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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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Congratulations 2016 APDG Award Winners!
Congratulations to Gabriela Tylesova and Annie Beauchamp for winning at last night’s APDG awards. Gabriela Tylesova – Jennie Tate Award for Costume design Live Performance (THE RABBITS) Annie Beauchamp – Photoplay Award for Design for a Commercial
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Mona Brand Award Winners
Congratulations to Jada Alberts who won the Emerging Writer Award and to Billie Pleffer for receiving the Highly Commended, Emerging Writer Award, at last night’s inaugural Mona Brand Award for Women Stage and Screen Writers. Read more about the winners here.
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A FLEA IN HER EAR Reviews
Directed by Simon Phillips and designed by Gabriela Tylesova, Andrew Upton’s adaptation of French farce A FLEA IN HER EAR at Sydney Theatre Company has reviewers in stitches! “Gabriela Tylesova’s set is spectacular, on three concentric revolves, but as it magically transforms for the changes, it is revealed to be all flats and fretwork, the pieces of which fall back into place beautifully. Her costumes are outlandish, just that little bit more than even these ridiculous people might want to ...
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A Flea In Her Ear the latest production for successful director-designer partnership
Long time collaborators, Simon Phillips and Gabriela Tylesova, talk about their director-designer partnership ahead of the opening night for their latest project, Sydney Theatre Company’s production of the 1907 French farce A FLEA IN HER EAR. Read the full interview here. SYDNEY MORNING HEARALD 3/11/2016 Elissa Blake A Flea In Her Ear the latest production for successful director-designer partnership “We never think what we are doing is complicated until other people tell us it’s complicated,” says director Simon Phillips of the ...
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FAITH HEALER opens to Rave Reviews
Belvoir’s production of FAITH HEALER, featuring wonderful set design by Brain Thomson, has opened to rave reviews… “Designer Brian Thomson creates an otherworldly frame for the play. The stage is a raised, slightly titled black polygon” – Sydney Morning Herald “Brian Thomson’s set, made up of a raised platform and an all-encompassing stormy sky backdrop, is the perfect platform for these actors to play upon.” – Daily Review “This is all played out on a superbly evocative set by ...
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4.5/5 stars for THE TURQUOISE ELEPHANT
Directed by Gale Edwards, with production design by Brian Thomson, Griffin Theatre Company’s production of THE TURQUOISE ELEPHANT has been given a rave 4.5/5 star review from ArtsHub. “Directed by Gale Edwards, this production is an exuberant and riotous political farce, decked out in glorious hallucinogenic technicolour. Perhaps better known for her work of scale – think Carmen and Aida on the Harbour – Edwards uses this predilection to great effect, and creates an OTT world in which these characters ...
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Featuring sumptuous, sparkling sets and costumes by Gabriela Tylesova, David McAllister’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY is coming to Brisbane.
The Australian Ballet’s Production of David McAllister’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Announced for 2017 in Brisbane BROADWAY WORLD 18 July The Australian Ballet’s most ambitious production ever staged is coming to Brisbane: David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty announced for 2017 Following a critically acclaimed world premiere and sell-out seasons across the country, The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty is coming to Brisbane. To be performed at QPAC, The Sleeping Beauty will run 24 February to ...
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2016 Helpmann Awards Nominees
Congratulations to all of our clients who have been nominated in the 2016 Helpmann Awards! COMEDY Reunion, Rebirth- Doug Anthony All Stars BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL Ladies in Black- Simon Phillips BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY North by Northwest Simon Phillips BEST COSTUME DESIGN Ladies in Black / Sleeping Beauty- Gabriela Tylesova BEST SCENIC DESIGN Sleeping Beauty – Gabriela Tylesova Turandot – Dan Potra North by Northwest – Nick Schlieper and Simon Phillips BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN WORK Ladies in ...
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THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE UK Casting Released
WHAT’S ON STAGE 17.6.16 Full casting has been announced for Frantic Assembly’s Things I Know to be True, which opens at the Lyric Hammersmith in September before touring. Starring in the UK premiere will be Matthew Barker (Husbands and Sons, National Theatre) as Mark Price, Natalie Casey (The Invisible Man, Menier) as Pip Price, Richard Mylan (Badfinger, Donmar) as Ben Price, Kirsty Oswald (The Father) as Rosie Price, Ewan Stewart (The Pillowman, National Theatre) as Bob Price and Imogen Stubbs ...
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Shot by Andy Commis GIRL ASLEEP has taken out the Official Competition Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
Rosemary Myers’ feature debut, Girl Asleep, has taken out the Official Competition Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). “Truly original, theatrical, and impeccably choreographed, this coming of age story woke us up. Stylish, quirky but substantive and with every frame filled with evocative and hilarious detail,” said SIFF festival director and chief curator Carl Spence. Girl Asleep held off strong competition including Australia’s other entrant, Holding The Man, and was also the recipient of the SIFF Youth Jury Award ...
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The Guardian reviews Andrew Bovell’s THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
A wonderful review from the Guardian of Andrew Bovell’s tender, physical and deeply relatable family drama THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE, showing at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide, until 4 June, before showing in Canberra 8-11 June. “Things I Know To Be True is a snapshot of life, and like life it comes with countless themes. Audiences will pull out different strands and different stories to focus on. But ultimately beating its way steadily through the work is the low-level ...
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A wonderful review of the operatic adaptation of Tim Winton’s CLOUDSTREET
A wonderful review by IN DAILY of State Opera South Australia’s operatic adaptation of Tim Winton’s CLOUDSTREET, directed by Gale Edwards and showing at Her Majesty’s Theatre until May 21. “Together, the composer, Edwards, State Opera artistic director and conductor Timothy Sexton, and the brilliant artistic cast and crew have created not only one of the best opera experiences you could have, but also one of the best theatre experiences.” “Director Gale Edwards has worked with composer George Palmer on ...
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THE BEAST returns to the stage
Eddie Perfect’s THE BEAST returns to the stage, this time with Simon Phillips in the director’s chair and Trent Suidgeest on lighting design. Despite their collective talent, Perfect is happy to have Phillips in charge of such a dark script. “When you rehearse a comedy, by the end of week two you’ve done the jokes over and over and you don’t find them funny any more. “That’s fine normally, but with a black comedy all that’s left is that you’re ...
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Marg Horwell wins at the Green Room Awards
Congratulations to designer Marg Horwell and director Simon Phillips for winning the following awards at the Green Room Awards: MARG HORWELL Independent Theatre Set & Costume Design SHIT Best Production SHIT Theatre Companies Set & Costume Design I AM A MIRACLE (Malthouse Theatre) SIMON PHILLIPS Theatre Companies Ensemble NORTH BY NORTHWEST See the full list of winners here.
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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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