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Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world. With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we're here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. From our base in Naarm/Melbourne, contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it's film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you're into, Art Smitten is the place! 

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Consistency Is Key interview with Morgan Dooley-Axup

August 28, 2019 04:29 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

In the lead-up to her cabaret show Consistency is Key – which also happens to be her solo stage debut – Morgan Dooley-Axup came to chat with Art Smitten's Christian, Monisha and Liam about the inspiration for her show, working with her mentor Fiona Scott-Norman, and gives a performance of "Maybe This Time" by Kander & Ebb. Consistency is Key will be performing at the Butterfly Club until Saturday, August 31st. For more information and tickets, head to the Butterfly Club's official website....

Owl Job Review with Jack and Tom

August 26, 2019 07:54 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

In this segment, Tom Parry chats with fellow radio producer and good friend Jack Missen, who is vision impaired, about their experiences in a blind-friendly Escape Room, known as The Owl Job. To find out more about this Escape Room, and book tickets, head to http://www.theowljob.com/ Segment produced by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Fiona Foley

August 24, 2019 04:02 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

As one of the many artists appearing at this year's Ballarat International Foto Biennale, photographer and Badtjala woman Dr Fiona Foley will be showcasing her exhibition "Who Are These Strangers And Where Are They Going?" at the Ballarat Mining Exchange. Dr Foley spoke with Art Smitten co-hosts Christian, Liam and Monisha about working with fellow curator Djon Mundine, her upcoming film project and her impressions of Ballarat. "Who Are These Strangers And Where Are They Going?" will be e...

Australian Realness interview with Zoey Dawson

August 22, 2019 23:16 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Playwright and creator of Australian Realness, Zoey Dawson speaks with Hayden, Lachlan and Tom about the inspirations for her production, including her upbringing in regional Victoria and first impressions of city life. Australian Realness will be playing at the Malthouse Theatre, Southbank until September 8th. For more information, head to Zoey's official website or that of Malthouse.   Segment originally aired Sunday, August 11th. Produced and Edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of...

Mudfest interview with Ellie and Lucy

August 11, 2019 06:21 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

The University of Melbourne's biennial arts event, MUDFEST, is happening very soon. To promote the 2019 event, co-Executive Directors Ellie Hamill and Lucy Holz came to the Art Smitten studios, where they were interviewed by our co-Executive Producer, Tom Parry. MUDFEST runs August 21st to 28th on both the Parkville and Southbank campuses of U.M. For more information, head to the UMSU or official MUDFEST website. You can also follow the Mudfest team on Facebook and Instagram. Segment origi...

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra interview with Karl Knapp

August 03, 2019 09:42 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

As the Special Projects Coordinator with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Karl Knapp is responsible for bringing many events to the stage, including the MSO's ongoing Films In Concert series. Karl spoke with Art Smitten co-hosts Monisha, Christian and Tom about his work and some of the upcoming Concert performances, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Skyfall, and the film soundtracks of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. For more information about the MSO and its future events,...

Bendigo Writers Festival interview with Rosemary Sorensen

August 02, 2019 02:45 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Writer and author Rosemary Sorensen has headed the Bendigo Writers Festival for the past eight years. With the 2019 Festival just over a week away, we sent Art Smitten's co-Executive Producer, and fellow Bendigonian, Tom Parry to his old hometown for a chat with Rosemary in the iconic Capital Theatre. In their wide-ranging discussion, Rosemary and Tom talk about the history of the festival, some of the more contentious authors appearing at this year's event, advice for aspiring writers, and...

Melbourne International Film Festival preview

July 24, 2019 05:32 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Our producer Tom speaks with his Film 101 co-hosts, Arnie Duracak and Darcy Read, about the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival, or MIFF. The three movie buffs talk about the history of the event, the highlights of this year's festival and the films they are most looking forward to, including The Farewell (pictured). MIFF's 2019 programme begins Thursday, August 1st. For more information, head to the official website. Segment produced by Tom Parry; edited by Arnie Duracak. See ...

