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JUNE E-NEWSLETTER
After sold out shows with Harry Manx in May, exciting dance performances and awesome jazz drumming with Cindy Blackman, we are looking forward to...  
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MAY E-NEWSLETTER
downloading.....APRIL! April was a month of glamour, intrigue and innovation with sell out seasons from La La Parlour's Tarnished...  

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APRIL NEWSLETTER
Prepare yourself for an whirlwind of exciting theatre as The Judy brings you award winning, spectacular and innovative performances in...  

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E-Newsletter March 2008
February proved to be a month of fresh, funky and energizing music, monks and experimentation. We kicked off the month with sold out...  

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February 2008
January kicked off with The Aurealis Awards, celebrating Australia's best science fiction and horror novelists. It was a weird and wonderful...  

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January 2008
Now that the Christmas Trees have come down and we have recovered from our New Year celebrations its time to prepare ourselves for another exciting...  

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December E-News
Hark! The sound of distant bells grows nearer. It is that time of year when the Judy has burnt out on parties, well-wishes and celebrations...  

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November E-Newsletter
The joyous sounds of music flowed freely here at the Judy throughout October - another bountiful month down as we sail through the twilight of 2007...  

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October E-Newsletter
It’s been great to see so many of you visiting the Judy over the past month and enjoying an eclectic and stimulating range of programs. A...  

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September E-Newsletter
Dance, theatre and exhibitions have been the order of the day at the Judy throughout August – a lovely combination to put some steps in our Spring,...  

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August 2007 e-Newsletter
The Judy has been revelling in an eclectic spectrum of sound and music over the past month, and it’s got her tapping her feet and shakin’ her hips....  

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July 2007 e-Newsletter
The Judy certainly had plenty of creative fuel to stoke the hearth throughout the chilly month of June. Raking through the...  

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June 2007 E-Newsletter
What a merry month of May we have had at the Judy with sellout seasons of My Friend The Chocolate Cake, Jeff Lang and all three dance seasons...  

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May 2007 E-Newsletter
Welcome to May – a time when nature softens its colours, birds fly north to avoid the chill, and life slips into a comfortable hibernation...  

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April 2007 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the post-Bunny newsletter. I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break and severely over-indulged in Swiss chocolate and good company. Now...  

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FOURPLAY String Quartet 10th March
From the concert halls of Asia, through the rarefied rooms of British Arts centres and all around the Australian folk festival circuit, FourPlay...  

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SAMBASUNDA Thu 8th March
The first ever co-presentation by two of Brisbane’s foremost venues; the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts and the Brisbane...  

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SANTOOR JUGALBANDHI Wed 7th March
Shivkumar Sharma & Rahul Sharma (India) “The audience sat entranced by Shivkumar... building to virtuosic ecstasy” The Advertiser ::...  

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March 2007 e-Newsletter
Welcome to March and another great month of events at the Judy featuring three outstanding international groups, the fantastic Australian quartet...  

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LÚNASA (Ireland) Fri 2nd March @ 7:30pm
A full-tilt five-piece all-star acoustic band like only the Irish know how. Don’t miss this world class act in their one-off Brisbane...  

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CLOUDSTREET SAT 24th FEB @ 7.30pm
Soaring Harmonies of Ancient Storytelling Traditions Fresh from Woodford and a successful tour in the UK, Nicole Murray & John Thompson’s...  

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absence(s) by Claire Dyson
absence(s) first stage of new contemporary performance An unconventional new dance work by Clare Dyson and the Subject to Change...  

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CIRCLE OF RYTHM Sat 10th Feb
A not-to-be-missed, round-the-world-trip of beats. Three acclaimed artists beat the drum for a multicultural Australia. A globe-trekking...  

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Feb 07 e-Newsletter
Welcome to February, the month Judy shifts gears and picks up her tempo. All of us are excited by what's coming up over the next month. Part...  

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Introducing Syncretism Wed 24 Jan
In free-rock terms, next Wednesday is your opportunity to bare witness to Damo Suzuki - giant in the great pantheon of 20th Century,...  

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December 2006/January 2007 e-news
To round out our 2006 program, the Judy presents A Tribute to the Blues Mamas featuring the incomparable Lil’Fi and Margret RoadKnight this...  

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RAW METAL MID WEEK MADNESS
HALF PRICE TICKETS TO THE HOTTEST SHOW ON TWO LEGS!! Raw Dance Company's PROJECT X is playing at the Judith Wright Centre at 420...  

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SHORTBUS GIVEAWAY
WIN sneak preview tickets to SHORTBUS! Thanks to Hopscotch Films, The Judy has 100 double passes to sneak preview screenings of John...  

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November e-news
There's a lot of dancing going on at the Judy through November, so why not put your dancing shoes on, grab your partner and get into the action!...  

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October e-news
The Judy is presenting an effervescent mix of circus, music, training, art and costumed high jinx this October. Following a recent sell-out...  

