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

alan streets solo exhibition

The current featured exhibition at the Raglan Gallery in Manly is that of Alan Streets, a UK artist whose work we are seeing solo for the first time in Australia.

A brief bio of this troubled artist might be of …

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tony woods: archive

A blend of autobiography, lavishly illustrated coffee table, catalogue and retrospective this is a stunning book that is so pleasing to the eye.

There is a great introduction / early autobiography by Woods himself and then the book moves chronologically …

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la sylphide

PARIS OPERA BALLET-001

This is a ravishing, exquisite production by the world famous Paris Opera Ballet and features some of the most jaw-droppingly, impressive dancing I have seen in ages.

Direct from the company that premiered it in 1832 , here we have …

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la traviata

LA TRAVIATA is an audience classic opera favourite and a regular repertoire staple and this superb, ravishing revival of this sumptuous 1994 production shows why. Scandalous and shocking at the time of its 1853 premiere, the now classic tale of …

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hairspray

Bright, bold and colourful with HUGE ensemble numbers this is a fabulous production of this much fun musical . Readers might be familiar with the 1988 John Waters film or the 2011 live stage version performed at the Lyric (although …

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don pasquale

This is a charming, sparkling production of Donizetti’s 1843 comic opera ‘DON PASQUALE’. It has been updated to the 1950’s , so think Fellini films, Audrey Hepburn in ‘Roman Holiday’ , Vespas, stunning glamorous dresses , the smell of a …

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tosca

This new production by John Bell for Opera Australia is controversial and is sharply dividing audiences and critics alike. It is dark, bleak and has volcanically passionate undertones.

This challenging, unsettling revival has seen the narrative reset to Rome in …

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the magic flute

magic flute

Three cheers for this delightful children’s version of THE MAGIC FLUTE by Oz Opera, the educational side of Opera Australia. Bright, bold and colourful the show is enormous fun. Both adults and children loved it, with the children asking plenty …

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much ado about nothing

la-et-joss-whedon

‘The course of true love never did run smooth’.

Sorry folks but I apparently have to go against the tide of what seems to be general opinion and admit I was a little disappointed with this new version by Joss …

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hot shoe shuffle

HSS Tap bros on tap truck jazz hands-002

They don’t make them like this anymore. Musical theatre fans will adore this. It’s hard to believe that this is HOT SHOE SHUFFLE’s 21st anniversary revival!  It’s one of those ‘old fashioned’ feel –good ‘let’s put on a show’ …

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