Theatre Season 2021 July to December

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ROVERS

BY K AT H E R I N E LYA L L-WAT S O N W I T H R OXA N N E M C D O N A L D A N D BA R BA R A LOW I N G

Rovers is a delightful and modern comedy-drama that has audiences laughing, crying and celebrating the imagination and heart of Australia’s trailblazing women. Woven from true stories and wild machinations, this is a fast-paced & poetic night at the theatre that everyone will love.

If you’ve ever faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, had to keep a family secret or said yes to a crazy dare in a bar, then this funny, heart-warming and crackling ode to Australia, and the daring women she breeds, will be just your cup of tea.

Intrepid performers Roxanne McDonald and Barbara Lowing get behind the wheel and navigate audiences into risky terrain, journeying through the heart-lines of their lives and into the hilarious, fun-loving misadventures of the women who made them who they are today.

Writer Katherine Lyall-Watson

Cultural Consultant Nadine McDonald-Dowd

Director Caroline Dunphy

Dramaturg Kathryn Kelly

Starring Roxanne McDonald & Barbara Lowing

Producer Danielle Shankey

Composer & Sound Designer Dane Alexander

Sound Design Intern Isabella Hall

Lighting Designer Christine Felmingham

Technical Manager & Projection Designer Jeremy Gordon

Set Designer Jonathan Shankey & Caroline Dunphy

Community Engagement Emily Coleman

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3 July | 7.30pm

Adult $30

VENUE

Concession $27.50

Townsville Civic Theatre

Student $25

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Group $27.50

1 hour R AT I N G

"This is theatre at its best."

Production Manager Peter Cossar

Costume Design Oscar Hannah Clark

14+ Warnings: Haze effects

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CHARLOTTE’S WEB

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Our hero, a little pig named Wilbur, braves his new world forming friendships and warming hearts through his adventures, learns about life and death, miracles, loyalty and trust.

Filled with wide-eyed innocence, Wilbur, the runt of the litter bonds with the farmer's daughter, growing into a terrific, radiant little pig. He finds a new home in a barnyard filled with characters, including a gluttonous rat, chatty goose and bleak sheep.

Wilbur forms an unlikely friendship with Charlotte the spider.

Their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family. When she gets word that Wilbur's days are numbered, Charlotte hatches a plan spinning her miracle to save his life.

Charlotte's Web is an enchanting children's favourite based on the beloved book by E.B. White.

Director Alison Vallette

Creative Producer Ruth Atkinson

Performers Harrison Paroz, Cwourtney Wagner, Jacob Watton, Allana Noyes, Mike Escober and Sita Walker

Lighting Design Tom Panitz Produced by RAVA Productions

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14 July | 9am & 1pm

Adult $20

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Concession $15

Townsville Civic Theatre

Student $15

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Group $15

1 hour R AT I N G

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Stage Manager Angela Ponting

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PETE THE SHEEP

BY A M O N K E Y BA A T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y P R O D U CT I O N

Based on the quirky picture book, Jackie French’s and Bruce Whatley’s characters have been cleverly adapted for the stage by the Monkey Baa founders, Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge & Tim McGarry. With music and lyrics created

by Phil Scott and the comedic imagination of Jonathan Biggins as director, audiences will be delighted by foot-tapping tunes and witty storytelling.

Shaun isn’t like the other Shearers in Shaggy Gully… he’d rather be styling than shearing and instead of ‘sheep-dog’, he has a ‘sheep-sheep’ named Pete. After being rejected by the shearers and their dogs, Shaun and Pete set up their own Shearing Salon in town and before long word is out and they are inundated with woolly clients and maybe a Ringer or two!

This hilarious musical comedy, imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep explores the challenges and rewards of being an individual, and will be a lasting tribute to honouring your own spirit and strength, whilst working with the flock.

Director Jonathan Biggins

Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall

Assistant Director Eva Di Cesare

Writing Team Sandie Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare

Composer & Lyricist Phil Scott

A truly Aussie tale–delightful, funny, iconic, warm and hilariously Ocker, from the lingo to the names to the shearers’ blues singlets...

