The Royal Exchange

10/01/2022

Shirley Valentine by W***y Russell

Why do we get all this life if we don't ever use it?

Shirley Bradshaw often finds herself alone and talking to the wall in her kitchen. But something's about to change! While preparing her husband's evening meal of egg and chips, she wonders if she has the courage to escape her dull married life. Can she follow her dreams and take an unexpected and exciting trip to Greece in search of her fearless former self, Shirley Valentine? Maybe there she will fulfill her dream of ‘sitting by the sea, drinking wine in a country where the grape is grown’.

W***y Russell's comic monologue, Shirley Valentine, opened at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre in 1986 to rave reviews and awards and was later made into an Oscar nominated film and now Bare Productions is proud to present this engaging one-woman comedy at the REX!
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08/12/2021

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26/11/2021

White Noise Productions invites you to a new kind of theatre experience with Sarah Kane’s groundbreaking play ‘4.48 Psychosis’. In lieu of characters, stage directions, or setting, Kane instead takes us on a mystic journey through the more personal hidden poetry of the body and the mind, addressing themes of loss, depression, and the anxiety of living in the modern world.

This is an amateur production, produced and directed by Matthew Collins.

Cast: Mea Walsh, Faiz Khan, Ben Loutitt

Content Warning- This play contains strong language, and explores themes of mental health and su***de.

Fri 3rd Dec @ 8pm,
Sat 4th Dec @ 2pm and 8pm,
Sun 5th Dec @ 11.30am & 8pm
$30
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=824862&

02/06/2021

Unfortunately next Saturdays show by Justin Bernasconi has been cancelled. He is in lockdown in Melbourne due to the Pangolins Revenge.

30/05/2021

And next Saturday JUSTIN BERNASCONI 8pm $15
Justin Bernasconi will be launching his single Blank Page on Sat 5 June at The Rex. Justin has garnered acclaim in Alt-Country outfit The Stillsons and his internationally celebrated solo albums Winter Pick and Barefoot Wonderland showcased the singer-songwriter’s range of influences from classical to Americana. His latest release Sleeping Like A Maniac revisits his UK roots, in a collection he calls ‘Folk Impressionism’ and is due for release in spring 2021 through Mountain King Music and Planet Company/MGM distribution.

30/05/2021

Next Wednesday 8pm CHARLOTTE LeLIEVRE $10
Songs from the Barrier Line I Charlotte Le Lievre

Charlotte Le Lievre debuts her show ‘Songs from the Barrier Line’ – a collection of stories and songs she has crafted about Broken Hill, the Darling River (Baaka) and the dusty outback of Far West NSW. Through interweaving historical narratives and personal reflections, Charlotte will take you on a musical Odyssey through the place that stole her heart.

Charlotte Le Lievre is an alt-country singer and songwriter. Born in Newcastle, Charlotte is now based between Melbourne (Naarm) and the Far Western NSW mining town of Broken Hill. She is a captivating story teller, who draws on historical events and profound personal experiences to weave narratives about life out West. Her style is reminiscent of the old-time country troubadours but embodies a uniquely female perspective. Her songs are grounded in philosophy, poetry and deep connection to the dusty Western plains. She will make you smell the red gum leaves that rest on the dry creek bed floor.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/charlottelelievremusic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKxMY7ki8zE

11/01/2021

Nerds and Music... unique.. tickets available here:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=703146&fbclid=IwAR16mNnM4pKeXOCTFhQqHjKfUzHVxBXlSLU2nRwrmJuUGW3xtYbbKQKUw_s

The Same Old Stuff With a Few New Songs to Make It Seem Like We’ve Been Productive During Lockdown Join us for an evening of mild bemusement and mirthful mediocrity as we try out some new stuff accompanied by our hit. Prepare for weirdness, witticisms, wordplay, alliteration, and Oxford commas. Th...

19/03/2020

Virtual Fringe. Yay!

