THE LOST CITY [M]

Action, Adventure, Comedy 

Thursday 30/6 - 10:40am
Friday 1/7 - 6:40pm
Saturday 2/7 - 6:40pm
Sunday 3/7 - 1:40pm

Friday 8/7 - 6:40pm
Saturday 9/7 - 6:40pm
Sunday 10/7 - 1:30pm  FINAL

A reclusive   romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.

Directors: Aaron Nee, Adam Nee

Writers: Oren Uziel (screenplay by), Dana Fox (screenplay by), Adam Nee (screenplay by)

Stars: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe

M Violence, crude humour and sexual references

MONSTER FAMILY 2 [PG]

 1h 43m . Comedy Fantasy 

Thursday 30/6 - 10:30am
Friday 1/7 - 10:40am
Saturday 2/7 - 1:40pm
Sunday 3/7 - 1:30pm
Wednesday 6/7 - 10:40am

Thursday 7/7 - 10:30am
Friday 8/7 - 10:40am
Saturday 9/7 - 1:30pm
Sunday 10/7 - 3:40pm  FINAL

To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf. Aided and abetted by their three pet bats, our Monster Family zooms around the world again to save their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances and finally come to the realization that 'Nobody's Perfect' - even those with flaws can find happiness.

Director: Holger Tappe

Writers: Kirstie Falkous, Abraham Katz, David Safier

Stars: Emily Carey (voice), Jason Isaacs (voice), Rainer Fritzsche (voice)

trailer: https://youtu.be/sXYu6Cnb5Z4

in the gallery: PETER LAWSON: a Toast to the Towers

  Join us on Saturday 25 June 2022 from 2pm to meet the Artist and view the exhibition

 Artist, Peter Lawson will be showing his tribute to the 150^th celebrations with an exhibition titled, A TOAST TO THE TOWERS at The World Theatre from 24 June-14 August 2022.

Lawson will be representing Charters Towers with a three-tier program of paintings. 

1) Past golden days,

2) Recent images of the city the way it appears today 

3) Nature of the country around the region.

Peter will also be painting 'plein air' on Sat 16 July from 9am to 11am at Towers Players Playhouse, Mosman St, and invites people to stop by for a chat to see his talent with painting technique in action.

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BIOGRAPHY

Born in Townsville, Queensland in 1946, Peter Lawson studied art by correspondence from 1960-62 and worked as a commercial artist from 1962 to 1970, after which he became a full-time artist. He is principally a painter of Australian outback scenes and historical subjects in oil and watercolour. He has exhibited in Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney and his work was included in the Australian Art Expo in the USA in 1985. He has illustrated several books, including a book of poems by his great uncle, Henry Lawson. He lives and paints on Magnetic Island, off Townsville, Queensland.

 

THE BATMAN [M]

 2h 55m . Action Crime Drama Mystery

Friday 24/6 - 6:30pm
Saturday 25/6 - 6:30pm
Sunday 26/6 - 3:30pm

Friday 1/7 - 10:30am
Saturday 2/7 - 6:30pm
Sunday 3/7 - 3:30pm  FINAL

When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.

Director: Matt Reeves

Writers: Matt Reeves, Peter Craig, Bill Finger (created Batman)

Stars: Zoë Kravitz, Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano

trailer BAT & CAT: https://youtu.be/u34gHaRiBIU

trailer FUNERAL: https://youtu.be/Jtdh0Tkqfdw

ITALIAN BAROQUE WITH CIRCA - filmed on stage at The Sydney Festival 2022

 "A must-see combination of vibrant music and death-defying acrobatics!"   
ABC Classics

coming to the cinema screen this June/July school holidays!

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra & Circa

MUSIC | OPERA & CLASSICAL | CIRCUS

100min

Friday 24/6 - 10:40am
Saturday 25/6 - 6:40pm
Sunday 26/6 - 1:40pm  FINAL

Florence, Naples, Venice and Rome. Four remarkable cities, each with its own proud people, distinctive histories and architecture. In its fourth collaboration with internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company, Circa, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will take you on a rollicking ride through Italy’s multi-layered past. Paul Dyer’s kaleidoscopic pasticcio is fuelled by the vivacious Brandenburg period instrumentalists and Circa’s energetic acrobats.

watch the trailer

The crumbling columns of the Roman Forum and Dante’s flourishing Florence will emerge in a daring new choreography from circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, weaving the music of Vivaldi, Falconieri, Caccini and Corelli into a sensual, surprising and passionate experience, a show that dances to its own unique tune.

