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Twilight Movie: Happy Feet

 

In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in Antarctica, you're nobody unless you can sing - which is unfortunate for Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune...tap dancing. Mumble sets out on a grand adventure and proves that by being true to yourself you can make all the difference in the world.

 

Riverside Park

Friday May 2 at 7pm

Free Entry. Food and drink on sale.

 

 

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Rockhampton Eisteddfod

The Rockhampton Eisteddfod is one of the most anticipated cultural events on the local calendar. The Eisteddfod features hundreds of nominations over a variety of categories. Sections dance (May 3 to 12), instrumental (May 10 to 15), speech (May 13 to 22) and vocal (May 20 to 30).

Pilbeam Theatre
May 3-30, 2008
Session tickets A$5, C $3

 

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Shorter and Sweeter

“ Brevity is the soul of wit” – Shakespeare
SHORTer and SWEETer is a tasty box of some the best new 10 minute plays from the highly successful Short and Sweet Festivals held in Sydney and Melbourne over the past five years. Chosen from over 3000 entries, these plays are a selection of audience favourites and judges’ choices. They deal with life, love, loss and laughter in ten minute bites!

Shorter+Sweeter contains occasional coarse language, adult themes and nudity. For mature audiences only.

Walter Reid Cultural Centre Saturday May 10 at 7.30pm.

Adults $25, Pensioner/ Student / Unemployed $20, Junior $15

 

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David Williamson’s
The Club

 

Directed by Bruce Myles
Starring John Wood
From one of Australia’s most successful playwrights, David Williamson, comes a story about egotism, commitment, power, jealousy and greed.
The Club covers the transition of Australian sport into Australian business. The culture and rituals of an old football club are torn to shreds as the mighty dollar takes over. As one player remarks “all we got for joining was a guernsey and a pat the back. I’ve given the club ten years of my life and all I’ve got in the bank is eighty dollars.”
Gold Logie winning actor John Wood (Blue Heelers) stars alongside a talented cast consisting of Christopher Connelly, Guy Kable, Denis Moore, Christopher Parker and Simon Wilton.
Rarely do we see such fine talent performing an iconic piece of Australian theatre.“… The Club belongs to the one-time jock, played with finesse by John Wood. He’s an excellent stage actor with the technique and presence to make an audience believe in the person he’s pretending to be.”
Sydney Morning Herald

 

Pilbeam Theatre
Saturday May 17 at 7.30pm.
Approximate duration: 135 minutes.
Adult$42, Pensioner / Student / Unemployed $37, Jinior $30, Family (2A&2J) $125,
Adult Friend of Theatre $38.50, Pensioner / Student Friendof Theatre $34.50, Group 10 or more Adults $38, Group 10 or more Students $21

This show is part of the 2008 See It Live Theatre Season. For more information on how to save Money on this and other shows in the season, click here.

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Sunday Sessions Roadshow

Sunday Sessions are on the move! Music lovers can now see young local bands performing their own original rock music not only in Rockhampton but also in Yeppoon and Gracemere.

Sunday May 18 Beachfront Yeppoon. Featuring Malignant, Pseudo promise.
Sunday May 25 Riverside Park, Rockhampton. Featuring: Straight Down.
Sunday June 15 Conaghan Park, Gracemere. Featuring: John Batley.
Sunday June 29 Riverside Park, Rockhampton. Featuring: The Kaants, Alloura FauxRiverside Park, Rockhampton.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Arts Queensland's A-Venue Youth Music Initiative.

 

Beachfront, Yeppoon
Sunday May 18 at 4pm-6pm
Free entry. Food and drink on sale.
No drugs or alcohol allowed.

 

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David Campbell - The Swing Sessions 2

 

With his new album “Swing Sessions 2” already certified gold and sitting firmly within the Australian Top 10, “Swing King” David Campbell has announced his national concert tour for 2008. David Campbell will be “Live and Swinging Across Australia”, bringing classic songs of Bobby Darrin, Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Dean Martin and Sammy David Jnr to the stage in a spectacular 2 hour live show. With an incredible 9 piece swing band and David Campbell’s trademark vocal energy “Swing Sessions 2” is a dynamic take on the classic songs of the 50’s and 60’s. The show will also include a few surprise moments like selected favourites from David’s very successful tenure with Jolene Anderson on Channel 7’s hit music show “It Takes Two”.

 

PILBEAM THEATRE
Saturday May 24at 8pm

A Reserve $77
B Reserve $66

 

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Sunday Sessions Roadshow

Sunday Sessions are on the move! Music lovers can now see young local bands performing their own original rock music not only in Rockhampton but also in Yeppoon and Gracemere.

Sunday May 25 Riverside Park, Rockhampton. Featuring: Straight Down.
Sunday June 15 Conaghan Park, Gracemere. Featuring: John Batley.
Sunday June 29 Riverside Park, Rockhampton. Featuring: The Kaants, Alloura FauxRiverside Park, Rockhampton.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Arts Queensland's A-Venue Youth Music Initiative.

 

Riverside Park, Rockhampton
Sunday May 25 at 4pm-6pm
Free entry. Food and drink on sale.
No drugs or alcohol allowed.

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Let’s Get Together

 

Aussie icons Ian Moss & Jon Stevens get together again for a national tour,
joined by special guests Jack Jones and Tania Doko.
They blew audiences away when they took to the stage together during their memorable “Six Strings and The Works” tour. Now, two years later and hot on the heels of their respective national tours, Australian rock legends
Ian Moss and Jon Stevens get together again to play major venues around Australia including the Pilbeam Theatre on May 28.

Pilbeam Theatre
Wednesday May 28 at 8pm
All Tickets $50

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Eisteddfod Gala Concert

Don’t miss the adjudicators’ choice of acts from the 2008 Rockhampton Eisteddfod. It’s sure to be an entertaining evening.

Pilbeam Theatre
Saturday May 31 at 7pm
A $25, PSU $12, J $12, F $55