SHOWS 2018
SHOWS 2018
JANUARY 2018
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
BASEMENT THEATRE
3 – 13 JANUARY 2018
Two shows daily 10:30am & 2:00pm
SNOW WHITE
A Holiday Pantomime for all the family!
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY TERRI WOODFINE
CHOREOGRAPHER – SOPHIE KLEINSCHMIDT
BOOK AND PAY
(07) 5539 4255
SYNOPSIS: MIRROR, mirror on the wall – Who is the fairest of them all?
Meet all of your favourite characters in this sparkling and mirthful retelling of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. This traditional pantomime has something for everyone – colourful costumes, spectacular scenery, memorable music and loads of audience participation. There is the Evil Queen, the dashing Prince, Snow White and of course, the seven lovable and eccentric characters with whom Snow White finds shelter in the forest. Snow White is a playful romp suitable for children of all ages.
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
January 12th – January 27th 2018
WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING
By Andrew Bovell
Directed by Kaela Gray
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang.
SYNOPSIS: This award winning Australian play interweaves a series of connected stories, as seven people confront the mysteries of their past in order to understand their future, revealing how patterns of betrayal, love and abandonment are passed on.
BALLINA PLAYERS
12th – 21st January 2018
January 12 (7pm), 13 (7pm), 14 (2pm), 17 (7pm), 18 (7pm), 19 (7pm), 20 (7pm), 21 (2pm) 2018
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Directed by Jacquie McCalman
Choreographer: Tim Roberts
Players theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
FEBRUARY 2018
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
FEB 8 – 24 Thursday – Saturday 7.30-pm Matinees Sats.10 & 17 2pm.
COMEDY
OLD ACTORS NEVER DIE – THEY SIMPLY LOSE THE PLOT
By Lynn Brittny
Directed by Cecile Campbell
FACEBOOK, EMAIL tuguntheatrecompany.org. WEB www.tuguntheatre.org
AUDITION MONDAY NOV 13TH 2017 at 7 PM AT TUGUN COMMUNITY CENTRE, COOLANGATTA RD.
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
MAIN THEATRE
9 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2018
OLIVER!
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty. Ltd, exclusive representative of
Cameron Mackintosh and the Southbrook Group.
DIRECTED BY ANDREW COCKROFT-PENMAN
MUSICAL DIRECTOR – CAROLINE TAYLOR
CHOREOGRAPHER – JAMIE WATT
BOOK AND PAY
(07) 5539 4255
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! has delighted audiences since it first burst onto the West End stage in 1960 and has since cemented its way into the hearts of theatregoers globally. Directed by Andrew Cockroft-Penman, Oliver! is a night out for the entire family.
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat 10 February – Sat 10th March
BARMAIDS
By Katherine Thomson
Directed by Michael Sutton
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
BOOK: www.gclt.com.au PH: 07 55322096
MARCH 2018
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
2018 CONCERT PROGRAMME
March/April – Music for Easter
September – Film favourites
December Its Christmas
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
March 9th – March 24th 2018
The 25th Annual Putnam County SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin’
Originally conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Bradley Chapman
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang
Synopsis
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is an hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The Show's Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
MARCH 9 – 25 2018
SECRET BRIDESMAIDS’ BUSINESS
By Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Penny Irving
MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC CENTRE AUDITORIUM
BOOK and PAY www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
Enquiries 0400 518 057
SYNOPSIS
It is the night before Meg's wedding. She and her bridesmaids are planning to kick up their heels as the final hours before the big day tick down. However not everything goes to plan as a last-minute scandal threatens to ruin the whole affair. A seriously funny play.
AUDITIONS: 18 December 2017
APRIL 2018
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
2018 CONCERT PROGRAMME
March/April – Music for Easter
September – Film favourites
December Its Christmas
BALLINA PLAYERS
6th – 15th April 2018
A FEW GOOD MEN
Directed by Mike Sheehan
Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
NORTHERN RIVERS ORCHESTRA
Sunday 22nd April 20182.30pm
ENCHANTING CELLO
Conducted by Nicholas Routley
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Brett St, Tweed Heads
Tickets: General $45, Concession $40, Students $20, Children 18 years and under free
BOOK ONLINE www.goldcoasttheatre.com.au
Murwillumbah Music on 02 6672 5404 (credit card facility)
or purchase at Andersons Treasure Store in Murwillumbah 02 6672 2794 (cash only please)
Tickets will be available at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre Box Office from Monday 16th April to Friday 20th April between 10am–3pm, or at the door if not sold out (cash only please).
