Art Smitten
678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -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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Episodes
'Stan & Ollie' Review
February 24, 2019 01:30 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBIn this segment, Marcie & Tom discuss Jon S. Baird's film Stan & Ollie – documenting the duo’s tour of the UK and Ireland – with co-hosts Arnie and Nicola. Read Tom's written review of the film here: syn.org.au/syn-reviews-stan-ollie Originally aired Wednesday, February 20th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Fiona Sweet
February 23, 2019 23:05 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBTechnical difficulties weren’t going to stop Arnie and Nicola from interviewing Fiona Sweet, the creative director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, who spoke to Art Smitten about the opening of the National Centre of Photography and the inaugural exhibition from artist Robbie Rowlands. For more information on the exhibition, head to ballaratfoto.org/events/robbie-rowlands/ Segment original aired Wednesday, February 20th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio...
Talking Audio Plays
February 22, 2019 03:35 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBCo-hosts James Karakolis and Tom Denham discuss their appreciation of audio serials, and improvise their own radio play at segment's end. Originally aired February 13th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Sex Education' Discussion
February 20, 2019 23:15 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBDigby and Nicola discuss 'Sex Education', a Netflix Original Series that follows Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) as he assists his peers through their sexual difficulties. Segment originally aired February 10th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Badass" Interview with Tash York
February 20, 2019 02:33 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBNicola, Digby and Ben have a lovely chat with Tash York about her new cabaret "Badass" which is all about managing anxiety in every day life, and being a total badass about it. Featuring a lot of parodied pop songs, raps, hilarious true stories, improvised numbers and a whole lot of heart, "Badass" has Tash York's signature style all over it--and Tash being a total badass in the face of her anxiety. "Badass" premiered at The Toff In Town on February 10th at 7:30pm. Originally aired on ...
"Sweet Phoebe" Interview with Mark Wilson
February 20, 2019 01:07 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBMarcie and Tom talk to Mark Wilson, director of "Sweet Phoebe", a stageplay about a couple and a dog (with the titular name Phoebe). This adaptation, both funny and disturbing, is a study of relationships and a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the original play by acclaimed Australian playwright Michael Gow. Currently playing at Red Stitch Theatre until March 3rd Originally aired February 10th. Segment produced by Tom Parry and Marcie Di Bartolomeo, edited by Marcie Di Bart...
AYO and Victorian Opera "Wagner's Parsifal" Interview
February 19, 2019 23:31 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBViv, Fergus and Luca talk to Jarrad from the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) and his experiences as an AYO musician. In particular how AYO is collaborating with Victorian Opera in their production of Wagner’s Parsifal, where AYO musicians will be taking to the orchestra pit to provide the accompaniment to some world-renowned opera singers. Parsifal will be on Wednesday 20 February, 4:30pm, Friday 22 February, 4:30pm, Sunday 24 February, 3:00pm at Palais Theatre, St Kilda. Originally air...
"Mad World" Interview
February 17, 2019 07:37 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBViv, Fergus and Luca interview Madi, Sophie and Juan from Mad World presented by David Butler Studio and Richard Taki. Mad World transports audiences to the twisted and mad cabaret world of Klub Wonderland in WWII Berlin. A "choose your own adventure" kind of cabaret, no two experiences are the same. It has another four shows this Sunday to Wednesday 7pm at Vau d'Vile Drag Cabaret 62-70 Johnston St. Fitzroy. Aired originally on Sunday February 17th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di...
Sundance 2019 Recap
February 17, 2019 02:44 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBThe Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Salt Lake City, Utah that showcases the best new independent American movies. In this segment, Charisa, Tom and Marcie discuss highlights from the 2019 Festival, including Honey Boy, Late Night, The Farewell and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Cake Daddy' Review
February 17, 2019 02:42 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBMarcie, Charisa and Tom discuss Cake Daddy, a queer cabaret that is all about body positivity and acceptance, as part of the 2019 Midsumma Festival. Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist and Theatre Works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Steven Universe: Change Your Mind' discussion
February 10, 2019 00:22 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMarcie, Tom and Fergus talk about the recent television special Steven Universe: Change Your Mind, and the series' wider impact on culture and society. Originally aired Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. Produced and Edited by Tom Parry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'On the Basis of Sex' Discussion
February 07, 2019 01:01 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBMarcie, Digby and Tom discuss the film On the Basis of Sex, charting the journey of lawyer, and future Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she fights for equality of the sexes. On the Basis of Sex is screening in Australian cinemas nationwide. Segment originally aired Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 Edited by Tom Parry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Amarachi Okorom of Western Edge Youth Arts for ‘Grace for Race’
December 05, 2018 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLooking for some youth theatre this December? Amarachi Okorom came in to chat with hosts, Hayley and Tom about the Western Edge Youth Arts (WEYA) explosive new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, created and performed by the newly formed St Albans Edge Youth theatre project. ‘Grace For Race’. Date: Sat 8 Dec. 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM. The Bowery Theatre, St Albans. Free tickets www.bowerystacc.com.au, limited seats available. Hosts: Tom and Hayley, Producer: Dana. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Girls Act Good presents ‘A Christmas Tale’ @ The Butterfly Club. Interview with Kelley Kerr Young and Emma Jo McKay
December 05, 2018 22:16 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBNeed some HILARIOUS entertainment this Xmas season?? Kelley Kerr Young and Emma Jo McKay can in to talk about their exciting verbatim show ‘A Christmas Tale’. Presented by Girls Act Good (GAG), this all female, fast-paced show will brighten your December. Tom and Hayley chat to them about their xmas traditions and family madness! The Butterfly Club. December 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 @ 7pm. Tickets: https://thebutterflyclub.com/show/a-christmas-tale-2018 Hosts: Tom and Hayley, Prod...
