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BIJOU

Event Date: 17/08/2016, 08:00 pm

BIJOU: A Cabaret of Secrets and Seduction starring Chrissie Shaw
Enjoy a winter evening in a cosy Parisian bar, as exotic, aging - but still irresistible - BIJOU and her wonderful pianist spin a musical tale.
Fresh from critical and popular Melbourne and Canberra seasons and a regional NSW tour, Chrissie Shaw is Bijou!
You’re transported to a café-bar in Paris 1933. A wine, a chat; the music plays… there’s a new face in the crowd.
A ravaged figure enters, dressed in faded finery and fake pearls and the evening takes an unexpected turn.
‘Bijou’, former Queen of the Demi-Monde, unleashes a cascade of intimate, colourful memories, taking us back in time to the shadows of her youth.
Bijou survives a hard world by constantly reinventing herself: a young ingénue on the stage of the Paris Varietees;
a high-class courtesan; the hard-bitten madame of a highly imaginative house of joy;
a vulnerable child at the mercy of the adults around her… Bijou takes us on a rollicking journey and emerges triumphant!

This sumptuous, funny, poignant – often dark - cabaret peeps into the private, sensual world of a riveting Parisienne d’un certain age.
She is one of the night people, as captured in Brassai’s iconic and revealing photographs of depression-era Paris.
Featuring the music of Satie, Weill, Hollander, Bruant and more, there is sex, romance, violence, wonderful costumes, passion and poetry.
And, above all, exquisite music.

Chrissie Shaw, award-winning theatre veteran, is a Canberra-based performing artist and writer.
She has produced eight of her own shows, winning Critics’ Circle and Greenroom Awards.
“Bijou” is her latest work, which had two successful seasons at The Street Theatre in Canberra, and has toured to regional NSW
and most recently a highly successful season in Melbourne’s La Mama Courthouse Theatre.

In Bijou, Chrissie collaborates with a whole host of local and national talent including award-winning musician and educator lan Hicks.
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The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
Location:
The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
Seussical!
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Seussical!

Event Date: 19/08/2016, 08:00 pm

This bright and colourful musical will be bringing the magical characters of Dr Seuss to the stage
“After all of those years being stuck on a page, did you ever imagine you’d see me on stage?” – Cat in the Hat

After its spectacular debut with Hot Shoe Shuffle (starring Daryl Somers) and the sell-out success of cheeky Keating and sassy teen hit 13, Sydney’s freshest musical theatre company Birdie Productions is set to explode with more big name stars and more young talent in SEUSSICAL!

And featuring in the leading roles will be Aria award-winning (and current Logie nominee) the iconic star of stage and screen
‘Yellow Wiggle’ SAM MORAN and captivating Matilda star BELLA THOMAS.
SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
(Lucky Stiff, My Favourite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life everyone’s favourite Dr. Seuss characters,
including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie - and a little boy with a big imagination: Jojo.
"Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colourful characters transport us from
the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The story of SEUSSICAL centres around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge – not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.
Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping - and even a trial - the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him;
she is the only one who recognises “his kind and his powerful heart”.
The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged – and ultimately emerge triumphant - in a wonderful musical story that will make you laugh and cry.
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Bryan Brown Theatre, 80 Rickard Road,
Bankstown New South Wales,2200
Location:
Bryan Brown Theatre, 80 Rickard Road,
Bankstown New South Wales,2200
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Phone Number: (02) 8764 8137
Website URL: www.blakc.com.au

Australian Choral Grand Prix
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Australian Choral Grand Prix

Event Date: 21/08/2016, 02:30 pm

Presented by Sydney Eisteddfod & Rotary Club of Sydney Cove
First presented to audiences back in 2013, the Australian Choral Grand Prix is one of the most diverse and engaging events held annually by Sydney Eisteddfod.

Hosted this year by the talented presenter Andrew O’Keefe, audiences can delight in this amazing showcase of some of Australia’s best choral performers, as choirs compete for top honours in both the People’s Choice and Jury Vote categories.

Sydney Eisteddfod and the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove present an event with outstanding choristers selected from the Youth and Open categories of The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Choral Championships in June, who now compete for a total prize pool that exceeds $20,000.

Finalists will present a program that includes a work by an Australian composer or arranger. AlI Finalists are strongly encouraged to give thought to choralography and entertainment aspects in their chosen program.

