bit PARTS WHO: Paprika Balkanicus WHAT: East Coast Tour WHEN: Sunday October 11 WHERE: The Street Theatre Paprika Balkanicus are Europe’s number one selling world music act, and are no less popular here. They’ve toured with Cat Empire and played at Womadelaide, Glastonbury, the Melbourne Festival and at the Sydney Opera House. Last time they were in the Can, Paprika Balkanicus had audiences literally dancing in the aisles with their blend of traditional and gypsy styles from Eastern Europe. You can catch them at The Street for one night only on Sunday October 11. Tix are $30/$28/$25 and can be purchased by calling The Street on 6247 1223.
WHO: Melbourne Opera WHAT: Puccini’s Tosca WHEN: One night only: Saturday October 17 @ 8pm WHERE: Canberra Theatre Centre Puccini’s opera is set in Rome during that heady era – the Napoleonic – and, like most good operas, is a tale of passion and doomed love. Acclaimed soprano Antoinette Halloran is debuting in the title role and says: “performing Tosca is a dream come true for me and it is great to be making my debut in such a difficult role amongst friends”. The Melbourne Opera production, directed by Hugh Halliday and conducted by Greg Hocking, is touring the show to Canberra for one night only and tickets range from a measly $21 to a slightly more operatic $89. Call 6275 2700 to book.
WHO: Writers, actors, etcetera WHAT: Canberra Repertory’s The ‘Logue comp WHEN: Performances Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October WHERE: Theatre 3, Ellery Crescent Rep’s competition to showcase local writers and actors is a couple of years old now – it began as a monologue competition, graduated to duologues, and now, under the brolly term The Logue, includes both. Organised by Rob de Fries and Megs Skillicorn, the comp is judged by you – that is, the audience. Says de Fries: “The end result will be a show with a very good collection of short works, both funny and serious. The audience and judging-panel are one and the same… you all have opinions - so bring them along.” The winner will receive a cash prize. Deets? Call 6257 1950. WHO: The Street’s Made in Canberra and Northern Rivers Performing Arts WHAT: Hoods by Angela Beitzen WHEN: Tuesday October 6 to Saturday October 11 @ 7.30pm WHERE: The Street Theatre Angela Beitzen’s funny, gripping, physical and poetic play sees two actors – Canberra’s Jamie O’Connell and Lismore’s Elizabeth Haslam – playing multiple roles, in a production that runs through backstreets and over train tracks in order to tell untold stories. Two hoods discover an old Commodore and relive the story of three children left in a car. Directed by Bridget Balodis, this CanberraLismore co-pro between The Street and NORPA makes its Canberra premiere as part of the Made in Canberra season. Tickets $20/$15.
WHO: Tykes WHAT: CYT Spring Holiday and Term 4 workshops WHEN: Like it says… WHERE: Gorman House and Belconnen Arts Centre
WHO: Maryann Mussared WHAT: READ WHEN: ‘Til Tuesday October 6, Tuesday to Sunday 10–6pm WHERE: Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank Belconnen
Canberra Youth Theatre has announced its Spring Holiday drama workshop for ten to 12 year olds, from Tuesday October 6 to 9, in which participants will go on a magical journey to solve problems ‘faced by the Magical Mythical Creatures Society’. Meanwhile, if your breadroll needs occupation for the rest of the school year, there are also CYT Term 4 drama workshops at the new Belco Arts Centre, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. For information about either of these workshop programs call CYT on 6248 5057 or head to their website.
READ is an exhibition of installation work created by Belconnen artist Maryann Mussared, in which books are transformed into sculptural objects. READ is a continuation of Mussared’s exploration of the impact of technology in our lives, and runs at the swank new Belco Arts Centre until Tuesday October 6.
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