Sydney, Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In SydneyFestivalThe first week of the Sydney Festival saw a vibrant range of theatre, dance, music, visual arts and film events taking place across the city, creating a citywide festive atmosphere. The Festival runs from January 8 to 26, spanning three weeks, igniting the excitement in this harbor city.
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Higher Ground at Festival Village (Photo by Jamie Williams)
Masquerade, created by playwright and actor Kate Mulvany based on the classic children's book by Kit Williams (Photo by Jamie Williams)
Tabac Rouge, the largest and most spectacular production to date by James Thierrée (Photo by Jamie Williams)
Summer Sounds in the Domain (Photo by Prudence Upton)
The 2015 SydneyFestivalfeatures 179 events, 85 of which are free to the public. The festival showcases 495 performances by 974 artists from 30 countries across 25 indoor and outdoor venues. With 18 world premieres, 11 Australian premieres, and 22 Australian exclusives, this summer in the beautiful city is not to be missed.The 2015 Sydney Festival includes 179 events, among which 85 are free to the public. At the festival, 974 artists from 30 countries will present 495 performances at 25 indoor and outdoor venues. The program includes 18 world premieres, 11 Australian premieres, and 22 Australian-exclusive shows — this city’s summer is not to be missed.
Three exciting free performances will be held at Sydney’s renowned outdoor venue, The Domain. The 2015 Sydney Festival opened with a uniqueSummer Sounds in The Domainconcert, where South African superstar Seu Jorge kicked off the event with Brazilian-style samba music that electrified the crowd. This year’s Symphony in The Domainprogram also includes a special highlight: ARIA Award winner William Barton performing the didgeridoo alongside Sydney Symphony .
Renowned artistJamesThierrée brought his largest and most ambitious production yet, Tabac Rouge, back to the Sydney Festival, earning a five-star review from The Sydney Morning Herald on opening night.five-star review.
The Australian premiere of a new Australian play by Kate Mulvany , Masquerade, vividly brings to life... Kit Williams classic children's book. This magical story was an instant success upon its debut, winning the hearts of audiences of all ages.
Popular Festival Village(Festival Village) returned in 2015 with a host of thrilling circus and cabaret dance shows, various performances, and nearly 40 contemporary music acts. Dublin’s renowned street performance artist Maser created a giant installation for Hyde Park featuring a riot of colors, shapes, and stripes— Higher Ground. Inspired by the perspective works of M.C. Escher , the artwork stands over two stories tall and reimagines a world blending architecture with geometric patterns.
Tex Perkin The upcoming Far From Folsom is also a highlight of the Sydney Festival. In a world premiere and unforgettable musical experience, Tex Perkins channels the spirit of Johnny Cash (Johnny Cash) by performing inside prison walls. Drawing on the country music legend’s darker repertoire, he reinterprets the 1968 Folsom Prison creative performance inside Parramatta Gaol.
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