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The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” Image Credit: Daniel Boud
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Coal Miner's Daughter – The Story Of Loretta Lynn & Friends "Loretta Lynn paved the way for women like me in country music, to take centre stage" Amber Joy Poulton star of Coal Miner's Daughter In floor length gowns adorned with tassels and rhinestones, with hair as close to country music heaven as possible, where country music started and still should be, in the theatre, just like the Grand Ole Opry! Amber Joy Poulton (as Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (as Patsy Cline) & The Preacher Denis Surmon (as Conway Twitty & Willie Nelson) along with kickin' band The Holy Men, will sing the story of a champion of women’s rights, a mother of six & a lifetime of chart topping hits. This inspiring theatre show was a smash hit at the 2023 & 2024 Tamworth Country Music Festival and played to packed theatres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, South Australia throughout 2023 & 2024, as well as regional centres. Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, till her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022. On their 2022 tour, Amber Joy Poulton & the cast of Coal Miner’s Daughter played to more than 10,000 people across Australia and in an eerie twist of fate, were performing opening night at the very moment of Loretta’s sad passing in Tennessee last year. Audiences will be captivated by the masterful storytelling, performances and catalogue of hits, including 'Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' With Lovin' On Your Mind', 'I Fall To Pieces', 'You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man', 'Crazy', 'Silver Threads & Golden Needles', 'Walkin' After Midnight', 'You're Lookin' At Country', 'One's On The Way', 'Stand By Your Man', 'After The Fire Is Gone' and more. This is a show not to be missed and with the passing of the great Loretta Lynn, there is no better time to celebrate her music.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Lewis Major Projects in association with Country Arts SA presents LIEN by Lewis Major Lien is a unique one-on-one performance from award-winning choreographer Lewis Major which encapsulates the beauty of human connection and the power of shared moments. In this intimate exchange, one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a 10-minute encounter. The dancer crafts a spontaneous performance inspired by the pair's conversation. In that exchange, the identities of both artist and patron are concealed - creating a blind date experience that heightens the vulnerability, connection and wonder of the moment. Lien promises to be an extraordinary performance that will leave a lasting impact on all those who experience it. This performances is capacity is 1 audience member with 1 artist for 10 minutes seated onstage.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Experience an unforgettable journey with Walt Disney Animation Studio's epic musical, "Moana 2." Join Moana, Maui, and a new crew of seafarers on an adventurous voyage through the vast and mysterious oceans of Oceania. Called by her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must navigate dangerous, long-lost waters for an extraordinary adventure like no other. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and featuring music from Grammy® winners Abigail Barloe and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Experience an unforgettable journey with Walt Disney Animation Studio's epic musical, "Moana 2." Join Moana, Maui, and a new crew of seafarers on an adventurous voyage through the vast and mysterious oceans of Oceania. Called by her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must navigate dangerous, long-lost waters for an extraordinary adventure like no other. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and featuring music from Grammy® winners Abigail Barloe and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Join the adventure in "Mufasa: The Lion" as Rafiki shares the legendary story of Mufasa with young Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. Timon and Pumbaa add their classic humor to this captivating tale. Through flashbacks, witness Mufasa's journey from an orphaned cub to meeting Taka, a royal heir. This chance encounter sparks an epic quest with a diverse group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. Together, they face challengers and confront a dangerous foe, testing their bonds and bravery.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Join the adventure in "Mufasa: The Lion" as Rafiki shares the legendary story of Mufasa with young Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. Timon and Pumbaa add their classic humor to this captivating tale. Through flashbacks, witness Mufasa's journey from an orphaned cub to meeting Taka, a royal heir. This chance encounter sparks an epic quest with a diverse group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. Together, they face challengers and confront a dangerous foe, testing their bonds and bravery.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Free Entry Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential! Evening screenings after interval are not suitable for children
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddinton's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddinton's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams - from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams - from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE! Hear Dominic Warren performing lead vocals, guitar and piano ALL LIVE ON STAGE and in Freddie’s original key, and with all the wit, charm and bravado of the legend himself. Get ready for a night of non-stop Rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust, A Kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody and so many more. Selling out year after year around the world, this is a rock concert extravaganza NOT TO BE MISSED!
