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Contents
                                            B R I N G I N G TH E M AG I C

WELCOME
MAYOR’S MESSAGE                                                     5
PORTFOLIO GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE                                 5

SUBSCRIPTION SHOWS
BATTLE OF THE VOICES                        4 FEBRUARY              6
WOLF LULLABY                                18 - 27 FEBRUARY        7
LAMB                                        4 - 6 MARCH             8
MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL                 23 - 27 MARCH           9
GLENN STARR’S HIT PARADE                    31 MARCH                10
DON JUAN                                    11 - 16 MAY             11
LOVE SONG DEDICATIONS                       13 - 15 MAY             12
JEKYLL & HYDE                               18 - 23 MAY             13
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE                        10 - 12 JUNE            14
BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE SHOW                     28 - 29 AUGUST          19
WALLFLOWERING                               9 - 11 SEPTEMBER        21

MORNING MELODIES
TRIBUTE TO ORBISON & PITNEY                 4 FEBRUARY              6
SONGS YOU GREW UP WITH                      31 MARCH                10

CHILDREN’S SHOWS
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT                    22 - 25 JUNE            15
PRINCE OF SKIDMARK                          5 - 7 JULY              18
ROBOT SONG                                  1 - 4 SEPTEMBER         20

THE DETAILS
SHOWS AT A GLANCE                                                   16
GENERAL INFORMATION                                                 22
SEATING                                                             24
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE                                                    26
SUBSCRIBE & WIN                                                     27

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Welcome
                                                                 B R I N G I N G TH E M AG I C

It is very exciting to see what The Q will be      At our launch last year, we could never have
presenting in the 2021 after COVID-19 brought      anticipated what 2020 would become. Like
a premature end to the 2020 season. Whether        theatres across Australia and the world, we
you are an experienced theatregoer or are          had to close our doors, virtually without notice.
checking out the entertainment offerings           And so, it is a great pleasure to be back to
for the first time, I am sure there will be        present our 2021 season.
something at The Q to delight you.
                                                   Since opening in 2008, The Q’s Artistic
After the fabulous success of the first show       Director, Stephen Pike, has guided its success
from The Q’s theatre company in 2019, Echo         and made The Q an important part of our
Theatre returns with Wolf Lullaby. Written by      cultural landscape. I know you all join with
Australian playwright Hillary Bell, Wolf Lullaby   me in thanking him for his commitment and
tackles the disturbing subject of children as      dedication as he leaves to pursue other goals.
murderers, asking not only why it occurs but       At the time of printing, we were in the process
how do we deal with it?                            of appointing a new Artistic Director to guide
                                                   The Q through the next chapter in its growth.
Season 2021 will have a rendition of Robert
Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Jekyll & Hyde,    In 2021, we will officially open the refurbished
which will be told in a way that is anything       Bicentennial Hall, which will provide the
but traditional. Brought to you by the theatre     opportunity to present to larger audiences
company A Slightly Isolated Dog, audiences         in this beautifully enhanced space. 2021 will
should expect a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud,        also see the start of the construction of The
hilarious and charming comedic take on the         Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct at the
classic story.                                     doorstep of The Q.

For the younger audiences, The Listies, a          Many of the shows for 2021 will be those that
comedy duo who are serious about being             were postponed from the 2020 season with
silly, will present Hamlet: Prince of Skidmarks,   two new shows, Margaret Fulton the Musical
a show featuring ninjas, ghosts, swords,           and Love Song Dedications, added to our
dinosaurs, zombies and supersonic gags.            season. I’m sure there will also be surprises
Robot Song illustrates the profound impact         along the way.
of creativity and love in a family show for any
child who has ever felt isolated or pushed to      The response to our Stripped programs and the
the margins and for parents who want to help.      showing of the Manhattan Short Film Festival in
                                                   September 2020 has shown us how much the
Well done to the team at The Q on preparing        public supports The Q. In the words of Oscar
a full season of entertainment no matter what      Wilde “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all
genre you are a fan of, make sure you check        art forms, the most immediate way in which a
out Season 2021.                                   human being can share with another the sense
                                                   of what it is to be a human being.” — BRAVO –
                                                   Welcome back!

Tim Overall                                        Jacquelyn Richards
Mayor
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
                                                   Portfolio General Manager
                                                   Community Choice

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4 FEBRUARY | 2 SHOWS ONLY | BICENTENNIAL HALL

                                                           EDDIE DANIELS

                                                     BATTLE
                                                      OF THE
                                                     VOICES
                                                            ROY ORBISON
                                                           VS GENE PITNEY

                                                                    PLUS A SPECIAL
                                                                    MORNING MELODIES
                                                                    TRIBUTE TO
                                                                    ORBISON & PITNEY
                                                                    SHOW 10:30AM 4 FEBRUARY
                                                                    TICKETS ONLY $28

“ EDDIE’S THREE OCTAVE RANGE LEAVES HIS AUDIENCE HUNGRY FOR MORE.
  WT SMITH – DAILY TELEGRAPH                                      ”
Eddie Daniels captures the heart and          Using narration and back projection           Featuring
spirit of these unique singer, songwriters.   the audience will re-live the music           Eddie Daniels
He woos the audience with the haunting        and lives of two remarkable singers.
                                                                                            Suzie Lee
voice and operatic style of Roy Orbison                                                     Keyboard
and then launches into the “Wall of           Orbison had one of the most                   & harmony
Sound” and multiple harmonies that            distinctive, versatile and powerful
                                                                                            Peter Mullins
made Pitney’s songs so recognisable.          voices of pop music in the world. In          Lead Guitar
Eddie is able to move his audience            the words of Elvis Presley, Orbison           & Harmony
through the music of Orbison and              was simply “the greatest singer
Pitney, giving them that unmistakable         in the world”. Pitney, with his
“goose bump and shiver down the spine         dramatic tenor voice and piercing
feeling” that you get from experiencing       climaxes, was among the more
something very, very special.                 remarkable voices of the time.

