Drummer Delivers Percussion Sensation

Witness a percussion maestro in an event unlike anything you've seen before when renowned international musician Grant Collins performs on Thursday 4 September.

In this one-night-only concert event, Grant will prove to all that his instrument of choice is as unique as his creative musical attributes. His one-of-a-kind custom drum set is the largest in the southern hemisphere. It takes his team two hours to assemble and consists of almost eighty pieces including twenty-six drums, thirty-four cymbals and eighteen foot pedals.

Surrounded by this massive musical sculpture, Grant defies stereotypical drum set methodologies with his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions. He uses all four limbs both individually and as a collective to present amazing sound-scapes. A large projection screen shows the rear view of the instrument so audiences can be part of a 4D concert presentation.

Grant's powerful and modern performances have captivated audiences, not only in Australia, but around the world. Don't miss your chance to witness the dynamic stage presence and multi-limbed techniques of this remarkable performer.

Thursday 4 September - 7.30pm
Adults $25, Concessions $21
Discounts available for groups and Queensland Arts Council members.

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Local Talent Set to Shine

The Ipswich Musical Theatre Company will bring one of the most popular and longest-running Broadway musicals to life when it presents Annie this month.

The heart-warming tale, set in New York in the depression, traces 11-year-old Annie's adventures as she escapes from a New York orphanage and from the clutches of Miss Hannigan to a new life with billionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks.

The Tony Award winning musical features some much-loved songs, including Tomorrow, Maybe, It's a HardKnock Life, You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile and Easy Street.

The Ipswich Musical Theatre Company production stars Bronte Mitchell and Alegra Bonetto sharing the role of Annie. The girls are supported by Raymond Chandler, Miriam Slattery, Susan Glosko, Bruce Edwards, Elizabeth Drew and a charming group of young performers playing the Orphans. The stage director is Barbara Granato, musical director Brenda Ryan and choreographer Penny Piper.

Performances are Saturday 13 September at 7:30pm, Sunday 14 at 2pm, Wednesday 17 at 10am (schools), Friday 19 at 7:30pm and Saturday 20 September at 7:30pm.  

Bookings for the 13, 14 and 20 September performances can be made through the Ipswich Civic Hall Box Office. Large group booking inquiries for Friday 19 September should be directed to Brenda Ryan on 3281 5752.

Adults $28, Concession $23, Children U14 $14.

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Legendary Australian singer Doug Parkinson salutes the stars of soul in his latest concert event.

Soulman - A Journey Through the Black American Songbook celebrates the lives and times of legendary artists who shook the world of music, including Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Big Joe Turner, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, BB King, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Barry White, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and George Benson.

The concert's musical timeline spans six decades of groundbreaking hits and embraces many genres, including the early years of jazz, the rhythm of rock and roll, the magical music of Motown and the sweet sounds of 60s soul, right through to the electric excitement of R&B and dance.

The unforgettable voice of Doug Parkinson and special guests combine to recreate these elements in a masterful, dynamic show. Supported by an outstanding five-piece orchestra and vocal group, this spectacular production moves along at a cracking pace and is filled with all the humour, pathos and glitz that made these stars and their music unforgettable.

Soulman with Doug Parkinson is a night to remember and a show not to be missed.

Thursday 25 September - 7.30pm
Adults $39, Concessions $35.

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A funny, clever and touching Australian play is on its way to Ipswich Civic Hall in October.

Presented in the form of a powerful series of monologues, Joanna Murray-Smith's Bombshells will engage both female and male audience members through its simplicity and honesty.

Covering a gamut of emotions, Murray-Smith takes the audience on the individual roller-coaster rides of a stressed-out yummy mummy; a backtracking bride-to-be; a geeky cactus cultivator; a widow who finds pleasure in the unexpected; a diva newly returned to the stage; and an all-singing, all-dancing teenage talent contestant.

Winner of the 2004 Fringe First Award - Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the 2005 London Theatre Goers Choice Award, Bombshells is a hugely entertaining piece of theatre which navigates the emotional terrain of six larger than life women who are each at a personal crossroads in their lives.

Don't miss this theatrical celebration of all things feminine, presented by the Perth Theatre Company.

Wednesday 1 October - 7.30pm
Adults $29.50, Concessions $27.50
Group discounts are available

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Tickets go on sale on Monday 8 September for Ipswich Orpheus Chorale's October production of Cats. Musical lovers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Performances are 10, 11, 17 and 18 October at 8.00pm, with a matinee on 11 October at 2.00pm. Tickets are priced at $30 for adults, $25 for concessions and $15 for children.

Bookings can be made from Monday 8 September through the Ipswich Civic Hall Box Office, telephone 3810 6100, or online at www.ipswichcivichall.com.au

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