Tag: sydney festival
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Pigalle
“I really love French disco from the late 70s to the early 80s”, I whispered into the ear of my friend, Sue, as we watched and listened to the DJ, … Read the rest “Pigalle”
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A Life in Three Acts – Bette Bourne
“OMG, I’ve been there”, I whispered in the ear of my friend, as an image of the The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London flashed on the screen. We were sitting … Read the rest “A Life in Three Acts – Bette Bourne”
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Name in Lights
It’s not a very good photograph, is it? If you squint hard enough, though, you might be able to recognise the name “Kate Croll“. Along with myself, Kate’s … Read the rest “Name in Lights”
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Festival First Night
“She looks a bit bored”, my friend Kate said to me, referring to the expression on the face of Emmylou Harris, as she performed tonight at Sydney Festival First Night. … Read the rest “Festival First Night”
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Sat On My Lap
As Kate and I walked around the streets of Chippendale, we noticed posters featuring artwork by Luke Temby.
I noticed another one tonight as I came home from dinner at … Read the rest “Sat On My Lap”
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Hot in the City
As I listened to the radio this morning, Liz Ellis played the classic summer song, “Hot In The City” by Billy Idol. Twelve hours later, and as I walked home, … Read the rest “Hot in the City”






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