Book Today! Next Sorcery & Swing Dinner Show – Sat 10 September

Sorcery and Swing September 10! Join us for a Unique Roaring Twenties Dinner Show.

6.30pm ARRIVAL for 7.00pm START in the 1920s Cellos Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St Sydney.

FEATURING MAGIC and MUSIC – SORCERY and SWING
Vaudeville brought back to life as you dine in style in the glamorous surrounds of Cellos Grand Dining Room.

Cellos, an original 1920s dining room, will return to its heyday, transforming into a “Roaring Twenties” speakeasy for this not-to-be-missed event!

“Moonshine” and canapés served on arrival – together with intimate close-up miracles from The Gentleman Magician.

◆ THE SORCERY… The engaging magic of Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician

◆ THE SWING… The superb 1920s-1930s music of Greg Poppleton and his band

ENJOY DINNER AND DANCING ACCOMPANIED BY THE MUSIC OF “TIN PAN ALLEY” – FEATURING…

Greg Poppleton – Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer
Geoff Power (ARIA nominee) – sousaphone and trumpet
Grahame Conlon (as seen on TV) – guitar and banjo
Damon Poppleton (youngest James Morrison Scholarship winner) – alto saxophone

• Hear the captivating crooning of Greg Poppleton and his band
• Unique storytelling magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician
• Fabulous 3-course dinner
• Authentic speakeasy
• A glass of authentic sparkling wine ‘Moonshine’ and canapes on arrival

The Great Gatsby never had it so good!

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St City
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $150.00 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 3-course dinner, entertainment, GST and Members’ Discount.
Table of 8: $1100.00 + booking fee
Inclusive of 8 single tickets + as above and 2 complimentary bottles of Silverleaf Sparkling Wine

Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/

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BRUCE GLEN BIO

Bruce Glen’s Magical Soirées are best described as ‘storytelling magic shows for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups’. They feature cutting-edge magic that seemingly defies the laws of physics – set amid intriguing stories that are guaranteed to leave you wondering. Bruce’s unique performance style has seen him invited to the famed Edinburgh Fringe; Adelaide Fringe and Fringe World Perth.

In 2015, he presented his ‘Imaginary Magic’ show in Sydney (ten sold-out shows) as part of the SMH Spectrum Now Festival. In addition, at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the famous London headquarters of The Magic Circle, Bruce left audiences gasping in disbelief – and also wondering if he had actually read their minds!

GREG POPPLETON BIO

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer with band. Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.

Greg Poppleton brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies. He also appears in the movies Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

1920s Party Sat 12 October – Lock Out Laws Can’t Beat Magic and Music

The lock-out laws haven’t shut down all of Sydney’s entertainment nightlife.

In fact, Sydney’s nightlife will witness an extraordinary eclipse of vaudevillian entertainment on Saturday 12 October, worthy of Sydney’s position as a world city.

One Enchanted Evening
Saturday 12th October 2019
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sir Stamford Circular Quay
93 Macquarie St, Sydney.
$159 per person [+booking fee]
Includes performance and three course dinner (see the mouth-watering menu below)
Dress code: Guys in ties. Girls in pearls.
GRAB your Tickets now

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Inner Magic Circle Magician, Bruce Glen, gets together with Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer, Greg Poppleton, for ‘One Enchanted Evening’.

In ‘One Enchanted Evening’ you’ll be enthralled by Bruce’s stories & magic of bygone days. Your toes will tap to Greg’s dazzling performance of 20s jazz and 30s swing classics.

All this while you dine on a delectable three course dinner in the elegantly historic Sir Stamford at Circular Quay.

Bruce Glen,  known as The Gentleman Magician, is one of the select few magicians admitted as an associate of the Inner Magic Circle in London. His Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows were sold out.

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer. He fell in love with the music at age 3 when he saw Louis Armstrong on TV. It’s been his passion ever since. Greg and his band have played festivals across Australia and NZ.

It’s an all-ages magic and music gala dinner show with a mouth-watering three course menu and drinks package. And it’s for one night only in the beautiful and historic Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney.

GRAB your Tickets now!

