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| Performing Arts History - Theatre | |
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This was the name of a group of Townsville business and community personalities who ‘treaded the boards’ of the Townsville Civic Theatre. The concept of Sunrise began in January 1987 when the Townsville Welfare Council found it needed to venture into fundraising to supplement its funding. Instead of asking an already overburdened community for financial help, it was found that community leaders were more than willing to give their valuable time. Initially, the process of involvement was one of re-assuring the community personalities that their ‘latent’ theatrical talents could burst forth like the morning ‘sunrise’. It began tentatively with two people – Owen Strange and Kevin Turner – and armed with only these two names, Sunrise came into being by the old adage “If he can do it, so can I”. Since that beginning the membership grew to over fifty. ’Winnie the Poo’ was the first production in June 1987, and this was followed by the pantomime ‘Cinderella’ in December 1988. ‘The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington’ followed the tradition set by the previous two productions in 1989 in providing childrens’ theatre in the Townsville region. In the following year, 1990?, Sunrise looked at two productions – one in June ‘Oliver’ and one in December ’Robin Hood – the true story’? All proceeds from these productions went to The Townsville Welfare Council. 1987 ‘Winnie the Poo’ 1988 ‘Cinderella’ (Click on name to go to more info) Townsville Civic Theatre Thurs Dec 15th 7.30pm Fri Dec 16th 7.30pm Sat Dec 17th 2.30pm & 7.30pm Directed by Peter Shaw 1989 ‘The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington’ (Click on name to go to more info) Townsville Civic Theatre Thurs Dec 14th 7.30pm Fri 15th Dec 7.30pm Sat 16th Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Directed by Peter Shaw 1990 'Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs' (Click on name to go to more info) Townsville Civic Theatre Thurs Dec 13th 8.00pm Fri Dec 14th 8.00pm Sat Dec 15th 2.00pm & 8.00pm Directed by Peter Shaw 1991 'Robin Hood - the true story' (Click on name to go to more info) Townsville Civic Theatre Dec 12th 8.00pm Dec 13th 8.00pm Dec 14th 2.00pm & 8.00pm 1993 'Cinderella Rocks Woodstock' (Click on name to go to more info) Townsville Entertainment Centre Sat Mar 20th (One Night Only) |
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Picture Gallery
Cinderella Picture Gallery
Paddington Bear Picture Gallery
Snow
White Picture Gallery Robin Hood Picture Gallery Cinderella Rocks Woodstock Pictures |
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