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May Day for trees as calls for inquiry into light rail loudens BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Hundreds gathered on Sunday to stop the removal of fig trees on Anzac Parade. By Tuesday morning, one person had been arrested by the police. The felling continued into the early hours of Wednesday morning. By then the crowd had petered out to just a handful of people, who sang Waltzing Matilda and played drums in the early hours of the morning as the removal continued. “The community is heartbroken and angry, and there are calls to sack the Baird Government, and a new bill through the biodiversity laws, which is going to allow clear felling of many more trees,” said John Bellamy, organiser of Sydney Light Rail Action Group on Wednesday morning. At the rally on Sunday, campaigners who gathered said they were not against the light rail -- which the government says has necessitated the removal of the trees -- but rather the bad planning and poor process. The government has classified the light rail as State Significant Infrastructure, effectively removing the need for the government to adhere to heritage rules around trees and local council restrictions. Fearing that the end was nigh for the trees, protestors gathered on Monday, chaining themselves to the old fig trees. They were removed by police with some being arrested. “This insanity must be stopped and we are calling on the Prime Minister to step in and stop the chainsaws, while other options are looked at,” Mr Bellamy said, “The light rail will go down the middle of Anzac Parade from Alison Road to Kingsford, and we don’t understand why it can’t run down the middle of the rest of Anzac Parade and save these historic figs from being fully or partially destroyed.” City Hub understands that 1277 trees will be affected by the light rail project, either cut down or by having branches cut. On Sunday, Greens MP Mehreen Faruqi said

The rally on Sunday. Photo: Lawrence Gibbons.

that she intended to move a motion to establish an inquiry into the light rail when parliament resumed. She said the state government was “out of control”. “Premier Baird and his LNP Government are arrogantly pushing ahead with their agenda destroying everything that comes in their way be it trees, heritage or the will of the people.” “The light rail project is a classic example of this. We all agree that Sydney needs good public transport, but this project has made a mockery of what’s left of our our planning system and environmental assessment processes.” “There has been no transparency, no community

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consultation, routes have changed willy nilly without any justification and there have been massive cost blowouts already.” Locals disgruntled with the loss of trees from the park as well as community leaders had a similar message. Sydney Morning Herald columnist and architecture critic, Elizabeth Farrelly said to the rally that people should be concerned because the loss of tree canopy was substantial, and that it would in total amount to nine hectares, or around half the size of Hyde Park. “I’m angry about the environmental responsibility. The urban heat island effect we know

about – that’s a different of up to maybe ten degrees -- that’s huge.” “I’m angry about the pretense that this is about a choice between trees and light rail, as though we can’t have both […] we know we can have both.” She said the most disturbing thing was that the information was obfuscated by the government. “The secrecy is what destroys the trust, and that destroys the system. If we can’t trust government; if they lie to our faces, if they deliberately conceal the truth about what they’re doing, if they betray the commitments made in their own Environmental Impact statements, then who can we trust, and how do we deal with this?” Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said that it would only take a matter of months to find a solution that could save the trees and find a route for the light rail. “This light rail system will serve Sydney for the next century or more. It would take six or 12 months to get it right,” she said. An indigenous archeologist, Scott Franks said that there were also serious questions remaining over how Transport for NSW had handled the indigenous artefacts discovered at the light rail dig site. “My job is to look, understand, interpret and learn with the advice of the original people from these lands. Those stones and artefacts in the ground are the textbooks for the future. “Who we are, what we represent, and why we are here. We can’t replace that with iron and steel, we can’t replace that with a foreign company that has been awarded a $2.1 billion contract with an open hand, to act like an environmental vandal, with the sign off of the Premier.” “It’s a sad position to be in to know now, that this Premier can, with the stroke of a pen, take away not only aboriginal rights, but non aboriginal and the broader community’s right to stand up and have a voice.”

John Kaye: champion of public education BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS NSW Greens MP, John Kaye died on Monday night after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He was 60. John Kaye was born in Melbourne in 1955. He studied a bachelor of engineering at the University of Melbourne, as well as a Masters in Engineering Science. He received his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to parliament, Dr Kaye had a background in teaching at UNSW in areas of sustainable energy and greenhouse issues. He went on to explore more social and environmental problems when he joined NSW parliament in 2007. There, his portfolios included education, energy, consumer affairs, water, as well as racing and gaming. He brought a passion and highly principled belief in the things that were most important to him, most notably public education. Osman Faruqi said on Twitter that when John Kaye found out he had cancer, Premier Mike Baird asked if there was anything he could do. “Yeah mate you can stop gutting TAFE” was Dr Kaye’s response. Colleague NSW MLC David Shoebridge said that the Greens as well as the NSW Parliament had lost a member of enormous principle, energy and commitment.

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“John was a tireless champion of public education, leading the national debate on education funding with an unflagging commitment to TAFE and public schools. Public schools and TAFE colleges in this State are stronger, better resourced and

more prominent in the national debate due to the work of Dr Kaye.” Mr Shoebridge said that stopping the Tillegra Dam in the Hunter Valley being built was a personal highlight for Mr Kaye. Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon said, “John’s death is a blow for the Greens and the broader progressive movement.” “The depth of his commitment to public education, climate action and strengthening democracy was reflected in his tireless work. His strong policy work and ability to turn political analysis into broad based campaigns was outstanding.” “We are very saddened by this news. John’s loss will be felt deeply by Greens members and supporters across the country who held an enormous amount of respect for his work, particularly in education and renewable energy,” Australian Greens Leader Richard Di Natale said. “We will all miss his energy, passion and commitment to social justice and sustainability. His contribution to the Greens over many years has been invaluable and his passing will be greatly felt by the Party, our members and the wider community,” Senator Di Natale said. He is survived by partner Lynne, siblings Dina, Andrew and Stephen. A private service will be held this week and a public celebration of his life will be announced soon. city hub 5 MAY 2016

The Greens Kick off Campaign BY JORDAN FERMANIS The Greens kicked off their federal election campaign on Saturday with a day of door knocking in the electorates of Sydney City and Grayndler. Greens supporters met at Sydney Park where they were addressed by Greens Senator

controversial Westconnex motorway scheme. Both candidates addressed the launch where they spoke on issues they would be taking into their campaigns. Casey said that he had come from the Westonnex protest at Wolseley St in Haberfield which he attended with his family. Casey also paid respects to

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The Greens on Saturday. Source: Jordan Fermanis

Lee Rhiannon and Newtown MP Jenny Leong. Marrickville Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore will contest the seat of Sydney City and Jim Casey will be the Federal candidate for the electorate of Grayndler. Both these seats are traditionally labor strongholds. Deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek has held the Sydney City seat since 1998 and Anthony Albanese has held the Grayndler electorate since 1996. But the Greens will be hoping to make ground by focusing on community issues. Fittingly, the campaign launch was held at Sydney Park, which is under threat from the

past activist movements in the area, from women’s rights to workers unions. Sylvie Ellesmere spoke of her opposition to the Westconnex project. “Broadly it’s within that framework of liveable cities. Who gets to control how our cities are built and developed, whether its private money or public money …this project [Westconnex] is the exact opposite of that,” Clr. Ellesmere said. Clr. Ellsmore raised the major issues she would be taking into her campaign. “Affordable housing and refugee rights are the other two issues we have been campaigning really hard on. These are strong

however it is unclear where the 850 detainees will be relocated. Clr. Ellsmore said that, “The Greens position is that they should come to Australia.” Clr. Ellsmore also weighed into the the lockout law debate stating that “Newtown is unique but not exclusive,” saying that people coming to Newtown should respect the community that is there in light of recent incidents of homophobic violence. With an election set to be held on July 2, the Greens will be hoping to engage young people who are traditionally more sympathetic supporters of the Greens.

