Season 2023 - Entertainment Venues - Capitol Theatre Tamworth

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From the Theatre Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Johnathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe & Phillip Scott 5 Taikoz - Side by Side

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia 7 Late, Late at Night – The Rick Springfield Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A musical play by Kieran Carroll 9

Alice In Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tamworth Dramatic Society 11 Are We There Yet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A CDP Kids production 13 Banjo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Got Ya Back Productions 15

Conservatorium Staff & Friends Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An evening of fine music and fun 17 Cirque Mother Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebrating the breath-taking continent of Africa 19

On By Circa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circus at its contemporary best 21 RENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamworth Musical Society 23 Death of a Salesman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One of the greatest plays of the 20th Century 25 Euphoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A brand new play produced by Country Arts SA 27

2340 Big Band Swingin’ On A Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2340 Big Band swings with all your favourites 29 Black Sun Blood Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A new story about finding your voice and saving the world 31

The Alphabet of Awesome Science Award winning children’s & family entertainment 33 Mr . Stink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A CDP Kids production 35 Melbourne Int . Comedy Festival Roadshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Australian Comedy 37 Inside Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Studio Classical & Performing Arts 39

The Elton John & Billy Joel Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebrating two of the world’s best 41 Silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A breath-taking performance created by Karul Projects 43 Yes, Prime Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamworth Dramatic Society 45

The Sunshine Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Written & Directed by Wesley Enoch, Music by John Rodgers 47 2340 Big Band Rock The Classics – Livin’ In The 70’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2340 Big Band 49 Hiccup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A rocking, outback adventure for all the family 51 The Brilliance of Brass An evening of rousing music 53 The End of Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Siren Theatre Co. & Critical Stages Touring production 55 Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Choir 57 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two hours of hard hitting laughter 59 Possum Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production 61 Shrek The Musical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamworth Musical Society 63 Cab Suave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circus Cabaret with a Film Noir Twist 65 Music of The Night . .

Acknowledgement of Country

From the TheatreDirector

COLOUR YOUR WORLD

Yaama and Welcome to Season 2023 presented by Woodleys Motors. 2023 is all about putting the colour back into our lives – the colour, freedom and experiences that were restricted from us all during the pandemic. Art & Culture have always played a major part in nourishing and enriching a community’s soul and we are excited to be able to once again provide that colour and joy to people’s lives. I encourage you to join us as we collectively gather again to experience the thrill of live entertainment.

36 events, made up of local and touring productions, are on offer across the Capitol Theatre, Tamworth Town Hall and TRECC. There are two great ways to get involved: as a Subscriber or a Member. See page 76 for more information.

We are delighted to have a Season Partner again in 2023. Woodleys Motors has been a family business for over 100 years in Tamworth and here at the Capitol we share their loyalty and commitment to customer service and their strong contribution back to community.

In 2023 there are great benefits to becoming a member or subscriber; savings of up to $25 a ticket, a free ticket to, The End of Winter, a free ticket to the Season 2024 Launch and a chance to go in the draw for a 'Stay and Play' Package courtesy of CH Boutique Hotel.

We are thrilled to offer a season that supports both the wonderful work of Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music, Tamworth Dramatic Society, Tamworth Musical Society, Tamworth City Dance Academy, the 2340 Big Band, The Studio, O’Grady Drama and the Tamworth RSL Brass Band as well as bringing a range of respected artists and companies including, Jonathan Biggins, Marcia Hines, CDP Kids, HIT Productions, Soweto Gospel Choir, Monkey Baa Theatre Company, TaikOz, Windmill Theatre Company and internationally acclaimed Circa.

At Entertainment Venues, a business unit of Tamworth Regional Council, we aim to deliver a consistent level of service across the four venues we manage and to ultimately enrich the lives of our community through the performing arts and live entertainment. We are proud that what we do contributes to our city’s soul.

Thank you to our Season Partner, Woodleys Motors and our presenting partners, media partners, and Tamworth Regional Council for its commitment to the performing arts. Finally, thank you for your support of the theatre by just buying a ticket and attending a live show.

“Sharper and wittier than ever.” - The Australian

Photo credit: Ashley de Prazer

It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in!

Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-21-22-23, and a looming World War Three… Could things get any worse? Absolutely! Neighbours has finished!

But there is a light on the horizon: The Wharf Revue is back! Inspired by the new national spirit of optimism that lasted for a week, the team are as keen as mustard to once again tackle the big-picture issues.

Show content: May contain strong language and adult themes

Created and written by Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott Performed by Jonathan Biggins, Mandy Bishop, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott

PATRON-IN-CHIEF

“You don’t just listen to this music. You see it and feel it, too. Totally compelling.”

– Sydney Morning Herald

Photo credit: Greg Barrett

SIDE BY SIDE

Sophia Ang Shadow Games

Ryuji Hamada & Kerryn Joyce Flowing Water

Karlin Love Fierce: The Vengeance of Joy

Kerryn Joyce Run! Ryuji Hamada Yasaka

Ian Cleworth Awakening Claudia Wherry Cocoon

Side By Side features the emerging compositional voices of Taikoz players Ian Cleworth, Kerryn Joyce, Sophia Ang, Ryuji Hamada and Claudia Wherry, and at its heart, the program is truly a celebration of the remarkable creativity that resides within the ensemble. Sitting side by side their pieces (pun intended!) is the winning composition of Taikoz’s 2020 Women Composers Competition – Tasmaniabased non-taiko playing Karlin Love’s Fierce: The Vengeance Of Joy.

When you read what each composer says about her or his inspiration and thought processes, it’ll come as no surprise that much the music is a direct response to the worldwide pandemic of 2020-21. How could it not? With roots in the insecurities and anxieties of our shared experiences of Covid-19, their music consequently evokes images and feelings of the natural world and a wide gamut of emotions that range through darkness (Shadow Games), longing (Flowing Water) fear vs freedom (Run!), nostalgia and joy (Yasaka), and expectation, growth and new life (Cocoon).

