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You’re invited to a huge opening party offering a whole host of free events across the city. From the opulent Idolize Spiegeltent in Prince Alfred Park to the Old King’s School site, from the riverside precinct to Church Street; Parramatta is transformed by big bands, soulful singers, top DJs and street theatre spectaculars.

Bring the kids down to Prince Alfred Park from 4pm as Holly Throsby and her band kick off the afternoon with a fantastical set of children’s songs from her album See! Kids can join in our workshops, learn circus

tricks and be entertained by roving performers, while your hosts, The List Operators, keep everyone laughing. Across the road, Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) throws open its doors for free activities for young people.

Notting Hill Carnival DJ, Norman Jay, parks his iconic double-decker bus in EatStreet for a marathon seven hour set of feel good summer tunes, creating an all-ages street party in the heart of Parramatta.

As the sun sets, the city comes alive with wandering performers, musicians, projections and mobile sound systems entertaining you in the parks, on the streets and along the riverfront.

As The World Tipped takes over the evening skyline with its towering presence on Church Street. As the stage literally tips skywards, dramatic film and visuals mix with breathtaking aerial performance and music.

At the Old King’s School site prepare for a wonderful double bill. The evening starts with the Barefoot Divas, six fabulous singers from Australia and the Pacific. Then the mighty brass and swirling violins of Europe’s magnificent Taraf de Haïdouks and the Koçani Orkestar lift off into an exhilarating celebration of the night.

Come on Parramatta – let’s party!

it’s Free!Saturday January 14 4pm-11pm

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/pop for updates

No BYO alcohol, no glass. Food and beverages are on sale throughout the event at Eat Street on Church.

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/pop for information on accessibility

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For ten days in Parramatta you can enjoy a full Sydney Festival program of events that not only welcomes local audiences but will also have the rest of Sydney jumping on trains and RiverCats to be where the action is.

Riverside Theatres hosts an exceptional line-up of local and international theatre, music and film while Prince Alfred Park gets it’s very own Spiegeltent filled with music and late night cabaret.

There’s also a massive program of free events, with our Opening Party taking over the streets on January 14, a concert under the stars with Dan Sultan and Busby Marou at the Old King’s School site on January 21, as well as activities popping up all over the CBD.

Watch out for dance performances in crowded shopping areas, art installations literally growing out of empty shop spaces, free films, plus the chance to get involved in workshops and art-making with local artists including Parramatta Artist Studios. And check out what’s on at Switch Digital Arts Centre, powered by Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE).

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/parramatta or head to our Information and Ticket Booth, open daily January 13-22 at Town Hall Square on Church Street, to find out what’s on.

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Forceful and funny, powerful and poetic, this international award-winning contemporary circus is a dazzling exploration of a Czech pub, colourfully fusing acrobatics, dance, theatre, puppetry and live music.

Just as the French have their wine, the Czechs have their beer – and in this fantasy Czech bar closing time gets surreal. With the glazed look of a sober pint, this highly original show throws up bar floozies, upstarts, loners, a pair of acrobatic beer-gutted old pensioners and other champions in their own idiosyncratic world.

Their stories, dreams and bar-side philosophies are spliced with inventive physical comedy and surprise theatrics, told with the force of an intoxicating fairy tale.

Applauded from Finland to China, La Putyka is new pub circus with an accomplished brew of action, poetry and laughter.

Riverside TheatreJanuary 13, 14, 18 at 8.30pmJanuary 14, 15 at 5pmJanuary 17 at 6pm60mins$50/$45Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/putyka

‘ Visually inventive, vibrant and exciting.’

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Carnival of Souls begins with the vivacious Mary Henry improbably surviving a car wreck. She moves to a small town in Utah to begin a new job as a church organist, but then the nightmare begins…

What better way to experience Herk Harvey’s stunning black and white horror classic Carnival of Souls than with an entirely new live soundtrack and an original score from New Zealand’s leading musical madman Leon Radojkovic?

A brilliant cast, including Chelsie Preston Crayford from Underbelly Razor, breathes new life into the original 1962 characters while a sole foley artist recreates every scary sound effect live on stage.

This is an unforgettable and multi-dimensional production that pumps new blood into old zombies and the 1960s horrors of middle America.

Co-commissioned by Auckland Arts Festival and Christchurch Arts Festival with support from Creative New Zealand and Auckland Council.

