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NOVEMBER 2008
~ The Magic Pudding - Norman Lindsay Hurry… don’t miss out… bookings filling fast
All Day or Afternoon Only – Cost: $40 ($35 concession) Dates: Tues 18th, Wed 19th fully booked Thurs 20th November - tickets still available Time: 9.45am – 3pm or 12.45pm – 3pm
Stephanie Daniel and David Tredinnick read Norman Lindsay’s “The Magic Pudding” - much magic indeed … Sir George Tallis knew Norman Lindsay, “he particularly enjoyed some very happy hours with the ‘bon vivant’ Norman Lindsay and was impressed by his art and conversation” The Silent Showman. “The Magic Pudding has been a source of wonder and amusement for nearly 90 years: no matter how much the reader gets out of the story, there is, as with the Pudding itself, always something left. But to its author, artist and writer, Norman Lindsay (1879-1969), the book was a ‘little bundle of piffle’. Written as a distraction from the horrors of World War 1 and his brother’s death on the Somme, he thought it held him back as a serious writer. The story arose out of a professional disagreement Lindsay had with fellow writer, Bertram Stevens, who thought that fairies were the most popular subject for a children’s story. Lindsay believed it was food. The pudding won! (The National Library of Australia, from Australian Great Library’s National Treasures.) - To be read against a background using Norman Lindsay’s original illustrations.
~ The Third Annual Sir George Tallis Oration (To celebrate the arrival of Sir George Tallis in Australia on Saturday 24th November 1886) Sorry… Booked out!!!
All Day or Afternoon Only – Cost: $40 ($35 concession) Date: Monday 24th November Time: 9.45am – 3pm or 12.45pm – 3pm
Sir George Tallis arrived in Australia in 1886 – with, it is said, ‘only 14 shillings in his pocket’. He was 17 years old – when he died in 1948 he had achieved great success. A knighthood for his services to the theatre, a reward for a life spent organizing cultural entertainment world wide. He headed JC Williamson Ltd, arguably one of, if not the greatest, theatrical empire the world has ever seen. To celebrate his arrival in Australia on 24 November, 1886, we present on Monday 24th November, the Sir George Tallis Oration, this year presented by Anna French – My Most Enjoyable Career. Anna French will discuss her relationship with the legendary designer Kristian Fredrikson, who was an early mentor, collaborator and friend. She is currently establishing The Kristian Fredrikson Scholarship For Design in The Performing Arts as an ongoing memorial to Kristian, who was one of Australia’s most distinguished performing arts designers. He died in 2005.
Anna became Resident Designer with the State Theatre Company of South Australia after commencing her career in the wardrobe department of the Melbourne Theatre Company working with Kristian Fredrikson. In 2005, she received the Kenneth Myer Medallion for the Performing Arts for outstanding and distinguished services to the performing arts. New Zealand born, Kristian Fredrikson was first invited to Australia to design Aurora’s Wedding in the early 1960s by the Australian Ballet. A long association with the Sydney Dance Company’s choreographer, Graeme Murphy, generated many innovative and sensually compelling productions, most notably Scheherazade (1979), and Swan Lake (2002) for the Australian Ballet. In 1981 the New York Times review of Scheherazade described Fredrikson as “… quite simply one of the finds of the season, a designer all dance companies should grab”.
Fredrikson’s work was acclaimed for its sumptuous, jewel-like quality and a sensuous level of detail. (The Tallis Foundation is supporting this endeavour)
DECEMBER 2008
~ Madam Butterfly - A Concert Performance in the Garden
Twilight event - Cost: $65 ($60 concession) Dates: Dates Fri 5th & Sun 7th - filling fast ...don’t be the one to miss out! Sat 6th (fully booked)
Amongst the most famous and loved of all operas, Giacomo Puccini’s Madam Butterfly, a magnificent moving tale of love found and lost and tragic conclusion is performed by the young stars of the Mornington Peninsula Theatre Group under the direction of Andrea Ford and continues the tradition of Opera in the Garden at Beleura. Sets and costume – Heather and Keith Peake; Set Construction – Vince Zammit - Enjoy champagne and club sandwiches on arrival, followed by the performance, and afterwards a glass of wine and light supper and a chance to chat with the cast.
~ The John Tallis Birthday Concert Sorry… Booked out!!!