For enquiries, please phone 0466 819 1
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat 27 April – Sat 6th May
The Piccadilly Olde Time Music Hall
Directed by Kate Peters - Top Hat Productions
22A Scarborough Street, Southport
BOOK: www.gclt.com.au PH: 07 55322096
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
Basement Theatre 27 Apr - 13 May
Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Directed by Kaela Gray
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
SYNOPSIS: Follow your favourite detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in this fast paced comedy adaption of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Ken Ludwig. The male heirs of the Baskerville lineage are being dispatched one by one and it’s up to Holmes and Watson to brave the moors before the family curse dooms the Baskervilles forever. With a cast of 5 actors playing over 40 different characters, Baskerville is sure to be a murderously funny night at the theatre.
BOOK AND PAY
(07) 5539 4255
MAY 2018
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat 27 April – Sat 6th May
The Piccadilly Olde Time Music Hall
Directed by Kate Peters - Top Hat Productions
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
BOOK: www.gclt.com.au PH: 07 55322096
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
MAY 10 – 26 Thursday – Saturday 7.30 pm Matinees. Sats 12 & 19 2pm
BLITHE SPIRIT
By NOEL COWARD
Directed by JILLIAN RAWLINGS
FACEBOOK, EMAIL tuguntheatrecompany.org. WEB www.tuguntheatre.org
AUDITION MONDAY FEB 12TH 7PM AT HALL
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
May 11th – May 26th
THE DOG LOGS
By C J Johnson
Directed by Jocelyn Moore Carter
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang
Synopsis
From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to an aging mongrel who discovers love late in life, this collection of hilarious and heartbreaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed, age and situation. Telling stories of friendship, romance and revenge, The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human.
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
MAY 18 – JUNE 9 2018
THE VICAR OF DIBLEY
In association with Comic Relief
By Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer
Adapted for the stage by Bryanne Jardine & Julie West
Directed by Julie West
MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC CENTRE AUDITORIUM
BOOK and PAY www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
Enquiries 0400 518 057
SYNOPSIS
MTC’s stage version of this hilarious, yet heart-warming BBC TV sitcom features all the eccentric, yet lovable characters, including Alice, the blonde, dippy verger, Owen, the earthy, local farmer and the stuttering Jim who prefaces most remarks with “no-no-no-no-yes”! And, of course, there’s the inimitable vicar herself.
AUDITIONS: 26 February 2018
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE
Double Mask
The Three Musketeers
11 May 2018 7:30pm to 12 May 2018 7:30pm
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
A new adaption for stage by Double Mask Youth Theatre, Murwillumbah Written and produced by the students of this company
HARMONY IN PARADISE SINGERS
Would you like a day out singing with others?
Would your choir like an opportunity to perform?
Do you want to learn new repertoire for choirs?
The successful annual Brisbane event for choirs and singers
is coming to the Gold Coast. Come along and enjoy
THE BIG SING
Workshop and concert hosted by Harmony in Paradise Singers
Helensvale Cultural Centre Main Auditorium
Cnr Lindfield Rd and Sir John Overall Dr, Helensvale
Sunday 20 May 2018
8.30am Registration
9.00am Workshop – James Cuskelly
10.30am Morning tea (provided)
11.00am Workshop – Astrid Jorgensen
12.30am Concert preparation and Lunch (provided)
2.30pm Concert (including massed choir and individual choirs)
Cost: $20 (adult), $10 (concession) – includes music, morning tea, lunch and concert
Booking: Essential! The Auditorium is of limited size.
For choirs – please email info@harmonyinparadise.com with choir name and numbers by Sunday 6 May
For individuals - please email info@harmonyinparadise.com by Sunday 13 May
Catering: Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Please email your food requirements with your registration. If you have any other food issues we advise you to bring your own food.
