Latest news with #JackThompson
ABC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Special Event: Sunday Too Far Away 50th Anniversary
Join in the celebrations as ABC Radio Adelaide rolls out the red carpet for this piece of Australian cinema history with free double passes to win. Hosted by Weekends presenter, Deb Tribe, the event will include a private screening of Sunday Too Far Away, an informative Q&A discussion panel with members of the cast and crew, plus the chance to win great Sunday Too Far Away door prizes. 2 tickets for you and a friend to attend the 50th Anniversary Special Event Screening of 'Sunday Too Far Away' on Wednesday 4 June at 6pm at The Mercury Cinema. Chance to win door prizes on the night including: Framed 'Sunday Too Far Away' movie poster personally signed by Jack Thompson Framed 'Sunday Too Far Away' movie poster personally signed by Jack Thompson Subscriptions to The Mercury Cinema with free unlimited tickets to 300+ unique films across 800+ screenings, discounts and more for a whole year. This is one not to be missed! How to win: Tune in to ABC Radio Adelaide from 24 May. Listen out for the distinctive voice of Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and get ready to call in. Tune in to ABC Radio Adelaide from 24 May. Listen out for the distinctive voice of Aussie screen legend Jack Thompson and get ready to call in. There will be chances to enter across the day, from Breakfast with Sonya & Jules, through to Evenings and then again on Weekends and Sunday Mornings . The first feature film produced by the SAFC, 'Sunday Too Far Away' was a critical and commercial success, gaining international recognition and winning four Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards, including Best Actor for star Jack Thompson. The film, about the struggles of itinerant sheep shearers in the Outback in the 1950s, spearheaded what came to be known as the 'Australian New Wave' of cinema. Its success helped pave the way for other significant Australian films produced by the SAFC, such as 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' and 'Storm Boy'. Join us to mark a piece of Australian cinematic history. Tune your radio to 891AM, listen live online at or download the ABC listen app and take us with you, so you don't miss out. See full Term and conditions
Washington Post
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
After 5 years in jail, ex-gang member Peake wins New Zealand Open and qualifies for British Open
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — Ryan Peake, an Australian former motorcycle gang member who turned his life around through golf , earned a place at the British Open on Sunday when he won the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Western Australia called the win 'life-changing' after sinking an 8-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to avoid a four-way playoff with fellow Australian Jack Thompson, South African Ian Snyman and Japan's Kazuki Higi.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
West Virginia Public Theatre hosts Mardi Gras themed fundraiser
MORGANTOWN, — West Virginia Public Theatre hosted a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser Thursday night at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown. Guests were treated to live performances by Matt's Blues and The Soul Mines while savoring a buffet of Cajun favorites and signature drinks inspired by the lively spirit of the Big Easy. The fundraiser also included a silent auction featuring artwork for bidding, along with a Mardi Gras mask decorating competition. 'These funds are so important because the one great thing about WV Public Theatre is that we are an equity theatre which means that actors get paid, the tech crew gets paid, everybody gets paid. So, these funds go directly back into the show,' Board for WV Public Theatre Vice President Jack Thompson said. Thompson emphasized the importance of live theatre, noting that many people, including school-age children, have yet to experience a live theatre production in person. 'One of the things that we do, do is an educational component so some of our performers and members of the staff will go into schools beforehand and we provide teachers with educational packets,' Thompson said. 'So, not only are they getting to see the live theatre they'll learn more about how it's performed.' This summer, WV Public Theatre will present two productions: Waitress and Driving Miss Daisy. During the holiday season, it will also stage a production of It's a Wonderful Life. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