Riverside TheatreJanuary 20, 21 at 8.30pmJanuary 21, 22 at 4pm1hr 45mins$40/$35Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/carnival

Jumpboard Productions

‘Get as close to the stage as you can, to watch the

live performers, as well as the undead ones on screen.

Exhilarating.’ New Zealand Herald

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Nigerian-French artists Asa and Fefe come to Sydney for the first time.

Asa is at ease as the guitar-clasping soulful singer-songwriter and the pop siren bouncing along on a Motown-ish groove. She has drawn comparisons to Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill with her smoke and honey voice and nod to 60s soul and Afro-beats.

A founding member of French hip-hop band Saian Supa Crew, Fefe has since forged a successful solo career with a stunning debut album that topped the French charts. He presents an explosive live show fusing elements of funk, soul, blues, rock and the odd ballad.

Riverside TheatreJanuary 17 at 8.30pm2hrs, including interval$50/$45Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/asa1

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Celebrate the last night of Sydney Festival Parramatta in true style with this free concert under the stars.

Busby Marou open with their cracking harmonies, charisma and musical talents.

Special guest Kasey Chambers is a rarity: an Australian country singer who appeals to both the cities and the towns without needing to pander to one or play up to the other. She has five multi-platinum albums

and one gold album, has won eight CMAA Awards and a staggering 18 ARIA Awards, making her one of Australia’s elite artists.

To round off the night, Dan Sultan and his knock-out seven piece band deliver a dynamic live set that will have you on a music-buzz for the rest of the weekend. With Johnny Cash grunt, Elvis cool and a voice like raw velvet, it’s no wonder audiences everywhere love him.

Old King’s School siteJanuary 21 at 7.30pm3hrs sydneyfestival.org.au/sultan

‘Sexy, street-smart showman with a gravel rock growl.’The Daily Telegraph

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Born on the Ivory Coast and based in France, Fatoumata Diawara blends jazz and blues with the traditional Wassoulou music of her Malian parents to create her own contemporary folk sound.

Her debut album, Fatou, is a testament to her musical style – the fluid and gracefulAfrican rhythms infused with global influences, led by her lithe and sensual voice. This is a perfect opportunity to see a fresh new talent with a unique sound and a bagful of beautiful self-penned songs.

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 17, 18 at 7pm1hr 15minssydneyfestival.org.au/diawara1$30

Out of the Central Australian desert comes a voice striking a chord in the hearts of Australians. Frank Yamma’s rich evocative voice and exceptional guitar skills combined with his brutally honest tales are spine tingling.

When Yamma sings, you listen and travel with him. An initiated Pitjantjatjara man, he sings in his native language and English. His mighty songs, magical guitar playing and deeply arresting voice are all there in his compelling new album, Countryman, produced with David Bridie.

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 15 at 7pm1hr 15minssydneyfestival.org.au/yamma$30

Former lead singer with 90s rockers Verbena, AA Bondy’s recent work has shifted towards a more stripped back alt-folk sound. With beautifully evocative acoustic tunes played on guitar and harmonica, the songs on Bondy’s new album Believers were conjured during and between dreams, in bare rooms, and on the late night streets of America.

From low key folk gems on sparse backdrops to soaring, bold melodies set against his haunting voice – in our era of immediacy, Bondy’s languid, late night music has the power to draw life to a stand-still.

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 19, 20 at 7pm1hr 15minssydneyfestival.org.au/bondy$30

Fierce leading lady Clairy Browne and her harmonising girl group, The Bangin’ Rackettes, have been tearing down the house at venues all over the country since 2009. The nine piece rhythm and blues big band’s original songs take you through northern soul, jump blues, doo-wop, ska and gospel with influences ranging from Etta James, Tina Turner and Prince to D’Angelo and Salt n’ Pepa.

The band recently launched their first 7”single, She Plays Up To You, a moody, emerald green, envy-inspired ditty about that girl who just can’t keep her hands off of your man.

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 13 at 7pm1hr 15minssydneyfestival.org.au/browne$30

Ed Kuepper is one of Australia’s most distinctive and prolific singer songwriters.

Kuepper co-founded seminal punk band The Saints and experimental post-punk group Laughing Clowns, has toured with Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds and, in a hugely successful solo career, has recorded over a dozen albums in his own name.

Having reunited with drummer Mark Dawson to re-imagine the albums Electrical Storm and Today Wonder, this legend of Australian music comes to Parramatta, revisiting some of his best-loved work and lesser known gems in an evening telling tales of love and longing.

