The Diamond Season 2016 brochure

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Season Partners From the Director The 7 Sopranos Jon English Trilogy of Rock The Tempest The Divine Miss Bette Mirusia in Concert Little Shop of Horrors Mary Poppins The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Choir of Hard Knockers Sydney Writers’ Festival – Live & Local Café de Paris Swingin’ on a Sunday Taikoz – Chi Udaka Country Song The Marriage of Figaro Snugglepot & Cuddlepie Watch Us Play Always...Patsy Cline The Peasant Prince Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Wayne Rogers – Lashes Legs & Lyrics ACO Collective – Beethoven & Mendelssohn Bell Shakespeare’s Othello Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo An Evening with Groucho The Brilliance of Brass Wicked

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Theatre Director THE DIAMOND SEASON Experience Every Facet

A diamond – a multi faceted gem stone. Our Season in 2016 is exactly that – a diamond of entertainment where every facet is a different piece of theatre for you to experience. Seeing a piece of live entertainment is an experience like no other – it makes us feel, think, reflect and ultimately embrace life.

Like a diamond, every show can be viewed so differently by one person to the next. Live theatre can ignite discussion and conversation - it makes us connect and communicate.

In 2016, 27 events, made up of local and touring productions, are on offer across the Capitol Theatre, Tamworth Town Hall and TRECC.

There are two great ways to get involved: Subscribe, which is great for those who like the same seats as well as planning ahead, and Membership which is great for those who might like the benefits of subscribing but the flexibility throughout the year. See page 60 for more information.

We are thrilled to offer a season that supports both the wonderful work of Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music, Tamworth Dramatic Society, Tamworth Musical Society, the 2340 Big Band, Ballet Stars Tamworth and the Tamworth RSL Brass Band as well as bringing a range of respected companies and artists such as The 7 Sopranos, Mirusia, Opera Australia, CDP, Hit Productions, Monkey Baa, Bell Shakespeare, Queensland Theatre Company and Taik Oz.

Capitol Theatre Tamworth sits within the Entertainment Venues Division of Tamworth Regional Council, along with Tamworth Town Hall and Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) and it is my privilege to be at the helm of a fantastic team. We aim to deliver a consistent level of service across these three wonderful community assets.

Thank you to all our presenting partners, media partners, and to Tamworth Regional Council for their commitment to this proud community asset. Finally, thank you for your involvement and support of the theatre by just buying a ticket and attending a live show.

Experience every facet of live theatre!

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Former Governor of NSW, Dame Marie Bashir

Photo by Elouise van Riet-Gray

“a fine selection of some of the greatest music created for the female voice, music which lifts one’s spirits each time it is played”

Quality Hotel Powerhouse presents Cre8ion’s

Sopranos 7 Valentine’s Tour

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A musical journey through classic songs and moving operatic melodies Creative Director Tarita Botsman Cast Deborah Rogers Kyla Allan Jessica Low Claire Candy Clarissa Spata Zoe Drummond Petah Chapman Producer Theresa Famularo

The 7 Sopranos are Australia’s most exciting operatic voices, who combine breathtaking music and high glamour to thrill audiences with classic songs and moving melodies.

Experience an intimate acoustic performance filled with operatic highlights and popular favourites from around the world, celebrating love.

Musical highlights include arias from La Traviata, Carmen, La Boheme, Phantom of the Opera, The King and I and of course The Toreador Song and Nessun Dorma – Soprano style.

The 7 Sopranos have thrilled audiences internationally, with their unique look and sound that bridges the gap across all ages. Now it’s Tamworth’s opportunity to experience a magical evening of pleasure and delight with The 7 Sopranos.

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Sunday 14 February | 5pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 40 mins | Includes Interval

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“… fantastic value for money musically, and a lot of fun, with the rock history stories and the banter between the ‘old man’ and his young crew keeping the crowd laughing as well as rocking on”.

Newcastle Herald

Sound One presents

Reliving the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Classic Rock hits! with an eight piece band By popular demand, Jon English plus an eight piece band returns to Tamworth with ‘Trilogy of Rock’ – a salute to the theatrical concerts; ‘The Rock Show’, ‘Rock Show More’, and ‘Rock Revolution’!

For one night only, be treated to classic rock hits of the ’60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s from such legendary bands as; The Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Billy Joel, The Easybeats, The Doors, Deep Purple, Simon and Garfunkel, Tina Turner, The Kinks, The Mamas and the Papas, David Bowie ... and many more! And, of course, Mr Jon English himself.

If you saw and enjoyed one or more of the previous Rock Shows, you’ll love reliving the music and the memories as Jon highlights the best of all three in one fantastic concert! And if you didn’t see them ... you definitely won’t want to miss this one!

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Friday 26 February | 8pm

SOUND ONE

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 30 mins | Includes Interval

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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.�

William Shakespeare

Tamworth Dramatic Society presents

A postcolonial romance Director Daniel Gillett

From the team that brought you A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2014, comes The Tempest by William Shakespeare.

Years ago, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, were exiled to a magical paradise in the New World. Bent on revenge, Prospero conjures a storm to shipwreck his brother and the other men who banished him. What follows is a calamity of love, drama, and intrigue – set to some of Shakespeare’s most compelling verse.

The Tempest is a clash of the Old World and the New: an examination of what it is to be a refugee in an otherwise perfect world; and a poignant reminder of the responsibilities of power.

Friday 11 March at 8pm Charity Opening Night – Bubbles & Nibbles from 7pm Saturday 12 March at 8pm Sunday 13 March at 2pm Wednesday 16 March at 11am Thursday 17 March at 11am

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Friday 18 March at 8pm Saturday 19 March at 8pm Sunday 20 March at 2pm

11 March - 20 March

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 20 mins | Includes Interval

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“The nuanced manner in which Alcorn channels Bette Midler is outright clever and has you wondering whether it is possible an impersonator can be a better version of the original.”

AUSSIE THEATRE

Just Irresistible presents

FEATURING A LIVE SIX PIECE BAND Bawdy, brash and just as fabulous as the original Created by Peter Cox Musical Director Jeremy Brennan Produced by Catherine Alcorn Neil Gooding Starring Catherine Alcorn Featuring A live 6 piece band

In 2016, The Divine Miss Bette is heading to the epicentre of NSW’s arts, culture and civilisation…and she’s also heading to Tamworth!

Following several sell-out seasons both in Australia and overseas (Tassie), Catherine Alcorn channels the people’s diva, Bette Midler in The Divine Miss Bette. The Australian said “Alcorn’s rendition elevated her titillating tribute to a tender triumph”.

