22 JANUARY Sydney Town Hall $25 + BF
Patrick Abboud: 'Doing' Diversity: Out and Proud
PAST EVENT
Patrick Abboud: 'Doing' Diversity: Out and Proud
22 JANUARY Sydney Town Hall $25 + BF
PAST EVENT
22 JANUARY
Patrick Abboud: 'Doing' Diversity: Out and Proud
$25 + BF
PAST EVENT
THE WALKLEY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM

Host: Benjamin Law

Patrick Abboud uncovers stories you never knew existed in ways you won't forget. Broadcasting for more than a decade across SBS, the ABC and now Network 10, Pat’s specialty is ‘doing diversity’ and his award winning storytelling is described as “Must Watch TV” (The Guardian).

An openly gay journalist and presenter, it wasn’t always possible to be an out and proud person of colour on screen. While taking us behind the scenes of his work, Pat unpacks how being more personal in his approach to journalism hasn’t hurt his career but rather helped it. You’ll also get a first look into Pat’s new queer true crime show "The Greatest Menace", a collaboration with co-producer Simon Cunich, commissioned by Amazon, supported by The Walkley Foundation and made possible with the Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship. The 8-part investigative series unlocks the incredible hidden history of the world’s only gay prison in a tiny Australian town.

Walkeys Live: The Journalist Gene is a series of eight one-hour biographical portraits of eight Walkley Award-winning or recognised journalists, exploring the national and international context in which their award-winning work took place; the influences and personal inspirations for their approach; and the professional drive, courage and values that sustain their work.

Runtime: 60 mins

Venue
Performance Times

Fri 22 Jan at 12pm

Ticketing and Pricing
  • Full Price – $25
    Concession – $22
    + booking fee

    Please note that paired seats cannot be split, therefore if you are after a single seat please select a seat that is on its own.
    If you are after other configurations, please contact the Sydney Festival office during business hours.

Accessibility

Hearing loops are located in The Centennial Hall (both Ground Floor and Gallery level) and the Lower Town Hall.  

Accessible entry to the building is via the Druitt Street entrance (opposite the Queen Victoria Building) and all venues within the building can be reached by an accessible path of travel.  

Service dogs are welcome at Town Hall, however, please inform staff prior to arriving at the building.  

Important Info

Face masks are mandatory at all Sydney Festival events for all patrons 13 years and older, in line with NSW Government regulations. A face mask is required at all times while inside foyers, theatres and outdoor venues, including during performances. Children 12 and under are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

Cast and Credits

Performer Angeline Penrith
Writer/Director Alana Valentine


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