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Found: Muriel’s Wedding BFF
“Sydney Theatre Company and Global Creatures announced today that Australian actor Madeleine Jones will play the role of Muriel’s best friend Rhonda in the world premiere of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical.” PJ Hogans iconic film adapted to the stage by the writer himself will open at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre in November this year. Read more here.
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Elephant Man review: A poetic and accomplished.
The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man, a new Australian adaptation the story of Joseph Merrick’s life opened last night at the Malthouse in Melbourne. Today the first of many spellbound reviewers have summarised their night in the theatre: “Merrick’s life can often seem more about us than him, and Tom Wright’s brilliant, lyrical reimagining, breathtakingly directed by Matt Lutton, finds a fresh centre of balance…Marg Horwell’s design and costume and Paul Jackson’s painterly lighting, together create an ...
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Assassins Announced
Designer Alicia Clements as been working away at the Hayes Theatre (Sydney) to realise the set and costumes for Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. Directed by Melbourne Theatre Company associate director Dean Bryant, the full cast has now been announced. Read more here.
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North by Northwest: UK Debut
North by Northwest has had its UK premier over the weekend, opening to rave reviews. In the Daily Mail’s five star review the writer notes that director Simon Phillips deftly stages the action “with various ingenious image projections and stage jokes, along with a multi-tasking cast who play scores of characters.” Read more here.
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Good With Maps
Kate Gaul is in Edinburgh with Noëlle Janaczewska’s Good With Maps “a deep meditation of the power of imagination”. Watch Kate talk about the show here:
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VELVET is lots of funky fun
Following it’s homecoming last week, VELVET has been the talk of the town. Directed by Craig Ilott, design by James Browne and lighting design by Matt Marshall VELVET is “lot’s of funky fun”. Starring Marcia Hines, a straight-laced, wide-eyed young man (Tom Oliver) arrives at a hedonistic nightclub where he is able to cut loose and discover himself. Read more about the raunchy fun here.
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VELVET Season Extended
Opening tonight, Craig Ilott’s VELVET has already been extended by two extra weeks due to popular demand. “VELVET shocks, surprises and scintillates at every turn. It’s a party, it’s electrifying, and its exhilarating disco soundtrack never lets up from the opening moment. VELVET is a fantastic sensory overload – funky, fresh, fun and sexy.” To book tickets click here.
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This Much Is True… Outstanding Reviews
“Recommended without reservation.” Diana Simmonds – StageNoise “★★★★” Ben Neutze – Daily Review “Do not miss this fabulous production and its stellar cast in the location that inspired it.” Jade Kops – Broadway World “The ensemble is imaginative, adventurous and bold, and they each take the opportunity to showcase extraordinary skill and talent, at a standard that makes us fall in love with the theatre all over again.” Suzy Wrong – Suzy Goes See Just some of the incredible reviews THIS MUCH IS TRUE ...
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THIS MUCH IS TRUE: Louis writing himself for stage
Louis Nowra has completed the last instalment of his autobiographical trilogy. Following Summer of the Aliens and Cosi, This Much is True finds Louis theatrical mirror Lewis in his forties “living in a scruffy part of town where he becomes caught up in the lives of a motley and remarkable group of locals”. This Much Is True opens at the Old Fitz tonight. You can read more of Louis reflections on his autobiographical self here and book tickets for the show (directed by ...
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Neil Armfield’s HAMLET has premiered at the Glyndebourne Festival in England to strong reviews
Director Neil Armfield’s HAMLET has premiered at the Glyndebourne Festival in England to strong reviews, receiving a five-star review from Richard Morrison in The Times who said he hasn’t seen “a more physically vivid portrayal of the Prince of Denmark”. Read more here.
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Gale Edwards recognised as a Member of the Order (AM)
Congratulations to theatre director Gale Edwards who has been recognised as a Member of the Order (AM) for significant service to the performing arts as an international director and theatre producer, and as a teacher and mentor. See here for the full list of recipients
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Andrew Bovell is STC’s new Patrick White Fellow
Playwright Andrew Bovell is Sydney Theatre Company’s new Patrick White Fellow, following on from writers including Tommy Murphy, Kate Mulvany, Angela Betzien, Hilary Bell, Patricia Cornelius and Raimondo Cortese. The $25,000 fellowship goes to an established playwright each year in recognition of their body of work, and includes a commission from the company to be developed over the course of the year. The Fellow also collaborates extensively with other artists working at STC. In a statement, Bovell said: “Where the novelist and the ...
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Kate Gaul directs Patrick White’s THE HAM FUNERAL
Kate Gaul directs Patrick White’s THE HAM FUNERAL in this latest production presented by Siren Theatre Co and Griffin Independent. “Kate Gaul, one of Sydney’s most insightful, confident and versatile directors, is entirely up to the challenges presented by the play, and has created a production that sings with all the music and poeticism of White’s text.” – The Daily Review “Gaul’s direction is vibrant, funny, punchy and brutal, with some serious undercurrents of pathos and loss.” – The Sydney ...
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THE RASPUTIN AFFAIR Reviews
Directed by John Sheedy, with Production Design by Alicia Clements and Lighting by Matthew Marshall, THE RASPUTIN AFFAIR, is playing at the Ensemble Theatre until April 30. “John Sheedy the director, with a sure touch establishes and maintains the play’s fast pace.” – ArtsHub “Director John Sheedy keeps the action rolling forward at a satisfying and fast pace, and works particularly well with the more physical elements of the comedy.” – Daily Review “Costumes by Alicia Clements are extravagant and ...