08/07/2019

This week. Thurs 11th 8pm $30
An Evening of elves and ents, magic and music
GOLDHEIST and ANDREW CLERMONT
Hester Fraser - many times awarded People’s Favourite at festivals plus recent “Best Pop Songwriter Award”!!
Andrew Clermont - champion multi- instrumentalist reappears out of new camouflage :-)
Plus link to her video
https://m.youtube.com/user/TheGoldProject

Fri and Sat 8pm $25
A VERY CHOPPY CHRISTMAS or Mistltoe Is Just Another Noxious W**d
Smokin Chops Jazz Band playing a lot of great songs linked together with a thin storyline about a dysfunctional family christmas get together and some rather cheesy jokes

29/04/2019

BLU GURU This wednesday night 8pm $30

Sounding like Jeff Beck meets Ravi Shankar on the set of 'Oh! Brother Where Art Thou' while dancing in Rio!,
they feature the sublime voice of Parvyn Bennett (and Percussion, Mandolin & Indian Dance) - STOPPRESS - and sang at the World Cricket in Melbourne for India!! No doubt helped them win!)
Josh Bennett (Adelaide Fringe Award Nominee for Best Music) - Guitars & Mandolin to Sitar & Tabla. Both moonlit with world touring Bombay Royale,
And chameleon Andrew Clermont, who is also a nutso Fiddler, Mandolinist & 3 time Bluegrass Guitar Champ to boot
- 35 years touring - from Tom T Hall, Dya Singh to Totally Gourdgeous & 21 years of The Supper Club!
They are distilled from a vibrant world touring history with a 3 part harmonized twisting tale of gone Bluegrass/Celtic/ Blues/ Swing/ Jazz/ Indian adventure.
www.Bluguru.net

27/09/2018

Tomorrow night. Sancha and the Blue Gypsies, dont miss it. Doris Day meets Django Reinhardt in the swinging outfit Sancha & the Blue Gypsies. Featuring some of Sydney's most respected musicians -Sancha Prowse (Vocals), Marcus Holden (Violin, Mandolin & Guitar), Garry Steel (Accordion), & Stan Valacos (Double Bass & guitar) this vibrant quartet are delighting audiences around the country with their unique take on gypsy swing, traditional folk, bluegrass, jazz and gospel.

Join this exuberant foursome as they perform masterful arrangements of jazz standards and favourite folk songs, as well as brand new original repertoire fused with Celtic lilts, bluegrass honesty and undeniable musicianship. For the past two years, they have been performing around the country at festivals such as Oz Manouche (Brisbane Jazz Club), the Newcastle Jazz Festival, St Albans Folk Festival as well as major venues on two successful tours stretching right along the east coast of Australia. Those that have witnessed their live shows will agree that this quartet should not to be missed!

Link to website: https://www.sanchaandthebluegypsies.com/

You Tube Clip - “Dance Me to the End of Love"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyp1M1kIwsI
"Sancha and the Blue Gypsies bring the best of the gypsy music world, unforgettable toe-tapping tunes, with the best of the folk world, sing-a-long, heart-felt classics, together in one incredible show. The quality of their musician-ship and their intimate relationship with the audience makes this show something you won't forget. . I will be booking this act again!!!"Chris Cannell, MusicintheMountains.com.au

26/09/2018

COOKIE BAKER, tonight 8pm. Cookie Baker is a pint-sized melodic force to be reckoned with. A walking, talking exercise in compact contradiction and adaptation. As gutsy in person as she is empathetic on stage, as careful with her picked guitar as she is unapologetic with her incisive words, as warm in her interactions as she is unafraid of bringing airtime to the hard stuff.

More often than not penning songs of keenly observed lost love and found habits, Cookie speaks honestly of longing, loss, displacement and isolation, and the emotional debris resulting from these experiences.

Raised on a farm by the seaside in rural South Australia, the deceivingly gentle melodies, cool wordsmithery, and sparkling grit of her vocals that audiences have come to adore have taken Cookie performing around Australia and brought her to share stages with many esteemed Australian artists, including Augie March, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ben Lee, Angie Hart (Frente!), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), Little Birdy, and The Audreys.

