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Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

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July

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GENERAL INFORMATION Theatre programs start promptly at the advertised start time and latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Smoking is not allowed in any part of the Pilbeam Theatre or other Council venues. The use of cameras and recording devices during performances is illegal and penalties for infringement of copyright in this way are severe. Please ensure all mobile phones are switched off before entering the auditorium. Crying or fidgety children can be a distraction to other theatregoers and performers, so if you bring your small child to the theatre, please book an aisle seat in case you need to exit the auditorium.

TICKETING ABBREVIATIONS A = Adult S = Student U = Unemployed Y = Youth FoT = Friend of Theatre P = Pensioner J = Junior * G10 = Group of 10 or more SC = Senior’s Card C = Concession RP = Reward Pensioner RA = Reward Adult CSC – Commonwealth Senior Card F = Family (2 adults & 2 children unless otherwise stated)

*Preschool and school age, 3 yrs to 17 yrs. May have additional age restrictions. Please check with the Box Office to ensure you are eligible for a particular price category.

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Winter Cinema Club Join us at the Pilbeam Theatre for a season of cinema on the big screen on Sunday afternoons over three weekends. Stage productions captured live in HD, biopics and modern musicals. Different film each session. Program available from seeitlive.com.au . Bar and candy bar operating.

SUNDAY 26 JUNE 2pm – Mr Turner (150 mins) Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (Timothy Spall) lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper (Dorothy Atkinson) bears an unrequited love for him. 5pm – Once (90 mins) The film tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story.

SUNDAY 3 JULY 2pm – Emerald City (120 mins) Sharp-edged, satirical and accusatory, David Williamson’s Emerald City lays into the materialism of the 1980s with a razor wit. 5pm – Into the Woods (125 mins) Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical starring starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Emily Blunt.

SUNDAY 10 JULY 2pm – One Man Two Guvnors (180min) The runaway West End and Broadway hit, featuring a Tony Awardwinning performance from James Corden. 5pm – Nine (119 mins) Famous film director Guido Contini struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives, as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent, and his mother. A movie musical staring Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz and Daniel Day-Lewis.

PILBEAM THEATRE SUNDAY 26 JUNE, 3 JULY, 10 JULY AT 2PM AND 5PM ALL TICKETS $15 PER SESSION.

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July

CounterMove Sydney Dance Company Sydney Dance Company’s CounterMove explores luminescence and life in a double bill that will enchant, compel and amuse with exhilarating physical dance by some of Australia’s finest dancers. From one of the world’s most exciting choreographers comes a laugh-out-loud funny and affectionate tribute and parody of modern art: Cacti. Swedish Alexander Ekman’s witty and energetic piece, performed by the full Company and a string quartet, will take you in with a knowing wink, then surprise you with its bracing physicality. Cacti has been on tour since it premiered in 2013 performing to sold-out houses delighting critics and audiences alike. The second work, Rafael Bonachela’s world premiere, Lux Tenebris, provides the perfect contrast: light and darkness emerging from a dusky sonic landscape by composer Nick Wales (long-term collaborator of Sarah Blasko). Movement follows deep, unexpected, visceral beats, and sharp, sudden twists to discover a dark place where there is space for beauty and light. Bonachela’s work, as always, is deeply emotional. CounterMove will intrigue, move and entertain you. Don’t miss out. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2016 See It Live Theatre Season. Rockhampton Art Gallery will be open for 90 minutes before the starting time of this show and others in the 2016 See It Live Theatre Season. Free entry. To see what is on, visit rockhamptonartgallery.com.au $ PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 2 JULY AT 7.30PM A $49, P $45, CSC $45, G10 10+ A $46 EACH, AFOT $45, PFOT $41, RA $45, RP $41. PAY YOUR AGE: IF YOU ARE 26 YEARS OF AGE OR UNDER YOU PAY $1 PER YEAR OF AGE. FOR EXAMPLE, A 15 YEAR OLD WOULD PAY $15, A 26 YEAR OLD WOULD PAY $26. PROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUIRED. AGE CALCULATED AS AT DATE OF SHOW.

