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An Evening with Robin Hunicke |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 24th of October 2012 ' |
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| Time: | 6.15pm |
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| Fee: | Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Member $11 |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au |
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American video game designer and producer, Robin Hunicke, comes to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) next week for a live gameplay event in which she will share her insights into the acclaimed video game Journey.
Robin Hunicke is an influential, innovative and inspiring figure on the US indie gaming scene, providing an enthusiastic, youthful voice for female game developers. |
Geraldine Quinn - Hex and the City |
| Venue: | Trades Hall, corner of Lygon & Victoria Streets, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'April 1 to 25 (not Mondays), Previews April 1, 2, 3' |
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| Time: | 8.30 PM (60 mins) |
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| Fee: | Full $19.00, Concession $15.00, Groups (6 or more) $17.00, Preview $15.00 Laugh Pack $15.00, Tightarse Tuesdays $15.00 |
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| Booking: | Online www.comedyattrades.com.au Telephone 03 9775 3797, at the door, Ticketmaster 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.au & www.comedyfestival.com.au |
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Ginger. Female. Single. Childless. In 1645, five-star rock comedian Geraldine Quinn would have been burned as a witch.
Mistaken for Satan s bit of rough, in her new show Hex and the City, Quinn discovers she s enemy #1. She has 60 minutes to restore the world s sanity before her accusers produce their Jiffy Firelighters and get burny.
Geraldine Quinn (Dumb Things, SEXDEATHBOWIE) explodes religious intolerance and our obsession with the other side in this blistering rock opera about fear, heresy, judgement and spending more time trying to contact the dead than it takes to write a postcard to your mum.
With award-winning songwriting (Green Room Awards, 2007) and trademark irreverence, Hex is a hand-clappin , thigh-slappin wild ride towards rationalism. All in a tutu and killer heels.
Spicks and Specks, Rockwiz, Comedy Channel, ABC s Comedy Hour |
Emilie Gray Unveiled at Extravagant Expression 2009 |
| Venue: | Armargh,226 Kooyong Road, Toorak |
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| Time: | Doors open at 7pm and close at 10pm. |
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| Booking: | Bookings are essential Call 0417 569 127 |
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In a society which perpetuates an unrealistic perception of how we should look, Emilie is rewriting the rules. Having overcome an eating disorder, she believes that clothing should reflect one s personality and individuality, instead of conforming to the current in look .
Emilie s designs are infused with her flair for the dramatic and often incorporate unconventional features, while remaining refined and wearable.
Emilie cites films Chocolat and Sweeney Todd as some of her influences. She also draws inspiration from the structured nature of Victorian corsets for women, and the formality of tailcoats and smart shirts for men. Emilie creates her pieces in fresh and fun fabrics, which counteracts their sharp design lines. I love paradoxes, such as mixing innocent with a slightly darker twist, like a fifties style silhouette with the accentuated waist, combined with gothic fabric and black lace, or else a corseted, more gothic style in a really bright fabric. she said.
According to Emilie, fashion design played an integral role towards recovery from her eating disorder. Channelling my energy into a creative force, rather than a destructive one was the most active key to recovery, she said.
Eating disorders, she revealed, are coping mechanisms, so if a person isn t coping, their body and mind might use this outlet, destructive as it might be. Therefore, finding a more positive way to cope is what needs to happen for recovery to take place .
Emilie is aware that given her battle with an eating disorder, her chosen profession may raise some eyebrows. Sometimes I think it s ironic that I spend my time delving into a world that is so focused on what people look like [but] I try to infuse my designs with character, and whether or not a person is quirky or caring, witty or a chatterbox, their personality is the most important thing. she said.
As such, most of Emilie s creations are one of a kind. She does this in order to focus on the fact that no matter what size or shape someone is, they have points to show off, and each person has the power to decide what looks good for them .
Emilie s unique pieces are a welcome change from dictating fashion fads. Individuality is beautiful, not photocopies , she said. |
Dead To Me |
| Venue: | Old Melbourne Gaol, Court Room |
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| Date: | '7th -25th April (no show Sundays & Mondays)' |
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| Time: | Tuesday Saturday 8.15pm |
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| Fee: | $ 19.00 Full, $15.00 Conc & Tightarse Tuesday |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster 1300 660 013, www.comedyfestival.com.au or at the door |
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Aleisha was getting married. Ted was the best man. Aleisha was left at the altar. Two years later Ted and Aleisha started living together. Since then, all of Aleisha's relationships have diedor been murdered?
Now the trials and tribulations of this saga are being dragged into the historic Old Magistrates Court at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Come and see the compelling evidence through video, testimonies and lowquality props. Dead To Me is about strong friendship, the sort of friendship where it s ok to imitate and embarrass each other but under no circumstances sleep with each others friends. Witness the ill-fated trip to the Tasmanian zoo, which featured a miniature pony monkey race and a whole lot of albinos.
You ve heard about planning a wedding but how about dismantling one?
Ted and Aleisha live in St Kilda, they moved from Tasmania last year, the move was only temporary but they loved Victoria so much they stayed! Come and pass judgment on Aleisha McCormack (Raw Comedy National Finalist 2007) and Ted Wilson (Falls Festival 2008) as they make their Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut. Dead to Me is directed by Peter Lawler, The Panel, Out of the Question and Good Morning Australia.
