Grand opening of Kings

Club secretary manager Jo Schwenke and administration manager David Burgess are both excited about the opening.

By DANE LILLINGSTONE

THE grand opening of the new and improved Kings Theatre at Warwick RSL will be on Saturday 10 October.
Master of Ceremonies and two-time Gold Logie winner Denise Drysdale will keep the crowd on their toes while Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde will provide the entertainment.
There will be a two-course meal and drinks included in the ticketed price to go along with the full night of entertainment.
The concept took over five years to realise, with work being completed on the theatre over the past nine months. The new theatre has the potential to fit over 300 people.
Club secretary manager Jo Schwenke said it would be for the community.
“Our ultimate aim was to provide a venue that can be flexible and adaptable to whatever needs the community have,” she said.
“I love it. I wanted people to know they were in Kings from the outside but not know they’re in Warwick from the inside.
“I think it will be the premier function venue in Warwick.”
Although the theatre has already hosted a number of entertainers, the official opening will be on Saturday with artists booked at the venue through to June next year.
Administration manager David Burgess said there would be a range of entertainment in the future.
“In December, we’ll be having a sportsman night to raise funds for Warwick junior rugby league with Steve Menzies and Bryan Fletcher,” he said.
“A lot of people have asked to get Jimmy Barnes in here, but our capacity might not handle it.
“We want to try and get anyone with a name, we don’t really mind.”
They both said that comedy had proven to be popular at the venue and that they would be steering away from cover bands in the hope to attract original acts.
“If they’re coming to the Darling Downs, we’d like them to come here,” Jo said.
The theatre will be available for functions, meetings and conferences with the hire price including most of the costs.
They are expecting over 100 people to attend the opening on Saturday with some tickets still available. You can purchase tickets by visiting the club or by calling the RSL on 4661 1229.