JULY–DECEMBER 2015
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N O S ’ T A H W 015 2 R E B M E C E JULY–D
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JULY
Page 18 Matt Hale: Comedy Hypnosis Show COMEDY 4 18 Weight Loss SEMINAR 5 19 Stop Smoking SEMINAR 5 24-25 Spring Fling FASHION 6 31 One night with you CLASSIC FILM 7
AUGUST
01 Bliss CLASSIC FILM 02 Adam’s Woman CLASSIC FILM 05-09 A pre-emptive Requiem for Mother Nature DANCE 14-16 The Adventures of Figaro OPERAQ 28 1RAR Hot August Night MUSIC 29 Jane Rutter MUSIC
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SEPTEMBER
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The Bandwagon CLASSIC FILM High and Low CLASSIC FILM Overlander CLASSIC FILM Spectra DANCENORTH
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OCTOBER
Twilight DANCENORTH Cockfight DANCENORTH West Side Story CLASSIC FILM Special Guest’s Choice CLASSIC FILM Special Guest’s Choice CLASSIC FILM 1RAR 100 YEARS OF ANZAC SPIRIT Spoilt COMEDY
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NOVEMBER
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Oliver CLASSIC FILM Advise and Consent CLASSIC FILM Bunny Lake is Missing CLASSIC FILM It All Begins with Love THEATRE Short and Sweet Festival THEATRE Audience Choice CLASSIC FILM
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DECEMBER Audience Choice CLASSIC FILM Audience Choice CLASSIC FILM
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School of Arts Theatre presents
OMEDY MATT HALEISCSHOW HYPNOS Expect to see hypnotised volunteers transported into bizarre car journeys, become a talking alien and unleashing talents they never knew they had. Combining the fun of total audience participation with the incredible abilities of the mind, Matt turns the traditional hypnosis show on its head, highlighting the talents and creativity of the volunteers for big laughs. Winner of three national comedy awards, Matt regularly travels between Australia, Vegas and the UK and has hypnotised people all over the world. He’s appeared in media as diverse as the UK’s tabloids, BBC, ABC, Today Tonight and has been included in the National Film and Sound Archive and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. A fun night for everyone and sure to have everyone in hysterics! DATE 18 July TIME 7.30pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adult $30, Concession $25, Dancenorth members $24, U25 $22, U18 $20
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School of Arts Theatre presents
SPECIAL HYPNOSIS SEMINARS T LOSE WEIGH NO DIETING
Are you ready to lose weight? Join international hypnotist Matt Hale for this highly successful group seminar. Unlike “diets” where you restrict calories until you achieve a goal and are then “off’ the diet, this session is designed to have you eating less right away, and feeling good about it without feeling hungry. The session introduces behaviour changing techniques, coupled with hypnosis, to get you eating less for the rest of your life! You will also leave this 90 min session with a CD and worknotes as part of the program. DATE 18 July
10.30am
BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adult $99
STOP SMOKING IN 90 MINUTES
Join international hypnotist Matt Hale in this group seminar to help you quit smoking. Matt uses a technique that incorporates relaxation and visualisation. This technique combined with anchoring positive feelings to the benefits of non-smoking is extremely powerful.
You will also leave this 90 min session with a CD and worknotes to help you remain a non-smoker. Only attend if you have a strong desire to be a happy, healthy non-smoker. Think now about your three main reason for quitting. DATE 19 July
10.30am
BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adult $99
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Dancenorth presents
Now in its 4th year!
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New, vintage and pre-loved designer items at great prices. Come on down to Dancenorth and grab yourself a designer bargain. Loads of designer items many well below cost. Designer clothes to consign? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS You bring your last season designer clothing to us. We will assess each item with you, agree on a fixed price, and confirm your consignment. All profits benefit Dancenorth’s Community & Education programs.
DATES 24-25 July CONTACT Karin Palmer email karin@dancenorth.com.au or phone 4772 2549
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VILLE JULY TOWNFSIL MS CLASSIC Hosted by Anthony Buckley Australian film editor, producer, and prominent member of the Australian film industry will introduce all three films and will speak to local filmmakers on Saturday. 31 JULY 7.00PM: ONE NIGHT WITH YOU (1932)(USA) Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette Macdonald. An original movie musical this classic comedy directed by legendary German director Ernst Lubitsch. About a married couple who find themselves attracted to other people, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Film. 1 AUGUST 7.00PM: BLISS (1985)(AUS) Barry Otto, Lynette Curran. An advertising executive in Australia who is known for his ability to tell stories, has a terrifying neardeath experience after suffering a massive heart attack, brought on by his dissolute lifestyle. Directed by Ray Lawrence and produced by Anthony Buckley 2 AUGUST 7.00PM: ADAM’S WOMAN (1970)(AUS) Beau Bridges, John Mills. In the 1840s, an American sailor ashore in Liverpool is wrongly convicted and sent to the penal colony in Sydney where he enters into a battle of wills with the Governor. Directed by Philip Leacock and edited by Anthony Buckley.
