HI-JACKED RABBIT

26 February - 1 March

JACKRABBIT THEATRE kicked off their Hi-Jacked Rabbit season with a double bill of what they do best: new, fast, and loud

TWO’S A COMPANY by Sarah Greenwood

Have you suffered through love before? Come and commiserate.

Dir: Charlie Davenport

With: Sarah Greenwood, Jack Scott, Brittany Santariga, Will McNeill, Shannon Ryan and Emma O’Sullivan

TECHNICAL: Charlie Vaux | PHOTOGRAPHY: Clare Hawley


A SYDNEY MARDI GRAS EVENT

DUMPSTER DIVAS: ART vs GARBARGE

We’re here. We’re Queer. We have everything to fear. A Mardi Gras Sketch Comedy

“Creative and clever, the work encompasses virtually all that is resonating within our immediate zeitgeist, effectively shaping itself into a condensed representation of our life and times. highly recommended”

- - Suzy Goes See

Written and Performed by
Salem Barrett-Brown, Danni Paradiso and Rory Nolan

TECHNICAL: Charlie Vaux | PHOTOGRAPHY: Clare Hawley


things to know if you’re coming to see a show at KXT…

• we’re on the second floor of Kings Cross Hotel, across the road from the coke sign.

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from the ground floor bar: head up the stairs to level 1 balcony bar - - you’ll see this sign on the door by the pool table.

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make a pit stop at the bar as you walk past. You can bring your drinks into the theatre. 


TIP: maybe buy a show drink? Each season the cool cocktail makers at KX hotel come up with a themed drink to go with the show. Show drinks are all only $10 


• nearest bathrooms are on that level too


• yep, there’s an excellent kitchen in the hotel with excellent food. But make sure you arrive early, cause you can’t bring food into the theatre. Not sure if you’ve got time? Then let the bar staff know you’re going to the show and check to make sure

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• if the stairs are a problem for you then we have lift access to the theatre. We’ll pop down before the show and check to see if anyone needs a hand. It’s a little bit of a rigmarole but we’re super happy to get that done for those of you that need it: accessible theatre is important to us. But it’s not a convenience thing - our stage managers are really busy getting the show on for you - if you can make your way up without assistance it’s an easy walk, so please do head on up. 


• doors at KXT open 30mins before the show. Sometimes we might be a little late opening: we’re an indie venue and there’s only a few people getting stuff done. We’re super grateful to our audiences for their patience 

approx 15 mins before the show is due to start we’ll open up the foyer. Sometimes actors need to warm up and we want them to be able to get ready for the show. But we’re keeping an eye on social distancing in the theatre foyer so we might get it opened a bit earlier.

• Seating at KXT is not reserved, and there are no bad seats! They all have great sight lines (and none of them have cushions ...) So there’s no need to queue up. 

• from time to time we might start the show late. We try to make sure we start at 7.30 but sometimes everyone arrives at box office at 25 past 7 and it’s not possible to process that many tickets quickly. You could help us get started on time by picking up your ticket earlier. Why not get in when doors open at 7.00 then go buy that drink? 

BUT don’t count on a late start! Mostly we get it going on time, and like all indie venues KXT doesn’t admit latecomers. NO REFUNDS for latecomers


• our FOH personnel are all volunteers. If you’re unhappy about something please don’t give them an earful! We need these kind and generous people to give up their nights and weekends to keep the theatre going and they deserve our thanks! If you’ve got a concern about KXT or the hotel then the best way to deal with that is to email us via the contact us page in the website 


we like to stage shows that other venues wont do: risky unknown stuff. So sometimes they’re a bit racy with a bunch of content warnings. Or they’re new. Or it’s adult content. Don’t be offended! You can read up on the shows over on the website. It’s good to do that before you book your ticket


• KXT admits under 18s. We love our young theatre goers, and want you to fall in love with KXT and come back for years and years and years! But KXT is in the most regulated area in Sydney, so be prepared to say hi to security ++ if you’re under 30 KXT runs discount nights just for you: Thursday is our $20 for 20s, the cheapest ticket in town. Book online and bring ID. 

