Spotlight September-October 2014

Spotlight Event Guide September 2014 - October 2014

Bell Shakespeare’s Henry V

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ROCKHAMPTON VENUES AND EVENTS

How to buy tickets Pilbeam Theatre Box Office Dial’n’Charge 4927 4111 www.seeitlive.com.au Transaction fees may apply

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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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Plush Dust Cocktail Party Dust off your boots and put on your plush for a night of sophisticated elegance at the Rabobank Plush Dust Cocktail Party at Flamingos on Quay in September. Get a group of friends together for an exciting social night of fun-filled festivity. Put on your best glitz and glam cocktail attire and get ready for a majestic cocktail evening!

FLAMINGOS ON QUAY, ROCKHAMPTON SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7PM TILL LATE TICKETS $150 18+.

DRESS CODE: COCKTAIL

Handmade Expo Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products.

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 9AM TO 2PM FREE ENTRY

Buy tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.seeitlive.com.au.

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 ability of these dogs and the variety of dog breeds that we have.

KENNEL CLUB, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS ENTRY VIA GATE 7 OFF LION CREEK ROAD SATURDAY 6 AND SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

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Grace Barbé - The Afro Sound of the Seychelles Seychelles islander Grace Barbé is the real deal, a genuinely exotic world music star for the 21st century, with the talent, looks and voice to match. Grace’s soulful music reflects and celebrates the diverse cultural influences of her Indian Ocean heritage (African, Asian and European). Grace lights up the stage with a vibrant and engaging presence. Her voice is a remarkably powerful instrument, and as a songwriter she has a rare and natural gift for rhythm and melody. Grace plays guitar and bass and sings in three languages; English, Kreol and French. A colourful and energetic fusion of tropical island rhythms with African percussion, reggae, pop, rock and latin flavours, Grace’s “Afro-Kreol” sound is original, fresh and funky.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM A $48, P $44, AFOT $45, PFOT $40, RA $45, RP $40, CSC $44, G10+A (OVER 35 YEARS) $45, TEACHER GROUP (OVER 35 YEARS) $40.

TO CELEBRATE THE PILBEAM THEATRE’S 35TH BIRTHDAY, ANYONE 35 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER PAYS JUST $1 FOR EVERY YEAR OF YOUR AGE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU ARE 21 YEARS OLD, YOU PAY $21 FOR A TICKET. CONDITIONS APPLY.

Haven’t been to theatre for a while?

If you know someone who hasn’t been to the Pilbeam Theatre for two years or more, then they may be interested in this offer. The Pilbeam has up to 35 double passes to selected shows to give away. Go into the draw to win a double pass to the show of your choice of the shows in the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season booklet. Participants are asked to complete an online survey in the week following their selected show. Ask the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office for details or visit www.seeitlive.com.au

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Queensland Pops Orchestra 30th Anniversary Concert Tour – Father’s Day Special Featuring Mirusia, referred to

by Andre Rieu as “The Angel of Australia”. Also featuring the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, Glenn Miller Tribute Band and Deb Cotton. The concert will include the music that has made Mirusia famous throughout the world and will include Ave Maria, Supercalafradalisticexpialadosoius, Amazing Grace, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, to name but a few. The much loved Queensland Police Pipes and Drums will join with the Pops to add that international Celtic flavour to the concert.

PILBEAM THEATRE SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER AT 2PM A $65, P (AGED AND DISABILITY) $59, SC $59, S $30, Y $30, J $30, U $30, F (2A + 2 C) $180, AFOT $59, PFOT $59

Little Mermaid Jr It’s time for The Rockhampton Grammar Primary School to take to the stage again with their bi-annual musical. This year, 50 students from Years 5-7 will present the very famous and entertaining Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. With amazing sets, dazzling costumes and special effects, this musical will entertain and amaze all audiences, especially the young and young at heart. Featuring favourite tunes such as Under The Sea and Part of Your World, the one act musical looks to cement itself as another successful show in the school’s already growing list of successful productions, Annie Jr, The Music Man Jr, Disney’s Aladdin Jr, Disney’s High School Musical Jr, Pirates of Penzance Jr.

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM A $20, P (AGED, DISABILITY) $14, U $14, SC $14, S $14, J (3 TO 17) $12, F (2A&2C) $50

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CQU Creates 2014 This new non acquisitive contemporary art prize celebrates the merger of CQUniversity Australia and CQ TAFE this year.

