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The Thing

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Date
August 9 2026
Frequency
Once Only
Opening Hours
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Address
The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
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All tickets$5 - 12

About this event

In the frozen isolation of Antarctica, a group of American researchers is shaken when a helicopter fires on a sled dog near their base. Taking the dog in proves disastrous as it attacks both humans and animals, revealing its terrifying ability to perfectly mimic its victims. Helicopter pilot R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) must lead the team in a desperate, bloody struggle to survive before the creature picks them off one by one.

Presented by Southern Tablelands Arts as part of STA Screen 2026

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Location253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Phone02 6285 6290
Websitehttps://theq.net.au/whats-on/the-thing/

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Terms & Conditions – Caroloke Competition

  • Entry is free.
  • Only one entry per person whether you are an individual or in a group.
  • Categories are: Primary School, High School, Adults – Individual, Duet or Group.
  • There will be amazing prizes from local businesses for the winner in each category.
  • Your performance must be a Christmas Carol that is no longer than 3 minutes long.
  • Your performance must not contain any explicit language.
  • Please note, this is not a religious event.
  • Entrants must also not be professional singers. If you are a professional singer, please contact the events team on 0481 007 012 to book your performance.
  • Registrations close Friday 8th July 2022 at midday.

Terms & Conditions – CHRISTMAS DECORATING CHALLENGE

  • All entries can be dropped off at the Queanbeyan Showground on Friday 5th July 2024 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • You can only enter once in each category. i.e. 1 x Christmas Cake & 1 x Gingerbread House in your age group.
  • Cakes and gingerbread houses must not exceed 30cm in height, width and length.
  • All care will be taken while on display but we will not be responsible for any damages.
  • Cakes & gingerbread houses will be judged on decoration only.
  • All entries will be judged on Friday evening 5th July 2024 and winners will be announced at midday on the main stage on Saturday 6th July 2024.
  • All entries will be on display at the event in the building behind the Grand Stand.
  • A photo will be taken of the winners and their creations for promotional material.
  • Collection of your entry can be done from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday 6th July unless previously organised with the QPRC events team.