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Wil Anderson: Wilosophy |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House, Playhouse |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 11th June- Sat 21st June' |
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| Time: | Thu 11 Sun 14 & Fri 19 Sun 21 June, 7.30pm Tue 16 Thu 18 June, 7.00pm |
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| Fee: | Preview (11 June) all tickets $29.50 Tues - Thu & Sun Full $37.50, Concession $33.50 Fri & Sat all tickets $40.00 |
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| Booking: | www.sydneyoperahouse.com or 9250 7777 or www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 |
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ThisSideUp acrobatics |
| Venue: | Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 15 - Sunday 19 April' |
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| Time: | Wed Fri at 7.30pm Sat at 2pm and 7.30pm Sun at 6pm 65 minutes no interval |
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| Fee: | $25 / $18 |
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| Booking: | www.artshouse.com.au or (03) 96390096 |
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Controlled Falling Project is a thrilling creative and physical experiment, flaunting the agility and ability of acrobats James Brown, Christian Schooneveldt- Reid and Casey Douglas with drummer David Joseph.
With live percussion accompaniment, ThisSideUp strike a seamless balance between impulsive energy and systematically planned action, combining physical theatre and dance with a sophisticated and contemporary approach to traditional circus disciplines.
Resembling a classic silent adventure film, the latest work from ThisSideUp proves that actions speak louder than words with a physically compelling narrative in Controlled
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Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show: The ultimate escape |
| Venue: | Melbourne Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | 'Friday June 5- Monday June 8' |
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| Time: | 9am 6pm (sat and sun) 12pm 9pm (fri) 9am 5pm (monday) |
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| Fee: | Adult: $27.50, Child (6 - 16yrs): $20.50, Concession/Groups (10+): $22.50, Ramsay Pass: $80.00 (includes entry to the show, a premium seat to see Gordon Ramsay in the LG Celebrity Theatre presented by LifeStyle FOOD Channel, Gordon Ramsay 'Healthy Appetite' cookbook, Good Food & Wine Show Canvas Bag and a BBC Australian Good Food magazine). |
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| Booking: | available through Ticketek 13 28 49 or www.goodfoodshow.com.au |
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Long weekends are the perfect chance to escape, revive the senses and indulge in your favourite fare.
Escape to the Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show over the long weekend and indulge all your palate pleasures with cheese and wine masterclasses, interactive cooking classes, live demonstrations from the best international and local celebrity chefs and a whole world of food and wine produce and everything in between all under one roof.
Held over 4 days during the Queen s Birthday long weekend (5-8 June) and open for longer on the Friday, the Good Food and Wine Show has an abundance of products, insider tips and unique experiences for everyone.
From those just discovering their love of good food and wine, to the more discerning connoisseur, there is something to suit every palate.
-LG Celebrity Theatre presented by Lifestyle Food Channel: For the first time in Melbourne, the LG Celebrity Theatre will beheadlined by international chef Gordon Ramsay. Matt Moran and Tobie Puttock will join him in cooking up a lot of great food and just a little bit of mischief.
-Cheese Masterclasses: Food educator, writer and television presenter, Naomi Crisante, will share her knowledge of 15 years in the cheese industry with 45 minute tutored tasting sessions. The $30 course includes cheese sampling and matching with various accompaniments and wines, course materials and a 112pg Cheesematters recipe book valued at $19.95.
-Wine Masterclasses: Ben Edwards and Dan Sims from the Wine Guide will host 45 min masterclasses alongside leading wine commentators including James Halliday, Greg Duncan Powell and Matt Skinner, covering a myriad of wine topics. Such topics will include Australasian Pinot Noir Trans Tasman rivalry; Mediterranean Inspiration; and food and wine matching comprising of leading sommeliers as panelists.
-Lindemans Early Harvest Restaurant: New to the show in 2008, and hugely popular in its first year, the show restaurant allows visitors to relax, and sit down to a meal amidst the excitement. Guests to the restaurant can enjoy a glass of Lindemans Early Harvest low alcoholic range matched to a delicious dish with the menu designed by renowned chefs including Gordon Ramsay.
-Gourmet Garden Cooking School: Former head chef of Mondo Organics and Pure Food Cooking consultant Dominique Rizzo hosts hands-on 90 min classes where visitors have the opportunity to slice and dice with the experts and to discover fresh flavours. Create sensational dishes to impress family and friends using Gourmet Garden herbs and spices it s fresh herbs made easy. Sessions cost $50 and include a Gourmet Garden herbs & spices goodie bag.
-Lyndey Milan s Regional Producers Market: Renowned food writer, TV personality and food influencer will showcase the best of Victorian regional producers at her farmers markets. Sample gourmet fare from the best of the region, handpicked by Lydney herself.
-Food and Wine: Explore culinary delights and sample fine beverages from the abundance of food and wine stalls at the show. 2009 will see more regional and organic producers on offer. |
Hunter Uncorked at Warners Bay Food and Wine Fair. |
| Venue: | Lake Macquarie foreshore |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 26th April, 2009' |
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| Time: | 10.30am 4.30pm |
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| Booking: | www.uncorked.hvva.com.au |
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The stunning Lake Macquarie foreshore will be buzzing with excitement and activity from 10.30am 4.30pm on Sunday 26th April, 2009 with the sights, tastes and aromas from the Hunter Valley and Warner s Bay local providores at the Hunter Uncorked at Warners Bay Food & Wine Fair.
