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BLAME TRAFFIC, A New Play About Chance, Forgiveness, And Traffic, Comes to The Old 505
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Alice is cut off every day after work by the same Mercedes. One night, she decides to take a chance and follow the car home in order to vent her rage. Meanwhile, Jacquie believes that she is personally responsible for all the random car crashes in Sydney; Richard is concocting a plan to change his luck after a mechanic tells him that his car can't be fixed; Sharif has run out of luck since his brother disappeared, and Rachel, well, she's going to re-write this whole story so it best suits her, and, perhaps, the insurance company she works for.
BLAME TRAFFIC, A New Play About Chance, Forgiveness, And Traffic Comes to The Old 505
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Alice is cut off every day after work by the same Mercedes. One night, she decides to take a chance and follow the car home in order to vent her rage. Meanwhile, Jacquie believes that she is personally responsible for all the random car crashes in Sydney; Richard is concocting a plan to change his luck after a mechanic tells him that his car can't be fixed; Sharif has run out of luck since his brother disappeared, and Rachel, well, she's going to re-write this whole story so it best suits her, and, perhaps, the insurance company she works for.
Sophia Simmons Wins The 2018 Pioneer Playwright Award For GRAVITY GUTS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Company of Rogues and the Pioneer Play Festival are proud to announce Sophia Simmons' smart, sharp and funny play about growing up, the universe and everything is the winner of the 2018 Pioneer Playwright Award.
Angélique Kidjo To Transform The Iconic Talking Heads Album REMAIN IN LIGHT Live At The Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
West African Global pop sensation Angelique Kidjo touring to Australia for WOMADelaide, will give one performance at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Friday 8 March 2019, presenting the Australian premiere of her reinterpretation of the Talking Heads classic album Remain in Light.
The Sydney Comedy Festival Celebrates 15 Years Of Hilarity In 2019
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
In 2019, the Sydney Comedy Festival will celebrate its 15th year by delivering some of the finest comedians from all over the world to our shores for another huge event across four weeks from 22nd April to 19th May.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sydney Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
BWW REVIEW: MADIBA THE MUSICAL Shares Nelson Mandela's Story Through Song, Dance And An Impressive Collection Of Sketches
by Jade Kops - November 12, 2018
The English adaptation of Jean-Pierre Hadida (Author, Composer & Book) and Alicia Sebrien's (Book) new musical MADIBA THE MUSICAL shares the story of Nelson Mandela's achievements and impact through a captivating blend of music, dance and drawing
THE CLIMBING TREE Comes to Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2018
From 22nd to 24th November, a beautiful new work for young people, The Climbing Tree by Rachael Coopes, will take to the stage at Riverside Theatres.
WIND IN THE WILLOWS Comes to Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2018
Kenneth Grahame's immortal story of life on the riverbank is a rollicking yet gentle adventure and is a favourite with families everywhere. Be part of this beautiful summer tradition and join with Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, the famous Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic of life on the riverbank to life in Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden from Saturday 5 to Sunday 27 January 2019.
BWW REVIEW: Patrick White's A CHEERY SOUL Challenges 'Good Intentions' When Self Awareness Is Lacking.
by Jade Kops - November 11, 2018
Kip Williams (Director) reinterprets Patrick White's A CHEERY SOUL with new technology to enable an intriguing look at underlying emotions as the town's outcast seeks to help everyone she encounters, whether they want it or not.
Australia Chamber Orchestra To Perform At Emanuel Synagogue
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2018
Emanuel Synagogue has announced the return of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to the synagogue in Woollahra on November 26 for an inspiring, intimate performance in the elegant surrounds of the New Sanctuary. This will mark the fourth year that the ACO has performed at the synagogue and each has proven extremely popular with the community; this will mark the first time in the new sanctuary and follows the amazing success of the Shir Madness Music Festival at Emanuel in October.
THE SERPENT'S TEETH By Daniel Keene Comes to The King's Cross Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, The Serpent's Teeth is acclaimed Australian playwright, Daniel Keene's unflinching look at the true human cost of armed conflict. Spanning two narratives - Citizens and Soldiers - Sydney/London director Kristine Landon-Smith directs a 15-strong cast in a study of human frailty and the insidious effects of global tensions.
