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DANCELIFE HEARTS MUSICAL THEATRE – Rock of Ages

Musical Theatre 11 Apr, 2011

In July of last year I fell in love. It was one of the most spontaneous and unexpected experiences I’ve had in my life to date but every second of this romance was filled with passion and a need for more. I’m talking about the 9 days I spent in New York during my first trip to the land… Read Article

CONNECTED REVIEW

Musical Theatre 7 Apr, 2011

When you purchase tickets to a show you have a level of expectation for that show. When I purchased tickets to my first Chunky Move performance, Connected, as part of the 2011 Dance Massive program, the expectation was insurmountable. I was expecting excellence in performance, 21C uses… Read Article

MY FAVORITE YEAR

Musical Theatre 7 Apr, 2011

Neglected Musicals has announced their next musical for 2011, My Favorite Year, directed by Stuart Maunder, on Monday, 11 April at Darlinghurst Theatre with a performance at 2pm and 8pm. “My Favorite Year’ is one of those shows where you are first addicted to the CD, and the… Read Article

NEW MUSICALS AUSTRALIA – FIRST SEASON A SUCCESS

Musical Theatre 3 Apr, 2011

Sidetrack Theatre, home to New Musicals Australia (NMA) was abuzz with NMA’s premiere season of presentations, forums and workshops throughout two weeks in March. Capacity audiences attended a range of programming that showcased Australia’s great new original music… Read Article

MUSIC MATTERS – THE ART OF CONVERSATION

Latest News 3 Apr, 2011

Two months ago, I got involved in a project at the hospital with some patients. The purpose of this project was to get patients to find their inner self and strength through various forms of art instead of reaching for the usual palliatives. Music topped the list! It had the most effect in ch… Read Article

SHARED FREQUENCIES – ALLURING AND OUTSTANDING

Dance 1 Apr, 2011

Sydney Dance Company has served up a superb double bill. Act I is Raw Models, a commissioned work by choreographer, Jacopo Godani. The piece opens with the dancers sprawled centre stage within the confines of what looks like a box. The curtains are arranged in such a way that it appears the… Read Article

THE SIX COMPONENTS OF YOUR PERFECT AUDITION SONG With Queenie van de Zandt

Latest News 1 Apr, 2011

Queenie van de Zandt is a highly experienced performer in the Australian Theatre industry, just a glance over her bio will tell you that she has played major roles in many musicals as well as plays, cabarets and comedy festivals. Now Queenie also teaches, passing her extensive knowledge… Read Article

BANGARRA WELCOMES 2011

Dance 1 Apr, 2011

Australia’s premier Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, welcomes 2011 with a breathtaking new program, Belong, and a number of exciting new initiatives. Belong, a truly Australian theatrical experience connecting the spirit of traditional cultur… Read Article

SMOKE & MIRRORS – FINAL SEASON EXTENDED BY FIVE SHOWS

Latest News 31 Mar, 2011

Five new shows have been added to the final Sydney season of the indomitable Smoke & Mirrors following huge demand for tickets. The extra shows will run from May 10-14. After sell out seasons at Sydney Festival 2010 and 2011, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe,… Read Article

THE NEXT STEP – THE NEXT BIG THING!

Dance 29 Mar, 2011

I finally got the chance to see THE NEXT STEP perform again over the weekend and what a treat it was. These guys have been putting in the hard yards for a few years now and their persistence and originality are certainly getting them results. As it states clearly on their website: ALWAYS INNO… Read Article