Visitors to the Esplanade at Warner s Bay can pair premium Hunter Valley Wine from 15 top wineries including Pepper Tree Wines, De Bortoli Wines, Bimbadgen Estate, Brokenwood and Audrey Wilkinson with produce from the region spanning Hunter Valley Cheese Company, Port Stephens Oysters, Pukara Estate and Morpeth Sourdough.
Famous Hunter restaurants The Verandah and The Cellar will set up kitchen for the day serving mouth-watering treats including Classic Spanish Paella with chicken, chorizo, calamari, prawns and saffron aioli; Cumin & cayenne baby calamari with lime aioli; and Lemon curd tart with strawberry compote.
Hunter Uncorked at Warner s Bay will be a great way to sample the best of the best wines, meet their makers and stock up the cellar with latest releases, museum treasures, sparkling and dessert style wines, and fill the pantry with mouth watering gourmet cheeses, sourdough breads, olive oils and oysters.
Live music, fair activities, market stalls and children s amusements will keep families entertained throughout the whole day. |
La Mirada Film Festival |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'Thursday April 2nd 12th, 2009' |
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| Booking: | www.lamirada.org.au |
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Juan Taratuto s romantic comedy, A Boyfriend for My Wife will open the 2009 La Mirada Film Festival, now in its third year. The Argentinean box office hit follows the story of Tenso who hires the local Don Juan to seduce his ill-tempered and intolerable wife in order to get out of telling her he wants a divorce. But when he starts to fall back in love with her, a comedy of errors ensues.
Other highlights include Javier Fesser s Camino, which won 6 awards at the 2009 Goya Awards, Pedro Almodovar s specially selected classic Spanish films and Spanish Cuisine on Film, where Spanish Chef Abel Martin will be cooking up a Spanish storm after the screenings of The Chicken, the Fish and the King Crab and Mediterranean Diet. Penelope Cruz and Oscar-winning filmmaker Woody Allen have come on board as special guest curators. Both have chosen their favourite Spanish film to be screened during the 2009 festival their selected films will remain a surprise until the credits begin to roll on the night of the screening. |
Journal Quilts by Australian and New Zealand ArtQuilters |
| Venue: | Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre |
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| Date: | 'April 2 5, 2009' |
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| Time: | 10.00am 4.30pm daily |
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| Fee: | Adults: $14, Seniors/Pensioners: $12, Children (5-16yrs): $7, Children (under 5yrs): FREE, Family (2A + 2C): $35. |
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| Booking: | Tickets available at the door or online at www.craftfest.com.au/Townsville2009 Or call 02 9452 7575. |
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Find yourself transported into another time and place at the exhibition, Journal Quilts by Australian and New Zealand ArtQuilters at Craftfest, Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, April 2 5, 2009. This captivating collection of 135 diary style quilts features an uplifting story with the inclusion of a truly amazing submission of journal quilts by Cranbrook resident, Annette Sibson.
A very talented group of Australian and New Zealand art quilters spent twelve months creating the collection. Meeting regularly online, the quilting group contributed to the collection each month, making a small quilt that captured either an event that touched them, an emotion they felt, a landscape they were inspired by or a new technique they were trying out.
The five journal quilts submitted by Annette Sibson reveal her brave journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Experimenting with stitching, photos, quilting and dyeing, Annette s quilts are indeed a journal disclosing the emotions she felt after her diagnosis and surgery. A testament to her inner strength and courage, Annette s quilts (below) reveal her inspiring journey from disbelief right through to acceptance and embracing the challenge. |
Erwin Fabian: Recent sculpture and Katherine Edney: Fractures in Time - paintings |
| Venue: | 278 Liverpool St Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 |
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| Date: | '28 April 20 May 2009' |
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| Time: | Tues-Sat 11am-6pm |
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| Booking: | www.robingibson.net/exhibitions/ |
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Opening Night: Tuesday 28th of April
6-8pm |
Margaret Early paintings: The Venice of Vivaldi & Other Cities |
| Venue: | Robin Gibson Gallery, 278 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst Sydney NSW 2010 |
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| Date: | '28 March 22 April 2009 Opening (Tuesday 31st March)' |
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| Time: | Opening Night 6 - 8pm. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm |
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| Booking: | www.robingibson.net |
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George Kapiniaris: Rock Star |
| Venue: | The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore |
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| Date: | 'Thurs 14 Sat 16 May ' |
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| Time: | @ 9.15pm |
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| Fee: | $27 / $24.50 conc & groups 6+ |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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With the prospect of fatherhood looming over his shoulder, andvwith a rider of nappies, powdered milk, Wet Ones and souvlaki, George Kapiniaris is ready to fulfil his true destiny.