Bawdy, brash and even more buxom than the original (yes, it’s possible) this whirlwind of a show featuring all of Bette’s great hits, including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, The Rose, Friends, will leave you breathless and begging for more!

When Bette Midler first came to Oz, she said: “You gotta keep quiet about this place. You don’t know the deadbeats who are gonna come here when they find out!” So now she’s coming to you!

Get ready for a divine experience, as the charismatic Catherine Alcorn takes divine to a whole new level. And have no fear, she knows what to do if they can’t take a joke….!

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Friday 1 April | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours | Includes Interval Recommended 16 years +

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“Andre Rieu’s Muze”

- Telegraph

Star Billing presents

With Chamber Orchestra and Choral Singers Musical Director Graeme Press

Acclaimed as the “Angel of Australia”, Mirusia gained worldwide fame as the featured soprano soloist with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra.

Born in Australia to Dutch parents, she studied opera at the Queensland Conservatorium and at the age of 21, won the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award. Mirusia’s fairy tale came true when André Rieu invited her to The Netherlands where she successfully auditioned for him and then spent the last nine years touring the globe with his famous spectaculars.

Now embarking on a solo career, Mirusia returns to Australia to present a two hour classical-crossover program with her 11 piece Chamber Orchestra and Choral Singers.

Her repertoire features songs from her award winning Albums, including Ave Maria, Romanza, Memory, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, All I Ask Of You, and her own compositions.

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Friday 22 April | 7:30pm

Tamworth Town Hall 2 hours 30 mins | Includes Interval

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“The acting is tremendous, the musicality virtuous, the foley production ridiculous.�

Greg Bruce Metro Magazine

Quest Tamworth presents

Live Music, Actors, Sound Effects & Cinema Creator/Composer Leon Radojkovic Director Oliver Driver

Live Live Cinema takes four actors/musicians and pushes their multi-tasking skills to the limit in Little Shop of Horrors.

Roger Corman’s cult 1960 film is screened whilst the live soundtrack is created by four performers working at breakneck speed to re-voice multiple characters in perfect lip sync whilst playing a new, original musical score and creating live Foley (sound effects).

Our Audrey, Seymour, Mushnik and Dentist along with other characters will be leaping from piano to guitar, bass to door bell, to that thing that makes the sound of footsteps.

It’s a wild ride - where you gonna look?

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Tuesday 26 April | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 15 mins | No Interval Recommended age 12 years +

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Presented by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia with support from Creative New Zealand’s Touring Australia Initiative.

“...a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza�

New York Daily News

Tamworth Musical Society’s production of

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

It’s “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”!

Mary Poppins has delighted, entertained and enchanted generations of readers, movie audiences and theatre-goers.

The Tamworth Musical Society takes great pleasure “in the most delightful way” of adding to your appreciation and love of the magical nanny with her umbrella and bag of tricks, with the staging of the musical adaption of this timeless tale.

This spectacular production includes all the best loved songs – Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Feed the Birds, Let’s go fly a Kite and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious , as well as new songs Practically Perfect and Anything can Happen .

You know the words, the music and the story. If you would like to be part of something special don’t miss this beautiful production that promotes good old fashioned values and the greatest message of all - family comes first.

Friday 6 May – Gala Opening Night Saturday 7 May at 8pm Sunday 8 May at 2pm Wednesday 11 May at 8pm Friday 13 May at 8pm Saturday 14 May at 2pm & 8pm

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7:30pm for 8pm – Bubbles on arrival Sunday 15 May at 2pm Wednesday 18 May at 8pm Friday 20 May at 8pm Saturday 21 May at 2pm & 8pm

6 May - 21 May 2016

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 50 mins | Includes Interval Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

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“Beautiful, rhythmic and faithful to the author’s works, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a triumph for first time theatregoers” Time Out Sydney

Tamworth Regional Council presents

Created by Jonathan Worsley Director Naomi Edwards Producer Michael Sieders Set Designer James Browne Puppets created by Puppet Kitchen Movement Director Samantha Chester Lighting Designer Nicholas Rayment Costume Designer Andrea Espinoza Composer Steven Baker Composer / Sound Designer Nate Edmondson

“and – pop! – out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.”

One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.

Journey through Eric Carle’s incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this enchanting show including characters from three of his bestselling classics tales including, The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, Mr. Seahorse and The Very Lonely Firefly.

This Australian made show will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers, while for those who grew up with these books, will delight in experiencing one of the most popular children’s books ever written.

With 75 magical puppets created by New York’s Puppet Kitchen, story time doesn’t get much more magical than this.

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Saturday 7 May | 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Tamworth Town Hall 50 mins | No Interval Target Age: Early childhood to 8 years and their families

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Image: Newcastle Herald

“You can break my body you can test my faith and peace and strength You can make me afraid, you can haunt my sleep and waking days, But you can’t burn hope and you can’t silence courage and you can’t kill love, ‘Cos I am a fighter, the truest survivor within the storm, And I’ll stand tall” True Survivor lyrics Singer songwriter Alison Lancey © 2013

Choir of Hard Knockers Incorporated presents

Tears of laughter, pain and joy - life is beautiful when sung by these true survivors Musical Director and Conductor Lauren O’Brien Accompanist Shaista Poonawalla Production Manager Capree Gaul Playwright and Actor Linden Mullard Sound Mark Tinson

Australia’s First Breast Cancer Choir, the Choir of Hard Knockers, hits the road April – May 2016 to help raise breast care funds in Regional NSW. Based in Newcastle NSW, made up of breast cancer survivors, women who have friends or family members with breast cancer, women who have always wanted to sing and never had an opportunity, women from all walks of life – this joyful kaleidoscope will hit you with their uplifting repertoire, moving verbatim theatre piece and original song ‘True Survivor’ written

by Tamworth-raised Alison Lancey.

In their Inaugural Tour, you will hear songs like Big Yellow Taxi, Fix You, Here Comes the Sun, That’s What Friends Are For, Stand By Me and many others that will have you wishing you could sing along, with the great news that sometimes you can!

Raising breast care funds for Tamworth

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Under the glittery baton of Lauren O’Brien, you will be glad you came to hear these pink purveyors of positivity who will touch and move you with their strength, camaraderie and joyful celebration.

Sunday 8 May | 2pm

Tamworth Town Hall 1 hour 30 mins | Includes Interval

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“Stimulating and engaging – conversations, debates, discussions in real time.”

Peter Ross, Entertainment Venues

Collins Booksellers Tamworth presents

Streaming the ideas and issues of literature After the success of its inaugural Live & Local program in 2015, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Tamworth in 2016!

