Lynne Lancaster

A passionate theatre person Lynne is originally from Sydney and holds a B.Ed (Art) – a postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (Librarianship) and an MA in Theatre. While living in London ( 2002 -2007 ) Lynne completed the dance criticism course at Sadlers Wells linked in with Chichester University.

Lynne has worked for both Ticketek and Ticketmaster here in Australia and was involved with the original production of THE BOY FROM OZ

An Ausdance member Lynne is passionate about dance and has studied ballet and Flamenco. Before moving to London she photographed the Sydney Dance Company and Australian Ballet among other companies and has exhibited internationally.

Lynne is a SAMAG member and a volunteer at the Art Gallery of NSW. Currently Lynne writes for arthub, danceinforma and sydneyartsguide.

Sadly Lynne passed away in December 2024.

995 posts by Lynne Lancaster

pinchgut opera : women of the pieta

A most glorious, luscious musical and vocal feast in the latest Pinchgut at Home – Women of the Pieta.  One can imagine oneself in the splendour of Venice listening to some of the music performed by the women and girls …

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the marriage portrait : a captivating read

Maggie O’Farrell’s latest book is totally captivating and enthralling, magnificently written, and brings Lucrezia de’ Medici d’Este (1545-1561) vividly to life.

Inspired by Robert Browning’s poem ‘ My Last Duchess’  and the Bronzino portrait, Lucrezia’s short, rather obscure and brief …

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dean reilly : the landscape is beyond me

Dean Reilly’s latest exhibition is large, strong and powerful, celebrating the land and environment and also some Australian legends/myths – for example the explorers Lasseter and Leichardt, Phar Lap and the ‘jolly swagman’ as in Waltzing Matilda. The strength, resilience …

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kiki man ray : an extraordinary life

What a life!

Welcome to the extraordinary life of Kiki Man Ray/Kiki de Montparnasse, artist’s model, muse, cabaret star, painter, film star, author…While a major luminary of the Paris art world, especially of the 1920’s, her life has until …

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dance activism : a new book by dana mills

This can be regarded as far more a scholarly university text book, although of great interest to general readers. Densely , technically written DANCE ACTIVISM  by Dana Mills  is divided into seven sections with a preface and acknowledgements , a …

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the song company : arms of love

This complex, multi layered performance by The Song Company was filmed at the Cell Block Theatre , Sydney and streamed by the Australian Digital Concert Hall , as part of their national tour .

Directed by Robert MacFarlane and Antony

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matthew flinders : the man behind the map

This is a relatively medium sized book in volume, divided into five parts with an introduction .There are fourteen chapters in the first four sections , the last section consisting of ‘occasional pieces’ .An index , notes and bibliography are …

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