Funny Sydney man Akmal will be coming to The Courtyard Studio at The Canberra Theatre Centre to test out some new jokes on us Canberrans. Due to popular demand he will be doing 12 shows from Tuesday-Sunday February 7-19. Tickets are a rather cheap $25 (+bf) through The Canberra Theatre.
In case that isn’t enough comedy for you, later in the month you could be witness to the magic of master ventriloquist David Strassman’s hilarious new show Be Careful What You Wish For. Accompanied of course by his companions Chuck and Ted E. Bare, you’re in for a great night of laughs. Strassman will be doing six shows at The Playhouse Theatre of The Canberra Theatre Centre from Tuesday February 28 until Sunday March 4. Sunday through Thursday adult tickets cost $54.90 and concession tickets cost $49.90. For Friday and Saturday night performances, the prices have been pushed up a bit making adult tickets $59.90 and concession tickets $54.90. All tickets should be purchased through the venue. This show has been rated MA 15+, and is not suitable for children under 12. Those between 12 and 15 must have a responsible adult present with them.
Corinbank is back! You can be part of this unique three day festival at the breathtaking Corin Forest Mountain Resort from Friday-Sunday March 2-4. The line-up for 2012 is a spectacular one, including Josh Pyke, Busby Marou, Bonjah, Skipping Girl Vinegar, The Bamboos, The Barons of Tang, The Crooked Fiddle Band, D’Opus & Roshambo, Ganga Giri, Jen Cloher, Sietta, The Little Stevies, Thundamentals, Tinpan Orange, Beth n Ben, Cracked Actor, Fred Smith Band, Fun Machine, Julia & The Deep Sea Sirens, Lucie Thorne, The Beez (Germany), The Ellis Collective, The Fuelers, The Pigs, Alice Cottee, Big Score, Caity Sarah, Cilla Jane, Hashemoto, Jack Carty, James Fahy & His Trio, Matt Dent, One Foot in the Gravy, Pocket Fox, Rafe and the Well Dressed, Sidney Creswick, Son of Rut, The Burley Griffin, Waterford and more to be announced closer to the event. But the vast array of music isn’t all that’s on offer. You can also enjoy a number of other creative performers, attend one of the many interesting workshops on offer, fill your stomach with great food, or just browse the market stalls! This is an all ages event, but people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The second round of 16+ event passes are on sale now for $139 (+ bf). Under 16s only pay $5 (+ bf). If you can’t stay for the whole event, day passes are also available. For more ticketing and event information visit www.corinbank.com.
Unfortunately we don’t have many gigs on the list since the tragic end to music events at The Tuggeranong and Weston Creek Community Centres, but we have some comedy to tide us over and a spectacular festival on the horizon.
With this all time low in the all ages music scene, I would like to encourage all artists, bands, venues or even members of the public to shoot me through an email if you know of any upcoming events. If you let me know in advance I would love to include it in the column, as I’m sure the public would like to know about it.
