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August 2016
SEABORN, BROUGHTON & WALFORD FOUNDATION: EXCITING RELOCATION
The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation recently commenced relocating its Archives, Library and Performing Arts Collections to new premises at 20 Young Street, Neutral Bay. These premises are centrally located – only 9 minutes by bus from Sydney city (15 in peak hour) - and are surrounded by shops, cafes and schools, close to the Independent Theatre and the Stanton Library and across the hallway from the Elizabethan Theatre Trust. The Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation recently commenced relocating its…
Find out more »October 2016
SB&W FOUNDATION 30th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation 30th Anniversary Dinner held at The University and Schools Club on Monday October 10th 2016. To honour the late Dr Rodney Seaborn AO OBE, his achievements and his legacy, and to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Seaborn, Broughton and Walford Foundation, 1986-2016 Programme (view PDF file) Slideshow
Find out more »May 2017
DARLING…… published letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972
DARLING MOTHER, DARLING SON: the letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972 Friends who knew the late Leslie Walford (1927-2012), Dr Seaborn’s cousin and our second Foundation President, will be interested to learn of the recent publication ‘Darling mother, darling son: the letters of Leslie Walford and Dora Byrne 1929 -1972’, edited by Edith M Ziegler. This is the first major publication to be drawn from a substantial archive of personal and business papers given to the Caroline…
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MOSMAN DAILY WELCOMES THE FOUNDATION AND ITS PERFORMING ARTS ‘TREASURE TROVE’
Behind the facade of an ordinary office building in Neutral Bay, lies a treasure trove of Australian theatre memorabilia……
Find out more »April 2018
LUNCHTIME SERIES – CARMEN DUNCAN
You are invited to a special lunchtime series of ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ A lunchtime talk down memory lane with celebrity guest Carmen Duncan and friends. Carmen Duncan is an international star of stage, screen and television. She has been described as ‘one of Australia’s most respected and recognised actresses’ Her long career includes a Theatre Critics’ Award and many nominations for her outstanding performances. Join us for a light lunch and reminisce with Carmen about her theatrical journey…
Find out more »STOP PRESS: Foundation Secures Good Seats to Sold-Out Production of ‘DIPLOMACY’ with John Bell & John Gaden
We would like you to join us for dinner and a performance of an entertaining thriller and Australian premiere of the award-winning French play ‘DIPLOMACY’ by Cyril Gély on Thursday 19 April 2018 at the Ensemble Theatre. This brand new translation by Julie Rose has been commissioned by the Ensemble Theatre. The stellar cast includes John Bell (the General) and John Gaden (the Swedish Consul General) with Jennifer Hagan and James Lugton. As the Allies march toward Paris in the…
Find out more »October 2018
THE SANDRA BATES DIRECTORS AWARDS
THE SANDRA BATES DIRECTOR’S AWARDS for 2016, 2017 and 2018 have been proudly sponsored by the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation. Applicants were asked to submit an expression of interest (max. 2 pages) addressing the following questions: How would the opportunity to be part of the Sandra Bates Director’s Awards benefit your professional development? Which two productions in the 2017 season would you most like to work on and why? Applicants were also asked to provide a CV outlining their…
Find out more »November 2018
Broadway Bound, by Neil Simon
BROADWAY BOUND by Neil Simon The final play in Simon’s quasi-autobiographical trilogy (preceded by Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues) It’s 1949, and Eugene and his brother-cum writing partner are stuck in the wilds of Brooklyn, with their philandering father, disillusioned mother, and unreconstructed socialist grandfather. Meanwhile his aunt has ‘married well’ and lives the good life on Park Avenue, inciting resentment in her less fortunate relations. New Theatre 542 King Street Newtown Dates: 15 November to 15 December 2018…
Find out more »Christmas Party and Presentation of the 2018 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award.
Peter Lowry OAM President & The Board of Directors of the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation invites you and a guest to the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation Christmas party and the presentation of the 2018 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award. Enjoy the entertainment and complimentary food and drinks. Please RSVP to Carol Martin by Monday 19 November 2018 Location: Seaborn Library: Suite 3 Ground Floor, 20 Young Street Neutral Bay NSW Date and TIme: Thursday 22 November 2018, 6pm to…
Find out more »December 2018
Wonderful Christmas Gift
A subscription to the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation makes a wonderful Christmas Gift for a relative or a friend. As a member you receive discounted prime theatre tickets, opportunity to attend talks, events, cocktail parties, dinners and receive the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation bi-monthly Newsletter. Annual Subscription: $11.00 Life Subscription: $77.00 Phone Carol Martin for details on 02 9955 5444.
Find out more »White Christmas Sing-A-Long
White Christmas Sing-A-Long at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace Cremorne. Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in showbusiness. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a White Christmas. Of course there’s requisite fun with the ladies, but the real adventure starts when Crosby & Kaye discover that the Inn is run by their…
Find out more »The Illusionists, direct from Broadway
THE ILLUSIONISTS held in Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Edge of your seat magic direct from Broadway. Having smashed box office records and dazzled audiences around the globe, eight illusionists will astound you with this brand new show, packed with astonishing, death defying acts of visual, mental and optical illusion. This extravaganza of mind-blowing feats will astound you with thrills and sophistication. A non stop journey through the minds and marvels of some of the world’s greatest illusionists. Mind bending…
Find out more »January 2019
The Nutcracker & I, by Alexandra Dariescu
THE NUTCRACKER & I, by Alexandra Dariescu held at the City Recital Hall Angel Place Sydney with Alexandra Dariescu & Désirée Ballantyne Renowned Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Christmas tale merges piano, ballet and state-of-the art digital animations in a trailblazing multimedia treat for all ages. Behind a see-through gauze screen, Dariescu is at the grand piano playing 15 virtuosic score movements as ballerina Désirée Ballantyne who dances in-sync with digitally projected characters, creating more than 35,000…
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