Spotlight May to June 2013

Spotlight Event Guide May 2013 - June 2013

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ROCKHAMPTON VENUES AND EVENTS

May

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

FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE If you enjoy the theatre, why not become a Friend of the Theatre?

Friends of the Theatre is an organisation where members volunteer to work in various aspects of the theatre such as ushering, bar, candy bar and program selling. Friends receive discounts to many of the shows listed in Spotlight, and also receive this newsletter mailed direct to them. Each time a Friend of the Theatre works they receive a Performance Work Voucher, which is exchanged for tickets to events. Unlimited seats are available in exchange for Performance Work Vouchers on events in Spotlight bearing the blue star symbol. For other events, voucher seats are limited to a total of six seats per performance. Further details as well as membership forms are available from the Box Office.

SEE IT LIVE REWARDS Save money on tickets to many events in Spotlight by becoming a See It Live Rewards member. Ask the Box Office for more details

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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Rockhampton Eisteddfod The Rockhampton Eisteddfod will be held over April-May. Friday 26 - 29 Speech and Drama 30 April to 2 May Instrumental 5-6 May Piano 10 May Signing Choirs 11-19 May Dance 21-24 May Vocal 25 May Gala Concert

PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY 26 APRIL TO 25 MAY SESSION TIMES: DAILY AT 9AM, 1.30PM, 6.30PM SESSION TICKETS: A $7.50, C $5 SEASON PASSES: A $50, P $40, S $40, J $40, TEACHER $25, COMPETITOR $25

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 4 AND SUNDAY 5 MAY

Play School Live on stage Join all your friends from Play School for a brand new show for 2013! Humpty is putting on a surprise show. Join him as gathers together the Play School toys to help with the big spectacular.

There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Meeka and guest appearances from other Play School favourites along the way. Filled with fun songs to sing and dance along with, this 40 minute show will delight Play School fans.

PILBEAM THEATRE TUESDAY 7 MAY AT 10AM ALL TICKETS $19.80 12 MONTHS AND OVER MUST HAVE A TICKET.

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May

2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians. Our cast of intrepid travelling comedians is hitting the road, entertaining crowds all across Australia. You can be a part of the fun when we roll into your town! Don’t miss Roadshow 2013 – all the hijinks are coming your way! The Rockhampton cast includes Cal Wilson, Joel Creasey, Loretta Maine (UK) Nazeem Hussain and Randy.

May contain coarse language and adult themes.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 9 MAY AT 7.30PM A $40, P $35, Y (15 +) $35, G 10+ A $36, AFOT $37, RA $37.

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.

Twilight Movie: Tangled Tangled tells the story of Rapunzel, who has spent her entire life captive in a tower. She longs to see the world outside so when a thief scales the walls of the tower, she persuades him to take her with him and show her the outside world.

BELL PARK, EMU PARK FRIDAY 10 MAY AT 7PM FREE ENTRY

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Short+Sweet Workshops Directors and actors who are interested in developing their skills are invited to take part in workshops with Queensland Short+Sweet Festival Director Sean Dennehy. The workshops are held in the lead up to the 2013 Short+Sweet festival of 10 minute plays on 21 & 22 June. Sean Dennehy has written, directed and acted for theatre, film and television in Australia and overseas for many years. He is a creative consultant and a regular performer on the corporate circuit as comedic actor and MC. This workshop received funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund Directing - The workshop will focus on basic rules of directing and the chance to put those rules into effect immediately – how to think like a director, from script structure to design, props and costume.

Acting - The workshop will focus on acting techniques and will give actors a clear and practical understanding of what is required of an actor.

DIRECTING WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SATURDAY 11 MAY 10AM TO 4PM COST $20 ACTING WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SUNDAY 12 MAY 10AM TO 1PM COST $10 AUDITIONS FOR ACTORS WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SUNDAY 12 MAY 2PM TO 6PM BOOK AN AUDITION AT THE PIBEAM THEATRE BOX OFFICE..

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

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May

Rocky Flix: Barbara

Eisteddfod Gala Concert

Set in 1980 during the Cold War, director Christain Petzold’s latest work centres on a doctor (Nina Hoss) who is exited to a small town from East Berlin as punishment for applying for an exit visa from East Germany. Planning to flee to Denmark with her boyfriend, Barbara remains icy and withdrawn around her colleagues. However, she remains protective of her patients, even risking her own safety for one of her charges. From Germany, 2012, M, 105 mins.

The adjudicator’s choice of performers chosen from the 2013 Rockhampton Eisteddfod.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE WEDNESDAY 15 MAY AT 6.30PM A $15, MEMBERS / CONCESSION $10

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

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS, CENTRE RING ENTRY THROUGH MAIN GATE OPENING AT 4PM RACING STARTS 6PM SATURDAY 18 MAY

Lifeline Book Sale This event has been running for the last 10 years at the Showgrounds and is well worth a look from all who like a good thriller or fiction novel. Thousands of books to choose but be quick they sell out fast!

