Write on
Find out what literary geniuses and events will be part of the Sydney Writers Festival western Sydney program on March 26, when the festival is officially launched. The full program will be revealed and also on sale from Thursday and the official guide will be published in The Sydney Morning Herald this Saturday, March 28. International actor and author Alan Cumming (pictured) has been confirmed as one the headlining acts of the festival and will be interviewed on stage by David Marr on May 20 at the Sydney Opera House. He will talk about his bestselling memoir Not My Father's Son. For details click here.
Top Gear's Sydney pitstop
The crazy rev-head hosts of TV phenomenon Top Gear will make a pit stop at Sydney Motor Sportpark at Eastern Creek on April 18 and 19. Tickets are on sale now to see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, the Stig and guests at the Top Gear Festival. Tickets start from $49 and family packages are available from $119. Click here for details.
Weiss with Altitude
Australian author Rachael Weiss will be a special guest at an event hosted by networking group Women with Altitude on March 26 in Penrith. The Dublin-based author will read excerpts from her new book The Thing About Prague, a travel memoir about starting a new life. From 8.45am-10.15pm at the Tattersalls Hotel in Penrith. Tickets: $25 (members) or $40. Book here.
Castle Hill Players 4000 Miles
Pulitzer Prize finalist 4000 Miles is the latest play on offer at Castle Hill’s Pavilion Theatre, from April 10. Directed by Jewell Johnson, the drama tells the story of eco-environmentalist Leo and his cross-country bike trip that ends with an unannounced visit to his feisty grandmother at 3am. Over the course of a single month these temporary roommates amuse, infuriate and bewilder as two generations discover they have much more in common than the Facebook culture suggests. On from April 10 to May 2. Book here.
Test your skills against the best
Registrations are open for the prestigious McDonald’s Sydney Eisteddfod. Each year hundreds of aspiring young performers vie for the winning titles and the chance to perform at the final festival, which has a prize pool of more than $400,000. Organisers say taking part in the competition is an opportunity for the performers to test their skills and to learn from a valuable experience. To register click here.