ONE ENCHANTED EVENING MENU (ALTERNATE SERVE)

Entrée
Zucchini fritters, haloumi cheese, pickled vegetable, rocket, lime (G/F) (V)
or
Warm crisp pork belly, apple puree, shitake mushroom, kumara chips (D/F, G/F)

Main Course
Pan seared salmon fillet
kale puree, baby corn, cherry tomato, eshallot, kiflers potato (G/F)
or
Char grilled chicken breast
heirloom vegetables, corn puree, capsicum salsa, jus (G/F)

Dessert
Passionfruit curd,
meringue, blueberries, shortbread crumble, crème fraiche
or
Chocolate mousse,
candied orange segments, chocolate crumbs, meringue drops, yuzu sorbet

Menu is correct at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change
Special dietary requests welcome – just indicate requirements on booking form

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Press and Radio – Foundry 616 Greg Poppleton 1920s-30s Show TONIGHT 19 January

What a wild week it’s been leading up to Greg Poppleton‘s 1920s – 1930s jazz show at jazz club Foundry 616 TONIGHT, Thursday 19 January.

So many good people and famous people spreading the word on radio, in newspapers and online. Thank you!

Are you in Sydney tonight? Come along and let us stimulate your F-Zone. Dinner from 7pm. Show at 8:30pm
More info and tickets.

Interviewed by two radio and TV legends, Bob Rogers and Jono Coleman (Both OAMs)

Bob Rogers interview:

Greg Poppleton with Jono Coleman and Jon Vidler

Jon Vidler, Greg Poppleton and Jono Coleman holding Greg’s new Back In Your Own Backyard album of 1920s – 30s songs available at Bandcamp. Taken in the Northside radio studios after talking about Greg’s 1920s-30s show at jazz club Foundry 616, Thurs 19 January. Tickets.

Interviewed by two local jazz identities about the Thursday 19 January Foundry 616 show, Frank Presley on Now’s The Time and Susan Gai Dowling on Australian Jazz Scene

Frank Presley – Now’s The Time, Northside Radio, Thurs 9pm

 

Greg Poppleton holding Back In Your Own Backyard album with Peter Nelson and Susan Gai Dowling talking about Greg’s Foundry 616 show on Australian Jazz Scene, Mondays 10pm, 102.5 Fine Music

Limelight Magazine and the Inner West Courier ran stories on the Foundry 616 1920s -30s show

Greg Poppleton – Inner West Courier

On Sydney’s leading independent station 107.3 2SER, Greg was interviewed by Jess Klajman on Sunday Breakfast and by veteran music journalist, Stuart Coupe. Stuart’s interview was also heard across Australia on the Community Radio Network over his popular Dirt Music show.

There are still tickets left for the Foundry 616 1920s-1930s show with Greg Poppleton, Thursday 19 January.

Foundry 616 is Sydney’s premier jazz club, 616 Harris St Ultimo near Broadway.

In fact, there are only 5 tickets left for 7pm dinner and the show.

HURRY BOOK NOW

Tickets

11 November 1920 Gin Mill Social Photos – Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters played the last Gin Mill Social for 2016. Full House. Big show. Pictures say so much more than words…

Oh, and the next Gin Mill Social is Friday 20 January. TICKETS

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters open the Gin Mill Social. Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer. Geoff Power plays the sousaphone and trumpet, Sydney Jazz Club favourite Paul Baker is on banjo.

 

The Gin Mill Social audience always has a wonderful time.

 

Gin Mill MC Lou P. Lou – glamour and comedy.

 

The amazing Mr Gorski

 

How can you have a 1920s night without three tap dancers?

 

Missy – her acrobatic ribbons tableaux of World War One poets thrilled and edified.

 

Greg Poppleton crooning through his 1920s megaphone with Geoff Power on sousaphone

 

It’s a raid! Prohibition wasn’t just in the US in the 1920s. Canberra had it, too. And Sydney was full of ‘sly grog shops’ in the ’20s.

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Missy – the lady with the fan

 

Cocktails

 

The new album by Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. Back In Your Own Backyard, available on Bandcamp.

 

Greg Poppleton – an Alfred Hitchcock moment

Here’s the link to the band website Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. We play weddings, corporate events and birthdays, too, always bring plenty of 1920s – 1930s swing and glamour.

Book now for the next Gin Mill Social – Friday 20 January. TICKETS

1920s Gin Mill Social Photos – 23 October

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters love playing for the Gin Mill Social at Slide, 41 Oxford Street, Surry Hills.

