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10 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT WELCOME Mayors Message Program Managers Message 2 3 SUBSCRIPTION SHOWS Menopause the Musical 24 Adam Swanson A Ragtime Piano Party 26 12 Angry Men 28 CHILDRENS SHOWS The Magnolia Tree 4 Parting the Red Curtains With Jan van de Stool 6 Ickypedia 32 Children are Stinky 34 Blue The Songs of Joni Mitchel 8 Thank Q for the Memories Let s Celebrate Proof Glorious Hotel Sorrento Downtown The Mod Musical Jurassica Prize Fighter 10 OTHER SHOWS 12 14 16 18 20 22 Morning Melodies 37 THE DETAILS General Information 48 Seating 50 Subscribe and Win 51 How to Subscribe 52 Subscription Form 53 SEASON 20 18 Contents 1
Message from Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council s Mayor Tim Overall The Q is a magnificent venue that has established itself as a major part of the entertainment and arts scene in our region Season 2018 looks to be a brilliant season and I look forward to seeing some of the entertainment Congratulations to The Q s Program Manager and Artistic Director Stephen Pike and the team for putting together what looks to be a great season of entertainment Shows to look forward to include Prize Fighter the dramatic story of a Congolese boy orphaned by war whose boxing prowess offers a new life in Australia David Auburn s Proof looks to be an intelligent story considering the nature of genius and the burden of mental illness On a lighter note the hilarious musical Glorious tells the story of the famously terrible opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins Don t miss this West End and world wide hit when it comes to Queanbeyan For the kids the hugely popular The Listies are returning after much success and laughter in January 2017 They are bringing their show ICKYPEDIA A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to the stage which I m sure will bring many laughs Whatever your taste in entertainment be it comedy musical theatre drama music or children s entertainment there is something at The Q for you 2 10 years of en
Message from our Program Manager Stephen Pike It s hard to believe we are entering our 10th year while at the same time so very rewarding to see how we have grown Every year brings a new challenge in programming a diverse range of performances A program that will maintain your interest in The Q entertain challenge and ensure the vitality of our future There are many things that impact on the choices that find their way into our season and with key words like engagement inclusion emotion and experience high on the agenda it is a complex process For our 10th anniversary we have once again programmed a mixed blend of genres that we hope will not only see you celebrate what has been but also be inspired by what is yet to come In 2018 you will find thrillers and drama relating to subjects that are real and present You will see musicals and comedy that will make you feel joyful and uplifted and take you back in time You the audience will even get to choose how one story ends in a challenging and unique theatre presentation You will see works that are culturally diverse relating to family and individuals based on real life experiences Intertwined will be the opportunity for laughter to relieve the tensions of the barrage of negative news which has become common place in our world today I will join John Shortis and Moya Simpson to bring you a celebration of the past ten years at The Q and a look into the future There will be award winning entertainment for children we will continue our tradition of Morning Melodies and once again we will be presenting shows in different formats to give you the chance of getting up close and personal 2018 will again be a very busy year at The Q as our continuing popularity with both community based companies and professional entrepreneurs will provide you with a vast array of additional choices for entertainment throughout the year You will find many of these shows listed at the back of the booklet So let the foyer bells ring and as we roll into our 10th anniversary year Let s Celebrate ntertainment 3
Griffith crafts an ingenious script that shocks and confounds The drama will exasperate and empower you leaving you to deliberate the eventual outcome The Daily Mail PATH2PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE MAGNOLIA TREE BY MICHAEL GRIFFITH 4
Lyn Zelen Theatre people 4 5 5 If you like a solid script and want to explore the depths of your own morality this is the play for you Playwright Michael Griffith has written a striking character driven play filled with family secrets and fractured relationships that asks What would you do Place a parent in a nursing home or help them end their suffering On a deeper level it begs the question should euthanasia be legalised in Australia Gathered in the living room of their mother s house Jack will try to convince his two sisters to take the life of their mother Ultimately the only one who can either stop him or give him the green light will be you because this play has two endings and you vote for the one you feel under the circumstances is correct But the decision will be difficult for this grey play mirrors our currently grey coloured world In their mother s old age Alzheimer s has set in and Jack is confident her last moments of joy and clarity fled long ago together with her soul and sanity When Mum was first diagnosed with Alzheimer s she told them that she did not want to forget who they were She told them she d rather be dead Let her go Place her in a home Charged with the fear of judgement regardless of which way you vote watching to see if the hands rise around you is a fascinating experience and thrusts you into an exhilarating discomfort OPENS Griffith s insightful script permits truly outstanding and convincing performances He includes a poignant moment of comic relief to dissipate the volatile emotions filling the room 14 FEB Wednesday 14 February 8 00pm Thursday 15 February 2 00pm Thursday 15 February 8 00pm Friday 16 February 8 00pm Saturday 17 February 2 00pm Saturday 17 February 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 39 00 Concession 34 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 44 00 Concession Groups 8 39 00 Running Time 70mins no interval Written Directed by Michael Griffith Featuring Ezra Bix as Jack Rohana Hayes as Deborah Ruth Katerelos as Vicky Stage Design Ady Chisholm This play is universal It will challenge you 5