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS SATURDAY 25 MAY 2013 8.30AM TO 4PM SUNDAY 26 MAY 2013 9.00AM TO 1PM

Mosaic Mirror Workshop at The Caves with Veronika Zeil Using a vivid palette of stained glass, participants will learn the basic techniques of glass mosiac tiling – the first afternoon includes the design and assembly of the mosaics and gluing the pieces while Sunday will be spent grouting and polishing the piece.

COMMUNITY HALL, THE CAVES SATURDAY 25 MAY FROM 2PM TO 5PM SUNDAY 26 MAY 10AM TO 1PM COST $30 INCLUDES MATERIALS.

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PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 25 MAY AT 7PM A $25, P / SC / S $15, J $15, F $60

Suessical Jr Seussical Jr, the Musical is a colourful world of creative and extraordinary characters who bring the Jungle of Nool, McElligott’s Pool, the Circus McGurkus and Whoville to life. Based on at least 15 of Dr Seuss’ most popular children’s books, this musical contains lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and some very lively toe-tapping music by Stephen Flaherty. You will fall in love with the characters and a world of imagination as the Cat in the Hat leads us to discover that each one of us are unique… a person’s a person no matter how small. Presented by Heights College.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 29 MAY AT 7PM THURSDAY 30 MAY AT 7PM A $24, P $20, S $15, F $72

See It Live Rewards Be part of our exciting new reward program! It’s called See It Live Rewards. See It Live Rewards will offer discounts on shows and on purchases at the Pilbeam Theatre Bar and Candy Bar, copies of the See It Live Season brochure and Spotlight newsletter mailed to you, discounts at selected local businesses and other special offers from time to time. Membership is $25 for one year, $40 for two years or $200 for a life membership. Ticket prices for See It Live Rewards members are listed as RA (Reward Adult) and RP (Reward Pensioner) is the prices listed with events in the Spotlight Newsletter. Ask the Box Office for more details.

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June

R&J

Bolshoi Ballet Le Corsaire Simulcast

Love plays a major role in all our lives, but as Shakespeare knew too well, does not always guarantee a fairy-tale ending. Set across three different eras, and telling three different versions of events, Expressions Dance Company’s R&J turns the classic story of Romeo and Juliet on its head, cutting to the essence of what is real, human and inevitable. Winner of Outstanding Achievement in Choreography at the 2012 Australian Dance Awards, R&J reinforces the notion that love – no matter what age you are, or what era you live in – is eternal, and its power, everlasting. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2013 See It Live Theatre Season.

Experience Moscow’s spectacular Bolshoi Ballet live in simulcast direct from the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane. This is a rare opportunity to experience the finery and exquisite detail of one of the most magnificent ballets in the world via live simulcast. This is the first time in almost two decades that the Bolshoi Ballet has hit our shores. Le Corsaire with its swashbuckling, romantic tale of pirates, slaves and oriental intrigue, was first performed by the Bolshoi Ballet in 1856.

PILBEAM THEATRE, SATURDAY 1 JUNE AT 7.30PM A $47, P $43, COMMSC $43, S $43, G 10+ SECONDARY STUDENT $30EA, J (3 TO 17) $34, F $140, G 10+ A $44, A FOT$44, PSU FOT $40, RA $44, REWARDS P $40

PILBEAM THEATRE TUESDAY 4 JUNE AT 7.30PM FREE ENTRY. DONATIONS TO CENTRAL QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION ACCEPTED. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

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

Nail That Grant workshop Guy Sebastian Australia’s most successful male artist, Guy Sebastian, will embark on his biggest tour yet playing over 40 shows as part of his regional ‘Get Along’ tour.

PILBEAM THEATRE SUNDAY 2 JUNE AT 8PM SOLD OUT

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Creative Capricorn will deliver workshops designed to get artists and arts organisations that next grant! The first of these was held in 2012 and the feedback was amazing! The Grant Workshops will be focused around Arts Grants. Workshops are free but bookings essential from Pilbeam Theatre Box Office or rsvp@creativecapricorn.com.au

MEETING ROOM 1.4 WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE, 7 TO 9PM FREE

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June

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm, one of the most controversial and studied political commentaries arrives in a brand new production combining physical theatre and storytelling. George Orwell’s simple yet intensely powerful fairy tale illustrates how greed and absolute power corrupts absolutely and, with devastating consequences, can change the course of history. Directed by Michael Futcher and brought to life by shake & stir theatre co and a cast of Queensland’s most dynamic actors, Animal Farm promises to be one of the most shocking, exciting, relevant and wickedly funny theatre events in 2013.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2013 See It Live Theatre Season.

