The documentary follows the rise of the art-school band whose humour, visual art and clever pop songs took them from Sydney pubs to national acclaim.
1 Oct 2026
Riverina Playhouse
+ 80s pub rock set with Dean Weston
Kick off ROCKTOBER and relive those heady days of the 1980s- days of paisley shirts, pointy boots and dancing all night long to live bands at the pub!
Join us as at the Riverina Playhouse for a night of music and a free film screening of the 2026 documentary LIVE IT UP: The Mental As Anything Story, directed by Matthew Walker.
The documentary follows the rise of the art-school band, whose irreverent humour, visual art and clever pop songs propelled them from playing inner-city Sydney pubs to becoming a nationally- loved band whose music continues to resonate today.
Arrive at 5:30pm for a drink at the bar before the movie and enjoy a live set of classic 80s pub-rock tunes from local troubadour Dean Weston. The movie screening will start at 6:30pm and conclude at 8pm.
DEAN WESTON is a rock and country music artist and a seasoned live performer. As well as recording and playing his own music, Dean well versed in the 80s Aussie pub rock classics that we all know and love, including songs from Mental as Anything
Date & Time:
Thursday 1st October
5:30pm Dean Weston 80s rock
6:30pm film screening
8:00pm event concludes
Please note the venue will be open from 5:30pm for this event.
Foyers, box office and bar open one hour before the performance.
Duration:
Two hours 30 minutes (no interval)
Ticket Prices:
This is a free ticketed event.
Venue:
Riverina Playhouse
8 Cross St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Don’t worry about rushing across town at the last minute, come to the Theatre early and enjoy a platter of tasty treats.
There are options for vegetarians and meat lovers, and gluten free crackers can be arranged through the Box Office.
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