Sharp eyed viewers may notice Jan van de Stool looks a lot like Queenie van de Zandt a bona fide star of stage and screen Queenie however carries a tune much better than her doppelganger Outrageously funny Herald Sun Sydney Morning Herald A triumph Sydney Morning Herald PARTING THE RED CURTAINS with Jan van de Stool A show that takes it up the arts 6
Channel 9 A rare and refreshing comic and musical talent Having been seen and loved by over 1 million people online onstage and on TV since 2004 Jan van de Stool International Musical Therapist has long been a cult figure on the cabaret comedy and Woy Woy Scout Hall circuit Already known as an interpretive dancer singing psychologist and musical masseuse in Parting the Red Curtains Jan now adds Cabaret Variety Talk Comedy Game Show Host to her extensive ego OPENS The next great Aussie comedian is here 28 FEB Wednesday 28 February 8 00pm Thursday 1 March 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 39 00 Concession 34 00 Through her healarious comedy tuneful songs and a few Dutch parlour games in Parting the Red Curtains Jan inadvertently makes high art lowbrow exposes the secrets of art forms we ve come to love and brings new meaning to the famous quote Every artist was first an amateur EARLY BIRD Adult 44 00 Concession Groups 8 39 00 Join celebrity guests a few of Jan s old students and other plebs from the audience for a night of variety entertainment unlike anything you ve seen before Running Time 1hr no interval Presented by Neil Gooding and Amazon Woman Enterprises Written by Queenie van de Zandt and Peter J Casey A funny lady sheer bliss Stage Whispers 7
BLUE The Songs of Joni Mitchell Starring Queenie van de Zandt Queenie van de Zandt delivers torch songs with such raw emotional truth that your hair will stand on end The Sydney Morning Herald 8
Herald Sun As exquisite a biography as you re likely to hear Following sell out performances at The Queensland and Melbourne Cabaret Festivals and The Hayes Theatre in Sydney cabaret chanteuse Queenie van de Zandt renowned for her artful storytelling and raw emotive vocals brings to you the songs stories and art of the musical legend that is Joni Mitchell Renaissance woman painter and poet Mitchell created a soundtrack for the Woodstock generation In BLUE The Songs of Joni Mitchell Queenie along with musical director Max Lambert and a live band explore her love of all things Joni affectionately reinterpreting Joni Mitchell s melancholy music and intimately revealing the stories behind some of her most haunting songs such as A Case of You Both Sides Now and Little Green Joni is my favourite singer songwriter and I ve been wanting to do a show about her and her music for some time She gave a daughter up for adoption early in her career and her music was so influenced by this experience Having recently given birth to a daughter myself it felt like the perfect time to explore this mother daughter relationship and the effect that becoming a parent has on your creativity Queenie van de Zandt OPENS Queenie van de Zandt thrills with her rich passionate voice 02 MAR Friday 2 March 8 00pm Saturday 3 March 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 55 00 Concession Groups 8 50 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 45 00 Concession 40 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 50 00 Concession Groups 8 45 00 Running Time 1hr no interval Producer Neil Gooding and Queenie van de Zandt Written by Queenie van de Zandt and Max Lambert Musical Director Max Lambert As an entertainer Queenie van de Zandt is in a league of her own AussieTheatre com 9
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Michelle THANK Q FOR THE MEMORIES Let s Celebrate In March 2008 the doors opened on The Q a Council initiative to create a cultural centre in the heart of Queanbeyan To mark the Tenth Anniversary Bungendore s own Shortis and Simpson are working with Actors and Musicians with links to the centre to create a performance that celebrates the history and range of performances they have participated in over its first ten years Shortis and Simpson will be joined by the likes of Dave Evans Jenna Roberts Jordan Best Christine Forbes Gordon Nicholson Peter J Casey The Queanbeyan Players Free Rain The Worldly Goods Choir and a hot band made up of Dave O Neil Jonathan Jones and Ian Blake The show will also feature excerpts from some of the many shows Shortis Simpson have performed at The Q Thank Q For the Memories will have its own theme song written in a community song writing workshop to be held at the theatre This unique variety show celebrates a decade of Performing Arts in the vibrant cultural heart of Queanbeyan Both Patrons and Performers alike agree that The Q is a quality venue with an intimate atmosphere unique to our region A fantastic place to entertain and be entertained Seriously the best arts venue in the region Wherever you get seated you ll have a great seat George OPENS Totally impressed with the theatre the ambience and the closeness to the stage World class and right on our doorstep 08 MAR Thursday 8 March 8 00pm Friday 9 March 8 00pm Saturday 10 March 2 00pm Saturday 10 March 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 39 00 Concession 34 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 44 00 Concession Groups 8 39 00 Running Time 2hrs 20mins including interval Well designed theatre that enables the audience to enjoy an intimate interaction with the actors Ian 11
