Burrinja Presents
Garry Starr Performs Everything
Fri 14 July @ 7.30pm | Lyre Room
Theatre is dying. Garry is our only hope.
Disgraced actor Garry Starr defies his critics by performing every style of theatre imaginable, thus saving the performing arts from its inevitable extinction. Starr tears through genres with little regard for personal safety and even less regard for art.
"Uproariously funny...a superb, accessible clown." The Scotsman
Tickets - $19 - $29
Tickets on sale May 19 @ 9 am, 15%* off until midnight June 4, 2023
*please note that 15% off applies to Admission, Concession and Group 6+ ONLY,
NOT Youth U26 or Burrinja Encore pricing
Live in the Lyre
Shane Nicholson ~ Live in the Lyre
Thu 20 Jul @ 8.00pm | Lyre Room
Shane Nicholson is a rare talent who has bridged the gap between alt-country and the mainstream. With three ARIA awards, fifteen Golden Guitars, and a new album taking out Album of the Year, Alt. Country Album of the Year, APRA Song of the Year and Single of the Year, Shane Nicholson’s creative hunger appears more present than ever.
Seeing Nicholson live is to "experience songs that pay tribute to the unpredictability of human experience, with the ability to wrap up difficult subject matters with music of uplifting beauty and charm." Beat Magazine
"Nicholson's is a uniquely compelling voice in Australian songwriting – it lives and breathes in the songsmith's singular melodies, crooked humour, and short, pithy lines gently delivered." Rolling Stone Magazine
Tickets - $43 - $48
Live in the Lyre presents
Clint Wilson ‘L.A.’ Album Launch ~ Live in the Lyre
Fri 18 Aug @ 8.00pm | Lyre Room
Clint Wilson tells a distinctly Australian story through his songwriting. With a nostalgic, alt-country sound reminiscent of Paul Kelly, Wilson brings local context and real world experiences to his music, giving a suburban authenticity that artists like The Go-Betweens, You Am I and Triffids pioneered in the 80s and 90s in Australia. Join Clint and his band as they launch his third album L.A.
Tickets ~ $30 - $35
Tickets on sale May 19 @ 9 am, 15%* off until midnight June 4, 2023
*please note that 15% off applies to Admission, Concession and Group 6+ ONLY,
NOT Youth U26 or Burrinja Encore pricing
Burrinja presents
Hard To Reach Places | Anna Lumb
Thu 7 Sep @ 7.30pm | Lyre Room
Restless, anxious and strangely liberated by having no life plan; Anna wonders is everyone else faking it too?
A day in a woman’s life is played out non-sequentially as she navigates the challenges of parenting, relationships, show business, visible ageing, and the unrealistic expectations she places on herself and others.
This new solo work combines circus, movement, text and sound in a darkly humorous, irreverent and personal insight into one person’s daily experiences and the chaos that ensues from some questionable life choices
Hard To Reach Places is a new solo work created and performed by Anna Lumb and directed by Rebecca Church. It premiered in the 2019 Melbourne Fringe Festival in the new Fringe Hub at Trades Hall and was well received by audiences and critics alike. In HTRP Anna reflects on her personal experiences as a women, mother and artist – exploring the challenges, conflict, humour and heartbreak that occurs on a daily basis – “all these things can be a total circus!” Anecdotes about the mundanity of the supermarket, the chaos of parenting, ageism, and difficult relationships are recounted with humour, pathos and a good dose of physical comedy and skill.
Tickets ~ $19 - $29
Tickets on sale May 19 @ 9 am, 15%* off until midnight June 4, 2023
*please note that 15% off applies to Admission, Concession and Group 6+ ONLY,
NOT Youth U26 or Burrinja Encore pricing
Live in the Lyre
Ryley Duncan presents The Music of Bon Iver, ft. Amelia Evans ~ Live in the Lyre
Sat 9 Sept @ 8.00pm | Lyre Room
Live in the Lyre is thrilled to present an unmissable event featuring the award-winning Melbourne-based pianist Ryley Duncan and his talented crew as they delve into the captivating music of Bon Iver.
With each arrangement, Ryley and his friends promise to pay homage to the raw honesty of Justin Vernon's soulful songwriting. Together, they'll explore the vast wilderness of improvisational possibilities that these pieces present, creating a truly unique, not to be missed show.
Expect nothing less than sincere, heartfelt performances, genuine improvisations, and well-thought-out arrangements of your favorite Bon Iver songs, all featuring some of Melbourne's most promising young musicians.
Joining Ryley on stage will be the award-winning vocalist Amelia Evans and Ben Ingvarson, who will dazzle you with their powerful vocals and innovative arrangements. We truly believe that Bon Iver's music knows no boundaries when it comes to artistic individuality, and we hope to emulate that same spirit in our own unique style. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of music, brought to you by Live in the Lyre at Burrinja!
Tickets - $30 - $35
Tickets on sale May 19 @ 9 am, 15%* off until midnight June 4, 2023
*please note that 15% off applies to Admission and Concession ONLY,
NOT Burrinja Encore pricing
Live in the Lyre
Xani ~ An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music ~ Live in the Lyre
Fri 17 Nov @ 8.00pm | Lyre Room
Xani, the award-winning musical alchemist, brings her latest album 'An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music' to life, Live in the Lyre. Get ready to be transported to a limitless and timeless musical world, with Xani's string-filled genre-expanding tracks.
Join us for a night of boundless dancing, soulful music and powerful vocals. Experience the music of Xani, who has been awarded 'Best Musician' at the Music Victoria Awards and whose sound and voice have won over fans at packed theatres, small steamy jazz venues, nightclubs, and even on Twitch, where she has thousands of followers.
'An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music' is an acutely personal interpretation of the evolution of electronic dance music, and Xani, along with her musical collaborators and friends, will take you on a journey through its (inaccurate) history chapter by chapter. From the wide-eyed naive 'Michelle' to the euphoric fast tempos of 'B U Want 2 B', this album weaves through the blurring world of acid house, disco, psytrance, and more, with Xani's two self-produced tracks, 'Astrojet' and 'Road Trip'.
Don't miss this chance to experience the musical alchemy of Xani and friends, as they bring their unique sound to the stage. Let's dance together and wonder what the future of electronic dance music might sound like.
“May this collection of songs transport you, inspire you and fill your hearts with disco smiles. This is my inaccurate history of electronic dance music, dreamed up straight from my heart to yours.” - Xani
Tickets - $30 - $35
Tickets on sale May 19 @ 9 am, 15%* off until midnight June 4, 2023
*please note that 15% off applies to Admission and Concession ONLY,
NOT Burrinja Encore pricing
