HARD KNOCK LIFE: Jonathon Welch [LIVE show] + SING [workshop] SAT 27 MAY

 Jonathon will sing a selection of songs and ballads that have shaped his musical career from My Fair Lady, Kismet, and The Music Man to Road to Gundagai, You Raise Me Up and the hauntingly beautiful, Hallelujah. Jonathon Welch is a multi-award-winning singer, conductor, composer, and featured on 2006 ABC documentary, Choir of Hard Knocks.

SAT 27 MAY 2pm 

HARD KNOCK LIFE: Jonathon Welch [LIVE show]

Show Tickets: Adult $25  Conc $20  Child $15

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SAT 27 MAY 4pm  

SING with Jonathon Welch [workshop] 

Join Jonathon for a singing class with the master... There is something so wonderful about hearing a group of humans sharing their voices together at the same time, whether that's singing in unison or creating harmonies. 

Workshop Ticket: $15 pp

In his early years Jonathon Welch was told he would never have a singing career, but soon became one of Australia’s finest tenors.

Awarded Australian of the Year Local Hero 2008 and an Order of Australia for his passionate work and advocacy of the homeless, Jonathan Welch became a household name. His voice and unique story is nothing short of thrilling and deeply moving.

Enjoy songs such as:

• Desert Song
• On the street where you live
• Stranger in Paradise
• Corner of the Sky
• Drinking Song
• Granada
• Waratah & Wattle
• Road to Gundagai
• Hallelujah
• This is the Moment
• Grateful
• Nessun Dorma
• Time To Say Goodbye
• Holy City

BLITHE SPIRIT [LIVE] presented by Towers Players

 A smash comedy hit, this classic play by Noel Coward is about novelist Charles Condomine, who is planning to write about a homicidal spiritualist. Charles has remarried to Ruth, but finds himself haunted by the mischievous ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. 

BLITHE SPIRIT 

presented by Towers Players

7PM Friday 12 May
7PM Saturday 13 May 

7PM Friday 19 May 
7PM Saturday 20 May 

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all tickets $35

allocated seating

Full synopsis:

Charles and Ruth Condomine live in genteel isolation in the English countryside, with the latest in a long line of long-suffering servant, Edward. Charles, a famous novelist, is working on his next triumph: a story that delves into the shadowy world of the occult.

In the interest of research and a bit of a laugh, Ruth and Charles invite the nearby village’s self-described clairvoyant and medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a séance in their tastefully-appointed drawing room. The Condomines’ friends Doctor and Mrs Bradman join for an evening they all expect to be full of tacky parlour tricks, smoke, and mirrors.

But as the haunting strains of Irving Berlin’s Always fill the house and Madame Arcati slips into an eerily convincing trance, something far more vampy and sinister is unleashed: Charles’ long-dead first wife Elvira. And Elvira isn’t returning to the underworld until she sorts out some unfinished business.

JIMEOIN: THE CRAIC [LIVE on stage]

110 mins. LIVE  COMEDY 

Hilarious World-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed Irish master!

You've seen him on The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the Palladium, Conan OBrien or perhaps online where he has clocked up millions of views of his comedy clips but NOTHING beats seeing Jimeoin live.

8pm Saturday 
6 MAY 2023 

JIMEOIN: THE CRAIC

[LIVE on stage]

Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of his adopted homeland of Australia.

Catch his brilliant smash-hit Jimeoin: The Craic! show on tour. The press say that he's at the very top of the game and we absolutely agree! 

It's a great fun night out and we recommend you book fast...

TIX Group10+ $54.50

Adult $59.50

Conc/Stud $54.50

BOOK NOW 

REVIEWS

Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess - Scotland on Sunday

*****At the top of his game didnt leave a dry eye in the house - Manchester Evening News

Hilarious If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids. Dont you miss it! -Scotland on Sunday

*****A comic dynamo exemplary stand-up comedy - The Herald

Clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWQe2et9JmY

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ckyd4LHqi8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8mrv0qngYo

Gallery: Australia Wide Eight - OzQuilt Network touring exhibition April 2023

Showcasing the work of Ozquilt Network members from throughout Australia and overseas. The exhibition features 34 small art works each 40cm x 40cm. 