Information: Else Shepherd 0411179934 elseshep@gmail.com
Dr James Cuskelly is a highly regarded choral conductor and clinician regularly leads choral festivals and workshops. He is President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, and Director of theCuskelly College of Music.
Astrid Jorgensen is a song writer, jazz vocalist, pianist, voice teacher and choir director with “buckets of sass and style” (Rave Magazine)
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
MAY 25 – JUNE 16 – MAIN THEATRE
MAY 25, 26, 31 JUNE 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 7:30pm; 3,10 June 2:00pm
HEATHERS – The Musical
Director/Choreographer – Jamie Watt
Books, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the cult classic, Heathers - The Musical is infused with an 80’s pop score that takes a look into the highs and lows of high school and its sometimes deadly consequences. Directed and choreographed by award winning Jamie Watt, Heathers - The Musical is guaranteed to have you waving your scrunchies and rocking those iconic shoulder pads. How Very.
The Musical is guaranteed to have you waving your scrunchies and rocking those iconic shoulder pads.
JUNE 2018
BALLINA PLAYERS
June/July 2018
HMS PINAFORE
Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
MAY 18 – JUNE 3 2018
THE VICAR OF DIBLEY
In association with Comic Relief
By Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer
Adapted for the stage by Julie West
Directed by Julie West
MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC CENTRE AUDITORIUM
BOOK and PAY www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
Enquiries 0400 518 057
SYNOPSIS
They’re back and funnier than ever - all your favourite characters in The Vicar of Dibley (A Year in Dibley) Julie West has put together a brand spanking new series of adventures for the Vicar and her hilarious crew, adapted for the stage from the ABC’s hit series, with several actors reprising their roles from the smash-hit MTC 2013 show. The production covers a year in Dibley from autumn through to summer and traces the adventures of the characters we all love and know from the British sitcom of the 1990s
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
MAIN THEATRE
25 MAY – 16 JUNE 2018
HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL
Books, Music & Lyrics by
Kevin Murphy &
Laurence O’Keefe
Based on the film written by
Daniel Waters
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER – JAMIE WATT
BOOK AND PAY
(07) 5539 4255
Spotlight Theatre, 185 – 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the cult classic, Heathers - The Musical is infused with an 80’s pop score that takes a look into the highs and lows of high school and its sometimes deadly consequences. Directed and choreographed by award winning Jamie Watt, Heathers - The Musical is guaranteed to have you waving your scrunchies and rocking those iconic shoulder pads
TAMBORINE LITTLE THEATRE
08 Jun 2018 7:30pm to 24 Jun 2018 2:00pm
CALENDAR GIRLS
Zamia Theatre, 22 Main Street, North Tamborine QLD 4272
Adapted by Tim Firth from his smash hit film of the same name, CALENDAR GIRLS is based on an inspiring true story that is both poignant and hilarious. A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire Women's Institute, spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose au natural for a charity calendar with a difference. As interest snowballs, the CALENDAR GIRLS find themselves revealing more than they'd ever plan
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
28, 29, 30 JUNE - 7:00pm – MAIN THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE – MUSIC THEATRE SHOWCASE
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
JUNE 29, 30, JULY 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7.30pm; JULY 1, 8 & 15 at 2pm (Matinees)
FRED
Book and Lyrics by Wendy Waters
Music by Wendy Waters and Ian Camilleri
Directed by Peter Gray
Permission given by Wendy Waters
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Corner of Wharf and Brett Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
BOOKINGS: www.tweedtheatre.com.au PH: 1800 674 41 or at either Tweed or Murwillumbah Information Centres or at the door on date of performance
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
June 30 - July 28, 2018
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm; Sunday matinees at 2pm.
KISS ME KATE
Directed by Andrew Cockroft-Penman
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams Witmark Music Library, Inc.
SYNOPSIS:
'KISS ME KATE' is a much loved Cole Porter Musical and is the ultimate battle of the sexes.
