Description
Rogue’s Gallery – Sydney Festival
In an Australian exclusive, a stellar line-up of over 20 rock and folk icons, actors, punk rockers and more take to the stage on the Forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, along with an exceptional house band, to bring the lore and fables of the pirates and sailors of the high seas to life. The songs chronicle a life at sea – from sailors, convicts, travelers and pirates – and all the hardships, horrors, lusts and romance that went along with it.
‘A serious exercise in musical archaeology and a lot of fun – mournful, bawdy, gory and daft by turns.’ The Guardian
Leave terra firma behind and cast off on a pirate adventure.
Following hugely successful concerts in the UK and Ireland, producer Hal Willner (Came So Far for Beauty, 2005) brings another all-star line-up to Sydney.
Rogue’s Gallery was conceived by actor Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. The result was a compilation CD featuring a veritable who’s who of contemporary music performing pirate ballads, sea songs and chanteys.
In an Australian exclusive, a stellar line-up of over 20 rock and folk icons, actors, punk rockers and more take to the stage on the Forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, along with an exceptional house band, to bring the lore and fables of the pirates and sailors of the high seas to life. The songs chronicle a life at sea – from sailors, convicts, travelers and pirates – and all the hardships, horrors, lusts and romance that went along with it.
Featuring
Marianne Faithfull
Tim Robbins
David Johansen
Gavin Friday
Baby Gramps
David Thomas
Norma Waterson
Sarah Blasko
Katy Steele
Glenn Richards
Plus more to be announced
Musicians
Kate St John (musical director/ oboe/cor anglais/accordion/ saxophone)
David Coulter (saw/fiddle/ banjo/mandolin)
Leo Abrahams (guitar/hurdy gurdy/bouzouki)
Martyn Barker (drums/ percussion)
Rory McFarlane (acoustic/ electric bass)
Roger Eno (piano/keys/ harmonium)
To Collect your tickets:
Hold for Collection: The purchaser will need to show ID and sign to collect tickets.
Standard Australian Post: Tickets will be dispatched via Registered Post. There is a $5.00 charge for Registered Post. This will be added to fees during the checkout process.
Please note: Lost or Stolen tickets cannot be replaced.
Conditions of Entry
No BYO alcohol/beverages/food
No umbrellas/Strollers/Chairs/Sparklers
Event and Site Information
This is an outdoor event. The event will proceed in all weather if there is no risk to the safety of the audience or performers.
Food and beverages will be available on site.
This is an outdoor event and patrons are advised to bring sunscreen
Limited parking is available at the Sydney Opera House car park – we encourage the use of public transport to this event.
This event is not suitable for small children.
For everyone’s security and peace of mind, bag checks will be conducted on entry – your cooperation is appreciated.
Access
Patrons may enter the site from 7pm.
Please enter via the gates near the bottom of Macquarie Street.
Tickets for collection will be held at the Sydney Opera House Box Office.
Venue: The Forecourt
Dates: 28th January, 2010
Duration: 2 hours
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