GOLDEN [LIVE music]

All that glitters is gold in this glistening musical mixtape from the award winning creators of Christmas Actually and There’s Something About Music.

SAT 28 MAY 

7.30PM 

GOLDEN 

Luke Kennedy & Irena Lysiuk

[LIVE music] on stage

GOLDEN unites superstar vocalists 

Luke Kennedy (Swing On This, The Voice AU) 

Irena Lysiuk (Your Song, Are You Lonesome Tonight), with piano virtuoso Damian Sim, for a musical celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits.

Journey with these world-class artists through a treasure trove of Hollywood and Broadway’s most-loved soundtracks and relive iconic music moments from your favourite films and stage shows, including My Fair Lady, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, An Officer and a Gentleman, A Star Is Born and many more.

Promising sparkling original arrangements, powerhouse vocals and a setlist that’s pure gold, The Little Red Company’s GOLDEN will dazzle and delight.

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

Luke Kennedy
Luke Kennedy shot to international attention in 2013 as Ricky Martin’s grand finalist on season two of television phenomenon, The Voice Australia. As series runner-up, Luke achieved a #1 single on the iTunes charts with of ‘Time To Say Goodbye’. His first solo album ‘A Time For Us’ debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts. Luke is a founding member of big band swing superstar Swing On This and was a member of Australian classical crossover sensation The TEN Tenors. For The Little Red Company, Luke has appeared in Rumour Has It, From Johnny to Jack, Christmas Actually, The IsoLate Late Show, There’s Something About Music and Your Song.

Irena Lysiuk
Irena is a versatile opera singer, musical theatre and pop singer. Since graduating the Queensland Conservatorium in with a Grad. Dip. in Music Studies and a Bachelor of Music, Irena has worked extensively with Opera Queensland and The Little Red Company. Irena played Gretel in OQ and
shake & stir’s school touring production Hansel and Gretel and Adina in Fizz!, as well as chorus roles in OQ’s mainstage QPAC productions including Ruddigore, Don Giovanni, A Flowering Tree, Tosca and Orpheus & Eurydice.
In 2021, she embarked on a 27-venue tour in OQ’s Are You Lonesome Tonight. For The Little Red Company, Irena has appeared in The IsoLate Late Show, Christmas Actually and Your Song.

ANTEBELLUM [MA15+]

1h 45min | Horror, Thriller

Friday          30 Oct       8:40pm *NEW*

Saturday      31 Oct       8:40pm

Sunday        1   Nov       3:40pm

Friday          6   Nov       8:40pm 

Saturday      7   Nov       6:30pm

Sunday        8   Nov       3:30pm Final

Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

Directors: Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz

Writers: Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz

Stars: Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone

MA15+ People under 15 MUST be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 18yrs for the duration of the film in the cinema. Parental permission to see film is not sufficient. Photo ID essential.

trailer #3 https://youtu.be/vC2n5OvKJ74 

FLIPSIDE CIRCUS SESSIONS 12-15 SEPT 2020

 Roll Up! Roll Up! Flipside Circus is back ... Whether it’s tackling the trapeze or harnessing the hula-hoop, your kids will have a blast at Flipside Circus’ workshops.

No matter what your child’s skill level is, Flipside Circus trainers will help them learn new circus skills and give them a chance to show off.

Flipside Circus’ expert trainers work with young people to teach ground and aerial circus skills including juggling, hula-hoop, acro-balance, mini-trampoline, tumbling, and trapeze.

The workshops are challenging and focus on; building self-confidence, physical skills and fitness, and teamwork.

Sat 12 Sep 2020 

9.30 - 11.00am Fliperoos ages 5-8 

11.30 - 1.00pm Fliperoos  ages 5-8 

2.15 - 3.45pm Circus Tricks ages 8-14 

4.15 - 5.45pm Circus Tricks  ages 8-14 

Sun 13 Sep 2020

9.30 - 11.00am Fliperoos ages 5-8 

11.30 - 1.00pm Fliperoos  ages 5-8 

2.15 - 3.45pm Circus Tricks ages 8-14 

4.15 - 5.45pm Circus Tricks  ages 8-14 

FLIPEROOS age 5-8yrs

A bouncy and active  workshop with lots of play for beginners! Flipperoos is a play-based workshop that encourages young children to explore circus in a nurturing environment.

