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Sun Herald
Sunday November 23, 2008
All week Hit musical Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert is still camping up Sydney (more than a million people have seen it since its world premiere in 2006). See what all the fuss is about and sing along to disco favourites I Will Survive, Finally, I Love The Nightlife and other classics the much-loved film turned into favourites for a new generation. Veteran Aussie actor Bill Hunter treads the boards as the character he played in the movie. He's joined onstage by Collette Mann, Todd McKenney and Priscilla, the 10-metre-long bus. Lyric Theatre, Star City Casino, Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont. $69-$129.90. See priscillathemusical.com.
Saturday, noon How many drums does it take to make the biggest drum circle in the southern hemisphere? Find out at the Earth Festival, the love-in devoted to our planet. The eco-friendly celebration will also feature yoga and group meditation as well as trapeze classes for the more adventurous. If you're more of a sit-down-and-soak-it-up kind of person, sit in front of the festival stage (Steve Kilbey, Kerrianne Cox, OKA and others will perform) or find a spot in front of the outdoor movie screen. Until 10pm. Centennial Park (Loch Avenue, southern section). $35 (children under 10 free if accompanied by an adult). See earthfestival.com.au.Thursday, 8pm Singer-songwriter Shane Nicholson is touring the country in support of his just-released album Familiar Ghosts. You might know him better as Mr Kasey Chambers but this solo album might see him step into the limelight a little more. (Their collaborative effort reached No.1 on the charts this year.) This is your chance to catch the talented guitarist in a more intimate setting. The Supper Club, 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. $16. Phone 1300 438 849 or see moshtix.com.au.Tuesday, 7pm The spicy films of Mexico will hit Sydney screens this week at the Hola Mexico Film Festival. Let loose at the opening night Fiesta, with Mexican beer, food and music while cult cinema fans can get excited over the Grindhouse night, which features two restored 1960s sci-fi films. There are comedies, dramas, shorts and docos on show, including Sundance Film Festival winner Sangre de mi Sangre on opening night. Dendy Opera Quays and Dendy Newtown. The festival runs until December 7. See holamexicoff.com.Saturday, 7pm If subtitles aren't your style, head towards the coast for the Bondi Short Film Festival. Now in its eighth year, the festival is a jump-off point for emerging filmmakers (former winner Serhart Caradee is finishing his feature-length debut Cedar Boys starring Aussiewood faves Rachael Taylor and Martin Henderson), so you could be watching the 15-minute film of Australia's next big talent, along with director Bruce Beresford, one of the festival judges. Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach. $33. Phone 1300 438 849 or see moshtix.com.au.
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