A Night at the Opera

Rach's Dad and his girlfriend (Carleena) came to stay for the weekend. We thought it would be a good opportunity to catch a show at the Opera House. We went and saw a show called VAMP! It was a one woman show, with Meow Meow playing Vamp, and supported by a jazz/rag band.

Now would be the bit where I tell you what it is all about. However, I have no idea. It was based on some of the works/thoughts/stories of Oscar Wilde. So it had a Femme Fatale character who swung from the ceiling and danced around in various states of undress, and that was about it really...

It was good, donlt get me wrong. Meow Meow (stupid name if you ask me) was certainly talented and good at what she did and the audience were certianly engaged. Although Rach's dad and Carleena did fall asleep part way through.

Would I go again? To the Opera House - yes. To see Meow Meow - probably not.

Cockatoo Island - August 08

Cockatoo Island is the largest island within Sydney Harbour. It is located on the inland side of the bridge, a short ferry ride from Circular Quay in the centre of town. It was formerly a prison and most recently it was the site of one of Australia's biggest shipyards but that closed down in 1992. Now it is a derelict mass of dock yard buildings and cranes. The ideal place for an art exhibition then, obviously.

So on a stunning Sydney winters day (wall to wall blue sky, not a cloud in site) we hopped on a ferry and cruised across to the island to have a look at the wonderful art.

The sign says it all really...

Hmmmm, most of it I have to say was a big pile of crap. Maybe I am just not quite as in touch with my arty side as I think, but I seemed to get bored very quickly indeed. The exhibits were spread out in different rooms across the island. The favoured medium seemed to be film. OK so there were some things that were quite good but on the whole it was pretty rubbish.

It was good however to have a picnic, and some wine, in the sun, in the middle of the harbour. And the island itself, with the remnants of the ship building days was pretty impressive.


All in all a nice day out.