Proof was yet another great addition to a Sydney calendar serving up plenty of world class theatre Highly recommended Daily Telegraph superb start for this new company I am sure we will see a lot more from them in the future It only has a short run so put a spot in your diary Talking Arts Theatre Now Proof By David Auburn 12
John Pollak Sydney Arts Guide The proof is really in the Proof David Auburn s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play Proof centre s around a mathematician his two daughters a former student and a mathematical proof discovered after the mathematicians death Rather than delve deeply into sexual inequality in academia or our fears and ignorance around mental disabilities and depression the play touches each lightly but remains firmly driven by themes of familial and the relationship of trust Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father When he dies she is left alone to pick up the pieces of her life without him Caught between a new found connection with Hal one of her father s former students who hopes to find some hint of genius in the 103 notebooks of incoherent scribblings Catherine s father left behind and the reappearance of her older sister Claire Catherine s world begins to close in as she is forced to question how much she can actually trust those closest to her OPENS The dialogue is compelling and the ending moving and thought provoking 14 MAR Wednesday 14 March 8 00pm Thursday 15 March 8 00pm Friday 16 March 8 00pm Saturday 17 March 2 00pm Saturday 17 March 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 52 00 Concession Groups 8 47 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 42 00 Concession 37 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 47 00 Concession Groups 8 42 00 She may have inherited at least a part of her father s genius and perhaps some of his instability as well David Auburn s play Proof is a passionate and intelligent story about the uncompromising nature of genius and a family s struggle to cope with the ongoing burden of mental illness It ran for 917 performances on Broadway making it one of the longest running plays ever As with anybody s life things happen and expectations build up then dissipate David Auburn Running Time 2hrs 20mins including interval Director Derek Walker Set Design Jeremy Allen Costume Design Caitlin Hodder Lighting Design Alex Berlage Associate Producer Bradley Barrack 13
A delightful and blissfully funny play that generates a rare glow of warmth and generous laughter Daily Telegraph A classic excellent night s entertainment Recommended Diana Simmonds Stagenoise Glorious By Peter Quilter 14
The Independent A classic excellent night s entertainment American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins was both the worst and best known soprano in New York City in the early 1940s Glorious is the play that inspired the acclaimed movie released last year Florence Foster Jenkins starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant In the 1940s the singer everyone wanted to see perform live in New York was the enthusiastic soprano Florence Foster Jenkins the first lady of the sliding scale Surrounding herself with devoted friends almost as eccentric as she this deliciously happy and delusional woman paid scant attention to her critics and would screech and warble to her audiences most falling about with laughter This is the voice of which the great Enrico Caruso a fan once said he had never before heard it s like There is something at once mesmerising and sublime about listening to a pair of vocal cords in search of a note finding it losing it again and continuing on a meandering path to approximation And when the singing is carried out with the supreme and serene confidence it is simply breathtaking This heart warming comedy moves from Florence s charity recitals and lavish balls through to her very odd recording sessions and her ultimate performance triumph at New York s Carnegie Hall incorporating her wonderfully colourful relationships along the way The show premiered in London s West End in November 2005 and received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination as Best New Comedy and has since been seen by two million plus people across six continents OPENS A lunatically funny play that will keep you very happy A glittering comedy with a heart 02 MAY Wednesday 2 May 8 00pm Thursday 3 May 10 30am Thursday 3 May 8 00pm Friday 4 May 8 00pm Saturday 5 May 2 00pm Saturday 5 May 8 00pm Sunday 6 May 5 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 54 00 Concession Groups 8 49 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 44 00 Concession 39 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 Running Time 2hrs including interval Director Denny Lawrence Producer Christine Harris HIT Productions Set Lighting Costume Design Sophie Woodward Jacob Battista Featuring Diana McLean 15
HOTEL HIT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT SORRENTO BY HANNIE RAYSON This is a real Australian family in a real Australian setting a gentle psychological thriller that no Australian should miss 16 Adelaide Theatre Guide
