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NORTH AUSTRALIAN
FESTIVAL OF ARTS
2 J uly - 1 Au g u st 2 0 2 1
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Acknowledgement of Country
Townsville City Council acknowledges
the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and
Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and
Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this
land. We pay our respects to their cultures,
their ancestors and their Elders – past and
present – and all future generations.
NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Image: Sitarr Wyles
Working together and moving forward [detail] 2019
2 Acylic on canvas
59 x 50cm
Photo: Andrew Rankin Photography
FUNDING PARTNER
PRESENTING PARTNERS
NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
MEDIA PARTNERS
SECURITY PARTNER IN-KIND SUPPLIERS ACCOMODATION PARTNER
TRANSPORT PARTNER ACTIVE TRANSPORT PARTNER ENERGY PARTNER
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MESSAGE FROM
MESSAGE THE MINISTER
FROM FOR TOURISM
INDUSTRY
THE MAYOR DEVELOPMENT
AND INNOVATION
AND MINISTER FOR
SPORT
CR THE HON.
JENNY STIRLING
HILL HINCHLIFFE MP
The North Australian Festival of Arts is back! Welcome to the North Australian Festival of
Bigger, better and even more outrageous than Arts, a wonderful opportunity to immerse
before. yourself in Townsville, North Queensland’s
local culture and community, and hopefully
With over 400 events locked in across a explore some of the superb tourism
number of genres and locations around our experiences on offer here.
city, Townsville City Council is once again
proud to present the wonders of NAFA The impacts of the pandemic have provided
throughout the month of July. incredible challenges, but thanks to the
hard work of Queenslanders our state was
As a Council we made a commitment to the one of the first to put in place a COVID Safe
people of Townsville to create an annual arts Event Framework which paved the way for
and culture festival our community could be events such as this one to take place.
proud of. Three years on from the inaugural
North Australian Festival of Arts, I am pleased The Queensland Government is proud
to see our community’s appetite grow as it to support the North Australian Festival
continues to back NAFA and the world-class of Arts, through Tourism and Events
experiences showcased throughout our Queensland’s Destination Events Program
region. and it is a feature on our It’s Live! in
Queensland events calendar. Events
From world-class headliners to undiscovered are an important part of our state’s
talent from right in our own backyard, NAFA economic recovery from the pandemic
provides our community more than a month because they attract visitors to the region
of entertainment, it brings our city to life and which stimulates the local economy and
highlights why we choose to live in Townsville, supports local jobs. Events are also an
the capital of Northern Australia. important opportunity for communities,
friends, families and visitors to come
The challenges of the past 12 months have together, creating community pride and
taught us as a city to become more adaptive reconnecting us.
than ever, watch in awe as Townsville is
transformed into an arts and culture mecca Congratulations to the event organisers and
through the wonders of the Northern Fringe all those involved in organising this event –
NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Festival - setting our pubs, clubs, restaurants may it be a successful one.
and cafes abuzz with activity and joy. If you are visiting for the event,
I encourage you to make some time to
The North Queensland winter is the perfect explore the diverse tourism experiences on
summer, Townsville is the place to be and offer in this beautiful region.
NAFA certainly has plenty to see. So join us
as we get out and about to enjoy the North The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister
Australian Festival of Arts in all its glory in a for Tourism Industry Development and
COVID-safe manner in 2021. Innovation and Minister for Sport.
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CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
CR JENNY HILL 4
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
AND INNOVATION AND MINISTER FOR SPORT
THE HON. STIRLING HINCHLIFFE 4
MAP 8-9
SHOW BY CATEGORY 10 - 33
CABARET 10 - 11
CHILDRENS 12
CIRCUS 13
DANCE 14 - 17
EVENTS 18 - 19
COMEDY 20 - 21
WORKSHOPS & TALKS 22
INTERACTIVE, FILM & DIGITAL 23
MUSIC 24 - 26
ROVING 26
THEATRE 28
VISUAL ARTS 29 - 31
NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
DAY BY DAY LISTING 32 - 41
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Times and details correct as at 30 July 2021
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MAP
SP STRAND PARK
CP CENTRAL PARK
Location: Dean Street,
Saunders Street, South Townsville
Seating: Not provided Wonderland
WS Spiegeltent
Type: Open Air Garden, and indoor venues
Licenced: Yes
PWD Accessible: Yes
BOOFF
SP Container
STRAND PARK
Location: The Strand
Seating: Not provided Empire Theatre
Type: Open Air Garden, and indoor venues 02 - 11 July
Licenced: Yes
PWD Accessible: Yes ET MW
The May Wirth
QG QUEENS GARDENS
Location: Paxton Street, North Ward
Seating: Available for ticketed shows
Type: Open air, outdoor stage
Licenced: Selected Shows
PWD Accessible: Yes
WS WONDERLAND SPIEGELTENT
Location: Strand Park
Seating: Theatre style seating
Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment
Licenced: Yes, with bar
PWD Accessible: Yes
MW THE MAY WIRTH
Location: Strand Park
Seating: Theatre style seating, partially tiered
Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment
Licenced: Yes
PWD Accessible: Yes
ET EMPIRE THEATRE
Location: Strand Park: 02 July - 11 July
Location: Central Park: 22 July - 01 August
Seating: Theatre style seating
Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment
Licenced: Yes
PWD Accessible: Yes
PP PINOCCHI’S PALACE
Location: Central Park
Seating: Theatre style seating
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Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment
Licenced: Yes
PWD Accessible: Yes
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Strand Park
SP
The Ville
Headland
Entertainment Centre
QG Queens Gardens
CP Central Park
CP CENTRAL PARK
Queensland Country Bank
Stadium
Food Court
NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS
MS Main Stage
PP Pinocchi’s
Palace
ET Empire Theatre
22 July - 01 August
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*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
HELLA NERVOUS | NOIR
Hella Nervous
17, 18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR WS SP 18+
Noir, is the next big show
from Townsville’s own Hella
Nervous Productions. This
pulp-style collection of short
and scintillating stories brought
to life by a dangerously daring
and salacious cast of circus
performers and dancers. Brace
yourselves for our trademark
blend of audience interaction,
inclusivity, humour and overt REUBEN KAYE - THE
sexual expression. BUTCH IS BACK
Wonderland Spiegeltent
21-25 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
POPCORN UNDERGROUND
Wonderland Spiegeltent FR WS SP 18+
3-4, 6-11, 13-18 JULY |
VARIOUS TIMES* The obscenely intelligent,
beautifully filthy, and rib-
FR WS SP 18+ crackingly funny Reuben Kaye
is coming to Townsville in
Welcome to the immersive world an explosion of high camp &
of POPCORN UNDERGROUND filthy humour. International
starring the obscenely intelligent, star, actress, model and award
beautifully filthy and rib- winning cry for help Reuben
crackingly funny Reuben Kaye in Kaye returns with a new show, a
an explosion of high camp and new band and new ways to un-
filthy humour. A riotous variety WINE-d.
