Spotlight - September October 2012

SpotlightEvent GuideSeptember - October 2012

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

GENERAL INFORMATIONTheatre 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.

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

TICKETING ABBREVIATIONSA = Adult S = Student U = Unemployed Y = Youth FoT = Friend of Theatre P = PensionerJ = Junior * G10 = Group of 10 or more SC = Senior’s CardC = Concession RP = Reward Pensioner RA = Reward Adult CSC – Commonwealth Senior Card F = Family ( 2 adults & 2 children unless

otherwise stated)*Preschool & school age, 3yrs & over. May have additional age restrictionsPlease check with the Box Office to ensure you are eligible for a particularprice category.

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.

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

2 Spotlight Event Guide September - October 2012

PILBEAM THEATRE

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER AT 8PM

A $39.90, P $34.90, AC $34.9018+ EVENT.

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 on display.

KENNEL CLUB, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDSENTRY VIA GATE 7 OFF LION CREEK ROAD

SATURDAY 1 AND SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBERSATURDAY 8 AND SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBERFREE ENTRY

Puppetry of the Penis 3D Live! Puppetry of the Penis is back with a brand new show, and this time live and in 3D!! You can watch the Boys manipulate their members live on stage while getting the 3D experience from the giant screen. Puppetry of the Penis has broken all box office records worldwide. The new show will be utilizing the latest 3D projection technology with the audience given 3D glasses to wear, to experience the astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami in this head shaking, outrageously funny production as it’s never been seen before. So real you can almost touch it.!

Rocky Fringe Fi lm Industry Workshop Don’t miss this entertaining workshop, facilitated by Stephen Lance, award-winning director of internationally renowned short films, Australian music videos and commercials. He is currently developing his first feature project scheduled for production later in 2012.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE, ROOM 1.4SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM TO 12.30PM FREE ENTRY

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PILBEAM THEATRE,FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

A $45, P $40, Y (17 TO 25) $40, J $32, F $135, G10+A $42, AFOT $42 PFOT $38, RA $42 RP $38

Caravan BurlesqueThe globally acclaimed salon of seductive, subversive, and electrifying acts

is here! From multi-award winning Finucane & Smith, creators of global smash hit The Burlesque Hour, comes a travelling emporium that fuses Parisian nightclub with jaw-dropping cabaret and seductive spectacle, tipping a velvet wink to Australia’s wild past of touring vaudeville & variety. Step into this sumptuous salon and be swept away by intoxicating Ethiopian dance and razor sharp wit, sultry songs & underdressed sirens, whip-cracking dames, Bollywood lovegods, sizzling jazz moves, backroom ballet and gothic divas. Packed to the rafters with international stars, Caravan Burlesque has left critics raving and 70,000 audience members worldwide in raptures. So grab your friends, dress to the nines, and swing on board The Caravan. We guarantee you won’t want it to leave… Contains nudity, strobe lighting and smoke effects. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council. Part of the 2012 See It Live Theatre Season.

Choral Festival 2012 Hundreds of children will come together in song for a night of delightful choral music in the 2012 Choral Festival. The children are chosen from more than a dozen state schools from Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. Conductor of internationally known Birralee Voices, Julie Christiansen OAM will be responsible for an amazing 400 children singing together so book early to avoid disappointment.

PILBEAM THEATRE

MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

A$12, S $9, P $9, J $9, F [2A + 2C] $35


Walter’s LoungeCome along to Walter’s Lounge, a lounge-style information and performance event presented by Creative Capricorn in partnership with the Keppel Coast Arts Council. Enjoy performances by local artists and discuss ideas and opportunities in the performing arts.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE

SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2PM TO 5PM

FREE ENTRY

SkatingJoin in the fun of skating at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. Fully supervised but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Entry through Gate 6, Lion Creek Road.

Antiques Col lectables & Mil itaria FairThe show consists of dealers from Qld, NSW & Victoria selling all types of collectibles. On offer you will find a large & varied range of collectables plus some modern outdoor equipment –some of the items in the Militaria ranges include a vast selection of antique firearms, swords dating back to circa 1300 through to modern day, bayonets ,antique armour, daggers dating from 1500 though to World War 2, medals, badges, helmets & uniforms. There will also be hunting, fishing and shooting accessories, jewelry and general collectables.

EXHIBITION PAVILION, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

$7 PER SKATER. SKATE HIRE $2 INLINE, $1 QUAD

WALTER PIERCE PAVILION, ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS

SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 9AM TO 5PMSUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, 9AM -3PM

A $10, P $8, J (UNDER 15) FREE IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Buy t ickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week atwww.seeit l ive.com.au.

