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Mackay Roadshow by Audi Centre Townsville
When: 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 22 as well as 9.30am to 1pm on Sunday, May 23
âThere are a lot of talented blokes out there but as soon as auditions come around they go back into the woodworks,â she said.
Ms Grannall said the theatre group was fortunate to have loyal actors in their midst but were always on the lookout for new faces.
âHistorically I think itâs been difficult for men in Mackay to be able to commit to rehearsals and such as many are FIFO workers,â she said.
âBut that does seem to be changing.â
Ms Grannall said the theatre group had been running since 1947 and was celebrating its 75th anniversary next year.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 CHRISTMAS lights bike ride hosted by Corry Cycles and Tri-Activ8: add tinsel, baubles, stars and lights. Mandatory bike (and rider) dress-up as well as stops for ice-cream, prizes for best dressed. Average pace will be 23km/h. Free event, starts 6.30pm. Meet at Corry Cycles, Corner of Gordon and Milton St, Mackay. HOLIDAY STEAM club for children aged five to seven: explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Imagine, invent, discover and create with challenging and entertaining hands-on activities. Free event, 9.30-10.15am, Gordon White Library. Book via Eventbrite.