Adelaide Theatre Guide It was the perfect family home until the family came back In Hotel Sorrento Hannie Rayson reaches into the heart of family relationships to reveal gradually the multiplicity of factors that both bring family members together and drive them apart She also comments about national stereotyping and misogyny So though some may consider the play to be a little dated its underlying themes remain tellingly relevant A highly commercial and relatable comedy drama and familial story for a mainstream audience This award winning play tells the story of three sisters who grew up together in the seaside town Sorrento Hilary lives in the family home in Sorrento with her father and 16 year old son Pippa a business woman is visiting from New York and Meg a successful writer returns from England When the three sisters are reunited after 10 years apart they again feel the constraints of family life The play is about family in a literal and metaphorical sense and the importance of blood ties and collective memory true or false Hotel Sorrento was first performed in 1990 and won an AWGIE NSW Premier s Literary Award and a Green Room Award Since then the play has had over 50 productions throughout Australia and overseas a heart warming tale of one family s struggle with loyalty and self expression Courier Mail OPENS Hotel Sorrento is an excellent production professional evocative and engaging When its tour arrives at your region make every effort to see it 18 JUL Wednesday 18 July 8 00pm Thursday 19 July 10 30am Thursday 19 July 8 00pm Friday 20 July 8 00pm Saturday 21 July 2 00pm Saturday 21 July 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 54 00 Concession Groups 8 49 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 44 00 Concession 39 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 Running Time 2hrs 20mins incuding interval Director Denny Lawrence Producer Christine Harris and HIT Productions 17
e 60 s h t f o n io t a r b le A Ce N W O T n DowMod Musical The David e g r o e G p i l l i h Created By P Peter Charles MorriBsY Lowenstein D OFF BROADWAY IN NEW YHOWRAKRCTITZ Y MARK SC RO D U C E O R IG IN A LLY P LA N G P P P IC C O LI A N D V IC TO R IA A great night out thoroughly enjoyable and will leave you singing Downtown for days on end Ashley Stein 18
Kelly Critic A real blast from the past Downtown flips through the years like a musical magazine and takes you back to the music the fashion and the freedom of the 60 s This smashing revue tracks five groovy gals as they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing It uses the infectious and soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark Dusty Springfield and Lulu With a shimmy and shake the songs are tied together by hilarious sound bites from the period Featuring chart topping hits such as To Sir With Love Downtown You Don t Have to Say You Love Me Son of A Preacher Man and Goldfinger its irresistible blend of hip swivelling hits eye popping fashions and psychedelic dances this fun filled musical will make you want to head back to the swinging 60 s It s bright it s snappy it has plenty of laugh out loud humour plus an underlying current of pathos and it invites key moments of audience participation particularly in a high octane finale Downtown The Mod Musical is lovably addictive and recommended to all ages Director Stephen Pike Choreographer Jacquelyn Richards Developed in association with Amas Musical Theatre Donna Trinkoff Producing Director Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International Australasia All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia the show is a joy a genuine delight from beginning to end Zander Opper OPENS There was so much happiness onstage I didn t want the show to end 16 AUG Thursday 16 August 8 00pm Friday 17 August 8 00pm Saturday 18 August 2 00pm Saturday 18 August 8 00pm Wednesday 22 August 8 00pm Thursday 23 August 8 00pm Friday 24 August 8 00pm Saturday 25 August 2 00pm Saturday 25 August 8 00pm Sunday 26 August 5 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 55 00 Concession Groups 8 50 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 45 00 Concession 40 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 50 00 Concession Groups 8 45 00 Running Time 2hrs 20mins including interval 19
JURASSICA by Dan Giovannoni I am not fully Italian or fully Australian and despite ignoring my family heritage for a long time I don t think I can really understand my family unless I understand what they went through how they were raised Dan Giovannoni Starring Joe Petruzzi Olga Makeeva Caroline Lee 20
Anne Marie Peard SMH A story of families of migration of growing old and of dinosaurs but not the prehistoric kind Jurassica is a story of family migration language and growing old It is a heart warming tale told with humour and pathos and spoken in both English and Italian It s also about dinosaurs but not necessarily those from pre historic times Performed in Italian as well as English Giovannoni s exquisite play provides a very contemporary perspective on the universal themes of displacement home and how our past shapes our future Ralph and Sara migrated from Tuscany in the 1950s to their concrete frontyard house in suburban Moorabbin Their son Ichlis never really forgave them for his misunderstood name and grandson Luca is struggling to talk with his father or grandfather Until one night Ralph is rushed to hospital and through an unlikely connection with Kaja an interpreter Luca learns to reconnect Developed during his time as Resident Writer at Red Stitch with Dramaturge Gary Abrahams Dan Giovannoni s magical new play Jurassica weaves the past and present together exploring what it is to migrate to be displaced and to spend the rest of your life searching for home Most of all this is a play about the importance of family and about mending fences before you grow too old OPENS Honest and heartfelt performances that ensure the fragments of memory gently question and shape the present 19 SEP Wednesday 19th September 8 00pm Thursday 20 September 8 00pm Friday 21 September 8 00pm Saturday 22 September 2 00pm Saturday 22 September 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 54 00 Concession Groups 8 49 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 44 00 Concession 39 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 49 00 Concession Groups 8 44 00 Running Time 2hrs including interval Audience Advice Suitable for audiences 14 Director Bridget Balodis Composer Sound Ian Moorhead Dramaturg Gary Abrahams Set Costumes Romanie Harper Lighting Amelia Lever Davidson Jurassica has been patiently crafted like Nonna s perfect slow cooked pork The Age 21
