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The Poison Mother
Festival

The Poison Mother

Storytellers Festival presents a reading of Van Badham's "homage to Cold War nuclear horror".

Where: Kings Cross Theatre, Sydney When: 13 - 25 Aug 2018

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Me and My Mother, Singing
Theatre

Me and My Mother, Singing

Oleg Pupovac's earliest memory is a small figurine of a lion, perched on the dresser in his parents’ bedroom.

Where: Blood Moon Theatre, Kings Cross, Sydney When: 22 - 30 Aug 2018

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The Grocer
Festival

The Grocer

A reading of a new play partly inspired by the Olympia Milk Bar on Parramatta Road and its cryptic owner.

Where: Kings Cross Theatre, Kings Cross, Sydney When: 14 - 25 Aug 2018

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Nell Gwynn
Theatre

Nell Gwynn

Jessica Swale’s hit play traces the trajectory of Nell Gwynn, from humble orange peddler to mistress of the king of England.

Where: New Theatre, Newtown, Sydney When: 7 Aug - 8 Sep 2018

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One Hander
Cabaret

One Hander

Tom Campbell's solo show isn't really about him being a one-handed performer. It's about you.

Where: Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo, Sydney When: 24 - 26 Aug 2018

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King of Pigs
Theatre

King of Pigs

A direct response to the epidemic of domestic abuse, Steve Rodgers’ drama provides us with glimpses into a panoramic lie.

Where: Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo, Sydney When: 1 Aug - 1 Sep 2018

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Moby Dick
Theatre

Moby Dick

Director Adam Cook brings Orson Welles ingenious adaptation of Moby Dick to the stage in a Sport for Jove production featuring Danny Adcock as Ahab.

Where: Seymour Centre, Chippendale, Sydney When: 9 - 25 Aug 2018

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Mum, Me & the IED
Theatre

Mum, Me & the IED

A former army medic suffering from his time in Afghanistan struggles with war-induced PTSD.

Where: Depot Theatre, Marrickville, Sydney When: 15 Aug - 1 Sep 2018

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Macbeth
Theatre

Macbeth

Sydney all-female ensemble SheShakespeare present new perspectives on the Bard's bloody tale of vaulting ambition.

Where: PACT, Erskineville, Sydney When: 29 Aug - 8 Sep 2018

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Calamity Jane
Musical

Calamity Jane

Virginia Gay saddles up once more to play the rough-ridin' cowgirl looking for love.

Where: Belvoir, Surry Hills, Sydney When: 23 Aug - 30 Sep 2018

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Features

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Wharf Revue 2018
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ComedyRiverside Theatres, Parramatta, Sydney 13 - 15 Sep 2018

Wharf Revue 2018

“We don’t hate,” says the Wharf Revue's Jonathan Biggins. “I actually pity politicians tremendously.”

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Iron in the Blood
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MusicRiverside Theatres, Parramatta, Sydney 23 - 23 Sep 2018

Iron in the Blood

Jazz is “the perfect vehicle” with which to explore Australia’s convict past, says saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose.

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Out with the old? Innovate with the new
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OperaSydney Opera House, Bennelong Point 18 Jul - 31 Aug 2018

Out with the old? Innovate with the new

Lighting designer Sian James-Holland casts an eye over OA's hi-tech Aida and wonders what it means for the future of our theatre.

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Shelagh, Take a Bow
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ArchivedBelvoir, Surry Hills, Sydney 21 Jul - 19 Aug 2018

Shelagh, Take a Bow

In an era dominated by so-called "angry young men", Shelagh Delaney stormed the West End, aged 19.

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Colour and movement: Craig Donarski fires up Casula Powerhouse
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Conversation 21 - 21 Aug 2018

Colour and movement: Craig Donarski fires up Casula Powerhouse

It takes a live-wire to electrify a venue in danger of losing its mojo.

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A Big Turnaround or the New Parochialism?
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Conversation 21 - 21 Aug 2018

A Big Turnaround or the New Parochialism?

Looking at the main stages of Sydney, you could be excused for thinking that this is a golden age for new Australian drama.

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Masters of the House: Who are Australia’s Extreme Theatregoers?
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Theatre 21 - 21 Aug 2018

Masters of the House: Who are Australia’s Extreme Theatregoers?

Les Mis 1000 times? 85 (and a half) viewings of Wicked? Actor George Kemp goes in search of Australia's theatre obsessives.

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“Don’t underestimate the audience,” says Declan Greene
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Conversation 21 - 21 Aug 2018

“Don’t underestimate the audience,” says Declan Greene

Declan Greene fires back at comments made by Wesley Enoch in his Nick Enright Keynote Address.

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Who is “Standing Ovation Man”?
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Theatre 21 - 21 Aug 2018

Who is “Standing Ovation Man”?

A play might be good, bad or indifferent but nothing will keep Grahame Best - the Standing Ovation Man - from rising to his feet.

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Profiles

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Sian James-Holland
"let there be light"
Artist, Writer

Sian James-Holland

An Australian based lighting designer delivering productions nationally and overseas.

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Steve Rodgers
"change it for the better"
Artist, Writer

Steve Rodgers

Actor and playwright

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Kenneth Ransom
"Julius Caesar"
Artist, Writer

Kenneth Ransom

American-born, Kenneth Ransom is an actor and singer.

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Suz Mawer
"Growth hurts"
Artist, Writer

Suz Mawer

Suz Mawer is an actor, voice artist, improviser, corporate performer, director and writer. 

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