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Joel Granger: an open letter to my newly graduated self

Around this time last year, I wrote an open letter to my first year drama school self. Now that I’m…

7 years ago

Belinda Jenkin and Will Hannagan on writing a new musical

While studying Music Theatre together, Belinda Jenkin and Will Hannagan often found themselves playing around on the piano and writing…

7 years ago

The Gathering: making a new Australian musical

“The only reason to write is from love”- Stephen Sondheim. Being a part of a new musical is a unique…

7 years ago

NINE the Musical in Concert: Behind the Scenes

Once upon a time, there was a room full of 30 women and one man. Many of those women were…

8 years ago

Antoinette Halloran on balancing the worlds of opera and music theatre

A performer’s versatility is not only important in maintaining an interesting and rewarding career, but crucial in being able to continue…

8 years ago

Coffee With… Matilda’s top 10 musicals

Ever seen a show and said “that’s the best thing I’ve ever seen”? If you’re as indecisive as me, you…

8 years ago

NZ Opera opens ‘Sweeney Todd’

It's busy times like these that I actually wish I did drink coffee. Alas, my metaphorical ones continue… I am…

8 years ago

Touring and Toddlers: Parents in the arts

This week I shared a coffee in the apartment of the talented performer, musician and teacher, Andrew Broadbent. A graduate…

8 years ago

Heather Manley on life after graduating Drama School

Now that we’re in August, it’s so odd to think that it has been nine months since I graduated drama…

8 years ago

10 Reasons Why Acting Improves Life

This week’s coffee comes to you from sunny Sydney after returning from a fulfilling season of ‘Titanic: the Musical’ in…

8 years ago