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Bondi boos as Pavilion decision upheld BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS There was uproar and screams saying “off with her head” at Waverley Council Chambers last Saturday when a rescission motion to stop the controversial redevelopment of Bondi Pavilion failed. The council met at 8am last Saturday to vote on the rescission motion which would put a halt to the development application that was lodged on April 19, which the community has decried as theft of community space for high end development. The council was equally divided 6-6. There was applause when Bondi ward Liberal Councillor Joy Clayton voted against her own party in favor of the rescission. Mayor Betts casting vote was the deciding factor. The plan to restore the dilapidated Bondi Pavilion was welcomed late last year. But since then, plans for the pavilion have been criticized as a grab for community space, and that locals would be excluded from the building. At the meeting, Labor Councilor John Wakefield said Mayor Betts had introduced the plan just three days before guidelines as to major infrastructure spending were released by NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole. “We have moved from what was originally conceived and supported around this table as a refurbishment and renovation of heritage community building in its current form, to what has morphed under your leadership into a $40 million project to convert it into commercial retail restaurant space,” he told the meeting. Clr Wakefield asked the mayor to write to the Local Government Minister to ensure that the mayor had acted properly on the question of major infrastructure spending. “It is vital for the credibility of this council, and the credibility of the minister, that you refer this item to allow that very small act of a letter and a response to the minister” He said that the idea for the refurbished pavilion was on the 15th December last year and that this was, “not coincidental.” Last week Woollahra Council moved a motion

requesting the NSW Premier review whether or not spending on the Pavilion complied with the Office of Local Government’s guidelines on council decisions during merger periods. Greens Councillor Dominic Wy Kanak said that Mayor Betts had underestimated how attached locals were to the Pavilion. “The mayor doesn’t or hasn’t realised how much the people love their pavilion. I think her Bondi ward councillor Joy Clayton, who is a Bondi born and bred local, appreciates the passion people have shown in fighting for their pavilion, and that’s why she has voted against the mayor on a rescission motion.” “I think other Liberal councillors should be taking that lead from Councilor Clayton, and to stop the commercialization of the Bondi Pavilion -- the people’s Pavilion. “People have made submissions that the budget proposed by the pavilion be the original $10 to $15 million; not the mayor’s grand commercialization plan of $38 million.” Mr Wy Kanak said that the development application would have to go to the community and encouraged locals to make a submission. “There is still an approach being made by our neighbours, Woollahra Council wrote directly to the Premier not to have this $38 million debt imposed by Mayor Betts on potential future ratepayers that may be part of an amalgamated council, that includes Woollahra and Randwick.” “The people have decided, against that grand expensive plan, and they want the pavilion fixed, but only within the $10-15 million budget.” The Greens candidate for Wentworth, Dejay Toborek, said that the issue could become one for the upcoming federal election this year because so many in the community were disappointed with Mayor Betts. “The Prime Minister has a crystal clear choice ahead of him. He can either back the community who wish to see this iconic community facility appropriately restored and maintained, or he can back his personal staffer, Sally Betts the Mayor of

Waverley Council meeting on Sunday.

Waverley, as she forces a lavish $38 million dollar, debt-inducing redevelopment on rate-payers.” Mr Toborek said that Mayor Betts would effectively be enforcing a debt onto many in the Wentworth Electorate. He said Mayor Betts’ “dogged” pursuit of the project was concerning, because it seemed apparent it did not have support of the Bondi community. “Up to 700 submissions raised legitimate concerns about the commercialization of the Pavilion and the lack of transparency in the process, yet the Mayor has completely run rough-shot over these concerns. This subsequently leads one to wonder if there is something more to the story.” Waverley Mayor Sally Betts dismissed claims that there was anything improper about the process. “Allegations that the Bondi Pavilion project has breached guidelines are incorrect. We sought advice

from the Office of Local Government prior to the Council meeting on 19 April 2016,” Clr Betts said. “The Bondi Pavilion Upgrade & Conservation Project has been planned for some years. Council first approved actions related to the Bondi Pavilion project in the Bondi Park, Beach and Pavilion Plan of Management process in 2012, 2013 and 2014. This resulted in inclusion of the project in the Operations Plan 2014-15 and the Waverley Council Long Term Financial Plan received by Council in June 2014. The project was also included in the Operations Plan for 2015-16 and the current Waverley Long Term Financial Plan.” “Council has also briefed various State Government representatives about the project, including the Minister for Environment and Heritage, the Attorney General (as Member for Vaucluse), and staff representatives from Destination NSW and from Crown Lands.”

Two charged for WestConnex protest BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Two men were charged with trespass on Saturday for occupying the roof of a home in Haberfield that will be demolished as part of the WestConnex toll road. In recent weeks the WestConnex has erected hoarding along some properties but the actual demolition that will turn swathes of the suburb into a giant construction site has not yet begun. Sixty year old, Paul Jeffery and Chris Elenor, 65, spent four hours on the roof of number one Wolseley Street Haberfield before being arrested by police. The two sat casually on chairs of the roof of the house reading the paper and drinking coffee. The house is just one of many slated for demolition as part of the WestConnex toll road in Haberfield. Mr Jeffery - who lives in Leichhardt - told City Hub that he wanted to stand in solidarity with those in Haberfield who had lost their homes. He said that there had been an abuse of process surrounding the forced acquisition of the homes. “We’re in solidarity with the people in the area that are being chucked out of their houses and business.” He said that it was wrong that some of the acquisitions were for only temporary worksites, and then sold off again. “These are young people. We met couples who had only just bought their home. Within months of moving in, they were told their houses would be resumed, and we were so angry about this, we decided to join the meeting,” he said. Many in the suburb are concerned about the demolition of homes in Haberfield because of the suburb’s heritage listing on the Register of the National Estate of Australia. It was created at the turn of the 20th Century and is listed because of the extent and uniformity of Federation era homes. It is 6

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The protest last Saturday. Source: supplied.

estimated that 123 properties in the suburb will be demolished. Protestors surrounded the building and unsuccessfully tried to block rescue police as they entered the occupied property through the garden of a neighbouring house. Mr Jeffery said he was angered “because of lack of process, lack of consultation.” He said one example was the New M5 where there had been 12,000 submissions put into the planning Office Environmental Impact Statement. “All these submissions, done by expert people, have been summarily dismissed.” “We will do further protests, it doesn’t stop here. Because of the publicity we’ve gained people are joining

the movement. We have had calls from people over the weekend who want to support us,” Mr Jeffery said. Mr Jeffrey said he understood that the police decided to charge the men because they had been involved in a similar style protest in the suburb a fortnight beforehand. But according to Haberfield local Sharon Laura, “it was a peaceful nonviolent protest.” She said frustration with the process drove people to protest. “It was an act of desperation, as people realise that this is being pushed through: the design, planning and execution. People will continue to do stuff for people who have lost their homes and the rest of us who will be paying the price through tolls, taxes, and lost opportunities”

According to Ms Laura there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the heritage conservation of the suburb. She has questioned the WestConnex Delivery Authority over whether or not houses to be demolished had been appropriately documented. Ms Laura said there were significant unanswered questions over what would happen to some of the heritage elements of the houses, such as interior mantel pieces and window frames. A WestConnex spokesperson said an independent heritage consultant is overseeing the identification and safe removal of items and material of heritage value. “This includes photographic archival recording of buildings within the Haberfield conservation area and the Powells Estate conservation area in North Strathfield/Concord, and as well as detailed reporting of heritage items to be salvaged.” “Heritage items are being carefully dismantled and removed by hand and then securely stored. These items include terracotta roof tiles, timber front doors, leadlight windows and fireplaces.” The spokesperson said that it would work, “in close collaboration,” with local councils to determine best way to use the items, and to make them available to local residents. “A draft urban design and landscape plan will go on display mid-year for community feedback illustrating how some items will be used in the project’s urban design.” “Once finalised with local councils, details of how residents can have access to the remaining heritage items will be made available,” the spokesperson said. Ashfield council has strongly resisted the WestConnex M4 East and are still objecting to requests from Sydney Motorway Corporation to close foot paths, erect a huge sign and a telecommunications tower on Ashfield Park which is also heritage listed.

