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Important cultural events like Sydney Festival could not happen without the support of the people of Sydney. Your participation makes all the difference. We’re pleased to join you in keeping creativity alive and well in our city. Find more events at www.whatson.sydney

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ARTS NSW IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES PRESENTING WORK AS PART OF THE 2017 SYDNEY FESTIVAL

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SYDNEY CHAMBER OPERA

SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Sydney is a place with over 60,000 years of history. This beautiful city that sits amongst the rivers, harbour and ocean, shares an Aboriginal lineage that goes back before time and now stretches to the skies. The 29 clans of the Eora are custodians of this land, which we acknowledge through the commitment of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and the many elders both past and present who work tirelessly to make Sydney a safe, respectful place to live. To all who come from here, to all who call this place home and to all who visit this glittering city … welcome to Sydney Festival.

Sydney Festival is the home of the curious and the adventurous. Whether you want to learn about the neglected stories and sites of our city, continue family traditions, expose yourself to

the best art of the nation and the world or simply sit back and enjoy the extraordinary weather with friends, Sydney Festival is for you. We’ve been doing it for 41 years, so we know a thing or two about a good time.

Crisscross the city and enjoy the many free activities we offer and buy tickets to experiences that will live with you for the rest of your life. Don’t do it alone. Grab your friends and family and share the love. January is a time of New Year’s resolutions so get in early and say “January is a time to be a better me. January is a time for Sydney Festival.” Sydney Festival – Our City in Summer.

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MERITON FESTIVAL VILLAGEBreaking Ground 45 Briefs: The Second Coming 46Celia Pacquola: The Looking Glass 51Christa Hughes is Oz Rockin’ the 51 Ladies Lounge Covered 50Felicity Ward: 50% More Likely To Die 50House of Mirrors 6Let’s Dance 45Mother’s Ruin: A Cabaret About Gin 51Orszaczky Budget Orchestra 45Otto & Astrid – Eurosmash! 51Retro Futurismus 50 Roller Jam 45 Soul of Sydney 45 Spiegeltent Music 48The Fiery Maze 50The Hair Salon 45 Tomboy Survival Guide 23

TALKS/READINGS/CLASSES Bayala – Let’s Speak Sydney 14 Language Classes Bayala – Out of the Vaults 14 Burrbgaja Yalirra 16Patricia Cornelius Play Readings 37 Scent of Sydney Talks 4Who’s Afraid of Patricia Cornelius? 37Yellamundie National First Peoples 16 Playwriting Festival

OTHERAustralia Day/Ferrython 52NIGHT MARKET 53

CIRCUS CITY Circus: Family Act 26 Circus for Everyone – 26 Hang around with Aerialize! Circus on Screen 26 Flying Trapeze Workshops 26HUMANS 27iD 24Kaleidoscope 26Kaleidoscope Workshops 26Ockham’s Razor Workshop 27Talking Circus 26The Circus Comes to Town! 26Tipping Point 27

THEATRE/OPERAAnthropologies Imaginaires 23Biographica 38Hakawati 39Home Country 37Huff 22Ich Nibber Dibber 36Imagined Touch 7King Roger 38Ladies in Black 28Measure for Measure 34Opera in the Domain 39Prize Fighter 36SHIT 37The Encounter 5The Season 15Which Way Home 16You and Me and the Space Between 39

DANCE/PHYSICAL THEATREBalabala 9Blood on the Dance Floor 15CHAMPIONS 10Cry Jailolo 9Inheritor Album 22Institute 8Nude Live 8Spectra 10Still Life 11

VISUAL ARTS/INSTALLATIONSBayala – Patyegarang’s Notebooks 14Exit 33House of Mirrors 6Imagined Touch Installation 7Myuran Sukumaran – Another Day in Paradise 12Scent of Sydney 4 The Beach 42Vernon Ah Kee – not an animal or a plant 16

MUSIC1967 – Music in the Key of Yes 13Alim Qasimov Ensemble 41Ane Brun 41 Bayala – Baraya: Sing up Country 14 Cash Savage and The Last Drinks 49 Circuit Des Yeux 21Dalmatica: Chants of the Adriatic 41Dori Freeman 21 Glitterbox 54Halfway 48Jessy Lanza 49Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith 21Klub Koori with Gawurra 49Lake Street Dive 48Long String Instrument 40Lubomyr Melnyk 41Mdou Moctar 49Moses Sumney 21Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 19PJ Harvey 18Rautavaara 33Regurgitator perform The Velvet 49 Underground & Nico Sex, Lynch and Video Games: An Exploration of 90s Screen Culture – Nicole Lizée with the Australian Art Orchestra 23Sky Terrace 54Symphony Under the Stars: The Domain 53Symphony Under the Stars: Parramatta 53Szun Waves 21The Comet Is Coming 49 Wafia 21Weyes Blood 48Yann Tiersen 18

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We’re all guilty of it. We escape into digital worlds for work and

leisure and just turn off our bodies. We sit there plugged in and disregard the majority

of our sensory skills. Our ancestors used every sense just to survive but now as modern human beings we run the risk of forgetting the power of our senses to trigger memories,

construct relationships and help you feel as well as think.

So we want to retune your body.

Artists around the world are engaging in sensory stimulation

and deprivation to help audiences see the world differently. By

discovering the world through smell, understanding the

experience of being deaf and blind or constructing detailed

aural landscapes we are making sense of the human body.

Can you know a city by the way it smells? Cat Jones distills into scents the substance of Sydney’s identity from its sophisticated airs to dirty laundry.Through conversation and debate around landscape, democracy, resistance, competition, and extravagance, you’re invited to contribute your ideas and stories to this olfactory portrait of our city.

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EXHIBITION: 7–29 JANUARY Closed Mondays TALKS: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 JANUARY FREE

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“A FIVE-STARHALLUCINOGENIC TRIP WITH COMPLICITE ”THE INDEPENDENT

Transmitted direct to the audience through headphones, the show’s groundbreaking sound design plugs into the power of imagination as we’re transported into the humid depths of the Amazon. Recreating the epic journey of National Geographic photographer Loren McIntyre in this solo performance, Richard Katz invites audiences along for an unforgettable, immersive, theatrical ride.

Co-presented with the Sydney Opera House.

DRAMA THEATRE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

18–28 JANUARY $86–$110 + booking fee

INSTALLATION/TALKS THEATRE

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“A BRILLIANTTWIST ON THE OLD FAIRGROUND CLASSIC”DAILY REVIEW

A fascinating labyrinth of endless mirrors, magnified to terrifying dimensions, which recently messed with minds at Dark Mofo. Stumble your way around thousands of disorienting optical illusions and lose yourself in some bewildering reflections. There is only one way in to the House of Mirrors. Getting out is an art.

MERITON FESTIVAL VILLAGE HYDE PARK NORTH

6–29 JANUARY $10 Tickets only available at venue

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IMAGINED TOUCHDeafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens provide an insight into a world without sight or sound, in a unique sensory performance. Wearing goggles and headphones that restrict light and sound – and through intensified tactile communication – experience the artists’ stories in a profoundly different sensory environment.

Imagined Touch is also presented as a tactile installation where you can get an insight into the Deafblind experience.

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Performed by seven young men from Indonesia’s remote coastal town of Jailolo, this work is an expression of hope and optimism in the face of coral reef destruction and overfishing. Created by leading Indonesian choreographer Eko Supriyanto it melds traditional and contemporary dance influences. Audiences across Europe, Asia and Australia have been moved by the strength and resilience of these untrained young men.


7–10 JANUARY $41 + booking fee Two show pack: $60 + booking fee

DANCE/THEATRE

In the past few decades the definition of dance has noticeably broadened to incorporate different styles of physical theatre, live art and more collaborative forms of choreography. Debates

have raged over what constitutes dance and, as you would expect, the questions being asked are often more important than finding an answer. Some of the most interesting collaborations and ensembles in Australia choose a hybrid of theatre, dance and design to make their work. They have built an international

reputation for a robust take on the form. Internationally, we see the influences of street dance on the bodies and movement vocabulary as generations of young people grow up with access to a broad range of influences. It’s exciting to see the diversity of dance on show and a dialogue between traditional and modern styles.

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NUDE LIVE

SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY & ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES I AUSTRALIA WORLD PREMIERE

DANCETake an intimate journey into the world of art and dance at the Art Gallery of NSW’s major summer exhibition Nude: Art from the Tate collection. With choreography by Rafael Bonachela, witness six dancers moving and breathing, their souls bared as they explore and respond to the imagery and themes of one of art’s great subjects, the human body.16+, contains full nudity Standing tickets onlyThe presentation of the exhibition Nude: art from the Tate collection is a collaboration between Tate and the Art Gallery of NSW.

