SHANNON NOLL

Australia’s favourite son, ‘Nollsie’

Shannon Noll’s everyman appeal lies in his honesty and instant relatability. Nollsie’s rise to fame as the runner-up of the record breaking first series of Australian Idol, saw him go from being a farm hand in Condobolin, to one of Australia’s most cherished and recognised recording artists and entertainers.

In 2024, Nollsie is celebrating 20 years since the release of his multi-platinum debut album That’s What I’m Talkin’ About, with a special 20th Anniversary album release and national tour.

Since taking to the stage and commencing his successful recording career, “Australia’s favourite son” has gone on to receive consistent acclaim with seven ARIA top 10 albums, including two multi-platinum #1 ARIA albums, 17 platinum and three gold accreditations. He boasts a reputation as the only Australian male artist in national ARIA chart history to have achieved ten consecutive top ten singles. His landmark single What About Me was certified 4× platinum and was the highest selling single in Australia in 2004.

Twenty years on, Nollsie is at the peak of his powers as he continues to release new music, host his popular new podcast Idol Talking With Nollsie, headline major festivals and perform to huge crowds across Australia. His most recent album release, RAW debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart and #1 on the AIR Independent Album chart. Don’t miss Nollsie at the Tamworth Town Hall as part of Hats Off to Country 2024.

Friday 19 July | 7:30pm

Tamworth Town Hall

2 hours | Includes Interval

By Bryony Lavery

DIRECTOR

Ben Sutton

SET & LIGHTING DESIGN

Danny Hankinson

COSTUME DESIGN

Glendon Fletcher

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Sam Brice

PROPS & ART DESIGNER

Caron Schumann

LEADING SEAMAN (MARITIME ADVISOR)

John Maude

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It's a dark and stormy night. Jim, the inn-keeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in - and her dangerous voyage begins.

Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of murder, money and mutiny, Tamworth Dramatic Society invites you to join Jim Hawkins and the crew of the Hispaniola on one of the greatest adventures of all time, Treasure Island!

When the old Pirate, Billy Bones, and the treasure map he has stolen from his old shipmates, arrive at the quiet Benbow Inn, Jim Hawkins, Squire Trelawney and Dr Livsey are set on an incredible journey into the unknown. Along the way, Jim and her companions will have to face overwhelming odds, and she’ll have to use all the cunning she can muster to find the treasure, save her friends… and make it home again!

In this thrilling adaptation by Bryony Lavery, which keeps alive the wit and excitement of the book, Jim becomes a girl rebelling against gender roles in her amazing coming of age journey. A tribute to the wit, honour and resourcefulness of children. Treasure Island is an adventure not to be missed!

See page 97 for details

....And one more thing! Keep a weather eye for a seafaring man with one leg!

Friday 2 August to Saturday 10 August

Wednesday 5 April | 7:30pm

See pg 91 for detailed performance times

2 hours | Includes Interval

2 hours 20 minutes | Includes Interval

This production will explore the fun and magical world of the circus through the wonderful art of dance.

A dance concert like one you have never seen before and a circus you won't find anywhere else. You will enjoy the colourful costumes, the beautiful dancing and the quirky surprises that pop up along the way.

This production will include the genres of tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics and musical theatre. Featuring local dance students from the age of 3-18.

Join us for a moment in time, while together we run away and join the circus.

Saturday 10 August | 4:00pm

Trecc

2 hours 20 minutes | Includes Interval

Experience the romance of the original bohemian love story, La Bohème.

DIRECTOR

Dean Bryant

Presented by W

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER

Isabel Hudson

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Damien Cooper

Performed with a live chamber orchestra

On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks . Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever .

hen Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. They head out to bustling Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta and Marcello rekindle their relationship. But even the deepest love can’t warm a freezing winter.

For our bohemians, everything is possible and the future can't come quickly enough. Rodolfo and his friends are determined to make their mark on the world and experience everything it has to offer – but right now they'd settle for something warm to eat.

Some emotions are too big for words alone, and for that, we have music. La Bohème exposes your soul to the feelings that only music can express. The music soars with the ecstasy of love, crackles with the pain of jealousy and cries with the agony of loss.

Puccini’s score has always captured the soaring spirit of young love, and this new production breathes fresh life into one of the world’s favourite operas. Award-winning director Dean Bryant (Anything Goes, Sweet Charity) brings his trademark wit and vivacity to this new staging, which captures that giddy moment where you and your friends feel you'll live forever.

Tuesday 13 August | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth 2 hours 20 minutes | Includes Interval

He's fat, he's funny, he's just here for the Haigh's chocolate. A joyful way to spend an hour.

TIME OUT

Are you a budding Comedian?

Follow the QR code for info. STAND-UP COMEDY MASTERCLASS 3pm to 7pm on the day.

Presented

OverweightLightweight with Brad Oakes

A heavyweight comedian of the highest order

Fat funny man Dave O'Neil is taking his brand new stand-up show, Overweight Lightweight on the road after playing to sold out audiences across the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and receiving some pretty spectacular reviews.

Brad Oakes

Dave O’Neil may call himself a lightweight, but with over 30 years of experience, his cheeky brand of humour has made him one of Australia’s most loved comedians. With years of breakfast radio on Nova, frequent appearances on Spicks and Specks, a bunch of podcasts (including Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and The Junkees with Kitty Flanagan) and a reputation for taking any corporate gig he is offered, it takes a lot to throw this comedian off his game!

Dave will be joined by his friend and regular on The Debrief podcast, Brad Oakes (Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Comedy Company) for what will be a night of laughs with two of Australia's longest working comedians.

Recommended age: 15yrs+

Thursday 15 August | 7:30pm

Capitol Theatre Tamworth

2 hours | Includes Interval

PLAYWRIGHT

Jane Harrison DIRECTOR

Wesley Enoch

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Liza-Mare Syron

CULTURAL LIAISON

Aunty Yvonne Simms

SET & COSTUME DESIGN

Elizabeth Gadsby

ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

Shana O’Brien

LIGHTING DESIGN

Karen Norris

COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGN

Brendon Boney

ASSOCIATE

SOUND DESIGNER

Amy Flannery

SENIOR DHARUG & DHARAWAL LANGUAGE TEACHER

Corina Norman

DHARUG & DHARAWAL LANGUAGE TEACHER

Jordan Ryan-Hennessey

VOICE COACH

Charmian Gradwel

VIDEOGRAPHER

Stephen Wilson-Barker

FIGHT DIRECTOR

Nigel Poulton