South American fusion, tenors and a duo with a didgeridoo are among the incredible performances coming to Ipswich this October, as the Civic Centre welcomes new shows from across Queensland.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chair Councillor Andrew Fechner said the line-up of shows is not to be missed.
“October at the Ipswich Civic Centre kicks off with eclectic world folk jazz at Estampa – Without Borders Album Launch and the unmissable music storytelling collaboration of critically acclaimed Heartland,” Cr Fechner said.
“Rounding out the month, THAT Production Company presents tick, tick … BOOM! Perfect for music theatres lovers, young adults and beyond. See it before the new filmed adaption, directed by Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, hits Netflix later this year.
“It’s a lovely time of year for a night out in our city, to enjoy time with friends, and take in a show.”
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Deputy Chair Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said the best shows will land on Ipswich’s doorstep this October.
“There’s really no need to travel out of Ipswich when the Ipswich Civic Centre presents the year’s best shows this October,” Cr Kunzelmann said.
“Gather your friends and family and come see what the Ipswich Civic Centre has to offer.”
Estampa – Without Borders Album Launch
Friday 1 October
8pm
Celebrating the launch of their second album Without Borders, Estampa invites you on a musical world tour this October.
Estampa is a World, Folk and Jazz quartet based in Brisbane, Australia.
Evoking visions of Parisian laneways, South American sensuality, and the unbridled joy of European folk-music, Estampa delivers an energetic, internationally inspired performance.
Heartland
Sunday 3 October
7pm
After their sold-out Sydney Festival shows, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and powerhouse violinist Véronique Serret blend traditional songlines and modern storytelling in a collaboration featuring Aunty Delmae Barton’s poetry Heartland, an invitation into landscape, culture, language, and country, written specifically for this performance.
Experience Barton and Serret’s unique, meditative sound inspired by the Australian landscape and the power of connection to place.
Local Musician Chris Tamwoy will also open the show as the supporting act.
TenorUS
Saturday 9 October 2021
11am
Tenor US brings together two of Queensland’s beloved Tenor voices, former Ten Tenor Roger Davy and Musical Theatre star Adam Bartlett.
From Opera to Swing and Rock to songs from Broadway and the West End, the show will feature a smorgasbord of musical gems. Highlights include tributes to Queen, Simon & Garfunkel, Michael Bublé, Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Josh Groban, Andrea Boccelli and much more.
tick, tick … BOOM!
Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 October 2021
Various times
An aspiring composer questions his life choices on the eve of his thirtieth birthday in Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical.
Jon’s girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, but he is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical.
For more of what’s on in October at the Ipswich Civic Centre click here.
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