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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Club Swizzle review – fun but forgettable circus-cabaret by Alexandra Spring

While it is witty and tinsel-sparkly, the new show from the makers of La Soirée and La Clique lacks the sizzle of its predecessorsPerhaps I’ve been spoilt. Club Swizzle, the latest circus…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Adrienne Truscott: nudity is a very inexpensive and effective costume by Alexandra Spring

The performance artist-turned-standup on appearing naked from the waist down, male audiences and the chances of walking out of her show ‘unraped’Asking For It five-star review: sophistic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

Ben Elton on arts funding: 'Put the money into grassroots. The high end will look after itself' by Alexandra Spring

As a new production of We Will Rock You opens in Sydney, the writer and director sounds off about Donald Trump and the death of live music“Actually I think I know pretty much everything Do…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:59PM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Director Kip Williams on Miss Julie: 'This was a play that made me angry' by Alexandra Spring

The rising star of Australian theatre speaks to Guardian Australia about choosing classics over new work – and disagreeing with dead playwrights“I am always drawn to plays that inspire m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Lisa McCune and Darren Gilshenan: older relationships are more fun to play by Alexandra Spring

Sydney Theatre Company’s Machu Picchu compels the audience to ask how an accident would affect their relationshipsShe may be known for her dramatic roles – including on TV’s Sea Patrol…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:51PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Mixed reactions to Jonathan Church's appointment as STC artistic director by Alexandra Spring

News of the British theatre-maker’s appointment as Sydney Theatre Company’s artistic director was welcomed by many but questioned by someJonathan Church appointed Sydney Theatre Company�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:33AM
Friday, August 21, 2015

Tim Minchin on his Groundhog Day musical: 'we think it's all right' by Alexandra Spring

Upcoming stage adaptation of Harold Ramis film needs just ‘one more song’, reveals comedian at Australian premiere of Matilda the Musical• Matilda the Musical review: a revoltingly sub…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:09AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Roald Dahl down under: Aussies name their favourite books – what's yours? by Alexandra Spring

His twisted tales have been part of our collective childhood since the 1960s. As Matilda the Musical opens in Sydney, Australian performers, directors and writers choose their favourites Roa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:27PM
Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Bleeding Tree review – a domestic violence fable that rings all too true by Alexandra Spring

Griffin theatre, SydneyAngus Cerini’s Griffin award-winning play asks why victims are so often ignored and forgotten until the worst possible outcome ensues‘These women are not statistic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:26AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Julie Andrews to direct Sydney Opera House production of My Fair Lady by Alexandra Spring

New production to premiere in August 2016 as part of Opera Australia’s 60th birthday celebrations Dame Julie Andrews will direct a new production of My Fair Lady for Opera Australia, to be…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:13AM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Melbourne festival 2015: bumper lineup celebrates Orwell and Patti Smith by Alexandra Spring

Outgoing artistic director Josephine Ridge hasn’t shied away from politics and debate in the festival’s 30th anniversary program, which is strong on independent artists, stage collaborat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:14PM

Theatre company appeals to Taylor Swift to let 70-year-olds Shake it Off by Alexandra Spring

Belvoir sends plea to singer on Twitter after finding out days before play opens that it has been refused permission to use song at a pivotal moment Only days before opening, Sydney’s Belv…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:46AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

Mark Leonard Winter: we hold up celebrities as idols, then we crucify them by Alexandra Spring

The Birdland actor discusses our obsession with celebrities, un-Australian movies and hanging out with Kate Winslet and Ronnie WoodCurrently starring in Melbourne Theatre Company’s product…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:44PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Australia culture podcast: the fried chicken episode by Alexandra Spring, Monica Tan, Michael Safi and Miles Martignoni

What made Monica declare she saw the 'worst show ever'? Is comedy the last battleground for sexism? And will documentaries always play second fiddle to features? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:01AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Stalkers, fat girls and murder: listen again to the lyrics of your favourite pop songs by Alexandra Spring

Comedy cabaret group Lady Sings It Better reveal the misogynist lyrics in songs like My Sharona, Throw Your Arms Around Me and even a Beatles classic Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:58AM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Jessica Fyfe: no one's perfect – each dancer is beautiful in their own way by Alexandra Spring

