Festival of Theatre Update

July 2010
Chairperson's Message What a wonderful mix of performers we have on the line-up for the next month at the Ipswich Civic Centre. The young and young-at-heart will adore Dora the Explorer and her collection of brave friends including Boots the Monkey and her cousin Diego. The morning show at 10.30am has already received significant attention, prompting the addition of a second show at 1.30pm. If you haven’t already got your tickets, get in soon as Dora is proving very popular with Ipswich families. Country music has received a makeover in recent decades. It’s not all sad songs about losing your girl, ute, dog and everything else. The genre has a wealth of young talent who are making names for themselves on the national and international circuit such as Keith Urban and The McClymonts. I encourage everyone who loves a well-written song to ditch their preconceptions about country music and head to the Ipswich Civic Centre on July 24 when four of the country’s hottest new stars take to the stage to wow audiences. All four rising stars – Amber Lawrence, Victoria Baillie, Luke Austen and Luke Dickens – have attracted national attention: the first three with award wins, the fourth as the runner up on Australian Idol. Cr Charlie Pisasale Chairperson Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee.	In this issue... Footloose: The Musical Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys The Country's New Stars Busting out Australia Salutes Michael Jackson Shout! The Legend of The Wild One Remember When - Ipswich Seniors' Concert April's Fool Wombat Stew Nothing But The Truth Aled Jones Footloose: The Musical Dust off your leg warmers and get ready to bust a move Kevin Bacon style. Footloose: The Musical takes you on a musical journey back to the 80s with classics like I Need a Hero, Let's Hear it for the Boy and, of course, Footloose. It's time to kick off those Sunday shoes with St Edmund's and St Mary's talented students. Thursday 15 and Friday 16 July - 7.00pm Saturday 17 July - 2.00pm and 7.00pm Adult $22 Conc $18 Family $58 Child (U18)/student $12 [ Back to Top ] Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys SECOND SHOW NOW ON SALE Say "hola" to Dora when she comes to Ipswich to embark on a new musical journey searching for the City of Lost Toys. Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends set out on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more. With help from the audience, Dora and her friends use their musical, language, maths and reasoning skills to find Dora’s missing teddy bear Osito. Wednesday 21 July - 10.30am (nearly sold out) and 1:30pm Adult $26.90 Child $24.90 [ Back to Top ] The Country's New Stars This is your chance to see the rising stars of country music. Amber Lawrence, winner of the Telstra Horizons Award at Tamworth’s Golden Guitars, headlines the show with her award-winning songs. She will be joined by 2010 Maton New Talent of the Year Victoria Baillie, 2010 Toyota Star Maker winner Luke Austen and 2008 Australian Idol runner up Luke Dickens. This is a show no music fan should miss. Saturday 24 July - 7.30pm All tickets $25 [ Back to Top ]
Busting out Keep abreast of comedy trends and follow these two lubbily-jubbily ladies as they unleash their playful puppies on a trip down mammary lane. It's an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes and practical demonstrations of the lesser-known uses of your assets. Wednesday 4 August - 7.30pm Adult $39.90 Conc $37.90 Groups 10+ $36.90 [ Back to Top ] Australia Salutes Michael Jackson Michael Jackson is one of the greatest performers the world has ever seen. Relive his amazing career, gravity defying dance routines, groundbreaking music videos, iconic costumes and hits including Thriller, Billie Jean, The Way You Make Me Feel and Beat It. Saturday 7 August - 7.30pm Adult $34.90 Conc $29.90 Child $19.90 Family $99 Group 10+ $25 [ Back to Top ] Shout! The Legend of The Wild One This is the story of Australia's undisputed king of rock 'n' roll - Johnny O'Keefe. It's a story of ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies, all moving to the soundtrack that set Australia on fire and taught the nation it could rock as hard as anyone else. This high-energy show is performed by St Peter Claver College. Friday 13 August - 6.30pm Saturday 14 August - 6.30pm All tickets $15 Groups of 4 $50 [ Back to Top ] Remember When - Ipswich Seniors' Concert A reunion of old friends lead to memories of good times with songs such as As Time Goes By, Life Is Great In The Sunshine State and From This Moment On. Arrive early for 30 minutes of pre-show entertainment. Tuesday 17 August - 1.30pm Special needs group concert - 10am All tickets $8 [ Back to Top ] April's Fool Presented by Empire Theatre, April's Fool is thought-provoking and an optimistic reflection on how we live our lives. Last year Kristjan Erauds died of complications from illicit drug use. He was two weeks short of turning 19. Using words from Kristjan's family and friends, the show is a powerful mix of sadness, loss and love laced with humour. Thursday 19 August - 1pm and 7.30pm Adult $22 Conc $19 Schools $12 [ Back to Top ] Wombat Stew First published in 1984, Wombat Stew is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature which has sold more than 350,000 copies Australia-wide. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" - complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can. Suitable for 4-8 years of age. Tuesday 24 August - 6pm All tickets $9 [ Back to Top ] Nothing But The Truth A spectacular concert with an all-star line up. Get the truth and nothing but the truth. Starring Joe Camilleri, Grace Knight, Normie Rowe with special guest Frankie J Holden and their incredible live band, this show promises all their best hits including Shape I'm In, Harley and Rose, Fever, Shakin' All Over, Que Sera Sera and On The Prowl. Wednesday 1 September - 7.30pm Adult $69 Conc $59 [ Back to Top ] Aled Jones Aled Jones has been a household name since the mid-1980s when his uniquely pure voice reverberated worldwide. The Welsh singer has 27 albums to his name, selling more than 6 million to date. He is also the popular presenter of BBC's Songs of Praise, where he has endeared himself to over 20 million viewers worldwide. Ipswich is the exclusive Queensland venue for Aled's Ultimate Tour. Thursday 2 September - 7.30pm All tickets $79 [ Back to Top ]