One of Australia’s best-loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will stream its headline events from Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay direct to Tamworth on Friday May 20. Prepare to be stimulated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions, as the Festival brings the world’s finest authors to Tamworth in real time. As well as hearing new ideas from great thinkers, audiences have the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions direct to the Sydney stage.

Be part of Live & Local, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally by the Capitol Theatre.

Session One: 10:00am to 12:30pm – includes morning tea and a light lunch Session Two: 1:30pm to 5:30pm – includes afternoon tea Presented by

Friday 20 May | 10:00am - 5:30pm

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Ballet Stars Tamworth presents

Starring the Students at Ballet Stars Tamworth

Take a stroll down the streets of Paris Choreographers Alexandra Cownie Clementine Jorietti Sarahlouise Younger Corina Burgess

Meet a wide variety of fun and passionate French characters in Café De Paris. From the elegant ladies of Paris to the little mice hiding in the café, this highly entertaining show will delight both children and adults of all ages.

Presented by Tamworth’s newest dance school, Café de Paris is choreographed by former professional French ballerina Mrs Alexandra Cownie (Ballet Star’s director), Miss Clementine Jorietti (Former dancer at Lyon Ballet Company), Miss Sarahlouise Younger (Wizard of Oz, The Rocky Horror Show).

This premiere production by Ballet Stars, will end in a firework of fun and tradition with a dynamic French Cancan choreographed by former soloist dancer of the Lido in Paris, Mrs. Corina Burgess.

You’ll leave the theatre enchanted and uplifted, whistling famous French tunes and blown away by the versatility and professionalism of the children!

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Saturday 25 June | 6pm Sunday 26 June | 2pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 50 mins | Includes Interval

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John Green Financial Services presents

Musical ‘good times’ for all!

Musical Director Val Godden Tim Godden Guest Artists (L to R) Ed Wilson Peter Ross Gabriela McDonald Sally-Anne Whitten Toni Swain Rob Scott Kate Armstrong Brad Gill

The 2340 Big Band was formed in Tamworth in 2014 with their aim being to provide many different genres of big band music for local audiences to enjoy.

Expect a Glenn Miller tribute, evergreen jazz standards, a Frank Sinatra tribute, classic rock, Australiana, themes from the movies, contemporary vocalists and much, much more.

Leading the trombone section is renowned jazz musician, Ed Wilson. Most lovers of big band music will know of him from his days with the legendary Daly/Wilson Big Band. Ed has worked with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr, Liza Minelli, Bobby Darrin, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Marcia Hines and the late, great Ricky May. Swingin’ on a Sunday will feature talented guest performers including Gabriela McDonald, Kate Armstrong, Sally-Anne Whitten, Toni Swain, Peter Ross, Brad Gill and Rob Scott.

This concert promises to be an afternoon full of entertainment.

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Sunday 24 July | 2pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 20 mins | Includes Interval

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“Highlight of the year: Surprise has something to do with it, but the exhilarating collaboration between Anandavalli’s Lingalayam dancers and Ian Cleworth’s Taikoz drummers in Chi Udaka for the 2014 Sydney Festival was thrilling.”

Jill Sykes – Dance Australia

Taikoz and Lingalayam Dance Company presents

Taiko Drums – Indian Classical Dance – Shakuhachi – Voice - Cello

Composers Ian Cleworth Riley Lee John Napier Aruna Parthiban Choreographer Anandavalli Directed by Ian Cleworth & Anandavalli

Chi Udaka brings together Japanese taiko and Indian classical dance in a spectacular show of great strength, finesse and vitality.

One of the hits of the 2014 Sydney Festival, Chi Udaka is a unique collaboration created by Artistic Directors Ian Cleworth (Taikoz) and Anandavalli (Lingalayam Indian Classical Dance Company) and features a cast of five taiko drummers, six dancers, Indian vocals, cello and featured artist Riley Lee on shakuhachi.

Drawing on the artistic and creative energies of both ensembles, Chi Udaka is an exploration of the theme of “earth and water”, the traditional elements of solidity, fluidity and differentiation that shape and form the world.

A sensational show not to be missed.

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Wednesday 27 July | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 15 mins | No Interval Recommended age 8 years +

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Photography: Aaron Tait

“... they laughed and cheered and had a wonderful time ... a standing ovation ...�

Crikey

Quest Tamworth presents A Queensland Theatre Company and Queensland Performing Arts Centre production

A fictionalised story inspired by the life of Jimmy Little

A rollicking, toe-tapping celebration.

Writer Reg Cribb Director Wesley Enoch Associate Director Jason Klarwein Designer Josh McIntosh Musical Director Jamie Clark Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright Dramaturg Louise Gough Projection Designers optikal bloc Cast Bradley McCaw Megan Sarmardin Michael Tuahine Tibian Wyles

Country Song is a fictionalised story inspired by the life of Jimmy Little - pure entertainment, revelling in the healing power of music.

It’s the ’70s, and Jimmy takes a nostalgic trip through his past from talented teen to honey-voiced guitar-slinger to respected leader. Indigenous icons weave in and out of his life, as they chalk up a list of firsts for their people as Australia goes through a turbulent change.

Michael Tuahine leads a cast of six actor/musicians in this yarn drawing on the life of the gentleman balladeer, peppered with old-time hits from Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins to Jimmy’s own No.1 Royal Telephone and his covers of ‘80s hits Under the Milky Way and Blackfella/Whitefella.

You’ll laugh, cry, dance and maybe even sing along with this inspiring tale.

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Tuesday 2 August | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 5 mins | Includes Interval

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Figaro is the Downton Abbey of opera, but a whole lot more fun!

Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music presents

Opera Australia’s 2016 tour of

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Cast Count Almaviva Christopher Hillier Simon Meadows Countess Emma Castelli Olivia Cranwell Susanna Celeste Lazarenko Jenny Liu Figaro Wade Kernot Tom Hamilton Cherubino Agnes Sarkis Marcellina Kristen Leich Bartolo Steven Gallop Don Basilio / Curzio Brad Cooper Barbarina Jenny Liu Celeste Lazarenko Antonio Tom Hamilton Wade Kernot

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Conductor Paul Fitzsimon Director Michael Gow Adaptation by Michael Gow Set & Costume Designer Robert Kemp Lighting Designer Matt Scott

Mozart’s comic masterpiece for the whole family Mozart’s brilliant opera The Marriage of Figaro follows the adventures of a household over one crazy day. Masters are lusting over their servants, servants are outwitting their masters - Figaro is the Downton Abbey of opera, but a whole lot more fun!

Award-winning creative duo Michael Gow and Robert Kemp have created a brand new production, featuring stunning period costumes and a clever set. A talented chamber orchestra and chorus of local children will accompany some of Opera Australia’s finest singers performing Mozart’s beautiful music.