ART GALLERY OF NSW

7–10, 15–17, 22 & 23 JANUARY $65 + booking fee

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“THEY BRINGSUPRIYANTO’S CHOREOGRAPHIC LANGUAGE TO LIFE WITH A THRILLING RARE SPIRIT AND STYLE”DAILY REVIEW

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Choreographed by Eko Supriyanto, this new work for five young female dancers from Jailolo, makes a great companion piece to Cry Jailolo. Rhythmic movement

patterns based on Indonesian martial arts see hierarchies of culture and gender give way to the strength of the dancers as they showcase the multiple roles of women in Indonesia.


7–10 JANUARY $41 + booking fee Two show pack: $60 + booking fee

BALABALAEKOSDANCE COMPANY I INDONESIA

WORLD PREMIERE

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An astonishing performance combining witty choreography, artful imagery and ingenious stagecraft. This award-winning physical theatre company conjures theatrical surprises and transformations that will make you laugh and gasp in equal measure in a Kafkaesque puzzle that’s bewildering and beautiful.

EVEREST THEATRE SEYMOUR CENTRE

25–28 JANUARY $56 + booking fee

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This is a visual symphony fusing theatre, movement, art installation and philosophy. Inspired by surrealism, the myth of Sisyphus and the Theatre of the Absurd, a series of strange and spectacular feats unravel: a man wrestling with a block of concrete, a woman bursting out of a wall, human beings toiling and tussling with the earth itself. From Director

Dimitris Papaioannou, it has struck a chord with audiences everywhere from Stockholm to Santiago and São Paulo.

In an epic, adrenaline-fuelled choreographic match, a dream team of 11 female dancers make the moves of the football field their own, from the training drills to the victory dances, as contemporary dance and soccer collide. Directed by Martin del Amo, developed in consultation with Western Sydney Wanderers W-League and with playful commentary by Channel Seven sports presenter Mel McLaughlin, this is a celebration of elite performers harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of sports fans.





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A dialogue between artists from Townsville and Tokyo, and a fusion of western contemporary dance and the expressive Japanese movement form Butoh. Within a set by installation artist Tatsuo Miyajima (Connect with Everything, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia) the work explores the interconnectedness of the universe, where every action has the power to impact the future.



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DANCE

“DANCERS ARE THECLEVEREST WITH THEIR FEET, NEXT ARE FOOTBALLERS”JOHAN CRUYFF

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CAMPBELLTOWN ARTS CENTRE I AUSTRALIA WORLD PREMIERE

The first major exhibition by artist Myuran Sukumaran and a series of newly commissioned artworks by leading Australian artists who respond to the death penalty and profile human rights.Curated by Ben Quilty and Michael Dagostino, the exhibition presents a vast and sobering series of powerful portraits by Sukumaran, painted during his incarceration at Bali’s Kerobokan jail. It brings to light the importance of forgiveness and compassion for humanity, while proving the profound power of art to change lives.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum which saw 90.77% of Australians vote ‘Yes’; this is a concert of remembrance and gratitude to those who fought for civil rights. A celebration of the soundtrack of change in Australia with footage from the era.Co-presented with the Sydney Opera House.

CONCERT HALL SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

17 JANUARY $50–$80 + booking fee

INDIGENOUSINDIGENOUSSydney is the site of some of the first conversations between the old and the new. For generations Sydney has been the place of first steps playing an important

role in prototyping how national conversations can happen for the next generations. Understanding country through language is a first step and witnessing untold stories

is another. Much of Indigenous storytelling is about remembrance and sharing and this year we offer an opportunity to remember the 1967 referendum, hear the words

of Patyegarang, discover the power of blood, family bonds and age-old traditions. We are a diverse people who live here together on the lands of the Eora and Darug.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., Perth International Arts Festival, Adelaide Festival, Brisbane Festival, Melbourne Festival and Sydney Festival.

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PATYEGARANG’S NOTEBOOKSUncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden and Lille Madden with Jonathan Jones.From 1790–91, Patyegarang – a young Aboriginal woman – shared with Lieutenant William Dawes some local language during frequent visits to his hut at ‘Tar-ra’ (Dawes Point Park).At this site, hear Lille Madden – a young Gadigal woman – reading the wordlists and sentences gifted to Dawes by Patyegarang.

TAR-RA (DAWES POINT PARK)

7–29 JANUARY FREE

LANGUAGE CLASSESBe part of the reawakening of the Aboriginal language of Sydney.Darug woman Aunty Jacinta Tobin and Gadigal man Joel Davison lead classes developed to provide a foundational understanding of local language. Learn greetings and introductions, landscape and placenames, body parts, simple grammar and sentences and a song.This event is presented in partnership with the State Library of NSW.

MACQUARIE ROOM STATE LIBRARY OF NSW

9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 & 21 JANUARY FREE, registration required

STUDIO 404 PARRAMATTA

23, 25, 27 & 28 JANUARY FREE, registration required

OUT OF THE VAULTS Get up close and personal with rare collection items relating to the history of Sydney language. Be one of the few to lay eyes on these records rarely seen by the public. A State Library of NSW presentation.

GALLERY ROOM STATE LIBRARY OF NSW

21 & 28 JANUARY FREE, registration required

BARAYA: SING UP COUNTRY Come together to learn a song in local language to be performed at the morning WugulOra ceremony at Barangaroo.Reawaken and reforge the songlines of Sydney in a performance for country, ancestors and healing.

WALUMIL LAWNS BARANGAROO RESERVE

26 JANUARY FREE

LET’S SPEAK SYDNEY LANGUAGE

BAYALA MEANS ‘SPEAK’ IN LOCAL LANGUAGE.A sharing and celebration of the Indigenous heritage of Sydney and the growing movement to reawaken local language.

Working with Eora and Darug community leaders and language experts – classes, talks, an installation and a mass choral performance have been developed to celebrate the local language of the Sydney area.

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THE SEASON

Set during the muttonbird harvesting season this is a family get-together we can all relate to, filled with shenanigans, laughter, truths and tears.Written by Aboriginal playwright Nathan Maynard and performed by an all-Indigenous cast including Trevor Jamieson (ABC’s Cleverman and The Secret River), we’re introduced to the Duncan family on Dog Island in the Bass Strait, in a delightful meditation on what it means to belong.Co-presented with the Sydney Opera House.

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When Aboriginal choreographer, dancer and writer Jacob Boehme was diagnosed with HIV he reached out to his ancestors in search of answers. In an unapologetic physical monologue he explores the legacies and memories embedded in our bloodlines and each person’s need for community and connection.



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A modern-day road trip comedy about a father and daughter reconnecting with each other and their past. Infused with humour, heart, and writer-performer Katie Beckett’s own memories of growing up with a much-loved single Indigenous dad. Co-presented with Belvoir.

DOWNSTAIRS BELVOIR ST THEATRE

11–29 JANUARY No performance Mondays $30–$48 + booking fee

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HOMEILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY I AUSTRALIA

Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum which recognised Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders as people, Ah Kee presents a thought-provoking portrait of black and white political issues, attitudes and ideologies. Weaving the history and language of colonisation though masterful drawings, text-based installations, paintings and projection, he exposes underlying racism in contemporary Australian society.

NATIONAL ART SCHOOL GALLERY

7 JANUARY–11 MARCH Closed Sundays FREE

As part of a three-year mentorship program to support game changers in intercultural dance and performance Marrugeku’s Co-Artistic Directors, Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain alongside Koen Augustijnen will run a choreographic and dramaturgy lab for 10 artists from NSW and WA. Join them as they open the door for a public forum and open rehearsals.

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A chance for audiences to catch new and distinctive voices in Australian theatre, Yellamundie National First Peoples Playwriting Festival is a biennial platform for emerging and established playwrights from all over Aboriginal Australia. Co-presented with Carriageworks.


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PJ Harvey returns with her full 10-piece band, following the release of the critically acclaimed album The Hope Six Demolition Project, which hit #1 in the UK album charts. These will be PJ Harvey’s first live dates in Australia since 2012, with a show that is receiving rave reviews from audiences in the US and across Europe.Co-presented with Billions Australia.

ICC SYDNEY THEATRE DARLING HARBOUR

22 JANUARY $103–$118.25 + booking fee

The high priestess of dark indie rock returns, with a theatrical and brilliant new live show that had European and US audiences spellbound. Beloved early classics, war-torn new anthems; PJ’s legendary voice and her ten-piece band make the new and old alike feel fiercer than ever.

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE SYDNEY THEATRE DARLING HARBOUR

22 JANUARY AT 8PM $103 – $118.25

“HARVEY IS ONEOF THE WORLD’S FINEST PERFORMERS – COMMANDING, CONTEMPLATIVE AND ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS” NME

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Best known for his much-adored film scores for Amélie and Good Bye, Lenin!, Tiersen is inspired by post-punk as well as folk music and chamber pop. His distinctive style is realised through a genreless approach to composition and mastery of dozens of instruments. This stripped back solo piano performance will be intimate and magical.Co-presented with the Sydney Opera House.

