Events

What's On in 2008

For bookings call the Box Office on (02) 9819 8809
or email boxoffice@wi.edu.au

January

Snip Snip

A heart-warming story about big business and old-fashioned values. Nick Patroklos is an award winning barber, having inherited his trade from his Father and his Father’s Father. When new comer Gary, sets up a state of the art salon a few doors down, the hair-raising rivalry to see who makes the cut begins. If you love ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Barber Shop’ you’ll love this hilarious musical comedy!

Date: Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th
Time: 24th, 25th 7pm, 26th 2pm & 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute Theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $15 Student $7.50
Bookings: 9819 8809

February

Orientation Week

Date: Monday 11th - Friday 15th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne

One Man Show

Written and Directed by Elizabeth Rogers
2 men, 1 massive ego equals a One Man Show.

Date: Thursday 14th - Saturday 16th
Time: 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute Theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $15 Student $7.50
Bookings: 9819 8809

March

The Passion Plays

From Mistero Buffo (The Comic Mysteries) by Dario Fo.
The Passion Plays explores several of the most sacred evangelical themes through a lens that is refreshingly novel. We see the miracles, tribulations and agonies uncensored. Moments of cruelty become agonisingly real as the nails pierce Christ's body, moments of irony hit home when the Jester flirts with the Grim Reaper, and moments of inspired revelation remind us of God’s divine purpose when Mary sees her son’s death in an image on a handkerchief. This play will enthral, entertain and, most of all, leave you with a deep sense of reverence.

Date: Friday 28th – Saturday 29th
Time: Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $10, Concession $5.00

April

Acting Out

Following in the wake of 2007’s outstanding success, performance students gear up for another fun season of fresh new works. Created, directed, and presented by the 3rd year graduands, these innovative stories will captivate and charm you. Ranging from avant-garde to classic drama, each tale takes a fresh look at life, love and how we deal with simply being human.

Date: Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th
Time: Thursday & Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $10, Concession $5, WI Staff $5

Graphic Design Open Day 1

Date: Wednesday 23rd
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

May

Music Student Showcase

A night to showcase the talents of the School of Music and YPA students.

Date: Thursday 22nd May
Time: 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $15, Concession $10, WI Students/Staff $5
Bookings: 9819 8806

June

An Evening of Dance

Date: Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Price: Adult $15, Concession $8
Bookings: 9819 8809

Alls Well That Ends Well

By William Shakespeare
Helena’s brainy about everything but love, as she sets her heart on winning the very unwilling Bertram for her husband. She gains the fickle fellow as a prize for curing the Kings fistula, but Bertram prefers battle to wife bedding and runs away to war. Not to be outdone, Helena hies off after him, and with the assistance of his dispassionate lover, concocts a clever scheme by which she can woo her man. Alls Well That Ends Well is a fascinating tale of contradictions and double standards that turns society’s expectation of men and women squarely on its head!

Date: Thursday 12th – Saturday 14th
Time: Thursday & Friday 11am & 7pm, Saturday 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $15, Concession $7.50
Bookings: 9819 8809

July

Orientation

Date: Thursday 17th - Friday 18th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne

Graphic Design Open Day 2

Date: Monday 14th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

August

Education Open Day

Date: Saturday 23rd
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

September

Drama Open Day

Date: Saturday 13th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

Theology Open Day

Date: Wednesday 17th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

YPA Open Day

Open Day 2008 will feature an array of performances by current students as well as offering the chance to see a class in action or join in the fun yourself. Come along to meet staff members, ask questions, enrol in a course, or simply enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment.

Date: Sunday 21st
Time: 2 - 5pm
Venue: Venues around Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

Salad Days

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October

Medea

By Jean Anouilh
This reworking of Euripides’ classic drama is a provocative investigation of the dynamic between divine and human will. Inflamed by jealously after the sexual betrayal of her husband, Medea commits the ultimate act of revenge in a killing spree. Anouilh’s modern take on the Greek tragedy challenges the motives behind extreme acts of violence, and dares to posit answers to the open-ended questions left by Euripides. Intense and haunting, Medea is a must see event for 2008!

Date: Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th
Time: Thursday & Friday 11am & 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Adult $15, Concession $7.50
Bookings: 9819 8809

Mozart Requiem

Our prize winning choir will be performing the Mozart Requiem with a superb orchestra and leading industry professional, guest soloists.

Soloists:
Simone Easthope – Soprano
Prudence Dunstone – Contralto
Simon Gilkes - Tenor
David Brennan - Bass

Date: Sunday 12th
Time: 3pm
Venue: St Joseph’s Colllge
Address: Mark St, Hunters Hill
Price: Adult $25, Concession $15

Statements of Faith in a Political Forum

“The political criminal of today must needs be the hero, the martyr and the saint of the new age" Emma Goldman

Based on several classic speeches by politicians and world leaders from Socrates to Aung San Suu Kyi, this new theatrical work explores our concept of ethical leadership in a postmodern society. Devised by 2nd year drama students, Statements of Faith is a poignant work that dares to peel back the layers of meaning to reveal a desperate, sometimes cynical, and at other times hopeful look at our past, present and future.

Date: Thursday 30th – Friday 1st November
Time: Thursday & Friday 11am & 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price*: Adult $15, Concession $7.50
Bookings: 9819 8809
Tour Dates: Monday 3rd November – Friday 7th November
*School discounts for bookings of 60+

Music Open Day

Date: Thursday 9th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

Dance Open Day

Date: Friday 10th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

Counselling Open Day

Date: Friday 17th
Venue: Wesley Institute
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

November

Cross-Roads

A Dance show with Works by Ronne Arnold, Terrie-Ann Bolger, Anca Frankenhaueser and Patrick Harding-Irmer
Date: Monday 3rd - Tuesday 4th
Time: 8pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Price: Adult $15, Concession $8
Bookings: 9819 8809

Dance Student Showcase

Major Projects by 3rd Year Graduating students.
Date: Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th
Time: 8pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Price: Adult $15, Concession $8
Bookings: 9819 8809

Graphic Design Student Showcase

A night to showcase the annual works of the 3rd year Graphic Design students.
Date: Wednesday 19th November
Time: 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

Spotlight Three

The third concert in the Spotlight Series is also the Young Performers Academy’s end of year recital. Expect some fun performances as well as a Christmas Carol or two!

Date: Thursday 27th November
Time: 7pm
Venue: Wesley Institute theatre
Address: 5 Mary St, Drummoyne
Price: Free

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