In a wealthy household in Seville, Figaro is marrying Susanna, but the Count wants to seduce her first. Marcellina wants Figaro and the Countess just wants her husband back. But Susanna is smarter than all of them. After a crazy day of disguise and duplicity, will she get her happily ever after?

Find out when Mozart’s comic masterpiece comes to the Capitol Theatre Tamworth. It’s a delightful night out, suitable for the whole family.

Sung in English, performed with chamber orchestra

Saturday 6 August | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 20 mins | Includes Interval

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“an engaging romp, bringing the magical bush tale to life for another generation… skillfully done…imaginative” Sydney Morning Herald

CDP presents

In association with Monkey Baa Theatre Company adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from a series of books by May Gibbs by arrangement with The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance

A classic tale for a new generation This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.

The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city, they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom.

Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man? These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny & charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

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Friday 12 August | 12 noon & 6pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 55 mins | No Interval

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Tamworth Dramatic Society presents

Watch Us Play

An Evening of 3 One Act Plays Directors Lynn Stahlhut Natalie Creighton Kitty Humble

All the fun, frustration and frivolity of the theatre highlighted in three eye-opening comedies by three diverse directors.

This Is A Play by Daniel Maclvor, explores the actor’s inner monologue during a performance, contrasting what the audience sees with what the actors are really feeling. What is that actor thinking while they’re leaning in for the big kiss, delivering their emotional monologue, or even as they’re holding a bowl of soup?

The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang, shows every actor’s fear of walking unprepared in front of an audience, when an accountant is mistaken for an actor’s understudy and forced to perform a play for which he doesn’t know any of the lines.

Boise, Idaho by Sean Michael Welch is a clever comedy. A couple at a cafe has their lives imagined -- aloud -- by a stranger at a neighboring table, as though he were the narrator of a novel. When the couple decide to play along, reality and fiction intertwine in amusing fashion.

Friday 19 Aug at 8pm Charity Opening Night – Bubbles on arrival from 7.30pm Saturday 20 August at 8pm Sunday 21 August at 2pm Wednesday 24 August at 8pm Thursday 25 August at 11am*

Friday 26 August at 8pm Saturday 27 August at 8pm Sunday 28 August at 2pm

* Schools’ performance

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19 August - 28 August 2016

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 30 mins | No Interval This Is A Play is staged by arrangement with Pam Winter, Gary Goddard Agency.

The Actor’s Nightmare is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services Inc and with material supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

Boise, Idaho is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

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“…hear the memorable songs and you’ll discover a heartfelt story that will lift your spirits.”

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Quest Tamworth presents A production by Christine Harris and HIT Productions

A story of true friendship Patsy Cline Courtney Conway Louise Seger Mandi Lodge Writer Ted Swindley Director Denny Lawrence Music Director Cameron Thomas Set & Lighting Designer Jacob Battista

Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The humorous and emotive musical play includes 27 of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”

Always…Patsy Cline has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway.

This new production directed by AFI award winning Denny Lawrence stars award winning Australian Country Music singing sensation Courtney Conway as Patsy Cline and popular stage star Mandi Lodge as Louise Seger.

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Wednesday 31 August | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours | Includes Interval

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‘Li Cunxin’s story has become an inspiration to people across the world.’

The Australian

Illustrations by Anne Spudvilas

Tamworth Regional Council presents A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production

Peasant The

Prince

Based on the book by Li Cunxin Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry

You have your secret dreams. Follow them.

Make them come true.

Director Tim McGarry Designer Michael Hankin Lighting Designer Sian James-Holland Composer Daryl Wallis Movement Director Danielle Micich (Force Majeure) Dramaturge Camilla Ah Kin Script Consultant Li Cunxin

Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer was first published as a children’s picture book, The Peasant Prince.

Monkey Baa is honoured to be adapting this story onto the stage.

Li, a 10-year old peasant boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he knows, including his beloved parents. Over years of gruelling training and determination, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be.

Audiences will be captivated by this inspiring story. Definitely not to be missed!

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Monday 5 September | 6pm Tuesday 6 September | 10:30am & 12:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 55 mins | No Interval Target Age: 6 to 12 years and their families

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“…the comedians in the showcase all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches” AU Review, May 2015

Sydney Comedy Festival presents

Get ready Tamworth... we’re coming back The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the fourth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the Festival right to Tamworth’s doorstep.

Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!

The 2015 Showcase Tour put smiles on the faces of 20,000 people in more than 45 regional and metropolitan centres over a huge 5 month tour performing a record number of SOLD OUT shows!

So get ready ‘Straya… The Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!

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Saturday 10 September | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours | Includes Interval Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over.

May contain coarse language and adult themes.

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“Damn girl you can sing, your voice is one in a million” Brian McFadden “You should be on the world stage” Dannii Minogue

James Hingston presents

Starring

Luscious, Long and Lavish Musical Director Peter Cummings

Wayne Rogers, award-winning artist, returns with a brand new show - Lashes, Legs and Lyrics is overflowing with showstoppers, showgirls and a stunning show band.

With lashes of talent, reaching far beyond your average mascara, Wayne will carry you off to faraway places with his curvaceously long, luscious legs and lavish costumes. Escape on this magical, fun-filled journey, inspired by the lyrics and epic tunes of Shirley Bassey, Dolly Parton, Peter Allen & many more.

Let Wayne, Mo Award winner, transport you - ‘Forget all your worries, forget all your cares and go downtown’... just be entertained!

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Sunday 11 September | 2pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 30 mins | Includes Interval

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Photography: Jack Saltmiras

“If you’re looking for the finest young string players in this country and, most probably, well beyond, this is where you’ll find them.”

Australian Stage Online

Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music presents

BEETHOVEN & MENDELSSOHN Starring ACO Collective and directed by Meta4 Presenting Partner Virgin Australia PROGRAM Webern Langsamer Satz Jaakko Kuusisto Wiima, Op.27 Mendelssohn String Symphony No.6 in E-flat major Sculthorpe Djilile Beethoven (arr. strings) String Quartet in F major, Op.135

The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven & Mendelssohn performed by ACO Collective and directed by one of Finland’s most internationally successful string quartets, Meta4.

ACO Collective is the ACO’s critically renowned string ensemble which delivers the ACO’s regional touring and education programs Australia-wide. In 2016, acclaimed Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto takes up the inaugural position as ACO Collective Artistic Director.

In keeping with his adventurous programming, Kuusisto has invited Meta4 to lead ACO Collective on its third tour of the year. The Beethoven & Mendelssohn program features works by Webern, Jaakko Kuusisto, Mendelssohn, Sculthorpe and Beethoven’s last complete work, String Quartet in F major, Op.135.

