A musical biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.

Margaret Fulton reigned supreme on our country’s cooking scene, awarded an OAM in 1983 and later identified as a National Living Treasure. The Margaret Fulton Cookbook encouraged Australian housewives to experiment with more interesting ingredients, straying from the old tradition of meat and three veg. This delightful musical romp follows her journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom.

Event Details

Thursday, 24 June 2021  |  7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $39
Loyalty Member $32
Concession $35

Social Clubs  $25 per ticket for groups of 6+ (available via Box Office only)

Before the show starts enjoy a baked treat from the QCWA bake sale in the foyer from 5.30-7.15pm.

At the bar treat yourself to Margaret’s fool proof casserole for $14 or Margaret’s Chicken & Vegetable pie for $12, both served with Margaret’s velvet mash potato. 

About Margaret Fulton 

Before Margaret Fulton burst into the nation’s kitchens in 1969 with her burnt orange crockpots and chunky stoneware serving dishes, encouraging housewives to try their hand at Nasi Goreng and Apricot Chicken, Australian food was bland, boring and British, or overly fussy, fancy and French!

The Margaret Fulton Cookbook, with hundreds of recipes, step-by step instructions, hints, tips and full-colour pictures, was a huge success, and taught a generation of women how to make delicious, economical dishes for family and friends. The era of the dinner party was born!  Armed with a fondue set, a pressure cooker and their new confidence, women transformed themselves from family cooks to elegant hostesses, serving Chicken Liver Pâté, Sweet and Sour Pork and Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding.

Margaret’s book sold over 1.5 million copies.

In 1983 Margaret was awarded an Order of Australia in recognition of her services to cookery, and in 2006 she was named by the National Trust as an Australian Living National Treasure. In 2009 Margaret was named as one of the 25 Australians who have most changed the nation. Sadly, Margaret Fulton passed away on 24 July 24 2019, she was 94 years old!

A Stalwart of Australian comedy and all round likeable rogue, comedian Jimeoin in his new stand up show Ramble On! happily imparts his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style.

Saturday, 26 June 2021 | 8pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $59.90

Loyalty Member $54.90

Concession $54.90

Student $54.90

Groups of 6+ $54.90

Show Recommendations – MA15+

“Recalls the familiar at fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess” – Scotland on Sunday

“Hilarious… If laughter’s the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids… Don’t miss it!”  – Edinburgh Evening News

The creators of Children are Stinky bring you an all new, action-packed, super exciting circus spectacular. Brass Monkeys celebrates kids who march to the beat of their own drum. Bursting with high calibre acrobatics, a ton of comedy, live music and high flying tricks, this show is perfect for little kids and grownups who like a big brass belly laugh!

Event Details:

Thursday, 1 July 2021  |  10am & 1pm

Ticket Prices:

Adult   $16.50
Loyalty Member  $12.50
Family (two adults + two children) $60
Loyalty Family (two adults + two children) $45

Performed by powerhouse duo Kyle Raftery and April Dawson (Lunar Circus, Circus Oz) and directed by Malia Walsh (Circus Trick Tease). This trio of artists are famous for combining circus skills of epic proportion and comedy for all ages.

Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund an Australian Government initiative

Charlotte’s Web is an enchanting children’s favourite based on the beloved book by E.B. White.

Event Details: 

Thursday, 8 July 2021  |  10am
*Suitable from age 4 to 12 and their families

Ticket Prices:

General Admission  $16.50
Loyalty Member  $12.50
Family (two adults + two children)  $60
Loyalty Family  $45

Our hero, a little pig named Wilbur, braves his new world forming friendships and warming hearts, and through his adventures, learns about life and death, miracles, loyalty and trust.

Filled with wide-eyed innocence, Wilbur, the runt of the litter, bonds with the farmer’s daughter Fern, growing into a terrific, radiant little pig.  He finds a new home in a barnyard filled with characters, including a gluttonous rat, chatty goose and bleak sheep.

Here Wilbur forms an unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and worldly spider.  Their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family.  When Charlotte gets word that Wilbur’s days are numbered, she hatches a plan, spinning her miracle to save his life.

Tour supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour,
initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter.

Friday 9 July 2021 | 7.30pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $62

GECC Loyalty $55

Concession $55

Student $25

Child (under school age) $25

Groups of 6+ $55 per person

Family (2A + 2C) $125

For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written.
Now JEFF CARTER together with BROOKE McMULLEN bring to life a captivating and unforgettable musical concert.
These two talented performers share a very special onstage rapport, perfectly recreating the dynamic Johnny and June shared.
This 2 hour live concert event “LEAVING JACKSON” The Johnny Cash & June Carter show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.

A highly anticipated annual event, the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular brings together a hand-picked group of unique and original virtuoso guitarists from Australia & overseas.

2pm, Saturday, 10 July

All Tickets $10

This series of very special concerts is hosted by internationally acclaimed Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix, who will be joined by unique tap-style guitar master, Chris Tamwoy, and Queensland’s own funky finger-stylist Sarah Koppen.

The concerts are structured so that each player will feature as solo artists, as well as performing as an ensemble, allowing plenty of opportunity for spontaneity and improvisation. Three players with such diverse musical backgrounds presents amazing possibilities, and incredible variety for audiences.

Each guitarist is known for their ability to entertain, and each present their unique music with a view to engage and delight audiences with stories, songs, and humour, (as well as fretboard fireworks!), making it a performance aimed for all people, not just ‘guitar aficionados’.

This is a unique opportunity to see three talented and original stars of the global acoustic guitar scene, together on one stage.

Free 1 hour workshops with the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular  performers will be available to people who have purchased a ticket to any of the performances.

