Monday, July 21, 2014
Maude Davey is a theatre maker and performance artist whose body is as recognisable as her face. This week Davey will once again perform her hit solo show My Life in the Nude as part of ENC…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:08AMMonday, April 21, 2014
The critically acclaimed modern masterpiece Neighbourhood Watch will continue to delight audiences at Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) until Saturday 26 April. Aussie Theatre’s Bethany Simo…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:30AMThursday, April 10, 2014
World-renowned acting coach, Larry Moss returns to Australia to deliver a series of masterclasses designed to inspire actors to achieve their true potential. Bethany Simons reports from insi…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PMWednesday, April 9, 2014
OCPAC’s highly successful 2013 production of Seussical The Musical returns to the stage this April for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. First time director, Josh Ellwood, tells…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:26PMSunday, April 6, 2014
After suffering a massive hit from the Global Financial Crisis, fictional mega church DreamSong decides to stage the return of Christ, marketing him as a Christian pop star. Writer/Performer…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PMWednesday, March 26, 2014
The peanuts kids are all grown up. That’s the premise for Melbourne-based independent troupe Boutique Theatre’s latest production Dog Sees God, currently playing at the Brunswick Mechani…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:17AMThursday, March 13, 2014
Bert LaBonte would have to be one of the most down-to-earth actors out there. Most in demand. Most relaxed. Ironic? Well, maybe that’s just it. For now, at least, he doesn’t have to worr…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:17AMSunday, March 9, 2014
Once upon a time there was a little Irish film that was made in 3 weeks on a budget of just over $100k. Initially rejected for Sundance Film Festival, it was given a leg-up and went on to wi…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:14PMTuesday, March 4, 2014
The Honourable Jeff Kennett is chirpy and for good reason. It was announced on Monday that the world-wide musical hit Wicked has named Beyondblue as the official charity for its return Melbo…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:37AMTuesday, February 11, 2014
Rest up, people. White Night Melbourne is only a matter of sleeps away! If you missed the magical mayhem last year, your second chance is here. For one night only on Saturday 22 February fro…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:57PMWednesday, February 5, 2014
They’ve done it again! Melbourne Theatre Company is throwing open its doors for a brand-new play reading series called Cybec Electric. Launching tonight and running for the month of Februa…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:42PMMonday, October 14, 2013
When Adelaide’s own Michelle Nightingale auditioned for Kneehigh Theatre’s West End and Broadway hit Brief Encounter, she was expecting just that – a brief, but hopefully positive, aud…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:34PMWednesday, September 11, 2013
Time waits for no man. Not even a man as accomplished as Iain Grandage. Juggling a full and varied schedule, raising a family and churning out critically acclaimed musical arrangements is al…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:25AMFriday, August 30, 2013
Theatre maker Luke Mullins has done it all. And he’s done it with the big guns. So why does he keep coming back to independent theatre? Bethany Simons found out more about Night Maybe, his…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:32AMTuesday, August 13, 2013
After months of planning, last night the 2013 Melbourne Festival was officially launched revealing an innovative and inclusive program that responds to what we love about this city. Bethany …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:19PMFriday, August 9, 2013
From original ensemble member, to leader of the pack, Red Stitch’s Ella Caldwell talks with Bethany Simons about landing the role of Artistic Director for Melbourne’s most prominent inde…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:56AMSaturday, July 20, 2013
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been lucky enough to take part in two Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) workshops being held in conjunction with the NEON Festival of Independent Theatre.…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:15AMThursday, July 11, 2013
Drawing on a lifetime of experience working in the Russian acting traditions of Konstantin Stanislavsky, Michael Chekhov and Maria Knebel, master director Leonid Verzub will lead his Action …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:00PMFriday, July 5, 2013
If you’re an independent theatre maker, chances are you know what it feels like to be alone in the world. Wake up and tune into the NEON buzz! Two worlds are currently colliding at the Mel…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:56PMSunday, June 30, 2013
Independent ensemble Four Letter Word takes Melbourne’s theatre subculture underground – literally. Bethany Simons spoke with first time playwright Angus Cameron about the triumphs and t…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:31AMWednesday, June 26, 2013
Helium – the Malthouse Theatre’s annual season of independent works – was announced at a launch event in Melbourne recently. Bethany Simons sat down with Malthouse Producer, Josh Wrigh…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PMWednesday, June 19, 2013
If one pursues acting in order to experience what it is like to be somebody entirely different, then the lovely James Monarski has struck gold. Bethany Simons spoke with the WAAPA graduate a…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:07AMThursday, June 13, 2013
Last week, Bethany Simons stopped by the Carlton Courthouse to chat with Carole Patullo and Jane Bayly about the creation of their delightfully quirky and subtly thought provoking work Butto…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:53PMMonday, April 1, 2013
Last week, Bethany Simons audited segments of a four-day acting intensive with renowned acting coach Larry Moss — student of legendary teachers Sanford Meisner and Stella Adler. Presented …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:08PMMonday, March 18, 2013
Melbourne’s contemporary dance scene is madly gearing up for Dance Massive 2013 — a jam-packed festival showcasing new works from emerging and established dance and theatre makers across…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:32PMSunday, March 17, 2013
Today, Melbourne Theatre Company validates the work of dynamic independent theatre makers by announcing NEON – a festival celebrating Melbourne’s independent arts scene. Featuring five t…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:39PMThursday, March 14, 2013
From Hobart to Launceston, Queenstown to Swansea, Tasmania’s International Arts Festival, Ten Days on the Island, truly is a unique celebration of creativity and community. Bethany Simons …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:42PMSunday, March 10, 2013
Audiences are invited to witness the world of the holocaust in Hotel Modern’s acclaimed production Kamp, debuting in Australia at the Adelaide Festival this month. Bethany Simons chatted w…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:32PMTuesday, January 29, 2013
Writer/performer Matthew Whittet recently took time out to chat with Bethany Simons about the creation of his award winning production School Dance, currently grooving at the Sydney Festival…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:57PM 
