Star play
SOUTH AFRICA
The Seymour Centre will be presenting the Sydney premiere of Merrigong Theatre Company’s production of Valley Song by South Africa’s greatest playwright, Athol Fugard. The show opens on Monday 4 August and stars Phillip Hinton and Alexandria Steffensen. Valley Song resonates not only as a touchingly personal tale about how our hopes, dreams and fears shape us, but also as a metaphor for the future of post-apartheid South Africa. Tickets start at $38. Bookings on 9351 7940 or www.seymourcentre.com.au.
POPULAR SINGER
Following the release of her sophomore album, To Survive, Joan Wasser a.k.a. Joan As Police Woman is returning to Australia. The tour begins with a performance at Sydney’s Great Escape festival on Sunday 5 October before playing the first of her headline shows on Tuesday 7 October at Sydney’s Factory Theatre. For bookings go to 9550 3666 or www.factorytheatre.com.au.
NEW MUSICAL
Karaoke The Musical is a brand new musical comedy about finding love in the world of the karaoke bar. With a cast of nine, an on-stage band of four and special guest star John Paul Young, the production will play at the Factory Theatre in Enmore from Thursday 4 September for six performances only. Tickets start at $35. Bookings on 9550 3666 or www.factorytheatre.com.au.
CONTESTANT CALL
Sax Fetish is calling on all fetish fans to take part in the Sircuit Leatherman competition on Saturday 2 August. First prize includes a $1,500 leather outfit plus $500 cash. If you’re interested in applying, email info@sircuit.com.au. For more details on the hottest fetish products around go to www.saxfetish.com.
ACON EVENT
Slide Bar will be holding a special fundraiser for ACON on Friday 18 July. The night will be hosted by Verushka Darling with shows by Billy Lofton and the El Circo cast. Entry is $10 with 100 percent of the proceeds going to ACON. DJs include Johan Khoury, Dan Murphy, Stryker, Luke Leal, Kitty Glitter and Troy Cox.
OUT WEST
The Dolphins gay night in Parramatta will take place this Saturday 19 July at the Parramatta Golf Club. Shows start at 11.30pm and entry is $8. Music is by DJ Rita. More details on www.dolphinsdance.net.
