Sydney Festival Parramatta 2014

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Acknowledgement of country Sydney Festival would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that we meet on, and pay respect to the Burramattagal people of the Darug clan. We would like to pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and all Aboriginal peoples from whichever Aboriginal nation they come from.

Every January, Sydney Festival brings to our city a cultural celebration based on big ideas

and bold artistic statements. The NSW Government is proud to continue to support the Festival, including delivering on our promise to bring a dedicated program to Western Sydney for the third year. This is a fantastic opportunity for Western Sydney families to attend and enjoy Festival events in this vibrant and dynamic region. This is our city in summer. Welcome to the Sydney Festival.

the Hon. Barry o’farrellPremier of New South Wales, Minister for Western Sydney

Parramatta has a long association with Sydney Festival. The program has grown

significantly over this time and in 2014 it is better than ever, featuring an exciting array of international art, music and entertainment. I invite you to explore Parramatta during the Festival and discover the rich dining, shopping, culture, arts and entertainment options on offer.

cr John chedid Lord Mayor of Parramatta

Sydney Festival proudly embraces Parramatta as its principal Western Sydney hub. Our Parramatta Opening Party is the ideal family friendly start to an exciting program with great music, fun visual arts projects and the world premiere of Band of Magicians, a brand new show

with four of the hottest showmen on the planet.

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imagine a perfect summer night filled with music, street theatre and amazing food. this is PoP 2014. Bring the whole family and catch some of the Festival’s hottest acts for free.

make way for a uniquely australian street parade from Boxwars as 30 locals show off and then smash up their elaborate mad max-inspired cardboard creations.

PArrAmAttA city StreetS And PArkSfriday 10 January, 6–11pm

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as remnants of the cardboard battle are rushed off for recycling, swing past riverside theatres for a glimpse of Parra’s newest music club, the lennox. Californian jazz trumpeter ambrose akinmusire will christen the Festival club, while back on the streets you can catch the soul sounds of Bella kalolo, and the blues-infused folk of Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers.

PArrAmAttA city StreetS And PArkSfriday 10 January, 6–11pm

as the sun sets, Prince alfred Park becomes the beating heart of PoP with soul/funk sensation lee Fields & the expressions taking centre stage and keeping the party going until late.

sydneyfestival.org.au/pop

leave the car at home. For detailed public transport information visit 131500.com.au or call 131 500.

no Byo alcohol, no glass. Food and beverages on sale throughout the event at eat Street on Church.

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One year ago, four of the hottest young magicians from across the globe met for the first time. On that day a new magic supergroup was born.

Natural showmen, Justin Willman, Nate Staniforth, Justin Flom and Australia’s own James Galea are the faces of modern magic. Working together, their collective talents allow them to create an act that will mystify, astonish and amaze.

Combining award-winning magic and mind-blowing original illusions, it’s awe-inspiring entertainment from the finest magic specialists around.

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riverSide tHeAtre Premium $65 a reserve $55/$50 Family ticket $180 (2 adults & 2 children) Sydney Festival 1300 856 876 riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/magicians

Band of Magicians

Preview: 9 January Season: 10–19 January tue–Sat at 7.30pm Sat & Sun at 2pm no performance on monday 140mins including interval

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the duck is back.

as soon as the five-storey high, yellow rubber duck floated into Cockle Bay last year, it became something of a celebrity. the work of acclaimed artist Florentijn hofman astonished onlookers and gave them a new perspective on darling harbour.

Back to play in our corner of the bathtub, we’ve invited the duck to make a splash at duck-feeding hQ in Parramatta.

PArrAmAttA river in PArrAmAttA PArk Between Pavillion flat & government farm10–19 January Sunrise to sunset

Free sydneyfestival.org.au/duck

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project 28:roman ondákthe internationally renowned Slovakian artist, roman ondák takes familiar elements of everyday life and reframes them to surprise and delight. his installations, performances and interventions are often thoughtful and humorous, provoking you to double take what you are seeing and question your view of the world.

ondák has held numerous exhibitions at museums and galleries around the world, including at the venice Biennale, the Berlin Biennale and the prestigious documenta, in Germany.

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PArrAmAttA town HAll10 January, 10am–10pm 11–24 January, 10am–6pm

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roman ondák’s celebrated work measuring the universe (2007), previously presented to great acclaim at moma, new york and tate St ives, united kingdom, begins with an empty gallery space. when you enter an attendant equipped with a black felt-tip pen marks your height, name and the date on the wall. as the blank walls transform into a universe of marks, a common family tradition turns into a portrait of Parramatta.

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an undeniable favourite from Project 27: 13 rooms, swap (2011) merges art with everyday life. roman ondák selects a performer to sit behind a table like a vendor in a marketplace. the performer invites you to swap an object for the one on their table, starting an amusing chain of barter and exchange. Finally, at the close of the exhibition, the last performer takes with them the final object of the day.


SWAPCreated especially for Project 28 in Parramatta, Terrace (2014) adds a very personal element to ondák’s trio of works. explore an exact replica of the Slovakian artist’s own terrace in his post-war Central european apartment and discover its wonderful play on perception.

TERRACE

PArrAmAttA town HAll10 January, 10am–10pm 11–24 January, 10am–6pm

Free sydneyfestival.org/project28

inset images: (left) roman ondák’s swap, 2011, at kaldor Public art Project 27: ‘13 rooms’, 2013 Photo: Jamie north/kaldor Public art Projects. (right) exterior view of roman ondák’s family terrace in Bratislava, Photo © roman ondák

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The CallingA Sonic Tour of The SAcred And Suburb

Sydney FeStival in aSSoCiation with inFormation and Cultural exChanGe PreSentS

hop aboard an inter-faith minibus tour (with a sonic and visual dreamscape) that explores religious architecture, sacred music and worship in western Sydney. Starting at sunrise with the adhan (islamic Call to Prayer), you will be sonically and physically immersed in the built and aural architecture of selected mosques, churches and temples in auburn, Granville and Parramatta.