CIRCUS TRICKS age 8 – 14 years 
Come and learn 7 circus tricks you’ll never forget! From juggling to mini-tramp, trapeze to tumbling, learn new skills on the ground and in the air.

MAX  x 16 per session

just $15 for 90min

School groups: Mon 14 & Tues 15 Sep... call 4761 5431 to book NOW!

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COVID-19 SAFE PLANS

The World Theatre and Flipside will ensure the safety of participants through Qld Health approved COVID-19 safe plan,  and under the Dance and Physical Performing Arts Industry COVID safe plan.

In addition to the Industry COVID safe plan and Flipside Circus' overarching COVID plan, each residency will have particular COVID gig protocols including; registration processes, ensuring clean spaces, practicing good hygiene, physical distancing, controlling the flow of participants, capacity limits, as well as increased cleaning measures including additional time for cleaning and participant’s registration. These protocols mean that some apparatus and activities that Flipside normally offers as part of its residency programs won't be available or will be limited.

“Circus is a great way to challenge yourself and learn new skills you never thought possible,” said Flipside’s creative producer Robert Kronk.

The World Theatre and Flipside Circus are looking for ages 8 to 14 to participate in the residency program.

Book your spot for just $15 for 75min workshop.

QUOTES

“It was awesome-fun packed, expertly guided by the beautiful instructors” Melissa H.

“That was amazing – I had no idea I could do those things. “Jason T.

“The workshops were fun and structured and it’s amazing how before you knew it the participants were doing amazing things. It was a fantastic blend of pushing and challenging and supporting and encouraging.” Stacey B

THE WORLD THEATRE BOX OFFICE
OPEN 1 hour before PERFORMANCE start time;
 FRI 10AM to 2PM;  FRI SAT 6PM to 9PM;  
SAT SUN 1pm- 6PM.  P 07 4761 5430 

Owned and operated by Charters Towers Regional Council
86 Mosman St Charters Towers Qld 4820 

BOOK TICKETS online anytime (+$1) 
www.worldtheatre.com.au 

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

 #ChartersTowers, #events, #family, #greatinlandway, #LIVEmusic, #onstage, #‎outbackqueensland, #overlandersway, #‎townsvilleshines, #visitcharterstowers, #WorldTheatre  #getoutbacktocharterstowers,  #onlyInChartersTowers, #WorldTheatreQld,  #WorldTheatreChartersTowers, #circus

BROCK: OVER THE TOP [M] 1h 44min | Documentary

BROCK: OVER THE TOP chronicles the extraordinary life of Australia’s greatest racing car driver, Peter Brock, but peels away the surface to reveal the profoundly human story behind the legend.

Friday, Jul 24        10:45AM;  8:45PM
Saturday, Jul 25    1:45PM;  8:45PM
Sunday, Jul 26      3:45PM

Friday, Jul 31        8:40PM
Saturday, Aug 1    8:40PM
Sunday, Aug 2       3:40PM FINAL


 

This film is a cinematic, thrilling yet intimately personal portrait of a life lived on the racing track and in the public eye.

Using a treasure trove of rare archival material coupled with candid interviews with the key characters in Peter Brock’s life including his family, his partners, and closest colleagues, this film tells the epic story of Brock's early obsession with cars, his hard won ascension to the top, his incredible record-breaking victories at Bathurst, his various professional and personal controversies, and his ultimate, tragic death on the race track. Made for the Cinema...

watch the trailer https://youtu.be/y1opYdV_Gvo

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG)

98min | Animation, Action, Adventure 

Friday, Jul 10           6:30PM  

Saturday, Jul 11       2:00PM; 6:30PM

Sunday, Jul 12         3:45PM  


Friday, Jul 17 8:50PM
Saturday, Jul 18 8:50PM
Sunday, Jul 19 3:50PM FINAL

A cop in rural town of Green Hills will help Sonic escape from the government who is looking to capture him.

Director: Jeff Fowler
Writers: Patrick Casey (screenplay), Josh Miller (screenplay)
Stars: Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz 

(re-open July 2020)

BIRDS OF PREY: AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN [MA15+]

  109 m |  Action | Adventure | Crime

  Friday, Jul 10           7:00PM  encore

  Saturday, Jul 11        7:00PM

  Sunday, Jul 12         2:00PM  FINAL

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.

