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The Border Watch : October 24th 2013
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New take on classic artform AN antique printing press was among the interesting equipment used to produce a range of artworks that are going on display in the Riddoch Art Gallery from tomorrow. Fourteen Thumbprint Workshop members will open their Unearthed - To Reveal or Discover exhibition in the gallery at 6pm with more than 30 artworks made using different printmaking techniques. A Chandler Price platen press, which was used widely in the late 1800s and available on a permanent basis to the artists in the gallery, was among the equipment used. Various techniques, including linocutting, have been used to produce the collection of works for the exhibition that will run until Sunday, November 17. Thumbprint Workshop began in 1993 and acts as a forum for artists to interact and develop. Over the years the group has organised exhibitions and workshops with artists profi cient in different printmaking techniques. Artists include Jean McArthur, Anne and Robert Miles, Bernadette Clifford, Dagny Strand, Sue Shaw and Stephanie Yoannidis. Doug Balnaves will open the exhibition tomorrow night and light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. ‘Madcap’ comedy delivers LIVE REVIEW ASHLEE FINNIS THE Mount Gambier Theatre Group has delivered an outstanding production of Noises Off - a play within a play, with bumbling actors and plenty of sardines. The play was produced by Tim Rochow. Not only was his satire easy to watch and enjoyable, he also played the role of Lloyd’s assistant, the frantic Tim. The set made by Peter O’Donohue was inspirational and well built. As a member of the audience, I found it interesting to see the set changes in full. Luke Pellen played producer Lloyd Dallas and his polished character was a mixture of calm to the other extreme of jealous rage. Paul Pfeiler played Gary Lejeune, a real estate agent entertaining a young lady in a country manor, with panache, especially in act two where during a mime he had people attacking him with an axe. Stephen Esnouf played tax-evading playwright Frederick Fellowes and for his portrayal of the uncertain and easily fl ustered husband, with his pants dissolving and getting glued to numerous objects I say “pants down, thumbs up”. I hope to see more of this young man. Kevin Kennedy stood out as aging actor Mr Selsdon Mowloray, a burglar who enjoys a drink or two and fi ne heirlooms. Mr Kennedy portrayed the bumbling burglar with fi nesse and had me in tears. A true portrayal of Dotty Otley played by Chris Summers was amazing in her role as housekeeper with endless plates of sardines, answering phones and keeping couples apart. Alice Bullock played poor Brooke the sexy secretary who has trouble with lost contact lenses and men. I found her to be a talented young actress, portraying a scantily clad lady with great aplomb. Karen Coleman as Belinda Blair, the wife of Frederick Fellowes, who is content with cleaning the attic in her role as the loving wife, was brilliant. Fiona Mitchell played assistant producer Poppy Norton-Taylor and had a small but integral role running on and off with the script and props. Overall I had a great night out, laughing so much I cried, and would highly recommend a night out when the theatre group presents its next play. PERCY STREET, MOUNT GAMBIER • PHONE (08) 8724 9150 • www.oatmill.com.au ABOUT TIME (M) 2hr5 Thurs, Fri, Sat & Tues: 1.10, 3.45 & 6.30pm Sun: 11.15am, 3.00 & 7.40pm SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 24TH TO WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2013 GRAVITY Mon & Wed: 11.05am, 3.10 & 7.30pm CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (M) 2hr30 NEW Thurs, Fri, Sat & Tues: 1.05, 3.50, 6.35 & 8.50pm Sun: 1.50, 4.35 & 7.20pm Mon & Wed: 1.40, 4.25 & 7.10pm (M) 1hr45 Thurs & Sat: 4.45pm Fri: 9.20pm Sun: 5.30pm Mon & Wed: 1.10pm Tues: 12.35 & 9.20pm NO FREE LIST 2 GUNS (MA15+) 2hr5 NO ID NO ENTRY Thurs, Fri, Sat & Tues: 10.50am, 2.30 & 9.05pm Sun: 12.40, 3.10 & 7.30pm Mon & Wed: 12.40, 3.00 & 7.45pm DIANA (M) 2hr10 Thurs, Fri, Sat & Tues: 10.40am Sun: 10.50am Mon & Wed: 10.45am PLANES (G) 1hr45 Sat & Sun: 10.35am The Border Watch, Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 23 BLUE JASMINE (M) 1hr55 NEW Thurs, Fri & Tues: 10.30am & 6.40pm Sat: 6.40pm Sun: 5.35pm Mon & Wed: 5.20pm GRAVITY (M) 1hr45 Thurs & Sat: 12.35 & 9.20pm Fri: 12.35 & 4.45pm Sun: 1.10pm Mon & Wed: 10.40am & 5.45pm Tues: 4.45pm ENDING SOON: The Cathleen Edkins exhibition in the Riddoch Art Gallery will end next Sunday after it created a buzz in Mount Gambier as it brought back memories of one of the best artists - known as the artist horsewoman - of the region. The exhibition brings together the largest collection of her works in one place as private collectors made 48 pieces available for display, along with a selection that belongs to the gallery. The exhibition is the last opportunity to view so many of the talented artist’s works together. Ms Edkins died in Mount Gambier at the age of 86 in 2008. LIMESTONE COASTalive OLD TECHNIQUE: Robert Miles uses an antique Chandler Price platen press to produce artworks for the Thumbprint Workshop exhibition that opens in the Riddoch Art Gallery tomorrow night. Picture: ANELIA BLACKIE ‘Back to basics’ music LILY and The Drum will bring their grooving contemporary tunes to the Mount Gambier Community RSL this weekend. Vocalist and guitarist Lily will unite with Drum on percussion, harmonica and backing vocals to provide something a little left of centre and a whole lot of fun. In a time when technology and gadgetry dominates our lives, Lily and The Drum compose their sound with simplicity in mind, refl ecting back to the early roots of contemporary music. They take pride in ensuring all their music is real with no computeraided backing tracks or tricky vocal pitch correctors. “It’s about the undeniable quality and sound produced from humans using real instruments,” Lily said. They are committed to performing honest, heartfelt and real music, winning them a strong following all over the country. Lily and The Drum will be on stage at the RSL tomorrow night from 8pm. GROOVY: Lily and The Drum will appear live at the Mount Gambier Community RSL tomorrow night. 626041
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