The exhibition demonstrates the scope and variety of the 'stitched and layered textile'.

AUSTRALIA WIDE EIGHT

an Ozquilt Network members' exhibition on tour 2022-2024 

Selected for this touring exhibition:

• Sue Broadway
• Anna Brown
• Sue Cunningham
• Ruth de Vos
• Dianne Firth
• Fiona Gavens
• 
  Suzanne Gummow
• Julie Haddrick
• Lynne Hargreaves
• Judy Hooworth
• Irene Koroluk
• Linden Lancaster
• Suzanne Lyle
• Susan Mathews
• Vanessa Newton-Brown
• Lois Parish Evans
• Rachel Ratten
• Beth and Trevor Reid
• Sue Reid
• Julie-Anne Rogers
• Lorraine Rogers
• Jill Rumble
• Brenda Gael Smith
• Linda Steele
• Carolyn Sullivan
• Tania Tanti
• Barbara Weeks
• Lynette Weeks
• Deborah Weir
• Louise Wells
• Prue Wheal
• Rebecca Wolske
• Brenda Wood
• Zara Zannettino

Australia Wide Eight Selection Panel

Lisa Walton is a textile artist who started with traditional quilt techniques but quickly developed the urge to break the rules. She creates her own fabrics for her artwork which she exhibits worldwide. Lisa is a past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates in the USA.

Cathy Jack Coupland is a textile artist whose work has evolved from using traditional quilt and embroidery techniques to creating fully machine stitched works covering the entire surface. Cathy won the Ozquilt Network Award of Excellence in Art Quilt Australia 2021.

 Sophie O’Brien is Head of Curatorial & Learning for the new Bundanon Art Museum near Nowra NSW. She oversees a diverse range of the arts and artists through Bundanon’s residential program which is open to all Australian artists

Charters Towers Documentary Encore Screenings: ALL tickets FREE

 As part of the 150-year celebrations, Council produced two documentaries created by the people of Charters Towers. 

One hour-long film, titled ‘Our World’, premiered at the Twilight Markets and Film Festival on 30 September 2022 and includes interviews of prominent residents and their stories.

The Early Years first screened as part of Queensland Day celebrations at The World Theatre in June 2022 - and now you can enjoy both films for free!

Charters Towers: 

Our World 

& 

The Early Years 

150th Documentaries 

on the cinema screen

Saturday, 22 April   

Our World 7:00pm

The Early Years 8:15pm

Wednesday, 26 April  

Our World 10:30am &

The Early Years 11.45am

ALL tickets FREE 

All Ages event

Unearth Our Secrets Photography Exhibition

 During 10 Days in the Towers, drop by The World Theatre VIP room to view the finalists of the ‘Unearth Our Secrets’ Photography Competition. 

While you’re there, be sure to cast your vote for People’s Choice Award. 

Winners (exclusive of People’s Choice) will be announced at the Official Opening on Saturday, 22 April from 6pm.

Exhibition Open SAT SUN from 1pm; MON-FRI 10am-1pm

FREE Entry

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION TO SHOWCASE THE REGION

20th March 2023

Council is inviting amateur photographers to enter the ‘Unearth our Secrets’ Photography Competition with images that celebrate their love of the Charters Towers Region.

Entrants are encouraged to submit images that depict our Region, be it our natural surrounds, our buildings, or our people.

The ‘Unearth Our Secrets’ theme, taken from our Tourism Destination Branding, encourages exploration and adventure in our diverse and rich Region.

Councillor Sonia Bennetto said that the Photography Competition is a great opportunity for the community to share photographs of what they love about the Charters Towers Region.

“Council is very excited to host the Photography Competition again this year, and hopefully showcase some amazing images of our Region,” said Councillor Bennetto.

Entries can be made in three categories:

• People/personality
• Buildings/architecture
• Nature/landscape

The competition is free to enter, with winners of each category eligible to win a $500 cash prize.

“We are encouraging all residents and visitors (who reside in Queensland) to take part in this competition and submit their photographs. 

