Theatre Group – ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ at the Ensemble
2023-06-08 18:15 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Ensemble Theatre is delighted to bring to the stage Tennessee Williams’ gothic melodrama, ‘Suddenly Last Summer’, which is as relevant today as it was when written over 60 years ago.
Directed by Shaun Rennie, ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ is vibrant, funny and beautiful, and takes the audience into the poetic world of redemption and love, shadowed by the dark secrets a family can hold.
Deep amongst the monstrous flytraps and ferns in Sebastian’s garden, tendrils of a sordid family secret are beginning to unfurl.
Sebastian Venable died mysteriously last summer, and his mother Violet will do anything in her power to protect his memory – and her own reputation. Young cousin Catharine was the only witness to this nightmarish event. She is desperate to reveal what really happened, but Violet will go to any lengths to stop the ugly truth from seeing the light of day.
DATE: Thursday 8 June 2023
TIME: 6.15pm (NOTE START TIME) – 90 minutes, no interval
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Regular $80, Seniors $77 + Booking Fee
Co-Convenors Judith Nguyen and Cherry Spoor have purchased tickets G30 and G31
Purchase your ticket at the Box Office on 8918 3400 or on the website at https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry for a post-theatre debrief and digestif at Jim’s Foyer Bar (within the theatre complex).
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by 1 June 2023, stating whether you wish to join us.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for 2023, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2023. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

19 July (Wednesday)
On The Beach (PREVIEW)
Adaptation of Nevil Shute’s 1957 novel
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

7.30pm

C19, C20

10 August (Thursday)
The Weekend
Adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel
Belvoir Street Theatre

7.30pm

F31, F32

14 September (Thursday)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

7.30pm

B26, B27

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre

7.00pm

Free Seating

8 November (Wednesday)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)

7.30pm

J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

1.30pm

D11, D12

Special Event - Steve McCurry ICONS An extraordinary photo exhibition.
2023-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Walsh Bay, 13 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
????Celebrate the life and work of Steve McCurry in this international photography exhibition.
???? Get to know the man behind the lens as you enter the world of one of the greatest figures in the world of photography.
???? Discover over 100 iconic large-format photographs, such as the “Afghan Girl”, Sharbat Gula, who captivated the world on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985.
????️ Admire a selection of the most impressive images from his trips to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China, among others.
???? Access audio descriptions from 42 selected photographs to hear the story behind the photo, in Steve McCurry’s own words.
???? Watch Steve McCurry testify about his life and experiences as a photographer.
Tour is one hour. For those who wish, join us for drinks at the Pier bar afterwards. (Partners included)
DATE: Sunday June 11 2023
TIME: 4pm – 5pm Drinks at 5pm
VENUE: Exhibition: Pier ⅔ Walsh Bay, Sydney
Suite 3/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
Drinks: Pier 2 bar at own cost
COST: Adults (16+) $29.00 – Seniors (65+) $24.65 per person
Group ticket (group of 6+) for A$28.00 per person
Group ticket (group of 20+) for A$26.00 per person
RSVP TO: jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
RSVP BY: June 1 2023
Payment: Pay direct via event website link below. Please email Jill McLean to let her know you are attending.
https://stevemccurryicons.com/sydney/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=124823_syd&gclid=eaiaiqobchmi6lzlxp3m_givhhvych0hdaloeaayasaaegicz_d_bwe#location
TRANSPORT: Train to Wynard. Bus #324/325 to Hickson rd or approx. 2k walk.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
2023-06-12 | NSW

International Morning Tea - British
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Jan Kind, 90 Cabramatta Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, 2088, Australia
Join us for some typical British tea time treats and a truly social occasion.
DATE: Tuesday 13 June 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Jan Kind’s home, 90 Cabramatta Road, Mosman 2088
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: prudence.weir@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 9th June 2023
TRANSPORT: Some street parking, many buses travel along Military Road from Mosman, the City, Chatswood and Milsons Point. Alight at Spofforth Street opposite the Hayden Orpheum Cinema.