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“THE AMÉLIE SOUNDTRACKCOMPOSER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST WRITES MUSIC THAT SEEMS SIMPLE BUT TUGS ON THE HEARTSTRINGS” THE GUARDIAN

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NICK CAVE& THE BAD SEEDS

The mythical collective return to Sydney stages as bold, explorative and vital as ever, ready to showcase their 16th studio album Skeleton Tree. Co-presented with Billions Australia.

ICC SYDNEY THEATRE DARLING HARBOUR

20–21 JANUARY $103–$118.25 + booking fee

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USA I AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Chicago artist Haley Fohr’s voice conjures a deep, earthy croon that recalls Diamanda Galás and Nico. This is dark, cinematic folk built around complex and dramatic storytelling that feels like David Lynch ghostwriting for Bruce Springsteen.

ST STEPHEN’S UNITING CHURCH

15 JANUARY $40 + booking fee

SZUN WAVES

UK/AUSTRALIA

Drawing on free-jazz, psychedelia and drone, this new UK-Australian trio features PVT drummer Laurence Pike, electronic producer Luke Abbott and Portico’s Jack Wyllie. They experiment with saxophone, drums and modular synth with an avant-garde pedigree most new bands would envy.



MOSES SUMNEYUSA

Simply armed with a guitar, loop pedal and an otherworldly voice, Sumney’s all-engaging performances are a sensual experience that hit straight to the heart. He plays dreamlike folk-soul with a vulnerability and openess that make the performances a transcendent experience.



“HIS LOOPINGVOICE REACHED THE SORROWFUL GRIT OF NINA SIMONE AND THE ECSTATIC FALSETTO OF PRINCE”PITCHFORK

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This young Australian singer has bewitched radio waves the world over with slinky electronic collaborations and raw R&B. Here she performs an intimate acoustic set with piano, stripping away the beats to showcase her haunting, luminous voice.



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As a leader of electronic music’s ‘new wave’, Smith has crafted refined and layered compositions that employ an expert command of a rare analogue Buchla 100 synthesizer and sleekly filtered vocals. The resulting live show is as much meditative as it is uplifting.



“ADVENTUROUS,MESMERISING SONIC COMPOSITIONS”REGGIE WATTS

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The perfect country folk voice: languid and pure-toned but with a little Appalachian dust on it. Drawing a line from Emmylou Harris to Teddy Thompson, pure, striking and at times utterly heartbreaking, Freeman is an artist with a deep sense of purpose, and a visceral approach that cuts to the bone. Her storytelling soaks up the wisdom of more decades than this 25-year-old has lived.



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Gabriel Dharmoo performs the chants and rituals of fictional, exoticised ‘others’. The exorcisms of one tribe, the sung theatre of another are presented as various anthropologists and

AN EXPLORATION OF 90S SCREEN CULTURE – NICOLE LIZÉE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN ART ORCHESTRA

A celebrated composer from Montreal who brings pop, rave culture, cult cinema and psychedelia into the realm of classical music. Performing with the acclaimed Australian Art Orchestra, the show features a diverse repertoire that includes turntablism, the Australian premiere of her David Lynch Études, an homage to 1980s video games and a glitched up karaoke performance.

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TOMBOY SURVIVAL GUIDEIVAN COYOTE I CANADA AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVEPart anthem, part campfire story, and part instructions for dismantling the gender stories we tell, Ivan Coyote and an all-tomboy band uncover the beauty in realising they were handsome all along. A blend of story, spoken word, music and memory in a fearless, wry-humoured and tender insight into gender issues, defying the norm, and finding your identity.

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“MAKING SOUNDSLIKE A LUCIANO BERIO PIECE, DONALD DUCK, BEAT BOXING OR BOARDING ON A MALE SOPRANO, DHARMOO WAS A SINGING SENSATION…”THE SPROUT

humanities experts hold forth on the origins and meaning of his vocalisations. A mischievous performance forcing us to examine Western culture and the way we look at others.

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REGINALD THEATRE SEYMOUR CENTRE

9–11 & 13–15 JANUARY $36 + booking fee

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Sure, they have one of the spunkiest Prime Ministers, but Canada has a lot more

to share with us. With similar colonial roots, a

Westminster parliamentary system, a strong First

Nations heritage and waves of migration, Canada is truly our cousin. 2017 is the 150th anniversary of the Canadian

Confederation and to commemorate we are hosting

a diverse range of works to showcase how we are

related. From strong circus and physical performance to messages of acceptance and difference, Canadian artists

show how they go about negotiating their national

identity. For the next three years we will continue the

celebrations by building artist residencies and exchanges

with our cousins across the Pacific.

NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS I CANADA AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

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“AN IMPORTANT WORK THAT DEMANDS TO BE SEEN”THE TORONTOIST

INHERITOR ALBUMCOMPANY 605 I CANADA I AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

With raw athletic power and explosive, urban-infused dance, six performers push themselves to their limits as they pull apart the roles of inheritor and predecessor, against a backdrop of stunning animations, set within an atmospheric, electric soundscape.



“INTENSELY PHYSICAL, FAST, URBAN, YOUTHFUL, POWERFUL”

DANCE VICTORIA

With a heavy dose of black humour, this is a vivid account of the harsh realities of the Indigenous experience. Award-winning writer-performer Cliff Cardinal plays 20 characters in his unflinching one-man show about life on a First Nations reserve in Northern Ontario.



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When I was talking to Pawan Luthra, CEO of Indian Link, he said he believed circus was a great universal force which went beyond race and cultural differences. He said, “All you see are human beings trusting each other, relying on each

other; you see their strengths not their differences. I reckon this is how you build communities from diverse backgrounds”. I’ve taken this quite literally to establish Parramatta’s Circus City – a collection of shows, a big top, an outdoor flying trapeze,

talks, films, circus workshops and a series of events for circus professionals. Australia is an international leader in circus and we are gathering together examples of different circus practices from overseas and across the country. Whether

you are young or old you can wonder at the skills and beauty or get involved in the extensive workshop program. We’re bringing the circus to town and you’re invited.

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“AS NAIL-BITING AS IT WAS BEAUTIFUL”

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A high-energy blend of circus arts and urban dance, a production for the young-at-heart featuring an inspiring soundtrack and innovative video projections. Fifteen acrobats, aerialists and breakdancers come together to create a microcosmic society where two groups celebrate everyone’s distinct identity.

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Led by artists from Kaleidoscope participants will enjoy structured and creative play to discover their imaginative potential. A hands-on art and performance experience for ages 10–16.

Celebrate possible

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Come and view life through Ethan’s eyes in a joyous, poetic circus experience that explores beauty found in the smallest things. Ethan was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at four. On stage, he’s joined by five circus performers and together they explore the colour, chaos and incredible beauty of his world through acrobatics, slapstick, music, movement, and vibrant video projections. Co-presented with Riverside Theatres.

LENNOX THEATRE RIVERSIDE THEATRES


“SOMETIMES THE HEART BREAKS AND CRACKS OPEN BECAUSE SO MUCH LOVE IS BURSTING THROUGH” ETHAN HUGH

HUMANSA gigantic hit across 34 countries in six continents, Circa’s edgy and refreshing take on contemporary circus combines the sensibility and aesthetic of contemporary dance and theatre with phenomenal acrobatic prowess. In their new world premiere created by Yaron Lifschitz, they set out to go even faster, harder and higher than ever before. Extreme acrobatics reveal a fierce humanity in this stirring celebration of being human.

SPAGHETTI CIRCUS BIG TOP PRINCE ALFRED SQUARE


CIRCA I AUSTRALIA I WORLD PREMIERE

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Five performers push themselves to the limit on five metre metal poles that transform into a myriad of walkways, pillars and pendulums. A blend of circus, acrobatics, playground games and trust exercises set to a musical soundscape, where simple actions accumulate into something breathtaking.

SPAGHETTI CIRCUS BIG TOP PRINCE ALFRED SQUARE


Ockham’s Razor will be running a free workshop for people with a disability. For more information visit sydney.festival.org.au

“MAGICAL” EVENING STANDARD

WINNER OF THE TOTAL THEATRE & JACKSONS LANE AWARD FOR CIRCUS AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2016

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“THRILLING AND NERVE-RACKING ... A SPELLBINDING PERFORMANCE”

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THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN! Celebrate the arrival of the Spaghetti Circus Big Top on 12 January with a free sausage sizzle and live entertainment.

CIRCUS FOR EVERYONE! – HANG AROUND WITH AERIALIZE! A free program of over 20 circus workshops presented by Aerialize that includes classes for everyone from tiny tots to seniors.

CIRCUS: FAMILY ACT A display of specially curated circus posters and costumes from the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences.

CIRCUS ON SCREEN Screenings of circus documentaries including the Australian premiere of The Show of Shows featuring a stunning soundtrack from Sigur Rós.

