Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Festivals, Films & Expo's
February 29 - March 3, 2012. Wed – Thurs 8pm; Fri 6pm & 9pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm
Information
The acclaimed musical song cycle Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is composed of free verse poems and songs reflecting the lives of people who have lived with and died from AIDS. There are over 30 poems, touching, dramatic, humorous; each poem represents a character who has died from AIDS. The songs reflect the feeling of the living… the people who have felt the loss of so many friends and loved ones.
Elegies… features songs and monologues inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology. This dramatic musical theatre piece is part of Sydney Mardi Gras 2012, and features music by Janet Hood and lyrics and additional text by Bill Russell.
Venue
Seymour Centre @ The University of Sydney, Corner City Road & Cleveland Street, Chippendale
Price
Adults $40; concessions $35
Bookings
seymourcentre website or 9351 7940