Captured on stage by Australian Theatre live, to be screened in full surround sound with amazing cinematography, don't miss this chance to experiecne an event only seen at Sydney Festival 2022.

all tickets just $10

ZONTA Movie Fundraiser : JERSEY BOYS [M]

        THUR 23 JUNE

6pm drinks and finger food
movie screening at 7pm

Invite your friends for a fun night out … 

in BEST 1960’s STYLE.

Dress with a vintage edge ... enjoy the movie, refreshments & maybe win a prize!

Buy tickets

Fushia Belle - 30 Gill St - or book online (+$1) www.worldtheatre.com.au

$25

includes $13 donation

about the movie:

JERSEY BOYS [M] Musical/Drama . 2h 14m

Tommy, Nicky, Nick Massi and Frankie are The Four Seasons– this musical biography shares the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation.

American musical film directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the Tony Award-winning jukebox musical of the same name.

Stars:
John Lloyd Young
Erich Bergen
Michael Lomenda
Vincent Piazza 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 [PG]

1h 50m . Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family

Thursday 23/6 - 10:30am
Friday 24/6 - 10:30am
Saturday 25/6 - 1:30pm
Sunday 26/6 - 1:30pm
Wednesday 29/6 - 10:30am

Friday 1/7 - 6:30pm
Saturday 2/7 - 1:30pm
Sunday 3/7 - 3:50pm
Wednesday 6/7 - 10:30am  FINAL

When the evil Dr. Robotnik and his sidekick Knuckles make an unexpected visit to Earth on the search for an all-powerful emerald, Sonic joins forces with a new ally named Tails and embarks on a journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Director: Jeff Fowler

Screenplay/Story: Josh Miller, Patrick Casey, John Whittington

 Cast
Ben Schwartz - Sonic the Hedgehog (voice)
Jim Carrey - Idris Elba
Idris Elba -  Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
Colleen O'Shaughnessey -  Miles "Tails" Prower (voice)
James Marsden - Tom Wachowski
Tika Sumpter - Maddie Wachowski
Natasha Rothwell - Rachel
Adam Pally - Wade Whipple
Shemar Moore

THE BAD GUYS [PG]

1hr 40mins  | Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

1 WEEK ONLY

Thursday 23/6          10:40am
​Friday 24/6              6:40pm
Saturday 25/6          1:40pm
Sunday 26/6            3:40pm
Wednesday 29/6     10:40am  FINAL


​Several reformed yet misunderstood criminal animals attempt to become good, with some disastrous results along the way.

Director: Pierre Perifel

Writers: Aaron Blabey(based on the books) 

Stars: Sam Rockwell (voice), Marc Maron (voice), Awkwafina (voice)

'Murder on Mosman' short film project by Friends of the Theatre

SAT 11 JUNE 2PM

MURDER ON MOSMAN

 World Premiere Launch

limited seats - book your free ticket early

celebrating the launch of a Short Film 

based on a play "A Shot Fired in Anger" written by Terry Slack 

inspired by true historical events, 

produced by Friends of the World Theatre,

with the support of The Regional Arts Development Fund, 

a Queensland Government and Charters Towers Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

FREE entry.

The first screening of MURDER ON MOSMAN will be at 2pm SAT 11 JUNE.
watch the trailer: 

Historical event:  
In July 1901 Graham Haygarth is shot dead by David Brown, the manager of the Charters Towers Pyrites works, while chairing a meeting of directors at Bright's Mining Exchange (now vacant Restaurant space).  Brown had received a letter from the company the day before notifying him that his salary was to be reduced from £8 to £6 per week. Brown failed to take his own life immediately after killing Haygarth, and is found guilty after being tried then transported to be hanged in Brisbane.   source www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/council/charters-towers-history/history-of-our-region

The Play:  "A Shot Fired in Anger" written by Terry Slack

The Short Film:  
This is an idea that was discussed a few times over the years, as visitors were fascinated by the story when they visited The World Theatre.