Explore Sydney Walk – Historic Balmain East.
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Balmain Wharf, Thames Street, Balmain, Sydney, NSW, 2041, Australia
Join us for an explore around Balmain East, taking in Ballast Point Park and the Tom Uren Trail. We will meet at Ballast Point Park (The old Caltex refinery site) explore the site, continue along the foreshore to the Colgate Palmolive buildings finally joining the Tom Uren historic walking Trail. We will aim to stop for lunch at East Village Pub
The Tom Uren Walking Trail

The total walk is about 6.5 km and has some inclines and stairs
More information: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks-sport-and-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/parks-by-suburb/birchgrove-parks/ballast-point-park
https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries/community-history/community-history-and-archives-collections/self-guided-heritage-walks/tom-uren-trail
DATE: Wednesday 14 June 2023.
TIME: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
VENUE: Meet at Balmain Wharf NOT Balmain East Wharf
COST: Lunch at East Village Pub at own expense. https://www.eastvillagebalmain.com.au
RSVP TO: Anna Miller via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 12 June 2023
TRANSPORT: The F8 ferry departs from Circular Quay at 9.45 am. There is street parking

Art and Culture - The National 4: Campbelltown Arts Centre
2023-06-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Campbelltown Arts Centre, 1 Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
This month we are travelling to the amazing Campbelltown Arts Centre to view The National 4 Exhibition and to explore this vibrant Arts Space. The National 4 is a biennial survey of contemporary Australian art being shown over four leading cultural institutions – Art Gallery of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre, MCA and Carriageworks.
Campbelltown Arts Centre is a flagship cultural venue for Greater Sydney. It has gallery spaces, workshops, a performance studio and much more.
This event is an all- inclusive SWIC Art&Culture Day Out. Our visit includes entry; tea and coffee station on arrival; one-hour guided tour of the National 4 Exhibition with an overview of the Arts Space; a catered two course Winter Lunch and time to wander through the Japanese Gardens and Sculpture Garden.
Members can make their own travel arrangements by car or choose to travel by train from Central Railway with our SWIC Group.
Note: Full travel details will be given to those attending.
DATE: Tuesday 20 June 2023
TIME: 10am – 4.30 pm (approximately)
VENUE: Located on Dharawal land, Campbelltown Arts Centre is proudly owned by the people of Campbelltown.
Address: 1 Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560.
Phone: (02) 4645 4100
COST: $50 – All inclusive: tea and coffee station on arrival; one -hour guided tour of the National 4 Exhibition with an overview of the Arts Space; a catered two course Winter Lunch and time to wander through the Japanese Gardens and Sculpture Garden and Gift Shop. The menu will be provided 10 days prior to those attending.
Please Note: Following your RSVP to Alison, payment is required to confirm.
RSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au Mobile: 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: 10 June 2023. Please Note: When this event is full, we will go to a Waitlist.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below)
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: By Train from Central Railway or private car. Gallery Car Parking is a short walk.

Ladies Night Out
2023-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | City of Sydney RSL, 565 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 20 June 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE :City of Sydney RSL, 565 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
The Bar is located on level 2 and is adjoining the Shanghai Wang Wang restaurant
https://cityclubgroup.com.au/group/dining-bars/
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 16 June 2023
A short walk from Town Hall station.

Short walk
2023-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Walk along the harbour foreshore around the Opera House and Botanic Gardens to Woolloomooloo
DATE: Wednesday 21 June 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Tuesday 20 June 2023.

Monthly Activity : An architectural tour of Surry Hills
2023-06-22 09:50 - 12:00 | Prince Alfred Park Pool, 105 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
Sydney Architectural Walks will be guiding us again after a very successful walk with them that we did last year in Chippendale. This walking tour will explore the back streets of Surry Hills, plucking out some of the most interesting contemporary moments of architecture, landscape and design including pools, parks, commercial and residential buildings, small infill developments and radical re-workings of heritage buildings. The conversation will shift from individual projects to City of Sydney governance strategies, state government ambitions for the area, new ideas around public and affordable housing, radical plans to re-zone the land above the railway tracks as well as the suburb of Surry Hills itself and how and why it has evolved as it has.
DATE: Thursday 22 June
TIME: 9:50am for 10am start
Finish: 12 noon – Paramount Coffee Project at Paramount House Hotel. Join us for coffee and lunch
MEET: Prince Alfred Park Pool (near the pool entry / playground). 105 Chalmers St, Surry Hills
COST: $35/pp (minimum 20 ppl)
Guide: Eoghan Lewis is a practicing architect and educator. He is the principal of Eoghan Lewis Architects (eoghanlewis.com.au) and the Sydney Architecture Walks (sydneyarchitecture.org)
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Surry Hills Architectural Walk
RSVP BY: 16 June 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Tour of Surry Hills + your initial and surname