Rick Springfield 1980’s

Photo Credit: Lynn McAfee_Shooting Starª

A Musical Play by Kieran Carroll

With the permission of and based on the best-selling autobiography Late, Late At Night by Rick Springfield.

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PERFORMED BY Jackson Carroll DIRECTED BY Robert Johnson

SET & COSTUME DESIGN

Riley Tapp

LIGHTING DESIGN Michael Zagarn

Late, Late at Night is a vast one-man pop-rock play based on Rick Springfield’s autobiography of the same name. Moving between text and song throughout, the production is performed by acclaimed Sydney actor/ singer, Jackson Carroll (no relation to Kieran) in a huge, demanding role-playing 20 songs from Rick Springfield’s vast fifty-year career, combined with both a traumatic and dizzying narrative.

Written by multi-award-winning Melbourne playwright, Kieran Carroll, Late, Late At Night is a tumultuous and exhilarating journey of an Australian-American songwriter whose 17 top 40 hits in America with sales of 25 million albums worldwide, make him one of Australia’s most successful musical exports of all time.

Warning: Some coarse language, drug reference. Suitable for ages 15+

A suburban boy’s epic journey to fame and fortune came with enormous personal costs

Image credit: Matthew Whittingham

“We’re all quite mad here, you’ll fit right in” - Mad Hatter

Wonderland Alice in

Alice In Wonderland, adapted by playwright William Glennon, is a play that is so similar in style and sentiment to Lewis Carroll’s original 1865 novel, one might suspect it was written by Carroll himself.

We set the stage for this curious journey, with a group of funny little people seeking out an Alice for her own turn in Wonderland. They entice and enchant the young girl until she can resist no more.

As she falls down the rabbit hole, Alice meets a collection of curious characters who help – and hinder – her along the way. She slowly begins to forget what ‘normal’ is, and falls in love with the wondrously, wonderful place of Wonderland.

Cleverly brought to life by Tamworth Dramatic Society, this ‘made in Tamworth’ production will fill the hearts of all who remember this classic tale. You may actually find yourself asking…“Who is Alice”?

“Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle!”

Lewis Carroll’s Classic Story Adapted by William Glennon

DIRECTOR Liesel Badorrek

PLAYWRIGHT

Finegan Kruckemeyer

DESIGNER Meg Wilson

LIGHTING DESINGER Benjamin Brockman

SOUND DESIGNER Gail Priest

A journey around Australia

A play by Finegan Kruckemeyer Based on the book by Alison Lester

winter term.”

Join 8-year-old Grace and her family on their adventurous and often funny expedition around Australia!

Following CDP’s successful national tour of Magic Beach, Alison Lester AM’s classic book, Are We There Yet?, comes to life on stage, with songs, fun, (and quokkas!) for children aged 3-10 and their adults.

From the team behind The Gruffalo and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses, this new adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of family, love, and the diversity and beauty of Australia.

project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

“The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole

“World class, the fusion of contemporary dance, Australian iconic poetry and modern music is a truly unique experience”

– Dale Carr

THE POETRY OF BANJO PATERSON THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY THE POWER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE

BANJO brilliantly intertwines the life of Andrew ‘Banjo’ Paterson through beautiful new arrangements of COLDPLAY’s greatest hits, contemporary dance and his very own verse.

Paterson’s beautiful verse – The Man From Snowy River, Clancy of the Overflow, As Long As Your Eyes Are Blue & Waltzing Matilda will blend with Clocks, Yellow, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida and more.

An exhilarating ride of the music of COLDPLAY, the spoken word of A.B ‘Banjo’ Patterson and stunning contemporary dance. This production is like no other.

Proudly built and shared first on Biripai Country in 2018.

Enriching lives in the community.

An evening of fine music and fun

Join the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music for an evening of fine entertainment presented by its talented staff and their friends. Many of the performers have achieved national success in their chosen areas of performance.

Showcasing the wide variety of talent from the staff, the concert will feature a Staff & Friends Orchestra, a Stage Band and other ensembles, as well as solos, duets and small chamber items performed by staff members.

We are excited to welcome back our friends from the Tamworth City Dance Academy to join us on the stage in 2023.

“Mother Africa is exuberant, high-energy entertainment”

- New York Times

rktz touring

Broadway Season

The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout this jawdropping show as the musicians and artists transport audience members to the breath-taking continent of Africa. This entertainment extravaganza combines the very best talent from nine African countries including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania to provide the wonder, suspense and joy that is Cirque Mother Africa.

Seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, Cirque Mother Africa is guaranteed to captivate audiences young and old. Combining the best of contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing and so much more.

Suitable for all ages.

Celebrating 15 years and direct from a sell-out

“…a stylish, flawlessly executed physical essay on the human need for connection.” – THE AGE, AUSTRALIA

Photo by David Kelly

DIRECTOR Yaron Lifschitz COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER Jethro Woodward

COSTUME DESIGNER Libby McDonnell

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Paul Jackson

Over the past two decades, Circa has forged a reputation as the most artistically audacious circus on the planet. Now, for the first time, Tamworth audiences get to experience this globally renowned Brisbane-based company as they present their newest creation, On by Circa

A chance encounter. A touch. An improbable connection. On by Circa follows eight strangers whose lives cross in the courtyard of an apartment block. Over the course of a single night they will fight, love, laugh and find moments of beauty and transcendence.

Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, with a pulsating score from Melbourne composer Jethro Woodward and striking lighting design from Paul Jackson, On by Circa is an unmissable and powerful new work infused with fierce humanity and exceptional acrobatics.

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

A Monash University commission

Circus at its contemporary bestas thrilling as it is moving

Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa Ensemble

no daybut today.

