Wednesday 26 December 2018

MORTAL ENGINES [M]

Consumer Advice: Science fiction themes and violence

2h8 m | Action , Adventure , Fantasy


  Thursday, Dec 20            7:10PM
  Friday, Dec 21                 10:30AM; 8:30PM
  Saturday, Dec 22            1:40PM;  8:35PM
  Sunday, Dec 23               3:30PM
  Wednesday, Dec 26       4:10PM  BOXING DAY
  Friday, Dec 28                 8:50PM
  Saturday, Dec 29            6:40PM
  Sunday, Dec 30               1:40PM
  Tuesday, Jan 1                 4:00PM NEW YEARS DAY 

  Wednesday, Jan 2          8:50PM  FINAL

A mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw joins forces with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head, and Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, to lead a rebellion against a giant predator city on wheels.

Director: Christian Rivers
Writers: Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay)
Stars: Hugo Weaving, Stephen Lang, Hera Hilmar


Thousands of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved.  Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns.  Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar).  Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future. 

Mortal Engines is the startling, new epic adventure directed by Oscar®-winning visual-effects artist Christian Rivers (King Kong).  Joining Rivers are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies three-time Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who have penned the screenplay.  The Universal and MRC adaptation is from the award-winning book series by Philip Reeve, published in 2001 by Scholastic.
-Universal

https://youtu.be/IRsFc2gguEg



Sunday 23 December 2018

THE GRINCH (G)


1h30m | Animation, Comedy, Family 


 Thursday, Nov 29          7:10PM
  Friday, Nov 30              6:40PM
  Saturday, Dec 1           1:40PM;  6:40PM
  Sunday, Dec 2             1:40PM; 4:00PM
  Wed, Dec 5                10:40AM;  6:40PM 
Thursday, Dec 6           11:00AM;  7:10PM
  Friday, Dec 7                    6:30PM
  Saturday, Dec 8               1:40PM  6:30PM
  Sunday, Dec 9                  3:20PM
  Wednesday, Dec 12      10:40AM; 6:30PM
Thursday, Dec 13              2D10:40AM; 3D7:10PM
  Friday, Dec 14                  2D10:40AM; 2D8:40PM
  Saturday, Dec 15             3D1:40PM; 2D6:50PM
  Sunday, Dec 16                3D1:40PM
  Wednesday, Dec 19      3D10:40AM; 2D6:40PM
Thursday, Dec 20              3D10:40AM
Friday, Dec 21                   2D10:40AM; 2D 6:40PM
Saturday, Dec 22              3D6:40PM
Sunday, Dec 23                 2D1:40PM   FINAL


A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.

Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
Writers: Dr. Seuss (based on the book by), Michael LeSieur
Star: Benedict Cumberbatch

Thursday 20 December 2018

CREED II (2018) Drama, Sport

Thursday, Dec 20              10:30AM  7:00PM
  Friday, Dec 21                6:30PM
  Saturday, Dec 22            1:30PM  8:30PM
  Sunday, Dec 23               1:30PM

  Wednesday, Dec 26       3:50PM  BOXING DAY - FINAL

Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

Director: Steven Caple Jr.
Writers: Cheo Hodari Coker (screenplay), Ryan Coogler (characters)
Stars: Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan



Wednesday 19 December 2018

ROBIN HOOD (M)


 1h 56min | Action , Adventure

 Thursday, Dec 13             10:30AM; 7:00PM
  Friday, Dec 14                  6:30PM
  Saturday, Dec 15             1:30PM;  8:40PM
  Sunday, Dec 16                3:30PM
  Wednesday, Dec 19      10:30AM;  8:30PM  FINAL

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Director: Otto Bathurst
Writers: Ben Chandler (screenplay), David James Kelly (screenplay)
Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn

Friday 14 December 2018

SECOND ACT (M)


1h 43min | Comedy , Romance

Friday, Dec 14         10:30AM; 8:50PM
Saturday, Dec 15           8:50PM
Sunday, Dec 16                3:40PM
Wednesday, Dec 19      8:40PM

A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.

Director: Peter Segal
Writers: Justin Zackham, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Lopez

https://youtu.be/RJKoJXIcdv0

Wednesday 12 December 2018

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDERS WEB [MA15+]



  1h 57min | Crime , Drama , Thriller

  Friday, Nov 30                  9:00PM
  Saturday, Dec 1               9:00PM
  Sunday, Dec 2                  3:30PM
  Wednesday, Dec 5         9:00PM
  Friday, Dec 7                    8:40PM
  Saturday, Dec 8               8:40PM
  Sunday, Dec 9                  3:40PM
  Wednesday, Dec 12      8:40PM  FINAL

Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.