But after 2 years of covid closures, the inspiration to create a short silent as part of celebrations for Charters Towers 150th year led Friends of the theatre to apply for a RADF grant to employ a professional team to tell the story about this particular dramatic sad event in Charters Towers History.

watch the film

watch the directors intro

CAST:
Haygarth, Director/Chairman ... Graham Lohman
Brown, Mine Plant Manager ..... Roger Landsberg
Collins, Director ..................... Glenn Lang
Ancell, Shareholder ................ Keith McDougall
Matchett, Director .................. Dave Ross
Treacy, Ambulance ..................Bob Shepherd
Cleary, Constable ................... Rowan Lowe

Director: Allan Georgee

Director of Photography, Editor: Orvon Gough

Lighting Tech: Cody McCarthy
Makeup: Tammy Welsh

Creative Producers: Karen Tenni, Allan Georgee

Executive Producers: Desley Gist, Norma Ross
Calligraphy: Sandy Bogilevu
Costumes: Towers Players
Historical Research: The Northern Miner, North Qld Register, Evening Telegraph

Special Thanks: Terry Slack, Charters Towers Ambulance Museum, Charters Towers Regional Council

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and 

Charters Towers Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

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An interesting page with more detailed history of Charters Towers: 
https://historicalaustraliantowns.blogspot.com/2018/03/charters-towers-town-they-called-world.html

June July 2022 school holiday movies...

 

 

 

BLOOM Sings... Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt Songbook [LIVE]

 Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt are arguably three of the world’s most recognizable voices.  With combined record sales topping in excess of over 300 million units sold as well as an endless wealth of top 20 hits between them, they truly are three of the world’s greatest.

In this brand new show, Melbourne singer/songwriter, Bloom, will have you experience the incredible hits that span several decades from the Grammy Award winning artists.

FRI 10 JUNE 7.30PM 

BLOOM Sings... 

Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt Songbook [LIVE]

Stevie Nicks is best known as the vocalist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac but is also a chart-topper in her own right. Collectively, her work both as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as a soloist has produced over forty top 50 hits and sold over 140 million records. She is celebrated as one of the world’s top “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine.

 teaser: https://youtu.be/WoaS-hthqts

Hailing as one of the 20th century’s most successful female songwriters and having penned over 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Carole King is also a New York Times best-seller for her memoir ‘A Natural Women’ and has also had the story of her life played out on Broadway for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She has been inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and recipient of a Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song – the first woman to be honoured.

Linda Ronstadt is a name familiar with many and one that spans numerous genres. She is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time whose voice and naive sex appeal have sold her in excess of 100 million records globally. She has released over 30 studio albums, is the winner of 11 Grammys, three American Music Awards and one Emmy Award.


And then there’s Bloom, a singer in her prime belting out the songs of these three wonderful Women. Bloom is highly applauded as one of Australia’s greatest power vocalists in her own right and has already garnered International acclaim for her effortless soulful vocal resonance of power vocalists Adele and Amy Winehouse with her Adele & Amy Songbook tour and more recently a national tour performing the hits of one of her idols in the Linda Ronstadt Songbook.

Enjoy SONGS like: It's So Easy - Linda Ronsatdt; That'll Be The Day - Linda Ronstadt; You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt; Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt ; Desperdo - Linda Ronstadt (The Eagles); Landslide - Stevie Nicks; I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King; Natural Woman - Carole King; Leather and Lace - Stevie Nicks & Don Henley; Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King; You've Got a Friend - Carole King; Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks; Gypsy - Stevie Nicks; Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt; Dreams - Stevie Nicks.

 BOOK NOW 

$25; Child $12; Conc $15; Student $15

Come and be charmed by Australian vocal powerhouse BLOOM, and celebrate all that is Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt.

