Human Nature in Concert

Friday, 10 May 2019

Human Nature: a little more love tour @ ICC 7.30pm $101.85 pp

Met at Strathfield for early dinner at Hiroba Japanese Restaurant, before Mare drove us out to the ICC.  Parked at Darling Quarters car park.

Human Nature are celebrating 30 years. A walk down memory lane, with tributes to Mowtown and a look at all their past album covers.

The support act was Dami Im, who played the piano and sang beautifully.

This was when they first started out 30 years ago at Darling Harbour

Went for icecream after the show. Janet and Lily had Maccas soft serve, whilst Jacq, Mare and I had Gelatissimo

Autumn High Tea and Breakfast at Tiffany's

Saturday, 4 May 2019

So earlier in the year, I booked tickets for myself and Jacq to go see Breakfast at Tiffany's with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House.

Breakfast at Tiffany's @ Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall $113.25pp 2pm session.

We left plans for lunch open, but a week before the date, I noticed a FB post from Doltone House advertising a high tea on the same day, at 11am. This was going to fit in well with our plans, but when I went to book, it wouldn't allow me to book for 2 people, maximum was 4, so Jacq asked her mum and I asked the others and eventually, 6 of us ended up going. Lily, Janet, Kaylene, Joy Li, Jacq and myself.

Autumn High Tea @ Doltone House 11am-1pm $58.87pp

It worked out well. We trained it out to the city and met up with Jacq and her mom outside Doltone House. Had to press a button to be let in through the huge doors, then up a lift and to our right was the room. We had our own round table, very Asian indeed.

The High Tea included, Bottomless bubbles, traditional and date scones, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, high tea savoury pastries and sweet cakes with a range of teas.

I don't think I have drunk so much tea and champagne, pity we aren't drinkers, but I think we got our money's worth.

 After high tea, we said our goodbyes, and Jacq and I made our way down to the Opera House.  Got there in time to be seated and enjoyed the orchestra playing the soundtrack while the movie played in the background. Always love Audrey Hepburn, but I don't think I ever understood the movie, until now.

 On a side note, Therese Scott was also at the theatre. Recognised her as I was heading to our seats. Small world.

Although I enjoyed the performance, I think our seats were just a bit too close. Had a bit of a sore neck, probably would have been better a bit further back, but I think this is the first time I have watched a performance here.
After the show, we took photos outside, before saying goodbye. Jacq had parked at the Opera House car park. I headed to Wynyard to catch the train home.