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

‘s’ by circa

‘S’ by Circa from Brisbane is Sinuous and Surprising for starters. It combines elements of circus work, dance and physical theatre that are mesmerizing.

The Helpmann –award winning show is based on the shape and sound of all sorts of …

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force majeure’s culminate

Part of the Score season of sound and movement at Carriageworks as presented by Performance Space, Force Majeure in CULMINATE saw, under the excellent direction of Kate Champion, four strong, powerful works, still regarded as ‘in development’ presented. We were …

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chunky move’s keep everything

Part of the ‘Score’ Festival of Sound and Movement presented by Performance Space at Carriageworks, this is a fresh, challenging work by Chunky Move from Melbourne, directed by and choreographed by Anthony Hamilton. Their current Sydney season is part of …

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the russian masters

The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra has come up with another thrilling, spectacular concert. This time it’s a combination of favourite Russian composers, Mussorgsky, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, with special guest artist Ji Won Kim on violin for the Tchaikovsky.

Under the dynamic,

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opera australia: don giovanni

Musically this new version of Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ is superb and thrilling with spectacularly brilliant performances from the wonderful orchestra under Maestro Jonathan Darlington (featuring the fortepiano played by Siro Battaglin for the recitative) and the glorious cast led by

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tartuffe

In a witty, fresh translation – yes in rhyming couplets – by Justin Fleming, Bell Shakespeare brings us a wickedly delightful new version of Moliere’s TARTUFFE. It has been updated to Sydney now, with Australian slang and accents and works …

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sydney chamber opera: mayakovsky

One of the most unusual works I have seen in a while, the world premiere of MAYAKOVSKY, composed by Michael Smetanin and libretto by Alison Croggon, is given a powerful, striking performance at Carriageworks by the Sydney Chamber Opera.

Electronic …

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paris opera ballet: balanchine and millepied

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As part of the current Palace Opera and Ballet season, we were privileged to see the Paris Opera Ballet perform a classic double bill, Balanchine’s 1947 ‘Palais de Cristal’ and a new version of Ravel’s ‘ Daphnis Chloe’ by Millepied …

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maestro dmitry sinkovsky

Supported by the superb playing of the magnificent Australian Brandenburg Orchestra,led by maestro Paul Dyer,on their period instruments,this particular concert was a delightful excuse to continue their 25th birthday celebrations and showcase the amazing, dazzling talents of guest director and …

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staging ideas- set and costume design- stephen curtis

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Stephen Curtis is considered to be one of Australia’s most respected and admired designers working today. In this fabulous practical and inspirationally informative book, medium sized and lavishly illustrated, he attempts to outline everything we should know about set, costume …

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