IT’S the 1970s: The hair is big, the outfits loud, the movie industry is full of backstabbing, emotional intrigue and showbiz silliness.
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A Chocolate Orange, the latest dinner theatre comedy offering from Bathurst Theatre Company with Mountain Murder Mysteries, takes us to this very place.
The audience is asked to dress up in 70s gear (yes, there will be prizes). Meet and mingle with the characters and help them track down vital evidence and figure out ‘whodunit?’
Starring Lamai Thompson Long, Matt Davis, Alex Woodhouse and writer-actor Melissa Docker, directed by Alison Charters.
“The show had an out of town preview at Lithgow a couple of weeks ago and the audience there loved it!” Bathurst Theatre Company president Chris O’Rourke said.
Three shows only at The Carrington Function Centre in Keppel Street this Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 and the following Saturday, December 17.
A great one for a work or social Christmas party. $70 for the two-course meal and show, tickets from bmec.com.au or 6333 6161.
Outdoor music
SLAP on sunscreen and a hat for this weekend’s musical offerings. Saturday, December 10, 11am-3pm as Smith & Jones join Luke Furbanks for Saturday Sessions at Mayfield Garden.
The Fish River Festival from 11am Sunday 11 December at the O'Connell Hotel is an afternoon of local food, music and fun in the country with proceeds going to O’Connell School.
Abercrombie House hosts German Romantik Sunday at 3pm, featuring Rosemarie Barnes-Freisinger (clarinet) and David Howie (piano) and compositions by C Maria von Weber, Ferruccio Busoni, Louis Spohr and Norbet Burgmueller.
Tickets $25 / $20 / $10, including afternoon tea, from the Visitors Centre.
Carols on again
THE Reliance Credit Union Carols by Candlelight is on again this Sunday night at Machattie Park.
It is always a great family night featuring a host of musical talent. Get there early to grab a prime position.
Drag queen fun
MOVING back indoors, local drag queen Ceefa Carnt hosts A Mariah Carey Christmas Carols Evening Sunday, December 11 from 4pm-10pm at Bar 9inety2wo.
Canapes 4pm-6pm $40. ($10 donation to Headspace), entry after 6pm is a $10 donation to Headspace.
They’re hoping to make appearances by Ceefa Carnt a monthly event at Bar 9inety2wo. Bookings recommended: 6332 1757.