Reviews

The Ensemble Theatre is certainly ‘on a roll’. First night audiences have been leaping to their feet right, left and centre. The last few productions have indeed featured some exceptional acting and, though Master Class may not hit the heights as a play, it has plenty of great theatrical moments played to the absolute hilt by Lucia Mastrantone as Greek opera singer Maria Callas.

Put another nickel in the jukebox and let’s groove to the cool - and hot - vibe of the mid 20th Century, chicks and dudes.

It’s hard to believe that Elvis Presley was born nearly 90 years ago and most of the audience at this juke box musical only know of him through their parents or Youtube archives.

Nevertheless, Elvis was an icon who shaped the music world of yesteryear and this jukebox musical packs more of a punch than most.

FROM Neil Diamond to The Beatles, the Beach Boys to Percy Grainger, Billie Eilish and a major work by Peter Meechan - such was a varied program of music from Townsville Brass.

Continuing its mission to promote the breadth of musical styles and talent in our community with a series of Sunday afternoon performances, Townsville Music Centre presented the 33-piece band which is the flagship of the Townsville Citizens Band Association.

The Irish Theatre Players are presenting three one act plays, Kitchen, The Bear and Ashes to Dust, for a very short season. Featuring one of the most catching promotions posters this year, the three plays are very diverse, making for some interesting viewing.

All three plays share the same simple but effective lights and sound design, from Fiona Reid, and empty simple sets, to allow for quick transition.