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Prelude In Tea: COMPOSERS IN EXILE
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Prelude In Tea: COMPOSERS IN EXILE

Event Date: 28/05/2017, 02:30 pm

NEXAS QUARTET presents the latest Sunday afternoon musical treat
The last-Sunday-of-the-month chamber music series at the spectacular - and acoustically perfect – venue has been a runaway success, offering a scrumptious afternoon tea from 2:30 as a prelude to a 3:30 concert from some of Australia's most exciting musicians.
Music, food and drink… an irresistible triple treat!

This month’s recital at the Independent Theatre, on Sunday 28 May, spotlights the Nexas Quartet with Composers in Exile, a thrilling program featuring adaptations of cabaret works by composers from the Weimar Era until World War 2.
The performance is a ‘sneak preview’ of their new show set to premiere at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June 2017.
The musicians will be dressed as the composers Kurt Weill, Eisler, Schrecker, Korngold, and Stolz
and will talk (in character) about their lives as composers in turbulent times.

Nexas will again be collaborating with international opera sensation Peter Coleman-Wright AO
to perform lush and finely crafted interpretations specially arranged for saxophone quartet and voice.
Featuring hits such as ‘September Song’, ‘Stempellied Song’ (Song of the Worker/Stamp Song), the repertoire is taken from a new CD featuring all five artists and recorded for ABC Classics under the title Ballads of the Pleasant Life.

Nexas Quartet comprises Pennant Hills local (Dr) Michael Duke (soprano sax), Tempe's Andrew Smith (alto sax), Newcastle-born, now Central Coast-based Nathan Henshaw (tenor sax) and Wollstonecraft's Jay Byrnes (who runs the Mosman Saxophone Acadamy - baritone sax). Along with baritone soloist Peter Coleman-Wright (Pyrmont).
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The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2060
Location:
The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2060
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Phone Number: 9955 3000

The Laugh Stand: Jen Carnovale & Wayne Deakin!
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The Laugh Stand: Jen Carnovale & Wayne Deak...

Event Date: 23/05/2017, 08:00 pm

Critically acclaimed, internationally touring comedy stars Jen Carnovale & Wayne Deakin!
Your Headliner, Wayne Deakin, is regular headliner all across Australia, and tours constantly throughout the USA and Canada. Currently based in London, he works at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Glee Clubs as well as touring Asia, and the Isle of Man. Wayne also tours with the Australian Defence Forces and British Army in East Timor, Sinai, Cyprus and various tours of the Middle East.

Wayne starred in and produced Channel 31’s highest ever rating show, ‘Tiger TV’ and featured on The Comedy Channel’s ‘Stand Up Australia’ and the American reality show ‘Last Comic Standing’. Wayne is also known as ‘Deaks’ from the top rating ‘Hughsey & Kate’ Breakfast Show on Nova 100 in Melbourne. 

“Had the crowd in the palm of his hand,” Herald Sun.

Your Emcee, Jen Carnovale is a comedian from Sydney who has traveled from quaint bookstores in Canberra to Latvian kind-of scary warehouses for stand up.  She has toured across the UK, Australia, all the good looking parts of Europe and tasty parts of Asia, this year Jen performed for Comedy Central Australia, was a regular guest on ABC iView's 'Bookish', and was invited to perform with 'All Together Now' for Comedy Vs Racism.

“Outstanding razor-sharp slices of observational comedy,” Funny Women UK

“Gifted with wonderful timing and a lovely line in accents,” Australian Stage 

“Keep an eye out for Carnovale,” The Herald Sun

With special guests: Simon Bosco Scott Dettrick, Billy D’Arcy and Nate Eubanks!
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Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross Street,
Glebe New South Wales,2037
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Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross Street,
Glebe New South Wales,2037
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Phone Number: 0401166860

The Laugh Stand: Jen Carnovale & Wayne Deakin!
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Event Date: 23/05/2017, 08:00 pm

Critically acclaimed, internationally touring comedy stars Jen Carnovale & Wayne Deakin!
Your Headliner, Wayne Deakin, is regular headliner all across Australia, and tours constantly throughout the USA and Canada. Currently based in London, he works at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Glee Clubs as well as touring Asia, and the Isle of Man. Wayne also tours with the Australian Defence Forces and British Army in East Timor, Sinai, Cyprus and various tours of the Middle East.

