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June 28, 2026

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It’s hard to believe that the Brunswick Heads Picture House has just celebrated its ninth birthday! Doors opened on Good Friday 2016 with the All Ages Circus Bonanza (now called Lil’ Cheeky) and then our very first Cheeky Cabaret that weekend. Time indeed does fly, and through the many ups, and few downs, the Picture House crew are incredibly grateful to be here in this little slice of heaven. They invite you to join them for another jam-packed April.

It wouldn’t be an Easter weekend without the return of the Cheeky Cabaret for just two weekends – the ultimate extravaganza is back with another eclectic and fabulous new line-up. It’s always been the show on the whole Shire’s lips and without a doubt, one of the most exhilarating nights you’ll experience in the Northern Rivers. With a selection of great seating choices (including the super popular front-row posh table seats), this is the one show for which you certainly wouldn’t want any FOMO! Starting on Thursday, April 13 through to Sunday April 20 with matinee sessions available.

As always, they can’t let the adults have all the fun – they’re bringing back the all ages Lil’ Cheeky for just one session on Easter Sunday. Tailored for the young and tailor-made for the young at heart, this show will razzle and dazzle its way into your hearts and tickle your funny bones – perfect for the whole family! Sunday, April 20 at 2pm.

Just announced – rejoice as Harry James Angus brings an all-star band to Gospel Sunday. It’s a non-religious, non-denominational Sunday session with many special guest vocalists, including perhaps, yourself?

Come – cure what ails you, come dance in the aisles! This Sunday, April 6 from 12pm.

The ‘House is thrilled to partner with one of the most innovative circus troupes out there, YUCK Circus, as they bring two big shows to the Picture House for the first time. An all-Aussie, rock’n’roll powerhouse show, Deadset (15+) is a big night out mixing high-flying acrobatics with larrikin humour on Friday, April 11 at 6pm.

On the weekend, YUCK Circus brings one for the kids:   Super Sunday (All ages). Swapping cocktails for juice boxes, the huge talents from YUCK bring us (and the whole family) a raucous, high-energy delight on Sunday April 13 at 2pm.

Tickets for all shows at brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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