Townsville street art photo by @ashleydobson
Burdekin Theatre The Burdekin Theatre is the home of events and entertainment in the Burdekin region, playing host to a diverse range of live performances and events amongst the iconic architecture and surrounding outdoor forecourt. Dancenorth Admire the strength, creativity and flexibility of some of the world’s best dancers at a Dancenorth performance. As one of Australia’s leading contemporary dance theatre companies, Dancenorth experiments with all art forms to deliver immersive collaborations, dynamic performances and adventurous storytelling to audiences in Townsville North Queensland and around the globe. With a centrally located performance space, make a night of it by combining a show with dinner at one of Townsville’s dining hotspots. Local productions From the classics you know and love to modern day tales, why not catch a local theatre performance during your Townsville North Queensland holiday? From one act plays to theatre restaurants and even outdoor theatre extravaganzas, local production companies (including Full Throttle Theatre Company, Theatre iNQ, The North Queensland Opera and Music Theatre, Townsville Choral Society and Townsville Little Theatre) all provide
Mercer Lane mosaic by Megan MacKinnon
Townsville water tank mural photo by Megan MacKinnon
a fantastic line up of stage performances year round! Stage Door Theatre Restaurant Prepare to laugh out loud with a memorable night out at Magnetic Island’s popular Stage Door Theatre Restaurant. Catch talented performers Bernadette and Kevin as they bring you live singing, hilarious comedy and tongue-in-cheek impersonations that will have you in fits of laughter. Throw in a delicious three course meal, North Queensland hospitality and a fully stocked bar and you’re promised one of the best nights out in the North! Performances are held year round on Friday and Saturday nights. In the regions Outside of Townsville, you can see a variety of outstanding regional talent in exciting productions delivered by Towers Players (Charters Towers), Burdekin Singers & Theatre Company and the Ingham Theatre Group. Productions include major performances, one act plays, theatre restaurants and more. Drive-in cinemas It doesn’t get more nostalgic than a visit to a drive-in cinema. Enjoy a flick under the stars at the Tors Drive-in Cinema in Charters Towers or the Stardust Drive-in Cinema in Ayr, complete with a retro café snack bar to stock up on treats before the movie starts.
Checking out street art around town by Rob Garwood
Street Art From public murals dotted around Charters Towers and Home Hill, to Townsville’s inner city street art revolution, Townsville North Queensland’s love of the arts has been integrated into everyday life. Venture through Townsville’s Inner City Walking Trail to uncover astounding pieces amongst the streets and laneways. Tick off Ayr’s Heritage Town Walk to visit the granite and bronze Living Lagoon Sculpture. In Ingham, you can explore the amazing 42 metrelong mosaic art panels of Mercer Lane, created by more than 2,000 locals and visitors depicting the history of the local sugar cane industry.
Admiring Townsville’s street art by @ashleydobson
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