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Dancenorth presents
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E REQUIEM A PRE-EMPTHIV NATURE FOR MOT ER Dancenorth presents a new dance work from one of Australia’s most exciting young choreographers, Alasdiar Macindoe. Alasdair Macindoe’s A Pre-emptive Requiem For Mother Nature delves into the magic of the organic world, reflecting on physical phenomena we often take for granted. Driven by inimitable natural forms the performers interact like flocking birds, schools of fish and clouds in the wind. A winner of a Helpmann Award for Best Male Dancer in 2013 for Dual, Alisdair is a Melbourne-based dancer, composer and choreographer. He has worked and toured extensively with companies including Chunky Move, Lucy Guerin Inc, Leigh Warren and Dancers, Nat Cursio Co., Katrina Lazarof, Lina Limosani, Underpass, Bare Bones Collective, Balletlab and Coby Orger. Nominated for a 2008 Green Room Award for Male Dancer in his own solo work Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain, he created his first full length work BROMANCE in 2010, commissioned by Lucy Guerin Inc for The Next Wave Festival and Performance Space, Sydney. DATES 5-9 August TIME 5-8 August 7.30pm, Sunday 9 August 4.00pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.dancenorth.com.au TICKETS Adult $25, Concession $20, Dancenorth members $18, U25 $18, U18 $15
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The School of Arts Theatre presents
RES THE ADVENTRU OF FIGA O The Adventures of Figaro is a high-energy, colourful riot of sunnySpanish madness in which performers sing, dance, act and play their way through a 90-minute version of Rossini’s much-loved opera, The Barber of Seville. This madcap tale follows a lively Figaro as he attempts to help Count Almaviva (his former boss) rescue Rosina (the Count’s crush) from the romantic sights of the doddery Doctor Bartolo. OperaQ’s Lindy Hume directs her adventurous and dynamic new adaptation of The Barber of Seville accompanied by an effervescent new musical arrangement by Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Craig Allister Young. The Adventures of Figaro features celebrated Queensland performers including Jason Barry-Smith in the title role as the famous barber, a dynamic ensemble of four singers and three musicians and award-winning Sandro Colarelli as the frazzled servant Fiorello. This fast-paced, vibrant work performed in English is perfect for opera lovers and newcomers alike. DATES 14, 15 and 16 August (three shows) TIME 14 & 15 August 7.30pm, 16 August 3.00pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adult $40, Concession $35, Dancenorth members $30, U25 $25, U18 $20 Based on Rossini’s Barber of Seville A New OperaQ performing version, this project is supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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Dancenorth presents
CERT N O C IN R A R 1 HOT AUGUST NIGHT
A tribute to the music of Neil Diamond It is 1972 when Neil Diamond strutted his stuff with two soldout concerts at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. So, after the resounding full-house successes earlier this year of the Fleetwood Mac and Ella ‘n’ Frank concerts, the third concert of the year sees the band gearing up for a night of Diamond! So, it’s “Crunchy Granola Suite”, “Sweet Caroline”, “Song Sung Blue” Cracklin’ Rosie” and many, many more. DATE 28 August TIME 7.30pm TICKETS All tickets $20, $5 from every ticket goes to Soldier On BOOKINGS Book online soatheatretownsville.com.au
Special fundraisers to benefit Dancenorth Community Enrichment Programs and Soldier On.
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The School of Arts Theatre presents
S AND FLUTE SPIRSIT ASONS THE FOUR E Jane Rutter: Australia’s favourite flautist With her new show featuring music from her new albums Flute Spirits and The Four Seasons. Jane Rutter weaves her special magic again in a return engagement at the School of Arts Theatre. Described as “a classical free spirit whose flute is a voice; a tool of magical communication”, Jane will be conducting a workshop with Townsville students prior to the show and they will perform part of the evening with her. Works by Vivaldi and Debussy will be performed as well as Ross Edwards and Ravi Shankar and she will perform on a range of instruments including gold, silver, bamboo and ethnic flutes. DATE 29 August TIME 7.30pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.dancenorth.com.au TICKETS Adult $35, Concession $30, Dancenorth members $28, U25 $25, U18 $20
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. 12
WNSVILLE O T R E B M E T P E S S CLASSIC FILM Hosted by Andrew Pike Andrew Pike from Ronin Films will introducing all films this weekend and will speak to local filmmakers during the day on Saturday. 4 SEPTEMBER 7.00PM: THE BANDWAGON (1953)(USA) Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse. Ranked as one of the finest of the MGM musicals ever made, it is the story of an aging musical star (Astaire) who hopes a Broadway play will kick start his career. With songs by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz, it is based on the 1931 Broadway musical of the same name which had starred Astaire and his sister Adele. Some of the finest choreography on film and nominated four Oscars. 5 SEPTEMBER 7.00PM: HIGH AND LOW (1963)(JAPAN) Toshiro Mifune. Directed by Akiro Kurosawa and based loosely on a book by Ed McBain, this is a crime drama described as “Macbeth, if Macbeth had married better. “ 6 SEPTEMBER 7.00PM: THE OVERLANDERS (1946)(UK) Chips Rafferty.,An early film made in Australia about drovers driving a large herd of cattle overland from Wyndham WA through the Northern Territory to Queensland. The film came about because the Australian government were concerned that Australia’s contribution to the war effort was not being sufficiently recognised.
