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Everyone loves a good live comedy. And gauging by the laughter coming from the cast during rehearsals at the Civic Centre, Coolum Theatre Players next production at the end of March should definitely entertain. “Flying Feathers” is a risqué farce set in England at the country house of Bernard who has gone to live in a religious community in Scotland. In his absence a new housekeeper has used…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 22nd February 2012 by Julia Loaney
Santa’s little helpers have been merrily preparing for Friday’s special family festivities along The Esplanade in anticipation of his arrival in Coolum. Activities kick off at 4.30pm with a children’s workshop, followed by Cool Harmonies community choir singing some of their diverse repertoire of world music. Members of the Ulysses Bike Club arrive at 5.30pm to collect donations of toys and non-perishable items for their charity, Pyjama Foundation. …
Posted in Community Matters, Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 1st December 2011 by Hari Kotrotsios
If there's somethin' scary in Tickle Park, Who ya gonna vote for (Ghostbusters). If it's somethin' cute or it looks funny, Who ya gonna vote for (Ghostbusters). Ghosts, zombies and other freakish ghouls are invited to gather in Tickle Park this Saturday for the special Halloween screening of Ghostbusters. Prizes are on offer for the scariest, funniest and cutest of them all, but remember to float past The…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Things to do, Outdoors & Nature, on the 26th October 2011 by Hari Kotrotsios
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Golden Days Festival, I can’t wait to see and hear the line-up festival organisers have in store for us. And living in Coolum, how lucky am I that I only have to drive to the Coolum soccer fields and Tickle Park to see everything over two jam- packed days of amazing entertainment. I’ve already set aside Saturday November 19 and…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 20th October 2011 by Julia Loaney
The exotic tale of Sinbad the Sailor is immortalised in Coolum Theatre Players upcoming musical production. Written by Peter Denyer and directed by committee members Dennis Coleman and Chris McMahon, this pantomime is one of the classic Tales of The Arabian Nights. Sinbad sets off to make his fortune unaware that the evil Cassim the Corsair is trying to kill him in order to claim the hand of…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 19th October 2011 by Julia Loaney