“ EDDIE DANIELS BRINGS THE STARS TO LIFE.
  THE WEST AUSTRALIAN                     ”
   NON-SUBSCRIBER                     SUBSCRIBER        EARLY BIRD              AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $47.00                       Adult $37.00      UNTIL 4 JAN             2hrs, including interval.
                                                        Adult $42.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $42.00           Conc. $32.00                              Suitable for all ages.
                                                        Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      $37.00                  Bicentennial Hall.

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18 - 27 FEBRUARY | THE Q

      ECHO THEATRE

               u lla by
       Wo lf L

    When Children kill.
    A play that asks 'Is there
    intrinsic evil in the world?'

A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN… A HORRIBLE CRIME… AN UNIMAGINABLE SUSPECT.
DON’T MISS THIS GRIPPING DRAMA.

“If you touch someone, so your               Lizzie is not the only one who is          Directed by
fingerprints stay on their skin? If you      changed forever by the act. The            Jordan Best
drag someone really hard, do your nails      adults around her, bewildered and
                                                                                        Belfast Girls,
stay in them? Does their skin come off       full of denial, find their accepted        Playhouse
on you? Does it? Mum? Does it?”              beliefs crumbling around them in           Creatures,
                                             a play which explores the sources          The Mousetrap,
                                                                                        Switzerland
In a bleak, remote town, a small child is    of violence and its legacy.
murdered. Suspicion falls on 9-year-old                                                 Featuring
Lizzie. Convinced her daughter is guilty,    Written by award-winning                   some of our
                                                                                        top actors.
Lizzie’s young mother must make the          Australian playwright Hillary Bell,
torturous choice between ignoring her        Wolf Lullaby premiered at Griffin
intuition and presenting Lizzie to           Theatre in 1996, and won the Jill
the police.                                  Blewett Playwright’s Award in 1998.

                  A creative      THIS PLAY IS A KEEPER FOR SURE – YOU WILL BE
   echo
   T H E AT R E
                     ho
                  partnership
                  with The Q      THINKING ABOUT IT FOR HOURS AFTERWARDS.

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER        EARLY BIRD            AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                      Adult $47.00      UNTIL 18 JAN          70mins, no interval.
                                                       Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00          Conc. $42.00                            Coarse language,
                                                       Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                     $47.00                suitable for ages 15+.

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4 - 6 MARCH | THE Q

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                                      AN ABSOLUTE HEART WARMING JOY.
                                        A PLAY ABOUT FAMILY, THE LAND
                                        AND BEING THE ONE WHO STAYS.

                                                                                        A
                                                                                        M
    A RED STITCH & CRITICAL STAGES TOURING                                              B
“ HONEST,
  BODIE’S WRITING IS BOTH FUNNY & STUNNINGLY LYRICAL...                                       Written by
                                                                                              Jane Bodie
          HUMAN AND TRUE.
                            ” WT SMITH – DAILY TELEGRAPH                                      Directed by
                                                                                              Julian Meyrick
“Sometimes people leave, they go away,       “You left a trail of broken bread
and you don’t see them anymore. And          across the old battleground. Behind              Music & Lyrics
                                                                                              Mark Seymour
then sometimes they come back.”              the veil of the living and the dead
                                             you wrote your secrets down.”                    Dramaturgs
From playwright Jane Bodie, and                                                               Ella Caldwell &
featuring original songs by Mark             Developed through Red Stitch’s INK               Iain Sinclair
Seymour (Mark Seymour and the                program, LAMB is a new Australian                Set & Costume
Undertow, Hunters and Collectors).           play full of lyrical longing and humour.         Greg Clarke

                                                                                              Lighting
LAMB is the story of one family on an        It is a story of the land, and of lies           Efterpi Soropos
Australian sheep farm, over generations      told and secrets kept to protect
                                                                                              Sound
— the guilt of those who left; the lost      those we love — and to stop them                 Justin Gardamy
desires of those who stayed behind.          from leaving us.

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER          EARLY BIRD               AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                      Adult $47.00        UNTIL 4 FEB              130mins, incl interval.
                                                         Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00          Conc. $42.00                                 Moderate language,
                                                         Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                       $47.00                   adult content, ages 15+.

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23 - 27 MARCH | THE Q

  Margaret Fulton                                                            JALLY ENTERTAINMENT

  The Musical
   ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK
   “I SANG FOR MY SUPPER”
   BY MARGARET FULTON

“ ...CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL. A FUN NIGHT OUT AND A LOVE LETTER
  TO AUSTRALIAN INGENUITY.
                            ” AU REVIEW                                                 Book & Lyrics
Before Margaret Fulton burst into            Margaret Fulton reigned supreme
the nation’s kitchens in 1969 with her       on our country’s cooking scene,            Doug MacLeod
burnt orange crockpots and chunky            awarded an OAM in 1983 and                 Director
stoneware serving dishes, encouraging        later identified as a National             Aarne Neeme
housewives to try their hand at Nasi         Living Treasure. The Margaret
                                                                                        Music
Goreng and Apricot Chicken, Australian       Fulton Cookbook encouraged                 Yuri
food was bland, boring and British, or       Australian housewives to                   Worontschak
overly fussy, fancy and French!              experiment with more interesting
                                             ingredients, straying from the             Music Director
                                                                                        Meg Kiddle
Margaret Fulton the Musical is a             old tradition of meat and three
wonderful biography of a true Aussie         veg. This delightful musical romp          Choreographer
legend based on her bestselling              follows her journey from humble            Dan Venz
autobiography.                               beginnings to super-stardom.               Lighting
                                                                                        Designer
                                                                                        Travis
                                                                                        MacFarlane
                  “ ITTHISIMMORTALISES.
                            MUSICAL IS A WINNER LIKE THE WOMAN

                                         ” STAGE WHISPERS
   NON-SUBSCRIBER                      SUBSCRIBER       EARLY BIRD           AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $65.00                        Adult $55.00     UNTIL 23 FEB         80mins, no interval.
                                                        Adult $60.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $60.00            Conc. $50.00                          Coarse language,
                                                        Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      $55.00               suitable for ages 15+.

