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June 2008
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Chairperson's Message
This month, the venue welcomes classic British rockers The Manfreds and The Spencer Davis Group, proof yet again that Ipswich Civic Hall is earning a reputation as a "must" on any touring list. There's also something for the young ones with Monkey Baa's charming production of Stephen Michael King's Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat. All this and more is on offer over June and July. Keep an eye out for next month's edition of the Festival of Theatre Update for exciting news regarding the July to December events program. 
Cr Charlie Pisasale
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In this issue...Popular Children's Book Comes to Life on StageThe enchanting storybook characters from Stephen Michael King's Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat come to life on the Ipswich Civic Hall stage this month. The award-winning Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People will offer three performances aimed at children aged three to eight years as part of its 2008 national tour.
Directed by John Saunders with music composed by Phillip Scott, Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat engages people of all ages in its celebration of creativity, friendship and the following of one's dreams.
Tuesday 10 June at 1.00pm 
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Classic 60s British Rock Concert Fires Up Civic Hall
Two legendary British bands of the 60s, The Manfreds and The Spencer Davis Group, join forces to rock the Ipswich Civic Hall this month. Revered as one of the most successful British groups of all time, The Manfreds are set to delight Ipswich fans with some of their greatest hits including Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Pretty Flamingo, Mighty Quinn, Fox on the Run, My Name is Jack, Handbags And Gladbags' and Ragamuffin Man. The group helped pioneer a new pop dynamic in the 60s with fifteen Top 20 singles in the UK, including three number ones. In 1964 they became only the third British band to have a number one on the US singles charts behind The Beatles and The Animals. They disbanded in 1969 and reformed in 1991. The band includes original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom Guiness. On the same bill, The Spencer Davis Group will perform Gimme Some Lovin', Somebody Help Me, I'm a Man, Keep On Running and other hits. Spencer Davis began his music career in Birmingham with drummer Pete York and brothers Steve and Muff Winwood, and toured with the Rolling Stones and The Who. His songs continue to live on in movies such as Iron Eagle, The Big Chill, Mr Destiny, Days of Thunder, Top Gun, Mr Holland's Opus, Notting Hill and Flight of the Phoenix. Relive the golden era of classic British rock in this not-to-be-missed live concert event.
Sunday 22 June at 7.30pm
[ Back to Top ] Shannon Noll Makes Third Visit to Ipswich
Australian award-winning singer Shannon Noll returns to Ipswich next month for his third live concert event at the Civic Hall. Following his successful trip to the USA where he was the New York ambassador for G'Day USA: Australia Week, the multi-platinum-selling singer can't wait to hit the road and get back to his fans with the 2008 Turn it Up concert tour. Turn It Up, his third and current album, debuted at Number 3 on the ARIA albums chart. It has already produced one Top 10 success with Loud, giving the boy from Condoblin a record-setting total of 10 consecutive Top 10 singles, including five Number 1s on the ARIA singles chart. The AVMA Best Male Artist for three consecutive years has become one of Australia's most successful and best-loved performers. Don't miss his latest concert tour which promises to be the best yet.
Sunday 6 July at 7.30pm
[ Back to Top ] Music, Dance and Greased Lightnin' Feature in JulyComing to Ipswich Civic Hall in July is a variety of entertainment choices including Australian pop music of the 50s and 60s, exotic dance and one of the world's most popular musicals. Dance of Colours
Grease
The Delltones
Enjoy classic hits such as Gee, You're The Limit, Wonder, Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands, Come A Little Bit Closer and Hangin' Five. Featuring the famous voice of the one and only Peewee Wilson, The Delltones have charmed, enchanted and energised audiences since they stormed stadiums with Johnny O'Keefe in the late 50s. Tickets are priced at $49.90 for adults and $45.90 for concessions.
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Shannon Noll and The Delltones are on their way to Ipswich Civic Hall next month and not for the first time. Shannon has played at Ipswich twice before while The Delltones enjoyed a successful concert just last year. The fact that big name acts such as these are making return visits to our great city is proof that we have something to offer: a fantastic venue and loyal patrons who are willing to spend their hard-earned dollars on seeing quality acts from across the country and beyond.
The story revolves around Milli, a solitary shoemaker who has talent, but in her industrialized town the people just want boots! Milli longs to show everyone what she can really do, but each day is the same as the one before. Then early one morning she meets two vagabonds who come into the town - Jack and the dancing Cat - and very soon her life is changed forever. Jack and Cat dance their way into Milli's life and together they make the ordinary extraordinary.
Exotic performers with dance styles from around the globe will go on show when Dancing Tiger School of Belly Dance presents its third annual Dance of Colours concert event on Saturday 19 July at 7.30pm. More than 50 performers, both international and local dancers, will present 20 acts showcasing dance styles from Australia, Canada, Lebanon, India and Fiji, to name a few. Audience members will see belly dance, Middle Eastern, Bollywood style, native Canadian dance and much more. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for concessions and $15 for children 17 and under. Family and group discounts are available. Children under 12 free.
St Edmund's and St Mary's Colleges will present one of the world's most popular musicals this July when their combined production of Grease takes the stage at Ipswich Civic Hall from 24 to 26 July. Immortalised on screen by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, people of all ages can't help but love the story of Danny and Sandy as they navigate their way down the rocky road of true love. Filled with classic tunes including Greased Lightning, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You're the One That I Want, this colourful production featuring our talented local young people is sure to impress. Tickets are priced from $10.
Join the celebration of Australia's own pop music of the 50s and 60s with the Delltones' BoppaDooWoop national 50th birthday tour on Tuesday 29 July at 7.30pm.