Spotlight Event Guide March 2015 - April 2015
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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.
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March
Finch and Parrot sale The Rockhampton Finch and Parrot Social Club will hold its annual bird sale, featuring parrots, finches, budgerigars, love birds and canaries.
KELE PAVILION ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY TO SUNDAY 1 MARCH
Ticket Transaction Fees Ticket transaction fees may apply to purchases. For internet purchases, these fees will be detailed on the page prior to you completing your transaction. For telephone purchases, Box Office staff will advise you of the applicable fees. Fees are based on your method of payment and the specific event you are attending and may differ from one event to another. Cash sales in person at the Box Office will not incur transaction fees.
Morning Melodies Keith Potger Join former member of The Seekers Keith Potger in this up-beat, heart-warming event that will have you reliving your memories of the past while sharing the joy of new beginnings that is Keith Potger’s foray into solo performing. Throughout the show, Keith shares some amusing anecdotes from over 40 years on the international music scene. The program contains some old favourites from The Seekers, a touch of Nashville, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few covers of hits from the 60s to the 80s. Morning Tea Supplied by
PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 2 MARCH AT 11AM A $19, P $17, AFOT $18, PFOT $16, G10+A $17.50EA, G10+P $16EA, RA $18, RP $16.
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Twilight Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2 Rockhampton Regional Council’s popular Twilight Movies continue in March with How to Train Your Dragon 2. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace. Refreshments on sale. A Rockhampton Regional Council event.
BIG DAM, MOUNT MORGAN FRIDAY 6 MARCH AT 7PM FREE ADMISSION
360 ALLSTARS 360 ALLSTARS is back by popular demand! 360 ALLSTARS is a phenomenal theatrical performance boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus! A performance like no other, 360 ALLSTARS reinvents the traditional circus by presenting contemporary performance styles instead of conventional circus art forms. Replace acrobats with break dancers, substitute a basketball freestyler in place of a juggler, swap the unicyclist for a BMX flatlander, and exchange the hoop act for a Roue Cyr artist, and you get an exhilarating circus performance like nothing you have seen before! And with live music from award-winning master musicians and “ringmasters”, Gene Peterson and Sam Perry, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding.
PILBEAM THEATRE, SATURDAY 7 MARCH AT 7.30PM A $35, P $30, CSC $30, S $30, J (3 TO UNDER 18 YEARS) $25, F (2A + 2 J)$100, G10+A $32EA, G10+ J $23EA, AFOT $32.50, PFOT $28, RA $32.50, RP $28
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Short Attention Span See 12 locally written plays brought to life by the Rockhampton Little Theatre. All under 10 minutes, No concentration required! Comedy, drama and that strange one in between. Enjoy a great night out with friends and family. Bar opens from 7pm in the foyer. Tickets are also available at the door for each performance. (No EFTPOS available at the door). Some coarse language.
WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE FRIDAY 6 MARCH AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 7 MARCH AT 7.30PM FRIDAY 13 MARCH AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 14 MARCH AT 7.30PM ADULTS $22, AGED PENSIONER $18, CHILD (3YEARS TO UNDER 18 YEARS) $10.
Callide Valley Canine Club Dog Show Come and see purebred dogs of all types competing to see who will be Best In Show. All welcome, please only entered dogs allowed.
ROBERT SCHWARTEN PAVILION SATURDAY 7 MARCH FROM 1PM AND SUNDAY 8 MARCH FROM 9AM
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.
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EVITA
Following on the success of Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago and Dusty, comes a stunning new production of one of the world’s most popular musicals, EVITA. Created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, EVITA is the story of Eva Peron. Starring Claire Duffy as Evita, Grant Wolf Whitfield as Che Guevara, Justin Stewart as Magaldi, Travis Hock as Peron and Sharnee O’Donnell as the Mistress. EVITA features some of the best loved songs in music theatre including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, and On This Night of A Thousand Stars. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. An Amateur production by arrangement with ORiGIN Theatrical on behalf of The Really Useful Group Limited. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. A Rockhampton Regional Council production, supported by WIN Television, The Morning Bulletin and the Friends of the Theatre. Part of the 2015 See It Live Theatre Season. Subscribe to 4, 6 or 8 See It Live Theatre Season shows and save $$. Contact the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office on 4927 4111 for more details.
PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 20 MARCH AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 21 MARCH AT 7.30PM SUNDAY 22 MARCH AT 3PM THURSDAY 26 MARCH AT 7.30PM FRIDAY 27 MARCH AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 7.30PM A $48, P $44, CSC $44, AFOT $44, P FOT $40, RA $44, RP $40, J $34, F (2A+2J) $145, G10+A $45EA, G10+ J $30EA, TEACHER GROUP $45
Handmade Expo
Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products.
ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 21 MARCH 9AM TO 2PM FREE ENTRY
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March
Speedway
If you have the need for speed, come to the Rockhampton Speedway. Entry through main gate.
ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 21 MARCH GATE OPENS 4PM, RACING FROM 6PM.
Ross Noble – Tangentleman
Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing Australian tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in his brand new show, Tangentleman. With an on-stage presence like no other, his exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have established him as one of The World’s bestloved comedians. The master surrealist uses an infinite imagination and plenty of tomfoolery, which is sure to have audiences in fits of laughter. Recommended 15+.
PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL AT 8PM A $46.90, P (AGED & DISABILITY) $42.90, SC $42.90, G10+A $42.90 EACH.
Speedway
If you have the need for speed, come to the Rockhampton Speedway. Entry through main gate.
ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS 4-5 APRIL (EASTER WEEKEND)
Handmade Expo
Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products.
ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 11 APRIL 9AM TO 2PM FREE ENTRY
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Moscow Ballet The Moscow Ballet La Classique returns to Australia with their spectacular masterpiece Sleeping Beauty, ballet’s most loved fairytale. The whole family will love this evening of spectacular ballet, brining to life Tchaikovsky’s popular score. Established in 1990 by its current Director Elik Melikov, The Moscow Ballet La Classique has an internationally acclaimed reputation for ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnicifent stage sets. Let The Moscow Ballet La Classique take you on a mystical journey to the fairytale world of Princess Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty. Don’t miss the imagination, the passion and the magic of Sleeping Beauty. A hugely enjoyable dance spectacular for ballet lovers of all ages.
PILBEAM THEATRE TUESDAY 14 APRIL AT 7.30PM A $85, C $75, SC $75, J (13 YEARS AND UNDER) $65, G6+A $75 EA.
Buy tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.seeitlive.com.au. Twilight Movie: Frozen When a princess with the power to turn things into ice curses her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather conditions. Refreshments on sale. A Rockhampton Regional Council event.
CONAGHAN PARK, GRACEMERE FRIDAY 17 APRIL AT 7PM FREE ENTRY
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April
Morning Melodies: Colleen Hewett Colleen Hewett is an Australian theatre and TV actress, and a popular singer. Her top 40 singles include Super Star, Day by Day, Carry That Weight, Dreaming My Dreams with You, and Gigolo. Colleen is a star of stage and screen. Her music theatre credits include starring in Godspell, Pippin, The Boy From Oz and Shout. She also took her talents to the small screen and acted in much loved TV dramas of the day Prisoner, Flying Doctors and Truckies, to name a few. Morning Tea Supplied by
PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 20 APRIL AT 11AM A $19, P $17, AFOT $18, PFOT $16, G10+A $17.50EA, G10+P $16EA, RA $18, RP $16.
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.
Reid’s Gallery and Gift Shop
If you are looking for a gift with a difference, then come to Reid’s Gallery and Gift Shop at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. Gifts for Mothers’ Day are the shop’s specialty. There is an interesting and varied selection of locally crafted art and craft by members of the groups from the Walter Reid Cultural Centre.
WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE 20 APRIL TO END OF MAY
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The Ten Tenors The Ten Tenors return with a fabulous new show titled On Broadway. The Ten Tenors on Broadway is a wonderful collection of Broadway’s most-loved classics sung by ten of Australia’s hottest tenors. You will be delighted by this powerful mix of theatrical showstoppers and heart-melting ballads as The TEN Tenors take on some of the greatest show tunes in the world including hits from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Carousel and many more! The Ten Tenors on Broadway has wowed audiences across the USA and Australia, and now this incredible live experience is coming to you! Don’t miss your chance to see not one but Ten leading men performing your favourite Broadway classics.
PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL AT 7.30PM ALL TICKETS $79.80
Anzac Day services from Gallipoli Anzac Day services from Gallipoli and Villers Bretonneux will be telecast live to the Pilbeam Theatre on Anzac Day. Tickets are free but bookings are essential. Times to be confirmed.
PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 25 APRIL
Rockhampton Eisteddfod
The Rockhampton Eisteddfod starts in April and runs through May.
PILBEAM THEATRE APRIL-MAY
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April
Drumstruck The brainchild of the Drum Cafe’s Warren Lieberman and co-created with Kathy-Jo Wein, Drumstruck premiered in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002. It has since become a phenomenon, touring the world with shows in New York, Japan, Australia, China, Vietnam, and South Africa. The show was billed as the first interactive drum-theatre experience, and has won over audiences world-wide with its exhilarating presentation of African beats and explosive energy. This one of a kind show provides every audience member with a drum to play along with the on stage performers. For the fifth year in a row the smash hit musical Drum Struck toured Japan in 2012. Playing to sold out houses and receiving standing ovations at every venue, this unique phenomenon, rooted in African culture, is a thoroughly engaging spectacle that provides the audience with an a concert of pure interactive fun and entertainment that is perfect for the whole family. Audience members may purchase drums for an additional charge.
PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 30 APRIL AT 7PM A $67.50, P / SC $60.75, U / S $60.75, J (3 TO 15 YEARS) $37.50, F (2 ADULT AND 2 CHILDREN) $195, F (2 ADULTS AND 3 CHILDREN) $235, AFOT $60.75, PFOT $60.75, RA $60.75, RP $60.75. G10+A $60.75 EA, G10+J $37.50 EA.
Campfire Dinner and Movie Come along and enjoy some good old hospitality at the Heritage Village’s Campfire Dinner and movie. Enjoy a stew, damper and dessert and see the classic Australian movie The Man From Snowy River. Licensed bar operating. Courtesy bus will be operating from the Rockhampton CBD.
ROCKHAMPTON HERITAGE VILLAGE SUNDAY 3 MAY AT 6PM. $25 PER PERSON. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FROM PILBEAM THEATRE BOX OFFICE.
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Beef Australia 2015 Australia’s national beef exposition will be held in Rockhampton in May 2015 and the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office, Dial’n’ Charge 4927 4111 and seeitlive.com.au website are the places to get your tickets. Beef 2015 is a celebration of all facets of the Australian beef industry.
ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS 4 TO 9 MAY 2015
Queensland Ballet’s Coppelia A beautiful, life-like doll and two bickering young lovers create comic chaos in this captivating ballet. Jealous of her sweetheart Franz’s interest in Doctor Coppélius’s mysterious ‘daughter’, Swanilda sneaks into his house to confront her rival. But all is not as it seems – and when the doctor discovers Franz is another intruder, delightful mayhem follows. Setting the much-loved story in the small South Australian town of Hahndorf in the late 19th century, choreographer Greg Horsman has created a touching and witty ballet, with endearing characters inspired by our own history. With its joyful dance and the charming music of Léo Delibes, Queensland Ballet’s Coppélia will enchant people of all ages. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2015 See It Live Theatre Season. Subscribe to 4, 6 or 8 See It Live Theatre Season shows and save $$. Contact the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office on 4927 4111 for more details.
PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 8 MAY AT 7.30PM A $56, P(AGED & DISABILITY) $52, CSC $52, J (AGED 3 YEARS TO UNDER 18 YEARS)$39, F (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN) $165, G10+ A $52, G10+ J (AGED 3 TO UNDER 18 YEARS) $34, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49.
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May
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Be prepared for laughs a plenty as the Melbourne Comedy Festival lets loose its most loved comedians onto the open road for the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow. Featuring some of the best home-grown local talent and international superstars from the 2015 festival, the Roadshow will be heading to over 75 destinations across Australia – all packaged up and delivered to your door for an unforgettable night of untamed hilarity. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Patron advice: Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 9 MAY AT 7.30PM A $45, P (AGED/DISABILITY) $40, CSA $40, S $37.50, Y (15+) $37.50, G10+ A $40 EA
Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers Tribute For the first time in Australia comes the internationally renowned tribute show Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers - Together In Concert. A two hour concert experience that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest and most successful rock and roll music legends of all time. Internationally Renowned Artists Dean Bourne with Special Guests The Robertson Brothers will take you on a magical celebration of the iconic hits of Superstars Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers as they perform hit after massive hit.
PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 23 MAY AT 8PM A $69.90, P(AGED AND DISABILITY)$64, SC $64.90, G 8+ A $59.90
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See top quality theatre in 2015 and save money with the See It Live Theatre Season. Choose a subscription pack with your selection of 4, 6 or 8 shows. There is even a Youth Package for those under 25 years of age. See It Live Theatre Season brochures are available from the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office (phone 4927 4111) and online at www. seeitlive.com.au. As a special offer, subscribers can also buy tickets to the hit show for children, The 26 Storey Treehouse, at a reduced price. EVITA
Friday 20 March to Saturday 28 March
Coppelia Cave, Waits, Cohen
Friday 10 July 7.30pm
Kelly
Thursday 16 July 7.30pm
The Magic Flute
Saturday 18 July 7.30pm
Head Full of Love
Friday 28 August 7.30pm
Hamlet
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Friday 4 September 7.30pm
May
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
Tricia Greinke
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
4928 2232
Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association
1-2
Cheryle Fall
4927 2036
Rockhampton Embroiderers Guild
1-1
Ros McKendry
4928 8754
Rockhampton Little Theatre
CAGE Vicki Cope
0412 336 450
Rockhampton Lapidary Club
1-8
Rob Fry
0427 741 500
Rockhampton Photography Club
1-9
Phil Austin
0409 586 577
Rockhampton Railway Modellers Assoc
1-6
Bruce Russell
4933 2035
Rockhampton Youth Orchestra
1-5
Michelle Ilott
4928 2232
Royal Queensland Art Society
1-1
Lyn Howard
4928 6319
4928 5427
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Events CALENDAR MARCH 2 Morning Melodies: Keith Potger 6 Twilight Movie: How to Train your Dragon 7 360 ALLSTARS 6-14 Short Attention Span 7-8 Callide Valley Canine Club Dog Show 20-28 EVITA
PT O PT WRCC RSG PT
21 Handmade Expo
RSG
21 Speedway
RSG
APRIL 1 Ross Noble – Tangentleman 4-5 Speedway
PT RSG
11 Handmade Expo
RSG
14 Sleeping Beauty
PT
17 Twilight Movie: Frozen 25 Anzac Day services from Gallipoli 20-31 May Reid’s Gallery and Gifts
O PT WRCC
20 Morning Melodies: Colleen Hewett
PT
22 The Ten Tenors
PT
30 Drumstruck
PT
MAY 4-9 Beef Australia 2015
RSG
8 Coppelia
PT
9 Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow
PT
PT = Pilbeam Theatre RSP = Riverside Park O = Other Venue RSG=Rockhampton Showgrounds HV = Heritage Village
Contact details Administration Office Pilbeam Theatre, 2 Cambridge Street. PO Box 1860 Rockhampton 4700. Ticketing Ph 4927 4111 Administration Ph 4924 5600 Fax 4924 5633
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