Emerging Writers Festival Interview With Tegan Webb

July 21, 2019 01:45 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In the lead up to the Emerging Writers Festival, Viv and Digby interviewed Tegan Webb about zines, the State Library, and so much more.  The Emerging Writers Festival is now over for 2019, but you can find out more information here: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/ Originally premiered on Sunday 16th June. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Sim Luttin and Paul Hodges

July 19, 2019 03:54 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

FROM THE ARCHIVES! Tom and Dana chat with Sim Luttin and Paul Hodges about their art exhibition We Can Be Heroes. Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. Produced by Christian Tsoutsouvas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley

July 19, 2019 03:54 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

FROM THE ARCHIVES! In this segment, Viv, Tom and Chirstian speak to Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley on their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show The Aspie Hour, which recently won a Green Room Award. Originally aired 2018 Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Segment produced by Christian Tsoutsouvas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Smitten Does Comic-Con

July 14, 2019 19:50 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Oz Comic-Con is a national event that takes place in Australia's five major cities every year. On June 8th, 2019, the Art Smitten team attended the event in Melbourne, and recorded the experience for our loyal listeners. Included in this very special podcast are interviews with a cosplayer, the Doctor Who Fan Club, and author Isobelle Carmody, as well as our observations of the day. Segments of this podcast originally aired June 23rd and 30th. Featuring the voices of Tom Denham, Viv Micic...

ACMI interview with Kristy Matheson

June 28, 2019 02:10 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

With Melbourne’s third Series Mania festival imminent, Tom Parry spoke with Kristy Matheson, from the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) about the history of the festival, the presence of Melissa Rosenberg (Marvel’s Jessica Jones) at this year’s event, the unprecedented growth of television, and the Australian content being premiered. Plus, Kristy provides an update on the renovations currently taking place at ACMI’s headquarters in Federation Square. Series Mania takes place o...

Emerging Writers Festival interview with Izzy Roberts-Orr

June 17, 2019 19:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

With the 2019 Emerging Writers Festival fast-approaching, co-hosts Arnie and Sim caught-up with Artistic Director – and former SYN presenter – Izzy Roberts-Orr about her decade-long involvement with the Festival, its colourful promotional artwork, its international connections and which poet she’d most like to have a coffee with. The Emerging Writers Festival officially begins this Wednesday, June 19th. For more information, head to emergingwritersfestival.org.au, or search @emergingwriter...

Oz Comic Con 2019 Discussion

June 05, 2019 03:49 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Viv, Lily and Marcie discuss Oz Comic Con 2019, prior experience of Comic Con, what is done at Comic Con, celebrities that have come to Comic Con, costumes people wear at Comic Con events, all the lovely panels and more! This year's Oz Comic Con will be from Saturday June 8th to Sunday June 9th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). You can find out more information about it at https://ozcomiccon.com/melbourne/ Originally aired Sunday June 2nd. Produced and edited by M...

Pretence Interview With Aimee Sanderson and Hayley Lawson Smith

June 02, 2019 08:27 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Lily and Viv interview Aimee Sanderson and Hayley Lawson Smith for their show Pretence, a satirical look at theatre, acting schools and competition, where two actors have come for an audition but have been given different information about the play and audition, and are left alone in a theatre. Written by Hayley, directed by Daniel Kershaw, and produced by Dramatic Pause Theatre Company, the show premieres at Butterfly Club 3rd of June, and plays until the 8th of June. More information can...

Melbourne International Youth Film Festival interview

May 27, 2019 12:34 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MB

Created and developed by students at RMIT University, the inaugural Melbourne International Youth Film Festival, or MIYFF, aims to showcase short films from artists aged 25 and under. Co-hosts Charlie, Aurora and Tom spoke with two of the festival’s organisers, Alice Fairweather and Sean Roberts, to glean some insight on how films were selected for the event, and their advice for other budding film-makers. MIYFF is happening this weekend from Friday, May 31st! For more information and ti...

More Sylvia Plath Poetry Readings

May 24, 2019 03:28 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MB

More of Sylvia Plath's delightful poetry. Marcie reads with Tom, "Two Lovers and a Beachcomber by the Real Sea", "The Munich Mannequins" and "Ennui".  Originally aired May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of the Poetry Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sylvia Plath Poetry Readings

May 24, 2019 03:22 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MB

Marcie and Tom regale in the poetry prowess of Sylvia Plath. Marcie reads out several of these poems, "Mad Girl’s Love Song" and "Tulips". Originally aired Sunday May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of the Poetry Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Remarkable Quests of Raddish and Quill "A Lively Market Visit" Discussion and Reading

May 24, 2019 03:05 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

In this sequel to Raddish and Quill's wholesome adventures, Marcie reads out Jessica Zhou's "A Lively Market Visit" with Tom. The Remarkable Quests of Raddish and Quill is a column in The University of Melbourne's publication Farrago, written by members of the Creative Literature and Writing Society's (CLAWS) committee (of which Marcie is founding president). "A Lively Market Visit" is Jessica Zhou's column entry.  CLAWS has a facebook page. You can check out the column entry on the Farr...