show like you’ve never seen LIQUORED UP LESBIANS
before. Combining death defying Vivienne Starr “A one-man tour de force,
thrilling acts and hilarious hilarious, outrageous and bloody
moments that will shock and 16-18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
fabulous. Reuben Kaye’s got the
delight. goods. ”
FR MW SP 18+
The Advertiser”
“The evil love child of Liza
Minnelli and Jim Carrey” FRENCH DIAMOND Liquored Up Lesbians… sexually
- British Theatre Guide CABARET charged, scandalous, addictively
WDD Entertainment entertaining and ridiculously
unpredictable.
24, 25 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR MW SP 15+
Ooh La La! French Diamond
Cabaret brings a little European
CABARET
chic, glamour and nostalgia BOOK TICKETS
to North Queensland! Join the FOR THESE SHOWS
French Diamond Cabaret for AND MORE ONLINE
a fun-filled evening of song
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and dance from the 1920s to
the 1950s golden age of travel.
Glamour! Glitz! And just a touch
of cheeky French sparkle! Bring
your friends and make a special
10 night of it by dressing in Gatsby/
Retro style!
WS Wonderland Spiegeltent MW The May Wirth ET Empire Theatre PP Pinocchi’s Palace MS Main Stage18+ Adults Only 15+ Mature Audience G All Ages
ROMEO & JULIET (HOPEFULLY NOT A SHAKESPEAREAN
TRAGEDY)
JTM Productions & Attori The Entertainers
23, 30, 31 JULY, 1 AUGUST | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR PP CP 18+ SPIEGELTEASE
VaVoom Room
“Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo. Romeo is right here in 22, 24 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
Townsville – Rick Romeo that is.
FR WS SP 18+
This show is for everyone who has loved, who has lost and who,
despite the massive odds stacked against them, is looking for love
again” A highly addictive, magical sensory overload of cabaret, burlesque,
circus and comedy. With a smorgasbord of old and new world
glamour, Spiegeltease is sensually sophisticated, shockingly
surprising and teasingly tantalising. Experience mild to wild, funny to
fantasy, flirty to fun…Spiegeltease offers more titillating tease than
you can throw a garter at. Ridiculously entertaining, it’s gorgeous,
crazy, sexy and cool.
SIDESHOW FEMMES
15-18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR MW SP 18+
Didn’t your mother ever tell you not to play with fire?
Lucky for you, these feisty femmes didn’t listen.
Rebelling against good sense and common decency, they’re
banding together to bring you a unique experience steeped
in tantalising tease and daring deeds. These devilish
darlings live in a world where knives are toys and flames are
a fashion statement!
CABARET
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CP Central Park SP Strand Park QG Queens Gardens CF Community Fringe FR Fringe NAFA NAFA*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
CIRCUS WONDERLAND -
100 YEARS AGO EMERGE CHILDREN ARE STINKY
Wonderland Spiegeltent TWPC Circus Trick Tease
01-11 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* 6,7 JULY | 09:00 - 15:00 POSTPONED
FR WS SP G CF G NAFA ET CP G
Headspace Townsville
Roll Up, Roll Up!! Experience Fresh from a smash hit season
all of the thrilling edge of your Emerge is for high school-age at the Edinburgh Fringe, Children
seat entertainment with CIRCUS students (13-17 years old) who are Stinky is a show to be seen.
WONDERLAND – 100 YEARS AGO. want to expand their skills, learn Set in the 90s, this extremely
new forms of creative writing talented duo will astound with
Be amazed as you are immersed and gain the tools needed for their incredible circus skills and
in the golden era of circus, any young aspiring author to laughing till your sides hurt. BRASS MONKEYS
celebrating a century of wonder! produce publishable works. Packed with lots of fun, lighting Circus Trick Tease
The Wonderland Spiegeltent fast Hula Hooping, dare devil
will be filled with mind-blowing balances, astounding strength, POSTPONED
acrobatics, daring aerial feats incredible acrobatics and loads
with a cast of world class circus of comedy, Children are Stinky NAFA ET CP G
performers of the most unique, will have both adults and kids
jaw-dropping and spectacular with their jaws on the floor Brass Monkeys’ celebrates kids
antics from all around the world. wanting to see more. who march to the beat of their
own drum. Bursting with high
calibre acrobatics, a ton of
comedy, live music and high-
flying tricks, this show is perfect
FREE
for little kids and grown-ups
ENTRY who like a big brass belly laugh!
Performed by powerhouse duo
Central Park Kyle Raftery and April Dawson
(Lunar Circus, Circus Oz) and
Movie Nights
SCRIBBLERZ directed by Malia Walsh (Circus
TWPC Trick Tease).
6,7 JULY | 09:00 - 15:00 Restart Investment to Sustain and
Expand (RISE) Fund an Australian
CF G Government initiative
Headspace Townsville
DON’T MESS WITH THE
DUMMIES Scribblerz is for young writers CENTRAL PARK MOVIE
DUMMIES CORP. (8-12 years old) wishing to build NIGHTS
their writing skills and produce
14 - 18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* publishable works of fiction. At
Scribblerz workshops, children 30 JUL-1 AUG | VARIOUS
NAFA MW SP G learn writing fundamentals, TIMES*
workshop pieces of writing, and
work with experienced writers NAFA ET CP G
Set up camp and stampede into
the jungle for an outlandish, to produce written works. So
circus filled extravaganza far, Scribblerz have produced Central Park has a line up of
that will leave you chuckling an anthology of stories and amusements for all ages! From
like a monkey and roaring for micro fiction printed on cushion live bands, roving entertainment
CHILDRENS
more. From the unstoppable covers. and food trucks to FREE movie
Dummies Corp comes an all-new nights.
extraordinary adventure! Don’t
Mess with the Dummies, they’re
on an expedition and you’re
invited along for the ride. Pack
your bag, tie your shoes and get
ready for circus filled hilarity as
the Dummies monkey around the
jungle, swing through treetops
and skip past foliage.