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31 MARCH | 2 SHOWS ONLY | BICENTENNIAL HALL

   GLENN
   STARR'S HIT
   PARADE
   HITS OF THE
   UNFORGETTABLE
   50S AND 60S.

   THE BEATLES,
   CLIFF RICHARD,
   BOBBY VEE,
   HERMAN’S HERMITS,                                                PLUS A SPECIAL
   PAUL ANKA,                                                       MORNING MELODIES
   ELVIS,                                                           SONGS YOU
   THE MONKEES,                                                     GREW UP WITH
   BUDDY HOLLY                                                      SHOW 10:30AM 31 MARCH
   AND MORE...                                                      TICKETS ONLY $28

A MASTER OF HIS CRAFT, GLENN STARR FLAWLESSLY SERENADES HIS AUDIENCE
WITH MEMORABLE TUNES OF THE PAST!

If you are a baby boomer, then this show contains      Glenn Starr’s Hit Parade is an experience in
the music that makes up the soundtrack of              complete and total musical entertainment
your life!                                             that brings the good times and joy of live
                                                       music straight to the people and back into the
Through his beautifully-smooth vocal style, to the     spotlight for all to enjoy.
faithful and charming renditions of your favourite
music and memories, Glenn sings the incredible hits    Glenn flawlessly serenades his audience with
of the 50s and 60s like they’re all brand-new again.   memorable tunes from such greats as Bobby
                                                       Vee, The Monkees, Paul Anka, Roy Orbison
You can sing, laugh, be entertained and reminisce      and so many more!
with friends as he recreates the stunning sounds
and timeless songs from the unforgettable              Glenn Starr’s Hit Parade will be showing for two
golden age of music.                                   shows only, so don’t miss out, tickets will sell fast!

GLENN STARR’S HIT PARADE IS A HIGHLY INTERACTIVE SHOW FULL OF
REMARKABLE TUNES AND MELODIES!

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER         EARLY BIRD               AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $47.00                      Adult $37.00       UNTIL 28 FEB             2hrs, including interval.
                                                        Adult $42.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $42.00          Conc. $32.00                                Suitable for all ages.
                                                        Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      $37.00                   Bicentennial Hall.

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11 - 16 MAY | BICENTENNIAL HALL

     A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG                                                 A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG

                                                Don                                     Comedy.
                                                                                        Thrills.
                                                                                        Chaos.

                                               Juan                                     Delight.

“ JOYFUL, POSITIVE, SEXY, HILARIOUS AND CLEVER. I COULD STAY FOR HOURS.
  PANTOGRAPH PUNCH                                                      ”
Don Juan will come to life before your very eyes.        The show embraces the             Directed by
The cast display a riotous and mischievous energy        audience-performer                Leo Gene Peters
armed with intentionally bad French accents.             relationship and makes
                                                                                           Designed by
They are a charming and talented bunch. In a show        it transparent, creating
                                                                                           Leo Gene Peters,
with many pulsing moments, the performances              a piece of theatre that           Meg Rollandi,
always feel ready and alive, as if waiting for an        could only ever be theatre        Debbie Fish,
opportunity to steal the spotlight from one another      and nothing else. For             Blair Gody &
                                                                                           Sam Clavis
(but failing because they’re all so evenly matched).     those interested in a fun
The actors take turns to play Don Juan, personified      night out, you’d be hard
                                                                                           Audience
by wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap.                pressed to find a better          interaction.
Audience members are given a gentle confidence           alternative. You’re unlikely      Use of phones
o no one ever really feels in danger, but also leaving   to see anything quite             to take photos
                                                                                           encouraged.
enough room for people to be surprised.                  like it.

           A SLIGHTLY
         ISOLATED DOG
                            NIC CLARKE
                           MANAGEMENT

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                        SUBSCRIBER       EARLYBIRD
                                                         EARLY     BIRD         AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                          Adult $47.00    UNTIL
                                                          UNTIL1118APR
                                                                     APR        85mins, no interval.
                                                         Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00              Conc. $42.00     Adult $52.00          Strong language, adult
                                                         Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                        Conc. $47.00
                                                         $47.00                 themes, loud noise.

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13 - 15 MAY | THE Q

     TEN TONNE SPARROW                                                      A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG

“ THE SHOW IS HILARIOUS, SURPRISINGLY TOUCHING AND VERY FAST PACED...
  SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE                                                   ”
In 2013, after 17 years of being on air, late   Your heart will soar (secretly) at all     Created &
night radio legend, Richard Mercer, left his    those half-forgotten songs you’re          Performed by
                                                                                           Tom Hogan
final Love Song Dedication. Now, two brave      ashamed to know the lyrics to.             & Bonnie
friends attempt to fill the void that ‘The                                                 Leigh-Dodds
Love God’ left behind.                          Part comedy show and part
                                                performance, the critically                Lighting
                                                                                           Designer
Join Bonnie and Tom on their quest to           acclaimed and utterly charming             Emma
find the perfect love song. After listening     Love Song Dedications will                 Lockhard-
to literally thousands of dedications, this     take you on a joyous ride                  Wilson
hilarious duo are neck deep in the challenge.   through contemporary politics,
                                                                                           Photo by
They seriously need your help. It’s going       philosophy and wicked dance                Nick Mckk
to take all night! Actually, only about 70      moves, one pop song at a time.
minutes. You’ll laugh, you might cry.