Click here for a complete list of tickets on sale now - www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/festival_of_theatre/events/
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July 2010

Chairperson's Message

Cr Charlie Pisasale What a wonderful mix of performers we have on the line-up for the next month at the Ipswich Civic Centre.

The young and young-at-heart will adore Dora the Explorer and her collection of brave friends including Boots the Monkey and her cousin Diego. The morning show at 10.30am has already received significant attention, prompting the addition of a second show at 1.30pm. If you haven’t already got your tickets, get in soon as Dora is proving very popular with Ipswich families.

Country music has received a makeover in recent decades. It’s not all sad songs about losing your girl, ute, dog and everything else. The genre has a wealth of young talent who are making names for themselves on the national and international circuit such as Keith Urban and The McClymonts. I encourage everyone who loves a well-written song to ditch their preconceptions about country music and head to the Ipswich Civic Centre on July 24 when four of the country’s hottest new stars take to the stage to wow audiences.

All four rising stars – Amber Lawrence, Victoria Baillie, Luke Austen and Luke Dickens – have attracted national attention: the first three with award wins, the fourth as the runner up on Australian Idol.

Cr Charlie Pisasale Signature

Cr Charlie Pisasale
Chairperson
Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee.

In this issue...

Footloose: The Musical
Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys
The Country's New Stars
Busting out
Australia Salutes Michael Jackson
Shout! The Legend of The Wild One
Remember When - Ipswich Seniors' Concert
April's Fool
Wombat Stew
Nothing But The Truth
Aled Jones

Footloose: The Musical

Dust off your leg warmers and get ready to bust a move Kevin Bacon style. Footloose: The Musical takes you on a musical journey back to the 80s with classics like I Need a Hero, Let's Hear it for the Boy and, of course, Footloose. It's time to kick off those Sunday shoes with St Edmund's and St Mary's talented students.

Thursday 15 and Friday 16 July - 7.00pm
Saturday 17 July - 2.00pm and 7.00pm
Adult $22 Conc $18
Family $58 Child (U18)/student $12

[ Back to Top ]

Nick Jr's Dora the Explorer Live!
Search for the City of Lost Toys

SECOND SHOW NOW ON SALE

Say "hola" to Dora when she comes to Ipswich to embark on a new musical journey searching for the City of Lost Toys. Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends set out on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more. With help from the audience, Dora and her friends use their musical, language, maths and reasoning skills to find Dora’s missing teddy bear Osito.

