Russian National Ballet Theatre at Sydney State Theatre

Beautiful full length performances of two of the most cherished classical ballets of all time

The Russian National Ballet Theatre commences a tour of full-length classical performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty in over 25 cities across Australia from September.

With more than 50 ballet dancers, the Russian National Ballet Theatre has toured the USA, China, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Guatemala, Poland, South Korea and Japan transforming Russian Ballet.

Tchaikovsky's instantly recognisable music set against the wonderfully dark story of good against evil; Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all ballets. This production by Evgeny Amosov, Artistic Director of The Russian National Ballet Theatre, is heralded around the world.

Swan Lake's glamorous set is evocative of the Russian Imperial world in which the ballet was created, while the haunting moonlit lakeside is perfect for the tragic conflict of the human and spirit worlds and allows the audience to be swept away in the vulnerability of Odette/ Odile.

One of the most lavish theatrical events of all time, the original St Petersburg staging of Sleeping Beauty in 1890 was a spectacular illustration of the Russian Imperial style at its zenith. Today it remains the cornerstone of the Russian National Ballet Theatre's repertory. The current staging is also directed by Evgeny Amosov accompanied by a huge cast in a fairytale setting and glorious Tchaikovsky score. This version has all the elements of an enduring fairy tale: romance, poetry, fate, goodness versus evil, and of course, love!

The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded with support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The basis for the creation of the theatre was necessity of promising young theatre with high creative potential, both the classical and contemporary. The theatre's repertoire includes not only classical performances such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Scotland Suite, Don Quixote and Gala Concert, but also modern ballets set to the music of Mozart, Bach, Ravel and others.

In 1976 Artistic Director Evgeny Amosov, graduated from the Perm Academy of choreography and then joined the Ekaterinburg Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet as a principal dancer. He is also a prize-winner of Russian and International choreography contests of ballet-masters and ballet dancers. In 1988 was Amosov was awarded the title Honored artist of Russia and in 1990 was the leading solo dancer of the state theatre Russian ballet. From 1993 till 1998 he studied at the Russian Academy of theatrical arts. In 2001 Amosov co-founded the company Russian National Ballet Theatre.

The Russian National Ballet Theatre is a cut above many of its rivals.
Washington Post

State Theatre Sydney
Dates: Sun 14 - Tue 16 Oct
Tickets: A Reserve $97.90 B Reserve $87.90
Bookings: www.statetheatre.com.au 1300 139 588

Magique Halloween Circus 2012 – Sydney Events

Magique Halloween Circus is the biggest fancy dress mixed performance dance party event.

Showcasing Australias best: Magicians + Grand illusion shows, Hypnotists, Pole Dancers, Burlesque & Boylesque Shows, Aerialists & Trapeze Acts, Fire Twirlers & Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Unicyclists & death defying stunts, Contempory & Acrobatic Dance Showcases, Contortionists, Sword Swallowers and much more..

All Matched over a huge Arena in Sydney Luna Parks Big Top with seperate rooms playing Funky House, Electro, Hardstyle & Hard Trance(silent disco), Rnb, Hip Hop and various Live Retro -rock Bands.

Halloween Event Details:
Date: Saturday 27th October 2012
Time: 6pm – 12:30am
First Release Tickets $50 – Sold Out
Second Release Tickets $60 – Available now – limited numbers.
Final Release Tickets: $70 .
Location: The Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive Milsons Point Sydney.

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Paul Kelly - Conversations with Ghosts

Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly joins forces with ten performers from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) and the incomparable recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey to present the world premiere of an original song cycle, based on the poetry of W.B. Yeats, Lord Alfred Tennyson, Kenneth Slessor, Judith Wright and Les Murray, as well as several new lyrics of his own.

Created by Kelly in collaboration with ANAM’s 2011 resident composer, James Ledger, Conversations With Ghosts is a bittersweet reflection on the nature of mortality and an uplifting memorial to those who have been lost. Presented by One Louder & Artist Voice in association with the Australian National Academy of Music. From Slessor’s incantatory ‘Five Bells’ and Yeats’s ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ to Murray’s ‘Once in a Lifetime Snow’, Conversations With Ghosts pays homage to some of the English language’s greatest wordsmiths, offering a unique and unforgettable evening of music and lyricism.