• when we first started up not much was happening in the cross. But things are changing and there will often by bands, events or live music happening on other levels. We work closely with hotel management to control noise spill and we’re pretty sure it won’t disrupt your enjoyment of the show.

But if you do hear some distant sound we like to think of it as the sound of the cross coming back to life 


• questions? Problems? Concerns? Then message us via the website. But be patient, we’re unstaffed and it can take a few days for us to get back to you


what’s that about? KXT is completely unfunded. And we want to make sure all $$ got to the artists so we’re not paying anyone to reply to your emails. It’s our investment in the sustainability of independent companies. We’re kind of like a collective, a committed group of professionals working hard - for nix - to keep the doors open. We need you to know this so you’ll be kind to us! We work very hard because we believe that artists are the life blood of a city ...and the govt won’t yet give us any money.  

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do you think we should get funding? Then contact city of Sydney council and tell them! We’ve asked a bunch of times but ... 

do you want to support our work? We’re mostly sorted for personnel but if you’d like to donate then get in touch! Every little bit helps 


• things are going well! but we’ve only been doing it for 4 seasons and we’re still building our venue loyalty. So we need you to help us spread the word. If you like the show please let everyone know. The price of a ticket goes some way towards offsetting the costs of the production - which is when artists get paid. We’ve had a few sold out seasons : which is AMAZING, Thank you!! But sometimes we’re surprised by good shows that play to small houses. Help us spread the word! 


• you can keep up by subscribing to our eNews, it’s got all the info. Or head over to our socials for the latest news as it happens 


MUSIC

VALUE ADDING

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER: Close out Fringe season with a unique musical experience up in the GLASSHOUSE first revealed as part of the bAKEHOUSE SOLD OUT season of Visiting Hours, and christened last week by Jonny Vaux from Bas & Co. This week take the lift to the rooftop, then head upstairs for a special up close and personal set from

Charles Wu of EARTHQUAKE MAGNIFICENT.

Kicks off at 3pm, limited availability so get in early

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Kick off with something super special somewhere super special. Head upstairs at 5pm to start the night in the GLASSHOUSE Sydney’s newest and most exciting new venue, up in the Kings Cross clouds. BAS & CO break out some acoustic pop rock for an exclusive and select audience. watch the sun go down with the early session; see the lights come on with the after dark session; and hang out for the late night session.

strictly limited availability

THEN

PYJAMA SUNDAYZ take over Level 4 with their unique blend of alt pop. Featured on Triple J unearthed and regulars on Sydney’s live music scene, you won’t want to miss catching them in action in the luscious Bordello room up on 4.

Bar opens 8.00 pm


September PSAs

in September 2018 bAKEHOUSE & KXT have transformed Level 4

The Art of Survival

Wednesday 12 September, 7:30 pm

FREE - REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from the KXT CROSSROADS program

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Meet Commander Ken from Careflight Australia, the man who has led numerous rescue teams at major disasters,  including the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Banda Aceh and the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Join bAKEHOUSE Co-Artistic Director John Harrison in conversation with Ken as he relives stories from the front line of Australia's local and international disaster response.

No Strings Attached

FREE + REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

Monday 24th September 7.30 pm

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from the KXT CROSSROADS program

KXT Artistic Associate Rebecca Blake and bAKEHOUSE Artistic Director John Harrison join forces in this puppetry workshop for actors and directors. Learn the art of breathing, how to see through the puppet... and be part of bringing to life epic stage adventures including The Whale at Forty Fathoms, and The March of the Polar Bears!

