Wednesday 1 October 2025 Seymour Centre Clockfire Theatre Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Having reviewed many contemporary dance performances, Ruins could have been devised by Bangarra Dance or Sydney Dance Company, only this theatrical work has a script and dialogue. Equally surprising there is no choreographer or movement director in the cast and […]
Hayes Theatre Review by Jammin’ Saturday Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Bright Star currently playing at the Hayes Theatre shines with love, vigour, redemption and bluegrass foot tappin’ tunes. The story unfolds through two intertwining narratives of Billy (Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward), an aspiring small-town writer back from war service and Alice (Hannah […]
Sydney Opera House From Sept 27 Review by Jammin’ Saturday Bohemian angst and anger in East Village New York during a silent 90’s epidemic with a nod to Puccini’s Parisian La Boheme, RENT has not lost it’s message. Opening this week in the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, this is a strong […]
Beware the bite! John and Riley are back on Breaking Waves to explore everything poisonous — from venomous critters and toxic plants to tricky man-made substances and even some hazardous ideas. With tales of box jellyfish, Komodo dragons, and mysterious seed oils, this episode will have you laughing, shuddering, and maybe double-checking your kitchen pantry. […]
Orbits – The Circling Sun July 11, 2025 The Circling Sun’s sophomore album, Orbits, is a cosmic jazz road trip—seatbelts optional, mind-expansion guaranteed. Hailing from Aotearoa, this collective of sonic astronauts blends ’70s spiritual jazz, ambient textures and ethereal choirs into a universe where synths float like planets and percussion spins like orbiting moons. With […]
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Abracadabra! John and Riley return with an enchanting episode all about magic. From its supernatural history and hidden powers to the darker realms of necromancy and witchcraft, this edition of Breaking Waves will have you ready to wave a wand at every rabbit in sight. […]
Serendipity – Tiana Young September 12, 2025 Melbourne vocalist Tiana Young delivers a sparkling debut with Serendipity, blending vocal jazz mastery, theatrical flair and irresistible charm. Recorded at Rancom St Studios with Andrew Scott, James Shortland and an ensemble including guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, the album showcases her versatility across languages and styles, from […]
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This week Shai and Geoff get into Sydney’s hippest happenings, from art exhibitionibitions showcasing Chinese queer culture to senior social groups with free coffee and snooker. Adding to the Breaking Waves hall of fame this show features a cameo from 50 Cent who’s in town working on a new movie. […]
The Eternal Now – Chip Wickham Released September 5, 2025 Saxophonist and flautist Chip Wickham casts a distinctive shadow across the UK jazz scene. Originally from Brighton, Chip first emerged in the breakbeat world with Nightmares On Wax and Graham Massey but has always had jazz in his DNA. The Eternal Now, co-produced with Matthew […]
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On this episode, Shai and Geoff interview acclaimed musician, actor, and director Amanda Gillespie. Together they discuss what it takes to make it in show business, how to find your hidden talent, and Amanda’s favourite sport. […]
Thursday 4 September 2025 Sydney Opera House The Australian World Orchestra Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) More words have been written about Gustav Mahler’s 4th and 5th Symphonies than the number of notes in both works combined. Given that they are scored for around 100 musicians and they both last around an hour, that […]
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Tuesday 2 September 2025 Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst Lewis Major Projects Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Through a series of curious circumstances, Lewis Major went from a future as a sheep shearer in South Australia to becoming a celebrated choreographer. He left the farm to learn dance, but an onstage accident left him unable to […]