Latest Articles: Designers
Velvet continues to take audiences by storm in Brisbane
Featuring the HLA trifecta of director Craig Ilott, set & costume designer James Browne and lighting designer Matt Marshall VELVET continues to receive rave reviews on its tour to Brisbane. “‘Velvet’ presented the music in its natural habitat and coupled with the stunning outfits, conceived by James Browne, the crowd were in for one hell of a show.” – Scenstr “The dazzling light show Matthew Marshall had put together heard gasps from the audience.” – Scenstr “Matthew Marshall’s lighting design ...
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Set and Costume designer Dan Potra talks about his extraordinary work on TURANDOT.
Set and Costume designer Dan Potra talks about his extraordinary work on Opera Australia’s upcoming TURANDOT. Read the full interview here.
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Little Shop of Horrors review: A near flawless revival of cult musical classic
A wonderful 4.5 star review of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS featuring costumes by Tim Chappell. “Tim Chappell’s costumes nod to Corman’s original low-budget vision of Mushnik’s Skid Row flower shop, a home to grown-up foundling Seymour Krelborn (Brent Hill) and a workplace-cum-refuge for Seymour’s unrequited love, Audrey (Esther Hannaford), a heart-of-gold floozy in thrall to a sadistic dentist.” Read more
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Green Room Award Nominations
Congratulations to Marg Horwell, Gabriella Tyleson and Simon Phillips who are all nominated in this year’s Green Room awards! THEATRE COMPANIES- Set and Costume Design Marg Horwell (Set and Costume) and Paul Jackson (Set) – I AM A MIRACLE (Malthouse Theatre) Simon Phillips and Nick Schlieper (Set), Josh Burns (Audio–Visual)and Esther Hayes (Costume Design)– NORTH BY NORTH WEST (Melbourne Theatre Company and Kay + McLean Productions) INDEPENDENT THEATRE- Set and Costume Marg Horwell (Design Set/Costume) SHIT (Dee & Cornelius, MTC ...
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Directed by Wayne Blair and designed by Emily Seresin, ABC TV unveils Cleverman – Australia’s first indigenous superhero
Following the world debut screening of the first two episodes of Cleverman in Berlin today, ABC TV has released footage of the show. Cleverman, produced by Goalpost Pictures with New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures, will screen on the ABC later this year as well as on AMC Networks’ Sundance TV channel in the US. Today it screened as part of the 2016 Berlin International Film Festivale, better known as Berlinale. Also screening at Berlinale today was the first episode of the ...
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THE SECRET RIVER is still essential theatre viewing
Directed by Neil Armfield, adapted by Andrew Bovell and designed by Stephen Curtis, THE SECRET RIVER is must see theatre, especially if you missed it the first time. “Bovell amplifies the Indigenous presence and theatricality of the story by adding a female narrator, Dhirrumbin (also the Dharug name for the Hawkesbury). On her he bestows the poetry of the novel, with large stretches of narration that conjure up the outer turmoil of the environment and the inner emotional turmoil of ...
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Stephen Curtis launches his new book THE DESIGNER: DECORATOR OR DRAMATURG
Designer Stephen Curtis launches his new book THE DESIGNER: DECORATOR OR DRAMATURG tonight at Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst. Neil Armfield will launch the book followed by Stephen Curtis in conversation with Martin Portus. The towering bush setting designed for the Sydney Theatre Company’s masterly adaptation of The Secret River, now touring Australia, is just one of the memorable works in the career of Stephen Curtis. In this paper he draws on his thirty years’ experience of stage and screen design ...
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Neil Armfield, Jocelyn Moorhouse, Gillian Armstrong, Roger Ford and Steve Worland nominated 2015 FCCA Awards
Congratulations to Neil Armfield, Jocelyn Moorhouse, Gillian Armstrong, Roger Ford and Steve Worland for their nominations in the 2015 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards. BEST FILM THE DRESSMAKER HOLDING THE MAN PAPER PLANES BEST CHILDREN’S FILM PAPER PLANES BEST DIRECTOR NEIL ARMFIELD – HOLDING THE MAN JOCELYN MOORHOUSE – THE DRESSMAKER BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY WOMEN HE’S UNDRESSED DIRECTOR: GILLIAN ARMSTRONG PRODUCERS: DAMIEN PARER, GILLIAN ARMSTRONG BEST SCRIPT/SCREENPLAY ROBERT CONNOLLY, STEVE WORLAND PAPER PLANES TOMMY MURPHY HOLDING THE MAN BEST ...
