< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Legally Blonde - Springfield Anglican College 19 July 2024 Season: July 19th - 20th, 2024 Title: Legally Blonde Presented By: The Springfield Anglican College Genre: Musical Synopsis: Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all. Performance Dates: Friday 19 July 2024 Saturday 20 July 2024 Performance Times: 7:00 pm (both dates) Performance Location and Address: George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich QLD Ticket Costs: Adult Ticket: $30.00 each Concession Ticket: $25.00 each Student Ticket: $25.00 each Child Ticket (12 years and under): $17.00 each Family of Four Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children): $85.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Elf the Musical Jr. - St. Saviour's College at Empire Theatre 19 July 2024 Season: July 19th - 20th, 2024 Title: Elf The Musical Jr. Presented by: St. Saviour's College Synopsis: "Elf The Musical JR." brings the heartwarming story of Buddy the Elf to the stage. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, this musical adaptation features enchanting songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. The tale follows the journey of a young orphan named Buddy, who mistakenly ends up in Santa's bag of gifts and is whisked away to the North Pole. Raised by elves, Buddy grows up blissfully unaware of his human origins until his size and toy-making skills reveal the truth. Determined to find his true identity and reconnect with his birth father in New York City, Buddy embarks on a heartwarming adventure filled with holiday cheer and the spirit of Christmas. Performance Dates & Times: Friday, 19 July: 7:00 PM Saturday, 20 July: 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Venue : Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, Neil Street, Toowoomba Ticket Prices: Adult: $30.00 Concession (Gov Seniors & Pension Cards): $25.00 Child (Under 12 years): $20.00 Run Time: 70 minutes with no interval Book Your Tickets: Ticket Link Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Relatively Speaking - Mercury Theatre Wynnum 19 July 2024 Season: July 19th - 28th, 2024 Title: Relatively Speaking Presented By: Mercury Theatre Wynnum Genre: Comedy, Farce Synopsis: "Relatively Speaking" by Alan Ayckbourn is a delightful comedy of mistaken identities and chaotic misunderstandings. The story follows Greg, Ginny, Philip, and Sheila as their confusion unfolds in a series of uproariously awkward encounters. This classic farce offers a hilarious examination of love, timing, and the tangled web of lies that can entangle us all. Join us for an evening of laughter and mistaken identities in "Relatively Speaking," a play that promises to leave you delightfully disoriented and thoroughly entertained. Written By: Alan Ayckbourn Performance Dates: Friday, 19 July 2024 | 7:30 PM Saturday, 20 July 2024 | 7:30 PM (Gala Night & 75th Anniversary Celebration) Sunday, 21 July 2024 | 2:00 PM Friday, 26 July 2024 | 7:30 PM Saturday, 27 July 2024 | 7:30 PM Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 2:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Manly-Lota RSL Memorial Hall1, 84 Melville Terrace, Manly, QLD Ticket Cost: $25 Ticket Link: Click here to purchase tickets Production Website: Mercury Theatre Wynnum Other Information: All performances feature table seating, with each table accommodating up to 7 guests. There's no need to book a full table—just bring yourself and whoever you'd like! Feel free to bring your own food, from cheese platters to takeaway; the choice is entirely yours. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, but the Manly-Lota RSL will be operating a bar at the venue with a variety of drinks available. Join us at the evening performance on Saturday, 20 July, when Mercury Theatre Wynnum will commemorate its 75th anniversary! Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Fourteen - Shake & Stir Theatre Co. and Empire Theatre 19 July 2024 Season: July 19th, 2024 Title: Fourteen Presented By: Shake & Stir Theatre Co. and QPAC Genre: Drama Play Synopsis: Set in 1999 at a rugby-mad all-boys Catholic school in coastal regional Queensland, "Fourteen" is based on the poignant memoir by Shannon Molloy. The play explores Shannon's journey as a year 9 student grappling with his identity as a gay teenager amidst a backdrop of bullying, betrayal, and self-discovery. Supported by his close-knit friends and fiercely protective family, Shannon navigates the challenges of adolescence with resilience, humour, and hope, set to a nostalgic soundtrack of 90s hits. Written By: Adapted by Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij, based on the memoir by Shannon Molloy Directed By: Nick Skubij Performance Dates: July 19th, 2024 Venue: Empire Theatre Book Tickets Here: Purchase Tickets Price: $29 - $54 Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval) Warnings: Contains strong coarse language, mature themes, simulated violence, depictions of self-harm and suicide ideation, and sexual abuse. Includes strobe lighting, theatrical smoke effects, and the use of stage cigarettes. Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 14 and above. Creatives: Adaptors: Nelle Lee, Nick Skubij, Shannon Molloy Director: Nick Skubij Creative Producer: Ross Balbuziente Set Designer: Josh McIntosh Costume Designer: Fabian Holford Lighting Designer: Trent Suidgeest Sound Designer: Guy Webster Cast: Conor Leach as Shannon Molloy Leon Cain Karen Crone Judy Hainsworth Ryan Hodson Amy Ingram Steven Rooke Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Everyone Loves Charlee - The Merryatric Players and The Events Centre 18 July 2024 Season: July 18th - 19th, 2024 Title: Everyone Loves Charlee Presented By: The Merryatric Players & The Events Centre Genre: Musical Comedy Synopsis: Join The Merryatric Players for their latest musical comedy, Everyone Loves Charlee , a heartwarming homage to love and friendship. The story revolves around Beth and her friends as they celebrate the life of Charlee at a lively wake filled with laughter and songs from the 1940s. The performance promises heartfelt ballads and toe-tapping numbers like "You Made Me Love You" and "Hit the Road Jack," showcasing the joy and celebration even in moments of loss. Performance Dates: Thursday, 18 July 2024: 11:00 AM Friday, 19 July 2024: 2:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD Ticket Costs: $20.00 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Warnings: Smoke and haze effects are used throughout this performance. Recommended Age: All ages Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval Production Website: The Events Centre Other information: About The Merryatric Players: The Merryatric Players are a community singing and theatre group known for live stage shows, popular plays, and concerts at The Events Centre, Caloundra. They rehearse every Tuesday and have a history of entertaining performances, including their last live production, It’s A Musical World . The group also performs Christmas carols and provides entertainment at the Daytime Series Christmas Concerts. They offer a welcoming environment for people of all ages to express themselves through musical theatre. Contact and Booking Information: Box Office Contact: (07) 5491 4240 Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Maggie's Getting Married - Toowoomba Repertory Theatre 12 July 2024 Season: July 12th - 20th, 2024 Title: Maggie's Getting Married Presented By: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre Genre: Romantic Comedy Synopsis: On the eve of Maggie Duncan’s wedding, the Duncan family home becomes the backdrop for a whirlwind of pre-wedding chaos. As Maggie’s parents, Tom and Cass, scramble with the preparations, her older sister Wanda reconnects with her family. The arrival of Russell, the groom-to-be, complicates matters when Wanda recognises him from a previous relationship. With Wanda’s actor boyfriend Axel making a poor impression and Tom possibly facing a mid-life crisis, the night is filled with comedic and emotional twists. Written By: Norm Foster Directed By: Mark Phythian Performance Dates: Friday, 12th July 2024 Saturday, 13th July 2024 Friday, 19th July 2024 Saturday, 20th July 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, 94 Margaret St, East Toowoomba Ticket Costs: Adult: $25 Concession: $20 Rep Member: $15 (with discount code) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Warnings: Contains sexual references Recommended Age: Suitable for adults and older teens Duration: Approximately 2 hours Production Website: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre Other Information: Arrival Time: Please arrive by 7:10 PM to be seated by 7:25 PM. Complimentary Drink: One complimentary drink is included with the ticket, served only before 7:20 PM. Accessibility: Due to the age of the venue, disabled toilet facilities are not available. Access into the auditorium is via two steps and is only possible for non-motorised wheelchairs which can be pulled up the stairs. Booking Assistance: For help with bookings, contact Mark at 0416 359 340. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Our Egg Named Larry - Empire Youth Arts 12 July 2024 Season: July 12th - 13th, 2024 Title: Our Egg Named Larry Presented By: Empire Youth Arts Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Join us for a comedic new play, "Our Egg Named Larry," where a group of Grade 9 students face an unusual challenge to regain their school disco privileges: caring for Larry the Egg. Larry, an ordinary egg with extraordinary importance to these young minds, becomes the focal point of their lessons on responsibility. As they navigate the ups and downs of egg-sitting, they discover deeper themes of human connection, attachment, and the unique experiences of youth. Performance Dates: Friday, 12 July 2024: 7:00 PM Saturday, 13 July 2024: 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD Ticket Costs: Adult: $30.00 Student (fulltime): $24.00 Groups 4+: $28.00 Ticket Link: Book Your Tickets Here Cast (2024 Junior Impact Ensemble): Majella Ford Mataya Forster Eliza Kinniburgh Samantha Cheetham Joshua Walkington Edward Pocknee Chelsea Rogers Minea Tao Creative Team: Director: Grace Sankey Playwrights: Sheldon Mcloughlin & Grace Sankey Assistant Creative: Jade Moon Junior Assistant Creative: Allyssa Foehander Run Time: 60 minutes with no interval Production Website: Empire Theatre Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: One Act Wonders - Javeenbah Theatre 12 July 2024 Season: July 12th - 14th, 2024 Title: One Act Wonders Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Genre: Various (Comedy, Drama, Farce) Synopsis: Experience a prime collection of bite-sized brilliance with locally written and directed theatre productions on the Gold Coast. This event promises a diverse range of theatrical experiences, from comedy to drama, suitable for audiences of all ages. Performance Dates: Friday, 12 July 2024 - Sunday, 14 July 2024 Performance Times: Friday 12 July 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Saturday 13 July 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ( Gold Coast Hospital Charity Performance!) Saturday 13 July 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday 14 July 2024. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr Stevens & Ferry Streets, Nerang, QLD Ticket Costs: Adult: $30 Concession: $28 Member: $25 Group (10+): $28 School Groups (10+): $15 (Please call the Box Office on 0417 004 466 to arrange bookings) Ticket Link: Book Tickets Warnings: Very Strong Course Language Simulated Physical Abuse References to Suicide, Death, Suicide, Drugs, Abortion, Child Abandonment, Homelessness & Miscarriages PLAYS: Mothers’ Group: Uncorked Written by: Monique Dumaine Directed by: Helen Maden A comedic portrayal of five mums on a mum-cation weekend filled with wine, laughter, and surprises. Angelique’s World Written by: Kate Squires Directed by: Laura Starre A journey through the facade of a seemingly perfect life, uncovering a tale of resilience beneath the glamour. Radio Waves Written by: Hunter Wall Directed by: Jake Goodall An emotional drama set during Australia’s gay liberation movement in the early 70s, exploring the complex relationship between two men. Battle of the Boyfriends Written & Directed by: Jack Lovett A wacky one-act farce about dating two guys at once, leading to a hilarious boyfriend bloodbath. Don’t Do Drugs (Unless They’re Free) Written & Directed by: Mikayle Maree Melo A comedic encounter between two individuals meeting to exchange illicit substances, with unexpected twists. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Vera Watson Wellness Centre - Vena Cava Productions 10 July 2024 Season: July 10th - 13th, 2024 Title: The Vera Watson Wellness Centre Presented By: Vena Cava Productions Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Philosophy Synopsis: Adam arrives at The Vera Watson Wellness Centre, not for a wellness appointment, but for a job. As he interacts with the flirty Harmony and the sophisticated Sophia, he discovers more about the centre, and the less he understands his vital role in it. Written By: Tony Brumpton Directed By: Shari Indriani Irwin and Tony Brumpton Performance Times: Thursday, July 11: 7:00 PM Friday, July 12: 2:00 PM Saturday, July 13: 2:00 PM Saturday, July 13: 7:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Z9, 120/7 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD Ticket Costs: Price Range: A$25 – A$35 Ticket Link: Eventbrite - The Vera Watson Wellness Centre Warnings: Contains high-level coarse language, adult themes, and references to sexual violence. Recommended Age: 18+ Other Information: Discounted Preview Tickets: For discounted tickets to the Wednesday, July 10 preview, visit: Eventbrite - Vera Watson Wellness Centre Preview Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Godspell - Footlights Theatrical 5 July 2024 Season: July 5th - 13th, 2024 Title: Godspell Presented By: Footlights Theatrical Inc Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: "Godspell" brings the life of Jesus Christ to the stage through parables, storytelling, and vibrant musical numbers. Set against a backdrop of kindness, tolerance, and love, a small group of people use games and an eclectic blend of songs to convey timeless messages. Performance Dates: 5th - 13th July 2024 Performance Times: Evenings at 7:30 PM, Matinees on Saturdays at 2:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm Ticket Costs: $35 - $40 Ticket Link: Book Your Tickets Here Duration: Approximately 2 hours including intermission Cast: Lilly Betts Dominic Bradley William Chen Amanda Devlin Bailey Griffiths Erin Hall Mark James Hannah Macri Isaac Tibbs Holly Siemsen Creative Team: Director: Isaac Brown Music Director: Benjamin Richards Choreographer: Isabelle Quayle Production Website: Footlights Theatrical Inc Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Famished Future Feeders - Robert the Cat and Metro Arts 3 July 2024 Season: July 3rd - 13th, 2024 Title : Famished Future Feeders Presented By: Metro Arts and Robert The Cat Genre: Comedy, Dystopian Drama Synopsis: Famished Future Feeders is a mildly bleak comedy set in a bafflingly backwards yet ultra-advanced near-future. In this world, global crises have been solved, but at the cost of limited freedom and a peculiar reliance on human flesh. This darkly humorous drama explores an unrealistic yet eerily familiar speculation on humanity's future, blending absurdity with practical logic to depict a dystopia both progressed and regressed. Performance Dates: 3 - 13 July 2024 Performance Times: Wednesday 3 July 2024, 7:30pm (Preview) Thursday 4 July 2024, 7:30pm (Preview) Friday 5 July 2024, 7:30pm Saturday 6 July 2024, 7:30pm Wednesday 10 July 2024, 7:30pm Thursday 11 July 2024, 7:30pm Friday 12 July 2024, 7:30pm Saturday 13 July 2024, 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, Brisbane, QLD Ticket Costs: General Admission: $35.00 Concession: $30.00 Groups 6+: $30.00 per ticket (for bookings of 6 or more) Ticket Link: Book Tickets Warnings: Adult Themes Haze / Smoke Effects Strobe Lighting Effects Recommended Age: Ages 15+ Duration: Approximately 100 minutes. No interval. Cast: Jules Broun as Iggy Milan Bjelajac as Fuge John Ford as Ham Peter Hatton as Leo Peta Kishawi as Doe Lachlan Orton as Lynx Georgina Sawyer as Dove Aaron Whitney as Byte Team: Co-Directors: Lisa O’Neill, Anatoly Frusin Lighting Designer: Geoff Squires Set Construction: Hamish Chappell Original Music: Joe Glynn Marketing Coordinator: Michael Faux Photography: Jasmine Prasser Trailer Voice Recording: Miles O’Leary Trailer Editing: Georgina Sawyer Production Website: Metro Arts Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Cost of Living - Queensland Theatre 15 June 2024 Season: June 15th - July 13th, 2024 Title: Cost of Living Presented By: Queensland Theatre Genre: Drama Play Synopsis: Explore the intersection of disability, love, and human connection in Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Cost of Living." Set against the backdrop of contemporary America, the play delves into the lives of four individuals at pivotal moments. John, a successful PhD student with cerebral palsy, hires Jess as his caregiver. Simultaneously, Eddie, an unemployed truck driver, seeks reconciliation with his ex-wife Ani, who has become a wheelchair user after an accident. As their stories intertwine, themes of care, disability, and the complexities of relationships take center stage in this touching and humorous narrative. Playwright: Martyna Majok Performance Dates: June 15 - July 13, 2024 Performance Times: Evenings: Mon & Tues at 6:30pm, Wed – Sat at 7:30pm Matinees: Wed at 1:00pm, Sat at 2:00pm Relaxed Performance: Saturday, July 6 at 2:00pm Venue: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane QLD Ticket Pricing: Adult: from $70 Senior: from $70 Concession: from $70 Youth (35 & Under): from $35 Ticket Purchase: Queensland Theatre - Cost of Living Tickets Additional Events: Night with the Artists: Monday, June 24 at 6:30pm Auslan Interpreted Performance: Monday, July 1 at 6:30pm (All performances include surtitles) Audio Described Performance: Saturday, July 13 at 2:00pm Play Briefing: Monday, June 10 at 6:00pm Content Warning: This production contains frequent strong language, nudity, and herbal and e-cigarettes. Recommended for ages 15+. Creatives: Writer: Martyna Majok Directors: Priscilla Jackman, Dan Daw Designer: Michael Scott-Mitchell Lighting Designer: John Rayment Composer/Sound Designer: Guy Webster Cast: Eddie: Philip Quast Ani: Kate Hood Jess: Zoe de Plevitz John: Dan Daw Previous Next