La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson’s

iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love .

DIRECTOR

Ben Mettam

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Todd Power SET & LIGHTING DESIGN

Danny Hankinson

Book, Music and Lyrics by

Musical Arrangements

Steve Skinner

Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements

Tim Weil

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop

Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, Rent rocks the Capitol stage and Tamworth for the very first time!

Featuring classic hit songs Seasons of Love and Take Me or Leave Me, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in New York’s East Village, whose dreams and heartbreak intertwine in the shadow of HIV and AIDS.

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, this ground-breaking musical is a modern classic about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

Don’t miss Tamworth Musical Society’s ‘Made in Tamworth’ production of this unforgettable classic musical with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

- Stage Whispers

Hero Image: Stephen Cunnington

This is an astonishing production of a canonical text that rises to all the challenges presented by such an important play.

Miller

- Stage Whispers

“This production is one of the best pieces of theatre I have experienced in a very long time: exquisite acting, brilliant staging and direction, with a cleverly told story.”

Photo Credit: Tim Standing

EUPHORIA

BY EMILY STEEL

A Country town . A festival

A

local tragedy

and a town

that

doesn’t talk .

This tale of good days, bad days and everything in between catapults us right into the heart of this little town where everyone knows everyone, and where Ethan is hit by his past as Meg struggles with the present. As the festival unfolds, Meg and Ethan’s worlds collide and the community comes together for an event they’ll never forget.

This brand-new play, Euphoria, is a rich and heart-warming story from award-winning South Australian playwright Emily Steel, bringing regional voices to the fore and an entire town to life with authenticity and unmistakable wit.

Warning: Contains coarse language and adult themes referencing mental illness and suicide. Suitable for ages 15+

Euphoria was originally co-produced by Country Arts SA and State Theatre Company South Australia and supported by the Australian Government through Catalyst - Australian Arts and Culture Fund and the Australia Council for the Arts, and the Government of South Australia.

An afternoon of jazz favourites!

The 2340 Big Band’s Swingin’ on a Sunday, celebrates the great Big Bands of the 30’s, 40’s ad 50’s as well as the prominent male and female vocalists of the era.

Bands chosen will include The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington’s Big Band, The Benny Goodman Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra and many more.

Vocalists saluted will include Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Natt King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong.

From this vast resource expect to hear songs including It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart, I’ve Got The World On A String, Fever, Stardust and many more.

Resident vocalists Kate Armstrong and Brad Gill invite you to join them and the 2340 Big Band for an afternoon of Big Band jazz classics.

Musical Director Tim Godden

Resident Vocalists Kate Armstrong Brad Gill

Credit: Jacqueline Cooper

By Chris Bendall

“ Sets the gold standard for family entertainment at the fringe. Worthy of all the stars in the sky this one!” – Tom Cooper - Kids in Adelaide

Photo credits: Studio Images - Scott Reynolds | Live Images - Mason Digital

Rodney Hutton STAGE MANAGER

A scientific race through the alphabet…

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises!

The Alphabet of Awesome Science is a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that’s equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos — that floats, flies, squirts, sprays, ignites and erupts!

Rodney Hutton

Together, this dad-joke quipping, prank-pulling pair of polished professors strut their stuff in a performance that’s equal parts explosive, messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an immersive hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos!

“boisterous fun… the young audience… thoroughly enjoy[ed] this quality production.”

- The Daily Telegraph

Photo credit: Heidrun Lohr

Photo credit: Heidrun Lohr

Set Design

SET DESIGN

James Browne

James Browne

Jump Up Trampoline Zone and Capitol Theatre presents

a CDP Kids production

A play by Maryam Master

Based on the book by David Walliams Directed by Jonathan Biggins

David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12… and their adults!

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David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12… and their adults!

“

r Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…”

COSTUME DESIGN

Costume Design

Lucy Scott

Lucy Scott

Sound Design

SOUND DESIGN

Daryl Wallis

Daryl Wallis

Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…”

It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.

David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12… and their adults!

LIGHTING DESIGN

Nicholas Higgins

CHOREOGRAPHER/ PUPPETRY Shondelle Pratt

Lighting Design Nicholas Higgins Choreographer/ Puppetry Shondelle Pratt

It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.

Now Chloe’s got to make sure no one finds out her secret, but she’s about to learn that some secrets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose…

“Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…”

It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.

Now Chloe’s got to make sure no one finds out her secret, but she’s about to learn that some secrets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose…

The team behind The 13- 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses live on stage return with this touching, twisted and hilarious, and very smelly tale… hold on to your nose!

Now Chloe’s got to make sure no one finds out her secret, but she’s about to learn that some secrets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose…

The team behind The Midnight Gang and The 13- 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses live on stage return with this touching, twisted and hilarious, and very smelly tale… hold on to your nose!

The team behind The 13- 26- and 52-Storey Treehouses live on stage return with this touching, twisted and hilarious, and very smelly tale… hold on to your nose!

Age recommendation: 6-12yrs and their adults.

Age recommendation: 6-12yrs and their adults.

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‘A great night’s entertainment with something for everyone’ - Manning River Times

Friends pick us up when we fall down, and if they can’t pick us up, they lie down and listen for a while

Inspired by Pixar’s film Inside Out, this production will explore the complex world of big emotions with an emphasis on Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust.

This show will remind you of how meaningful and significant both good and bad feelings are as we navigate the world.

This production will include the genres of tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics and musical theatre. Featuring dance students from Tamworth & Barraba ranging from the age of 3 to adults.

classical and performing arts

DIRECTOR Kristi Cini

concert celebrating

singer/songwriters

Elton John and Billy Joel have collectively sold almost half a billion albums, and have dominated the world music scene for over 50 Years!

