Fraser Coast Scene - April 2024

APRIL 2024 A GUIDE TO THEATRE • ARTS • HERITAGE • CULTURE

WHAT’S ON | APRIL 2024 5 Walker Street, Maryborough 4122 6060 Box Office Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4pm

The World of Musicals in Concert

Thu 4 Apr | 7.30PM The World of the Musicals is a show that is tailored for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your favourites.

Spellbound - A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion

Sat 13 Apr | 7.30PM Get ready for a spectacular night of Magic and Grand Illusion with one of Australia’s leading Illusionists, Anthony Street.

The Australian INXS Show

Robertson Brothers Variety TV Show

Fri 5 Apr | 7.30PM The Australian INXS Show celebrates and honours both the memory of Michael Hutchence and the band.

Sun 7 Apr | 3.00PM The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!

Rabbit Presents Isaac Butterfield Live

Women in Music - Emma Newman - Morning Mels

Sun 14 Apr | 8.00PM Isaac Butterfield is kicking off 2024 in Australia with a handful of exclusive shows.

Thu 18 Apr | 11aM Emma presents an intimate acoustic tribute to some phenomenal women in music spanning the decades.

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COVER IMAGE: Detail: Dylan Mooney, Eden 2024.

Courtesy of the artist and N. Smith Gallery, Sydney.

Featured in “Cane”, exhibiting at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery until 21 April.

Queensland Opera

Brad Cox “Yarns & Yodels” Thu 11 Apr | 7.30PM Unlike the Brad Cox full band rock show, the “Yarns and Yodels” tour offers an intimate experience, showcasing Brad’s versatility as an artist.

Murphy’s Pigs In Concert Sat 27 Apr | 7.00PM A big band, a big sound and nearly an acre of suit fabric.

This is an award-winning, Celtic-Rock Big Band.

FOURTEEN shake & stir theatre co Wed 17 Jul | 11AM & 7.30PM The year is 1999 and Shannon has a secret.

Tue 23 Apr | 7PM

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166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay 4197 4206 Open Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 4pm Weekends: 10am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY

EXHIBITIONS: UNTIL 21 APRIL

Cane Historical objects and personal accounts with contemporary artworks from local, national and international artists explore the history of indentured South Sea Islander workers in the Queensland sugarcane industry during the 19th century. Cane celebrates the enduring spirit and cultural legacy of Australian South Sea Islanders.

Wilhelmus Breikers: Eat the Moon (This is not a dystopian parable) Local artist Wilhelmus Breikers presents a selection of works drawing upon reflective examinations of self, questions of reception and perception and interior dimensions of landscape. Eat the Moon features recent paintings accompanied by a new body of sculptural works.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Artist in Youth Week Youth Week Young Makers Residence: Weaving Workshop Yoga Class Market Tue 9 Apr | 11.30AM Sat 13 April | 10AM Wilhelmus Breikers with Aunty Celebrate Youth Celebrate Youth Sun 7 Apr | 10AM Jan Williams Week with Join artist Wilhelmus Breikers within his exhibition ‘Eat the Moon (This is not a dystopian parable)’

Sun 7 Apr | 11AM A free, hands on weaving workshop for young people.

Week with a calming yoga session, destress and limber up for the rest of your school holidays!

handmade, upcycled or second-hand products marketed by young people.

Images (from top): Leo Favell, Polson Cemetery South Sea Islander Memorial, 1972; Wilhelmus Breikers, I am optimistic sometimes 2020. Acrylic on canvas.

WHAT’S ON | APRIL 2024 311 Kent St, Maryborough 4190 5818 Open Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends: 9.30am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY

EXHIBITIONS: UNTIL SUN 21 APR Zela Bissett Rosemary Anderson Behind the Shine

Sense of Place - Toogoom - Place of Rest

Selected Works Until Sun 7 Apr

Impressed 4

Youth Week - Testimony Arts Pop-up exhibit

Maryborough Woodturners & Woodcraftsmen Guild Inc Printmakers Timber Revelations

CREATIVE SPACE Marc Clark

5 - 14 Apr

EXHIBITIONS: FRI 26 APR - SUN 9 JUN Exhibition Opening Fri 26 Apr | 6PM

Radiant Objects

Wide Bay Region Artists A showcase of the region’s most outstanding emerging and established threedimensional artists.

