Celebrating Connection: The 2025 Mothers’ Dinners at Paul’s

The much-anticipated Mothers’ Dinners were held on 29 and 30 August, continuing a cherished tradition at St Paul’s College. These special evenings invite mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and other significant women to join their sons and daughters in experiencing the warmth of College hospitality.

Guests were welcomed with drinks, followed by a formal dinner and musical performances, before concluding the evening with relaxed conversation and entertainment in the Salisbury Bar.

Friday Evening Highlights
The Chaplain, Rev’d Antony Weiss, opened the evening with a warm welcome and Grace. Senior Student Tilly Walker offered a heartfelt Toast to the Mothers, with Catherine Brenner responding with a Toast to the Sons and Daughters. Academic Dean Lucy Willman proposed the Toast to the College. A musical interlude featured Sebastian Stagg, accompanied by Josephine Allan, performing Ideale by Paolo Tosti.

Saturday Evening Highlights
The Warden, Rev’d Dr Ed Loane, welcomed guests and pronounced Grace. Junior Dean Katie Tyo proposed the Toast to the Mothers, with a touching response and Toast to the Sons and Daughters from her mother, Liz Ritchie-Tyo. The Warden then proposed the Toast to the College. Musical entertainment was provided by Charlotte Hocking, Freya Carmody, Abigail Ballhausen, and Rex Bouvier, who performed ABBA’s Slipping Through My Fingers.

Salisbury Bar Entertainment
On both nights, the College band Downhill Romance—featuring Daniel Paridis (drums), Rex Bouvier (guitar), Felix Power (bass, voice, keys), and Lockie Walter (voice, keys, guitar)—kept the energy high in the Salisbury Bar with their vibrant performances.

With Gratitude
St Paul’s College extends sincere thanks to the Holmes à Court family and Vasse Felix, as well as the Toll family, for their generous support of the Mothers’ Dinners again this year.

Victoriana! 2025

September 26 @ 7:00 pm October 4 @ 11:30 pm

After the roaring success of last year’s Victoriana!, the Warden, Fellows, and Union of St Paul’s College are commanded by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to invite you to Victoriana! 2025.

Victoriana! is Australia’s longest-running theatrical production and one of its most enduring and endearing. This year, Victoriana! celebrates its 61st anniversary and brings back all your favourite numbers, as well as a few exciting new treats—concluding with fireworks to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory! For a limited four nights only, get your tickets fast before you miss out on this musical spectacle like no other!

Sherry at 7.00pm, and dinner served at 7.30pm sharp! Superlative divers entertainment and glorious pyrotechnics to follow!
Carriages at midnight—wheelbarrows at 3.00am.

Dates | Friday 26 September, Saturday 27 September, Friday 3 October & Saturday 4 October

Group bookings of 10 or more adults receive a $5 discount on each ticket.

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
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02 95507444
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Nine Lessons & Carols

November 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

All are invited to attend the Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Paul’s College Chapel, on Sunday 26 November 7.30pm. The service will feature uplifting carols by the Chapel Choir – from Christmas favourites ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day’, to new Australian carols. Following the service, all are welcome for refreshments and entertainment in the Salisbury Bar at the College. 

St Paul’s College Chapel Choir

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
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02 95507444
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Victoriana!

September 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 11:30 pm

After the roaring success of last year’s Victoriana!, the Warden, Fellows and Union of St Paul’s College are commanded by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to invite you to Victoriana! 2023.

Victoriana! is Australias longest-running theatrical production and one of its most enduring and endearing. This year Victoriana! celebrates its 59th year and brings back all of your favourite numbers, as well as a few exciting new treats, concluding with fireworks to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory! For a limited three nights only this year, get your tickets fast before you miss out on this musical spectacle like no other!

Sherry at 7.00pm and dinner served at 7.30pm sharp! Superlative divers entertainment and glorious pyrotechnics to follow! Carriages at midnight – Wheelbarrows at 3.00am.

Group bookings of 10 or more adults receive a $5 discount on each ticket.