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WS Wonderland Spiegeltent MW The May Wirth ET Empire Theatre PP Pinocchi’s Palace MS Main Stage18+ Adults Only 15+ Mature Audience G All Ages
THE 7 DEADLY SINS BAD GUY 2
Laura Shum Diamond Dolls NQ
16, 23 JULY | 18:00 - 19:00 18 JULY | 20:00- 21:00
FR WS SP 15+ FR MW SP G
A mixture of hip hop, circus, contemporary, ballet and jazz sure to
The 7 Deadly Sins come to life in this epic display of acrobatic
entertain.
wonders. This collaborative variety show brings together talented
Townsville performers who will take you on an exhilarating 60-minute
journey exploring the infamous cardinal vices. Watch the daring, bold,
graceful, and spectacular acrobats as they flip, spin, drop, and contort
on the dark side.
CIRCUS
BOOK TICKETS
FOR THESE SHOWS
AND MORE ONLINE
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CP Central Park SP Strand Park QG Queens Gardens CF Community Fringe FR Fringe NAFA NAFA*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
Wulgurukaba Walkabouts, Big Eye Theatre Dancers,
Komet Dancers, Obery Sambo, Meriam Dancers,
Bindal Dancers, Dancenorth Australia
The Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Gugu Badhun Award-winning multilingual rapper 11 & 12 JULY
and Nywaigi peoples have nurtured a Baker Boy, from North East Arnhem
deep and respectful relationship with the Land, closes out the performance with a 5pm-10pm
land and sea in our region for millennia. set that will get you up dancing, feeling
the music and having a good time. G NAFA
Over the past two years, six local First
Nations groups - the Wulgurukaba Before the show, be sure to check out THE VILLE HEADLAND
Walkabouts, Big Eye Theatre Dancers, the Blak Art Markets. You will discover an
Komet Dancers, Obery Sambo, Meriam array of arts and crafts from local artists,
Dancers, and Bindal Dancers – have performances from local musicians, and
come together for the first time in can taste traditional foods prepared by
decades to connect, collaborate and local Elders.
co-create a new performance work
alongside Dancenorth Australia. A rich and memorable celebration of
culture, place and community, this is a
dungarri nya nya ngarri bi nya / now we deadly night out like no other.
have arrived
Journey into the Dreaming in a ground-
breaking celebration of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander music, song, dance,
and storytelling.
Against a mosaic of land and water,
DANCE
DANCE
gather with us under the starry sky FEATURING BAKER BOY
to experience a bold and ambitious
performance that pushes the boundaries
of traditional and contemporary dance
and music, featuring six local First
Nations groups and the Dancenorth
Commissioned by
Ensemble.
Dancenorth Australia has received financial
assistance from the Queensland Government
14 through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts
program.
WS Wonderland Spiegeltent MW The May Wirth ET Empire Theatre PP Pinocchi’s Palace MS Main Stage18+ Adults Only 15+ Mature Audience G All Ages
HERENCIA LATINA JUNGLE SHIMMY 2.0
Herencia latina Belly Dance Collective
1940S LINDY HOP DANCE
25 JULY | 17:00-17:30 CLASS 24 JULY| 18:00- 22:00
Swing Dancing Townsville
FR MS CP G CF 18+
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JULY The Heritage Exchange ZODIAC
| 18:30- 19:45
Herencia latina is a traditional Bella Dance Affairs
folk dance group composed of CF G Jungle Shimmy Trivia Night!
seven ladies from across Latin Trivia, Cocktails, Fantastic Food, 25 JULY | 18:00- 19:30
Suburban Bowling Club Fabulous Prizes and BELLY
America seeking to promote FR SP 18+
Move and groove like they did MW
diversity and harmony through in the 1940s and learn to dance DANCING!
music and dance. Lindy Hop dancing. No partner A dance show like no other using
and no dance experience the elements of the Zodiac signs
required. Suitable for people of which has never been done
all levels and 15 years onwards. before. It will be a night of magic
and mystery, classic dance
styles as well as new modern
styles, burlesque, hip hop, tap,
contemporary, modern jazz and
Brazilian Samba.
LEAP
ILLUMINATE AstarA Dance Company
LV Dance
22 JULY | 18:00- 18:30
17 JULY| 17:30 - 18:45
FR MS CP G
FR MW SP 15+ INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE
Geetha’s Natyalaya Fun, vibrant and a visual
Brighten your night, your sight 24, 30 JULY | 18:00- 18:30 experience of what team
and your inner light with this work looks like. AstarA dance
entertaining show. Up to 30 local FR MS CP G company has worked hard with
performers storm the stage to our children to bring you these
leave you amazed, inspired and performances.
illuminated. Children and women from
Geetha’s Natyalaya will perform
classical/semi-classical/
folk dances from India. The
choreography is based on one
of the most popular Indian
classical dance styles called
Bharathanatyam.
T H E AT R E
SEASON SWING MUSIC AND
2021 DANCE SHOW
Swing Dancing Townsville
23 JULY | 18:00- 22:00
DANCE
FR MS CP G BOOK TICKETS
FOR THESE SHOWS
AND MORE ONLINE
The Jeremy Hawker band will
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make your feet tap to their
energetic swing and jazz live
music while Swing Dancing
Townsville’s performance troupe
ON SALE NOW! will throw you back into the post-
war ear and stun you with its
ticketshop.com.au dance performance.
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CP Central Park SP Strand Park QG Queens Gardens CF Community Fringe FR Fringe NAFA NAFA*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
SALON LA LA
Belly Dance Collective
BOOK TICKETS
FOR THESE SHOWS
DANCE
POSTPONED | DATE TBC
AND MORE ONLINE
CF 18+
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Otherwise Bar
Salon La La is an unmissable belly dance stage show. La La is a smoky, 1930s Cairo night club
re-imagined for a modern audience seeking an underground thrill. The show will include
extravagant acts of Egyptian raqs sharqi, fusion belly dance and outrageous feats of fantasy.
Featuring an internationally renowned cast and MC’d by a flailing bearded drag queen, La La
promises to be a night to remember.