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER         EARLY
                                                       EARLY     BIRD
                                                               BIRD             AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                      Adult $47.00      UNTIL
                                                        UNTIL 1318
                                                                 APR
                                                                   APR          85mins, no interval.
                                                                                70mins,
                                                       Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00          Conc. $42.00       Adult $52.00            Strong
                                                                                Mild   language,
                                                                                     course       adult
                                                                                            language
                                                       Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      Conc. $47.00
                                                       $47.00                   themes,
                                                                                and      loud
                                                                                    sexual    noise.
                                                                                           references.

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18 - 23 MAY | BICENTENNIAL HALL

                                                                                   A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG

                    unleash your inner monster
                    you'll laugh until it hurtS

“ ...A HIGH-OCTANE, OVERLY-CHARGED SHOW THAT DEFIES MANY
  CONVENTIONS OF THEATRE.
                            ” DOMINION POST
This bonkers rendition of Robert Louis                   A Slightly Isolated Dog has              Directed by
Stevenson’s classic novel, Jekyll & Hyde, is             built a reputation for shaking           Leo Gene Peters
retold by a team of hilariously charming                 up well-known stories, and
                                                                                                  Designed by
‘French’ performers with the help of the                 injecting their trademark
                                                                                                  Leo Gene Peters,
audience. They tell a terrifying tale which is at        outrageous physical comedy               Meg Rollandi,
the same time delightful, thrilling, shockingly          and twisted pop songs to the             Debbie Fish,
good comedy that makes you laugh until it                telling. Focused on removing             Blair Gody &
                                                                                                  Sam Clavis
hurts. A guaranteed night of laughs in the               the barriers between
company of some of the sassiest performers               audiences and performers and
                                                                                                  Audience
in town. This is no traditional telling of Jekyll        silliness of their stories, these        interaction.
& Hyde, but instead a fast-paced, laugh-a-               fast, furious and irreverently           Use of phones
minute, interactive storytelling that serves             saucy performances are                   to take photos
                                                                                                  encouraged.
up comedy and frivolity on a platter.                    theatre with the lights on.

           A SLIGHTLY
         ISOLATED DOG
                             NIC CLARKE
                            MANAGEMENT

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                         SUBSCRIBER          EARLY BIRD               AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                           Adult $47.00        UNTIL 18 APR             85mins, no interval.
                                                              Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00               Conc. $42.00                                 Strong language, adult
                                                              Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                            $47.00                   themes, loud noise.

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10 - 12 JUNE | THE Q

                                                                           A SLIGHTLY ISOLATED DOG

    We need to
    care for them.
    Beautifully
    staged this
    is a truly
    unique theatre
    experience.                                          Grace
    Please note, this show
    contains challenging
    content. Includes
    descriptions of sexual
                                                         Under
                                                         Pressure
    harassment in the
    workplace, a description
    of a suicide attempt,
    and descriptions of
    surgical procedures.

“ ATHEVERY EFFECTIVE AND AFFECTING VERBATIM WORK EXPLORING
        DYSFUNCTIONAL CULTURE OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
                                                        ” SMH
Health professionals are with us         Based on in-depth interviews with              Writers
when we’re born, and they’re with        doctors and nurses about their                 David Williams
                                                                                        & Paul Dwyer
us when we die. They devote their        experiences, Grace Under Pressure is a
lives to caring for us, but how do we    surprising, intimate, and deeply moving        Sydney Arts &
care for them? Can a doctor or nurse     theatre experience that reveals these          Health Collective:
                                                                                        Dr Claire Hooker,
give a patient the best possible care    hidden stories of health professionals in      Assoc. Prof.
if he or she hasn’t slept for days?      their own words. Ranging from wildly           Louise Nash, Dr
What if they are also being bullied or   funny to utterly heartbreaking, the            Karen Scott, Dr
                                                                                        Kimberley Ivory,
sexually harassed at work? What if       stories within Grace Under Pressure will
                                                                                        Dr Jo River, Prof.
they complain about having to work       leave no audience member unaffected.           Paul Macneill &
excessive hours but are told to stop     Beautifully staged and disarmingly             Mr James Dalton
whinging and suck it up? How do          performed, Grace Under Pressure is a
                                                                                        Director
they cope with the pressure?             truly unique theatre experience.               David Williams

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER         EARLY
                                                       EARLY     BIRD
                                                               BIRD           AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $57.00                      Adult $47.00      UNTIL
                                                        UNTIL 1018
                                                                 MAY
                                                                   APR        85mins, no interval.
                                                       Adult $52.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $52.00          Conc. $42.00       Adult $52.00          Strong language,
                                                                              Language,         adult
                                                                                        ages 14+.
                                                       Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      Conc. $47.00
                                                       $47.00                 themes, loudcontent.
                                                                              Challenging   noise.