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
This is an onstage seated event. Presented by Country Arts SA, Dream Big, Insite Arts Produced by Insite Arts & Compagnia TPO Saltbush is a plant that can be found across Australia and so it represents a common thread between Indigenous nations and First Nations peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance, and instrumental music created by First Nations artists. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an Indigenous mythological context. Saltbush centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes – river country, an urban landscape, desert, and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding, and acknowledging how it shapes and inspires personal journeys. Through its use of sensor and infrared cameras, Saltbush allows young audiences to interact, play and perform in the show. It also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they witness the children become involved. Compagnia TPO’s award-winning artistry in multi-media theatre is combined with the work of acclaimed First Nations artists – composer Lou Bennett ( Yorta Yorta/ Dja Dja Wurrung) with Spartaco Cortesi (Italy), visual artist Delwyn Mannix (Wangkangurru) with Digital Designer: Elsa Mersi & Rossano Monti (Italy), choreography Deon Hastie (Tjapukai) with Anna Balducci, Sasha Zahra (dramaturgy) with artistic direction of Insite Arts director Jason Cross and TPO director Davide Venturini. Image Credit: Tiffany Garvie (Gunggari) Suitable: Schools 4-8 years; Pre-school/Grade 1,2,3 GP Suitable for Ages 4+. Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip,fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. This is an invitation to watch us Created by: Director: Lachlan Binns Associate Director: Darcy Grant Set & Lighting Designer: Chris Petredis Assistant Designer: Max Mackenzie Composer: Nick Martin, Shenzo Gregorio Costume Designer: Olivia Zanchetta Production Manager: Martin Schreiber Creative Producer: Jascha Boyce Ensemble: Jacob Randell, Alyssa Moore, Kevin Beverley, Lachlan Harper, Annalise Moore, Andre Augustus, Axl Osborne, Shani Stephens “Once again gravity and other myths bring shock, awe, and delight.” - Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “Jaw-dropping” - The AU review ★★★★★ “Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.” - The Clothesline ★★★★★ “The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics, into visual storytelling, movement, and contemporary dance.” - Stage Whispers ★★★★★ “I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.” - Kids In Adelaide ★★★★★
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg - a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg - a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Experience an electrifying fusion of two visionary international talents in this world premiere performance season. Lewis Major, Australia’s rising star in contemporary dance, collaborates live with Blue Violin, founder and first violinist of the Boston String Quartet, conservatory-trained virtuoso, rock and roll maestro and international touring favourite who has helped redefine the contemporary classical scene. In this breathtaking in-the-round candlelit concert, Major’s dancers move in perfect harmony with Blue Violin’s genre-defying sound. Featuring a thrilling blend of rock energy, iconic power ballads and classical favourites reimagined through virtuosic live violin loops where the boundaries of music and movement dissolve in the soft glow of five hundred onstage candles.
