The girls are back

THE GIRLS ARE BACK
T.A.T.U. are back with the new song Beliy Plaschik, which was released last week. The new English album, Waste Management, should be out not long before the New Year. Check out the music video on www.youtube.com/watch?v=71vBhtaWBPE.
STAR DIRECTOR
Cate Blanchett is directing Sydney Theatre Company’s newest show Blackbird starring Paula Arundell and Peter Kowitz and written by David Harrower. The storyline is about a 12-year-old girl’s relationship with a pedophile and what happens when she confronts him 15 years later. Blackbird runs from 21 December, previews from 15 December, and tickets start at $60. Bookings on 9250 1777 or sydneytheatre.com.au.
EL CABALLO BLANCO
This arena spectacular which features the beautiful Spanish horses is offering a Christmas special for SSO readers. Buy one ticket and get one free. Just call and quote the word Hercules. Bookings on 1300 365 700.
HEAD TO THE MIDDY
Every Thursday in December Joyce Mayngey’s Xmas Show will be at the Midnight Shift Video Bar. Details: themidnightshift.com.au.
IN REDFERN
Thursday nights is Gaybar at Mr Mary’s with DJs Seymour Butz and Ben Drayton from 8pm. Entry is free. Also every Friday and Saturday there is a free bus service from The Imperial Hotel at Erskineville to Mr Mary’s. Details: www.mrmarys.com.
ON THE STRIP
It’s Dirty’s first birthday at Phoenix on Saturday 8 December with DJs Buck Naked and Mandy Rollins. Details: www.myspace.com/dirtyatphoenix.
BOY FUN
Every Thursday at the Bank Hotel is Boys’ Night Out from 7pm till late. On 6 December the DJ is Scott Pullen and on 13 December it will be Alex Taylor. Details: www.bankhotel.com.au.
THE STUDIO
The Needle And The Damage Done will be at the Sydney Opera house from Thursday 6 December till Saturday 8 December. It’s a joyous romp with DJ and comic Fiona Scott-Norman through the top 10 most mesmerisingly bad albums ever recorded. Tickets start at $20. Bookings on 9250 7777 or sydneyoperahouse.com.