'What Is The Matter With Mary Jane?' WIN tickets

This just in - a must-see event in Sydney, and Josie's Juice blog readers can win tickets!

The powerful, funny and inspiring production, 'What is the Matter with Mary Jane?', will take place at the Seymour Centre from 4 to 8 August 2015. A one woman show, the production will explore the world of eating disorders telling the poignant personal story of the show’s director, Sancia Robinson.

Co-written by Robinson and Wendy Harmer, 'What is the Matter with Mary Jane?' has become a classic play text not only as a fine example of solo drama performance but as a deeply insightful tool for understanding the complex issues surrounding eating disorders.

A searingly honest piece, the show delves into mental illness and exposes the hopelessness felt when trapped within such a disorder. It will have the audience in fits of uncontrollable laughter and the next minute, sitting in compassionate silence.

Talented Gabrielle Savrone will perform the painful reality of Robinson’s 12-year rollercoaster ride of eating disorders.

Following the August 5 performance, there will be a Q & A session with Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson and on August 6, a panel discussion will be held with specialists from the University of Sydney and the Charles Perkins Centre discussing the complex issues raised in the play.

WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE

DATES & TIMES:

Season dates: Tuesday 4^th to Saturday 8^th August 2015

·       10.30am - Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri

·       7pm – Wed*, Thurs** Fri & Sat

·       2pm – Sat

* Followed by a Q&A with Wendy Harmer and Sancia Robinson.

** Followed by a panel discussion with specialists from the University of Sydney and the Charles Perkins Centre. Details below.

DURATION: 60 minutes

TICKETS: Available at www.seymourcentre.com.au or (02) 9351 7940

Adult $25; Student $20

LOCATION: Reginald Theatre, the Seymour Centre – Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale

Proudly supported by: The University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre.

Details for winners:

Performance on Wed 5 August at 7pm followed by a Q&A with Wendy and Sancia. 

- 4 x tickets for giveaway to Josie's Juice readers. Winners names will be at the Box Office. 

To enter, here's all you need to do:

 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share the 'Mary Jane' prize photo on @josiegags on Instagram by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #MaryJane

- Share this link on your Facebook wall

- Comment below on why you'd like to win this prize AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner. In the email, please provide your address (so many people forget these steps and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)

(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and mailing address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).

*Competition is open to Australian residents only. Prize only, transport not included.

More info:

Thursday 6 August at 8pm:

Seymour Centre, Charles Perkins Centre and Sydney Ideas will present an open discussion following the performance on Thursday 6^th August. Leading specialists in eating disorders and obesity from the University of Sydney will discuss the latest research and findings in the treatment and management of disordered eating and excess weight. The panelists will also discuss where we go from here, what help is currently available and how to access it.

Speakers:

-        Professor Stephen Touyz - Clinical Professor, Associate Head, Clinic, School of Psychology

-        Associate Professor Amanda Salis - Sydney Medical School / The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders

-        Chaired by Professor Stephen Simpson - Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre and Professor in the School of Biological Sciences