Director: Fede Alvarez
Writers: David Lagercrantz (based on the novel), Stieg Larsson (Millenium series characters)
Stars: Claire Foy, Beau Gadsdon, Sverrir Gudnason 

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M) Biography, Drama, Music


Thursday, Nov 22              7:00PM
Friday, Nov 23                   6:30PM
Saturday, Nov 24              1:30PM; 6:40PM
Sunday, Nov 25                 1:30PM
Wednesday, Nov 28        10:30AM;   6:30PM
Friday, Nov 30                    8:30PM
Saturday, Dec 1               8:30PM
Wednesday, Dec 5         6:30PM
Friday, Dec 7     8:20PM
Saturday, Dec 8               8:20PM
Wednesday, Dec 12      8:20PM  FINAL

A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert.

Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Anthony McCarten (screenplay), Anthony McCarten (story)
Stars: Rami Malek, Joseph Mazzello, Mike Myers

Check out the BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY water bottles and popcorn tins at candy bar...

Sunday 9 December 2018

I, CLAUDE MONET ... EOS EXHIBITION ON SCREEN



Fri  7 DEC 10.30am SUN 9 DEC  1.30pm 

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: I, CLAUDE MONET  
everyone’s favourite artist 


Directed by Phil Grabsky

Running time: 87 minutes
$20 | student $15 conc | $12 child

I, Claude Monet is reveals the heart and soul of arguably the world’s most loved artist.

Monet’s life is a gripping tale about a man who, behind his sun-dazzled canvases, suffered from feelings of depression, loneliness, even suicide. However, as his art developed and his love of gardening led to the glories of his Giverny garden, his humour, insight and love of life are revealed.

Told through Monet’s own words and shot on location at the very spots he painted, the film features his most loved paintings in an unforgettable, immersive art experience.












Saturday 8 December 2018

Tickets to LIVE shows make wonderful gifts!

Book something for your special someone... or suggest they book a ticket for you!

Which show would you like to see?

1 JAN MOVIES: NEW YEARS DAY recovery

FRI 8 & SUN 10 Feb   Van Gogh  Exhibition *on screen*

THUR 28 FEB TAYLOR HENDERSEN : LIVE CONCERT
(Australia's Got Talent 2010)

SAT 23 March 2pm  THE GRAND OLD OPRY

THU 11 April 7.30PM  CELTIC ILLUSION dance & magic

 SAT 13 APRIL 2PM  LAS VEGAS LIVE music

22 APRIL - EASTER MONDAY MOVIE DAY

THUR 2 MAY 7PM   MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL
                       COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW 

7.30pm FRI 11 May - ALICE IN WONDERLAND 
                                Melb City Ballet

SAT 18 May  MAMAMIA [LIVE concert] 
                       dress in theme + sing along

FRI 31 MAY  two shows 11AM + 7PM 
                   SPLASH TEST DUMMIES  

SUN 9 June 2PM - TASTE OF IRELAND dance

JUNE Shakespeare Festival 

JULY Holidays - FLIPSIDE CIRCUS WORKSHOPS  

SAT 13 JULY 7.30pm  ISAIAH FIREBRACE : LIVE CONCERT
                      [winner X Factor Australia 2016 & Eurovision Star]

27 JULY  100 YEARS OF DANCE in just 60min

SAT 3 AUG  YAMOTO  DRUMMERS from Japan

SAT 10 AUG JULIE ANDREWS SHOW

12 OCT 2PM TENORI return by popular demand!


Thursday 6 December 2018

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG)

1h40m | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Thursday, Dec 6       10:30AM; 7:00PM *new*
Friday, Dec 7            6:40PM
Saturday, Dec 8         1:30PM 6:40PM
Sunday, Dec 9           1:40PM
Wednesday, Dec 12    10:30AM; 6:40PM
Friday, Dec 14          3D6:40PM
Saturday, Dec 15        2D6:40PM
Sunday, Dec 16         2D1:30PM
Wednesday, Dec 19   3D6:30PM  FINAL


A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice.