++ Numbers strictly limited ++

bAKEHOUSE & PUPPETRY: in 2014 John Harrison worked with Michael Dean, Constantine Costi and Michael Costi on an early stage development of HIS DARK MATERIALS, staged at ATYP. In partnership with ERTH, and working with Puppet Makers Aleisa Jelbart and Adrianne Lord. In 2017 Aleisa again joined forces with bAKEHOUSE to create puppets for Suzanne Millar's production of Jatinga, bringing the magical mystical world of India to life. Previously in 2011, John & Suzanne worked with Puppet Maker Kaye Yasugi on Alan Bennett's The Wind in the Willows. Also in 2011 was an early stage development of Helen Edmundson’s spectacular Coram Boy

HIS DARK MATERIALS TRAILER

REBECCA BLAKE is the Artistic Associate at KXT. In March 2018 Rebecca directed the development of Rotterdam, a part of the Step Up Festival. Earlier this year she was Assistant Director on DRESDEN by Justin Fleming. In 2017 Rebecca staged subversive puppet show Blood and Bone, a sell out season at the London Vault Festival, developed while in residency at The Barbican UK, as part of the Cicada Studio Collective,   

JOHN HARRISON presents Medicine, Magic and Murder

Wednesday 26th September, 7:30pm

FREE - REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from the KXT CROSSROADS program

Back by popular demand! Meet the man behind the bAKEHOUSE smash hit Visiting Hours as he delves into his doctors bag of tricks and reboots his classic lecture on the astonishing history of anaesthesia... and some very groovy drugs.

Join bAKEHOUSE Co-Artistic Director John Harrison in this highly entertaining - and just a little bit bizzaro - tour of the curiosities, quacks and charlatans who made Anaesthesia what it is today. head up to level 4, buy a drink from the bar, and settle into an ornate velvet chair and a night of extreme hilarity

Its part Drunk History... part TED talk

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JOHN HARRISON  John is Co-Artistic Director of bAKEHOUSE. Directing credits include the original Visiting Hours for bAKEHOUSE and Vivid Sydney in 2016 and the follow up extended and improved Visiting Hours in 2018; Great Expectations (ATYP Under The Wharf); and in 2014 he directed the development showing of His Dark Materials. Producing credits include Jatinga, The Laden Table and Black Jesus (KXT - Kings Cross Theatre); The Ishmael Club (Old Fitz); His Mother’s Voice (ATYP Selects); the StoryLines Festivals in 2009 and 2012; Metamorphoses (bAKEHOUSE & Apocalypse at PACT).

FREE - REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL

KXT2018 launch - photo credit Clare Hawley

KXT2018 launch - photo credit Clare Hawley

 

 

The Glasshouse

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Did you get along to Visiting Hours? And were you one of the lucky 6 people tapped on the shoulder as the night ended, for something a little bit special? If you were then you’d know about this sneaky little corner. VISITING HOURS

Its right up the top of KX Hotel, with 360 deg views of the city, and a cool Arabian Nights vibe.

KXT is kicking off a series of exclusive performances in the Glasshouse. a bAKEHOUSE initiative + a part of KXT Crossroads

FIRST UP: BAS & CO

Sunday 23 September - check back for all the info

LIMITED TICKETS

KXT COLLABORATIONS

SEPTEMBER 2018

KXT is in the heart of the city, in the heart of the cross. We’re on the second floor of the iconic KX hotel and across the road from the coke sign. We’ve always known this is a special spot. 

This September we’ve joined forces with our partners at Kings Cross hotel and we’ll be sharing this special spot with Sydney fringe. They’ll be setting up across some of the other levels of this grand old building. you can check out the link to see what the neighbours are up to:

KINGS CROSS ++ SYDNEY FRINGE

Following on from our SOLD OUT season of VISITING HOURS KXT is back in the lush level 4. AND we'll be introducing a cheeky new venue.

scroll down for all the info


++  KXT2018 continues throughout September with IRONBOUND presented by AN ASSORTED FEW followed by YEN presented by NEW GHOSTS THEATRE. See a show then head upstairs for some value added theatre  ++

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KXT presents an extended riotous program of the off-beat and unexpected, a twisted and wickedly grotesque take over of the Level 4 BORDELLO ROOM of the iconic Kings Cross Hotel, last opened up for our SOLD OUT season of the immersive hit VISITING HOURS  + a little something somewhere else... Running throughout Sydney Fringe Festival season. Curated and managed by the KXT team and guests, featuring local and international artists. A complimentary Fringe program. 


