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Welcome to the Pilbeam Theatre’s 2020 See It Live Theatre Season.

Over the years, theatregoers have enjoyed many superb shows at the Pilbeam Theatre as part of the See it Live Season.

It is great to be able to see these shows in our region, but hand in hand with that comes the ability for locals to be directly involved. We have many talented performers here and Council is very proud to offer them opportunities to be involved with many of the productions in the Season, whether it be in workshops for school students or opportunities to perform on stage.

One of the highlights each year is our musical. In 2020, Council will produce Mamma Mia, this time with an entirely local artistic team. Since their inception, Council’s musicals have been led by professional directors, so I think it is fitting

that members of our own local community, who are very experienced in their own right, now take the reins.

Also this year we welcome the Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra to the See It Live Season. This orchestra is a community-driven initiative and Council is pleased to be able to give these performers an opportunity to showcase their talent to the wider community.

This is my last See It live Season foreword, as I plan to retire from local government at the next election. I sincerely wish you well and I will hopefully see you at the theatre in future years.

“Together We Have Achieved”

CR ROSE SWADLING Chair, Community Services Committee

Central Queensland

Regional Performing Arts Foundation

Thanks to the generosity of benefactors, the Central Queensland Regional Performing Arts Foundation is helping young people achieve their goal of a career in the performing arts.

The Foundation aims to provide performing arts experience and opportunities, enhance the cultural life of residents of the region and promote the performing arts for the benefit of the Central Queensland Community.

We invite you to become a Benefactor of the Central Queensland Regional Performing Arts Foundation with your tax deductible donation or bequest.

DONATE If you would like to donate, fill

out the section on the Select & Save form; contact the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office for a brochure on 07 4927 4111; or visit cqrpaf.com.au to donate online.

DIAMOND BENEFACTORSHélène Jones

The Friends of the Theatre

Dr & Mrs Lowrey

Drs Bob & Donna Galley

PLATINUM BENEFACTORSCr Rose Swadling

GOLD BENEFACTORSAnne & Mark Svendsen

Roz & Peter Owens

Rotary Club of Rockhampton West

The Central Queensland Regional Performing Arts Foundation is the gift fund of the Friends of the Theatre Rockhampton Inc.

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MAMA MIA!

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

THE SAPPHIRES

MISSION SONGS PROJECT

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

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TUE 24 March 7:30pm

SAT 18 April 7:30pm

WED 6 May 7:30pm

SAT 6 June 7:30pm

TUE 9 June 7:30pm

MUSICAL

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MUSICAL PLAY

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WED 15 July 7:30pm

WED 19 August 7:30pm

31 March – 1 April 2020

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BALLET

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

OPERA

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MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

BENNY ANDERSSON BJÖRN ULVAEUS

AND SOME SONGS with STIG ANDERSON

BOOK BY

CATHERINE JOHNSON ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY

JUDY CRAYMER

DIRECTOR JOY PHILIPPI MUSICAL DIRECTOR JEANETTE DOUGLAS

CHOREOGRAPHER LITA HEGVOLD

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard.

A Rockhampton Regional Council production

People around the world have fallen in love with the music of ABBA. Now you can experience Mamma Mia, the worldwide hit based on the supergroup’s music, produced and performed live on stage here in Rockhampton.

Following on the success of Kinky Boots, We Will Rock You and Wicked, Mamma Mia is Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2020 musical.

The show, which premiered in 1999 and has since become a long running worldwide hit, features Abba hits including Dancing Queen, Knowing me Knowing You, Take a Chance on Me, Money Money Money, SOS, and Mamma Mia, just to name a few.

Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s heart-warming tale centres around Sophie, a young bride-to-be. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

Mamma Mia!13 - 21 March 2020 Pilbeam

A Rockhampton Regional Council production

MUSICAL

Regular Adult Price $52

150 min, inc interval

FRI 13 March 7:30pm | SAT 14 March 7:30pm | SUN MATINÉE 15 March 1:30pm FRI 20 March 7:30pm | SAT 21 March 7:30pm

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greeted with passionate enthusiasm by its audience who have been amused, informed and moved”

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Health professionals are with us when we’re born, and they’re with us when we die. They devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them? Can a doctor or nurse give a patient the best possible care if he or she hasn’t slept for days? What if they also being bullied or sexually harassed at work? What if they complain about having to work excessive hours, but are told to stop whinging and suck it up? How do they cope with the pressure?

Based on hours of in-depth interviews with doctors and nurses about their experiences of training and working in hospitals, Grace Under Pressure is a surprising, intimate, and deeply moving theatre experience that reveals these hidden stories of health professionals in their own words. Ranging from wildly funny to utterly heartbreaking, the stories within Grace Under Pressure will leave no audience member unaffected. Beautifully staged and disarmingly performed, Grace Under Pressure is a truly unique theatre experience.

Grace Under Pressure

TUE 24 March 7:30pm Pilbeam

DOCUMENTARY THEATRE

85 min, no interval

Patron advice: Patron Advice: Contains strong language and adult themes.

Regular Adult Price $45 ≤ 26 PAY YOUR AGE

Rockhampton Regional Council presents an Alternative Facts production

In collaboration with The Sydney Art & Health Collective

DAVID WILLIAMS & PAUL DWYER

Grace Under Pressure was co-commissioned by Seymour Centre and The Big Anxiety, and developed with the support of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Sydney. The Big Anxiety was assisted by the Australian government through the Department of Communication and the Arts’ Catalyst—Australian Arts and Culture Fund. This tour of Grace Under Pressure has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious and engaging”

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The Sapphires is one of the Australia’s best-loved stories, and winner of multiple awards for film, musical play and soundtrack album. Now, Rockhampton audience can experience the raw energy, fun and emotion of this story live on stage.

The Sapphires is the story of four young Aboriginal women who like singing country music and suddenly get the chance to change their tune and their lives. Wearing sequins, armed only with microphones they find themselves trying to spread joy in the hell that is the Vietnam War.

The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of four Yorta Yorta Women, who sing classic soul hits (performed live on stage) against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic, fun and engaging play that affirms life and the realisation of dreams.

The SapphiresSAT 18 April 7:30pm Pilbeam

MUSICAL PLAY


This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.


Rockhampton Regional Council presents a HIT production

Written and directed by TONY BRIGGS

Patron advice: Suitable for ages 7+. Some adult themes, simulated warfare and a small amount of coarse language.

The Australian

By JESSIE LLOYD Produced by PERFORMING LINES

…profoundly moving…the entire collection is sublime”

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Searching for the secular songs that were sung after church, Mission Songs Project looks to explore the day to day life of the mission days, from cultural identity to love and loss. These unique songs performed by an extraordinary trio of Indigenous musicians consist of almost forgotten stories that illuminate the history of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait elders, families and communities.

Presented as an acoustic trio, Jessie takes audiences on a musical journey across Australia. She engages through intimate storytelling, moving harmonies and historical insights. Using humour and truth to share the voices of elders as they would around a warm campfire or kitchen table.

Mission Songs Project

WED 6 May 7:30pm Pilbeam

MUSIC

60 min, no interval

Mission Songs Project is produced by Performing Lines and supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the Indigenous Languages and Arts program.


Rockhampton Regional Council presents

Patron advice: Suitable for ages 12+.

piano SIMON TEDESCHI clarinet ANDY FIRTH

“RSO converted my husband to classical

music!” Audience Member

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Rhapsody in Blue

SAT 6 June 7:30pm Pilbeam 120 min, inc interval


Rockhampton Regional Council and Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra present

ROCKHAMPTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Jazz, blues and classical music unite in an exciting fusion when the Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra presents Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin. This renowned concerto for piano and orchestra is full of memorable tunes and brilliant orchestral effects.

