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The story of The Lifespan of a Fact began almost 20 years ago. The play is a fictionalised version of non-fiction people and events. The real Jim Fingal spoke with MTC to reflect on the lifespan of The Lifespan of a Fact.
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Meet MTC Education alumna Brodi Purtill, who is well on her way to becoming a drama teacher.
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For the first time in the Company’s history, select MTC shows will be filmed and made available for a digital season you can enjoy on-demand from the comfort of your own couch.
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After a year offstage, Michael Wahr is thrilled to return to MTC, and to all the joys and challenges of being a working actor.
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A family holiday inspired playwright Joanna Murray-Smith to rediscover her Jewish heritage and write her latest play, Berlin.
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Movement director and consultant Xanthe Beesley talks to us about the concept of physical dramaturgy, the importance of developing a movement language and how this work can hotwire creativity.
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Writer and director Dean Bryant discusses slowing down, lockdown life as an arts worker, and taking 2020 to the stage with a group of friends.
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From her home in Los Angeles, playwright Lally Katz speaks with MTC about travelling – through time and place – via her dreams.
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In the midst of the fashion capital of Australia’s mask mandate, MTC’s milliner is making some very stylish statement masks.
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Since 2013, MTC’s Women in Theatre Program has provided invaluable mentoring and career development for women in our industry. COVID-19 restrictions have changed some aspects of the program but the 2020 cohort won’t let it stand in their way.
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In 2019, MTC Education produced a virtual tour of the Company’s Sturt Street HQ building, allowing anyone to remotely visit the spaces where plays are rehearsed, sets are built and costumes and wigs are created. Next up: the Southbank Theatre virtual tour
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If you’ve seen a photo of an MTC production at any point in the last 30 years or so, chances are it was taken by Jeff Busby. We take a look at his art and career as one of Australia’s leading performance photographers.
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For many people, preparing food is a way to relax, the end result of which – hopefully! – is a delicious and nutritious meal. For stage managers, it’s something else altogether. We take a look behind the MTC pantry door…
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Director Sam Strong talks about celebrating David Williamson’s five decades of work, and the exciting challenges of reviving one of his finest plays for 2020 audiences.
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Best known as Kath Day-Knight from Kath & Kim, Jane Turner returns to the stage, taking on a very different maternal role.