TALKING CIRCUS Three panel discussions: celebrating elders from Australia’s circus community; unpacking contemporary Australian circus; and exploring issues around circus and access.

A diverse program of free workshops, film screenings, panel discussions and industry events will be packed into 10 days from 12–22 January. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect.

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TRAPEZE WORKSHOPSSydneysiders are invited to take flight on a 10 metre high flying trapeze rig! This two hour workshop will include opportunities to practice tricks and conclude with students being caught by a catcher in mid-air.

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SYDNEY TRAPEZE SCHOOLCOMPANY 2 I AUSTRALIA

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P. 26KALEIDESCOPE / CIRCUS WORKSHOPS / FREE EVENTS AT CIRCUS CITY

KALEIDOSCOPE CIRCUS CITY

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LENNOX THEATRE RIVERSIDE THEATRES

14, 17 & 18 JANUARY $41 + booking fee

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LADIES IN BLACK

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With all the shine and sparkle of Broadway this swanky new home-grown musical is a whirling, toe-tapping trip back in time to Sydney in the late 1950s. Based on a Madeleine St John novel and with tunes by Tim Finn, book by Carolyn Burns and directed by Simon Phillips, it’s already wowed audiences in Brisbane and Melbourne. Now it’s Sydney’s turn to get gussied up for the most alluring number of the season. Co-presented with Queensland Theatre and Sydney Lyric at The Star.

SYDNEY LYRIC AT THE STAR


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“THE BEST AUSSIEMUSICAL SINCE PRISCILLA”THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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Surrounded by a 360-degree animated world map, we see the displacement of populations, natural and man-made disasters and the decimation of cultures,

A tribute to the one of the best-loved modern composers – transporting listeners to strange and incredible dreamscapes. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and conductor Benjamin Northey perform Rautavaara’s most popular and enduring work, the majestic Cantus Arcticus filled with hallmark bursts of birdsong, along with Isle of Bliss, and the broad, sweeping melodies of his seventh symphony, Angel of Light.

environments and livelihoods. Drawing on data from UNESCO, the World Bank and others, it’s an illustrated breakdown of a planet in trouble.

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reflect who we are and the world we live in. By either reconfirming our world view or by challenging

us to think differently, theatre has an amazing ability to help

us make sense of societal shifts, build empathy and grow our

collective emotional intelligence. As the world changes, we seek

out more and more diverse stories and ways of telling those

tales. The truly curious seek new experiences to help them

grow as human beings. We have sought out stories that reflect our changing social landscape – telling the stories of coming

to this country, revisiting an old classic to tell us something new,

stories of history and some shows just to make you

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This piercing production delves into the depths of an unpredictable city to dissect the nature of government, love and justice. It’s Shakespeare mixed with modern-dress and Russian theatre traditions, featuring swiftly changing scenes played out on a stripped-back set. In Australia for the first time, the performance was hailed by the Moscow press as breathtaking and nominated for five Golden Mask Awards, including Best Director and Best Male Performance.

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A single conversation that maps the lives of three women coming of age in the 21st century, a decade of friendship, bowel movements, birthing moans and tongue piercings. Compiled from ten years of recordings of Post’s real life conversations, this mix of drama, comedy, and political commentary explores the way we make sense of the world in conversation with those nearest.Co-presented with Campbelltown Arts Centre.

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Staged in a multi-level car park in Blacktown, Home Country is a theatrical triptych that explores place, identity, and what it means to be home. With Aboriginal Elder Uncle Cheeky as your host, we meet Ali from Algeria and

neighbour Zaphora who clash over cultural values; sharp-witted Pita caught between the old and the new Greek culture; and the Blacktown angel, restless in the afterlife. Listen to their stories unfold as the sun sets over the Blue Mountains.

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Get ringside for a rare theatrical combo: engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing in adrenaline-pumping, full-contact theatre.

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SHITDEE & CORNELIUS I AUSTRALIA

Written by Patricia Cornelius and directed by Susie Dee, a provocative, raw and powerful play, which examines the intersections of class and misogyny. Billy, Bobby and Sam, three out-of-control girls, believe the world is shit, that their lives are shit, that they are shit. Be taken into their world in a provocative, tragic and bitterly funny performance.



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An electrifying new production by composer Mary Finsterer and librettist Tom Wright performed with Ensemble Offspring. Based on the incredible life of polymath Gerolamo Cardano (played by Mitchell Butel) – inventor of algebra, brilliant surgeon, gambler, philosopher and heretic. A fresh, fascinating contemporary opera, inspired by Renaissance music and thought.


7–9 & 11–13 JANUARY $46 + booking fee

Part picture book, part play and all wonderful fun, You and Me and the Space Between by Finegan Kruckemeyer is a magical tale of an adventurous girl that unfolds live in front of your eyes as cartoonist Cathy Wilcox (SMH, The Age) draws the pictures, while the story is narrated by Raelee Hill.



BETWEEN AND THE SPACEYOU AND ME

KING ROGER KAROL SZYMANOWSKIOPERA AUSTRALIA I AUSTRALIA

Watching his wife dance under the stranger’s spell, King Roger struggles with his own passions: choosing between the sacred love he knows and the sensuous, glittering realm of hedonism the shepherd preaches. Szymanowski’s intoxicating, iridescent music is rarely heard, so don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear a 20th-century Polish masterpiece.

JOAN SUTHERLAND THEATRE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

20, 28 & 31 JANUARY 2, 4, 8, 11 & 15 FEBRUARY $45–$338 + booking fee

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If you see a large group of young people out and about at the Festival,

they’re likely to be the 40 young high school performers who are spending a week with Festival

artists and industry leaders. They’ll be participating in workshops and soaking up the atmosphere. Watch

out for a surprise performance created during their

time with us!

THE AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE RESIDENCY WEEK

HAKAWATI Inspired by the Middle-Eastern ancient tradition of storytelling and breaking bread, celebrate food and music and feast on some mythical tales told with a distinct Western Sydney flavour, during a series of balmy summer nights at El-Phoenician restaurant.

EL-PHOENICIAN THE PRIVATE ROOM ON CHURCH 320 CHURCH ST PARRAMATTA

11–21 JANUARY No performance Monday $75 + booking fee (includes dinner)

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The stars begin to twinkle as daylight fades, and the picnic blankets are spread with good fare. From the stage, the sound of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra fills the night while some of the most famous arias are performed under the stars.

21 JANUARY FREE

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YOU AND ME AND THE SPACE BETWEEN HAKAWATIATYP CAMP

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., Ten Days on the Island, Darwin Festival, Brisbane Festival, Melbourne Festival, Sydney Festival and Terrapin Puppet Theatre. The Private Room on Church

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LONG STRING INSTRUMENTUSA I AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

With finely tuned 25 metre strings, Ellen Fullman takes us inside a giant resonating chamber, transforming the Town Hall into a large musical instrument. Her long string instrument produces a sitar-like drone one minute and an ethereal echo the next. With the addition of Theresa Wong’s contemporary cello, the result is a unique sound-meets-sculpture performance. Presented in association with Room40.

CENTENNIAL HALL SYDNEY TOWN HALL

13 & 14 JANUARY $40 + booking fee

‘HER MUSIC IS BOTH INTENSE AND SERENE. THE ATTRACTIVELY EERIE, ACOUSTICALLY UNSTABLE DRONING SUGGESTS URGENCY, WHILE THE SLOW FORMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIECE INVITES AN INTUITIVE, SUSPENDED-INTELLECT SORT OF HEARING’ LOS ANGELES TIMES

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ALIM QASIMOV ENSEMBLEAZERBAIJAN

“Simply one of the greatest singers alive” (The New York Times). Qasimov is the world’s most accomplished practitioner of the sublime Azerbaijani classical style, mugham. With a six-piece ensemble that includes

LUBOMYR MELNYKUKRAINE I AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

Lauded for his ability to create a symphony of sound with a single instrument, this enigmatic Ukrainian composer has spent the past 40 years developing his unique piano technique. Describing it as ‘continuous music’, he combines the soaring density of post-rock and the virtuosic delicacy of minimal-classical. The results are dizzying, transcendental and lush.

CITY RECITAL HALL


CITY RECITAL HALLANE BRUNNORWAY

It’s all about the voice: crystal clear, powerful, breathtaking. She’s breathed new life into songs like Beyonce’s “Halo” and duetted with Peter Gabriel on a revitalised “Don’t Give Up”. Performing solo amidst a transforming visual backdrop, Brun reveals dynamics that span from melancholy and jazzy right through to playful, sunny pop.

CITY RECITAL HALL


“SCANDINAVIA’S OWN KATE BUSH: WINNINGLY INVENTIVE, DETERMINED AND UNIQUE.” THE QUIETUS

Medieval sacred choral music from the banks of the Adriatic, full of haunting chants and intricate harmonic layers. All brought to life by the award-winning early music ensemble, Dialogos. “A rare window on to a sumptuous musical culture” (Scotland On Sunday).

