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RIVERWAY SESSIONS An intimate night of entertainment and food
An intimate venue that places you at its heart. Artists who know their craft. Shows that challenge, entertain and absorb you. Great food and wine at your table throughout the show. When you pull all these elements together you have Townsville’s exciting new cabaret season: Riverway Sessions. Wind down with a drink in the newly furnished bar, listening to the pre-show entertainment, then relax the night away in the best cabaret style.
Arrive at 6pm for 7pm start.
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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN... In 89 minutes All the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals in one hit show! Featuring songs and scenes from The Mikado, Lolanthe, Ruddigore, Pirates, Pinafore, The Sorcerer, Patience and more. Riverway Arts Centre Friday 21 February, 7pm
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HARMONIOUS Antonio Serrano Solar de Artistas (Australia) presents the first Australian tour of world renowned harmonica genius Antonio Serrano and his one man show “Harmonious�. Effortlessly crisscrossing between the genres of Classical, Jazz, Blues, Pop, World and Flamenco, Antonio plays an eclectic repertoire of his own unique arrangements of melodies from film themes to folk songs,
Bach to Bacharach as well as his own original compositions. As each song is accompanied by its own story the maestro invites you into his life for one unforgettable night in a personal and intimate setting. Riverway Arts Centre Friday 21 March, 7pm
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THE MAGIC HOUR By Vanessa Bates Directed by Chris Bendall Thought you knew Grimm’s fairy tales? Think again. Little Red Riding Hood meets Trainspotting in this wicked retelling of classic bedtime stories. Helpmann Award winner Ursula Yovich (Australia, Jindabyne, The Secret River) plays a cast of sideline female characters who’ve been updated and dropped into the gutters and alleyways of bleak Australian life. From one of Australia’s most original
contemporary playwrights, Vanessa Bates, The Magic Hour is a gutsy one-woman comedy told with dark humour and soulful song. A night of stories told at twilight with werewolves and a touch of magic. WARNINGS: UNSUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER 14 DUE TO OCCASIONAL COARSE LANGUAGE, SEXUAL AND ADULT THEMES.
Riverway Arts Centre Friday 13 June, 7pm
Government of Western Australia Department of Culture and the Arts
WA
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AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO Frank Ferrante recreates his New York, London and PBS triumph as the legendary Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed with songs, stories and inspired audience interaction.
Riverway Arts Centre Friday 11 July, 7pm
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LIOR This is your chance to hear the acclaimed vocalist Lior in a manner harking back to archetypal ‘salon’ concerts; where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that only proximity can offer. Lior is known for his dynamic and moving performances, and has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest live performers. He is
part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved a great degree of success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality in their craft. Don’t miss the chance to see him in this oneoff intimate solo show! Riverway Arts Centre Tuesday 15 July, 7pm
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GRACE BARBE The Afro sounds of the Seychelles. Seychelles Islander Grace Barbe is the real deal, a genuinely exotic world music star for the 21st century, with the talent, looks and voice to match. Grace’s soulful music reflects and celebrates the diverse cultural influences of her Indian Ocean heritage (African, Asian and European).
A colourful and energetic fusion of tropical rhythms with African percussion, reggae, pop, rock and Latin flavours, Grace’s “Afro-Kreol” sound is original, fresh and funky. Riverway Arts Centre Wednesday 3 September, 7pm
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VIBES VIRTUOSO Celebrated as one of the most exciting vibes players in the world today, Nick Parnell makes old music new again, injecting energy into a repertoire that might be familiar to some, but definitely inspirational to all. With a spirit of recklessness, Parnell takes one of the newest
of classical instruments and gives it a genrebending makeover. Riverway Arts Centre Friday 10 October, 7pm