• Monday, 24 June 2013
    Raymond Crowe - Curiosities
  • Saturday, 29 June 2013
    Broadway and Beyond
  • Friday, 5 July 2013
    The Audience starring Helen Mirren
  • Wednesday, 10 July 2013
    Ballet Revolucion

Whats On

June

21

  • Short+Sweet Short Play Festival

    Welcome to the world of Short+Sweet theatre. A more creative world – ten minutes at a time ! See ten plays written, performed and directed by local talent. Held annually in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Auckland and Dubai, the festival has already helped launc ... more

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  • Short+Sweet Short Play Festival

    Welcome to the world of Short+Sweet theatre. A more creative world – ten minutes at a time ! See ten plays written, performed and directed by local talent. Held annually in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Auckland and Dubai, the festival has already helped launc ... more

24

  • Morning Melodies - Irish Eyes are Smiling

    With over 40 albums to his credit and TV appearances in America, Australia, Canada as well as his native Ireland, John MacNally is certainly a well known and much loved performer. He returns to the Pilbeam Theatre Morning Melodies stage with his new show, Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Featuring beautiful ... more

  • Raymond Crowe - Curiosities

    Delicate, poignant, extraordinary.Miss it at your peril!!! Enter the world of smoke and mirrors of light and shade… World Renowned Hand Shadow Artist, the Unusualist Raymond Crowe returns with his new work of wonder “Curiosities”. His show is a dazzling display of skills and artistry rarely seen in ... more

26

  • Stop-motion animation workshop

    Learn simple stop motion animation techniques in a fun creative atmosphere and transform everyday objects into a piece of video art.  Animator Cab Huf is Artist-in-residence for the public art project at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. A Creative Capricorn event.  Walter Reid Cultural Cen ... more

27

  • Stop-motion animation workshop

    Learn simple stop motion animation techniques in a fun creative atmosphere and transform everyday objects into a piece of video art.  Animator Cab Huf is Artist-in-residence for the public art project at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. A Creative Capricorn event.  Walter Reid Cultural Cen ... more

28

  • Twilight Movies

    Enjoy a great family movie under the stars with Rockhampton Regional Council's popular Twilight Movies. They're screening throughout the region and they're free!Tell us what you think of the Twilight Movies by filling out this on line survey.UPCOMING MOVIESMadagascar 2 – Escape to AfricaMadagascar 2 ... more

  • Stop-motion animation workshop

    Learn simple stop motion animation techniques in a fun creative atmosphere and transform everyday objects into a piece of video art.  Animator Cab Huf is Artist-in-residence for the public art project at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre. A Creative Capricorn event.  Walter Reid Cultural Cen ... more

29

  • Broadway and Beyond

    Some of the region's best loved performers will come together on stage at the Pilbeam Theatre in June for a musical extravaganza, Broadway and Beyond.Along with a full orchestra, Brad Villiers, Grant Pegg, Rhonda Janes, Grant Wolf Whitfield, Claire Duffy, Justin Stewart, Rachael Villiers and Katrina ... more

July

5

  • Twilight Movies

    Enjoy a great family movie under the stars with Rockhampton Regional Council's popular Twilight Movies. They're screening throughout the region and they're free!Tell us what you think of the Twilight Movies by filling out this on line survey.UPCOMING MOVIESMadagascar 2 – Escape to AfricaMadagascar 2 ... more

  • The Audience starring Helen Mirren

    You are invited to an audience with The Queen, in July, when Rockhampton Regional Council screens the critically acclaimed play, The Audience, starring Helen Mirren, at the Pilbeam Theatre. Mirren, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the movie The Queen in 2006, reprises her ... more

10

  • Ballet Revolucion

    What happens when some of the world’s most talented classical and contemporary dancers perform to the infectious rhythms of Latin-America and the No 1 hits from Usher, Shakira, Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias, J-Lo, Prince, Chris Brown to name just a few? The result is an explosive, intensive, sensual and ... more

13

  • 360 Allstars

     360 Allstars is described as being a 'mindblowing feast for the senses' and includes spectacular stage acts, live music and stunning AV projections, resulting in a one of a kind 'urban circus'.The production replaces traditional circus art forms with contemporary performance styles. Instead of ... more

