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In this issue GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
RUDD, GLORIOUS RUDD
A VALANGA VALENTINE
COMING UP...
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SHORTIS & SIMPSON NOVEMBER 2008 GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, yuletide Don't miss this year's edition of Canberra's silliest and sharpest revue, as the team combine brand new material with a couple of the most requested gems from past shows. Everything from real country songs with titles like If My Nose Was Running Money I’d Blow It All On You, to some up-to-date political satire, a segment of mondegreens, Christmas carols superimposed over John Lennon songs, and much more. It’s witty, irreverent and very funny. The Canberra Times said of last year’s show ‘hilarious satire, song and irreverent, irrepressible lampoonery…fun with a capital F.’ Teatro Vivaldi, ANU Campus, Thursdays to Saturdays Nov 20-Dec 6 at 7pm. Dinner and show $55/$65/$75. Canapé preview Wed Nov 19, $38. High tea matinee Dec 6, 2pm, $38. Bookings 6257 2718 or enquiries@vivaldirestaurant.com.au RUDD, GLORIOUS RUDD! Free political satire at the National Museum To accompany the Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition, Shortis and Simpson sharpen their lyrical and musical wit to take aim at the new kids on the block. Laugh while they sing of the Kevin 07 campaign, Kevin’s colourful family tree, his workaholic tendencies, his Mandarin skills, his vow to rein in corporate greed, his millionaire wife, plus Julia, Wayne, Brendan, Malcolm, and much more. National Museum of Australia, Visions Theatre, Sundays Jan 18/Jan 25, 11am and 2pm. Free but bookings essential 6208 5021.A VALANGA VALENTINE National Multicultural Festival event South African-born songwriter/ musician/singer Valanga Ghoza, singer Andrea Watson (from acappella group Akasa), with Worldly Goods, Can Belto. Folkus Room, Serbian Club, Mawson, Sat 14th Feb, 8pm, $20/$15 concession. Bookings 0407 434469 Coming early next year… a new-look political satire series, and….. Speakers’ Corner at National Archives. Details next newsletter. Shortis & Simpson, (02) 6230 4868 moyajohn@tpg.com.au www.shortisandsimpson.com
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