Rocky Horror Picture show

My first time seeing this crazy musical. A real blast! It was at the Camps Bay theatre and we were there with Wendy and Graeme.

The Rocky Horror Show, the legendary cult rock musical, was created by Richard O'Brien, blending science fiction, horror, comedy, and glam rock into one wildly unconventional theatrical experience. First performed in London in 1973, it tells the story of an innocent young couple who stumble into the bizarre mansion of the eccentric Dr Frank-N-Furter and encounter a cast of strange and unforgettable characters. Packed with iconic songs, outrageous costumes, and audience participation, it became one of the most famous cult musicals of all time and later inspired the hugely successful film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

One of Sam's ex classmates played Brad. He was amazing.

What a setting for a theatre!

Burlesque show with Tania and Rajesh

Rajesh's ex housemate is a Burlesque performer so we got free tickets to go and watch her perform at The Emerald Room in King's Cross. It was a really fun night.

Whirling Dervishes with Shushann and Xenia

Burlesque show with Elna

Ndlovu choir and Cattle Baron

The choir was extraordinary. So beautiful, it had me in tears at times.

Ndlovu Choir

Cattle Baron

Van Gogh digital exhibition

What an incredible exhibition. About 50 giant screens showing Van Goghs art animated with motion. So in Starry, Starry night the water was shimmering and in the landscapes, the clouds were floating past. Plus there was amazing music to add to the ambiance and quotes of Van Gogh to go with the paintings. Ingenious and inspiring.  I went with Shushann. 

Frank Hurley presentation

Sue and I went to The NSW Library to see a presentation on the photographic work of Frank Hurley as he recorded the unsuccessful voyage of Shackleton and The Endurance - they got stuck on the ice in Antarctica and had to make their own way home.  Shackleton's extraordinary leadership ensured that every single member of the expedition got out alive. 

I was mesmerised by the quality of the photography.  Mind blowing to think it was all done in the early 1900's with the limited and cumbersome cameras of the time.  Hurley made the whole thing come alive through photos, and without him, the heroic efforts would have been largely lost in history. Instead, it's a story that is famous and inspiring 100 years later.