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Join Anthony Lamond with a line-up of local stand-up comedians for a night of fun and laughs. After Anthony has coached our local comedians in a full day workshop, we invite you to see their graduating performance in the Burdekin Theatre Foyer. Grab your friends, family or co-workers together for a great night of comedy.
Number are limited, get in fast and secure your spot. Table bookings accepted for groups 10+
Date: Saturday 29 August 2020
Time: Doors Open 7.00pm, Show Starts 8.00pm
Ticket Price: $20.00
BYO NIBBLES PERMITTED
As the Burdekin Theatre is licenced venue, BYO drinks is strictly prohibited. All drinks will be available for purchase from the Burdekin Theatre Bar.
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Are you looking to learn new on-stage skills and excel your comedy career? The Pass the Mic – Comedy Workshop is for you! This full day workshop is presented by Anthony Lamond, who has hosted and produced over 750 shows Australia wide. This FREE interactive comedy workshop also includes a graduation performance the same evening.
DATE: Saturday 29 August 2020
WORKSHOP BEGINS: 9:30am
DOOR OPEN FOR FINAL PERFORMANCE: 7.00pm
FINAL PERFORMANCE BEGINS: 8:00pm
What Will I Learn?
You will learn plenty as there is a full day workshop which will cover the following topics.
- The science of laughter and why we laugh.
- Developing a character for stage.
- Sourcing material and writing it for yourself.
- Stage Craft, how to walk and perform on stage.
- Microphone technique, are you being heard??
- Shaping, editing and finalizing your material
- Develop a 2-5min routine
- Producing your own show and building an audience, an insight into the Comedy Industry and finding your place.
At the completion of the Workshop you will present your routine to a live audience which will be your graduation performance. At the completion of the show you will be presented onstage a Certificate that recognizes your achievement.
How Will the Course Benefit Me?
There are several to participating in this workshop
- Self-Belief and Confidence.
- Growth and Development.
- Expression - How to take your life experiences good or bad and find the funny in them.
- Learning new skills which will help you for any public speaking occasion.
- Learning how to present and influence others.
- Connection - Your graduation performance will be bringing your local community together which will allow them to engage and share a laugh, bringing joy to their lives.
TO REGISTER YOUR NAME FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE CALL THE BURDEKIN THEATRE BOX OFFICE ON (07) 4783 9880
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Darren Coggan is one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists, a masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs. Darren welcomes us to his campfire, articulating moments of laughter and reflection through timeless tunes that the whole world sang along with.
In an intimate performance, around a campfire, Darren introduces songs from his award-winning albums and celebrates the artists he has remarkably re-created throughout his career, including, Glen Campbell, James Taylor, John Denver and of course his hugely successful and critically acclaimed portrait of Cat Stevens, 'Peace Train - The Cat Stevens Story'.
From humble beginnings, strumming a guitar by ‘the ‘Bidgee’ river in his beloved hometown of Wagga Wagga, to selling out The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with Peace Train, Darren has forged a unique, diverse career that has seen him embrace the Australian Country Music, Musical Theatre and Television industries with aplomb.
Grab a cuppa and settle in for a sing a long around Darren Coggan's Campfire.
“It was the boy from Wagga Wagga, Darren Coggan, who emerged as the evening’s king of hearts. Coggan has a fresh, powerful, expressive voice, and he just oozed style.”
THE AUSTRALIAN
“Coggan’s musical story-telling is outstanding, as is his singing and playing." SUNDAY HERALD SUN
TICKETS ON SALE - MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2020 - 10:00AM
Tickets $15.00 - Includes Complimentary Morning tea at 10.00am (Provided by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre)
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Interactive Theatre International presents:
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
- Straight from the stage of London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now returning to Burdekin Theatre in October 2020. Officially the world’s most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is an ‘outrageously funny’ night (BroadwayBaby) not to be missed!
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a platter along with five stars, three courses and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside your favorite TV show and experience it from the inside out… With over 70% improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive experience where anything can happen… and usually does!
- ‘Hilariously uplifiting’ ★★★★★ In Touch Magazine, Hunters Pokolbin 2019
- ‘The Best Completely Indestructible Show Award’ The Advertiser, Adelaide Fringe 2019
- ‘A kooky but brilliant concept' ★★★★★ Melbourne Observer, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2019
Australia born in 1997, the show has been receiving critical and audience acclaim ever since. It’s visited 40 countries over the years, and is constantly touring Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and Australia. It also returns every year to Adelaide Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has an ongoing residency in London’s West End. Now having sold its millionth ticket, it’s clear that this is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind.
The cast for Burdekin Theatre features Amy Currie (Sybil), Rob Langston (Basil) and Andy Foreman (Manuel).
* Performer biogs are on the About/Actors page at www.faultytowersdining.com
- ‘A rare treat for a rural community like Oakey [150km west of Brisbane] to witness an international show such as 'Faulty Towers The Dining Experience', and what a Mother’s Day delight it was.’ ★★★★★ Scenestr, Oakey 2019
- ‘It’s a funny-bone tickler. A must-see!’ ★★★★★ Absolute Theatre, Sydney Opera House 2019
- ‘Immersive theatre at its startling best’ ★★★★★ Best of Theatre, London West End 2019
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S ♯1 EXPERIENCE!
Venue: Burdekin Theatre, 161 Queen Street, Ayr, QLD 4807
Dates: Friday 16 October 2020 and Saturday 17 October 2020
Times: Doors open 6:00pm with an outside bar in the Forecourt, Show starts 7:00pm in the Foyer.
Tickets: $70.00 per person – all tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show.
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Celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas singalong led by songstress/ comedienne Nadia Sunde and her yuletide band. Featuring a beautifully designed set and stunning costumes, patrons will singalong to their favorite Christmas carols and songs. From the producers of Brisbane’s sellout Lord Mayor’s Seniors Christmas Parties.
This is a free event provided by the Burdekin Shire Council
TICKETS ON SALE - MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2020 - 10:00AM
Tickets are Free (Bookings Essential) - Includes Complimentary Morning tea at 10.00am (Provided by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre)
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Direct from sold out houses and rave reviews in London, Berlin and Beijing, Australia’s newest and hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to the Burdekin Theatre!
Picking up where The Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the 50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Buble and Beyonce.
The Tap Pack mix slick humour, high energy entertainment and world class tap dance. A show of pure entertainment inspired by the legendary kings of swing, The Rat Pack, freshly created for the audience today. Cool classics with a fresh new twist. All your favourites including “The Lady Is a Tramp, “Come Fly with Me”, “One For my Baby”, “Me And my Shadow” and much more.
They sing. They dance. They joke. They bring a new, invigorating energy to a timeless style!
Ticket Prices
VIP - $89.90
Adult - $69.90
Concession - $64.90
Friends of the Burdekin Theatre - $64.90
Group 8+ - $64.90
VIP Tickets
For a truly memorable experience purchase VIP Tickets! These tickets include a premium seat, exclusive access to sound check, meet and greet with the cast and a signed poster! VIP Ticker holders will need to arrive at the venue no later than 1 hour prior to the shows performance time.
"Exhilarating" – The Herald Sun
"Knockout performances" – The Age
"Sensational evening" – The Advertiser
"Genuinely breath catching" – Timeout.com
"Sheer brilliance" - London Theatre One
Created by Jesse Rasmussen, Jordan Pollard and Thomas J Egan. Co-created and directed by Nigel Turner Carroll. Produced by Kym Halpin.
