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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…
Find out more »August 2017
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…
Find out more »February 2019
A Room With A View, by E.M. Porster
A ROOM WITH A VIEW, by E.M. Porster held at the Genesian Theatre 420 Kent Street Sydney. Set in the Edwardian era, Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman, visits Italy under the charge of her older cousin Charlotte. At their pension, or guesthouse, in Florence, they are given rooms that look into the courtyard rather than out over the river Arno. Mr. Emerson, a fellow guest, generously offers them the rooms belonging to himself and his son George. Although Charlotte is…
Find out more »Seniors Week Event: Film Screening, ‘Codgers’
North Sydney Council Seniors Week Event Seaborn Cinema, Suite 3 (ground floor) 20 Young Street Neutral Bay. There will be a screening of a film of a prizewinning play ‘Codgers’ by Don Reid and adapted by celebrated director Wayne Harrison, followed by a Q&A session with members of the production, conversation and refreshments (light lunch). This will be a celebration of the love of life on Valentine’s day and we will be collaborating with actor Grant Dodwell and his Australian…
Find out more »The Big Time, by David Williamson
THE BIG TIME, by David Williamson held at the Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. Celia and Vicki were best friends at drama school, but the game of life has dealt them very different hands. Celia is a high-profile soap star earning ridiculous amounts of money and the requisite harbour views. Meanwhile Vicki by in gritty, critically acclaimed roles in independent theatre. When Vicki proposes they collaborate on an ambitious new film project. It could be a big opportunity for both of them…
Find out more »March 2019
Sydney Opera House Ladies Committee
Dates to put in your diary for 2019 Yum Cha Lunch at Palace Piccadilly Arcade, Saturday 23 March 2019 Lunch at the Women’s Club, Thursday 9 May 2019 with a surprise guest More information in our next Newsletter February 2019 or ring Carol Martin in January for more information.
Find out more »April 2019
WEST SIDE STORY
Opera Australia & GWB Entertainment Present BB Group Production of WEST SIDE STORY Cast includes: Todd Jacobsson, Sophie Salvesani, Chloe Zuel, Noah Mullins, Lyndon Watts and Ritchie Singer. The moment the curtain went up on West Side Story on Broadway, musical theatre changed forever. Hailed as the greatest Broadway musical of all time, the genius of West Side Story’s creators is unquestioned. The remarkable collaboration between Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins produced a timeless masterpiece. A…
Find out more »PYGMALION
PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw It is the turn of the 20th century and in a new industrialised England, class barriers are breaking down. Eliza Doolittle, an aspirational young flower girl with no money and unintelligible speech sees a chance to escape the destiny of her birth. Language lessons from the wealthy, bullying, funny, linguistics professor Henry Higgins seem like just the ticket. But a ticket to what? The outcome of her training is not what she or her teacher…
Find out more »May 2019
LUNCH AT THE WOMEN’S CLUB
The Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee has a long proud history of serving and fundraising for the Opera House since 1957, for various programs providing opportunities for disadvantaged students to experience performances, talks and programs at the Sydney Opera House - something everyone in our community should be able to experience. Join the Committee and a special guest for a light fun filled lunch. Thursday 2 May 2019, 11.30am for 12 noon Tickets: $85.00 Location: The Women's Club. 4th Floor,…
Find out more »SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE RIPPER MURDERS
SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE RIPPER MURDERS by Brien Clemens This play combines the story of the greatest Detective with one of the greatest mysteries of the Victorian era and it’s an unmissable adventure! The grisly serial killings in Victorian Whitechapel, dubbed by the popular press as the work of Jack the Ripper, are the talk of London and from deep within the smog-ridden slums, yet another piercing shriek is heard. Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H Watson are drawn into…
Find out more »Saturday Night Fever
You will strut to Saturday Night Fever in this blazing stage show that propels the cult classic to phenomenal heights from March 2019. Based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta, this is the story of Tony Manero and his quest to break free of conformity and become king of the club. The movie is credited with defining the 1970’s, while the soundtrack remains the best-selling soundtrack of all time with over 45 million copies sold. Packed with disco classics…
Find out more »A MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT
Pacific Opera presents A MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT Pacific Opera is a Young Artists’ opera company, producing fresh vibrant opera with a twist, providing a platform for the stars of tomorrow, and offering singers the chance to develop their vocal performance skills to advance the opera arena. Bring someone special to see this annual favourite, as the young artists at Pacific Opera delight you in an afternoon of opera and song from stage and screen, and join us in celebrating Mums…
Find out more »THE SEABORN CONVERSATIONS – MAD ABOUT COWARD
A celebration of the wit and wisdom of Sir Noel Coward English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer in words and song in the 120th year of his birth presented by self-confessed “Coward tragic” and sometime cabaret performer STUART MAUNDER AM accompanied by distinguished pianist John Martin. Enjoy popular hits including “I’ll See You Again”, “If Love were All”, “In a Bar on the Piccolo Marina”, “Don’t Put Your Daughter on the Stage Mrs Worthington” “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” plus…
Find out more »June 2019
COLLABORATORS
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play “It’s man versus monster, And the monster always wins.” Moscow 1938. Not the best place to have a sense of honour, let alone a yearning for freedom. So when prominent Russian writer, Mikhail Bulgakov, living among dissidents and hounded by the secret police, is given a surprise commission to pen a biographical drama about Joseph Stalin to celebrate his 60th birthday, he soon discovers there is a high price to pay.…
Find out more »JASPER JONES
Based on the Novel by Craig Silvey. Adapted by Kate Mulvany. Cast includes – Beth Daly, Elliott Weston, Nicholas Longthorne, Amy James, Tony Shim and Callan Purcell as Jasper. Director Nicholas Christo says “Jasper Jones is a piece that brings with it a sweeping visual grandeur which intersects with legitimate relationships hidden in private realms…. our production will see a multitalented cast and creative team enlivening the black and brutal angularity of the stage/surrounds with the warmth of physical tableau,…
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