Composer, Voice & Guitar Paul Kelly
Recorders Genevieve Lacey
Ensemble ANAM Musicians
Composer & Electronics James Ledger

Wednesday 10 October at 8pm

Legally Blonde The Musical opens at The Star, Sydney

Based on the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, LEGALLY BLONDE is the award-winning London and Broadway sensation created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). LEGALLY BLONDE ran for three triumphant years in the West End, over two years on Broadway and is currently on a major UK Tour playing to packed houses.

Winner of seven major awards including the coveted Best New Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards®) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

The Australian Premiere of this award-winning Broadway and West End sensation was secured for Sydney with the assistance of the NSW Government through Destination NSW and the City of Sydney.

The Sydney Lyric Theatre is going to be host to the famous musical 'Legally Blonde'.

Legally Blonde The Musical is the hilarious story of college sweetheart and homecoming queen, Elle Woods - a girl who doesn't take no for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious", Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School! Along the way, she proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Legally Blonde The Musical - Winner of Best Musical 2011 Olivier Awards and a smash hit running into its third year on the West End was created by a world-class creative team led by Tony Award-winning director Jerry Mitchell.

Based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon and remaining true to the script, Legally Blonde the Musical is a feel-good number with a '90s feel.

College sweetheart Elle heads off to law school to win back her boyfriend Warner after he dumps her for someone more serious, only to graduate top of her class and find a far better love interest.
Warner, too, finds the courage to dump family expectations of a career in law and politics and pursue his true calling as a model.

"I've seen it on Broadway and the West End and it's great. It really does do the movie justice," leading actress Lucy Durack says.

"I love the role of Elle. As much as she looks like she hasn't a care in the world, people are unkind to her and judge her and she struggles with that.

"But she takes a positive path and rises above it. She doesn't take the low road, ever. The whole show is a celebration - be who you are, the best version of yourself, and be proud."

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'Gangnam Style' South Korean Sensation Psy is Coming to Australia

Brush up on your dance moves and shiny coloured suits — South Korean pop star Psy is bringing 'Gangnam Style' Down Under.

Psy, real name Jai-Sang Park, will arrive in Australia on October 15 to promote his viral global phenomenon, including performances on the Seven Network's Sunrise and The X Factor.

The 34-year-old rapper hit number one on the ARIA charts earlier this week, having already done the same in 33 countries. Going by the mantra "dress classy, dance cheesy", Psy has rocketed his 'Gangnam Style' music video to nearly 350 million streams on YouTube.

Not bad for a novelty song sung mostly in Korean. Psy has his eyes set on world domination, recently signing with Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun in the hope of becoming the first true K-Pop crossover singer.

The Script Live at Sydney Entertainment Centre

The Script are confirmed to return to Australia in 2013 with their biggest national tour to date!

With a sell-out performance at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, the show gave their fans a taste of all their new songs including the current hit; the appropriately titled ‘Hall Of Fame’ featuring will.i.am. The Metro show sold out in a matter of minutes so anticipation is high for the Script’s forthcoming arena shows, with these epic venues giving the band ample opportunity to perform the grand, sweeping anthems that have become so synonymous with their name.

Band mates Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power are known for thrilling their audiences with performances that echo with both the upbeat, groove laden numbers as well their stunning ballads, inviting you on the genre defying journey that has left audiences all over the world on their feet cheering for more.

With 128 million YouTube views, 1.5 million Twitter followers, 3.7 million fans on Facebook and two BRIT nominations, The Script have become an unstoppable force. After two sold out Australian tours and two platinum selling albums about to become “#3”, these concert tickets will be gone in literally minutes.

Call in sick, skip class, do whatever you have to do, just don’t miss this chance...

Sunday 07th April 2013, Starts at 7:30 PM at the Sydney Entertainment Centre

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND Live At Civic Theatre Ipswich

Ireland’s most celebrated show, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, will return to Australia in 2012.
WITH AN ALL NEW PRODUCTION - Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour , Ireland's most celebrated and elite company of dancers, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND, return with their awe-inspiring and innovative ALL NEW PRODUCTION to Australia ..

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their "stunningly executed performances". The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Legend, folklore and enchantment are interwoven in a voyage of discovery without falling into the trap of sentimentality. That's not to deny that some passages make the hairs on the nape of the neck rise... the troupe's adaptation echoes the past as the dancers seem to fly across the stage to the beat of the bodhron by performers of zipping quality and enthusiasm make you want to clap in time, the best of the Irish experience, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND.

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Friday 5 October 2012 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $64.90 |  Concession/Student/ Group 8+ $54.90  Child under 14 $44.90 |  Family of 4 $200 (2 adults and 2 children) More Info: World Music and Dance Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends. HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at:143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group