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DALMATICA: CHANTS OF THE ADRIATICCROATIA/FRANCE I AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

CITY RECITAL HALLhis equally prolific daughter Fargana and traditional instruments from their homeland, they weave improvised passages through intricate folk songs to create an ecstatic night for the soul.

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THE BEACHAT THE CUTAWAY, BARANGAROO RESERVE

SNARKITECTURE I USA I AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE

For a cool change this summer hit The Beach – a joyous installation of 1.1 million balls making an ocean without sharks and guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. No sunscreen required, come and take a dip.

AT THE CUTAWAYBARANGAROO RESERVE

7–29 JANUARY Closed Mondays FREE

INSTALLATION

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the LGBTIQ community, families, friends and strangers. Sydney Festival has an unwritten contract with the city to provide free and ticketed events across January in exchange for using public

spaces. There are increasing demands on our public spaces to be transactional, to sell tickets. It is important, with the help of our partners, to carve out free offerings so the people of

Sydney can enjoy and welcome visitors to our city. You can still buy tickets to great shows in the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent but this year we are introducing an outdoor stage to bring you

21 nights of free entertainment - DJs, performances, bands and celebrations. Share some food and drinks with friends and enjoy the atmosphere of Meriton Festival Village.

ORSZACZKY BUDGET ORCHESTRAA loving tribute to one of the most beloved and influential figures in Australian music. A crack team of his collaborators channeling the funk & soul fueled energy of Orszaczky’s iconic Tuesday night residencies.

A funk-filled afternoon for the whole family. Australia’s best B*boys and B*girls battle it out. Featuring live performances by the cream of Sydney’s hip-hop talent alongside DJs spinning the freshest beats, from the old to the new.

We’re calling on roller skaters of any age and ability. Dust off your skates and glide and shake your way around the Archibald Fountain to live DJs every Saturday afternoon.

VILLAGE

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Treat yourself to simple and robust Italian fare from Fratelli Fresh, creative Latin American

tapas from Bodega’s Cantina, fresh and contemporary Japanese cuisine from Saké, juicy burgers and fried chicken

courtesy of Sydney institution Mary’s and treats from Porteño Pie Shop.

Enjoy a tipple from one of our bars; there’s beer and cider from Kirin and a variety of wines from James Estate.

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Each Sunday afternoon, everyone is invited to join in on the party vibes and dance-floor fun unearthing gems from afrobeat, New York disco, roller boogie, to early Chicago house and 90s hip-hop.

SOUL OF SYDNEY

LET’S DANCE

Celebrate the life of David Bowie with an evening of DJs, dancing and public participation. Visit sydneyfestival.org.au for further information.

BREAKING GROUND

MERITON FESTIVALMERITON FESTIVAL

Starring Bob Downe and more wigs than you can poke a curling wand at, The Hair Salon features The Big Hair Show – a nonstop variety show, The Perm Set – a live music program and Spanish hair sculptors Osadia.

THE HAIR SALON

DAYS OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT

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“THIS IS STEAMY,CHEEKY FUN, POWERED BY A RELENTLESS ENERGY THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING TO LOSE YOURSELF IN THE NEAREST CLUB.” TIME OUT LONDON

BRIEFS CABARET


Fresh from sell-out seasons in Berlin and London and described as the love child of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Cirque du Soleil, this is an Aussie sharp-shooting cabaret of burlesque with balls. Meet the beautiful and bearded ringmistress, Shivannah, and the impressive male specimens of Briefs who combine trash with serious talent and skill in the most outrageous show you’ve ever seen. Expect a jaw-dropping, eye-popping evening of highly skilled acrobatics, extreme costume changes, extravagant birdbath boylesque, too close for comfort yo-yo tricks and more than one highly inappropriate banana.



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Aching, sunny, clever, catchy and quintessentially Australian; bittersweet pop with the DNA of Wilco, alt-country with a beating Brisbane heart. “After careful consideration I can only conclude that this album is perfect” (The Australian).



JESSY LANZACANADA

Soulful vocals and house-inflected R&B promise a woozy, late-night atmosphere. Her album Oh No (2016) has been hailed as one of the year’s best, seen her compared to Prince, and reveals that Lanza is unafraid to push the boundaries of pop in unexpected directions.



California’s Natalie Mering (a.k.a. Weyes Blood) creates gorgeous songs which resonate with echoes of AM radio’s golden era, while conjuring the mystic yearnings of Judee Sill and the lost voices of LA’s Laurel Canyon. A former collaborator of Ariel Pink, Mering has handpicked an all-Australian backing band for her Australian premiere.



USA/AUSTRALIA

WEYES BLOOD

MDOU MOCTARNIGER

Tuareg guitarist and star of Niger’s breakout Purple Rain adaptation, Mdou Moctar is set to debut his trio’s psych-tinged blues in Australia. Moctar’s artful solos are inspired more by the fretboard heroics of Hendrix than the West African griots whose traditions he’s twisted into something that feels entirely new.



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These Mercury Prize nominees are a creative jazz trio that describe their sound as “apocalyptic space funk”. The London-based group are at the forefront of a nascent movement creating new music steeped in history by incorporating dub, post-punk, 70s sci-fi, afrobeat and psychedelic electronica.



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Perfecting a blend of rollicking soul, R&B, Motown pop and 1960s rock’n’roll, this Brooklyn-based, classically-trained foursome have been honing their craft for more than a decade. With their latest album Side Pony debuting at #1 across three Billboard (US) charts, this is a band in their prime.

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Licensed venue: under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Standing tickets for all events except Klub Koori with Gawurra.

One of the Northern Territory’s most beloved singers performs his ethereal take on Gupapuyngu songs, sharing both a connection to the life in his land and our past, and a voice that murmurs and soars. “Like fellow Yolngu artist Gurrumul, Gawurra commands attention” (Rolling Stone). Co-presented with Gadigal Information Service Redfern.



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CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST DRINKSAUSTRALIA

One of the most talked-about live acts to come out of Melbourne’s rowdy country-blues scene, Cash Savage’s gruff growl and spectacular songwriting mark her as unmissable. “Like a strange yet compelling hybrid of Ian Curtis and Elvis Presley” (themusic.com.au).



REGURGITATOR PERFORM THE VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICOAUSTRALIA

Brisbane’s art-rock veterans reinvent the classic album that birthed 11 different genres – a faithful yet fresh take, a love letter across five decades from one set of enduring eccentrics to another. Also featuring Seja and Mindy Meng Wang on guzheng.



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Yana Alana is infamous for her nude, rude and lewd cabaret appearances, most recently baring all in Between the Cracks at Sydney Festival 2015. Now she bares her soul, not her derrière, via emotionally naked interpretations of songs by Nina Simone, Tom Waits, Shirley Bassey, The Beatles, Joy Division and many more.

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OTTO & ASTRID – EUROSMASH!

Conceived by musician Tim Finn and poet Dorothy Porter in 1995 as a ‘rock concert album’ and featuring the mesmerising vocals of Abi Tucker and musician Brett Adams. Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, the talents of these extraordinary artists combine to produce raw, intimate songs about love, sex and obsession.


7–8 & 10–12 JANUARY $56–$66 + booking fee

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Celia is a multi-award winning comedian and star of ABC TV’s Utopia and Rosehaven. This critically acclaimed solo show is a voyage around 30-something womanhood in the 21st century, as perceived through the glittering telescope that is Celia’s breathtakingly funny hyperacuity. You’ll be thoroughly charmed by the irresistible Pacquola.



CHRISTA HUGHES IS OZ ROCKIN’ THE LADIES LOUNGESinging sensation Christa Hughes (aka KK Juggy of Machine Gun Fellatio) in a cabaret performance saluting some of Australia’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll artists and their songs. With an innate sense of irreverent theatricality, sheer vocal power and passion for 1920s jazz and blues, cabaret, absurdism and good old fashioned rock’n’roll, this promises to be a wild night of music and entertainment.



AUSTRALIA

DIE ROTEN PUNKTE I GERMANY

Otto and Astrid, a dysfunctional orphan sibling duo from Berlin, pack the best and worst of Eurovision into one night of warped and riotous entertainment. The pair combine the anarchic energy of The B-52s and The Ramones with the irreverent musical satire of Spinal Tap and Flight of the Concords.


6–8 & 10 JANUARY $46–$56 + booking fee



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“PITCH-PERFECT POP PARODY” THE SCOTSMAN


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Lose yourself in the company of barmaids and bootleggers with this soulful, song-filled ode to gin. Equal parts historical and hysterical, Mother’s Ruin is guaranteed to leave you in high spirits. “Blisteringly entertaining” (Daily Review).



