Fraser Coast Regional Council, Media Release, 17 March 2021
The Brolga Theatre in Maryborough is getting back to normal with the first sold out performance since COVID-19 emerged and a bumper line up of big name shows over the next few months.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said COVID-19 had kept arts and live performances shuttered for the majority of 2020 so it was fantastic to be welcoming back bigger audiences for a range of upcoming events at the Brolga Theatre.
“One of Australia’s favourite comedians, Carl Barron, will have a full house in stitches next Tuesday night (23 March) when he brings his new show ‘Skating Rink for Flies’ to the Brolga stage,” he said.
“Demand for the show was so high that it sold out within days and Carl has announced a second show on Wednesday 24 March for which tickets are selling fast. This will be the first time with a full house since the Brolga Theatre re-opened late last year with COVID Safe procedures in place.”
Cr Seymour said there would be something for everyone at the Brolga Theatre in coming months.
“John Williamson, Human Nature and the Ten Tenors are just the start of the popular entertainers heading our way, while there are tributes to the music of the Vietnam era, Janis Joplin, the Bee Gees, Johnny Cash and Queen all coming up,” he said.
“Young theatre goers are in for a treat during the Easter school holidays with ‘A Bee Story’ combining a magical mix of theatre and circus. All tickets are only $5 and infants two and under are free when seated on a parent’s lap.
“A highlight of the year will be the Brolga’s own community production of ‘Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz’ in June.”
Cr Seymour encouraged Fraser Coast residents to sign up for the Brolga’s email newsletters to be the first to know about upcoming shows and to access exclusive offers and pre-sale periods.
“You can register for the enewsletters on the Brolga Theatre’s website – brolgatheatre.org – and you can become a Friend of the Brolga for a low membership fee which entitles you to discounted tickets to most performances,” he said.
Tickets, gift vouchers and Friends of the Brolga memberships can be purchased online at brolgatheatre.org, by phoning 4122 6060 or in person at the Box office between 8.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
