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.
Charismatic Jess Fuchs performed her very funny routine as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival 2022 to a full house in one of the Laneway rooms at the Enmore theatre. She pointed out that her father was sitting in the …
Young children like to be silly, dress up, pretend, make people laugh and play games. Jeromaia Detto is an adult that has a weird and joyous comedy show that captures childish exuberance with grown-up wit and charm.
Jeromaia wants us …
Foundry 616, with its dark red walls, atmospheric jazz photos on the walls and the lights turned low, was the scene for a passionate performance from THIS WORLD, a band comprised of four of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. Presented …
Frances Madden’s highly entertaining show at Foundry616 included a thoughtful and diverse mix of styles and tunes played with skill, enthusiasm and feeling. The crowd was happy to brave a rainy Sydney night to hear quality live music in a …
It’s not easy but it’s amazing. Nina’s mother tells us this as Nina (Clementine Anderson) is struggling with being very young and pregnant, and being in hospital in premature labour. Child rearing is the amazing but difficult …
Listening to live music is a real treat when it is performed with the skill and enthusiasm that New Exchange displayed at the quirky Lazybones Lounge in Marrickville.
New Exchange were performing on the idiosyncratic Level 1, which still has …
When I read the outline of TAZ VS THE PLEB I missed the zany, parody and outrageous celebration descriptors and only took in the information about heteronormative culture, queer awakening, and the difficulties and anger raised by the plebiscite.…
Megan Washington’s voice, supported by some wonderful musicians, is an excellent balm for inclement times. Her themes of troubled relationships offset by optimism and hopefulness reflect a wider aspect of the current state of the world. Her singing is mostly …
It appears that Sydney’s lockdown is not going to end any time soon. We need to keep our minds stimulated and entertained during this time and watching quality movies is one of the better ways to fulfil this need.…
On the night the moon was slowly and deliberately obscured by the earth’s shadow Angela Goh’s slow and deliberate contortions, twists and steps were exploring the beautiful possibilities of dance and movement. The wonderful use of light in SKY …