All Day or Afternoon Only – Cost: $43 ($38 concession) Date: Monday 15th December Time: 9.45am – 3pm or 12.45pm – 3pm
The Birthday Concert is fast becoming one of the musical events on our calendar. This year we are very proud to present Michael Dahlenburg. Michael held a Peninsula Music Society Bursary funded by the Tallis Foundation and plays a fine cello which the Tallis Foundation helped purchase.
~ A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens Sorry… Booked out!!! All Day or Afternoon Only – Cost: $40 ($35 concession) Dates: Wed 10th, Thurs 11th, Fri 12th, Tues 16th, Wed 17th, Thurs 18th December Time: 9.45am – 3pm or 12.45pm – 3pm
There are few tales in the cannon of English Literature which so truly evoke the spirit and tradition of Christmas than Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, so nostalgically depicted in the snow and glitter of English Christmas greeting cards. Stephanie Daniel, in costume, reads from A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ much loved tale of Christmas’ past. To set the mood, coffee and Christmas cake on arrival, followed by a tour of the House and Garden, beautifully forested with traditional Christmas trees. Our visitors will then move back to the Melba Room for Christmas light lunch and a glass of champagne. After lunch, settle back to enjoy the very talented Stephanie Daniel, reading Dickens A Christmas Carol. Devised by Stephanie Daniel. A few years ago, Stephanie recorded this masterpiece. The CD will be available exclusively at Beleura – surely a wonderful Christmas gift idea.
January 2009
~ House & Garden highlighted Tours ~ ‘half day’ Morning or Afternoon For the past few years, particularly during January we have had many telephone calls asking if it is possible to visit Beleura ‘on our way to lunch with friends at Portsea’ - therefore we have arranged a series of morning and afternoon only Beleura visits, leaving the Christmas decorations in place, although they should be taken out by mid January. Individuals, club groups, or groups of friends may join other visitors to enjoy the house and garden. The Tours will be conducted by Guides associated with the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Mornington (adfas)
Morning, 10.30am–1pm Dates: January 7, 8, 13, & 14 Cost: Adults $23 (Concession $18) Children welcome $10 Morning Tea, and a highlight H & G Tour of Beleura with the house still decorated for Christmas
Afternoon, 11.30am-3.30pm Dates: January 15, 16 & 24 Cost: Adults $30 (Concession $25) Children welcome $10 Lunch, and a highlight H & G Tour of Beleura with the house decorated for Christmas.
~ Hansel & Gretel - Children’s Days ~ Children must be accompanied by grown ups Dates: January 21, 22, & 23 (repeated April 7, 8 & 9) Time: 10.30am – 1.00pm Cost: Adults $25 / Children $10
One of the more astonishing gardens within the Garden at Beleura is the Hansel and Gretel Story Book Series of Theatre Tableaux – originally created for grown ups, this most eccentric expression of John Tallis’ taste has been adapted for children. A special presentation by Stephanie Daniel, Heather Peake and Dianne Paterson.
On this day, children will be encouraged to take part in this re-creation – (with not an iPod, Play Station or Nintendo in sight) - which will start with morning tea, a ramble through the garden, the discovery of the hidden garden, the telling of the tale and afterwards a children’s lunch party in the courtyard, weather permitting, or in the gatehouse. Proceeds to the Royal Children’s Hospital
February 2009
~ Celebrating St Valentine’s Day ~ Dates: Feb 12, 13, & 14 Time: 10am-3pm Cost: $40 (Concession $35) Celebrating St Valentine’s Day, a reading from the very popular ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ by Joan Lindsay. Morning tea, a ‘highlight’ tour of the House & Garden, lunch; after lunch, listen to this wonderfully evocative story... read by the master of story-telling, Stephanie Daniel. Maybe, visit Mulberry Hill, the Lindsay house at Baxter, on the way home!
March 2009
~ The Indian Summer Evening Music Series ~ Dates: March 25, 26, 27, 28 Time 5.30pm–8.45pm Cost: $40 (Concession $35) A series of concerts arranged by Richard Vaudrey and his friends – different works each evening and, depending on the weather, held in the garden. On arrival at 6pm, champagne in the courtyard, followed at 6.45pm by the recital and afterwards... supper, summer salads, something sweet and coffee
April
~ Hansel & Gretel - Children’s Days ~ Children must be accompanied by grown ups!
