Ipswich City Council

The Guitar Collective

Guitar aficionados and fans of unplugged music - listen up! In this celebration of virtuoso, acoustic guitar Richard Gilewitz (internationally renowned performer from the US) and Tim O'Brien (seasoned local fingerstyle guitarist) present a dazzling yet soulful set of instrumental music in an intimate, unplugged setting. Covering a repertoire that includes fingerstyle blues, folk, classical, roots, reinvented pop classics and original instrumental tunes, this show will thrill guitar players and fans alike.

The Guitar Collective Preshow Information: 

Thank you for purchasing tickets and we look forward to seeing you at the Ipswich Civic Centre on Saturday 19 May 2012 for the performance of 

"The Guitar Collective" this promises to be another fantastic performance at the Ipswich Civic Centre. 

We thought the following information might come in handy when planning for your visit:

• The performance will be held in the Cunningham Room (Lower Level of the Civic Centre) starting at 7:30pm
• Stars Cafe Bar will be open on the Terrace from 6:30pm until the show start time (main level)
• Doors to the performance will open 30 mins prior to show start time.   
• Doors will open at 7:00pm (late arrivals may have to wait for an appropriate break in the performance to be seated)

Just so you can be prepared for how the performance is scheduled to unfold I have included a brief run sheet for you below:

• Performance Duration is scheduled for 120 Mins (please note approx times only)
• 20 Minute Interval
• During the show there is no Photography, Flash Photography, Videoing or Recording of any sort allowed.

This show is presented in the General Admission Seating - Once you show the Usher your ticket upon entry you are free to choose your seats in the theatre.

Please note that a new lift is now available to make your way around the Venue a little easier.

There will be 'Light Meals, Hot and Cold Beverages available from the Stars Cafe Bar from 6:30pm or enjoy Coffee and Cake after the show (EFTpos facilities available) 

There is full on street parking available on Limestone, Nicholas and South Streets Ipswich and after hours off-street parking is available at

45 Roderick Street, Ipswich (Council car park) and in Foote Lane (Council Car Park).  There is also a drop off zone locate just outside the entrance to the Civic Centre on Nicholas Street.

If you have any special requirements for your seating please ensure you liaise with the Box Office  staff upon arrival so we can offer you our outstanding service.

Tickets available at the door from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.

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