StreetSmart Australia – Shining a Spotlight on Homelessness
Adam Robinson of StreetSmart says, politicians want us to believe homelessness is a failure of the individual rather than a failure of the system, can you help?
Spotlight Stories
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race – Heart-Warming Theatre
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race at the Ensemble is playing to a SOLD OUT season; a defining experience celebrating the tenacity of women and comfort of humour
Manhattan Transfer – Presenting the Music of Happiness
Legendary jazz quartet Manhattan Transfer, says Rose Niland, showcased the group’s individual strengths and personalities as it presented the music of happiness
Alita: Battle Angel – An Artificial, Although Beating Heart
Hollywood does not always get the emotional tone right but in Alita: Battle Angel, Robert Rodriguez did not get it wrong, either says Derek Parker in his review
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May Gibbs: Wondrous Adventures – Travels in Gumnut Land
The expressive nature of May Gibbs characters, and their adventures in the Australian bush, captivates the hearts and minds of her growing fans around the world
David Williamson: The Big Time – Ensemble Theatre, Sydney
David Williamson, playwright, has a new theatrical experience at the Ensemble Theatre Sydney, offering audiences insight into the frailty of the human condition
Christmas 2018 – Time for Good Cheer, To Praise & Enjoy Life
Our team wish to convey their very best wishes to friends, followers and supporters, whose loyalty and encouragement throughout this year has meant a great deal
Mandy Sayer: Misfits and Me – Life, Love, Literature and Art
A delicate mix of misfortune abuse artistic endeavour humour and the magic of Sayer’s pen crafts with literary finesse a significant Australian non-fiction work
Christmas Gift List – Picture Books for Kids by Rose Niland
This year the gifts on my Christmas list, says Rose, are picture books for children. who across the world might be different, but have hearts that are the same
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty – Suspense Thriller
Best selling author Liane Moriarty’s suspense thriller Nine Perfect Strangers says Rose, delivers a compelling read, ideal for the upcoming Xmas holiday season
Hush Foundation: ACO Collective, Art of Transforming Culture
Hush Foundation presents Volume 18: Collective Wisdom performed by the acclaimed regional and education ensemble of Australian Chamber Orchestra; ACO Collective
Luna Gale, by Rebecca Gilman at Ensemble Theatre – Review
Luna Gale is a play by Rebecca Gillman demonstrating her astute understanding of human frailty and how communication can extract, or conversely corrupt, meaning
Moment Seized Me, I Seized The Moment – Review, Rose Niland
Moment seized me, I seized the moment is an extensive collection of beautiful complex artworks reflecting the last 2 years of artistic achievement for Seong Cho
A Little Lunch Music – Tinalley String Quartet, A Review
Performing for the 1st time in Sydney’s City Recital Hall the Tinalley String Quartet left their audience draped in a musical mantle of rapture said Rose Niland
David Rankin – A Personal View of His Art by Phillip Harding
Living in New York David Rankin’s commitment to the Australian landscape is an overarching influence on a considerable body of work notes friend Phillip Harding
In, A Month of Sundays, Liz Byrski: Book Review Rose Niland
A Month of Sundays, a novel by Liz Byrski, is about 4 women in their 60s and 70s, Ros, Adele, Judy and Simone, all members of an Online book club for ten+ years