Now, in a specially created show, internationally acclaimed Greg Andrew with his Elton John Experience teams up with Anthony Mara and his world class Billy Joel Celebration, to deliver the spectacular concert, The Elton John & Billy Joel Experience

This show takes you on a musical journey of classic hits of more than half a century with two of the world’s greatest singer/ songwriter/piano players of all time, as well as recreating moments of the duo’s famous Face To Face world tour.

The incredible production will showcase the showmanship, virtuoso piano playing, and crowd engagement that you would expect from these iconic performers, with masterful musicians on stage. The Elton John & Billy Joel Experience is a 2 hour non-stop show featuring hit after hit of these 2 brilliant performers.

A specially created

two of the world’s greatest

Greg Andrew as Elton John

Anthony Mara as Billy Joel

“The soundtrack was electrifying and the performance so powerful and riveting, that I had to remind myself to breathe”

- Audience member

Image by Simon Woods

SILENCE

CHOREOGRAPHER / WRITER / PERFORMER

Thomas E .S . Kelly

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR / PERFORMER

Taree Sansbury

CHOREOGRAPHIC

DRAMATURG

Vicki Van Hout

DRAMATURG

Alethea Beetson

PERFORMERS

Amber Nofal Benjin Maza Kiara Malcolm Tiana Pinnell

PERCUSSION COMPOSER / PERFORMER Jhindu-Pedro Lawrie

MUSIC / SOUND DESIGNER Sam Pankhurst

LIGHTING DESIGNER Karen Norris

COSTUME DESIGNER Selene Cochrane

PRODUCER BlakDance

Silence is about the space in between. The conversations not being heard and the responses that are muted. Through the beating of a drum, bodies thrash through frequencies to uncover what lies in the Silence

There’s Silence between the stars as the Emu travels across the night sky. There’s Silence in the dancer’s energy when they hit the cut, the rupture between rhythms and movement where the spirit world can enter. It’s also the deafening Silence under white noise. The same questions echoed through generations.

We have marched across Country. We have had promises made and promises broken. In Silence we pull the unresolved conversations from under the rug and slam them back on the table. Because the conversation about a Treaty will never be silenced.

Suitable for ages 12+

Warning: Water based haze and strobe lighting will be used in this performance. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are advised that this show references people who have died.

Silence is produced by BlakDance and the national tour has received financial assistance from the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. The premiere production was co-commissioned in 2020 by BlakDance, HOTA Home of the Arts, City of Gold Coast, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Brisbane Festival, with support by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

SILENCE pulls the Treaty conversation out from under the rug, slams it back on the table and invites you to make it a talking point!

PATRON-IN-CHIEF DR HARUHISA HANDA

OPERA CONFERENCE

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

NATIONAL

'As sharp & blissfully funny as ever' -Daily Telegraph

A comedy by Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn

Taking the mickey out of the pompous and pretentious!

he UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker, is at breaking point. But salvation may exist in the form of a complex pipeline deal with the oil-rich country of Kumranistan that would entitle the government to a multi-

When the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary makes a shocking request of Jim’s Private Secretary Bernard Woolley, moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation. But how will Jim and his team: Bernard, Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby, and Special Adviser Claire Political machinations, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue.

From the writers of the original television series Yes, comes the equally sharply satirical stage version hilariously produced by Tamworth

“The openness and joy radiating from The Sunshine Club is certain to make your spirits soar.”

- Sydney Morning Herald

WRITER & DIRECTOR Wesley Enoch COMPOSER John Rodgers MUSICAL DIRECTOR Wayne Freer

A place where everyone is welcome and romances bloom

Set is 1946, the joyful and acclaimed musical The Sunshine Club, tells the story of Aboriginal soldier Frank Doyle, who is just returning home to Brisbane after serving in WW2, to find that, while the world may have changed, the same attitudes and prejudices still exist at home. But this only fills Frank with a strong desire to change things for the better by setting up The Sunshine Club.

A place where all people are welcome to come together, laugh, romance and dance the night away as Frank sets out to win the heart of Rose, the girl from next door.

Written and directed by the acclaimed Wesley Enoch, The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Warning: contains theatrical water-based haze and mature themes.

Written and Directed by Wesley Enoch Music by John Rodgers

PATRON-IN-CHIEF DR HARUHISA HANDA

Rock the Classics

The 2340 Big Band will take you on a time warp back to the popular music of the 70’s. Back to flared, satin pants, high heeled shoes and the music that rocked the decade.

Get down and boogie to the disco hits of KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool and The Gang and the Village People. Groove to the R & B hits of James Brown and The Doobie Brothers. Freak out to the funk of Stevie Wonder and the Average White Band and rock your socks off to the hits of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, The Moody Blues and many more.

All the guitar riffs, brass phrases, organ licks, vocal harmonies and rhythmic grooves from this great musical era as the 2340 Big Band recreates and brings back the good times with resident vocalists Kate Armstrong and Brad Gill as well as a host of other special guest artists.

Musical

“

Hiccup is a winner... The kids were with them every step of the way, singing and clapping along, cheering the triumphs and lamenting the disappointments, and loving every bit of it.”

- THE ADVERTISER

Photo credit: Shane Reid, Carnival Studio

WRITER/DIRECTOR

Jude Henshall

Ellen Steele DESIGNER

Jonathon Oxlade

COMPOSER

Ross McHenry

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Chris Petridis

PUPPET MAKER & CONSULTANT

Tamara Rewse

DRAMATURG

Julianne O’Brien

DRAMATURG CONSULTANT

Steve Mayhew

It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a koala has come down with a stubborn and ear-shatteringly loud case of the hiccups.

The three embark on an epic journey through the night that sees them frantically eat, sing and invent their way towards a cure before the sun comes up.

Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.

Recommended ages: 4 – 8 years and their adults

A rocking, outback adventure to find the great hiccup cure

“What a huge sound!”

