DINING ROOM TALES
Join us in Skipton for a very special performance with Chinese-Australian musician and composer Wang Zheng-Ting.
Originally from Shanghai, Ting is a master of the traditional Chinese instrument, the Sheng. Thought to be the inspiration for the western piano accordion, this 'Chinese mouth organ' is a true musical phoenix.
Join Ting for an evening of storytelling, magical music, and delicious food from Shanghai to Sichuan.
A very personal look at three decades building a new life of music in Australia.
Stories, food and performance by Wang Zheng-Ting
Concept and direction: Xan Colman
"had the audience eating out of his hand, total control, they did not take their eyes off him."
– Bev (joined the table at Mount Elephant)
"unifying, edifying and delicious... a wonderful cultural experience merging east with west.”
– Jo (joined the table at Lismore)
"what a magical evening! great people, great place, great food and entertainment."
– Sandy (joined the table at Nirranda)
DATES + TIMES
5pm, Saturday 6th May 2023
Duration: 2.5hrs approx
TICKETS
Tickets: $60 via TryBooking
(All proceeds to supporting creative activities for local children)
LOCATION
Skipton Mechanics Hall
Anderson Street, Skipton VIC 3361
*Skipton is approximately 45 mins by car from Ararat, Ballarat and Camperdown, 60 mins from Maryborough, 75 mins from Geelong, 90 mins from Castlemaine, Hamilton and Warrnambool, and 120 mins from central Melbourne.
ACCOMMODATION
Coming from afar? Stay over and spend the weekend in the district!
AirBNB * stayz * Discover Skipton
COVID CONSIDERATIONS
*Performances will take place in accordance with up-to-date COVID-safe guidelines.
PAY-FORWARD TICKETING
With our events in the western district, we are committed to delivering our pay-forward ticketing initiative, whereby the funds incoming from ticket sales are applied forward to a future community benefit in that locale, spanning our interests in art, environment, community and sustainability. In this case, we'll be delivering creative and cultural immersion workshops for the students of Skipton Primary School with artist Wang Zheng-Ting.
“Staying overnight in the caravan park we were able to discover the town, we got to meet a lot of the locals in the cafes and stores. Everyone said they were sorry they had missed out on tickets.”
– Dani & Rob (joined the table at Lismore)
“Such a special experience.”
– Laura (joined the table at Cobden)
