The Grand Electric, Redfern – Wednesday 14 June 2023 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Sans doute, this was the most fun I’ve had at the theatre in a long time. The team at Strut & Fret delivered a high energy, champagne-fuelled night of hilarious, death-defying, sexy, raunchy cabaret. With the reference in the title, […]
The Churchie Emerging non acquisitive Art Prize founded by the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane in 1987 has since sought to identify and profile rising artistic talent. This year’s winner of the $15,000 prize is Sydney based artist Joel Sherwood Spring. Joel talks to Arts Wednesday about his winning work Diggermode (2022) which is being […]
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Dr. Louise Marshall is Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Art History at the University of Sydney. She is an internationally renowned expert on Italian Renaissance art and has published extensively on the subject. In this weeks program Dr Marshall talks about a guided tour she will conducting in that most Renaissance of Italian […]
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Arts Wednesday continues our exploration of the Nicholson Collection at the Universty of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum. Once again we are fortunate enough to meet with Archeologist and Assistant Curator, Candace Richards. This time Candace takes us on an amazing journey through the Museum’s ancient Italian Collection. The collection dates back to c.1000 B.C., beginning […]
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Idris Murphy. Backblocks. Survey exhibition of works. S. H. Ervin Gallery. On now until Sunday, 26 March, 2023. Reviewed by Anthony Frater (Arts Wednesday) Idris Murphy was born in Sydney in 1949 and graduated from Sydney’s National Art School in 1971. After receiving a succession of awards culminating in the Australian Arts Council Special Travel Scholarship […]
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Dhopiya Yunupiŋu currently has her first solo exhibition at Sullivan & Strumpf Galleries in Zetland, with works on bark and ceramics. Arts Wednesday chats to Will Stubbs, co-ordinator at the Buku Larrŋgay Mulka Art Centre in Yirrkala. Will tells us about the history of the Yolnu people in Yirrkala. It is a story of dispossession and […]
It’s been several weeks of rainbows and glitter, arts and activism, and it’s drawing to the thrilling conclusion this weekend. Gabriel Pinkstone, Sydney World Pride Chief Operating Officer, chats to Arts Wednesday about what events are coming up this Saturday and Sunday. Gabriel’s illustrious career includes working with many major arts organisations such as Opera Australia, […]
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra performs the music of Luigi Boccherini and Giovanni Sammartini with guest soloist Elinor Frey (period cellos) at the City Recital Hall – Friday 24 February 2023. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) In a Spanish themed concert, the stage was dressed in vivid red to suit the evening. A lighting bar […]
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From sold out shows in Barcelona and Berlin, and a big hit at the Edinburgh, Adelaide and Sydney Fringe festivals Brent Thorpe returns with a one-man show for Sydney World Pride. Inside Brent lurks more than one man, and a few women besides, for his new comedy “Daddy”. Brent talks to Arts Wednesday about his […]
Kings Cross Theatre – Wednesday 15 February 2023 Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) The thing about independent theatre is, that while it may be a bit rough around the edges, the themes and messaging are told with passion and delivered from the heart. French Letters and Leather Cleaner by newly formed Fruitbox Theatre definitely […]
Growing up on a grape-growing property in Mildura, Shaun Parker discovered dance after attending his sister’s ballet concert. From there his dance career took off, including a decade with Meryl Tankard’s Australian Dance Theatre and stints with Force Majeure, Chunky Move, Sydney Theatre Company, Australia Opera, the Song Company, Meredith Monk (New York), Company ALIAS (Geneva) […]
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Two weeks into our coverage of Sydney World Pride 2023 and Arts Wednesday talks to all singing, all dancing, all acting Kara Zmatiq, a powerhouse live singing drag queen – yes, absolutely no miming here. Kara brings a season of sexy sparkling cabaret performances to Sydney World Pride audiences. Featuring circus and dance acts set […]
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