Middleback Arts Centre
Main Theatre
The night before they came, I was watching a shooting star. I snapped it. I said it was 'beautiful'. I didn't know I was watching death coming. I should have known. This s@#t always happens to us. If they were ever going to come to Earth, of course it was now. In a ground breaking collaboration spanning more than a thousand kilometres of Mallee scrub and desert, country teens bunker down to survive the War of the Worlds. Performed simultaneously in three locations by exceptional local casts, young people across two states hold tight to their friends, their noise cancelling headphones and whatever scraps of news they can get. Part sci-fi thriller and part love letter to the resilience of today's teens, experience the invasion from Whyalla, Barmera or Bendigo; whichever is closest to you.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together - falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family - a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together - falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family - a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” Image Credit: Daniel Boud
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Coal Miner's Daughter – The Story Of Loretta Lynn & Friends "Loretta Lynn paved the way for women like me in country music, to take centre stage" Amber Joy Poulton star of Coal Miner's Daughter In floor length gowns adorned with tassels and rhinestones, with hair as close to country music heaven as possible, where country music started and still should be, in the theatre, just like the Grand Ole Opry! Amber Joy Poulton (as Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (as Patsy Cline) & The Preacher Denis Surmon (as Conway Twitty & Willie Nelson) along with kickin' band The Holy Men, will sing the story of a champion of women’s rights, a mother of six & a lifetime of chart topping hits. This inspiring theatre show was a smash hit at the 2023 & 2024 Tamworth Country Music Festival and played to packed theatres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, South Australia throughout 2023 & 2024, as well as regional centres. Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, till her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022. On their 2022 tour, Amber Joy Poulton & the cast of Coal Miner’s Daughter played to more than 10,000 people across Australia and in an eerie twist of fate, were performing opening night at the very moment of Loretta’s sad passing in Tennessee last year. Audiences will be captivated by the masterful storytelling, performances and catalogue of hits, including 'Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' With Lovin' On Your Mind', 'I Fall To Pieces', 'You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man', 'Crazy', 'Silver Threads & Golden Needles', 'Walkin' After Midnight', 'You're Lookin' At Country', 'One's On The Way', 'Stand By Your Man', 'After The Fire Is Gone' and more. This is a show not to be missed and with the passing of the great Loretta Lynn, there is no better time to celebrate her music.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Lewis Major Projects in association with Country Arts SA presents LIEN by Lewis Major Lien is a unique one-on-one performance from award-winning choreographer Lewis Major which encapsulates the beauty of human connection and the power of shared moments. In this intimate exchange, one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a 10-minute encounter. The dancer crafts a spontaneous performance inspired by the pair's conversation. In that exchange, the identities of both artist and patron are concealed - creating a blind date experience that heightens the vulnerability, connection and wonder of the moment. Lien promises to be an extraordinary performance that will leave a lasting impact on all those who experience it. This performances is capacity is 1 audience member with 1 artist for 10 minutes seated onstage.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Experience an unforgettable journey with Walt Disney Animation Studio's epic musical, "Moana 2." Join Moana, Maui, and a new crew of seafarers on an adventurous voyage through the vast and mysterious oceans of Oceania. Called by her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must navigate dangerous, long-lost waters for an extraordinary adventure like no other. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and featuring music from Grammy® winners Abigail Barloe and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Experience an unforgettable journey with Walt Disney Animation Studio's epic musical, "Moana 2." Join Moana, Maui, and a new crew of seafarers on an adventurous voyage through the vast and mysterious oceans of Oceania. Called by her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must navigate dangerous, long-lost waters for an extraordinary adventure like no other. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and featuring music from Grammy® winners Abigail Barloe and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Join the adventure in "Mufasa: The Lion" as Rafiki shares the legendary story of Mufasa with young Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. Timon and Pumbaa add their classic humor to this captivating tale. Through flashbacks, witness Mufasa's journey from an orphaned cub to meeting Taka, a royal heir. This chance encounter sparks an epic quest with a diverse group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. Together, they face challengers and confront a dangerous foe, testing their bonds and bravery.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Join the adventure in "Mufasa: The Lion" as Rafiki shares the legendary story of Mufasa with young Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. Timon and Pumbaa add their classic humor to this captivating tale. Through flashbacks, witness Mufasa's journey from an orphaned cub to meeting Taka, a royal heir. This chance encounter sparks an epic quest with a diverse group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. Together, they face challengers and confront a dangerous foe, testing their bonds and bravery.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Free Entry Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential! Evening screenings after interval are not suitable for children
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddinton's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddinton's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams - from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams - from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE! Hear Dominic Warren performing lead vocals, guitar and piano ALL LIVE ON STAGE and in Freddie’s original key, and with all the wit, charm and bravado of the legend himself. Get ready for a night of non-stop Rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust, A Kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody and so many more. Selling out year after year around the world, this is a rock concert extravaganza NOT TO BE MISSED!