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Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Masquerade Ball Wot Eva Go’s Masquerade Ball is an annual charity event founded in 2012 with the goal of raising awareness and funds for Relay For Life, Cancer Council Queensland. The ball has evolved into a popular affair attracting more than 300 people to each year’s event. Each year the ballroom is transformed into a destination you could only imagine. The room decoration, the cuisine and the entertainment is always a night guests never forget and other charities try to compete with. Our ball has a room full of people loving life that fill the dance floor till the glass carriage arrives to chauffeur them home.

TABLES OF 10 SHEARING SHED ROCKHAMPTON HERITAGE VILLAGE SATURDAY 9 JULY AT 6PM FOR 6.30PM START TICKETS $100 TICKET SALES CLOSE FRIDAY 1 JULY AT 5PM

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Brick Event The Brick Event is a fan event, showcasing Lego creations and sets from Lego history. All the displays are from QLUG (Queensland Lego User Group) members own imaginations and their private collections. A play area is open during the event. Where will your imagination take you? Merchandise will be available to buy.

ROBERT SCHWARTEN PAVILION ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 9 AND SUNDAY 10 JULY 9AM TO 4PM PRESALE TICKETS FROM WWW.BRICKEVENTS.IWANNATICKET.COM.AU A$13, J (3 TO 15 YEARS) $7, F (2 A+4 J) $43. CHILDREN UNDER 3 FREE

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July

Chamber Music Concert

The Rockhampton Chamber Music Society performs relaxing concerts with a variety of musical entertainment on the second Sunday of each month. July’s theme is French music. Entry is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome to join the group for afternoon tea, also only gold coin donation.

YOUTH ORCHESTRA ROOM (LEVEL 1) WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SUNDAY 10 JULY AT 2PM

Downstream Exhibition

Arts groups in the Walter Reid Cultural Centre will hold their exhibition Downstream, to coincide with the 2016 Rockhampton River Festival. Browse through the many artworks on display including painting, fibre arts, pottery and photography. Vote on your favourite artwork for the Peoples’ Choice Award. Artworks will be on sale.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE TUESDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 17 JULY, 10AM TO 3PM OPEN DAY SATURDAY 16 JULY 10AM TO 4PM FREE ENTRY

Walter Reid Cultural Centre Open Day

Arts groups in the Walter Reid Cultural Centre will open their doors to the public at the Centre’s Open day in July. The open day will not only give the public the chance to see what goes on in the building but also try their hand at a range of artforms. Come and have a go, maybe discover a hidden talent! The Open Day coincides with the exhibition Downstream, being held in the gallery at the centre.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SATURDAY 16 JULY 10AM TO 4PM FREE ENTRY

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase The Sydney Comedy Festival – The Festival’s Funniest in One Hilarious Night! 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 your 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! MC for the night is Mickey D who has returned to Australia with his boundless energy and killer wit after living in the UK where he regularly sold out his solo shows at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe and toured the States and Europe delighting audiences all over. Highlights from the showcase will include Daniel Connell; affable, lovable and hilarious and a great emerging talent you won’t want to miss. Ray Badran (Triple J, The Comedy Channel), a regular on the Australian club and festival circuit will have you bent over in laughs with his astute observational humour and for the first time ever in Queensland, Japan’s quirkiest export, Waka Takahashi, will be on stage to win you over with this absurd brand of comedy. With more exciting names to announce you better get in quick for this huge night of laughs! Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over. May contain coarse language and adult themes.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 14 JULY AT 7.30PM ALL TICKETS $35

Pay Your Age

If you are aged 26 or under you can PAY YOUR AGE on selected shows in the 2016 See it Live Theatre Season. You pay $1 per year of age for example a 21 year old would pay $21. Age calculated as at date of show. Look for the Pay Your Age icon next to the shows in the Spotlight newsletter.

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July

Rockhampton Kennel Club Dog Show

Come and enjoy a day out with hundreds of different breeds of dogs all vying to be the best in show! These pets are well groomed, trained and obedient it is an absolute credit to their owners. You will be amazed at the outstanding confirmation of these dogs and the variety of dog breeds that are available. All dogs on the ground are pure breed and all are members of their governing body of Dogs Queensland.