Wednesday 21 July - 10.30am (nearly sold out) and 1:30pm
Adult $26.90 Child $24.90

[ Back to Top ]

The Country's New Stars

This is your chance to see the rising stars of country music. Amber Lawrence, winner of the Telstra Horizons Award at Tamworth’s Golden Guitars, headlines the show with her award-winning songs. She will be joined by 2010 Maton New Talent of the Year Victoria Baillie, 2010 Toyota Star Maker winner Luke Austen and 2008 Australian Idol runner up Luke Dickens. This is a show no music fan should miss.

Saturday 24 July - 7.30pm
All tickets $25

[ Back to Top ]

Busting out

Keep abreast of comedy trends and follow these two lubbily-jubbily ladies as they unleash their playful puppies on a trip down mammary lane. It's an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes and practical demonstrations of the lesser-known uses of your assets.

Wednesday 4 August - 7.30pm
Adult $39.90 Conc $37.90
Groups 10+ $36.90

[ Back to Top ]

Australia Salutes Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is one of the greatest performers the world has ever seen. Relive his amazing career, gravity defying dance routines, groundbreaking music videos, iconic costumes and hits including Thriller, Billie Jean, The Way You Make Me Feel and Beat It.

Saturday 7 August - 7.30pm
Adult $34.90 Conc $29.90 Child $19.90
Family $99 Group 10+ $25

[ Back to Top ]

Shout! The Legend of The Wild One

This is the story of Australia's undisputed king of rock 'n' roll - Johnny O'Keefe. It's a story of ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies, all moving to the soundtrack that set Australia on fire and taught the nation it could rock as hard as anyone else. This high-energy show is performed by St Peter Claver College.

Friday 13 August - 6.30pm
Saturday 14 August - 6.30pm
All tickets $15 Groups of 4 $50

[ Back to Top ]

Remember When - Ipswich Seniors' Concert

A reunion of old friends lead to memories of good times with songs such as As Time Goes By, Life Is Great In The Sunshine State and From This Moment On. Arrive early for 30 minutes of pre-show entertainment.

Tuesday 17 August - 1.30pm
Special needs group concert - 10am
All tickets $8

[ Back to Top ]

April's Fool

Presented by Empire Theatre, April's Fool is thought-provoking and an optimistic reflection on how we live our lives. Last year Kristjan Erauds died of complications from illicit drug use. He was two weeks short of turning 19. Using words from Kristjan's family and friends, the show is a powerful mix of sadness, loss and love laced with humour.

Thursday 19 August - 1pm and 7.30pm
Adult $22 Conc $19
Schools $12

[ Back to Top ]

Wombat Stew

First published in 1984, Wombat Stew is a modern day phenomenon in children's literature which has sold more than 350,000 copies Australia-wide. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew has been cleverly developed into a "true-blue-dinky-di-big-aussie-musical" - complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can. Suitable for 4-8 years of age.

Tuesday 24 August - 6pm
All tickets $9

[ Back to Top ]

Nothing But The Truth

A spectacular concert with an all-star line up. Get the truth and nothing but the truth. Starring Joe Camilleri, Grace Knight, Normie Rowe with special guest Frankie J Holden and their incredible live band, this show promises all their best hits including Shape I'm In, Harley and Rose, Fever, Shakin' All Over, Que Sera Sera and On The Prowl.

Wednesday 1 September - 7.30pm
Adult $69 Conc $59

[ Back to Top ]

Aled Jones

Aled Jones has been a household name since the mid-1980s when his uniquely pure voice reverberated worldwide. The Welsh singer has 27 albums to his name, selling more than 6 million to date. He is also the popular presenter of BBC's Songs of Praise, where he has endeared himself to over 20 million viewers worldwide. Ipswich is the exclusive Queensland venue for Aled's Ultimate Tour.