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Second chance for former inmates BY LUCAS BAIRD “Upon release I felt alienated from everyone around me. I felt that everyone was looking at me and everyone was looking down at me. I didn’t feel part of normal society.” This was the experience of Dan Baxter*. Who after two different stints in prison - one for ten years and the other for five - found it extremely difficult to adapt to the outside world. . With Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) setting in and a criminal record making him virtually unemployable, Mr Baxter’s difficulties extended to his mental health. “You pick up a certain code in prison and you do bring it with you because if you spend long enough in there it is a major part of your life and it becomes a major part of your personality,” Mr Baxter told City Hub. He said that even after two years of job interviews, he would just be ignored on account of his criminal history. “Two years of knockbacks, it’s hard.” “After the last time I got out I had just had enough of the life I had been living and I just really wanted to live. You know, find a partner and get a job.” Mr Baxter’s story is just one of several case studies that Kate Weichmann of Prisoners Aid Association is using to create a new post-incarceration rehab program. Titled ‘Mates on the Move’ this new initiative is aimed at training ex-offenders to deal and interact with the outside world. According to government data, a parolee is two and a half times more likely to return to prison in their first three months than at twelve months after their release. Ms Weichmann told City Hub that Prisoner’s Aid is well equipped and has the experience to help combat this statistic and help ex-inmates to move on from prison life.

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“Given that Prisoner’s Aid is in the business of storing, delivering and moving people’s belongings it seemed like a natural fit to go into this industry,” Ms Weichmann said. “We had the contacts over the years. We have built up relationships with community housing providers and so we were able to get some clients very early on for the removalist business.” The training will cover five different aspects for the participants: essential life skills, employability skills, mental help, accredited training and work experience. Ms Weichmann said that key features of this will be day to day living, how to discuss a criminal record in a job interview, getting references and one on one

time with mentors. Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Andrew Griffiths stressed the importance post-incarceration rehab in NSW. Mr Griffiths is currently the Chief Investigator of an inquiry into the ACT’s Extended Throughcare program and explained to City Hub why post release support is needed. “45.8 per cent of prisoners who were released during 2011-12 [in NSW] returned to prison within two years,” he said. “Detainees released to the community often experience homelessness, poor mental health and high rates of illicit drug use.” “Recidivism and premature death are significant

risks in the months following release from prison.” “Post release support can help to address these issues and to therefore reduce rates of recidivism.” This program is a first for NSW, as the state is lagging behind others in post-incarceration schemes that provide employment opportunities similar to Victoria’s Reintegration pathways and the ACT’s thoroughcare program. Currently the state does have several transitional schemes for ex-inmates. But Mr Griffiths said that many of these have to deal with integration with the community not employment. These programs are funded by Corrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW) Funded Partnership Initiative. A CNSW spokesperson told City Hub that they provide work, vocational and education experience to enhance employment opportunities and promote successful reintegration with the community after release. ‘Mates on the Move’ has received help from many over the last few months as Prisoner’s Aid has tried to get the program up and running. Ms Weichmann said that Leichhardt Mayor, Darcy Byrne and state Member for Balmain, Jaime Parker were helping her in finding premises. She also said that the program had begun to receive its first major donations, these came from the Ian Potter and Westpac Foundations. Mr Baxter said that programs like this would give ex-offenders like him hope in future. “At a start point, we won’t be coming straight from prison. We will have a reference,” Mr Baxter said. “Even if it is volunteer work, it would give us that reference.” “It would give us hope.” *Not his real name.

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Organisations rally to get NSW’s rate freeze plan young people voting questioned BY LUCAS BAIRD Last week volunteers from OakTree, YVote and the Australian Youth Climate Coalition gathered at local universities to encourage young people to vote. The event which took place at UNSW, Sydney University and UTS is part of a wider push by these organisations to make sure that as many people between the age bracket of 18 and 25 are registered to vote before the federal election in July. Outreach Coordinator for Oaktree, Tamara Swinfield said that getting young people to vote was important because they could decide the election. “We are a really big constituency, we have the matters behind us and we also have an energy that we can tap into,” she told City Hub. “Young people are passionate, we just have to tap into that and find out what issues young people are passionate about.” “Think about the same-sex marriage debate, a lot of that is driven by young people.” The Labor Party is also running a campaign to encourage youth enrolment. Where their MPs post pictures of themselves the year that they first voted. But Ms Swinfield said that this campaign might not be as effective because of people’s distrust and disillusionment of politicians “I think a lot of the time people are disillusioned by our MPs, so it might not have the desired effect.” “I’m sure it would have an effect on somebody though.” Ms Swinfield said that it was more up to people talking to each other and encouraging others to use their voice. In the last federal election, approximately 400,000 or 25 per cent between the ages of 18 and 25 did not register to vote in time.

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The AEC told City Hub that only 17.4 per cent of cohort in this age group is not registered to vote as of Monday. “Encouraging youth enrolment is important as this cohort are traditionally underrepresented on the electoral roll compared to the rest of the eligible population,” they said. The AEC also said that they would be running a comprehensive last minute campaign to encourage young potential voters to enrol.

Organisations are targeting universities to encourage students to vote. Source: supplied.

BY LUCAS BAIRD Local Government NSW President, Keith Rhoades has slammed the government’s plan to implement a four year rate freeze on councils. Mr Rhoades said that the government’s terms of reference to the current IPART review was working against meaningful reform and sustainability He said that if this freeze went ahead it would exacerbate current problems in local councils. “It’s understandable that the State Government wants to be seen as the good guys in this exercise but the reality is that a four-year rate path freeze for amalgamating councils will only exacerbate the very real problems the review is supposed to help fix,” Mr Rhoades said. “We’re undermining the chance of a comprehensive solution before we start.” He said that freezing rates would inhibit the ability of local government to be financially sustainable and deliver the right level of services to ratepayers. The potential rate freeze was the subject of an IPART public hearing on April 26. At the hearing a City of Sydney representative, Bill Carter, agreed with Mr Rhoades. “The whole point of Fit for the Future is about is (sic) making more sustainable councils. So if you’ve got issues with two councils being merged together, you’re going to have to address them. You can’t just freeze everything and just hope that it’s all going to sort itself out because it won’t,” Mr Carter said. Also at the hearing IPART showed three options of how to implement the proposed rate freeze. IPART secretariat member, Letitia Watson-Ley outlined these options. “Option one is to amend the Local Government Act to provide the minister with a new instrumentmaking power,” Ms Watson-Ley said. “Option two is to amend the Local Government

Keith Rhodes speaking at the conference. Source: supplied.