KENNEL CLUB, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS ENTRY VIA GATE 8 OFF LION CREEK ROAD SATURDAY-SUNDAY 16 TO 17 JULY 9.00 AM UNTIL EARLY AFTERNOON FREE ENTRY FOR SPECTATORS

Peter Pan Emmaus College presents Peter Pan as written by J.M. Barrie. If you loved Mary Poppins then ‘Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough,’ as Emmaus brings the magical music of Drewe and Stiles back to the stage. Over one hundred students and staff are involved to help create a ‘… world (sic) that is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.’ Come along to ‘a world where no-one grows up. What a place to live!’ ‘Never is an awfully long time’ so don’t miss this one.

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 22 JULY AT 7PM, SATURDAY 23 JULY AT 7PM, SUNDAY 24 JULY AT 2PM A $33, P $22, J (2-11YEARS) $15

Paid Car Parking Paid parking has been implemented in the Pilbeam Theatre / Art Gallery carpark. Pay stations have been installed and vehicle owners are required to display the tickets on their dashboards. Car park fees apply between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Rockhampton Little Theatre performs Ray Lawler’s classic play, The Summer of the Seventeenth Doll. Every summer for the past 17 years, Olive opens her door to canecutters Roo and Barney who bring with them a Kewpie doll as a souvenir. This year, however, things are different. Olive invites her prim-and-proper friend Pearl to meet the rough-andtumble boys, who are caught in a downward spiral that threatens to shatter the peaceful traditions of the household. Arguably, Australia’s most important play of the post-war era. Don’t miss it.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE FRIDAY 22 JULY AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 23 JULY AT 7.30PM FRIDAY 29 JULY AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 30 JULY AT 7.30PM A $22, C $18, Y $12 G10+A $20EA

Carl Barron

Due to popular demand, Carl Barron returns for one more show! Limited seats available. Please contact Pilbeam Theatre Box Office for details. After making over 300,000 Australian’s laugh on his last tour and taking a year off to star in his first feature film, Carl returns at his brilliant best with his brand new show. Don’t miss Australia’s most popular comedian and the opportunity to see one of our countries great comedic minds at work as he presents an evening of stand up with a bit of guitar. Be there for a night where Carl blends structure with chance, or as he likes to call it - drinking with a fork.

PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 25 JULY AT 8PM A $49.90, P $46.90, U $46.90, S $46.90, G10+ A $46.90

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July/August

TCC Showcase

The Cathedral College celebrates 25 years of Catholic Education, with TCC Showcase, for one night only at the Pilbeam Theatre. Compered by the delightfully funny and engaging Anna Daniels, a proud TCC Graduate best known for her time on The Project and her award winning interview with Russell Crowe, Anna is sure to entertain as she introduces each TCC star studded act. Past TCC performers will return to the stage once again joining their younger present day counterparts, to celebrate The Cathedral College Arts with song, music, dance and drama. The always smooth and entertaining Griffin brothers, Riley and Braedy, the toetapping and highly talented Joel Duffy, classical pianist Campbell Kelly, violinist Jessica Paton, TCC’s first ordained Catholic priest and pianist Fr Andrew Hogan, TCC’s National Award winning Dancer Taliah Edwards and the very popular Mr Michael Jones are just some of TCC’s dear friends performing for an evening to remember. Please join us.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 28 JULY AT 7PM A $25, J $10

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Join us for all the action at the Rockhampton Showgrounds for the MEM Queensland Central Coast Winter Series third and final round of Solos and Sidecars.

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS FRIDAY 29 AND SATURDAY 30 JULY A$25, J (5-15 YEARS) $15, UNDER 5 YEARS FREE, F $60. GATES OPEN 4.30PM, RACING FROM 6PM TICKETS ON SALE AT THE GATE.

