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Production Wraps on THE CORRESPONDENT

Production has wrapped on THE CORRESPONDENT, a feature film about Peter Greste, the award-winning foreign correspondent who, along with two of his colleagues, was arrested in Cairo in 2013 while working for Al Jazeera and charged with terrorism offences. The film is directed by Kriv Stenders with costume design by Joanna Mae Park. Read more here
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ZOMBIE! Reviews

Laura Murphy’s ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL has opened at the Hayes Theatre to rave reviews! Give some a read below. Five stars from the Sydney Morning Herald  Four stars from Limelight
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AUDREY Review

AUDREY Review

AUDREY, Natalie Bailey’s debut feature film, is premiering at SXSW 2024! Read a review here!
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ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL

Laura Murphy has spoken to the Sydney Morning Herald ahead of the opening of her brand new original musical ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL. On at the Hayes Theatre from March 8 to April 6 Read the article here 
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Variety Names FAKE & THALL SHALT NOT STEAL Ones to Watch in 2024

Veriety Magazine has named FAKE and THALL SHALT NOT STEAL as two shows to watch out for in 2024! FAKE is created and written by Anya Beyersdorf, with DOP Sky Davies and an episode directed by Taylor Ferguson. THALL SHALT NOT STEAL is the latest series shot by Cinematographer Tyson Perkins. You can read the full article and more about each project here.
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Review: THE LEWIS TRILOGY

Louis Nowra’s triple bill, THE LEWIS TRILOGY, has opened to glowing reviews – including 4.5 stars from the Sydney Morning Herald. “Individually, the three plays work well: Summer of the Aliens is impressionistic, powered by imagination and a sense of wonder, mostly sustained but with occasional dips in energy. Cosi is a warm hug of absurdity meets humanity, while This Much is True is a stunning piece of writing, bleak and engaging in equal measure. Cumulatively, they pack a punch, not just in the way ...
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Tony McNamara Nominated for Writer’s Guild Award

Tony McNamara has been nominated for a Writer’s Guild Award for Episodic Comedy for his script ICE from season 3 of THE GREAT! Read the full list of nominees here. 
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2024 AWGIE Winners!

Congratulations to Tony McNamara and Tom Holloway, winners at last nights AWGIE Awards!
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Get a published copy of RBG: OF MANY, ONE

Grab a published copy of RBG: OF MANY, ONE by Suzie Miller now via Currency Press Heather Michell is currently reprising her iconic role in Sydney Theatre Company’s return season and Australian tour, directed by Priscilla Jackman.
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THE LEWIS TRILOGY

Louis Nowra talks to Michael Cathcart on Radio National about Griffin Theatre’s final production of THE LEWIS TRILOGY before a major redevelopment.   LISTEN HERE
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Laura Murphy’s ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL

Laura Murphy’s ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL

Catch Laura Murphy chatting about her brand new work ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL, on the Theatre Thoughts Australia podcast. Playing at the Hayes Theatre from March 8 0 grab your tickets here!
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THE MAGIC FLUTE: Reviews

THE MAGIC FLUTE, directed by Kate Gaul for Opera Australia at Sydney Opera House, 1 February-16 March 2024 4 Stars from Stage Noise – “THE MAGIC FLUTE is a triumph for director Kate Gaul” 3.5 Stars from The Sydney Morning Herald
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Trailer: POPULATION 11

Trailer: POPULATION 11

The trailer has dropped for POPULATION 11, a brand new series from Stan Australia, Lionsgate and Jungle Entertainment. Episodes 5-8 directed by Ben Young Director of Photography Kieran Fowler POPULATION 11 drops March 14 on Stan
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Trailer: THREE WOMEN

Trailer: THREE WOMEN

Check out the trailer for THREE WOMEN, coming to Stan on February 16. Maggie Story directed by Cate Shortland Hawaii unit DOP Bonnie Elliott.
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AWGIE Nominations 2024!

Congratulations to all HLA writers nominated for AWGIE Awards! TELEVISION – SERIES Kim Ho, THE NEWSREADER S2 ‘PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME Tony McNamara, THE GREAT S3 ‘ICE’ COMEDY – SITUATION OR NARRATIVE Elliot Vella, Gretel Vella, A CHRISTMAS RANSOM (co-write with Timothy Walker) STAGE – ORIGINAL Grace Chapple, NEVER CLOSER STAGE – ADAPTED Tom Holloway, MUSEUM OF MODERN LOVE
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IL TABARRO Review

“For those who aren’t familiar with IL TABARRO, this is the perfect introduction. For those who are, Costi’s fresh take is bound to please.” Directed by Con Costi Lighting Design by Matt Marshall Read the Limelight review here
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AUDREY at SXSW

Natalie Bailey’s debut feature film AUDREY will have its world premiere in competition at SXSW 2024! Read the announcement via Variety
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GREASE Reviews

“The set design helmed by James Browne is truly world-class, creating spectacular set pieces that garnered collective awe from the entire audience.” – The Au Review “James Browne’s eye-popping all-white costumes … with Browne offering lots of colourful, stylish looks that channel classic 1950s glamour, with touches of rockabilly edginess (including his eye-catching Rizzo wig)” – Limelight Set and costume design by James Browne.
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POOR THINGS Golden Globes Win!

POOR THINGS has won BEST PICTURE – Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globes! Screenplay by Tony McNamara
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POOR THINGS Australian Release

Catch POOR THINGS in Australian cinemas from December 26! Screenplay by Tony McNamara
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Charles Williams’ INSIDE Wraps in Vic

Charles Williams’ debut feature film starring Guy Pearce Toby Wallace, Tara Morice, Michael Logo, Chloé Hayden, Vincent Miller and British actor Cosmo Jarvis. Read the announcement here.
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Tony McNamara’s POOR THINGS Nominations

Congratulations to Tony McNamara on the recent nominations for POOR THINGS Best Film, Ghent International Film Festival Best International Feature, Gotham Independent Film Awards Grand Prix du Jury, La Roche-sur-Yon International Film Festival Emeric Pressburger Prize for Best Feature Film, Miskolc International Film Festival Best Adapted Screenplay, Las Vegas Film Critics Society Best Adapted Screenplay & Best Picture,Chicago Film Critics Association
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AACTA Nominees 2023!

A massive congratulations to all of the HLA Clients nominated for AACTA Awards this year! Best Indie Film: MONOLITH – directed by Matt Vesely Best Film: THE ROYAL HOTEL – production design by Leah Popple, costumes by Mariot Kerr Best Costume Design in Film: CARMEN – Emily Seresin SERIOUSLY RED – Tim Chappel Best Short Film: NOT DARK YET – Bonnie Moir Best Drama Series: BAY OF FIRES – directed by Natalie Bailey and Wayne Blair BUMP S3 – directed ...
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Kate Woods to Direct KANGAROO

Director Kate Woods is gearing up to shoot KANGAROO in Alice Springs and NSW mid-next year, with the film now financed. Read the full announcement here!
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