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- 17
  
  Nov
  
  BIGGEST EVER SEASON RELEASED AT 2018 LAUNCH
  
  The Empire Theatres have announced their largest ever annual program with the launch of Season 2018. Following the success of the 20th anniversary season this year, Season 2018 features a number of national companies and well-known performers. Headlining the season is the Empire Theatres major in-house production Essgee’s Pirates of Penzance, proudly sponsored by Heritage Bank. Pirates of Pe...
  
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- 01
  
  Nov
  
  2017 EMPIRE YOUTH BURSARY RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
  
  Some of the region’s most talented young performers were acknowledged today, with the presentation of the 2017 Empire Theatres Foundation Youth Bursaries. More than $18,000 in bursaries was awarded to 25 young talents, with the aim of developing skills and giving new experiences to young artists who demonstrate talent, involvement and achievement in a performing arts discipline. This year’s rec...
  
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- 25
  
  Oct
  
  LEO SAYER WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE DANCING
  
  Legendary singer, Leo Sayer will be on stage at the Empire Theatre, Toowoomba on Friday November 10 for one night only. After performing at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, New York’s Central Park, The Las Vegas Hilton, Wembley Arena, Hamer Hall in Melbourne and Royal Albert Hall in London, Leo Sayer now adds the Empire Theatre to his list as part of a short visit to Australia. After more than 40 y...
  
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- 09
  
  Oct
  
  AUDITIONS OPEN!
  
  The Empire Theatre is searching for talented cast members for their upcoming 2018 major production, Essgee’s Pirates of Penzance. Audition information packs are now available on the Empire Theatres website for actors, singers, backstage singers and dancers with auditions to be held in late October and early November. Empire Theatres General Manager, Kerry Saul said EssGees unique brand of Gil...
  
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- 09
  
  Oct
  
  STELLAR CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR PIRATES OF PENZANCE
  
  The Empire Theatre is pleased to announce the talented creative team which will be responsible for bringing to life the Gilbert and Sullivan family favourite, The Pirates of Penzance in March next year. Leading the team as Director is Melbourne based and internationally recognized director Terence O’Connell. Mr O’Connell’s experience encompasses some 150 productions as director across Australia an...
  
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- 06
  
  Oct
  
  Empire Youth Arts IMPACT Ensemble take Shakespeare through time...
  
  After months of preparation, the Empire Youth Arts Senior IMPACT Ensemble are ready to take the stage with their 2017 performance, {Cross My Heart} Friday 13 -14 October. Performed in the Armitage Centre – Heritage Bank Auditorium {Cross My Heart} was inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Empire Youth Arts Director, Ari Palani said the core elements of Shakespeare’s famous story we...
  
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- 05
  
  Oct
  
  Children's Puppet Theatre on stage this Friday and Saturday
  
  Visit the Empire Theatre for unique theatrical experience this Friday and Saturday when Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s adaptation of Shaun Tan’s acclaimed picture book, The Arrival arrives on stage in The Armitage Centre. This warm and magical experience for all ages is built on the animation of the images from Tan’s book, interwoven with Spare Part’s exceptional acting and exquisite puppetry bring...
  
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- 25
  
  Sep
  
  Homegrown Independents Program 2018
  
  Homegrown is the Empire Theatre Projects Company’s Independents program. The program encourages the development and production of new and exciting works and allows them space to be seen and presented. Homegrown encourages applications from all disciplines including cross discipline work. We want to hear your idea and help you share it with the wider community. We are open to flexible presentation ...
  
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- 20
  
  Sep
  
  Queensland Pops Orchestra stars musical theatre legend
  
  One of Australia’s most loved musical theatre stars will be on the Empire Theatre stage alongside the Queensland Pops Orchestra for Broadway and Beyond on Sunday October 8. Conducted by Patrick Pickett, the Queensland Pops Broadway and Beyond brings to life the cream of Broadway musical theatre in a visual and musical spectacular with everything from “Fair Lady to Phantom” and “Lanza to Lloyd W...
  
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- 20
  
  Sep
  
  Tickets to Pirates of Penzance NOW ON SALE!
  
  The Empire Theatres have celebrated this year’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day in style, with the release of tickets to the 2018 Empire Theatres major production, Essgee’s Pirates of Penzance. Tickets to the performance, which is to be on stage from March 14-17 next year, are now on sale online and via the box office now. This hilarious musical takes the audience on a rollick over the hig...
  
