Singing Swallows by Romi Kupfer was originally slated to premiere at Theatre Works from 17 – 25 April. Although postponed, we are excited to host this vital, beautiful piece at Theatre Works in the future. This week, we shine the spotlight on the artists who have been developing Singing Swallows, and celebrate what they have […]
Tech-Time Thursday: Jungle Bungle Set Design
This week’s spotlight on “Jungle Bungle” continues with Tech-Time Thursday! Designer Jacob Battista has given us an insight into the set design for the show, which will feature a backyard Hills Hoist Rotary Clothesline! Jacob is a Melbourne based theatre designer and practitioner. Hi is currently a CAD Drafter with the Melbourne Theater Company. Jacob completed a Bachelor […]
Tech-Time Thursday: Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Set and Costume Design
Madeline Nibali is the set and costume designer for Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts. Having never received her Hogwarts owl, Madeline decided to make magic her own way. From wardrobe to stage, Madeline has always sewn… and knitted, crocheted, papier mâchèd, beaded, painted, built, or learnt whatever other skills were required to realise her visions. […]
Elise Hearst and Bright World
Following the first week of Arthur’s development of Bright World, we caught up with writer, Elise Hearst. Tell us a bit about Bright World and your inspiration for the project. Bright World is the latest project I’m developing with Arthur. A few years ago I came across this story about William Cooper, an incredible Aboriginal […]
What if? Elbow Room’s Ray Chong Nee on The Motion of Light in Water.
The Motion of Light in Water celebrates the complicated, exhilarating journey of the human heart, as our imaginations soar through space and time. Inspired by the life and work of Samuel R. Delany and Marilyn Hacker, and powered by a crack ensemble of six extraordinary performers, this world premiere links three stories into a theatrical […]
Writer and performer Jesse Cox – reflecting on his travels to Italy, Israel and Palestine
I decided almost on a whim to travel to Israel and Palestine via Italy last year. I’d been researching the story of Wael mostly through my family, speaking to Janet and my mum. Collecting interview material and chasing archives from across the world. I got to a point where I felt I needed to retrace […]
Pacific Overtures
Ahead of Thursday night’s premiere of Pacific Overtures we caught up with actor Nick Simpson-Deeks and asked him a few questions about this much anticipated work. What makes Pacific Overtures such a wonderful musical to be a part of? The score is one of my favourite scores. Like all of Sondheim’s music, the more time […]