George returns to Sydney triumphant after wowing Adelaide & Melbourne audiences with his one man show, ROCKSTAR! |
Reggie Watts |
| Venue: | The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, 2204 |
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| Date: | 'Wed 6 Sat 9 May @ 7.30pm, Wed 13 May ' |
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| Time: | @ 9.30pm |
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| Fee: | $28 / $24, Preview Wed 6 May $20 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966, www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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The face of Sydney Festival 2009 returns from Washington, USA for an encore Sydney season following his completely sold out smash hit season in January.
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Improvisation is fun! |
| Venue: | The Space 318 Chapel Street (cnr Carlton St) Prahran OR Parish Hall 52 James Street (cnr High St) Northcote |
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| Date: | 'Tuesdays, April 28 June 23 Wednesdays, April 29 June 24' |
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| Time: | 7-9pm |
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| Fee: | 264 (incl. GST) Full, $220 (incl. GST) Concession |
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| Booking: | Sean Fabri 0417 507 907 or publicworkshops@impromelbourne.com.au |
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Improvisation is fun! It s about freeing one s creative spirit in a positive and safe environment. The courses are designed for adults aged 18 years or older. Each course consists of weekly two-hour sessions run over nine weeks.
Our instructors are trained improvisation performers who have been performing and teaching nationally and internationally for over 20 years.
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Returning Sudanese |
| Venue: | Northcote Town Hall, Studio 1, 189 High Street, Northcote |
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| Date: | '17th 26th April (not Mondays to Thursdays), Preview 17 April' |
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| Time: | 7:00pm |
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| Fee: | $20.00 full, $15.00 concession, $10.00 groups of 10 or more |
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| Booking: | www.trentmccarthy.com/returningsudanese or northcotetownhall.com.au / 03 9481 9500 |
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Akoch Manhiem arrived in Australia as a Sudanese Lost Boy . He s returning to his village for the first time in almost a decade. His bags are packed and his flag is in hand but will he return Sudanese?
Also starring comedian Trent McCarthy and singer Ajak Kwai, Returning Sudanese is the hilarious and heartfelt sequel to last year s sell-out show, Turning Sudanese, which followed McCarthy s amusing integration into Melbourne s Sudanese community.
This groundbreaking new comedy follows Akoch s journey from a world of cars and electricity to a far flung village steeped in tribal customs. The show combines hilarious video footage from Akoch s recent trip to Sudan with fast-paced theatrical storytelling and musical interludes.
Audiences will be captivated by Akoch s natural charm and comic talent, as he encounters a suite of colourful characters portrayed by Trent McCarthy.
McCarthy s previous shows include Who is Abdul Smith? (Melbourne Fringe 2008), Turning Sudanese (MICF 2008) and Confessions of a Talkback Junkie (MICF 2007). He also appears in the quirky political satire, Mo the Plumber in this year s Comedy Festival, alongside Mohammed El-leissy.
Returning Sudanese is a show you won t forget, and the type of comedy we need to see more of in Melbourne.
"A delightful experience...both broadening and funny." The Age
"Definitely worth checking out. It will make you think, it will make you sing and it will make you laugh." The Groggy Squirrel |
The Capulets and the Montagues |
| Venue: | Evenings at 7.30pm April 14, 22, 28; May 1, 7, 9 |
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| Date: | '14 April 2009' |
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| Time: | 2 hours & 45 minutes with one 30-minute interval Matinee at 1pm April 18 |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster 1300 136 166, the Arts Centre Box Office or www.opera-australia.org.au |
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On 14 April 2009, Opera Australia presents the Australian premire of Vincenzo Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi at the Arts Centre. This rare bel canto masterpiece will star Hye Seoung Kwon and Catherine Carby as the young lovers, Giulietta and Romeo, with Brad Cohen conducting.
The Capulets and the Montagues retells the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Although Shakespeare's play about the star-crossed lovers is the best-known version, Bellini actually drew on Renaissance sources, which in turn draw on Medieval and Classical sources. When I Capuleti begins Romeo and Giulietta have already met, their families are political rivals, Juliet is betrothed to Tebaldo and Romeo is trying to broker peace. The negotiations fail and so the lovers must resort to subterfuge. Bellini wrote the work in only six weeks, with the premire on 11 March 1830, at La Fenice in Venice.
Making a major role debut as Giulietta is Hye Seoung Kwon who will be remembered most recently for her touching portrayal of Dorinda in Orlando and Micaëla in Carmen. Hye Seoung, a former member of the Moffatt Oxenbould Young Artist Program from 2005-2006 has sung many major roles with Opera Australia including Pamina (The Magic Flute), Mimì (La bohme), Countess (The Marriage of Figaro), Liù (Turandot), Nanetta (Falstaff), LÏla (The Pearlfishers) and Oberto and the title role in Alcina. Hye Seoung follows in the wake of such artists as Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland and Natalie Dessay and most recently Anna Netrebko as the tragic heroine.
Free Opera Talks: May 1 & 7 - 45 minutes before performances |
Satan's Workshop |
| Venue: | The Factory Theatre The Boiler Room, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 27 April Saturday 1 May, 2010' |
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| Time: | 9:00PM |
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| Fee: | Full $30.00, Conc $25.00 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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What's the worst thing about third world sweatshops? Absolutely nothing.
