Ipswich City Council2007 EventsSteaming - Wednesday 31 January - Nell Dunn's internationally acclaimed, unashamedly raunchy comedy, directed by and starring Val Lehman (Prisoner). Six very different women draw strength from the companionship found in their local Turkish baths.
The Vagina Monologues - Friday 2 March - Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise, Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning masterpiece gives voice to real women's deepest fantasies and fears. These stories are heart wrenching, hilarious and thought-provoking. The Platters - featuring the legendary Monroe Powell - Thursday 8 March - Relive classic tunes such as Only You, The Great Pretender, Twilight Time and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - performed by an amazing group of entertainers led by the one and only Monroe Powell, lead vocalist of the Platters for the past 35 years. John Williamson - True Blue Wildlife Warrior on Tour - Friday 9 March - One of Australia's best-loved performers presents a concert featuring new songs not yet recorded and all the old favourites. A Glorious Irish Party - featuring the Three Irish Tenors - Wednesday 14 March - From the people who brought you the Irish Spectacular last year comes this fabulous concert event - just in time for St Patrick's Day celebrations. Featuring the Three Irish Tenors, Irish Riverdancers and local group The Life of Reilly Band. The Delltones in Concert - Thursday 22 March - From the rich harmonies to the unique voice of Peewee Wilson, the Delltones deliver an exciting and colourful performance of all their classic hits including Hangin' Five, Get a Job and Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands. 2007 Celebrity Concert - Ipswich Orpheus Chorale - Friday 23 March - The magnificent full chorus of the Ipswich Orpheus Chorale conducted by Major Neville Hammond (ret) with special guests the Australian Army Band, Brisbane, and featuring the Junior Orpheus Singers. Cambrian Showcase 2007 - Sunday 25 March - Inspiring harmonies and massed voices of the Blackstone Ipswich Cambrian Choir, Cambrian Youth Choir and Junior Cambrian Choir.
Cosentino - "Evolution" - Saturday 31 March - More than just a magic show - Cosentino delivers a dynamic mix of the unexpected. Dazzling magic and illusions blended with energetic dance, clever mime, audience participation, humour and many surprising twists.
Love Child - starring Amanda Muggleton - Thursday 12 April - A compelling Australian play by Joanna Murray-Smith about reconciliation between a mother and the daughter she gave away at birth. Together these two fractured women confront the implications of distance in its many forms. ABBA - performed by ABBAsolutely fABBAulous - Saturday 14 April - Based on ABBA's famous Thank You for the Music tour of '77, this show features 30 musical memories, four of Agnetha and Frida's best-loved costumes and all of ABBA's trademark dance moves. A concert event no ABBA fan should miss! "The Water" Wise Ballet for Children - Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 April - Especially developed to encourage the importance of water conservation, this event promises to be both educational and entertaining. Presented by Australia The Young Dancers' Company. Kiss Me, Kate - Co-Opera - Tuesday 24 April - A delightful story about a theatre company putting on a musical version of 'The Taming of The Shrew'. Co-Opera is proud to present this favourite musical comedy, full of wonderful songs and suitable for all ages.
2007 Ipswich International Tattoo - Celebrates the Military - Saturday 28 April and Sunday 29 April - Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band in conjunction with Ipswich City Council and the Ipswich Festival proudly presents the fourth annual Tattoo event, featuring massed pipes and drums, dancers, singers and special guest perfor Hamalot - Ipswich Seniors Concert - Tuesday 1 May - You'll laughalot and singalot at the hilarious goings-on of a geriatric King Arthur, the Knights of the Unstable and the lovelorn courtiers in this Ipswich Seniors Concert Group production. Proudly presented by Ipswich City Council. Sara Storer and Beccy Cole - Together in Concert - Monday 21 May - Multi-award-winning country music stars Sara Storer and Beccy Cole join forces to deliver a special concert event. Enjoy an evening filled with the songs that have won each of them numerous Golden Guitars.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow - Tuesday 22 May - The ninth Comedy Roadshow event will feature a roll call of the most fabulously funny, home-grown and overseas comedians from the 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A cheeky, unpredictable and outrageous night Isla Grant in Concert - Thursday 24 May - Scottish-born Isla is a major star in Ireland, winning the audience's hearts with the purity and warmth of her music. The widely acclaimed singer/songwriter will perform with the Isla Grant Show Band featuring a mixture of Irish and Scottish musicians. Play School - Tuesday 29 May - Australia's most successful regular television program for pre-school children - is brought to life on stage in this special family-friendly concert.
"Disney's High School Musical" - Ipswich Musical Theatre Company - Friday 1 June and Saturday 2 June - The Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage. When two unlikely students secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork and being yourself. Metaphor- starring Ali Wood - Friday 6 July - Four international female musicians who have performed and worked with some of the biggest names in music from Carnegie Hall to the Grammy Awards. Classical music with a modern twist and vice versa! Roby Curtis Live - Saturday 7 July - Home-grown acoustic rhythm and soul artist Roby Curtis returns to Ipswich to launch his elf-titled EP. A Tribute to Danny Kaye - Friday 20 July - More than fifty years after Danny Kaye was hailed as the greatest entertainer in the world, you're invited to fall in love again with this amazing performer. In a show described as ‘a rollicking, sing-along, laugh-a-minute riot', Russell Fletcher recreates Danny's best stage routines, characters and songs, stories from his life, and the magic of his live performances!
