2023 Theatre Season Act 1 - January - June

January - June

Townsville City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Townsville – the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun; and Bindal people.

We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present – and all future generations.

CHOREOGRAPHER

Liam Scarlett

MUSIC

Felix Mendelssohn

MUSIC ARRANGER

Nigel Gaynor

SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER

Tracy Grant Lord

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Kendall Smith

REVIVAL LIGHTING DESIGNER

Cameron Goerg

Production performed to recorded music. Recording by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nigel Gaynor.

A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Image credit: Queensland Ballet. Photography David Kelly.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

QUEENSLAND BALLET

A Midsummer Night's Dream has captured the hearts of many, young and old, in the centuries since it was written. Brimming with mischief and mayhem, Shakespeare's fantastical masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures with the mortal world of unrequited lovers.

This enchanting Shakespearean comedy is beautifully enhanced by Tracy Grant Lord’s shimmering sets and Kendall Smith’s ambient lighting designs. Liam Scarlett’s witty choreography brings the woodlands and vivid characters to life, to the sublime score by Felix Mendelssohn.

Don’t miss one of Scarlett’s most exceptional productions as Queensland Ballet tours to Townsville.

DATES Wednesday 8 March 2023

VENUE

Townsville Civic Theatre

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DON’T MISS ONE OF SCARLETT’S MOST EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTIONS AS QUEENSLAND BALLET TOURS TO TOWNSVILLE.

BLUE BAYOU

RED CHAIR

Blue Bayou celebrates the influence of country music on the pop charts of the 1960s and 70s. Written and performed by award-winning singer and cabaret entertainer Nadia Sunde, Blue Bayou is guaranteed to delight with down home warmth, charm, and masterful storytelling.

Nadia and her band will take audiences on a musical journey that pays tribute to the great country-pop artists of the era, including songs by Glen Campbell, Bobby Gentry, Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and more!

DATES Wednesday 15 March 2023

VENUE Townsville Civic Theatre

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NADIA AND HER BAND WILL TAKE AUDIENCES ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY

LIOR & DOMINI –ANIMAL IN HIDING

RAZ MUSIC

Animal In Hiding is a collaboration between one of Australia’s most distinguished performers Lior and an exciting emerging talent Domini Forster.

Animal in Hiding features songs that are rooted in intimate storytelling. Underpinned by intricate guitar, Lior and Domini’s close vocal harmonies are the focal point of the songs, harking back to the iconic folk duos of the 60s.

DATES Saturday 18 March 2023

VENUE Townsville Civic Theatre

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THE SONGS DO REFLECT THIS RECENT PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY AND ISOLATION. THEY EXPLORE HUMAN CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION, INTROSPECTION AND MENTAL HEALTH, AND THE FRAGILITY OF THE WORLD WE’VE CREATED.

BEST OF WEST END

Join us as we take a nostalgic musical journey through the most popular Musical Theatre showstoppers the world has ever seen, featuring local talent Madison Crase and John Scanlon. The Best of West End will showcase ‘Oh, What A Beautiful Morning”, “The Music of The Night”, “Love Changes Everything” from such shows as The Phantom of The Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and more.

After performing for four years in London, recently having a critically acclaimed run in Opera Australia’s production of The Phantom of The Opera, and having released his debut album ‘This Is Me’, Tenor Paul Ettore Tabone is heading to Townsville.

Join Paul as he takes you on a nostalgic musical journey through the show-stoppers of history in an evening of music you’ll never forget!

DATES Wednesday 19 April 2023

VENUE

Townsville Civic Theatre

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AAA ENTERTAINMENT

PAUL HAS BEEN DUBBED

”AUSTRALIA’S OWN ANDREA BOCCELLI ” - BBC

COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year!

Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!

Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

DATES Wednesday 26 April 2023

VENUE Townsville Civic Theatre

RATING 15+ years

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comedy festival

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

IMPECCABLE JOKES, FAULTLESS ANTICS AND STOMACH - ACHING GAGS

FESTIVAL OF ONE - ACT PLAYS

Short plays will take centre stage at the North Queensland Festival of One-Act Plays in 2023.