Thursday, 15 July, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre Playhouse Limited to 30 participants each workshop, bookings essential

10am – Learn a Torres Strait Islander Song with Chris Tamwoy
Learn a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song “Monkey and Tortol” for guitar and voice with Chris Tamwoy. Chris will also demonstrate his unique style of guitar playing and performance technique.

11.30am – Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Michael Fix
Learn the fine art of fingerstyle guitar and explore the mechanics of arranging popular tunes in a variety of styles for solo guitar. Michael has one rule: “there are no rules!” and this idea is reinforced by demonstrating thought-provoking ideas, tips and tricks. Michael presents his workshops in a breezy, humorous style, answering questions and addressing issues with personal anecdotes. As Michael explains at the beginning of each session: “we are here because we all have one thing in common – we all love the guitar! There are no secrets here – I’m happy to show you anything you wish to know about.”

1pm – Percussive Guitar & Live Looping Workshop with Sarah Koppen
Explore the capabilities of sounding like an entire band using an acoustic guitar, loop machine and FX pedals. Starting with the very basics, we will explore the different percussion sounds achievable on the hollow cavity of the acoustic guitar. We’ll then look into ways of combining these techniques with various guitar FX pedals to create a full sound.

A highly anticipated annual event, the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular brings together a hand-picked group of unique and original virtuoso guitarists from Australia & overseas.

2pm, Sunday, 11 July

All Tickets $10

This series of very special concerts is hosted by internationally acclaimed Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix, who will be joined by unique tap-style guitar master, Chris Tamwoy, and Queensland’s own funky finger-stylist Sarah Koppen.

The concerts are structured so that each player will feature as solo artists, as well as performing as an ensemble, allowing plenty of opportunity for spontaneity and improvisation. Three players with such diverse musical backgrounds presents amazing possibilities, and incredible variety for audiences.

Each guitarist is known for their ability to entertain, and each present their unique music with a view to engage and delight audiences with stories, songs, and humour, (as well as fretboard fireworks!), making it a performance aimed for all people, not just ‘guitar aficionados’.

This is a unique opportunity to see three talented and original stars of the global acoustic guitar scene, together on one stage.

Free 1 hour workshops with the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular  performers will be available to people who have purchased a ticket to any of the performances.

Thursday, 15 July, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre Playhouse Limited to 30 participants each workshop, bookings essential

10am – Learn a Torres Strait Islander Song with Chris Tamwoy
Learn a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song “Monkey and Tortol” for guitar and voice with Chris Tamwoy. Chris will also demonstrate his unique style of guitar playing and performance technique.

11.30am – Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Michael Fix
Learn the fine art of fingerstyle guitar and explore the mechanics of arranging popular tunes in a variety of styles for solo guitar. Michael has one rule: “there are no rules!” and this idea is reinforced by demonstrating thought-provoking ideas, tips and tricks. Michael presents his workshops in a breezy, humorous style, answering questions and addressing issues with personal anecdotes. As Michael explains at the beginning of each session: “we are here because we all have one thing in common – we all love the guitar! There are no secrets here – I’m happy to show you anything you wish to know about.”

1pm – Percussive Guitar & Live Looping Workshop with Sarah Koppen
Explore the capabilities of sounding like an entire band using an acoustic guitar, loop machine and FX pedals. Starting with the very basics, we will explore the different percussion sounds achievable on the hollow cavity of the acoustic guitar. We’ll then look into ways of combining these techniques with various guitar FX pedals to create a full sound.

A highly anticipated annual event, the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular brings together a hand-picked group of unique and original virtuoso guitarists from Australia & overseas.

7pm, Monday, 12 July

All Tickets $10

This series of very special concerts is hosted by internationally acclaimed Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix, who will be joined by unique tap-style guitar master, Chris Tamwoy, and Queensland’s own funky finger-stylist Sarah Koppen.

The concerts are structured so that each player will feature as solo artists, as well as performing as an ensemble, allowing plenty of opportunity for spontaneity and improvisation. Three players with such diverse musical backgrounds presents amazing possibilities, and incredible variety for audiences.

Each guitarist is known for their ability to entertain, and each present their unique music with a view to engage and delight audiences with stories, songs, and humour, (as well as fretboard fireworks!), making it a performance aimed for all people, not just ‘guitar aficionados’.

This is a unique opportunity to see three talented and original stars of the global acoustic guitar scene, together on one stage.

Free 1 hour workshops with the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular  performers will be available to people who have purchased a ticket to any of the performances.

Thursday, 15 July, Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre Playhouse Limited to 30 participants each workshop, bookings essential

10am – Learn a Torres Strait Islander Song with Chris Tamwoy
Learn a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song “Monkey and Tortol” for guitar and voice with Chris Tamwoy. Chris will also demonstrate his unique style of guitar playing and performance technique.

11.30am – Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Michael Fix
Learn the fine art of fingerstyle guitar and explore the mechanics of arranging popular tunes in a variety of styles for solo guitar. Michael has one rule: “there are no rules!” and this idea is reinforced by demonstrating thought-provoking ideas, tips and tricks. Michael presents his workshops in a breezy, humorous style, answering questions and addressing issues with personal anecdotes. As Michael explains at the beginning of each session: “we are here because we all have one thing in common – we all love the guitar! There are no secrets here – I’m happy to show you anything you wish to know about.”

1pm – Percussive Guitar & Live Looping Workshop with Sarah Koppen
Explore the capabilities of sounding like an entire band using an acoustic guitar, loop machine and FX pedals. Starting with the very basics, we will explore the different percussion sounds achievable on the hollow cavity of the acoustic guitar. We’ll then look into ways of combining these techniques with various guitar FX pedals to create a full sound.