Wayne starred in and produced Channel 31’s highest ever rating show, ‘Tiger TV’ and featured on The Comedy Channel’s ‘Stand Up Australia’ and the American reality show ‘Last Comic Standing’. Wayne is also known as ‘Deaks’ from the top rating ‘Hughsey & Kate’ Breakfast Show on Nova 100 in Melbourne. 

“Had the crowd in the palm of his hand,” Herald Sun.

Your Emcee, Jen Carnovale is a comedian from Sydney who has traveled from quaint bookstores in Canberra to Latvian kind-of scary warehouses for stand up.  She has toured across the UK, Australia, all the good looking parts of Europe and tasty parts of Asia, this year Jen performed for Comedy Central Australia, was a regular guest on ABC iView's 'Bookish', and was invited to perform with 'All Together Now' for Comedy Vs Racism.

“Outstanding razor-sharp slices of observational comedy,” Funny Women UK

“Gifted with wonderful timing and a lovely line in accents,” Australian Stage 

“Keep an eye out for Carnovale,” The Herald Sun

With special guests: Simon Bosco Scott Dettrick, Billy D’Arcy and Nate Eubanks!
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Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross Street,
Glebe New South Wales,2037
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Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross Street,
Glebe New South Wales,2037
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Phone Number: 0401166860
SIMPSON J. 202
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SIMPSON J. 202

Event Date: 24/05/2017, 11:00 am

Double Pass to Preview Performance of SIMPSON J. 202
SIMPSON, J. 202 by Richard Beynon

DIRECTED BY ROSIE DALY

24th to 27th May, 2017

The extraordinary story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkeys, written by acclaimed Australian playwright Richard Beynon. Jack served as a stretcher bearer with the 1st Australian Division during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I.
After landing at Anzac Cove, Jack enlisted donkeys help him provide first aid and carry wounded soldiers to safety. Jack and his donkeys spent weeks under fire, bravely rescuing fallen comrades.
This funny, inspiring and deeply moving play brings the Anzac legend to life.

With Michael Giglio, Charlotte Robertson, Micky Rose, Don Ezard, David Preston, Stephen Wheatley & Charu Ahluwalia
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Location:
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre - 1 Powerhouse Rd.,
CASULA New South Wales,2170
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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre - 1 Powerhouse Rd.,
CASULA New South Wales,2170
TALKING TO TERRORISTS By Robin Soans
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TALKING TO TERRORISTS By Robin Soans

Event Date: 23/05/2017, 07:30 pm

Australian Premiere of Robin Soans' TALKING TO TERRORISTS
TALKING TO TERRORISTS
By Robin Soans
By arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd.

Australian Premiere Season.
Talking to Terrorists is a play commissioned by the Royal Court and Out of Joint in 2005. The writer Robin Soans, director Max Stafford – Clark, and actors interviewed people from around the world who have been affected by or involved in terrorism. They wanted to know what makes ordinary people do extreme things, often at a shockingly young age. The people they met, several of whom have asked not to be named, spoke candidly and often bravely.
Peacemakers, journalists and hostages. Significant figures from recent history. And those who have crossed the line. Their stories take us from Africa, Israel, Turkey, Iraq and Ireland to the heart of the British Establishment.
‘One story we heard seemed particularly significant. A relief- worker told us of arriving at a large village which had been completely destroyed. The people there were angry not because they had nothing to eat and nowhere to live but because non-one had listened to their story of what had happened. “A huge part of what we call terrorism arises from non- one listening,” she said.’ Robin Soans & Max Stafford- Clarke.
Cast includes, Mathew Costin, David D’Silva, Zuzi Fort, Kira Fort, Tiffany Joy, Alyson Standen, Kyle Stewart, Joseph JU Taylor.
Directed by Markus Weber
Production design: EMU Arts
Film shorts: Kodie Amos
Producers: EMU Productions and KING STREET THEATRE.