Act to expand the Governor’s existing merger proclamation power.” “Option three is to amend the Local Government act to accommodate for the freeze policy.” IPART has named option one as its preferred method of implementing this policy. Option one would reduce the certainty of the freeze policy because it is not entirely set out in the Local Government Act But Ms Watson-Ley said that this option would allow the flexibility required to deal with any unforeseen problems that may appear. Option two would reduce the amount of time to make amendments to the freeze plan because they have to be changed before the Governor makes the merger proclamation. The third option would provide greater certainty to the rate freeze policy but provided less flexibility to deal with any unforeseen issues. IPART is expected to report its findings on December 18 this year.

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BY CAITLIN BURNS It only takes a few minutes of channel changing on Sydney’s commercial television networks to see how whitewashed our media and entertainment scene is. From news and current affairs, to the soaps and the reality programs; our screens are dominated by blonde women, square-jawed bronzed teens and white middle aged men. New ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie, in her very first statement, has called for more “cultural diversity” across the public broadcaster when she commenced the role on Monday (May 2). This year we finally saw people with visibly non-white heritage in the running for Australian television’s biggest popularity contest. But the petty uproar in response to the Gold Logie nominations of SBS icon Lee Lin Chin and The Project’s resident truth speaker Waleed Aly is a sad demonstration of our entertainment scene’s inherent prejudice. For many years this white washing of our entertainment industry has been the accepted norm. But it is perhaps not unexpected that Sydney’s burgeoning theatre scene is the first to start demonstrating genuine diversity, hopefully as a forerunner to greater change to come in mass media. We spoke to a few of the theatre scenes’ game changers to see how they are shaking things up and bringing issues of colour and diversity from stage left to front and center. Elijah Williams, our cover star, is a Sydney actor taking on his first professional role this month at the Kings Cross Theatre. Elijah plays Gabriel Chibamu in Black Jesus, a play that investigates the abuses committed by Zimbabwe’s Mugabe government after its fall in 2015. Gabriel is put on trial as one of the most infamous perpetrators of the regime’s atrocities, a process that questions the concepts of right and wrong, guilt and innocence and truth and justice. Elijah first came to Australia from West Africa with his mother and brother. He was enrolled as a boarder in a prestigious private school, where for the first few days he said “it was really weird, and it was awkward. I felt like a fish out of water, like an outcast”. He has also found it hard to break out of typecasting in roles for stage and screen, adding: “It hasn’t been an easy journey being an African who wants to play other roles, but is unable due to other factors.” Elijah describes being able to play a character that he can relate to on a personal and cultural level as an amazing experience. Importantly, the play is relatable on a more universal level. “[Black Jesus] is not subject to only Africans viewing it and coming to see it. The aim is to get the outside

Belinda Jombwe from Black Jesus. Photo: Chris Peken

world to come and see and understand… where we are going as people,” he explained. As an actor, producer and champion of theatrical diversity, Bali Padda is another figure bringing migrant experiences to the stage. He is the proud producer of Lighten Up, playing at the Griffin Theatre Company. Written by and starring Nicholas Brown, the play focuses on an AngloIndian actor trying to get his break in the soap ‘Bondi Parade’ despite his obvious differences to the rest of the cast. Bali has had his fair share of being restricted to certain roles in his time as an actor. “I found myself playing terrorists, cleaners, [or] an Indian student,” he said. He struggled to find a role that represented the complexities of his experience, constantly questioning why he had to always play a narrow perception of his culture instead. “There’s a problem that there’s no real representation of how multicultural Australia is in any of our products, whether it is stage, TV or film… so I said [to myself] ‘this is a problem and I am going to be the one that makes a difference’.”

Since then, Bali has been putting his money where his mouth is by creating and championing more diverse material that better represents migrant

communities. He is often required to convince theatre companies that they are not taking a risk with these kinds of productions, reminding them that diverse casting has been shown to bring in “higher revenues, more eyeballs and better advertising”. Creating more diverse material is one thing, but getting it on the stage is an entirely different story. Mongrel Mouth Productions is a company not only dedicated to producing original, site-specific theatre in unusual locations, but they are also dedicated to working with people from all cultural backgrounds. Artistic producer and director Duncan Maurice is trying to overcome the fact that “the main stages are looking at not only white actors and white artists but also white stories”. Duncan sees the challenge for the Sydney theatre scene as not only having a more diverse cast, but also having people of different backgrounds in the room making the decisions. “It’s not only having these voices in the room, but that they also come with an opinion and the right to have their perspective known and shared,” he said. Duncan explained that creating diversity on stage will also encourage diversity in theatre audiences, because “we go to see theatre to see our stories being told, and if your story is not being told, then why would you go?” Diversity in theatre is a thought-provoking and commercially viable alternative to the white experience we so often see play out on our city’s main stages. It is able to represent beliefs and values central to us as humans that are indifferent to our skin colour. And, at the end of the day, we all have a lot more in common than that which divides us.

BLACK JESUS On now until May 21, Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm. Kings Cross Theatre. Level 2 Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross. $27-$32. Tickets & info: kingsxtheatre.com

LIGHTEN UP Nov 30–Dec17. Griffin Theatre Company. SBW Stables Theatre, 19 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross. $30-$38. Tickets & info: griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/lighten-up/

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The Taming of the Shrew

Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness There’s a new kid on the block in Sydney’s heart of art – this month sees Erskineville’s PACT Theatre host the first production from Sydney’s newest independent theatre company, Polyamorous Productions. An ambitious start to life sees Polyamorous Productions dive headfirst into a world of alter existence when they debut Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness by Anthony Neilson. Based on the historic 19th Century entertainer, Edward Gant guides his band of odd-ball actors through his travelling freak

show of colourful and bizarre vignettes. In the world of Edward Gant, nothing is quite what it seems. The lines between reality and fantasy are blurred and you will be sure to question which particular side of the circus tent you’ll find your diverted self on. If origins as aspiring as this are anything to go by, then PACT Theatre is sure to have an eclectic lifespan. (AH) May 4–7, 8pm. PACT Centre, 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville. $21.49-$26.62. Tickets & info: edwardgant.com

The Cherry Orchard Since it was first published in 1904,Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard has had many adaptions. Director Clemence Williams, who graduated last year from the Master of Fine Arts (Directing) course at NIDA, has read several of these adaptions – but it was the one from acclaimed playwright David Mamet that resonated most with her. “I think [Mamet’s interpretation] is shorter, sharper, a little sexier and has its own distinct rhythm,” said Williams. The Cherry Orchard deals with an aristocratic family’s dilemma to sell their beloved property. It will mark Williams’ debut main stage production in Sydney and also feature fellow NIDA graduates Sarah Chadwick and Josephine Starte, playing the roles of Lyubov and Varya respectively, with Jonathan Hindmarsh responsible for the set and costumes. Williams explained it was a very collaborative working experience: “We started off with a fair amount of table work for us all to get our heads around the slice-of-life style.We then broke down the play into actions and started to play with objectives and super objectives for the figures. It’s been both fascinating and a challenge to work with a cast that have quite different approaches to acting.”

Even though more than a century has passed since it was first written,Williams believes the play’s themes of class systems and real estate remain increasingly relevant. “Who can own land? Who will inherit land? What does land ownership mean to one’s socio-economic status? These are the questions the play asks of its audience and are ones which plague our social and political landscape today.” “My aim is to create onstage relationships that demonstrate the transient nature of the class divide,” explained Clemence.“I want the ideas of disconnection, detachment and misplaced nostalgia to be accessible. Our audiences can expect a lot of tongue-in-cheek humour, unrequited love, sexual tension and a decimated Orchard.” (ASim) Until May 28. New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown. $17-$32. Tickets & info: newtheatre.org.au

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Sydney’s Sport for Jove Theatre is a repertory company with a long history of producing innovative interpretations of classic dramas and comedies.This Autumn the award-winning team is reviving its exciting and inspiring reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew. The play is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-`known works, but despite its obscurity, it is as poetically written and well structured as any of the familiar tragedies. The ‘shrew’ of the title is intended to be a bad tempered woman. However, the idea of ‘bad tempered’ can also be seen from some perspectives as simply assertive. In this love story, the ‘shrew’ is a woman who speaks her mind. One who challenges the role imposed by her misogynistic society. She not only challenges the idea of ‘female’ but the power structure of the community in which she lives. As such, this is a play which resonates with modern audiences.The examination of money, greed, family, gender roles, and outspokenness is perhaps more relevant today than it was in the playwright’s era.