The Fort Street High School Chamber Choir were the undisputed victors last year winning both the Jury Vote and the People’s Choice awards. The choir also took won in 2014, which poses the question: who will take the trophy this year?
The total performance time for each finalist is 12 minutes. One choir will receive a prize of $1000 for the best work by an Australian composer or arranger.

The Australian Choral Grand Prix will be recorded by Fine Music.


New Hall, Sydney Grammar School
Sunday 21 August, 2:30pm
Tickets: Adult $44 / Concession $33 / Family $99 (+b/f)
Bookings: Call Sydney Eisteddfod on (02) 9261 8366 or sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/ACGP
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Location:
Yurong Street,
Darlinghurst New South Wales,2010
Location:
Yurong Street,
Darlinghurst New South Wales,2010
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Phone Number: 0292618366

Duo Vermilion
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Duo Vermilion

Event Date: 14/08/2016, 03:30 pm

Warming “WINTER’S ROMANCE” CONCERTS
Local international stars Maria Lindsay and Matthew Brooks bring their latest concert program to two venues in August, as thrilling DUO VERMILION continues its spectacular rise.

Performances of Beethoven, Strauss and Tommy Tycho highlight their winter afternoon concerts
in Sydney’s East (Sun 14 August) and the Blue Mountains (Sat 20 August).

Duo Vermilion is the product of a long-standing musical collaboration of violinist, Maria and pianist, Matthew.
Sharing a deep-seated passion for classical music, they delight in connecting with new audiences and
– as Maria says – sharing the wonder, magic and romance of beautiful music.

Their Winter’s Romance recitals this August, to be performed in both Maroubra and Blackheath,
will feature sonatas by Beethoven and Richard Strauss, as well as the Persian-flavoured Violin Concerto by legendary Australian maestro and composer Tommy Tycho – a work he wrote for Maria!

Tycho was musical director at Channel 7 for 15 years, directed countless Royal Command Performances
and conducted all ABC Symphony orchestras before his death in 2013.
His compositions for the concert platform, stage & screen number more than 1500!
His Violin Concerto reflects influences from his native Hungary, as well as Russian and Persian themes
from his time as personal pianist to the Shah of Iran.
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Location:
Maroubra Holy Family Parish Church, 214 Maroubra Road,
Maroubra New South Wales,2035
Location:
Maroubra Holy Family Parish Church, 214 Maroubra Road,
Maroubra New South Wales,2035
A Nest Of Skunks - Quick Tix Last Day
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A Nest Of Skunks - Quick Tix

Event Date: 11/08/2016, 08:00 pm

Equal Runner Up, Best Script, FAW National Literary awards, 2015.
Refugees are “dirty skunks”. Thrown into processing centres, they face deportation at a moment’s notice. Teams scour the country searching for skunks and the ‘handlers’ protecting them. Informers are everywhere. In one night the masks and motivations of skunks and handlers alike are stripped away. The ending will surprise and subvert audience assumptions.

By James Balian & Roger Vickery
Director Travis Green Producer James Balian Production Design Rachel

Scane Lighting Design Larry Kelly Cast Peter Condon, Jeannie Gee, Penelope

Lee, Amanda Maple-Brown, Brendan Miles, Aanisa Vylet

3 - 13 August 2016 - 8pm Wed-Sat, 5pm Sun
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The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
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The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
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Opera, Wine & Dine At The Castlereagh
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Opera, Wine & Dine At The Castlereagh

Event Date: 13/08/2016, 07:15 pm

Dine in a stunning heritage listed dining room and revel in operatic splendour!
Back by popular demand! Opera Bites, Sydney’s favourite boutique opera company has once again partnered with The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to bring you an incredible evening of sublime operatic highlights, stunning costumes and entertaining narration complete with a bespoke menu and select fine wines to match. As you step through the doors of this breath-taking heritage listed dining room you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of operatic splendour with "Around the World of Opera".
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From balmy Spain to mythical Egypt, outer space to the realms of pure imagination, operas have been set in every conceivable location. And from opera houses to sheds, the outback and even pubs, operas have been performed in almost as many different settings. What better place to explore opera than in one of the CBD's most stunning hidden gems? Join Opera Bites on an engaging and informative journey through opera’s history with favourites old and new.
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Double-pass ticket includes entertainment, 3-course bespoke menu and select fine wines to match.