  • Rockhampton Little Theatre's Relatively Speaking

    Greg pops the question to Ginny but suspects that she might be having an affair. Of course, Ginny is having an affair with her middle-aged boss who she must go to see to break off the affair. Greg follows her, thinking she has gone to her parents’ house for the weekend. This will be the perfect oppo ... more

14

  • Rockhampton Little Theatre's Relatively Speaking

    Greg pops the question to Ginny but suspects that she might be having an affair. Of course, Ginny is having an affair with her middle-aged boss who she must go to see to break off the affair. Greg follows her, thinking she has gone to her parents’ house for the weekend. This will be the perfect oppo ... more

19

  • Rockhampton Little Theatre's Relatively Speaking

    Greg pops the question to Ginny but suspects that she might be having an affair. Of course, Ginny is having an affair with her middle-aged boss who she must go to see to break off the affair. Greg follows her, thinking she has gone to her parents’ house for the weekend. This will be the perfect oppo ... more

  • Oliver!

    Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It is the story about an orphan who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse then is placed with an undertaker.  He escapes and travels to London where he ... more

20

  • Rockhampton Little Theatre's Relatively Speaking

    Greg pops the question to Ginny but suspects that she might be having an affair. Of course, Ginny is having an affair with her middle-aged boss who she must go to see to break off the affair. Greg follows her, thinking she has gone to her parents’ house for the weekend. This will be the perfect oppo ... more

  • Oliver!

    Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It is the story about an orphan who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse then is placed with an undertaker.  He escapes and travels to London where he ... more

21

  • Oliver!

    Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It is the story about an orphan who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse then is placed with an undertaker.  He escapes and travels to London where he ... more

23

  • Don Giovanni

    The Don spends his days in the company of gorgeous women, fine food and the best champagne, and he’s ready to add more women to his catalogue of conquests. But this time his dalliances are not going entirely to plan. Donna Anna wants to avenge the death of her father (which Don Giovanni may have had ... more

26

  • Paul Kelly - Spring and Fall

    Last October Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly released his 19th studio album Spring And Fall. This July and August he will be touring cities and towns around Australia performing the record in its entirety, followed by a generous selection of older songs. This selection will change from night ... more

27

  • Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

    The Sydney Comedy Festival is hitting the road with a stellar line-up of the hottest international and local comedians from the 2013 Festival! We hand-pick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeeze them into one hilarious night of world-class comedy, and the ... more

31

  • The Comedy of Errors

    A Bell Shakespeare and State Theatre Company of South Australiaco-production.Two sets of identical twins are separated at birth when they’re rescued from a shipwreck. And when they end up in the same shifty, transitory port-town of Ephesus fully grown, we join them on their bizarre journey of reconc ... more

August

9

  • Singin' In the Rain

    Based on the legendary MGM movie, Singin' In the Rain is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies, and some of its stars, behind. Packed full of all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best love ... more

10

  • Singin' In the Rain

    Based on the legendary MGM movie, Singin' In the Rain is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies, and some of its stars, behind. Packed full of all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best love ... more

11

  • Singin' In the Rain

    Based on the legendary MGM movie, Singin' In the Rain is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies, and some of its stars, behind. Packed full of all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best love ... more

12

  • WotOpera August 12 - August 13

    WotOpera unlocks the creative potential of young people. Over eighty students from four Rockhampton high schools have written four operas that showcase their creativity, talents and boundless imaginations, the participating schools are: Emmaus College, Mount Morgan State High School, Saint Brendan's ... more

13

  • David Helfgott in Recital

    The pianist who stole our hearts, performs the music that captured his soul. The inspiration for the Academy Award® winning movie Shine, David Helfgott is one of Australia’s most prolific and treasured musicians. Almost 20 years on from the film that catapulted him onto the world stage, Helfgot ... more

17

  • The Singing Actor workshop with Matthew Robinson

    Fresh from 2012 readings of his latest musical in New York City for Stephen Schwartz, Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, former Rockhampton actor, writer and singer, Matthew Robinson will conduct The Singing Actor workshop in his home town of Rockhampton. The Singing Actor is ... more