Five star international comedian Glenn Wool (Canada) and our own Heath Franklin (somewhere near here) are about to bring their own brand of corporate sunshine to a factory floor near you.
Have you ever wanted to harness the power of children's seemingly limitless stamina? Here's a seminar that provides helpful tips on how to purchase and operate your very own sweatshop. |
Sensational event for food & wine lovers over 3 days |
| Venue: | Castle Hill Showground @The Arena Doran Drive, off Carrington road, Castle Hill |
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| Date: | 'Fri 28 Sun 30 August, 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 9.00 am 6.00 pm |
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| Fee: | Parking on site $10.00 & free entry |
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| Booking: | www.foodwineaficionado.com |
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| Never before, can you find so much focus has been placed on value-added gourmet food & wine in such a scale in Australia seasonal, organic, gluten-free, rare, exotic, natural, unique & niche. A must see event in this beautiful, eco-friendly & natural outdoor setting |
Craft & Quilt Fair |
| Venue: | Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell |
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| Date: | 'August 6 9, 2009' |
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| Time: | 10am 4.30pm daily |
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| Fee: | Adults: $14, Seniors/Pensioners: $12, Children (5-16yrs): $7, Children (under 5yrs): FREE, Family (2A + 2C): $33. |
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| Booking: | Tickets available at the door or online at http://www.craftfair.com.au or call 02 9452 7575. |
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Australia s favourite craft event, the Craft & Quilt Fair will be held at the Exhibition Park In Canberra, August 6 9, 2009. In addition to fantastic shopping opportunities and non-stop classes and workshops, the Craft & Quilt Fair will have fresh new features and some very special displays including the 2009 Canberra Quilters Inc Exhibition. And also in Canberra, coinciding with the Fair is the National Gallery of Australia s Airing of the Quilts so special, some of the textile artworks will be displayed for the first time in many years.
If its inspiration you are looking for, you ll find it at the Craft & Quilt Fair. See the fantasies of Australia s best quilters in fabric in the AP&Q AQC Challenge; the magnificent quilts of the 2009 Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition; and the inspirational collection of the Best of Australia Quilts.
Aspiring and experienced designers will love EXOTICA and Texstyle. Presented by ATASDA (Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc), the original and unique handmade textile artworks of EXOTICA will amaze you. As will the sheer dedication and talent of textile works created by Higher School Certificate students presented in the Texstyle exhibition.
And of course, you won t want to miss the shopping opportunities and classes. Stock up on hard-to-find supplies from Australia s best craft retailers and learn all the latest techniques in classes conducted by experts.
So come on down to the Canberra Craft & Quilt Fair it s a great opportunity to see inspirational displays, attend workshops and classes and see, try and buy the best in crafts! |
Pericles: Bell Shakespeares new production |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House, Drama Theatre or Melbourne The Arts Centre, Playhouse |
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| Date: | 'Sydney: 26 JUNE 1 AUGUST Previews: 26, 27 & 29 JUNE Melbourne: 6 22 AUGUST Previews: 6 AUGUST' |
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| Time: | MONDAY 6.30PM, TUESDAY SATURDAY 7.30PM TIMES MONDAY 6.30PM, TUESDAY SATURDAY 7.30PM |
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| Fee: | MONDAY SATURDAY EVENINGS FULL PRICE $60, CONC $50, GROUPS $50; MATINEES FULL PRICE $55, CONC $48, GROUPS $48; OPTUS UNDER 27 TICKETS $30; ALL PREVIEW TICKETS $35 |
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| Booking: | 02 9250 7777 OR SYDNEYOPERAHOUSE.COM (sydney) 1300 136 166 OR TICKETMASTER.COM.AU (melbourne |
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| John Bell s Pericles is a thrilling, myth-laden journey into an exotic and enchanting world, where five TaikOz musicians and 10 actors share the stage in a blend of percussion, dance and martial arts. Drumming sensation TaikOz combines the power of the traditional Japanese taiko with the ethereal tones of the bamboo shakuhachi in a unique and highly physical form of drumming. As TaikOz explores a synthesis of East and West, old and new in an original music score, Julie Lynch s set and costume designs will evoke an exotic and mythical world influenced by the cultures of ancient Persia, Greece and Turkey. Bell Shakespeare will stage Pericles for the first time since 1995. |
Luminaire |
| Date: | 'Saturday 2 May 2009 ' |
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| Booking: | Simone Collins, 03 9685 3737, or simone.collins@opera-australia.org.au. |
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On Saturday 2 May 2009 the magnificent heritage-listed Regent Plaza Ballroom situated beneath the Regent Theatre in the heart of Melbourne s Collins Street will be transformed into the luxurious setting for Luminaire, Opera Australia's biggest fundraising event of the year in Melbourne.
To start the evening, Bollinger invites guests to join them at the Makers Mark Diamond and Pearl Bar. There will be just 180 glasses of Bollinger champagne on sale there, each with its own individual number attached to the stem of the glass. Every guest that purchases a glass will go in the draw to win a beautiful piece of jewellery from Melbourne jewelers Makers Mark. An elegant dinner follows.