PILBEAM THEATRE, FRIDAY 7 JUNE AT 7.30PM APPROXIMATE DURATION: 80 MINUTES (NO INTERVAL) A $47, P $43, COMMSC $43, S $43, G 10+ SECONDARY STUDENT $30EA, J (3 TO 17) $34, F $140, G 10+ A $44, A FOT$44, PSU FOT $40, RA $44, REWARDS P $40

Rockhampton Annual Show

IT’S SHOWTIME! From Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June. The 2013 Show will showcase everything agriculture to thrilling rides and awesome entertainment. This year we are celebrating 140 years so come, join the fun and see some memorabilia from past shows. Pre sold tickets will be on sale from Thursday 23 May 2013 at Stockland Rockhampton, Rockhampton Showgrounds and the Pilbeam Theatre.

For further information go to www.rockhamptonshowgrounds.com.au

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS FRIDAY 7 TO SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2013 PRE SOLD TICKETS: A $12, J $9, P $9, F (2A & 3 J) $40 GATE PRICES: A $16, J $12, P $9, F (2A & 3J) $50

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Rocky Flix – Performance Set in contemporary Manhattan, this film tells the story of a string quartet, bound together by their passion for music and a long, faithful collaboration. They struggle to stay together when their cellist is diagnosed with a terminal illness which throws the future of the group into question. Alliances are forged, egos bruised and passions flare as they endeavour to mark their 25th anniversary with one final great performance of Beethoven’s Opus 131 at Carnegie Hall. USA, 2012, Rated M, 105mins.

WALTER REID CULTURAL THURSDAY 13 JUNE AT 6.30PM TICKETS ADULT $15 & MEMBERS AND CONCESSION $10 AUDITORIUM AT WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE

Walter’s Lounge Walter’s Lounge returns to the Walter Reid Cultural Centre in April.

Walter’s Lounge is a lounge-style information and performance event presented by Creative Capricorn in partnership with Keppel Coast Arts.

Creative Capricorn is a partnership between The Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Queensland and Rockhampton Regional Council.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2PM TO 5PM FREE ENTRY

Short + Sweet Play Festival

Welcome to the world of Short+Sweet theatre. A more creative world – ten minutes at a time ! See ten plays written, performed and directed by local talent.

Held annually in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Auckland and Dubai, the festival has already helped launch the careers of countless theatre professionals. Two chances to see the show and vote for your favourite play. For Mature audiences.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE FRIDAY 21 JUNE & SATURDAY 22 JUNE AT 7.30PM A $20 C $15

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June

Morning Melodies – John MacNally

Stop-motion animation workshop

With over 40 albums to his credit and TV appearances in America, Australia, Canada as well as his native Ireland, John MacNally is certainly a well known and much loved performer. He returns to the Pilbeam Theatre Morning Melodies stage with his new show, Irish Eyes Are Smiling, featuring beautiful songs of the Emerald isle, songs of romance and inspiration and some country classics. Accompanied by Greg Hooper on the piano.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Bolsover Radiology.

Learn simple stop motion animation techniques in a fun creative atmosphere and transform everyday objects into a piece of video art.

Animator Cab Huf is Artist-in-residence for the public art project at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. For ages 10+

Morning Tea Supplied by

PILBEAM THEATRE MONDAY 24 JUNE AT 11AM A $18, P $16, AFOT $17, PFOT $15, G10+P $15

Raymond Crowe - Curiosities

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WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE WEDNESDAY 26 TO FRIDAY 28 JUNE 10AM TO 12NOON DAILY COST $25

Twilight Movies - Madagascar 2 Madagascar 2 is the continuing story of Alex, Melman, Gloria and Marty. They’re about to make their escape from Madagascar back to New York on an old aeroplane that the penguins have repaired. But the journey goes wrong and the plane crashes in the plains of Africa.

Refreshments on sale. A Rockhampton Regional Council event.

RIVERSDIE PARK ROCKHAMPTON FRIDAY 28 JUNE AT 7PM FREE ENTRY

Broadway and Beyond

Delicate, poignant, extraordinary.

Enter the world of smoke and mirrors of light and shade…

World-renowned hand shadow artist, the ‘Unusualist’ Raymond Crowe returns with his new work of wonder, Curiosities. His show is a dazzling display of skills and artistry rarely seen in on the world stage. Be enchanted by his imaginative creations and collections of ventriloquism, smoke painting, puppetry, performing fleas, shadow play, comedy, astounding illusion, and silhouette cutting. Featuring his 19th century Physionotrace machine!