18

  • The Singing Actor workshop with Matthew Robinson

    Fresh from 2012 readings of his latest musical in New York City for Stephen Schwartz, Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, former Rockhampton actor, writer and singer, Matthew Robinson will conduct The Singing Actor workshop in his home town of Rockhampton. The Singing Actor is ... more

19

  • Morning Melodies - Showstoppers of The West End

    Australian Music Theatre star Philip Gould stars in this spectacular show which spans 100 years of hits that have been performed on the West End stage of London including My Fair Lady, Camelot, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Me and My Girl, and many more! Philip has notched up ... more

20

  • Bernard Fanning - Departures Tour

    BERNARD FANNINGWith BIG SCARY and VANCE JOYIf good things come in threes, Bernard Fanning just hit the trifecta; first confirming a new album, releasing new single ‘Battleships’ and a huge national tour throughout July/August. The Departures Tour marks his highly anticipated return to stage since Po ... more

21

  • Articulate Arts and Culture Conference

    The biennial Regional Arts and Culture Conference is being held at the Pilbeam Theatre in Rockhampton in 2013. The conference brings together key stakeholders from the regional arts and culture sector in Queensland and beyond, and provides an opportunity for delegates to build knowledge, skills and ... more

22

  • Articulate Arts and Culture Conference

    The biennial Regional Arts and Culture Conference is being held at the Pilbeam Theatre in Rockhampton in 2013. The conference brings together key stakeholders from the regional arts and culture sector in Queensland and beyond, and provides an opportunity for delegates to build knowledge, skills and ... more

23

  • Rocky Fringe Short Film Competition Screening

    ‘Transformation’ is the Signature Theme for 2013. Join the filmmakers and filmlovers for the screening of the 2013 finalist films and vote for your favourite. The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000. Entries close on Monday 22 July. Auditorium Walter Reid Cultural CentreFriday 23 August at 7. ... more

  • Articulate Arts and Culture Conference

    The biennial Regional Arts and Culture Conference is being held at the Pilbeam Theatre in Rockhampton in 2013. The conference brings together key stakeholders from the regional arts and culture sector in Queensland and beyond, and provides an opportunity for delegates to build knowledge, skills and ... more

24

  • 150th Heritage Gala Dinner

    More information to come.Mercure Capricorn ResortSaturday 24 August at 6 pmAll tickets $115 ... more

  • Michael Jackson HIStory II

    Michael Jackson HIStory II show, starring the world's Number 1 impersonator Kenny Wizz, is a musical biography that will take fans right back to the Jackson 5 era before continuing on a thrilling journey to the current decade. Hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world ... more

  • Rocky Fringe Short Film Competition Screening

    ‘Transformation’ is the Signature Theme for 2013. Join the filmmakers and filmlovers for the screening of the 2013 finalist films and vote for your favourite. The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000. Entries close on Monday 22 July. Auditorium Walter Reid Cultural CentreFriday 23 August at 7. ... more

28

  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Classic Cinema

    Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and conductor/presenter Guy Noble on a journey through classic cinema’s most popular and loved movies! Experience live, in full orchestral glory, the music from films such as Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and many more! This even ... more

31

  • Aurelian

    A young woman stands in front of a crowd to speak her memories, her truth and her construction. Reality gives way to memory and memory gives way to imagination. Constructing the set around her in real-time, the performer acts as a conduit of multiple stories as reality, memory and imaginings play ou ... more

September

3

  • Possum Magic 2013 Farewell Tour

    Grandma Poss made bush magic. She made wombats blue and kookaburras pink, dingos smile and emus shrink, but the best magic of all was the “Possum Magic”, that made baby Hush invisible. First published in 1983 Possum Magic was an instant success with children and parents alike. In 1990 the musical st ... more

4

  • Possum Magic 2013 Farewell Tour

    Grandma Poss made bush magic. She made wombats blue and kookaburras pink, dingos smile and emus shrink, but the best magic of all was the “Possum Magic”, that made baby Hush invisible. First published in 1983 Possum Magic was an instant success with children and parents alike. In 1990 the musical st ... more