300 guests will be treated to a sumptuous dinner matched with premium wines at this exclusive event. The event will feature special guests from Opera Australia s production of A Little Night Music, including Nancye Hayes, Robert Grubb and Matthew Robinson, as well as performances by Opera Australia star, Antoinette Halloran, with renowned actor and impersonator Gerry Connolly as master of ceremonies.
Then, of course, there is a live and silent auction. Opera Australia's auctions are famous for their range of unique items and this year is no exception including holiday adventures, luxury products and operatic money-can t-buy experiences. The live auction, conducted by Martin Gallon of Martin Gallon International Art, will see vigorous bidding for priceless lots including:
-The chance to own a hand-painted Kimono costume from Madama Butterfly
-A private viewing of A Street Car Named Desire rehearsal at the Arts Centre followed by dinner with the director, Bruce Beresford and his wife
-Passage for two on Renaissance Tours Cruise, A Festival of Opera and Music, visiting Eden, Freycinet, Port Arthur and Hobart
-Dinner with composer Brett Dean, and tickets to the opening night of his new Australian opera Bliss in 2010
-5 Nights in any Small Luxury Hotel of the world in England, with business class return flights
-Backstage viewing of The Mikado at the Sydney Opera House, accommodation at Sir Stamford at Circular Quay and business class return flights from Qantas
-A private dinner for ten people at The Victoria Room in Sydney including return Qantas flights
-The chance to fly a Top Gun fighter jet in Tasmania
The silent auction is also a treasure trove of tantalising items including a luxury New Zealand Holiday; a range of getaways, spa treatments and cosmetics; designer clothes; theatre, opera and concert tickets and the chance to fly a Vintage Tiger Moth over Port Phillip Bay.
The evening concludes with dancing to the Big Band, the Moovin n Groovin Orchestra. By the end of this glamorous event, Opera Australia hopes to have raised over $100,000 towards its work. This year's featured project is The Opera Australia Moffatt Oxenbould Young Artist Program, which help nuture the creative development of young artists through unique training and employment opportunities.
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Reportage Festival |
| Venue: | National Art School and the Australian Centre for Photography |
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| From captivating images of US Soldiers stationed in Afghanistan and heartbreaking photos of a worn-out sex worker in Mumbai, to the bronzed bodies of Polish bodybuilding championships and rare images of Sydney's illegal party scene, the world's best documentary photographs will be showcased as part of the 10th Reportage Photo Festival. |
Princess Dramas |
| Venue: | Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St, St Kilda |
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| Time: | Wednesday - Saturday 8pm, Sunday 6.30pm or Saturday June 18, 25 and July 2 at 4pm |
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| Fee: | $20.00 - $34.00 ($15.00 student rush) |
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| Booking: | 03 9533 8083, Redstitch.net |
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| ElfriedeJelineksPrincessDramasisacollectionofthreefascinatingshorterworksPartISnowWhitePartIISleepingBeautyPartIIIJackiethatexploresthenotionofThePrincess.AretheheroinesofthesestoriesforevercursedtowaitpatientlyforaheroonhorsebackOrcantheybreakfreeofthehighromantictropesthatrenderthemhelplessandquiteliterallyunconscious |
Madeleine |
| Venue: | Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne |
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| Time: | Tue - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 4pm |
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| Fee: | $25/$18, Preview $15 |
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| Booking: | Artshouse.com.au or 03 9322 3713 |
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| Arts House and Black Sequin Theatre present the second work in Jenny Kemp's triptych on mental illness, Madeleine - a schizophrenic tragedy where Maddy's internal, delusional world is played out on stage. |
Still Life Treasures |
| Venue: | Robin Gibson Gallery: 278 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney |
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| Time: | Tues-Sat 11am-6pm |
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| Booking: | 02 9331 6692 |
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| Illustrated clockwise from top left: Bryan Westwood, Maryanne Wick, Kyra Henley, David Eastwood |
Carpe Idiotus |
| Venue: | Parade Studio, Parade Theatre Kensington |
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| Time: | 7:30pm |
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| Fee: | Full $23/ Conc $20 |
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| Booking: | 02 9550 3666 Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo |
| Venue: | Melbourne Exhibition Centre |
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Come and meet more than 350 suppliers with all the very best products to help you renovate or extend your home and outdoor space. See the latest trends in outdoor living, gardening, renovations, building and home improvements. Get hundreds of new ideas, free expert advice, and hear a range of seminars.
You'll get 2 home shows for the price of 1. When you attend the Herald Sun Home Show & Garden Expo - you will also receive Free Entry to the adjoining HIA BuildGreen Expo, full of all the latest products and services to give your home a five star energy rating. |
EuropeanMastersStadelMuseum19th20thCentury |
| Venue: | National Gallery of Victoria: 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia |
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| Time: | 10am-5pm and until 9pm every Wednesday |
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| Fee: | Adult: $23.00 / Concession: $18.00 / Children: $11.00 / Family: $60.00 / Member: $16.00 |
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One of the world's finest collections of 19th and 20th century art will come exclusively to Melbourne in just three weeks as the seventh exhibition in the hugely popular Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria.
