Pilbeam Theatre

18/09/2024

Look who dropped by the Rockhampton Dance Festival yesterday! Apollo Jackson, featured on Australia's Got Talent, brings his 'Beyond Illusion' show to the Pilbeam Theatre on Saturday 28 September 2024 at 7pm.
All Rockhampton Dance Festival participants, families and friends are extended a 20% off code for all tickets - used discount code 20off
Tickets available here https://tickets.seeitlive.com.au/Events/Apollo-jackson-Beyond-Illusion

15/09/2024

The Officiana Athelstane group open their club room doors and invite children of all ages to come and create a paper printer's hat with them on Thursday the 26th of September.

Class Information: Children can create paper printer’s hats and the process aims to develop key hand-eye coordination and concentration skills.

Bookings not required for more information visit https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

**Please note: Image may not reflect items made in class**

12/09/2024

The CQ Contemporary Artists invite childresn between the ages of 5 and 12 to come create a colourful body portrait with them on Friday the 27th of September.

Class Information: Create a full size coloured portrait of your body and add decorations with patterns and objects that have special meaning, to tell a unique story about you.

For more information and to book visit https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

**Please note: Image may not reflect items made in class**

10/09/2024

Join Anne Stewart of the Embroiders Guild in learning the art of embroidery on Thursday the 26th of September.

Class Includes: Children will work with a variety of materials and embellishments to create a sample of embroidery stitches.

For more information and to book visit https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

**Please note: Image may not reflect items made in class**

09/09/2024

Join Rosslyn McKendry of the Embroiders Guild in creating a teddy bear from wool fibres on Thursday the 26th of September.

Class Includes: Children will be taught how to make a Teddy Bear with Wool Fibres. Each bear has its own special character, and they make ideal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones.

For more information and to book visit https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

**Please note: Image may not reflect items made in class**

08/09/2024

Join the Fibre Arts Group on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th of September for 2 school holiday crafting sessions. 🧶

Tuesday Class Includes: French knitting, macrame key ring and pom pom making
Thursday Class Includes: Felt soap making, silk paper making and wool art making

For more information and to book visit https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

04/09/2024

Looking for something creative to do these School Holidays?
The Walter Reid Cultural Centre has you covered!

More then 6 different creative activities are being offered by 5 different community groups over 2 weeks. From teddy bear making to jewellery making there is something for everyone these school holidays.

For more information: https://bit.ly/47hCuGa

03/09/2024

Rockhampton Regional Council is currently seeking applications from local charitable organisations to receive financial donation from concert goers for the 2024 Carols by Candlelight.

For more information, including eligibility criteria and application forms visit: https://bit.ly/4dmvjyz

Applications Close Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 5pm

30/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors, is a reimagining of the arrival of the First Fleet from the indigenous perspective.

Actor Zoe Walters talks about her role in the production.

Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

28/08/2024

ROCKHAMPTON ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?⚡ 🎸 🎤 🤘

Only 2 days until CQ All Schools Battle of the Bands hits the stage for their annual all out Battle!! Don't miss this opportunity to see the best of CQ Young Talent on stage having the time of their lives.

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/3X3r0kB

26/08/2024

The play, The Visitors, is a riveting, deeply researched insight into one of the most impactful and painful days in Australia's history.
Here language coach Jordan Ryan-Henessey talks about how he assists the cast of the play.
The Visitors is a Sydney Theatre Company - Moogahlin Performing Arts co production.
Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

22/08/2024

Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. ✨

Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm is on tour again and coming to the Rockhampton Pilbeam Theatre this September.

Even fans who have seen Celtic Illusion's previous shows won’t dare miss the 202 4 tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before.

Tickets on Sale Now at : https://bit.ly/46Xru0f

20/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors, is a reimagining of the arrival of the First Fleet from the indigenous perspective.

Actor John Blair talks about his role in the production.

Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

16/08/2024

Come be a part of Carols by Candlelight for 2024!🎅

Rockhampton Regional Council is calling for Expressions of interest for a Creative Director and vocalists for the popular concerts.

The Creative Director is responsible for the overall artistic vision of the show and for bringing it all together from first rehearsal through to opening night.

Vocalists are also required to perform a variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols and songs.

Applications for Creative Director Close: 5pm Thursday, 5 September 2024
Applications for Vocalists Close: 5pm Thursday, 12 September 2024

More information and application forms can be found via the link: https://bit.ly/4dmvjyz

16/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors, is a reimagining of the arrival of the First Fleet from the indigenous perspective.

Actor Stephen Geronimos talks about his role in the production.

Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

11/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors, is a reimagining of the arrival of the First Fleet from the indigenous perspective.

Actor James Slee talks about his role in the production.

Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

09/08/2024

Put on Your Boogie Shoes, white suits and frills and salute the Grammy Award-winning Saturday Night Fever album.

In a two-act performance, the Best of the Bee Gees opens with the greatest hits spanning the decades, followed by a high-energy second act with the songs from Saturday Night Fever which defined the disco era.

The show features special guests child actor/original Bee Gees drummer, Colin “Smiley” Petersen and global chanteuse Roslyn Loxton.

Pilbeam Theatre,
Friday 23 August at 8pm
www.seeitlive.com.au

08/08/2024

September school holiday fun at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre!
‘Let me explain…’ is a live performance; part science lesson, part comedy, part social revolution, passionately delivered in front of projections of colourful, exciting close-up photos of weird and wonderful critters. Over an hour and a half we’ll explore where Gone Buggo came from, where it’s going, and why it matters to everyone, whether they like bugs or not. Suitable for all ages.