Go Saturday – S.H.Ervin Gallery. Salon Des Refuses
2023-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | SH Ervin Gallery, 2 Watson Rd, Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
It’s that time of year again! Don your shoes and scarves and join us for the spectacular art exhibition Salon Des Refuses at S.H.Ervin, work so good that it is rejected by the Archibald!
DATE: Saturday 24 June 2023
TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm. If enough people are interested we can meet at the café at 1pm for lunch beforehand
VENUE: 2 Watson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000 (02) 9258 0173
https://www.shervingallery.com.au/
COST: $15 per person ($12 seniors). Pay on the day.
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 20 June 2023
TRANSPORT: Circular Quay is closest station.

Bridge (NS)
2023-06-26 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm until approximately 4.30pm at Northbridge Golf Club, 296C Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge. To play there it is necessary to take out a social membership with the club at a cost of $20.00 for the year. This can be done on line or at reception on the day when you first come to play. Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Chris Robertson atchrisrobertson287@gmail.com.

French Conversation
2023-06-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Elisabeth Cambiaire, 406/63 Hall Street, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
DATE: 26 September 2022
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: Elisabeth’s home, Unit 406/63 Hall St, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Elisabeth at ecambiaire@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 23 September 2022
TRANSPORT: Bus 333, 380, 379 (North Bondi) or train to Bondi Junction + any of these buses.

Culinary Club – A Winter Lunch - FULL - We welcome names for waitlist
2023-06-27 12:30 - 14:30 | NSW
What are your favourite winter dishes that make you feel warm and snuggly? Do you have a special comfort food? Just to make it interesting, this month’s theme means you can select dishes from anywhere in the World! Will you rise to this culinary challenge?
DATE: Tuesday 27 June 2023
TIME: 12:30 pm
VENUE: Annandale or Cremorne! (Address details will be provided to attendees.)
Number of attendees: 8 max.
COST: Nil. Attendees prepare the dish at home and bring it to the venue.
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 10 June 2023

Classical Music - Beethoven, Walton and Schumann
2023-06-30 10:15 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This is a Tea and Symphony Concert – Simone Young is the Conductor and Steven Isserlis is the Cellist.
One-hour performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra of a variety of composers.
DATE: Friday 30 June 2023
TIME: All performances are 11am-12pm, but please meet at 10.15am for complementary tea, coffee and biscuits (at the terrace on the left side). Following the performances, we will have lunch at the House Canteen Café. (members purchase their own lunch).
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 27 June 2023
Other Classical Music dates for 2023

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Thursday
(13 July)
Violinist Ray Chen performs Tchaikovsky, David Robertson conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Thursday
(3 August)
Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Simone Young conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday
(15 September)
Beethoven’s 7th and Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday
(27 October)
Mozart and Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Thursday
(2 November)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1,
Donald Runnicles conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Challenging Walk – The Second Leg of Bondi to Manly Walk – Watsons Bay Wharf to Double Bay Wharf
2023-07-04 09:15 - 12:30 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
At the end of 2018, six city councils along with other agencies, decided to create a coastal and harbour-side walking track between two famous beaches in Sydney, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. The result of this collaboration is the epic 80km Bondi to Manly Walk. The details can be found on www.bonditomanly.com or the B2M app. We will walk the Bondi to Manly Walk in seven stages together, walking one stage at a time on the first Tuesday of the month from June to December.
In July, we will do the second leg of Bondi to Manly Walk from Watsons Bay Wharf to Double Bay Wharf. The walk is approximately 11.4km with an elevation gain of 142m. The walk will take around 3 hours to complete. Starting at Watsons Bay Wharf, we will walk through to Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and Bottle and Glass Point. Accompanied by stunning Harbour views, we will keep walking, through the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, passing the many historical cottages, reserves, small beaches and bays, before reaching Double Bay Wharf. (Excerpts from www.bonditomanly.com). There are many places where one can bail out if one wishes to shorten the walk.
More details will be sent to members who are participating closer to the event date.
DATE: Tuesday 4 July 2023
TIME: 9.15am at Circular Quay Wharf
COST: Lunch at 18 Footers League Bar, Double Bay at your own expense (https://18footers.com/bar-and-dining/lounge/)
RSVP TO: Sandy, Lining, Fritzi and Sue at swic.challengingwalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 20 June 2023