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 21, 22 at 7pm1hr 15minssydneyfestival.org.au/kuepper$30

‘ Spell-weaving new voice from West Africa.’

MOJO

‘ Evocative and occasionally heart-wrenching…Yamma writes songs combining deep sadness with a remarkable beauty.’

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Parramatta’s very own Spiegeltent arrives in Prince Alfred Park with a ten day program of singers, bands, DJs and late night cabaret.

Sister of The Famous Spiegeltent, The Idolize is a gorgeous Baroque-style mirror tent, and a magical haven for summer Festival fun!

The Idolize Spiegeltent by arrangement with David Bates and Spiegeltent International

Prince Alfred Park, ParramattaJanuary 13-22, closed MondayOver 18s venue from 5pmMultipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849Riverside: 8839 3399

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Briefs slams together a beef-caked and disorderly line-up of Australia’s finest performers and mischief-makers in a circus-infused variety show for the not-so-faint-hearted.

In the perfect setting of The Idolize Spiegeltent, this ragtag team of skilful buccaneers reinvent vaudeville and circus, dance and clowning, in an evening of wicked humour, absurdity and blatant displays of flesh.

Raw and savvy, they mix political conscience and theatrical rule-breaking with heaps of clever parody and good old entertainment.

A night out at Briefs is variety in the truest sense – it even features a meat raffle!

The Idolize SpiegeltentJanuary 13, 15, 17-22 at 9pm1hr 30mins, including interval$30Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849Riverside: 8839 3399sydneyfestival.org.au/briefs

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Photographer William Yang is renowned for his poignant work, exploring social diversity, belonging and travel.

Intrigued by Facebook and the voyeurism it invites, Yang now opens the shutter on his own life with characteristic wry humour and emotional honesty in this very engaging slideshow.

I Am A Camera sees Yang collaborating for the first time with celebrated composer Elena Kats-Chernin, whose work for live cello and percussion will drive Yang’s deeply-felt narrative and remarkable images.

Produced by Performing Lines

Lennox Theatre, Riverside TheatresJanuary 13-15 at 7pmJanuary 14, 15 at 3pm1hr 30mins$30Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/camera2

Once again the award-winning duo crash through all things sensible, with a mad take on the brave new world of cyberspace, that interweb thingo, myface, spacebook and fart-ificial intelligence.

Raucous, slapstick, thoroughly entertaining and interactive, The Listies make adults giggle and kids shriek and squirm. Now the boys go geek, stepping into the virtual World of Wool-craft and Pong computer games, PowerPoint, water pistols and LOLz from the very edge.

It’s the end of sanitised nice kids’ entertainment as we know it!

Suitable for 5+

Lennox Theatre, Riverside TheatresJanuary 17, 19-21 at 10amJanuary 19-21 at 12.30pm50mins$18Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/list2

Ten days of screen treasures that reflect the exceptional, the eccentric and the transcendent in the performing and screen arts.

Reflections commences with London’s National Theatre’s stage production of The Collaborators centring on an imaginary encounter between Joseph Stalin and the playwright Mikhail Bulgakov, and concludes with a dance program including the Bolshoi’s perennial favourite The Nutcracker.

Stephen Fry explores his passion for controversial composer Richard Wagner in Wagner and Me, and the complex world of the enigmatic musical poet and world renowned pianist is revealed in Genius Within – The Inner Life of Glenn Gould.

Reflections also pays tribute to two iconic filmmakers with two Roman Polanski classics and a retrospective selection of masterpieces of Australia’s greatest auteur, Paul Cox.

Raffertys Theatre, Riverside TheatresJanuary 14-22 Visit Sydney Festival website for films and screening times$12 (The Collaborators and The Nutcracker $15-$27)Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399sydneyfestival.org.au/reflections

Two musicians take up more than 20 instruments to present Mike Oldfield’s cult classic Tubular Bells in a unique musical – and sometimes acrobatic – performance.

Oldfield’s beautiful and sprawling progressive Celtic-folk-rock opus shot to number one in charts around the world in 1973-74.

Now multi-instrumentalists Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts have arranged the entire score of Tubular Bells to be played live by just two blokes, bringing the influential masterpiece to life in all its multi-layered madness and subtle beauty.

