Chippendale

Cone of Confusion is hitting the stage on November 5 at Freda's bar- Chippendale. There will be 2 separate performances with 2 different support acts.There are strictly 50 seated tickets for each show to allow for social distancing.Session 1: 7-9pm with support by BorokySession 2: 9:30-11:30pm with support by jetrioAbout Cone of ConfusionCone of Confusion is a Sydney-based group of musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds. Gathering knowledge from personal experience and individual influences- this project blends musical curiosity through improvisation.Last year- this project culminated in a debut album (released September 2019) and a sold-out show at Venue 505. Experimental- creative- and theatrical- this music takes prog and jazz rock to another level.'Listen with deep awareness- the system has turned irreversibly corrupt. Not knowing where it is leading us to- the inevitable emancipation has begun.'Lillian Hearne: clarinet- sax- vocalsRemi Marchand: guitarJay Woo: electric double-bassJuan Carlos Negrete Lopez: drumsBoroky (Art Pop)Three years old- Boroky potters around the shallows of the collective unconscious collecting smooth stones and shells. Boroky dances with giants (which is quite messy)- battles dragons (don't we all)- and has cool mermaid friends who make Boroky a bit bashful. Some people think Boroky is getting too big to drink out of a bottle with a teat.JetrioJetrio was birthed from a communal disdain- for each member hated each other's voices. Sean hated Alex's voice- who hated Blain's voice- so the vicious cycle went. With the aid of musical instruments- they were able to eschew conversation altogether and instead make 'musics' of an 'acceptable variety'.

From the team that brought you the Australian premier of The Spoils by Jesse Eisenberg (Flight Path Theatre)- and their own satire How to Change the World and Make Bank Doing It (Limelight on Oxford)- Michael Becker & Ian Warwick return with a brand new work.Produced by Fixed Foot Productions- previous credits include Hairworm by Emma Wright (Old 505 Theatre w- Eye Contact Theatre Company)- Xavier Coy's Distorted (Old 505 Theatre)- Caught Out (Bondi Feast) and Are You Listening Now? (Old 505 Theatre).CastPaul Ayre- David Halgren- Susan Jordan and Hannah Raven.Creative teamWritten and directed by Michael BeckerAssistant Director: Ian WarwickProduction Designer: Daniel AmpueroLighting Designer: Mehran MortezaeiProduced by Becky Matthews- Fixed Foot ProductionsCovid-19 guidelinesDue to Covid-safe restrictions- the number of seats are strictly limited for each performance. All seats are spaced 1.5 metres apart and entry into the venue will be managed to avoid crowding. Hand sanitiser is provided for use in the foyer. Face masks are not mandatory but strongly recommended. Chippen Street Theatre is a Covid-safe venue.

Although Alec Hobbes - famed social Darwinist and artificial intelligence researcher - is dead- his computer algorithm lives on- working away in his study- while his widow Meridee tiptoes around the machine much like she did around her husband for most of their marriage. Her friends Judith and Lydia turn up to shake their friend out of her isolation and self-neglect- but what promises to be a weekend of laughter and wine turns comically savage when Hester arrives and truths about the past start to tear at the fabric of friendship.While Wicked Sisters wouldn't pass the Bechdel Test because the women are talking about men - survival and men- ambition and men- murder and men- blackmail and men - it's also a story about our future- artificial intelligence- ruthless competition- the issues women face in their fifties as they deal with life's lacerations- and the struggle to stay relevant as we slide towards extinction.Wicked Sisters premiered at the Stables in 2002- a time when Australian stages were bereft of fiercely intelligent- independent- brave- witty female characters over 50. Like Margaret Atwood- playwright Alma De Groen's writing of women was way ahead of its time.Griffin will be adhering to government advice to ensure the safety of its audience- staff and crew. Both Griffin and the Seymour Centre are registered Covid safe businesses- and will be implementing measures including reduced audience capacity- socially-distanced allocated seating- hand sanitising stations placed throughout the theatre- regular deep cleaning before and after each performance- and the wearing of face masks is strongly encouraged.

Join us for an incredible lunch overlooking Chippendale's beautiful Kensington St Leigh Dryden from Decante This wine imports walks us through the best of the best of Burgundian wine from Domaines Albert Bichot. An afternoon of Chablis- Mercurey and Morgon with incredible food by The Blue Door Chef Dylan Cashman.Limited spots available. Reserve your seat soon.

Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music surveys the relationship between Japan's city pop music and the paintings of esteemed illustrator Hiroshi Nagai. This is the first international solo exhibition of Nagai- whose cover art for Eiichi Ohtaki's A Long Vacation and numerous other iconic record jackets spearheaded Japan's city pop music culture. Since then- Nagai has collaborated with musicians and brands around the world- leaving his mark on contemporary culture and style.This exhibition explores an era that encapsulated the new young urban lifestyle in Tokyo through the lens of Nagai's paintings. His dreamy visual palette and associated city pop hits epitomised the cultural reverberations of Japan's economic boom- providing a soundtrack and aesthetic for young urbanites lusting after endless summers by the poolside and an indulgent city nightlife. Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music presents 20 of the illustrator's original works spanning his career- as well as a collection of record jackets made for a variety of music styles from Japan and around the world- including soul- funk- pop- reggae- boogie and more.Presented by The Japan Foundation- Sydney in collaboration with FMCD Gallery Studio.

Join us for the one of a kind Halloween themed dinner.4 course + 4 themed cocktails served on the night and canapes served on arrival!Come dressed up and get the chance to win costume of the night.Covid-safe practices will be done during the event for your convenience.Reserve your spot here

Pantsula is a distinctive dance style that emerged during Apartheid in South Africa. This energetic and spontaneous dance expressions of black townships continue to amaze and inspire young people across the world. Zimbabwe-born dance artist Thubalethu Ndibali is an experienced Pantsula teacher who introduced this dance form to Shaun Parker & Company.In these one-hour weekly workshops- participants will gain important knowledge about the cultural context of Pantsula.Rooted in a spirit of empowerment and freedom- learning this Pantsula will help to build the participant's self-confidence. Through the learning of energetic- technical footwork- participants will benefit from a great physical and mental workout. In the intermediate level group- participants will develop their ability to retain choreography. The open class will open an opportunity for all dance lovers to gain a cultural understanding of Pantsula dance while learning the movements and techniques. Thuba will also bring in hip-hop street flavour to 'mix-up' the dance routines to ensure every class will be unique and fresh.Bookings available here Parents in NSW can apply for a Creative Kids voucher to participate for free.Sydney Moves with Shaun Parker & Company is fun series of school holiday and after-school dance workshops for young people and supported by the City of Sydney.

Sydney-based Maori dance artist Sam Beazley will take participants on a journey of exploring the history of hip-hop.

Winter school holiday yoga and dance workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years