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

fonteyn and nureyev: the perfect partnership

The Friends of the Australian Ballet were privileged to attend a screening of the rare, fascinating documentary FONTEYN AND NUREYEV: THE PERFECT PARTNERSHIP at the luxurious Art Deco Cremorne Orpheum .

We were welcomed by Greg Khoury and settled back …

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coriolanus

The latest of the NT live series this is a screening of the sellout ‘chamber’ production of CORIOLANUS directed by Josie Rourke and starring Tom Hiddleston that was recently at the Donmar Warehouse in London. One of Shakespeare’s last tragedies …

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bach magnificat

For its twenty fifth birthday celebrations the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra have chosen Bach. The festal mood was established with two of Bach’s most joyful occasional pieces, his glorious ‘Magnificat’ and the last of his rousing Orchestral Suites, all under the …

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la soiree

Definitely adults only entertainment this is bright, bold, brash and at times lusciously rude and vulgar – a wickedly delightful evening. This latest incarnation of LA SOIREE a mix of cabaret and vaudeville, quirky burlesque, variety and sideshow for this …

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jewels

What a dazzling display of dance!

The magnificent Bolshoi Ballet Company is displayed like a jewel itself in the glittering, imposing auditorium and absolutely dazzles with its more than sensational dancing. With new set and costume designs this is an …

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fixing the broken nightingale

One of Australia’s most uniquely versatile and inventive creative artists, charismatic Dr Richard Allen has a multi-award-winning track record as a writer, director, choreographer, filmmaker, performer, new media artist, yogi and scholar. This is his tenth book. His previous books …

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upshaw. elgar and grieg

A ravishing, enchanting concert that challenged and left one thrilled – what a way to start this year’s season! It was a delicious mix of works by contemporary composers and standard concert favourites performed under the energetic and passionately committed …

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short and sweet dance: company c

Company C of Short+Sweet dance continues the exciting season with twelve more short works. Overall there was some very interesting work, but I found several of the pieces unclear and perhaps in  need of more development and polishing .

The …

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short and sweet dance- company d

Company D of Short + Sweet dance showcased some very strong, exciting work that was full of challenging, thought provoking discoveries.

It opened with a film entry ,‘Traces’ choreographed by Graeme Spencer. Traces of memories of movement in haunted rooms …

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the turk in italy

It is hard to believe that this is the bicentenary of the first production of this work, and that it has been rarely performed.  An absolute musical and visual treat, a hilarious blaze of slapstick and colour, ‘The Turk  in …

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