You will be spellbound by Concert Pianist Simon Tedeschi - winner of Symphony Australia’s Young Performer of the Year award; a recording artist with Sony Music Australia; and an ARIA award nominee. He will perform alongside phenomenal clarinet and saxophone virtuoso, Andy Firth. Andy is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding jazz clarinet players in the world today, having played internationally with some of the finest performers, bands and orchestras in both classical and jazz music.

These two outstanding soloists will take to the stage with 60 of Rockhampton’s talented orchestral musicians - you don’t want to miss this!

MUSIC

Proudly supported by Triple M, the Morning Bulletin and the Capricornian.

Side-splitting fun, razor-sharp, high velocity wit.”

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Daily Examiner, Grafton

comedyfestival.com.au

Australia’s favourite comedy convoy is locked, loaded and hitting every corner of the country! Join our diverse line-up of the hottest acts direct from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a very special show that is sure to tickle everyone’s funny bone.

Featuring a cast of Australian stars, talented newcomers and special guest international performers, we’re home-delivering Australia’s largest comedy festival in one jampacked night of the biggest and best belly laughs you’ll have all year.

For over twenty years the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to towns and cities across Australia. From Mandurah to Mackay, Ringwood to Rockhampton and 80 destinations in between, this really is the rip-roaring road trip of a life time!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

TUE 9 June 7:30pm Pilbeam


COMEDY


Patron advice: Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Theatrical smoke and haze may be used during this performance.

Regular Adult Price $45

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“Absolutely loved it. Kept us all entertained!” Audience Member

Queensland Ballet marks its 60th anniversary in 2020 and to celebrate, Queensland Ballet dancers will pack up their tutus, tights and pointe shoes to perform a wonderful season of ballet to venues and audiences across regional Queensland.

Tutus On Tour brings together a selection of outstanding dance works performed by Queensland Ballet’s Company Dancers and Jette Parker Young Artists. This enticing program of classical and contemporary works is not to be missed.

Each performance will be followed by an engaging Q&A session and open discussion, bringing audiences one step closer to Queensland Ballet Artistic team members and dancers.

Tutus on TourTUE 3o June 7:30pm


Principal Partner Major Partners

BALLET


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Sydney Dance Company will explode the everyday and take you into the sublime with an electrifying double bill featuring Rafael Bonachela’s newest creation Impermanence and Melanie Lane’s critically acclaimed WOOF.

Impermanence sees Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela join forces with Bryce Dessner of iconic American rock band The National who will compose a world premiere score that explores the ephemeral nature of all things. Completing the double bill is Melanie Lane’s smash-hit WOOF. Set to a bold electronic score by UK musician Clark, WOOF imagines a futuristic, apocalyptic fantasy with choreography that is ‘witty and fresh’ (The Sydney Morning Herald).

2020 is the year to experience dance that will make your heart beat fast and your blood run hot. Don’t miss Sydney Dance Company in all their quicksilver brilliance.

Bonachela / LaneWED 15 July 7:30pm Pilbeam


CONTEMPORARY DANCE


Bryce Dessner’s music composition Impermanence is commissioned by the Australian String Quartet and Sydney Dance Company. This commission has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

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Conductor VANESSA SCAMMEL Director PATRICK NOLAN

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Often described as the greatest opera of them all, Tosca embraces the grand themes of the human spirit brought to life by the Italian master, Giacomo Puccini.

Set in 1970s Italy, step back to a world of iconic style and lush glamour at a time of dramatic political and social change. Tosca, a famous opera singer, is devoted to the painter Cavaradossi but Scarpia, the tyrannical Chief of Police, has his own plans for her. What ensues is a gripping tale of lust, betrayal and cold-blooded murder that careens at breakneck pace.

Opera Queensland stars Antoinette Halloran, Rosario La Spina, and José Carbó shine alongside the OQ’s Community Chorus and Queensland Symphony Orchestra Ensemble as conducted by Vanessa Scammell.

In a world of political tyranny and widespread intolerance, Tosca offers a timeless plea for artistic and political freedom. This is opera where women are not afraid to fight for their right to be equal.

