They were known as America’s most successful musical theatre writing team and their partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th Century.

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

Morning Tea from 10am | Show 11am

Ticket Prices

Adult $16
Loyalty Members $13
Group of 6+   $12 per person

*You can obtain a Morning Melodies Season Pass and see all 6 shows for $65 ($60 Loyalty Members). Purchase your pass HERE or for more information, please contact the GECC Box Office on 4972 2822.

We have all heard their songs and we have all enjoyed their musicals. They were known as America’s most successful musical theatre writing team and their partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th Century. Join us for a very special event paying tribute to the timeless music from the legendary Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Featuring your favourite tunes from Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and many more, Some Enchanted Evening is truly an enchanted concert of exquisite songs from the golden age of musicals.

Karen Jacobsen’s musical memoir is performed solo at the grand piano; part concert, part motivational experience.

Event details: 

Tuesday, 23 February 2021  |  7pm

Ticket Prices: 

Adult  $35
Loyalty Member $28
Concession $31
Group 6 or more  $29 per person

Mackay to Manhattan follows the story of a small-town girl with big dreams who believes “it is never too late to recalculate” to get to your dream destination in life.

Writing songs from the age of seven in her hometown of Mackay, Australia, when Karen Jacobsen saw Olivia Newton-John on television, she knew what she wanted to do with her life.

To look at her, it may seem like it was a breeze, but Karen has been to the brink. She shares how she navigated her way through debilitating anxiety and financial disaster, and if you have ever had a moment of doubt in your life, this show will quickly give you the experience you are not alone.

Be ready to be entertained, inspired and hear the “only woman men will take directions from” in this very special Queensland artist event.

About Karen Jacobsen

Mackay born Karen is an international speaker, songwriter and concert artist whose voice is in over a billion GPS and smartphone devices worldwide. Through her songs, performances and speaking presentations, she entertains and inspires people to recalculate their way to their dream destination in life. Karen’s show Mackay to Manhattan – A Musical Memoir is ideal for groups who want to take their people on a part concert, part motivational journey that leaves them elevated with powerful insights about their own lives. Karen’s timeless melodic songs, powerful vocals and message “It Is Never Too Late To Recalculate” leaves everyone energised and engaged with their potential.

That was the most fantastic show I’ve ever seen. I love Olivia but I love you more! Best wishes for tons of success with this. It was so meaningful and real to hear your beautiful story of how you continually have risen above the obstacles in your way. You are truly an inspiration for anyone who wants to “live their dream”!
– Susan, California, USA

“A super musical performance: Karen Jacobsen, in a spectacular gown, is a beautiful, funny, a lovely light-fingered pianist and a terrific singer with a fine clear voice who writes melodically original personal songs giving glimpses of her life and relationships. She totally engages her audience with her charm, her voice and her wit and she can hold a note like Jerry Colonna, It’s a treat to be entertained by this talented, lovely woman. Catch her if you can. It’s one of the best performances of the decade.”
– Richmond Shepard

Get Ready to Bend and Snap!

CQ TODAY Presents
A Gladstone Regional Council Production of
Legally Blonde The Musical

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin

Based on the Novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie following the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

Dates: 

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Friday, 26 February 2021

Saturday, 27 February 2021

Friday, 5 March 2021

Saturday, 6 March 2021

Time:

7pm

Ticket Prices

✨ Adult $35

✨ Loyalty Member $28

✨ Concession $31

✨ Child/Student under 18  $20

✨ Group of 6 or more   $29

✨ Family (two adults + two children)  $90

✨ Loyalty Family (two adults + two children) $85

Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle generously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realises her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

Cowboy utilises its performance space to create both intimate settings and vast, open landscapes with a free-roaming audience. The work is site ‘adaptable’, tailoring the imagined reality to both indoor and outdoor locations, day or night. Michael operates the show from the inside, using a Bluetooth remote to cue tracks and sound effects that transform active audience-members into saloon doors, brawlers, pianists, and other instruments of the Western world. Cowboy is poignantly humorous yet sensitive, where Michael’s personal attempt for self-realisation and connection resonates beyond the Cowboy fantasy.

What is the price of internet fame?

Event Details: 

Tuesday, 16 March 2021  | 7pm

Ticket Prices: 

Adult  $39
Loyalty Member  $32
Concession  $35
Student (13+)  $15

What is the price of internet fame? Viral tells the story of Art and Zane – two boys who seek to attain internet ‘fame’ in order to become more popular at school and to make some money. Inspired by true events, Viral examines the role of social media and technology and how it impacts the way we record, communicate and think about events of racism, abuse and violence in our community, investigating the line between disassociation and raising awareness about such events.

Shock Therapy Productions is proudly supported by City of Gold Coast. Viral was originally supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Tour supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

The Vietnam War, AKA the ‘Rock and Roll War’, generated some of the 20th Century’s most iconic rock, country, folk, soul and pop songs. These are the songs of hope, courage, love, loss, anger, frustration, and resistance…most of all, these are the songs of connection.

Sunday 21 March 2021 | 2pm

Ticket Prices

Adult $60

GECC Loyalty $55

Concession $55

Student $30

Groups of 10+ $55 per person

Current ADF Employees $55 (via Box Office only)

Age Restriction 15+

This is a generation defined by its music: The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, The Animals, Jimi Hendrix, Credence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Peter, Paul and Mary…the list goes on, just like the beat!

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM, Songs from the Vietnam War Era – Live in Concert! features 2 hours of iconic songs from the 60’s and 70’s. Featuring a rocking on stage live band, and incredible vocalists, together with images and stories. Come and relive the music of a generation, as you sing and dance along to every iconic song.

One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.

Event Details: 

Monday, 22 March 2021  |  6pm

Ticket Prices:

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

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Based on Eric Carle’s Books

“and – pop! – out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.”

 This production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an Australian cast who bring this beloved book to life on stage.

See Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad as you’ve never seen them before.  Join The Heelers in their first live theatre show created just for you with puppetry, live actors and iconic Australian sets. It’s a little bit different and a little bit beautiful.

Saturday, 10 April 2021 | 2.30pm
Saturday, 10 April 2021 | 4.30pm
Sunday, 11 April 2021 | 10am

Ticket Prices

Adult $45.90

Loyalty Members $41.90

Family Ticket (two adults + two children) $167.60

Groups of  4+ $41.90 each

Babies under 12 months at time of show, in arms or on a lap free of charge. 

Bluey’s Big Play is an original story written by Bluey’s creator Joe Brumm with new music created by Brisbane’s Beethoven and Bluey composer, Joff Bush. This is an experience you can only take home with you in your memory so please remember to bring that along with your tickets.