English Conversation - Note cancellation for July 5th
2023-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Eight Restaurant – Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
Just a reminder that there will NOT be a JULY English conversation group. We will resume on Wednesday 2 August from 10am at Starbucks in The Rocks
The English Conversation group provides an opportunity for members who have English as a second language to practise their English in a relaxed, supportive and informal environment.
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 10.00am at Starbucks in The Rocks, 135 George Street, Sydney. All levels of English ability are welcome.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to the Convenor, Tricia Rubenstein on 0402 933 336 or at kleparek.tricia@gmail.com

East Meets West Lunch – Malabar Darlinghurst Restaurant
2023-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Malabar Darlinghurst Restaurant, 274 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
Malabar Darlinghurst Restaurant opened its door in 2003. Today it offers quality delicious food for very affordable prices. Here’s one of the “Asian Cheap Eats” we talked about at the beginning of the year.
We will have their Legendary Lunch Thali. (See https://malabarcuisine.com.au/darlinghurst/lunch-thali/) Eating a Thali it relates to an important concept in ancient Indian teachings by focusing on health and wellness to provide the palate with contrasting tastes and a rich sensory experience. It is served in small dishes called katori’s on a steel plate, The dishes are designed to allow your body to boost its immunity, speed up digestion and satisfy the senses of taste. It’s healthy and nutritious, and superbly satisfying for lunch.
DATE: Thursday 6 July 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: 274 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 TEL: (02) 9332 1755 Website: https://malabarcuisine.com.au/darlinghurst/
COST: $32 (includes the mini masala dosai, gratuity and service charges). You can order drinks but please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for the drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY. BYO wine only for $5 per person.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay sgtay@yahoo.com
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: Friday 30 June 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Malabar is 3 minutes walk from Kings Cross Train Station.

International Morning Tea - Australia
2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Theatre Bar at the Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Dawes, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Australian Morning Tea – overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Join us at Pier 4 to celebrate our Australian culture. Guest Speaker will be Paige Rattray, Director for New Work and Artistic Development who will speak about Sydney Theatre Company and its Australian stage productions.
DATE: Tuesday 11 July 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Theatre Bar at the end of the Wharf (small balcony)
Pier 4, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay.
COST: Nil, supported by SWIC
RSVP TO: Prudence Weir prudence.weir@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 7 July 2023
TRANSPORT: Ferry and Walk; Bus 324 from Wynyard; Metered street parking

Classical Music Group – Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
2023-07-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Thursday Afternoon Symphony has now been added to the Classical Music series. Performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra by a variety of composers commencing at 1.30pm.
These are two hour (with intervals) concerts with free pre-concert talks in the foyer usually by the musician who explains the music, talks about musicians and composers
Ray Chen ( b.1989), one of the foremost violinists of his generation, will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ( 1840-1893) the most famous Violin Concerto. Ray Chen may play a three hundred years old “Joachim” Stradivarius violin which he has on loan.
Symphony No.5 by Carl Nielsen, Danish composer (1865-1931) will be played in in the second part of the concert, David Robertson conducting.
Pre-concert talk 30-45 minutes before the concert will be held in Northern Foyer, you are welcome to bring your coffee or drink with you.
DATE: Thursday 13 July 2023
TIME: All performances are at 1.30pm.
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Monday 10 July 2023
Other Classical Music Concerts for 2023

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Thursday
(3 August)
Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Simone Young conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday
(15 September)
Beethoven’s 7th and Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday
(27 October)
Mozart and Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Thursday
(2 November)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1,
Donald Runnicles conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Ladies Night Out
2023-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
Date: 18 July 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: U Bar, Kirribilli Cub
Kirribilli Club
11 Harbourview Crescent
Lavender Bay NSW 2060
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
RSVP BY: Friday 14 July 2023
TRANSPORT: 6 minute walk from the Milson Point train station.

