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Backstage

Category: Feature

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Much ado about the big blue house

Set Designer Anna Cordingley on power, property and the renowned St Kilda house that inspired the world of Much Ado About Nothing.
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'I was about to go full Breaking Bad'

Genevieve Morris on finding the humour and humanity to play Cory Taylor in Dying: A Memoir.
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We need to talk about death

Nephrologist Dr Adam Steinberg on why it's crucial to have open, frank conversations about our mortality, ahead of the world premiere of Benjamin Law's stage adaptation of Dying: A Memoir.
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An exploration of the female mind

A Q&A with Anne-Louise Sarks on the process of adapting and directing Rebecca for the stage.
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A Melbourne Moment with Ben Law

Ahead of the world premiere of his deeply moving new play, Dying: A Memoir — adapted from Cory Taylor’s acclaimed book — we caught up with writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law to find out his go-to café in Southbank and the chilli crisp he stocks up on for
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Reflections of an assistant director

Assistant Director Linnea Tengroth on her connection to Destiny and the lessons she's learned from working with Director Zindzi Okenyo
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Whose land, whose destiny?

Academic Dr Finex Ndhlovu unpacks South Africa’s history and the shared legacies of colonialism across continents.
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Meet the characters of Kimberly Akimbo

Meet Kimberly, Pattie, Buddy, Seth, Aunt Debra and the Teen Quartet: Teresa, Martin, Aaron and Delia. They're the characters in your new favourite musical!
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Designing through the decades

Learn more the artistry behind Set & Costume Designer Christina Smith's designs for Mother Play, and the work of our talented Wardrobe department.
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A Melbourne Moment with Nikki Shiels

Ahead of her starring role in Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of Rebecca, find out how many books Nikki Shiels has on the go and the basement bar she loves.
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Reviving stories through song

Writer/Director Andrea James and Sound Designer & Composer James Henry on reclaiming culture and the power of music in The Black Woman of Gippsland.
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A Melbourne Moment with Sigrid Thornton

Ahead of her starring role in Mother Play, find out where Sigrid Thornton goes for a late-night meal after a performance and the Melbourne-based creative she is currently inspired by.
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Reflections of an Assistant Director

Liv Satchell reveals why she wanted to be a part of Anne-Louise Sarks’s revival of The Removalists, her poignant interaction with an audience member and why David Williamson’s 1971 play remains startlingly relevant today.
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Melbourne Theatre Company receives 27 Green Room Award nominations
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Reflections of an assistant director

Never Have I Ever Assistant Director Aubrey Flood on what she learnt from the room and her advice for those looking for a career in the industry.

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