Director: Cathy Yan

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor, Jurnee Smollett-Bell





MA15+ People under 15 MUST be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 18yrs for the duration of the film in the cinema. Parental permission to see film is not sufficient. Photo ID essential.

CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS [LIVE] Tribute Concert

LIVE ON STAGE
60th Anniversary Tribute Concert

at

The World Theatre Charters Towers 

 2pm SAT 24th November 2018

Tickets: Adult $45; Student $25; Concession $40; Chld $20; Group 10+ $40

Cliff Richard & The Shadows 60th Anniversary Tribute Concert is a show that delivers a captivating live concert recreating the old time Rock n roll sound of Cliff Richard & The Shadows. 

Performing all their classic hits including ‘Do You Want To Dance’,’Singing The Blues’,’Move It’,‘Lucky Lips’,’Summer Holiday’,‘Bachelor Boy’,‘The Young Ones’,‘Living Doll’,‘Congratulations’.

Also including legendary instrumentals from The Shadows including’Apache’,’Wonderful Land’,’FBI’,’Atlantis’,’SleepWalk’ amongst many more with a mix of Cliff Richard Solo Hits,’Devil Woman’,’Wired For Sound’,’We Don’t Talk Anymore’,’Some People’,‘Wired For Sound’ plus ‘Dreamin’

Get set to put on your dancing shoe’s as the signature sound of Cliff Richard & The Shadows are recreated to perfection.

This is a concert performance not to be missed.

Be sure to stop by and check out the World Theatre VIP room.
Shenzo Gregorio and Camaron De La Vega will be performing Gypsy Swing, Brazilian Bossa Nova and Spanish Flamenco.

Jazz + World Fusion : violin cajon guitar

2PM Sun 21 Oct

tix $20 |$15 conc
limited seats
book now

 #live #music #thisisqueensland #charterstowers#northqueensland #guitar #violin #gypsy #worldmusic #worldtheatre #charterstowers

DUSTIER THAN EVER: Chris Cook sings SLIM DUSTY

SUN 5 AUG 2PM

DUSTIER THAN EVER: 
Chris Cook sings SLIM DUSTY
[LIVE music]

$15 | $12 group 10+




Dustier than Ever is a 90 minute Show presented with the permission of Joy McKean, Slim Dusty's wife has been performed over 100 times in the last 5 years, with a devotion to, admiration of and love for the songs of Slim Dusty.

Chris Cook plays fast and furious guitar, highly polished bluegrass banjo and energetic country fiddle with his distinctive and inimitable style, infectious enthusiasm and extensive repertoire. Chris is a multi-instrumentalist and song-writer who wrote 3 songs recorded by Slim Dusty, and is accompanied by a very able double-bass player who also sings and a drummer/percussionist.

Chris has recently performed by invitation with Anne Kirkpatrick and Slim Dusty's Band ,The Travelling Country Band .

The songs and music are accompanied by Chris's encyclopedic knowledge of Slim's music and snippets from times he and Slim spent together. Dustier than Ever is a Show to be remembered.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2018 [LIVE] on stage

7pm Wed 2 May 2018

Buckle up Australia! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back on the bus, hitting the road to home deliver the freshest and funniest from Australia’s largest comedy festival! 

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2018

Tickets on sale NOW... give the gift of laughter

$29.50 | Student $25 CONC

+ THE VIP ROOM exclusive experience
includes pre-show beverage package + Peppers canapes + post show drinks with the stars $60  (offer ends 6pm 29/4/18)

2.5 hrs — includes interval

BAR open from 6pm

  With an all-killer, no-filler cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and international performers we’ve got all your comedy bases covered. Featuring everything from stand-up to sketch, slapstick to song, each individual line-up presents the best of the Festival in one hilarious show....

Every year our cast of intrepid entertainers board the bus and set their sights on over 80 destinations across this great Southern land. No road is left untraveled and no sides are left un-split, from Darwin to Devonport and everywhere in between!

Don’t miss your chance to join the laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. Get on board, grab your mates and get giggling as the ultimate comedy roadtrip rolls into town!

LINEUP: drum roll please...

