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Woman tied up during hotel robbery – Sydney CBDTown Hall goes supercalifragilistic for Mary Poppins musical
Sydney’s Town Hall was transformed into a magical scene from Mary Poppins to launch the world famous musical opening at Capitol Theatre this week.
The rooftops of London were projected onto Town Hall on Thursday 5 May for the opening night party, with the clock tower becoming Mary Poppins’ magical umbrella. The projections will be repeated until Sunday 8 May, organised by Disney and Events NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.
“Mary Poppins is already an international hit – we’re welcoming the spectacular production and its all-Australian cast to Sydney with a little Mary Poppins magic,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.
“Major musical theatre and cultural events like Mary Poppins contribute significantly to local businesses as theatre goers dine before the show or have a drink afterwards, and tourists visit from interstate and overseas for the Sydney experience.”
The Mary Poppins book was first published in 1934 and Walt Disney produced the film classic in 1964. The musical debuted in 2004 and is based on both the book and the movie. It has toured England and London’s West End, continues to play New York’s Broadway and tour the United States.
Police appeal to the public following assault – Surry Hills
Police are appealing to the public for information following an alleged assault in Sydney’s inner suburbs on May 8.
About 11.45pm, a 27-year-old woman was hit by a glass whilst sitting in a beer garden of licenced premises on Crown Street, Surry Hills.
The woman suffered a small cut to her forehead and was treated by Ambulance Paramedics at the scene. She was later taken to Sydney Hospital in a stable condition.
Police from Surry Hills Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
As a result of their investigations they now wish to speak to a group of five men seen in the area moments before the incident.
In particular, police wish to speak to a man seen near the woman before she was injured.
He is described as wearing a white, green and purple astronaut costume similar to the cartoon character ‘Buzz Lightyear’.
Police investigate armed robbery – Glebe
Police are conducting inquiries following the armed robbery of a supermarket in Glebe last night.
About 8.45pm May 7, a woman entered the supermarket on Glebe Point Road, Glebe, and threatened a 21-year-old female employee with a knife.
The woman stole cash from the register before fleeing the scene on foot.
Police from Leichardt Local Area Command were contacted and attended the scene.
A crime scene was secured and examined by forensics officers.
The surrounding area was also canvassed for potential witnesses.
The offender has been described as being in her mid 40s, of Caucasian appearance, with a large build and ruddy complexion.
She was last seen wearing a bright red jacket with a white zipper, a plain black T-shirt under the jacket, cream-coloured three-quarter length cargo pants, and white joggers.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police are investigating an aggravated armed robbery on a hotel in Sydney’s CBD yesterday during which an employee was tied up.
About 3.45pm May 5, two men entered the hotel on Kent Street and threatened a 24-year-old female employee with a knife.
The men demanded cash before forcing the woman to the ground where she was bound and gagged.
They then fled with an amount of cash and were last seen running along Kent Street.
The woman managed to free herself before notifying police.
Officers attached to City Central Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or any suspicious activity in the area, to come forward.
The first man is described as being of Pacific Islander appearance, approximately 180cm tall, aged 25 to 30 years, of solid build with short dark hair. At the time he was wearing a dark hooded jumper and jeans.
The second man is described as being approximately 160cm tall, around 30 years old and of solid build with tanned skin. At the time he was also wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper.