6

  • Forever Diamond – The Voice of Neil Diamond

    Neil Diamond is a phenomenon who gives truly special and personal shows that legions of fans return to see again and again. A style that transcends music fads by consistently touching people of all ages and interests. This is your opportunity to experience that same spontaneous display of energy an ... more

13

  • Mozart and Britten performed by ACO2

    ACO2, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s precocious little sister, connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style. The band garners enormous enthusiasm as i ... more

17

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

    In a world where we constantly lament that we are “time-poor”, who has the time or indeed the stamina to endure the daunting length of the Immortal Bard’s canon? So join us as we present a bold, speedy, irreverent romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays that aims to out-Python Monty! Three brave ... more

October

7

  • Morning Melodies - Black Tie

    Black Tie, one of the most popular Morning Melodies acts returns in October. This unique cabaret group, consisting of brothers Yuri and Con Mavridis and their wives Valerie and Sue, has received rave reviews wherever they have played. Each member individually reached the top of their profession bef ... more

9

  • Arj Barker – Go Time

    The lights dim. The music fades. The audience applauds with anticipation. Orthey just get alarmingly quiet. Every show you've ever done leads up to thispoint. But this is the only show that matters now. Have you got the goods,kid? They're about to find out. It's Go Time. Since his last Australian to ... more

10

  • Festival of Russian Ballet

    Returning to Australia in 2013....Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s A Festival of Russian Ballet featuring a diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts. Act One – The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is famous for Tchaikovsky’s music, the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever ... more

16

  • Giselle

     Beautiful and haunting, Giselle is a luminous masterpiece of Romanticballet. Her heart broken and her reason shattered, the innocent village girl Giselle succumbs to untimely death. Deep in the moonlit forest, she emerges in the twilight spirit world of the vengeful Wilis, spirits of girls who ... more

24

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    The Rockhampton Musical Union Choir presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, the Broadway sensation set in 1922 when the Charleston was all the rage. It tells the story of small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City and embraces the 'thoroughly modern' style. The perfect musical for the e ... more

25

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    The Rockhampton Musical Union Choir presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, the Broadway sensation set in 1922 when the Charleston was all the rage. It tells the story of small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City and embraces the 'thoroughly modern' style. The perfect musical for the e ... more

26

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    The Rockhampton Musical Union Choir presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, the Broadway sensation set in 1922 when the Charleston was all the rage. It tells the story of small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City and embraces the 'thoroughly modern' style. The perfect musical for the e ... more

27

  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    The Rockhampton Musical Union Choir presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, the Broadway sensation set in 1922 when the Charleston was all the rage. It tells the story of small-town girl Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City and embraces the 'thoroughly modern' style. The perfect musical for the e ... more

November

10

  • Smokie - Live in Concert

    You loved them when they performed in Rockhampton for the first time in 2010, and now they’re back! The internationally successful British rock ‘n’ roll band Smokie will be touring Australia in November! This  is no tribute band, this is the real thing! Their landmark ballad of unrequited love, ... more

16

  • Hello Kitty Flanagan

    Kitty returns with her highly anticipated new show and this time she answers all the difficult questions: What’s wrong with teenagers? Why are babies so angry? What snackfoods should be avoided when dating? Should cabaret be outlawed? When did rappers start hating on ladies? Is it okay to take hot b ... more

December

2

  • Morning Melodies - Spirit of Christmas

    The Gaslight Company returns to the Pilbeam Theatre stage with a great Christmas show packed with loads of laughs and great Christmas songs. Starring tenor Roy Best, and soprano Cheryl Darvidis, with compere Christopher McKenna with Robyn Wommersley at the piano. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Co ... more

May

20

  • Celtic Thunder - Mythology

    Internationally acclaimed double platinum selling supergroup Celtic Thunder continues to astonish audiences with its new show, Mythology.The chart topping Celtic Thunder - comprising vocalists Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson, Neil Byrne and Colm Keegan - travels &n ... more