Bri and Sheila are a young married couple. They care for their daughter, nicknamed Joe Egg, and they are the model of bravery and courage in the face of adversity. Living by the rule that if you don’t laugh you’ll cry, it’s fortunate that Bri is a natural born entertainer. But what lies beneath Bri’s funny lounge room antics?
Written by celebrated British playwright Peter Nichols this brilliant black comedy defined late 60s British theatre and has been heralded by London’s National Theatre as one of the most significant plays of the 20th century.
Compelling, heartfelt and outrageously funny A Day in the Death of Joe Egg remains as relevant and thought-provoking today as it was half a century ago.
The new Australian production of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is being staged October 21 – 30 at the Seymour Centre Cnr Cleveland Street & City Road, Chippendale (NSW). For more information and bookings call the box office on (02) 9351 7940 or visit www.seymourcentre.com
WIN A DOUBLE PASS!
For your chance to win a double pass to the 8pm performance on Friday 22 October 2010, write in under 30 words or less why you'd like to see this play. Send your entry by email to mail@sydneyseniors.com.au Entries close 5pm October 8, 2010. If you are the lucky winner, we'll contact you by email on October 10.
$15.90 SydneySeniors Meal Deal in Sydney CBD
Until December 31 2010, Sydney Seniors can get two Meal Deal Vouchers - for lunch or dinner - from the City of Sydney RSL & Community Club.
With these vouchers you can get a hearty three-course Meal Deal comprising Roast Pork and Vegies, delicious Apple Crumble and tea or coffee for only $15.90; or a 2-for-1 rump steak meal for only $21.90 (buy one rump steak meal and get the second one free).
To get your vouchers for these discounted meals, phone the City of Sydney RSL & Community Club on 9264 6281 and mention this SydneySeniors special offer, or email admin@cityofsydneyrsl.com.auand mention the SydneySeniors website in your email message.
By mentioning SydneySeniors website, you can also get a discounted rate on club membership and receive 200 club bonus points - – conditions apply.
The City of Sydney RSL & Community Club has a happy hour Monday to Friday from 12pm–1:30pm and 5pm–6:30pm.
This club also has meeting rooms and boardroom facilities available.
CLUB DETAILS:
City of Sydney RSL & Community Club, 565 George Street Sydney Phone: 9264 6281
For more details about menus and activities visit www.cityofsydneyrsl.com.au
Free or $10 or less
Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL), parent company of Greater Union, Event, Birch
Carroll & Coyle Cinemas, Rydges Hotels & Resorts and Thredbo ski resort, has launched Seniors Club Online: www.seniorsclubonline.com.au
It's free to join and anyone over 60 with an email address can become a member to enjoy
the benefits of this new club.
Benefits include $8 movies at Greater Union, Event, Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas,
free breakfast with stays at Rydges Hotels & Resorts, plus special discounts and added value at
Thredbo ski resort, Sydney's Featherdale Wildlife Park and the State Theatre.
The World Heritage Exhibition Centre at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden in the Greater Blue Mountains was officially opened recently by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
Mt Tomah Botanic Garden is set on the summit of a basalt-capped peak and is home to over 5,000 species of plants displayed by geographic origin.
The World Heritage Exhibition Centre showcases the Greater Blue Mountains area and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the area’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Centre includes a full surround sound theatre for visitors to experience a journey through the gigantic cliffs of the one million hectares of wilderness and National Park landscapes that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens is the cool-climate garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust. Location: Bells Line of Road via Bilpin NSW Opening Hours:
Open every day except Christmas Day. April to Sept: 10 am - 4 pm. Oct to March: 10 am - 5 pm. Enquiries: (02) 4567 3000 Entry Fees:
Adult $5.50; Seniors/Conc $4.40. Website: www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
A Little Lunch Music
City Recital Hall Angel Place’s series of one-hour concerts featuring magnificent music and outstanding artists at the low price of $10 - until Friday November 19 2010. Performing are many of Australia’s finest musicians including TRIOZ (City Recital Hall’s ensemble in-residence), Sydney Omega Ensemble, ARIA award-winning harpsichordist Neal Peres Da Costa, Sydney University Symphony Orchestra and conductor George Ellis, nationally acclaimed soprano Taryn Fiebig and more. Bookings: 02 8256 2222 www.cityrecitalhall.com
FOR THE GRANDKIDS:
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
In 2010, Sydney Children's Festival has been extended to encompass a range of arts and community venues across Sydney and Greater Sydney. These venues will be running activities and events that add to the SYDNEY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL will be back this year at CarriageWorks, bigger and better with even more crazy and creative fun. The action will take place from September 27 – October 9 at Sydney’s home for contemporary culture, CarriageWorks in Eveleigh, close to Redfern and Macdonaldtown train stations. Some of the cool things that will be coming to CarriageWorks for the festival include:
The Grimstones – the sell-out gothic fairytale performed with adorable quirky marionette puppets and sign languag.e
Experimenta’s Utopia Now – a massive interactive multimedia exhibition.
