Thornbury Theatre

COMING UP AT THE THORNBURY THEATRE

On Thursday 13th September the Thornbury Theatre is chuffed to be hosting Northcote High Comedy. Comedy is fast becoming a tradition for Northcote High School parents and friends. A fantastic line-up has been released for the 2019 Comedy Night fundraiser, brought to you by the Events and Fundraising sub-committee of School Council. Last year the night raised over $20,000 to support school projects. Fundraising such as this is central to Northcote High School's ability to continue to develop contemporary learning spaces in addition to projects funded by DET.  The night will feature well known comics Geraldine Hickey, David Quirk, Monica Dullard, Nath Valvo, Lauren Bok and MC Jodie J Hill. This year, funds raised will target the redevelopment of the Library to create improved study, meeting and social spaces for students. 

Melbourne based singer, songwriter and story teller Michael Waugh is touring nationally to launch his fourth album 'The Asphalt & The Oval'. First single “Willy's Chickens” has already received airplay on ABC radio, 3AW and 693AM as well as community radio stations. Teaming up with Waugh is good friend Rich J Davies - a wonderful Melbourne based singer-songwriter who draws from his Scottish upbringing and love of Springsteen in folk-inspired story songs that earned him a nomination at this year's Golden Guitar Awards for his composition “Dirt Under My Nails” (covered by The Bushwackers and nominated for Heritage Song of the Year). Michael Waugh and Rich J Davies play the Thornbury Theatre on Friday 14^th September.
 
INXS - The Australian INXS Show is currently selling out venues across Australia, catch them at the Thornbury Theatre’s Velvet Room on Saturday 15th September. For 20 years, INXS were a perfect blend of new wave/ska and pop rock groove that eventually gave way to a harder and unique style of funk rock, fused with dance elements. Not only had they sold out thousands of venues around the world, received dozens of gold and platinum awards, they were also one of only five Australian bands to boast a US No 1 hit single. They had an endless array of hits including “Need You Tonight”, “Never Tear Us Apart”, “Don't Change”, and “New Sensation”.

​Roadies book launch Lunch: To coincide with the publication of Roadies – The Secret History of Australian Rock ‘n Roll by Stuart Coupe, Chugg Entertainment & Support Act are pleased to announce a special lunchtime event at The Thornbury Theatre on Thursday 4th October. During the lunch, Stuart will sit down with legends of the Australian road crew world, Howard Freeman and Geoff Lloyd in Melbourne to recall various tales of life on the road. The world’s first female roadie, Tana Douglas, is flying in from Los Angeles to speak on both panels. All are featured in Stuart’s book, which covers 60 years of Australian music, commencing in 1957. All attendees will receive a signed copy of the book with net proceeds to benefit the Support Act Roadies Fund, which is administered in association with ARCA – The Australian Road Crew Association. During the Melbourne lunch, author Stuart Cope will host acoustic performances and panelists.  Acoustic performances will be by Phil Manning and Ross Wilson. This lunch will provide a fantastic insight into the history of Road Crews, as well as raise funds for the mental health of the industry's workhorses. Tickets are $80 for single entry, or a table of 10 for $800.