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.
LIFE’S NO PIECE OF CAKE is a very funny German film. It is also an insightful and moving drama that blends the tragic and the absurd. Director André Erkau deftly handles Gernot Gricksch’s wonderful script which explores how a husband …
Just like going to an old fashioned picture show the evening started with a short play. A group of performers from a Milk Crate Theatre workshop introduced themselves as if we, the audience, were surfing through the dial on an …
Mad March Hare Theatre’s production at The Old Fitzroy Theatre makes for a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment. Playwright Jonathan Gavin’s script has rich and rapid fire dialogue. The play features seven women and is the story of their friendships.
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Last Sunday evening at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre as the lights dimmed, the predominantly female crowd burst into a cacophony of ululation. The curtain rose and an elaborately dressed performer, with a candelabra on her head, danced across the stage followed …
Devised and performed by Kym Vercoe, SEVEN KILOMETRES NORTH-EAST, commences as a quirky and insightful exploration of her love of travel and her numerous trips to the beautiful and troubled country of Bosnia. Tales of exotic characters, places and encounters …
The phrase “Waiting for Godot” has become part of the language since Samuel Beckett’s classic play was first performed in English in 1955. The phrase usually refers to absurdist or existentialist concepts and the interpretations of the play normally focus …
Storm clouds were developing after a steamy and hot late summer’s day. We dined al fresco at the delicious Chilli Jam, prior to attending a performance of Reflect, which opened at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre on Wednesday. A steady stream of …
The Enmore Theatre was the venue for the fun evening that is Theatresports’ Grand Final. The Cranston Cup could deservedly have been won by either of the top two placegetters but eventually Hans & Otto were victorious by the narrowest …
Renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss have been travelling the world on a speaking tour, generating large crowds, long queues at book signings and enthusiastic fans. Where ever they appear they receive the full rock star treatment.
Film making …
PATRICK is a good looking horror film that makes you jump and squirm. Director Mark Hartley’s PATRICK is an excellent remake of the 1978 Australian film. Updated with computers and other modern gadgets Patrick still maintains a dark and gothic …