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

bach akademie weapons of rhetoric

This latest terrific concert by the Bach Akademie was filmed at the NSW Conservatorium of Music and streamed by the Australian Digital Concert Hall.

Directed by Madeleine Easton it was an inspired performance with sumptuous playing that focused on the …

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persians : the age of the great kings

 

‘Welcome to a story of greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.’

No , don’t cue the musical Chicago rather this is an absorbing but shocking and bloodthirsty book …

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victorian opera’s the selfish giant

This delightful Green Room Award winning operatic version of Oscar Wilde’s story first premiered in 2019.It has just completed a short season at the Playhouse of the Melbourne Arts Centre and was also available online.

Directed by Cameron Menzies ,…

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the caretakers : a gripping, atmospheric read

Set in Paris in 2015 and 2016 , this  excellent book by Amanda Bestor-Siegal opens grittily like a sudden TV news alert with the mysterious death of a nine year old French boy, Julien. The family’s American au pair Alena …

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the chosen : a sad, sombre tale

 

A sad story about love, loss, regret, guilt, a long strained marriage, what it takes to be a writer and the fluidity of time and memories. This is all blended in with a ghostly tale …

This excellently written …

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the sydney opera house by peter fitzsimons

Kidnap! Murder! Scandal! Betrayal! Power and politics..

A thick ( just over 500 pages ) book, this is a gripping biography of Australia’s iconic building at Bennelong Point .It is divided into eighteen chapters , has an introduction , list …

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