This Is Not Art
There is absolutely no time to sleep this October long weekend. Join in on the whirlwind affectionately known as TiNA.
Overview
There is absolutely no time to sleep this October long weekend. Begin early, Thursday morning, and jump onto a train to Newcastle. Sit back quietly with some knitting as the train winds through Hawkesbury River, take a quick nap, then erupt out of Newcastle station and into the whirlwind affectionately known as TiNA.
Despite an intense lead-up, including an unexpected funding crisis, the show must go on. And what a show it is! Five days of performances, workshops, parties, panels and much much more. Our picks include the Word-Hurl Anti-Slam, an epic battle of Novocastrian poets, the Human Drum Machine, including a take-home starter pack, and Cy*Bent*Ity, which promises to be the latest Facebook-spread party gone wrong (or right).
Haven't really prepared? Never fret, we've got you covered. Accommodation is a breeze in Aunty Jenny's Tent City, and thanks to Newcastle's geography, it's easy to ride your way around town on a bicycle hired from the Community Bike Library (for a refundable deposit). Almost all events are free, so a limited budget is no problem.
In short, there's absolutely no excuse not to join in and have a grand old time.
Image: courtesy of Crack Theatre Festival, photo by Holly Orkin
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