1. Brennan Reece (UK)
2. Dane Simpson
3. Gillian Cosgriff
4. Sam Taunton
5. Mel Buttle !

MA Suitable for ages 15+
Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that may offend some audience members.

MM JAMES BLUNDELL [LIVE] music

Music Matinee

2PM  SUNDAY  14 APRIL 2018

This year James Blundell celebrates 30 years within the country music industry with his latest album ‘Campfire’, showcased at Tamworth Countiry Music Festival.

One of Australia’s favourite sons, ARIA Award Winning James Blundell is celebrating over 30 years of entertaining with selected shows around the country performing his modern brand of country music. James was the first young Australian country act to sign with a major record deal in Nashville, paving the way for the likes of Keith Urban and Kasey Chambers.

James Blundell delivers great songs in a simple, yet exciting way, to bring a touch of magic to those long, hot Australian summer nights.


Enjoy a concert of songs with great stories being told the way you would around a campfire. The songs have been stripped to their core, allowing the stories to breathe and the emotions take flight.
 
Tickets $15 | $12 group 10+

Tickets available at the Box Office one hour before show start time; Wed-Fri 10am to 2pm ; Wed - Sat 6pm-9pm ;Sat + Sun 1pm - 4pm. 

Ph 07- 4761 5430.

*BOOK tickets online anytime (+$1) http://tinyurl.com/ShowingAtWorldTheatre

www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/world-theatre

LEAVING JACKSON: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story [LIVE music]

For more than 40 years, Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. 

A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written. Now Jeff Carter Cash together with Brooke McMullen bring to life a captivating and unforgettable musical concert not to be missed, their onstage performance has to be seen to be believed.

LEAVING JACKSON: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story [LIVE music]

8:00PM Friday, Mar 9, 2018

This 2 hour live concert event “Leaving Jackson- The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story” will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.

Starring Jeff Carter Cash and Brooke McMullen.

Earlybird tickets available now $40... 
from 15 Jan 2018: $48 | $43 conc  

Box Office open one hour before show start time;

Wed-Fri 10am to 2pm ; Wed - Sat 6pm-9pm ;Sat + Sun 1pm - 4pm P 4761 5430.

 BOOK tickets online anytime (+$1) at www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/world-theatre

 

2018 Community Workshops... express your interest!

When talented professional artists perform at The World Theatre, we may sometimes be able to program opportunities for community members to learn new skills from a professional in their field, or even participate in the performance.

Please express your interest as soon as you can, as these opportunities need to be organised well in advance to fit with travel plans and other tour arrangements, and booking will depend on community feedback.

2018 options:

• Voice/Cabaret:  end June
• Circus: June/July - TBC
• Ballet: 14 July
• Dance - Tap / Percussion: 11 Aug

VOICE/CABARET:
WORKSHOP #1 Cabaret Workshop: Life is A Cabaret - This 3-hour workshop is designed to help singers discover their on-stage cabaret persona and interpret repertoire in a fresh way through exploration of story-telling, character, dialogue/links, set lists, songwriting/arranging.

WORKSHOP #2 Advanced Vocal Masterclass: The Art of Auditioning - This 2-hour workshop/masterclass will help demystify what can be a daunting process - the audition; professional and amateur theatre productions, vocal examinations, performances and entry into tertiary institutions.

WORKSHOP #3 Hitting the High Notes - Introduction to basic singing technique for the amateur singer .This 2-hour workshop explores the most mysterious instrument of all; the voice. Learn the fundamental elements of vocal technique through group exercises in an informative and practical, but relaxed group environment.

BALLET :
WORKSHOP #1 a beginners class with  Ballet’s Company Artists including a basic ballet technique
WORKSHOP #2 an intermediate/advanced ballet technique class (with or without a 15 minute Spanish Fan Dance lesson)
WORKSHOP #3 An Open Company Class for the public to watch. 

Melbourne City Ballet is able to offer two small appearances within the ballet for young danceartists. Our program exists where young dancers can come take part in a workshop prior to the performance date and those deemed appropriate, may be offered small parts within the ballet itself.

DANCE:

WORKSHOP Tap / Percussion / Dance tailored to the participants for a range of ages and abilities.

Please express your interest as soon as you can by contacting The World Theatre

Ph (07) 4761 5430 or email WorldTheatre@charterstowers.qld.gov.au