Blood is Thicker Than Hummus interview

May 23, 2019 20:05 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Catherine Holder and Pearce Hessling of production company Little Dirt Path speak to co-hosts Aurora and Tom about their interactive play Blood is Thicker Than Hummus. Catherine and Pearce's show is running at Siteworks from May 24th until June 9th. For more information, head to littledirtpath.com.au or visit their official Facebook page. Segment originally aired Wednesday, May 15th. Produced by Sim Monga; edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of Little Dirt Path. See omnystudio.com/list...

Tattoo and Identity interview with Lauren Ellis

May 22, 2019 20:05 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

In this segment, the Immigration Museum’s Lauren Ellis speaks to co-hosts Aurora and Tom about the winter exhibition Tattoo and Identity: Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks. The exhibition will be running from June 24th until October 6th. For more information, head to museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/our-bodies-our-voices-our-marks   Segment originally aired Wednesday, May 15th. Produced by Sim Monga; edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the Immigration Museum.   ...

The Sisters; or, Galileo’s Penance Interview With Sharmini Kumar

May 22, 2019 05:20 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

Marcie and Tom talk to Sharmini Kumar about her play The Sisters; or, Galileo's Penance. Sharmini talks about the play's connection to science and religion, and its significance as a play based on the true story of Galileo's illegitimate daughters. Originally broadcasted on Sunday May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of Butterfly Club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karin Keays interview

May 22, 2019 03:05 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MB

The late Jim Keays is best known for leading the Aussie rock band Masters Apprentices, but he was also a talented painter. Jim’s wife, Karin Keays, is responsible for managing and curating his artworks, and came by the Art Smitten studios to chat with co-hosts Aurora and Tom about the latest exhibition of his work, The Boy From The Stars. Jim’s artwork can be viewed in-person at the FAD Gallery in Coors Lane, Melbourne until June 8th. You can also see examples of his style on Karin’s offic...

Lisa Woodbrook interview

May 17, 2019 01:49 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

In preparation for her “heartfelt and hilarious” show It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You – covering the music of Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse – singer Lisa Woodbrook joined co-hosts Sim, Charlie and Tom for a fun, lively chat about what inspired her to create the show, and the influence of her family.   It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You will be playing at The Butterfly Club from Monday, May 20th. For more information, head to the official website.   Segment originally aired Wednesday, M...

The Remarkable Quests of Raddish and Quill "The Delightfully Wholesome Genie" Discussion and Reading

May 06, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Marcie and Lily discuss the Remarkable Quests of Raddish and Quill, a column in The University of Melbourne's publication Farrago, written by members of the Creative Literature and Writing Society's (CLAWS) committee (of which Marcie is founding president). Features Marcie doing a reading of their column entry, 'The Delightfully Wholesome Genie'.  CLAWS has a facebook page. You can check out the column entry on the Farrago website here http://farragomagazine.com/2019/03/05/the-remarkable-q...

'Mocha Is Not Coffee!' Interview with Verity Norbury

May 06, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MB

Marcie and Lily interview Verity Norbury for her play 'Mocha Is Not Coffee!' as part of Law Week 2019. Verity discusses the play's themes on the mental health of law students, as well as her thesis, which explores the way in which performance can be used to open up discussions about mental health and wellbeing amongst law students.  Playing at Gasworks Studio Theatre 15th-18th May. For more information and tickets, check out http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/mocha-is-not-coffee/  Original...

'Bitch on Heat' Interview with Diane Toulson and Leah Shelton

May 06, 2019 02:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Marcie and Lily interview Diane Toulson and Leah Shelton for Bitch on Heat, where absurdist lip-synch meets high-camp performance art. Leah and Diane talk about the pop-fuelled critique of sexual politics in the age of implied consent that Bitch on Heat provides, and the Pandora’s box of ancient myths and pop-culture within the show.  Performing at Theatre Works May 8th-19th. For more information and tickets, check out http://www.theatreworks.org.au/program/bitch-on-heat/?mc_cid=f622c33e82...

CLIMARTE interview with Amy Spiers

May 02, 2019 20:10 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

To promote the new poster curation Climate + Art = Change, Amy Spiers – who is one of several artists participating in the project – joined co-hosts Tom, Sim and Charlie to discuss the purpose of the curation, and the inspiration for her artwork.   All of the artworks can be viewed at Testing Grounds, Southbank until May 18th. For more information, head to artclimatechange.org/2019/event/climarte-poster-project-ii   You can also read more about Amy on her official website: www.amyspi...