ToscaWED 19 August 7.30pm Pilbeam

Rockhampton Regional Council presents an Opera Queensland Production

OPERA


Adult $52 ≤ 26 PAY YOUR AGE

Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra with Opera Queensland Community and Children’s Choruses. Patron advice: Contains graphic violence and gunshot effects.

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The 91-STOREYTREEHOUSE

Entertainment guaranteed”

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A play by RICHARD TULLOCH Adapted from the book by

ANDY GRIFFITHS & TERRY DENTON

LIVE ON

STAGE!

Andy and Terry’s Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It’s now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider! But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they’re about to face their biggest challenge yet!

Mr Big Nose has sent his grandchildren to the Treehouse, and they don’t want to just sit quietly. Can Andy, Terry & Jill master this extreme babysitting challenge? What does mysterious fortune teller Madam Know-It-All really want? And will the Big Red Button really destroy the world?

The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage return with a fantastical trip through this wild, weird and wonderful world for children 6-12 and their adults. Just beware of the Fortune Teller…

The 91-Storey Treehouse

31 March – 1 April 2020 Pilbeam 60 min, no interval

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government throughthe Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Adult $19 Child $15 Recommended 6-12 years

KIDS

TUE 31 March 6:30pm | WED 1 April 10:00am | WED 1 April 12:00 middaySchool group discount available.

Rockhampton Regional Council presents a CDP Kids production

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top rank children’s theatre”

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Based on books by SHEENA KNOWLES and ROD CLEMENT

Writer/Director EVA DI CESARE

monkeybaa.com.au

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to find the fun.

Meanwhile the keepers are in hot pursuit, hunting high and low to relocate their crowd-pleasing, much-loved feathered attraction. Edward stays one step ahead until he’s ready to head home; concluding that being an emu might be just right after all. Back at HIS pen, a very shocking but welcome surprise awaits... he’s been replaced by the rather wonderful Edwina the Emu!

The award-winning Monkey Baa team brings to the stage the classic Australian tale of two emus searching for their identity. The emus’ journey of hilarity and tenderness leads them to discover that the best thing you can be is …you!

Edward the Emu18-19 June 2020 Pilbeam 50 min, no interval

Adult $19 Child $15 Recommended 4-9 years

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THUR 18 June 6:30pm | FRI 19 June 10:00am | FRI 19 June 12 midday School group discount available.

PICK YOUR SEATIt’s simple – choose a

discount pack, fill it with your choice of shows, and get ready for a great year of theatre! Get your favourite seats before most people have even realised tickets are on sale!

SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGSAll discount packs guarantee

substantial savings on individual ticket prices. The more you buy the bigger the discount. You will save up to $12 per ticket depending on which shows and which pack you select.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO A SHOW? NO PROBLEM!

As an added bonus, you may also transfer your ticket from one See It Live season show to another one (provided seats are available) if you are unable to attend your selected show. This service is only available to buyers of discount packs.

PAY YOUR AGEIf you are 26 years of age or

under, you can see any show in this brochure noted as PAY-YOUR-AGE for just $1 for every year of your age.

4 PACK1 ticket to any 4 different shows in this booklet.



Select & saveSEE HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES IN 2020 AND SAVE MONEY WITH THE 2020 SEE IT LIVE THEATRE SEASON.

CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE (NUMBER OF PACKS)4 PACK $180.00 (save up to $21)

6 PACK $255.00 (save up to $36)

8 PACK $320.00 (save up to $61)

CHOOSE HOW YOU GET YOUR TICKETS

Hold tickets at box office (Cnr Cambridge St & Victoria Pde)

Email me print at home tickets

Registered Post (+ $6.65 per posting)

Regular Post (+ $3.60 per posting)

SELECT YOUR PERFORMANCES (PLEASE TICK)

