Presented by Riverside Theatres and the Whitlam Ins itute in Parramatta
A National Museum of Australia exhibition, in association with the Museum of Australian Democracy
March 25 – May 20 2011
Free entry to exhibition
Take a satirical journey back over the year in Australian politics with Behind the Lines: The Years Best Cartoons 2010 exhibiting at Riverside Theatres from March 25 to May 20. Political cartoons offer a profound and immediate insight into how events in a nation's history are perceived as they unfold. Sometimes provocative, always stimulating they have the power to both entertain and to instruct. The year 2010 was one of the most surprising, unpredictable and turbulent in Australian politics. It has provided political cartoonists with a plethora of opportunities.
Special Events – A Poke in the Eye with a Sharp Pencil
During the course of the exhibition, A Poke In the Eye With a Sharp Pencil, a number of special conversations between legendary cartoonists and Julian Morrow will complement the exhibition. Julian Morrow is a member of The Chaser comedy TV group who made international headlines with an outrageous stunt invading the 2008 APEC conference with a fake Osama Bin Laden motorcade.
Bill Leak in conversation with Julian Morrow
Tue 12 April at 7pm Bill Leak is a nine times Walkley Award winner for his savage editorial cartoons and caricatures. He also publishes in The Australian.
Tickets $12*
Bruce Petty in conversation with Julian Morrow
Sat 30 April at 7pm Oscar winner Bruce Petty is Australia’s most acclaimed satirist. He also publishes in The Age (Melbourne).
Tickets $12*
You’re Dumped…And Other Matters
Wed 4 May at 7pm
A super star panel of satirists, media mischief-makers and political wits discuss 2010 the year that was, the role of satire and cartooning and the importance of stirring the pot.
Panellists include Nathan Rees, Rod Quantock, Meredith Burgmann and Julian Morrow. Tickets $15*
Behind the Lines at Riverside Theatres, cnr Church and Market Streets, Parramatta
Dates: March 25 – May 20
Free entry into Behind the Lines Exhibition more information on the Riverside Website
Bookings & Enquiries: Riverside Theatres Box Office on 8839 3399 or www.riversideparramatta.com.au
*A transaction fee applies when booking tickets