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YANA GAIR LE
NAFA
10 JULY - 29 AUGUST
NAFA G
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
This exhibition brings together contemporary visual art by First Nations artists from Countries and Seas across Australia who reside in North
Queensland. In the language of the Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba people, Traditional Owners of Townsville, ‘yana’ means ‘walk’. In Meriam Mer, the
language of Mer (Murray Island) people, ‘gair le’ means ‘together’. In this exhibition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists ‘yana gair le’ – walk
together.
Image above left: Martina Ah Sam’s Waterholes, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 88 x 98cm.
VISUAL ARTS
Commissioned by
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CP Central Park SP Strand Park QG Queens Gardens CF Community Fringe FR Fringe NAFA NAFA*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
EPHEMERA LAUNCH
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery QUEENS GARDENS
CONCERT
17 JULY | 18:00 AFCM
NAFA 25 JULY | 15:00- 17:00
The Strand, Strand Park Beach
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Join Townsville City Council as
we launch the 20th anniversary A wonderful afternoon in the
edition of Ephemera. park featuring the Barrier Reef
Orchestra and visiting AFCM
artists Nicolas Fleury (horn),
PECHAKUCHA NIGHT TOWNSVILLE VOL. 27 ARTIST WALKING TOUR David Greco (baritone), Nexas
Various Speakers Quartet (saxophone) and William
17 JULY | 9:00 - 12:00 Barton (didgeridoo). Works
22 JULY | 18:00- 21:30 include Mack the Knife, There’ll
NAFA be Life, Love and Laughter and
CF G Rockpool, The Strand excerpts from The Marriage of
The Heritage Exchange Figaro, and more.
Put on your walking shoes and
PechaKucha Night Townsville - concise visual storytelling that meet the artists behind the
celebrates humanity and brings people together to laugh, learn and artworks on display in Ephemera.
connect. This public guided tour starts
at the Rockpool and follows the
exhibition along The Strand
disrupt your perception
30 July — 08 August 2021
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punq.org.au
Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ) is Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts’ premiere festival which showcases
the most exciting visual and performance art by North Queensland and Australian artists and arts
organisations. Explore exhibitions, site-specific installations, performances and workshops in galleries,
pop-up art spaces and the distinctive North Queensland landscape.
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ephemera
Seaside Sculptures
TOWNSVILLE
17-25 JULY
This initiative is proudly supported
by the Queensland Government.
ephemera-tsv.com.au
Karl Meyer
Hand in the Sand
Entrant Ephemera 2019
Photograph: Andrew Rankin Photography
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Enjoy some of the world’s finest classical music…
TOWNSVILLE
right here in Townsville
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Choose from 30 concerts over 10 days as more than 40 of
Queens Gardens Concert – FREE EVENT Australia’s best musicians perform classical music favourites like
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Sunday 25 July, 3pm Bach and Beethoven, along with world premieres of new music.
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A delightful afternoon in the park that will entertain everyone. Bring
your rug and picnic for a terrific line up of music by guest artists There’s also free events, a Families’ Concert and so much more.
and local groups. Gates open at 1.30pm. Enter off Gregory Street. Buy a five concert pass and save 10%.
Families’ Concert – Stan and Mabel
Saturday 31 July, Townsville Civic Theatre, 1pm ON SALE NOW
Enjoy a wonderful musical adventure about two pets on a quest to
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form their own orchestra. An ideal introduction to classical music TICKETSHOP 1800 44 99 77
for all ages, with a mix of music, singing and audience participation.
Tickets $25, Kids $10. VISIT AFCM.COM.AU
Under 30 for $30
If you’re 30 years of age or under, you can purchase tickets to any
Festival concert* for just $30. Save up to $55! Enjoy the spectacular
Opening Night Concert, any one of the Sunset Series, Evening OFFICIAL PARTNER EVENT
Series or the entertaining morning Concert Conversations and pay
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$30 for your ticket. Book now!
* Excludes special events and church concerts. ID must be shown when collecting tickets.
This initiative is proudly supported Community Fringe
CP Central Park SP Strand Park QG Queens Gardens CF FR Fringe NAFA NAFA
by the Queensland Government.*Check the Day by Day listing for show times
AMY HETHERINGTON & KEL DEAR DONALD/DEAR HILLARY
BALNAVES: TOP END COMEDY SHOW (THEIR SECRET CORRESPONDENCE)
Good Chat Comedy Intrepid Artists (Sally Vahle/Bob Hess) HIGH TEA WITH BOOFF
Homunculus Theatre Company
29 JULY | 19:30 2 JULY-1 AUG | 0:00- 0:00
7-11, 14-18 JULY |
CF 18+ CF 15+ VARIOUS TIMES*
Molly Malones VIRTUAL EVENT SP 15+
NAFA
Two award-winning comedians. A jam- The play takes liberties, for laughs, with the BOOFF Container
packed show full of biographies of the famous political rivals. Welcome to the wonderful other-worldly
side-splitting stand-up, relatable stories and What if they were assigned to be pen pals realm of BOOFF - where you can share
hilarious jokes. as second-graders? In their heretofore stories and biscuits and pour out your heart
undiscovered personal letters spanning along with your tea. From the beautiful mind
Featuring Kel Balnaves (Adelaide): this half a century, right up to November 2020, of Clint Bolster - this unforgettable festival
touring headliner is instantly likeable and we see their awkward friendship wax and experience will be the talk of the town! This
infinitely relatable. wane in letters that borrow liberally (not show is an unforgettably dark and sweet slice
“…punchy delivery… robust stand-up” – conservatively) from Trump and Clinton’s of Tim Burton-esque brilliance. Very limited
Chortle actual public dialogue. You might be capacity - be sure to book quickly as it is sure
2021 Adelaide Fringe Best Weekly Comedy surprised who gets the last word! to sell out fast!
Winner.
WORLD PREMIERE
NQ LATE NIGHT COMEDY SHOWCASE
’SISTA’S IN COMEDY’ LIVING OUR Guilt Free Comedy
BEST LIFE
22-25 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
‘Sista’s in Comedy’
2, 10, 25 JULY | FR PP SP 18+
VARIOUS TIMES*
Join your favourite MC Richo as Guilt Free
FR Sistas
ET SPin 18+
Comedy! Comedy brings to you the NQ Comedy Festival
NQ Late Night Comedy Showcase!
You’ll be bursting with laughter as ‘Sista’s
Guilt Free Comedy Showcase will present to
in Comedy’, accompanied by special guest you our pick of the ultimate late night line-up
‘Kat Davidson’ cover various topics on of the best up-and-coming artists stretching
relationships, raising children and the day- their legs across the sunshine state’s banging
to-day antics that life has to offer. comedy scene! A line up of budding comics
each night for four nights, this is sure to be
an unforgettable event not to miss on the NQ
COMEDY
Comedy Calendar!