Circus Monoxide – the contemporary Australian circus puts on special performances, as well as circus-skills workshops
A huge Literary Program - developed in association with the Children’s Book Council of Australia.
Massive Visual Art Program – reaching from Newcastle to Unanderra.
Sydney Children’s Festival Choir – singing specially composed songs for the festival.
Kids Garden Project – returning twice as big and encouraging little green fingers.
The Taste Trail – an adventure for the tastebuds around Eveleigh Farmers Markets, finishing up with a delicious fresh lunch.
The Sydney Children's Festival main hub is based at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, close to Redfern and Macdonaldtown train stations.
These are the Sydney Children's Festival Satellite Venues: Farmborough Road Schools as Communities Centre, Unanderra Glen Street Theatre, Frenchs Forest Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - South Coast Children's Festival, Woollongong Newcastle Civic Theatre, Newcastle Redfern Community Centre, Redfern Seymour Centre, Chippendale
Taronga Zoo, Mosman
The activities and events will vary at each location, and run at specific times and dates. For details, go to www.sydneychildrensfestival.com.au
Leura Gardens Festival 2010
Ten of the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular gardens will open to the public Saturday October 2 to Sunday October 10 for the 46th annual Leura Gardens Festival, which will showcase a kaleidoscope of colours, musical performances and art.
The Leura Gardens Festival is in its 46th consecutive year. It is a registered charity run by local resident volunteers. All funds raised are donated to the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital for the purchase of equipment.
Included in the 2010 Festival are two of Leura’s most historic gardens. The recently restored The Braes, a two-hectare private estate, and the National Trust’s Everglades were both designed by noted landscape gardener Paul Sorensen in the early 1900s.
Festival visitors will be able to enjoy musical performances and art exhibitions, as well as refreshments at the Festival Cafe or in the gardens of Everglades. Visit www.leuragardensfestival.com.au for more details.
A visit to the Leura Gardens Festival provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a short break in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, renowned for its enticing mix of natural beauty and attractions. The Leura Village Fair is also being held October 9-10 in Leura Mall.
Leura Gardens Festival details: Where: Leura, Blue Mountains, 90 minutes west of Sydney’s CBD Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm daily Cost: $5.00 pp - single garden entry OR $20.00pp - multiple entry ticket for the duration of the Festival Tickets: At each garden during the Festival, Festival headquarters in Fitzroy St, Leura and the Festival stand on Leura Mall, near Leura station. Transport: Shuttle bus meets trains at Leura station and visits all gardens at 20 minute intervals. Cost $5.00 per day. For more info: www.leuragardensfestival.com.au For a free brochure email: info@leuragardensfestival.com.au or call 0431 095 279
WESTERN SYDNEY
Dean Park,
Community Development Project
9 Yarramundi Drive Dean Park
For a varied program that's the envy of Sydney, Dean Park's interesting and stimulating activities include: “Monday Movers” Walking Group, Aqua Fitness, Tai Chi, Beginner's Line Dancing Classes, Silk Flower Making, Knitting and Crochet Classes, and Computer Classes. Cost is from $5 - $9 a class. For more details phone 9626 5128. Bookings essential.
Dean Park Community Watch Meetings.
Want to help build a stronger and safer community? A great opportunity to meet other people in the community who care. Meeting held
on the first Thursday of every month at 7.30pm.
