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The Musical – More Than Entertainment Part 6: Conclusion with Sue Jowell

Sadly, this is the final episode in this wonderful series. Sue concludes by looking at the legacy of Rogers and Hammerstein, who were responsible for the Golden Age of musicals. One such legacy was partnerships such as Lerner and Loewe, responsible for Brigadoon and My Fair Lady. However, mentoring was another important legacy: Leonard Bernstein […]

Human Evolution with Fran Dorey

In this conversation, Fran takes us on a tour of us: homo sapiens. Along the way, we learn about how we came to be us and along the way we meet other species of humans: Neanderthals, Denisovans and the so called “hobbits” of Indonesia. Did you know we all carry between 1 and 4% of […]

The Musical – More Than Entertainment Part 5

Sue Jowell returns with Part 5 of the series and continues with the Golden Age, concentrating on The King and I and The Sound of Music. […]

Kill or Cure with Elise Edmonds

If you need a medical diagnosis or treatment, you are lucky to be alive today! In medieval times, your diagnosis and treatment would depend on your bodily fluids, the seasons and even the alignment of the planets! Kill or Cure is the title of a new exhibition at SLNSW and curator, Elise Edmonds, tells us about […]

The Musical – More Than Entertainment Part 4: The Golden Age

In Part 4, Sue Jowell tells us about the Golden Age of musicals, starting in the 50s and in this episode, we hear about Oklahoma, Carousel and South Pacific. […]

Anger with Dr Steven Laurent

Psychologist, Dr Steven Laurent, talks about anger. What is it? What makes us angry? Can it be a positive force? Can we control it? Learn the answers to these and many more questions. […]

The Musical – More Than Entertainment Part 3: Groundbreakers

In this episode, Sue Jowell starts with Showboat, which is the exception to the backstage musicals we discussed in episode 2. Sue then moves to the musicals she calls Ground Breakers: Pal Joey and Cabin in the Sky. […]

Fish and Fishing with Bob Kearney

Bob Kearney is an academic who has dedicated his professional life to the study of fisheries and their management. With his vast knowledge and experience, he tells us about the state of our oceans, our rivers and estuaries and the impact on fish. Climate change, habitat loss and feckless human behaviour are all assessed with […]

The Musical – More Than Entertainment Part 2: The Backstage Musical with Sue Jowell

In this episode Sue talks about the backstage musical, where the plot takes place in a theatrical context. They became popular in the 1930’s – the escapism of song and dance worked in the time of the Great Depression. The movies starring Fred Astaire with a variety of dance partners – notably Ginger Rogers – […]

Three Sheets to the Wind with Adam Courtenay

Adam’s latest book is called Three Sheets to the Wind and tells the remarkable story of the voyage in 1796 of the Sydney Cove from Calcutta to Sydney. Its massive cargo, most importantly, included 7000 gallons of best Bengali rum, being sold to the dissolute colony of NSW, under the corrupt regime of the NSW […]

Dancing with the Enemy with Diane Armstrong

Diane’s latest book is set in Jersey, one of the Channel Islands occupied by the Nazis during World War II and alternates in time between those dark days and the present. Diane talks about the inspiration for the novel and her research, including her trips to Jersey. […]

The Musical – More than entertainment! Part 1 with Sue Jowell

Sue Jowell joins us for a new series entitled The Musical – More Than Entertainment. In Part 1, she introduces the background and early history of the musical from the 18th century, through vaudeville and Gilbert and Sullivan of the 19th century. We conclude with where Sue’s heart belongs: the silver screen and the first […]