Caroline Nin
in Marlene
From the 30's to the 50's, Marlene Dietrich was the ultimate symbol of "femme glamour" meets "femme fatale". The extraordinary Caroline Nin uses song, spoken word and video to capture both sides of the Dietrich persona. Nin draws on Dietrich's life and music to paint a warm, 3-dimensional portrait of a passionate and witty woman who became both icon and hero.
Sydney Opera House Studio
25 June - 5 July
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
Pierre Huyghe,
A forest of lines
In the Opera House Concert Hall, a forest of trees has strangely grown. The forest is on the stage, in the stalls, in the circles. Huyghe creates a unique and magical experience, with no beginning and no end, no division between stage and audience, no specified direction or path to take - it is a theatre liberated from rules.
Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
Performance : 9 July noon-10 July noon
www.bos2008.com/
16 July - 5 August 2008
Rebecca Driffield
Charles Hewitt Gallery,
charleshewitt.com.au
Rebecca Driffield's expressive portraits have been exhibited in leading galleries across Europe and earned the Australian-born artist a long list of coveted awards and critical praise. As her career continues on a rapid trajectory from her adopted homeland in France, she is returning to Sydney to open her first comprehensive solo exhibition in 20 years. The Eye of the Mind comprises over 15 works which continue Driffield's exploration of the portrayal of the human face. A figurative painter, her work profiles real and imagined people. But nothing is as it first appears in Driffield's works.
Throughout July
RENDEZVOUS
with
The WORLD MOVIES
Channel
Some of the brightest stars of French cinema including Catherine Deneuve, Audrey Tautou, Gérard Depardieu, Romain Duris and Cécile De France invite you to join them for a chic blend of contemporary masterpieces and cinematic classics as we rejoice in the unique and charming diversity of French Cinema. 34 French films screening only on The WORLD MOVIES Channel.
The French Rugby League is currently looking to form a group of French supporters during the Rugby League World Cup between Oct 25 and Nov 22 in NSW & Queensland. If you are interested in taking part in this worldwide celebration of rugby league, please contact:
Mr. Mohamed Chaabi:
ffr_rlwc@live.fr
Tel: 0415 988 682
19 July
7 September
Company B
presents
SCORCHED
By Wajdi Mouawad
Directed by
Neil Armfield
"A story of love, family honour, civil war and barbarity" The Independent "I read Scorched and was totally floored" I think this play is a masterpiece of contemporary world theatre" Neil Armfield Exclusive Ticket Offer for AF Sydney members: $45 (save $9 off adult tickets!) on: Tues 5 August at 6.30pm, Wed 6 and Thurs 7 August at 8pm, Sat 9 August at 2pm.
To book call the Box Office
on 9699 3444 & quote
"Alliance Française"
For more information:
www.belvoir.com.au