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

The Peasant Prince Monkey Baa Theatre Company will perform The Peasant Prince, the children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, at the Pilbeam Theatre in August. 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. The Peasant Prince is adapted for the stage and performed by Monkey Baa Theatre Company, one of Australia’s premier theatre companies creating quality theatre for young people.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST AT 6.30PM A $19, P $15.50, CSC $15.50, J $14, AFOT $17.50, PFOT $14.50, RA $17.50, RP $14.50 SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: THURSDAY 4 AUGUST AT 9.30AM AND 11.30AM SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PRICES: J$10, ACCOMPANYING ADULTS $14

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August

The Barber of Seville

Rocky Swap

2016 is the 200th anniversary of the first performance of The Barber of Seville and Opera Queensland’s delicious dose of comedy and effervescent music is the perfect way to say – Happy Birthday Figaro! Dashing Count Almaviva has lost his heart to the sassy young maiden Rosina. But Rosina’s guardian is determined to marry her himself until Figaro – king of charisma and silken style – leads the charge to unite the young lovers through a series of hilarious, “fool proof” schemes. Will it all add up to a Spanish mission impossible? Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Spanish madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp, musical wit is brought to life by director Lindy Hume and a fabulous cast of Queensland artists including former OperaQ Young Artist Brett Carter and audience favourites Andrew Collis, Virgilio Marino, Shaun Brown, David Hibbard, Emily Burke and Monique Latemore. Featuring the Opera Queensland Rockhampton Community Chorus and musicians from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Sung in Italian with projected English translations. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Opera Australia. Part of the 2016 See it Live Theatre Season.

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 6AM TO 4PM ADULT $6, CHILDREN UNDER 12 $2, UNDER 5 YEARS FREE.

PILBEAM THEATRE $ SATURDAY 6 AUGUST AT 7.30PM A $56, P $52, CSC $52, G10+A $52, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49 PAY YOUR AGE: IF YOU ARE 26 YEARS OF AGE OR UNDER YOU PAY $1 PER YEAR OF AGE. FOR EXAMPLE, A 15YEAR OLD PAYS $15, A 26 YEAR OLD PAYS $26. AGE CALCULATED AS AT DATE OF SHOW. PROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUIRED.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIVE THEATRE If you’re stuck for an idea for a gift, then why not try a Pilbeam Theatre Gift Voucher? You can buy gift vouchers for any amount and they are redeemable for tickets to events which are on sale through the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office (provided tickets are available). Contact the Box Office on 4927 4111 for more details.

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Come along to the region’s biggest swap meet, the Rocky Swap. With hundreds of stalls selling thousands of items, you’re sure to find something interesting! The Rocky Swap is a not for profit fund raising event conducted by the North Rockhampton Rotary Club in association with the All Classic Car Club. Over one thousand stall holders have booked sites covering the entire Rockhampton showgrounds, inside pavilions and open air. Food and drink stalls are run by volunteers from both Rotary and Lions Clubs.

42nd Street Rockhampton Grammar School performs one of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street. It tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Peggy arrives to New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy’s talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady, his newest show. Pretty Lady stars Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva, who takes an instant dislike to the new girl in the cast. When Dorothy is injured during the show’s previews, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer! Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. 42nd Street is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards, and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 12 AUGUST AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 13 AUGUST AT 7.30PM SUNDAY 14 AUGUST AT 1.30PM A $30, P $26, U $24, SC $26, S $26, F (2A + 2J) $98, Y (12 TO 17) $25, J (1 TO 11) $24

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August

Chamber Music Concert The Rockhampton Chamber Music Society performs relaxing concerts with a variety of musical entertainment on the second Sunday of each month. Entry is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome to join the group for afternoon tea, also only gold coin donation.

YOUTH ORCHESTRA ROOM (LEVEL 1) WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SUNDAY 14 AUGUST AT 2PM

The Wiggles – Wiggle Town Tour! The Wiggles are celebrating their 25th birthday in the best way possible! Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy will be performing in over 100 locations around Australia! The Wiggle Town tour will feature songs from the Wiggle Town CD. You’ll sing and dance along with the latest Wiggles hits such as “Do the Propeller”, “Emma’s Yellow Bow” and “Simon Says” as well as Wiggle classics “Hot Potato”, “Rock a Bye Your Bear” and “Fruit Salad”. The Fab Four of fun will of course be joined by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus! The Wiggles are Australian Icons, trusted and treasured by Aussies with a recent survey showing that 70% of young parents say that The Wiggles are their pre-schoolers favourite entertainers! Emma’s own TV series debuted on ABC TV last year, due to her amazing popularity. In breaking news, work has begun on the Lachy TV show, let’s hope he stays awake for this one! With so many sold out shows last year, you better get a wiggle on and get your tickets now as tickets to The Wiggle Town tour will sell like … Hot Potatoes!

