Performing arts
‘A f...ing good story’: Minnie Driver on Damon, Weinstein and being ‘difficult’
Harvey Weinstein didn’t fancy her and she was seen as “difficult” during her career peak – two things the actor is now very thankful for.
- by Louise Carpenter
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‘Victory for spinster theatregoers’ after Arts Centre denied tourist a ticket
Melbourne Arts Centre changed its ticketing policy after fielding criticism for what some said was discrimination against single theatregoers.
- by Nick Miller
‘Nineteen years of silence is our finest work’: Beloved satirists TISM reform after two decades
TISM bounces back on stage for the Good Things festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
- by Martin Boulton
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One of ballet’s busiest superstars is making the big leap to Melbourne
Russian-born Daniil Simkin is famed for his extraordinary leaps and spins, and exquisite control. He’s here to play the fool, literally.
- by Nick Miller
Shane Warne and the mentalist who mixes mind games and magic
Be prepared to be stumped by Scott Silven, a master of prediction and psychology.
- by Daniel Herborn
‘Great songs are rare’, even for the Spaceman whose music defined the ’90s
The new trip-o-phonic album Everything Was Beautiful continues Spiritualized’s thundering rock’n’roll invention.
- by Michael Dwyer
Honour hits the right note for singing sisters Vika and Linda
Melbourne singing duo Vika and Linda Bull have been recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours for their contribution to the performing arts.
- by Najma Sambul
Jazz maestro Chindamo adds to his list of honours
It is no surprise that Melburnian Joe Chindamo, described as one of the world’s finest jazz pianists, has been recognised on this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his contribution to music and the performing arts.
- by Najma Sambul
So that was our first Rising arts festival. Did it live up to the hype?
Dance lovers had plenty of reasons to kick up their heels, the music program was expansive – but theatre was patchy and the White Night side was a damp squib.
- by Cameron Woodhead
★★★★
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Manifesto: when high-concept contemporary dance meets cheerleading
This dancing manifesto created by Melbourne-based choreographer Stephanie Lake is a call for more flash and more sizzle. And it’s thumping good fun.
- by Emma Sullivan, Carla Jaeger, Andrew Fuhrmann and Cameron Woodhead
★★★★
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Bangarra production Terrain showcases need to care for our country
While some references are specific, like the men’s dance with shields, this is more of a cerebral and spiritual representation than literal references to animals and plants that we have seen in the more distant past.
- by Jill Sykes