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CLEVERMAN WORLD PREMIER AT BERLINALE
Directed by Wayne Blair and with costume design by Emily Seresin, CLEVERMAN, will be joining Alice Englert’s THE BOYFRIEND GAME at this year’s Berlinale. Read the full Screen Australia Media Release here.
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MACBETH OPENS IN CINEMAS TODAY! FEATURING THE HLA TRIFECTA OF DIRECTOR JUSTIN KURZEL, COMPOSER JED KURZEL AND DESIGNER FIONA CROMBIE.
Director Justin Kurzel on death, grief, madness and the moment when he nearly lost Marion Cotillard in a Scottish bog. Read on here.
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MACBETH ANNOUNCED AS SURPRISE SCREENING AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director Justin Kurzel, composer Jed Kurzel’s and production designer Fiona Crombie’s MACBETH has been announced as a surprise screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Find all the details here.
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2015 HELPMANN AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The 2015 Helpmann Award nominees have been announced. The annual Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia’s vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, cabaret, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. Some HLA client nominees include: Best Presentation for Children – THE RABBITS – Directed by John Sheedy Best Presentation for Children – PETE THE SHEEP – Lighting design by Matthew Marshall Best Choreography in a Musical – ...
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THE OFFICIAL SELECTION ROSTER FOR THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING JUSTIN KURZEL’S MACBETH
The Official Selection roster for the 68th Cannes Film Festival has been announced, including MACBETH directed by Justin Kurzel, composed by Jed Kurzel and production design by Fiona Crombie. Read all about the Official Selection here
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VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS!
VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS! “Velvet completely redefines cabaret as a disco inferno which shocks, surprises and scintillates at every turn” Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser. The show directed by Craig Ilott, with lighting by Matthew Marshall and set and costumes designed by James Browne has kicked off with roaring success. It will play until 15th March in Adelaide, followed by a Sydney season later in the year at the Opera House. If you only see one show in 2015, make sure ...
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THE FIRST WIVES CLUB TO TAKE THE STAGE IN FEBRUARY
Based on the iconic 1996 film starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, the latest adaptation of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB is set to wow US audiences early next year, with a view to continuing on to broadway. Directed by Simon Phillips with costumes and set by Gabriela Tylesova, the show will feature Tony Award-winner Faith Prince. Read more HERE.
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THE BABADOOK NOMINATED FOR BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARD
Australia’s latest horror film THE BABADOOK has just been nominated for Best International Independent Film for the upcoming British Independent Film Awards. Featuring music composed by Jed Kurzel, and production design by Alex Holmes, the film has continued building momentum as it gains popularity around the globe. To view the full list of nominees click HERE.
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MORE GREAT REVIEWS FOR THE BABADOOK UK RELEASE
Fantastic reviews have flooded in since the recent release of horror film THE BABADOOK in the UK. With composer Jed Kuzel’s eery underscore, and Alex Holmes’ outstanding production design, the film has gained worldwide attention for its chilling story-telling. Read some recent UK reviews below: MTV 5 Stars The Guardian 4 Stars Cine-Vue 4 Stars The Daily Telegraph 4 Stars HMV Five Reasons You’ll Love The Babadook
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TEN QUESTIONS WITH MATT MARSHALL
As one of the most sought after lighting designers in the country, Matt has worked with Australia’s major theatre and production companies. His CV continues to expand, as he takes on new and challenging projects with his distinctive flair for lighting design. Read more about his experiences as a designer in the Sydney theatre scene HERE.
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GET ART & ABOUT WITH MATT MARSHALL
Art & About Sydney will host a quarter acre block party tonight in Martin Place, with designer Matt Marshall bringing life to the party with his lighting. The free event will run from 5.00pm today, and is a “homage to the disappearing great Aussie backyard” With great food and entertainment make sure you don’t miss out! For more event information click HERE.
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THE BABADOOK IS RELEASED IN CINEMAS TODAY!
The Babadook is released in cinemas today! Production Design by Alex Holmes along with Jed Kurzel mastering the score. To see what Margaret and David have to say on ABC’s At The Movies – click HERE.
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