Thinking of Place II

Touring Printmaking Exhibition 12 Apr - 5 May

WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

Woodworking demos

Tue & Thu | until 18 April

Selfsameness

High Schools of Maryborough Selfsameness is a collaborative art exhibition that brings together the creative talents of the four Maryborough high schools.

Intro to monoprinting

Sat 6 Apr | 9.30AM - 2PM 8-15 years

Printmaking Print Studio Weekly Wed & Sat | 10AM-2PM

Images (clockwise from top left): Nora Hanasy, Wa-STAG-e; N Clark, The Stars Between us; Maryborough Woodturners, woodworking demonstrations.

4123 7221 Kent & Richmond Sts, Maryborough Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Weekends 9.30am - 2pm.

School Holiday Easter Craft Activities Daily until 14 April

School Holiday Pocket Park Lawn Games Daily until 14 April

Youth Week Yarns 12-14yrs | Fri 12 Apr | 10AM 15-18yrs | Fri 12 Apr | 1PM

in the birthplace of her author PL Travers Explore the heritage listed former bank as you interact with displays featuring the life of P.L. Travers and her enchanting stories of the practically perfect nanny. Featuring two levels of interactive displays, pocket park and retail shop.

Fraser Coast Scene is distributed free as a marketing and engagement initiative of Fraser Coast Regional Council.

It’s about promoting Council’s programs and services by sharing stories of our arts and cultural community and their connection to Council’s spaces.

STAY INSPIRED! This guide shares a taste of Council’s arts, culture and heritage program and was correct at time of printing. To keep up to date with the latest information visit our website.

We welcome contributions from our creative community. For more information email ArtsCulture@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

4190 5722 Wharf Street, Maryborough Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Weekends 9.30am - 2pm.

Science Rules!

STEM Workshop

Thu 11 Apr | 10AM

The Basement Series Performance Sat 13 Apr | 3.30PM

Curator in Conversation Every Thursday & Friday 10AM | FREE

A taste of the past Explore the Bond Store and let this beautiful, heritage-listed building share its stories as you wander through the space.

Add to your experience with tantalizing tales and fantastic flavours. Enjoy a selection of premium quality ports and liqueurs as our storytellers share tales inspired by objects from our collection.

Take home a taste of the region with delicious delicacies or curious keepsakes.

Fraser Coast Regional Council acknowledges to the east, the Butchulla (Badtjala) and to the west, the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People, their connection to Country (land, sea and sky) and recognise the many places of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance in the community. We pay respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge other First Nation Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people, who reside in the Fraser Coast region.

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TAKING CENTRE STAGE

ARTIST PROFILE: NOAH BYRNE Story: April Spadina | Photo: Cody Fox

Have you ever met someone who lights up the room with their positive energy, a contagious smile and a genuine love for life? You know, those unique individuals who make you feel appreciated by their welcoming nature? Well, sixteen year old Noah Byrne is that person and it’s clear when you meet him why he is on his way to becoming a well known Australian identity.

In his considerably short time on Earth, Noah has a long list of achievements under his belt. You’ve probably seen him, but would be forgiven for not recognising him as he often takes on a different personality, morphing into a new persona, each with a new accent, hairstyle and costume. Yes, Noah is an actor and over the years he has been many various characters, ranging in musicals, plays and street performances. If it means he gets to be on stage and bring joy to an audience - he’s in!

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As a member of many different theatre groups in the Fraser Coast including Z-PAC, Accent and Macabre Theatre companies, there is no shortage of roles to play. Noah’s skills don’t stop at just acting, he also involves himself in set design and co-directing and has a dream of one day owning his own theatre company.

A natural actor, he drops effortlessly into character without hesitation and laughs as he recalls moments where his improvisation on stage helped with situations that might have been awkward and embarrassing. His community spirit is strong and he loves the response from a live audience, knowing he has contributed to sharing the joy of the performing arts with others.

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