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Marg Horwell and Neil Armfield win at THE GREEN ROOM AWARDS
Congratulations to Marg Horwell and Neil Armfield for taking out awards at this year’s Green Room Awards! OPERA DIRECTION Neil Armfield, The Ring Cycle (Opera Australia) THEATRE COMPANIES SET AND COSTUME DESIGN Marg Horwell (Set & Costume Design), Lilith: The Jungle Girl (Melbourne Theatre Company and Sisters Grimm)
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THE SECRET RIVER Opens Adelaide Festival to Rave Reviews
Directed by Neil Armfield, written by Andrew Bovell and designed by Stephen Curtis, THE SECRET RIVER opened the Adelaide Festival to rave reviews last week: “Neil Armfield’s brilliantly inventive direction adds the theatrical fairy-dust that makes the play soar…Andrew Bovell’s script for this Sydney Theatre Company production produces some incredibly complex characters who speak some remarkably powerful lines.” – In Daily “The adaptation, the direction, the design elements, the acting: these weave an experience not only more than the sum ...
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Green Room Awards
Congratulations to all of our clients who are nominated in this year’s GREEN ROOM AWARDS! INDEPENDENT THEATRE Set and Costume Design Marg Horwell (Set & Costume) – Animal (inFlux in association with Theatre Works) MUSICAL Set Design Gabriela Tylesova – Ladies in Black (Queensland Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company) Costume Design Gabriella Tylesova – Ladies in Black (Queensland Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company) OPERA Direction Neil Armfield – The Ring Cycle (Opera Australia) THEATRE COMPANIES Set and Costume Design Stephen Curtis (Set Design) – The Secret River (Sydney Theatre Company presented ...
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Wonderful reviews for Kate Gaul’s THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
Wonderful reviews are rolling in for director Kate Gaul’s production, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY, showing now at the Seymour Centre as part of the Mardi Gras 2017 Festival program. “This Siren Theatre production directed by Kate Gaul is elegantly simple and exceptionally clear.” – The Syndey Morning Herald “Director Kate Gaul has successfully pulled the story from the page without exposing it to the full light.” – Sydney Arts Guide “Director Kate Gaul’s confident, understated approach gives us a very ...
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HA HA, HANNIE, YOU’VE GOT THEM LAUGHING
HELLO, BEAUTIFUL! is coming to Frankston! Writer Hannie Rayson caught up with Frankly Frankston Magazine ahead of the Victorian Tour. FRANKLY FRANKSTON HA HA, HANNIE, YOU’VE GOT THEM LAUGHING BY LIZ ROGERS February 15, 2017 Humour. Smarts. Telling it like it is. These are the words that come to mind as I mull over my interview with writer, playwright and performer Hannie Rayson. Oh, and giggling. Chuckling. Sarcasm and chutzpah. Cherry blossoms with a whiff of cyanide on top? Watch ...
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A Rave Review of John Sheedy’s LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The Australian gives a rave review of director John Sheedy’s LIFETIME GUARANTEE, opening his wonderful first season at Theatre Works. “John Sheedy’s production is a thrill ride, sharp and exhilarating… Lifetime Guarantee is a timely reminder that a play in a theatre can run rings — maybe even chuck doughnuts — around the best television.” Read the full review here
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2016 Sydney Theatre Awards
Congratulations to all of our clients who are nominated for the 2016 Sydney Theatre Awards! BEST STAGE DESIGN Alicia Clements (Hay Fever) Brian Thomson (Faith Healer) Gabriela Tylesova (A Flea In Her Ear) BEST COSTUME DESIGN Tim Chappel (Little Shop of Horrors) Alicia Clements (Hay Fever) Gabriela Tylesova (A Flea In Her Ear) BEST DIRECTION Kate Gaul (Good With Maps) BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Jasper Jones (Belvoir), Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks See the full list of nominees here
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LADIES IN BLACK at Sydney Festival
The Sydney Morning Herald gives LADIES IN BLACK an outstanding review for its Sydney Festival season. Featuring the work of an all-star HLA team, LADIES IN BLACK is written by Carolyn Burns, directed by Simon Phillips and designed by Gabriela Tylesova. “Burns’ scenes retain the artless economy of St John’s prose and her faultless ear for the language of the times. Director Simon Phillips and designer Gabriela Tylesova’s production is likewise faithful to the tone of the source, a simple, ...
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Fantastic review for director Mike Finch’s new show The Funatorium
Fantastic review for director Mike Finch’s new show at the Sydney Opera House – turning kids theatre on its head in the most fabulous way! Read the review here Don’t miss out on tickets to see The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on until 22nd January at Sydney Opera House
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Kate Gaul’s GOOD WITH MAPS at the Kings Cross Theatre
A must see for anyone who loves a great production! Check out GOOD WITH MAPS at the Kings Cross Theatre which is part of Invisible Circus, a season of plays, performances and provocation. Directed by Kate Gaul, written by Noelle Janaczewska and performed beautifully by Jane Phegan. Following are performance times and dates: Friday 11th November, 8pm Thursday 17th November, 8pm Sunday 20th November, 5pm Wednesday 23rd November, 8pm Saturday 26th November, 2pm and 8pm Tickets are available here
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