SHOWS 2006
GOLD COAST THEATRE ALLIANCE
Jan 6
HUMPTY DUMPTY
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
Spotlight Theatre, 185, Benowa Rd. Ashmore. Bookings 5539 4255
Jan 10 - 19
Mudgeeraba Maronette Theatre
QUEENSLAND THEATRE OF PUPPETRY
Gerda Pinter Pavilion, Macintosh Island, Surfers Paradise
INFO: 55303572
Jan 21
FACE TO FACE by David Williamson - play reading
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE
Phoenix, Pavilion Theatre, James St., Beenleigh-Book: 3805 5274
Jan 25 - 28
SPURBOARD by Nick Enright
JAVEENBAH THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL
Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr. Ferry/Stevens Sts. Nerang. 5596 0300
Jan 28 – Feb 18 (Wed – Sat) at 8.00pm. Matinee Sat Feb 11 at 2pm
TEN TIMES TABLE
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Plan a Pageant and enjoy a fiasco the Ayckbourn way!
GCLT, 21a Scarborough St. Southport. Bookings 5532 2096
February 9 – 25 (Thurs-Sat) at 7.30 (BYO): Sat Feb 18 at 2pm
CAUGHT IN THE ACT
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
A hilarious comedy by Trevor Cowper
Tugun Village Community Hall. Coolangatta Rd. Bookings 5520 1304
February 24, 25. March 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7.30pm
"YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN"
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE
The famous Schultz “Peanuts” characters charm all ages.
Phoenix, Pavilion Theatre, James St., Beenleigh-Book: 3805 5274
Feb 24 to March 25 (Thur-Sat) at 8pm; Matinees March 12, 19 at 2pm
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
The MUSICAL of that cheeky movie by Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford.
Spotlight Theatre, 185, Benowa Rd. Ashmore. Bookings 5539 4255
February 26, Sunday at 5pm.
SERENADE FOR STRINGS -concert
GC PHILHARMONIC STRING ORCHESTRA
Friends of Arts Centre event Conducted by Mark Turpin.
Paradise Room, Gold Coast Arts Centre. Book 5588 4000
March 4 Saturday 2 for 2.30pm ($30 pp)
AN AFTERNOON OF MUSICAL COMEDY
FOUR SEASON SOIREE’S
An interactive afternoon Musical Comedy
Annand Theatre, TSS Campus. Book and Info. 5563 7619
March 10 ($55 Dinner Theatre) 6.30pm for 8pm Show
I GOT RHYTHM … or is it just a Twitch?
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
An Intimate Evening with Kate Peters and Friends
at The Paradise Room, GC Arts Centre. Bookings 5588 4000.
March 10 at 7.30pm March, 11, 17, 18 at 8pm and 11, 18 at 2pm
CINDERS, THE REAL STORY a Pantomime
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE
Chase a cast of 14 on a hilarious romp
Zamia Theatre, North Tamborine. Info or group-discount Ph 5545 1895
March 17 – April 1 (Thur – Sat) at 8.00pm
ONE FOR THE ROAD – A wickedly observant comedy
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
By Willy Russell (‘Educating Rita’, ‘Shirley Valentine’, ‘Blood Brothers’)
Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr. Ferry/Stevens Sts. Nerang. 5596 0300
March 17, 18 Fri, at 8pm. (Show $25: Dinner and Show $51)
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE
The famous Schultz “Peanuts” characters charm all ages.
The Village Theatre, Sanctuary Cove. Book 5577 8999
March 31, April 1, 7, 8 (Fri-Sat) at 7.30pm April 9 (Sun) 2pm (NSW)
GARDEN OF GRANDDAUGHTERS
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
By Steven Sewell (“The Blind Giant is Dancing”, ”The Boys”)
Murwillumbah Civic Centre. Info. (02) 6672 2842 Tickets at door
OPENING APRIL
April 1- 8 daily from 4pm: Sunday April 9 concert, 6pm
36th ANNUAL SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINERS FESTIVAL & CHAMPIONS’ CONCERT
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
Nerang Bi-Centennial Community Centre. Info 5534 4825
April 6
STARDUST MELODIES
NEPTUNE PRODUCTIONS
Morning Melodies
Seagulls Club. Info 5536 2446
April 8 – 29. Weds. 6.30pm, Thurs – Sat at 8.00pm. Matinee 22 Apl. 2pm
HAMLET by William Shakespeare
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
High-energy production of the great classic
GCLT, 21a Scarborough St. Southport. Bookings 5532 2096
April 9 Sunday at 2 for 2.30pm ($30, includes afternoon tea)
MUSIC FROM THE CON
FOUR SEASON SOIREE’S
Major fundraising to assist Melody Eotvos to take up study the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Annand Theatre, TSS Campus. Info/Booking 5563 7619
April 21, 22 Fri- Sat at 8.00pm and Sat 22 at 2.00pm
CAUGHT IN THE NET – Ray Cooney returns by demand
COMEDY PLAYERS in association with The Village Theatre
Hilarious sequel to “Run for your Wife” (Show $25 or Show & Dinner $51)
at The Village Theatre, Sanctuary Cove. Book 5577 8999
April 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 (Fri-Sat) at 7.30pm
THE CRUCIBLE
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE THEATRE.