Short Walk
2023-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Walk around Double Bay
DATE: Wednesday 19 July 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Tuesday 18 July.

Theatre Group – ‘On the Beach’ at Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
2023-07-19 19:30 - 22:15 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
By Nevil Shute
Adapted for the stage by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Kip Williams
Standing on the edge
Two of Australia’s great theatre-makers, Artistic Director Kip Williams and playwright Tommy Murphy (Foxtel’s The Twelve, Holding the Man) join forces for this world premiere STC commission: a vast, poetic and haunting story of community, dignity and love in dark times.
In 1957, Nevil Shute’s classic novel On the Beach introduced the world to an uncanny post-apocalyptic vision that sees Australia as one of the last surviving outposts of civilisation on a planet destroyed by nuclear fallout. Two years later it was transformed into a classic film starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
A small group of friends in Melbourne – some local, some survivors from the US Navy – are living out their eerily prosaic lives and loves in the wake of World War III. But when a mysterious distress call rings out across the Pacific Ocean, the characters are called to choose between duty to the ones they love and duty to the human race.
In the spirit of past productions like Chimerica and The Harp in the South: Part One and Part Two, Williams brings his sumptuous, innovative style to match Murphy’s beautiful, soulful writing. On the Beach is a new and gripping portrait of Australian society, a prescient insight into the times we are living through and a deeply poignant reverie on the indestructible power of human connection.
Approx. duration 2 hrs 40 mins (including interval)
Content Suicide
DATE: Wednesday 19 July 2023
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000
TICKETS: Tickets are $65.00 and $61.00 for this PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
Judith and Cherry have purchased seats C19 and C20
To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com
PRE-THEATRE DRINKS/SNACKS (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for pre-theatre drinks/snacks at a bar in Walsh Bay. Please advise if you are interested in participating.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by Monday 10 July 2023
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2023. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre

Time
Seats (Convenors)

10 August (Thursday)
The Weekend
Adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel
Belvoir Street Theatre

7.30pm

F31, F32

14 September (Thursday)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

7.30pm

B26, B27

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre

7.00pm

Free Seating

8 November (Wednesday)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)

7.30pm

J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

1.30pm

D11, D12

Art and Culture - The National Art School - Note Change of usual day
2023-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | National Art School, Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010,
In Conversation with NAS Archivist & Tour of Current Exhibition
Our July event is an introduction to the history of the National Art School by NAS Historian and Archivist Deborah Beck, followed by a guided tour of OCCURRENT AFFAIR with Gallery Coordinator, Ashton Biddulph.
OCCURRENT AFFAIR is a major exhibition featuring new and recent works by Brisbane-established Aboriginal artist collective “proppaNOW”. Established in 2003, proppaNOW is one of Australia’s leading cultural collectives, exploring the politics of Aboriginal art and culture, and provoking, subverting and re- thinking what it means to be a ‘contemporary Aboriginal artist’.
The National Art School, on the site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol, stands on Gadigal land. The School moved into the former jail buildings in 1922, as part of Sydney Technical College, later East Sydney Technical College. It gained autonomy as an educational institution in 1996 and became the sole occupant of the Darlinghurst site in 2005. In 2019 NAS signed a 45-year lease to remain on the site and was designated a State Significant Organisation with ongoing funding; in 2021 the former Darlinghurst Jail and National Art School received NSW heritage listing as Sydney’s oldest surviving jail complex.
DATE: THURSDAY 20 July 2023
TIME: 11am – 1pm (approximately)
VENUE: The National Art School
ADDRESS: 156 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PHONE: (02) 9339 8744
MEETING PLACE: NAS Café at 10.50am
COST: Nil Cost
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas – Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com Mobile: 0438469044
RSVP BY: 10 July 2023
Please Note: RSVP to confirm your place is essential.
If you have not received a confirmation within 48 hours please contact us.
There are a maximum of 30 attendees for this event. When this event is full, we will go to a Waitlist.
TRANSPORT: Public transport is recommended. Street parking is at a premium.