Since 2009, Opera Bites has entertained diverse audiences around Australia with their fully costumed, condensed operas and highlights performances in some unconventional places. Whether delighting audiences with their highly popular Opera in the Pub series, wowing them with the world’s favourite operas at Opera in the Outback or serenading them over an intimate High Tea, their winning formula is accessible to newcomers yet fresh and alive for seasoned opera-goers. These accomplished performers love what they do and it shows!
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The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street,
Sydney New South Wales,2000
Location:
The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street,
Sydney New South Wales,2000
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Phone Number: 0403 780 107

A Nest Of Skunks
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A Nest Of Skunks

Event Date: 11/08/2016, 08:00 pm

Equal Runner Up, Best Script, FAW National Literary awards, 2015.
Refugees are “dirty skunks”. Thrown into processing centres, they face deportation at a moment’s notice. Teams scour the country searching for skunks and the ‘handlers’ protecting them. Informers are everywhere. In one night the masks and motivations of skunks and handlers alike are stripped away. The ending will surprise and subvert audience assumptions.

By James Balian & Roger Vickery
Director Travis Green Producer James Balian Production Design Rachel

Scane Lighting Design Larry Kelly Cast Peter Condon, Jeannie Gee, Penelope

Lee, Amanda Maple-Brown, Brendan Miles, Aanisa Vylet

3 - 13 August 2016 - 8pm Wed-Sat, 5pm Sun
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The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
Location:
The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd,
Marrickville New South Wales,2204
The Last Five Years
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The Last Five Years

Event Date: 12/08/2016, 07:30 pm

THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year
Lane Cove Theatre Company follows up its recent hit productions of Away, Godspell and The Vagina Monologues with a timely
musical theatre ‘two-hander’ that is (simultaneously) the first and last word on relationships… and all in magnificent song!
Written by Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Songs For A New World), THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a contemporary song-cycle musical that
ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it.

Cathy and Jamie's relationship has lasted five years. As the story begins, Jamie (Brent Dolahenty of Ryde) is at the beginning of the relationship
and Cathy (Belinda Humphries of Lane Cove) is at the end. With inter-cutting scenes, we watch Jamie move forward in time as Cathy moves backward.

Funny, honest, and intimate, and with an exuberantly romantic score, THE LAST FIVE YEARS
takes a bold look at one young couple’s hope that love endures the test of time.

Lane Cove Theatre Company’s all new production is directed by Lochie Beh (Lane Cove) and stars Belinda Humphries (Lane Cove) as Cathy
and Brent Dolahenty (Ryde) as Jamie. Musical director is Keiren Brandt-Sawdy (Sutherland).
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Location:
The Performance Space @ St Aidan's, 1 Christina Street,
Longueville New South Wales,2066
Location:
The Performance Space @ St Aidan's, 1 Christina Street,
Longueville New South Wales,2066
House Of Games
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House Of Games

Event Date: 09/08/2016, 07:30 pm

Psychoanalyst Margaret Ford, the author of a best-seller on compulsive behaviour, compromises her ..
Psychoanalyst Margaret Ford, the author of a best-seller on compulsive behaviour, compromises her professional reputation when she offers to help one of her patients settle his gambling debts.
Drawn into the seedy world of Chicago poker clubs and seduced by a charismatic hustler, Margaret starts out on what she thinks is an academic study but finds herself caught up in complex and dangerous con.
Playwright Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors; Harvest) has taken the cult film written and directed by David Mamet, and created a taut, funny and sexy noir-thriller about obsession and the lengths we go to get what we desire.
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Location:
New Theatre, King Street,
Newtown New South Wales,2042
Location:
New Theatre, King Street,
Newtown New South Wales,2042
Good Food And Winw Show - Quick Tix Last Day
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Good Food And Winw Show - Quick Tix

Event Date: 05/08/2016, 10:00 am

The Sydney Showground will once again become THE destination for all things food and wine this Aug
The Sydney Showground will once again become THE destination for all things food and wine this August as it hosts Australia’s largest, three day gathering for fanatical foodies. Jam packed with opportunities to watch, learn and taste the mouthwatering works of world-class chefs, food enthusiasts and TV personalities this one-of-a-kind event it not to be missed.
The winners will receive two general admission tickets which can be used on any of the three days. The tickets will be mailed to you by the event promoters.

Full details about the show can be found on http://goodfoodshow.com.au/
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Location:
Sydney Showground, 1 Sydney Showground Road,
Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales,2127
Location:
Sydney Showground, 1 Sydney Showground Road,
Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales,2127
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