Doctor Downunder
Oct 10
FSF & First Contact Conventions in association with Culture Shock Events is pleased to be able to announce a special appearance in Sydney & Melbourne by PETER DAVISON the Fifth Doctor. Also joining us for the event will be Mark Strickson, 'Visior Turlough' the Fifth Doctor's companion.
GUESTS
'The Doctor' Doctor Who
Peter Davison is best known for playing the fifth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British series Doctor Who (1981-1984). Davison has also held the lead role in other memorable British television roles including All Creatures Great And Small. The BBC was delighted to retain such a high profile actor for Doctor Who. Davison signed on for a three-year contract but did not renew it for fear of typecasting. Patrick Troughton, the renowned British actor who had played the Second Doctor in the series, recommended Davison for the role but was also the person who advised him to limit the stint to three years. John Nathan Turner decided to make Davison's departure from Doctor Who a mid-season event for Season 21, presenting an opportunity to promote the show with a regeneration. In the episode The Caves of Androzani, Davison's Doctor regenerates into his sixth incarnation after a fatal poisoning, sacrificing his life to save his companion. The Sixth Doctor would be played by Colin Baker. Though Davison had begun to experience second thoughts about surrendering the role, by the beginning of Season 21, the promotion for Baker as the Sixth Doctor was already underway.
Davison has reprised his role as the Doctor in several original audio plays from Big Finish Productions and most recently in the last series of the new Doctor Who with David Tennant.
'Vislor Turlough' Doctor Who
Best known for his roles as the character of Vislor Turlough on the cult television series Doctor Who and as the young Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol. He attended King Edward VI Grammar School in his hometown of Stratford Upon Avon, and was also a chorister at Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare's Church), where his father John Strickson was organist and choirmaster. He studied drama at RADA in London. After he left Doctor Who, he emigrated to Australia where he studied zoology at university. He now lives in Dunedin, New Zealand.
EVENT DETAILS
SYDNEY
| DATE: |
Sunday, March 22, 2009 |
| LOCATION: |
The Sebel Parramatta, 350 Church Street Parramatta |
| TIME: | 10:00am |
| TICKET PRICES: |
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| $40.00 - Photo Op with Peter |
MELBOURNE
| DATE: |
Saturday, March 21, 2009 |
| LOCATION: |
State Library of Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatre, Entrance 3, Latrobe Street, Melbourne |
| TIME: | 9:00am |
| TICKET PRICES: |
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| $80.00 (General) at the door. |
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BOOKINGS
Payment can be made online by credit card, direct credit to our account, cheque or money order.
To order tickets for this event go to our online store HERE.
Tickets can also be booked through the following.
SYDNEY
By phone: 1300 553 237
By Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
By Mail: Culture Shock Events
P O Box 797
Fairfield, NSW 1860
MELBOURNE
By phone: 0439 444 901
By Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itPlease note: all bookings made via credit card will incur a transaction fee of 3.0% which will be added to the total purchased when processed and will be reflected in the amount appearing on your credit card statement.
TERMS OF SALE
1) Tickets are
non-transferable. No refunds will be issued. In the event of cancellation of the
event refunds will be made.
2) All guests appear subject to work
commitments.
3) The organizer reserves the right to make any changes
whatsoever to the event owing to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
4)
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
5) All ticket holder’s
consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience.
6) No
unauthorized filming or sound recording – any breach will lead to confiscation
of equipment.
7) Admission is at ticket holder’s risk. The promoter and the
venue shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage sustained within the
premises.
F.A.Q.
To try and cut off all the emails about the convention, here is a brief run down on some of the answers. You will find these will work for about 95% of all Australian conventions.
1. How do I buy tickets?
You can purchase tickets online from this site. Alternatively, email us with the following information: name, address, phone number, type & quantity of tickets, & how you would like to pay. To get the special Fan Club price, you will have to have your membership card with you on the day as proof or you will be asked to pay the extra $15.
2. What Payment options are there?
You can pay with credit card, cheque, money order or direct deposit. Just confirm via email first as above
3. When will my tickets arrive?
They won't! No conventions ever post tickets or anything to you. Everything is collected at the door on the day. Don't worry, everything is well organised and processing your admission at the door is easiest all round.
4. What are "Standard Costs"?
At any event in the country you will pay for guest autographs and photo ops. They are usually $30 for an autograph and $40 for your photo with the guest. The photo ops are printed and returned to you the same day.
5. Will there be merchandise available on the day?
Yes, as well as 8x10 pictures to have signed, there will be a full selection of Dr Who and general Science Fiction merchandise available for purchase through our retailing friends.
6. What happens if Peter doesn't come?
We will try to replace with an equivalent guest. All contracts with appearances are commitments and health pending. So if a job comes up then he can cancel. But we won't simply replace a large guest with someone who wore in a red shirt back in 1968 for 1 episode. If a main cast member pulls out, we would replace with a main cast member or someone equally appealing to the masses. In the event of a full event cancellation, then 100% refunds are issued.
7. I've never been to a convention before, how can I trust you?
The people behind Culture Shock Events have over 20 years of experience running events throughout Australia. Culture Shock Events also runs the ARMAGEDDON Multimedia Expo in Melbourne which caters to over 8500 fans over 2 days.
All guests are confirmed professional commitments not withstanding.
Ticket prices are valid at the time of posting and can change without notice.
