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

bolshoi ballet’s la sylphide

The distilled essence of Romantic ballet ,this is a 2008 version of LA SYLPHIDE, adapted from the Bournonville by Johan Kobborg with the 1836 music by Lovenskiold .It is very similar to the 2005 version he did for the Royal

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the pirates of penzance

Ahoy me hearties! One of the best of the many versions I have seen, this is a fresh, sparkling version of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic that I think G and S would have greatly enjoyed.

The twist in Sasha

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shadows

TWISTED ELEMENT is a young, struggling company that should be greatly encouraged and developed.

This third season, the program called SHADOWS, explored the idea of the ‘shadow self’ – do we hide it in everyday society or acknowledge and unleash

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freshly squeezed

The dominant theme this year was a fantasy tropical island , so for the fun pre-show entertainment ( great dancing and singing ) the cast , moving around and interacting with the audience ,were in hula skirts , wore sea

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west australian ballet’s neon lights

From the opening phrases of music and movement in the first work,’ Un Ballon‘, choreographed by Jiri Kylian, one notices the sensational quality of the dancing from the company , in particular a soft ‘ ballon ‘ , incredible jumps

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salome

The dominant visual theme for this compelling production is red .Blood red. This is a new production by Gale Edwards for Opera Australia of the controversial 1906 Richard Strauss opera SALOME, based on Oscar Wilde’s play of the Biblical story

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the hatpin

This show by Peter Rutherford and James Millar had its first production in 2008 at the Seymour Centre winning lots of awards. The Regals Musical Society, under the excellent direction of Meg Day and Kane Wheatley, has developed a most

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potted potter

Witches, wizards and Muggles of all ages will love this magical, hilarious riot. The house was in hysterical fits of laughter the whole show. Some audience members wore wizard robes.

‘The un authorised Harry experience’, it is for Harry Potter

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the lunch hour

This show is for all theatre people who have worked in a ticketing box office/call centre with annoying, idiotic customers. It has an excellent, very strong cast who are terrific, but the play is somewhat confused, jumbled and artificial and

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rosas ‘cesena’ at carriageworks

CESENA, ROSAS companion piece to EN ATTENDANT, is just as mesmerising.

It starts with a snap to blackout and in the gloom a full throated call to the dawn by a nude male. Throughout the show there is a sense

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