VERGE POKER TOURNAMENT

Tuesday 7 September 2010
5PM
Start training up those Lady Gagesque poker faces because the Verge Poker Tournament is here! The fast dealing card sharks at Pokersoc are bringing their tables to the Festival Tent and it’s sure to be a Full House…. Anyone? No? Ahh, I’ll be at the bar.

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SUDS WRITERS' GROUP SUDS

Tuesday 7 September 2010
7PM
The SUDS Writers' Group after working day and night, black and white, in and out, are revealing their versatile and creative works for the first time at the 2010 Verge Festival.

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HIGH TEA

Wednesday 8 September 2010
12PM - 2PM
Take tea on the lawn and enjoy an afternoon of cucumber sandwiches, croquet and cupcakes as Verge presents High Tea in the Festival Tent, complete with the sounds of the Sydney University Symphony Orchestra string quartet.

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LUNCHTIME ART TALK

Wednesday 8 September 2010
12PM - 1PM
The so-called "eight model plays" were the only Peking operas and ballets that were permitted during the Cultural Revolution in China (1966-1976). They focus exclusively on the theme and history of Chinese Communist Revolution.

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KNIT & SIT

Wednesday 8 September 2010
2PM
Knitting ain’t just for nannas. Crank up those needles and crochet hooks as Verge and Knitsoc bring you Knit & Sit, the niftiest knitting workshop in the Inner West

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HB-OH I KNOW THIS ONE

Wednesday 8 September 2010
5PM
You know that smug sense of satisfaction you get from knowing stuff about HBO shows that other people don’t? Of course you do.

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THE DISPUTE SUDS

Wednesday 8 September 2010
7PM
A prince sets out to win his lover once and for all.
Which was the first sex to be betrayed? Which was the first to sin?
He can prove it to her.

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SURCAS OPEN PRACTICE SURCAS

Thursday 9 September 2010
12PM - 2PM
Ever wanted to run away to the circus and didn’t think you had the skills? Well now’s your chance to learn, as SURCAS is very kindly opening up its weekly practice to beginners and experts alike.

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C & S AWARDS: COME AS YOUR CLUB

Thursday 9 September 2010
7PM
Whether your speciality is theatre, photography, medieval costume, fine food or engineering, the annual C & S Awards Night is here! It’s the night of the year for USU Clubs and Societies, as we hand out the awards for the best of 2010.

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24 HOUR COMEDY GIG

Thursday 9 September 2010
8PM - 8PM
Comedian Ben Jenkins is hosting a comedy gig that runs for 24 hours in the Festival Tent. Using naught but a laptop, a phone and a group of wild-eyed, caffeine addled students, the Verge Festival's 24 Hour Comedy Gig is going to inflict some serious damage.

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EVICTION PARTY

Friday 10 September 2010
8PM
After two weeks of comedy, theatre, visual art, live music and wicked parties, Crusty old Mr. Whitaker, Verge’s cantankerous landlord, has decided to give us the boot with an eviction notice.

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