MAMMA MIA FRI 13 March 7:30pm

SAT 14 March 7:30pm

(matinée) SUN 15 March 1:30pm

FRI 20 March 7:30pm

SAT 21 March 7:30pm

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE TUE 24 March 7:30pm

THE SAPPHIRES SAT 18 April 7:30pm

MISSION SONGS PROJECT WED 6 May 7:30pm

RHAPSODY IN BLUE SAT 6 June 7:30pm

MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW TUE 9 June 7:30pm

TUTUS ON TOUR TUE 3o June 7:30pm

BONACHELA / LANE WED 15 July 7:30pm

TOSCA WED 19 August 7:30pm

Please note children’s performances are not available as part of Select & Save

YOUR DETAILS

FIRST NAME SURNAME

ADDRESSS

please send brochure on CQ Regional Performing Arts Foundation

EMAIL

CONTACT NUMBER

PAYMENT DETAILS Your total $

Voluntary tax deductible donation to the CQ Regional Performing Arts Foundation $

Ticket postage (if applicable) $

Total amount enclosed $

CARDHOLDER’S NAME

CARD NUMBER Μ

EXPIRY CCV Μ

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Charge (please tick) Total subscription Pay later

PRIVACYWe sell tickets to events as an agent of the event organiser. In some cases, an event organiser has set, as a condition of the sale of tickets to the event, the requirement that any contact information provided by you to the box office is released to their organisation at the conclusion of the event. If you do not agree to releasing this information please advise the box office staff of this request at the time of your ticket purchase.

Pay nowWith all ‘pay now’ options,

your tickets are available immediately. If you are paying over the phone, we will hold your tickets at the Box Office for you to pick up at your leisure unless you choose the postage option.

CASHPay the total amount at the

Pilbeam Theatre Box Office.

CREDIT CARDPay the total amount at the

Pilbeam Theatre Box Office or over the phone on 07 4927 4111 or by mail to: Pilbeam Theatre See it Live, PO Box 1860, Rockhampton, 4700.

Pay laterDeferred payment is

available with a credit card only. This means that you commit to buying a pack and are guaranteed good seats and discounted prices, but you pay for your tickets 14 days before each of the shows you will be attending.

Your credit card will have the price of the tickets debited 14 days before each show and you can pick up the tickets anytime from then on. You are committed to buying the tickets and can’t withdraw part way through the season. You can use this option over the phone on 07 4927 4111, in person at the Box Office or by mail. All prices include GST.

HOW TO GET THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

1 Fill out the form in this brochure. If you are planning to book over the phone, it might still be helpful to fill out the form for your own records and to expedite your transaction when phoning the Box Office.

2 Take payment and form to the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office, Victoria Parade, Rockhampton or phone 07 4927 4111 or mail to: Pilbeam Theatre See It Live, PO Box 1860, Rockhampton 4700.

Pilbeam TheatreVICTORIA PARADE, ROCKHAMPTONCarpark on Bolsover Street

Drop-off and mobility access via Cambridge Street. For groups with

special seating needs contact the box office.

Box Office Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm | Saturday 9am - 12pm

Ticket Sales(07) 4927 4111 or online at seeitlive.com.auFor show enquiries and phone ticket sales, call our Box Office. Tickets can be purchased online from each event’s listing.

Bar & Candy BarOn arrival at the theatre or at interval relax with a drink in our bar or just catch up with friends in the foyer or upper balcony. Pre-ordering your interval drinks will save you time at interval.

For the comfort of other patronsPerformances start promptly at the advertised start time. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance and will be directed to seats at the back, and will be able to take their allocated seats at interval.

Smoking is not allowed in any part of the Pilbeam Theatre. Please use the designated smoking areas located in the carpark on Quay Lane and on the kerb on Cambridge Street between Victoria Parade and the Cambridge Street entrance.

Using recording devices during performances is distracting to patrons and breaches copyright. Penalties are severe. Please turn off your mobile phone before entering the auditorium.

©2019 Rockhampton Regional Council | Pilbeam Theatre is owned and operated by Rockhampton Regional Council

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