Go Saturday – Steve McCurry Icons - Note change of time
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Walsh Bay, 13 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Intrepid photographer Steve McCurry is regarded as one of the world’s best photographers. Join Go Saturday and feast upon over 100 photos of his work, including the famous Afghan girl with the piercing green eyes.
DATE: Saturday 22 July 2023
TIME: 11.00am – Tickets need to be prebooked at a particular timeslot.
VENUE: Pier ⅔ Walsh Bay, Sydney
Dawes Point, New South Wales
https://stevemccurryicons.com/sydney/#info
COST: $39 for standard adult. $24.65 for seniors
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 July
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Prebook your ticket
TRANSPORT: Circular Quay is closest train station.

Monthly Activity - Fish Markets Auction and Tour at the Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont
2023-07-27 06:50 - 08:30 | Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge Road, Sydney, NSW, 2009
Want to know more about where your seafood comes from? How the industry ensures Australian seafood is sustainable? Where Sydney’s top restaurants go to buy the freshest of the fresh? The Behind the Scenes Tour is your ticket into the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood.
See:
The hustle and bustle of the auction floor (normally closed to the public!).
The Dutch auction system in action, selling more than 50 tonnes of fresh seafood to 150+ buyers.
Over 100 seafood species in our famous blue crates, from the fan-favourites to the weird and wonderful.
It will be a real privilege to see the market in operation and learn about amazing people within the industry and even meet one or two. The tour guide Alex’s extensive knowledge and enthusiasm will be shared in abundance. He is without doubt a global ambassador for the industry. Now… it just means that you’ll need to get up early in the morning. But it will be worth it and the car park will be free!
Discover:
Brand new species of seafood that we bet you’ve never seen before.
Tuna filleting (you might even spot one hanging from a forklift!).
Live lobsters, sushi prep, oyster shucking, and more.
DATE: Thursday 27 July 2023
TIME: 6.50 am for a 7.00 am start- Tour lasts 90 mins till 8.30 am
VENUE: Sydney Fish Markets:
Rise and shine! Each tour begins at 7.00am sharp and ends around 8:30am, so you we can catch all the early morning action. Don’t worry – Alex will make sure you get a coffee from one of the Market’s friendly baristas afterwards.
Alex will meet us at the wooden tables inside the main arcade, just next to Christie’s Seafoods.
COST: $40.00
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Fish Markets Auction and Tour
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Thursday 13 July 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Sydney Fish Markets + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
CAR: Off Pyrmont Bridge Road: Carpark entry is via Bank Street.
SYDNEY LIGHT RAIL: Catch the Sydney Light Rail from Central Station, The Star, Haymarket or Darling Harbour to the Fish Market stop which is located across the road from the market on the corner of Bank and Miller Street. Services run from Central to Dulwich Hill and back every every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday, from 6am to 11pm and to midnight on Fridays.
BUS SERVICES: Buses stop within a five-minute walk from Sydney Fish Market.
Bus Route 501: City/West Ryde/Ryde/Parramatta service departs from Miller St.
Bus Route 389: Bondi Junction/Pyrmont/City service departs from Harris and Allan St.

Challenging Walk - The Third Leg of Bondi to Manly Walk – Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay Wharf
2023-08-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Edgecliff Train Station, 12 Arthur St, Edgecliff, NSW, 2027, Australia
At the end of 2018, six city councils, along with other agencies, decided to create a coastal and harbour-side walking track between two famous beaches in Sydney, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. The result of this collaboration is the epic 80km Bondi to Manly Walk. The details can be found on www.bonditomanly.com or the B2M app. We will walk the Bondi to Manly Walk in seven stages together, walking one stage at a time on the first Tuesday of the month from June to December.
In August, we will do the third leg of Bondi to Manly Walk from Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay. The walk is approximately 8.7km with an elevation gain of 160m. Since Double Bay Wharf is closed for work at the moment. We will start walking from Edgecliff Train Station which adds 1.1km to the walk. This is a coastal walk with beautiful views on paved terrain.
The walk starts at Edgecliff Train Station to Double Bay Wharf and continues along to Darling Point. From Darling Point the track follows on to Rushcutters Bay, Potts Point, Woolloomooloo Bay, The Domain, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Farm Cove and the Royal Botanic Gardens; all heritage parts of Sydney. Just around the corner is the iconic Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Excerpts from www.bonditomanly.com).
More details will be sent to members who are participating closer to the event date.
DATE: Tuesday 1 August 2023
TIME: 9.30am at Edgecliff Train Station (Double Bay Wharf is closed for work)
COST: Lunch at your own expense at Sydney Place Dining Precinct
RSVP TO: Sandy, Lining, Fritzi and Sue at swic.challengingwalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 28 July 2023

