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Empathy, resilience, strength … the reality of the refugee experience is often one that goes unseen. The opportunity for high school students to witness the young refugee cast share their stories about the reality of why they came to Australia is second to none, and the benefits for students flow both ways.

“The warm and heartfelt responses our audiences give to our performers make our cast, their families, and other refugees in the audience, feel valued, empowered and above all, welcome in their new country.” - Treehouse Theatre

Read on to learn more about Treehouse Theatre and its workshop and performance program for young refugees.

The Transformative Power of Theatre | Seymour Centre Learn more about Treehouse Theatre, their incredible work with young refugees and their upcoming performance at Seymour Centre, Refugee Diaries.

Did you manage to catch some of the fabulous stars of Wild Thing Production's Seventeen on The Morning Show earlier today? 🤩 Seventeen plays at Seymour from 27 September - 19 October.

Don't miss this feel-good production that tells the story of a group of high school students, experiencing something we all remember well, the last day of school – for ever. Get your tickets now!

🎟 https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/seventeen/

Not acting their age… did you catch Di and Noel on this morning? They’ll be playing teenagers alongside an all-star cast in Seventeen at from 27 September! 🤟

How did you spend your last day of high school? Or for the seventeen year olds out there, what are you planning to do on your last day of school?

Read all about the cast of our upcoming Seymour Season show: Seventeen, as they revisit what its like to be a drunken teen making memories that will last a lifetime.

Seventeen | 27 September - 19 October
🎟 https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/seventeen/

An Ode to our Seventeen year old Self - Seymour Centre Do you remember how you spent the last day of school? The cast of our upcoming Seymour season production, Seventeen, sure do!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Difficult Conversations with Jane Hutcheon last week!

We explored the art of conversation and wrestled with difficult questions with celebrated journalist Jane Hutcheon herself and our wonderful panellists.

Sydney Ideas Red Line Productions

📸 1 & 2: Phil Erbacher

Introducing the incredible cast of our final Seymour Season show of 2024 - The Inheritance ✨

With iconic Aussie acting legends John Adam, Simon Burke, and Vanessa Downing, this show is not to be missed!

Tickets are selling hot and fast, so get in quick before they run out.

The Inheritance | 7 - 24 November | Sugary Rum Productions

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3w7THmM
📸 Harvey House Photography

Our upcoming show Refugee Diaries is one of resilience, strength and the amazing bravery of young refugees who are starting anew in Australia

Learn more: https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/refugee-diaries/

seymoursydney🎭 Refugee Diaries – a powerful, raw, and moving performance that brings the stories of young refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq to life. 🌍✨ Over 90 minutes, you’ll experience the heart-wrenching realities and heart-warming moments of their journeys to Australia, after months of trauma recovery work.

📅 Perfect for students (Year 7-12) and adults, this is an incredible opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen your understanding of the refugee experience. Plus, stay for the post-show Q&A with the cast!

🎟️ Don’t miss it – witness the resilience and strength of these young people.



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Our friends at Dendy Cinemas are thrilled to welcome Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam Elliot to Dendy Newtown on September 28 for the EXCLUSIVE Sydney Premiere of his beautiful new stop-motion animated feature MEMOIR OF A SNAIL. Adam will also be there on the night for a special Q&A following the screening. All tickets include a Young Henry's Cloudy Apple Cider and tasty snail pastry on arrival plus Adam is bringing the actual stop-motion characters from the film to be displayed in the lobby!

Tickets on sale now - https://bit.ly/3Zlqwcl

Inside the rehearsal room with the cast of Seventeen, as they revisit what its like to be a drunken teen making memories that will last a lifetime.

Seventeen | 27 September - 19 October

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3uhfurM

Gain a deep understanding of the refugee experience with Refugee Diaries, our upcoming Arts Education offering from partner company Treehouse Theatre on 31 October and 1 November. This production reflects three months of trauma recovery work, with participants sharing their real-life stories live on stage. Experience a rollercoaster of emotions with Refugee Diaries.

Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3SAlhBr

Image credit: Jorge Aparicio

"Three teenagers who fled some of the worst atrocities of the 21st century find refuge and catharsis in sharing their stories on the stage."

Learn more about Treehouse Theatre and their work with teenage refugees who are starting anew in Australia. You can watch their upcoming show Refugee Diaries at Seymour Centre on 31 October and 1 November as part of our 2024 Arts Education Program.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3SAlhBr

Shireen escaped Islamic State fighters. She looks back on those dark days and now sees light Three teenagers who fled some of the worst atrocities of the 21st century find refuge and catharsis in sharing their stories on stage.

Introducing our guest panellist for Thursday night - Tim Dean

With a doctorate in philosophy on the evolution of morality, Tim specialises in ethics and critical thinking. Alongside this, Tim is the author of How We Became Human: And Why We Need to Change, as well as being the editor for numerous science articles for publications such as The Conversation, Cosmos and Australian Life Scientist.

Everything is on the table.

Difficult Conversations | 11 - 12 September
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe

Introducing our guest panellist for Wednesday night - Benjamin Law

A writer, broadcaster, screenwriter and producer ... what can't this man do! With a PhD in creative writing and cultural studies from QUT, and a weekly column interviewing public figures on dicey topics for the Good Weekend, Benjamin is no stranger to igniting and participating in difficult conservations 💪

Everything is on the table.

