What's On Ipswich: Syncopation - on sale now! What's On Ipswich

A Critical Stages and The Follies Company production

By Allan Knee

SYNCOPATION is a smash-hit fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing set in the exciting, electric rush of New York City in 1912.

Henry Ribolow is a Jewish meatpacker crazy with a dream of becoming a ballroom dancer, and desperate for a dance partner. Anna Bianchi, an Italian Catholic seamstress, is unsatisfied with her life until she spots a curious ad in the paper: “Give your life a lift. Wanted: A Dance Partner to dance for royalty.”

From the moment Anna summons up the courage to answer the ad, sparks fly. As Anna and Henry take their first steps together they embark on a journey that will transform their lives.

They dance, urged on by the jazzy rhythms and haunting melodies of Gershwin, Joplin and Berlin. The beautiful story of Henry and Anna takes flight, soaring in amazing ballroom routines choreographed by Dancing with the Stars choreographer/dancer Mark Hodge and under the direction of Broadway’s Tony Award-nominated Stephen Lloyd Helper.

“A COMPELLING STORY THAT PROMENADES, FOXTROTS AND TANGOS TO LIFE” - The Age

“This is a play with dance. What a play and what a dance! I shall go again - you should go at least once!”- 3MBS FM

“An enjoyable piece - I haven’t seen a better judged performance this year.” - Herald Sun

“Original, invigorating and wonderous, SYNCOPATION will sweep you into its magic and leave you dancing on air!” - theatrepeople.com

CAST INCLUDES: Emma Palmer
DIRECTOR Stephen Lloyd Helper (Fiddler on the Roof, Smokey Joe’s Café)
CHOREOGRAPHER Mark Hodge (Dancing with the Stars, Moulin Rouge)
DESIGNER Adrienne Chisolm
SOUND DESIGNER Darrin Verhagen

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Wednesday 4 July 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $32 Conc. $29 More Info: Celebrate theatre Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then send this to a friend

HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credt Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ipswich Civic Centre Ticket Office located at: 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Entry from Ipswich City Mall). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.

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Syncopation - on sale now! What's On Ipswich

What's On Ipswich: David Campbell at Civic Centre

Sunday 8 July, 2012 - 8:00pm

All Tickets $60.00

On the back of 4 x top 10 albums featuring tracks from Broadway through to ‘60s pop, David Campbell is excited to release his next album and labour of love for 2011 - ‘Let's Go'! Featuring David's signature fresh twist on some of the most exciting tracks to come from the early eighties, Let's Go! will be in stores November 18.

Initially inspired by the revolutionary ‘second British invasion' of the early ‘80s, Let's Go is sure to be the biggest summer party album of 2011 and features hits including Let's Go, Shout To The Top, Come on Eileen, I'm Your Man and Tainted Love.

On the new album Campbell says "For this album, I wanted to put a fresh spin on some dance-pop classics with a big-band brass and string sound. We went back to basics and jammed some of our favourite tunes from our adolescence, and I couldn't be happier with the result - an album of some of my favourite hits and party anthems - re-imagined in a way I know will keep my audiences on their feet!!"

David is one of the country's most popular entertainers. Known for his energetic LIVE shows, and selling out tours from coast to coast - expect nothing less from this next Tour.

David Campbell at Civic Centre

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Only Southern Hemisphere City to Host Picasso

The Picasso exhibition commencing at the Art Gallery of NSW this Saturday is expected to be a major drawcard for international and domestic visitors to Sydney. The gallery says it’s the most significant exhibition of Picasso’s art ever held in Australia and includes more than 150 important paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings.

Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris is on from 12 November to 25 March. Sydney is the only Southern Hemisphere city to host the exhibition which was made possible by the Musée National Picasso in Paris closing for renovations. Destination NSW is a major partner in the exhibition and has been working with the Art Gallery of NSW to promote the event.

Destination NSW ran a marketing campaign to promote Picasso in October in partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW, CountryLink and Accor Hotels. The television, print and online campaign ran in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional NSW media outlets as well as Facebook. It featured rail and accommodation packages in Sydney.