Dates: Apr 7, 8 & 9 (repeated September 22, 23 & 24) Time: 10.30am–1.00pm Cost: Adults: $25 - Children $10
One of the more astonishing gardens within the Garden at Beleura is the Hansel and Gretel Story Book Series of Theatre Tableaux – originally created for grown ups, this most eccentric expression of John Tallis’ taste has been adapted for children. A special presentation by Stephanie Daniel, Heather Peake and Dianne Paterson.
On this day, children will be encouraged to take part in this re-creation – (with not an iPod, Play Station or Nintendo in sight) - which will start with morning tea, a ramble through the garden, the discovery of the hidden garden, the telling of the tale and afterwards a children’s lunch party in the courtyard, weather permitting, or in the gatehouse. Proceeds to the Royal Children’s Hospital May
~ Mother’s Day at Beleura ~
Afternoon only - Date: May 10 Time: 2pm–4.30pm Cost: Adults $30 (Concession $25) and Children $10
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a short stroll through the House and Garden at Beleura. And, of course, in true Mother’s Day tradition, enjoy a delightful, delicious, delectable Devonshire tea. Proceeds from this day will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
~ Noel Coward... ‘Still Life’ – Beleura Radio Players ~
Late morning start! Includes: Lunch and Performance
Date: May 28, 29 & 30 Time: 11.30am-3pm Cost: Adults $30 (Concession $25) and Children $10
Taking you back to the days when we sat in front of the Radio enthralled and in our imagination saw wonderful things. An ensemble of elegantly attired actors recreate those heady days, reading this celebrated play by Noel Coward, directed by Stephanie Daniel, definitely a must see! June
~ David McNicol plays Tallis ~ John Tallis, Composer of Lyrical Elegant Music
All Day or Afternoon only Date: June 9 Time 9.45am-3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: Adults $43 (Concession $38)
On Saturday 9th June 1945 The Melbourne Argus reviewed a recital given by Dorian le Galliene and John Tallis:
“ARGUS, SAT June 9/45 - Composers give Recital - More than ordinary interest centred round the piano recital given last night at British Music Society of Victoria’s rooms by John Tallis and Dorian le Gallienne, for in addition to items from Mozart, Schubert, Ravel, and Brahms, each of the recitalists contributed an original composition to the joint programme. John Tallis, in a prelude and fugue, developed a well-thought-out modern idiom, which did not lack signs of real originality. Dorian le Gallienne in a sonatina of considerable charm showed himself less original, but though highly reminiscent of the modern French school, his work has fluency, and it would be interesting to hear more of it.”
To celebrate this day, David McNicol will present a recital featuring John Tallis’ work including the ‘well-thought-out’ prelude and fugue. David McNicol, a fine pianist, has performed throughout Asia and Europe. He has also accompanied some of Australia’s most distinguished singers in recitals.
David is consulting with Joel Crotty, Executor of John Tallis’ Music, about recording John Tallis’ music. The CD will be launched to commemorate this day in 1945.
~ Florence – Young as Ever! ~ Wendy Grose becomes Florence Young … singing and dancing her way through the highlights of a fabulous career ...
All Day or Afternoon only Dates: June 17, 18, 19 & 20 Time 9.45am-3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $40 (Concession $35)
A sparkling, extravagant musical journey through the life of Sir George Tallis’ sister-in-law whom the great Melba encouraged, not seeing her as the rival she might well have been. Florence’s voice was considered superb but she preferred the musical and lyric comic opera stage rather than Melba’s world of grand opera. Written and directed by Stephanie Daniel. Costume by Heather Peake. A great production and wonderful fun!
~ The Magic Pudding ~ Norman Lindsay
All Day or Afternoon only Date: June 30 (Repeated 1st and 3rd July) Time 9.45am-3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $40 (Concession $35) Children welcome $10
Stephanie Daniel and David Tredinnick read Norman Lindsay’s “The Magic Pudding” - much magic indeed … Sir George Tallis knew Norman Lindsay, “he particularly enjoyed some very happy hours with the ‘bon vivant’ Norman Lindsay and was impressed by his art and conversation” The Silent Showman, Joan and Michael Tallis.
“The Magic Pudding has been a source of wonder and amusement for nearly 90 years: no matter how much the reader gets out of the story, there is, as with the Pudding itself, always something left. But to its author, artist and writer, Norman Lindsay (1879-1969), the book was a ‘little bundle of piffle’. Written as a distraction from the horrors of World War 1 and his brother’s death on the Somme, he thought it held him back as a serious writer. The story arose out of a professional disagreement Lindsay had with fellow writer, Bertram Stevens, who thought that fairies were the most popular subject for a children’s story. Lindsay believed it was food. The pudding won! The National Library of Australia, from Australian Great Libraries National Treasures. To be read against a background using Norman Lindsay’s original illustrations.