Queensland Day – Celebrating FACES & PLACES of Charters Towers

An afternoon of celebrations that reflects the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of our community.  The 'Street Party Style 'event will feature: 

• Food & Entertainment
• Artisan Markets
• Workshops
• Exhibitions

Queensland Day is an important celebration of our State’s culture and heritage, and an opportunity to reflect on what Queensland means to you and what makes you proud to be a Queenslander - whether it be our people, places, opportunities or lifestyle.

Exhibition: 150 Years: Faces & Places of Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional Council invites artists to enter their original pieces that encompass the theme ‘Faces & Places of Charters Towers’ at The World Theatre

Exhibition submissions open: 

Monday, 9 May and close: 9am Monday, 30 May.  

The exhibition will be held at The World Theatre from 4 – 18 June.

3pm – 8pm Sunday, 5 June. 2022: Exhibition OPENING will feature as part of Queensland Day. 

A ‘People’s Choice’ prize of $250 will be awarded to the piece which received the most votes during the Queensland Day Celebrations.

Exhibition Entry Details: TERMS & CONDITIONS 
1. Submissions  

• There are no restrictions based on age, nationality, or training.
• Artists can submit up to 3 different artworks, of any medium.
• Person submitting must be the owner and creator of the works submitted and must hold all rights.
• Submissions must address the subject of Faces & Places of Charters Towers.
• Subject ‘Faces & Places of Charters Towers’ is open but must be suitable for viewing by children in a public space.
• By submitting the entry form, the Artist agrees to provide the original artwork chosen to be exhibited in the Gallery.
• Charters Towers Regional Council (Council) will not be liable for any loss or damage to any artworks submitted.
• The Artist accepts that all artwork submitted will be on display until the end of the exhibition.
• If any artwork is sold, commission will be payable – 10% Amateur and 20% Professional. Council will take payment from the client of the artwork and once payment is received, Council will pay the Artist minus the applicable commission on the total sale price.
• Once registered for the exhibition, all Artists agree that Council may reproduce their artwork (at no fee) for marketing purposes. At no point will Council re-produce prints of any artworks for sale, unless with expressive written acknowledgement from the Artist.
• Entrants agree to be added to Council’s mailing list for future emails and newsletters but can unsubscribe at any time.

2. Entry Process

• A maximum of three (3) artworks per Artist may be submitted into the exhibition.
• Only one image of each artwork is to be submitted, unless 3D object.
• The image submitted must accurately portray the artwork.
• The images and the completed entry form must be submitted online, using the submission form on Council’s website by the final deadline. No late entries will be accepted.
• All information must be supplied including: Artist Name, Artwork Title, medium, dimensions, sale price/not for sale, year created, age of Artist (if under 18yrs/parents name), Artist contact details.
• Submissions will be reviewed, and successful Artists will be contacted via email to request artwork delivery.

3. Artwork Exhibition Requirements

• Each wall mounted artwork (including if made of several pieces e.g. diptychs/triptychs) must not exceed a total of 100cm x 100cm (including the frame) and must not project more than 10cm from the wall. A sculpture can be up to 50cm x 50cm x 50cm. Should it exceed this size, the piece may be exhibited in another location.
• All wall artwork must be ready to install with D rings on the back of the artwork, approx. ¼ of the height of the frame from the top of the frame, at equal locations on each side.
• If selected, the Artist must arrange for their artwork/s to be delivered on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, and collected from the Gallery on Tuesday, 21 June 2022.

ENTRY FORM click here https://bit.ly/QLD-day

PIANO NIGHTS in 2022...

a casual evening to enjoy art,
conversation & laughter 
with beautiful piano music 
in the background by local pianists. 

Bring your friends...

FRIDAY 7PM   

22 April
17 June 
15 July
16 Sept
14 Oct 

book now 

& pre-order your snack boxes 

ready for you to enjoy on the night.

*****
Bar open  - eftpos available 
support Friends of the Theatre  
*****
Only $5 cover charge 
LIMITED SEATS 
BOOK NOW www.worldtheatre.com.au

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MENU tasty delights for 1 by QCWA
Sweet Assortment Box $10
Savory Selection Box $10
Vegetarian Box   $10 

Gluten Free Box $10

pre-order by 5pm Thur 7 OCT
for delivery on the night