Some of the region’s best loved performers will come together on stage at the Pilbeam Theatre in June for a musical extravaganza, Broadway and Beyond.

Along with a full orchestra, Brad Villiers, Grant Pegg, Rhonda Janes, Grant Wolf Whitfield, Claire Janes, Justin Stewart, Rachael Villiers and Katrina Christensen will perform some of the most popular numbers to hit Broadway. With swing and pop classics thrown into the mix, Broadway and Beyond has something for everyone! Proceeds to the Central Queensland Performing Arts Foundation.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE AT 7PM A $39.90, C $34.90, G10+ A $34.90, AFOT $34.90.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 29 JUNE AT 7.30PM A $35, PENSIONERS $30, COMM SENIOR CARD $30, S $30, U $30, J $25, F $100, G10+A $32, AFOT $32, PFOT $27.50, RA $32, RP $27.50

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July

Ballet Revolucion

What happens when some of the world’s most talented classical and contemporary dancers perform to the infectious rhythms of Latin-America and the number 1 hits from Usher, Shakira, Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias, J-Lo, Prince, Chris Brown to name just a few? The result is an explosive, intensive, sensual and impressively athletic performance, full of raw energy with a distinctly Cuban flavour. Ballet Revolución – the hit international dance company – mixes the dynamics of contemporary dance, brilliant ballet, powerful street dance and hip hop giving the world ‘Ballet with Attitude’.

PILBEAM THEATRE WEDNESDAY 10 JULY AT 8PM A $79.90, P $74.90, S $74.90, U $74.90, J $74.90, GROUP 8+ ADULTS $74.90 EA, AFOT $74.90, RA $74.90.

360 Allstars BMX Flatlanders, breakdancers, percussion artists, basketball freestylers, live looping, and a Roue Cyr artist are all part of the extreme talents that make up 360 Allstars, to be performed at the Pilbeam Theatre in July.

360 Allstars is described as being a ‘mindblowing feast for the senses’ and includes spectacular stage acts, live music and stunning AV projections, resulting in a one of a kind ‘urban circus’. The production replaces traditional circus art forms with contemporary performance styles. Instead of acrobats there will be break dancers, instead of a juggler there will be a basketball freestyler, and instead of a unicyclist there will be a BMX rider and more.

PILBEAM THEATRE SATURDAY 13 JULY AT 7.30PM A $35, P $30, U $30, J (3 TO 17) $25, F $100, G10+A $32 EA, SCHOOL STUDENT GROUP $23 EACH, AFOT $32.50, PFOT $28, RA $32.50, RP $28.

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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

4928 5427

CQ Contemporary Artists

2-4

Carmen Beezley-Drake 4927 6117

Creative Capricorn

0-1

Rod Ainsworth

4924 5608

Fibre Arts

1-7

Sue Angus

4926 7249

Patch Happy Circle

1-1

Mary Phelan

4926 4967

Rockhampton Chamber Music Group 2-7

Jean Boyce

4928 1435

Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association 1-2

Wayne Fall

4927 2036

Rockhampton Embroiderers Guild

1-1

Ros McKendry

4928 8754

Rockhampton Little Theatre

1-3

Vicki Cope

0412 336 450

Rockhampton Lapidary Club

1-8

Rob Fry

0427 741 500

Rockhampton Photography Club

1-9

Mark Chapman

0418 159 615

Rockhampton Railway Modellers Assoc 1-6

Bruce Russell

Rockhampton Youth Orchestra

2-8

Brian Boswood

Royal Queensland Art Society

1-1

Lyn Howard

4933 2035 0418 755 645 4928 6319

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Events CALENDAR MAY 1 to 24 4-5 7 9 10 11-12 15 18 25-26 25-26 25 29-30 JUNE 1 2 4 5 7 7-9 13 15 16 21-22 24 26 26-28 28 29

Rockhampton Eisteddfod Kennel Club Dog Show Play School Live Melbourne Comedy Festival Twilight Movie: Tangled Short+Sweet Workshops Rocky Flix Speedway Lifeline Book Sale Mosaic Workshop Eisteddfod Gala Concert Seussical Jr

PT RSG PT PT O WRCC WRCC RSG RSG O PT PT

R&J Guy Sebastian-SOLDOUT Bolshoi Ballet Simulcast Nail That Arts Grant Workshop Animal Farm Rockhampton Show Rocky Flix The Beech Boys Walter’s Lounge Short+Sweet Short Play Festival Morning Melodies – John MacNally Raymond Crowe – Curiosities Stop-motion animation workshop Twilight Movie – Madagascar 2 Broadway and Beyond

PT PT PT WRCC PT PT WRCC PT WRCC WRCC PT PT WRCC O PT

JULY 10 Ballet Revolucion 13 360 Allstars

PT PT

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

Contact details 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