Surry Hills

Over two hours- learn powerful tools and techniques used by actors to boost your confidence in presenting and communicating in a screen-based workplace. Held over Zoom and limited to a small group- these transformative classes are led by some of the industry's finest. The workshop will include:Introduction to Effective Online CommunicationPosture and breathing exercises that actors use to manage pre-performance anxietiesWarming up your voice exercises- so when it's your time to speak- you're readyBringing them together and being present in the momentConclusion including Q&AClasses are conducted online via zoom and limited to 20 people. Be quick to book as these tend to be popular!

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.

These courses will run for 6 weeks (once a week) on either a Tuesday or a Wednesday morning. This is perfect timing to acquire a game to share with friends and family at Christmas!This Face-to-Face Beginners Course will cover all the basic concepts of the bridge game. You will play in each lesson as you learn. Plus- once completed- you will be able to play in our Supervised sessions.FREE for those who have participated in our previous Beginners Courses and would like to repeat the course.Where?All our courses will be held at Level 1- 162 Goulburn Street- Sydney. Parking is available at the Secure Parking Station at the corner of Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets. For $12 a validation ticket covering a full day's parking can be purchased from us.We hold our regular club games in the same premises. You can continue to play & improve after completion of these courses with us here.We're CovidSafe: We are running regular sessions and courses CovidSafe. Please find our Guideline for F2F Sessions and the full Covid-19 Safety Plan on our website.

These courses will run for 6 weeks (once a week) on either a Tuesday or a Wednesday night. This is perfect timing to acquire a game to share with friends and family at Christmas!This Face-to-Face Beginners Course will cover all the basic concepts of the bridge game. You will play in each lesson as you learn. Plus- once completed- you will be able to play in our Supervised sessions.FREE for those who have participated in our previous Beginners Courses and would like to repeat the course.Where?All our courses will be held at Level 1- 162 Goulburn Street- Sydney. Parking is available at the Secure Parking Station at the corner of Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets. For $12 a validation ticket covering a full day's parking can be purchased from us.We hold our regular club games in the same premises. You can continue to play & improve after completion of these courses with us here.We're CovidSafe: We are running regular sessions and courses CovidSafe. Please find our Guideline for F2F Sessions and the full Covid-19 Safety Plan on our website.

Every week Bri Ellen Comedy serves up a roster of Sydney's funniest comedians. We've featured local and international acts- as well as Sydney's' quickest rising comics.We are Covid Safe and have placed the following procedures:Staff are up-to-date on safe hygiene practicesEach person entering will scan into our traceable bar codeWe have sanitizing stations readily available for our patronsOur venue has a current Covid plan registered and in placePatrons are strategically placed to adhere to the safe space 4sqm rule

An improv comedy show inspired by the news.Improv Theatre Sydney and a couple of guests who are smarter than we are- break down news and current events of the day for you. They then re-spin it into comedy improv sketches and silliness. Hot tip: there will probably be something on COVID (and hopefully there'll be other news too!)Venue doors open a minimum of 30 minutes prior to show start time. Pop in before the show for a drink and a physically distanced mingle!Giant Dwarf is a licensed venue. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person. Any discriminatory- illegal or aggressive behaviour- will not be permitted.Giant Dwarf Covid-Safe Measures: Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms- have travelled overseas within the last 14 days or have been in direct or indirect contact with a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19.Patrons are required to provide their name and contact details upon arrival as well as have their temperature taken with a remote thermometer. If your temperature reads above 38 C you will not be permitted entry for the safety of all patrons.Card-Contactless payment only - We are no longer taking cash sales.Shows will be seated and limited to 30 per sitting- allowing for physical distancing.Please ensure everyone you wish to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately.Tickets will need to be pre-purchased- no door sales will be available on the night.Drinks included in ticket price are valid for any drink available from the bar. They are redeemable for the individual show only- and cannot be used at another time.Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff.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 a full clean between sittings.Bookings available here

Feel like an island princess for a day!In this course you will learn an 'aparima himene style choreography- 'aparima means mimic of the hands and himene means song or lyric. Let the rhythm of the ukulele transport you the magical island of Tahiti while you learn about their culture and way of life.To finalise the course- we will have a day at the beach where you will be able to learn how to make a flower crown and perform the choreography for a dance video.Covid-18 safe guidelines:In order to keep physical distancing and hygiene principles to protect the community from the spread of Covid-19- spots are limited for the workshop and registration is mandatory.Please bring you own towel and water bottle.You will be asked to wash your hands or use hand sanitiser at the entrance.

A completely absurd in-character late-night-early-evening talk show

Diva Party - Mardi Gras After Party February 2020