Just Having My Say

Helpmanns struggle for recognition

 The 2010 Helpmann Awards will be held in a matter of weeks, but does anyone care? (more…)

14 years ago

Reality is the way to go

The arrival of the Australian production of Mary Poppins is terrific news for theatre in this country, with the buzz…

14 years ago

The importance of blockbusters

The hit show Wicked is in its final weeks in Sydney and as it prepares to head to other states…

14 years ago

Media not always to blame

In my day job, I am the Editor of The Western Weekender newspaper, based in Penrith. Part of the Media…

14 years ago

Give us a chance

Change is in the air.

14 years ago

How producers can save the day

Australian theatre is facing a crisis that threatens to destroy the very future of commercial musicals, and it’s time to…

14 years ago

Magical night as Floyd Collins finally hits the stage

When Peter Cousens stood and bowed at the City Recital Hall this evening at the conclusion of Floyd Collins, there was…

14 years ago

Arts v Sport is archaic debate

In a week in which sport has dominated national headlines, the coverage of arts in this country is brought into…

14 years ago

Upgrade Sydney theatres

The debate over whether Sydney needs a new theatre has of course been part of a larger discussion relating to…

14 years ago

Don’t presume someone else will read this

Sometimes, what we presume is not always the truth. (more…)

14 years ago