Picasso is part of this year’s Sydney International Art Series which includes an exhibition by the Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer at the Museum of Contemporary Art from mid-December. The series is a signature event on the NSW Events Calendar. Our international team is also promoting the Picasso exhibition in key short haul markets such as New Zealand.

Sydney Only Southern Hemisphere City to Host Picasso

Ipswich Events: Spotlight on Beccy Cole

Beccy is best known for her award-winning songs but is also an accomplished comedienne who has audiences roaring with laughter at her wicked brand of humour.

Her memorable, heart-felt songs have earned Beccy seven Golden Guitars, two Entertainer of the Year awards, three Gold records and many other song-writing accolades.

This show brings Beccy into the spotlight like never before, in a special ‘up close and personal’ night of very special entertainment. It’s easy to see why such a multi-talented performer remains at the forefront of Australian Country Music.

Beccy Cole with be performing with support act Lyn Bowtell. Lyn Bowtell is an accomplished singer/songwriter, two-time Golden Guitar winner with trio 'Bella' (2004 & 2005), Toyota Star Maker winner (1997), APRA Awards finalist and graduate of the inaugural Country Music College (1997).

SHOW DETAILS

	Dates: Thursday 10 November
	Time: 7.30pm
	Tickets: Adult $30 | Conc. $27
Child $15
	More Info: Support Act - Lyn Bowtell
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Ipswich Events: Spotlight on Beccy Cole

What's On Ipswich: Busting Out! On sale now What's On Ipswich

Direct from sold out seasons in London and Los Angeles, the Australian made, international hit show Busting Out! is touring Australia in 2012! Busting Out! 2012 has the best of the earlier show plus new material!

Busting Out! would make a great Christmas gift, with more front than Myer, our bosom-buddies return in their own laugh-out-loud and totally liberating show which has been seen by over 400,000 adoring fans throughout the world.

Busting Out! On sale now What's On Ipswich

Melbourne Tourism News: Global Creatures Sets Melbourne Premiere for 'King Kong Live'

The show will follow in the footsteps of 'Walking With Dinosaurs' and 'How To Train Your Dragon' arena shows

SYDNEY – Global Creatures’ new stage musical version of King Kong, will have its world premiere in Melbourne in 2013, Victorian events minister Louise Asher announced Wednesday.

Global Creatures has created a live arena show, Walking With Dinosaurs, and is working with Dreamworks on the upcoming live version of How to Train Your Dragon and Baz Luhrmann on a new stage version of Strictly Ballroom. Global Creatures is co-producing King Kong in co-operation with the estate of Kong creator Merian C. Cooper.

“This show continues the innovative direction of Global Creatures in creating world class productions in Australia and then taking them to the world. In this regard, King Kong is in a class all of its own in terms of scale, vision, ambition and technical advancement, and we can't wait to see it come to life in Melbourne's Regent Theatre,” producer Carmen Pavlovic said.

However King Kong will be a more intimate show than GC’s live arena spectaculars as its designed for a traditional proscenium theaters. Global is currently working on taking the show to Broadway also in 2013.

Melbourne Tourism News: Global Creatures Sets Melbourne Premiere for 'King Kong Live'

Ipswich Events: Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Tickets selling fast - get in quick for Ipswich's 'one night only' show!

Direct from Las Vegas – OH WHAT A NIGHT! is an exciting musical revue written and directed by independent Motown producer George Solomon, and award-winning producer/director Michael Chapman. Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Working My Way Back To You, Let’s Hang On, and Who Loves You, are just some of the many hits you will enjoy from the songbook of those dynamic boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

While the smash hit Jersey Boys is a scripted musical biography of the group, OH WHAT A NIGHT! is a concert tribute which features all the original hits and more. Between the recognizable tunes you will be delivered informative and often hilarious banter between the high-spirited cast. Fans of Fankie Valli & The Four Seasons will not want to miss this show!

With supporting act Tommy Memphis - The legend & spirit of many of the big names in Rock n Roll history lives on in the heart and soul of one of the new breed of entertainers. Tommy Memphis shows & performances have entertained thousands

Ipswich Events: Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons