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The reputation of the outrageous genre-bending Cheeky has had people talking all over the Shire, and with its weird and fabulous lineup that attracts international artists who would ordinarily play much bigger stages – it is, without question, the wildest night you’ll have in the Northern Rivers!

To celebrate their seventh birthday they’ve put together another bumper Cheeky season over three huge weeks this April.

The Cheeky features a different cast of troubadours, miscreants, delectable divas and cabaret queens every season, so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll leave spellbound, titillated and amazed. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again…

This month, arrive early and tell all your friends to meet you at the Cheeky Garden Cocktail Bar. It’s open before, during and after the show for a cheeky cocktail and more…

If you’re keen to see a Cheeky show, or any shows at Brunswick Picture House, then you should totally become a Brunswick Picture Housemate – you’ll get amazing benefits, including priority entry to all shows, a 20 per cent discount on tickets for you and three friends, and special membership events throughout the year. You’re not only doing yourself a favour, you’re also supporting a local community not-for-profit entertainment venue and could consider yourself a ‘friend with benefits!’.

The Brunswick Picture House is centrally located in Bruns, and it’s here in this unlikely little venue where some magic really happens! They are airconditioned for your comfort, so grab some friends and come along for a great night out. Their kiosk and box office are open one hour before all shows. 

Psst… make sure you check out their upfront ‘Posh Seating’ – it’s the best seat in town!

For tickets, visit brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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