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FRINGE WITH BENEFITS

3 - 16 SEPTEMBER | THE BORDELLO ROOM

Curated by James Raggat & Thomas Pidd

Manifesto Theatre Company and A Friendly Beast host a collaboration with some of Sydney’s most vibrant and vocal artists! New music, spoken word poetry, physical theatre, play readings, exhibitions nights, there’ll be something to explore every week throughout the Fringe Festival, as we a take over multiple levels of the Kings Cross Hotel. It’s gonna be rad… stay tuned!


 EVERYBODY LOSES

8 - 22 SEPTEMBER | BORDELLO ROOM

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Written by Dr Tom Payne Presented by Doppelgangster (UK) with MKA Theatre

From the team behind the subversive smash Puntila/Matti, EVERYBODY LOSES is a performance of a death by snake bite. In this one man show by Welsh performance company Doppelgangster Dr Tom Payne informs his audience that phone signals have been blocked, the doors locked, he’s shooting up venom and nobody is leaving until he knows what it is to die.

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 UPSTART

24 - 30 SEPTEMBER

A trippy mix of events, unusual small morsels and Public Service Announcements from KXT's 2018 STEP UP team. Come meet the Next Big Thing

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#gettingthejobdone

bAKEHOUSE Theatre Company launched KXT - Kings Cross Theatre to support Sydney’s indie theatre scene and the local arts community. We offer companies heaps of support and maximum autonomy. We’re investing in a sustainable ecology for indie theatre

HERE'S HOW WE'RE DOING IT

TIME
that’s right, we give you the gift of time itself! Bumping in a show on Monday, trying to be ready for a sneaky preview on Wednesday before opening on Thursday or Friday adds a huge financial and artistic risk to indie productions. At KXT we offer an EXTRA WEEK of time in the venue. That's a full week of tech, with 4 previews before opening.

A GREAT DEAL
along with a flat rate weekly hire, KXT is one of the most affordable theatres in Sydney. Most importantly: WE DON’T TAKE A BOX OFFICE SPLIT so when your show is a hit you’ll make money, and be able to pay your artists 

ACCESS
we let you in on the Monday then offer easy key access to the space during your hire. By the time you get to Opening Night you've had more than 130 hours in the venue. 

MARKETING SUPPORT
We promote your work across our social media platforms, subscriber base & marketing networks, and work with you to craft your promotional campaign

A CRACKING TECHNICAL RIG
One of the best in Sydney. A kick-ass lighting kit, state of the art desk and gear, great sound. Everything your designers need to make your work beautiful

PLUS
through the bAKEHOUSE Step Up program we’re providing opportunities and support for new work, companies and artists. Which means when you run a season at KXT you’re working amongst the most exciting community of emerging creatives in the country

AND

KXT is home to multiple value-adding programs: The Vault at KXT; Storytellers Festival; KXT Crossroads events; KXTeethcutting Play Reads; The Laboratory; StoryLines. When you’re programmed at KXT you become part of a lively and engaged community of artists & audience

ALSO
KXT supports local artists by exhibiting their work in our funky foyer - these exhibits are rotated regularly so our audiences are never quite sure what they will encounter on their next visit to KXT. We’ll do our best to ensure the artwork ties in with your show

BUT WAIT...THERE’S MORE
we support your box office for previews and Opening Night and run your Opening Night event on the rooftop bar, so you can focus on getting your show ready for opening

we’ll work with you to host and manage partnerships and events in line with your season

through a program of production placements for emerging artists we’ll support you with more personnel and connect you with the next generation of artists

go to a KXT show... they’re our social conscience onstage, integrating performance with charitable, political, and community building acts”
— Cassie Tongue