Dungeons and Dragons and Other Tabletop RPGs Discussion

May 02, 2019 03:24 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Marcie, Digby and guest-host Connor talk about everything Dungeons and Dragons; characters, campaigns, and all the hijinks and crazy adventures they would get into. Featuring discussion of another Tabletop Role-Playing Game; Stars Without Number, and all its crazy hijinks.  Aired originally on Sunday April 28th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hellblade and More Video Game Discussion

May 02, 2019 03:16 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

From Hellblade to Cuphead to Mario Party, Marcie, Digby and guest-host Connor talk about a whole series of video games, the Nintendo Switch, and more. Disclaimer; the first minute of the discussion has been cut off due to technical difficulties, but the game Conner is talking about at the start of the discussion is Hellblade - Senua's Sacrifice. Aired originally on Sunday April 28th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Mr Burns, A Post-electric Play' Review

April 30, 2019 08:27 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

In this segment, Charlie joins co-hosts Sim, Nic and Tom to discuss and review Lightning Jar Theatre's Mr. Burns, a Post-electric Play, which was shown at fortyfive downstairs earlier in the year. A return season of the production is beginning at fortyfive downstairs this week! For more information, head to fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/mr-burns-a-post-electric-play-return-season. Segment originally aired Wednesday, February 27th; produced by Tom Parry Picture courtesy of Lightn...

'Barnum: The Circus Musical' interview with Tyran Parke

April 24, 2019 20:15 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB

In the weeks before its Melbourne premiere, co-hosts Nicola and Tom spoke to Tyran Parke (not pictured) about his role as the director of the upcoming play Barnum: the Circus Musical.  Tyran also spoke about how the musical is different from other stories of Barnum, the challenges faced by the performers, and why Todd McKenney (actually pictured) is perfect in the lead role. Barnum: the Circus Musical is playing at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from April 27th. For more information and tick...

'Vladimir the Crow' interview with Paul Bourke

April 22, 2019 00:56 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

To promote his new clown-themed show Vladimir the Crow, Paul Bourke conversed with co-hosts Maria and Tom about the art of clowning, working with his brother Steve, and his future plans for the character.   Vladimir the Crow has now ceased playing in Melbourne, but you can stay up-to-date with Paul via his official Facebook page.   Segment originally aired Sunday, April 7th. Produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Ryan interview

April 13, 2019 08:42 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Having travelled to several countries across the globe, comedian Marcus Ryan is only too keen to talk about his overseas adventures. In this segment, he talks to co-hosts Charlie and Tom about his new show Marcos, which documents his mishaps in South America; his old show Walk This Que? about his journey along the Camino Trail in Spain; and his Lights Out fundraiser. You can find out more information about Marcus on his official website, and follow his shenanigans via Facebook, Instagram, T...

Juicy Comedy interview

April 12, 2019 00:51 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

In this segment, Sammy Perryman interviews comedians James Gordon and Lucy Seale – a duo better known by their collective title “Juicy” – about their new show Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Play, Right?   James and Lucy are performing for two nights only as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, April 13th and 14th. For tickets and more, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/two-wrongs-don-t-make-a-play-right   James is also performing as part of The Manus Island Amateur Th...

'Marveled' interview with Phill Davies

April 07, 2019 20:05 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

Fusing the Marvel Cinematic Universe with theatrical cabaret, Phill Davies' one-man  show Marveled is a production three years in the making that lovingly sends-up the world's most popular superhero franchise. Phill spoke with co-hosts Arnie, Nicola and Tom about the show's creation, his choice of venue and, naturally, his favourite Marvel movie. Marveled begins Tuesday, April 9th at Gasworks Arts Park. For more information, head to comedyfestival.com.au/index.php/2019/shows/marveled-an-...

Interview with Hugh Keays-Byrne

April 07, 2019 08:17 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MB

Best known for his villainous roles in Mad Max and Mad Max: Fury Road, actor Hugh Keays-Byrne spoke exclusively to Player One's Stefan Bradley about his iconic characters, working with George Miller and his hopes for another Mad Max movie. Recorded at Supanova Expo on April 6th, 2019. Produced by Stefan Bradley; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Adulting' interview with Tash York

April 07, 2019 03:49 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

For the second time this season, cabaret artist Tash York came in to chat with the Art Smitten team, on this occasion about her show "Adulting", which is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival until April 21st. For more information about Tash's show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/adulting Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 27th; produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Room Awards interview with Meg Upton

April 01, 2019 00:51 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Now in its 36th year, the Green Room Awards recognise the most outstanding contributions to Melbourne's theatrical community. And with 247 nominations over 62 different categories, there's also the most comprehensive! Vice-President of the Awards, Meg Upton, came to chat with co-hosts Tom and Portia about the ceremony, its past nominees, how to become a Green Room nominee, and the benefits it can bring winners. By the way, the 36th Green Room Awards are happening TONIGHT! You can find mor...

