The Fortunes of Fortunato Lesley Synge Fortunato Stablum could not have been a happy man as he left the Broken Hill courthouse on the afternoon of 18 July, 1913. He’d lost a dispute about a possession – possibly one … Continued
Dedicated followers of Arts Central will remember the success of our 2019 mainstage production, Rockpocalypse. This original, locally responsive work emerged from a community-centred process developed by playwright (and management committee member) Jess Lamb. Recently, Jess has contributed a chapter … Continued
Perhaps this isn’t exactly Rolling Stone magazine but then perhaps it is if you are a quilter? Congratulations to former Arts Central Treasurer and current Business Member, Kathryn Kerr. Her quilt, Cold Chimney Swallows, designed and made by … Continued
A short film showing the creative process of Rockpocalypse from script to performance.
Growing Up on the Capricorn Coast by Nicola Apps Nostalgia is a sickness I am told, something that dislocates us from time and space, something akin to homesickness. Perhaps nostalgia is not so much a longing for the … Continued
First published on October 8, 2019 by Warren Acutt Marketer | Small Business Developer | Media Columnist Quickly think of the 5 most famous people to come from Central Queensland. Would most be sporting greats? Rod Laver, … Continued
Getting help with your Resale Royalty queries September 5, 2019 | Resale Royalty If you are an artist, art market professional or art collector, you may have some questions about the Resale Royalty scheme. Artists may be aware that their … Continued
One of our major projects for 2019 was the Living History Project. Three years in the making, it brought together local playwrights and performers to create a series of five short plays performed on site at the Rockhampton Heritage Village in June and September.
Go behind the scenes to view: The making of: Rockpocalypse (Video documentation produced by Blue Eagle Productions, 2019) Purchase a copy of the playtext at Playlab Theatre (Cover image by Sean Dowling, published by Playlab Theatre, 2020)
Copyright Agency launches 2019 Writers’ Royalty and Image Royalty Claim campaigns This month, the Copyright Agency is once again launching its annual Writers’ Royalty and Image Royalty Claim campaigns. The seven-week campaign is open to Copyright Agency … Continued
Rockpocalypse – an explosive piece of original theatre from Capricorn Coast playwright Jessica Lamb – will take to the stage in November 2019 with funding support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Arts Showcase Program.
Arts Central Queensland Inc. invites professional performers with the following playing age ranges* to register to audition for Rockpocalypse, a new work of Australian theatre based in Rockhampton: Player 1, playing range 25 – 45 years Player 2, … Continued