Theatre Excentrique Presents EXIT THE KING
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
King Berenger the First is dying. His kingdom is falling apart. He can't rule over his army any more, nor tell the rain to fall, nor the trees to grow. He is dying and there is nothing he can do about it. Queen Marguerite is keeping track of time. "You will die in 1 hour and 30 minutes!" But the king refuses to listen. He chooses instead to love Queen Marie. "1 hour and 13 minutes left!" The clock is ticking... Surrounded by his two wives, his cleaning lady, his doctor and a guard, Berenger is learning to accept the inevitable.
Triple J's Gen Fricker Joins GIRLS NIGHT OUT
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2018
Hosted by GRETEL KILLEEN & featuring WENDY HARMER, NIKKI BRITTON, LIZZY HOO AND MAXI SHIELD, JJJ radio host & acclaimed comedian GEN FRICKER has joined the line-up for this one night only live comedy gala.
ACO Return From First Season At London's Barbican Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2018
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) have returned from a triumphant first season in-residence at London's Barbican Centre, cementing their international reputation as the world's most dynamic and innovative chamber orchestra.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Come to Sydney And Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2018
Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit rock musical, School of Rock announces Brisbane and Sydney seasons for 2019.
Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra Presents A 'Spotlight' On Solos
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2018
In a concert featuring amazing solos and brilliant soloists, the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra turns the spotlight on its own remarkable stars, featuring some of the WPO's principal players.
The Australian Chamber Choir Presents A Baroque Christmas
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
The Australian Chamber Choir is set to thrill audiences in Sydney and Melbourne this Christmas season with a program of Baroque 'hits' to bring seasonal joy to music lovers of all tastes.
BWW REHEARSAL DIARY: Ahead Of The Adelaide Season Of Sand's REVOLT.SHE SAID.REVOLT AGAIN, Enya Daly Shares Her Thoughts As The Cast Returns To The Rehearsal Room
by Jade Kops - November 03, 2018
BWW REHEARSAL DIARY: Ahead Of House Of Sands' REVOLT.SHE SAID.REVOLT AGAIN Season In Adelaide, Enya Daly Shares Her Thoughts As The Cast Returns To The Rehearsal Room
All-Female David Williamson's THE CLUB to Premiere at Belvoir Downstairs
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
Award winning Adelaide theatre company isthisyours? turn the theatre upside down in a bold new imagining of iconic Australian 1970's play, David Williamson's The Club, chronicling a football club on the brink of great change.
Griffin Theatre Company Presents THE SMALLEST HOUR
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
Griffin Theatre Company rounds off its 2018 Season with the debut of romantic comedy The Smallest Hour, written and performed by the hilarious Susie Youssef (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Squinters, Accidental Death of an Anarchist) and Phil Spencer (Story Club, Hooting & Howling).
John Bell And Simon Tedeschi Present BRIGHT STAR at Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
On 18th November, Riverside Theatres will present a feast of Romantic poetry and music, when works of John Keats and Franz Schubert are performed by Australian theatre icon John Bell AO OBE and internationally acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi.
Squabbalogic Returns With Southern Gothic Ghost Story HERRINGBONE
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
This darkly comic, hilariously disturbing southern gothic tale is a vaudevillian ghost story told by eleven larger than life characters. They just don't know there's only one actor in the cast.
Urban Theatre Projects Launch New Festival, 'Right Here. Right Now.'
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) unveils details of Sydney's first place-based festival in the heart of Blacktown. RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW. is a three-week event inspired by the stories, characters, and artists from this dynamic Western Sydney community. This brand-new arts festival will feature works that respond to the local landscape and showcase the talents, vitality and personal stories of emerging and established artists from across Western Sydney and beyond. Produced in partnership with Blacktown Arts and presented in Blacktown's Main Street, RHRN. will run today, Friday and Saturday across three weeks from 1-17 November 2018.
BLAME TRAFFIC by Michael Andrew Collins opens at The Old 505 in two weeks
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
Lilian was cut off everyday after work by the same Mercedes and had finally worked up the courage to follow the car home and vent her rage over the driver; Jacquie believed that she was personally responsible for most of the car crashes in Sydney; a mechanic had just told Zio Tony that his car couldn't be fixed and so he needed a plan; Dion needed a driving lesson; Gabriel's brother, Radu, was missing.

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