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SHARE
YOUR
JACQUES BARRETT CRINGE WORTHY NAFA &
FRINGE
Lewis Doolan & Susan Mattocks
Guilt Free Comedy
8-11 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* 30, 31 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR PP CP 18+
EXPERIENCE
FR ET SP 18+
After 12 years on the international “Susan doesn’t just like to
comedy and festival circuits mention the unmentionable…
Jacques has cemented she broadcasts it in graphic
his position as a bona-fide detail! Keeping it uncomfortably
international headliner. A quiet
achiever, ever the underdog,
real is her mantra.
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known for his ability to throw Lewis doesn’t use words like
relentless comedy blows. ‘unmentionable’. Nothing is
Weaving characters and ‘unmentionable’ in Lewis’ world!
impressions into barbed social Unsophisticated, unbelievable,
commentary, showing the lighter unreasonable, unexpected and
side of much darker subject sometimes even unthinkable but
matter and leaving audiences never unmentionable.
thinking and laughing long after
the curtains have closed. Lewis and Susan believe cringe
worthy is fringe worthy! Join
them for an uncomfortable hour
as they deliver their own brand of
excruciatingly real humour!”
RANDY FELTFACE &
FRIENDS
Good Chat Comedy
22 JULY | 19:30 - 20:30
FR ET CP 18+
After selling out festivals across
the country, everyone’s favourite
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felt-faced comedian is bringing
his finest hour of stand-up to
Townsville for one night only!
COMEDY
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PREPARING YOUR WORK FOR FINDING YOUR CHARACTER’S VOICE
SUBMISSION (‘THE END’ IS ONLY THE TWPC & CASS MORIARTY
BEGINNING) 25 JULY | 09:30- 12:30
TWPC & Cass Moriarty
CF G
24 JULY | 09:30- 12:30
The HUB Creative Space
CF G
The HUB Creative Space This workshop will explore how to:
You’ve typed ‘The End’ and you’re ready • listen to your character and find their
to submit. What next? How do you pitch voice
your manuscript to a publisher or agent to • build your character through dialogue
and movement
ensure the best chance of success? Practical
• plot the external and internal (emotional)
aspects: writing exercises and discussion; life of your character
cover letter; synopsis; useful tips and industry • examine how setting, time and place
contacts; receiving rejection; how to be a impact on your character
good literary citizen. • engage the reader and invest them in
your character’s journey
• discuss authors who write great
characterisation
W O R K S H O P S & TA L K S
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SILENT DISCO WALKING TOURS MEL BUTTLE: HERE IF YOU NEED
Guru Dudu Productions
23 & 24 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
29 JULY - 1 AUG | VARIOUS TIMES*
FR MW SP 15+
NAFA CP G Huddle up and place your bets on this brand-new show by Mel Buttle.
Central Park This is a show for anyone who’s ever played sport, gone to the gym, and
still woken up as a size 14.
Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours feature spontaneous flash Mel has had a go at playing softball, touch footy, hockey and AFL, all at
mobs, interpretative dance, group singing and lots of fun interaction intermediate levels but rest assured her comedy is grand final worthy.
with onlookers. It’s all about play, love and laughter. Sit on the sidelines and soak in one of comedy’s top players.
Full credit to Mel who’s torn up the blindside of comedy appearing on
Everyone wears headphones tuning in to a hilarious guided tour The Great Australian Bake Off, Hughesy We Have A Problem, Patriot
through a select playlist of uplifting dance favourites from the 70s, 80s, Brains and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.
90s and 00s. For all ages!
RE-SCORING THE SILENT CLASSICS
Townsville Classic Films
24, 31 JULY | 19:00- 20:30
CF G
Denham Lane
Flinders Lane
Silent films were never truly silent... we’ll be
bringing some music and noise back to some great
old films.
INTERACTIVE
FILM &
D I G I TA L
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YOTHU YINDI ON THE HEADLAND
1 RAR AN HOUR OF BRASS NAFA
1RAR Townsville Brass - Brolga and Youth Bands
16 JULY | 19:00 - 22:00
22 JULY | 20:30 21:30 30 JULY | 19:00 - 20:00
NAFA G
FR MS CP G FR MS CP G The Ville Headland
Since its inception in 1945, the Band of the The bands will present a variety of traditional One of Australia’s most iconic rock groups,
1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment has and modern brass band charts for your Arnhem Land’s Yothu Yindi, are blazing their
become as iconic to Townsville as Castle listening pleasure from marches and swing
Hill. Their presence throughout Far North way back onstage, putting new fire into
band to rock and movie favourites! classic tracks like ‘Treaty’, ‘Tribal Voice’ and
Queensland provides musical support to a
range of events from ceremonial duties, to ‘One Blood’.
school concerts, and charity events. From Yothu Yindi will be joined on lead vocals
pop, rock, funk and jazz to the parade ground by special guest Rrawun Maymuru. In an
or ceremonial duties, this versatile ensemble ever-changing world, the music and political
is a valuable part of the ADF and the North power of Yothu Yindi has never had more of
Queensland Community. an impact than right now.
CRISTI JIMMIESON
Cristi Jimmieson
25 JULY | 20:30- 22:00
DRUMBUMBA
FR MS CP G Drumbumba
When he’s not playing with local North 1 AUGUST | 18:00- 19:00
Queensland band The Godfathers of Funk,
33 1/3
33 1/3
Cristi Jimmieson of CJ Music has become FR MS CP G
a regular solo musician gigging at venues
all around NQ. Performing a wide repertoire Dynamics rhythm and dance from West Africa
31 JULY | 20:30- 22:00 of covers ranging from old school blues, performed by Drumbumba, Epizo Bangoura
ballads and rock ‘n’ roll, to modern day pop and Spirit of Africa Townsville
FR MS CP G and alternative hits, CJ brings an upbeat and
exciting feel to your classic acoustic setlist
North Queensland’s favourite Celtic folk band, with smooth loops and electrifying solos.
33 1/3 returns with a fresh line-up ready to
delight audiences with a rousing fusion of
both traditional and contemporary songs and
tunes.
Based in Townsville, 33 1/3 are famous for
their driving tempo, skilful playing, and a
strong stage performance. They are especially
MUSIC
popular at St Patrick’s Day events, and often
found at the centre of late-night singing
sessions.