FRIDAY 19 AUGUST AT 10AM AND 12.30PM ALL TICKETS $32.50. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS FREE (PROVIDED THEY DO NOT OCCUPY A SEAT). GROUP 10 OR MORE $30.50EACH

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Kitty Flanagan – Seriously?

In this brand new show, Kitty gives you the inside scoop on gravediggers, cops, cubans and spaghetti soss. There’s advice on how to speak to doctors, some funny music from Sister Penny plus a serious attempt to quantify one of life’s biggest mysteries: ‘How much do old people love salt?’ Age recommendation: 15+

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 20 AUGUST AT 8PM A $46.90, P$44.90, Y (15 TO 17 YEARS) $44.90, G10+A $44.90EA

Handmade Expo Markets

If it’s Handmade, Home-grown or Hand-baked you’ll find it here under the one roof! Plenty of stalls, music, workshops, demonstrations, giveaways, entertainment, seating & food. Come and join our Artisans in Excellence for a fun-filled morning!

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 20 AUGUST, 8AM TO 1PM

Rockhampton Cultural Festival Celebrate Rockhampton’s multicultural society with exotic entertainment from far away places, hands-on workshops and, of course, mouthwatering food from all corners of the globe. Experience first hand the diverse cultures and customs that make up our region today at the Rockhampton Cultural Festival.

ROCKHAMPTON HERITAGE VILLAGE SUNDAY 21 AUGUST AT 11AM TO 5.30PM ENTRY $2

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August

Rockhampton Kennel Club Dog Show

Rockhampton Home Show

KENNEL CLUB, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS ENTRY VIA GATE 8 OFF LION CREEK ROAD SATURDAY-SUNDAY 20 TO 21 AUGUST 9.00 AM UNTIL EARLY AFTERNOON FREE ENTRY FOR SPECTATORS

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS FRIDAY 26 TO SUNDAY 28 AUGUST A $10, SC $8, J FREE WITH ADULT

Soweto Gospel Choir

Morning Melodies – Rocket Man August’s Morning Melodies is Rocket Man, a unique and entertaining salute to Sir Elton John. The show covers Elton’s remarkable career from his first hit song through the disco era to his music for the Disney film The Lion King. The song list includes Your Song, Crocodile Rock, Candle in the Wind, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie and the Jets, Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting and many more. The show stars classically trained musicians Brenton Edgecomb and wife Jacqui. Morning Melodies is presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Bolsover Radiology. A free morning tea, supplied by Brumby’s Allenstown, is available before the show. Morning Tea Supplied by

PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 22 AUGUST AT 11AM A $19, P $17, AFOT $18, PFOT $16, RA $18, RP $16, G10+A $17.50, G10+P $16

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

The 2016 Rockhampton Home Show and Caravan, Camping, 4x4 and Fishing Expo is the region’s largest and most successful event of its kind. This event continues to grow every year, with an estimated 180 local and regional businesses that will be on display in 2016. This event will feature products and services for our homes, lifestyle and outdoor living including Awnings, Bedding, Builders, Electrical, Finance, Garden, Guttering, Health, Hardware, Homewares, Pools, Spas, Sheds, Solar, Tanks, Tools and much more.

Soweto Gospel Choir is one of the world’s greatest vocal ensembles. Since its formation in 2002 it has won 4 Grammys, an Emmy Award and an Academy Award nomination for its work with Peter Gabriel. Hailing from Soweto in Johannesburg, Soweto Gospel Choir brings together some of Africa’s finest singers performing a repertoire that combines traditional African songs handed down through the generations, African Gospel, their unique renditions of international classics as well as South African freedom songs. In its over 1000 performances, Soweto Gospel Choir has brought joy into the lives of audiences all around the world. With soaring harmonies and that unique South African sound, witnessing a performance by Soweto Gospel Choir is unforgettable and a truly extraordinarily moving musical experience.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER AT 8PM A RESERVE: A $89, C $84; F(2A + 2J) $280; AFOT $65 G8+A $65. BUY 20 TICKETS AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL 2 FREE TICKETS. SEE BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS. B RESERVE: A $79, C $74; F (2 A+2J) $260; AFOT $65

