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Craig Bodinnar presents

Dancing in the Shadows of Motown

Saturday 9 July | 8pm

Don’t miss this 10-piece powerhouse band featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and many more MOTOWN Legends.

This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Standing On Shakey Ground, My Girl, Can You Feel It and many more.

The dynamic "all-singing all-dancing" band has performed at sold-out shows at many major venues including the iconic Sydney Opera Studio.


CHECK OUT THE LINEUP!

Patou Powell: Vocals – ARIA Winner, sang with Kylie Minogue, Melbourne Ska Orchestra

Franchesca Appolis – Sang with The Starlettes, Harlem Knights, Marvin Gaye Experience

Kimi Tupaea: Vocals – The Marvin Gaye Experience, Doobies/ Eagles show, Barry Leef Band

Veena Rao: Vocals – DIG, Starlettes, Roachford, and Soul II Soul

Matt Roberts: Guitar/Vocals – International Blues Challenge Memphis 2016, Jeff Duff, Kate Lush Band

Jason Bruer: Sax – Jools Holland Band, Sting, BB King, Madness, Martha & The Vandellas

Greg Carger: Trumpet – Plays with James Morrison, Olivia Newton John, Freda Payne 

Craig Bodinnar: Producer/Bass – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, The Stevie Ray Vaughan Celebration

Sam Boyd: Keyboards – plays with Guy Sebastian, Mia Dyson, Eugine Hideaway Bridges

Andy Byrnes: Drums – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, Psycho Zydeco, Jim Conway’s Big Wheels

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Running Time

Approx. 2 hrs 10 mins

Recommended For

Ages 8+

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Ticket Price

$49 - $58

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Dancing in the Shadows of Motown
Performers from Dancing in the Shadows of Motown on stage
Performers from Dancing in the Shadows of Motown on stage

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Don’t miss this 10-piece powerhouse band featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and many more MOTOWN Legends.

This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Standing On Shakey Ground, My Girl, Can You Feel It and many more.

The dynamic "all-singing all-dancing" band has performed at sold-out shows at many major venues including the iconic Sydney Opera Studio.


CHECK OUT THE LINEUP!

Patou Powell: Vocals – ARIA Winner, sang with Kylie Minogue, Melbourne Ska Orchestra

Franchesca Appolis – Sang with The Starlettes, Harlem Knights, Marvin Gaye Experience

Kimi Tupaea: Vocals – The Marvin Gaye Experience, Doobies/ Eagles show, Barry Leef Band

Veena Rao: Vocals – DIG, Starlettes, Roachford, and Soul II Soul

Matt Roberts: Guitar/Vocals – International Blues Challenge Memphis 2016, Jeff Duff, Kate Lush Band

Jason Bruer: Sax – Jools Holland Band, Sting, BB King, Madness, Martha & The Vandellas

Greg Carger: Trumpet – Plays with James Morrison, Olivia Newton John, Freda Payne 

Craig Bodinnar: Producer/Bass – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, The Stevie Ray Vaughan Celebration

Sam Boyd: Keyboards – plays with Guy Sebastian, Mia Dyson, Eugine Hideaway Bridges

Andy Byrnes: Drums – The Aretha Franklin Songbook, Psycho Zydeco, Jim Conway’s Big Wheels

Location

Auditorium

Running Time

Approx. 2 hrs 10 mins (incl. interval)

Schedule of Shows
  • Saturday 9 July, 8pm
Prices
  • Adult: $58
  • Member/Group 8+: $53
  • Concession: $49
  • Child (under 18): $20
  • Door price: $58

If you're a Member don't forget to sign in to your account when booking to access your discount Member price.

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All meals are freshly prepared on site using local produce.

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Ticket Transaction Fees

  • Counter Sales: no transaction fee 
  • Online Bookings: $2.65 per transaction 
  • Telephone Bookings: $6.10 per transaction 
  • Postage (if required): $5.20 per order

Booking terms and conditions

Ticket Refunds, Exchanges and Right of Refusal

The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre abides by the Live Performance Australia, Code of Practice for the Ticketing of Live Entertainment in Australia. Tickets for a future performance can usually be exchanged for another performance of that show, subject to availability and payment of any ticket price difference. Management has the right to refuse any ticket exchanges. Refunds are generally not available except under exceptional circumstances outlined in the Live Performance Australia Code of Practice for Ticketing. Click here for the Code.

⇒ Further Terms & Conditions for Refunds & Exchanges related to COVID-19 may apply, read them here.

Discounts

BABES IN ARMS
Babies are not generally admitted into shows other than those targeted at children 2-8 yrs. In this case, children under 2 and with an adult will be admitted for free in most cases accordingly. Babes in arms count toward the venue seating capacity under COVID-19 restrictions and must be declared when booking. Please check show page for special conditions that may apply. 

CHILDREN
We love kids here at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre! When available children aged from 2-18 years can access kids’ discounts. Please check show page for special conditions that may apply.

STUDENTS
If you’re currently studying full time and older than 12 years you’re entitled to our student discount rate. Just remember, the Box Office will ask for proof of full-time study. From time to time, we have other special deals for students so keep a look out for advertising or ask at the Box Office for more details. 

PENSIONER CONCESSION AND SENIORS’ CARD HOLDERS
Discounted prices are available for selected shows for Pensioner Concession Card holders and Seniors’ Card holders. 

CONCESSION DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN’S SHOWS
For children’s shows where there is a Student Group price, the concession price only applies to Pensioners and Seniors, a single student/child must pay the regular price. Proof of entitlement must be included when booking and may be requested prior to admission.

UNDER 30 TICKETS
Discounted prices are available for some performances. Refer to the event page on this website for pricing if offered. Tickets are not available online and can only be purchased in person with presentation of identification.

Rights of Entry

COVID-19 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is registered as a COVIDSafe venue and requires all patrons to adhere to the related conditions of entry outlined here.

GENERAL RIGHTS OF ENTRY

LATECOMERS
If you arrive late, and the show has already started, there is every chance, depending on the show, that you will be refused entry or you might not be able to go in until there is a break in the program, such as intermission. 

CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Due to copyright requirements and to ensure an enjoyable experience for all patrons, cameras and recording equipment are not permitted in the Studio and Auditorium. 

MOBILE PHONES
Out of consideration to the artists and fellow patrons, please switch mobile phones, audible paging devices and alarm watches off while in the Studio and Auditorium. 

STANDING IN SEATS
Anyone who has purchased a seat should be considerate of other people. Please don’t stand in your seat - the person behind you can’t see. If you continue to stand up after you have been asked to sit, you may be asked to leave the theatre by security. 

ZERO TOLERANCE
Be responsible and we can all have fun. Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre has a zero tolerance when it comes to the use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Anyone who we believe is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be asked to leave the Centre or be subject to police action.

SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre or within 10 metres of the building. 

DRESS CODE
Remember… be cool but be tidy. Anyone who visits the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre dressed in bare feet, dirty clothes, inappropriate or offensive clothing will not be let in. We also can’t let you wear fashion hats, hoods, caps or headgear (excluding religious garments) into our theatres.