The exhibition shows there’s no shortage of talent at Queensland’s first comprehensive university, presenting vibrant work by 22 past and present students and staff members — ranging from paintings, prints, photo-based and digital works to jewellery, costume, a short video and an artist’s book. Entrants include Carmen BeezleyDrake, Patrick Connor, Carmen Gray, Lisa Gaze, Holly Grech, Geoffrey Head, Peta Lloyd, Ainslie McMahon, Maaret Sinkko and Margaret Worthington.

GALLERY, GROUND FLOOR WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE 12 – 14 SEPTEMBER 2014 FREE ETNRY

Speedway

If you have the need for speed, come to the Rockhampton Speedway.

Entry through main gate.

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER GATE OPENS 4PM, RACING FROM 6PM.

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 ability of these dogs and the variety of dog breeds that we have.

KENNEL CLUB, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS ENTRY VIA GATE 7 OFF LION CREEK ROAD SATURDAY 20 AND SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

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Twilight Handmade Expo

Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products. This special Twilight Handmade Expo is a trial, so come along and enjoy!

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 3PM TO 8PM FREE ENTRY

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

The Sydney Comedy Festival is back on the road with an awesome line-up of the hottest international and local comedians from the 2014 Festival! We hand-pick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeeze them into one hilarious night of world-class comedy, and the best news is we deliver it straight to your doorstep! With a cavalcade of comedians that will tickle everyone’s funny bone, this is the best value ticket in town, so don’t miss out!

May contain adult themes and coarse language, recommended for mature audiences 15+

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER AT 8PM ALL TICKETS $35

Capricorn Food and Wine Festival Capricorn Food and Wine provides the premier event for Central Queensland and surrounding regions showcasing gourmet food and wine. Over three exciting days and nights, the Festival will host signature dining experiences, food and wine master classes and interactive cooking classes. Visit, taste and learn from the food and wine exhibitors in the ‘Exhibitors’ marquee – a feast for the tastebuds.

Capricorn Food and Wine Festival 2014 – a relaxed event with an unforgettable blend of flavour, skill and entertainment.

MERCURE CAPRICORN RESORT 19 TO 21 SEPTEMBER TICKETS FROM PILBEAM THEATRE BOX OFFICE AND SEEITLIVE.COM.AU

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Circus Oz 2014: But Wait There’s More Look no further than Circus Oz for some great great school holiday entertainment! Following an action-packed national tour crossing Arnhem Land, a Sydney Big Top season, then a smash-hit international tour across America to Montreal, Circus Oz rockets into Rockhampton with their brand spanking new show But Wait…There’s More.

Cooked up in their custom-built secret circus laboratory in the heart of Collingwood, Melbourne, and performed within a spectacular largescale set inspired by an abandoned theatre in tatters, But Wait…

There’s More will be a punchy, exciting and funny vaudeville-inspired show for humans of all ages.

Audiences can expect an astonishing mix of stunt-jumping acrobatics, cutting-edge juggling, virtuosic unicycling, elegant trapeze flying, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multi-skilled human physical exuberance, all accompanied by an original, rocking eclectic live band.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER AT 1.30PM AND 7.30PM A $56, P $52, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49, CSC $52, G10+A (OVER 35 YEARS) $52, TEACHER GROUP (OVER 35 YEARS) $40.

TO CELEBRATE THE PILBEAM THEATRE’S 35TH BIRTHDAY, ANYONE 35 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER PAYS JUST $1 FOR EVERY YEAR OF YOUR AGE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU ARE 21 YEARS OLD, YOU PAY $21 FOR A TICKET. CONDITIONS APPLY.

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.

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Dance Festival 2014 Come celebrate with us at the 12th annual Rockhampton Dance Festival in the September/October school holidays. The competition will run from Thursday 25th September to Sunday 5 October, with only a 9am Session on the 5th . This will be followed by the Festival Concert and Trophy presentation at 4pm. Everyone entering the theatre during the Festival and the Dance Festival Concert must have a ticket (including competitors). Please note that Season Tickets cannot be used for the Concert. Season tickets only are available from Centre De Danse. Season, Session and Concert Tickets available from Pilbeam Theatre.

PILBEAM THEATRE 25 SEPTEMBER TO 5 OCTOBER SESSIONS AT 9AM, 1.30PM AND 6.30PM (MORNING SESSION ONLY ON SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER) SESSION TICKET A $7.50, P $5, S $5.

