Trent O’Donnell directing new ABC TV series

Published by hlaadmin on Directors, Television

Trent O’Donnell is directing a new 6 part comedy series produced by Liz Watts called LAID. LAID tells the story of a woman who is faced with a conundrum when every man she has a sexual relationship with mysteriously begins to die off. LAID will air on the ABC in 2011.

Series 2 of Review with Myles Barlow, which Trent co-created and directed, is currently airing on ABC2, Thursday nights at 9:30PM.

Read more 28th July, 2010



HLA clients shortlisted for Kit Denton Fellowship 2010

Published by hlaadmin on Theatre, Writers

Paul Livingston and Angela Betzien are two of five writers shortlisted for the 2010 Kit Denton Fellowship. Paul is nominated for his solo performance piece, Dreaming of Life, and Angela for The Very True and Unusual Life of Chook. The winner of the $30,000 fellowship will be announced on Friday 20th August.

Read more 28th July, 2010



Kieran Darcy-Smith’s Feature – Say Nothing, funding approval

Published by hlaadmin on Directors, Film, Writers

Award winning short filmmaker Kieran Darcy-Smith received production funding from Screen Australia for his debut feature SAY NOTHING. The film is written by Kieran and Felicity Price and produced by Angie Fielder.
http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/industry_support/Approvals/latest_prod_feat.asp

Read more 12th July, 2010



Dein Perry’s global dance phenomenon TAP DOGS is back!

Published by hlaadmin on Choreographer, Theatre

Dein Perry’s global dance phenomenon TAP DOGS is back!  
TAP DOGS will be unleashed on the West End,  June 15 2010, for a limited season.
This universally acclaimed show continues to thrill audiences around the world, with no sign of slowing down.

Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS will return to Sydney to celebrate its 15th Anniversary at the Capitol Theatre in January 2011.

Book now and prepare yourself for the hottest show on legs.
Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS remains one of the most successful Australian productions of all time.

 TAP DOGS rejuvenated routines, infused with fresh energy, starring Adam Garcia are a must see!

Read more 2nd June, 2010



Matthew Lutton receives WA Citizen of the Year – Youth Arts Award

Published by hlaadmin on Directors, Theatre

Congratulations to Matthew Lutton, who has received the WA Citizen of the Year Youth Arts Award.

Read more 2nd June, 2010



New York production of When the Rain Stops Falling

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Andrew’s Bovell’s play When the Rain Stops Falling wins 5 Lucille Lortel Awards for The Lincoln Centre Production in New York.

http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2010/05/lucille-lortel-awards-honor-best-of-offbroadway.html

Read more 7th May, 2010



Wendy Harmer’s “Pearlie” series on DVD and Nickelodean

Published by hlaadmin on Television, Writers

The first two volumes of Pearlie, the animation series based on Wendy Harmer’s bestselling books has been released on DVD this week. “Hurly Burly” and “Magic in the City”  is in stores now and will be followed by a third volume, “Twirly Whirly”, which will be available June 30.

And in more Pearlie news, the show can now be seen on Nickelodean, weekdays at 8:30AM.

Read more 6th May, 2010



‘I Lost My Mobile at the Mall’ by Wendy Harmer

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The Children’s Book Council of Australia has voted I Lost My Mobile at the Mall by Wendy Harmer as one of the most Notable Books for Older Readers for 2010.

Read more wonderful reviews here and here and here.

Read more 1st April, 2010



Anton Enus joins HLA Management

Published by hlaadmin on Corporate Speaking

Anton Enus, SBS World News Australia Presenter, has joined HLA Management. Anton is a broadcast journalist with more than 20 years’ experience and has been presenting World News Australia bulletins since 1999.  Anton is a skilled MC, keynote speaker and faciliatator for corporate events.

Read more 18th March, 2010



Charles Firth joins HLA Management

Published by hlaadmin on Corporate Speaking, Television, Writers

HLA Management is pleased to announce that we represent Charles Firth, founder of The Chaser.  Charles is hard at work on a wide range of new work including narrative comedy, comedy documentary and a fiction book.  Charles is a sought after MC and keynote speaker for corporate events.

Read more 18th March, 2010