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The Beatles No. 1’s Direct from a record breaking national tour with the Australian Symphony Orchestra, the World’s premier ‘Beatles’ band performs the Beatles No1’s. Now, all the Beatles number 1 hits in one sensational two hour concert presented by the ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys. Audiences will hear every classic Beatles song that ever made No 1 the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the word has ever known. No less than 35 chart toppers that made the four ‘mop tops’ so much a part of our lives. Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and many more; brought to you with love from the Fabulous Beatle Boys.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBERAT AT 8PM A $69.90, P (AGED) $64.90, SC $64.90, G8+ $59.90

THE WIZARD OF OZ Young Performers Edition

The Wizard of Oz is one of those timeless classics known by adults and children across the entire world. The Hollywood musical film in 1939 starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz tells the story of a Kansas farm girl Dorothy and her amazing journey to the magical land of Oz. This edition of the famous musical, remains true to the film version with the most popular renditions of such songs like Over the Rainbow, Yellow Brick Road, We’re Off to See the Wizard, The Merry Old Land of Oz and Ding Dong the Witch is Dead. Come see the very talented cast of Years 5 and 6 students of The Rockhampton Grammar School as they bring this classic piece of musical theatre to life including amazing costumes, sets and musical dance sequences. Two shows only!

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM A $25, P $20, U $20, SC $20, S $20, J 13-18 $20, J 3-12 $15, F (2A + 2J) $60, AFOT $20

Spotlight Event Guide July - August 2016

Walter Reid Cultural Centre Tenant Information The following groups have club rooms and facilities in the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. For information on the activities conducted by these groups, please contact the groups direct. Group

Room Contact

Phone

Capricornia Potters Group

2-5

Linda Hughes

0405 627 620

CQ Contemporary Artists

1-4

Carmen Beezley-Drake 4927 6117

Fibre Arts

1-7

Sue Angus

4926 7249

Patch Happy Circle

1-1

Dawn Mahoney

4928 1854

Rockhampton Chamber Music Society 1-3

Michelle Ilott

Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association

1-2

Cheryle Fall

4927 2036

Rockhampton Embroiderers’ Guild

1-1

Amanda Wishart

4933 3392

Rockhampton Little Theatre

CAGE Vicki Cope

Rockhampton Lapidary Club

1-8

Arthur Cleary

Rockhampton Photography Club

1-9

Phil Austin

Rockhampton Railway Modellers Assoc

1-6

Mark Russell

4926 7089

Rockhampton Youth Orchestra

1-5

Michelle Ilott

0418 758 624

Royal Queensland Art Society

1-1

Capricornia Printmakers 0-8

Lyn Howard Nanette Balchin

0418 758 624

0412 336 450 4926 7563 0429 633 846

4928 6319 0410 383 483

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Events CALENDAR JUL 2 3 9 10 9-10 10 12-17 14 16 16-17 22-24 22-30 25 28 29-30 AUG 3-4 6 6 12-14 14 19 20 20-21 20 21 22 26-28

Sydney Dance Company: CounterMove Winter Cinema Club Masquerade Ball Winter Cinema Club Brick Event Chamber Music Concert Downstream exhibition Sydney Comedy Festival Open Day Kennel Club Dog Show Peter Pan Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Carl Barron TCC Showcase Solos and Sidecars

PT PT HV PT RSG WRCC WRCC PT WRCC RSG PT WRCC PT PT RSG

The Peasant Prince The Barber of Seville Rocky Swap 42nd Street Chamber Music Concert The Wiggles: Wiggle Town Handmade Expo Kennel Club Kitty Flanagan Cultural Festival Morning Melodies: Rocket Man Rockhampton Home Show

PT PT RSG PT WRCC PT RSG RSG PT HV PT RSG

PT = Pilbeam Theatre RSP = Riverside Park O = Other Venue RSG=Rockhampton Showgrounds HV = Heritage Village MB = Music Bowl

Contact details Administration Office Pilbeam Theatre, 2 Cambridge Street. PO Box 1860 Rockhampton 4700. Ticketing Ph 4927 4111 Administration Ph 4924 5600 Fax 4936 8835