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22 - 25 JUNE | CHILDREN’S SHOW | BICENTENNIAL HALL

                                                                                  Adventure
                                                                                 calls & love
                                                                                   conquers
                                                                                   all in this
                                                                                   nostalgic
                                                                                     musical
                                                                                      journey

                                                                       LITTLE MATCH PRODUCTIONS

“ THIS ADAPTATION MANAGED TO MODERNISE IT WITH A COHERENT & ENGAGING
  STORY WHILE KEEPING THE CHARACTER OF THE ORIGINAL.
                                                     ” CUT COMMON
In a pea green boat, an owl and a pussycat sail     This interactive journey          By Lisa Cheney &
across the sea for a year and a day to fair Bong-   inspires, educates and            Kathryn Marquet
tree Bay. Adventure calls, new encounters await     enthrals by inviting              Director
and love conquers all in a nostalgic musical        children, alongside their         Bridget Boyle
journey and irresistible blend of romance and       families, carers and
                                                                                      Creative Producer
nonsense. The Owl and the Pussycat is an            teachers, to participate          Alicia Cush
enchanting and intimate theatrical experience       in musical and multi-
                                                                                      Design Producer
for families, based on Edward Lear’s beloved        sensory ways to help our
                                                                                      Penny Challen
childhood poem. Created by a national team of       lovable couple reach their
award-winning artists for children 4-10 years,      destination.                      Lighting Designer
                                                                                      Geoff Squires
be swept away in this all-new opera, featuring
stunning vocals, interactive theatre, puppetry      Ahoy and come set sail            Production
and a troupe of musical Puffins.                    with this charming show.          Manager
                                                                                      Kylie Mitchell

                                                                                      Ass. Musical
                                                                                      Director
                                                                                      Luke Volker

                                                                                      Pussycat
                                                                                      Irena Lysiuk
   TICKETS
   Adult $27.00
   Children $22.00
                          AUDIENCE ADVICE
                          45mins, no interval.
                          Suitable for children
                                                    “ THE CHILDREN
                                                    WERE ENRAPTURED
                                                    WEEKEND NOTES           ”
                                                                                      Moon, Piggy-wig,
                                                                                      Turkey Prophet,
                                                                                      Mice, & Honey Bear
   Groups 4+ $20.00       4+ and their adults.      BRISBANE                          Jackson
                                                                                      McGovern

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TRIBUTE TO ORBISON & PITNEY : PAGE 6
THURSDAY                         4 FEBRUARY                       10:30AM               THE HALL            MORNING MELODIES
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BATTLE OF THE VOICES : PAGE 6
THURSDAY                         4 FEBRUARY                       8:00PM                THE HALL            TRIBUTE SHOW
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WOLF LULLABY : PAGE 7
THURSDAY                         18 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q               DRAMA
FRIDAY                           19 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         20 FEBRUARY                          2:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         20 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
TUESDAY                          23 FEBRUARY                          10:30AM                 THE Q
WEDNESDAY                        24 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
THURSDAY                         25 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
FRIDAY                           26 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         27 FEBRUARY                          2:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         27 FEBRUARY                          8:00PM                  THE Q
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LAMB : PAGE 8
THURSDAY                           4 MARCH                            8:00PM                  THE Q               DRAMA
FRIDAY                             5 MARCH                            8:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                           6 MARCH                            2:00PM                  THE Q

                                                                                                                                                2021 SEASON
SATURDAY                           6 MARCH                            8:00PM                  THE Q
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MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL : PAGE 9
TUESDAY                          23 MARCH                             8:00PM                  THE Q               MUSICAL
WEDNESDAY                        24 MARCH                             10:30AM                 THE Q
WEDNESDAY                        24 MARCH                             8:00PM                  THE Q
THURSDAY                         25 MARCH                             8:00PM                  THE Q
FRIDAY                           26 MARCH                             2:00PM                  THE Q
FRIDAY                           26 MARCH                             8:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         27 MARCH                             2:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY                         27 MARCH                             8:00PM                  THE Q
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SONGS YOU GREW UP WITH : PAGE 10
WEDNESDAY                        31 MARCH                         10:30AM               THE HALL            MORNING MELODIES
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GLENN STARR’S HIT PARADE : PAGE 10
WEDNESDAY                        31 MARCH                         8:00PM                THE HALL            TRIBUTE SHOW
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DON JUAN : PAGE 11
TUESDAY                            11 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL            MUSICAL COMEDY
WEDNESDAY                          12 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
THURSDAY                           13 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
FRIDAY                             14 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
SATURDAY                           15 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
SUNDAY                             16 MAY                             5:00PM                  THE HALL
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LOVE SONG DEDICATIONS : PAGE 12
THURSDAY           13 MAY                                             8:00PM                  THE Q               DRAMA
FRIDAY             14 MAY                                             8:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY           15 MAY                                             2:00PM                  THE Q
SATURDAY           15 MAY                                             8:00PM                  THE Q

