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< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Shrek Jr. - Southern Cross Catholic College 17 Aug 2024 Season: August 17th - 18th, 2024 Title: Shrek The Musical JR. Presented By: Southern Cross Catholic College Genre: Family / Musical Synopsis: Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favourite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Performance Dates: Saturday, 17th August - Sunday, 18th August 2024 Performance Times: Saturday, 17th August: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Saturday, 17th August: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday, 18th August: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Sunday, 18th August: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Timothy Peter Centre307 Scarborough Road, Scarborough QLD 4020 Ticket Costs: Family Ticket (Good for 4): $60.00 (2 adults + 2 children) Adult: $20.00 Concession: $15.00 (Child, Student & Seniors) Child (Age 5 and under): $0.00 (Requiring a seat) Ticket Link: Get tickets Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Joyce - A Little Life Theatre 9 Aug 2024 Season: August 9th - 11th, 2024 Title: Joyce Presented By: A Little Life Theatre Genre: Drama / Historical Theatre Synopsis: ‘Many artists’ children turn out just fine and grow up to edit their parents’ work and live off the royalties. But some do not - for example, James Joyce’s two children. His son became an alcoholic, and his daughter went mad.’ JOYCE explores the life and times of the children of artists, focusing particularly on the experience of Lucia Joyce. Lucia was a gifted modern dancer whose career and life were overshadowed by her family's expectations and eventual mental illness. The play delves into the interaction and oscillation between obsession, perfection, muse, and artist. Performance Dates: Friday, 9th August - 11th August 2024 Performance Times: Friday, 9th August: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday, 10th August: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, 11th August: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, 11th August: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Performance Location and Address: House Conspiracy, 42 Mollison St, West End QLD Ticket Costs: General Admission: $30.00 Concession: $25.00 Ticket Link: Get tickets Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: One Act Play Festival - Ipswich Little Theatre 9 Aug 2024 Season: August 9th - 11th, 2024 Title: ILT 68th One Act Play Festival 2024 Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Genre: Theatre Festival Synopsis: The ILT One Act Play Festival is the longest-running play festival in the Southern Hemisphere, showcasing a variety of one-act plays performed by theatre groups from across South East Queensland. The festival features around 15-20 plays in both intermediate and open sections, with awards presented based on performances judged by a selected Adjudicator. This year's festival promises a lively and well-organised event celebrating the talent and creativity of local theatre. Performance Dates: 9-11 August 2024 Performance Location and Address: Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich, QLD Ticket Costs: $10.00 - $15.00 Ticket Link: ILT 68th One Act Play Festival 2024 Tickets Creative Team: Adjudicator - Talisa Pariss-Proby Production Website: ILT One Act Play Festival Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Vernon God Little - Queensland Conservatorium Acting 15 Aug 2024 Season: August 15th - 17th, 2024 Title : Vernon God Little Presented By: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Genre : Drama Synopsis : The Queensland Conservatorium 3rd year actors present their final play, Vernon God Little, a darkly riotous and superbly fast-talking adventure. Adapted from the Booker Prize-winning novel, Ronder’s Vernon God Little was nominated for the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Play. Vernon Little, a fifteen-year-old boy, lives with his mother in Martirio, a small Texan town. After his best friend massacres sixteen classmates and then kills himself, the town seeks vengeance and shifts its focus onto Vernon, who is arrested at the start of the story. Performance Dates & Times: 15 August 2024 7:30pm 16 August 2024 7:30pm 17 August 2024 2:00pm and 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, Corner of Melbourne St and Grey St, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: $45 Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) Warnings: This production contains coarse language, sensitive content, and references to suicide which may be triggering for some viewers. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival - Sunshine Coast Live and The Lind Lane Theatre 16 Aug 2024 Season: August 16th - 18th, 2024 Title: Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival Presented By: Sunshine Coast Live and The Lind Lane Nambour Genre: Youth Theatre Synopsis: Celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s brightest young talent, the annual Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival is a showcase of short plays and exciting performances. This festival is a yearly highlight, offering a platform for emerging performers from the Sunshine Coast. Don't miss this vibrant event that celebrates creativity and young talent. Performance Dates: Friday 16th August 2024 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, 17th August 2024 from 9:00am - 9:30pm Sunday, 18th August 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Performance Location and Address: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour, QLD 4560 Ticket Costs: $10-$50 Ticket Link: Book Tickets Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: The Sunshine Club - HIT Productions, Ipswich Civic Centre 24 Aug 2024 Season: August 24th, 2024 Title : The Sunshine Club Presented By: HIT Productions Genre : Musical Theatre Performance Date : Saturday, 24 August 2024 Performance Time: 7:30 PM Performance Location: George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich, QLD About: Ipswich Civic Centre presents "The Sunshine Club," a brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals written and directed by Wesley Enoch AM, a proud Noonuccal Nuugi man and acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play features a variety of music styles with 28 songs composed by esteemed John Rodgers. "The Sunshine Club" follows the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman returning home from World War II to find that while the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane remain the same. Filled with defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and dance. Here, he dreams of a future where he can dance with Rose, the girl next door and the girl of his dreams. This award-winning production is thought-provoking, vibrant, and joyful, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, accompanied by a 5-piece live band. It's perfect for audiences seeking entertaining, socially relevant work, especially at a time of heightened social discourse on Indigenous Affairs. Ticket Prices: Adult Ticket: $49.00 Concession Ticket: $45.00 Student Ticket: $45.00 Child Ticket (3-15 Years): $45.00 Group (4+) Ticket: $45.00 Ticket Link : Buy Tickets Here Duration: 140 minutes including interval Warnings: No Photography, Flash Photography, or Video allowed. Haze effects in use. Show contains mature themes including reference to abortion. Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Gruffalo - Ipswich Civic Centre 20 Aug 2024 Season: August 20th, 2024 Title : The Gruffalo Presented By: Ipswich Civic Centre Genre: Children's Theatre, Musical Performance Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 Performance Times: School Shows: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm (School Show Only) Public Show: 6:00 pm Venue: George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich, QLD Duration: 55 Minutes, no interval Synopsis: Step into the magical world of The Gruffalo , based on the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood, encountering cunning Foxes, eccentric Owls, and party-loving Snakes. Will Mouse's tale of the terrifying Gruffalo save them from becoming dinner for these hungry creatures? This musical adaptation promises songs, laughs, and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their families. Ticket Prices: Adult Ticket: $35.00 each Child Ticket: $25.00 each Group Ticket (10+): $22.50 each Children 2 & Under: Free (must sit on a lap) Book Tickets: Ipswich Civic Centre Box Office Stars Dining: Pre-show Dining: Reserve a table for Stars Dining at 4:45 pm before the 6:00pm performance. Details available through Open Table on the Ipswich Civic Centre website. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Murder on Record - Upstage Theatre 24 Aug 2024 Season: August 24th, 2024 Title: Murder on Record Presented By: UpStage Theatre Genre : Interactive Dinner and Show Performance Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024 Performance Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Performance Venue: Banyo Bowls Club, 16 Froude Street, Banyo, QLD About: UpStage Theatre is pleased to present an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner and Show at the Banyo Bowls Club. Written by Angela Witcher, this witty little number features twists, turns, and fabulous characters. The theme is 70's, set in Demon Records studio during a London heatwave. Performers hustle for favours, and the audience witnesses the lead-up to a foul deed. Use your powers of deduction to identify the culprit. Prizes are awarded for the best guess, best team name, and best costume. So dust off your platforms, press your flares, and gather up your team for a hilarious night of sleuthing and singing to the top of the pops 70's style. Tickets are limited, so book early to secure your spot. We are ready to entertain you! Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: An Evening of One Acts - Sandgate Theatre Inc. 16 Aug 2024 Season: August 16th - 25th, 2024 Title : Cafe One Acts - An Evening of One Act Plays Presented By: Sandgate Theatre Inc. Genres : Comedy, Drama, Romance Synopsis: Cafe One Acts presents a delightful selection of one-act plays that span genres from comedy to drama to romance. Enjoy an evening of diverse theatrical performances that highlight both classic and contemporary works. The following plays will be performed: Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act by John Maddison Morton (1847) Two men, unknowingly sharing the same room due to their opposite work schedules, eventually meet and discover surprising connections. Yesterday by Colin Campbell Clements (1923) A British General and his former love reconnect after forty-one years, unravelling a misunderstanding from their past. A Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnar (1923) A young lady confronts an actress, suspecting her of having an affair with her husband, only to be led into an unexpected twist. Ashes to Ashes by Jill Curran Two sisters debate over their father’s ashes, only to uncover their father’s surprising final wishes. A Stab in the Art by Paul Hannah In an art gallery, an inexperienced art critic and her friend navigate through personal and artistic revelations, leading to surprising discoveries. Performance Dates & Times: Friday, 16 August 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, 17 August 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday, 18 August 2024 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Matinee) Friday, 23 August 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday, 25 August 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Sandgate Town Hall, Seymour Street, Sandgate, Brisbane QLD 4017 Ticket Costs: Adult: $15.00 Concession: $10.00 Ticket Link: TryBooking Link Contact for Information: Phone: Chris on 0403 886 458 Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Five Course Love The Musical - Heartwarming Productions 16 Aug 2024 Season: August 16th - 17th, 2024 Title : Five Course Love The Musical By : Gregg Coffin Presented By: Heartwarming Productions Genre: Musical, Comedy Synopsis: Three actors play fifteen different characters in five different restaurants, all in pursuit of true love. The evening begins at Dean’s Old-Fashioned All-American Bar-B-Que Texas Eats, where a blind date goes terribly wrong. Next, at the Trattoria Pericolo, a mob wife has a secret rendezvous behind her husband’s back. At Der Schlupfwinkel Speiseplatz, three people discover they are all dating each other. In Ernesto’s Cantina, two rivals battle for the hand of the beautiful Rosalinda. And at the Star-Lite Diner, a waitress dreaming of her true love receives a little help from Cupid in making her dreams come true. Performance Dates & Times: Friday, 16 August 2024 at 7:30 PM Saturday, 17 August 2024 at 7:30 PM Location: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, Brisbane, QLD Ticket Costs: General Admission: $50.00 Concession: $45.00 Booking Fee: Up to $3.90 per transaction applies Ticket Link: Get Tickets Here Director : Emily McCormick Duration: Approximately 105 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 16+ Previous Next

< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Gruffalo - The Events Centre 23 Aug 2024 Season: August 23rd, 2024 Presented by: The Events Centre and Horizon Festival Location : The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra Genre : Children's Theatre About the Show: Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl, and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs, and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Performance Schedule: Date: Friday, 23 August 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Performance Location: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra QLD Ticket Prices: $30.00 Book Tickets: Click here to book tickets Age Recommendation: 3+ years old and their adults Warnings: Moments of dimmed lighting on stage. Moments of loud roars where the audience participates. Some loud Gruffalo roars. This only lasts for a little while. Duration : Approximately 55 minutes, no interval. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Eat Her Out - Long Island Iced Theatre, Anywhere Festival 2 Aug 2024 Season: August 2nd - 4th, 2024 Title: Eat Her Out Presented By: Georgia Thomas and Aoife Kissane Genre: Theatre Synopsis: Struggling to pay rent? We have a solution for you...After murdering one of their roommates, two girls are hanging up washing outside their share house, gossiping about the events of their week and complaining about the cost of living in Brisbane. With the watchful eye of their other roommate, Heaven, the two girls must process what they’ve done and what comes next. A murder cover up turned queer love triangle, with a meaty twist that will leave audiences cackling in disgust. This show explores queer obsession, religious guilt, and just how far you’d go to not have to buy groceries at Coles. Performance Dates: Friday, 2nd August 2024 Saturday, 3rd August 2024 Sunday, 4th August 2024 Performance Location and Address: The Paint Factory, 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga, QLD Ticket Costs: $7.50 Ticket Link: Get your tickets here! Warnings: Contains themes of murder and religious guilt. Recommended Age: Mature audiences (M) Duration: 40 minutes Previous Next