Directors: Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston
Writers: Ashleigh Powell (screen story), Ashleigh Powell (screenplay)
Stars: Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Matthew Macfadyen



Saturday 1 December 2018

Christmas with Karen Knowles [LIVE music] on stage



Gold and platinum award winner, Karen Knowles is one of Australia’s favourite singers and is coming to ……. for a special Christmas concert on ….December 2018. Star of the musical Big River and lead singer with The Seekers in the early 1990s, Karen started her career on Young Talent Time and became the highest selling Australian female recording artist for two consecutive years.

 Karen’s best known hits include Why Won’t You Explain, You are the Reason, By Request, La Vie en Rose, Amazing Grace and Moonglow. She is well known for her Carols and Christmas repertoire and regular performances as part of the Lord Mayors Carols broadcast throughout Queensland on Channel 7. Karen will perform with her musical director accompanying her.



CHRISTMAS WITH KAREN KNOWLES
[LIVE music] on stage
2PM Sat 1 DEC 2018


 Join Karen for a wonderful selection of her hits, standards and your favourite Christmas songs as her music moves you into the true spirit of Christmas.

Tickets $15 | $12 group 10+


Run time: Approx 1 hour 30 minutes
no interval (subject to change without notice)

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

Ph 07- 4761 5430.
*BOOK tickets online anytime (+$1) at www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/world-theatre

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD [M]

2h15m | Adventure, Family, Fantasy 2D + 3D


  Thursday, Nov 15           2D7:00PM  *new*
  Friday, Nov 16               2D6:30PM; 3D8:30PM
  Saturday, Nov 17         2D1:30PM ; 3D6:30PM; 2D8:30PM
  Sunday, Nov 18            3D1:30PM; 2D3:30PM
 Wednesday, Nov 21    2D10:30AM;  2D6:30PM; 3D8:30PM
  Thursday, Nov 22           7:10PM3D
  Friday, Nov 23               7:00PM2D
  Saturday, Nov 24           1:40PM3D, 8:40PM2D
  Sunday, Nov 25             2:00PM2D
  

Wednesday, Nov 28      10:40AM2D, 7:00PM3D
  Thursday, Nov 29           2D7:00PM
  Friday, Nov 30                  3D6:30PM
  Saturday, Dec 1               2D1:30PM;L 3D6:30PM
  Sunday, Dec 2                  2D1:30PM
  Wednesday, Dec 5         3D10:30AM  FINAL; 2D8:30PM


The second installment of the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' series which follows the adventures of Newt Scamander. 


Director: David Yates
Writer: J.K. Rowling (screenplay)
Stars: Ezra Miller, Johnny Depp, Katherine Waterston

3D glasses BYO or $2 to buy


Friday 30 November 2018

AUSTRALIA'S FUNNIEST SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL [MA15+]

 Australia’s Funniest Shorts provides a platform for our best comedians, funny people and filmmakers to screen their work to a live comedy audience. The festival  


Australia’s Funniest Shorts showcases comedy films from our best comedians, funny people and filmmakers to a live audience… it could be YOU.
Are you looking for a different kind of Xmas Party 
or a super fun night out with friends?
AUSTRALIA'S FUNNIEST SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
showcases short comedy films and sketches
Coming to the BIG screen at The World Theatre
for one night only!

7PM Friday 
30 November 2018  
Bar open | snacks available
“Australia’s Funniest Shorts is the nation’s premier comedy shorts festival. As comedy is the most popular short film and new-media genre, it provides a vital element in Australia’s film culture”      Tim Ferguson.
“Well the name is no lie. Some of the funniest comedy skits I’ve seen all year…” Rotunda Media
2018 OFFICIAL SELECTION

  • Small talk  (NSW) 2 mins
  • Mature Age Student  (WA) 2 mins
  • Bryce and Liam go to space  (VIC) 5 mins
  • Sketch Me Like One of Your French Girls  (QLD) 2 mins
  • Small town PD  (SA) 7 mins
  • The Talk  (QLD) 3.40 mins
  • Manspreaders (VIC)
  • Monopoly for millennials (VIC) 2 mins 
  • Janes Audition  (VIC) 7 mins
  • Cucumber Pictures  (NSW) 1.10 mins
  • People don’t knock  (NSW) 2 mins
  • Margaret’s Got Talent!  (WA) 3 mins
  • Love the vagina you’re in  (ACT) 3 mins
  • Mikey Likey  (QLD) 4 mins
  • Undercover worker  (WA) 5.20 mins
  • 8 letter word  (VIC) 7 mins

