Newtown

From filmmaker George Miller- originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary Mad Max trilogy- comes this return to the world of the Road Warrior- Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past- Mad Max (Tom Hardy - The Dark Knight Rises) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless- he becomes swept up with a band of survivors fleeing across the Wasteland in a war rig driven by an elite Imperator- Furiosa (Oscar ® winner Charlize Theron- Prometheus). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannised by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne)- from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged- the Warlord marshals all his gangs and ruthlessly pursues the rebels in the high-octane Road War that follows.​Come and join the ride in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Closing the festival- this special event features the talents of SIMA's 2020 Artist in Resident Dr Sandy Evans OAM alongside long-time collaborators Satsuki Odamura and Steve Elphick. The inventiveness- musicality- sensitivity and responsiveness of these three musicians will open doors to magical musical places.A trail-blazer for women in contemporary music- internationally renowned composer and saxophonist Sandy has a passion for improvisation and new music. Her work and research in intercultural music- specifically Indian Carnatic music- has led to international recognition.Satsuki Odamura is a master of the koto and shamisen- having pioneered awareness of these ancient Japanese instruments in her performances throughout Australia. She has since collaborated with a wide variety of artists across a range of genres- from jazz- to Western classical- to modern- and Aboriginal music.ARIA winning bassist Steve Elphick has provided the backbone for artists like Roger Frampton and The Engine Room- and jazz musicians like Sandy Evans- Mark Simmonds- James Greening- Carl Dewhurst- and many more- having grown into one of Australia's most in-demand bass players across a range of genres.Sandy Evans (saxophone) Steve Elphick (bass) Satsuki Odamura (koto) Covid-safe measuresVenue staff will check in with you before and post-performance to make sure you are well and provide resources and information on what you should do should you fall ill. Once checked in- please sanitize hands and ensure the contact details of everyone in your group are registered with venue staff. 505 Theatre no longer accept cash payments. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

If your wanderlust has kicked in and you're longing to travel- Rubyos can help. We're hosting an International dinner fusing flavours from around the world. Join us in Newtown on Friday 30th October to go international with our selection of eight worldly dishes for $80pp- including a glass of bubbles on arrival.Bon voyage!We are adhering to strict hygiene measures and social distancing regulations during COVID-19.

Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood- and on this experience- you're going to see and taste a bit of everything! Perfect for dates- singles- all ages and locals who want a fun and unique experience.This tour includes 4 food stops- sampling some Newtown's many different multicultural cuisines. Cuisine options include Egyptian- Indian- Pakistani- Turkish- Thai- Japanese- 'Australian' (whatever that is) and more! Vegetarian and vegans are sorted too - Newtown is famous for its many vego-friendly restaurants.We'll also visit a popular brewery for a shared tasting paddle or a glass of craft beer.Along the way- you'll hear about Newtown's history- colourful characters and development- and discover some of the neighbourhood's best street art. Learn about some of the biggest names in Sydney's street art scene- their different styles and stories.This is a fun- relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon- discovering new parts of Sydney. Even if you've lived in Sydney your whole life- we'll show you new places and tell you stories you've never head before - that's our promise.Now with free hand sanitiser and kangaroo-sized spacing (1.5m)

Celebrate Halloween with a double feature of Alien and Aliens!Alien During its return to the earth- commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet- a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.Aliens When Ripley's lifepod is found by a salvage crew over 50 years later- she finds that terra-formers are on the very planet they found the alien species. When the company sends a family of colonists out to investigate her story—all contact is lost with the planet and colonists. They enlist Ripley and the colonial marines to return and search for answers.Covid-19 safety measures: https:-www.dendy.com.au-corona-virus-updates

La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white drama film written- co-edited- and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police- a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers- Vinz (Vincent Cassel)- Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Kounde)- wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident.After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon- their night seems poised to take a bleak turn.Covid-19 safety measures here

Get into the Christmas spirit!

No Regrets: The Edith Piaf Story 2020

An exhibition of ceramics to benefit potters who have lost homes or studios in the recent bushfires