Featuring well known songs like -"Brush up Your Shakespeare"; "Too Darn Hot!!";"So In Love"
Book written by Sam and Bella Spewack,
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
BOOK AND PAY: (07) 5532 2096 or online at www.gclt.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215, Gold Coast
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
BOOK: www.gclt.com.au PH: 07 5532209
JULY 2018
BALLINA PLAYERS
June/July 2018
HMS PINAFORE
Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
JUNE 29, 30, JULY 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7.30pm; JULY 1, 8 & 15 at 2pm (Matinees)
FRED
Book and Lyrics by Wendy Waters
Music by Wendy Waters and Ian Camilleri
Directed by Peter Gray
Permission given by Wendy Waters
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Corner of Wharf and Brett Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
BOOKINGS: www.tweedtheatre.com.au PH: 1800 674 41 or at either Tweed or Murwillumbah Information Centres or at the door on date of performance
SYNOPSIS: Three lonely women living in adjoining city apartments rarely open their doors to one another until the power in the building fails and an electrician named FRED arrives. As he fixes the fuses he devises a plan to bring the women together in a joint project that will unite them in purpose and friendship.
AUDITION 22nd MARCH 2018 Venue and time TBA
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat 30 June – Sat 28th July
June 30 - July 28, 2018
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm; Sunday matinees at 2pm.
KISS ME KATE
Directed by Andrew Cockroft-Penman
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams Witmark Music Library, Inc.
SYNOPSIS:
'KISS ME KATE' is a much loved Cole Porter Musical and is the ultimate battle of the sexes.
Featuring well known songs like -"Brush up Your Shakespeare"; "Too Darn Hot!!";"So In Love"
Book written by Sam and Bella Spewack,
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
BOOK AND PAY: (07) 5532 2096 or online at www.gclt.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215, Gold Coast
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
JULY 4 – 14 (Two shows daily – 10:30am & 2:00pm)
BASEMENT THEATRE
JACK & THE BEANSTALK – THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
Great Family Fun! Written & Directed by Nathan French
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY MARTINA FRENCH
CHOREOGRAPHY BY GEORGIA BECK
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
VOICES IN PARADISE
14 Jul 2018 7:00pm
Griffith University Gold Coast - G40 Building, Level 4 Auditorium
Parklands Drive, Southport Queensland 4215
Description: The ultimate a cappella experience with Drums of War, Blindside, The Blenders, Coastal Charisma, Serotonin, BYC, Upgrade, A.B Paterson Choirs, Postbusters and most importantly the Voices In Paradise ensemble of over 180 young male and females! An event not to be missed. Tea, coffee & beverages available.
NORTHERN RIVERS ORCHESTRA
29th July 2.30pm
REFLECTIONS
25th Anniversary Concert
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
13th July – 28th July
A PACK OF LIES
By Hugh Whiteman
Directed by Nathan Schulz
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang
SYNOPSIS: The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area. The Jacksons become more and more put out as Scotland Yard's demands on them increase. They are really put to the test when the detective reveals that the spies are the Krogers and he asks them to help set a trap. Should they betray their friends?
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
JULY 27 – 18 AUG – MAIN THEATRE
JUL 27,28; AUG 2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18 – 7:30pm;
MATINEES JUL 29; AUG 5,12 – 2:00pm
NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)
A Comic Oratorio
by Eric Idle & John DuPrez
based on Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN
Directed by Tony Alcock, Musical Direction by Matt Pearson, Choreographed by Erin Brummage.
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
SYNOPSIS:
In 1979, Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of SPAMALOT, Eric Idle & John DuPrez turn classical music on its ear!
Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (He’s a Very Naughty Boy), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humour of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic soloists, full symphony orchestra and chorus.
AUGUST 2018
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
MAIN THEATRE OPENS AUGUST 3
NOT THE MESSIAH
Directed by Tony Alcock
Musical Direction Matt Pearson
Spotlight Theatre, 185 – 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa
BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
BOOK ONLINE: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat September 1 – Sat 22nd September 2018
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
Directed by Dorothy Henderson
A side-splitting, laugh-a-minute Comedy Play written by Ray Cooney
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French Ltd
SYNOPSIS:
"RUN FOR YOUR WIFE" tells the story of John Smith - a cabby who has 2 wives and 2 lives. He also has a very precise schedule for juggling them both. But trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital, which leads to a Police Investigation, which shows up his 2 addresses. The more lies he tells, the deeper in he gets. And when he does tell the truth no-one believes him.
