The locals in Balmain and Inner Sydney are a talented bunch, check out this incredible list of events coming up over the next few months.
Whale Watching (now till Nov)
Experience the excitement of whale watching with Captain Cook Cruises in Sydney! From May to November, witness the majestic Humpback Whale migration, with a chance to be "mugged" by these curious giants! Enjoy expert commentary and breathtaking views on a 2.5-hour cruise departing from Circular Quay.
Options include morning and afternoon departures from $75 per adult. Whale sightings guaranteed or cruise again for free!! Make it a full day of adventure and add on a visit to Taronga Zoo!
For more information and booking details, visit www.captaincook.com.au
Sydney Fringe Festival (Sept 1-30)
4 x Event Precincts (Full details online)
Paint the town Pink with the Sydney Fringe Festival in 2024! Prepare for an unexpected and exhilarating month filled with over 400 jaw-dropping events spread across four dynamic new precincts. From the pulsating heart of the city to its hidden historical gems, Sydney Fringe brings you bespoke experiences that celebrate local stories and strengthen the bond between you, our festival-goers, and the city’s rich tapestry of communities.
Secure your tickets and dive into a kaleidoscope of creativity as we transform Sydney into a riot of colour and culture this September!
Jump online for more details: sydneyfringe.com
Sydney Dance Company - Twofold (Sept 18 - 28)
Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay
A monumental double bill featuring the return of Rafael Bonachela’s beloved Impermanence alongside a world premiere of Love Lock by renowned choreographer Melanie Lane.
Impermanence, a visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, features an evocative score by Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dessner, performed live on stage by a string quartet.
Love Lock re-imagines folk dance with music by renowned artist Clark and costumes by the acclaimed Akira Isogowa.
Book your tickets online: sydneydancecompany.com
Balmain Sinfonia - Enigmas and Fairytales (Sept 21, 5pm)
Leichhardt Town Hall
Join the Balmain Sinfonia for a magical evening at "Enigmas & Fairytales" on September 21st at 5pm, hosted at Leichhardt Town Hall. This enchanting concert features Elgar's celebrated "Enigma Variations" and Dvořák's dark fairytale, "Golden Spinning Wheel," showcasing the orchestra's rich, evocative sound. Under the direction of the highly esteemed UK conductor Monica Buckland, the Sinfonia, a cherished part of Balmain’s cultural fabric for over 30 years, will deliver a performance full of passion and artistry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an evening of musical wonder and timeless storytelling.
Book your tickets now! www.trybooking.com/COUOV
Seventeen (Sept 27 - Oct 19)
Seymour Centre, Cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
What did it feel like when you were seventeen? What’s it like to be seventeen now?
Joyful and profound, Matthew Whittet’s Seventeen tells the story of a group of high
school students experiencing something we all remember well, the last day of
school – forever.
All roles are performed by older actors who were seventeen many
years ago, bringing the experience of age to the dreams of hopeful youths.
Who says you’re only young once?
Matthew Whittet’s play is all at once knowing,
innocent and deeply moving.
Book online: seymourcentre.com/event/seventeen
Rugby League the Musical (Sept 30 - Oct 5)
The Bridge Hotel
Australia's hardest working sports satirist, Denis Carnahan, is back for the eighth year running to present: Rugby League The Musical’s 2024 Season Review and Grand Final Preview! And what a year it’s been to review!
Starting with the Vegas triumph, sin bin records, coaching blow-ups, duels and sackings and so much more on and off-field misbehaviour, controversy, villainy, treachery and pantomime.
Rugby League has all the elements to make it The Greatest Musical of All - except music. Carnahan just adds the music. He doesn’t have to make up the stories, because Rugby League’s narrative is way more creative, theatrical and far-fetched than any music theatre librettist would dare to write. The result is a hilarious mix of musical satire, parody, sketch and stand-up comedy presented as a cabaret, complete with complimentary half time oranges, that have made this show a cult hit.
Book online at www.rugbyleaguethemusical.com.au
Shows daily at 7:30pm, double bill on Saturday Oct 5, 3:30pm & 7:30pm
Switched On - The Whitlams (Sat, Nov 30)
City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney
The Whitlams take the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the double platinum album, Love This City, and write a new chapter in its storied history on the City Recital Hall stage. The album was the ambitious big-budget follow-up to the award-winning Eternal Nightcap, and its reputation has gathered steam over the years, recently being named in Rolling Stone's Best Australian Albums of All Time list last year at no. 101.
Tim Freedman will be joined by long-term cohorts guitarist Jak Housden and drummer Terepai Richmond, who were both part of the sessions back in 1999, with new member, multi-instrumentalist Ian Peres. It will be an evening of memories, milestones and humour as the band delivers its usual rambunctious performance, complete with the power of brass.
Come join the band at City Recital Hall where you will be inspired to party like it's 1999.
Tickets: cityrecitalhall.com.au
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