Go to the Opera …
Pacific Opera, the country’s leading Young Artists’ opera company is putting on La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker) kicking off July 31st. La sonnambula by Bellini is a sleepwalking love story with an abundance of gorgeous bel canto melody. It’s a wonderful opera, combining youthful love, jealousy, anger and a happy ending all against the backdrop of the most beautiful music.
Sung in the original Italian with English subtitles, it promises to be a lovely (and oh so cultural) night out. Enjoy a glass of champagne and some of the country’s finest operatic talent.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday 31 July – 8pm
Sunday 2 August – 2:30pm
Thursday 6 August- 8pm
Friday 7 August – 8pm (Covers)
Saturday 8 August – 8pm
Write About the Opera …
THE PACIFIC OPERA YOUNG CRITICS AWARD
Why an opera review award for young people?
- To engage young people’s awareness of opera, an art form they might not be familiar with
- To encourage critical writing in Australia by establishing the first award of this type targeted towards young people
Register online and Pacific Opera will invite the first 25 registered people to the opening night of its upcoming production of ‘La sonnambula on Friday 31st July 2009.
Competitors will then write a review of the production (not exceeding 400 words). Reviews should be posted by email no later than 3 days after the performance.
A panel of 3 independent judges will assess the reviews based on the ability to report in an engaging and knowledgeable way, and the ability to hold a substantiated critical opinion, as well as the intrinsic literary merit of the pieces.
The winning review will be published by the relevant Cumberland newspapers.
For more information, head to: www.pacificopera.com.au
Spend a Night at the Theatre (with a twist) …
The Winestain Project
proudly presents
THAT TIME OF THE MONTH
Where: The Butterfly Club; 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Time: 8pm
When: August 11th (Cont. 2nd Tues of every month)
Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com
THAT TIME OF THE MONTH is Melbourne’s newest monthly comedy room, with a difference, specialising in comedic cabaret and musical comedy.
Continuing the 2nd Tuesday of every month, THAT TIME OF THE MONTH will be showcasing the best music comedy in town; expect to see well known comedians trying out new material and rising stars of the comedy and cabaret scene.
AUGUST LINE UP
MC Michelle Baggas - Charming and quirky songstress, cartoonist, illustrator and lady of amusement, Michelle “BAGGAS” Baginski, is a multi-skilled artist who draws from her skills as a writer, cartoonist, illustrator, caricaturist, performer, musician, improviser and comedian to produce works for the stage, print, screen and anywhere else that is creatively exciting and imaginable.
Zara Swindells-Grose is a classic stand up comedian and songstress. Zara investigates human nature with her witty repartee and toe tapping tunes. She has had numerous television appearances; Good News Week, Rove Live, as well as hosting segments for Australian Idol, Big Brother Luke & Wyatt are a musical comedy duo originally from Perth and now based in Melbourne. Their self deprecating humour and frequently improvised banter won over the crowds. They have supported international touring acts including Tim Minchin, Greg Fleet, Dave Callan, Dave Williams, Tom Gleeson and Julia Morris.
Reuben Krum is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and is fast becoming Melbourne Cabaret’s newest rising talent. AUSTRALIAN STAGE said he is “a racist, fascist, socialist, Nazi-loving, Aryan-looking, Jewish, gerbil-loving cabaret comedian out to entertain and make people laugh and he certainly succeeds”
Support The Sisterhood …
Calling the women of Sydney …
You’re invited to come and celebrate sisterhood when you visit Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday 1st August.
Join NIVEA and SISTER2sister to mark International Sisters’ Day and have fun in our free photo-booths where you can show exactly what sisterhood means to you.
Get together with your favourite ‘sister’ – whether she’s your best friend, a relative or even your real sister – and you’ll walk away with your keepsake photos, an insight into the amazing SISTER2sister mentoring program plus the chance to win a weekend ‘sisters” escape.
All Images from the day will be uploaded to the SISTER2sister gallery on the NIVEA website, and the image that best ‘celebrates sisterhood’ will win a weekend getaway at the ‘Elysia’ villa at the Hunter Valley, valued at $1,200.
The event is on for one day only and all money raised from donations will go towards the Life Changing Experiences Foundation’s SISTER2sister mentorship program.
WHEN?
9.30am – 6pm, Saturday 1st August 2009
WHERE?
Westfield Bondi Junction
Level 4, Centre Court (outside Borders bookstore)
500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
