Suzanne Rath
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all dolled up
In recent times, the Vanguard has become a hub for cabaret, themed burlesque and musical theatre, so the appearance of an Irish drag act would have come as no surprise to followers of the venue. The crowd on opening night were predominantly Irish; Aussies, you missed out on Panti, who one journalist has described as, ‘a cross between a wayward head mistress and a tipsy Hollywood legend’.
jurassic lounge
Dinosaurs may have been extinct for over 65 million years, but at least for the past three of those their spirit has been kept alive at Jurassic Lounge. Set in the Australian Museum, this Festivalists led event showcases music, performance art, comedy and workshops in the atmospheric surrounds of both temporary and permanent exhibition spaces.
mister ott at the new 505 venue, surry hills
Such is MISTER OTT’S accessibility, that Ottignon himself dislikes the generic label of jazz. Mister OTT are clearly influenced by 50s and 60s soul and jazz, but they blend this perfectly with the traditional, as well as much improvisation to create a twenty-first century sound. Many of their base tunes are similar to the sounds of popular West African outfits such as AMADOU and MARIAM.
timon of athens
The Old 505 Theatre isn’t marked by on-street signposting. Nor
the rocks windmill festival
n iconic symbol of early Sydney, the Rocks Windmill opens its doors to host a variety of events until 12th May.
Speaking at the opening on 12th April, the CEO of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Catherine Gallagher explained the Rocks was once full of windmills. These buildings not only served to supply grain, but were used as theatres and meeting places.
the tipsy rabbit
If you’ve ever pondered why Richard Cartwright once posed online