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Acting Workshops with Hugh Parker and Gareth Harris

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Acting Workshops with Hugh Parker and Gareth Harris

AussieTheatre writer Jemma Lanyon was recently afforded the privilege of having coffee with two gentlemen of theatre — Hugh Parker and Gareth Harris — to talk about their upcoming acting workshops in Brisbane. Both Gareth and Hugh moved to Brisbane from the UK (in 2005 and 2006 respectively), and in…

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Grease is still the One That We Want

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Grease is still the One That We Want

In August, John Frost’s new production of Grease will premiere in Brisbane. With 35 years since the film was released, and alongside the die-hard fans, there is a new generation waiting for this musical. The last big on-stage production in Australia was 22 years ago (though there have been two…

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Short+Sweet 2012, QLD

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Short+Sweet 2012, QLD

Eleven years ago, Short+Sweet began in Sydney. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, spreading around Australia and then internationally (Auckland, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Chennai, Malaysia). Now in its forth year in Brisbane, Short + Sweet is the world’s largest ten minute play festival. This year’s festival has…

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Hats, Heart and Healing: Head Full Of Love

Head Full of Love | Reviewed on: Wednesday 18 July 2012
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Hats, Heart and Healing: Head Full Of Love

Written by Alana Valentine and directed by Wesley Enoch, Head Full of Love is a story of hats, healing and coping strategies. Nessa (Colette Mann) has run from her suburban life to Alice Springs. Completely alone and out of her depth, she meets Tilly (Roxanne McDonald) and an unlikely friendship…

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A Midwinter Night’s Dream at the Opera

A Midsummer Night's Dream | Reviewed on: Monday 04 June 2012
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A Midwinter Night’s Dream at the Opera

From the moment you walk into the theatre to see Opera Australia’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, your senses are ensnared by the sight of the incredible set, the sound of birds chirping in the trees and the smell of incense wafting through the air. Under the unique artistic direction of Baz…

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What’s Next for The GreenHouse?

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What’s Next for The GreenHouse?

It’s widely thought that Brisbane audiences are quite conservative, tending to shy away from shows that have an unfamiliar title, performers and content. However, the success of La Boite’s Indie programme, WTF and festivals like 2high says otherwise. ‘Mainstream’ theatre companies are embracing our want for something a little offbeat.…

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