gifts galore & more Darling’s vintage Christmas DARLA Darling of the Darling Sisters says there are plenty of Christmas gift ideas at Darling Central. “Our exclusive Darling Sisters range of undies are handmade for us in the US of high-quality cotton. Funny, comfortable – the perfect knickers to wear under your vintage-style frocks,” she says. One of the best selling items at Darling Central is the sailor-style, wired headband, which come in a range of fabrics to match any outfit. “The wire keeps the headband in place so even if you have short or fine hair it will always stay put. Good for hiding a multitude of hair disasters!” For an iconic swimwear option, there is also a retro-yellow polka dot bikini in stock – perfect for escapes to the coast or lounging about at your local pool. “This bikini will get you noticed,” Darla says. For Christmas day, Darla has found the perfect frock called Winter Wonderland by Bernie Dexter. “The dress is 100 per cent cotton with a delicious wintery scene – the perfect outfit for an ex-pat Brit girl like me who gets a bit nostalgic for a white Christmas,” she says. With brands such as Bernie Dexter, Bettie Page, Unique Vintage, Miss CandyFloss and Esther Williams swimwear, there is a vintage style to suit any fashionista. Darling Central, Gold Creek, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-4pm. www.darlingcentral.com
Knickers, $32, from Darling Central.
Metal headband, $16.50 from Darling Central.
Knickers, $32, from Darling Central.
A year of stars – the gift that keeps giving FOR a Christmas gift that will last all year, why not give a theatre subscription? The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre subscription season has just launched and program manager Stephen Pike has come up with a selection of 12 shows spread over the calendar year. It includes a return season of the Frankie Valli spectacular, “Oh What A Night!” in January, a stage production of “Animal Farm” in March, a visit from one of the wickedest actresses in Australia, Amanda Muggleton, with “The Book Club” in October, and David Williamson’s “Dad Married Fury” in November, a play looking at that most sordid
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of questions, the parental will. A lighter look at death comes in the form of Elizabeth Coleman’s “It’s My Party (And I’ll Die If I Want To)” in March. Actor/playwright Annie Byron will give a new slant on internet relationships during September with “RU4ME”. There’s musical theatre. Pike himself will direct the hit offBroadway musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” in April-May. Soon after that he has the Edinburgh Fringe winner, The Australian Voices, performing “MOON”, an a capella choral-theatre piece. In July, Lucy Maunder and James Millar will be here with “Noël and
Gertie”, choreographed by Nancye Hayes. Natalie Weir and Expressions Dance Company will be in town during May with the dance take on “Romeo and Juliet”, “R&J”. And “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, directed by Jordan Best, with music by AFI Award-winning composer (and her dad) Peter Best, will run from July to August. In May-June, Shortis and Simpson are teaming up with John Romeril for “Prime Time”, a new original musical show about a favourite local subject – prime ministers. Call 6285 6290 or in person at the box office located in The Q building, rear of 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan.