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NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2 July - 1 August 2021 PROGRAM OF EVENTS PROGRAM OF Acknowledgement of Country Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present – and all future generations. NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH Image: Sitarr Wyles Working together and moving forward [detail] 2019 2 Acylic on canvas 59 x 50cm Photo: Andrew Rankin Photography FUNDING PARTNER PRESENTING PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS SECURITY PARTNER IN-KIND SUPPLIERS ACCOMODATION PARTNER NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH TRANSPORT PARTNER ACTIVE TRANSPORT PARTNER ENERGY PARTNER 3 MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE THE MINISTER FROM FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY THE MAYOR DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AND MINISTER FOR SPORT CR THE HON. JENNY STIRLING HILL HINCHLIFFE MP The North Australian Festival of Arts is back! Welcome to the North Australian Festival of Bigger, better and even more outrageous than Arts, a wonderful opportunity to immerse before. yourself in Townsville, North Queensland’s local culture and community, and hopefully With over 400 events locked in across a explore some of the superb tourism number of genres and locations around our experiences on offer here. city, Townsville City Council is once again proud to present the wonders of NAFA The impacts of the pandemic have provided throughout the month of July. incredible challenges, but thanks to the hard work of Queenslanders our state was As a Council we made a commitment to the one of the first to put in place a COVID Safe people of Townsville to create an annual arts Event Framework which paved the way for and culture festival our community could be events such as this one to take place. proud of. Three years on from the inaugural North Australian Festival of Arts, I am pleased The Queensland Government is proud to see our community’s appetite grow as it to support the North Australian Festival continues to back NAFA and the world-class of Arts, through Tourism and Events experiences showcased throughout our Queensland’s Destination Events Program region. and it is a feature on our It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. Events From world-class headliners to undiscovered are an important part of our state’s talent from right in our own backyard, NAFA economic recovery from the pandemic provides our community more than a month because they attract visitors to the region of entertainment, it brings our city to life and which stimulates the local economy and highlights why we choose to live in Townsville, supports local jobs. Events are also an the capital of Northern Australia. important opportunity for communities, friends, families and visitors to come The challenges of the past 12 months have together, creating community pride and taught us as a city to become more adaptive reconnecting us. than ever, watch in awe as Townsville is transformed into an arts and culture mecca Congratulations to the event organisers and through the wonders of the Northern Fringe all those involved in organising this event – Festival - setting our pubs, clubs, restaurants may it be a successful one. and cafes abuzz with activity and joy. If you are visiting for the event, I encourage you to make some time to The North Queensland winter is the perfect explore the diverse tourism experiences on summer, Townsville is the place to be and offer in this beautiful region. NAFA certainly has plenty to see. So join us as we get out and about to enjoy the North The Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister Australian Festival of Arts in all its glory in a for Tourism Industry Development and COVID-safe manner in 2021. Innovation and Minister for Sport. NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 4 CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR CR JENNY HILL 4 MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AND MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON. STIRLING HINCHLIFFE 4 MAP 8 - 9 SHOW BY CATEGORY 10 - 33 CABARET 10 - 11 CHILDRENS 12 CIRCUS 13 DANCE 14 - 17 EVENTS 18 - 19 COMEDY 20 - 21 WORKSHOPS & TALKS 22 INTERACTIVE, FILM & DIGITAL 23 MUSIC 24 - 26 ROVING 26 THEATRE 28 VISUAL ARTS 29 - 31 DAY BY DAY LISTING 32 - 41 NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 5 Times and details correct as at 30 July 2021 AIRLIE BEACH RACE WEEK FESTIVAL OF SAILING, THE WHITSUNDAYS, 12 - 19 AUGUST 2021 SPONSOR AD QUEENSLAND EVENTS ARE GOOD TO GO NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 6 QUEENSLAND.COM/EVENTS SPONSOR AD NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 7 MAP SP STRAND PARK CP CENTRAL PARK Location: Dean Street, Saunders Street, South Townsville Wonderland Seating: Not provided WS Spiegeltent Type: Open Air Garden, and indoor venues Licenced: Yes PWD Accessible: Yes BOOFF Container SP STRAND PARK Location: The Strand Seating: Not provided Empire Theatre Type: Open Air Garden, and