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Ok, here are some more fantabulous performances and cultural goings-on to check out in Sydney in coming months!!

 
THEATRE

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert - The musical spectacular based on the campest movie of all time with frocks to spare arrives along with that famous pink bus on October 7. Join those cheeky trannies Mitzy, Felicia and Bernadette as they frolic through the Australian outback to Alice Springs. The sheer amount of glitter that will be on display and the camp anthems the girls will perform, including "Finally", "I Will Survive" and "Shake Your Groove Thing" will undoubtedley be worth seeing!!

This production has garnerned the hard-won praise of the original movie's stars and director, who claim that it has taken something good and tripled it! If that wasn't enough,  the Oscar-winning costume designers from the movie have also returned to create an avalanche of sequin-smothered memorable outfits for the show.

This will be an unforgettable night out, make sure you wear something pink, or at least shiny ;-) October 7-November 12, previews from September 27. Tickets from $59.90. Bookings: www.ticketmaster7.com.au or 1300 367 794.


Bell Shakespeare's The Tempest - See John Bell himself perform in this stunning, seductive interpretation of William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' by Sydney's premiere Shakespeare theatre company. This should be a must-see given it's fabulous write-up in the Sydney Morning Herald! From 6 September, Sydney Opera House Playhouse, bookings: 9250 7777 or www.sydneyoperahouse.com

EXHIBITIONS

The Great Wall of China - Dynasties, Dragons & Warriors - This substantial exhibition is the first of its kind, bringing together pieces relating to the Great Wall from all eras of China's expansive history. The must-see centre-piece of the exhibition is a genuine terracotta warrior from the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang. I highly recommend this exhibition to anyone with even the remotest interest in ancient history, archaeology, and both ancient and modern Chinese culture. Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo. Open daily 9.30am-5pm. Infoline: 9217 0444.

Goddess: Divine Energy - This exhibition encompasses is the first in Australia to explore the many exhilarating depictions of female divinity that have arisen over the last 4,000 years in India, Tibet & Nepal. Including more than 150 sculptures & paintings, Goddess is a brillant exhibition with vibrant pieces. Art Gallery of NSW, 13 October-28 January 2007, Concession ticket: $8, Adult ticket: $12.

 CONCERTS

Elton John - The Captain & The Kid Tour - The man with the craziest glasses since Dame Edna returns to Sydney for 3 shows in November. Elton & his band will perform a full 2-hour concert jam-packed with all his most famous hits and songs from his latest album The Captain & the Kid, which I can verify is an amazing return Elton's 1970s piano-driven pop music. A consummate showman, Elton is sure to put on an utterly fantastic show. Indeed most of my family has already bought tickets! I might hesitate in going if I were a member of the Taiwanese paparrazzi or Madonna, however, given Elton's latest outbursts on various occasions ;-) Tues November 28, Wed November 29, Friday December 1. Sydney Entertainment Centre. Bookings through Ticketmaster: 1300 883 622 or www.ticketmaster.com.au.

 
An Evening With Burt Bacharach & the Sydney Symphony - The old crooner returns to Sydney to join with the Sydney Symphony and perform all of the best-known songs he penned. Not really to my taste, but then even I can't resist the lilting hypnosis of  What the World Needs Now. Sydney Opera House, 6-9 February 2007, Bookings: 9250 7777 or sydneyoperahouse.com.

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