Shirley Valentine - Saturday 21 July - StageDoor Dinner Theatre's critically acclaimed production starring Ipswich's Andrea Carne. A delightful, touching comedy presented in dinner theatre format with ticket price including a three-course meal. Bobby Flynn Live in Concert - Sunday 22 July - Bobby's appearances on Australian Idol won him a legion of fans across the country thanks to his stunning vocals, original arrangements and engagingly different persona. Now see him live in concert with his new band. Hard Boiled - Ipswich Grammar School Musical - Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August - Written by John Acutt, music by Stewart Riddle. A washed-up private eye, two evil sisters, the mob, dames, broads, tough guys and a sweet babe lookin' for some cash. Mary Duff - Monday 13 August - This Irish country vocalist's phenomenal talent, great stage presence and charisma is testimony of her quietly powerful and captivating persona. David Campbell - The Swing Sessions - Wednesday 15 August - The Swing Sessions is David Campbell back to doing what David Campbell does best: singing the songs he was born sing. The Swing Sessions puts David in front of a big band as he tips his hat to the greats that inspired him to become an entertainer in the first place. Dorothy the Dinosaur's Dance Party - Thursday 16 August - A fabulous show for the little ones as Dorothy the Dinosaur hosts a special dance party just for them. Plenty of sing-along, dance-along fun! Keith Potger in Concert - Friday 17 August - A founding member The Seekers, Keith now on tour promoting his solo album Secrets of the Heart. Enjoy an evening filled with original songs, Seekers hits, folk and country music.
David Scheel - "Maestro" - A Celebration of Musical Eccentrics - Saturday 18 August - From the man who brought you "Don't Shoot Me - I'm Only the Piano Player" comes a new show featuring a stunning combination of technically brilliant piano music and laugh-yourself-silly comedy. The Magic of the Movies - Ipswich Seniors Concert - Tuesday 21 August - Our talented seniors pay tribute to the movies in a fun-filled concert event. Arrive early and enjoy 30 minutes of newsreel and cartoons from the 40s.
Food of Love - Opera Qld - Thursday 30 August - If music be the food of love, this delectable concert is a smorgasbord of musical courses for all tastes! featuring the music of Mozart, It's Nothing But Rhythm - Nick Parnell - Friday 7 September - Percussion sensation Nick Parnell will entrance you with soaring melodies and infectious rhythms on vibraphone, drums, bamboo chimes and even tuned wine glasses! South Pacific - Ipswich Musical Theatre Company - 14-22 September - Tender romance, an immortal score and enchanted South Sea splendour combine in this lush and passionate Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic.
Paul Kelly in Concert - Sunday 23 September - One of Australia's most significant singer/songwriters visits Ipswich as part of his 2007 "Stolen Apples" Tour. The Club - starring John Wood - Wednesday 26 September - David Williamson's famous play uses the game of Aussie Rules as a backdrop to tell a story of egotism, commitment, power, jealousy and greed. Presented by HIT Productions. Ipswich City Orchestra - A Gala Celebration 2007 - Saturday 6 October -A night of gala entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring ballet, vocal solos, choirs, theatre acts, comedy, and a brilliant orchestra. Fiddler on the Roof - Ipswich Orpheus Chorale - 12-20 October - This magnificent musical has touched hearts in more than 50 countries around the world with its heart-warming and uplifting story, gentle humour and wonderful music. Boney M - Sunday 21 October - Direct from the UK, featuring Liz Mitchell. Re-live tunes such as Rivers of Babylon, Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Rasputin and more when the iconic pop and disco group of the 70s take the stage as part of their 2007 Australian tour. Wickety Wak - The "Waks Up Your Wrinkles" Tour - Saturday 27 October - Following a sell-out Ipswich concert last year, Australia's zaniest entertainers return to welcome the Summer of '07 with the surfing sounds of the 60s. See "Benny and the Boardbumps", Stevie Wonder, ABBA and many more. Australian Army Band Brisbane - Tuesday 13 November - Commemorate Remembrance Day with one of the finest Military Bands in Australia as they perform a variety of music that is inspiring, uplifting and above all, entertaining. Graeme Connors in Concert - Friday 16 November - From his celebration of Australian images, ideas and stories to the internal landscape of personal emotions, Graeme Connor's songwriting reaches far and wide. A concert event no fan should miss. Mr McGee and the Biting Flea - Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 November - Pamela Allen's popular children's books are brought to life in a special stage show filled with great characters and plenty of musical fun for the little ones. Forever Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute - Thursday 29 November - With four Mo Awards, five ACE Awards and over one thousand performances in his wake, Peter Byrne has cemented his dominance and longevity as Australia's most celebrated performer of the music of Neil Diamond. With his five-piece showband, Peter delivers the ultimate Diamond experience with all the great hits like Sweet Caroline, You Don't Bring Me Flowers, Cherry Cherry, Song Sung Blue and many more. Misa Criolla & Christmas Gems - Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir - Sunday 2 December Written by contemporary Argentinian composer Ariel Ramírez, "Misa Criolla" is unique in that it combines the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America with the traditional religious mass. This famous folk mass is an extraordinary choral work. Guest artists include Jason Barry-Smith and Walisuma De Los Andes.
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