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“HER SKILL AS A STAND-UP LEAVES HER AUDIENCE BUZZING WITH EXCITEMENT”

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Blast off with a cast of aliens and astronauts, robots and roaches for a sci-fi variety night, equipped with hi-tech burlesque, space-age circus artistry and post-apocalyptic performance. Uncover how the past saw the future in an aesthetic inspired by the visionary likes of Björk, Bowie and Barbarella.



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A garishly colourful tapestry of pin-sharp comic observations about mental health by award-winning Felicity Ward. Delight at poolside warfare, suicidal construction workers and chicken karaoke (that has to be seen to be believed), in a killer performance that was the hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016.



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AUSTRALIA DAY

The world’s most beautiful harbour city will host another exciting Australia Day, with events taking place on the water and across Sydney – there’s something for everyone. The day begins with the WugulOra Morning Ceremony and The Beach at the Cutaway, Barangaroo and concludes with the Darling Harbour Fireworks Spectacular in the evening.On the harbour there will be favourites like the Sydney Festival Ferrython, Salute to

SYMPHONY UNDER THE

STARSBring a hamper, a blanket and your friends and settle in for this much-anticipated free performance – the Sydney Symphony Orchestra playing music by Adams, Mozart, Elgar and more.

THE DOMAIN 14 JANUARY

FREE

Picnic in the spectacular surrounds of The Crescent as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra returns for the 11th annual Symphony In The Park.Expect soaring sounds and plenty of musical magic.

THE CRESCENT PARRAMATTA PARK 28 JANUARY

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Australia, Cruising Musical Concerts and much more. Drop in to the Meriton Festival Village from 10am for a chance to recharge with eats, beats and other treats. This is a day for the whole family and we invite you to join in.

FOR FULL DETAILS ON ALL AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT AUSTRALIADAY.COM.AU

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Curated by award-winning chef Kylie Kwong and inspired by the streets of Harajuku (Tokyo), Hongdae (Seoul) and AnFu Lu (Shanghai) the NIGHT MARKET will immerse you in the food, the pop culture and the sounds of contemporary Asia. Showcasing Sydney’s best producers and chefs with more than 50 stallholders presenting the very best in Asian food. Join us to welcome in the Year of the Rooster.Presented by Carriageworks in association with Sydney Festival and 2017 Sydney Chinese New Year Festival.

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SKY TERRACELive summer sets atop Sky Terrace at The Star Sydney.

As the sun sets over Sydney, Sky Terrace lights up with an impressive DJ line-up. Whatever your musical leanings may be,

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GLITTERBOX

Dance like no-one is watching in a colourful glowing cube on the roof of The Star Sydney. Need we say more? Bring your friends or meet a stranger and transform you and your moves into a sensory-overloaded glitter trip of colour and light – your own mini private dance party, in public.

SKY TERRACE AT THE STAR SYDNEY

7 & 8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29 JANUARY FREE

ZIN I AUSTRALIA

we’ve got you covered – from hip-hop to soul, electronica to jazz. Kick back with friends before or after a Festival show and enjoy the views over Sydney Harbour with a sunset cocktail or two.

SKY TERRACE AT THE STAR SYDNEY

7 & 8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29 JANUARY FREE

SYDNEY FESTIVAL WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS:

Antoinette AlbertAndrew Cameron AM and Cathy CameronMichael Crouch AOPeter Hunt AMAdam & Vicki LibermanDr Kathryn Lovric & Dr Roger AllanThe Martin-Weber Family Roslyn Packer ACFESTIVAL HEROES $10k+Anonymous (1)Robert Albert AO and Libby AlbertHon. Ashley Dawson-Damer AMVic and Katie FrenchDavid Mathlin & Camilla Drover

JOIN THE SYDNEY FESTIVAL PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMThe generosity of our private supporters plays a vital role in making sure the Festival continues to present an arts and entertainment program each January that celebrates summer across Sydney, enriching the lives of the city’s residents and visitors. The program offers a variety of benefits including priority booking, VIP access and exclusive event invitations. Learn about the various giving levels to find the option that is right for you. Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/support or contact Marita Supplee on 02 8248 6510 for further details.

SYDNEY FESTIVAL STAFF

SYDNEY FESTIVAL BOARD

ALIM QASIMOV ENSEMBLEAga Khan Music Initiative

ANTHROPOLOGIES IMAGINAIRESCanada Council for the Arts

BAYALA - LET’S SPEAK SYDNEY LANGUAGE We would like to acknowledge the Sydney Language Project Advisory Group:Uncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden, Uncle Allen Madden, Aunty Jacinta Tobin, Professor Jakelin Troy, Professor Larissa Behrendt. We would like to acknowledge the support of the following: Jonathan Jones, Kirsten Thorpe, Ronald Briggs, Samantha

THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES AND PRODUCTIONS ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT OF:

Hagan, State Library of NSW, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet

BALABALACo-commissioned by AsiaTOPA, Sydney Festival, deSingel Internationale Kunstcampus, TPAM, Mousonturm, Fabrik Potsdam, National Theatre of Taiwan, Embassy of Denmark, Jakarta. With special thanks to Kommunitas Salihara

BIOGRAPHICAEnsemble Offspring

BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR & WHICH WAY HOMECreative Victoria, City of Melbourne, Australian Government Indigenous Languages & Arts Program, RE Ross Trust

BURRBGAJA YALIRRA Arts NSW, Department of Culture and the Arts WA, Department of Regional Development WA, Country Arts WA

CHAMPIONSCity of Parramatta, Riverside Theatres, Packer Family Foundation, The Western Sydney Wanderers W-League, Pirtek Stadium, Venues NSW, Western Sydney Arts Initiative

CIRCUS CITYWe would like to acknowledge the Sydney Festival Circus Advisory Group: Jodie Farrugia, Darcy Grant, Josh Hoare, Gail Kelly, Bel Macedone, Chelsea McGuffin, Rob Tannion

CRY JAILOLONamto Hui Roba, Regent of Jailolo, Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Halmahera Barat, Kantor Pemuda Olah Raga Kebudayaan, Pariwisata, Kabupaten Halmahera Barat, Kompleks Sasadu Lamo, Acango – Jailolo Halmahera Barat, Maluku Utara – Indonesia

EXITCollection: Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris. Based on an idea by Paul Virilio, created by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Mark Hansen, Laura Kurgan and Ben Rubin, in collaboration with Robert Gerard Pietrusko and Stewart Smith. Scientific consultant and collaborators: Bruce Albert, François Gemenne, François-Michel Le Tourneau. Project Leaders: David Allin, Jeremy Linzee, Rodrigo Tisi with Michael Doherty, Aaron Meyers and

The Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Sydney Chamber Opera, Ensemble Offspring, ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, Marrugeku Theatre, Circa, Urban Theatre Projects, post, Jodee Mundy Collaborations, Queensland Theatre Company, Australian Art Orchestra, Opera Australia, La Boite Theatre Company, Belvoir, Dancenorth, Sydney Dance Company, Tasmania Performs, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Terrapin Puppet Theatre, Humans

FORM Dance Projects, Urban Theatre Projects, Jodee Mundy Collaborations, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Humans

Hans-Christoph Steiner. Australian premiere supported by the City of Sydney and Artel Cons

GLITTERBOXHarriet Gillies, Roslyn Helper, Elizabeth Gadsby

HAKAWATICity of Parramatta, Riverside Theatres

HOME COUNTRYBlacktown City Council, Blacktown Arts Centre, Packer Family Foundation

HOUSE OF MIRRORSCreative Production Services

HUMANSQueensland Government

ICH NIBBER DIBBBERCommissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre

ID iD is a production of Theatre T & co., co-commissioned by the Government of Quebec, Montreal Arts Council, The City of Montreal, Canada Council for the Arts, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Cirque Théâtre Elbeuf, Le Volcan and La Tohu

IMAGINED TOUCHCreative Victoria, Able Australia, Auspicious Arts Projects

INSTITUTEArts Council England, Ipswich Borough Council, Co-commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich, in association with Dance East and Northern Stage

KALEIDOSCOPE Cluster Arts

LADIES IN BLACK Arts Queensland

MEASURE FOR MEASUREA co-production with the Barbican, London; Les Gémeaux/Sceaux/ScèneNationale; Centro DramáticoNacional, Madrid (INAEM).sex, lynch and video gamesCanada Council for the Arts

NUDE LIVE Kiera Grant, Leonard Groat, Carole Lamerton, Kenneth R Reed AM, Ray Wilson OAM and Robyn Martin-Weber

MAJOR DONOR $100k+ Peter Freedman AM and Lou Freedman MAJOR DONORS $50k+CRM Foundation

MAJOR PROJECT DONORS $20k+Elizabeth LavertyRockendThe Scully FundDIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $20k+ MEMBERSAnonymous (1)

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS $5k+The Arcadia GroupJohn BarrerLarissa Behrendt & Michael Lavarch AOMarco Belgiorno-Zegna AM & Angela Belgiorno-ZegnaJonathan & Judith CassonDiane EilertRoslyn & Alex HunyorKeir FoundationDavid Kirk MBE & Brigit KirkDr Carolyn Lowry OAM & Peter Lowry OAMElizabeth Laverty