“I loved this concert so much, I can’t wait for the next one” “Top class, my whole family enjoyed it” “Fantastic sound. Such talented musicians” - Audience comments after past concerts

Gunnedah Shire Band

Supported by Tamworth RSL Brass Band & Friends

An evening of rousing music!

Now a much-loved yearly event, The Brilliance of Brass returns for one brilliant evening of rousing brass band music.

The Gunnedah Shire Band has previously won the Australian Open, State and National Open A Grade titles and, on numerous occasions, has won the Ern Keller International Band of the Year. The Band includes players of outstanding ability who hold both national and international solo titles as well as outstanding young players.

The Tamworth RSL Brass Band is always striving to improve the skill and entertainment level of its performances in order to demonstrate the flexibility and nuances of the modern Brass Band. For this concert the Band has been fortunate to secure the help of some talented friends from Brass Band's around the state. Some entertaining performances are guaranteed!

Image Credit: Clare Hawley

“The End of Winter is often enlightening, often sobering, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny. Recommended.”

- Diana Simmonds, Stage Noise

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WRITER

Noëlle Janaczewska

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

Kate Gaul

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Soham Apte COMPOSER

Nate Edmondson CO-COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER

Kaitlyn Crocker

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Becky Russell

PERFORMER

Jane Phegan

Will

By Noëlle Janaczewska. Directed by Kate Gaul.

climate change

winter leaving it to exist only in fairy tales, paintings, and historical accounts?

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Written in the wake of the devastation of the 2019 bush fires it asks: What’s happening to winter? In hot, bushfire-prone Australia our winters are becoming warmer and shorter.

The End of Winter is about loss and resilience. It’s about the places one can search for cold weather —places that can be reached via public transport and the imagination.

Written by multi-award-winning Australian writer Noëlle Janaczewska, the themes and ideas contained within The End of Winter lean into the most significant issue of our time –the changing climate and the loss of seasons.

Through a series of monologues brought to life by Jane Phegan, these beautifully lyrical and intelligent stories, directed by Kate Gaul, will delight audiences who are fans of informative podcasts, documentary lovers, and advocates for action to combat climate change.

Suitable for ages 13+

Photos: Stephen Garnett

A concert of hope featuring songs from South Africa’s ‘Freedom’ and the US ‘Civil Rights’ movements

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir - celebrating the music of protest and freedom; from Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950's America.

Opening with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, Hope then echoes down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin.

Formed over 20 years ago to celebrate the inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto.

Hope is a concert that will sing in your heart forever!

AU REVIEW

“The comedians all knew what they had to do to get a laugh, and had the crowd in constant stitches... the talent on show definitely left the crowd wanting more…”

The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2023 Festival to Tamworth!

Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a lineup of veteran favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!

So call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year – don’t miss out on a huge night of laughs!

Recommended

- Theatre Now

‘Pack your Grandma, pack your child, pack enough vegemite sandwiches and lamingtons for all and go and treat yourself toa bit of theatrical bush bewitchment with Possum Magic’

Based on the book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Adapted by Eva Di Cesare and Sandra Eldridge. Directed by Sandra Eldridge

Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book Possum Magic has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the paper and ink to life on stage once again!

Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures. But being invisible isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Hush longs to see herself again. One problem. Grandma Poss can’t find the spell to make Hush visible again. And then she remembers... this particular magic requires something more, something special, something to do with food...people food. Possum Magic takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.

Using a clever, nuanced palette of live action, stage magic, an original soundscape, elements of puppetry and projected animation, Monkey Baa’s award-winning creative team have translated the whimsical world of the book to a live experience for audiences 3–8 years and their families.

The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story is back to celebrate its 40th birthday!

“But after a while, you learn to ignore the names people call you and you just trust who you are” - SHREK

Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

hrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favourite ogre to life on the stage.

Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his wisecracking loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy-tale misfits, and a cookie with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Directed by Aaron Jones, don’t let anyone in your family miss this ‘made in Tamworth’ production of this very special storybook musical adventure…they’ll love it! A story of friendship, bravery and self-acceptance, this is a fun and heart-warming show that will be sure to have your toes tapping all the way home. “Let your freak flag fly!”

(Australasia).

Music by Jeanine Tesori

CAST

Latonya Wigginton

CIRCUS CABARET WITH A FILM NOIR TWIST

An ambitious private investigator. A jealous client with a vengeful agenda. A new show in town with circus, live music, and a line out the door. Can Dick Johnson dig up the dirt on Cabaret Suave and send them packing? Or will these fierce and fabulous personalities live to dazzle another day?

DIRECTORS

Abby Kelso & Latonya Wigginton

LIGHTING DESIGN

Julian Camara

SOUND DESIGN

Winter Chapman

Step inside this suave establishment and be transported back in time in a fresh, flirty, yet family friendly take on circus cabaret.

Cab Suave brings you reimagined film noir with a twist - a show packed with all the circus you could need, a script full of zingers, and a whole lot of charm.

As they say at Cabaret Suave - “A little party never hurt nobody!”

Abby Kelso Winter Cyan Laney Mejias Jack Wilde Ellen Grow

and the West End Musicals

Music of the Night- Australia’s Premier Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End Musicals is definitely one of a kind and thrilling audiences all over Australia. The genius and power of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly comes to life in this amazing stage show wowing audiences all over Australia!

There are stunning musical performances from The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, Carousel, Jersey Boys, and The Boy From Oz!

This musical spectacle is presented by Australia’s own and internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning instrumentalist and vocalist Joey Fimmano. Joey is joined on stage by world class performers, Miss Saigon star Dexter Villahermosa and leading soprano Jessica Di Bartolo in a must-see show, truly unique, like no other. This is definitely the Andrew Lloyd Webber and musicals show to see!

Add to that, an amazing live band on stage headed by some of the most incredible musicians and the scene is set for the audience to sing along and just have a great time. Come and see why people are talking about this brilliant world class show!

