As CEO of the Australian Commercial Disputes Centre, Carol wrote dozens of role plays to train mediators. Once retired, she wrote short plays,15 of which have been produced in festivals. Her longer plays have been produced by Nautanki Theatre, Subtlenuance Theatre and the Indian Association. She founded Scene Theatre Sydney in 2008.
This Uncle Vanya is Annie Baker’s 1914 translation of the Chekhov classic, presented by Newcastle company, HER Productions. HER’s debut production of this Vanya in 2022 garnered good reviews. So should this welcomed Sydney performance of the production.
The play …
NO PAY? NO WAY! is the best social farce you’re likely to ever see. It’s a joy ride, a political satire, a belly-laugh and irresistible slapstick. It is also timely. It speaks for today’s cost of living crisis. The characters …
BLACK IS THE COLOUR OF MY VOICE is a one-woman play written and performed by Apphia Campbell. It is based on the life of Nina Simone, the American Black jazz singer, classical pianist and civil rights activist. Apphia, as Nina, …
The Spooky Men entertain, excite, confuse and delight! Who are these weird blokes in mismatched hats? Some are skinny, some fat, some bearded, some tiny, some old and a few young. Whoever they are, they are not a men’s group. …
THE LONESOME WEST is a macabre tale of two brothers in a small Irish town. The brothers are in a codependent relationship.Their near fatal hate of one another is the basis of the play.
We are treated to some of …
Recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey conceived of SOLILOQUY, an experiment in involving the public in her solo performance. 38 volunteers from the public, in various shapes and sizes, used hand and arm movements to accompany the recorder playing. The music was …
This 600-page book provides the layperson with a scientific approach to getting healthier as we get older. Do we need Big Pharma in our golden years? Certainly sometimes. But Dr Greger presents evidence from a range of medical professionals …
The funny man on stage alone for almost an hour entertained the adults and the children. Part physical theatre, part comedy and mostly mine, this is wonderful Festival of Sydney fare. The funny man playing the discombobulated King is New …
Nikolai Gogol’s much loved satirical drama, The Government Inspector, is a MUST SEE. Adapted and directed by Australian Alex Kendall Robson, this 1836 classic springs to life with its cast of thirteen, its clever minimalist set and the colourful …
This easy-to-read history of Macquarie Bank is a must-read for every MBA and commerce student. It is a recommended-read for all investors. For anyone interested in how the world functions, it is an eye-opening read. Funds management, global markets, commodities …