Jetty Theatre: October

Mada’s Magic Marvels
Thu 1 Oct, 11am + 2pm
Get ready to become part of the magic these spring school holidays! Australia’s own Mr Magic, Adam Mada, brings his hilarious, fast-paced interactive family show to the stage, joined by Play School’s Peter Dasent on piano with an original live score. Watch objects appear, vanish and transform before your eyes, with plenty of audience participation. Will you be chosen as Adam’s next young apprentice? Perfect for curious kids and magical families!

The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Show
Sat 3 Oct 7:30pm
Step back in time and relive the magic of the ’70s with The Ultimate Eagles Show. Five seasoned musicians recreate the unmistakable sound, harmonies and energy of the legendary Eagles, delivering classics including “Hotel California”, “Take It Easy”, “Desperado”, “Life in the Fast Lane” and “The Long Run”. With authentic musicianship and soaring vocals, this unforgettable concert celebrates the music, memories and enduring legacy of one of rock’s most influential bands.

The Box Show by Junkyard Beats
Wed 7 Oct 9:30am + 1pm
You’ll never look at a cardboard box the same way again! Junkyard Beats transforms everyday household items and discarded junk into extraordinary musical instruments in this high-energy, imaginative show. Follow four musical misfits as they turn cardboard boxes, kitchen scraps, wheelie bins, plastic bags and even their bodies into incredible sounds. Combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy, The Box Show is a joyous celebration of creativity, sustainability and the magic of making music from the unexpected.

The Box Show Enviro Beats Workshop: Wed 7 Oct 11am
Turn trash into musical treasure with Junkyard Beats! This dynamic workshop combines rhythm, creativity and environmental awareness as participants explore body percussion, group rhythms and beat-making using buckets, broomsticks, plastic tubs, PVC pipes and other recycled materials. Through fun rhythm games and hands-on activities, participants build confidence, teamwork and listening skills while discovering how everyday waste can be transformed into musical instruments. Performance and workshop bundle available.

AUTO-TUNE
Sat 10 Oct 7:30pm
Mistakes, superpowers, teen drinking and Silverchair collide in this raucous auto-tune rock opera from re performance collective, the acclaimed team behind Coil, UFO and POV. Set in early-2000s Wagga Wagga, AUTO-TUNE follows teenage Silverchair fan Michael, who discovers he can time-travel and “auto-tune” his life. Featuring 17 original songs, live video captions and festival-style gig theatre, this energetic, nostalgic and genre-defying show explores the value of mistakes and embracing life’s messy moments. Secondary students: $10 special!

It Runs in the Family
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 25 Oct |  various showtimes
Chaos, confusion and outrageous lies collide in this classic British farce from master of comedy Ray Cooney. When prestigious surgeon Dr Mortimore is preparing to deliver the “Lecture of the Year”, his carefully ordered life is thrown into turmoil by the unexpected arrival of a former mistress and a long-hidden secret. With mistaken identities, frantic improvisation, slamming doors and an ever-growing web of lies, Out of Order delivers fast-paced, hilarious mayhem from start to finish.

Katie Noonan – Alone but all one tour
Wed 28 Oct 7:30pm Support, 8:30pm Main Act
Five-time ARIA Award winner Katie Noonan brings her deeply personal new album Alone but All One to the stage, featuring intimate songwriting, exquisite vocals, piano and string quartet. Exploring love, grief, uncertainty and life’s quiet reinventions, the album includes Katie’s first songwriting collaboration with acclaimed writer Trent Dalton. Supported by award-winning Australian songwriter Jack Carty, this is a beautiful, stripped-back celebration of connection, resilience and finding ourselves in shared experiences.

Newk (The John Newcombe Story)
Thu 29 Oct 7pm
Step into the extraordinary life of Australian tennis legend John Newcombe. Written by award-winning playwright Kieran Carroll and performed by acclaimed actor Paul Armstrong, NEWK traces Newcombe’s journey from 1960s schoolboy to
world No. 1, Davis Cup Captain and beyond. Set on his 80th birthday, this rollicking mix of drama and comedy captures the triumphs, sacrifices, controversies and hilarious moments of one of Australia’s greatest sporting icons.

One More Night of Phil Collins | Fri 30 Oct 7:30pm
Get ready for One More Night of Phil Collins, the ultimate tribute to one of the world’s best-selling artists. UK-born singer and drummer Dion Connelly and his live band bring Phil Collins’ biggest hits to the stage, including “In the Air Tonight”, “Easy Lover”, “Another Day in Paradise” and “Groovy Kind of Love”, alongside a few Genesis favourites. Expect a night of singing, drumming, dancing and pure Phil Collins magic!

Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli
Sat 31 Oct 6pm
Experience the soaring beauty and emotional power of Andrea Bocelli’s music, performed by internationally acclaimed Australian tenor Paul Ettore Tabone, described by the BBC as “Australia’s own Bocelli”. Having performed on stages including London’s West End, Broadway and the Sydney Opera House, Tabone brings Bocelli’s greatest hits and timeless arias to life, including The Prayer, Time to Say Goodbye and Canto della Terra. Featuring a world-class pianist and special guest local artists

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