Concrete Playground

At the heart of Love, Loss and What I Wore is the idea that objects, such as clothing, hold memories for us. For some people this leads to hoarding in an effort to keep as many facets of our past close at hand, while others need to cleanse their wardrobes and shelves every few months. It makes sense in a culture of consumption that, if you are what you eat, then maybe you're also what you wear.

Romantic comedy sisters Nora and Delia Ephron — creators of When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail — developed this Off-Broadway hit from the book of the same title by Ilene Beckerman and fleshed it out with anecdotes from amongst their circle of friends. Now, this successful suite of monologues is premiering at the Sydney Opera House.

This is a show that's unashamedly pitching itself at women, though men with a penchant for feminine labels will also enjoy its stories woven out of encounters with dresses, shoes and accessories. Bringing these tales to life is an ensemble of well-known Australian performers, led by Magda Szubanski and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

At 90 minutes, this theatrical event makes for a perfect dinner-show-drinks combo for a gang of fashion-focused friends.