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The Sport for Jove ensemble have the wit, the judgement and the artistic spirit which suits The Taming of the Shrew.Their long experience with the bard ensures that their handling of this humorous yet pointed satire will be adept and adventurous whilst maintaining its original flavour. This is sure to be a season which transcends time to produce an intriguing and contemporary piece which will echo long after the final curtain falls. (LR) This production will have a short run at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre this weekend before returning midMay at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale. May 5–7, various show times. Riverside Theatre, cnr Church and Market Streets, Parramatta. $25-$39.Tickets & info: sportforjove.com.au May 19–28, various show times.York Theatre at the Seymour Centre, cnr City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale. $35-$42.Tickets & info: sportforjove.com.au

Satisfaction: A 70’s Porno Feast In the 1970’s a whole number of adult films were accidentally released into the mainstream cinemas, causing people to flock to the theaters and creating quite a stir within society. Satisfaction: A 70’s Porno Feast is a one-night-only performance celebrating the adult film era of the 1970s. You’ll witness a number of burlesque performers and dancers recreate 70’s adult films. Performer and creator of Satisfaction, Bella Louche said she was inspired by the way sexuality is represented in popular culture. “The 1970s was an interesting era because adult films made a brief crossover into mainstream culture,” said Louche. “The stars in these films became household names. The films were celebrated. We love the look and feel of this era, the films are funny because the acting is terrible and the plot is corny and full of holes.”

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Louche explained that burlesque is normally seen as Dita Von Teeseesque, classic and very sexy, but it’s much more than that. “Burlesque is about challenging people’s perception about females sexuality, [and] in the 1940’s and 1950’s there were shows put on by men,” she said. “The burlesque I know now is women putting on shows for women and exploring different

ideas of sexuality.” “I’ve studied acting and dancing, I think the humour and raunch is the easiest ways to grab someone’s attention to take them on a journey, and burlesque lets me do that,” she concluded. (AMal) May 6, 8pm. Red Rattler Theatre, 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville. $30. Tickets & info: moshtix.com.au or facebook.com/perverseproductions

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The Boy From Oz Australia’s most successful musical makes its return to Sydney thanks to the city’s most enduring community-based musical theatre group – The Regals Musical Society presents The Boy From Oz. This musical is a tribute to the extraordinary life of the late Peter Allen, the boy from the outback with a talent for music and performance who went on to become a star on the world stage. Allen’s life and career, with all the great highs and lows he encountered along the way, is ripe for the stage musical treatment. Performer Timothy Langan will be stepping into the metaphorical dancing shoes of Peter Allen himself for this production. Timothy has an honours degree in Musical Theatre and much like Allen he discovered his passion at a young age, even performing a jazz routine to Allen’s ‘Go To Rio’ at the age of seven. Speaking ahead of the opening night, Timothy was excited about the role but also aware of the responsibility he has to do justice to Allen’s legacy.

“Learning this role has been an enormous challenge, as Peter was an exceptional singer and songwriter, a brilliant dancer and a comedian with a dry sense of humour…” said Timothy. “Honouring all these elements is the true challenge of playing this role, and I’ve spent time working closely on each facet of Peter’s showmanship.” The Boy From Oz has starred a few performers in the role of Peter Allen, but none more iconic than Hugh Jackman’s Broadway take. “I think the beautiful thing about this role is that any performer who steps into [it] is simply honouring the memory of Peter Allen…” mused Timothy. “I don’t feel any pressure when compared to Hugh because each performer will bring something unique to the role, and no one will ever be Peter Allen, except of course, Peter Allen himself.” (AM) May 6–14, various show times. Rockdale Town Hall, 448 Princess Hwy (cnr Bryant Street), Rockdale. $29-$39. Tickets & info: theregals.com.au

Wonderful Town Ruth Sherwood, a witty writer from Ohio, arrives in New York City with her younger sister, an aspiring actress. From their basement apartment in the downtrodden part of town, these women are determined to pursue their careers and wildest dreams, and they don’t have time for men or love to hold them back. This plot may seem lifted from the latest watered down TV show pilot, but this is the story behind Wonderful Town, Leonard Bernstein’s award-winning (albeit forgotten) 1953 musical. To revive this musical The Sydney Philharmonic Choir and Squabbalogic have again combined forces. In the surrounds of the Opera House Concert Hall, the enigmatic cast of eight will be engulfed by a 300 strong choir and a 55-seat orchestra. Stage and TV star Virginia Gay and rising star Georgina Walker will be bringing the story’s heroines back to life. We caught up with director Jason Langley as preparations for this production’s extremely limited run were gaining momentum. “It’s a relatively unknown show in Australia because Leonard Bernstein wrote it in between his hit show[s] On The Town and…West Side Story…

I think it kind of got lost in Bernstein’s musical cannon,” Jason explained. “It seems to me to be quite progressive for the time it was written in… These female characters don’t exist for the men in the show, it’s quite the other way around,” he elaborated. “I think it’s got such strong feminist undertones because the original source material were these short stories published in The New Yorker Magazine by a journalist called Ruth McKenney, and she wrote them about she and her sister Eileen’s exploits… and the colourful characters they met along the way in trying to find their careers in New York...” McKenney’s stories could indeed be considered a predecessor to modern sitcoms of the likes of Sex and the City, Girls or Broad City. Combined with the drawcard of Bernstein’s unmatched composition and the sheer talent of the choir, orchestra and cast, this special production is a guaranteed to be an enriching experience. (AM) Two shows only: May 7–8 (8pm + 2pm). Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. $49-$109+bf.Tickets & info: sydneyphilharmonia.com.au or 02 9251 3115

The Axis of Awesome – Won’t Ever Not Stop Giving Up It began with the kind of throbbing piano energy you might expect, and the crowd filling Sydney’s foremost alternative comedy venue were already whooping and cheering as keyboardist/vocalist Benny and guitarist/sometimes far-back vocalist Lee entered the stage and kicked off the show. “…Things are a little different, from the last time we were here. One of us has been through some changes, might seem strange but it’s nothing to fear,” crooned Benny, as lead singer Jordan emerged onto the stage to be met with an even bigger uproar of applause – beaming at the crowd in a stylish leopard print dress, boots and stockings. Benny continued:“…So it’s time to address the rumour, do it with a sense of humour, so there’s no mistaking identity for a costume –– yes, Lee is bald!” You see, this run at the Sydney International Comedy Festival not only marks The Axis of Awesome’s 10th anniversary of performing awardwinning musical comedy and parody songs, but this is A MAN WALKS INTO A BAR An absurdist comedy taking an alternative approach to exploring certain characters we meet in a bar.Two people from very different worlds who share a romantic past are meeting for the first time on what would have been their wedding day.Their meet up becomes a battle and they use jokes as their arsenal. Expect the unexpected (AMal) Until May 7,Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Sat+Sun 3.30pm. Blood Moon Theatre,World Bar, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross. $20-$30. Tickets & info: offtheavenue.com.au THE DETECTIVE’S HANDBOOK The first show from the New Musicals Australia program, The Detective’s Handbook is a complex new work – intelligent and witty, with lots of rapid fire spoken/sung beat poetry.With a cast of six and a fivepiece live band, this is a very ensemble like piece with film noir vibes and some good old standard jazz musical numbers