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Set & Costume Designer James Browne

Illustration by Bruce Whatley

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5 Aug | 6pm 6 Aug | 9.30am & 1.30pm

Adult $20

VENUE

Townsville Civic Theatre RUN TIME

50 minutes R AT I N G

Concession $15 Student $15 Group $15 TicketShop Members (10% off each price category except groups)

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I'LL DRINK TO THAT

BY SA N D R A N E A L

Having become a regular in Townsville’s musical theatre scene, Sandra Neal has performed in many shows such as Annie, Les Miserables, Oliver, Wicked and most recently Mamma Mia. Now, in her one-woman show, Sandy reprises some of the great musical theatre songs from the rather motley assortment of characters she’s played who all share a common trait – they really enjoy a drink.

“If you can’t be a good example, be a horrible warning”

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27 Oct | 11am & 7.30pm (special Encore performance)

Adult $15

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Student $15

Townsville Civic Theatre RUN TIME

1 hour 30 minutes

Concession $15 Group $12.50 TicketShop Members (10% off each price category except groups)

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ANIMAL FARM

BY G E O R G E O R W E L L C R E AT E D & A DA P T E D BY S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O

Animal Farm, one of the most controversial and studied political commentaries returns in a multi-award winning, critically-acclaimed physical theatre production. George Orwell’s simple yet intensely powerful fairy tale illustrates with stunning clarity and grotesque beauty how greed and power corrupts and with devastating consequences, can change the course of history.

Revolution has taken place at Manor Farm. The pigs have assumed control and under the principles of Animalism a better life free from human service is promised to all. Guided by a simple set of rules and an unrelenting respect for authority, it is not long until the rules that promised freedom become the chains that bind the animals once again.

Directed by Michael Futcher and realised by shake & stir and a cast of Queensland’s most dynamic actors, Animal Farm promises to be one of the most shocking, relevant and wickedly funny theatre events.

Adaptor Nick Skubij

Sound Designer Guy Webster

Director Michael Futcher

Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright

Designer Josh McIntosh

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29 Oct | 12.30pm 30 Oct | 8pm

Adult $35

VENUE

Student $25

Townsville Civic Theatre RUN TIME

1 hour 30 minutes

“One of the most raw pieces of theatre produced in this country in recent decades.

Don’t miss your chance.”

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Concession $30 Group $30 TicketShop Members (10% off each price category except groups)

12+ Warnings: Haze, smoke and strobe effects, loud music

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BLOOM P R E S E N T E D BY TOW N S V I L L E C I T Y C O U N C I L

In this brand new show Melbourne singer/songwriter, Bloom, brings incredible hits spanning several decades from three Grammy Award winning artists: Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt.

For her incredible new show she has handpicked her favourite hits including You’re No Good, I Feel the Earth Move, Landslide and many more.

Come and be charmed by the Australian vocal powerhouse that is Bloom and celebrate all that is Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt.

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4 Nov | 11am

Adult $15

VENUE

Concession $15

Townsville Civic Theatre

Student $15

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Group $12.50

1 hour 15 minutes R AT I N G

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EMMA DEAN: LIVE & LUSH Join theatrical songstress Emma Dean, a Boston upright piano, and some of her beloved musical friends for an intimate and melodic night in.

Immerse yourself in heartfelt stories and lush pop songs about love and the human spirit from Dean’s extensive back catalogue, plus never-heard-before tunes from her brand-new album!

Experience a stripped-back Emma Dean live - an imperfect, romantic, weird and passionate performer like no other!

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16 Nov | 7pm

Adult $35

VENUE

Concession $30

C2, Townsville Civic Theatre RUN TIME

1 hour 30 minutes R AT I N G

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A TROPICAL CHRISTMAS WITH ATTORI P R E S E N T E D BY TOW N S V I L L E C I T Y C O U N C I L

“Come along and experience a Tropical Christmas with Attori… North Queensland style."

With lots of laughs and stories about our Christmas experiences.

Sing along with our North Queensland take on such classics as Let It Snow, White Christmas and Jingle Bells.

Showcasing the beautiful voice of Townsville’s very own Michelle Higgins with the supremely talented Monica Licciardello on piano and Attori’s Rick Romeo.

Sing along with us to Joy To The World, Silent Night and many other classics we all know and love.

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15 Dec | 11am

Adult $15

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Concession $15

"Hugh Jackman is my brother from another Mother"

Townsville Civic Theatre

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