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DYLAN RUSSELL JAZZ QUARTET
Dylan Russell Jazz Quartet
23, 24 JULY | 19:30- 21:00 POT-POURRI SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES
Creative Universe
FR ET CP G 10, 16 JULY | 16:00- 17:00
POSTPONED
Dylan Russell Jazz Quartet will be CF G
presenting a tribute to the great guitarists NAFA QG G St. James’ Cathedral Parish
throughout the history of jazz. Icons like Wes St. James’ Anglican Cathedral
Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and Pat Metheny Pot-Pourri are regarded as one of Australia’s
leading feature acts and are highly sought The popular Saturday Concert Series at St.
will be celebrated during a performance after for the corporate and conference stage James’ Cathedral was established in May 2015.
covering bebop, soul jazz, blues and fusion. as well as performing concerts at major Entry is by donation. During NAFA 2021, there
venues, festivals and events around the will be two concerts on offer, 10 July and 24
world, They will ensure your experience is fun, July. Please check the Cathedral website for
magical, impressive and memorable and will more details. www.stjamescathedral.com.au
leave you standing and singing out for more!
FANNY LUMSDEN
Wonderland Spiegeltent
24 JULY | 17:00- 19:00
FR WS SP G
ARIA Award + 8 x Golden Guitar winner Fanny
Lumsden is bringing her ‘8th Country Halls SOMETIMES I’M HAPPY
Tour’ to Townsville! The show is exuberant RANDOM SASS The Sarah Lane Standards Quartet
and a hell of a lot of fun, and somehow Sara Shaw & Clare Whitecombe
successfully manages to combine totem 25 JULY, 1 AUGUST |
tennis, synchronized swimming with 18, 25, 31 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
intimate storytelling delivered with world- VARIOUS TIMES*
FR PP CP 18+
class musicianship of her band and glorious CF ET CP G
harmonies, ‘It’s like she’s harnessed the Commonwealth Hotel Jazz vocalist Sarah Lane, joined by
greatest attributes of Gillian Welch & Dolly Empire Theatre Townsville’s top jazz musicians, presents a
Parton’. Sandi’s on Magnetic variety of musical styles (swing, blues, latin
& bebop) through the use of traditional and
“It’s breaking new ground for an old genre Captivating performances that transport non traditional jazz standards. By reaching
locally.” - MTV Australia audiences back in time, Sara Shaw and back to the early days of Billie Holiday or
Clare (Keys) Whitcombe blend musicianship, drawing on the aural tapestry of Joni Mitchell,
creativity and tradition. These talented Sarah’s elegant and powerful vocals captivate
audiences, reconnecting them with engaging
MUSIC
musicians easily adapt between jazz, blues,
soul and any genre they put their minds to. melodies and lyrics of the genre. A show for
lovers of great live music.
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SUN QUEEN
Isadoré
WATTLE ‘N’ GUM
09 JULY | 18:00- 19:00 Wattle ‘N’ Gum
FR ET SP G 22 JULY | 18:45- 20:00
THE SAUCE @ HP
Local and independent singer-songwriter/ Hoi Polloi FR MS CP G
producer Isadoré will be celebrating and
performing her collection of songs from her 17 JULY | 10:00- 22:00 Townsville’s own Bush Dance Band
new EP Sun Queen released in April 2021. extraordinaire!
Isadoré is a solo artist/producer who brings CF G
Wattle ’n’ Gum have been providing
a dark alt/synth-pop presence to the stage Hoi Polloi / Denham Lane Townsville with fun filled traditional bush
with dreamy self-made projections to take the
dancing since 1983. From 2 to 80 years old
audience on a full sonic and visual journey. Local jazz, funk and world musicians getting
- no previous dancing experience required.
their groove on in the laneway.
Everyone loves a bush dance.
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YOUR
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Hoi Polloi / Denham Lane
MANOEUVRE STILT WALKERS
EXPERIENCE
24 JULY | 19:30 - 22:00 Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers
Australia
CF G
#TOWNSVILLESHINES
Denham Lane 23-24 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
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Introspective soulful blues with a hint of ‘I’m
ready to boogie’.
With multiple sold out shows at Melbourne’s Towering over the crowd and enveloped
Northcote Social Club and Night Cat, Fitzroy, in a cloud of bubbles, Bubbles On Stilts
it’s time to take this new project out on the leaves a trail of enraptured, smiling faces.
road.
Effervescent, exquisite, Bubbles On
With a plethora of new music to release Stilts step lightly through the crowd with
Timothy Wolf and pieces of his 8 piece band beauty and grace. Watch the bubbles
the Howlers look forward to coming to a band burst their surprises in the sunshine or
room or laneway near you. notice the magic of floating balls in the
half-light of the evening. Bubbles On
Stilts appear to have just been pulled
straight out of fantasy story ready to
entertain a royal audience. This unique
act will have your audience in awe;
adding mystery and fantasy to every
event they are booked for. Adults and
MUSIC
children alike all love this walkabout act,
and the simplicity of this entertainment
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makes it incredibly versatile.
ROVING
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THE LION, THE WITCH AND
THE WARDROBE
Props Youth Theatre
PERFUME GARDENS | 3 - 4
JULY
100 YEARS OF THEATRE CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE LOVE AND INFORMATION
North Queensland Opera and FACTORY PROMO Full Throttle Theatre FR MW SP G
Musical Theatre Townsville Choral Society
15-18 JULY | 19:00- 21:00 This magical story adapted by
7-10, 14-17 JULY | 19:00 - 25 JULY | 18:00 - 18:30 Glyn Robbins, of good triumphing
22:00 CF G over evil, will thrill and delight
FR MS CP G Precinct 21 audiences. Presented by Props
CF 18+ Youth Theatre with an all child
NQOMT Hall The Townsville Choral Society Over 100 characters share cast of Townsville’s aspiring
have staged more than 100 moments in their lives - laughter, young actors and performers.