PRIZE FIGHTER BY FUTURE D FIDEL Prize Fighter remains distinctive for its illuminating autobiographical back story its relevance and the palpable urgency in its telling SMH 22
The Australian Adrenaline pumping full contact theatre at its best Theatre Brecht said should be as exciting as a boxing match It should exist under harsh lights its mechanisms naked its audiences cheering and applauding every punch And it should matter Get ringside for a rare theatrical combo engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing Fleeing the Congo as a child playwright Future D Fidel lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp for eight years before being granted refugee status in Australia Prize Fighter is inspired by his own story and those of the people he has known Isa is a young Congolese boxer blazing an impressive career between the ropes Gearing up for the national title fight he soon discovers it s not just his opponents he has to outdo but the demons from his tortuous past as a boy soldier Prize Fighter is skilfully realised theatre that generates considerable emotional potency What makes it especially powerful is the complexity and delicacy that runs through Isa s story Writer Future D Fidel Director Todd MacDonald Dramaturg Chris Kohn Designer Bill Haycock Lighting Designer David Walters Composer Sound Felix Cross Sound Design Remix Busty Beatz Video Designer Optikal Bloc Movement Fight Director Nigel Poulton Image Dylan Evans In the 65 thrilling minutes that make up Prize Fighter Future D Fidel manages to say more about our world and internal lives than many playwrights do in a lifetime OPENS The most perfectly structured brilliantly produced and best acted new play Stunning blow from onetime boy soldier 25 SEP Tuesday 25 September 8 00pm Wednesday 26 September 8 00pm Thursday 27 September 10 30am Thursday 27 September 8 00pm Friday 28 September 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 52 00 Concession Groups 8 47 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 42 00 Concession 37 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 47 00 Groups and Concessions 8 42 00 Running Time 65mins no interval Audience Advice 16 Violence sexual references and adult themes Haze smoke effects and strobe lighting in use LA B O I TE THEATR E C OMPANY Daily Review Prize Fighter will be performed in the round at the Bicentennial Hall next door to The Q 23
My wife and I have seen hundreds of theatre performances I have never seen her sit on the edge of the seat and laugh continuously for 2 hours Raoul 24
CityBeat It s the hilarious celebration of women and the change The original Australian Menopause The Musical debuted in Melbourne in 2005 for a six week season which was extended to six months The show then went on to tour other capital cities for five years and was seen by 980 000 theatre goers across the country Menopause The Musical follows the story of four women who meet at a department store lingerie sale and discover they have plenty in common including mood swings night sweats hot flushes lacklustre sex drive and much more A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realise that Menopause is no longer the silent passage but a stage in every woman s life which is perfectly normal Men love it too This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the 60s 70s and 80s The clever changes in words will leave you smiling and even dancing in the aisles Every woman over 40 should see this show It will have you laughing and clapping from beginning to end and there is an uplifting positive theme about being a woman that just puts a gold star on this production I had a hot flush during the show but just fanned myself through it while laughing Excellent Show Jo F OPENS It s more about sharing with friends the common ground especially the pain and the joys of aging This is an opportunity for women to have fun with girlfriends 23 OCT Tuesday 23 October 8 00pm Wednesday 24 October 8 00pm Thursday 25 October 8 00pm Friday 26 October 8 00pm Saturday 27 October 2 00pm Saturday 27 October 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 62 00 Concession Groups 8 57 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 52 00 Concession 47 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 57 00 Concession Groups 8 52 00 Running Time 80 mins no interval Director Alli Pope Bailey Choreographer Melissa Lanham Original Book Lyrics by Jeanie Linders 25
Adam Swanson A RAGTIME PIANO PARTY Adam is rapidly becoming known as one of the world s foremost performers and historians of ragtime and early American popular music He has been a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the USA The Entertainers 26