Where: KING STREET THEATRE – 644 King St & Cnr Bray St, Newtown.
(Entrance on Bray St, Above the South End Café)
Date: 23 May – 3 June, 2017
Tickets: $35/ $30/ $27 for group bookings of 10 +/ $22 School students
Time : Preview Tuesday 23 May, 2017. Opening Night 24th May , 2016.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday @ 7:30pm
Thursday school matinees @ 10:30am 25 May & 1 June
Age: 13+
Bookings: www.kingstreettheatre.com.au

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KING STREET THEATRE,
NEWTOWN New South Wales,2042
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KING STREET THEATRE,
NEWTOWN New South Wales,2042
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Phone Number: 0432082015

Hidden Sydney
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Hidden Sydney

Event Date: 26/05/2017, 06:30 pm

Hidden Sydney - The Glittering Mile
Back by popular demand, Hidden Sydney-The Glittering Mile will return 25 May – 18 June 2017 as part of Vivid Sydney’s Kings Cross program. Hidden Sydney - an immersive cabaret experience celebrating Kings Cross in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s at the Nevada-the former Sydney brothel which boasted the biggest bed in the world. Immerse yourself in the stories of Bea Miles, Abe Saffron, Roie the Witch, Standover Jim and the iconic Les Girls. Rub shoulders with the crims and crooks of the day, finishing up with last drinks at the Chevron Silver Spade.
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Location:
The Rear Entrance of “THE NEVADA” at The World Bar, 1 Mansion Lane,
Kings Cross New South Wales,2011
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The Rear Entrance of “THE NEVADA” at The World Bar, 1 Mansion Lane,
Kings Cross New South Wales,2011
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Phone Number: 136 100

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra Presents Unfinished Romance
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Event Date: 22/05/2017, 07:30 pm

Conducted by iconic Artistic Director Richard Gill AO, starring mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra follows up its stunning March 2017 season opener with a gorgeous program of Romantic music, performed for the first time ever in Australia on authentic period instruments, in Historically Informed Performance (HIP) style.

Conducted by iconic Artistic Director Richard Gill AO and starring mesmirising mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, the May 20 (Sydney) and 22 (Melbourne) concerts feature works by Rossini (including overtures and the most extraordinary arias from his operas) and Schubert (Overture and the ‘Unfinished’ Symphony).
Guest concertmaster is outstanding violinist and period performance doyen, Berlin-based Jakob Lehmann.

Richard Gill promises an exhilarating experience with a unique sound.
“You’ve never heard the Romantics played like this before; and once you have, you’ll be hooked!” he said.

The intrigue and daring of Rossini’s operas, written early in the 19th century, brings unbridled passion to the concert stage with heroic and comedic characters, setting lovers’ (and music lovers’!) hearts racing with engaging orchestral energy and shimmering colours.
Schubert’s portrayal of unrequited love is unmistakable in his Overture in C minor and his famous ’Unfinished’ Symphony, whose depth and breadth of passion transports us into the unknown.

ARCO Artistic Director, Richard Gill AO, is a genuine living legend of the Australian performance and music education world and, true to its vision to ‘inspire, educate and enlighten’ audiences, ARCO also continues to bring inspiring workshops to schools all around Australia.

Fiona Campbell is one of Australia’s most versatile and beloved classical singers - a producer and guest ABC presenter, accomplished international performer, recitalist and recording artist.
Winner of the national Limelight Award for Best Solo Performance 2011, the ABC Young Performer of the Year Award and the ASC Opera Awards, Fiona has been widely acclaimed for her powerful performances.
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Elisabeth Murdoch Hall of the Melbourne Recital Centre,
Melbourne New South Wales,3000
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Elisabeth Murdoch Hall of the Melbourne Recital Centre,
Melbourne New South Wales,3000
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Website URL: www.arco.org.au

American Essentials Film Festival Last Day
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American Essentials Film Festival

Event Date: 17/05/2017, 06:00 pm

Best showcase of independent cinema from the States in Australia!
NOTE: we are giving away 3 per city, these vouchers are for Brisbane, must be resident in QLD to win. The vouchers are valid for any date and time, (17 - 28 May), some conditions apply which are mentioned on the voucher.

