Busking in the Basement?

[Fulvio]

I'm as big a fan of visiting the mint whenever in town, but seriously.. $30-40 to spend an evening in the basement? What will they think of next to delve deep into the nether reaches of our pockets? :dodgy:

http://www.ramint.gov.au/visit/whats-on/Buskinginbasement.cfm

[Jaseee]

It is the "high-security" basement lol

[Fulvio]

It is the "high-security" basement lol

Yeah, as distinct from all the other basements that anybody can just walk into whenever they feel like it.

[robbiegal]

Gee thanks for that Fulvio   xxxxx ta ta ta xxxx
I just bought a ticket for myself and the hubby
I think  Paul McDermott is brilliant!

[Fulvio]

I think  Paul McDermott is brilliant!

Can't argue that one.

Enjoy!

[robbiegal]

we went
we saw
we had some laughs
and I took piccies of the big planchet barrels - outside and inside

Busking in the Basement last Friday night with Paul McDermott - who was completely freaked out by the venue and the high viz jackets!!
PP would have been in heaven
(next year PP - i'll book us tickets!!)

[purplepennyhunter]

You hit a nerve there, I LOVE Paul McDermott. When he sings I just melt. I went to see him when he was over here do a show for the comedy something-or-other and it was a little disappointing. Oh yeah it was called "Paul sings". Maybe he should stick to being in my dreams.

It would be nice to get my hands on one of those drums........
Robbie, did you have fun? I'll have to get all the details from you soon.

[robbiegal]

it was a great night and a total blast to be in the mint basement
the nibblies were tops as well (pay as go mind you)

we met Paul afterwards and I took a pic of him with the hubby
yes, he can sing

downside-  jeepers the swearing was amazing - apparently most of the comedians these days do that a lot - at times it detracted from the comedy IMO

I was surprised to see that he is about my age as well

heaps of the regular mint staff were there so it was nice to mingle with the gallery curator etc

in one of the pics i posted paul mc d is walking up to the stage area - he has a black vest on - back to us - quite  stylish dresser - always has been

i'd go again

[ausjack]

:beg: can we PLEASE put that on the mint tour..promise I'll be good :blush2:

[robbiegal]

for sure they will do it next Enlighten festival AJ
so that will be next March - save yer pennies and come down

[ausjack]

SWEEET, I'm tryin to save mate but gee it's hard

[robbiegal]

yeah - true I understand

just grab a pensioner train ticket ? $35 ? both ways
we'll feed ya yummy tucker and take you down to the mint for a grand night out

it would be worth the trip

[ausjack]

Nah I'd prefer to drive as the last time I had to go to sydney on the train it took me about 3 weeks to get over it as the seats are pathetic and I can't handle being trown around like a rag doll for hours and hours and the sleepers are just way over priced But all good mate I'll get there and if I drive I can just jump in the back of the old ute and have a sleep if need be