September at the Civic
September sees not just Spring bloom, but our social calendars are also set to come to life with loads of live performances at the Civic Theatre throughout the month to enjoy. Here’s a snapshot of what we can expect!
THE FILM MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER - 16 SEPTEMBER
Are you a fan of Hans Zimmer’s breathtaking film scores? Now you can experience them Live in Concert with The George Ellis Symphony Orchestra! For one night only, hear all the epic sounds come to life right before your very eyes. Hans Zimmer is one of the most decorated and successful modern composers — a legendary figure in the music world. From Gladiator to Interstellar, Inception to The Dark Knight, and Pirates of the Caribbean to The Lion King, Zimmer’s masterful scores set him apart. Now you can experience the world’s most beloved musical moments in one unforgettable evening.
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR – HOPE - 20 SEPTEMBER
Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir - celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950s America. Hope opens with a rousing program of South African freedom songs before the repertoire echoes down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin. Formed to celebrate African Gospel music's unique and inspirational power, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. Hope is a concert that will live forever in your hearts!
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE CIVIC THEATRE – 25 TO 27 SEPTEMBER
New Annual presents a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in the Civic Theatre on a guided backstage tour. This behind-the-curtain tour is a great chance to discover the secrets of one of Australia's most iconic Theatres. Led by one of the Civic’s knowledgeable team leaders, this 60-minute tour is a rare opportunity that takes you to the heart of the theatre. See the theatre's workings and walk down memory lane to learn all about the theatre's fascinating history. Guided Tours are delivered in English, and there are 20 spaces available per tour.