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. . . AT A GLANCE
                    JEKYLL & HYDE : PAGE 13
                    TUESDAY                          18 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL            MUSICAL COMEDY
                    WEDNESDAY                        19 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
                    THURSDAY                         20 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
                    FRIDAY                           21 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
                    SATURDAY                         22 MAY                             8:00PM                  THE HALL
                    SUNDAY                           23 MAY                             5:00PM                  THE HALL
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                    GRACE UNDER PRESSURE : PAGE 14
                    THURSDAY                         10 JUNE                            8:00PM                  THE Q               DRAMA
                    FRIDAY                           11 JUNE                            8:00PM                  THE Q
                    SATURDAY                         12 JUNE                            2:00PM                  THE Q
                    SATURDAY                         12 JUNE                            8:00PM                  THE Q
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                    THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT : PAGE 15
                    TUESDAY                          22 JUNE                            10:30AM                 THE HALL            CHILDREN’S
                    TUESDAY                          22 JUNE                            1:00PM                  THE HALL            SHOW
                    WEDNESDAY                        23 JUNE                            10:30AM                 THE HALL
                    WEDNESDAY                        23 JUNE                            1:00PM                  THE HALL
                    THURSDAY                         24 JUNE                            10:30AM                 THE HALL
                    THURSDAY                         24 JUNE                            1:00PM                  THE HALL
                    THURSDAY                         24 JUNE                            6:00PM                  THE HALL
                    FRIDAY                           25 JUNE                            10:30AM                 THE HALL
                    FRIDAY                           25 JUNE                            1:00PM                  THE HALL
                    FRIDAY                           25 JUNE                            6:00PM                  THE HALL
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                    PRINCE OF SKIDMARK : PAGE 18
                    MONDAY                           5 JULY                             6:00PM                  THE HALL            CHILDREN’S
                    TUESDAY                          6 JULY                             10:30AM                 THE HALL            SHOW
                    TUESDAY                          6 JULY                             6:00PM                  THE HALL
                    WEDNESDAY                        7 JULY                             10:30AM                 THE HALL
                    WEDNESDAY                        7 JULY                             6:00PM                  THE HALL
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                    THE STORY & SONGS OF BILLY JOEL MY LIFE : PAGE 19
                    SATURDAY                         28 AUGUST                        8:00PM                THE HALL            TRIBUTE SHOW
                    SUNDAY                           29 AUGUST                        8:00PM                THE HALL
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                    ROBOT SONG : PAGE 20
                    WEDNESDAY           1 SEPTEMBER                                     1:00PM                  THE HALL            CHILDREN’S
                    THURSDAY            2 SEPTEMBER                                     10:00AM                 THE HALL            SHOW
                    THURSDAY            2 SEPTEMBER                                     1:00PM                  THE HALL
                    FRIDAY              3 SEPTEMBER                                     10:00AM                 THE HALL
                    FRIDAY              3 SEPTEMBER                                     1:00PM                  THE HALL
                    SATURDAY            4 SEPTEMBER                                     11:00AM                 THE HALL
                    SATURDAY            4 SEPTEMBER                                     2:00PM                  THE HALL

                    WALLFLOWERING : PAGE 21
                    THURSDAY          9 SEPTEMBER                                       8:00PM                  THE Q               COMEDY DRAMA
                    FRIDAY            10 SEPTEMBER                                      8:00PM                  THE Q
                    SATURDAY          11 SEPTEMBER                                      2:00PM                  THE Q
                    SATURDAY          11 SEPTEMBER                                      8:00PM                  THE Q

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5 - 7 JULY | CHILDREN’S SHOW | BICENTENNIAL HALL

                                                                              CRITICAL STAGES TOURING

                                                                                         STARRING
                                                                                   RICHARD HIGGINS
                                                                                      & MATT KELLY.
                                                                                            KIDULT
                                                                                   SUPERSTARS THE
                                                                                  LISTIES ARE BACK
                                                                                   WITH THEIR SIDE
                                                                                SPLITTINGLY CLEVER
                                                                                  BADAPTATION OF
                                                                                    SHAKESPEARE’S
                                                                                     CLASSIC, MADE
                                                                                     JUST FOR KIDS.

“ …WANT YOUR KIDS TO HAVE FUN AT THE THEATRE? GET THEM TO A LISTIES SHOW AS
  SOON AS POSSIBLE… NOBODY ELSE MAKES SHAKESPEARE THIS FUN.

A very cheeky, very clever, utterly irreverent riff
                                                             ” THE ADVERTISER
                                                        And that’s not all… expect         Created by
on Hamlet — made especially for children. The           bonus pillow fights,               Richard Higgins,
                                                                                           Matt Kelly &
Listies, maestros of children’s entertainment,          pirates, ninjas, ninja             Declan Greene
have pulled apart Shakespeare’s classic and             pirates, aliens, ninja pirate
                                                                                           Director
glued it back together with hilarious costumes,         aliens, zombies and a              Declan Greene
loads of silliness and plenty of interactivity.         bunch of other hilarious
                                                                                           Designer
                                                        stuff as The Listies take          Renée Mulder
Hamlet is already full of things kids love in a good    kids and their adults on a
                                                                                           Lighting Design
story: ghosts, castles, sword fights, bodily fluids     fun-filled hour of theatre.        Verity Hampson
and spooky stuff. Add to the mix some supersonic        The only thing we can be
                                                                                           Composer &
gags and expertly timed stage magic and you             sure of is that everyone           Sound Designer
have a brilliantly disguised Shakespearean              dies at the end – including        Declan Greene
tragedy for everyone aged five and over.                the audience!                      Director
                                                                                           Jed Palmer
                                                                                           Starring
                                                                                           Richard Higgins
                                                                                           & Matt Kelly

   TICKETS
   Adult $27.00
                            AUDIENCE ADVICE
                            60mins, no interval.       “ ONE OF THE FUNNIEST
                                                         INTRODUCTIONS TO SHAKESPEARE
   Children $22.00
   Groups 4+ $20.00
                            Suitable for children
                            4+ and their adults.
                                                         IMAGINABLE – 4 STARS
                                                         SUNDAY TELEGRAPH     ”
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28 - 29 AUGUST | BICENTENNIAL HALL

                                                                                    People
                                                                                  everywhere
                                                                                   had their
                                                                                feet tapping
                                                                                      or were
                                                                                      singing
                                                                                       along!
                       THE STORY & SONGS OF

        BILLY JOEL
          My Life                    BY A N T H O N Y M A R A

“ FROM THE MOMENT HE’S OUT THE FRENETIC OPENING NOTES OF BILLY JOEL’S ANGRY
  YOUNG MAN, I GET THE FEELING WE’RE IN FOR ONE HELL OF A CONCERT.
                                                                   ” THE ADVERTISER
More than just a Piano Man, Billy Joel is a      Anthony is not an impersonator, rather paying tribute
living legend of the music industry with a       to one of music’s most awarded artists. It’s an awesome
catalogue of hit songs spanning nearly 50        show, made more incredible by the fact that Anthony
years. The singer/songwriter has not only        is actually fighting multiple sclerosis. You wouldn’t
fascinating stories behind his music, but also   know, as he energetically struts around the stage,
compelling stories behind the man himself.       swinging his microphone stand in true Billy style.

