Hola Bambinis,

There is so much happening at Bambina Borracha right now, it was worth a Bulletin.
With Sydney's Underbelly Arts Festival kicking off, Bambina Borracha is busy with forums, workshops and performances. In addition, Moonshine Babaret returns once again to Hermann's Bar.

[ FRIDAY NIGHT: UNDERBELLY TALKS CREATIVE COMMONS ]

One of Bambina's directors, Ness Hughes, is participating in a panel discussion about the Creative Commons movement of copyright in the Arts.

Creative Commons licensing has proved its place as an alternative to conventional copyright law by providing the flexibility of “some rights reserved” that artists and authors working in the digital age require to protect both themselves and others in the arts community. This panel, hosted by Imogen Semmler, the Director of Underbelly, will bring together Jessica Coates of Creative Commons Australia, Sherre DeLys, the Executive Producer of POOL, ABC’s media sharing site and Ness Hughes, an artist using Creative Commons Licensing to talk about the practicalities, the 'hows' and 'whys' of using Creative Commons.

Friday 4th July 6.30pm
FREE EVENT
CarriageWorks Arts Centre
Wilson St, Eveleigh

There are more free talks as part of this Underbelly program – well worth a look.

[ UNDERBELLY: THEN WE HAD ADVENTURES ]

Tim Spencer’s Then We Had Adventures develops and debuts at Underbelly.
This incredibly imaginative workshop sees the creative team nut out the characters and stories that will perhaps go on to a full length production in 2009.

Drop in to view a lab, or come by for the final showcase.

The full Underbelly program is viewable here.

[ MONDAY NIGHT: MOONSHINE BABARET: GOT THE BLUES ]

MOONSHINE BABARET GOT THE BLUES raises the curtain on a melancholic menagerie of performers tap-dancing ever closer to the edge of oblivion.

FEATURING SEROTONIN-INDUCING PERFORMANCES FROM MARK SUTTON, BENNY DAVIS, CHRIS CHEERS, ZOE NORTON LODGE AND KIDDY POOL SPECTACTULAR

Bring your Diazepam as we self-medicate our way to a unique night of song, dance, dramatic nothings and hyperinflation!

-------------------------------------
BABARET IS A FREE EVENT
8PM | MONDAY 7TH JULY
HERMANN'S BAR
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
CITY ROAD, SYDNEY
-------------------------------------

VISIT BABARET.COM

[ VX18504 – DIRECTED BY MERYL TANKARD – SPECIALS AND A GIVEAWAY! ]

Australian Theatre for Young People is offering a special deal to BAMBINA BORRACHA members & subscribers.

Purchase a $15 ticket for performances on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July, 8pm when you mention "FRIENDS OF VX18504" when you book at Ticketmaster 1300 723 038.
 
VX18504 directed by Meryl Tankard
Presented by Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) and CarriageWorks
 
atyp's 2008 major production VX18504, co-presented and performed at Sydney's hottest contemporary performance venue CarriageWorks, will once again see its young members, aged  12 – 26,  pushing boundaries as performers with this physical theatre piece directed by internationally acclaimed director Meryl Tankard.  
 
This is a new production of VX18504 in which Meryl will return to the ideas and concepts of the original work created for the Meryl Tankard Company in 1989. Through adapting the piece for the young performers of atyp, she has been able to find even greater resonance in the work's revelations about the origins and impact of conflict in our society.
 
VX18504 was the army service number of Sergeant Mick (Clifford Matthew Tankard), Meryl Tankard's father.

In this exuberant and thought-provoking blend of theatre and dance, Meryl Tankard explores the origins of conflict in our society, from childhood cruelty and backyard brawls to the ravages of war. Profoundly moving, this unique theatrical experience speaks to audiences of all ages, amplified by the humour, optimism and boundless energy of a youthful cast.

VX18504 features Blake Bowden, otherwise known as Rodney the Merman and Doctor Effe from Bambina’s recently acclaimed Persephone’s Wolf. Don’t miss this wonderful, young talent in a truly exciting theatrical work.
 
DATES: 23 – 2 August, 8pm
Matinee: 2 August, 2pm 
VENUE: CarriageWorks
TICKETS: $22 adults / $18 concession / $15 atyp members
BOOKINGS: call 1 300 723 038  or vist www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1232672
MORE INFO: www.atyp.com.au or call 9251 3900

Thank you for your continuing support,

- Bambina

[ CAN'T READ THIS PROPERLY? VIEW IT ONLINE ]