The Davis Enterprise A knowledgeable and passionate historian in everything ragtime Adam Swanson is the foremost young ragtime enthusiast in the United States He has been performing since he was ten years old and graduated with a bachelor s in classical piano and a master s degree in musicology at the Peabody Conservatory in 2015 In May of 2008 Swanson became the youngest ever pianist to win the World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest Between 2008 and 2015 he became the only fourtime winner of that championship Adam made his New York debut at Carnegie Hall when he was nineteen The name Scott Joplin will be known to many people others may know of James Scott or Joseph Lamb However these three considered to be the finest classic ragtime composers were joined by over 1 000 others some of whom only ever had one ragtime composition published Much of this music languishes unplayed until now Adam Swanson is one of the cadre of pianists who have fossicked to find these gems and he will play some of the standards and several of the lesser known tunes many of which may never have been previously played in Australia Adam has performed at The Kennedy Center and in Switzerland and Hungary OPENS Adam Swanson has accomplished more feats in his young musical career than many artists dream of achieving in a lifetimes work 01 NOV ONE NIGHT ONLY Thursday 1 November 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 39 00 Concession Groups 8 34 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 29 00 Concession 24 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 34 00 Concession Groups 8 29 00 Running Time 2hr with interval This is Adam s first Australian trip Adam Swanson will be performed in the round at the Bicentennial Hall next door to The Q 27
12 ANGRY MEN By Reginald Rose Directed by Jarrad West 28 Everyman Theatre presents
Life is in their hands death is on their minds Everyman Theatre producer of critically acclaimed productions of The History Boys and Company are back at The Q with one of the 20th Century s most famous thrillers A young man s life hangs in the balance as 12 strangers deliberate on his ultimate fate At first glance the underprivileged boy appears guilty of murdering his father in cold blood The evidence seems to suggest so but questions of prejudice family and class warfare threaten to tear their fragile deliberations apart 11 men are ready to convict and send him to the electric chair Only one man has doubts With it s unique presentation in the round the audience will be in the jury room experiencing every moment of the story up until the nail biting finish 12 Angry Men is a scintillating blend of raw emotion and high stakes where individual life stories are gradually revealed Written over 50 years ago this play is still relevant now It asks questions about judging others instinctively and do we in the age of Brexit and Trump still wrestle with the same issues of race and identity that humanity did in the 1950 s Will we ever move past these questions Set Design Martin Searles Sound Design Composition Tim Hansen Lighting Design Eclipse Lighting and Sound By special arrangement with Origin Theatrical exclusive agents for Samuel French Inc Cast Geoffrey Borny Robert deFries Duncan Driver Lucas Frank Cole Hilder Will Huang Isaac Reilly Martin Searles Michael Sparks Tony Turner Nick Valois and Christopher Zuber 12 Angry Men will be performed in the round at the Bicentennial Hall next door to The Q OPENS Twelve Angry Men is more relevant than ever in the age of Trump 14 NOV Wednesday 14 November 8 00pm Thursday 15 November 8 00pm Friday 16 November 8 00pm Saturday 17 November 2 00pm Saturday 17 November 8 00pm Wednesday 21 November 8 00pm Thursday 22 November 8 00pm Friday 23 November 8 00pm Saturday 24 November 2 00pm Saturday 24 November 8 00pm NON SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 52 00 Concession Groups 8 47 00 SUBSCRIBER TICKETS Adult 42 00 Concession 37 00 EARLY BIRD Adult 47 00 Concession Groups 8 42 00 Running Time 1hr 40mins no interval 29
COMING TO Q ONE AQUATICS QUEANBEYAN IN JANUARY 2018 IS THE REGION S LARGEST WET PLAY AREA ATTRACTION Featuring waterslides splash zones and kids wading pool Q One Indoor Sports will open its doors in August 2018 to a brand new extension featuring three new playing courts indoor cricket and two new squash courts
If the Wiggles are the Eagles then The Listies are the Sex Pistols The Age Y K Y C K IIC A I A I D E D P E P by Richard Higgins and Matthew Kelly Rambunctious genius Super fun a brilliant mix of clowning and gross out humour general mischief with manic theatrical surprises the kids will go nuts for 32 The Age
OPENS This is a show written and structured to perfection if there was a Wikipedia entry about how to write and perform a kid s comedy show this would be the one to define it Fringe Review UK 26 APR Ickypedia Live is a seriously silly show that answers all of life s unimportant questions How do you take a smellfie What does pooetry sound like Who is the world s worst chef Thursday 26 April 10 30am Thursday 26 April 6 00pm Friday 27 April 10 30am Friday 27 April 1 30pm Saturday 28 April 2 30pm Saturday 28 April 6 00pm Sunday 29 April 2 00pm Sunday 29 April 5 30pm How does one avoid a fartquake What exactly are udderpants And what happens if you never ever clean your room ALL TICKETS 27 50 The Listies are Australia s phenomenally successful kidult comedy duo They re back Australia s fave kid s comedians The Listies are bringing their best smelling book Ickypedia A Dictionary of Disgusting New Words to the stage FAMILY OF 4 100 00 With snot monsters bubble machines and toilet paper guns it s a mix of clowning slapstick and improvised chaos that the whole family will enjoy Anarchic spontaneous and astoundingly funny Ickypedia will uneducate and delight audiences young and old The Listies mix clowning slapstick and improvised chaos stitched together with a bucket load of theatrical invention that everyone will enjoy Fest Mag Edinburgh Festivals Magazine Fringe Review Broadway Baby 1 2 Sydney Herald 1 2 The Age 1 2 Herald Sun Edinburgh Spotlight Stage Tour manager Rebecca Etchell Lighting Design Richard Vabre Sound Russell Goldsmith Andrew Callaghan Prop design Yvette Turnbull Tour production Regional Arts Victoria Audience Advice Smoke bubbles fart jokes Recommended for ages 6 That was the best show I have ever seen said my 11 year old So said I 5 stars No 10 She said Running Time 55 minutes no interval Undies for cows 33
