The Year I Watched My Mum Die
Cabaret and Musical Theatre

The Year I Watched My Mum Die

NSW

Tickets $34.00

21 Sep | 1 hour 20 minutes Qtopia Sydney - The Bandstand
SHOW IS RATED: G

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About this event
Multi award-winning LGBTQIA+ Cabaret Artist and Opera Singer
Damien Noyce is set to captivate audiences with his latest
production in a hilarious and heartwarming true story

Multi award-winning LGBTQIA+ Cabaret Artist and Opera Singer Damien Noyce is set to captivate audiences with his latest production, featuring Musical Direction from Kim Gilbert and support act Alice Terry (Sydney’s First Lady of Blues). After a soldout season for Qtopia Sydney Pride Fest.

Written and performed by Damien, The Year I Watched My Mum Die is an hilarious and heartwarming story of a son giving up his life in London in the middle of the lockdown to come back to Australia to look after his dying mother.

In this deeply personal performance, Damien explores the challenges of being a carer, the complexities of navigating the care industry, the impact of Parkinson's Disease, sibling dynamics, and the profound experience of grief.

Audiences can expect to experience a rollercoaster of emotions in an unforgettable evening that promises to touch hearts and inspire.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness Damien Noyce's raw and compelling portrayal of love, loss, and resilience in this must-see production.

It's cabaret, it's drag, it's a true story!

Proudly Partnered with
https://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au
https://shakeitup.org.au

Raising funds for Parkinson's Disease research

Every donation helps:
https://our-fundraisers.raisely.com/theyeariwatchedmymumdie
https://www.pitchinforparkinsons.org.au/pnsw-donate

Show details
  • 21 Sep | 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Venue: Qtopia Sydney - The Bandstand
Performance notes
  • Content warnings: Coarse Language, Content Related to Mental Health/Ill-health, cause language, grief and mental health
Venue details & accessibility
Qtopia Sydney - The Bandstand

301 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, Sydney 2010 (Gadigal Country)
Telephone: (02) 7258 8300

Accessibility

Approach:
The performance space is upstairs and unfortunately, not accessible for wheelchair users.

How to enter:
There are stairs to reach the performance space

Reviews

As sad as the night’s premise may have been, Noyce ensured that it was interspersed with plenty of humour, self-deprecation and moments to laugh – or at least smile – between the tears. As an insight into family love, loss, inspiration and how to move on despite the often-cruel vicissitudes of life, The Year I Watched My Mum Die is a performance triumph and a showcase of an impressive emerging Australian musical talent. Scott Whitmont from Theatre Travels

"Noyce had stepped in as a last-minute replacement and delivered perhaps the most gripping performance of the night. His physicality and passion shook the entire theatre. Every time he took the stage he wowed; an outstanding feat considering his last-minute call-in." Maddy Briggs from Limelight Magazine Australia

"A star is born tonight on that stage!" Jamie Campbell/Fifi La true (the real Jamie that inspired "Everybody's Talking About Jamie")

Credits
  • Writer, Producer, Director, Performer – Damien Noyce
  • Musical Director and Pianst – Kimberly Gilbert
  • Support Act – Alice Terry
Presented by
  • Damien Noyce, Parkinson's NSW and Shake It Up Australia Foundation

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