Archive for November, 2011

A small note: Do Good and You Will Be Happy | Phillip Johnston & Hilary Bell

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As a child, on my stomach, I would breathe-in the pages of Coles Funny Picture Book. Read more

Beguiled | PACT Ensemble

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beguiled past participle, past tense of be·guile (Verb)
Verb:
1. Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way: “every prominent American artist has been beguiled by Maine”; “a beguiling smile”.
2. Trick (someone) into doing something. Read more

Bondi Dreaming | Dreamhouse Artists and Tamarama Rock Surfers

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It’s a race to the theatre the night I attend Bondi Dreaming. It’s raining. Rain brings with it, dull skies, slippery roads and a swell of drivers.

It’s OK I arrive at the theatre with 3 minutes to spare – the box office is backed up with punters. I still feel like I’m late – 3 years at least, not just the 8 minutes on the actual performance night. Read more

Refusing to Lose Sight – Observing Michal Imielski in rehearsal for How to Lose Sight

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A half-hour drive west from the city – Sydney’s geographical centre. The heart.

Parramatta. Read more

A $100K Opportunity | Movie Extra Webfest

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On my only day off in November, Bel Delia and I got together to create a trailer for the comedy series we have been developing Petty Crimes. Read more

GROSS UND KLEIN (BIG AND SMALL) | Sydney Theatre Company

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Despite the fatigue that comes with the end of the year – there is a huge amount of energy and chatter around STC’s major show of the year. Traditionally the last show of the year is a cracker – Soderberg’s Tot Mom in 2009, Uncle Vanya in 2010 and this year Gross und Klein. Read more

Al Pacino: One Night Only | Lyric Theatre

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Stunned.

Completely stunned. Read more

SPROUT | PEDRO COLLECTIVE & TAMARAMA ROCK SURFERS

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Jessica Bellamy is one of my favourite playwrights. Read more

ONE FOR THE UGLY GIRLS | NOVEMBERISM

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In the corner of a room, floorboards. An armchair. A rug. A shelf with a CD player, books and sketch books, paintbrushes. A short bookshelf of books, an easel. A few pencil sketches taped to the wall. Read more

OPPORTUNITY | AUDITIONS -100 Years of Lizards

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My friend and colleague Patrick Lenton and the Sexy Tales Comedy Collective is looking for a delightfully talented actor to adventure to Adelaide with them. I wouldn’t recommend it, unless I thought you might have a very fun and rewarding experience. Read more

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Sydney-based theatre director, producer and writer. This site is about my long, deep, bright-eyed, ever-hopeful, sometimes difficult, always invigorating, rambunctious, rebellious, dynamic and very personal relationship with Australian Arts and Culture... I reflect on shows, talks, essays, writing, artists that inspire me to say something, and you'll find out what I'm working on, who I'm working with and what inspires me.