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CDP presents NOËL AND GERTIE an entertainment devised by Sheridan Morley with the words and music of Noël Coward. Two of Australia’s rising stars of musical theatre transport you to a world of glamour, wit and elegance in a timeless musical which has been acclaimed throughout the world. Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence formed... MORE INFO

2 SHOWS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE... SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR The Sesame Street gang have circled the globe and now bring this popular musical show back to Australia by popular demand! Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo use the letters of the alphabet to navigate a voyage through imagination that sees... MORE INFO

Escape for your lunch time with this dazzling lunch hour series directed by world renowned flautist Jane Rutter. The series will deliver six performances featuring musical superstars Simon Tedeschi, Cho Ki Wong, Rick Price, Taryn Fiebig and Jane Rutter. French Kiss - An Australian in Paris 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Wednesday 17 April Featuring... MORE INFO

Author and Historian Andrew Tink will reveal the dramatic, but little-known, tale of how a plane crash changed Australia’s political history. In August 1940, Australia had been at war for almost a year when the A16-97 Hudson bomber, carrying 10 people including three cabinet ministers, crashed into a ridge near Canberra. In the ghastly... MORE INFO

12.30pm – 1.30pm Tuesday 14 May - Mandarin session Wednesday 15 May - Cantonese session Thursday 16 May - English session As part of National Law Week 2013, Willoughby City Library will host a special Talks@Willoughby series on General Tenancy Rights & Legislation at 12.30pm, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May at Chatswood... MORE INFO

Sydney Eisteddfod presents a special 2013 Choral and Concert Band Festival.  These championships feature the best of the primary, youth and open choirs in a whole day of light hearted and serious singing.  Friday 17 May -  Sunday 2 June, 2013 in The Concourse Concert Hall     BOOKING... MORE INFO

DISCOVER THE PATHWAY THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU... AT THE POST SCHOOL OPTIONS EXPO FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? This is an expo on post school options for students & young people with disabilities. This includes anyone with low to high support needs, including individuals living with varying sensory, physical or... MORE INFO

UP CLOSE & PERCIVAL TOUR 2013 To say that Darren Percival’s life has been turned upside down in the past 6 months would be an understatement. He’s been runner up of The Voice Australia 2012, had his first album debut at number 3 on the ARIA chart, multiple songs in the iTunes Top 10 Singles and a string of sell out shows on his... MORE INFO

Willoughby City Library Service welcomes children’s author and illustrator Audra de la Torre to a special storytime session at 10.30am, Friday 31 May, at Chatswood Library on The Concourse. Reading from a selection of her own books, including Cody’s Cubby, Stripes and His Night Alone at Preschool and Lollipop Lil, Audra will take the... MORE INFO

The Concourse Urban Screen will host electronic art as part of the 19th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA). Join in the symposium with these key events: The Portals Project, 12 - 5pm, 8 - 16 June, The Concourse Urban Screen Memebrain, 14 June - 16 June, The Concourse Zydnei - Troy Innocent, 19 April - 16 June, Chatswood CBD About... MORE INFO

BUDDY 'N' ROY: TOGETHER 'N' ALONE CONCERT TOUR 2013 “Winning in the role” – Sydney’s Daily Telegraph “Amazing as Buddy Holly” – Gold Coast Bulletin “Literally seeming to channel Buddy Holly at times” – ABC Radio   From the producers of Buddy: The Concert, Johnny... MORE INFO

Australia’s prolific author and social researcher Hugh Mackay will examine and explore the ultimate question: What makes a life worth living? Addressing this universal question in his latest book The Good Life, Hugh examines the ‘Golden Rule’ through the prisms of religion, philosophy, politics, business and family life, and... MORE INFO

NORTHERN SYDNEY REGION ARTSNORTH SHOWCASE The NSW Department of Education and Communities takes pleasure in presenting the ArtsNorth Secondary Showcase in The Concourse Concert Hall Chatswood on Thursday 20 June 7pm. The Showcase will feature outstanding instrumental and vocal items from Secondary schools in the Northern Sydney Region. An... MORE INFO

CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of... ROOM ON THE BROOM   Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s books. "How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind…"... MORE INFO

EMPIRE TOURING PRESENTS EXPERIENCE JIMI HENDRIX Jimi Hendrix was without doubt one of the worlds greatest Guitarists.   Now in a spectacularly staged tribute see 10 of our greatest guitar players perform all the biggest hits that have made Jimi the legend...Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, Watchtower, Purple Haze, Voodoo Chile. Culminating in two... MORE INFO