Performances may be unsuitable for children under eight years of age.

Presented by

Wednesday 14 September | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours | Includes Interval PRINCIPAL PARTNER: ACO COLLECTIVE

PRINCIPAL PARTNER: ACO

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

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“O, Beware, My lord, of jealousy; It is the green ey’d monster, which doth mock the meat it feeds on” Act 3 Scene 3

Quality Hotel Powerhouse presents

Bell Shakespeare’s

by William Shakespeare

Love, Jealousy and Vicious Passion Director Peter Evans Designer Michael Hankin Lighting Designer Paul Jackson Assistant Director & Fight Director Nigel Poulton Cast Ray Chong Nee Joanna Downing Alice Keohavong James Lugton Huw McKinnon Elizabeth Nabben Yalin Ozucelik Michael Wahr Edmund Lembke-Hogan

A violent exploration of the thin line that separates love and jealousy, Othello is a relentless journey of vicious passion.

A warrior on the fields of war, felled by the sharpness of whispered words, Othello is a man swept up in desire, quickly turned to murderous rage when he is betrayed by his military brother-in-arms, the cynically destructive Iago.

One of William Shakespeare’s most famous and passionate tragedies, Othello will be directed by Bell Shakespeare’s Artistic Director Peter Evans, in a gripping production that will touch audiences to their core, as envy is a weapon wielded with brazen savagery, and the complex contradictory nature of humanity is tested.

Presented by

Saturday 24 September | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 20 mins | Includes Interval

51 Bell Shakespeare is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

“With fabulous puppetry, playful presentation, and the chance to get very hands-on with everyone’s favourite extinct creatures, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is a winning combination of entertainment and education…”

Edinburgh Spotlight

Tamworth Regional Council presents

Experience the thrill of this extraordinarily imaginative work Writer/Director Scott Wright Original Development Steve Howarth Sharon Kerr Designer Steve Howarth Sound Design Phil Downing

Erth’s widely acclaimed show, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™, takes audiences into a new dimension of theatre.

Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages 5 years and up.

Get up close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology. Learn how to feed and interact with Erth’s dinosaurs in a once in a lifetime interactive experience. Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to these prehistoric creatures.

Presented by

Wednesday 28 September | 12 noon & 2:30pm Thursday 29 September | 10:00am

TRECC 50 mins | No Interval For ages 5+ and their families

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“An affectionate, funny and unsentimental portrait…a truly delightful show…”

Hollywood Reporter

Jally Entertainment presents

Personal, Moving, Funny and Authentic Starring Frank Ferrante Directed by Dreya Weber Produced by Jally Entertainment

Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in An Evening With Groucho.

The two-act, 90 minute comedy, consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including Hooray for Captain Spalding, and Lydia, the Tattooed Lady. The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante adlibs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style.

Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Marx foil, Margaret Dumont and MGM’s Louis B. Mayer.

Presented by

Sunday 9 October | 2pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 1 hour 50 mins | Includes Interval

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“I had no idea that a Brass Band could sound that good!”

“What a huge sound!”

“The soloist was absolutely fabulous!”

Audience comments after previous concerts

Tamworth RSL Brass Band presents

Gunnedah Shire Band Supported by Tamworth RSL Brass Band & Friends

A night of rousing music Two brass bands come together for one brilliant night in The Brilliance of Brass.

The Gunnedah Shire Band has previously won the Australian Open, State and National Open A Grade titles and, on numerous occasions, has won the Ern Keller International Band of the Year. The band includes players of outstanding ability who hold both national and international solo titles as well as outstanding young players.

The Tamworth RSL Brass Band is always striving to improve the skill and entertainment level of its performances in order to demonstrate the flexibility and nuances of the modern brass band. Some entertaining performances are guaranteed!

Presented by

Saturday 15 October | 8pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 30 mins | Includes Interval

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“BROADWAY’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER” – The New York Times

Tamworth Musical Society’s production of

Music and Lyrics by

Stephen Schwartz

Book by

Winnie Holzman

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire Orchestrations by William David Brohn Music Arrangements Alex Lacamoire & Stephen Oremus Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in...

Director Stephen Carter Musical Director Tim Godden Choreographer Cherie Gaites

A vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz’s most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her “wicked,” introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself. A cautionary tale about love, friendship and trust, Wicked effortlessly reveals that there are indeed two sides to every story.

Friday 28 October – Gala Opening Night – 7:30pm for 8pm – Bubbles on arrival Saturday 29 Oct at 8pm Sunday 30 Oct at 2pm Wednesday 2 Nov at 8pm Friday 4 Nov at 8pm Saturday 5 Nov at 2pm & 8pm

Presented by

Sunday 6 Nov at 2pm Wednesday 9 Nov at 8pm Friday 11 Nov at 8pm Saturday 12 Nov at 2pm & 8pm

28 October - 12 November

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 30 mins | Includes Interval

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TWO GREAT WAYS TO SAVE In 2016 we are offering those who love to come to the theatre on a regular basis, two ways to save and get additional benefits.

SUBSCRIBE Option One

A Subscription suits those who like to have the same seat and plan ahead. You are required to pick your performances and dates at the time of subscribing. That way you know what shows and performances you have picked and most importantly, you've secured the seats you like and get those seats across all performances. Pick 5 or more Season 2016 events to become a Subscriber.

WHY SUBSCRIBE? • Access to the best seats in the theatre • The same seats for all your events • Savings of between $2 and $5 per ticket • Discounts on additional tickets for friends • Discounts on other events outside the subscription season • Flexibility of dates with one free exchange per event • Receive all the latest news and exclusive offers through our e-newsletter How Much To Subscribe?

The price of a Subscription is determined by how many shows you attend. You must pick 5 or more to access the discount and once you’ve selected your shows on the booking form, you can tally the cost.

MEMBERSHIP Option Two

This option suits those who don't know what they may be up to during the year. With a membership you pay an upfront membership fee that gives you access to discounted tickets and other benefits. A member is entitled to purchase one ticket, per performance at the discounted price. So, if you are regularly attending with a family member or friend you both need a membership to access the discount.

WHY A MEMBERSHIP? • Savings of between $2 to $5 per ticket • Earlybird access to tickets prior to the General Public on sale dates • Discounts on other events outside the season • Flexibility of dates with one free exchange per event • Receive all the latest news, exclusive offers and 'behind the scenes' scoops through our e-newsletter THe How Much To Become a Member?