SEASON TICKET ADULT $27, P $18, S $18, COMPETITOR $15, TEACHER $20 CONCERT SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER AT 4PM A $16.50, P $11.50, J $11.50, F $47.

Barry Morgan’s World of Organs The fast becoming-a-celebrity organ salesman Barry Morgan is packing up his Toyota Crown and heading to sunny QLD! Barry is the owner and proprietor of the now world famous ‘World of Organs Super Store’ in the beautiful Sunnyside Mall in Adelaide. When he’s not busy giving the public the best organ deals in town, you can catch him performing live; sharing the joy of the organ.

Yes Barry Morgan will delight and entertain you with the Golden Syrup sounds on his 1981 Hammond Aurora Classic. Sit back, relax and be swept away by the mesmerising power of Barry’s Zither Arpeggiator, his Fascinating Fingers and his celebrated One Finger Method.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM A $32, P $28, SC $28, S $28, Y 8-18 YEARS $28

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Twilight Movies: Escape from Planet Earth Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Starring the voices of Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba.

Twilight Movies are a Rockhampton Regional Council event.

BIG DAM, MOUNT MORGAN FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM FREE ENTRY. REFRESHMENTS ON SALE.

Central Queensland Contemporary Artists Exhibition Central Queensland Contemporary Artists coming exhibition, Diverse Aspects, will open on Wednesday 1 October at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. Each artist will exhibit four paintings of the same subject, with each painting executed with a different approach. Acrylic/ oil/ printing/ watercolour/ pastel are some of the mediums that the artists will use to achieve a diversity of the same subject. CQCA will be holding a Beginning with Watercolour workshop on Sat 11 October.

9am-2pm in their room Floor 1 Room 4, Walter Reid Cultural Centre.

GALLERY 6 WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE EXHIBITION OPEN DAILY 10AM - 4PM 1 TO 13 OCTOBER

Twilight Movies: Monsters University From Pixar Animation comes the next instalment in the popular ‘Monsters’ movies. A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University - when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Twilight Movies are a Rockhampton Regional Council event.

CONAGHAN PARK, GRACEMERE FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER AT 7PM FREE ENTRY. REFRESHMENTS ON SALE.

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Speedway If you have the need for speed, come to the Rockhampton Speedway.

Entry through main gate.

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER GATE OPENS 4PM, RACING FROM 6PM.

Buy tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.seeitlive.com.au.

Bell Shakespeare’s HENRY V Damien Ryan’s vision for Henry V is inspired by a true story – in 1941, for 57 consecutive nights during the London Blitz, a group of boys trapped in a bunker rehearsed a new play each week and would then perform it for others in the shelter. This production explores the rite of passage that violence and conflict offer as a threshold to manhood. It confronts the fact that – for all the horrors of war – true courage and brotherhood can inspire remarkable achievements.

In this gripping new Henry V, a talented young cast tell the story of a king who unites his ‘band of brothers’ and a nation with his eloquent words and ideas, his triumphs and humanity. When the battle is won, this production will leave you feeling uplifted and exhilarated with the belief that the impossible is possible. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Part of the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 7.30PM A $56, P $52, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49, CSC $52, G10+A (OVER 35 YEARS) $52, TEACHER GROUP (OVER 35 YEARS) $40.

TO CELEBRATE THE PILBEAM THEATRE’S 35TH BIRTHDAY, ANYONE 35 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER PAYS JUST $1 FOR EVERY YEAR OF YOUR AGE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU ARE 21 YEARS OLD, YOU PAY $21 FOR A TICKET. CONDITIONS APPLY.

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Black Diggers Simulcast One hundred years ago, in 1914, a bullet from an assassin’s gun in Sarajevo sparked a war that ignited the globe. Patriotic young men all over the world lined up to join the fight – including hundreds of Indigenous Australians.

Shunned and downtrodden in their own country – and in fact banned by their own government from serving in the military – Aboriginal men had to hide their heritage to enlist. Undaunted, these bold souls took up arms to defend the free world in its time of greatest need.

For them, facing the horror of war on a Gallipoli beach was an escape from the shackles of racism at home, at a time when Aboriginal people stood by, segregated, unable to vote, unable to act as their children were ripped from them. When the survivors came back from the war, there was no heroes’ welcome – just a shrug, and a return to drudgery and oppression.

Black Diggers is the story of these men – a story of honour and sacrifice that has been covered up and almost forgotten.

