Nature of Event: The Bloomsday in Melbourne Festival in 2017 gets right up James Joyce’s nose, with an intensive look at how he deals with smell, the Cinderella of the senses as far as literature is concerned. The centrepiece of the festival is a play which puts Ulysses, Joyce’s masterpiece into collision with steampunk, circus and vaudeville.
The festival runs from 14-18 June. There are three events. Book separately for each event, or take a day pass on 16 June.
- Play: Getting Up James Joyce’s Nose, directed by Wayne Pearn, and featuring Brisbane’s Tatty Tenors.
Where: Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston St., Fitzroy.
- Preview Wednesday 14 June at 7.30pm
- Opening Thursday 15 June at 7.30pm
- Bloomsday Friday 16 June at 8.00pm
- Saturday 17 June at at 7.30pm
- Matinee Sunday 18 June at 3.00pm
Cost: $29-39.
2. Seminar: Sniffing Around James Joyce’s Dublin 1904
Speakers: Steve Carey and Frances Devlin-Glass, with Barry Jones OA in the chair
When: 16 June 2017, 4.00pm
Where: Mamma Vittoria’s 343 Smith St., Collingwood.
Cost: $20 ($15 conc.)
3. Bloomsday Dinner
Barry Jones OA is the occasional speaker, and some surprising ceremonial.
When: 16 June 2017 at 6.00pm
Where: Mamma Vittoria’s 343 Smith St., Collingwood.
Cost: $48 for two courses. Drinks at bar prices
More information: Bloomsday in Melbourne website
Bookings: Phone 03 9898 2900 or online
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