Adults: $30 Senior/Pensioner/Tertiary Student: $25 School Students: $20 Season 2015 Subscriber & Member Card As a Subscriber or Member you will receive a Diamond Season 2016 Card.

Present this card to purchase tickets and to access a range of other benefits.

For further detailed information go to www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au

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SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION Special Seating Requests Should wheelchair access or special seating be required, please indicate this on the booking form.

Sitting with a Friend If you have friends who are also subscribing you can request to sit with them. You must mail or submit all forms stapled together with a note requesting you sit together.

Ticket Exchanges Subscribers are entitled to one free exchange per event subject to the following conditions: • Exchanges must be made by no later than 4pm on the day of the performance • Ticket exchanges are subject to availability - so if you need to exchange your tickets please do so at your earliest convenience • Additional exchanges incur a fee of $5.50 per ticket • If exchanging for another event with a higher price then you will be charged the difference.

If exchanging for a lower priced event, a refund cannot be issued • Tickets are non-refundable Additional Subscriber Guest Tickets Subscribers can access additional tickets for themselves, friends or family members to any of your chosen performances at a Subscriber Guest Price. These can be purchased at the time of booking or at a later date. Tickets booked at a later date may not be able to be seated with your original booking.

GENERAL INFORMATION Access Information Capitol Theatre Tamworth is dedicated to ensuring our theatre is accessible to all.

• Lift access from Street level • Wheelchair spaces are available • Hearing Loop within theatre • Companion Card accepted Concessions Capitol Theatre Tamworth offers concession prices. These are available to valid cardholders of Centrelink Pension Card, NSW Senior Card, Tertiary Student Card and School Student ID card.

Gift Certificates A Capitol Theatre Gift Certificate makes an ideal gift for Christmas or a birthday. The recipient has the flexibility to choose performances, dates and times. Gift vouchers are available in varying amounts online or at the box office. They can be used for subscription or single ticket purchases.

Purchase your gift voucher and slip it into our Diamond Season 2016 booklet. All the recipient needs to do is fill in the form and redeem using the voucher or purchase individual shows.

Group Bookings & School Group Bookings Group Bookings of 8 or more are available across most Diamond Season 2016 events. Prices are indicated in the General Public Price column on the 2016 Price Guide on page 62. School Bookings of 10 or more are also available for most events. Schools receive 1 teacher/carer complimentary ticket with every 10 tickets sold.

Ticket Booking Dates 2015 Subscribers and Members have a priority booking period from Wednesday 27 November to 4pm Tuesday 1 December 2015.

New Subscriptions and Memberships processed from 10am Wednesday 2 December 2015.

Subscription bookings close 4pm Friday 2 September 2016 General Public (GP) Tickets on sale approximately 10 weeks prior to each event, see page 64 for details.

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2016 Ticket Prices The Diamond Season

2016 GENERAL PUBLIC PRICE

2016 MEMBERS PRICE

2016 SUBS PRICE

ADDITIONAL SUBS GUEST TICKETS

MIRUSIA Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Student Groups 10+

$60.00 $58.00 $25.00 $55.00

$57.00 $57.00 $59.00 $55.00 $55.00 $56.00 $22.00 $22.00 $23.00

Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Student Groups 8+

$60.00 $55.00 $55.00 $54.00

$55.00 $55.00 $58.00 $52.00 $52.00 $53.00 $52.00 $52.00 $53.00

JON ENGLISH TRILOGY OF ROCK

7 SOPRANOS, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, OTHELLO*

Adult $55.00 $50.00 $50.00 $53.00 Pen/Sen/Tertiary $50.00 $45.00 $45.00 $48.00 School Student $25.00 $22.00 $22.00 $23.00 Groups 8+ $49.00 *Schools 10 + (1 comp per 10) $15.00

MARY POPPINS, WICKED

Gala Opening Night Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Students Groups 8+

$49.00 $49.00 $45.00 $35.00 $44.00

$45.00 $46.00 $42.00 $32.00

$45.00 $45.00 $46.00 $47.00 $42.00 $43.00 $32.00 $33.00

THE DIVINE MISS BETTE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, ACO COLLECTIVE, COUNTRY SONG*

Adult $49.00 $44.00 $44.00 $47.00 Pen/Sen/Tertiary $45.00 $40.00 $40.00 $43.00 School Student $21.00 $18.00 $18.00 $19.00 Groups 8+ $44.00 *Schools 10 + (1 comp per 10) $15.00

WAYNE ROGERS, TAIKOZ, AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO, ALWAYS PATSY CLINE

Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Student Groups 8+

$45.00 $40.00 $21.00 $39.00

$40.00 $40.00 $43.00 $37.00 $37.00 $38.00 $18.00 $18.00 $19.00

Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary Groups 8+

$43.00 $38.00 $37.00

$38.00 $38.00 $41.00 $35.00 $35.00 $36.00

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

2016 GENERAL PUBLIC PRICE

2016 MEMBERS PRICE

2016 SUBS PRICE

ADDITIONAL SUBS GUEST TICKETS

CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKERS, SWINGIN' ON A SUNDAY Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Student Groups 8+

$35.00 $30.00 $20.00 $29.00

$30.00 $30.00 $33.00 $25.00 $25.00 $28.00 $17.00 $17.00 $18.00

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR^, THE PEASANT PRINCE, ERTH'S DINOSAUR ZOO

Adult $24.00 $21.00 $21.00 $22.00 School Student $18.00 $15.00 $15.00 $16.00 Group 6+ $19.00 Early Childhood^ $12.00 Schools 10 + (1 comp per 10) $12.00

THE TEMPEST*^, WATCH US PLAY*^, THE BRILLIANCE OF BRASS

^TDS - Opening Nights $35.00 $35.00 Adult $32.00 $29.00 Pen/Sen/Tertiary $27.00 $24.00 School Student $20.00 $17.00 Groups 8+ $26.00 *Schools 10 + (1 comp per 10) $15.00

$35.00 $35.00 $29.00 $30.00 $24.00 $25.00 $17.00 $18.00

CAFÉ DE PARIS

Adult Pen/Sen/Tertiary School Student

$30.00 $28.00 $18.00

$27.00 $27.00 $28.00 $25.00 $25.00 $26.00 $16.00 $16.00 $17.00

SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE

Admit One $23.00 $19.00 $19.00 $21.00 Group 6+ $19.00 School Groups 20+ (1 comp per 20) $15.00 Pre-school Group12 + $15.00

SYDNEY WRITERS FESTIVAL

All Day Single Session

$33.00 $18.50

$30.00 $16.50

$30.00 $16.50

$31.00 $17.50

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Subscription - go to step 2 STEP 1. Subscription or Membership?

