Once again Audi Australia treated us to an utterly divine night! This time, dinner was held at the Sydney Theatre Company Loft at Pier 4 in Walsh Bay. It was a dinner to meet and greet the directors and cast of the STC production, "Cyrano de Bergerac" to be released in November.
Matt Moran's Aria provided dinner for the night but first, we sipped champagne and nibbled canapés including king prawns with wasabi-mayo dip, feta cheese tarts and roast beef tarts. This all happened in the backstage/prop area to the STC - illuminated only by a large glowing Audi logo.
I met a few people from previous Audi events, and finally met the wife to Audi managing director Andrew Doyle. She is absolutely lovely! One gentleman looked particularly familiar - kind face, wispy hair, sharp suit. I knew I recognised him - turned out to be Andrew Upton, STC artistic director and husband to Cate Blanchett.
I felt quite chuffed to be able to introduce myself to Andrew Upton and also to Patrick McIntyre (STC executive director) as "Roxanne" - the main female character in Cyrano de Bergerac is "Roxane"! Patrick's immediate reaction was an incredulous "Noooo.... Nooo...." whilst still gripping my hand. The suggestion came up that I could be the understudy for the character :)
Actor Richard Roxburgh (you may remember him from Moulin Rouge!) was also present with other cast members, Bruce Spence and Eyrn Jean Norvill (the actress playing "Roxane").
Photos are from my phone so apologies in advance!
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| Actor Richard Roxburgh (playing lead role) across the flowers from me |
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| Seared Yellowfin Tuna |
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| Roasted Lamb Rack with Pea & Broad Bean Salsa |
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| Another sneaky pic of Richard Roxburgh |
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| Eton Mess |
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| Petit Fours with Popping Candy! |
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| Andrew Upton, STC Artistic Director |
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