STINKY Circus Trick Tease presents Showcases amazing talent as well as an affinity for entertaining Don t miss it Arts Award Reviews 34 CHILDREN ARE
Fringe Review OPENS Children are Stinky holds the whole tent spellbound with a mixture of lively humour and truly amazing acrobatics 05 SEP impressed amazed captivated Wednesday 5 September 10 30am Fresh from a smash hit Award winning 5 star SELL OUT season at the Edinburgh Fringe Children are Stinky is a show to be seen Set in the 90 s with all our favourite tracks this extremely talented duo will astound with their incredible circus skills and have you laughing till your sides hurt Thursday 6 September 10 30am Their first collaboration wowed reviewers and audiences alike as they focused on focus on a highly skilled and entertaining circus mix with a fun accessible narrative Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy smart co ordinated and imaginative against these ridiculous circus performers This results in wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and parents Packed with lots of fun lightning fast Hula Hooping dare devil balances astounding strength incredible acrobatics and loads of comedy Children are Stinky will have both adults and kids with their jaws on the floor wanting to see more This is a show with equal measures of high calibre circus anarchy and hilarity to suit an audience of all ages Wednesday 5 September 1 00pm Thursday 6 September 1 00pm Friday 7 September 10 30am Friday 7 September 1 00pm Saturday 8 September 2 00pm ALL TICKETS 22 FAMILY OF 4 76 Running Time 50mins no interval Audience Advice Suitable for children 3 12 Families and Adults who grew up in the 90 s Stunning acrobatics and explosive charisma leave both parents and children awestruck Non stop interactive fun 5 5 Fringe Biscuit 35
THE Q EXHIBITION SPACE A big year of exhibitions and displays is planned for the 2018 program of The Q Exhibition Space Expect to see a diverse range of offerings including a large Arts Textile Retrospective by Campbelltown artist Yvonne Line with the bonus of local workshops a fascinating photography exhibition by Karyn Fearnside a display reflecting our local community during the National Heritage Festival activities in April May the annual QPRC Regional Art Awards and much much more In The Q s 10th year we are excited to announce that an arts shopfront will be trialled in the venue to support and showcase the regions makers Discover locally made glass ceramics prints cards and jewellery available for purchase now that s something to celebrate Email cultural services qprc nsw gov au with Newsletter in the subject heading to start receiving our monthly regional cultural arts e newsletter which will keep you informed of events and opportunities in the QPRC region
13 MAR presents ON BROADWAY 10 30AM 25 Stephen Fisher King brings you an awesome tribute to the delights of Musical Theatre From the passion and emotion of Les Mis to the glitz glamour and high kicks of Cabaret this show will have you singing for days You will hear songs from Phantom of the Opera The Man of La Mancha Les Miserables Chicago Cabaret and more Stephen has collected an amazing nine prestigious MO Awards as Australian Variety Performer of the Year and Australian Male Vocalist of the Year and another seven Australian Club Entertainment Industry awards Morning Melodies What better way to spend a morning than enjoying the best top class entertainment Following the shows enjoy a free cuppa and biscuits plus a chance to meet the stars 01 MAY 10 30AM 25 Morning Melodies STEPHEN FISHER KING Running Time 60mins no interval Stephen a wonderful creation Everything you do you do with style and class Maestro Tomy Tycho AM MBE 1999 Australian Post Wintersun Best Performing Artist ROLAND STORM SONGS THE STORY AND THE JOURNEY Roland was born in Rockhampton Queensland Australia He has proved to be a firm favourite in no less than 25 countries around the world with a career spanning from the sixties through the millennium and a repertoire of songs in the hundreds Roland has enjoyed great success with an extensive recording catalogue including a Gold Record for his biggest hit Rolling with the flow Roland commands audience attention from his position at the keyboard making it look so easy yet delivering a powerhouse dynamic performance Running Time 60mins no interval 2003 South Australian Country Music Hands of Fame Rockus Walk of Honour The Davis Enterprise 37 37
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It s hard 11TH 26TH MAY 2018 Director Jarrad West Choreographer Michelle Heine Musical Director Katrina Tang Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Music by Steve Margoshes Book by Jose Fernandez Lyrics by Jacques Levy Title song Fame written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International Australasia All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia
FROM THE I m proud to have been there from the start and to see her career take off After having worked with this incredibly talented young lady I can only wish her all the best in her solo career ANDRE RIEU TUESDAY 12 WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 7 30PM