BOOK AND PAY : 07 5532 2096 or book online at www.gclt.com.au
22A Scarborough Street, Southport
BOOK: www.gclt.com.au PH: 07 55322096
GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Varsity Winterfest
SYMPHONY BY THE LAKE
Saturday August 4th, 5pm-9pm
Come to the Lake at Varsity to sample wonderful food and check out the eclectic markets as part of Varsity’s annual ‘Winterfest’ Celebrations. Stay on to enjoy the sounds of the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra with a guest artist (TBA) as they perform lakeside for the annual ‘Symphony by the Lake’. All topped off with Fireworks to finish!
This event is Free. For more information contact the GCPhil through their facebook page or send an email to info@goldcoastphilharmonic .com
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
AUGUST 9 – 25 Thursday – Saturday 7.30 pm. Matinees Sats. 11 & 18 2pm
WRITERS BLOCK
By Kellie Silver
DIRECTOR Dave Fraser
Tugun Village Community centre
Coolangatta Road, Tugun
FACEBOOK, EMAIL tuguntheatrecompany.org. WEB www.tuguntheatre.org
SEPTEMBER 2018
BALLINA PLAYERS
September 2018
DREAM ON, THE MARVELLOUS WONDRETTES
Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Sat September 1 – Sat 22nd September 2018
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
Directed by Dorothy Henderson
A side-splitting, laugh-a-minute Comedy Play written by Ray Cooney
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French Ltd
SYNOPSIS:
"RUN FOR YOUR WIFE" tells the story of John Smith - a cabby who has 2 wives and 2 lives. He also has a very precise schedule for juggling them both. But trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital, which leads to a Police Investigation, which shows up his 2 addresses. The more lies he tells, the deeper in he gets. And when he does tell the truth no-one believes him.
BOOK AND PAY : 07 5532 2096 or book online at www.gclt.com.au
22A Scarborough Street, Southport
JAVEENBAH THEATRE COMPANY
7th September – 22nd September 2018
SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS
By Richard Alfiens
Directed by Gaye Gay
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang
Synopsis: Lily, the widow of a Southern Baptist Minister, signs up for dance lessons with Michael. Each of their six lessons is filled with laughter and tears, as they learn more about each other's lives, while sharing more than dance steps. This is a modern romantic comedy not to be missed.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
SEP 7, 8 – 7:00pm MAIN THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE SENIOR DRAMA
COMEDY OF ERRORS by William Shakespeare
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
SEPTEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7.30pm; SEPTEMBER 9, 16 & 23 at 2pm (Matinees)
FIRST THINGS FIRST
By Derek Benfield
Directed by Cecile Campbell
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Corner of Wharf and Brett Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
BOOKINGS: www.tweedtheatre.com.au PH: 1800 674 41 or at either Tweed or Murwillumbah Information Centres or at the door on date of performance
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
HOLLYWOOD HITS
Featuring well known and well loved songs from your favourite movies.
Robina Community Centre Multi-purpose room
196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina
Saturday 8th September 3pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church
83 Nerang St, Southport
Sunday 9th September 3pm
Tickets available at the door $10
ph 0438 769 851 for more information
www.goldcoastcitychoir.com
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
SEP 21 – OCT 7 – BASEMENT THEATRE
SEP 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; OCT 4, 5, 6 – 7:30pm;
SEP 23, 30; OCT 7 – 2:00pm
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES –
Directed By Katie Steuart-Robins
Written & Created by Roger Bean
Musical Arrangements by Brian William Baker Orchestrations by Michael Borth
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
BOOK ONLINE: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
SYNOPSIS
Springfield High Songleaders Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy cannot wait to enjoy their senior prom. However, when the entertainment pull out at the last minute the four girls step in to save the prom and delight with their perfect four-part harmony. Including famous pop songs from the 50’s and 60’s such as “Stupid Cupid,” “Dream Lover,” “Lollipop,” and more, this musical comedy is sure to leave you feeling absolutely marvellous.
