Community Billboard September 20th – September 26th

This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by City of Sydney’s plan for the future-Sydney 2030– making our city more green, global and connected

 

I, Bunyip

A brilliant work of theatre and puppetry, introducing children of all ages to the mythical and legendary creatures of Australia. You will meet many enchanting creatures out of folklore like the Nyols, Turongs and fresh-water Mermaids. An experience not to be missed this school holidays.

WHERE: Glen Street Theatre, cnr Glen st and Blackbutts rd, Belmont
WHEN: Thursday 20th, 10am
HOW MUCH: $19

For more information click HERE

 

Bicycle Guided Fringe

We’re doing our best to bring you some of the highlights of the Fringe Festival but there is just too much too see this month! Mystery Bicycle tours run every Thursday night of the Fringe taking you to see the best of the visual arts. You never know what to expect, all fitness levels accommodated for.

WHERE: Meet at Newtown Square
WHEN: Thursday 20th, 6pm
HOW MUCH: $15 – $25

For more information click HERE

 

Bard to the Bone

You will never take Shakespeare serious again after seeing this brilliant improv super-group The Post Haste Players and their send-up of the Bard. Featuring a team of elite improvisers, Bard to the Bone showcases the talents of this hilarious group whilst encouraging audience interaction. It’ll be a great night of hilarity disguised as culture, masquerading as a history lesson.

WHERE: New Theatre, 542 King st, Newtown
WHEN: Friday 21st, 9pm
HOW MUCH: $10 – $15

For more information click HERE 

 

Still Seeking Other

Hot on the heels of the many match-maker ads on TV these days, ‘Still Seeking Other’ is a play about every bad date you wish you could forget. Set in the office of ‘Strike-A-Match’, eight VERY different characters looking for love lament their status through a series of interviews. Equal parts funny, heartbreaking and oh-so-relatable, a part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.

WHERE: King St Theatre, 644 King st, Newtown
WHEN: Sunday 23rd, 8pm
HOW MUCH: $18 – $25

For more information click HERE

 

Tina Harrod Jazz Band

Tina Harrod showcases her unique vocal talent at 505, one of Eastside’s favourite musical hotspots. With it’s sexy, smoky quality, Tina’s gorgeous voice has to be heard to be believed. Performing everything from greats by the likes of Billie Holliday, to Jazz covers of Stevie Wonder, you are sure to be entertained by her amazing range. Get in early for a good seat and enjoy!

WHERE: 505, 280 Cleveland st, Surry Hills
WHEN: Saturday 22nd, 8:30pm
HOW MUCH: $20 – $25

For more information click HERE

 

Superheros and Villains Exhibition

The depiction of the dichotomy between Good and Evil has been a fascination of art for as long as the terms ‘good’, ‘evil’ and ‘art’ has existed. This sometimes-fun-sometimes-serious exhibition brings together a collection of works exploring the definitions of heroes and villians and the relationship between the two ideas.

 

WHERE:The Tate and the Toxteth Hotel, 345 Glebe Point rd, Glebe
WHEN : Until Tuesday 25th
HOW MUCH: FREE

For more information click HERE

 

Just Act Paranormal: A Halloween Sketch Show

Get into the Halloween mood early with this sketch comedy ghost train depicting the totally normal lives of the paranormal. Teaching you important lessons such as ‘Haunting a street lamp is an awfully dull job’ and ‘life doesn’t stop just because you’re technically not living’. Presented by Sydneys hottest performers and scareologists.

 

WHERE: The Factory Floor, 105 Victoria rd, Marrickville
WHEN: Wednesday 26th, 7pm
HOW MUCH: $15

For more information click HERE

 

Reel Anime 2012

Expand your film and animation horizons with this fun mini-festival, bringing you the latest in Japanese anime films. From love story out of Studio Ghibli ‘From Up On Poppy Hill’ to the action-adventure ‘Berserk’, there is bound to be something to suit your tastes. Give this growing film style a try, you may be surprised at what you find.

 

WHERE: Dendy Cinema, 261 King st, Newtown
WHEN: Until Wednesday 26th, various times
HOW MUCH: Varied

For more information click HERE

 

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