Why?

Because it’s the hottest 1920s ticket in town.

It’s the perfect night for getting your Gatsby on!
Grab some friends and join us FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER for a speakeasy banquet and a night of live music and dancing, plus surprise pop up performances… a night where you can feast, dance and play!
It’s the 1920’s in here!

Get you tickets for the 13 November show now before someother happy chappies snap them up!

Here are the latest pix. Happy Gin Mill Socialing…

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters serenade Missy high on the hoop. In the band, Greg Poppleton 1920s singer, Geoff Power sousaphone and trumpet, Paul Baker banjo.

 

Guests, dressed 1920s style

 

Dancing!

 

Dinner

 

Missy the fan dancer

 

Fun

 

Hotcha!

 

Geoff Power trumpet with Missy in silhouette

 

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer with Paul Baker banjo

 

How 1920s is this! Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters with Missy the aerialist!

 

Your charming and witty MC, Loupy Lou.

 

Missy strikes a pose during her dynamic tableaux on Oktoberfest.

 

Mr Gorski defies gravity

 

The next Gin Mill Social at Slide is Friday 13 November. Doors open 6:45pm.

Don’t miss out. Get your tickets now.

1920s Gin Mill Social Sold Out Show, 17 July

It was a high energy, SOLD OUT, Gin Mill Social 1920s night at Slide, Friday 17 July.

TheGin Mill Social  is Sydney’s hot ticket 1920s night every month at Slide, an art deco building on lively Oxford Street. From 7 – 11:30pm it’s 1920s glamour, cuisine and cocktails!

As always, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters kicked off proceedings with a high octane set of 1920s Roaring 20s Jazz. That’s Greg Poppleton singing, Geoff Power, trumpet and sousaphone and Paul Baker, banjo.

We backed the wonderful aerialist, Missy, with a hotcha version of Hindustan, as she struck amazingly intricate artistic and athletic poses on the suspended hoop in a tableau celebrating Bastille Day.

And the new MC had the audience laughing and calling for more. Alicia, aka MC Loopy Lou, is a dynamic entertainer and sizzling creator of Slide’s hugely successful Risque Revue.

The August Gin Mill Social is also SOLD OUT. But you can still get tickets for the Friday September 11 show. They’re selling fast! Get your tickets now.

Backstage at the 17 July Gin Mill Social. (L-r) Aerialist, acrobat and fan dancer Missy, Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and band leader, Alicia Gin Mill MC and creator of Slide’s Risque Revue. (Photo by Gin Mill Social creator, Jeremy Brennan.)

Find out more about Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer and band (or authentic 1920s Great Gatsby orchestra) for your event.

It’s The 1920s In Here! Gin Mill Social at Slide, Friday 19 June 2015

“It’s wonderful to be able to go out dressed up. And where else can you do it in Sydney? Only at the Gin Mill Social.”

That’s what a most sartorially splendid Gin Mill guest told me just last Friday at Slide’s monthly 1920s soiree.

She was resplendent in a soft, sleek chiffon gown complete with cloche hat and retro high heels. Her partner was suavely apparelled in a double-breasted soft pleat with seersucker trousers and two-toned shoes.

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters, Sydney’s only authentic 1920s singer with band, kick off the evening with songs from the Roaring 20s. We play as guests arrive. Missy the aerialist greets everyone with colourful pixie tinsel aloft her hoop. Then guests and are shown to their tables and served their complimentary welcome Hendricks Gin in a fine bone china tea cup. It’s Prohibition, wink wink.

But why write more about what happens at the Gin Mill Social when pictures speak louder than words?

I’ll let these photos from past, glamorous  Gin Mill Social nights speak for themselves. But, of course, there’s nothing better than actually being there. Why not give it a try. Do you have a birthday around 17 July? It’s a great night for a party. So get your friends together and book your tickets now for the Friday July 17 night. Be quick, because tickets go fast.

Opening the Gin Mill Social, authentic 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton. He leads Sydney’s #1 1920s band, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. Proof? Closing in on 400,000 views for their 1920s-1930s Jazz Swing Background Chill Mix 1 Video on YouTube.

Lit up by fairy lights, the Gin Mill Social is Sydney’s premier 1920s experience set inside an intact art deco masterpiece on Sydney’s famous Oxford Street.

