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Christine Anu presents REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook

Thursday 12 July 8.00pm

In this must-see performance, Anu conjures soulful interpretations of Aretha’s most memorable songs including the signature tunes Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman as well as Chain of Fools, Today I Sing the Blues, Rock Steady, and many other unforgettable classic melodies.

Anu will tour REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook in 2012 to coincide with Aretha Franklin’s 70th Birthday and the release of an album of the same title.

During an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, Christine has amassed a multitude of achievements, including platinum albums, sell-out musicals, Hollywood blockbusters, and high-profiled collaborations with showbiz and musical luminaries such as Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge), Paul Kelly and David Atkins.

For this special tour, Christine will be joined on stage by Women of Soul – Starring Miss Min & Evie J Willie. 

Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision

Thursday 26 April 7.30pm - Opening Night Special Offer: Adult tickets only $25.00!
Friday 27 April 7.30pm
Saturday 28 April 2.00pm & 7.30pm

“Eurobeat is funny, frivolous, and fabulously over-the-top... it’s a great night in the theatre, and without a doubt, the funniest production of the year.” - Stage Whispers

This glorious stage musical celebrates everything we love and cringe about every time we watch the Eurovision Song Contest.

Your Bosnian hosts, Boyka and Sergei and Eurobeat’s talented and sequined cast deliver a respectful yet hilarious celebration of the often cheesy and sometimes talented Eurovision Song Contest.

World Premiere at DRTCC of

Wickedly Showstopping

Friday 13 April 8.00pm

Decide whether you are good or wicked through a humorous, poignant, surprising and showstopping musical journey of Rogers and Hammerstein, Gershwin, Berlin, Tesori, Porter, Kern and Sondheim gems to put a twinkle in your eye.

Be the first to witness Australia’s brightest new leading lady and man and the most exciting and sought after musical director Australia has to offer- together for one night only in Dubbo!

Wickedly Showstopping, is a coming of age journey through song and story exploring not only what it means to be wicked and good- but what fun you can have with both!

Syncopation

Thursday 15 March 7.30pm

“A compelling story that promenades, foxtrots and tangos to life.” - The Age

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.

My Grandma Lived In Gooligulch

Friday 1 July 6.30pm
Saturday 2 July 11.00am & 1.00pm

To celebrate the beginning of the school holiday's, the Promoter has released a special discount offer for the first 50 families who book for the opening performance this Friday at 6.30pm. Purchase four tickets for $80, that's a saving of $30!

My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch tells the story of Kate, a city kid who has to spend the summer holidays with her eccentric Grandma in outback Gooligulch. Kate is sure it will be the worst holiday of her life - but when she finds the animals in Gooligulch can talk, her eyes are opened to a whole new world.

My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch is an Australian musical adventure that both kids and adults will love.