indoor venues 02 - 11 July Licenced: Yes PWD Accessible: Yes ET MW The May Wirth QG QUEENS GARDENS Location: Paxton Street, North Ward Seating: Available for ticketed shows Type: Open air, outdoor stage Licenced: Selected Shows PWD Accessible: Yes WS WONDERLAND SPIEGELTENT Location: Strand Park Seating: Theatre style seating Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment Licenced: Yes, with bar PWD Accessible: Yes MW THE MAY WIRTH Location: Strand Park Seating: Theatre style seating, partially tiered Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment Licenced: Yes PWD Accessible: Yes ET EMPIRE THEATRE Location: Strand Park: 02 July - 11 July Location: Central Park: 22 July - 01 August Seating: Theatre style seating Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment Licenced: Yes PWD Accessible: Yes PP PINOCCHI’S PALACE Location: Central Park Seating: Theatre style seating Type: Covered, air-conditioned environment Licenced: Yes PWD Accessible: Yes NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 8 Strand Park SP The Ville Headland Entertainment Centre QG Queens Gardens CP Central Park CP CENTRAL PARK Queensland Country Bank Stadium Food Court MS Main Stage Pinocchi’s PP Palace ET Empire Theatre 22 July - 01 August NORTH AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN NORTH 9 *Check the Day by Day listing for show times HELLA NERVOUS | NOIR Hella Nervous 17, 18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* FR WS SP 18+ Noir, is the next big show from Townsville’s own Hella Nervous Productions. This pulp-style collection of short and scintillating stories brought to life by a dangerously daring and salacious cast of circus performers and dancers. Brace yourselves for our trademark blend of audience interaction, inclusivity, humour and overt REUBEN KAYE - THE sexual expression. BUTCH IS BACK Wonderland Spiegeltent 21-25 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* POPCORN UNDERGROUND Wonderland Spiegeltent FR WS SP 18+ 3-4, 6-11, 13-18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* The obscenely intelligent, beautifully filthy, and rib- FR WS SP 18+ crackingly funny Reuben Kaye is coming to Townsville in Welcome to the immersive world an explosion of high camp & of POPCORN UNDERGROUND filthy humour. International starring the obscenely intelligent, star, actress, model and award beautifully filthy and rib- winning cry for help Reuben crackingly funny Reuben Kaye in Kaye returns with a new show, a an explosion of high camp and new band and new ways to un- filthy humour. A riotous variety LIQUORED UP LESBIANS WINE-d. show like you’ve never seen before. Combining death defying Vivienne Starr “A one-man tour de force, thrilling acts and hilarious 16-18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* hilarious, outrageous and bloody moments that will shock and fabulous. Reuben Kaye’s got the delight. FR MW SP 18+ goods. ” The Advertiser” “The evil love child of Liza Minnelli and Jim Carrey” FRENCH DIAMOND Liquored Up Lesbians… sexually - British Theatre Guide CABARET charged, scandalous, addictively WDD Entertainment entertaining and ridiculously unpredictable. 24, 25 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* FR MW SP 15+ Ooh La La! French Diamond Cabaret brings a little European chic, glamour and nostalgia BOOK TICKETS to North Queensland! Join the FOR THESE SHOWS French Diamond Cabaret for AND MORE ONLINE a fun-filled evening of song NAFA-TSV.COM.AU and dance from the 1920s to CABARET the 1950s golden age of travel. Glamour! Glitz! And just a touch of cheeky French sparkle! Bring your friends and make a special 10 night of it by dressing in Gatsby/ Retro style! WS Wonderland Spiegeltent MW The May Wirth ET Empire Theatre PP Pinocchi’s Palace MS Main Stage 18+ Adults Only 15+ Mature Audience G All Ages ROMEO & JULIET (HOPEFULLY NOT A SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY) JTM Productions & Attori The Entertainers 23, 30, 31 JULY, 1 AUGUST | VARIOUS TIMES* FR PP CP 18+ SPIEGELTEASE VaVoom Room “Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo. Romeo is right here in 22, 24 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* Townsville – Rick Romeo that is. FR WS SP 18+ This show is for everyone who has loved, who has lost and who, despite the massive odds stacked against them, is looking for love again” A highly addictive, magical sensory overload of cabaret, burlesque, circus and comedy. With a smorgasbord of old and new world glamour, Spiegeltease is sensually sophisticated, shockingly surprising and teasingly tantalising. Experience mild to wild, funny to fantasy, flirty to fun…Spiegeltease offers more titillating tease than you can throw a garter at. Ridiculously entertaining, it’s gorgeous, crazy, sexy and cool. SIDESHOW FEMMES 15-18 JULY | VARIOUS TIMES* FR MW SP 18+ Didn’t your mother ever tell you not to play with fire? Lucky for you, these feisty femmes didn’t listen. Rebelling against good sense and common decency, they’re banding together to bring you a unique experience steeped in tantalising tease and daring deeds.