A memorable part of Mark’s childhood, in Sydney in the sixties, was spent queuing up in George Street to watch the latest movies. Mark remains an avid cinema and theatre goer, and believe that the essentials of great drama remain the same in both “genres”.
Mark’s other interests are photography, cricket and rugby. He is happy to discuss the finer points of swing bowling at any time.
BLACK BIRDS is a gutsy, entertaining performance piece about race, skin colour and hair, devised and performed by Emele Ugavule and Ayeesha Ash. The work blends music, movement, spoken word and stories from real life.
Ugavule and Ash share …
“Love is the only fire for which there is no insurance.” Edith Piaf
The fans were struggling to move the hot and humid air around The Basement, Sydney’s iconic music venue, and the atmosphere did not cool down for Nikki …
The opening song, Mic Conway’s version of Nostalgia’s Not What It Used To Be, set the tone for some reminiscing about the characters and content of the innovative satirical show, The Gillies Report.
The nature of politics has changed …
What is the best thing about Christmas? If you are in a psychiatric clinic for Christmas you are better equipped to discuss what you dislike about Christmas.
Director Theresa von Eltz’s first feature film, 4 Kings, features four teenagers in …
If God is everywhere is he in hell? A young Lou Andreas-Salomé calls this out from a church pew, thus starting her unconventional journey into writing, philosophy and psychoanalysis.
The story is told in flashbacks as an ageing Lou reveals …
A two of us against the world attitude pervades the world of Pig and Runt, the seventeen year old inseparable couple in Enda Walsh’s play Disco Pigs.
The play starts with their mothers in simultaneous labour and exaggerated …
The revue starts with Bob Hawke greeting the audience with, “If any silly old bugger has their phone on turn it off. Where do I send the bill?” The audience sees an ancient Roman backdrop and the cast dressed in …
A grotesque and entertaining French cabaret is the latest production at The Depot Theatre. Chrissie Shaw’s Bijou is a faded character from early twentieth century Paris. She was a sought after beauty, a collector of jewelry, a singer, a dancer, …
Cristina has decided upon a self imposed exile, to live in a cupboard incommunicado. She feels that modern life is shallow and inauthentic.
Cristina, excellently played by Emily McGowan, is going to stay in her cupboard and examine her …
At this Sunday afternoon concert at The Joan Mike Nock was warming up as the crowd wandered in. He was warmly applauded when he finished and thanked the crowd for their appreciation of his pre-show tuning up. In gratitude he …