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WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30PM

A $15, MEMBERS AND CONCESSION $10

Rocky Fl ix - Where do we go now? Is a heart-warming modern fable follows Nadine Labaki’s impressive directorial debut Caramel. Set in a small, isolated Lebanese village, a group of Muslim and Christian women band together to ingeniously devise a plan to distract the local menfolk in an attempt to defuse mounting inter-religious tensions. Lebanon, 2011. PG. 100mins.

PILBEAM THEATRE

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER AT 7PM

A $18, P/U/SC/S $12, J (3 TO 17) $10, F $45

Pirates of Penzance Jr Rockhampton Grammar Primary School takes to the stage again this year to present the entertaining and hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, Pirates of Penzance Jr. Featuring 50 students, the show features amazing sets, costumes, choreography and those famous songs such as Pour o Pour the Pirate Sherry, Oh Better Far to Live and Die and When the Foeman Bares His Steel, not to mention the comical and hilarious script and characters.

Under the Influence of Hendrix and ClaptonUnder the Influence of Hendrix & Clapton is a ‘Rockumentary’ that tells stories from the lives of two of the world’s most influential guitar players. Mike Wade & Tim Gaze with their band The Haze will play many of Jimi and Eric’s hits, bringing the Supergroups back to life with the sheer power of music.

PILBEAM THEATRE

SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

A $55, P $50, SC $50, S $45.


PILBEAM THEATRE

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PMSATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

A $35, P $32, U $30, S $30, Y (13 TO 17 YEARS) $25, G10+ A $32 EACH, G10+ SECONDARY STUDENTS $22 EACH, AFOT $32, PFOT $30, RA $32, RP $30RECOMMENDED FOR 12 YEARS AND OVER

The Last Five Years The Last Five Years is a contemporary musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Written by Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress told from both points of view. Starring two of Rockhampton’s much loved performers Amanda Locker (Dusty in Dusty the Musical) and Grant Pegg (Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz) and directed by Travis Hock. A Rockhampton Regional Council production.

Morning Melodies - Morning Tea with Keith PotgerWhether you grew up with The Seekers or you just like to hear some great music, you’re sure to love Morning Tea with Keith Potger. Featuring some old favourites from The Seekers, a touch of Nashville, some beautiful original ballads from his three solo CDs and a few covers from the 1960s to the 1980s, this is a Morning Melodies you won’t want to miss. Morning Melodies is presented by Bolsover Radiology and Rockhampton Regional Council.

PILBEAM THEATRE

MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER AT 11AM

A $17, P $15, AFOT $16, PFOT $14, G10+A $15.50, G10+P $13.50.

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Manhattan Short Fi lm FestivalFilmgoers in Rockhampton will unite with audiences in 203 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the next generation of filmmakers for the 14th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival.

Swan LakeAppearing for the first time in Rockhampton, the Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform the eternal classic, Swan Lake. Under the direction of Company Director Evgeny Amosov, the company has received a worldwide reputation for excellence in classical ballet. With its fairy tale story of a beautiful princess, a passionate prince, and the evil spell that threatens their happiness together, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake was composed in 1875 and is to this day one of the most loved classical ballets.

2012 Dance Festival Come celebrate with us at the tenth annual Rockhampton Dance Festival in September/October school holidays. Competition will run from Thursday 27 September to Saturday 6th October. The Festival Concert and Trophy presentation will be Sunday 7 October commencing 2pm. Everyone entering the theatre during the Festival and the Dance Festival 10 Year Celebration Concert must have a ticket (including competitors). Please note that Season Tickets cannot be used for the Concert.



ALL TICKETS $15

PILBEAM THEATRE

WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

A RESERVE A $87.90, C $77.90, J (3 TO UNDER 18) $67.90B RESERVE A $77.90, C $67.90, J (3 TO UNDER 18) $57.90

PILBEAM THEATRE

THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER.SESSION TICKET: A $7, C $4.50SEASON PASS: A $27, C $18, COMPETITOR $15CONCERT: A $15, C $10


Alv in and the Chipmunks – ChipwreckedPlaying around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems. A Rockhampton Regional Council event. Rated G.

BIG DAM, MOUNT MORGAN


FREE ENTRY

ROBERT SCHWARTEN OUTDOOR ARENA

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS

SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER, OPERATING 8AM TO 9PM

FREE ENTRY

Austral ian Miniature Horse EventCome and see these beautiful temperamental horses compete in the local Show. There will be more than 80 miniature horses competing through the weekend.

NIDA WorkshopsNIDA is bringing short courses to Rockhampton in the Spring school holidays. Develop practical skills, build confidence and finesse your craft. NIDA classes cater for all levels of experience and are a great way to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills for the arts and entertainment industries. Courses run from 2 to 7 October and are held at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. Courses include NIDA Acting Techniques and Drama School and are available for a 9 to11, 12 to 15 and 16 + age group. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work with experienced and inspiring NIDA tutors.


TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER

TWO DAY COURSE: $250 (EARLY BIRD $220 BOOK BEFORE 2 SEPT) FOUR DAY COURSE: $455 (EARLY BIRD $395 BOOK BEFORE 2 SEPT)

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Art and Soul Exhibit ionMembers of the Royal Qld Art Society Rockhampton Branch Inc. proudly present their annual exhibition, Art and Soul, incorporating a special themed section titled A Moment in Time.

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

Hebel Block Carving Workshop Participants will work with sculptor Brenden Tohill to create a garden sculpture with hebel blocks.


FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER TO TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER, 10AM TO 4PM.FREE ADMISSION

ROCKHAMPTON SHOWGROUNDS CENTRE RING

ENTRY THROUGH MAIN GATE

SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER

THE CAVES SHOWGROUNDS

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER FROM 10AM TO 4PM

COST $30 INCLUDES MATERIALS

Twil ight Movies - Kung Fu PandaIn the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts. Stars voices of Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman. A Rockhampton Regional Council event. Rated PG.

CONAGHAN PARK, GRACEMERE

FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER AT 7PM

FREE ENTRY


Dance Festival 10 Year Celebration ConcertCelebrate ten years of the Rockhampton Dance Festival with a concert and trophy presentation. Everyone entering the theatre during the Festival and the Dance Festival 10 Year Celebration Concert must have a ticket (including competitors). Please note that Season Tickets cannot be used for the Concert.

PILBEAM THEATRE

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 2PM

A $15, C $10

Rocky Fl ixSet in Denmark in 1766, A Royal Affair is based on true events – an epic tale of a passionate and forbidden romance that changed an entire nation. Denmark, 2011. M. 137 mins.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra - Russian SpectacularRussian music, like the land itself, is a universe. This wonderful program is not just a journey through this vast, mysterious country, but a no-to-be-missed exploration of the Russian soul through its music, led by Russian conductor Edvard Tchivzhel. Presented by Guy Noble with Tenor Kang Wang.

PILBEAM THEATRE

WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

A $55, P/SC $49, F (2 A + 2 J) $110, J (UNDER 18) $12, G10+A $49 EACH, RACQ MEMBER $40


WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER AT 6.30PM

A $15 & MEMBERS / CONCESSION $10

Walter Reid Cultural Centre Open DayCome and see what happens at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre and maybe discover a hidden talent. The Walter Reid Cultural Centre is home to a variety of local arts, crafts and performance groups and members will be on hand to answer any questions.


SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER, 9.30AM TO 3.30PM FREE ENTRY

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PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER AT 6.30PM

PRICES TBC

PILBEAM THEATRE

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER AT 8PM

A $69.90, P/U/SC $59.90, S/J (15 YEARS AND UNDER) $44.90, G6+A $59.90.

Music Art Dance and DramaMusic, Art, Dance and Drama is Rockhampton’s High Schools night to showcase the vast array of talents within the school from both the performing and visual arts students. Come along for a great night of entertainment, filled with singing, dancing, acting and musical items - all of the highest of standards. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the dance production ‘Calendar Events, involving over 200 high school and primary school students from Bajool, Stanwell and Allenstown Primary schools. A night not to be missed!

Rhythms of IrelandFollowing the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour, Ireland’s most celebrated and elite company of dancers, The Rhythms of Ireland, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative all new production to Australia. The Rhythms of Ireland has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their stunningly executed performances. Legend, folklore and enchantment are interwoven in a voyage of discovery. Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, The Rhythms of Ireland.

Buy t ickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week atwww.seeit l ive.com.au.


Rockhampton Grammar School Music FestivalThe Rockhampton Grammar School Music Festival is on again in 2012 with some great performances by primary and secondary school students. Some of the highlights of this year’s festival include musical selections from Grease the secondary musical and Pirates of Penzance Jr, the primary musical, vocal items from the senior choir, chamber choir and the primary choirs, the memorable signing choirs, stage band, big band, symphonic band, concert bands, string orchestra, jazz ensemble, primary rock band and talented student soloists.

Walter’s LoungeCome along to Walter’s Lounge, a lounge-style information and performance event presented by Creative Capricorn in partnership with the Keppel Coast Arts Council. Enjoy performances by local artists and discuss ideas and opportunities in the performing arts.

