Set Off For The Sydney Festival This January

Whilst in the northern hemisphere we are battling the dark days and the bleak winter weather in January, on the other side of the world Australians are basking in mid-summer heat and enjoying a plethora of art, theatre, music and dance events at the annual Sydney Festival.  Attracting a total audience of approximately one-million people, it is the most attended cultural event in Australia.

Now in its 32nd year, this cultural celebration of Sydney showcases the city’s energy, confidence and diversity.   Events take place at theatres across the city including Sydney Theatre, City Recital Hall and venues at the Sydney Opera House, as well as outdoors, where Sydney’s streets are transformed into a series of free stages and precincts.

In addition to two massive free concerts, each attracting up to 100,000 people, the festival’s eclectic programme presents lots of Australian film premieres.  It has also brought many of the world’s great artists to Sydney for the first time including Ariane Mnouchkine and Thèâtre du Soleil (Flood Drummers), Robert Wilson (The Black Rider) and the National Theatre of Scotland (Black Watch and Aalst).

Taking place from 9 – 30 January 2010, if you want to be there make sure you book your holiday to Australia soon before it’s too late!

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