A long-term partnership between Townsville City Council and the Friends of the Theatre, the festival will be held in the Townsville Civic Theatre.

The festival gives both groups and individual amateur thespians the opportunity to perform on stage and be critiqued on their work by an industry professional. The festival plays a role in the development of theatrical talent in the region and gives exposure to unknown local writers.

DATES 28 - 29 April 2023

VENUE Townsville Civic Theatre

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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL & FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE

FOOAP IS BURSTING AT THE SEAMS WITH EVERYTHING FROM COMEDY AND DRAMA TO SATIRE, THE EXPERIMENTAL AND THE TRULY ABSURD.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

BY DAVID GOODERSON

RAVA PRODUCTIONS

The Wind in the Willows is a delightful story about animal friends; Mole, Rat, Badger, and the often-mischievous Mr Toad.

With original music and playful whimsical characters, The Wind in the Willows is bursting with imagination and excitement. This classic story is re-imagined by RAVA Productions for 21st century audiences.

Mr Toad's insatiable need for speed triggers a daring adventure as he discovers motor cars and the thrill of the open road. His friends, Ratty, Moley and Badger try to stop his reckless and destructive ways encouraging him to be a sensible Toad. Meanwhile, his home Toad Hall is invaded by the wild-wooders. His friends step up to help, going into battle to evict the invaders and recapture Toad Hall.

DIRECTOR

Alison Vallette

FEATURED PERFORMERS

Courtney Wagner, Jacob Watton and Michael Escober

ORIGINAL MUSIC

Harrison Paroz and Mike Escober

AUDIO - VISUAL & SOUND DESIGN

Ruth and Ralph Atkinson

COSTUMES & PROPS

Alison Vallette

DATES

Wednesday 3 May 2023

VENUE

Townsville Civic Theatre

RATING

All ages

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DESIGN & SET CONSTRUCTION

Kerry Saul

CHARACTER & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Charlotte Fountain

CREATIVE PRODUCER

Ruth Atkinson

This production is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to providing everyone who visits the Theatre with the same great experience!

If you require accessibility services, please call TicketShop to discuss your needs with our friendly staff at the time of booking.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

The Civic Theatre and C2 offer accessible entrances to all main areas of the venue with easy access facilities for patrons and companions.

The venue features floor level access to the bar and foyer, external and internal ramps located on either side of the foyer to access the auditorium through doors 1 & 2, and an elevator is located next to the TicketShop for additional access to doors 4 & 6.

An external ramp is located at the stage door for performers and production staff to enter backstage, and an internal elevator is located backstage for access to all dressing rooms and the orchestra pit.

Complimentary loan wheelchairs can also be booked through the TicketShop to assist with travel throughout the building.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Townsville Civic Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating and dedicated limited mobility seating for all performances, subject to availability.

Please contact the TicketShop to book your seat if you have specific mobility requirements or require wider seating options.

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

We have accessible toilet facilities and parent changing facilities in the foyer of the Theatre and C2.

Our venues also feature accessible dressing rooms and facilities backstage for our performers and production staff.

PARKING

Vehicle parking is available either side and rear of the Theatre for patrons and production staff. Designated disability parking is available in close proximity to the foyer for easy access.

A drop-off, pick-up driveway is located at the front of the Theatre for our patrons, located at the flag posts.

HEARING ASSISTANCE

The Theatre provides Assisted Listening Infra-Red receivers for the main auditorium only. These can be used with headphones or a neck loop for use in conjunction with your hearing aids (telecoil), with coverage to all seats in the auditorium. Ask our friendly staff to collect a receiver to enhance your experience with us. The foyer area is also equipped with a telecoil hearing loop for announcements and important information prior to entering the auditorium, no receiver required.

SIGHT ASSISTANCE

Blue signage with Braille is used in the lifts, auditorium doors and backstage areas of the theatre for anyone that is vision impaired.

ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

Assistance animals are welcome at Townsville Civic Theatre. Please call the TicketShop prior to your visit to let us know how we can best welcome you and your assistance animal.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

We want everyone to enjoy coming to the Townsville Civic Theatre. Relaxed performances are for everyone who will benefit from a more casual environment. Designed to welcome patrons who experience sensory sensitivity, sound and lighting cues are adjusted to more subtle, low level light in the auditorium and a relaxed attitude to noise during the performance.

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CONTENT WARNINGS

Performances may include special effects such as smoke, haze, strobe, fire, and pyrotechnics. While effects are produced with the highest of safety standards, we will always strive to inform you of their presence when we have prior knowledge.

Other warnings we may display for your reference include adult themes and strong language.

AGE RECOMMENDATIONS

While we provide age recommendations for performances, parental and guardian discretion is advised. We will display these recommendations with the online information of each show.

MOBILE PHONES, DEVICES AND RECORDING

For the comfort of your fellow patrons, mobile phones and devices must be turned off during performances please. And for copyright purposes, all recording devices are strictly prohibited unless otherwise stated at a particular performance.

PRAMS AND WHEELCHAIR STORAGE

Bringing a pram or wheelchair to the Theatre?

Talk to our ushers at the auditorium door, they can store it for you while you watch the show.

E - TICKETS

We are now offering E-Tickets. These can be sent to you via email at the time of purchasing. You can either print from home and bring them with you or save them on your phone.

Please show your tickets to the usher at the auditorium door upon entry. If your tickets are on your phone, the usher may ask you to enlarge the ticket image and increase the brightness on your phone so that our scanners can view the bar code.

COMPANION CARD

Companion Card holders are eligible for a complimentary companion ticket to most performances. We ask that the card holder call the TicketShop and provide their Companion Card details when making a booking and present the valid ID card to collect their tickets.

PROOF OF CONCESSION

Discounted concession ticket prices are available for most productions. Proof of concession must be sighted upon ticket collection. To check your eligibility for each production, contact the TicketShop or visit our website.

FEES

Transaction fees do apply for bookings made via phone and internet. No transaction fees are payable for over-the-counter purchases at any TicketShop outlet.

A credit card surcharge is applicable to all transactions made by credit card. Visa and Mastercard only. All other card types are not accepted.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES

Townsville Civic Theatre follows the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice (see liveperformance. com.au for conditions). As such, tickets cannot be refunded after purchase except if an event is cancelled, rescheduled, or significantly relocated as outlined.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give the ultimate gift of experiencing live performances and deliver a lifetime of memories to your family and friends. Gift certificates are subject to TicketShop terms and conditions. They are valid for all productions sold via the TicketShop and must be redeemed before the expiry date. They are not redeemable for cash and non refundable.

FOOD AND DRINK IN THE AUDITORIUM

We do not allow food and drink in the main stage auditorium, except for bottled water that can be capped with the lid.

Food and drinks are permitted in C2.

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THE BAR

Enjoy a selection of fine wines, spirits, light refreshments and something to eat when visiting the Theatre. The bar opens one hour prior to performances, during interval and also offers pre-booked meals through Cuisine To Go. Meals must be booked at least 48 hours before the scheduled performance and will vary with each performance.

Beat the queue and pre-order your interval drinks. Simply fill out a form at the bar and your drinks will be ready at interval.

GETTING TO THE THEATRE

The Townsville Civic Theatre is located at 41 Boundary Street, Townsville. Next door to Reid Park and a short stroll away from Palmer Street and the CBD. We are accessible via walking, motor vehicle, bike and bus.

Theatre staff members can assist in booking a taxi upon request. Bike racks are also available on the Theatre grounds.

COVID - SAFE VENUE

Townsville Civic Theatre is operating in accordance with the Queensland Government’s Restrictions on Business, Activities and Undertakings Direction.

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TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE

The Townsville Civic Theatre is North Queensland's premier cultural facility owned and managed by Townsville City Council. Since its opening in 1978, the Theatre continues to be a dynamic centre of entertainment nurturing the performing arts in Townsville and the wider region.

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