Produced by places + spaces

Lennox Theatre, Riverside TheatresJanuary 18-22 at 7pmJanuary 22 at 2pm1hr 15mins$30Multipack discount: see pg 17Parra Pack discount: see pg 17Riverside Theatres: 8839 3399Sydney Festival: 1300 668 812Ticketek: 132 849sydneyfestival.org.au/bells2

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Throughout the Festival, between noon and 1pm and 6pm and 7pm, visit any of our Fast Festival Feasts restaurants listed below and receive a main course with a glass of McGuigan “The Shortlist” Wine or a bottle of Tasmanian Rain water for $30. Just mention Fast Festival Feasts to take advantage of these special offers.

To find out whether reservations are required please contact restaurants directly. Restaurant opening times may vary, and times when the offer is available is at the restaurant’s discretion. Vegetarian options available.

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Courtney’s Brasserie 70 Phillip Street, Parramatta 9635 3288 Eco-farmed pork belly or sustainably-farmed barramundi with raspberry soufflé for dessert.

El-Phoenician Restaurant 328 Church Street Parramatta 9633 1611 A mixed plate of tabouli, homous, shish kebab, shish tawouk and kafta, served with unlimited fresh and grilled Lebanese bread. (Dinner only.)

The Meat & Wine Co, Parramatta Corner Church and Market Street, Parramatta 9630 2434 Monte select 300g rump served with super-crunchy chips. (Bookings essential. $5 surcharge Sundays. Not valid on public holidays.)

Port Bar & Restaurant 36 Charles Street, Parramatta 9687 8823 Grain-fed 200g scotch fillet with grilled prawns on a tossed salad of cos and rocket with OR chicken breast sautéed with sundried tomatoes and basil pesto topped with Napolitano sauce and served with creamy mash and vegetables.

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1. Old King's School site Pedestrian entrances: O’Connell Street and Marsden Street near Market Street, Parramatta

2. Parramatta CBD Church Street, Parramatta

3. Prince Alfred Park (inc The Idolize Spiegeltent) Cnr Victoria Road and Church Streets, Parramatta

4. Riverside Theatres Cnr Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

5. Parramatta Ferry Wharf Charles Street, Parramatta

Festival discount parkingSecure Parking offers Festival patrons discounts on night and weekend parking rates at carparks close to a number of Festival venues. Simply visit secureparking.com.au and download Secure Parking’s Sydney Festival Parking Guide, including a handy map.

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How to book

Ticket sales open November 9

Ticketing agencies vary according to venue, so please refer to event pages to find the correct booking agency and contact them to buy your tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the relevant ticketing agency’s website, over the phone or in person.

Concession tickets are available for full-time students, pensioners, seniors card holders, children 14 years and under, and the unemployed. Proof of concession must be produced to obtain the concession price. Concessions are only available where indicated and may be subject to availability.

Sydney Festival sydneyfestival.org.au 1300 668 812

Ticketek ticketek.com.au 132 849

Riverside Theatres riversideparramatta.com.au 02 8839 3399

Information and Ticket BoothOpen January 13-22, 9am-5pm Town Hall Square, Church Street, Parramatta

Introducing the Parra PackThinking of seeing a few shows in Parramatta this year? If so, we’d like to introduce the Parra Pack!

If you purchase tickets to any three shows in Parramatta, you’ll be eligible for a 20% discount. The 20% discount applies to full-priced A Reserve tickets only, and tickets must be purchased in one transaction.

Parra Packs can be booked by phone through the Sydney Festival Box Office, Riverside Theatres or Ticketek, or online at sydneyfestival.org.au/parrapack

Parra Packs can be created by choosing from the following events:

AA Bondy

Asa & Fefe

Briefs

Carnival of Souls

Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes

Ed Kuepper

Fatoumata Diawara

Frank Yamma

I Am A Camera

La Putyka

The List Operators for Kids do Compooters

Tubular Bells for Two

Tickets to events in Parramatta can also be purchased as part of a Festival Multipack. Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/multipack or call 1300 668 813 (closed Sundays).

ANZ Tix for Next to Nix (All tickets $25)

Sydney Festival is committed to making the Festival accessible to all. During Festival dates (January 7-29), $25 tickets are made available for shows on that day. Tickets are limited and it’s first in best dressed.

Tix for Next to Nix for events in Parramatta will only be available from the box office at either Riverside Theatres or The Idolize Spiegeltent one hour prior to the performance starting.

Here are the rules:

• Cash sales only – no EFT or credit cards

• Tickets must be purchased in person

• There is a limit of two tickets per person per day

• Events under $25 are not included in this offer

• The number of tickets available at this price may vary for each performance

• Tickets cannot be replaced if they are lost, stolen or damaged

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