Details

Date:
September 30, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/victoriana-2023

Organiser

Music at St Paul’s College
Phone
9550 7444
Email
music@stpauls.edu.au
Website
View Organiser Website

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
+ Google Map
02 95507444
View Venue Website

Victoriana!

September 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 11:30 pm

After the roaring success of last year’s Victoriana!, the Warden, Fellows and Union of St Paul’s College are commanded by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to invite you to Victoriana! 2023.

Victoriana! is Australias longest-running theatrical production and one of its most enduring and endearing. This year Victoriana! celebrates its 59th year and brings back all of your favourite numbers, as well as a few exciting new treats, concluding with fireworks to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory! For a limited three nights only this year, get your tickets fast before you miss out on this musical spectacle like no other!

Sherry at 7.00pm and dinner served at 7.30pm sharp! Superlative divers entertainment and glorious pyrotechnics to follow! Carriages at midnight – Wheelbarrows at 3.00am.

Group bookings of 10 or more adults receive a $5 discount on each ticket.

Details

Date:
September 29, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/victoriana-2023

Organiser

Music at St Paul’s College
Phone
9550 7444
Email
music@stpauls.edu.au
Website
View Organiser Website

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
+ Google Map
02 95507444
View Venue Website

Victoriana!

September 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 11:30 pm

After the roaring success of last year’s Victoriana!, the Warden, Fellows and Union of St Paul’s College are commanded by Her Majesty Queen Victoria to invite you to Victoriana! 2023.

Victoriana! is Australias longest-running theatrical production and one of its most enduring and endearing. This year Victoriana! celebrates its 59th year and brings back all of your favourite numbers, as well as a few exciting new treats, concluding with fireworks to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory! For a limited three nights only this year, get your tickets fast before you miss out on this musical spectacle like no other!

Sherry at 7.00pm and dinner served at 7.30pm sharp! Superlative divers entertainment and glorious pyrotechnics to follow! Carriages at midnight – Wheelbarrows at 3.00am.

Group bookings of 10 or more adults receive a $5 discount on each ticket.

Details

Date:
September 28, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/victoriana-2023

Organiser

Music at St Paul’s College
Phone
9550 7444
Email
music@stpauls.edu.au
Website
View Organiser Website

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
+ Google Map
02 95507444
View Venue Website

The Fairy Queen | Purcell

August 27, 2023 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm

Unleash your imagination and immerse yourself in a realm of enchantment as St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents Henry Purcell’s timeless opera, “The Fairy Queen.” Set in the Gothic Hall of St Paul’s, prepare to be spellbound by an evening of musical mastery and artistic brilliance that will transport you to a world where fairies dance, poets drink, and love conquers all. Some of Australia’s most exciting period specialists join forces to present this timeless masterpiece.
 
St Paul’s College Chapel Choir
Jack Stephens | Director of Music
Featuring soloists Brianna Louwen, Andrew O’Connor, Michael Burden, Ariana Ricci, Molly Ryan, Tom Hallworth, William Varga, and more.

Details

Date:
August 27, 2023
Time:
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/purcell-or-the-fairy-queen

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
+ Google Map
02 95507444
View Venue Website

The Fairy Queen | Purcell

August 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 9:30 pm

Unleash your imagination and immerse yourself in a realm of enchantment as St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents Henry Purcell’s timeless opera, “The Fairy Queen.” Set in the Gothic Hall of St Paul’s, prepare to be spellbound by an evening of musical mastery and artistic brilliance that will transport you to a world where fairies dance, poets drink, and love conquers all. Some of Australia’s most exciting period specialists join forces to present this timeless masterpiece.
 
St Paul’s College Chapel Choir
Jack Stephens | Director of Music
Featuring soloists Brianna Louwen, Andrew O’Connor, Michael Burden, Ariana Ricci, Molly Ryan, Tom Hallworth, William Varga, and more.

Details

Date:
August 26, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/purcell-or-the-fairy-queen

St Paul’s College, University of Sydney

9 City Rd
Camperdown, New South Wales 2050 Australia
+ Google Map
02 95507444
View Venue Website