25/07/2018

Sarah Gaul, performs here HOMECOMING show here on Fri 27th & Sat 28th Fresh from a year in NYC, Novocastrian comedienne Sarah Gaul is thrilled to return to her hometown with her explosive, original, laugh-out-loud musical comedy show. Played and sung live, this show will have you ugly-laughing, crying and possibly peeing a little.

This show is in aide of Jenny's Place, a local women's refuge who assist women and children experiencing homelessness or domestic violence. A percentage of ticket sales will go direclty to Jenny's Place, and additional donations can be made at point of sale or on the night.

"Outrageously funny" - BROADWAYWORLD NEW YORK

"I think I have discovered my spirit animal in Sarah Gaul" - ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE

"If cabaret isn’t your thing, Gaul might change your mind" - BROADSHEET SYDNEY

"One of Australia's funniest women" - MAMAMIA

Doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The show is approximately 1.5 hours with interval. Tickets are available online only.

21/07/2018

TOTALLY GOURDACIOUS
Sun 22nd July (tomorrow) 4pm

Multi-instrumentalists Mal Webb & Andrew Clermont have toured across Australasia & Europe for 20 years as Totally Gourdgeous with pumpkin power instruments (Gourds of course) bringing all walks of music into collision in stunning ways. Now they refine into Totally Gourdacious!
Webb has recently returned from Switzerland and his TedX talk
"The Best Synthetizer is ... the Human Voice"!!
He is also regularly touring with multi-talented Kylie Morrigan turning classical upside down.
Presenting an adventure of unpredictable topical songs and amazing dexterity - a bit like James Morrison meets Yehudi Menuhin!
Clermont & Webb are also know for starting with bird calls and ending in hiphop - anything is possible & likely from these directors of the massive Woodford Fire Event orchestra/ Golden Fiddle Awards/ Lano & Woodley/ National Bluegrass Guitar Champ 3 times.... it just keeps twisting - don't missout!

http://malwebb.com/MalAndKy.html
London Abstractions - a little relaxed :-)

Exploring Clermont Music on YouTube!

29/04/2018

Next Sat 5th May we have SALLEH & STRAZZ playing 8pm

Experience Afro Brazilian jazz moods to die for – with two of this country’s outstanding musicians, Anna Salleh (vocals and guitar) & Guy Strazz (guitars). Anna woos audiences with her vocal artistry and natural feel, while Guy’s guitar sings with dazzling virtuosity and deep expression. With classics such as Berimbau and Chega de Saudade, virtuosic instrumentals and lovingly crafted original material such as the APRA-awarded Mandela, this is a fast-emerging and synergetic duo not to be missed. Guy is an award-winning guitarist, composer and recording artist, who is well known for his albums and collaborations with artists as diverse as Slava Grigoryan, Ashok Roy, and Vince Jones. Anna performs both nationally and internationally has achieved great acclaim for her show ‘Gorgeous Songs from Brazil & Beyond’, which has featured some of Australia’s best jazz and world musicians. www.sallehandstrazz.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/239410989939419

Bossa nova, jazz and samba: Sydney duo Anna Salleh and Guy Strazz take you beyond 'The Girl from Ipanema', on a deeper journey into Brazilian music ... and more

01/03/2018

Tomorrow Night, Fri 2nd March 8pm $12 / 10
BIKE S**T
Bike S**t s an international touring program of Erotic Bicycle movies. Founded in Portland, OR USA in 2007, we have collected 9 years worth or short films made by people from all over the world, expressing views on bicycles and sexuality. We have done hundreds of shows in nearly 70 different countries, and now, for the first time ever, we have come to Australia to share this content. We do not release DVDs, nor do we put the movies online. The only way to see Bike S**t, is to see the films with a live audience. This is to protect the privacy of our filmmakers and performers, as well as create a community space where we can discuss and challenge current societies notions of obscenity. Bike S**t is funny, playful, sexy and joyous. It is an expression of a diverse cross-section of peoples views on human-powered transportation and sex-positive culture.