Music, great food, 1920s cocktails, beer on tap, wine and sparkling acts, like the world-touring juggler and entertainer, Mr Gorski.

It’s a 1920s party.

Geoff Power, trumpet and sousaphone man with Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters 1920s Trio at the Gin Mill Social.

Missy the fabulous fan dancer.

Paul Baker with Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters is one of Sydney’s foremost jazz banjoists. Geoff Power is in the foreground on sousaphone.

Cupcakes. Yum!

Where else can you go in Sydney to dress up in a dinner suit and a gown and feel you belong? Only at the Gin Mill Social.

Spectacular aerials. For the June 20 Gin Mill Social, Missy celebrated with a 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo tableau.

Bookings: Gin Mill Social
T: 02 8915 1899

Bookings: Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters
T: 61 2 9567 7171 | 0407 941 263

Special Gin Mill Social Offer Till 11 June. 30% Off June 19 Gin Mill Social Show Tix When You Book And Mention Greg Poppleton Bootleg

NEWS FLASH! ARE YOU IN SYDNEY FRIDAY 19th JUNE?I have a limited number of discounted tickets for the glamorous 1920s Gin Mill Social on Friday June 19th – at 30% off.

You get the full evening of music and live entertainment, amazing banquet dinner, the famous Hendricks welcome drink AND you get to see Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters perform an amazing set of 20s party songs!

Tix include all of the above are only $70 per person. But be quick.

BOOK NOW +61 2 8915 1899 or online at www.slide.com.au using the promo code BOOTLEG and tell them Greg Poppleton sent you!

What a great opportunity to book in your birthday party or works function. But be quick!

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at the Gin Mill Social

Photos 21 November Gin Mill Social at The Rocks. Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters.

It was Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters‘ third exciting Friday of a four week residency at the enormously popular 1920s Gin Mill Social, The Rocks Village Bizarre, last Friday night, 21 November 6:30 – 9:45pm.

Who is Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters?  Sydney’s only authentic, hot, 1920s singer and dance band.

What a night of hot 1920s jazz, razz-ma-tazz and vaudeville it was with Thor the fire dancer and Penny the fan dancer getting standing ovations from the audience in the band intermissions! Did you miss out? You have one more chance next Friday 28 November, 6:30 – 9:45pm.

It’s a non-stop show you can dip in and out of as you see all the other exciting acts and stalls The Rocks Village Bizarre has to offer you. And it’s FREE!

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. (L-r) Greg Chilcott (sousaphone and trombone) Paul Baker (banjo) Greg Poppleton (singer and megaphone) Laurie Bennett (drums). At the Gin Mill Social, The Rocks Village Bizarre, Friday 21 November 2014. It was a hot evening, over 30C, so coats off. Luckily a cool southerly cooled things down as the sun set.

All set to go! Group photo. Then its time to go crazy with a night of 1920s Frantica Antica.

It’s your last chance next Friday. Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters return for one last Gin Mill Social at The Rocks Village Bizarre, next Friday 28 November. Don’t miss out.

We will be returning to play at Sydney’s hottest 1920s ticket, The Gin Mill Social at Slide Cabaret on Thursday night, 18 December.

Every month, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters open The Gin Mill Social, Slide Cabaret, 41 Oxford St, Surry Hills. It’s the 1920s in there! An exquisite art deco room with 1920s cuisine and gin in tea cups, juggling, tap dancing, aerials, music, fan dancing, a police raid and more! Next Gin Mill Social at Slide is Thursday 18 December. Find out more.

A quick selfie. Well all the kids are doing it. Then off we go, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters playing 1920s hot jazz and 1930s swing at The Gin Mill Social at The Rocks Village Bizarre. (l-r) Greg Chilcott, Paul Baker, Greg Poppleton with Laurie Bennett peaking behind.

Thor, the fire dancer. He performs an amazing finale walking on his hands while holding the flaming touches in his feet. I’ll try and snap that next week.

Thor, the fire dancer. He does an amazing finale walking on his hands while holding the flaming touches in his feet.

Every Friday night from 7 November to 19 December, The Rocks is transformed into a world of mystery, magic, music and markets. Catch a glimpse of a colossal white rabbit peeping over rooftops. Encounter captivating characters around every corner…

Drummer, Laurie Bennett, sketched by a roving artist from the Julian Ashton School of Art.