“A shining beacon of experience, sass and talent! Her voice and effortless sound still touch your soul!”

- Adelaide Advertiser

Australia’s beloved musical treasure, Marcia Hines, with a career spanning five amazing decades, will spend the second half of 2023 touring the regional cities and towns of Australia.

Each performance will be a celebration of the extraordinary output of this legendary Australian. From the early days of Fire and Rain to the Discotheque album and all the way through to the 2022 release of The Gospel According to Marcia, each performance will encapsulate Marcia’s extraordinary vocal range and recording career.

Since moving to Australia from Boston at 16 for Hair, Marcia has become an integral part of the Australian music industry.

From Jesus Christ Superstar to ‘Queen of Pop’ to ‘Australian Idol’, induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007 and an Order of Australia in 2009, this extraordinary woman has been an inspiration to women and Australians everywhere.

Her return to regional centres across Australia is an acknowledgement of the importance of these cities and towns to her journey.

Don’t miss your chance to join Marcia and her band as she celebrates 50 amazing years of shining bright.

DIRECTED BY Kristi Cini

A FAMILY CHRISTMAS TRADITION

This annual production of The Nutcracker is the perfect way to get into the 2023 Christmas spirit. Students from The Studio Classical & Performing Arts in both Tamworth and Barraba will impress you with their discipline, technique and artistry.

Come and start your Christmas festivities with a beautiful production of The Nutcracker, performed by students ranging from ages of 3 - adult. The production will be led by students studying in the Part-Time Training Program at The Studio.

Make this Christmas one to remember and join The Studio family at TRECC as they present this Christmas tradition!

classical and performing arts

- Ben Mettam, Principal

“I am very excited to see the effort they have put in all year come together in their annual production . The sheer joy on children’s faces as they take to the stage, in what is for some their first performance, is a wonderful sight!”

DIRECTED BY Ben Mettam

END OF YEAR 2023

Make the whole world your stage

O’Grady Drama Tamworth presents its fifth annual production showcase, directed by Ben Mettam. This production includes all students from our drama and musical theatre studio. The students will excite and entertain you with the skills they have learned all year, showcased into their annual production.

O’Grady Drama features 150 school students across the whole of Tamworth aged from 5 - 18.

DESIGN & DIRECTION

Paul, Kellie and Lily Singh

CHOREOGRAPHY

TCDA Team led by Kellie Singh and Lily Singh

PERFORMED BY The students of Tamworth City Dance Academy

You are the Beat of my Heart The Dance in My Soul .

Tamworth City Dance Academy’s choreographers explore the concepts of the heart. What makes your heart sing and your soul soar? What makes it break and brings you to your knees or makes it skip a beat? We have been inspired by the family connections within TCDA, bonded both by blood and by choice, and seeing how important our dancers and their families are to each other and to us. This show is for them and about them.

Performed by TCDA’s entire student body, showcasing their talents in classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, acro, musical theatre and our beautiful aerial silks, these dancers will shine at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre.

We are offering those who love to come to the theatre on a regular basis, two ways to save and get additional benefits. Plus, when you subscribe or become a member you go into the draw for a chance to win a ‘Stay and Play’ prize courtesy of CH Boutique Hotel .

1SUBSCRIBE

A Subscription Package suits those who like to have similar seats and plan ahead. You are required to pick your performances and dates at the time of subscribing. That way you know what shows and performances you have picked and most importantly, you’ve secured the seats you like. Pick 5 or more Season 2023 events to become a Subscriber.

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

Access to the best seats in the theatre prior to the general public

Savings of up to $25 per ticket

One complimentary ticket to The End of Winter*

One complimentary ticket to Season 2024 Launch

Discounts on additional tickets for friends

Discounts on other events outside the subscription season (where applicable)

Flexibility of dates with one free exchange per event

Receive all the latest news and exclusive offers through our e-newsletter

Save 10% off your bill on accommodation at CH Boutique Hotel when you present your Subscriber card at time of payment#

Save 10% off food and beverage at DECO Wine Bar & Restaurant when you present your Subscriber/Membership card at time of payment (not valid for lunch)#

PLUS GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A CH BOUTQUE HOTEL ACCOMODATION AND MEALS ‘STAY & PLAY’ PACKAGE VALUED AT $300+

* Subscribers Advantage: Enjoy one FREE ticket to The End of Winter. Subscribers must pick 5 or more Season 2023 events to qualify for the free show.

# Not valid for lunch. Not valid on Public holidays. Not in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or gift voucher. Excludes 11 to 23 January 2023 and 21 to 27 August 2023.

How Much To Subscribe?

The price of a Subscription Package is determined by how many shows you attend. You must pick 5 or more paid shows to access the discount and once you’ve selected your shows online, the system will tally it for you. A transaction fee of $5.50 will apply.

How To Subscribe?

New Subscribers - Go to evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com and click on the Packages link. Remember to log into your account first. You can also use the tick box on page 84 and call or bring that into the Box Office and one of our staff will assist you with your Subscription Package purchase.

MEMBERSHIP

This option suits those who don’t know what they may be up to during the year. With a membership you pay an upfront membership fee that gives you access to discounted tickets and other benefits. A member is entitled to purchase one ticket, per performance at the discounted price. So, if you are regularly attending with a family member or friend you both need a membership to access the discount.

WHY A MEMBERSHIP? How

Access to the best seats in the theatre prior to the general public Savings of up to $25 per ticket

One complimentary ticket to One complimentary ticket to Season 2024 Launch Discounts on other events outside the season (where applicable) Flexibility of dates with one free exchange per event

Receive all the latest news and exclusive offers through our e-newsletter

Save 10% off your bill on accommodation at CH Boutique Hotel when you present your Subscriber card at time of payment

Save 10% off food and beverage at DECO Wine Bar & Restaurant when you present your Subscriber/Membership card at time of payment (not valid for lunch)

show once membership has been processed. # Not valid for lunch. Not valid on Public holidays. Not in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or gift 23 January 2023 and 21 to 27 August 2023.