which are catchy yet evocative of a smoky 50s bar. (MS) Until May 7, various show times. Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point. $45-$50. Tickets & info: hayestheatre.com.au or 02 8065 7337 BELLEVILLE A young married couple,Abbey and Zack move from Baltimore, USA, to Belleville, a very bohemian, hip, cool suburb on the outskirts of Paris. Zack, a doctor, has adjusted to Paris, but yoga teacher Abbey hasn’t, and their relationship begins to form cracks. Belleville is about love, relationships and how love takes many forms. (MS) Until May 7,Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Sun 5pm. Old Fitz Theatre, 129 Dowling Street (Cnr Cathedral Street), Woolloomooloo. $28-$38.Tickets & info: oldfitztheatre.com/belleville NOTHING PERSONAL A typical David Williamson middle class family

their first tour since Jordan has come out as a transgender woman (so really, it’s only fitting that I first commented on her outfit rather than her technique – ba-dum-tish!). The band immediately addressed the change, in their signature tongue-in-cheek style, clearing up any confusion.They proceeded to do what they do best – presenting a mixed bag musical jokes in a fluid and uproariously hilarious style. Old favourites and YouTube smash hits such as ‘Bird Plane’ and a slightly updated ‘Four Chord Song’ were met with just as much applause and laughter as ever. Much of their humour is silly for the sake of it, but their newer material proves they can also address gender issues and inequality with the same light hearted quirk and sharp wit. Their comedy is matched by their musical prowess, Jordan and Benny’s voices are as radiatingly strong as ever and it their instrumental talent is up to scratch – the only minor complaint would be that the sound crisis, but unlike most of his plays, the male characters get little focus. In fact one of the best things about Nothing Personal is the strong presence of women.A comedy first and foremost, the play is set around office politics in the publishing industry, and is about women coming to terms with losing their power as they grow older in the workplace. (MS) Until May 7. Genesian Theatre, 420 Kent Street, Sydney. $25-$30.Tickets & info: genesiantheatre.com.au REPLAY As a child, John saw his brother die. His other brother saw it too, but remembers things quite differently. They are forced to dredge up their competing pasts in search of a common truth – yielding terrifying, unexpected consequences. The past is what you make it in this newly devised Australian play by Griffin Theatre and forthcoming playwright Phillip Kavanagh, who pushes the theme of memory to its extreme

through often funny and relatable encounters. (AM) Until May 7, Mon–Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm + 7pm. SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross. Tickets & info: griffintheatre.com.au DIRTY PEOPLE Part-time scam artists and part-time no-hopers, James and Lucy find themselves amid a scene of chaos as a night in a dingy dive bar unravels into near-murder.The more we learn about their story, the dirtier it gets. Dirty People may speak some harsh truths to any Gen Y members sitting in the audience. It’s more than an exercise in self-awareness; it is a snapshot of our generation. (CB) Until May 8,Wed–Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm. The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville. $22-$32. Tickets & info: thedepottheatre.com BLONDE POISON Following a sellout season at the Old Fitz, Belinda Giblin brings Stella Goldshlag’s story to

would occasionally drown out small sections of their no doubt on-point lyrics. While the comedy circuit has long been dominated by acts that rely on humour that marginalises, this band has for a long time been a welcome breath of fresh air (without depriving us of any dick jokes).And in a world where Caitlin Jenner is the most well known representative of the transgender community, we need more gorgeous people like Jordan in the spotlight. The Axis of Awesome are a trio of adorable musical geeks, and an act that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. (AM) WWWW The Axis of Awesome will follow up their smashing run at The Giant Dwarf Theatre with a one-off show at The Concourse. May 7, 9pm.The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. $35.27-$39.35+bf. Tickets & info: sydneycomedyfest.com or ticketek.com.au

the stage once again. Only eighteen when war broke out, Goldshlag was Arian in appearance, but she was still Jewish, and not spared the Gestapo’s excesses. In order to save herself, she became complicit in the holocaust.An astonishing story and a wonderfully performed play. (GW) Until May 12,Tues–Sat 7pm, Wed + Sat 1:30pm.The Studio, Sydney Opera House. $49.90-$74.90. Tickets & info: sydneyoperahouse. com.au or 02 9250 7777 SPRING AWAKENING THE MUSICAL An electrifying fusion of rebellion, sexual awakening and rock and roll – this musical tells the story of teenagers who find themselves confused by their newfound sexuality and frustrated by the unwillingness of any of the adults around them to teach them anything substantial about ‘the facts of life’.An impressively seamless and emotive production from the Australian Theatre for Young People, see

this cast before they really hit the big time and brace yourself for raw, daring theatre. (AM) Until May 14, various show times. ATYP Studio 1, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road,Walsh Bay. $35. Tickets & info: atyp.com.au or 02 9270 2400 GOOD PEOPLE Trapped in a cycle of urban poverty and with a disabled daughter, Margaret has little to show for life and few prospects. When she loses her meager job at the ‘dollarstore’, there is no money for rent and eviction beckons. With impeccable comic timing, Tara Morice is completely enthralling as Margaret, driving the play relentlessly forward. An endlessly rewarding piece of theatre. (GW) Until May 21, various show times. Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli. $65-$69. Tickets & info: ensemble.com.au or 02 9929 0644. city hub 5 MAY 2016

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THE GRUMPY GUIDE TO THE OLYMPICS With Coffin Ed, Jay Katz and Miss Death With less than a hundred days to the start of the Olympic Games in Brazil, it’s fair to say that interest is not even at the bronze medal level. It’s often said from the Australian perspective that the last great Olympics, steeped in the amateur spirit, were the 1956 games in Melbourne. Sure there was blood in the water at the infamous Russian versus Hungary water polo game, but compared to recent years there was an innocence that defied controversy. On the surface Sydney 2000 was also a raging success, although it marked the beginning of an escalating real estate boom as we fast established ourselves as one of the world’s most expensive cities. In the ensuing years world sport in general has been dogged by almost daily scandals of administrative corruption, drug taking and rampant commercialisation. Australia was recently named in WADA’s top ten list of doping offenders along with the perennial “good sports”, Russia and China. So what of the upcoming games in Brazil, a country currently embroiled in not only major political turmoil but rapid economic decline, massive crime figures and the dreaded Zika virus? It’s highly unlikely Brazil’s current leader President Dilma Rousse will be joining other world figures on the opening ceremony rostrum as she faces likely impeachment and removal from office. We have all heard stories about Brazil’s race to finish the Olympic infrastructure and the drastic cost cutting that has even seen TV sets scrapped from rooms in the athletes’ village. Given the country’s current economic malaise, you have to wonder how they were seduced

or bludgeoned into hosting the games in the first place, especially so soon after staging the World Cup in 2014. Who knows what goes on in the hallowed halls and shady corridors of the IOC, but surely it’s time to reinvent the whole Olympic concept. One suggestion that sometimes crops up is that the Games return to its spiritual home of Greece on a permanent basis, with countries worldwide contributing to a perpetual infrastructure. Some events could even be run in the nude, evoking the tradition of the ancient Olympics circa the fifth century BC. If the unlikely ‘sport’ of golf is to become an Olympic regular, why not insist that it is played entirely in the bollocky, spectators included?