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
DOUBLEMASK YOUTH THEATRE
Murwillumbah Civic Centre Sept 28 - 29
Fri 28th and Sat 29th Sept 7:30 pm, Sat 29th Sept 2:00pm
MRS LAWSON’S ALL STAR RADIO, a brand new musical written by DoubleMask with original songs by the young people of the Tweed Valley.
BOOK AND PAY www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.auor at thr door
OCTOBER 2018
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
SEP 21 – OCT 7 – BASEMENT THEATRE
SEP 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; OCT 4, 5, 6 – 7:30pm;
SEP 23, 30; OCT 7 – 2:00pm
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES –
Directed By Katie Steuart-Robins
Written & Created by Roger Bean
Musical Arrangements by Brian William Baker Orchestrations by Michael Borth
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
BOOK ONLINE: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
Murwillumbah Civic Centre Oct 12 - 28
Oct 12th 7.30pm, 13th 5.30pm, 14th 2pm, 20th 5.30pm, 21st 2pm, 27th 7.30pm, 28th 2pm
PETER AND THE WOLF, a family show with music, adapted from the original and directed by Bryanne Jardine.
SYNOPSIS: Tells the story of courageous Peter and his animal friends outwitting a fierce Wolf, based on the musical story by Serge Prokovief.
BOOK AND PAY www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au or Larkins Main St, Murwillumbah, or at the door Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium, Tumbulgum Rd
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
OCT 18 – 20 – 7:00pm BASEMENT THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE INTERMEDIATE DRAMA
presents ROBIN HOOD.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
BOOK ONLINE: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
THE NORTHERN RIVERS ORCHESTRA
Sunday 21st October 2018
INSPIRATIONS
2.30pm NSW time / 1.30pm QLD time
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
OCT 26 – NOV 17 MAIN THEATRE
OCT 26, 27; NOV 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 – 7:30pm; OCT 28, NOV 4, 11 – 2:00pm
WE WILL ROCK YOU by Queen and Ben Elton
Directed by Clay English
By Arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
SYNOPSIS:
Set to the legendary songs of QUEEN, We Will Rock You follows the journey of a young man named Galileo caught up in a future world run by the Globalsoft Corporation where rock music has been destroyed. Upon having a vision, Galileo sets out to figure out the meaning of the strange thoughts in his head. Along the way he meets a young girl named Scaramouche who joins him and the Bohemians on a journey to discover the music of the past and to defeat the evil Killer Queen and her right hand man Kashogi. For any lover of QUEEN, We Will Rock You will have you stomping your feet and is a guaranteed rockin’ night out at the theatre.
TWEED THEATRE COMPANY
Saturday 27th at 7.30pm
Sunday 28th at 2pm
YOUTH VARIETY SHOWCASE
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Tickets at Tweed and Murwillumbah Information Centre
Book: 1800674414 or at door on day of performance
ON LINE: www.tweedtheatre.com.au
THE DRAMA MERCHANT
Imaginasium The Radio Play Hour
30th & 31st October @ 7:30pm
DRACULA
Directed by Nathan Schulz
The Burleigh Common
39 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads. (next to the Heritage Brothers Funerals). Off street parking.
Book: https://www.thedramamerchant.com.au/theradioplayhour
NOVEMBER 2018
BALLINA PLAYERS
November 9 - 2nd December 2018
THE BOY FROM OZ
Directors: Sue & Paul Belsham
Musical Director: Paul Belsham
Choreographer: Jaime Sheehan
Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’, River St Ballina (6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and online (no fee).
BOOK ONLINE: www.ballinaplayers.com.au
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
OCT 26 – NOV 17 MAIN THEATRE
OCT 26, 27; NOV 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 – 7:30pm; OCT 28, NOV 4, 11 – 2:00pm
WE WILL ROCK YOU by Queen and Ben Elton
Directed by Clay English
By Arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
SYNOPSIS:
Set to the legendary songs of QUEEN, We Will Rock You follows the journey of a young man named Galileo caught up in a future world run by the Globalsoft Corporation where rock music has been destroyed. Upon having a vision, Galileo sets out to figure out the meaning of the strange thoughts in his head. Along the way he meets a young girl named Scaramouche who joins him and the Bohemians on a journey to discover the music of the past and to defeat the evil Killer Queen and her right hand man Kashogi. For any lover of QUEEN, We Will Rock You will have you stomping your feet and is a guaranteed rockin’ night out at the theatre.
