Highly qualified in things other then ‘the Arts’; Carolyn’s life long love of theatre, movies, comedy and music has meant that she has spent much of her life in dark rooms with strangers – sitting upright and paying attention.
So now – please sit upright and pay attention…
In psychology, the short blanket dilemma is an intuitive theory which refers to when blankets are too short, it is impossible to cover both head and feet at the same time. Thus we are forced to choose between two options, …
Antarctica, the visually stunning land, is often depicted as icy, bleak and clouded in intrigue and danger. ANTARCTICA, the opera being performed at the Sydney Festival at Carriageworks, reflects these aspects. Having had part of its gestation at a scientific …
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY skips lightly past issues of predictability and copyright of the popular NBC sitcom which aired from 1994. Fans leave bubbling over with commentary and amazement at how the writers were able to deliver this in less …
Over the next two weeks, take a break for a smile, a squirm and a laugh. Whatever your age, be touched, moved, and inspired by the third Smartfone Flick Fest. From its gala opening, screenings and awards ceremonies on Sat …
Some small communities and groups hang on tightly to traditions, fearing severe fracture and chaos if they let go. In THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE we see one such town having the rules of its annual community highlight challenged by …
This coming of age story was inspired by the 1872 Gothic vampire novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Adapted by writer-director Emily Harris with a feminist focus, the atmospherics, lighting and music hold just enough tension to last the film’s …
A new Australian opera CHOP CHEF has opened at The Riverside in Parramatta. This delight is able to be sampled in person or digitally via Riverside Theatres Digital.
Western Sydney’s own Blush Opera created this dark funny satire of TV …
For a saucy fun night with a few Sydney-based Drag Kings, go to The Giant Dwarf to see ‘All the King’s Hens’. On the first night many enthusiastic audience members left saying “so good”, “amazing” and “love it”. This was …
In difficult times, a predictable, corny, feel good middle-aged, middle to upper class romantic comedy may be a good antidote. Without any significant graphic sex or physical violence, THEN CAME YOU, with its travelogue style Scottish countryside scenery, promises a …
A joyous coming out romp, 5 LESBIANS EATING QUICHE, is currently on show at the Giant Dwarf. Director Rosie Niven says it provides a space in which “women can be unapologetically silly, funny, and proud”. This show does that but …