How to Become a Member?

New Members - Go to evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com and click on the

link. Remember to log into your account first. You can also call or come to the Box Office and one of our staff will assist you with your Membership purchase. Once you have purchased your Membership the discounted prices will be available to you and you can purchase at anytime prior to the general public.

Season 2022 Members – You should have received renewal reminder emails in November. You will have needed to renew your membership by 30 November 2022 to start accessing the 2023 shows and their discounts. Don’t fear, if your membership has lapsed you can go online into your account and renew your membership from there or call or visit the box office.

SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION

Special Seating Requests

Should wheelchair access or special seating be required, please contact the Box Office.

Sitting with a Friend

If you have friends who are also subscribing or becoming a member then you will need to call or come into the box office to organise to sit with them.

Ticket Exchanges

Subscribers and Members are entitled to one free exchange per event subject to the following conditions:

• Exchanges must be made by no later than 3pm on the day of the performance

• Ticket exchanges are subject to availability - so if you need to exchange your tickets please do so at your earliest convenience

• Additional exchanges incur a fee of $5.50 per ticket

• If exchanging for another event with a higher price, you will be charged the difference. If exchanging for a lower priced event, a refund cannot be issued

• Tickets are non-refundable

Additional Subscriber Guest Tickets

Subscribers can access additional tickets for themselves, friends or family members to any of your chosen performances at a Subscriber Guest Price. These can be purchased at the time of booking or at a later date. Tickets booked at a later date may not be able to be seated with your original booking.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Access Information

Capitol Theatre Tamworth is dedicated to ensuring our theatre is accessible to all.

• Lift access from street level

• Wheelchair spaces are available

• Hearing Loop within theatre • Companion Card accepted

Concessions

Entertainment Venues offers concession prices. These are available to valid cardholders of Centrelink Pension Card, NSW Senior Card, Tertiary Student Card and School Student ID card.

Gift Voucher

An Entertainment Venues Gift Voucher makes an ideal gift for Christmas, a birthday or special occasion. The recipient has the flexibility to choose performances, dates and times. Gift Vouchers are available in varying amounts online or at the box office. They can be used for subscription or single ticket purchases. Purchase your Gift Voucher and slip it into our Season 2023 booklet. All the recipient needs to do is pick their shows and redeem using the voucher or purchase individual shows. You can purchase Gift Vouchers online and set a date to send them directly to the recipient.

Group Bookings & School Group Bookings

Group Bookings are available across most Season 2023 events. Prices are indicated in the General Public Price column on page 82. School Bookings of 10 or more are also available for most events. Accompanying teachers receive complimentary tickets with all school group bookings sold.

Ticket Booking Dates

2023 Subscribers and Members have a priority booking period from Thursday 1 December to 4pm Tuesday 6 December 2022.

New Subscriptions and Memberships processed from 10am Wednesday 7 December 2022. Subscription bookings close 4pm Friday 6 October 2023.

General Public (GP) Tickets on sale approximately 10 weeks prior to each event, see page 84 for details.

Performance Times

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Friday 17 March at 7:30pm

Saturday 18 March at 7:30pm

Sunday 19 March at 2:00pm

Wednesday 22 March at 7:30pm

Thursday 23 March at 7:30pm

Friday 24 March at 7:30pm

Saturday 25 March at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Friday 4 August at 8:00pm

Saturday 5 August at 8:00pm

Sunday 6 August at 2:00pm

Wednesday 9 August at 8:00pm

Thursday 10 August at 8:00pm

Friday 11 August at 8:00pm

Saturday 12 August at 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Friday 5 May at 8:00pm

Saturday 6 May at 8:00pm

Sunday 7 May at 2:00pm

Wednesday 10 May at 8:00pm

Friday 12 May at 8:00pm

Saturday 13 May at 8:00pm

Sunday 14 May at 2:00pm

Wednesday 17 May at 8:00pm

Friday 19 May at 8:00pm

Saturday 20 May at 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Friday 20 October at 7:30pm

Saturday 21 October at 7:30pm

Sunday 22 October at 2:00pm

Wednesday 25 October at 7:30pm

Friday 27 October at 7:30pm

Saturday 28 October at 2pm & 7:30pm

Sunday 29 October at 2:00pm

Wednesday 1 November at 7:30pm

Friday 3 November at 7:30pm

Saturday 4 November at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

It’s always wonderful to have a weekend away, but have you ever thought of doing it right here in your own backyard?

Subscribe or become a Member to go into the draw to Win A Stay & Play Package* courtesy of CH Boutique Hotel valued at over $300.

Complement your next live theatre experience with a luxury over night stay in an Executive King Room, enjoy a 3 course pre-show dinner, bottle of Marty’s Block wine, full breakfast, late checkout of 12pm and car parking.

CH Boutique Hotel provides premier accommodation and dining right in the middle of the CBD with a short stroll to Capitol Theatre and Tamworth Town Hall.

*Show tickets not included in this package. For package details please visit https://www. chboutiquehotel.com.au/offers-and-events. Prize package includes one night’s accommodation in an Executive King Room for 2, a 3 course pre-show dinner for 2, a bottle of Marty’s Block wine, full breakfast for 2, late checkout of 12pm and car parking. Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Prize is redeemable during 2024 excluding 17 - 29 January 2024 and 19 - 31 August 2024. Prize must be redeemed by 1 December 2024. Prize drawn Friday 20 October 2023 at the opening night performance of Shrek the Musical.