Arthur Miller’s Tony Award powerful drama of the Salem Witch-Hunts
Phoenix, Pavilion Theatre, James St., Beenleigh-Book: 3805 5274
April 21, 22, 28, 29 at 8.00pm. Matinees 23, 30 at 3.00pm(NSW)
COSI
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
Hit Australian comedy by Louis Nowra
Tweed Theatre at Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Book 5536 3800
April 29 – May 20 (Thur-Sat) at 8pm: Sun May 7, 14 at 2pm
SECRET BRIDESMAIDS’ BUSINESS
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
Modern Australian play that gets to the heart of the matter!
Spotlight Theatre, 187, Benowa Rd. Ashmore. Bookings 5539 4255
April 29 Saturday at 7.30pm, Sunday 30 at 2.30pm
CROSS ROADS – Where Cultures Meet-
GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Orchestral concert conducted by Mark Turpin
Robina Community Centre. Book (Arts Centre Box Office) 5588 4000
OPENING MAY 2006
May 9, 10 at 11am
THE PICCADILLY OLDE TIME MUSIC HALL
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
back by demand; favourite song, dance, and comedy
at TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB. Book 5536 1977
May 11 – 27 (Thurs – Sat) at 7.30pm. May 20 at 2pm
NOBODY’S PERFECT - Comedy
TUGUN THEATRE CO.
The fun BYO night out.
Tugun Village Community Centre, Coolangatta Rd. – Book 5520 1304
May 11-12, 19-20 Fri. Sat at 8pm; (Mothers’ Day 14 at 1.30pm)
HALLELUJAH HOLLYWOOD - Dinner Theatre Show
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
A Musical tribute to the songs of the Movies!
The Paradise Room, Gold Coast Arts Centre. Bookings 5588 4000
May 19 – June 3 (Thurs-Sat) 8pm
NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY Musical comedy Thriller
JAVEENBAH THEATRE CO.
A wicked blend of romance, humour and murder!
Javeenbah Theatre Ferry rd/Stevens St. Nerang Book 5596 0300
May 19-20
IT’S SHOWTIME
Community Musical Extravaganza
in aid of Lions Club charity projuct
Venue TBA. Information 5536 2446
May 23 Tuesday, Morning Melodies
HALLELUJAH HOLLYWOOD
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
A Musical tribute to the songs of the Movies!
Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Central. Book 3826 4770
June 2, 3, 9, 10 16, 17 23, 24 at 7.30pm
RENT - The Rock Musical
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE THEATRE CO
Contemporary musical contains coarse language, adult themes.
Pavilion Theatre, James Street, Beenleigh. Book 3805 5274
June 17-July 15 (Thur-Sat) at 8pm July 2, 9 at 2pm
GYPSY- the Broadway Musical
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL
The stage story of Gypsy Rose Lee
Spotlight Theatre, 185 Ashmore Rd, Benowa. 5539 4255
June 17 – July 15 (Wed-Sat) at 8pm. July 2, 8 at 2pm
RED HOT & COLE – Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
What a swell party this is!
GCLT. 21a Scarborough St. Southport. Book
June 18
SUNDAY MUSICALE
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
Tweed Heads Bowls Club
BOOK 55368000
July 1, 2, 8
HATING ALISON ASHLEY by Robin Klein
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN YOUTH THEATRE
BOOK: 55451895
July 4 - 8
JUNIOR ENTERTAINERS QUEST
VILLAGE THEATRE, SANCTUARY COVE
BOOK: 55778999
July 7-8, 13-15 (Thurs – Sat) at 7pm. Sun 9 at 12.30pm
DIMBOOLA at Greenhills on Tweed
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE Co.
The classic Aussie comedy, theatre restaurant style.
River St. Murwillumbah. 02 6672 1520 Bookings essential.
