Grey Gardens brings colours of life to the stage
Grey Gardens is the final 2011 performance by the Production Company and what better way to close the year than with a mother-daughter story starring Pamela Rabe and Nancy Hayes. Set in Georgica Pond, East Hampton, this American tale captures the demise of youth, talent and, of course, riches. The play is based upon the … Read more
Beyond Brett: An escape into an artist’s imagination
Australian Artist Brett Whiteley is known for lack of inhibition, vibrant expressionism and fluid style. But Whiteley’s Incredible Blue, so named after the incandescent blue used in a number of his paintings, is only the starting point of the latest production from local Melbourne venue, forty fi ve downstairs. Written by award-winning playwright and Whiteley … Read more
Get ready to toot a classic horn
The Royal Exhibition Building is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and what better way to honour this iconic building than to have the RACV Motorclassica transform the space over three wonderful days in October? Event Director Paul Mathers is tremendously excited as the big day looms ahead and he strongly believes that RACV Motorclassica … Read more
Greek films don’t shy away from the hard facts
The world has heard no end of the financial turmoil and hardship in Greece but human nature responds in wonderful ways and this year’s 18th Greek Festival is ready to prove that even in the midst of a bleak world, the Greeks still have something to say. Costas Markos, Secretary of the Greek Orthodox Community … Read more
Breathing fresh life into Mozart’s music
South African Director Mark Donford-May’s internationally renowned production of The Magic Flute has toured the world over, including Perth eight years ago, but this is the first time the Isango Ensemble will be performing in Melbourne. “I’m very excited at the opportunity to bring the production over,” says Donford-May, “Melbourne seems to be a very … Read more
Foley: Black, Bold and Brilliant
Ilbijerri Theatre have a reputation for creating inspiring works that have the ability to make you sit up and take notice and this year’s show is certainly no different. Following the tremendous success of Jack Charles vs. the Crown from 2010, this year the company are delighted to be presenting a once in a lifetime … Read more
Remembering the true meaning of Christmas
Christmas has certainly changed over the years, but the story of what happened over 2000 years ago hasn’t. The world we live in today is increasingly secular. Debates over whether we should tell children about God (or, for that matter, any divine or creative being) are hotly contested. At this time of the year, perhaps … Read more
Beyond the Black and White
Perhaps one of the most highly anticipated shows of 2011, Clybourne Park is gearing up to be a red-hot favourite at the MTC. The story is simple. A straightforward first act offers us a glimpse into 1950s Chicago where a white neighbourhood is on the verge of fracture as a couple are about to sell … Read more
Fringe Festival: 29 Years and going strong
Neal Harvey, Creative Producer of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, is no stranger to the arts. Having spent the last ten years involved in the industry in various capacities, predominantly as a producer and event organiser, he has a plethora of experiences to bring to his new role. Currently, Harvey is anticipating this year’s festival, which … Read more
Shakespeare’s politics revived in contemporary production of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is one of the most familiar of Shakespearean productions, with sweeping themes of friendship, love, betrayal, power and politics. But can two-and-a-half hours of drama still captivate audiences today? Daniel Frederiksen, playing the enviable role of Marc Anthony certainly seems to think so: “Julius Caesar is first and foremost a play that is … Read more
Recent Productions
King of Bangor by Lee Gambin
