In November

Theatre

Riverside Theatres, cnr Church & Market sts. Ph: 8839 3399. Web: www.riversideparramatta.com.au

Sun, Nov 2
Dyrchafi Eich Ysbrydau Elevate Your Spirits The Sydney Welsh Choir and the Victorian Welsh Choir join forces as they take their audience on a journey to Wales. A collection of 120 voices will inspire you and resonate with your heart. Adult $28, under-30 $22, conc $25.

Wed, Nov 26-28
The Red Shoes Dubbed ballet’s most romantic love story, The Red Shoes is based on the 1948 film of the same name which tells a tale of a ballerina torn between her two loves: ballet and her man. Adult $49, under-30 $36, pensioner $44.

Tue, November 4
Busting Out Bosom buddies Emma Powell and Bev Killick only have two things in common: their huge assets and their desire to share them with the world! This hilarious duo takes to the stage with D-cups, bouncy songs, thigh-slapping sketches and fascinating practical demonstrations. Partial nudity is involved, so best be warned. Adults $45, conc. $42.

Thu, November 6-8
The Farha Tour Said to be the most exciting concert festival ever seen outside the Middle East, the Farha Tour features some of the most talented Egyptian dancers, including Randa Kamel. It’s an experience that will take you to a whole new world! Adult $68, conc $45.

Sun, November 9-30
The capArias Each year, the Riverside Theatre plays host to many end-of-year concerts for artists from dance schools, performing art schools and singing teachers. Thousands take to the stage and showcase their skills and talents in singing, dancing and acting.

 

Comedy

The Laugh Garage, relocated to Riverside Theatres, cnr Church & Market sts. Ph: 8883 1111. Web: www.thelaughgarage.com

Sat, Oct 4
Barry McLeod, Phil Wild, Headliner TBA (9pm $25)

Sat, Oct 8
MC, Sally Kimpton, Headliner TBA (9pm $25)

Sat, Oct 15
MC, Peter Egner, Garry Bradbury (9pm $25)

Sat. Oct 22
MC, Paul Hancock, Jason ‘Rash’ Ryder (9pm $25)

 

Screen

Greater Union cinemas, Westfield Parramatta. Ph: 9407 2777

Thur, Nov 6
Mirrors (TBC) Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Jason Flemyng. The director of The Hills Have Eyes is back with another horror film adapted from the Japanese original. Kiefer Sutherland is an ex-cop working in a store housing spirits within its mirrors.

Thur, Nov 6
Nights in Rodanthe (PG) Richard Gere, Diane Lane. From the author who gave you The Notebook, this latest film adaptation follows the journey of two unhappy strangers whose worlds change when their paths collide and they’re drawn together by a storm in the town of Rodanthe.

Thur, Nov 6
Traitor (M) Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Said Taghmaoui, Neal McDonough. Guy Pearce stars as FBI agent Roy Clayton on an investigation which keeps leading him back to a former American Government officer (Cheadle).

Thur, Nov 13
Sex Drive (MA15+) Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, James Marsden. Sex Drive takes you on a road trip with an 18-year-old and his two best friends on his quest to lose his virginity to a girl he met online.

Thur, Nov 19
Quantum of Solace (TBC) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Jesper Christensen. This latest instalment in the 007 saga follows iconic hero James Bond. He battles to uncover the truth behind the betrayal in Casino Royale in a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit.

Wed, Nov 26
Australia (TBC) Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bryan Brown. The highly-anticipated film by Baz Luhrmann paints a picture of Australia on the brink of World War II . The romantic adventure follows Kidman, an English aristocrat fighting to save the land she inherited, when she meets a rough local who offers to help her in her fight.

Thur, Nov 27
Big Stan (M) Rob Schneider, David Carradine. Rob Schneider stars and directs this comedy about a man who decides to master martial arts so that he can stay safe while in prison.