July 20 -22 at 8pm
MAKE ‘EM LAUGH!
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Chortle, giggle, guffaw at what theatre does best.
GCLT. 21a Scarborough St. Southport. Book 5532 2096
July 21, 22, 28, 29 Fri, Sat at 8pm: 23, 30 Sunday, 3pm
THE KING & I
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
One of the most popular of Musicals
Tweed Theatre at Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Book 5536 3800
July 21 – August 5 (Thurs-Sat) 8pm
BUTCHERBIRDS AT MIDNIGHT
JAVEENBAH THEATRE Co.
World Premiere drama by local playwright, David Scott
Javeenbah Theatre, Cnr. Ferry/Stevens St. Nerang
July 23, Sunday at 2.30pm
THE DIVAS - (Orchestra Conducted by Mark Turpin)
GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Kathleen Proctor-Moore, Mezzo Soprano, Liza Beamish, Soprano, Patrick Donnelly, Baritone
Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall. Bookings 5588 4000
July 28, 29 August 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7.30pm
SWEENY TODD – Some of Stephen Sondheim’s best music
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Sophisticated and macabre drama and dark humour
Pavilion Theatre, James St. Beenleigh Book 3805 5274.
August 4,5
LOVE RIDES THE RAILS
VILLAGE THEATRE, SANCTUARY COVE
BOOK: 55778999
August 9
HALLELUJAH HOLLYWOOD
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
Twin Town Services Club
BOOK:55361977
August 10 – 26 (Thurs – Sat) at 7.30pm: 19 at 2pm
SYLVIA’S WEDDING
TUGUN THEATRE CO
A de-light-ful comedy
Tugun Theatre, Village Community Centre. Book 5520 1304
August 18 – Sept 2 (Thurs-Sat) at 8pm, Aug 20, 27 at 2pm
GROOVE AGAIN BABY
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
Groove again to Rock/Pop legends tribute show
Spotlight Theatre, 185 Ashmore Rd, Benowa. Book 5539 4255
September 1 - 9
YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCES
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE
Pavilion Theatre, James St. Beenleigh Book 3805 5274.
BOOK: 38055274
Sept 5, 6 Tues-Wed Morning Melodies at 11.00am
THE PICCADILLY OLDE TIME MUSIC HALL
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS
back by demand; favourite song, dance, and comedy
Twin Towns Services Club. Bookings 5536 1977
September 9 – 30 (Wed-Sat) at 8pm. Sept 23 at 2pm
INHERITANCE – Who gets the Farm
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Australian Drama by Hannie Rayson
GCLT. 21a Scarborough St. Southport Book. 6632 2096
September 12 Tuesday. Morning Melodies at 11.00am
THE PICCADILLY OLDE TIME MUSIC HALL
TOP HAT PRODUCTIONS on Tour.
Favourite song, dance, and comedy
Logan Entertainment Centre, Logan Central. Book 3826 4770
September 15,16, 22, 23
ME AND MY GIRL
NEPTUNE PRODUCTIONS
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Wharf St, Tweed Heads
BOOK 55362446
September 17
A SPRING SOIREE with Jazzy Pizzazz
FOUR SEASONS SOIREE'S
ANAND THEATRE
TSS, Southport
BOOK: 55637619
September 22 – Oct 7 (Thurs-Sat) at 8pm
ART - Comedy directed by Andrew Trump
JAVEENBAH THEATRE Co.
Moliere Award as Best Play, Best Production, Best Author.
Javeenbah, cnr. Ferry Rd/Stevens St. Nerang Nook 5596 0300
October 2 - 7
KIDS SUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
THE VILLAGE THEATRE, SANCTUARY COVE
Directed by Jane Irvine
BOOK: 55778999
October 7
TRIPLE BILL
GOLD COAST DANCERS COMPANY
Butter Box, Theatre, Kingston
BOOK: 55984292
Oct 20 - 29
THERE GOES THE BRIDE by Ray Cooney and John Chapman
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB
BOOK: 55363800
Oct 20 - Nov 5
THE TRUTH ABOUT CINDERELLA
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
Murwillumbah Civic centre, Murwillumbah
BOOK: 02 66 721520
October 21 – November 18 (Thurs-Sat) 8pm, Nov 5, 12 at 2pm
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR – Great new production
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Musical that changed the world!
Spotlight Theatre, 185 Ashmore Rd. Benowa. Bookings 5539 4255
Oct 20, 21, 28, Nov 3, 4 (Fri-Sat) at 7.30pm. Sun Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 at 2pm
THE OTHER CINDERELLA
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE Co
Cinderella with a twist! Family pantomime.
