On Friday 12 December, Sydney Theatre Company welcomes Mr Percival to The Wharf Sessions - the new series of free post-show gigs at The Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company’s harbour-side home at Walsh Bay.

Much more than a singer, Mr Percival is a vocal artist - he paints with his voice using a loop pedal to create incredibly rich soundscapes and sublime grooves. His album Out of the Loop is the product of 20
years spent performing live and exploring the power of the human voice. Mr Perceival studied under his mentor Bobby McFerrin and has sung for James Morrison. He makes art for the ears.

Entry to the gig is free and available to all. No booking is necessary. Drinks at reduced prices will be available at The Wharf Restaurant bar.

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They also launched Sydney Theatre Company’s first ‘Open Day’ to be held at The Wharf on Saturday 25 October 2008, giving visitors a chance to step behind-the-scenes and explore the life of Company backstage.

They commented: “True to its’ name, we want Sydney Theatre Company to have a place at the heart of our city. We hope plenty of variety, depth and humour can be found in the 2009 Main Stage Season and with our Open Day on 25 October, we welcome everyone in to discover ways to connect with and enjoy the Company.”

Full details of the 2009 Main Stage Season can be viewed here. Further information regarding the Open Day will be announced shortly.

The production which will play at Sydney Theatre from 1 September to 10 October 2009, featuring STC Co-Artistic Director Cate Blanchett as Blanche DuBois, will run at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington from 29 October to 21 November 2009 and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), New York from 27 November to 20 December 2009.

STC Artistic Directors Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett said: “We’re thrilled the production will tour to the United States. Working with director Liv Ullmann is an extraordinary opportunity for the Australian artists and creative team and it will be exhilarating for Sydney Theatre Company to tour a classic American play, as seen through our eyes, back to an American audience.”