Best showcase of independent cinema from the States in Australia!
This May, Palace Cinemas once again are bringing the best of American independent film to Australian screens with American Essentials. Twenty films make their Australian premiere—many hot on the heels of their world premieres at A-list festivals around the world
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Palace Centro, 39 James St,
Fortitude Valley Queensland,4000
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Palace Centro, 39 James St,
Fortitude Valley Queensland,4000
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TASTY, TOASTY CLASSICS FOR WINTER WEEKEND TREAT
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TASTY, TOASTY CLASSICS FOR WINTER WEEKEND...

Event Date: 21/05/2017, 03:30 pm

The acclaimed ENIGMA QUARTET present the first sweet afternoon of musical delicacies.
With the cooler weather comes a series of four tasty, toasty concerts at the spectacular and acoustically perfect Independent Theatre, North Sydney, featuring the Enigma Quartet, the Flinders Quartet, the Marais Project and more.
Each takes place on the third Sunday of the month, May to August and all include complimentary refreshments at intermission.

The acclaimed ENIGMA QUARTET present the first sweet afternoon of musical delicacies as they offer their favourite encores by Kreisler, Massenet, Debussy, Satie, Elgar and many more.
The first half of the programme features Mozart's classical masterpiece, the quartet no. 17 in B-flat major K 458, nicknamed the 'Hunt'.
The second half follows up with a fabulous feast of musical bonbonnieres that will captivate all with enchanting melodies, old-world charm, nostalgic sentiment and petite perfection!

From its humble origins as four music students busking on the streets of Sydney, the last decade has seen the
Enigma Quartet establish a reputation as one of the country's brightest and most versatile professional young string quartets.
This intrepid foursome of Marianne Broadfoot, Kerry Martin (violins), Elizabeth Woolnough (guest viola) and Rowena Macneish (cello) is united by friendship and a shared passion for chamber music and live performance.
Enigma made their Huntington Festival debut in 2014, and were invited to perform in Musica Viva’s Coffee Concert Series in 2015 and 2013.

THE ENIGMA QUARTET: ENIGMATIC
Sunday 21 May at 3.30pm
The Independent Theatre, 269 Miller St, North Sydney
Part of the Winter Concert Series
Mozart String Quartet no. 17 in B-flat KV 458, 'The Hunt'
Plus favourite encores and miniatures by Kreisler,
Massenet, Debussy, Satie, Elgar & more...
Tickets: $37 Adult, $27 Concession, $15 student , $10 childIncludes complimentary refreshments at interval
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Location:
The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2059
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The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2059
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Phone Number: 9955 3000

TALES FROM VIENNA - The Streeton Trio
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TALES FROM VIENNA - The Streeton Trio

Event Date: 20/05/2017, 03:00 pm

The Streeton Trio, one Australia’s finest classical music ensembles.
The Streeton Trio, one Australia’s finest classical music ensembles, comes to the Independent Theatre, North Sydney on Saturday afternoon 20 May with a Viennese treat as sweet as any sacher torte!
The internationally acclaimed trio featuring Emma Jardine (violin), Benjamin Kopp (piano) & Meta Weiss (cello) presents masterworks by Europe’s leading composers around the time of the 1814 Vienna Congress: Schubert, Rossini and Beethoven.

The concert will be introduced by special guest, Hon Dr Barry Jones AC - writer, broadcaster, popular former government minister – and music lover!

Named after the Australian Impressionist painter, Sir Arthur Streeton and described by Musica Viva as
“Australia’s most internationally successful piano trio”, the Streeton Trio was formed in 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland, by three young Australian musicians.

Since they, they have performed throughout the world, garnered many awards and won countless accolades.
They also have an impressive recording history and feature regularly on classical music radio.

This concert’s program explores the complex musical situation in Vienna, the capital of European music at the beginning of the 1800s. These two decades of great cultural ferment saw the Vienna Congress (1814/1815) as the turning point between the ideals of the Enlightenment and those of the Restoration. There was a radical change in the social role of music, which was no longer used as an instrument of awareness and knowledge, but instead became a narcotic, useful to disguise the harsh reality of post-Napoleonic and post-Enlightenment society. These historical circumstances deeply characterized the work of the most important composers of the time: Beethoven, Schubert and Rossini all of whom gravitated around Vienna influencing one another.
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Location:
The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2060
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The Independent Theatre 269 Miller St,
North Sydney New South Wales,2060
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