Cabaret and Wordshops at Bathurst

Local Stages at Bathurst Memorial Entertainement Centre is teaming up with 2MCE for a special live broadcast of Cabaret on 1 August. The Cabaret will be hosted by 'Bright Eyes' Mr Phil Glen, and along with guests Mr Aaron Hopper, Michelle Griffin, EQD, Fat Wombat and others it will bring together Bathurst's best music, comedy and physical performers. The special guest is legendary verse spinner, Miles Merrill, who brought poetry slams from his hometown Chicago, to Australia. Merrill mixes spoken-word with surreal vocal FX and intense narratives. As a multi-award winning writer and performer, he has presented in Krakow's Audio Art Festival, dozens of international writer festivals and hosted Poetry Slam in the Central West for the past three years. While in Bathurst, Miles will also be running a 'wordshop' on Saturday 1 August from 12noon – 3pm at BMEC. This is a great opportunity for writers and poets in the region to work with Miles. The workshop combines writing techniques with public speaking skills. From book to stage. Miles will help you present your work to an audience. Workshop is only $50.00 for adults, $25.00 students. Places in workshop are limited. Please contact BMEC Box office to book tickets or register for workshop on 6333 6161.