“No matter your age or your photography skills, we would like to see a large variety of photographs from our community showing different perspectives of the theme ‘Unearth Our Secrets’,” continued Councillor Bennetto.

Photo competition finalists will be on display at The World Theatre from 21 – 30 April 2023, with the winners announced at the official Exhibition Opening from 6pm on Saturday, 22 April.

A ‘People’s Choice’ prize of $250 is on offer and will be awarded to the photograph which receives the most votes during the exhibition.

The competition closes 9am Tuesday, 18 April 2023.

For more information about terms and conditions of the Competition, visit www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/queensland-day/photography-competition-terms-conditions

ALL FIRED UP! An 80's mixed tape musical...

Meet Tammy Tooth who’s on the brink of an epic existential midlife crisis. Through an unexpected quirk of fate, Tammy travels back to 1987 and comes face to face with her 15 year old self.

Younger Tammy is on the floor of her teenage bedroom, recording the hits of the decade on her Sanyo double red cassettte player, chewing Hubba Bubba and practising pashing on her Cabbage Patch Doll. Can older Tammy possibly rediscover the meaning of life from her younger self?

ALL FIRED UP!
An 80's mixed tape musical

FRI 21 APRIL 8PM

Join Tammy in the front seat of the Delorean, crank up the radio and take on a few life lessons from your favourite radio presenter, DJ Neon.

Dig out your leg warmers, Choose Life shirt and bust a move to our banging live band rocking the soundtrack of our youth.

Solve the problems of your world; one 80's song at a time! 

BOOK NOW $39. CONC/STUD $29. CHILD 3+ $25. GROUP 8+ $29

"All Fired Up is a fantastic show! Not only will you want to immediately see it again, but you will be straight-away wishing for its return so that you can also bring along everyone of a similar-life-vintage if you are a teen of the ‘80s. Indeed, it is all incredibly feel good."  Blue Curtains Brisbane

Performance warning:   

Haze and lighting effects 

Important information:  
Dancing and loud singing essential!

Credits

Written by Rachel Terry and Roz Pappalardo
Directed by Rachel Terry and David Terry
Musical Direction by Roz Pappalardo
Choreography by Rachel Terry
Lighting Design by Jason Glenwright
Sound Design by Mick Allen
Production Manager Sam Gibb
Featuring Roz Pappalardo, Rachel Terry and Scarlett Terry
Live Band: Tnee Dyer, Thomas Lever, Cameron Nicholls and Mike Turner

Presented by: Box Jelly Theatre and Roz Pappalardo Projects

Roz Pappalardo and Rachel Terry are artists from Cairns in Far North Qld. Roz is one half of the much loved independent music duo women in docs and Artistic Director of Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands. Rachel is a NIDA acting graduate who runs her own theatre company in Cairns touring schools throughout the region and producing/directing Main Stage productions.

All Fired Up was written by both women and has enjoyed sell out seasons at the Brisbane Powerhouse and theatres throughout regional Queensland, as well as a triumphant performance at South Bank Piazza for the Brisbane Festival.

A MAN CALLED OTTO [M]

126 mins. Comedy  Drama 

Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.

Friday 14/04/2023        10:30 am
Saturday 15/04/2023    1:30 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     1:40 pm  

+

MOVIE FUNDRAISER 
for 

OUR TOWN ASSOCIATION INC. 

7PM WED 19 APRIL

Doors & bar open from 6pm

bring your friends to support a great cause and enjoy a wonderful uplifting movie...

Tickets $10+donation$10

TAD THE EXPLORER: THE MUMMY ADVENTURE [G]

89 mins. Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of his friends Mummy, Jeff, and Belzoni. With everyone against him and only helped by Sara, he sets off on an adventure to end the Curse of the Mummy.

Friday 14/04/2023     10:40 am
Saturday 15/04/2023     6:40 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     1:30 pm   FINAL

THE AMAZING MAURICE [PG]

93 mins. Animated  Adventure  Comedy 

This story follows Maurice, a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate.

Thursday 13/04/2023     10:40 am
Friday 14/04/2023         6:40 pm
Saturday 15/04/2023     1:40 pm
Sunday 16/04/2023     4:00 pm  FINAL