East Meets West Lunch - Nomad Sydney
2023-08-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Nomad Sydney, 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
NOMAD Sydney is housed in a stunning turn-of-the-century warehouse in Surry Hills. It serves Australian cuisine that is inspired by the owners’ travels through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East and is cooked with fire and smoke. Their wine list focuses on small growers making great wine sustainably sourced from the world over.
We will have their Express Lunch menu which includes starters and whole lamb shoulders to share. They do cater for non-lamb lovers. Please advise when you RSVP.
DATE: Thursday 3 August 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
COST: $83 (includes 10% gratuity and service charges). You can order drinks but please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for the drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sue Roberts suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sue.
RSVP BY: Friday 28 July 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: NOMAD is 500 metres from Central Train Station.

Classical Music Group - Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
2023-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Thursday Afternoon Symphony has now been added to the Classical Music series. Performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra by a variety of composers commencing at 1.30pm.
These are two hour (with intervals) concerts with free pre-concert talks in the foyer usually by the musician who explains the music, talks about musicians and composers.
Today’s performance will be Ludwig van Beethoven’s (1770-1827)
Piano Concerto No 4 performed by Spanish virtuoso Javier Perianes (1978) recognised as one of the best pianists in the world.
In the second part we will hear Beethoven’s Symphony No 4 conducting by Chief Conductor Simone Young.
Pre-concert talk starts 45 minutes before, in the foyer, free.
DATE: Thursday 3 August 2023
TIME: All performances are at 1.30pm.
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Monday 31 July 2023
Other Classical Music Concerts for 2023

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Friday
(15 September)
Beethoven’s 7th and Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday
(27 October)
Mozart and Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Thursday
(2 November)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1,
Donald Runnicles conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Morning Tea - North Indian
2023-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Sangeeta Gupta, 32/129 Spit Rd, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Recently returned from the beautiful Pink City, Sangeeta invites us to join her for a North Indian morning tea.
DATE: Tuesday 8 August 2023
TIME: 10am -12md
VENUE: Sangeeta Gupta’s Home – 32/129 Spit Road Mosman 2088
RSVP TO: prudence.weir@hotmail.com Numbers limited so please reply early.
RSVP BY: 31 July 2023
TRANSPORT: Street parking available is side streets. Buses going along Spit Rd.

Explore Sydney Walk - Historic Balmain East
2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Balmain Wharf, Thames Street, Balmain, Sydney, NSW, 2041, Australia
Join us for an explore around Balmain East, taking in Ballast Point Park and the Tom Uren Trail. We will meet at Ballast Point Park (The old Caltex refinery site) explore the site, continue along the foreshore to the Colgate Palmolive buildings finally joining the Tom Uren historic walking Trail. We will aim to stop for lunch at East Village Pub
The Tom Uren Walking Trail

The total walk is about 6.5 km and has some inclines and stairs
More information: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks-sport-and-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/parks-by-suburb/birchgrove-parks/ballast-point-park
https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries/community-history/community-history-and-archives-collections/self-guided-heritage-walks/tom-uren-trail
DATE: Wednesday 9 August 2023.
TIME: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
VENUE: Meet at Balmain Wharf NOT Balmain East Wharf
COST: Lunch at East Village Pub at own expense. https://www.eastvillagebalmain.com.au
RSVP TO: Anna Miller via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 7 August 2023
TRANSPORT: The F8 ferry departs from Circular Quay at 9.45 am. There is street parking