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THE VENUE KIOSK BAR FACILITIES The auditorium doors open approximately 20 minutes prior to the performance Late arrival is disruptive to both performers and patrons therefore latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance Snacks and beverages can be purchased from the bar or our kiosk facilities All mobile phones must be turned off before the performance commences Cameras or any form of recording device are not permitted during any performance For the safety and comfort of patrons all backpacks and large bags are to be checked into our cloakroom prior to entering the theatre This service is free please allow extra time to make use of cloakroom facilities 48 COMPANION CARD The Q is an affiliate of the Companion Card program A Companion Card must be presented when booking or collecting tickets please contact the Box Office for details HEARING IMPAIRED Hearing impaired Infra red assistive listening equipment is available for those patrons who may be hearing impaired The receiver units can be used in conjunction with the neckloop telecoil couplers available for use by patrons whose hearing aids are equipped with a telephone coil T Switch For those patrons who do not use hearing aids but require the sound to be amplified the units are compatible with a wide variety of earphones and headphones which plug directly into the receiver units Patrons are encouraged to bring their own earphones or headphones where possible Contact the Box Office for further information ACCESS INFORMATION The Q has two wheelchair seats available in Row B Seats 24 28 and carers seating immediately behind in Row C Seats 25 29 These seats can only be booked through the Box Office on 02 6285 6290 and are not available through the online ticketing system Disabled access is via ramps to the front and side entrances on the ground floor and through Door 3 into the theatre If you have any difficulty with mobility please indicate your requirements at the time of booking General Info
TRAFFIC AND PARKING REFUND POLICY Over the next 18 months you will notice quite a lot of construction work around The Q The end result of this will be a stunning revitalisation of this area but like a lot of good things we may have to endure a little inconvenience to get there The work is going to result in the loss of many of the current car parking spaces close to the venue however a temporary carpark will be provided at the eastern end of the current spaces once the buildings on Crawford Street have been demolished Carparks can also be found on the opposite side of Crawford Street at the Cooma Street end of the Showground behind the Visitors Centre opposite the police station behind the Tourist Hotel entry off Lowe Street and along many city streets There will eventually be a new underground carpark very close to the venue Until this work commences The Q can be accessed as has been the case from both Rutledge and Lowe Streets Parking is free with spaces for 160 cars On weekdays parking is limited and a three hour time limit applies Tickets are non refundable unless a performance is cancelled and in accordance with The Entertainment Industry Code of Fair Practice CHECK YOUR TICKETS When you receive your tickets please check them carefully to ensure the performance time and date are correct AUDIENCE ADVICE Please note that from time to time our productions may contain coarse language adult references smoke effects strobe lighting or loud music Where informed we will endeavour to provide notice of this in the theatre foyer prior to the performance The Q is a smoking free venue BOX OFFICE The Box Office is located in the main foyer of the venue and opens one hour prior to each performance for ticket collections purchases and enquiries Rear of 253 Crawford Street Queanbeyan NSW We are open Monday to Friday 10 00am 4 00pm Saturdays 10 00am 2 00pm Phone Bookings 02 6285 6290 Online Bookings theq net au 49
Please note there are no central aisles and Row B is the row with no steps for patrons with limited mobility We have two wheelchair accessible seats in the theatre If you require these seats please call the Box Office on 02 6285 6290 50 Wherever you get seated you ll have a great seat George Come sit with us
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Subscriptions require each person to select a minimum of four shows and complete all details required on the subscription form When subscribing online if you are booking for others and wish to sit together please submit as one booking For postal group bookings please return all forms together in the same envelope Forms received separately will be processed as individual subscriptions ONLINE Complete the secure online subscription booking form at theq net au Forward proof of eligibility for concession tickets if applicable by email boxoffice adminassistant qprc nsw gov au post or in person 52 BY MAIL Post your subscription form with a cheque made payable to Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council or your credit card details and include proof of eligibility for concession tickets if applicable to BOX OFFICE The Q Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council PO Box 90 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 IN PERSON Monday to Friday 10 00am 4 00pm Saturday 10 00am 2 00pm Phone 02 6285 6290 Subscription forms are processed in order of receipt Please note subscriptions take some time to administer and therefore tickets cannot be processed over the counter We will post your tickets to you within five working days from receipt of the form When you receive your tickets please check them carefully to ensure the performance date and time are correct Please notify the Box Office staff as soon as possible if you have any concerns If you require assistance to complete the form please phone 02 6285 6290 to make an appointment for our staff to assist you in person TICKET REFUNDS Tickets are non refundable unless a performance is cancelled or is in accordance with The Entertainment industry Code of Fair Practice VISIT US ONLINE Remember you can easily subscribe on our website and while you are there check out all the amazing shows coming to The Q in 2018 theq net au Subscriptions
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