STEP 2. Choose Your Shows, Dates & Tickets - Subscribers Only

Membership - go to Step 3

Browse the booklet, pick 5 or more shows and fill in the form indicating how many tickets per event you require. Ensure you have written or ticked all boxes in relation to dates, times & any additional guest tickets. Add all the prices together from left to right and tally the Total columns for Sub - Totals.

Add the three Sub - Totals together and this will be the total cost of your subscription.

Shows and Dates

5+ Shows

Additional Guest Tickets

Adult

@$50

@$53

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$45

@$48

School Student

@$22

@$23

2. Jon English

26 February 8pm

Adult

@$55

@$58

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$52

@$53

School Student

@$52

@$53

3. The Tempest

Opening Night

@$35

@$35

Adult

@$29

@$30

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$24

@$25

School Student

@$17

@$18

Adult

@$44

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$40

@$43

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$57

@$59

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$55

@$56

School Student

@$22

@$23

Adult

@$44

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$40

@$43

School Student

@$18

@$19

Opening Night

@$49

@$49

Adult

@$46

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$42

@$43

School Student

@$32

@$33

8. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

11am 1pm 3pm

Adult

@$21

@$22

School Student

@$15

@$16

9. Choir of Hard Knockers

8 May 2pm

Adult

@$30

@$33

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$25

@$28

School Student

@$17

@$18

 Please indicate where applicable

1. The 7 Sopranos

14 February 5pm

Date: ................................................

Time: .................................................

4. The Divine Miss Bette

1 April 8pm

5. Mirusia

22 April 7:30pm

6. Little Shop of Horrors

26 April 8pm

7. Mary Poppins

Date: ................................................

Time: .................................................

Ticket Category

Total (a)

SUB-TOTAL (a) $ ..................................

Shows and Dates

 Please indicate where applicable

Ticket Category

5+ Shows

Additional Guest Tickets

Total (a)

10. Sydney Writers’ Festival

20 May

10am - 12:30pm

1:30pm - 5:30pm

All Day Session

Session One

@$16.5

@$17.5

Session Two

@$16.5

@$17.5

All Day Session

@$30

@$31

11. Cafe de Paris

25 June 6pm

26 June 2pm

Adult

@$27

@$28

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$25

@$26

School Student

@$16

@$17

12. Swinin' on a Sunday

24 July 2pm

Adult

@$30

@$33

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$25

@$28

School Student

@$17

@$18

Adult

@$40

@$43

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$37

@$38

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$44

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$40

@$43

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$50

@$53

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$45

@$48

School Student

@$22

@$23

Admit One

@$19

@$21

Opening Night

@$35

@$35

Adult

@$29

@$30

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$24

@$25

School Student

@$17

@$18

Adult

@$40

@$43

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$37

@$38

School Student

@$18

@$19

13. Taikoz - Chi Udaka

27 July 7:30pm

14. Country Song

2 August 7:30pm

15. The Marriage of Figaro

6 August 7:30pm

16. Snugglepot & Cuddlepie

12 August 12 noon

6pm

17. Watch Us Play

Date: ................................................

Time: .................................................

18. Always...Patsy Cline

31 August 8pm

SUB-TOTAL (b) $ ..................................

Shows and Dates

5+ Shows

Additional Guest Tickets

Adult

@$21

@$22

School Student

@$15

@$16

20. Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

10 September 8pm

Adult

@$38

@$41

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$35

@$36

21. Wayne Rogers Lashes Legs & Lyrics

11 September 2pm

Adult

@$40

@$43

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$37

@$38

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$44

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$40

@$43

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$50

@$53

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$45

@$48

School Student

@$22

@$23

Adult

@$21

@$22

School Student

@$15

@$16

Adult

@$40

@$43

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$37

@$38

School Student

@$18

@$19

Adult

@$29

@$30

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$24

@$25

School Student

@$17

@$18

Opening Night

@$49

@$49

Adult

@$46

@$47

Pen/Sen/Tertiary

@$42

@$43

School Student

@$32

@$33

 Please indicate where applicable

19. The Peasant Prince

5 September 6pm

6 September 10:30am

6 September 12:30pm

22. ACO Collective

14 September 7:30pm

23. Bell Shakespeare's Othello

24 September 8pm

24. Erth's Dinosaur Zoo

28 September 12 Noon

28 September 2:30pm

29 September 10:00am 25. An Evening With Groucho

9 October 2pm

26. The Brilliance of Brass

15 October 8pm

27. Wicked

Date: ................................................

Time: .................................................

Ticket Category

Total (a)

SUB-TOTAL (c) $ ..................................

SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL (a+b+c) $ ........................................................

STEP 3 Main Person’s Details Were you a Subscriber or Member in 2015?

Yes

No

Patron ID: ....................................................................................................

NAME: (Title)...................(First).............................................................

(Surname)....................................................................................................

ADDRESS: ..................................................................................................... ......................................................................POSTCODE:...........................

PH: (H).................................................... (WK).............................................

MOB:..................................................................................................................

EMAIL:...............................................................................................................

Email me my Subscription tickets* Call me to pick up my tickets H WK MOB *Please note: Subscriber & Members will receive a Diamond Season 2016 Card in the mail.

Please indicate concession type: Photocopy of ID is attached (if mailing) Pensioner Senior Card Tertiary Student School Student Card number:.........................................................................................

STEP 4 Other Person’s Details

Send me the Capitol e-newsletter & e-cards Please indicate concession type: Photocopy of ID is attached (if mailing) Pensioner Senior Card Tertiary Student School Student Card number:.........................................................................................

If more than 2 people on the one form then please provide details on a seperate piece of paper and attach to form.

Remember that to sit together you must submit all forms at the same time.

STEP 5 Specific Seating Requests Subscribers Only Subscribers will be allocated the same seats across all events.

Wheelchair Position Level Access Aisle Seat - Left / Right (circle one) Other:............................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................

STEP 6 Membership Type & Totals Membership Only

Were you a Subscriber or Member in 2015?

Yes

No

Patron ID: ....................................................................................................

NAME: (Title)................(First)................................................................

(Surname)....................................................................................................

ADDRESS: ..................................................................................................... ....................................................................POSTCODE:.............................

PH: (H).................................................... (WK).............................................

MOB:..................................................................................................................

EMAIL:...............................................................................................................

Mem

Sample

1 @$30

Adult

@$30

Sen/Pen/Tert

@$25

School Stud

@$20 MEMBERS TOTAL

Totals

$30

CHECKLIST

STEP 7

Before sending please check the following:

Subscription Total Subscribers Only (a+b+c from overleaf) $..........................................................