Interview with Liam Drummer
December 03, 2018 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBNovember 25th. Tom and Shreyas talk to Liam Drummer about the NICA 3rd year Graduation Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Alison Groves
December 03, 2018 13:14 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBNovember 25th. Shreyas and Tom talk to Alison about the Japanese Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Caroline de Costa
December 03, 2018 11:43 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBNovember 25th. Hosts, Shreyas and Tom talk to Caroline de Costa on Missing Pieces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Bianca Gannon
December 03, 2018 11:42 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBNovember 25. Tom and Shreyas talk to Bianca Gannon on The Sound of Shadows: Sugar Coated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Year Old Melbournian Jael Wena To Perform for Australia in Junior Eurovision in Belarus
November 14, 2018 08:38 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAWARD-NOMINATED PODCAST! Hosts Dana and Catie interview twelve-year-old Melbournian, Jael Wena, who will represent Australia at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Belarus this month. Held on Sunday 25th November at the Minsk Arena, Belarus, ABC ME will broadcast all the incredible performances of the 16th Junior Eurovision Song Contest competition during a very special family television event on Monday 26th November at 6pm. You can catch Jael representing Australia at Junior E...
Bendigo White Night ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’ – Episode 4: The Many Voices of Bendigo and do Dana, Andrew and Tom Recommend the Festival?
November 11, 2018 13:55 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBThe final instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year including the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In our final episode of the series, we hear from the many voices of Bendigo, how Bendigo has changed according to local Geoff Cartwright and your hosts spill their thoughts, feelings and recommendations about the event. Keep an ear ou...
Bendigo White Night ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’ – Episode 3: The WarMemorial Light Projection and Reactions
November 10, 2018 00:37 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBThe third instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In this week's episode your host talk about one of their favourite artworks of the evening - a 10 minute light projection performance of Australia's involvement in WWII projected onto the Bendigo War Memorial. They also chat to local Peter...
Bendigo White Night ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’ – Episode 2: Opening Ceremony, Artistic Director David Atkins Interview, General Festivities.
October 03, 2018 06:26 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe second instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the arts and culture that we discovered on the date. In this week's episode: Audio from the Opening Ceremony, an address from Greater Bendigo Mayor Margaret O’Rourke and Interview with the Festival Artistic Director David Atkins, as well as interviews with locals and visitors and reviews of the art we saw. Hosted by Dana Hamilton, An...
Bendigo White Night ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’ – Episode 1: Golden Dragon Chinese Museum Visit, Bendigo Walking Tour, Expectations for White Night
September 17, 2018 13:14 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe very first instalment of ‘Art Smitten Brings You Bendigo’. Bringing you the very best of Bendigo’s premiere White Night Festival in September this year, and the rich arts and culture that we discovered whilst touring around the incredible city of Bendigo. In this week's episode we bring you the afternoon prior of White night: A cultural visit to The Golden Dragon Chinese Museum, a tour of Bendigo with local tour Guide, our very own Tom, and the expectations your hosts held for the even...
Interview with Danielle Asciak of ‘Nico: The Songs they Never play on Radio’ for the Melbourne Fringe Festival
September 14, 2018 03:37 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBWednesday 14 September 2018. Contemporary music outfit Forest Collective and cabaret artist Danielle Asciak bring to the fringe stage music by Warhol’s muse, model and musician Nico (and The Velvet Undergound) with world premiere commissioned arrangements. Caberet performer Danielle Asciak came on to chat about the complexities of putting together such a powerful show. 14 - 16 September, Fringe Hub: Main Theatre of the Lithuanian Club, Nth Melb. Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au See...
