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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Bell Shakespeare announces 2019 Bell Scholarship Winners by Arts Review

Bell Shakespeare has announced the recipients of the 2019 John Bell Scholarship, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young actors from regional Australia to learn from some of Australia’s…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:00PM

On the Couch with Felice Aguilar by Arts Review

Who is Felice Aguilar? I am an acrobat and dancer from Germany, living in a small town called Schweinfurt in Bavaria. As a former rhythmic gymnast I found my way to the show stage and I love…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:26AM

Chicago the Musical set to razzle-dazzle Melbourne by Arts Review

Following critically acclaimed seasons in Sydney and Brisbane, the multi-award winning, record breaking musical Chicago is set to razzle-dazzle the State Theatre – Arts Centre Melbourne wh…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:51AM

QL2 Dance: On Course 2019 by Arts Review

The final presentation on the QL2 Dance 2019 calendar, On Course provides a unique opportunity for students who are currently on full time study in universities around Australia, and New Zea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:52AM
Monday, December 16, 2019

SBS reveals all 10 contenders for Eurovision – Australia Decides 2020 by Arts Review

SBS and production partner Blink TV have announced the first song and final four artists to compete in Eurovision – Australia Decides in February 2020. Hosted on the Gold Coast and broadca…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:03PM

Powerhouse Parramatta International Design Competition Winners Announced by Arts Review

New South Wales (NSW) Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, has announced, the team led by Moreau Kusunoki (lead design architect) and Genton (local design architect) has won the international …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:40PM

In Absence | Yhonnie Scarce and Edition Office by Arts Review

Activating the National Gallery of Victoria’s Grollo Equiset Garden this Summer, the fifth annual NGV Architecture Commission In Absence is a collaboration between contemporary artist and…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:50PM

On the Couch with Jo Castleton by Arts Review

Who is Jo Castleton? I am currently playing Rose Narracott (Albert’s Mum) on the National Theatre Tour of War Horse. I was born in South London and married to Actor/Writer/Director Duncan …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:15AM

The Divine Miss Bette Christmas Special by Arts Review

It’s the Party of the Season and everyone is invited! Catherine Alcorn’s fabulous homage to Bette Midler, swings back to Queanbeyan this week for a Christmas Special. Whilst Alcorn has b…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:38AM

Water by Arts Review

A major exhibition of almost 100 works by leading international and Australian artists that explores the centrality of water to human life is now on display at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:53AM
Sunday, December 15, 2019

Carmen returns to the Sydney Opera House this Summer by Arts Review

John Bell’s evocative, vibrant production of Bizet’s Carmen returns to the Joan Sutherland Theatre this summer with five singers making their Opera Australia debuts, bringing new life to…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:27PM

Come From Away announces final Melbourne extension by Arts Review

Melbourne has fallen completely in love with global hit musical Come From Away, with the announcement that it will extend its season with the final performance at the Comedy Theatre on Sunda…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:45PM

The Nutcracker by Arts Review

It was a wonder-filled night of dance when The Nutcracker opened in the Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre on Friday 13 December 2019. Under the Artistic Directorship of Li …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:04PM

Restored Wurlitzer Organ commemorates Sydney’s State Theatre’s 90th Anniversary by Arts Review

2019 marks 90 years for Sydney’s iconic State Theatre, one of Australia’s last great movie palaces. To mark the occasion, the State Theatre has unveiled the building’s Wurlitzer organ,…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:15PM
Friday, December 13, 2019

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces Simone Young as next Chief Conductor by Arts Review

Following an extensive international search, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young AM will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. In the 12 months prior to…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:14PM

On the Couch with Christian Wagstaff by Arts Review

Who is Christian Wagstaff? There are a few. I Googled the name once (I’ll admit a few times over the years) and then I decided to friend request every other Christian Wagstaff I could find…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:52AM

7th Koorie Art Show Awards Winners Announced by Arts Review

Wergaia, Wemba Wemba artist, Kelly Koumalatsos, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Creative Victoria Award for Excellence in any Media at the 2019 Koorie Art Show. Koumalats…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:17AM

Wade and Robyn Hughes: Looking for Whales by Arts Review

The results of a remarkable quest by two Australian photographers to observe and record the lives and behaviour of some of the world’s whales have just become available in the new book, Lo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:26AM

Cirque Stratosphere by Arts Review

The Canberra Theatre Centre is rapidly becoming the “theatre de jour” for producers to premiere their shows. It’s a win-win situation, because Canberra audiences get first look at show…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:06AM

Bold new funding era delivers $7million for arts and culture in New South Wales by Arts Review

Round 1 of the new 2019/20 Arts and Cultural Funding Program has delivered nearly $7.2 million in funding across Annual Organisation, Project and Creative Koori Projects categories. Ten newl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:26AM
Thursday, December 12, 2019

On the Couch with Wade Hughes by Arts Review

Who is Wade Hughes? I’m a writer and photographer, and, in conjunction with my wife, Robyn, co-author of the recently released book Looking for Whales. What would you do differently from …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:15AM

Francis Greenslade: How I Learnt to Act by Arts Review

What’s it like to be naked in front of an audience? What do you do if you set fire to a bucket on stage? What is corpsing and why should it never be done? Francis Greenslade is one of Aust…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:07AM

2019 Sydney Theatre Awards Nominations Announced by Arts Review

Nominations have been announced for the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at a gala ceremony in the York Theatre – Seymour Centre on Monday 20 January 2020. Leading the l…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:45AM

Dolly Diamond’s Christmas Party by Arts Review

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and to make it even better, Dolly Diamond returns to The Butterfly Club with her fun and festive Christmas Party from 16 December 2019. Australia�…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:05AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Home/Land: Project Another Country by Arts Review

Inspired by the City of Casey’s people and surrounding environment, Home/Land: Project Another Country is set to explore stories of migration, family and home at Bunjil Place from 14 Decem…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:07PM

Celebrating Richard Mills by Arts Review

Some of Australia’s major opera stars and performers will come together for a musical party of a lifetime to celebrate composer-conductor Richard Mills AM at Melbourne Recital Centre’s E…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:05PM

Bangarra Dance Theatre announces new Executive Director by Arts Review

Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced the appointment of Lissa Twomey, a prominent and experienced creative and operational leader, to the position of Executive Director of Australia’s prem…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:16PM

On the Couch with Katie Henry by Arts Review

Who is Katie Henry? Katie is 38 year old woman who directs plays, teaches and coaches creatives. A fierce feminist and believer in best practice. She also believes that vulnerability is wher…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:32AM

Sublime Sea: Rapture and Reality by Arts Review

A spectacular, immersive exhibition about the power of the sea in human imagination, Sublime Sea: Rapture and Reality comes to Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 14 December 2019. Wi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:43AM

The Wiz by Arts Review

L. Frank Baum’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900. The Wiz is a musical with a book by William F. Brown, and music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls was presented at …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:37AM

Songs For Nobodies by Arts Review

Following her acclaimed sold-out season in London’s West End, Bernadette Robinson returns to Australia for a limited engagement in the hit play Songs For Nobodies at Geelong Arts Centre an…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:31AM