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Chairperson's Message
From musical concerts and comedy plays to opera and children’s shows, there’s sure to be something for everyone on next year’s program. Many of the events are already on sale, so head to the Civic Centre website and see what’s on offer. Why not purchase some tickets as a Christmas gift for someone special – or even spoil yourself! A big thank-you to everyone who has supported the Festival of Theatre in 2009. Your continued patronage and enthusiasm for this wonderful events program ensures its long-term success and enables Ipswich City Council to attract even more top class events for your enjoyment. Best wishes for the festive season and I look forward to catching up with you at the Ipswich Civic Centre in 2010. 
Cr Charlie Pisasale
| In this issue...Need a Last-Minute Christmas Gift?Look no further than the Ipswich Civic Centre. A wide range of 2010 events are now on sale and tickets would make an ideal gift. PLUS – receive a complimentary Civic Centre Christmas card with every purchase in the lead up to December 25. Below is just a sample of the events on offer. Visit www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au to see details of more shows on their way in 2010. Book online or call our friendly Box Office staff on 3810 6100 for more information. And keep an eye out for the new 2010 Festival of Theatre brochure, providing full details of the program for February to June. Available soon! Ian Maurice Offers Daytime Concert
Ian and his friends – singers, dancers and entertainers – present a fun-filled concert featuring show tunes, rock "n' roll, much-loved songs from the 60s, comedy sketches as well as hilarious spoofs on Elvis, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and many more. Thursday 18 February – 11.00am 
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Brave Stage Show Set to Entertain
Women of all ages – and brave men – will be entertained by this funny, poignant, intelligent musical interpretation of Eve Ensler's internationally successful theatrical work, The Vagina Monologues. Originally produced in 1996 in New York, the ever-popular performance piece comprises a series of entertaining monologues and, in this version, features local performers, vibrant costumes, dancing and music by Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst. It promises to be a riotous evening and the ultimate night out. Suitable for ages 15+ Saturday 20 February – 7.30pm
"Likeable Rogues" Head to Ipswich
These "likeable rogues" have a musical style that is hard to define. From Texan boogie through to soft, bluesy ballads – not to mention their treatment of some of the best-known retro-classics – the Wolverines offer an entertainment experience not to be missed! Saturday 27 February – 7.30pm
Time Warp Returns to Civic Centre
Saturday 20 March – 7.30pm
Joan Sydney Stars in Comedy Play
Join in the fun of Dirty Dusting as a trio of hard-working, elderly cleaners take the threat of redundancy head on! These game girls set up a phone sex service, known as "The Telephone Belles". Their bosses don't know about it, their families would never guess and their very willing customers are none the wiser.
Thursday 25 March – 2.00pm and 7.30pm
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As 2009 draws to a close, it’s exciting to see the fantastic range of events coming our way in 2010 as part of the Festival of Theatre program.
Enjoy a two-hour daytime cabaret/variety show starring 4BC's Ian Maurice. An entertainer for all seasons, Ian's face and voice are instantly recognisable and his warm disposition contagious. 
Since forming in 1994, the Wolverines have introduced audiences across Australia and New Zealand to their unique blend of hard-hitting, rock-your-socks-off music and tongue-in-cheek humour. 
Be taken to another dimension in this re-creation of the cult classic crowd favourite from the 70s. In a re-vamped tribute version for your horrific enjoyment, Time Warp – A Musical Tribute to Rocky Horror presents all your favourites including Science Fiction, Dammit Janet, Over at the Frankenstein Place, Toucha Toucha Touch Me, Wild and Untamed Thing, Rose Tint My World, Don't Dream It Be It, Make You A Man… and many more. Come dressed in the Rocky Horror theme and add to the fun! 
Stage and screen stalwarts – and sisters – Joan Sydney and Maggie King join forces again in this hilarious comedy play about 'over the hill' cleaners who start 'talking dirty' and end up filthy rich!