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Special Previews DANCENORTH, TWINE PROJECTS & OZASIA FESTIVAL presents
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SPECTRA A new dance work by Kyle Page and Amber Haines Spectra draws together a melting pot of visionary arts from Australia and Japan in an artistic collaboration that spans continents and cultures. Blending contemporary dance, butoh, live music and visual art, Spectra explores the phenomenology of dependent origination which states that the secret of the universe lies in the nature of causality – the way one thing leads to another. It examines how all things that come into being – whether it be a human life, a thought or a galaxy – depend on an endless chain of preceding causes and conditions. Co-commissioned by OzAsia Festival, Spectra is produced and performed by Dancenorth and Twine Projects and features guest performers from Batik dance company in Tokyo and the visual design of internationally renowned artist Tatsuo Miyajima. Directed by Kyle Page and Amber Haines, Spectra is an investigation into the latent beauty that resides within causal agency, illuminating the potency of intentional actions and their inherent power to bear fruit in the future. In advance of the world premier, Townsville will be treated to special previews of this extraordinary work that has been two years in the making. DATES 23-25 September
BOOKING 4772 2549 or dancenorth.com.au
TIME 7.30pm
TICKETS Adult $35 Concession $30, Dancenorth members $28, U25 $25, U18 $20
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Dancenorth presents
TWILIGHT
In celebration of 30 years, join Dancenorth from dusk to dark on a journey through the winding pathways of Jezzine Barracks to celebrate its special magic at the twilight hour. A multi-site performance featuring over 100 performers from the Townsville community in ten short performance episodes across ten sites, Twilight has a surprise for you at every twist and turn. This production has been conceived and created by founding Artistic Director Cheryl Stock, in collaboration with acclaimed Malaysian composer and musical director Ng Chor Guan, cultural engagement facilitator Susan van den Ham and the Dancenorth performers. Contributing to this diverse and enchanting program are local Indigenous performers, students from Aboriginal Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane, dance students from Pimlico and Kirwan High Schools, Kith and Kin disability group, Forever Young 60 + dancers, Waasa drumming group, parkour surprises, and the popular Aquapella choir along with players of Barrier Reef Orchestra.
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A free event to celebrate
30 years of
DATES Friday 2 October, Saturday 3 October VENUE Jezzine Barracks TIME 5.45 pm to gather behind huts DURATION approximately 1 hour
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FARM AND NORPA presents
COCKFIGHT
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A new dance-theatre work directed by Kate Harman, Julian Louis, Joshua Thomson and Gavin Webber. Exploring a relationship between two men of different generations, this is a powerful and dangerous physical performance. It is woven around the lives of two men who are trapped in an office. Existing side by side, sharing space, resources, time and responsibility, they justify their existence in relation to each other. Their conflict is under the skin, rarely on the surface, and is mixed with a fierce co-dependency that drives their physical action. These two men need each other to survive. As power passes between them, other things come into play, grief, frustration, dependency. The competition is unrelenting. Cockfight was developed by members of THE FARM with Guest Artist Julian Louis. At THE FARM work is made in a collaborative process where everyone brings their expertise without being confined to it. All animals are equal. DATES 7-8 October TIME 7.30pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.dancenorth.com.au TICKETS Adult $35, Concession $30, Dancenorth members $28, U25 $25, U18 $20
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NSVILLE W O T R E B O T C O S CLASSIC FILM Hosted by David Stratton Host, David Stratton, will introduce the films prior to commencement. 9 OCTOBER 7.00PM: WEST SIDE STORY (1961)(USA) Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer. One of the finest and best-loved musicals ever written, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on the 1957 Broadway musical the screen version was directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards and winning 10, it is the record holder for the most Oscar wins for a movie musical. Oscars include Best film, director, supporting actor (George Chakiris) and supporting actress (Rita Moreno). SURPRISE, SURPRISE… David Stratton will be choosing the Saturday and Sunday night films but prefers to keep them a secret… so come along and join in the surprise.
