Birdman (Or, The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance)

Friday night sees the Sydney Festival make it’s way to Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre for a special performance by four-time Grammy Award winning drummer and composer Antonio Sanchez as he performs the score to the very highly regarded film Birdman.

Joining an already packed lineup of music events in the area as part of the festival, this show will be unique as it will have the film playing with the accompaniment of Sanchez’s live score. This will provide a unique opportunity for anyone who hasn’t already seen the film and fans alike to experience it in a new and more enthralling way. As Sanchez’s performance is often largely improvised, this will be a unique experience you cannot get anywhere else. “If you come to one of these performances, you’re going to see a completely different thing every single time” Sanchez said to Time Out New York.

Birdman (Or, The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) follows follows the progress of a washed-up actor, played by Michael Keaton, trying to re-establish his career and his sanity. The solo drum soundtrack by this luminary in modern jazz is an essential part of the film’s impact. Antonio Sanchez’s inaugural film composition was nominated for a Golden Globe, an Oscar and BAFTA award. Whilst being acknowledged as one of the most innovative and original scores of its time. (JA)

Jan 15. Lennox Theatre at Riverside Theatres, corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta. $49. Tickets & info: 1300 856 876 or sydneyfestival.org.au/birdman2