Browsing Articles - Author: Renz Colasito

REVIEW | Message In A Bottle

Reviews 9 Nov, 2023

Message In A Bottle A Universal Story of Loss, Fear, Survival, Hope and Love Reviewed by Karina Lawrence Being present at the iconic Sydney Opera House on the harbour was already the first gift, then the message was delivered from a truly inspiring, motivating and energetic new dance the… Read Article

PRO TALENT WATCH | Gaynor Hicks

Interviews 5 Nov, 2023

“I believe – in the deepest of my heart – that Australia has the hardest working dancers in the world!” Interview by Chris Duncan The last time we spoke to the incredible Gaynor Hicks here on DanceLife seems like a lifetime ago. Back in June 2021 she was itching to get back on stage than… Read Article

A Very Naughty Christmas to Make Its Melbourne Debut This December

Dance 5 Nov, 2023

A Very Naughty Christmas Alex Theatre St Kilda Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is coming to Melbourne for the very first time, and this year the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMA… Read Article

Hayes Theatre Co Presents ZOMBIE! The Musical

Musical Theatre 3 Nov, 2023

ZOMBIE! The Musical Book, Music, and Lyrics by Laura Murphy It’s the turn of the 21^st century, and a dedicated community theatre troupe are frantically rehearsing in the final hours before their big opening night. Little do they know that beyond the walls of the theatre, a highly infecti… Read Article

ArtScreen 2023 World Premiere Screening at MCA

Latest News 3 Nov, 2023

  ArtScreen 2023 Presented by Accessible Arts Now in its fourth year, ArtScreen is a prestigious program supporting artists with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop their creativity and careers through producing new video artworks. Presented by Accessible Arts with suppor… Read Article

Prix de Lausanne 2024 – Selected Candidates & Rising Stars

Dance 3 Nov, 2023

Prix de Lausanne International ballet competition – Beaulieu Theatre (Lausanne) A 9-member Jury panel gathered in Lausanne last weekend to select the candidates for the upcoming Prix de Lausanne. At the end of this video selection, 88 dancers (including 7 preselected candidates) ha… Read Article

Cast Announced for Australian Tour of RENT

Musical Theatre 1 Nov, 2023

Rent Book, Music, and Lyric by Jonathan Larson A stellar cast was announced today for the new Australian tour of the multi-Tony Award winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson, RENT. Tickets go on pre-sale today in Perth, Canberra and Newcastle, with general public tickets on sale from T… Read Article

Theatrical Presents The Award Winning Musical DOGFIGHT

Musical Theatre 1 Nov, 2023

Dogfight Chapel Off Chapel, November 9 – 26, 2023 Following ongoing successes including recent productions of American Idiot and The Wizard of Oz,  acclaimed new musical theatre company Theatrical is thrilled to present a new production of Dogfight, playing for a strict… Read Article

ButohBAR 番狂わせ OUT of ORDER – Open for Business this November!

Dance 1 Nov, 2023

ButohBAR 番狂わせ OUT of ORDER In Partnership with Abbotsford Convent Now in it’s sixth year, the annual ButohOUT! event is a one-of-a-kind arts experience in Melbourne, Australia. Created and run by much-lauded artists Yumi Umiumare and Taka Takiguchi 滝口貴, in 2023 this three month long p… Read Article

Sydney Festival 2024: Bolder Than Ever

Dance 1 Nov, 2023

Sydney Festival 2024 January 5 – 28 The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of World Premieres, extraordinary immersive experiences, cutting-edge public art, Australian exclusives, free events, trail… Read Article