This is a live simulcast from Queensland Theatre Company presented on the big screen at the Pilbeam Theatre. This event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER AT 6.30PM ALL TICKETS $10

Buy tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.seeitlive.com.au.

35 years or under? - Pay your age!

To celebrate the Pilbeam Theatre’s 35th birthday, anyone 35 years of age and under pays just $1 for every year of your age for a ticket to any show in the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season. For example if you are 21 years old, you pay $21 for a ticket. Conditions apply. Ask the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office for details or visit www.seeitlive.com.au

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Queensland Ballet’s Cinderella A royal palace, a glittering gown, dancing with a handsome Prince in a candlelit ballroom. Such fanciful dreams were only in Cinderella’s imagination. But thanks to her Fairy Godmother, her life of hardship is magically transformed. Making a dazzling entrance to the royal ball, she captures the attention of all and the heart of the Prince. Yet this beautiful dream must end at midnight, and in her haste to depart, she leaves one jewelled slipper behind.

Queensland Ballet’s new production of Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella is charming, humorous and blissfully romantic. Set to Prokofiev’s expressive music, this fairy-tale ballet has been danced by some of the most famous ballerinas of our time, including Margot Fonteyn. Embrace the magic, and believe that dreams really do come true! Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER AT 7.30PM A $56, P $52, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49, CSC $52, G10+A (OVER 35 YEARS) $52, TEACHER GROUP (OVER 35 YEARS) $40.

TO CELEBRATE THE PILBEAM THEATRE’S 35TH BIRTHDAY, ANYONE 35 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER PAYS JUST $1 FOR EVERY YEAR OF YOUR AGE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU ARE 21 YEARS OLD, YOU PAY $21 FOR A TICKET. CONDITIONS APPLY.

Handmade Expo Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products.

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER, 9AM TO 2PM FREE ENTRY

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Morning Melodies: Up Close and Personal with Rhonda Burchmore Rhonda Burchmore will get ‘up close and personal’ with her Morning Melodies concert at the Pilbeam Theatre. One of Australia’s most recognisable music theatre stars, Rhonda will relive precious musical moments of her sparkling career.

Rhonda has performed in many much-loved musicals, including Mame, Annie Get Your Gun, Guys & Dolls and Mamma Mia, and has even ventured into the classics, performing in Iolanthe with the Victorian Opera. She has worked alongside internationals such as Mickey Rooney, Anne Miller, Broadway performer Eddy Bracken and Anthony Newley in Stop the World I want To Get Off. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Bolsover Radiology.

Morning Tea Supplied by

PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 13 OCTOBER AT 11AM A $19, P $17, AFOT $18, PFOT $16, G10+P $16, RA $18, RP $16

‘3’ Exhibition The third annual exhibition of the Capricornia Printmakers Inc. investigates the concept of macro/micro. 18 artists from the Capricornia region will respond with their individual interpretation of the theme in a wide variety of print mediums. This exhibition features members of Capricornia Printmakers as well as other local artists.Free entry. All work available for sale. Learn to print workshops for children and adults to be held on 25-26 October.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE GALLERY 16 - 26 OCTOBER 2014 OFFICIAL OPENING FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER FROM 6PM

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MADD (Music, Art, Drama, Dance) Music, Art, Dance and Drama is Rockhampton High School’s night to showcase the vast array of talents within the school from both the performing and visual arts students. Come along for a great night of entertainment, filled with singing, dancing, acting and musical items – all of the highest standards. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the dance production A Night At The Movies, a visual spectacular involving over 200 high school students from the schools music, drama and dance troupes, as well as students from Allenstown, The Hall, Stanwell and Bajool primary schools. A night not to be missed.

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER AT 7PM

Twilight Handmade Expo Browse the many markets stalls displaying and selling all original handmade products. This special Twilight Expo is a trial, so come along and enjoy!

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 3PM TO 8PM FREE ENTRY

Grammar School Music Festival The Rockhampton Grammar School Music Festival is on again in 2014 with many exceptional performances by primary and secondary school students. Some of the highlights of this year’s festival include musical vocal items from the senior choir, chamber choir and the primary choirs, the memorable signing choirs, primary jazz ensemble, small jazz ensemble, stage band, big band, symphonic band, concert bands, string orchestra, middle school strings, orchestra, primary rock band and an assortment of talented student soloists.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2014 6:30 PM

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Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee live!

Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as ‘the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.’ Anh’s new stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing...happiness.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER AT 8PM A $49.90, P $46.90, SC $46.90, Y $46.90, S $46.90, G10+A $46.90EA.

Speedway If you have the need for speed, come to the Rockhampton Speedway.

Entry through main gate.

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER GATE OPENS 4PM, RACING FROM 6PM.

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.

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The Rockhampton Musical Union presents Legally Blonde.

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about selfdiscovery. Based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical stays true to form with a peppy score and playful book.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law School. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get herself into the same venerable institution. While struggling to do well at school and get her boyfriend back, Elle learns something about herself and her potential to change the world.

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER AT 1.30PM A $47, P (AGED) $40, CSC $40, S $40, J (3-17 YEARS) $33, F $138, AFOT $44, PFOT $37.

Exhibition Royal Queensland Art Society will hold an exhibition titled Passions from the Palette at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre in OctoberNovember. Included in the exhibition is the Mi Art Palette Knife Challenge. The paintings in this competition must be original and done using only a palette knife. The winner will be announced at the opening

by Cr Rose Swadling on Friday 31 October at 6:30pm. All welcome.

All works for sale.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 10AM TO 4PM FREE ENTRY

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Bangarra Dance Theatre’s KINSHIP Rekindling the Aboriginal culture of Australia, internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre presents an original and breathtaking theatrical experience: Kinship by award-winning choreographer Stephen Page.

Kinship opens with Brolga, a creation story inspired by the totemic systems in Australian Aboriginal culture, where every person is assigned a creature totem related to their clan. Set in North East Arnhem Land, a young girl ventures out before sunset and finds herself on a brolga feeding ground. As she is challenged by her totemic temptation, she takes us on a journey of exploring relationships between humans and creatures, reflecting on the intrinsic spirituality of the natural world.

The performance continues with ID, investigating what it means to be Aboriginal in the 21st century, asking important questions of identity. In a series of dramatic and humorous observations, Stephen Page contemplates human nature in modern society where skin colour can drive perceptions rather than embracing differences. This bold dance theatre work celebrates the resilience of Australian Aboriginal culture in both its traditional and contemporary forms. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2014 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM A $56, P $52, AFOT $52, PFOT $49, RA $52, RP $49, CSC $52, G10+A (OVER 35 YEARS) $52, TEACHER GROUP (OVER 35 YEARS) $40.

TO CELEBRATE THE PILBEAM THEATRE’S 35TH BIRTHDAY, ANYONE 35 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER PAYS JUST $1 FOR EVERY YEAR OF YOUR AGE. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU ARE 21 YEARS OLD, YOU PAY $21 FOR A TICKET. CONDITIONS APPLY.

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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 SEPT 6 6 6 6-7 7 12-13 12-14 13 20-21 20 20 24 25-5 OCT 26 26

Plush Dust Cocktail Party O Handmade Expo RSG The Afro Sound of the Seychelles PT Rockhampton Kennel Club Dog Show RSG Queensland Pops Orchestra 30th Anniversary Concert PT The Little Mermaid Jr PT CQU Creates 2014 WRCC Speedway RSG Rockhampton Kennel Club Dog Show RSG Twilight Handmade Expo RSG Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase PT Circus Oz 2014: But Wait There’s More PT Dance Festival PT Barry Morgan’s World of Organs WRCC Twilight Movie O

OCT 1-13 3 4 7 8 11 11 13 16-26 17 18 18 25 25 31-2 Nov 31-9 Nov

Central Queensland Contemporary Artists ExhibitionWRCC Twilight Movie: Monsters University O Speedway RSG Bell Shakespeare’s Henry V PT Black Diggers Simulcast PT Queensland Ballet’s Cinderella PT Handmade Expo RSG Morning Melodies: Rhonda Burchmore PT ‘3’ Exhibition WRCC Music, Art, Drama, Dance PT Grammar School Music Festival PT Twilight Handmade Expo RSG Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee PT Speedway RSG Legally Blonde PT RQAS Exhibition WRCC

Contact details

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

Rockhampton Venues and Events is a business unit of Rockhampton Regional Council.

Administration Office Pilbeam Theatre, 2 Cambridge Street.

PO Box 1860 Rockhampton 4700.

Ticketing Ph 4927 4111 Administration Ph 4924 5600 Fax 4924 5633

www.venuesandevents.com.au