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Four groundbreaking shows presented by the Fringe and Festival Club, at the Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre. A new work by leading Canberra company Centrepiece Theatre, starring Carly Jacobs, Aaron Ridgeway and Matt Balmford. Written by Stuart Roberts. Directed by Jordan Best. Having originated as a means of mood control, muzak – that seemingly bland, harmless music form – was said to be used by corporations to brainwash workers in the ‘50s. Hot Audio Wallpaper explores the sinister side of the art form through the story of a young mathematician who writes muzak for a Stuttgardt brothel, finding love and humour along the way. Date and Time Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 February at 7pm and Monday, 11 February at 9pm
Politics and Performance at its most personal. An intimate, moving and constantly surprising monologue show brought to you by Australia's leading political theatre company. Date and Time Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 February at 9pm; Monday, 11 February at 7pm (with forum after the show) The Curse of the Dying Swan is a dance show of delirious proportions dramatising what happens when a Ballerina leaves her trade for the real world. Exploring the person behind the dancer, the show reveals the reasons why people become dancers and, more importantly, why people choose not to become dancers. At the heart of the decision lies The Curse of the Dying Swan. She will never let you forget... Date and Time Tuesday, 12 and Wednesday, 13 February at 8pm A new all Canberra Circus show featuring live rock band Simone and the Soothsayers. Details and bookings: Date and Time Friday, 15 and Saturday, 16 February at 7pm and 9pm Crossroads by Sophia Ralli Catharios A story of three women: There’s the Spartan grandmother who embodies the traditions of her homeland, and her daughter for whom the weight of thousands of years of culture becomes an anchor. Then there is her teenage grand-daughter Maria, for whom the anchor becomes a millstone, dragging her down, reminding her that she can never be “Australian”. Maria longs for the winds of change, which comes personified in a strange young man who promises to take her away. Her dreams and hopes are pinned on her young lover Charlie—a misfit, a drifter who has a way with women. Then there is Blake—an Aussie veteran, who fought in the Battle of Crete. Five people, two strangers and three women related by blood, they all wait at the crossroads. They wait for an event, something or someone, extraordinary enough to shatter the prism of their life and force them to move outwards. Date and Time Thursday, 14 and Friday, 15 and Saturday, 16 February at 8pm, Matinee Friday, 15 and Saturday 16, February at 2pm
Face Value A special show for high schools and colleges “Face Value” is a story delivered through the eyes of a deaf teenager and his experiences of dealing with hearing people who project prejudice and intimidation towards him. It is a raw, eye-opening experience that allows audiences of all ages to re-evaluate their assessment of people and realise that true humanity comes from within. “Face Value” will highlight the repercussions of stereotyping and give young people an appreciation of the importance of recognising, acknowledging and respecting the individual. Date and Time Friday, 15 and Saturday 16 February at 7.30pm Australian Theatre of the Deaf presents Futures This show challenges peoples’ perceptions of life’s priorities. It tells the stories of three very different characters as they start their post-HSC journeys. We experience the anxieties of a trainee doctor confronted with pregnancy; a young man who fails to make it into professional football but finds a surprising career related to his passion; and another who has no idea of his destiny but stumbles across it by chance. This production deals with the crossroads most young people encounter after the HSC. What lies before me? What will I do? How do I choose? Will I be happy? It legitimises the many different ways of travelling to and arriving at a fulfilling life. The whole family will find this energetic production thought-provoking and entertaining. Date and Time Tuesday, 12 to Thursday, 14 February at 7.30pm Show Us Your Roots After six years the tradition rolls on! Show Us Your Roots is a tongue-in-cheek look at what it's like growing up in multicultural Australia, through the eyes of ethnic Australians. It's a comedic poke at what makes us all different but so much the same. This year join your host Effie, plus a selection of the finest “wogs” hand-picked from around the country especially for this event including: Nish (Sri Lanka), Fiona O'Lochlin (Ireland), Bob Franklin (England), Tim Suatan (Indonesia), Jonny Katz (Greece), David Ivcovic (Italy), plus many more. Show Us Your Roots has performed sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and is Australia's only multicultural stand-up comedy spectacular. Come and find out what it's like growing up in Australia having been born in another country ...Get your tickets quickly as this event always sells out. "A fusion buffet of finely honed gags" The Age, Melbourne "Let the good times roll" Courier Mail, Brisbane Date and Time Friday, 15 February at 8pm "Bingo In Siberia" Warning: Live bingo - win meat - drive home in your new used car!** Steve Abbott, aka The Sandman, and Flacco present Bingo in Siberia—a night of guilt-free gambling and unnatural comedy. Bingo In Siberia merges the exciting and addictive game of bingo (yes it's a real bingo game, if you pay, you play), with the Tonight In Siberia variety format, providing a fun night of the weirdest night of Bingo you have ever seen at The Tradies! ** car may not be included. Date and Time Tuesday, 12 February at 7.30pm Thank God It’s Here You’ll be thinking, “Thank God, I’m here” as you wonder “Whose line it is anyway”, and question “Is this theatre or sports?”. ImproTheatre ACT will keep you laughing for an entire working week at the 2008 National Multicultural Festival. Trained improvisers will create back-to-back spontaneous sketches from audience suggestions, performing without a net and risking their reputations for the amusement of the public. Enjoy lunch time with a giggle and a laugh at the antics of Canberra’s most experienced improvisation theatre artists. Date and time Monday, 11 to Friday, 15 February, 6pm |
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