Interview with Rae Isbester of ‘Nigella: Love Bites’ for the Melbourne Fringe Festival
September 14, 2018 03:23 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWednesday 14 September 2018. Writer and performer Rae Isbester came in to chat to us about Nigella Lawson, delicious treats and cabaret. Her show ‘Nigella: Love Bites’ is on at the Alex Theatre in St Kildaas part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival Friday 20th– Sunday 22ndSeptember. Tickets: www.melbournefringe.com.au or www.ticketek.com.au Listen in for a cheeky ticket promo code. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Vidya Rajan and Emma Smith
September 11, 2018 05:36 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSunday September 9th. Maria and Christian talk to Vidya Rajan and Emma Smith over sleepovers and girl power for their fringe show Sleepover Gurlz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Stephanie Kalfas
September 11, 2018 05:34 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSunday September 9th. Maria and Christian talk to Stephanie Kalfas on her work as a Fashion Designer/ Doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Dylan Marshall and Stephen Amos
September 11, 2018 05:33 - 16 minutes - 15 MBSunday September 9th. Christian and Maria talk Tree Puns with Stephen Amos and Dylan Marshall from Pinning for Affection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Susannah Williams and Warren Tec
September 09, 2018 02:53 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBSunday 26th August. Marcie, Christina and Ben talk to Susannah Williams and Warren Tec on Melbourne Listening, an immersive piece that was on during the MIFF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Rebecca Lister and Penny Gibson
September 09, 2018 02:48 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBSunday August 26th. Marcie, Ben and Christina talk to Rebecca Lister and Penny Gibson about their theatre show 2:20AM. If this Interview talks about sensitive issues. You can contact Lifeline on 13 14 11 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Rhiannon Newton, 'We Make Up Each Other' at Dancehouse
August 31, 2018 03:28 - 13 minutes - 12 MBSunday 19th August. Tom and Dwight talk with Rhiannon Newton about her latest show 'We Make Up Each Other' at Dancehouse and the use of nature within the performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Dylan Watson, Actor for Red Stitch Theatre's 'Love Song'
August 31, 2018 02:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSunday 19th August. Dwight and Tom talk to Dylan Watson about the show 'Love Song' and how the play differs from other plays about love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Director Ryan Murphy of "Chemistry" with The Little Things Theatre Company
August 17, 2018 03:01 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWednesday 15th August Show. Associate Artistic Director of The Little Theatre Company, Ryan Murphy, came in to share his process putting together upcoming show “Chemistry” by Jacob Marx Rice. 29th August-14th September at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda. Best put by Ryan himself "You will see yourselves in these characters". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Chris Kalandadse and Joseph Addamo, "Worth" Melbourne Fringe Festival
August 17, 2018 02:21 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWednesday Show 15th August. Live in the studio, we spoke with Chris Kalandadse (Writer, Director, Actor) and Joseph Addamo (Producer) of Melbourne Fringe Festival Show "Worth". Running from the 19th-23rd of September at The MC Showroom in Prahran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with James Seamark, "I'm Not A Monster" at the Butterfly Club
August 11, 2018 03:03 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBWednesday Show 8th August - Full interview with creator and producer of theatre piece "I'm Not a Monster" showing at the Butterfly Club on August 11th, 18th and 25th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview - Rachael Coghlan
July 30, 2018 01:03 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBCanberra is one of the world's few designed capital cities, and today on Artsamitten, we spoke to the Ceo of the Design Canberra Festival 2018, Rachael Coghlan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IV - Jennifer Ward Lealand
July 30, 2018 00:58 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOn the line from New Zealand, we spoke to Jennifer Ward-Lealand about falling in love again... that is, her SHOW, Falling in Love Again, which is playing at the FAC Theatre from August 2nd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Suzanne Heywood and Will Atkinson
May 13, 2018 07:54 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBTom & Jess interview Director Suzanne Heywood and Will Atkinson over the show Ironbound Q44. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Adam Wheeler and Shannon Dray
April 09, 2018 04:49 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBMaria and Tom interview Adam Wheeler and Shannon Dray over their triple bill show NEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Anna Thomson
April 09, 2018 04:48 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMaria and Tom interview Anna Thomson on PO PO MO CO at MICF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Kirsten Jackson
April 09, 2018 04:40 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBMaria and Tom talk to Kirsten Jackson over her role as Ambassador for Art for Epilepsy 2018 and her artworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Ari Eldjarn
April 09, 2018 04:31 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBTom and Maria interview Icelandic Comedian Ari Eldjarn over his show and his experience of the MICF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Hugo Matthews
April 04, 2018 04:37 - 13 minutes - 12 MBViv and Christian speaks to Hugo Matthews about his exhibition at Off the Kerb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Rosanna Li and William Thi
April 04, 2018 04:37 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBViv and Christian speak to Rosanna Li and William Thi on the Catwalk Club Show at RMIT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Nina Sanadze
April 04, 2018 04:37 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBChristian and Viv talks to Nina Sandaze about the Bollards City Exhibition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Dolly Diamond
April 04, 2018 04:36 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBChristian & Ellie talk to Dolly Diamond about the MQFF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Marissa Carnesky
April 04, 2018 04:27 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBTom & Dana talk to Marissa Carnesky about her Butterfly Club show 'Dr Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Gillian English
April 04, 2018 03:30 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBTom & Dana Speak to Gillian English on her shows 'Giant & Angry' and 'Comedy of Errors for Kids' at MICF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Emma J Hawkins
April 04, 2018 03:27 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBTom & Dana speaks to Emma J Hawkins to her Show 'I am not a Unicorn' on at the MICF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Galit Klas
March 12, 2018 05:06 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBTom and Dana talk to Galit Klas about Shikered Cabaret as part of Jewish Purim Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.