BOOK ONLINE: www.spotlighttheatre.com.au
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
November 3 - December 1, 2018
Friday/Saturday evening performances commence at 7.30pm and Saturday/Sunday Matinees commence at 2pm.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Directed by Kate Peters
Book by Michael Stewart based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams Witmark Music Library, Inc.
SYNOPSIS : "HELLO, DOLLY!" follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi - a strong willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly 'well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire' Horace Vandergelder. "HELLO DOLLY" has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits and has recently been brought back to Broadway with Bette Midler then Bernadette Peters in the starring role.
BOOK AND PAY : 07 5532 2096 or book online at www.gclt.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215, Gold Coast
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
NOVEMBER 8 – 24TH
Tugun Village Community Centre,
COMEDY
PINS AND NEEDLES
Directed by Margaret Radcliffe
Evenings 7.30pm Mats 10 & 17th
BOOKINGS 0449788486 . FACEBOOK, tuguntheatrecompany1@gmail.com
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
November 9th – November 24th
A KICK IN THE BAUBLES
By Gordon Steel
Directed by Dawn China
BOOK: www.javeenbah.org.au; PH: 07 55960300
Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Ferry and Stevens Streets, Nerang
Synopsis: It's another peaceful Christmas in the Bauble household, but chestnuts aren't roasting on an open fire. And although a Silent Night would be welcome, all is not calm and all is certainly not bright. Frank does not wish it could be Christmas every day - in fact, he's dreading the arrival of snobbish in-laws who only ever bring a single bottle of wine for the entire festivities. Throw in a couple of larger-than-life neighbours, let the drink flow merrily and everything is set for a car-crash Christmas. But when Frank and Jean's estranged daughter Milly suddenly appears, the rug is pulled out from underneath the chaos and the heartstrings are firmly tugged.
GOLD COAST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Saturday November 17, 1.30pm
Currumbin RSL Soundlounge, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Please join the GCPhil as they make their ‘Soundlounge’ Debut. The Soundlounge is the Gold Coast’s premier live music venue and we are so excited about this ‘gig’. Playing a mix of popular songs and lighter classics, this is a fantastic venue for us to bring our music to a new audience.
Ticketing will be through the Soundlounge…..Phone 55347999. Venue is licensed and the bar will be available at this concert.
More details will be available from our Facebook Page closer to the event.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
NOV 30 – DEC 2 – 7:00pm – BASEMENT THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE JUNIOR DRAMA
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY YOUTH THEATRE
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
DECEMBER 2018
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
November 3 - December 1, 2018
Friday/Saturday evening performances commence at 7.30pm and Saturday/Sunday Matinees commence at 2pm.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Directed by Kate Peters
Book by Michael Stewart based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams Witmark Music Library, Inc.
SYNOPSIS : "HELLO, DOLLY!" follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi - a strong willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly 'well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire' Horace Vandergelder. "HELLO DOLLY" has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits and has recently been brought back to Broadway with Bette Midler then Bernadette Peters in the starring role.
BOOK AND PAY : 07 5532 2096 or book online at www.gclt.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215, Gold Coast
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
DECEMBER ITS CHRISTMAS
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
DEC 6, 7, 8, 9 – 7:00pm – MAIN THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE MUSIC THEATRE CLASSES
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY YOUTH THEATRE
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
Fri 7th December – Sunday 16th December
21A Scarborough Street, Southport
December 7th - 16th
Matinees commence at 2pm and evening performances commence at 7.30pm
CINDERELLA
FURTHER DETAILS STILL TO BE CONFIRMED
BOOK AND PAY : 07 5532 2096 or book online at www.gclt.com.au
Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215, Gold Coast
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
DEC 14, 15 7:30pm – MAIN THEATRE
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS
185-187 Ashmore Road, BENOWA
Book And Pay (07) 5539 4255 Or Online