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

Adult $42.00 $35.00 $35.00 $40.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $35.00 $32.00 $32.00 $33.00 School Student $35.00 $32.00 $32.00 $33.00 Groups 4+ $35.00

Adult $39.00 $34.00 $34.00 $37.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $34.00 $31.00 $31.00 $32.00 School Student $26.00 $23.00 $23.00 $24.00 Groups 8+ $33.00

THE BEAT OF MY HEART

Adult $42.00 $40.00 $40.00 $41.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $36.00 $34.00 $34.00 $35.00 School Student $35.00 $33.00 $33.00 $34.00

INSIDE OUT, THE NUTCRACKER

Adult $38.00 $35.00 $35.00 $36.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $32.00 $29.00 $29.00 $30.00 School Student $28.00 $25.00 $25.00 $26.00

O'GRADY DRAMA SHOWCASE

Adult $35.00 $32.00 $32.00 $33.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $28.00 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 School Student $28.00 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00

ARE WE THERE YET, BLACK SUN BLOOD MOON, THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE, MR STINK, HICCUP, POSSUM MAGIC

Adult

$28.00 $23.00 $23.00 $26.00

Pen/Sen/Tertiary $28.00 $23.00 $23.00 $26.00 School Student $23.00 $20.00 $20.00 $21.00 Group 6+ $22.00

Early Childhood - 2yrs+ & not at school $14.00 Schools 10 + 1 comp per 10 $14.00

FEBRUARY

Sat 18 THE WHARF REVUE: LOOKING FOR ALBANESE @ 8pm

MARCH

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Fri 3 TAIKOZ – SIDE BY SIDE @ 8pm

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Mon 12 Dec 2022 Sat 4 LATE, LATE AT NIGHT – THE RICK SPRINGFIELD STORY @ 8pm

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Mon 12 Dec 2022 Wed 29 ARE WE THERE YET? @ 10:30pm & 12:30pm

Tues 28 ARE WE THERE YET? @ 6pm

Mon 12 Dec 2022 Fri 31 BANJO @ 7:30pm Mon 12 Dec 2022

APRIL

Mon 30 Jan 2023 Wed 5 CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA @ 7:30pm Mon 12 Dec 2022 Thurs 6 ON BY CIRCA @ 7:30pm Mon 30 Jan 2023

MAY

Fri 5 – Sat 20 RENT

Tues 23 DEATH OF A SALESMAN @ 7:30pm

Wed 24 DEATH OF A SALESMAN @ 11am

Mon 13 Feb 2023

Mon 13 Feb 2023

Mon 13 Feb 2023

Thurs 25 EUPHORIA @ 7:30pm Mon 20 Feb 2023

Fri 26 EUPHORIA @ 11am Mon 20 Feb 2023

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

COLOUR YOUR WORLD

FEBRUARY

Sat 18 – The Wharf Revue: Looking for Albanese @ 8pm

MARCH

Fri 3 – Taikoz - Side by Side @ 8pm

Sat 4 – Late, Late at Night – The Rick Springfield Story @ 8pm

Fri 17 – Saturday 25 – Alice In Wonderland see page 79 for times

Tues 28 – Are We There Yet @ 6pm

Wed 29 - Are We There Yet @10:30am & 12:30pm

Fri 31 – Banjo @ 7:30pm

APRIL

Sun 2 – Conservatorium Staff & Friends Concert @ 5pm

Wed 5 – Cirque Mother Africa @ 7:30pm

Thurs 6 – On By Circa @7:30pm

MAY

Fri 5 – Sat 20 – RENT see page 79 for times

Tues 23 – Death of a Salesman @ 7:30pm

Wed 24 – Death of a Salesman @ 11am

Thurs 25 – Euphoria @ 7:30pm

Fri 26 – Euphoria @ 11am

Sun 28 – 2340 Big Band Swingin’ On A Sunday @ 2pm

Tues 30 – Black Sun Blood Moon @ 11am & 6pm

JUNE

Thurs 1 – The Alphabet of Awesome Science @ 6pm

Fri 2 – The Alphabet of Awesome Science @ 10am & 12:30pm

Thurs 8 – Mr Stink @ 6pm

Fri 9 – Mr Stink @ 10:30am & 12:30pm

Wed 21 – Melbourne Int Comedy Festival Roadshow @ 7:30pm

Sat 24 – Inside Out @ 4pm TRECC

Fri 30 – The Elton John & Billy Joel Experience @ 8pm

JULY

Thurs 20 – Silence @ 7:30pm

AUGUST

Fri 4 – Sat 12 – Yes, Prime Minister see page 79 for times

Sat 26 – The Sunshine Club @ 7:30pm

SEPTEMBER

Sat 9 - 2340 Big Band Rock The Classics – Livin’ In The 70’s @ 7:30pm

Wed 13 – Hiccup @ 10:30am & 12:30pm

Sat 16 – The Brilliance of Brass @ 7pm

Tues 19 – The End of Winter @ 7:30pm

Tues 26 – Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope @ 7:30pm Town Hall

OCTOBER

Sat 7 – Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase @ 8pm

Tues 10 – Possum Magic @ 6pm

Wed 11 – Possum Magic @ 10:30am & 12:30pm

Fri 20 – Sun 29 – Shrek The Musical see page 79 for times

NOVEMBER

Wed 1 – Sat 4 – Shrek The Musical see page 79 for times

Fri 17 – Cab Suave @ 8pm

Sat 18 – Music of The Night @ 2pm & 7:30pm

Fri 24 – Marcia Hines – Still Shining @ 7:30pm

Sat 25 – Marcia Hines – Still Shining @ 7:30pm

Wed 29 – SEASON 2024 LAUNCH @ 6pm

DECEMBER

Sat 2 – The Nutcracker @ 4pm TRECC

Sat 9 – O’Grady Drama Showcase 2023 @ 11am & 6pm

Sat 9 – The Beat of My Heart @ 2pm TRECC

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