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

avi avital with the abo

One does not usually think of the mandolin as a classical music concert solo instrument, but this magical concert will change your mind.

Israeli virtuoso Avi Avital takes the mandolin to new heights, playing both established Baroque repertoire and finding …

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majestic mozart

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Another tremendous concert by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. MAJESTIC MOZART was triumphant and thrilling, with the audience enthusiastically screaming bravo at the end .

Under the umbrella title ‘Majestic Mozart’ this time the conductor was maestro Alexander Briger who led …

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constructing the human heart

Cat Martin as She/Her and Michael Cullen as He/Him star in this strong Australian drama

Onstage as we enter, in everyday clothes, they break down the ‘fourth wall ‘ and portray a creative couple struggling to come to terms with …

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a darker side to ballet

BALLERINA: SEX, SCANDAL AND SUFFERING BEHIND THE SYMBOL OF PERFECTION by Deidre Kelly

Publisher:- Greystones Books.  RRP $17.95

This is a fascinating , disturbing book for those who love dance and also others interested in gender studies for example. It

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sleeping beauty

In this huge production by the Royal Ballet the dancing is superb, especially by the two leads. It has an extremely ‘traditional’ feel about it and is a 2006 attempt to reconstruct the famous 1946 Oliver Messell production that reopened …

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pinocchio

‘Are you brave enough to be real’?

A fabulous bright bold and colourful re telling of this much loved Carlo Collodi story for all ages that enchants .Yes , this is still a very moral story , of a little …

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aco’s haydn and italian cello

This was a glorious concert with some extraordinary, ravishing, intimate and exciting playing by special guest artist/composer Giovanni Sollima on cello.

An internationally recognised musician from Palermo, Italy ,Sollima has composed for diverse artists including legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and …

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wonderland

‘Some people do need to have happy ever afters’.

This is an intense, intriguing work with solid performances and excellent technical aspects, and the idea behind it is terrific , but I am afraid it just misses the mark. The …

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the strictly ballroom story

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Fans of the classic Australian movie and those fascinated by costume design, fashion and theatre will love this exhibition.

It is 30 years since the movie started the world dancing .The Strictly Ballroom story began as a short play developed …

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manon

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Lush , lavish and opulent this is a story of youthful , fragile innocence corrupted , a journey from glittering  luxury to the depths of poverty and despair. A wonderful revival of the major full length Macmillan work, the Australian …

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