September: Eat, play, stay
22 Sep 2015
Hooray, winter is behind us and the summer is just around the corner, so brush off those cobwebs and check out some of the great events around the country over the next few weeks.
Australian Capital Territory
The circus is in town
Iconic Australian acrobat troupe Circus Oz is back to delight, shock and awe audiences in their new show, But wait, there’s more.DATE: 23-26 September
WHERE: Canberra Theatre,
TICKETS: $60-$80
VISIT: https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/wait-theres/
Queensland
Brisbane Festival
There’s only a few more days left of the fabulous Brisbane Festival, featuring a program busting to the seams with great shows, from jazz and cabaret to circus, opera, comedy and theatre.
DATE: Now until 26 September
TICKETS: Various
VISIT: http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/
South Australia
A celebration of Asia
Kicking off this week, this festival is a celebration of Asian culture in Australia, including the night noodle markets, talks, forums and performances. Don’t miss the beautiful Moon Lantern Festival - it’s free to enter and will feature never-before-seen lanterns, fireworks, food trucks and roving performers.
DATE: 22 September - 4 October
TICKETS: Various
WHERE: Adelaide Festival Centre
VISIT: http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ozasia-festival/
Northern Territory
To market, to market
A new night market has just begun its trial in the Darwin Community Arts car park on Malak Crescent. It’s on every Saturday night until 10 October and includes 20 stallholders.
WHERE: Chambers Crescent Car Park, Malak
WHEN: Every Saturday evening from 5-10pm ‘til 10 October.
Tasmania
Frank - A life in Song
A fan of the great ol’ Blue Eyes? Tom Burlinson, the voice of young Frank in the Golden Globe award-winning film ‘Sinatra’ is gracing the stage at the Theatre Royale and singing 30 of Frank’s classics, including Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To the Moon, New York, New York.
WHEN: 11 October
WHERE: Theatre Royal, Hobart
VISIT: http://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/frank-life-song
New South Wales
The great outdoors
The Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park is a beautiful historic precinct right near the Parramatta River, the Newington Armory is a great place to enjoy if you’re a fan of the great outdoors. There’s a historic railway to check out, you can hop on a Segway or hire a bike around the park or visit the Armory gallery, theatre and studios. And if you’re hungry, check out the Armory Wharf Cafe with riverside views or grab some friends and have a barbie at Blaxland Riverside Park.
VISIT: http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/parks/newington_armory
Victoria
Giddy up
Race season has come upon us and Flemington is hosting six fabulous race days comprising of food, wine and fashion.
WHEN: Now - 7 November
WHERE: Flemington
VISIT: http://www.flemington.com.au/
Western Australia
That's showbiz
The Museum of Performing Arts is tucked away under His Majesty's Theatre, which will feature the latest exhibition Follies '15, full of glitz, glamour, gossip and gaudiness from the wonderful world of entertainment.
WHEN: 7 September - 11 December
WHERE: Perth Theatre Trust
TICKETS: Gold coin donation
Visit: http://ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/follies-15/
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