Anthony & Sharon LeeJulianne MaxwellMark & Dawn McGuire Penelope Seidler AMJennifer & Peter SolomonKim Williams AM & Catherine DoveyDr Heather WorthFESTIVAL LOVERS $1k+Gillian AppletonAnne BlauAngela Bowne SCPaddy CarneyDarren Dale Wesley Enoch

Danny Gilbert AM & Kathleen GilbertJulian KnightsSandy MartinAnn McFarlane Lyndall McNally Stephen MenziesMary ReadVictoria TaylorChris TooherJohn Walton AMAnnie & Anthony WhealyRay Wilson OAM

FESTIVAL DIRECTORWesley Enoch

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChristopher Tooher

FINANCE AND OPERATIONSHead of Finance and OperationsTanya Bush

Finance ManagerCaroline Brosnan

Accounts AssistantJulie Crawford

Payroll AssistantCarina Mision

Executive AssistantCorey Zerna

Administration OfficerCourtney Lewis

Special Projects CoordinatorFiona Jackson

PROGRAMMINGHead of ProgrammingFiona Winning

Producer, Major Outdoor EventsVernon Guest

Program ManagersAdam McGowan, Stuart Rogers

Festival Site Designer Pip Runciman

Programming AssociatesIone Davis, Rachel Grimes-Carmichael, Louana Sainsbury

Music CoordinatorTom Riordan

Project ManagersCaris Harper, Alice Fleming, Imogen Semmler

Programming AdministratorBianca Moseley

MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SERVICESHead of Marketing and Customer ServicesTina Walsberger

Marketing & Digital ManagerChris Zajko

Publications EditorLiz Malcolm

Marketing CoordinatorsLoren Davis, Perrine Huber, Beth Rad

Publicity ManagerJessica Keirle

PublicistsJulia Barnes, Georgia McKay

Publicity CoordinatorJames Pettinger

Media Tickets AssistantFlora Mackeddie

Graphic Design ManagerAnais Taylor

Graphic DesignerJoel De Sá

Signage CoordinatorRobyn Grant

Ticketing ManagerTara Easlea-Harding

Ticketing Systems CoordinatorsErin Garman, Sarah Toner

Guest Ticketing CoordinatorDanniella Nocelli

DEVELOPMENTHead of DevelopmentMalcolm Moir

Philanthropy ManagerMarita Supplee

Senior Sponsorship ManagerBrooke Ravens

Sponsorship ManagerAmalina Whittaker

Sponsorship ExecutiveJane You

Sponsorship CoordinatorAlana Gatley

Activations ManagerAndrea Makris

PRODUCTIONHead of ProductionJohn Bayley

Production Manager Mick Jessop, Clark Corby

Production CoordinatorsWhitney Eglington, Nathalie Taylor

Production Coordinator – ParramattaTom Webster

Transport CoordinatorEdwina Guinness

Festival Village Venue ManagerGordon Rymer

Production AssistantKat Anastasiou-Bell

Production Assistant – ParramattaRomy McKanna

Accessibility ConsultantPaul Nunnari

Domain ManagerAlycia Bangma

Site ManagerDamion Holling

Assistant Site ManagerChris Kerr

CATERING CONSULTANTS Motti+Smith

FESTIVAL DESIGN AGENCYAlphabet Studio

COPYWRITERSCaitlin Welsh, Darryn King

MAGAZINE PRINTING Offset Alpine Printing

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENTEventeamwork

PATRONHis Excellency General, The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor of New South Wales

BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair - David Kirk MBELarissa BehrendtDavid BorgerPaddy CarneyAngela ClarkDarren DaleDiana EilertMatthew Melhuish

YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLEYOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE

OZ ROCKIN’ THE LADIES LOUNGEAdelaide Cabaret Festival, Deborah Tobias Creative Management

PRIZE FIGHTER Arts Queensland, Brisbane Festival

RETRO FUTURISMUSfortyfivedownstairs

SHITNEON Festival of Independent Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, fortyfivedownstairs

SPECTRAArts Queensland, Australia Council, Townsville City Council, Arts SA Australia Japan Foundation, Japan Foundation, Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

STILL LIFEOnassis Cultural Centre – Athens, 2WORKS

THE BEACHThe Vinik Family Foundation, Amalie Arena

THE ENCOUNTERA Complicite co-production with Edinburgh International Festival, the Barbican, London, Onassis Cultural Centre – Athens, Schaubühne Berlin, Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne and Warwick Arts Centre. Supported by: Sennheiser and The Wellcome Trust

THE FIERY MAZEOriginally commissioned and produced by Malthouse Theatre

THE SEASONArts Tasmania, Performing Lines, Yellamundie Festival

TIPPING POINT Produced by Turtle Key Arts. Co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival and The Lowry, Salford Quays.Supported by Dance City, Harlow Playhouse, artsdepot & Lincoln Drill Hall, Arts Council England

YOU AND ME AND THE SPACE BETWEENArts Tasmania

THANK YOUMichael Abbott, Accessible Arts, City of Sydney Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel, Consulate General of the United States of America Sydney, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Uncle Max Eulo, Jenny Spinak, Paul Nunnari, Spaghetti Circus, Mark Hammer, our volunteers and interns

Sydney Chamber Opera, Ensemble Offspring, Marrugeku Theatre, FORM Dance Projects, National Theatre of Parramatta, Urban Theatre Projects, Sydney Dance Company, Mooghalin Performing Arts, Belvoir, Post, Carriageworks, Opera Australia, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Jodee Mundy Collaborations

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ART GALLERY OF NSW Art Gallery Rd, The Domain 02 9225 1700 artgallery.nsw.gov.au BELVOIR STREET THEATRE 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills 02 9699 3444 belvoir.com.au CAMPBELLTOWN ARTS CENTRE 1 Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown 02 4645 4100 c-a-c.com.au CARRIAGEWORKS 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh 02 8571 9099 carriageworks.com.au CITY RECITAL HALL Angel Place 02 8256 2222 cityrecitalhall.com COLO LANE CAR PARK Colo Lane, Blacktown EL-PHOENICIAN The Private Room on Church 320 Church St, Parramatta 02 9633 1611 el-phoenician.com.au ICC SYDNEY THEATRE Darling Drive, Darling Harbour 02 8297 7600 iccsydney.com.au MERITON FESTIVAL VILLAGE Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Village Stage Presented by China Southern Airlines, Archibald Fountain Hyde Park North. Cnr College and Park St NATIONAL ART SCHOOL Forbes St & Burton St, Darlinghurst 02 9339 8744 nas.edu.au PRINCE ALFRED SQUARE Parramatta, corner of Victora Rd and Church St parracity.nsw.gov.au RIVERSIDE THEATRES Cnr Church & Market St, Parramatta 02 8839 3399 riversideparramatta.com.au ROSLYN PACKER THEATRE WALSH BAY 22 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay 02 9250 1999 roslynpackertheatre.com.au SEYMOUR CENTRE City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale 02 9351 7940 seymourcentre.com ST STEPHEN’S UNITING CHURCH 197 Macquarie St 02 9221 1688 ssms.org.au STATE LIBRARY OF NSW Macquarie St 02 9273 1414 sl.nsw.gov.au

STUDIO 404 404 Church Street, Parramatta (corner Ross St) SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Bennelong Point 02 9250 7111 sydneyoperahouse.com SYDNEY TOWN HALL 483 George St 02 9265 9333 sydneytownhall.com.au TAR-RA (DAWES POINT PARK) Dawes Point

THE CRESCENT AT PARRAMATTA PARK Byrnes Avenue, Parramatta Park, Parramatta THE CUTAWAY, BARANGAROO RESERVE Main entry at the Cutaway via Nawi Cove, Barangaroo Reserve. Paid parking available at The Cutaway, entry via Towns Place. 02 9255 1700 barangaroo.com THE DOMAIN Art Gallery Rd, Royal Botanic Gardens THE STAR SYDNEY 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 star.com.au UNSW GALLERIES Cnr Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington 02 8936 0888

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1 Balla* Harbourside entry on Pirrama Rd, Level G, The Star, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 $55

2 Bishop Sessa 527 Crown Street, Surry Hills 02 8065 7223 $55

3 BLACK by ezard* Harbourside entry on Pirrama Rd, Level G, The Star, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 $55

4 Cafe Sydney Customs House, 5th Floor, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay 02 9251 8683 à la carte

5 Café Ananas 2 Phillip Street, Circular Quay 02 9259 5624 $55

6 Chefs Gallery Town Hall Regent Pl Shopping Centre, Shop 12, Ground Floor, 501 George St, entry from Bathurst St 02 9267 8877 $30

