In Aussies of the Magic Mic and Adobo Kind, the Filipino community is presented in a no-holds-barred comedic production brought to the Sydney Fringe Festival by two of its own, Rosary Coloma and Erica Enriquez.   First-time producers and passionate about their heritage, Coloma and Enriquez want to show Sydney how funny, messy, embarrassing and downright beautiful it is to be a Filipino-Australian in 2011.

The idea came about after many discussions, usually fuelled by food and drink, between Coloma and Enriquez about how under-represented the Filipino community was in Sydney.   Their discussions led to rants, which led to bouts of hand-on-the-heart declarations of pride in their backgrounds, which led to , “Sige na! Mag produce na tayo!” (Translation: “Fine! Let’s produce this!”).

To be staged in Sydney’s most iconic neighbourhood for Italian-Australians, The Cultural Centre at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, Aussies of the Magic Mic and Adobo Kind aims to amuse all people, regardless of background.

So what does, “Aussies of the Magic Mic and Adobo Kind”, mean?  It explains another way to be Australian – the Filipino way, complete with sing-alongs on a Magic Mic setup for Karaoke sessions, and pots filled to the brim with one of the most recognisable Filipino dishes – Adobo.

Comprising a cast of talented Filipino-Australian artists, Aussies of the Magic Mic and Adobo Kind will show at:

The Cultural Centre at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt
23 Norton Street
Leichhardt  2040

Dates:
September 29 and 30, and October 1^st, at 6:30pm.

Tickets start from $18 for children, $20 for concession/pensioners and $25 full price.

For further media inquiries, please contact:

Rosary Coloma, Producer
Mobile: 0449 153 650
Email: rosary.coloma@gmail.com

Erica Enriquez, Producer
Mobile: 0410 664 727
Email: erica.enriquez1@gmail.com

The Cultural Centre at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt
23 Norton Street
Leichhardt  2040

Dates:
September 29 and 30, and October 1st, at 6:30pm.

Tickets start from $18 for children, $20 for concession/pensioners and $25 full price.
It’s a show that anyone, of any background, can relate to.  It’s the story of multicultural Australia – finally told from a Filipino’s point of view.
Tickets can be purchased via the Sydney Fringe Festival website.

For further media inquiries, please contact:
Rosary Coloma, Producer
Mobile: 0449 153 650
Email: rosary.coloma@gmail.com
Erica Enriquez, Producer
Mobile: 0410 664 727
Email: erica.enriquez1@gmail.com

Told through seven, inter-linked stories, the film dramatises a sampling of some of the cultural and generational challenges… and conflicts that confront the multi-cultural community that is Sydney’s western suburbs.

More information and details of this and other projects in the link below.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/FELINO-DOLLOSO/114218141930025#!/pages/FELINO-DOLLOSO/114218141930025?v=wall

Felino Dolloso trained at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne Australia.  Born in the Philippines and grew up in Australia.

He has slowly accumulated work in films, TV and Theatre in Australia and have had great reviews regarding his work both in the Film and Theatre industry.

Full details in the facebook link above.

With special guest, Australia’s Got Talent Winners Performing Live!! Justice Crew! with Filipino International guest  artist. Billy Crawford, and Tuesday Vargas. Proudly supported by local talents Jessica Dias, Tyler Gonzales, Daniel Ross, Jacqui Torres, Ann – Maree  and let us not forget the main even the coronation night of the Miss Philippines Australia proudly hosted by Beauty and the Geek’s Michelle Smith! Oct 10 2010 at the Farfield showground. There will be lots of yummy Filipino food and crazy activities for everyone.. Now on its 22nd year and going strong.. this star studded event will most likely be the best event the NSW Filipino community has organized. For more information check their website.www.pasc.org.au

“Her Son, Jose Rizal” is a brilliant theatre piece on the Philippines’ national hero, Dr Jose Rizal, during Spain’s colonization of the Philippines in the 18th century. This one-act play is a recollection of Jose’s childhood days and some of those precious moments with his mother, Dona Teodora and siblings Soledad and Paciano, while in prison writing his last poem (“Mi Ultimo Adios”) and awaiting execution for conspiracy, sedition and rebellion in Bagumbayan, Manila.

A maiden production by Fine Artists Collaboration, Director Armando “RC” Reyes brings together on stage professional and amateur artists led by singer actor RJ Rosales as “Jose Rizal”. RJ’s stage performance credits include Miss Saigon, where he earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Helpmann Awards, Beauty and the Beast, Forbidden City, Cabaret, Chang and En. RJ also performed in live concerts in America, Australia, Philippines, Japan and other Asian countries.

The cast is bound to enthral Sydneysiders as each one pulls on those patriotic heart strings to commemorate the 149th birth anniversary of the patriot and pride of the Malayan Race.

June 17 18 and 19th June 2010
7pm

Matinee: 20th june 2010

2pm

Tom Mann Theatre
Address
136-140 Chalmers Street
Surry Hills
NSW
2010
Australia

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