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Dancenorth presents
CERT 1RAR IN CON 100 YEARS OF ANZAC SPIRIT A celebration of Anzac through music
With music WW1 to the present day, this is a true celebration of the music that accompanied our soliders to war. So whether it was Gallipoli, Kokoda or Afghanistan, there is something in it for everyone. The show celebrates our national pride, the army’s humanitarian role and the sacrifice that our servicemen and women have made over the last 100 years. DATE 22 October TIME 7.30pm TICKETS All tickets $20, $5 from every ticket goes to Soldier On BOOKINGS Book online soatheatretownsville.com.au Special fundraisers to benefit Dancenorth Community Enrichment Programs and Soldier On.
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The School of Arts Theatre presents Direct from the Melbourne Comedy Festival
SPOILT One actor, five characters - an electric comedy masterpiece from the creator of the highly popular Skitch Tease, comes Liz Skitch’s critically acclaimed new solo show, SPOILT. Written and performed by Liz Skitch and directed by Fiona Scott, worlds collide as the lives of a reality TV star, celebrity personal trainer, karaoke singing wedding celebrant, café late- sippingdog- lover and a hapless bride- to- be all come together, climaxing in the most tragic and hilarious wedding reception ever staged! “Spoilt delivers a very adept touch on all that is bizarre in a world we call normal and an extremely entertaining yet painfully honest perception of life as we know it.” - Heckler “Skitch is a natural mimic, shedding accents and years as easily as she changes costume.” - The Age DATES 5-7 November TIME 7.30pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adult $35, Concession $30, Dancenorth members $28, U25 $25 Please note SPOILT is strictly for 16+ audiences only. Parental Guidance Recommended. The production contains occasional course language and sexual themes.
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WNSVILLE O T R E B M E V O N S CLASSIC FILM 13 NOVEMBER 7.00PM: OLIVER! (1968) Ron Moody, Jack Wild, Mark Lester. From Lionel Bart’s 1960 London musical, another of the world’s best-loved musicals. Directed by Carol Reed, it was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won six including Best Film and Best Director. 14 NOVEMBER 7.00PM: ADVISE AND CONSENT (1962)(USA) Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton. Directed by Otto Preminger it is based on the Pulitzer Prize –winning novel of the same name and follows the consequences of a Presidential nomination for Secretary of State of a man with a hidden past who commits perjury in the course of confirmation proceedings. 15 NOVEMBER 7.00PM: BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING (1965)(UK) Laurence Olivier, Carol Lynley. Another Otto Preminger film. The story of a woman who reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.
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The School of Arts in association with The Sky Foundation presents
Meticulously developed over a period of three years, this extraordinary short play is based on the transcripts of victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. While some of the characters’ experiences have been collapsed together – all of the stores presented are true. Created in Bundaberg in 2011, the play has been developed with the help of the domestic violence service sector, counsellors, police, a magistrate and other community representatives. The 35-minute play is followed by an illuminating post-show discussion. DATES 20-21 November TIME 7.30pm BOOKING 4772 2549 or www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS All tickets $20 25% of all funds raised through ticket sales will go to the Sky Foundation which raises money for the Townsville Women’s Centre – the first port of call for local women seeking assistance for problems including domestic violence.
FOUNDATION
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The School of Arts Theatre presents
RT & SWEET THE 4TH SHEOFESTIVAL THEATR
For the fourth year we bring the biggest festival of 10-minute plays in the world to the School of Arts Theatre, with plays from local, regional and international writers. Come along and see local actors directed by local directors and in some cases performing works written by local writers. And, what’s more, you get a chance to vote for the best production, which then goes to the Queensland finals in Brisbane. Trophies honouring the productions and acting are presented on Saturday night. DATES 27-28 November TIME 7.00pm BOOKING www.soatheatretownsville.com.au TICKETS Adults $20, U20 $15
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ment! through move OPEN CLASSES Monday
INTERMEDIATE PILATES
6.15pm – 7.15pm
Monday
AERIAL SILK
7.15pm - 8.30pm
Tuesday
CONTEMPORARY
6.00pm – 7.15pm
Wednesday
FOREVER YOUNG MOVEMENT
9.30am – 10.30am
Wednesday
INTERMEDIATE YOGA
6-15pm – 7.15pm
Thursday
OPEN COMPANY CLASS *
9.30am – 10.30am
Thursday
ADULT BALLET
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Thursday
HIP HOP
7.00pm – 800pm
Friday
FOREVER YOUNG YOGA
9.30am - 10.30am
Saturday
AERIAL SILK OPEN CLASS
10.30am -11.30am SELECTED DAYS, CHECK WEBSITE
*When company in residence
OPEN WORKSHOPS Monday
AERIAL SILK
12 Oct – 7 Dec
7.15pm - 8.30pm
Monday
PILATES FUNDAMENTALS
27 July – 31 August
5.15pm – 6.00pm
Tuesday
AERIAL SILK
13 Oct – 8 Dec
7.15pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday
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