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The Birth and Death of Stars by Mzaza

Where
Bondi Pavilion
Bondi Pavilion
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Bondi Pavilion Theatre
When

Friday 6 September 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:40pm Saturday 7 September 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:40pm

Cost

Adult: $45.00 + Booking feeConcession: $40.00 + Booking FeeUnders 30s: $20.00 + Booking FeeDeadly Tix: $20.00 + Booking Fee

Inspired by history’s greatest philosophers and astronomers, this beautiful show features stunning vocals, live music and celestial collage animation. The Birth and Death of Stars delivers a shining theatrical music experience with songs inspired by intergalactic realms and instruments from every corner of the world.

Part music, part theatre, this collaboration of creative minds includes director Benjamin Knapton, Finnish animator Laura Matikainen and writer Pauline Maudy.

Contemplate our awe-inspiring universe through the beguiling sounds of some of Australia’s most diverse and talented musicians. This is your entry ticket to escape for the night to another time and place full of wonder. Music from MZAZA’s The Birth and Death of Stars album.

★★★★ "A world where the past is ever-present and music knows no borders" Courier Mail

“a real revelation…they are just amazing!” – SBS Radio

Performers - Pauline Maudy - lead vocals, Greta Kelly - violin, shah kaman, backing vocals, Ricardo Bona - accordion, backing vocals, John Robertson - acoustic guitar, backing vocals, Gwenny Warnick - double bass, vocals Tsoof Baras - darabuka & kit

Creative Team- Writer & Creative Producer - Pauline Maudy, Director - Benjamin Knapton, Audio Visual Designer - Laura Matikainen, Production Designer - Alison Ross, Audio Visual System Designer - Freddy Komp, Sound Engineer - Jackson Scandrett, AV/LX Engineer / Production Manager - Justin Gardam, Producer & Community Engagement Manager - Greta Kelly

A Human Symphony Production - This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body - A Sydney Fringe Festival event presented by Bondi Pavilion.

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