A fresh university graduate is productions over the Society’s sadness, desire, surprise,
thrown in the deep end when history, with recent shows fear, secrets – and love. And
he scores his first teaching job, including Mamma Mia, Heathers, the smallest moment can be
only to find that he has to teach Shrek the Musical and Les life-changing. In a series of
musical theatre (a subject he Miserables. This August, they short scenes, audiences meet
knows almost nothing about). will bring Willy Wonka’s magical characters of all ages and from
Join us as we take a bizarre world to life, with Roald Dahl’s all walks of life. We see the
trip through the last century of Charlie and the Chocolate character’s capacity for love and
musical theatre, with renowned Factory at the Townsville Civic their ability to communicate.
classics and fresh theatre hits Theatre from 18-29 August. Join THE WHITE ROSE & THE RED
along the way. the cast in Central Park to be Presented by a diverse Theatre iNQ / NAFA
given a sneak peek of the show! community of actors and
written by the preeminent Caryl 4, 7-11 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES”
Churchill, this innovative play will
delight and surprise audiences. NAFA MW SP 15+
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AND MORE ONLINE England is on the verge of losing
all of France as a young farm girl
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rises to unite her country. Whilst
on home soil, a family feud is
about to erupt into a civil war
that will rage on for generations,
divide families forever and
anger the Heavens into action.
Directed by Terri Brabon and
SH!TSHOW with an original score by Isadoré,
Theatre of Diversion this bold new adaptation of
Shakespeare’s legendary
BY A THREAD history cycle features a talented
One Fell Swoop Circus 23, 24 JULY | 18:30- 19:30
TheatreiNQ Ensemble.
POSTPONED CF 18+
Otherwise Bar
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Are you ready to be dumped on?
By a Thread was created to Six characters celebrate their
bring a new dimension to these triumphs, lament their griefs and
‘acrobatic’ relationships, and reveal their secrets in the most
the parallels they draw to our intimate and familiar of settings.
everyday interactions. Virtuosic Featuring local and independent
acrobatics and intricate musicians - this original,
choreography weave through contemporary musical will have
moments of confusion, hilarity, you laughing out loud.
romance, playfulness, fear and ENOUGH TO WAKE THE
friendship. The relationships DEAD
between ensemble members Townsville Little Theatre
on stage mimic the everyday
T H E AT R E
21-24 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES*
relationships we have as human
beings. The acrobatic ensemble CF G
is the vehicle through which Pimlico Performing Arts Centre
ideas of risk and trust are
explored, creating an intimate An Irish play written by a local NQ
experience around the dangers Irish playwright set in the north
and joys implicit in engaging of Ireland against a backdrop of
with others.
The Troubles.
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MEL O’CALLAGHAN, CENTRE OF THE CENTRE
10 - 29 JULY
NAFA
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts & Flinders Lane
Centre of the Centre is a major new commission by Australian-born,
Paris-based contemporary artist Mel O’Callaghan that traces the
origins of life and its regenerative forces, iterated through video, GRAPHIC TENDENCIES:
performance and sculpture. Centre of the Centre plunges audiences WORKS FROM THE CITY OF
4km below the surface in the Pacific Ocean to encounter fascinating TOWNSVILLE ART POSE
lifeforms in extreme environments, pushes the material boundaries COLLECTION NAFA
of glass, and reveals how breath can create both calm and excitement Pinnacles Gallery
through the depth and rapidity of inhalation and exhalation. 1 AUGUST | 17:30 - 20:00
1 JULY - 1 AUGUST
Mel O’Callaghan’s Centre of the Centre was curated and developed by NAFA
Artspace and is touring nationally with Museums & Galleries of NSW. NAFA Townsville Entertainment and
Centre of the Centre is co-commissioned by Le Confort Moderne, Pinnacles Gallery Convention Centre
Poitiers; Artspace, Sydney; and The University of Queensland Art
Museum, Brisbane. With Commissioning Partners Andrew Cameron The Townsville region has long POSE - A celebration of Wearable
AM & Cathy Cameron and Peter Wilson & James Emmett; and Lead been the home of many artists Art!!! ONE NIGHT ONLY, featuring
Supporter, Kronenberg Mais Wright. The development and presentation deeply invested in graphic Wearable Art Creatives, a
of Centre of the Centre is supported by the Fondation des Artistes; practices, art that uses the visual performance event highlighting
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the US National Science elements for immediate and the extraordinary talents of over
Foundation. 30 wearable art artists from
satisfying results. Townsville across Australia, supported
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through and North Queensland artists by specialist hair, makeup,
the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. and collectors have helped lighting and vision artists, and
Image above: Mel O’Callaghan, Centre of the Centre, 2019, installation view, Artspace, Sydney, shape the City of Townsville Art local dance company, Ulysses
courtesy the artist and Kronenberg Mais Wright, Sydney; Galerie Allen, Paris; Belo-Galsterer, Lisbon. Collection to include a range Dancers.
Photo: Zan Wimberley
of visually dynamic works, a
selection of which are presented And introducing People, Culture
here. Graphic Tendencies and Country, a showcase of
includes works by various artists cultural storytelling through
and is curated by Jonathan contemporary, collaborative
McBurnie. wearable artworks by Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
students from North Queensland
state schools, supported by Big
Eye Theatre performers.
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MESSENGERS OF TOWNSVILLE
1 JULY - 11 JULY
VISUAL ARTS
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Six giant Gouldian Finches will fly into
Townsville to spread messages of hope
this July. Created by internationally
renowned artist Florentijn Hofman
and brought to life by Brisbane’s Urban
Art Projects, these spectacularly
coloured birds invite us to look up and
smile. Perched atop various buildings,
Messengers of Townsville can be
viewed on a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
Learn more about this endangered
species through workshops and
activities and on our website. Party
hats are on!
AD SPACE
FINCHES
VISUAL ARTS
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TUCKER
REGIONAL
GALLERY
Corner of Flinders
St and Denham St
Townsville City
PINNACLES
GALLERY
Riverway Arts Centre,
20 Village Blvd,
Thuringowa Central
ROBERT PRESTON / INNER VISIONS: VISUAL ART
OBSERVATION, ABSTRACTION AND Hebatullah Youssef
IMAGINATION, 1955 - 2021 UMBRELLA
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 1 JULY - 1 AUGUST STUDIO
CONTEMPORARY
1 JULY - 1 AUGUST CF G ARTS
The HUB Creative Space
NAFA G 408 Flinders St,
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Exhibition of Miniature Painting art pieces Townsville City
painted locally with acrylic paint on paper,
Inner Visions: Observation, Abstraction and canvas, handmade cushions and ceramic
Imagination, 1955 – 2021 is the first career- plates.
spanning retrospective of Townsville-based
artist, Robert Preston, and the largest and
most comprehensive selection of his work BOOK TICKETS
to date. The exhibition covers some sixty-six FOR THESE SHOWS
years of artistic practice, and includes key AND MORE ONLINE
works from every period of Preston’s vast THE HUB
oeuvre, including never-before exhibited CREATIVE
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student works, studies, commissions and SPACE
commercial pieces, and the career-defining
Communion to the Trees in its entirety, 16 Casey St,
exhibited for the first time in two decades. Aitkenvale
REDUCE YOUR RISK
VISUAL ARTS
Regular cleaning with soap and Cough and sneeze into your Try and stay one metre away from
water or alcohol-based hand rubs. elbow or tissue. Limit direct close contact. Staying home if you people coughing or sneezing.
are unwell.
