Community Billboard 1st – 7th May

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

Art After Hours

TV Presenter Richard Morecroft will speak about his experience as a ‘sitter’ for the Archibald in 2011 and speak with an Archibald finalist of 2013.  Zoe and the Buttercups are the jazz band that will play into the night.  There will also be short talks and a drawing workshop.

What:  Art After Hours

Where:  Art Gallery of NSW

When:  Wednesday 1st May, from 5.15pm

Cost:  free

 

Lenny Bruce’s Last Stand (Up)

Throughout the 50’s and 60’s Lenny Bruce was the wild child, pin up boy of rebellion and a very influential stand up.  After being banned from numerous clubs across the US, this play by Benito Di Fonzo, follows Bruce’s 13 day Australian Tour.  Always producing quality, the Tamarama Rock Surfers do it again and invite you to their final week at the Bondi Pavillion.  To book or find out more information go to rocksurfers.org/lenny/

What:  Lenny Bruce’s Last Stand (Up)

Where:  Bondi Pavillion, Bondi Beach

When:  until 4th May

Cost:  $25- $35

 

Rooms – A Symposium about Photography, Poetry and Space

Featuring presentations by artists and curators, this symposium is bound to inspire and inform, whilst delving into the poetics of space and photography.  To book or to find out more information go to  https://www.mca.com.au/events/rooms-symposium/

What:  Rooms – A Symposium about Photography, Poetry and Space

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art

When:  Thursday 2nd (evening)- Friday 3rd May, 10am – 4pm

Cost:  $90/ $100

 

 

The Rocks Windmill – Bell Shakespeare:  Now and Then

As part of the month long Windmill Festival held in the Rocks, Bell Shakespeare’s resident teaching artist, Paul Reichstein, will discuss the company and its home in The Rocks alongside the area’s performance history and theatrical venues. Scenes from the first plays performed in Sydney, including Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Nicholas Rowe’s The Tragedy of Jane Shore, will be read by actors from the company.   For more information or to book tickets go to www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-The_Rocks_Windmill.htm

What:  Windmill Festival – Bell Shakespeare talk/ performance

Where:  The Windmill – Argyle Square, The Rocks

When:  Friday 3rd May, 7pm

Cost:  $20

 

Richard III

King Street Theatre is proud to present their first production of 2013.  This is a new interpretation of Richard III, re-cut and re-vamped.  Two men are locked in a room and are forced by mysterious authorities to play and replay sections of Richard III. It’s a game, but it’s a deadly game and their lives may well be at stake.  To book go to www.kingstreettheatre.com.au

What:  Richard III

Where:  King Street Theatre, 644 King Street, Newtown

When:  until 1st June

Cost:  $33 – $38

 

Sydney Comedy Festival

For three hilarious weeks, Sydney is filled with comics from around the world for the annual Sydney Comedy Festival.  Jump online to check out who is performing where and enjoy the last few weeks of the festival with plenty of great events going on.  For more information go to www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

What:  Sydney Comedy Festival

Where:  Various venues across Sydney

When:  until 11th May

Cost:  various

 

Open Mic Poetry Night

Omar Musa and Nancy Louka are the performance poets who will take you on lyrical journeys, along side the locals who sign up to ‘slam’ for the night.  With a great atmosphere and lots of creative styles, join the ‘Word-in-Hand’ crew for their monthly open-mic night.

What:  Open Mic Poetry Performance/ Slam

Where:  Friend in Hand, Cowper Street, Glebe

When:  Tuesday 7th May, from 7.30pm

Cost:  $5- $10