Sven Marquardt – Future’s Past For many people Sven Marquardt’s face has become synonymous with the legendary Berlin clubbing mecca Berghain, where he acts as the doorman. However there is much more depth to this man than the gruff exterior and stories of rejection that quite a few people come away from the club with. Marquardt is also a renowned photographer on the German art scene and will make his way to Australia to exhibit his work for the very first time this month, as part of the Head On Photo Festival. Much of Marquardt’s work is shot in black and white on analog film, which he credits to his up bringing. “It was really difficult to get colour film in East Germany, and what was available sucked big time,” he explained. You may wonder why now though he still sticks with this style along with using analog film, given the proliferation of digital media.

COLIN PENNOCK – MODERN RECLUSE Known for his production of emotionally driven landscapes, Irish-born artist Colin Pennock presents a new sequence of vigorous paintings. Pennock’s latest works come with an immense link to the sensationalism and dissemination that the major news corporations thrive on, and the vulnerability that the artist is feeling within a world that he is struggling to comprehend. Whilst his contemporary surroundings are a big influence, Pennock 16

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As Marquardt explained, it’s all a matter of the stories he is trying to convey: “I start with the question ‘is there a story to tell?’ So I feel like black and white photography creates a different drama and has a soberness to it that I like.” When speaking about the other side of his life in the Berlin nightlife scene, Marquardt’s artistic mind and eye can’t help but creep in at times, especially when addressing the myth that ‘wearing all black improves your odds of successful entry into Berghain’. “If we were just a club full of models and pretty people all dressed in black it would be nice to look at for half an hour, but god that would be boring,” he remarked. (JA) May 5–22 (Exhibition Opening & Artists Talk May 5, 6–9pm). Ambush Gallery, Level 3, Central Park, 28 Broadway, Chippendale. Info: ambushgallery.com

admits that he always needs to look back in order to move forward with his work. (AH) Until May 14.Tues–Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Arthouse Gallery, 66 McLachlan Ave, Darlinghurst. Info: arthousegallery.com.au 20TH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY In this milestone year, the Biennale and all its associated art works follow a topical theme: “The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed”. Official Biennale sites –

A naked Olympics would certainly boost television ratings and discourage the commercial intrusion of corporate moguls like Nike, with nowhere to display their normally omnipresent logos.Whilst nudity might be a challenge for Stalinist North Korea, that’s one country we’d nominate as a potential host for a future Olympics. Surely the portly Kim Jong-un would not knock back the propaganda value of Pyongyang staging the event in the 150,000 capacity of the The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, currently the world’s largest. When it comes to mass displays of flipping those coloured cards nobody does it better than the North Koreans, and what a spectacular opening ceremony it would be, complete with a procession of tanks, ground to air missiles and giant inflatable statues of Kim himself. Berlin 1936 all over again with a modern day Hitler, but here’s the catch – once the country had opened its doors to a massive influx of international athletes, TV crews, sports drug dealers and tourists, the average North Korean would soon realise that democracy was a helluva lot more fun. The regime would crumble, history would repeat itself and Kim would drop a cyanide pill in his fortified underground bunker. The moral of the story being that if any country is chosen or puts itself forward to host the next Olympics, it needs to be for the common good, and a good that embraces the world at large – not just for shameless selfaggrandisement. Laugh if you like, but in a few decades from now we could well see naked golfers teeing off in Pyongyang with an even more portly Kim Jong-un urging Olympians to emulate the achievement of the late Kim Jong il who once carded an amazing 38-under-par round of 34 including eleven holes in one – albeit fully clothed.

THE ART OF THE BRICK: DC COMICS An exhibition built from Lego and based around comic book characters may seem juvenile in nature, but ‘Lego artist’ Nathan Sawaya’s sculptures are nothing short of mesmerizing. With the larger statues comprised of many thousands of individual Lego bricks, Sawaya’s pieces are technical marvels and each is an artwork in its own right. The exhibition pays tribute to the biggest heroes and villains of the DC universe, with Superman, Batman and The Joker overshadowing the collection. But Sawaya also pays equal care and attention to more marginalised characters, the often purely sexualised Wonder Woman (who is strong and powerful through his gaze) and Aquaman (who is often the butt of the joke when it comes to discussions about super powers). Travelling through this exhibition feels much more like partaking in a hyper colour interactive installation. Sawaya injects his own personality, humour and sentimentalism about comic book characters into his work. Reading the descriptive placards as you walk around is highly recommended, if only to keep track of how many individual Lego bricks were used in each build and how many burritos were consumed to ‘inspire’ each particular piece. You don’t necessarily need to be a fanatic of either DC or Lego to get a kick out of this exhibition; it will still ‘inspire the hero within’. The Art of the Brick was due to finish up with

The MCA, Cockatoo Island and Carriageworks – have been rebranded as several different ‘Embassies of Thought’. The most revolutionary works however exist in public locations, the ‘In-Between’ Spaces. Although these works differ greatly, each casts a new light on its location. City Hub recommends heading to Redfern to check out ‘We Built This City’ and ‘Making History’ before swinging around to Newtown to see ‘Fade Away, Fade Away, Fade Away’ in Camperdown Cemetery. (AM)

the first days of May, but due to popular demand it will continue to run through to midJune. It is worth your while to wait to watch the introductory video before starting your journey (and I’d also recommend making sure you’re not stuck pacing next to a family that is already threatening their small, shrieking children with “no presents at the gift shop” five minutes in). (AM) Until Jun 13, 10am–5pm (last entry 3.30pm). Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo. $16.60-$26 (family passes available). Tickets & info: maas.museum or ticketek.com.au (or on the door)

Until June 5. Various locations. Free. Full program: 20bos.com HEAVY ARTILLERY Prominent themes in this group show are identity and tradition and the modernist impact on both. Furthermore (with all artists hailing from China and Taiwan) the restrictive atmosphere in which Chinese artists live results in work which is subtly subversive and intricately planned. For example: He Xiangyu’s contribution, ‘Tank Project’

(2011–2013), is a life sized leather replica of a Chinese tank – the creator sneaked into an army base to obtain accurate dimensions. Heavy Artillery showcases the craft, the cunning and the imagination of artists who need to navigate the perils of political indoctrination and censorship. (LR) Until Aug 7 (10am-5pm, Wed-Sun). White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale. Admission Free. Info: whiterabbitcollection.org

By Jamie Apps As Mother’s Day fast approaches this weekend a wonderful event is happening just a couple of hours away that would make for the ultimate gift for mum. The second annual Berry Jazz Festival is an opportunity to take your mum (or yourself) away for a delightfully relaxing weekend in the picturesque surrounds of the south coast while also enjoying some of Australia’s premier jazz musicians. Creative Director & performer Zoe Hauptmann described how she fell in love with the township of Berry when she went down earlier this year to scope out venues: “It’s such a beautiful little regional town with all the heritage buildings and it’s perfectly set up for the festival, you can walk from venue to venue.” It’s not only the visual aesthetic of the town that influenced the decision to hold a festival in Berry, the Jazz Festival has received strong support

traditional learning by ear and playing with other people manner,” she explained. Other major highlights of the weekend include Mister Ott leading an Ethiopian influenced six-piece ensemble during dinner on Saturday night. Then on Sunday the award-winning Coolangatta Winery will play host to a Mother’s Day luncheon with musical accompaniment from Emma Pask and Darren Percival performing Finnland, which is a reimagining of Neil and Tim Finn’s amazing repertoire of memorable music. May 7–8, various venues in Berry (2 hours South of Sydney). Single events $15-$60 or two day pass $160. Tickets & info: berryjazz.com.au