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City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Day by day 30 June - 1 August
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 03/07/21 10:00 13:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 03/07/2 12:30 15:00 Perfume Gardens Cnr Walker St & Stokes St
Popcorn Underground 03/07/21 19:30 20:45 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
SUN 4 Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 04/07/21 10:00 13:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 04/07/21 10:00 13:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 03/07/2 12:30 15:00 Perfume Gardens Cnr Walker St & Stokes St
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 04/07/21 14:00 15:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 04/07/21 17:00 18:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
The White Rose & the Red 04/07/21 19:00 22:15 The May Wirth Strand Park
Popcorn Underground 04/07/21 20:30 21:45 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
MON 5 Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 05/07/21 16:00 17:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
TUE 6 Scribblerz 06/07/21 09:00 15:00 Headspace Townsville 2/14 Sporting Dr,
Thuringowa Central
Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 06/07/21 10:00 17:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 06/07/21 10:00 17:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
Emerge 06/07/21 09:00 15:00 Headspace Townsville 2/14 Sporting Dr,
Thuringowa Central
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 06/07/21 15:00 16:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Popcorn Underground 06/07/21 19:00 20:15 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
WED 7 Emerge 07/07/21 09:00 15:00 Headspace Townsville 2/14 Sporting Dr,
Thuringowa Central
Scribblerz 07/07/21 09:00 15:00 Headspace Townsville 2/14 Sporting Dr,
Thuringowa Central
Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 07/07/21 10:00 17:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 07/07/21 10:00 17:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 07/07/21 14:00 15:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 07/07/21 17:00 18:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 07/07/21 18:00 18:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 07/07/21 19:00 19:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
100 Years of Theatre 07/07/21 19:00 22:00 NQOMT Hall Gill Park, Hugh Street,
Pimlico
High Tea with BOOFF 07/07/21 20:00 20:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
The White Rose & the Red 07/07/21 19:00 22:15 The May Wirth Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 07/07/21 21:00 21:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
Popcorn Underground 07/07/21 19:00 20:15 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
THU 8 Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 08/07/21 10:00 17:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 08/07/21 10:00 17:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 08/07/21 14:00 15:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 08/07/21 17:00 18:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 08/07/21 18:00 18:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
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WS Wonderland Spiegeltent MW The May Wirth ET Empire Theatre PP Pinocchi’s Palace MS Main Stage18+ Adults Only 15+ Mature Audience G All Ages
Jacques Barrett 08/07/21 18:00 19:00 Empire Theatre Strand Park
1940s Lindy Hop Dance Class 08/07/21 18:30 19:45 Suburban Bowling Club 5 Carr St, Hermit Park
Day by day 30 June - 1 August
High Tea with BOOFF 08/07/21 19:00 19:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
100 Years of Theatre 08/07/21 19:00 22:00 NQOMT Hall Gill Park, Hugh Street,
Pimlico
High Tea with BOOFF 08/07/21 20:00 20:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
Jacques Barrett 08/07/21 20:00 21:00 Empire Theatre Strand Park
The White Rose & the Red 08/07/21 20:00 23:15 The May Wirth Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 08/07/21 21:00 21:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
Popcorn Underground 08/07/21 19:00 20:15 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
FRI 9 Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 09/07/21 10:00 17:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 09/07/21 10:00 17:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 09/07/21 14:00 15:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 09/07/21 17:00 18:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 09/07/21 18:00 18:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
Sun Queen 09/07/21 18:00 19:00 Empire Theatre Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 09/07/21 19:00 19:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
100 Years of Theatre 09/07/21 19:00 22:00 NQOMT Hall Gill Park, Hugh Street,
Pimlico
Meuram Murray Island Dancers 09/07/21 19:00 20:00 Flinders Lane 376 Flinders Street
The White Rose & the Red 09/07/21 19:00 22:15 The May Wirth Strand Park
Popcorn Underground 09/07/21 19:00 20:15 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 09/07/21 20:00 20:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
Jacques Barrett 09/07/21 20:00 21:00 Empire Theatre Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 09/07/21 21:00 21:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
SAT 10 Yana Gair Le 10/07/21 09:00 13:00 Umbrella Studio 408 Flinders Street
and Centre of the Centre Exhibitions Contemporary Arts
Centre of the Centre Exhibition 10/07/21 09:00 13:00 Flinders Lane 376 Flinders Street
Graphic Tendencies: Works from the 10/07/21 10:00 13:00 Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd,
City of Townsville Art Collection Thuringowa Central
Robert Preston / Inner Visions: Observation, 10/07/21 10:00 13:00 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr Denham St &
Abstraction and Imagination, 1955 - 2021 Flinders St
Centre of the Centre Performance 10/07/21 10:30 11:00 Umbrella Studio 408 Flinders Street
Contemporary Arts
Centre of the Centre Artist Floortalk 10/07/21 11:00 11:30 Umbrella Studio 408 Flinders Street
Contemporary Arts
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 10/07/21 14:00 15:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
Saturday Concert Series 10/07/21 16:00 17:00 St. James’ Anglican 36 Cleveland Terrace,
Cathedral Townsville
Circus Wonderland - 100 years ago 10/07/21 17:00 18:00 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 10/07/21 18:00 18:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
‘Sista’s in Comedy’ Living our Best Life 10/07/21 18:30 20:30 Empire Theatre Strand Park
High Tea with BOOFF 10/07/21 19:00 19:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
100 Years of Theatre 10/07/21 19:00 22:00 NQOMT Hall Gill Park, Hugh Street,
Pimlico QLD 4812
High Tea with BOOFF 10/07/21 20:00 20:30 BOOFF Container Strand Park
The White Rose & the Red 10/07/21 19:00 22:15 The May Wirth Strand Park
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