september-2011

EVENTS /// PROFILES /// FOOD /// PLACES /// STYLE /// SPORTS
Pablo Padin as
Freddie Mercury
PERTH FASHION FESTIVAL
21–27 SEP, PERTH
Be among the fi rst to spot the
latest trends on the catwalk
as fashion fever sweeps Perth.
Fashion exhibitions, 10 runway
shows and upcoming designers
await the fashionista. Details at
perthfashionfestival.com.au
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22 SEP
– 29 OCT
Samantha Stosur
QUEEN — IT’S A KINDA MAGIC
NATIONWIDE
Queen fans can reminisce with the
music and magic of Freddie Mercury
and Queen in this internationally
acclaimed theatrical production which
has rocked stages worldwide. Details on
itsakindamagic.com.
TORAY PPO TENNIS
23 SEP–1 OCT, TOKYO
Women’s tennis takes centre
stage as top players from the 2011
WTA Tour compete in this premier
tournament. Starring Kim Clijsters
and Australia’s Samantha Stosur.
Ariake Colosseum, Ariake Tennis
Forest Park. Tel: +81 (5) 7006 9995.
DON’T
MISS
TEMPO DANCE
FESTIVAL
30 Sep–8 Oct,
Auckland
Watch stunning
performances
by some of NZ’s
most acclaimed
dancers
performing a
diverse range
from ballet
to burlesque,
hip hop to
contemporary.
Q Theatre,
tel: +61 (9)
3099 771.
BOOK NOW
PETER AND THE WOLF
4–6 OCT, MELBOURNE
This all-time children’s classic
comes alive on the big screen
with Prokofi ev’s magical music
played live by the Melbourne
Symphony Orchestra at ACMI
Cinemas, Federation Square.
FLOURISH MARGARET
RIVER
7–9 OCT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Enjoy an enriching weekend
down south from Perth with
the family, engaged in music,
practical workshops, nature
tours and cooking classes.
UBUD WRITERS &
READERS FESTIVAL
5–9 OCT, BALI
Featuring a mixture of free and
ticketed events, over 80 visiting
and local writers will engage in
an exchange of ideas.
PHOTO: GRANT MACINTYRE (UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL), GETTY IMAGES (TORAY PPO
TENNIS)