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informAtion And culturAl excHAnge11 & 12 January at 5.30am 18 & 19 January at 5.30am 5 hours

tours are $49 and include a traditional lebanese breakfast.Sydney Festival 1300 856 876 sydneyfestival.org.au/calling For more information: [email protected] 02 9897 5744

tours are wheelchair accessible on request. Please advise accessibility requirements when booking. refer to p20 for accessible booking information.

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BOMBINOniGer

hailing from niger, electric guitar firebrand omara ‘Bombino’ moctar plays with the spirit of hendrix. of the nomadic tuareg ifoghas tribe, he is plugged in to the sound of the Sahara and driven by the politics of his people. dubbed “your new guitar hero” by rolling Stone, Bombino brings a bluesy desert jam to the lennox.

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$25 general admissionSydney festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/bombino2

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AMADOU & MARIAMmali

this Grammy award-nominated pair met at the Bamako institute for the young Blind in the 70s and have been creating inspired blues-infused afro-pop ever since. their long and much celebrated career has seen them circle the globe, sharing their euphoric sound, and collaborating with manu Chao, Santigold and damon albarn. in this special Festival performance amadou & mariam perform as a duo.


$25 General admissionSydney Festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/amadou

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CHRIS THILEuSa

Chris thile, of Punch Brothers, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist.

in the lennox, thile draws from his latest recording, bach sonatas & Paritas Vol. 1, while also exploring his own compositions and contemporary music.


$25 General admissionSydney Festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/thile2

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a true craftsman of lyrical storytelling, Southern troubadour John murry writes beautiful and bittersweet songs that pick over the embers of his life. as he journeys from heartbreak to salvation, via arresting americana, his stories captivate with every word.


$25 General admissionSydney Festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/murry

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EDWYN COLLINSuk

one-time frontman of post-punk band orange Juice, and acclaimed solo artist, edwyn Collins is responsible for some of the most distinctive and celebrated indie albums of the last 30 years. hailed as a pop national treasure in the uk, his back catalogue is legendary. For an evening of exuberant northern soul-inspired pop, join this statesman of indie music in the lennox.


$25 General admissionSydney Festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399 sydneyfestival.org.au/edwyn2

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LA ORQUESTA TIPICA FERNANDEZ FIERRO

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responsible for blasting traditional acoustic tango into the 21st century, la orquesta tipica Fernandez Fierro’s high-energy performances have turned tango on its head in Buenos aires and around the world. this 12-piece band from argentina is the liveliest force in tango.


$25 General admissionSydney Festival 1300 856 876riverside theatres 02 8839 3399

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TICKETS

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ACCESS

general tickets available from 28 october at 9am.

Sydney festival sydneyfestival.org.au 1300 856 876

ticketmaster ticketmaster.com.au 1300 723 038

riverside theatres riversideparramatta.com.au 02 8839 3399

concessions Concession tickets are available forfull-time students, pensioners, seniors card holders, children 16 years and under and unemployed.

Proof of concession must be produced to obtain the concession price. Concessions are only available where indicated and may be subject to availability.Transaction fees may apply.

We’ve partnered with two great Parramatta restaurants to offer some tasty Festival plates. Enjoy a $30 Fast Festival Feast. For more information, visit sydneyfestival.org.au/fff.

Bavarian Bier café2–8 Phillip StParramatta02 8836 1400

We make every effort to ensure Sydney Festival events are accessible to every member of our audience. For more information, please call 02 8248 6500 or email [email protected] or visit sydneyfestival.org.au/access. Sydney Festival is happy to receive phone calls via the national relay service.

HOW TO BOOKmultipacks available from 24 october at 9am.

The more you see, the more you save with a Festival Multipack.

• Buy tickets to 3 or 4 events and save 10%

• Buy tickets to 5 or more events and save 15%

Look out for the Multipack symbol throughout the brochure.

You can include all Parramatta shows in your Multipack, with the exception of The Calling. To purchase a Multipack or for more information, visit sydneyfestival.org.au/multipack or call 1300 856 876.

MULTIPACK

el-Phoenician328 Church StParramatta02 9633 1611

Designated wheelchair spaces (where available) will be sold at the lowest

price in the house for that performance.

Sydney Festival supports the Companion Card program.

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CELEBRATION

MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER IN PARRAMATTA

Join us in Parramatta this summer for an amazing program of events. Find yourself somewhere new and take the time to discover the best of the city.

Experience events in Parramatta - Sydney Festival, Loy Krathong,Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Australia Day and Lunar New Year.

SEE THE HEART OF SYDNEY.


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Enjoy a bite to eat before a show or a sunset drink overlooking Sydney’s glimmering city skyline.

Sky Terrace will open summer evenings till late, offering pop up food stations, DJs and entertainment.

For more info visit star.com.au/sydneyfestival

The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.

THIS IS OUR CITYIN SHINING GLORYTHIS IS OUR CITYIN SHINING GLORYEnjoy a bite to eat before a show or a sunset drink overlooking Sydney’s glimmering city skyline.

Sky Terrace will open summer evenings till late, offering pop up food stations, DJs, accoustic bands and entertainment.

For more info visit star.com.au/sydneyfestival

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.

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