The Brisbane ballerina discusses working at the barre with her idol, grimacing through the lactic acid, and the perennial pink thread problem Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:35PM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Elektra/Orestes review - Belvoir strips grandiose Greek legend back to reality by Alexandra Spring

Belvoir theatre, SydneyJada Alberts and Anne Louise Sarks’ fast and furious adaptation places ancient ideas of family, love and revenge in the here and now, aided by a terrific cast Contin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:25PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Book ahead, Australia: tickets for Vivid, La Sylphide and Batmania in Melbourne by Alexandra Spring

In our weekly tout of the hottest shows just announced, book to see Queensland Ballet before their London debut, a bumper Vivid music line-up and some bat art Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:35PM
Friday, March 13, 2015

Hunter Page-Lochard: the Greeks can teach us a thing or two about family by Alexandra Spring

The performer and writer on growing up backstage, connection to spirit and whether Belvoir’s Orestes is ‘a black fella Greek tragedy or just a Greek tragedy’ Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:04PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Book ahead, Australia: British India, Dinner in Perth and Pacific art by Alexandra Spring

In our weekly tout of the hottest tickets just released, book now to see a triumphant modernist exhibition, a devilish dinner hostess in Perth and more Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:43PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Book ahead, Australia: Tkay Maizda, Dark Mofo, Light Show and more by Alexandra Spring

In our weekly tout of the hottest tickets just released, book now to see the hottest MC in town, the Human Rights film festival, plus two giants of Australian theatre Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:16PM
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Sydney Mardi Gras 2015: our top picks by Alexandra Spring

As the city’s annual LGBTQI celebration gets underway, we scan a bumper program and discover there’s something for Mardi Gras fans of all tastes Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03PM

New faces: meet Matthew Mitcham by Alexandra Spring

On his way to training for Rio 2016, the very honest Olympian discusses his autobiographical cabaret and the big differences between sport and theatre Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:07PM
Monday, February 16, 2015

Suddenly Last Summer review - on-stage cameras capture a top notch cast by Alexandra Spring

Director Kip Williams and company deliver Tennessee Williams with skill, innovative stagecraft and clever rather than gimmicky use of live video Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:59PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Club Swizzle review – fun but forgettable circus-cabaret by Alexandra Spring

While it is witty and tinsel-sparkly, the new show from the makers of La Soirée and La Clique lacks the sizzle of its predecessors Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:09AM
Monday, February 2, 2015

Radiance review – a trio of powerful performances in Belvoir revival by Alexandra Spring

Belvoir, SydneyThree sisters spar and struggle and finally make peace with their past in this new production of a modern classic whose impact is still being felt today Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03AM
Friday, January 30, 2015

Guardian Australia culture podcast - the naked festival episode by Alexandra Spring, Monica Tan, Nancy Groves and Miles Martignoni

Performer Adrienne Truscott, of standup and Wau Wau Sisters fame, joins the Guardian Australia culture team to discuss this year's Sydney festival and the ideas it inspired, from the art of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:19PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Book ahead, Australia: Chinese New Year, Groovin the Moo and War Pictures by Alexandra Spring

In our weekly tout of the hottest tickets just released, book now to see Charlie XCX go country, a seal juggling a piano and a world premiere at Griffin theatre Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:59PM
Monday, January 26, 2015

Nakkiah Lui: I don’t like the word leader, especially when used about me by Alexandra Spring

The writer behind Black Comedy and Blak Cabaret on why she needs to ‘destroy’ theatre, confound expectations – and audition for her own plays• Is Australian theatre racist? – Nakki…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:20PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Book ahead Australia: Tasmanian art, Adelaide writers and Bangarra dance by Alexandra Spring

In our weekly tout of the hottest tickets just released, book now to see a double bill of Indigenous dance, crazy sexy circus and a celebration of new folk music Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18PM
Friday, January 16, 2015

Sydney festival: six adult-only shows by Alexandra Spring

Maybe it’s just us but Sydney festival seems to get saucier each year, with pantless performers, naked acrobatics and risqué jokes. Here are six for the grown-ups• Adrienne Truscott: nu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:04AM

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