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- 13
  
  Sep
  
  Opening Hours - Saturday 16th September
  
  The Empire Theatre Box Office will be open from 9am - 12 noon on Saturday 16th September prior to the Carnival of Flowers Parade.
  
  The Box Office will reopen at 6.30pm for ticket sales to Queensland Ballet's La Fille mal gardee to start at 7.30pm.
  
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- 24
  
  Aug
  
  Empire Theatre urges Patrons to book early
  
  Empire Theatres 20th anniversary season audience members are being encouraged to book their tickets for remaining 2017 performances quickly to avoid disappointment. The warning comes after popular country artist, Lee Kernaghan’s 25th Anniversary Tour at the Empire Theatre on Saturday September 9 sold out ahead of his performance, leaving many fans who had planned to purchase tickets on the ni...
  
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- 21
  
  Aug
  
  Pirates of Penzance announced as 2018 Major Production
  
  Following the successful season of Wicked in 2017, Empire Theatres are thrilled to announce the major production for 2018 will be Essgee’s Pirates of Penzance. Essgee's unique brand of Gilbert and Sullivan first stormed across Australia in 1994. It's now being performed all over the world including productions across the UK, North America and even in Germany. This adaptation has more laughs and a...
  
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- 09
  
  Aug
  
  AUSTRALIA'S NAUGHTIEST WOMBAT ON EMPIRE STAGE
  
  The naughtiest wombat in Australia will create chaos on the Empire stage on September 4 and 5. Based on the book by multi-award winning author Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Diary of a Wombat, this landmark Australian production features stunning puppetry, a live cello score and a brilliant design. Audiences aged three and over will meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with...
  
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- 03
  
  Aug
  
  Australian Dance Theatre - THIS WEEK!
  
  An internationally acclaimed dance company will bring one of their most exciting works to the Empire Theatres stage on August 24 with Australian Dance Theatre’s electrifying Be Your Self Redux. Visiting as part of the Empire Theatres 20th anniversary season, Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) has thrilled sellout audiences around the world with their performances of cutting edge dance. Be Your Sel...
  
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- 01
  
  Aug
  
  Comic Cabaret this Saturday
  
  The Empire Theatres will tackle the big issues this Saturday when University of Southern Queensland graduate Judy Hainsworth brings her hilarious original cabaret #FirstWorldWhiteGirls: Botox Party to The Armitage Centre. Performing at the Empire Theatre for the third time having previously appeared in comic cabaret #FirstWorldWhiteGirls in 2015 and Doll in 2016, Judy said Botox Party was like...
  
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- 21
  
  Jul
  
  2017 Empire Theatres Youth Bursary Applications Open
  
  Applications for the Empire Theatre’s Youth Bursaries are now open, presenting opportunities for young performers in our region to access training at some of Australia’s leading performing arts institutions. Young people between the ages of 12 and 25 are invited to apply for bursaries to attend professional development short courses at prestigious institutions including National Institute of Dra...
  
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- 19
  
  Jul
  
  SWANNELL TO HAND OVER REINS OF EMPIRE THEATRE BOARD
  
  The Empire Theatres will welcome the appointment of Mr Andrew Wielandt as the Chair of the Empire Theatres Pty Ltd Board of Directors, following the resignation of long serving Chairman, Professor Peter Swannell AM who will officially step down in October 2017. As a member of the Empire Theatre’s Board of Directors since 2007, forthcoming Chair, Mr Andrew Wielandt is the managing partner for T...
  
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- 11
  
  Jul
  
  SINK YOUR TEETH INTO ANOTHER BLOODY CLASSIC
  
  Sharpen your fangs, as the multi-award winning theatre company shake & stir theatre co. are back at the Empire Theatre on August 11 with Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece, Dracula. Created and adapted by one of Australia’s leading contemporary theatre companies, this critically acclaimed adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 horror-classic is every bit as tortured and charismatic as the novel. The ...
  
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- 04
  
  Jul
  
  JOHN WOOD STARS IN COMEDY DRAMA THIS WEEKEND
  
  Well-known television actors John Wood and Julie Nihill will combine their talents on the Armitage Centre stage on Saturday July 8 for a clever and colorful comedy drama about what makes art and people authentic. Both popular television actors, made famous by highly popular Australian crime drama, Blue Heelers, John Wood and Julie Nihill reunite on stage in roles they have never been seen in ...
  
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