Processing Fee $ 5.50 GRAND SUBS TOTAL $

STEP 8 Method of Payment Cheque (payable to Tamworth Regional Council) Cash (payable at Capitol Theatre only) VISA

MASTERCARD

Card No: ......................................................................................................

Exp Date: ............... /..................

Card ID: ............................................ (Last 3 digits on the back of card) Cardholder Name: ..........................................................................

SIGNATURE: ...............................................................................................

Cardholder Address: ...................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................

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DIAMOND SEASON 2016

Experience every facet

1. Contact details Make sure your details are clearly written.

We ask that you include your mobile and email address for ease of contact and online use.

2. Choose your shows Make sure you have picked at least 5 shows to access the Subscription Prices. Make sure you have written or ticked all boxes in relation to dates, times and additional tickets.

3. Seating requirements Let us know if you have specific needs that require suitable seating.

4. Concession details If claiming a concession, include a photocopy of your Concession Card.

5. Adding up Fill in your payment details and totals.

If you need help completing your subscription, call 02 6766 2028.

THREE EASY WAYS TO SUBMIT ONLINE www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au MAIL your completed form and credit card details or cheque to: Capitol Theatre Diamond Season 2016, PO Box 555, Tamworth NSW 2340 IN PERSON You can drop your completed form in to Capitol Theatre Tamworth at level one, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Peel Street.

During peak times your form may not be processed on the spot.

Subscriptions are processed in order of receipt, regardless of the method used.

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DIAMOND SEASON 2016

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

FEBRUARY SUN 14

FRI 26

MARCH

FRI 11 – SUN 20

APRIL

FRI 1 FRI 22 TUES 26

MAY

FRI 6 - SAT 21 SAT 7

SUN 8

FRI 20

JUNE

SAT 25 - SUN 26

JULY

SUN 24 WED 27

AUG

TUES 2 SAT 6 FRI 12 FRI 19 – SUN 28 WED 31

SEPT

MON 5 – TUES 6 SAT 10 SUN 11 WED 14 SAT 24 WED 28 – THURS 29

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE DATE

THE 7 SOPRANOS VALENTINE’S TOUR @ 5pm (Happy Valentine’s Day) JON ENGLISH - TRILOGY OF ROCK @ 8pm

Fri 4 Dec 2015 Fri 11 Dec 2015

THE TEMPEST

Fri 8 Jan 2016

THE DIVINE MISS BETTE @ 8pm MIRUSIA IN CONCERT @ 7.30pm Tamworth Town Hall LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS @ 8pm

Fri 22 Jan 2016 Now On Sale Fri 12 Feb 2016

MARY POPPINS THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm Tamworth Town Hall CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKERS @ 2pm Tamworth Town Hall (Happy Mother’s Day) SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL @10am to 5.30pm

Fri 26 Feb 2016

Fri 26 Feb 2016 Fri 26 Feb 2016

CAFĒ DE PARIS

Fri 15 April 2016

SWINGIN’ ON A SUNDAY @ 2pm TAIKOZ - CHI UDAKA @ 7.30pm

Fri 6 May 2016 Fri 6 May 2016

COUNTRY SONG @ 7.30pm THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO @ 7.30pm SNUGGLEPOT & CUDLEPIE @ 12noon, 6pm WATCH US PLAY ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE @ 8pm

Fri 6 May 2016 Fri 6 May 2016 Fri 12 Feb 2016 Fri 6 May 2016 Fri 20 May 2016

THE PEASANT PRINCE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL @ 8pm WAYNE ROGERS – LASHES, LEGS & LYRICS @ 2pm ACO COLLECTIVE – Beethoven & Mendelssohn @ 7.30pm BELL SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO @ 8pm ERTH’S DINASOUR ZOO TRECC

Fri 6 May 2016 Fri 20 May 2016 Fri 27 June 2016 Fri 27 June 2016 Fri 27 June 2016 Fri 6 May 2016

OCT

SUN 9 AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO @ 2pm SAT 15 THE BRILLIANCE OF BRASS @ 8pm FRI 28 – SUN 30 WICKED

NOV

YEAR AT A GLANCE

WED 2 – SAT 12 WICKED

Fri 26 Feb 2016

Fri 15 July 2016 Fri 15 July 2016 Fri 15 July 2016 Fri 15 July 2016

TAMWORTH SERVICES CLUB

TAMWORTH POLICE STATION

LEVEL 1 CENTREPOINT TAMWORTH TOWN HALL

FITZROY STREET

ACMF

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NAB BANK

WESTPAC BANK

BRISBANE STREET

IMPERIAL HOTEL

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MARIUS STREET

PEEL STREET

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THE

DIAMOND SEASON 2016

Experience every facet

FEBRUARY

SUN 14 THE 7 SOPRANOS VALENTINE’S TOUR

@ 5pm (Happy Valentine’s Day) FRI 26 JON ENGLISH - TRILOGY OF ROCK @ 8pm

MARCH

FRI 11 – SUN 20 THE TEMPEST

APRIL

FRI 1 THE DIVINE MISS BETTE @ 8pm FRI 22 MIRUSIA IN CONCERT @ 7.30pm Tamworth Town Hall TUES 26 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS @ 8pm

MAY

FRI 6 - SAT 21 MARY POPPINS SAT 7 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

@ 11am, 1pm & 3pm Tamworth Town Hall SUN 8 CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKERS

@ 2pm Tamworth Town Hall (Happy Mother’s Day) FRI 20 SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL

@10am to 5.30pm

JUNE

SAT 25 - SUN 26 CAFĒ DE PARIS

JULY

SUN 24 SWINGIN’ ON A SUNDAY @ 2pm WED 27 TAIKOZ - CHI UDAKA @ 7.30pm

AUGUST

TUES 2 COUNTRY SONG @ 7.30pm SAT 6 THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO @ 7.30pm FRI 12 SNUGGLEPOT & CUDLEPIE @ 12noon, 6pm FRI 19 – SUN 28 WATCH US PLAY WED 31 ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE @ 8pm

SEPTEMBER

MON 5 – TUES 6 THE PEASANT PRINCE SAT 10 SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL @ 8pm SUN 11 WAYNE ROGERS – LASHES, LEGS & LYRICS @ 2pm WED 14 ACO COLLECTIVE

– Beethoven & Mendelssohn @ 7.30pm SAT 24 BELL SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO @ 8pm WED 28 – THURS 29 ERTH’S DINASOUR ZOO TRECC

OCTOBER

SUN 9 AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO @ 2pm SAT 15 THE BRILLIANCE OF BRASS @ 8pm FRI 28 – SUN 30 WICKED

NOVEMBER

WED 2 – SAT 12 WICKED