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

tim’s vermeer

This is an extremely interesting, but, somehow , slightly disappointing documentary about Tim Jenison’s fascination with Vermeer and his attempt to create a painting like Vermeer’s. The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and is now screening …

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vikings live- from the british museum

This screening is a fascinating chance to see behind the scenes and learn about the major blockbuster exhibition currently on at the British Museum in London until 22 June . It is the first ‘Viking’ exhibition by the British Museum …

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songs of england and russia

On a wet and miserable night those who braved the conditions were treated to a delightful concert at Pitt St Uniting Church (now over 180 years old and renowned for its historical organ).

This short exciting concert was the second …

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the winter’s tale

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Three years in the making, this new, specially commissioned work by Christopher Wheeldon is a major landmark production. It is only the second new full length narrative ballet commissioned by the Royal Ballet in the past twenty years. Technically it …

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the australian chamber orchestra: timeline

This HUGE epic performance will leave you reeling with exhaustion and euphoria. Boldly ambitious and sweeping, for this extraordinary concert the Australian Chamber Orchestra attempts to follow the entire history of music in an evening (42,000 years of music in …

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home! sweet home!

This ravishing, superb concert had Amelia Farrugia channeling her inner Melba,Sutherland and Bronhill – three Australian great divas , combined with a touch of Callas perhaps?

Maestro Chris Carter, dapper in orchestral black, was tremendous as the accompanist and did …

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the phantom of the opera

Phantom1Lush, lavish, opulent and romantic this is a splendid version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s now classic musical .Willoughby Theatre Company have done it again with this enthralling ,extremely impressive ,dazzling , spectacular show .

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Lloyd-Webber’s …

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the ballet boyz: the talent

A vibrant ,sensuous ,virile , enthralling program that champions male dancing , ‘The Talent’ is a double bill of two short works Liam Scarlett’s ‘Serpent’ and Russell Maliphant’s ‘Fallen’.

The company is called ‘Ballet Boyz ‘ and was established roughly …

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marco spada

Second ImageIgnore the ridiculous Victorian /Gilbert and Sullivan plot with its moral twist at the end, just sit back, relax and admire the spectacle and superb, dazzling dancing.

Yet again the Bolshoi field a gigantic cast with umpteen lines of soldiers, …

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parramatta girls

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This extraordinary, disturbing and challenging play storms defiantly onto the small stage of the Lennox at Parramatta. This play received its premiere production back at the inner city Belvoir theatre in 2007.

Playwright Alana Valentine has skillfully woven together true …

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