TOTAL
RUN TIME: ONE HOUR
Rating: M15+ (contains course language and adult themes)
Australia’s Funniest Shorts has successfully been screened at: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival, Fringe World, Rottofest, Freo Royale, Darwin Fringe, Cinefest OZ and heaps more.
Get off YouTube!Laugh out loud with a screening full of comedy lovers.
BOOK NOW at The World Theatre P 07-4761 5431

Thursday 29 November 2018

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo *on Screen*

1.30pm Sun 25 NOV | 10.30am Thurs 29 NOV 

In 2018, for the FIRST time to screen, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 'The Sky's the Limit', embracing Scotland's Year of Young People with colourful performers joining the event from across the globe. With Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps, The Central Band of the Czech Armed Forces and the Royal Air Force as they mark their 100th Anniversary, the 2018 Tattoo is sure to fly high.

tix $20 | student $15 conc | $10 child

https://vimeo.com/278585326



Saturday 24 November 2018

BOOK WEEK [M] + Q&A with writer/director HEATH DAVIS


BOOK WEEK is new, hilarious and features a top notch ensemble cast. It premiered at Melbourne International Film Festival and opened the Noosa International Film Festival.

Released in conjunction with Dymocks Children’s Charities - BOOK WEEK is engaging local schools, promoting literacy and the importance of reading.

The World Theatre is pleased to announce:
SPECIAL EVENT SCREENING 
of 
BOOK WEEK [M] + Q&A 
with writer/director HEATH DAVIS

7PM Sat 24 NOV 2018

About BOOK WEEK
A jaded English teacher is forced to re-evaluate his life when his latest book is passed over for one of his students.
 
When it looks like his novel is going to be published, the once famous novelist – Nicholas Cutler - thinks his luck has finally changed.
But what promises to be the best week of his life professionally, spirals into seven days of hell personally.

A pregnant girlfriend, student in trouble with the law, a gravely ill brother in law and the prospects of living a life of unfilled dreams, force Mr Cutler to re-examine just what’s most important in his life.

Starring:
Brendan Cowell
Susan Prior
Rose Riley
Airlie Dodds
Steve Bastoni
Pippa Grandison
Steve LeMarquand

Directed/Written  By Heath Davis

Produced By James Nightingale

HEATH DAVIS biog:
Heath Davis is a multi award winning filmmaker, teacher and journalist. Most recently Davis wrote, directed and produced the Australian feature film BROKE starring Steve Le Marquand, Max Cullen, Claire van Der Boom and Brendan Cowell.

BROKE, which was highlighted in The Guardian’s Top 10 Australian films of 2016, was released in conjunction with the NRL and played in over 100 cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.

Prior to BROKE, Heath wrote and directed the short films SPOON MAN, BELLA, BEE STING and RABBIT which enjoyed success at numerous film festivals including Tribeca, Telluride, London, Melbourne, Tropfest and Aspen.

Davis has directed and produced health documentaries for ABC and SBS and numerous music videos for artists such as Shannon Noll, Holly Throsby, Guy Sebastian as well as the live concert full length movie THE JEZABELS: LIVE AT THE HORDERN.

As a journalist/copywriter Davis has worked across all forms of media and has had articles published in the Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, Penrith Press, Blacktown Gazette, Blue Mountains Gazette, Western Weekender and Universal Magazines.  Davis is also a passionate and experienced teacher in filmmaking, English, drama, creative writing and screen acting.

Davis is directing his next film, LOCUSTS, currently in production in Broken Hill and due for release in 2019.

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.



Friday 23 November 2018

SMALL FOOT (G) 1h35m | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Friday, Oct 19                6:30PM
Saturday, Oct 20             6:40PM
Sunday, Oct 21                3:50PM
Wednesday, Oct 24         6:40PM
Friday, Oct 26               6:30PM
Saturday, Oct 27             6:30PM
Sunday, Oct 28                1:40PM
Wednesday, Oct 31       6:30PM  FINAL


Friday, Nov 23 10:30AM encore screening



A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist.

Directors: Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig (co-director)
Writers: Karey Kirkpatrick (screenplay by), Clare Sera (screenplay by) Stars: Zendaya, Gina Rodriguez, Channing Tatum