Murwillumbah Civic Centre- Info 02 6672 1520 Tickets at door
October 21
TRIPLE BILL
GOLD COAST DANCERS COMPANY
Arts centre, Gold Coast
BOOK:55884000
Oct 27, 28. Nov 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7.30pm
PYJAMA GAME – The ‘Steam Heat’ Musical
PHOENIX ENSEMBLE THEATRE
All singing, all dancing Broadway classic.
Pavilion Theatre, James St. Beenleigh. Book 3805 5274
October 20, 21 27 28 at 8pm. Oct 22, 29 at 3pm (NSW)
THERE GOES THE BRIDE – so don’t stand behind the door!
TWEED THEATRE CO.
by Ray Cooney AND John Chapman. Double the laughs!
Tweed Theatre at Tweed Heads Bowls Club Book 5536 3800
November 4, Saturday at 7.30pm, 5 Sunday at 2.30pm
A LIFETIME OF MUSIC
GOLD COAT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Selected by Doug Hanscomb, Conducted by Brad Stewart
Concert Hall, Robina Community Centre. Book 5588 4000
November 9 – 25 (Thurs-Sat) at 7.30pm Matinee Nov 18 at 2pm
THE CEMETERY CLUB– comedy
TUGUN THEATRE CO.
It’s funny – don’t choke on your BYO.
Tugun Theatre, Tugun Village Community Centre. Book 5520 1304
Nov 11 – Dec 9 (Wed-Sat) at 8pm Nov 26, 5pm.Dec 2 at 2pm
THE BOYFRIEND.
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Delightful Twenties musical pastiche
GCLT. 21a Scarborough St. Southport. Book 5532 2096
Nov 19
THE MESSIAH
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
Robina Uniting Church
BOOK: 55251575
November 24 – December 9 (Thurs-Sat) 8pm
BERMUDA AVENUE TRIANGLE – domestic comedy
JAVEENBAH THEATRE Co.
A lovable con-man tries to make miserable Mums happy
Javeenbah, cnr. Ferry Rd/Stevens St. Nerang Nook 5596 0300
December 3
A SACRED SOIREE
FOUR SEASONS SOIREE'S - Julie Evotos, Deborah Leigh Russell
Anand Theatre TSS Southport
BOOK 55637619
December 7
GIGGLE,CRY AND CACKLE
SPOTLIGHT SENIOR YOUTH
Spotlight Theatre, 185 Ashmore Rd. Benowa. Bookings 5539 4255
December 16 Saturday 7.30pm (?)
ENCORE – more fabulous music
GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Friends of the Philharmonic’ celebrate a musical year.
Robina Community Centre. Book (Arts’ Box Office) 5588 4000
December 17 Sunday at 3.00pm(?) (NSW)
CHRISTMAS MUSICALE
TWEED THEATRE CO.
Variety includes Choir, Ballet, Instrumentalists, Singers and Puppetry.
Tweed Theatre at Tweed Heads Bowls Club – Book 5536 3800
December 19 -23
PUSS IN THONGS
VILLAGE THEATRE, SANCTUARY COVE
BOOK: 55778999
LIVE AT THE VILLAGE THEATRE, Sanctuary Cove.
Prices shown below are for Show only [S] or Dinner and Show [DS]
Feb 17 at 8pm: BLUES ON THE ROCKS (back by popular demand)
Featuring Will Scarlet and Guests, Doc Span & James T(S$30. DS $56)
BOOK: 55778999
March 3 & 4 at 8pm: PERFECT STRANGERS
JUDI CONNELLI with Suzanne Johnson Narelle French MD.(S$35 DS $61)
BOOK: 55778999
March 31 at 8pm: ELVIS MEMORIES – Tribute to the King
Gary Fontana shows the essence of young Elvis in his prime(D$25. DS $51)
BOOK: 55778999
April 15 at 8pm: THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE
The Cove’s favourite Band. (S $25, DS $51)
BOOK: 55778999
April 28 at 8pm. CHER – The Experience
Back by popular demand starring sensational WENDY ANDREW (D $25. DS $51)
BOOK: 55778999 – 5577
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE
Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre have not set dates for their 2006 season.
Playing at the Zamia Theatre, North Tamborine, will be:
SECRET BRIDESMAIDS’ BUSINESS
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S PRODUCTION OF
A Christmas Carol
ON WITH THE SHOW by local playwright, Graham Lassiter.