Media Release Wednesday, 16 August 2017 Plan a Beautiful Weekend in Sydney Beautiful: The Carole King Musical opens September 17 Broadway sensation Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will make its Australian premiere at the newly refurbished Sydney Lyric Theatre from 17 September, led by multi-award winning leading lady Esther Hannaford as Carole King. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical charts the true story of the legendary singer’s journey from teenage songwriter to international superstar, and includes her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin and their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Hits include You’ve Got a Friend, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, It’s Too Late, Locomotion, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and I Feel the Earth Move, along with chartbusting Mann/Weil tunes such as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, On Broadway and Uptown. To help plan a beautiful weekend in Sydney to see the Australian premiere of this acclaimed production, here are some beautiful Sydney experiences to add to the itinerary. Feel like a Natural Woman at a Sydney Day Spa Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment on your sojourn in Sydney, and make the most of the weekend unwinding and relaxing. The Day Spa at The Langham, a luxury hotel near The Rocks, Walsh Bay and Barangaroo, is known for its gorgeous 20-metre indoor pool. Pop by for a swim, steam and sauna or a delightful spa treatment. The Darling Spa in The Darling, a luxury boutique hotel in Pyrmont, offers an enticing range of treatments such as the invigorating Swiss ice crystal facial and is conveniently located within walking distance to the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The endota spa in The Rocks offers a delightful treatment menu, including various spa packages. The refreshing spa mix includes a foot bath, organic facial, massage and pedicure. Enjoy a sunset drink Up on the Roof at one of Sydney’s Rooftop Bars From rooftops with spectacular views to tranquil roof gardens and beachside terraces, Sydney has plenty of great rooftop bars for a relaxing drink. Cafe Sydney’s enviable position on top of Customs House ensures fabulous views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Nearby in The Rocks is the Glenmore Hotel, a pub with 180-degree views from its rooftop bar of the iconic white sails of the Sydney Opera House. A short walk away in Millers Point is the beautifully restored Hotel Palisade, with glorious sunsets from its Henry Deane cocktail bar. Media Release In the city centre there’s terrace bars such as Zeta, which overlooks the grand Queen Victoria Building. The Rook is a hip rooftop bar above bustling York Street and Hotel Sweeny’s trendy rooftop bar is near Town Hall Station. Feel the Earth Move under your feet with Sydney BridgeClimb or Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk Take the climb of your life to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney. From its fascinating underbelly to its summit, 134 metres above the Harbour, the Bridge is the pride of Sydney and a great way to absorb a 360 degree panorama of the city. Not so far away in the Sydney CBD is Sydney Tower Eye, the city’s highest open air attraction. Walk 268 metres above stunning Sydney with the city streets under your feet. Look down through the glass floor viewing platform for a bird's-eye perspective of the bustling city below, as part of a 45 minute guided tour around the outside of the iconic golden turret of Sydney Tower. Stay Uptown at one of Sydney’s stunning hotels Sydney offers diverse accommodation options for travellers. The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale stretches across two iconic heritage-listed buildings – The Clare Hotel pub and the Carlton and United Breweries Building. Situated on the re-developed Kensington Street precinct, there are dozens of art galleries and some of Sydney’s most exciting new restaurants, cafés and bars on its doorstep. QT Sydney is a hip, boutique hotel woven into the creative fabric of the city. The interior offers a highly curated fusion of cutting-edge art, bold interior design and historical architecture. It is a place to relax, dine and explore the nearby shopping centres, grand arcades and vibrant malls. Don’t miss your chance to do the Loco-motion at the Sydney Lyric Theatre Take advantage of great value travel packages for Beautiful:The Carole King Musical through Virgin Australia and Qantas Holidays which include A-Reserve seats, and accommodation. ENDS Media: Jessica Parry, Destination NSW M: +61 428 767 836 E: [email protected] .