambool. They are all works by South West TAFE students in Sue Ferrari's class. If you can't travel to Warrnambool you can view them in this virtual exhibition. And DO remember to vote for your favourite entry to win the People's Choice award! You'll find the voting form in the list of entries in CrossXpollinatioN Adaptation https://www.copacc.com.au/Xpo/Life-Exhibition-and-Art...-Prize #TheFProject #crossxpollination #crossxpollinationadaptation #wearewam #xpoladapt #tarndie #copacc #southwesttafe

04.01.2022 What an impact the images of all these empty theatres make. All of them leaving a light on for you, our valued audience members

04.01.2022 One week to go!

04.01.2022 Mirusia, the Angel of Australia, performed at COPACC in 2016. Just a few days ago she sung A World of Our Own by the Seekers for Reviews Isolation Room. Take a listen, we hope you enjoy this diversion

03.01.2022 Tag your friends who dance and who love dance. Here is a wonderfully inspiring #stayhome piece from the National Opera Paris, dancers. Their aim is to express their deep gratitude and support all those who work with dedication and courage to protect us. A sentiment echoed by COPACC staff. ... Our thoughts are with all the talented and dedicated dancers here in the Colac-Otway Shire and, of course the audiences that love and support them. We cant wait to have you all dance back in to COPACC once we get the all clear from medical professionals but for now #stayathome and enjoy.

03.01.2022 Are you a maker of wearable art? Please show us your wares... The Wearable Art Market (WAM) is a great part of CrossXpollinatioN and this year it takes place as a website listing for each 'stallholder' and promotion of your work on our social media presences. Be sure to get in touch because #wearewam... Just comment below, inbox us, email [email protected] or phone 5232 9418. Gathered Pieces Maryanne Munteanu Moira Stanley Cinnamon Stephens Cinnamons art - Studio 66 Ariom Designs #regionalartsaustralia #textileartists #buyhandmade #wearableart #wearableartaustralia #ariomdesigns #artistmade #tarndie #crossxpollination Tarndwarncoort Homestead #crossxpollinationadaptation #wearewam

03.01.2022 Hello Artists and supporters of CrossXpollinatioN, In view of the current uncertain and extraordinary times, we have made the decision to cancel CrossXpollinatioN 2020. As you can appreciate, this decision hasnt been taken lightly, but we feel it is the right call to make for the safety and well being of our local community and those that might be involved from further afield. Please watch this space and stay tuned, as we hope to shortly announce alternative opportunitie...s for promotion and expression by our creative arts community. Love The COPACC TEAM XXX

03.01.2022 It's great to see work from the CrossXpollinatioN Adaptation Exhibition on display. If you're heading through Colac you can see this amazing work 'Envy Under the Microscope 1 - Resistance' in the window of March Yarns. Or if you're in Warrnambool do drop in to The F Project to see the 'Braided' Exhibion. Including a number of works from this year's CrossXpollinatioN. ... Vote for your favourite online at https://www.copacc.com.au//Life-Exhibition-a/PeoplesChoice

02.01.2022 Any Tim Burton Fans? The Neon Museum will be offering a Facebook Live Tour called Lost Vegas: Tim Burton @The Neon Museum presented by The Engelstad Foundation on April 10, at 1 p.m. PDT. If you go let us know if you spot any textile and fibre art.

02.01.2022 Do you know a young person who is a musician? They might gain a lot from a Music Industry mentorship so please tag them below. Intake closes at the end of April.

02.01.2022 The Listies make u LOL! The hilarious kids comedy by The Listies, was performed at COPACC back on 25 March 2015. This Friday at 2pm AEST you can see it again! Make sure to tag all your friends with kids! Check out their Watch Party and head out to the theatre from the comfort of your very own lounge room

02.01.2022 Be part of the audience! Take a trip down memory lane with us at COPACC! Well be checkin in to see what our wonderfully creative past performers are up to right now. ... If youve got a favourite show or performer youve seen here that youd like to see featured please comment below. Follow the COPACC page to keep up to date and remember to check in regularly, like and comment to get past those sneaky Facebook algorithms. You wont want us to drop off your newsfeed!

01.01.2022 Stay tuned next week for the Roadshow Watch Party link! @melbournecomedy