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prowess and made them a force to be reckoned with on stage. Fri, May 6, Captain Cook Hotel Jenny Broke The Window: After their extremely successful singles ‘Skinny Dip’ and ‘Black Skeleton’, these Sydneysiders are set to take the stage for fans before they embark on a journey to the UK to continue writing their much anticipated debut album. Fri, May 6, Newtown Social Club Motez: Following the release of his new The Vibe EP last week, Sydney house music heads will get a chance to see one of Australia’s greatest producers in the field strut his stuff this weekend. Sat, May 7, Oxford Art Factory The Wonder Years: These Philadelphia rockers have packed their gear up and made the long journey down under with fellow bands Knuckle Puck and Our Last Days as all three wind their way around our beautiful country. Sat, May 7, UTS Underground Yo Preston: Making a name for himself initially on Youtube doing covers of well known tracks,Yo Preston quickly amassed a loyal fanbase. Now following his recent hit single ‘Love Yourself vs F*CK Yourself’, the viral sensation is set to take the stage of the Oxford Arts Factory. Sun, May 8, Oxford Arts Factory

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Coheed & Cambria: With a career spanning two decades, the post-hardcore prog rockers from New York certainly have an abundance of material to show off to their Australian fans as they return to our country tonight. Thu, May 5,The Metro Theatre Sal Kimber & John Flanagan: Two of Australia’s premier alt-coutry/folk singer songwriters join forces tomorrow as they both launch new albums which fuse the Americana musical spirit with an outstanding Aussie twist. The pair initially formed their close friendship whilst they were both simultaneously in Nashville and have since both gone from strength to strength as performers. Fri, May 6, Django Bar Claude Hay: The celebrated hillbilly disco aficionado will be commemorating the release of his new single ‘Love No More’, a track which sees him intertwine bluesy slide guitar riffs on a guitar he built from a ten litre Jerry can especially for the track. Fri, May 6, Lazybones Lounge Slow Turismo: Known for their trademark multi-genre infused indie rock, this Canberra four piece have developed a strong presence on the scene. Support slots alongside the likes of Art Vs Science, British India and Safia have seasoned the band’s live

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Florence Foster Jenkins Only a versatile actress of Meryl Streep’s calibre could successfully portray 1940’s New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, a unique lady who would rather have starved than gone without Beethoven. She also pondered the pleasure derived from enchanting audiences through singing. Attempting to realize her dream, she hired a singing coach and piano accompanist. The voice she heard in her mind was exquisite and proclaimed other singers her age were on the decline while she seemed to improve, but was justifiably labelled “the worst goddam singer in the world”. Based on a true story, this is an extremely funny film and the laughs abound as Jenkins

inadvertently humours audiences through her lack of vocal prowess. Much credit must also be given to the support cast who provide much hilarity playing outlandish characters. Comedic genius Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) is a barrel-of-laughs as the piano accompanist, seemingly the only person who recognises Jenkin’s genuine lack of talent. Inspiring and cleverly written, audiences will deliberate whether Jenkins was delusional. People at the time said she couldn’t sing – but more importantly, they couldn’t say that she didn’t sing. (MMo) WWW 1/2

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The process of filming with hand-held cameras adds to the reality and intensifies the experience, further fuelled by the death-defying stunt work and high body count. One might say this is a perfect date movie which caters for both genders – whilst the menfolk are savouring the adrenalin-pumping action, the women are relishing each moment hunk Richard Madden appears on screen. Produced as a stand-alone film, but hopefully the likeable alliance of these two refreshing characters spawns a sequel. (MMo) WWW1/2

bean paste – “an”) when Tokue (Kirin Kiki), a 76-year-old lady with crippled hands, applies for a part time job. Upon tasting her exquisite “an” he employs her and business booms until rumours emerge that she is suffering from leprosy.This visually stunning and beautifully written film from Japan deals with the crushing effects of ignorance and gossip. (MMo) WWW1/2 A MONTH OF SUNDAYS Anthony LaPaglia returns to the big screen in this Australian comedy about a real estate agent whose life has stagnated. Fate intervenes when he receives a call from a lady (Julia Blake) who claims to be his mother (who has passed on), which leads to an unlikely but therapeutic friendship.This film accentuates that an established cast doesn’t necessarily translate to quality

cinematic viewing.The film seems contrived, lacks substance and moves at a laborious pace bordering on tedious. (MMo) WW1/2 PAWNO On an unassuming day in a dusty old pawnbroker’s store, world weary owner Les (John Brumpton) and his reserved employee Danny (Damian Hill) watch on as the very best and worst of human experiences collide and tangle around them. A love letter to the Melbourne suburb of Footscray, Pawno is a seemingly endless tapestry of scenery and people of all creeds and colours (including blue). While Danny’s bumbling, fledgling romance serves as the through line for this film, the peripheral love stories and heartbreaks provide a great, stewing depth of emotion. This

Highly offensive, cringe-worthy, and poorly acted. Quite Frankly is the story of a young man from New Zealand, who makes a move across the ditch to Sydney, whilst his friends relentlessly bully him into ‘coming out’. The series aligns being gay with a mental illness and once Frank realises he is actually gay, he claims it to just be extra baggage in his life. This is dangerous for today’s youth, with suicide rates amongst GLBTIQ identifying teens being 6 times that of heterosexual teens. To add to insult, Quite is an unpolished gem of independent Australian cinema. (AM) WWWW MARGUERITE A wealthy woman with a lifelong passion for music sponsors and performs regularly in exclusive salons to rapturous applause and admiration.The trouble is – she is the only person unaware of her complete inability to hold a tune.A figure of ridicule to most and pity to some, she plans a public performance after receiving encouragement from a dubiously favorable newspaper review. Inspired by the life of American Florence Foster Jenkins this touching film is set in 1920’s France. (CCov) WWW MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A tension filled chase movie come sci-fi thriller. Centred around the cross country

Frankly uses a number of offensive references to GLBTIQ culture and sexual behaviors to try and get a laugh. Maybe it was the lackluster acting, maybe it was the poor attempt at humour, it could possibly have been the high school style bullying of his ‘friends’ who were so concerned with making sure everybody knew their friend was gay, but I found myself cringing, wondering how long was left in each episode so that I could stop watching such tripe. (CR) W1/2

odyssey of Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), his father Roy (Michael Shannon) and their loyal companion Lucas (Joel Edgerton) as they evade the clutches of a mysterious military task force and strange cult leader.As the action unfolds, we’re shown glimpses of Alton’s special abilities.As the film draws to a close a majority of the threads come together whilst many are left unraveled and unanswered. One worth seeing for sci-fi fans looking for a film which tells it’s story in a new unique way. (JA) WWW1/2 THE BLUE ROOM Audiences who enjoy erotic thrillers won’t be disappointed in this stylish and highlycrafted French film.The alluring story of Julien (Mathier Amalric), a married man who has an affair with exgirlfriend Esther (Stephanie Cleau), spins a web of deceit and murder and

is an intelligent study of the dark side of human nature. Mystery and suspense is superbly created in true Hitchcockian tradition by director Mathier Amalric, who also stars in and co-wrote the film. (MMo) WWWW WIDE OPEN SKY A documentary film about Moorambilla Voices, a project which brings song to people living in remote areas of NSW. Michelle Leonard’s mission is to create a choir from the children of these places. It is an aspiration which confuses yet inspires them. Many have never heard classical compositions and the scenario challenges them to investigate new horizons.This is a magical exploration of how creativity can raise hope and opportunity in the most unlikely places. (LR) WWWW

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