By Victoria Stone-Meadows
As the opening day for council’s behemoth Bunjil Place project looms on the horizon, tickets have gone on sale for the first performances to be held in the brand new venue.
Shows for adults and kids will see big names in the Australian entertainment industry take the stage in the opening months of Bunjil Place.
Tickets are available to see funny man Sammy J in his hilarious autobiographical stage show ‘Hero Complex’ on Thursday 9 November.
In the show reflecting his real-life experiences, Sammy J abandons his law degree to travel the world and sing funny songs for a living.
Sammy J said he was excited to be one of the first comedians to perform at Bunjil Place.
“I look forward to sharing a great night with the locals,” he said.
“I’m also honoured that they created an entire new entertainment space just for my performance. As I said to the mayor, you can’t put a price on laughter.”
Australian comedic Royalty Dave O’Neil will be bringing his biggest hits to Bunjil Place on Thursday 14 December with tickets on sale now.
International guests are also on the menu with the US-based Glenn Miller Orchestra bring their unique brand of swing music to Bunjil on Tuesday 31 October.
Fun for all ages will be on offer when Room on the Broom comes to town with music, laughs and scary fun for kids aged three and up.
The team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child will be bringing their stage show to Bunjil on Thursday 2 November.
With more music and events to grace the halls of Bunjil in the coming months, ticks are also available for Telling Tales, a theatrical odyssey which will celebrate and share the stories of some interesting local residents, and Casey Sings, which will see some of the best local choirs come together for an incredible mass choral event.
City of Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said Bunjil Place offered so much for musicians and entertainers, residents of Casey could expect world class entertainment right on their doorstep.
“With such a diverse mix of facilities, Bunjil Place will offer unprecedented entertainment options for the region from professional shows and live gigs in the theatre and studio, to vibrant outdoor events in the community plaza and interactive exhibitions in the gallery,” he said.
“The first tickets going on sale marks a momentous occasion as we prepare to usher in a new era entertainment and bring city-style experiences to the south-east.”
For further details about events and to purchase tickets, visit www.bunjilplace.com.au.