Son of a B**** interview with Felix and Helen

March 27, 2019 01:05 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Most men would dread working with their mothers, but not comedian Felix Castaner, whose own mother Helen Breier co-stars in his new stage show Son of a Bitch. Like a modern-day version of the classic Australian sitcom Mother & Son, it sees Felix trying to deal with his “overbearing” Mum, with hilarious results.   Felix and Helen joined Art Smitten’s Nicola and Dwight to discuss how their show came about, and what audiences can expect to see.   Son of a Bitch is being performed as par...

'Here Come The Blues' interview with Fiannah De Rue

March 24, 2019 02:39 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

Co-writer and performer of the theatrical comedy Here Come The Blues, Fiannah De Rue, discusses her love of the Carlton Football Club and the messages she hopes her show will convey with Nicola, Arnie and die-hard Bombers supporter Tom.   Here Come The Blues is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from Tuesday, March 26th at Tasma Terrace. For more information about the show, visit comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/here-come-the-blues   Segment origin...

Interview with Dave Massingham

March 21, 2019 19:40 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MB

To promote his new show Little Sketch Book of Horrors, performer Dave Massingham – who specialises in improv comedy – spoke with co-hosts Dwight, Dini and Tom about his inspiration for the show, and what audiences can expect to see in the confines of Tasma Terrace.   Little Sketch Book of Horrors is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 26th. For more information about the show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/little-sketch-book-of-hor...

TAINT Cabaret interview with Jack Beeby

March 17, 2019 19:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Co-hosts Dwight, Dini and Tom talk to Jack Beeby, the alter-ego of drag queen Six Inches Uncut, about how he came to discover the drag scene and create TAINT Cabaret, a monthly event that walks the line between “fantasy and filth”. For more information about TAINT Cabaret, head to the official Facebook page. You can also follow Six Inches Uncut via Facebook and Twitter. Segment originally aired Sunday, March 3rd. Produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/...

Interview with Rik Brown

March 17, 2019 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

In a frenetic, wide-ranging chat with Art Smitten’s Charisa and Nicola, improvisational comedian Rik Brown discusses his new scripted, one-man play Rocky the Third; what it’s like to be a teacher of improv; his biggest comedy influences; and the many, many other shows he is partaking in. Rocky the Third will be playing at The Butterfly Club as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 25th. For more information, visit thebutterflyclub.com/show/rocky-the-third Origina...

'Play On’ interview with Lydia Dobbin

March 14, 2019 19:10 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Creator of the experimental music series Play On, Lydia Dobbin, joins co-hosts Charlie, Aurora and Tom to discuss the merits of performing in an underground car park, and what to expect from the upcoming performances.   More information about Play On can be found on their official website and Facebook page.   Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 12th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of Play On. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theory of Relativity interview

March 12, 2019 19:20 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

Jared Smith, Luke Martin and Jess Marshall of Lightbox Productions speak with Art Smitten's co-hosts Tom, Marcie, Sim and Nicola about their Love Actually-inspired musical show The Theory of Relativity, which has its premiere earlier this month. For more information about Lightbox Productions, visit their official website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Segment originally aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'World Problems' interview with Emma Mary Hall

March 11, 2019 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

In preparation for International Women’s Day, co-hosts Charisa and Nicola chatted with Emma Mary Hall, the writer and director of World Problems about the philosophical crises and cultural barriers that led to her show’s creation.   Emma will be performing World Problems at fortyfivedownstairs from March 13th. For more information, head to fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/world-problems   Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of the ar...

Global Citizen interview

March 09, 2019 07:16 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Two crew members from the theatrical group Norbury Productions, Verity Norbury and Rohan Dimsey, discuss their new comedy, The Global Citizen and the perils of working in retail with co-hosts Marcie, Sim, Tom and Nicola.   For more information about Norbury Productions, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.   Originally aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of Norbury Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linden New Art interview with Melinda Martin

February 28, 2019 19:30 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

Co-hosts Luca and Fergus are given insight into the Linden Art Prize exhibition by guest Melinda Martin. The exhibition will be housed in the Linden New Art gallery until April 28th. For more information, head to lindenarts.org/exhibitions Segment originally aired February 24th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of Linden New Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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