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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 1
Sometime after the comedy festival, I stopped writing the list of shows I'd seen; I regret that. But it's been a quiet year for me; at best count I'm at around 160 shows so far. No doubt that this...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 2
Today we have three people who have all been through MUST at Monash Uni; MUST won last year's "Everything they do rocks" award.Mama AltoJazz cabaret divaTaylor Mac and Mama Alto. Photo by Sarah...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 3
Another two amazing artists who went through MUST and Monash (Fleur and Sarah), more Taylor Mac tears, a controversial show, and a lot of excitement about new writing and emerging artists who are...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 4
Part 4 is artists to keep a keep eye on.Jean TongWriter/directorJean Tong selfie. (Send me pet pics and I will always use them.)Favourite moments in 2017So many people are going to say this (as they...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 5
Part 5 is brought to us by Lab Kelpie's Sam and Matilda because they have the best headshots.Lyall Brooks ActorArtistic Director, Lab Kelpie Lyall BrooksFavourite moments in 2017The short answer is...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 6
More Taylor Mac tears, more Nanette love and more new writing.Declan GreenePlaywright, directorSisters GrimmResident Artist, Malthouse TheatreDeclan Green, Taylor Mac, Matthew Lutton. Photo by Sarah...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 7
"Let's do this! Let's be ambitious in everything we do!", Joseph O'Farrell (Jof)Let's all listen to Jof.Eugyeene TehDesignerEugyeene Teh. There aren't enough words to describe how much I love this...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 8
Today we have three awesome e indie theatre makers whose work I haven't seen this year.Bron BattenTheatre-maker, Producer and Performerbronbatten.comBron Batten in Onstage Dating. Photo by John...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 9
This is your last week to get your moments included. Today we hear from Richard Watts, Sharon Davis and Ash Flanders.Richard WattsProfessional pontificator, ArtsHub/3RRRLee Zachariah's photo for...
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What Melbourne Loved, part 10
Today is the last day of the loveds and the SM Best Of 2017 will be published tomorrow. In part 10, Andi talks about being an audience member this year, Rohan talks about music theatre and I find the...
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What I loved in 2017; the best of Melbourne theatre
I can finally share this. I chose them before the "loveds" and before other final judging of the year and I am always thrilled when I see the same shows on lists and memories.The Sometimes Melbourne...
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What Melbourne Loved in 2017, part 11
Because last minute.Andrew WestleFinished his PhdAndrew WestleFavourite moments in 2017A year that was tarnished by the inauguration of DT (SM: He self-googles; we don't want him here by searching for...
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Interview: Kate Valk, The Wooster Group
The Sydney Festival opens this week; I wish I were there.6–28 January www.sydneyfestival.org.auKate Valk. The Town Hall Affair. Photo by Zbigniew BzymekLate last year, I spoke to actor Kate Valk from...
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Review: Nassim
Nassim Arts Centre Melbourne23 January 2018 Fairfax Studioto 28 Januaryartscentremelbourne.com.auNassim Soleimanpour روزی روزگاریNassim Soleimanpour's new work Nassim opened at the Edinburgh Festival...
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Review: Strangers in Between
Strangers in BetweenCameron Lukey and Don't Be Down Productionsin association with fortyfivedownstairs andthe Seymour Centre25 January 2018fortyfivedownstairsto 11...
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Review: Priscilla
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Michael Cassel Group and Nullabor Productions in association with MGM on Stage30 January 2018Regent Theatrepriscillathemusical.com.auDavid Harris, Tony...
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Review: Siblings
SiblingsMikelangelo and Anushka13 February 2018The Butterfly Clubto 18 February thebutterflyclub.comAnushka and MikelangeloOnce upon a time, nearly 50 years ago, Mikelangelo existed before Anushka was...
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Green Room Award nominations
Green Room Awards9 April 2018Comedy TheatrePatron Julia Zemiro hosting the 34th awards Photo by Belinda StrodderMelbourne's Green Room Award nominations for work in 2017 were announced this morning....
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Beautiful opens tonight
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalMichael Cassell in association with Paul Blake & Sony/ATV Music Publishing & Mike Bosner20 February 2018Her Majesty's Theatrebeautifulmusical.com.auThe Sydney...
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Review: Hand to God
Hand to GodAlexander Vass and Vass Production 24 February 2018The Alex Theatreto 18 Marchalextheatrestk.com.auHand To God. Morgana O'Reilly & Gyton Grantley. Photo by Angelo LeggasHand to God was...
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