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Lexi Freiman on The Daily Show
May 9, 2024
Lexi Freiman chats bout her new novel, THE BOOK OF AYN.
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Jane Campion Honoured at Locarno Film Festival
April 29, 2024
Jane Campion will receive the Honorary Pardo d’Onore Manor Award at this year’s Locarno Film Festival. Read the full announcement here
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DOWN CEMETARY ROAD
April 18, 2024
Natalie Bailey is set to direct DOWN CEMETARY ROAD, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson for Apple TV+ Read the full announcement here
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Marg Horwell wins Olivier Award!
April 16, 2024
Congratulations to Marg Horwell, who has taken home the Olivier Award for Best Costume Design for her work on THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY!
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Jean Kittson at Sydney Comedy Festival!
April 9, 2024
Catch Jean Kittson for one night only at Sydney Comedy Festival! May 4th @ 5pm – get your tickets here.
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ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL
March 5, 2024
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
February 29, 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
February 26, 2024
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
February 22, 2024
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!
February 16, 2024
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
February 16, 2024
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
February 7, 2024
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
February 6, 2024
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
February 5, 2024
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
January 31, 2024
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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AWGIE Nominations 2024!
January 17, 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
January 12, 2024
“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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POOR THINGS Australian Release
December 22, 2023
Catch POOR THINGS in Australian cinemas from December 26! Screenplay by Tony McNamara
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Tony McNamara’s POOR THINGS Nominations
December 11, 2023
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!
December 11, 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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STRIFE – Streaming Now!
December 6, 2023
STRIFE is now streaming on Binge and Foxtel! Episodes written by Lexi Freiman and Romina Accurso Edited by Deb Peart
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PAPER DOLLS Trailer
November 17, 2023
Check out the trailer for PAPER DOLLS, a brand new drama series coming to Paramount+ on December 3. Episodes directed by Nina Buxton.
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BAD BEHAVIOUR
November 10, 2023
Listen to Alice Englert chat about her film BAD BEHAVIOUR – in cinemas now!
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