Anthony Mara and some of the finest              “Singing Billy Joel songs is a pretty good form of
musicians around present a powerful show         medicine,” Mara tells us. Part of the proceeds from
that will mesmerise audiences with all the       the show go towards MS research, a cause Mara is
classic Billy Joel hits such as: Piano Man,      understandably passionate about. So why not allow
New York State of Mind, Honesty, Uptown          us to take you right into the world of BILLY JOEL in
Girl plus many more.                             a two hour concert event not to be missed!

                              “ YOU WILL NOT
                                          IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE MAN HIMSELF,
                                             BE DISAPPOINTED...
                                                                ” ADELAIDE FRINGE
   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER         EARLY BIRD            AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $65.00                      Adult $55.00       UNTIL 28 JUL          2hrs, including interval.
                                                        Adult $60.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $60.00          Conc. $50.00                             Suitable for all ages.
                                                        Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                      $55.00

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1 - 4 SEPTEMBER | CHILDREN’S SHOW | BICENTENNIAL HALL

    2019 HELPMANN AWARD WINNER
    BEST PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

    if
    you
    sing
    you
    will
    find
    your
    song
      ARENA THEATRE COMPANY

“ THIS ADAPTATION MANAGED TO MODERNISE IT WITH A COHERENT & ENGAGING
  STORY WHILE KEEPING THE CHARACTER OF THE ORIGINAL.
                                                     ” CUT COMMON
When 11 year-old Juniper May receives a            Robot Song is a deeply              Writer/Director
petition signed by her entire class stating that   personal story. It shares an        Jolyon James
she is ‘the most hated person in the school’ her   honest, intensely funny and         Musical
life is thrown into complete meltdown. Finally,    often unconventional window         Producer
after exhausting all other avenues, her parents    into writer/director Jolyon         Sarah Branton
resort to the only thing they have left, a giant   James’ experience parenting a
                                                                                       Composer
singing robot. Based on a true story, Robot        child on the Autism Spectrum.       Ania Reynolds
Song illustrates the profound, transformative      Robot Song is a genuine family
nature of creativity that when combined with       show. It is joyful and full of      Dramaturg
                                                                                       Christian
unconditional love, becomes an unstoppable         hope. It is for any child who has   Leavesley
force. For Juniper, creativity opens doors into    ever felt isolated or pushed to
places she never knew existed, allowing her, for   the margins and any parent          Designer
                                                                                       Jolyon James
the first time, to be defined on her own terms.    desperate for tools to help.
                                                                                       Lighting
                                                                                       Design
                                                                                       Paul Lim
    NIC CLARKE
   MANAGEMENT                                                                          Costume
                                                                                       Design
                                                                                       Beth Sayer
   TICKETS
   Adult $27.00
                          AUDIENCE ADVICE
                          45mins, no interval.      “SPECIAL
                                                        THERE’S SOMETHING
                                                             ABOUT BEING               Performers
                                                                                       Phil McInnes

                                                     TIMEOUT.COM”
   Children $22.00        Suitable for children      DIFFERENT...                      Sophie Smyth
   Groups 4+ $20.00       8+ and their adults.                                         Jo Abbott

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9 - 11 SEPTEMBER | THE Q

                                                                                         HIT PRODUCTIONS

         A delightfully amusing and poignant play about the nature of
          marriage, the pursuit of happiness and the perfect foxtrot!

“ WALLFLOWERING  LEAVES US WITH THE FEELING THAT LOVING IN AN ORDINARY
  WAY MAY BE QUITE AN EXTRAORDINARY GIFT AFTER ALL.
                                                    ” WEST AUSTRALIAN
Wallflowering is a play with a gentle heart, insight and         There is great comedy and pathos in the
plenty of warm humour. Cliff and Peg are a married               exploration of Cliff and Peg’s “ordinary”
couple who’ve always fitted together comfortably but             lives, and the audience are transported
now find themselves out of step with life and each other.        to a glorious vision of our champions as
                                                                 perfectly synchronised and extraordinary
Playwright Peta Murray draws astonishing parallels               people.
between the structure of a troubled marriage and the
structure of the moves a couple makes on the dance               When all is said and danced, Wallflowering
floor. Peg and Cliff were once prize-winning ballroom            emerges as an intelligent, romantic fable,
dancers, and the story is interspersed with ballroom             an honest yet hopeful tale that shows it’s
dancing by a younger couple who represent them not               possible for two people to stay in step with
only in their glory days but also their older idealised          each other even when they’re dancing to
view of themselves.                                              different rhythms.

                       Wallflowering is produced by Christine Harris & HIT Productions
                       and Directed by Denny Lawrence

   NON-SUBSCRIBER                    SUBSCRIBER            EARLY BIRD               AUDIENCE ADVICE
   Adult $65.00                      Adult $55.00          UNTIL 9 AUG              2hrs 30mins,
                                                           Adult $60.00
   Conc. & Groups 8+ $60.00          Conc. $50.00                                   including interval.
                                                           Conc. & Groups 8+
   Under 25 $27.00                                         $55.00

