Once again it is time to go through a whole bunch of fascinating shows, exhibitions and other arty stuff around the country for the month of July. Here are our picks:
Cosi Fan Tutte
Mozart’s opera about testing fidelity is an intriguing story to music of impossible beauty. Two men disguise themselves as Albanians and attempt to seduce each other’s lover in an elaborate ruse to win a bet. Absurd? Yes, but Mozart’s luminous music takes the ridiculous and makes it sublime.
Where: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
When: 19th July – 13th August
More Details: http://www.opera.org.au/
Cristina In The Cupboard
A spellbinding experiment in comic magical realism by highly acclaimed Australian playwright Paul Gilchrist, presented by The Depot Theatre in Marrickville from 13 – 30 July.
Where: The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
When: 13th – 30th July
More Details: http://thedepottheatre.com/cristina-in-the-cupboard
Simple Infinity
Carriageworks will present the premiere of a new contemporary Australian theatre work titled Simple Infinity, created by Urban Theatre Projects and developed in partnership with artists who identify as operating differently in the world. Presented at Carriageworks from 13 until 16 July 2016, this unique piece interweaves performance, dance and new contemporary classical music, in a celebration of the individual – illuminating the vulnerability and fragility of our personal and intimate connections with each other.
Where: Carriageworks, Redfern NSW
When: 13th – 16th July
More Details: http://carriageworks.com.au/
Big Gay Adventure!
This is Peter Rugg’s first full-length cabaret, or as he likes to say: cabagay. When thinking about his experience of growing up gay, he realised just how awful, messy, and amazing it was. With the advent of Grindr, finding your identity as a young gay man has changed dramatically.
Where: The Butterfly Club, Melbourne, Vic
When: 20th – 24th July
More Details: http://thebutterflyclub.com/
Gertrude Street Projection Festival
This festival of light will brighten up Melbourne’s Gertrude Street like no other. Even more so than Christmas! But with more artistic merit and stunning beauty.
Where: Various venues across Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Vic
When: 15th – 24th July
More Details: http://gspf.com.au/
Performing Climates
Arts House as part of their Performing Climates, are curating a public arts and cultural program that may be of interest to those who have climate control concerns close to their heart. There are many events going on, including the dynamic and large-scale Cut the Sky done by the team from Marrugeku
Where: Arts House, North Melbourne, Vic
When: 6th – 15th July
More Details: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/arts-house
Mens Rea: The Shifter’s Intent
And lastly, we implore you to go see Raghav Handa’s Mens Rea: The Shifter’s Intent. Through this new work audiences will experience contemporary dance meeting cross cultures explored through future technologies.
Where: Judith Wright Centre of the Performing Arts, Brisbane, Qld
When: 8th – 9th July
More Details: http://judithwrightcentre.com/event/mens_rea_the_shifters_intent
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