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
This is an onstage seated event. Presented by Country Arts SA, Dream Big, Insite Arts Produced by Insite Arts & Compagnia TPO Saltbush is a plant that can be found across Australia and so it represents a common thread between Indigenous nations and First Nations peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance, and instrumental music created by First Nations artists. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an Indigenous mythological context. Saltbush centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes – river country, an urban landscape, desert, and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding, and acknowledging how it shapes and inspires personal journeys. Through its use of sensor and infrared cameras, Saltbush allows young audiences to interact, play and perform in the show. It also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they witness the children become involved. Compagnia TPO’s award-winning artistry in multi-media theatre is combined with the work of acclaimed First Nations artists – composer Lou Bennett ( Yorta Yorta/ Dja Dja Wurrung) with Spartaco Cortesi (Italy), visual artist Delwyn Mannix (Wangkangurru) with Digital Designer: Elsa Mersi & Rossano Monti (Italy), choreography Deon Hastie (Tjapukai) with Anna Balducci, Sasha Zahra (dramaturgy) with artistic direction of Insite Arts director Jason Cross and TPO director Davide Venturini. Image Credit: Tiffany Garvie (Gunggari) Suitable: Schools 4-8 years; Pre-school/Grade 1,2,3 GP Suitable for Ages 4+. Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip,fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. This is an invitation to watch us Created by: Director: Lachlan Binns Associate Director: Darcy Grant Set & Lighting Designer: Chris Petredis Assistant Designer: Max Mackenzie Composer: Nick Martin, Shenzo Gregorio Costume Designer: Olivia Zanchetta Production Manager: Martin Schreiber Creative Producer: Jascha Boyce Ensemble: Jacob Randell, Alyssa Moore, Kevin Beverley, Lachlan Harper, Annalise Moore, Andre Augustus, Axl Osborne, Shani Stephens “Once again gravity and other myths bring shock, awe, and delight.” - Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “Jaw-dropping” - The AU review ★★★★★ “Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.” - The Clothesline ★★★★★ “The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics, into visual storytelling, movement, and contemporary dance.” - Stage Whispers ★★★★★ “I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.” - Kids In Adelaide ★★★★★
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed
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Auditorium
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg - a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg - a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm's Deep.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Experience an electrifying fusion of two visionary international talents in this world premiere performance season. Lewis Major, Australia’s rising star in contemporary dance, collaborates live with Blue Violin, founder and first violinist of the Boston String Quartet, conservatory-trained virtuoso, rock and roll maestro and international touring favourite who has helped redefine the contemporary classical scene. In this breathtaking in-the-round candlelit concert, Major’s dancers move in perfect harmony with Blue Violin’s genre-defying sound. Featuring a thrilling blend of rock energy, iconic power ballads and classical favourites reimagined through virtuosic live violin loops where the boundaries of music and movement dissolve in the soft glow of five hundred onstage candles.
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Main Theatre
The night before they came, I was watching a shooting star. I snapped it. I said it was 'beautiful'. I didn't know I was watching death coming. I should have known. This s@#t always happens to us. If they were ever going to come to Earth, of course it was now. In a ground breaking collaboration spanning more than a thousand kilometres of Mallee scrub and desert, country teens bunker down to survive the War of the Worlds. Performed simultaneously in three locations by exceptional local casts, young people across two states hold tight to their friends, their noise cancelling headphones and whatever scraps of news they can get. Part sci-fi thriller and part love letter to the resilience of today's teens, experience the invasion from Whyalla, Barmera or Bendigo; whichever is closest to you.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Auditorium
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together - falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family - a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together - falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family - a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 1
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
Middleback Arts Centre.
Cinema 2