Willoughby Theatre Company presents The Magic of the Musicals A celebration of the world’s greatest Musicals. Featuring a dazzling array of local Singers and Performers, 25 piece Orchestra and Massed Choir. In the spectacular surrounds of the Concourse Concert Hall, this is an event not to be missed. MORE INFO

RHYTHMS OF ASIA A SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENT An ensemble of remarkable talent showcasing the unique style of Asian classical song and dance with a contemporary flavour will take centre stage at The Concourse Theatre. ‘Rhythms of Asia’ will impress audiences with the calibre and ingenuity of Asian talents. From pop, jazz and classics... MORE INFO

Journey to the Planets!   Join Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon trip to the Planets accompanied by the music from Holst’s “The Planets”.  Are you ready to brave the unknown?  Imagine wizzing through the stars to land on Mars! Jump into your space suit and join us for a musical adventure as we... MORE INFO

BJORN AGAIN The Ultimate ABBA Experience! "One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today" Time Out Magazine New York   Grab your friends, family, dancing shoes and prepare for world-class entertainment with the World’s Number 1 ABBA show – BJORN AGAIN. The most successful tribute band of all time... MORE INFO

    50th Anniversary Celebration “DUSTY SPRINGFIELD”  “I Only Want To Be With You Tour”   with special guest – the legendary 'Tom Jones’  Come and relive the magic and the great hits of two of the world’s greatest and most successful musical... MORE INFO

SYO3: Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Richard Gill return to the SYO, performing Wagner and other beautiful bass baritone repertoire. SYO proudly introduces a fresh voice in composition, Philip Jameson, as we perform the world premiere of his new work, Contact. Conductor: Richard Gill Soloist: Teddy Tahu Rhodes SCHUMANN Symphony No.3, Op.97 JAMESON... MORE INFO

ON SALE MON 6 MAY 9AM With a career spanning 25 years (35 singles, 13 albums, 6 ARIA awards) and record sales edging 1 million, DIESEL the journeyman of music is on his way to some very special venues, in select regional areas with The Velvet Curtain Tour. With blues music in his "DNA", an influence largely from his Father’s... MORE INFO

MOVING PICTURES REUNITE! Bustin’ Loose 2013 with special guests Mental as Anything MY TICKETEK PRESALE WED 1 MAY NOON - MON 6 MAY 8.59AM GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE MON 6 MAY 9AM After reuniting for a sold out tour in 2011, the original Moving Pictures line up is back for a limited run of shows this August with special guests, Mental as... MORE INFO

CDP presents THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE By Richard Tulloch  Adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s best-selling book comes to life on stage for children 6-12 – and their adults - Directed by Julian Louis. Who wouldn't want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-Storey... MORE INFO

Hear the pure voices of Sydney Chamber Choir in a fascinating cross-pollination of musical styles, including world premieres of new arrangements of traditional Chinese folksongs by Beijing-born Australian composer Julian Yu. Conducted by Paul Stanhope, this concert explores musical intersections between old and new, tradition and innovation, East... MORE INFO

Conductor: Dr Nicholas Milton Violin: Anna Da Silva Chen Willoughby Symphony Choir Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 Borodin: Polovtsian Dances Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks Parry: Jerusalem Coates: Dambusters Overture Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture Join the Willoughby Symphony for a unique tribute to London’s immortal... MORE INFO

XDR CULTURAL PROMOTIONS presents RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET SWAN LAKE The Russian National Ballet Theatre commences a tour of the full-length classical performances of Swan Lake. Tchaikovsky instantly recognisable music set against the wonderfully dark story of good against evil; Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all ballets of all... MORE INFO

MOZART Piano Concerto No.19 in F, K459　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 SHOSTAKOVICH arr. Barshai Chamber Symphony, Op.83a Dene Olding Violin-director Avan Yu Piano   Join the Sydney Symphony Fri 18 October at The Concourse, Chatswood when they perform music by Mozart and Shostakovich for one night only. This concert introduces Avan Yu, the... MORE INFO

DAVID HELFGOTT AT THE CONCOURSE   FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 AT 8PM.   The pianist who stole our hearts performs the music that captured his soul. The inspiration for the Oscar winning film “Shine”, David Helfgott is one of Australia’s most treasured musicians. In his eagerly anticipated debut recital at the... MORE INFO

In 2010 over 2000 people of Willoughby had their portrait taken for the Faces of Willoughby photographic mural. These portraits have been digitally compiled to form six large portraits celebrating who we are today. Two of the light boxes show people over 65 years of age, two show people under 18 years and the larger, centre two show everybody... MORE INFO