Just remember that this year there is allocated seating, so if you want good seats, buy your tickets early!

And you can now buy tickets directly from our Candlelight Facebook page. If you're not already on it, click 'Like' in the column to the right, and you'll be added  :-)

Candlelight Productions recently had an open get-together at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Even though it was a bit hot, it was great just to sit on some grass and relax.

Of course, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra made it that much better.

After some 'serious' listening, we all agreed that Piazolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires was our favourite piece of the night.

Were you there too? What was your favourite piece?

Cheers!

*Shirlaine

2011 was a whirlwind of a year. Here's a quick reminder of what was a big year for us...

- SQUEAKY CLEAN COMEDY had full houses and great reviews at the Comedy Festival,

- we moved into our new office in Hawthorn (thanks to the generosity of Servants Community Housing!),

- our tech and front of house crews helped to run the Melbourne Magic Festival again,

- VOICES: The Carrical Project (presented in partnership with Servants Community Housing) received funding, a 5 star review and plenty of media coverage,

- we provided event management support for the SPCKA Book of the Year Awards

- we had lots of fun providing artistic support for Polly Maudlin, the youngest performer in the Fringe Festival, in presenting her beautiful show, Polly's Waffle

- we presented Michael Connell's show I Am Super, Man at a Fringe Festival Hub venue.

- we helped out with hospitality for the good folk a Riverstone, a gathering for creatives from all over Australia.

Thanks so much to everyone who supported us throughout the year, from performers and crews, financial supporters, intercessors, mentors and of course the many people who fed us!

We're looking forward to another big year and are inspired and hopeful heading in into 2012...

+ SQUEAKY CLEAN COMEDY +

(…and a View of the Loo*)

Question: What do a ventriloquist, an illustrator, a creepy guy, a beekeeper and a massive toilet have in common?
Answer: They’re all part of SQUEAKY CLEAN COMEDY’s royal flush! Back by popular demand, this massive 2 HOUR comedy gala features ten of Melbourne’s stand out talents, hosted by Michael Connell... plus a distinctly SQUEAKY CLEAN View of the Loo!*

There’ll be buckets of fun with Sarah Jones (ventriloquist), Michael Williams (illustrator), Cam Semmens (poet) and stand-up comedians Danny McGinlay, Mike Klimczak, Charles Barrington, Mark Trenwith and more…

Bring your friends and colleagues, your blind date, your grandma, your boss, your kids and your in-laws!

Our comedians performed to full houses in 2011. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment! *Sanitation humour courtesy of World Vision.

“The crowd loved it.” - Herald Sun, 2011

“Parents with teenagers, grandparents, couples and gangs of friends all lapped up the comedy on offer.” - Chortle, 2011

Venue: Melbourne City Conference Centre 333 Swanston Street, Melbourne (opposite State Library)
Dates: Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st April – 3 shows only!
Tickets: $35.00 Premium, $30.00 Full, $25.00 Conc, $24.00 Groups of 8+ Times: 7.30pm (Two Hour Gala Event)

Press Contact: Eugene Wong (Producer) - 0402 410 513 (or 9017 0104)

get more info at www.squeakycleancomedy.com.au

Making an enthusiastic entrance, Michael Connell greeted an audience that was small – but also warm and responsive, thanks in no small part to Connell’s relaxed and pleasant demeanour.

Given the title, you may think that this is focussed entirely on the Man In Tights. But Connell does no more than gently swoop down on the theme, effortlessly weaving it into the narrative, letting it play an organic part.