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SEPTEMBER AT THE JUDY!
The Judy heralds-in the first month of Spring with a globetrotting program of performance art and electronica, gospel, dance, theatre, jazz and world...  

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QLD POETRY FESTIVAL
Dear members, The Queensland Writers Centre has asked for Judy's help to find some volunteers who might be able to help them with the upcoming...  

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Latest News
Don’t miss your date with Judy this month! Take in some Musical Theatre or check out some Avant-garde films, switch onto a local Soap Opera...  

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PASCAL MONTROUGE DANCE COMPANY
Dear E-Members, L' Histoire des enfants des voisins d'a cote - The story of the next door neighbours kids ONE SHOW ONLY! - 1 AUG...  

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2-4-1 TICKET OFFER
Dear e-member, We would like to offer you a 2-4-1 deal on adult priced tickets for atmospheric WA Jazz trio TRIOSK, performing in...  

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE JUDY THIS JULY/AUG
Dear e-Members, The next six weeks features an incredible array of capitvating theatre, dance and music experiences. Be nimble, be quick so you...  

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WHAT’S ON – JUNE AT THE JUDY
THIS WEEK: 3 SHOWS ONLY INCLUDING MATINEE THIS SATURDAY! WILLIAM YANG, Shadows / Fri 2 @ 7.30pm – Sat 3 June @ 4pm OR 7.30pm Performance...  

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LIL' FI - BINGO, BLUES AND BAD HAIR - it's Tacky,
" Her stage name may be "Lil", but she has a big voice!." Radio National "One of the perennial stars of music festivals around the...  

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It's Tacky, it's Retro and it's Fancy Dress
Dress up this Thursday night 18th May & join Lil' Fi on a rampaging journey down memory lane as she visits some of her...  

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APRIL 2006 NEWSLETTER
Dick Gaughan - Thurs 20th Apr Russell Crowe - Wed 19th & Wed 267th Apr Misinterprotato - Fri 21st Apr Fiddler's Flame - Thurs 27th...  

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March 2006 Newsletter
This month we welcome Stefan Greder to the centre as our new General Manager and also farewell Catherine Oddie, who has taken up an...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for Feb - and a chance
Happy Tuesday and I hope you take a moment to remind yourself of the great events coming up in February at the Judy. The Namgyal Monks of...  

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Judith Wright Centre Jan 2006 update
Best wishes for the new year from all of us at the Judith Wright Centre. The program guide for February to April will be released next week - and...  

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Akio Suzuki here tomorrow night - Thu 8 December
For just $10, you can hear Japan's elder statesmen of sound art Akio Suzuki perform tomorrow night. His ability to craft beautiful sounds...  

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Judith Wright Centre update and special 2 for 1 of
Happy Wednesday and thanks for taking the time to keep up to date with what's happening at the Judith Wright Centre. In a word - it's all about...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for mid-October
There is a lot going on over the next two weeks in October and it couldn't be more diverse. The hottest tip this week is for the new cabaret show...  

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Judith Wright Centre update and free ticket offer
We have three great events happening in the second half of September and free tickets to win for one of them. If you enjoy contemporary dance,...  

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Judith Wright Centre update and free ticket offer
We have three great events happening in the second half of September and free tickets to win for one of them. If you enjoy contemporary dance,...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for September
New work by contemporary artists and some superb world music feature at the Judith Wright Centre this month. Brisbane-based performance artist...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for late August/Septem
August concludes on a high note with the Queensland Poetry Festival this weekend. Most events are free, so head to the Valley to experience a...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for August
August is another month of diverse arts activity at the Judith Wright Centre. Expressions Dance Company celebrate their 20th birthday with...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for July
Happy new financial year. As usual, many wonderful things are planned for July at the Judith Wright Centre including * Liquid Architecture -...  

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Liquid Architecture features at the Judith Wrigh
Liquid Architecture is Australia's national festival of sound arts featuring all manner of innovative, unusual and electic sounds from across...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for mid-June
Brisbane's original Flamenco cabaret, Flamenco Fire, will transform the Performance Space into a licensed Spanish tablao for four...  

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Last chance to see the new show by Circa this week
Our Idea of Fun has been gathering great reviews from critics and is a winner with audiences of all ages. "a lovely and amusing evening of...  

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June update from the Judith Wright Centre
Resident companies are in the spotlight this month: Expressions Dance Company present the return season of Rites of Spring;...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for late May
Two of our most highly anticipated shows are finally here: This week Yele Brazil celebrates the exciting musical wealth of Latin America....  

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Judith Wright Centre update for May
I hope you have received your copy of the new program guide for May to August. However there are still two outstanding events from the 'old' guide...  

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TICKET GIVEAWAY - ESP
ESP Don't miss..... ESP on Wed 20 & Thu 21 April 8pm @ the Judy The first 10 people to reply to this email will win a double pass to...  

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Ticket Giveaway - Miss Fortuna in Private Dancer
Don't Miss.... Miss Fortuna in Private Dancer on Thu 7, Fri 8, Sat 9 April 9pm @ the Judy The first 10 people to reply to this email...  