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General                                     HEARING IMPAIRED
                                                    The Q: Hearing impaired infrared assistive listening
                                                    equipment is available for those patrons who are
                                                    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
ARRIVAL                                             require the sound to be amplified, the units are
                                                    compatible with a wide variety of earphones and
The Q and Bicentennial Hall doors open              headphones which plug directly into the receiver
approximately 20 minutes prior to the               units. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own
performance.                                        earphones or headphones where possible.
Late arrival is disruptive to both performers       The Bicentennial Hall: The Bicentennial Hall does
and patrons therefore latecomers may not            not yet provide hearing assistance equipment.
be admitted until a suitable break in the
performance.                                        Please contact The Q Box Office for further
                                                    information.
All mobile phones must be turned off before
the performance commences. The use of
cameras or any form of recording device is          ACCESS INFORMATION
not permitted during any performance
                                                    The Q: The Q has two wheelchair seats available
unless stated otherwise.
                                                    in Row B Seats B24,B26 and carers seating is
                                                    available directly behind in Row C Seats 25-29.
For the safety and comfort of patrons, all
backpacks and large bags are to be checked          These seats can only be booked through The Q
into our cloakroom prior to entering the theatre.   Box Office on 02 6285 6290 and are not available
This service is free, however please allow extra    through the online ticketing system.
time to make use of cloakroom facilities.
                                                    Disabled access is via ramps to the front and side
                                                    entrances on the ground floor and through Door
KIOSK & BAR FACILITIES                              3 into the theatre. If you have any difficulty with
                                                    mobility please indicate your requirements at the
Snacks and beverages can be purchased from
                                                    time of booking.
the bar in the foyer. You are now welcome to
take drinks into the show.                          The Bicentennial Hall: The Bicentennial Hall has
                                                    four wheelchair seats available in Row A Seats
COMPANION CARD                                      A5,A7 and A25,A27 and carers seating is available
                                                    directly behind in Row B Seats B5-B8 and B25-28.
The Q is an affiliate of the Companion Card
                                                    These seats can only be booked through
program. These tickets can only be purchased
                                                    The Q Box Office on 02 6285 6290 and are not
in person or by phoning the Box Office.             available through the online ticketing system.
                                                    Disabled access is on either side of the entrance
A Companion Card must be presented                  on the ground floor and either of the doors into
when booking or collecting tickets.                 the theatre.

PLEASE CONTACT THE Q BOX OFFICE                     If you have any difficulty with mobility please
ON 02 6285 6290 FOR MORE DETAILS.                   indicate your requirements at the time of booking.

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Infomation
                                                                   B R I N G I N G TH E M AG I C

                                                          BOX OFFICE
                                                          The Q Box Office is located in the main foyer
                                                          of The Q and is the main sales point for both
                                                          venues: The Q and the Bicentennial Hall.
TRAFFIC & PARKING
Over the next 18 months you will notice quite a lot       The Q Box Office opens one hour prior to
of construction work around The Q. The end result         each performance for ticket collections,
will be a stunning revitalisation of the area, but like   purchases and enquiries.
a lot of good things we may have to endure a little
inconvenience to get there. Carparks can also be          The Bicentennial Hall Box Office is open on
found on the opposite side of Crawford Street; at         the performance day/night one hour prior to
the Cooma Street end of the Showground; behind            curtain up for ticket collections, purchases.
the Visitors Centre opposite the police station;
behind the Tourist Hotel (entry off Lowe Street),         STREET ADDRESS
and along nearby city streets.                            We are located at the rear of
                                                          253 CRAWFORD STREET QUEANBEYAN
Until this work commences The Q can be accessed,
as usual, from both Rutledge and Lowe Streets.            OPENING HOURS
Parking is free with spaces for 160 cars. On
weekdays parking is limited and a three hour              Monday to Friday
time limit applies. Updates on parking and access         10.00am - 4.00pm
will be provided at theq.net.au                           Saturdays
                                                          10.00am - 2.00pm
REFUND POLICY
                                                          PHONE BOOKINGS
Tickets are non-refundable unless a performance
is cancelled and/or in accordance with The                02 6285 6290
Entertainment Industry Code of Fair Practice.
                                                          ONLINE BOOKINGS
PLEASE CHECK YOUR TICKETS                                 THEQ.NET.AU
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 possible we will endeavour to provide prior
notice to patrons in the theatre foyer (via signage)
prior to the performance. Please check with our
Front-Of-House staff if you have any concerns.

The Q is a non smoking venue.                             The Bicentennial Hall

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Seating                            THE Q

                     In The Q 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.

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Seating
                                                          B R I N G I N G TH E M AG I C

                        BICENTENNIAL HALL

       The Bicentennial Hall has four wheelchair seats available in Row A Seats
       A5–8 and A25-28 and carers seating is available directly behind in Row B
                              Seats B5-8 and B25-28.

                       If you require these seats please call the
                             Box Office on 02 6285 6290.

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FROM THE STAR OF PEACE TRAIN THE CAT STEVENS STORY

        OF CAT STEVENS
        STARRING DARREN COGGAN

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FREE-RAIN THEATRE COMPANY’S PRODUCTION OF

                                           MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
                            BENNY ANDERSSON
                             BJÖRN ULVAEUS
                             AND SOME SONGS WITH STIG ANDERSON

                            BOOK BY CATHERINE JOHNSON
                         ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY JUDY CRAYMER
                       MAMMA MIA! WAS ORIGINALLY PRODUCED IN LONDON
                       BY JUDY CRAYMER, RICHARD EAST AND BJÖRN ULVAEUS
                         FOR LITTLESTAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL.
                                            ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
                                             & ARRANGEMENTS
                                            MARTIN KOCH
                     MUSIC PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP

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                  28 APRIL
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                              8 MAY
                                MAY2020
                                    2021
                              Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
                                All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

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                   FREE-RAIN THEATRE COMPANY’S production of

                       PRISCILLA
                        QUEEN OF THE DESERT
                                  The Musical
              Written by STEPHAN ELLIOTT AND ALLAN SCOTT
            Based on the LATENT IMAGE/SPECIFIC FILMS MOTION PICTURE
                      Distributed by METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC.
          Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by STEPHEN ‘SPUD’ MURPHY
            Developed for the Stage and Original Direction by SIMON PHILLIPS
             29 JULY - 21 AUGUST 2021
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