Live Performance entertainment in Pacific
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Blockbuster musicals, orchestral performances, dance and other theatre is staged at this colossal centre. There are four world-class concert venues for everything from French ballet to Chicago.
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Chow Cabaret
If you're looking for a more grown-up night out, head along to Cabaret, brought to you by the groovin' folks behind Chow restaurant. Enjoy jazz tunes, Latin grooves or songsmiths strutting their stuff, and dine from the Chow menu. Enter via the Chow restaurant.
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Classical Concerts
Classical concerts in the caves are a sonic revelation. Concerts are usually held on the third and fourth Saturdays of the month – book well ahead for all performances, as they sell out quickly (limited to 75 cello fanatics).
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TSB Showplace
Housed in the old opera house, the three-venue Showplace stages a variety of big performances (Miss Saigon, Swan Lake), as does the Bowl of Brooklands, administered by the same people. For bookings go to Ticketek (www.ticketek.co.nz) or Ticket Direct (www.ticketdirect.co.nz).
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Statement Lounge
Hidden underneath the State Theatre, this low-lit jazz-era bar blends Deco features with a modern makeover. Slink into this atmospheric locale for a quiet drink (it's rarely busy) or a show tune belted out by a cabaret chanteuse.
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Metro Theatre
Easily Sydney’s best venue to catch local (Josh Pike) and alternative international acts (Stereolab, Ben Kweller) in well-ventilated, easy-seeing comfort. Other offerings include comedy, cabaret, music and theatre.
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Solo's Feast 'n' Fun Night
Out at Worawia Holiday Haven, Mr and Mrs Solomon from the local village prepare traditional food in a ground oven, unfolding and explaining the dishes while you try some kava. Then join in the dancing. A great night.
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National Institute of Dramatic Art
The former stomping ground of Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush, NIDA is the place to see stars on the way up. Student and graduate plays happen throughout the year in four intimate performance spaces.
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Half-Tix
If you're after cheap tickets, visit the Half-Tix counter, which sells half-price tickets to shows and concerts on the day of the performance. Half-Tix accepts cash payments only.
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Sydney Entertainment Centre
A big 12,000-seat concrete box between Chinatown and Darling Harbour, purpose-built for superstar extravaganzas (The Wiggles are regulars).
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Hamer Hall
The concert hall is well known for its excellent acoustics, with a décor inspired by Australia’s mineral and gemstone deposits.
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Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre
This venue stages everything from children's concerts to ABBA impersonators.
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