July
~ The Magic Pudding ~ Norman Lindsay All Day or Afternoon only Date: July 1 & 2 Time 9.45am-3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $40 (Concession $35) Children welcome $10
Stephanie Daniel and David Tredinnick read Norman Lindsay’s “The Magic Pudding” - much magic indeed … Sir George Tallis knew Norman Lindsay, “he particularly enjoyed some very happy hours with the ‘bon vivant’ Norman Lindsay and was impressed by his art and conversation” The Silent Showman, Joan and Michael Tallis.
“The Magic Pudding has been a source of wonder and amusement for nearly 90 years: no matter how much the reader gets out of the story, there is, as with the Pudding itself, always something left. But to its author, artist and writer, Norman Lindsay (1879-1969), the book was a ‘little bundle of piffle’. Written as a distraction from the horrors of World War 1 and his brother’s death on the Somme, he thought it held him back as a serious writer. The story arose out of a professional disagreement Lindsay had with fellow writer, Bertram Stevens, who thought that fairies were the most popular subject for a children’s story. Lindsay believed it was food. The pudding won! The National Library of Australia, from Australian Great Libraries National Treasures. To be read against a background using Norman Lindsay’s original illustrations.
~ The History of Lace with Patricia Begg ~ ... Winter Fireside Talks …
All Day or Afternoon only Dates: July 2 & 16 (repeated August 13 & 27) Time 9.45am-3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $40 ($35 concession)
In 2008 Patricia Begg presented a fascinating series of Fireside talks which were overviews of some of the greatest collections of porcelain in the world. This year, Patricia will present the Story of Lace. Amongst Patricia Begg’s many passions is a love of lace - from the astonishing hand-made lace, the preserve of the Papacy of the Roman Church, and centuries later, the machine made collars worn by ladies’ maids in emulation of the gorgeous laces worn by their mistresses.
Two wonderful illustrated lectures – · Priceless Hand Made Lace for the aristocracy Dates: July 2nd, and repeated again on Aug 13th
· Machine-made Lace, for everybody else... the well to do, and not-so-well to do! Dates: July 16th, and repeated again on Aug 27th
Special Offer: Pay in advance for both Lectures (you can choose one date for each Lecture) and pay only $50 (no further concession on this special price)
~ Mid-Winter Fireside Readings ~ Abbie by Dane Chandos All Day or Afternoon only Date: July 9 & 10 Time: 9.45am–3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $43 (Concession $38)
A nostalgic tour back into the past, who can forget the magic of being read to – so close your eyes and enjoy. The inimitable Stephanie Daniel will introduce you to the exploits of the remarkable Abbie – Lady Abbott-Acland, a zany character in a novel by Dane Chandos. This very amusing period piece in the genre of Aunty Mame, should be better known – a great favourite with John Tallis.
~ A Winter Afternoon with Richard Vaudrey, Cellist ~
All Day or Afternoon only Date: July 29 Time: 9.45am–3pm (or ½ day: 12.45-3pm) Cost: $40 (Concession $35)
Richard Vaudrey, who plays the wonderful William Forster 18th century violoncello owned by the Tallis Foundation, has ‘celloed’ at Beleura on many occasions and gave us a recital last year titled “ Winter Afternoon with the Cello” We thought to continue the tradition hoping that, if he can, he will return to Beleura each year, thus allowing us to follow his career.
… Highlight of Events…
for the remainder of 2009
A full description of these Events will be posted on our website as soon as we have finalized our very exciting program for the latter half of the year
August to December 2009
Aug: 6, 7, & 8 : Melba Memories 11 : An ‘Occasional Lecture’ 13 & 27 : The History of Lace with Patricia Begg
Sept: 22, 23 & 24 : Hansel & Gretel / Children’s Day
Oct: 1 & 2 : JCW in Concert, one of last year’s ‘smash hits’ 18 to 24 : Florence Young - returns
Nov: 26, 27, & 28 : Dickens (again!)
Dec: 4, 5 & 6 : Opera ~ TBA 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17 : Dickens, Christmas Carol 15 : John Tallis’ Birthday Concert
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