Every 3 seconds, somebody, somewhere in the world is being a deadsh*t.

Now, look at the person to the left of you, now the one on the right, chances are one of the people you just looked at is also a deadsh*t. Now, if you looked right when I asked you to look left? Yes, you're a deadsh*t too.

After 2007's record sell-out success, Harden the F*ck Up Australia, Heath Franklin's Chopper (Network 10's The Ronnie Johns Half Hour) is back, head-butting his way across the country, tackling an issue bigger than world poverty or global warming - eradicating the terminally stupid.

In a world that is designed to protect people from their own stupidity, Chopper is worried that natural selection isn't getting a fair go. Bono, Chris Martin, Bob Geldof - all the songs and all the concerts in the world aren't going to change the fact, the world has never been a safer place for total deadsh*ts.

From the creative mind who gave you cutting off peoples toes for money, headbutting mothers and lots of f-words comes a new show about deadsh*ts and the people who hate them. So, donate today, help Chopper help you Make Deadsh*ts History!

Together, we can do this.

TICKETS: Adults $32, Concession $28, Students $28

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Come Fly Away with Max Miller and his 10-piece All Star Swing Big Band when they present the music of Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, with Jackie Love.

Max is widely regarded as Australia's greatest exponent of Frank Sinatra, and sell out crowds, rave reviews and standing ovations are part and parcel of every one of his shows

In this superb tribute, Max performs all the Sinatra classics including For Once In My Life, My Way, New York, New York, I've Got You Under My Skin, That's Life, Lady is a Tramp, I'll Be Seeing you and many more!

TICKETS: A Reserve $49, A Reserve (Dinner and Show) $77, Adults General Seating $44, Adults General Seating (Dinner and Show) $67, Groups 6+ $39, Friends & Seniors $29, Child $19

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We are looking for a Community Theatre cast covering full vocal and dance ranges for our upcoming production The Boy From Oz.

Directed and choreographed by Robert Young and under the musical direction of Peter Laughton, En Mass dance auditions and vocal auditions for principal roles and company will be held 23-24 May.

Auditions for young Peter Allen (age 5-12) will be held on the 19 July.

Auditions are by appointment only. For further information, or to obtain an audition form, please phone Jamie Watt during business hours on (07) 5581 6536.

AUDITION DATES 23-24 May

Rehearsals commence 13th July, 2008. Season opens 18 September, 2008.

Following on the high heels of sell-out seasons across Australia, the four highly skilled and high kicking ladies of the La La Parlour are returning to the Gold Coast Arts Centre with their spectacular action-packed showgirl satire, TARNISHED.

After their engaging performance earlier this year and an overwhelming public demand for a return appearance, these glamorous showgirls are back by popular demand, performing more of the whip-cracking, aerials, strip-tease and hilarious physical comedy they’re famous for… as well as introducing THREE NEW ACTS!

TICKETS: Adult $30, Concession $25, Dinner and Show $55

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Following a sensational sell-out season at London’s Sadler’s Wells, Paco Peña and his Flamenco Dance Company return to the Australian stage with their new presentation, A Compás! To the Rhythm. Peña’s new production transmits to the audience the compelling nature of a range of Flamenco rhythms, from the almost ‘tribal’, trance-inducing quality of the 'alborea' to the razor-sharp complexity of the 'buleria'. Each artist immerses themselves deeply into the feeling of the rhythm, contributing to their own creative input. Flamenco rhythms are vital; the 'compás' is like a primal pulse, like the rhythm of the earth… and everyone must get to feel it!

'One of the most sensational nights of dance I have ever seen.' - Sunday Express, London

'Peña himself, modest genius of the guitar, bewitches us with the beauty of his solos. All the musical numbers are spellbinding. - The Times, London

TICKETS: Adult (A Reserve) $94, Concession (A Reserve) $84, Adult (B Reserve) $84, Concession (B Reserve) $79, Adult (C Reserve) $79, Concession (C Reserve) $74, Children $47, Groups $84

One of the most acclaimed and sought after pianists of his generation, New York based pianist and composer Aaron Goldberg has toured internationally with his trio. In recents years he’s also toured widely with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Al Foster, Betty Carter and Madeleine Peyroux.

'Talk about burning. Goldberg’s chops and rhythmic imagination are tremendous... shares a thorough understanding of the blues, Latin rhythms, harmonic placement, and woodshedding keyboard mastery. And he swings! Marvellous! – ALL ABOUT JAZZ

'...'This was a night to live in the memory...' - John Shand, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

TICKETS: $35

The Australian smash-hit musical Keating! is coming to town, hot on the heels of a phenomenal four sold-out seasons in Sydney in 2007. This outstanding political satire, packed with infectious songs, has received numerous accolades, culminating in its incredible success at the 2007 Helpmann Awards.

Casey Bennetto’s scathingly hilarious lyrics and spectacular array of musical styles tear through the reign and tragic fall of the Placido Domingo of Australian politics. Part French farce, part Greek tragedy, and all Australian history, 'the musical we had to have' transports you back to a time less politically grey.

Joined by a sensational five-piece band, the cast includes the brilliant Mike McLeish as Paul Keating, Terry Serio as Bob Hawke and John Howard, and recently returned from the West End, Brendan Coustley as Alexander Downer and John Hewson.

TICKETS: Adults $49, Concession $39, Child $29, Dinner/Show $69
TWILIGHT TICKETS: Adults $43, Concession $35, Children (under 16) $26

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Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out World Tour and Australian Tour 2006, and No.1 Box-Office smash hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Japan's most celebrated and elite company of martial art drummers, DRUM TAO, will return their awe-inspiring and innovative production to Australian audiences with a BIGGER, ALL NEW PRODUCTION!

This production has been seen by over 5 million people worldwide, amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their stunningly executed performances.

TICKETS: Adult $74.90, Concession & Groups 10+ $64.90

Direct from sell out seasons at London’s Peacock Theatre and the Joyce Theatre in New York Estampas Porteñas, Argentina’s most celebrated dance company, makes its triumphant return to Australia with their spectacular dance production, TANGO FIRE.

The company - direct from Buenos Aires - features 10 sensational dancers accompanied by one of Argentina’s finest singers and a quartet of brilliant young musicians, Quatrotango.

As one of the most popular dance forms world-wide, this exciting show combines the rawness and sophistication, sexy yet sensual side of Tango in an evening of unforgettable spectacle.

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TICKETS: Adult (A Reserve) $89, Concession (A Reserve) $79, Child $44.50, Adult (B Reserve) $79, Concession (B Reserve) $74, Adult (C Reserve) $74, Concession (C Reserve) $69, Adult Group $79