The Dressmaker
Exhibit + Plan Ahead
If you've seen the movie, now catch the costumes. The sumptuous haute couture of The Dressmaker was a key plot twist, with award-winning designer Marion Boyce creating looks for Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving and the rest of the cast. Who can forget the transformation of Sarah Snook's character into a swan? The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition, Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel St, Tamworth, May 22-July 25. Free
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Steel Magnolias
Local theatre
This was made into a classic weepy movie starring Julia Roberts and Sally Fields - the story of a small town, a wedding and a tragedy a gripping watch. Now you can catch the Tamworth Dramatic Society's version of this classic over two weeks. Relive the love and loss of Truvy, Shelby, their families and friends. Capitol Theatre, Tamworth, shows daily at 8pm until May 15, plus a Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets $38-$22 from evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com
Next Exit
New + Coming up
Live music is back, and the Next Exit festival is adding itself to the circuit. Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, Dear Seattle, Merci, Mercy and CLEWS will headline at Bicentennial Park, before heading off on to Port Macquarie, Gosford, Bateman's Bay and Mudgee. May 21, 3-11pm, tickets $89 plus booking fees from premier.ticketek.com.au
Human Nature
Tour
This will be an intimate tour for Hall of Fame inductees Human Nature. You can reel off the hits - Reach Out I'll Be There, Will You Love Me Tomorrow - which will be stripped back for an acoustic "up close and personal night" . Human Nature - People Get Ready - the AAA Australian Tour 2021, Tamworth Town Hall, May 14, 7pm. Tickets $89.90 from evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com
Grigoryan Brothers
Live music
Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are among the finest guitarists of their generation with a repertoire embracing classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. The ARIA award-winners will perform at the Chapel Theatre at 7.30pm on May 15. Tickets from www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grigoryan-brothers-tickets-89694419423
Carmen
Book now
You'll likely know Habanera and the Toreador Song from Carmen, Bizet's much-loved opera. This is your chance to hear them live with Opera Australia and a live chamber orchestra. A children's chorus will also be drawn from the Tamworth community. Carmen, Capitol Theatre, May 18, 7.30pm, tickets $75-$30 from evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com.
Tamworth Motor Show
Coming up
Get your fill of the very best classic, collectible and show cars available in Australia at the Shannons Tamworth Motor Show on May 22 and 23 at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre, Greg Norman Drive, Hillvue. General admission is $10, children under 12 free. Cost to show your car is $25, or bike $10.
Swingin' on A Sunday
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The 2340 Big Band will bring people to their feet with great tunes from the Big Bands and vocalists of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Rhapsody in Blue, anybody? Take a trip back in time with salutes to The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Benny Goodman Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. May 23, Capitol Theater, Tamworth, 2pm. Tickets $32-38, evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com.
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