7 China Lane 2 Angel Pl 02 9231 3939 $55

8 The Dining Room at Park Hyatt Sydney 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks 02 9256 1234 $55

9 El-Phoenician Walsh Bay 7 Towns Place, Walsh Bay 02 9633 1611 $30

10 El-Phoenician Parramatta 328 Church St, Parramatta 02 9633 1611 $30

11 The Emporium Parramatta 51 Phillip St, Parramatta 02 9687 1955

$3012 Fat Noodle*

Casino Level 1, The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 $30

13 Food Society Lower Ground Floor, 91 Riley Street, Darlinghurst 02 8090 3462 $30

14 Fratelli Fresh Macquarie Street 229 Macquarie Street 02 9259 5672 $30

15 Kindred 137 Cleveland Street, Darlington 02 8937 0530 $30

16 La Rosa The Strand The Strand Arcade, Shop 133, Level 2 193 Pitt St 02 9223 1674 $55

17 Mercado 4 Ash Street 02 9221 6444 $55

18 The Malaya 39 Lime Street, King St Wharf 02 9279 1170 $55

19 The Resident 18 College Street, Darlinghurst 02 8318 8618 $55

20 The Cuban Place 125 York Street 02 9264 4224 $55

21 Pizzaperta Manfredi* Harbourside entry on Pirrama Rd, The Star, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 $30

22 REGATTA Restaurant & Bar 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay 02 9327 6561 $55

23 Sokyo* The Darling, Level G The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 1800 700 700 $55

24 Steel Bar and Grill 2/60 Carrington St 02 9299 9997

$5525 Ventuno Pizzeria

Birreria Enoteca Pier 7, 21 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay 02 9247 4444 $30

26 Walsh Bay Kitchen Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay 1300 368 801 $30

A Barangaroo Reserve 5 Towns Place, Millers Point

B Barangaroo Point Barangaroo Point, Walsh Bay

C Sydney Opera House 2A Macquarie St

D Quay West 111 Harrington Street

E Angel Place 123 Pitt St

F Queen Victoria Building 111 York St

G Citipark 431 Kent St

WHERE TO STAY

ASTRAL TOWER AND RESIDENCES80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont02 9777 9000star.com.au

THE DARLING80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont02 9777 9000thedarling.com.au

5 STAR HOTELS AT THE STAR

Getting the most out of Sydney Festival is hungry work, so we’ve partnered with top restaurants located near our venues to satisfy your Festival appetite.

TICKETS

Choose from $30, $55 and à la carte options to keep your belly full of Festival goodness this January. Just ask for Festival Feasts.

Check out what’s on offer at sydneyfestival.org.au/ff

*Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the Casino. Think! About your choices. Call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.

FESTIVAL FEASTS RESTAURANTS

VENUES

H MLC Centre 108 King St

I St Andrews House 464 Kent St

J Darling Park 201 Sussex Street

K Darling Quarter 1-11 Harbour Street

L 175 Liverpool Street Entry via 26 Nithsdale Street

M Harbourside Pyrmont 100 Murray Street

Even the most dedicated Festival-goers will need to sleep every now and then. Our accommodation partners are looking forward to keeping you content during your stay in January.

We welcome all visitors to Sydney Festival events and make every effort to ensure the program is accessible to our whole audience. For all the details on the Festival’s access program, precincts, venues and built environments visit sydneyfestival.org.au/access

ACCESSIBLE BROCHURE FORMATSSydney Festival provides an audio CD, MP3 files, PDF document, large print Word format document, braille brochure and show synopses.

ACCESS & INCLUSION

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCESPlease see event listings below for dates and times of audio described, Auslan interpreted, relaxed, captioned, accessible and inclusive performances.

For these performances we encourage booking tickets prior to Friday 16 December 2016. Seats cannot be guaranteed after this date although we will always do our best to accommodate your request. All access performance tickets will be sold at the lowest price in the house for that performance (excluding PJ Harvey and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds).

CONTACT USFor access information, bookings or to give us feedback, please call us on 1300 856 876 or email [email protected]

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSThis venue/location is wheelchair accessible or has been made accessible for the Festival. Designated wheelchair spaces (where available) will be sold at the lowest price in the house for that performance (excluding PJ Harvey and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds).

ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMSAssistive Listening Systems provide hearing augmentation and amplification.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION/ TACTILE TOURTrained audio describers provide live verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements of the performance between gaps in the dialogue on stage. Tactile tours provide patrons with a greater sense of the atmosphere, costumes, characters and action during the course of a performance. To book tickets for audio described performances online, use promotion code: access2017.

- The Season: 13 January, 7.30pm, p15 (no tactile tour) - Ladies in Black: 19 January, 8pm & 21 January, 2pm, p28 (no tactile tour) - Home Country: 20 January, 6.30pm, p37 (no tactile tour) - The Encounter: 27 January, 7.30pm, p5 (pre-show audio description and tactile tour at 6pm, the performance itself is not live audio described) CAPTIONINGTheatre captioning is an accurate text display of a theatre performance in its entirety, including actors’ dialogue, ad libs, song lyrics, musical descriptions and other sound effects. Displayed on large screens at the side of the stage, or via GoTheatrical! mobile app. - Prize Fighter: 14 January, 2pm, p36 (via mobile app only) - Ladies in Black: 21 January, 2pm, p28 - Blood on the Dancefloor: 24 January, 6pm, p15 - The Encounter: 25 January, 7.30pm, p5 (via mobile app only)

AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCESAs the action unfolds, an interpreter stands to one side of the stage, signing the text and dialogue live.

- Briefs: The Second Coming: 8 January, 9.30pm, p46 - Home Country: 14 January, 6.30pm, p37 - You and Me and the Space Between: 20 January, 2pm, p39 - Felicity Ward: 22 January, 7.30pm, p51

RELAXED PERFORMANCESAimed at children with intellectual disabilities, on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities, relaxed performances are provided in a supportive and non-judgemental environment with slight modifications to sound and lighting, downloadable pre-visit social stories, support aids and an open door policy with a dedicated quiet area.- Kaleidoscope: all performances, p26 - Tipping Point: 21 January, 2.30pm, p27

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE Performances are accessible to all people. To ensure we are fully inclusive, please let us know of any specific requirements before attending the event. - Circus for Everyone – Hang Around with Aerialize!: all sessions and for all abilities, p26 - Imagined Touch: all performances and installation, p7 - Ockham’s Razor Workshop: for all abilities, p26 - Kaleidoscope Workshops: all sessions and for all abilities, aged 10-16, p26

COMPANION CARDCompanion Card holders qualify for a second ticket at no cost for their companion. Please contact Sydney Festival directly to assist with your booking.

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All ticket price ranges listed in the magazine are full price.

Multipacks available from 9am 27 October General tickets available from 9am 31 October sydneyfestival.org.au or CALL 1300 856 876

FESTIVAL MULTIPACKSBook 3 or more events to save up to 15%. Hurry because Multipack allocations are strictly limited. Multipack discounts are not available on: The Beach, House of Mirrors, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey or events $20 and under.

GROUP BOOKINGSSave 10-25% off A Reserve or General Admission tickets by booking for a group of 10 or more. Some exclusions apply.

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/groups for details

GIFT VOUCHERSA Sydney Festival gift voucher is the perfect gift for a friend or loved one to choose their own Festival experience.

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/giftvouchers

TIX FOR NEXT TO NIXGrab a $26 ticket to any Festival show playing the next day. Get in line at the Meriton Festival Village Box Office from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/tixfornix for details CONCESSIONS Concession tickets are available for full-time students, pensioners, Seniors Card holders, children 16 years and under, and the unemployed.

Proof of concession must be produced at the events to obtain the concession or child price.

Concessions are only available where indicated and may be subject to availability.

For full ticketing terms and conditions, visit sydneyfestival.org.au/tandc

ACCESS IN THE DOMAINAt Symphony Under the Stars and Opera in The Domain, an accessible viewing area for patrons with accessibility needs is located on the eastern side of The Domain between towers 6 and 7. Friends and family are welcome in the designated viewing area as well.

The Domain precinct is relatively flat but does have inclining and declining sealed pathways throughout. We provide accessible amenities, a drop-off and pick-up area and limited parking close to this viewing area.

Registration is essential to access the viewing and parking area. Bookings can be made from Monday 7 November 2016 on 02 8006 5700. ACCESS AT THE CRESCENT At Symphony Under the Stars a viewing area for patrons with accessibility needs is located at the front on the right side as you look at the stage. Friends and family are welcome in the designated viewing area as well. The precinct is relatively flat with a mix of grass and paved surfaces.

Accessible amenities are available. Accessible parking (for Mob Access pass holders) and drop-off is at the O’Connell Street carpark. No booking required.

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We encourage you to take public transport when travelling to and from Festival events.

For public transport information visit transportnsw.info or call 131 500.

For more information, visit wilsonparking.com.au/find-a-park

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