European Masters: Stadel Museum, 19th-20th Century will bring together almost 100 works by 70 artists from one of Germany's oldest and most respected museums, the Stadel Museum in Frankfurt. |
Tom Ballard - Is What He Is |
| Time: | 7.00pm (Sunday at 6.00pm) |
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| Booking: | Belvoir.com.au or (02) 9699 3444 |
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In 2009, at age 19, this law school drop-out became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His television appearances include Good News Week, The 7PM Project, The Circle and triple j tv. Most notable however, is Tom's rapid rise from co-hosting triple j's weekend breakfast show in 2009 to taking on the weekday breakfast radio shift for the national youth broadcaster in 2010.
Tom Ballard Is What He Is is an award-winning show about being gay. |
Senior's Cinema: Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Stern and Sundberg chronicle a year in the life of the 70-something comedy legend. Clips of Rivers' ground-breaking stand-up routines on sixties TV attest to her daring spirit as a performer, while recollections of defining moments in her personal life speak to the indomitable vitality that keeps Rivers motivated. |
Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble... Verdi's stormy Macbeth was last performed in 1998 in Melbourne. Now comes a new production that conjures Shakespeare's tale of supernatural, political and psychological intrigue with fresh magic. Directed by René Richard Cyr it stars Michael Lewis as Macbeth, Elizabeth Connell as Lady Macbeth and Rosario La Spina as Macduff. Verdi's powerful score is conducted by Simon Hewett. A co-production with Opera de Montreal. |
Glenn Wool - No Mans Land |
| Venue: | The Boiler Room @ The Factory Theatre |
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| Fee: | Adult $27/ Concession $23 |
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| Booking: | 02 9550 3666 Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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Carl-Einar Hackner - Swedish Meatballs |
| Venue: | The Deluxe, Riverside Terrace, Federation Square |
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| Time: | 8.15pm (7.15pm Sundays) |
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| Fee: | Full & Sat all tix $27.50; Conc $23.50; Tue all tix $22.00; Previews $21.00 |
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| Booking: | Comedyfestival.com.au or Ticketmaster.com.au 1300 660 013 & outlets |
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Lloyd Beckmann, Beekeeper |
| Venue: | La Mama Courthouse: 349 Drummond Street, Carlton |
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| Time: | Thurs - Sat 8pm, Wed and Sun 6:30pm |
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| Fee: | $25 Full, $12 Concession |
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| Booking: | 03 9347 6142 and Lamama.com.au |
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| Based on a true story, Lloyd Beckmann, Beekeeper is the tale of a Queensland battler as told through his grandson's eyes. This Green Room nominated, one-man show emerged from conversations between Tim Stitz and his grandfather and traces Lloyd's romance with bees through family history, inheritance and the ripening of age. |
The Girls in Grey |
| Venue: | Theatre Works in St Kilda |
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| Time: | Wed - Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm. Matinees: Wed and Thur 11:30am (excluding 25 April) |
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| Fee: | $28 Full, $20 Concession, Grps 10+ (+ bf) and School groups (+ $1 bf per student. One comp. ticket per teacher for every 10 students) |
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| Booking: | 03 9534 3388 or Theatreworks.org.au |
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| Shortlisted for the National Play Festival and included on the VCE Drama Curriculum for 2012, The Girls in Grey is set within the vast landscape of World War One. Three Australian nurses leave for the front to prove their worth and find adventure. There they experience the tragedy of a war that irrevocably changes the world. |
Long Play: Sing Your Song |
| Venue: | ACMI: Federation Square |
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| Screening for an extended run as part of Rythmns of Revolution, Sing Your Song examines the art and activisim of legendary signer Harry Belafonte. |
Fear of a Brown Planet Attacks |
| Fee: | Full $25.00, Conc & Groups 8+ $20.00 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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Emma Matthews is a Sleepwalking Bride |
| Time: | Matinee at 1pm - August 14 |
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| Fee: | Tickets Single tickets available from $65 - $297. Child ticket available from $50. |
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| Booking: | Bookings Opera Australia Ticket Services on (02) 9318 8200 or Opera-australia.org.au |
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| A bel canto classic with a contemporary twist: Emma Matthews is a Sleepwalking Bride |
Shaun Gladwell: Stereo Sequences |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 1 June - Sunday 14 August' |
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| Fee: | Free entry |
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| ACMIhascommissionedanambitiousnewbodyofworkfrominternationallyrenownedAustralianartistShaunGladwellasuiteofnewpiecesexploringdualityparallelsandmirroring.UsingfilmicdevicessuchasslowmotionandfixedframesGladwellcapturesbothtightlychoreographedandimprovisedperformancesbybreakdancersskateboardersBMXbikeridersandgraffitiartistsinacombinationofruralandcitysettingsfromAustraliaJapanBrazilFranceandAfghanistan.Theresultingworkswhichhedescribesasperformativelandscapesarebothrhythmicandpoeticdistortingspeedgravityspaceandtimeexploringvisualandspatialparadoxes. |
EXTRAordinary exhibition by photographer Kim Guthrie |
| Venue: | Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre: Corner of Gridley & Memorial Drive, Eumundi |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 3 March until Thursday 28 April' |
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| TheteamatDiscoverEumundiHeritageandVisitorCentrearepreparingfortheopeningofaremarkableexhibitionbyphotographerKimGuthrie.TitledEXTRAordinarythecollectionofimagesisdescribedbytheartistasAnhonestdepictionofthebeautyineverydaylife. |
The Land of Yes & the Land of No |