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Judith Wright Centre Update
April features a great mix of music and performance. This week kicks off with Mike Cooper - who will be performing his unique blend of...  

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Judith Wright Centre Update
Circa: Rock'n'Roll Circus Ensemble are presenting a brief return season of their hit show This Text Has Legs from tonight. If you are...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for March
A new play by Errol Bray called Rhino charges into March with 3 performances only this week. It is part of the new Emerge series...  

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The Judith Wright Centre and the F word
I mean February - which continues to be super busy - and Folk of course, which is a short-hand way to describe the diverse, fiery,...  

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Hello and welcome to 05 from the Judith Wright Cen
It's official. Our general manager Chris Bowen has gone mad. He has booked more than 30 great gigs and events over the coming four months and our...  

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Steve Tilston 2 for 1 ticket offer for this Wednes
Especially for email list members, the Judith Wright Centre has a special 2 for 1 ticket offer for UK singer/songwriter Steve...  

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Music Festival (Not) this weekend at the Judy
You could be forgiven for thinking that we have a mini music festival happening this weekend. Fear not though, for it is just some serendipitous...  

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Paul Capsis performing here next week!
Paul Capsis is easily one of the most amazing vocalists in Australia, if not the world. A brilliant and soulful performer, Capsis has garnered...  

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Judith Wright Centre update & free tickets to win
I think the program at the Judith Wright Centre over the next few weeks has to be our most diverse yet! It is a case of something borrowed, something...  

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Free Ticket Giveaway for TULP - The Boby Public
FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY to Tulp - The Body Public Opening on Thursday night 23 September at Brisbane Powerhouses’ Powerhouse Theatre, Tulp...  

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September and October at the Judith Wright Centre
There is still a great deal going on as part of the Brisbane Festival. I'm hearing plenty of excellent feedback about the new CIRCA show,...  

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Judith Wright Centre update for September
September is an exciting month for Brisbane with so much on offer as part of the ENERGEX Brisbane Festival. This year the Festival features seasons...  

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Judith Wright Centre July update
The Songs of Jacques Brel has only four more performances this week and the word is out that it is extremely good. Bollywood...  

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July at the Judy!
July brings a selection of great music and more to the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts. This week the Briscoe Sisters from the...  

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2 for 1 ticket offer for Limelight Revue!!!!
2 for 1 ticket offer for Limelight Revue!!!! Read below to find out how... Circus! Cabaret ! Vaudeville! Burlesque! Sideshow!...  

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2 for 1 ticket offer to see Enda Markey in Cabaret
One Night Stand is Enda Markey's witty, tiny bit naughty and satirical exploration of the idea that the Seven Deadly Sins are, in fact, the...  

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Judith Wright Centre E News - June Update
We have ways to keep you warm during June at 'The Judy'. The hot tip for great music is Flamenco-Indo-Jazz this weekend. Next week...  

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E-News including a 2 for 1 Ticket Offer
The producers of the comedy hit Late Nite Catechism have given us an allocation of tickets for E-List members to see the first few shows of...  

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Dance alert
From time to time I will let you know about events that are on at other venues but that I believe you might be interested in. sometimes I think I...  

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Community forums re the future of Fortitude Valley
I am writing to invite you to come and have your say about the future of Fortitude Valley next Monday or Tuesday evening at the Judith Wright...  

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Judith Wright Centre E-News
Happy Monday! Over the next two weeks at the Judith Wright Centre there is an engaging and electic mix of circus, comedy, art and music from folk...  

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Judith Wrigth Centre E-News
I hope that the lastest Judith Wright Centre printed program guide has arrived safely in your letterbox by now. First up from the new program line...  

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Judith Wright Centre E-News for April
We have our latest program guide currently at the printers and so you should receive a copy shortly. In the meantime, many of the concerts and...  

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ALISON BROWN QUARTET - this Friday at The Judy for
This is a reminder that the Alison Brown Quartet from the US will be performing here this Friday, 26 March at 7.30pm. Brown, who played in...  

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Marching on with music and circus at The Judy
Welcome to our first e-newsletter for March. It may be hot in Brisbane but it is still cold in North America and so we have a veritable conga...  

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MORE MUSIC and CIRCUS in MARCH at THE JUDY!
Welcome to our first e-newsletter for March. It may be hot in Brisbane but it is still cold in North America and so we have plenty of great...  

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Welcome to the Judith Wright Centre E-Newsletter
The great gigs keep on coming here at 'The Judy'! This weekend The Flannelettes return for two rare live performances. Tickets are selling...  

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Welcome to the Judith Wright Centre E-Newsletter
This is our second fortnightly update for 2004, and coincides with the very first performance of the year tonight by ELISION Contemporary Music...  

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Welcome to 2004 at The Judith Wright Centre
The Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts has a great program lineup starting in February. We are currently posting out our new printed...  

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Welcome to the Judith Wright Centre E-Newsletter
Welcome to the first E-News from the highly trained operatives at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in sunny Fortitude Valley! I'm...