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There's nothing like live theatre. You'll be spellbound from curtain up to the final bows.
As one of Sydney's premier commercial theatre venues, the Theatre Royal has been the home of shows, from cutting-edge drama to mega-musicals, such as the Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Dirty Dancing and many more. The Theatre Royal is situated right in the heart of the city and is Australia's oldest theatrical institution.
EVENTS ON SALE
City Talks 2008
Presented by City of Sydney and The Sydney Morning Herald and proudly supported by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Green Transformers -
Revolutionising energy generation for a Sustainable Sydney
Tuesday 22 July 2008
6.30pm - 8.00pm
This is a free event.
Tickets are FREE and ESSENTIAL and available from Ticketek (see “How to Book” below) or book prior to the event in person at the Theatre Royal Box Office, MLC Centre, 108 King St and Ticketek @ Park, 50 Park St (cnr Castlereagh St).
Showcasing some of the revolutionary ideas developed for the Sustainable Sydney 2030 project, speakers will outline how using localised co-generation and tri-generation can power our city, heat and cool our buildings, and help Sydney lower its greenhouse gas emissions.
Allan Jones MBE of the London Climate Change Agency will discuss his experience turning the small UK city of Woking off the coal-fired power grid and onto locally-generated energy.
Bruce Taper of Kinesis has played a vital role in making Sydney a greener city and will present the local response.
To find out more about Sustainable Sydney 2030 visit www.sydney2030.com.au.
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The Exquisite Hour
6 performances only: 12-17 August
Choreography & Direction: Maurice Béjart
Starring: Maina Gielgud with Paul DeMasson
GIELGUD in BECKETT by BÉJART
"It's Gielgud's show and her dramatic magnetism is considerable...
captivating and uniquely enjoyable." - Lausanne 2003
After sell-out seasons in Europe, ballet icon Maina Gielgud returns to Australia to star in The Exquisite Hour, to be seen exclusively in Sydney at the Theatre Royal from 12 August.
This thrilling work, inspired by Samuel Beckett's play Happy Days, has been created and directed by world renowned choreographer Maurice Béjart.
A variation on the theme of "Happy Days" by Samuel Beckett, The Exquisite Hour (L'Heure Exquise) portrays an aging ballerina whose relentless determination to see the positive in everything is a way of denying the present. Béjart's vision is enhanced by strong imagery and former Principal Dancer, Paul DeMasson, plays a humorous and empathetic character who sustains the ballerina as she recalls glimpses from three phases of her life.
"Gielgud has great dramatic intensity. It's in her blood." - Le Figaro, Paris
For further show information go to www.exquisitehour.com.au
See below for ticketing inquiries and bookings.
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Cinderella on Ice
Season from 22 August 2008
Presented by: Lunchbox & Tony Mercer
The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim with their previous tours of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice and Swan Lake on Ice, are set to thrill once more with their brand new production, Cinderella on Ice. More than two million people across five continents, from London to Sydney, Toronto to Cape Town and Moscow to Tokyo, have been swept to their feet by The Imperial Ice Stars’ adrenaline-infused performances.
Australian audiences will experience this dazzling display of skating brilliance from 23 Olympic, World, National and European Championship skaters. The Imperial Ice Stars are renowned for their unique brand of innovative skating and story-telling, as they continue to break new ground in the genre
of ice dancing with daring feats never seen before – and all
performed in the intimacy of a frozen theatre stage.
Cinderella on Ice has been conceived and choreographed by Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice. The production boasts lavish sets from one of Australia’s leading scenic designers, Eamon D’Arcy and glorious costumes from Albina Gabueva, head designer at Moscow’s famed Stanislavsky Theatre.
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The Hit Broadway Musical
Season from 4 October 2008
One of the best loved musicals of all time, My Fair Lady, is brought to life in this spectacular new production.
British film star, Richard E. Grant, in his international music theatre debut, joins rising star Taryn Fiebig, to play what are undoubtedly two of the most memorable roles in music theatre history, Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle
The star-studded cast also includes John Wood (Blue Heelers), Nancye Hayes, Rhys McConnochie, Matthew Robinson and Adele Johnston.
Be transported to the lively heart of London in this timeless tale of the making of a lady. With a delightful mix of comedy and romance, lavish sets and extravagant costumes, you're guaranteed a truly 'luvverly' night out with My Fair Lady.
Featuring all of your favourite Broadway hits: Wouldn't it be Loverly, I Could Have Danced All Night, The Rain in Spain, On the Street Where You Live & Get Me to the Church on Time
My Ticketek internet pre-sale from Wednesday 4 June at 12pm and ends Sunday 22 June at 5pm.
Book here www.ticketek.com.au.
General public on sale from Monday 23 June at 9am.
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