Calamity Jane - Theatre Season 2026
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- Sat, 10 Oct 2026 – 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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41 Boundary Street
South Townsville QLD 4810
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Overview
Presented by Townsville Civic Theatre and Queensland Theatre Company
The raucous revival that celebrates the wildest woman in the Wild West.
Welcome to the rough-and-tumble town of Deadwood, where swaggering sharpshooter Calamity Jane is mocked and admired in equal measure. Deadly with a whip or a quip, her bluster and bravado mask a longing for something deeper.
Cabaret daredevil Naomi Price slips into Jane’s trail-worn boots for this rootin’, tootin’, unruly and unpredictable ride — a bold reimagining of the classic musical that brings a barrelful of dirt, grit and heart to the stage.
Join Calamity’s piano-fuelled posse and pull up a stool at one of the on-stage saloon tables to be part of the action. This intimate, immersive experience ropes audiences right into the story, making every performance a must-see event.
This revival features all your favourite numbers — including Secret Love and The Black Hills of Dakota — but this ain’t Doris Day’s Calamity Jane, no siree. This stripped-back staging shucks off the buckskin and digs deeper into the grit, humour and heart of the frontier legend.
Hailed as “outstandingly clever… gut-bustlingly funny [and with] an extraordinarily generous heart” (The Australian), saddle up and ride before dawn, ’cause these here tickets will fly out the door faster than you can crack a whip!
★★★★★“Deliriously funny, impeccably staged. Beg, borrow, hold up a stagecoach, rob a Wells Fargo – but make sure you get a ticket.”— Brisbane Times |
★★★★½“This heart-warming, hilarious musical ticks every box for a fabulous night out.”— ArtsHub |
“Naomi Price is extraordinary … An assured and exuberant performer, she inhabits Calamity with non-stop energy, great style and a delightful sense of self-promotion.“— ArtsHub |
“From start to finish, this show is a wild ride packed with humour, heart, and high-octane performances … you won’t want to miss the adventure.”— The Scoop |
Additional Details
Age Suitability:
Accessibility:
- Companion cards
- Disability parking
- Disability restroom
- Hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Wheelchair seating available
Notes:
Balcony Cocktail Lounge
Elevate your evening with an exclusive pre-show experience at the Balcony Bar. For just $25.00 per person, indulge in:
- Stunning balcony views
- 45 minutes of gourmet canapés
- Premium beverages available for purchase
- A sophisticated and memorable start to your night
Join us at Michels Café and Bar, where every sip, bite, and interaction is crafted to complement the magic of your Townsville Civic Theatre experience.
For more information and bookings, visit the Michels Catering & Events website.
- Duration: 2.5 Hours (Including and interval)
- Saloon seating - On the stage available to purchase
- Contains mild adult themes
- Historical cultural references
- Theatrical Haze
- Rated: Recommended for ages 13+
- 2026 TicketShop Membership discounts available
- $4.30 transaction fee + 0.5% credit card surcharge applies. No transaction fee applies if purchased in person over the counter.
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