Gravitate towards The Gin Mill Social, step out to the hotcha Kings of Frantica Antica, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters, graze on mouth-watering morsels at open-air food stalls or snag a cosy corner seat. Meander through the Village Bizarre Night Markets, and explore a unique curation of Etsy stalls each Friday. Adopt an alter ego for the evening with a daring and dazzling makeover at the Parlour Bizarre…

My camera is so slow it tends to blur and the not take the picture at the right moment. A Charleston dancer in the audience.

Can Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters play at your party, wedding and corporate function, too? Yes, no party is too big or small. Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer and band play for background and for dancing. And we always play at a volume where your guests can talk easily with eachother. We can be a Trio and everything in between to Sydney’s only hot 1920s Dance Orchestra. Ask us here.

Penny, the fantabulous fan dancer, brings the 1920s art of the fan dance to adoring crowds in the band intermissions

NEWS. Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters albums, downloads and 1920s-1930s Background Chill Mix are now available at Bandcamp.

The latest Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters CD, ‘Doin’ The Charleston’ available at the band’s official website http://www.bakelitejazz.com CD Baby, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes and your favourite online digital music retailer.

See you Friday at The Gin Mill Social, Rocks Village Bizarre. Spread the word. Tweet, FB, instagram, tell your friends.

I’ve put a map for you at the end of this blog so you can find us easily. Just a short walk from Circular Quay train station, the ferry wharves and Circular Quay bus terminal. See you this Friday, Greg.

The big city taken from Circular Quay train station on the way home from the third, fun, Rocks Village Bizarre..

 

 

More Photos – Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at The Rocks Village Bizarre by Mohan.

Thank you to Mohan Sekaram who generously emailed these photos today. He took them at the Gin Mill Social, The Rocks Village Bizarre…

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at the 1920s Gin Mill Social, The Rocks Village Bizarre 2014 14 November 2014. (L-r) Greg Chilcott (sousaphone doubling trombone) Paul Baker (banjo) Laurie Bennett (drums) Greg Poppleton (1920s singer with megaphone). Photo by Mohan Sekaram.

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer. The Bakelite Broadcasters are all vintage jazz specialists. We’d love to play for you, too. Just ask.

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters will be back at The Gin Mill Social at The Rocks Square, Free, every Friday in November (7, 14, 21, 28) 6:30 – 9:45pm – with amazing fan dancer and fire dancer intermissions, bar, craft beer on tap, and tables to bring in dinner from the food stalls.

The debonair Paul Baker plays banjo in Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at the Gin Mill Socials. Photo by Mohan Sekaram.

Every month, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters open The Gin Mill Social, Slide Cabaret, 41 Oxford St, Surry Hills. It’s the 1920s in there! An exquisite art deco room with 1920s cuisine and gin in tea cups, juggling, tap dancing, aerials, music, fan dancing, a police raid and more! Next Gin Mill Social at Slide is Thursday 18 December. Find out more.

Swing dancing to Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters. What a beautiful couple! Photo by Mohan Sekaram.

Every Friday night from 7 November to 19 December, The Rocks is transformed into a world of mystery, magic, music and markets. Catch a glimpse of a colossal white rabbit peeping over rooftops. Encounter captivating characters around every corner. Gaze through a world Behind the Windows. Satisfy your foodie side. Gravitate towards The Gin Mill Social, groove to the hotcha Kings of Frantica Antica, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters, graze on mouth-watering morsels at open-air food stalls or snag a cosy corner seat. Meander through the Village Bizarre Night Markets, and explore a unique curation of Etsy stalls each Friday. Adopt an alter ego for the evening with a daring and dazzling makeover at the Parlour Bizarre.

Thor the fire-dancer, intermission floorshow. Photo by Mohan Sekaram.

NEWS. Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters albums, downloads and 1920s-1930s Background Chill Mix are now available at Bandcamp.

See you Friday at The Gin Mill Social, Rocks Village Bizarre. Spread the word. Tweet, FB, instagram, tell your friends.

I’ve put a map for you at the end of this blog so you can find us easily. Just a short walk from Circular Quay train station, the ferry wharves and Circular Quay bus terminal. See you this Friday, Greg.

 

The Rocks Village Bizarre – The Insatiable Bon Vivant