PILBEAM THEATRE

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER AT 7PM

A $14, P $12, S/J $7


SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 2PM TO 5PM

FREE ENTRY

Our Priceless Past Exhibit ionIn 2012, this exhibition is a combined cultural project between The Rockhampton Mirror, Rockhampton Regional Council and the Girls’ Grammar School. It combines the artforms of storytelling, oral history interviews, writing and photography. Twenty local seniors generously shared their stories with student writers leading to a display which celebrates how individual lives impact on a community and makes Rockhampton the culturally vibrant city it is today.

WALTER REID CULTURAL CENTRE, GALLERY 623 – 28 OCTOBER, 10AM TO 4PM DAILY

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HairsprayRockhampton Musical Union Choir presents the multi award winning feel-good musical Hairspray. Set in the early 1960s in Baltimore, the story centres around Tracy Turnblad, a plump girl whose dream is to dance on a TV music show. She makes it onto the show and becomes a celebrity overnight. The songs include 1960’s-style dance music and “downtown” rhythm and blues in a fast paced family musical that is sure to please.

Combined Schools Secondary ConcertThe 2012 Combined Schools Secondary Concert will showcase talented music students from State High Schools in Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. The night will feature invited musicians in the Honours Symphony and Honours Stage Band as well as Concert Bands, String Orchestras and Chamber Ensembles. A highlight will be a performance by the winners of the Central Regional Education Queensland Fanfare Competition, Yeppoon State High School Concert Band.

PILBEAM THEATRE THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER AT 7.30PMFRIDAY 26 OCTOBER AT 7.30PMSATURDAY 27 OCTOBER AT 7.30PMSUNDAY 28 OCTOBER AT 1.30PM

A $45, P/U $38, SC $42, CSC $38, S $38, J $32,F $135, G10+ A $42,A FOT $42, PFOT $36.

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER AT 7PM

A $10, C $8, J $5.00

Buy t ickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week atwww.venuesandevents.com.au.


Imperial Russian Bal let Sleeping BeautyFollowing their 2011 sell out performance of A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet company return to Australia with their presentation of the classic masterpiece Sleeping Beauty in three acts. The Imperial Russian Ballet Company combines the unity and integrity of the great Russian ballet schools where traditions are passed on from one generation to another.Sleeping Beauty is a ballet that has enchanted audiences for generations.

More than meets the eyeStanley Nichols writes successful children’s stories under the pen name of Grandma Letty but is desperate to be known in his own right as a serious author. When Grandma Letty is voted “Grandmother of the Year” and Stanley’s house is besieged by reporters and photographers, Stanley is afraid that the exposure will jeopardize the chances of his serious new novel, and so he has to produce a Grandma with farcical results. Performed by Rockhampton Little Theatre

PILBEAM THEATRE

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER AT 8PM

A $87.90, P/S/J (13-18) $77.90, J (UNDER 12) $67.90, G10+A $77.90 EACH. DISCOUNT FOR CASH AT THE BOX OFFICE.


SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2.00PM

FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

A $22, P/S/C $18, J $12, G10+ A $20 EACH.BAR OPERATING FROM 7PM FOR EVENING PERFORMANCES.

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

Administration OfficePilbeam Theatre, 2 Cambridge Street. PO Box 1860 Rockhampton 4700. Ticketing Ph 4927 4111 Administration Ph 4924 5600Fax 4924 5633www.venuesandevents.com.au

Events CALENDAR

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

SEPT 1 Puppetry of the Penis PT 1-2 Kennel Club Dog Show RSG 1 Rocky Fringe Workshop WRCC 8-9 Kennel Club Dog Show RSG 3 Choral Festival PT 7 Caravan Burlesque PT 8-9 Antiques and Militaria Fair PT 9 Walter’s Lounge WRCC 9 Under the Influence of Hendrix and Clapton PT 12 Rocky Flix WRCC 14-15 Pirates of Penzance Jr PT 21-22 The Last Five Years PT 22 Speedway PT 24 Morning Melodies PT 26 Swan Lake PT 27 to 6 Oct Dance Festival PT 28 Manhatan Short Film Festival PT 28 Twilight Movie O

OCT 2-7 NIDA Workshops WRCC 5-16 RQAS Exhibition WRCC 5 Twilight Movie O 6 Speedway O 7 Hebel block workshop O 7 Dance Festival Concert PT 10 QSO’s Russian Spectacular PT 10 Rocky Flix WRCC 13 Walter Reid Open Day WRCC 18 Music Art Dance Drama PT 19 Rhythms of Ireland PT 20 RGS Music Festival PT 21 Walter’s Lounge WRCC 23-28 Our Priceless Past Exhibition WRCC 25-28 Hairspray PT 29 Combined Schools Secondary Concert PT 30 Sleeping Beauty PT NOV 3-4, 9-10 More than meets the eye WRCC

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