Culture guide: what’s happening on the North Shore

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Finlay exhibition

WHAT: The latest exhibition to hit Willoughby presents a series of floral paintings by Peter Finlay. Finlay harnesses a singular vision on nature being an endless source of inspiration and life force.

WHEN: The free exhibition is open now and will show at the Incinerator Art Space until September 2.

Ideas of vulnerability  

WHAT: Pressed For Time is an exhibition by six north shore artists in response to the ideas of vulnerability and endangerment, especially pertaining to the environment, wildlife and human survival.

WHEN: Art Space on The Concourse until August 26.

Lane Cove theatre

WHAT: Lane Cove Theatre Company presents Next to Normal, a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. To book visit

WHEN:  The show will play at The Performance Space @ St Aidan’s until August 25.

A life in theatre WHAT: You’re invited to join Sandra Bates at The Ensemble as she recounts some of the history, highlights and inspiring moments from her 30-year career. Bates is the longest serving artistic director in Australia. She will be joined on stage by a special guest for each performance including Lorraine Bayly, Reg Livermore and David Williamson.

WHEN: There will be two performances of the show, on August 22 and 29. To book visit

Coming up

Todd McKenney live

WHAT: Star of stage and screen Todd McKenney is coming to the Ensemble Theatre. His new show The Casting Couch is an evening of musical theatre and stories with a few special guests including David Campbell.

WHEN: The show will run from September 16-23.

Medieval FaireWHAT: The annual St Ives Medieval Faire is returning to St Ives Showground in September.  Whatever your fancy, you'll find sights, sounds and experiences to delight, enchant and amaze at the St Ives Medieval Faire.WHEN: The massive two-day event will take place on September 22 and 23 offering a range of unique sights and activities. For more information phone [phone].

Shrek the Musical

WHAT: Everyone’s favourite ogre is coming to the Concourse stage in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

WHEN: The musical will open at the Concourse on October 13 and will run until October 28. For tickets visit Ticketek or phone [phone].

Originally published as Culture guide: what’s happening on the North Shore