Walter Reid Cultural Centre auditorium (corner East and Derby Streets, Rockhampton),
Friday 20 September at 12 midday and 3pm.
Tickets on sale now from www.seeitlive.com.au/letmeexplain
And from the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office.
Limited seating, book early!

08/08/2024

If you have kids aged 2-4 years and you are are looking for something different to do with them in the September school holidays, then book them in to a workshop being conducted by Flipside Circus.

Limited places are available for children aged 2-4. Sessions run for 45 minutes and cost $20 per child per session and will be held on 24, 25 and 26 September. More info and booking: https://www.seeitlive.com.au/What%E2%80%99s-On/FlipsideCircusWorkshops

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
(Please note workshops for 5-8 and 9-16 year olds are sold out).

07/08/2024

Meet the cast of the Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors.
Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

06/08/2024

The Taste of the World Cultural Festival’s headline act is Australia’s acclaimed world music sensation MZAZA, performing their show The Birth and Death of Stars. Described as ‘an exhilarating musical odyssey’; the show is a combination of music, history, and culture.
Don’t miss them from 6.45pm on the main stage at the Taste of the World Cultural Festival at Riverside Park on Saturday 24 August, 1pm-8pm. FREE ENTRY!

**FREE WORKSHOPS: Mzaza will also be conducting free singing and instrumental workshops on the day of the festival, with participants being invited to take part in the concert that evening. Workshop places are limited, and bookings are essential.
Workshop info: https://www.seeitlive.com.au/What%E2%80%99s-On/MzazaWorkshop2024

Mzaza is presented by Rockhampton Regional Council as part of the Taste of the World Cultural Festival.

05/08/2024

'The Visitors' is an award-winning new play that looks at the arrival of the First Fleet from an Indigenous perspective and asks 'what if that moment was different?'
Written by Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison, directed by Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch, The Visitors provides an insight into the way communities respond to change and the unknown.

The Play is a co-production between Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company won awards for Best Mainstage Production and Best Ensemble at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards.

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.

Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September.
Adults $45, concessions available,
www.seeitlive.com.au
Photos: Daniel Boud

05/08/2024

The latest round of the Rockhampton Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is now open and applications are being sought for projects that will commence from mid September.

RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council, supporting professional artists and arts practice in regional areas. It covers projects that enhance the arts on a local level by providing financial assistance to support artists’ professional development or increase artists’ employment opportunities.

Applications close on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
More info & application forms:

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports professional artists and arts practitioners living in regional Queensland.

04/08/2024

FRIDAY!
Hear all the energetic rock and soulful R'n'B hits that made Tina Turner one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music at TINA - The Ultimate Tribute.
It's a show of massive hits including Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer and many more.
www.seeitlive.com.au

02/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company / Moogahlin Performing Arts' production, The Visitors, is a reimagining of the arrival of the First Fleet from the indigenous perspective.
Author Jane Harrison and Director Wesley Enoch talk about the production.
Pilbeam Theatre, Thursday 5 September. Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.
www.seeitlive.com.au/thevisitors

01/08/2024

Opens tomorrow!
Rockhampton Grammar School Primary's production of Disney's Frozen Jr.!
It's an enchanting musical adventure filled with beloved characters, catchy tunes, and heartwarming moments that will melt even the iciest of hearts.

Friday 2 August and Saturday 3 August at 7pm.
www.seeitlive.com.au

31/07/2024

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner in 'Tina – The Ultimate Tribute'.
It’s a glorious, energetic stage production, brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
The powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole, along with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers, makes this show the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out!

Pilbeam Theatre, Friday 9 August.
www.seeitlive.com.au

30/07/2024

The September school holidays might seem a long way off but this is something you won't want to miss!

Flipside Circus is conducting a range of circus workshops to supercharge the school holidays in September.

Whether it’s tackling the trapeze or harnessing the hula-hoop, your kids will have a blast at Flipside Circus’ workshops.

No matter what your child’s skill level, Flipside Circus trainers will help them learn new circus skills and give them a chance to show off.

There are three age level workshops: 2-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-16 years.
Workshops are held from 24-26 September at the Robert Schwarten Pavilion.
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED, SO BOOK NOW!
www.seeitlive.com.au/flipside2024

29/07/2024

Ted Prior’s celebrated picture-book character, Grug, will be brought to life on stage in in August.
Ted Prior’s Grug books were first published in 1979, with the 35th in the series published in 2020. Grug continues to enchant 2-6 year olds and their parents to this day.
Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground. Resembling a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, Grug is fascinated by the world around him and solves everyday problems creatively and without fuss.

Pilbeam Theatre Monday 26 August at 6pm
(10am and 1pm shows are SOLD OUT).
Tickets $11
www.seeitlive.com.au/grug

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council.

21/12/2023

The Pilbeam Theatre Box Office will be closed from Friday 22 December at 4.30pm, reopening on Monday 8 January 2024 at 9am.

Administration will be closed from Friday 22 December at 5pm, reopening on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 9am.

Although we’re closed you can still buy tickets throughout this period by visiting our website www.seeitlive.com.au.

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we hope to see you at the theatre in 2024!