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120 Birds at Parramatta Riverside Theatres

 

 

LE CHEF – in cinemas June 14

Alexandre (Jean Reno) is a Michelin awarded chef who is battling his meddling boss.  He is also facing the heat as a rival, who practises molecular gastronomy, moves in on his turf.  Alexandre is desperately looking for an assistant to help him manage the restaurant’s two daily sittings. Then one day, as luck would have it, he meets Jacky (Michaël Youn), a self-trained cook with haute-cuisine ambitions.  To see  a short preview of Le Chef click here.

WIN!

We have 10 in-season double passes to see Le Chef. For your chance to win a double pass, tell us in 25 words or less why you'd like to see this movie for free. The 10 entries we judge the best will win. Email your entry to mail@sydneyseniors.com.au
Entries close June 10, 2012.


 

Musical Theatre - An Officer and a Gentleman
An Officer and a Gentleman's Gala Opening Night is May 18 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Based on the hugely successful Academy Award-winning film, this new production has been adapted for the stage by the original screen writer, Douglas Day Stewart and co-writer Sharleen Cooper Cohen, produced by Sharleen Cooper Cohen and John Frost, and directed by Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical). Featuring the iconic hit song “Up Where We Belong” and a new score by hit song writer Ken Hirsch and Grammy nominee Robin Lerner. Performance times:Wed-Sat 8pm, Matinees Tues-Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm & Sun 3pm. Price: $70.90 - $135.90. Bookings: 1300 795 267.

 
 

 

 

Syncopation, a fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing set in the exciting, electric rush of New York City in 1912, will have its Sydney debut at the new The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood from July 10 -14.
Henry Ribolow (Justin Stewart) is a Jewish meatpacker, crazy with a dream of becoming a ballroom dancer and desperate for a dance partner. Anna Bianchi (Emma Palmer) is an Italian Catholic seamstress and unsatisfied with her life until she spots a curious ad in the paper: Give your life a lift. Wanted: A Dance Partner to dance for royalty. From the moment Anna summons up the courage to answer the ad, sparks fly. As Anna and Henry take their first steps together they embark on a journey that will transform their lives.
Also at: Illawarra Performing Arts Centre  July 17 –21; Riverside Theatres, Parramatta July 24 –28.

 
 
 

Eifman Ballet, who tour the world constantly to packed houses, will make its Australian debut in August with two of its most acclaimed productions Anna Karenina and Tchaikovsky - for a strictly limited season in both Sydney and Melbourne. At the helm of the Eifman phenomena is Russian choreographer Boris Eifman, a master of psychological ballet.
Sydney: Capitol Theatre from 15 August
Melbourne: Regent Theatre from 29 August.

 
 
 

120 BIRDS
Celebrating the dance legend Anna Pavlova, 120 Birds tells the daring tale of the rise and fall of an Australian dance company in the 1920s and 30s. The cast recreate the glamour and toughness of a fictional ballet company on the road, formed in homage to Anna Pavlova, after the great ballerina’s visit, mixing live performance with vintage film footage. The choreography explores Tango, Charleston and Waltz with costume design inspired by the enigmatic Australian artist, Florence Broadhurst Opens May 23 at Parramatta Riverside Theatres.

 
 
 

Transmission Films has new website
You are invited you to visit Transmission Films' newly relaunched website www.transmissionfilms.com.au
As well as showcasing Transmission's extensive theatrical and dvd slate, the site is also an invaluable resource for film enthusiasts with downloadable trailers/previews, posters, stills and press kits for each titles.

 
 
 
 

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Based on the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde is an award-winning Broadway sensation created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). This funny, feel good musical comedy will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with Australia's brightest new heroine and of course, her chihuahua, Bruiser.
Opens October 4 at Lyric Theatre The Star.
Performance Times: Tues 7pm, Wed–Sat 8pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm & Sun 3pm
Price: $75.90 - $139.90 For more information go to www.legallyblonde.com.au/tickets.html

 
 
 
 


 

 


 
 
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