| Date: | '28 September - 29 October, 2011' |
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| Fee: | Premium $75 A Reserve $60 A Reserve Concession $40 B Reserve $40 |
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28 September - 1 October @ The Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane
18 - 29 October @ Sydney Theatre, Sydney
Rafael Bonachela has reworked his internationally acclaimed The Land of Yes & the Land of No for Sydney Dance Company's upcoming season, which premieres at the Brisbane Festival in September before opening at Sydney Theatre on 19 October. |
The Bedroom Philosopher |
| Venue: | Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton |
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| Date: | '31st March - 26th April (not Mondays), Previews: 31st March, 1st and 2nd of April' |
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| Fee: | $23.50 full price, $19.50 concession, $19.50 for groups of 8 or more, $19.50 for preview shows, $18.50 for Tightarse Tuesday Tickets. |
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| Booking: | Comedyfestival.com.au |
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| Ifyoufindhimfunnyhesacomedianifyoudontfindhimfunnyhesamusicianandifyoudontlikehismusichesaperformanceartist.TheBedroomPhilosopherisaworldclassruffianintellectualwiththeskillstopaythebillsandtheabilitiestopayhisutilities.WitBixisablisteringnewhourofsongsanddiatribesimmortalisingeverythingfromdepressedlaptopstonoblemattressprotectorstothethrillofcheatingonyourhairdresser. |
Carlton Dry presents Thank God It's Monday: Ajax, Nina Las Vegas, Alison Wonderland |
| Venue: | Hugos, Kings Cross, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Monday 21st of March' |
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| Booking: | Facebook.com/TGIM |
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Monday nights will be rejuvenated as the likes of mash up king Ajax, party queen Nina Las Vegas and disco supremos The Swiss, Knightlife and G.L.O.V.E.S take to decks across the country alongside festival favourites Goodwill and Alison Wonderland.
Developed as a reward for the hard working bar staff who regularly sacrifice their weekends to serve the public, these free events will hit Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth throughout March. |
Adam Vincent: Dad Feet |
| Venue: | Forum Theatre, Ladies Lounge |
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| Date: | '31st of March - 24th April (not Mondays)' |
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| Fee: | Full $23.50; GP (4+) / Conc $18; Tightarse Tue $16, Preview $16 |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster.com.au or at the door |
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Shoot the Chef Exhibition at Chifley Plaza |
| Venue: | Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 5th October - 28th October 2011' |
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| Fee: | Complimentary |
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| Booking: | Chifleyplaza.com.au |
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| Every year The Sydney Morning Herald's Shoot the Chef competition continues to capture and ignite conversations over a photographer's interpretation of their subject. As part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival, presented by Citibank the competition encourages photographers on both a professional and student level, to interpret and capture how they would 'shoot a chef'. Now in its 13th year Shoot the Chef will partner with the world class shopping destination, Chifley Plaza, to exhibit the 2011 finalists. |
Marble Bar Celebrates 118th Birthday |
| Venue: | Marble Bar, Hilton Sydney, Basement level, 488 George Street, Sydney |
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| Date: | '29th of September, 2011' |
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| Fee: | Free entry |
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| Booking: | Marblebarsydney.com.au or call (02) 9265 6072 |
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G3 featuring Glenn Cunningham (Soul-infused pop, blues and r'n'b)
Tucked underneath the Hilton Sydney like a secret den, the landmark Marble Bar is a funky musical hub in the heart of the city. It's a setting to enjoy live artists in decadent surrounds and sample premium beers, fine wines and classic cocktails |
2012 the Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show |
| Venue: | Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre |
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| Date: | 'September 14th - 16th, 2012' |
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| Fee: | Adults $14, Aged & Disability Pensioners $12, Children (10-16 years) $7, Children under 10 free, 2-day ticket $26, 3-day ticket $38 |
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| Booking: | Tickets available at the door or online at Lovevintage.com.au |
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| Whether your fashion obsession is fabulous 1920s beaded dresses (think Underbelly Razor and The Great Gatsby), glamorous couture gowns from the 50s, or seriously groovy 70s suits, boots, belts and buckles, you'll find stylish, funky, quirky and glamorous gear for guys and girls at Love Vintage. Discover designer fashion brought in from New York, London and Paris - you might just find a vintage treasure from Mary Quant, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Versace or Prada. |
All Well And Good at Eumundi Markets |
| Venue: | Original Eumundi Markets site in the centre of town, Eumundi. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 29th of September' |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | Customers who spend $10 on the day at stalls on the Trail will go in the draw to win an All Well & Good hamper bursting with health and wellness products from Eumundi Markets. |
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| Held on site at the Original Eumundi Markets, All Well & Good is a free (no entry fee) health and wellness event - a day of education and healthy pampering celebrating nourishing foods, natural products, therapies and lifestyle choices. |
JonBennettComedy and Tequila Tromba Presents: Pretending Things are a Cock |
| Venue: | Tuxedo Cat and Bertha Brown |
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| Fee: | $18.00 Full, $14 Conc, $10 Tightarse Tuesdays |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster 1300 660 013, Comedyfestival.com.au or at the door |
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