Difficult Conversations | 11 - 12 September
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe

Introducing our next panellist - Debra Keenahan

A psychologist, writer and academic with two PhDs, Debra is also a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores Critical Disability Aesthetics. ''As a woman with dwarfism, I work collaboratively to experiment with the representation of my embodied difference.''

No topic is too difficult and no question too stupid to ask.

Difficult Conversations | 11 - 12 September
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe

Introducing our next panellist - Jeremiah Edagbami

Ranked as a world-leading university debater and chief adjudicator at the Australian Intervarsity Debating Championships, where he helps construct high-quality topics for debate, Jeremiah is no stranger to a tongue-twisting mind-bending conversation.

Come watch current USYD student Jeremiah, alongside a selection of other panelists, dive head first into difficult conversations of your choosing. No topic is too difficult and no question too stupid to ask.

Difficult Conversations | 11 - 12 September
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe

Meet your Conversation Ringmaster - Jane Hutcheon 🎙️

Having completed over 500 face-to-face TV interviews for One Plus One (ABCTV), 25 years in public broadcasting as a presenter, and a decade as an international correspondent, there is no person better suited to the task of Conversation Ringmaster than Jane Hutcheon.

Experience the magical cocktail of electricity and intimacy live in theatre. No topic is too difficult and no question too stupid to ask.

Difficult Conversations | 11 - 12 September
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe

BYO Difficult Conversations: Everything is on the table. Join Jane Hutcheon on 11-12 September at Seymour Centre an evening with 2 parts!

Part 1: Jane brings her unique approach to get to know each panellist, exploring the art of conversation and difficult topics from each of their perspectives.

Part 2: You, the audience submit your difficult questions to be wrestled with by the panel, like a collective advice columnist, under the guiding hand of Jane as conversation ringmaster.

University of Sydney Law School University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

🎟️Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/WIo750Tar6y

Supported by the Discipline of Arabic Language and Cultures, join the Andalus Arabic Choir as they present the Orphalese 101 concert at the Seymour Centre – marking the choir's 11 years of continued celebration of the Arab rich musical heritage.

Orphalese 101 pays homage to the Lebanese-American author and icon of Arab modern culture, Kahlil Gibran, through the display of Andalus and Arabic music from across the Arabic-speaking land. Directed by soprano Ghada Daher-Elmowy, the choir features choristers from all parts of the world.

🗓️ Sat 7 Sept, 7:30pm
🎟️ Book your tickets & join in song: https://bit.ly/3MvOrhC

Don't forget! Submissions for EOI forms to receive an information pack to apply closes tomorrow 29 August at 11.59pm: https://bit.ly/4fJMU56

Official applications close Monday 2 September at 5pm.

💡Expressions of Interest are now open for Seymour Season 2025!

Each year, Seymour partners with a range of independent theatre companies to produce great theatre within the Centre.

We provide free venue, rehearsal space, marketing and a range of other support and benefits. To apply, you need a great idea, a producer attached and a track record of making theatre.

If this sounds like you, submit your EOI via our website and we'll send you an information pack with more details on how to apply: https://bit.ly/4fJMU56

Please submit all forms by Thursday 29 August at 11.59pm in order to receive the information pack before the application deadline on Monday 2 September at 5pm.

Image credit: Maja Baska

We're very excited to share our next Seymour Season show: Wild Thing Production's Seventeen 🤙

Through a fog of stolen alcohol, six teenagers gather late at night on the last day of school to share the moment in their lives when the past gives way to an uncertain future. But in a revelatory theatrical twist, all roles are performed by older actors who were seventeen many years ago, bringing the experience of age to the dreams of hopeful youths.

Premiering at Belvoir almost 10 years ago and produced to great acclaim in the UK at the Lyric Hammersmith, this is Seventeen’s first major Sydney revival right here at Seymour.

Seventeen | 27 September - 19 October | By Matthew Whittet
🎟️ Ticket link in bio

That's a wrap!

A big thank you to the wonderful Empress Theatre's Arlington cast and crew who brought this show to life, as well as everyone who bought tickets to the season 🎭

Interested in our next Seymour Season show? Watch this space 👀

Three shows left before Arlington takes their final bows!
Snag $30 tickets with the code ✨ LASTCHANCE ✨ Discount applicable for 2 or more tickets only.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3usm8eL

Arlington | 2 - 24 August | Empress Theatre
📸 Philip Erbacher

Learn more about Phaedra Nicolaidis who plays Isla in Arlington in The Greek Herald's article. She shares about her heritage, her time in Greece and her magical experience working on the show.

Arlington runs until this Saturday 24 August at Seymour, don't miss your final chance to see the show.

Book now https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/arlington/

Sydney actress Phaedra Nicolaidis takes on lead role in 'Arlington' Greek Australian actress Phaedra Nicolaidis, is currently starring in Arlington at the Seymour Centre. Read more here.

🚨💡 Just announced! Difficult Conversations with Jane Hutcheon on 11 & 12 September at Seymour.

Over two nights, Australia’s pre-eminent thinkers go head-to-head with celebrated journalist Jane Hutcheon to draw out the difficult conversations of our day. Featuring Benjamin Law, Debra Keenahan, Jeremiah Edagbadi and Mark Scott.

BYO Difficult Conversations: Everything is on the table. No topic is too difficult and no question too stupid to ask.

🎟️ Get tickets https://bit.ly/4fTMKbe